Inverter Technology

P O W E R E L E C T R O N I C S T E C H N O L O G Y

Using

Inverter Technology

For Multi-Process Welding

Inverters are capable of multiple process welding, providing optimum arc characteristics for each process.

For Reduced Electrical Power Consumption

Copper conductors, compact transformers, and smaller coils translate to energy savings.

For Waveform Control Technology*

Inverter machines are software programmable, which means that they are equipped to use Waveform Control Technology® to manipulate output weld characteristics.

For Networking Capability*

Multiple inverter machines can be networked together over a Local Area Network (LAN) or Wide Area Network (WAN) with an Ethernet/DeviceNet Gateway board.

TECHNOLOGY

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Advantages

Of Inverter Technology

Reliable

Every inverter undergoes rigorous testing to ensure product reliability.

Compact and Portable

Smaller chokes, transformers, and rectifiers, give the inverter equivalent power to older SCR machines, without the added size and weight.

Fast Response to Welding Arc

Digital controls regulate the output very accurately so the welding performance is consistent from machine to machine.

Universal Input Voltage**

The inverter can run on any power supply that supplies between 208 to 575 volts.

Efficient

The smaller chokes and transformers of the inverter yield an efficiency rating of 87% to 90%, which means the inverter consumes less energy to convert the same amount of energy as SCR-based machines.

The Power Wave® 455M uses Inverter technology to produce consistent welds with a variety of weld processes.

*Applies only to Power Wave Welding Systems F355i, 355M, 455M, 455M/STT, 655 Robotic, and Power Wave AC/DC 1000.

**Power Wave 655 Robotic and Power Wave AC/DC 1000 operate from 460 to 575 volts.

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