Lincoln Electric IM846-A manual Constant Voltage Welding, Current Wave Form CV, Synergic CV

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• ARC CONTROL

Also known as Inductance or Wave Control. Allows operator to vary the arc characteristics from "soft" to "harsh" in all weld modes. It is adjustable from -10.0 to +10.0, with a nominal setting of 00.0 (The nominal set- ting of 00.0 may be displayed as OFF on some Power Feed wire feeder control panels). See the Welding Mode descriptions, below, for detailed explanations of how the Arc Control affects each mode.

CONSTANT VOLTAGE WELDING

Synergic CV:

For each wire feed speed, a corresponding voltage is preprogrammed into the machine through special soft- ware at the factory. The nominal preprogrammed volt- age is the best average voltage for a given wire feed speed, but may be adjusted to preference. When the wire feed speed changes, the Power Wave automati- cally adjusts the voltage level correspondingly to maintain similar arc characteristics throughout the WFS range.

Non Synergic CV:

This type of CV mode behaves more like a conven- tional CV power source. Voltage and WFS are inde- pendent adjustments. Therefore to maintain the arc characteristics, the operator must adjust the voltage to compensate for any changes made to the WFS.

All CV Modes:

Arc Control, often referred to as wave control, adjusts the inductance of the wave shape. The wave control adjustment is similar to the "pinch" function in that it is inversely proportional to inductance. Therefore, increasing wave control greater than 0.0 results in a harsher, colder arc while decreasing the wave control to less than 0.0 provides a softer, hotter arc.

(See Figure B.2)

FIGURE b.2

CURRENT WAVE FORM (CV)

Current

Time

POWER WAVE 405M

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Contents Power Wave 405M Safety Depends on YouSafety California Proposition 65 WarningsElectric Shock can kill Welding and Cutting Sparks can Cause fire or explosion IiiIvSAFETY Précautions DE SûretéElectromagnetic Compatibility EMC Methods of Reducing Emissions Mains Supply Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately ViiOn-Line Product Registration TAbLE of Contents Product Ordering Input AC Rated DC Output Weight Dimensions InstallationTechnical Specifications Power Wave 405M InformationThree Phase Input Safety PrecautionsSingle Phase Input Select SUITAbLE LocationCAbLE INDUCTANCE, and ITS Effects on Pulse Welding Output CAbLES, Connections and LimitationsNegative Electrode Polarity System Description Power Feed Wire Feeder INTERCON- NectionsVoltage Sensing Work Voltage SensingSingle Head Feeder Configuring the SystemUP to 4 Wire Feeders Allowed UP to 4 Feed Heads Allowed6INSTALLATIONA-6 Alternate Hard Automatic Application System that is not Auto MappableWelding with Multiple Power Waves TWO Power WavesInstallation DIP Switch Settings and Locations Receptacle SpecificationsElectric Shock can kill General Description Safety PrecautionsOperation Recommended Processes and EquipmentLimitations Case Front Layout Power Wave 405MRequired Equipment Duty Cycle and Time PeriodWelding Adjustments Nominal ProceduresFringe Procedures Making a WeldSynergic CV Constant Voltage WeldingCurrent Wave Form CV Non Synergic CVCurrent Wave Form Pulse Pulse WeldingPULSE-ON-PULSE GMAW-PP TIG Gtaw Welding Procedures for PULSE-ON-PULSE TAbLE b.2BENEFITS of Pulse on Pulse from Lincoln Electric SmawPower Mode Recommended Welding Procedures for Power Mode Table b.3Field Installed AccessoriesFactory Installed Optional EquipmentRoutine Maintenance MaintenancePeriodic Maintenance Capacitor Discharge ProcedureTROUbLESHOOTING Using the Status LED to TROUbLESHOOT System PRObLEMS Error code before the machine is turned offError Codes for the Powerwave Error Code # IndicationSymptoms Misadjustments Course of Action TROUbLESHOOTING GuidePRObLEMS POSSIbLE Areas RecommendedSymptoms TROUbLESHOOTING POSSIbLE Areas of Misadjustments PRObLEMSRecommended Course of Action Wiring Diagrams Diagrams Connection Diagram Connection Diagram Semi-automatic Simple SystemDimension Print Power Wave 405M Precaucion Warnung