Lincoln Electric IM883-A manual Wire WELDING-CV, ARC Gouging, Auxiliary Power

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B-7

OPERATION

B-7

 

 

 

Set the "IDLER" Switch to the "AUTO" position.

Set the "WELDING TERMINALS" switch to the "REMOTELY CONTROLLED" position. This will keep the "Solid State" contactor open and provide a "cold" elec- trode until the Amptrol or Arc Start Switch is pressed.

When using the TIG Module, the OUTPUT CONTROL on the VANTAGE 400 is used to set the maximum range of the CURRENT CONTROL on the TIG Module or an Amptrol if connected 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 operation, see table B.1.

WIRE WELDING-CV

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

The VANTAGE 400 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 induc- tance/pinch control. The proper setting depends on the pro- cedure and operator preference. 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.

TABLE B.5

ARC GOUGING

The VANTAGE 400 can be used for arc gouging. For opti- mal performance, set the MODE switch to CC-STICK and the ARC CONTROL to +10.

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

 

TABLE B.4

Carbon Diameter

 

Current Range (DC, electrode

 

 

positive)

1/8"

 

60-90 Amps

5/32"

 

90-150 Amps

3/16"

 

200-250 Amps

1/4"

 

300-400 Amps

 

 

 

5/16”

 

450-550 Amps

 

 

 

AUXILIARY POWER:

Start the engine and set the IDLER control switch to the desired operating mode. Full power is available regardless of the welding 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 the following table.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VANTAGE 400 Simultaneous Welding and Power Loads

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weld

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 PHASE

 

 

 

3 PHASE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BOTH 1 & 3 PHASE

 

Amps

 

 

 

WATTS

AMPS

 

 

WATTS

AMPS

 

 

 

WATTS

AMPS

 

 

0

 

 

 

11,000

46

 

 

 

17,000

41

 

 

 

 

11,000

-

 

 

 

100

 

 

11,000

46

 

 

15,400

37

 

 

 

 

11,000

-

 

 

 

200

PLUS

8,000

33

 

OR

13,000

31

 

OR

 

 

8,000

-

 

 

 

300

 

 

4700

20

 

 

9400

23

 

 

 

 

4,700

-

 

 

 

400

 

 

1700

7

 

 

3400

8

 

 

 

 

1,700

-

 

 

 

500

 

 

0

0

 

 

0

0

 

 

 

 

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

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Contents Vantage Safety California Proposition 65 WarningsElectric Shock can kill Welding and Cutting Sparks can Cause fire or explosion IiiPrécautions DE Sûreté Sûreté Pour Soudage a LʼArcThank You Table of Contents Section D Section ESection F 528Installation Technical Specifications Vantage 400 K2410-1 K2410-2Safety Precautions VRD Voltage Reduction DeviceLocation and Ventilation PRE-OPERATION Engine Service High Temperature OperationTowing Vehicle MountingBattery Connection Remote ControlOIL FuelElectrical Connections Machine GroundingWelding Output Cables Total Combined Length of Electrode and Work CablesAuxiliary Power Receptacles Standby Power ConnectionsGfci Duplex Receptacles Connection of Vantage 400 to Premises Wiring Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire Feeders Connection of LN-15 to the Vantage Shut the welder offAcross The-Arc Model Control Cable ModelConnection of Prince XL Spool GUN to the Vantage Operation General DescriptionWeld Mode Selector Switch Figure B.1Wire Feeder Voltmeter Switch Table B.1Engine Controls Glow Plug Push ButtonStarting the Engine Table B.2Stopping the Engine Welder OperationDuty Cycle Electrode InformationTIG Welding Typical Current Ranges 1 for Tungsten ELECTRODES2Table B.3 Wire WELDING-CV Auxiliary PowerARC Gouging Accessories Field Installed Options / ACCES- SoriesWire Feeder Options TIG OptionsMaintenance Routine MaintenanceAIR Cleaner Engine OIL ChangeOIL Filter Change Maintenance Cooling System Tightening the FAN BeltBleeding the Fuel System Engine Adjustment Battery MaintenanceServicing Optional Spark ArrestorWelder / Generator Maintenance Gfci Receptacle Testing and RESET- Ting ProcedureTroubleshooting HOW to USE Troubleshooting GuideAuthorized Field Service Facility LincolnContact your local Lincoln Welding without a control cable Troubleshooting Faulty control cable. Repair or Field Service Facility Your local Lincoln AuthorizedDiagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Wiring Diagram400 Dimension PrintPrecaucion Warnung