Lincoln Electric IM524-D Select your process information, Save process information if desired

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OPERATION

QUICK START REFERENCE FOR USING THE PROCESS SELECTION OVERLAY

Read and understand the “Controls and Settings” and “Operating Overlays” sections of this manual before using the following Quick Start Reference procedure to operate the Power Wave.

NOTE: Selection of certain options may limit the selection of subsequent options.

Step 1: Select your process information:

a.Install the desired PROCESS OVERLAY.

b.Turn the machine ON.

c.Select the desired welding

PROCESS1.

Step 2: Adjust the wire feed to speed “WFS” and voltage “V” or arc length “T” (if necessary).

a. Press the DISPLAY RECALL key

 

 

to

view additional procedure information.

 

b.Adjust wire feed speed and voltage or arc length trim through the controls on your wire feeder. The new values appear on both the wire feeder and the Power Wave display.

Step 3: Save process information (if desired).

a. Press the SAVE TO MEMORY key SAVE .

b.Press one of the MEMORY LOCATION keys (1-8).

You can recall your procedure later by pressing the

RECALL FROM MEMORY key RECALL and the appro-

priate MEMORY LOCATION key.

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The electrode class, electrode size, and electrode/

d. Select ELECTRODE CLASS.

gas type you can select for your process will be

 

 

 

 

limited to the machine’s programmed recommenda-

 

 

 

 

tions. Therefore, selecting certain options may limit

 

 

other option selections.

2 The wave control scale displayed shows the default setting. (The higher the setting, the softer the arc.) If you change the setting, your new setting will be dis- played.

e. Select ELECTRODE SIZE.

f. Select ELECTRODE/GAS TYPE.

g. Press the WAVE CONTROL UP or DOWN keys to see the present setting. Press the WAVE CONTROL UP or

WAVE CONTROL DOWN keys to adjust2.

POWER WAVE 450

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Contents Safety Depends on You For use with machines having Code NumbersSafety Electric Shock can kill Cylinder may explode if damaged Précautions DE Sûreté Thank You Table of Contents Section E Section CSection D Section FFrequency Technical Specifications Power WavePulse Pulse and Background Current Range Select Suitable Location Safety PrecautionsHigh Frequency Precautions Input ConnectionsInput Voltage Reconnect Procedure Input Power ConnectionsInput Fuse and Supply Wire Considerations Power WaveWork and Electrode Cable Connections Wire Feeder ConnectionsOutput Connections Water Cooler ConnectionsSafety Instructions Operating InstructionsSelect your process information Save process information if desiredGeneral Description Controls and Settings Case Front ControlsOverview Installing AN OverlayOperating Overlays Name Overlay TypesOverlay PULSE, GMAW, FCAW, and STICK/TIG Process Selection Overlay Overlay ID Number =Operation Then Weld from Memory Overlay Figure B.5 Weld from Memory OverlayWeld from MEMORY, Dual Procedure Overlay Figure B.6 Weld from MEMORY, Dual Procedure OverlayOperation Dual Wire FEEDERS, Dual Procedure Overlay Optional Position ProcedureSET Limit KEY Limit UP / Down Keys Limits Overlay OptionalRecall from Memory KEY Memory Location Numbers Operation Setup Overlay Figure B.9 Setup OverlayWire Feeder Setup Description +/- Polarity KEYPositive Voltage Sensing Polarity Pulse Procedures Overview of Welding ProceduresFlux Cored ARC Welding Fcaw and Gmaw Procedures ProceduresFcaw Table B.3 Adjustble ParametersGmaw Gmaw StickPulse Welding Overload ProtectionTable C.1 Recommended Guns for USE With Power Wave OPTIONS/ACCESSORIESWire Feeder Setup Guns and CablesRecommended Coolants Priming the CoolerRoutine and Periodic Maintenance Input Filter Capacitor DIS Charge ProcedureFigure D.1 Resistor Locations Connected Discharge labels, on each of the four SwitchLocate the #9 and #12 terminals, identified by Preventive Maintenance G3503- Installation or SER Vice Tool Usage Removing and Installing the G3503 CoolerG3503- Cooler Periodic Maintenance G3503- Cooler ServiceFigure D.4 General Component Locations Consult Local Authorized Field Service Facility HOW to USE Troubleshooting GuideLocate Problem Symptom Perform External RecommendSists, contact your local Lincoln Troubleshooting GuideAuthorized Field Service Facility Play fans run Check circuit breaker 5-amp Observe Safety Guidelines Controls and Settings Power-up Inspect the overlay bar code Saved in memory are different Check for proper shielding gas Basic Course $700.00Precaucion Aviso DE