General Description, Recommended Equipment

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Power Wave 455M/STT (CE) semi-automatic power source is designed to be a part of a modular, multi-process welding system. Depending on configura- tion, it can support constant current, constant voltage, STT and pulse welding modes.

The Power Wave 455M/STT (CE) power source is designed to be used with the semi automatic family of Power Feed wire feeders, operating as a system. Each component in the system has special circuitry to "talk with" the other system components, so each compo- nent (power source, wire feeder, user interface) knows what the other is doing at all times. These components communicate with ArcLink

The POWER WAVE 455M/STT (CE) is a high perform- ance, digitally controlled inverter welding power source capable of complex, high-speed waveform control. Properly equipped, it can support the GMAW, GMAW-P, FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, STT and CAC processes. It car- ries an output rating of 400 amps, 36 volts (at 100% duty cycle). The STT process is supported at currents up to 325 amps at 100% duty cycle.

RECOMMENDED PROCESSES AND EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED PROCESSES

The POWER WAVE 455M/STT (CE) can be set up in a number of configurations, some requiring optional equipment or welding programs. Each machine is fac- tory preprogrammed with multiple welding procedures, typically including GMAW, GMAW-P, FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, STT and CAC-A for a variety of materials, including mild steel, stainless steel, cored wires, and aluminum.

The POWER WAVE 455M/STT (CE) is recommended for semi-automatic welding with ArcLink compatible equipment like the Power Feed M/STT series of feed- ers. The POWER WAVE 455M/STT (CE) can have a number of modules installed that allow the machine to be used in Robotic and hard automation applications.

Wire Drive Interface Module

For Robotic platforms the Wire Drive Control Module is required to drive the Power Feed-10R wire drive. This module can be factory installed through our automation division or field installed for robotic applications.

The Wire Drive Control Module is also be equipped with a terminal strip for making simple input signal connec- tions. It can be used to externally control the basic wire drive function. It is divided into three groups: Trigger group, Cold Inch group, and Shutdown group.

DeviceNet Interface Module

This module can be used for DeviceNet capability. It will be a 5 pin sealed mini connector per ANSI B93.55M-1981.

EtherNet/DeviceNet Module

This module includes the DeviceNet and EtherNet capability The DeviceNet uses a 5 pin sealed mini connector per ANSI B93.55M-1981. The EtherNet uses a RJ5 connector.

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

Power Wave 455M/STT (CE) – Semi-Automatic Operation

Semi Automatic Power Waves 455M/STT (CE) can only be used with ArcLink compatible Power Feed semi-automatic wire feeders and modules. In addition, the Power Feed semi- automatic wire feeders may require optional equipment to access certain weld modes in the Power Wave. Other mod- els of Lincoln feeders, or any models of non-Lincoln wire feeders, cannot be used.

All welding programs and procedures are selected through the Power Feed M semi-automatic user inter- face

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

Any ArcLink compatible semi-automatic wire feeding equipment. Specifically, the semi-automatic Power Feed M family.

WARNING

LIMITATIONS

•The Power Waves are not to be used in outdoor environments.

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•Only ArcLink compatible Power Feed semi-automatic wire feeders and users interfaces may be used. Other Lincoln wire feeders or non-Lincoln wire feeders cannot be used.

•POWER WAVE 455M/STT (CE) Output Limitations

The POWER WAVE 455M/STT (CE) will support maximum average output current of 500 Amps (@ 60% duty cycle) on the standard Power Wave stud, and a maximum average output current of 325 amps (100% duty cycle) on the STT stud.

DUTY CYCLE AND TIME PERIOD

The Power Feed wire feeders are capable of welding at 100% duty cycle (continuous welding). The power source will be the limiting factor in determining system duty cycle capability. Note that the duty cycle is based upon a ten minute period. A 60% duty cycle represents 6 minutes of welding and 4 minutes of idling in a ten minute period.

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