Lincoln Electric IM916 manual Negative Electrode Polarity, Electrode Sense Polarity, TAbLE A.1

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INSTALLATION

A-3

 

 

 

OUTPUT CAbLES, CONNECTIONS AND LIMITATIONS

Connect a work lead of sufficient size and length (Per Table A.1) between the proper output terminal 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 and do not coil excess cable.

Minimum work and electrode cables sizes are as follows:

TAbLE A.1

(Current (60% Duty Cycle)

MINIMUM COPPER

 

WORK CAbLE SIzE AWG

 

Up To-100 Ft. Length (30 m)

400 Amps

2/0 (67 mm2)

500 Amps

3/0 (85 mm2)

600 Amps

3/0 (85 mm2)

 

 

NOTE: K1796 coaxial welding cable is recommended to reduce the cable inductance in long distance Pulse applications up to 300 amps.

When using an inverter type power source like the PowerWaves, use the largest welding (electrode and work) cables that are practical. At least 2/0 copper wire - even if the average 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.

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Output connections on some Power Waves® are made via 1/2-13 threaded output studs located beneath the spring loaded output cover at the bottom of the case front.

Most welding applications run with the electrode being positive (+). For those applications, connect the elec- trode cable between the wire feeder and the positive

(+)output stud on the power source (located beneath the spring loaded output cover near the bottom of the case front). Connect the other end of the electrode cable to the wire drive feed plate. The electrode cable lug must be against the feed plate. Be sure the con- nection to the feed plate makes tight metal-to-metal electrical contact. The electrode cable should be sized according to the specifications given in the work cable connections section. Connect a work lead from the negative (-) power source output stud to the work piece. The work piece connection must be firm and secure, especially if pulse welding is planned.

For additional Safety information regarding the elec- trode and work cable set-up, See the standard "SAFE- TY INFORMATION" located in the front of the Instruction Manuals.

Excessive voltage drops caused by poor work piece connections often result in unsatisfactory welding performance.

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NEGATIVE ELECTRODE POLARITY

When negative electrode polarity is required, such as in some Innershield applications, reverse the output connections at the power source (electrode cable to the negative (-) stud, and work cable to the positive

(+) stud).

ELECTRODE SENSE POLARITY

This options allows for the setting of negative polarity sensing when a negative polarity welding process is performed.

When negative electrode polarity is required, such as in some Innershield applications, reverse the output connections at the power source (electrode cable to the negative (-) stud, and work cable to the positive

(+) stud).

When operating with electrode polarity negative the Wire Feeder must be set to recognize this option.

To Set the Electrode Sense Polarity Switch

WARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.

•Turn the input power OFF at the dis- connect switch before working on this equipment.

•Do not touch electrically hot parts.

When changing the electrode polarity, the weld cables must be changed at the power source studs and the DIP switch inside the Power Feed 10M Dual must be properly set. Operation with the DIP switch in the wrong position will cause erratic arc performance.

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POWER FEED™ 10M DUAL WIRE FEEDER

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Contents IM916 Safety Depends on YouSafety Electric Shock can kill Iii Welding and Cutting Sparks can Cause fire or explosionSûreté Pour Soudage a L’Arc Précautions DE SûretéOn-Line Product Registration Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage ImmediatelyTAbLE of Contents Section F ViiSection D Section EAmp Rating Duty Cycle Power Feed 10M Dual Wire FeederWelding Capacity Rating Control CAbLE Connections Safety PrecautionControl CAbLE Specifications Electrode RoutingMinimum Copper Negative Electrode PolarityElectrode Sense Polarity TAbLE A.1CAC-C Voltage SensingElectrode Voltage Sensing Wire Drive Gear Ratio High or LOW SpeedSelecting the Proper Gear Ratio Work Voltage SensingTAbLE A.3 Changing the Wire Drive Gear RatioGear Ratio Change Procedure Gear Ratio RecognitionWith FAST-MATECONNECTION Wire Feed Drive Roll KitsProcedure to Install Drive Rolls and Wire Guides With Standard ConnectionGmaw Shielding GAS General GUN Connection GuidelinesWater Connections for Water Cooled Guns Wire Spindle PlacementWire Feed Shut Down Circuit Optional Flow Sensor Kit installation is as followsExAMPLES of Connecting AN Arclink Power Wave System Definitions of Welding Modes Safety PrecautionsRecommended Equipment Product DescriptionRecommended Processes and Equipment Recommended ProcessesVolt / Trim Meter Operational Features and ControlsPower FEED-10M Series System CONFIGURA- Tion Wire Feed Speed WFS / AMP MeterOverview Mode Select Panel 4 MSP4Dual Procedure / Dual Head Select W/MEMORY Panel Output ControlsLAYOUT-DIGITAL Display POWER-UP SequenceWeld Mode Searching Searching for a Weld ModeChanging ARC Wave Control Limit SettingMachine SETUP/USER Preferences Accessing the Machine Setup MenuParameter Definition SET-UP Features MenuUser Defined Parameters Stall Factor Adjustment Parameter Definition Procedure Change MethodTIG Gas Control Parameter Definition Gun Offset AdjustmentCrater Delay Reset Consumable WeightSense From Studs Arc Start/Loss Error TimeParameter Definition Push-Pull Gun Knob behavior Display Trim as Volts Option102 View Fatal Logs 100 View Diagnostics107 View Power Source Protocol Parameter Definition Show Test ModesParameter Definition 501 Encoder Lockout 503 Memory button Disable504 Mode Select Panel Lock 505 Setup Menu Lock509 UI Master Lockout Only be accessed using Power Wave Manager softwareParameter Definition 506 Set User Interface Passcode Figure B.4 Saving to Memory Dual Head / Dual Procedure with MemoryDual Procedure / Head Select MemoryStep / 4 Step Operation Cold FEED/GAS Purge Switch Electrode Polarity Wire Reel Loading READI-REELS, Spools or CoilsHOT Inch Foot AmptrolFigure b.1 GAS Guard Regulator Setting AdjustmentDrive Roll Pressure Setting Procedure for Setting Angle of FeedplateMaking a Weld Wire Reel ChangingWire Feed Overload Protection Status Light States Component Status LightsStatus Light States CON’T Attribute Limit SettingHigh Limit Low LimitRoll DH Drive 4-Driven Cored ElectrodeAluminum Electrode Optional Control Panel Kits K162-1 Wire Spindle AdapterField Installed OPTIONS/ACCESSORIES K1504-1 Coil AdapterGuns and GUN Adapters K435 Coil AdapterK363P READI-REEL Adapter K438 READI-REEL AdapterK1536-1 Water Flow Sensor KIT Dual Procedure Switch OptionsConduit Adapters K590-6 Water Connection KITK1555-2 Insulated Lift Hook K1733-1 Wire StraightenerK659-1 GAS Guard Regulator K1556-1 Light Duty Caster KITPeriodic Maintenance MaintenanceRoutine Maintenance TROUbLESHOOTING TROUbLESHOOTING Recommended PRObLEMS POSSIbLE CauseSymptoms Course of Action Field Service FacilityTROUbLESHOOTING Either of these fail, the problem is With switch open and closed. If it Err 005 Err 001Err 003 Err 004Err 201 Err 020Err 100 Err 200Three dashes Err 211Err 212 Err Error Codes for the Power WaveTROUbLESHOOTING Trol board OtherFeeder Power Feed 10M Dual WireDual Wire Feeder Power FeedL11044 DIAGRAMSF-4 Wire Drive Dimension Print Precaucion Warnung

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