Lincoln Electric IM528-B manual Ranger 10-LX Settings, Ranger 10-LX / Ranger 300 DLX Operation

OPERATION

RANGER 10-LX / RANGER 300 DLX OPERATION

The table (Table 12) lists the recommended switch and control settings for the TIG Module/Ranger 10-LX or TIG Module/Ranger 300 DLX combination. Make sure all connections are tight before proceeding.

Operate the Ranger 10-LX or Ranger 300 DLX in accordance with the proper Operator’s Manual.

Note that for AC TIG welding, the maximum TIG welding output currents on each range setting will be approximately 50% higher that those marked on the nameplate. This is due to the special nature of the AC TIG welding arc. Do not AC TIG weld on the 200 or 250 amp range settings. The output current may exceed the rating of the Ranger 10-LX or Ranger 300 DLX.

Because your Ranger 10-LX or Ranger 300 DLX has remote control capability, refer to the diagram Figure 9

which covers the proper use of the TIG Module Current Control, Arc Start Switches, and Amptrols.

Once the TIG Module and Ranger 10-LX or Ranger 300 DLX are properly set up, TIG welding is very easy. Position the torch in place, lower your helmet, and press the Arc Start Switch or Amptrol. The TIG Module’s optional contactor will close, gas will flow for a one-half second preflow time, and the high frequency will come on. The arc should strike and welding should begin. At the end of the weld, simply release the Arc Start Switch or Amptrol, and the contactor will open, shutting off the arc. The Afterflow time will begin, cooling the torch, protecting the weld and the tungsten.

If another weld is started during the Afterflow time, there will be no preflow time delay. The contactor will close and the high frequency will come on immediately when the Arc Start Switch or Amptrol is pressed.

TABLE 12: K930-[ ] / RANGER 10-LX or RANGER 300 DLX SETTINGS

K930-[ ] SETTINGS

			HF			2		A
									CURRENT
				HIGH			CURRENT		CONTROL
POWER		FREQUENCY			AFTERFLOW		CONTROL		SWITCH
	ON				ADJUST			ADJUST
					TO SUIT,			TO SUIT
					5 - 55 SECONDS		0-10
				START					REMOTE (WITH
				- OR -					AN AMPTROL)

	LOCAL (WITH AN
	ARC START
CONTINUOUS	SWITCH)

			RANGER 10-LX SETTINGS
	IDLER				RANGE	OUTPUT
SWITCH						CONTROL
		STICK/TIG				SWITCH
		POLARITY
					SELECT TO SUIT,
			DC-		45 - 250	OUTPUT
						CONTROL
					SELECT TO SUIT,	REMOTE
	HIGH		AC		45-160
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