Lincoln Electric IM658-A manual Wire Drive Gear Ratio High or LOW Speed, Work Cable Connections

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INSTALLATION

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Connect the one end of the electrode cable, to the power source output terminal of the desired polarity. Connect the other end of the electrode cable to the connection bar at the front of the wire drive feed plate using the provided bolt and lockwasher. The e l e c - trode cable lug must be against the feed plate. Be sure the cable, connection bar, and gun adapter bush- ing all make tight metal-to-metal electrical contact. The Electrode cable should be sized according to the specifications given in the work cable connections section.

WORK CABLE CONNECTIONS

Connect a work lead of sufficient size and length (per the following table) between the proper output termi- nal on the power source and the work. Be sure the connection to the work makes tight metal-to-metal electrical contact.

To avoid interference problems with other equipment and to achieve the best possible operation, route all cables directly to the work or wire feeder. Avoid excessive lengths, bundle the electrode and ground cables together where practical, and do not coil excess cable.

Minimum work and electrode cables sizes are as fol-

Current

 

Minimum Copper Work Cable Size, AWG

 

60% Duty

 

 

 

 

Up to 100 ft Length (30m)

 

Cycle

 

 

 

 

 

 

400 Amps

 

2/0 (67 mm2)

 

 

 

 

 

500 Amps

 

3/0 (85 mm2)

 

600 Amps

 

3/0 (85 mm2)

 

 

 

 

 

lows:

When using an inverter type power source, Use the largest welding (electrode and ground) cables that are practical. At least 2/0 copper wire — even if the aver- age output current would not normally require it. When pulsing, the pulse current can reach very high levels. Voltage drops can become excessive, leading to poor welding characteristics, if undersized welding cables are used.

WIRE DRIVE GEAR RATIO (HIGH OR LOW SPEED)

The speed range capability and drive torque of the Power Feed 10 Dual wire drive can be easily and quickly changed by changing the external drive gear. The Power Feed 10 Dual is shipped with both a high speed and a low speed gear. As shipped from the fac- tory, the low speed (high torque) gear is installed on the feeder. If this is the desired gear ratio, no changes need to be made.

SELECTING THE PROPER GEAR RATIO

See the Technical Specifications at the front of this section for feed speed and wire size capabilities with high and low speed gear ratios. To determine whether you should be using the high or low speed ratio use the following guidelines:

-If you need to operate at wire feed speeds above 800 IPM (20 m/m), you will need to install the high speed gear (large 30 tooth, 1.6 inch diameter gear).

-If you do not need to run at wire feed speeds in excess of 800 IPM (20 m/m), you should use the low speed gear (small, 20 tooth, 1.1 inch diameter gear). Using the low speed ratio will provide the maximum available wire driving force. Note: If you are feeding only small diameter wires you may, at your option, install the high speed ratio.

CHANGING THE WIRE DRIVE RATIO

Changing the ratio requires a gear change and a PC board switch change. The Power Feed 10 Dual is shipped with both a high speed and a low speed gear. As shipped from the factory, the low speed (high torque) gear is installed on the feeder. For identifica- tion purposes, the low speed (high torque) gear has 20 teeth and is 1.1 inches in diameter. The high speed gear has 30 teeth and is 1.6 inches in diameter.

WARNING

Power down the Power Feed by turning off its com- panion PowerWave power source. For maximum safety, disconnect the control cable from the Power Feed.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Safety Electric Shock can kill Iii Welding and Cutting Sparks can Cause fire or explosionSûreté Pour Soudage a LʼArc Précautions DE SûretéThank You Table of Contents Section F Section EP346 Series Installation Mounting the Wire Drive Unit Safety PrecautionsBoom Mounting of Wire Drive Unit Control Cable Mounting on Power SourceMounting the Control BOX Boom or Separated Bench Models Control Cable ConnectionsAvailable Cable Assemblies Control Cable SpecificationsElectrode Cable Connections Changing the Wire Drive Ratio Wire Drive Gear Ratio High or LOW SpeedWork Cable Connections Selecting the Proper Gear RatioRatio Change Procedure Setting DIP Switches in the Control BOX DIP Switch SetupLSB Figure A.4 Setting DIP Switches in the Wire DriveProcedure to Install Drive Rolls and Wire Guides Wire Feed Drive Roll KitsGUN and Cable Assemblies with Standard Connection GUN and Cable Assemblies with FAST-MATECONNECTIONMagnum 200 / 300 / 400 Guns General GUN Connection GuidelinesWire Feed Shut Down Circuit Optional Wire Spindle PlacementGmaw Shielding GAS Water Connections for Water Cooled GunsBoom and Bench Conversions General Panel Installation GuidelinesOptional Panels for Control BOX Recommended Processes and Equipment Product DescriptionDuty Cycle Control BOX OperationK1542-14 Head Select Panel K1542-13 Dual Procedure / Memory PanelCV/Gouge PanelStd Control BOX Panels -- ʻLARGEʼ Option PanelsK1542-6 M Panel K1542-11 MX2 PanelK1542-12 MSP2 Panel Control BOX Panels -- SET UP Controls DescriptionControl BOX -- PC Board Adjustments Control BOX -- Using Operating LimitsWire Drive Settings -- External Wire Drive OperationWhen using 2 Step Logic When using 4 Step Logic With Crater Fill OFFElectrode Polarity Wire Reel Loading READI-REELS, Spools or CoilsGear BOX Ratio Figure B.1 Drive Roll Pressure Setting Feeding Electrode and Brake AdjustmentProcedure for Setting Angle of Feed Plate GAS Guard Regulator SettingWire Feed Overload Protection Wire Reel ChangingMaking a Weld Status Light States Component Status LightsStatus Light States CONʼT Cored Electrode Wire Size Solid Steel ElectrodeAluminum Electrode Roll DH Drive 4-DrivenDescription and Installation of Optional Control BOX Panels Constant Voltage CV/Weld, CV/MIG, CV/Flux Cored Procedures CC/STICK/GOUGE ModeK1542-11 MX2 Panel Large Panel 10 MS/STT Panel Large Panel K1542-14 Head Select Panel Small Panel K1542-13 Dual Procedure Memory Panel Small PanelK1543, K1544 and K1545 Input Cable Assemblies K1548-1 Linc NET Receptacle KIT Input and Output Feeder Head Enclosure ProcedureK1504-1 Coil Adapter K162-1 Wire Spindle AdapterK435 Coil Adapter K363P READI-REEL AdapterGUN Receiver Bushings and Adapters Guns and GUN AdaptersUsing Dual Procedure with FAST-MATE Guns Dual Procedure Switch OptionsConduit Adapters K1536-1 Water Flow Sensor KIT K590-6 Water Connection KIT for Drive onlyK659-1 GAS Guard Regulator K1556-1 Light Duty Caster KITWire Drive Motor and Gearbox MaintenanceGun and Cable Maintenance Drive Rolls and Guide TubesHOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide 1TROUBLESHOOTINGE-1Troubleshooting Field Service Facility Possible Cause Recommended Symptoms Course of ActionYour local Lincoln Authorized Troubleshooting Course of Action Possible CauseEither of these fail, the problem is Change Or harness disconnected from Fails the continuity test, repair or Possible Cause Err 003 Err 001Err 004 Err 005Err 100 Err 020Err 200 Err 201Err 212 Err 211Diagrams Control BOX Dimension Print Wire Feeder Bench Model Dimension Print DIAGRAMSF-4 Print Power Feed 10 Dual Precaucion Warnung

IM658-A specifications

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