Lincoln Electric IM889-A manual Wire WELDING-CV, ARC Gouging, Table B.4, MAX Table B.6

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OPERATION

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This will keep the "Solid State" contactor open and provide a "cold" electrode until the Amptrol or Arc Start Switch is pressed.

When using the TIG Module, the OUTPUT CONTROL on the VANTAGE 400 (CE) is used to set the maximum range of the CURRENT CONTROL on the TIG Module or an Amptrol if con- nected to the TIG Module.

NOTE: The TIG process is to receive a low voltage welding process. There is no difference in operation with the VRD “On” or “Off” for this mode. For indicator light oper- ation, see table B.1.

WIRE WELDING-CV

Connect a wire feeder to the VANTAGE 400 (CE) according to the instructions in INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Section.

The VANTAGE 400 (CE) in the CV-WIRE mode, permits it to be used with a broad range of flux cored wire (Innershield and Outershield) electrodes and solid wires for MIG welding (gas metal arc welding). Welding can be finely tuned using the ARC CONTROL. Turning the ARC CONTROL clockwise from –10 (soft) to +10 (crisp) changes the arc from soft and washed-in to crisp and narrow. It acts as an inductance/pinch control. The proper setting depends on the procedure and operator prefer- ence. Start with the dial set at 0.

NOTE: In the CV-Mode with VRD “On”, the OCV(Open Circuit Voltage) is not reduced. For indicator light operation, see table B.1.

ARC GOUGING

The VANTAGE 400 (CE) can be used for arc gouging. For opti- mal performance, set the MODE switch to ARC GOUGING.

Set the OUTPUT CONTROL knob to adjust output current to the desired level for the gouging electrode being used accord- ing to the ratings in the following Table B.4.

TABLE B.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carbon Diameter

Current Range (DC, electrode

 

 

 

 

positive)

 

 

 

 

1/8" (3.2mm)

60-90 Amps

 

 

 

 

5/32" (4.0mm)

90-150 Amps

 

 

 

 

3/16" (4.8mm)

200-250 Amps

 

 

 

 

1/4" (6.4mm)

300-400 Amps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The ARC CONTROL is not active in the ARC GOUGING Mode. The ARC CONTROL is automatically set to maximum when the ARC GOUGING mode is selected which provides the best ARC GOUGING performance.

Note: With the VRD switch in the “ON” position there is no out- put in the Arc Gouging Mode. For indicator light operation, see table B.1.

AUXILIARY POWER:

Start the engine and set the IDLER control switch to the desired operating mode. Full power is available regardless of the weld- ing control settings providing no welding current is being drawn.

Simultaneous Welding and Auxiliary Power Loads

The auxiliary power ratings are with no welding load. Simultaneous welding and power loads are specified in Table B.5.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TABLE B.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIMULTANEOUS WELDING AND AUXILIARY POWER OUTPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WELDING OUTPUT

AUXILIARY POWER OUTPUT

 

AUXILIARY POWER OUTPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

(AMPS)

 

 

 

(WATTS)

 

 

 

 

(AMPS @ 400V, 3-PHASE)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

13,200

 

 

 

 

 

 

19.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

100

 

 

 

10,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

15.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

200

 

 

 

 

7,400

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

300

 

 

 

 

3,400

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

350

 

 

 

 

1,100

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAX

 

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TABLE B.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VANTAGE 400 (CE) Extension Cord Length Recommendations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Use the shortest length extension cord possible sized per the following table.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current

Voltage

Load

 

 

 

Maximum Allowable Cord Length in ft. (m) for Conductor Size

 

 

 

(Amps)

Volts

(Watts)

14 AWG

12 AWG

 

10 AWG

 

 

 

8 AWG

6 AWG

 

4 AWG

15

120

1800

30

(9)

 

40

(12)

 

75

(23)

125

(38)

175

(53)

300

(91)

20

120

2400

 

 

 

30

(9)

 

50

(15)

88

(27)

138

(42)

225

(69)

15

240

3600

60

(18)

 

75

(23)

 

150

(46)

225

(69)

350

(107)

600

(183)

20

240

4800

 

 

 

60

(18)

 

100

(30)

175

(53)

275

(84)

450

(137)

44

240

9500

 

 

 

 

 

 

50

(15)

90

(27)

150

(46)

225

(69)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conductor size is based on maximum 2.0% voltage drop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VANTAGE® 400 (CE)

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Contents Vantage California Proposition 65 Warnings SafetyElectric Shock can kill Iii Welding and Cutting Sparks can Cause fire or explosionSûreté Pour Soudage a L’Arc Précautions DE SûretéElectromagnetic Compatibility EMC Safety Thank You Table of Contents Section E Section DSection F 528Installation K2502-1, -3 UK K2502-2, -4 Europe Model NumbersVRD Voltage Reduction Device Safety PrecautionsLocation and Ventilation High Temperature Operation PRE-OPERATION Engine ServiceVehicle Mounting TowingRemote Control Battery ConnectionOIL FuelMachine Grounding Electrical ConnectionsWelding Output Cables Total Combined Length of Electrode and Work CablesStandby Power Connections Auxiliary PowerConnection of Lincoln Electric Wire Feeders Across The-Arc Model8INSTALLATIONA-8 General Description OperationFigure B.1 Weld Mode Selector SwitchTable B.1 Wire Feeder Voltmeter SwitchGlow Plug Push Button Engine ControlsCircuit Breaker Starting the Engine Table B.2 Typical Vantage 400 CE Fuel ConsumptionWelder Operation Stopping the EngineConstant Current CC-STICK Welding Duty CycleTypical Current Ranges 1 for Tungsten ELECTRODES2 TIG WeldingTable B.3 ARC Gouging Wire WELDING-CVTable B.4 MAX Table B.6Field Installed Options / Accessories AccessoriesWire Feeder Options TIG OptionsRoutine Maintenance MaintenanceEngine OIL Change AIR CleanerOIL Filter Change Servicei Instructions Tightening the FAN Belt Cooling SystemBleeding the Fuel System Battery Maintenance Engine AdjustmentServicing Optional Spark ArrestorWelder / Generator Maintenance HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide TroubleshootingContact Your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service FacilityWelding without a control cable Troubleshooting Faulty control cable. Repair or Your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service FacilityDiagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagram WiringVantage 400 CE UK Wiring Diagram Codes 11296 VantageVantage 400 CE Euro Wiring Diagram Codes 11297 Vantage 400 CE Dimension PrintL12964 Vantage 400 CE Precaucion Warnung