Weld Mode Searching

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The Weld Mode Search feature allows the selection of a welding mode based on certain criteria (wire size, process type, etc.).

SEARCHING FOR A WELD MODE

To search for a mode, press and release the control knob while the WELD MODE indicator is lit. Another way to search for a mode is to turn the control knob until “Weld Mode Search” is displayed. This will appear in between the highest and the lowest weld mode number.

Once “Weld Mode Search” is displayed, pressing the right pushbutton labeled “Begin” will start the search process.

During the search process, pressing the right pushbut- ton typically acts as a “next” button and the left push- button typically acts as a “back” button. Pressing the control knob also acts as a “next” button.

Rotate the control knob then press to select relevant welding details such as welding process, wire type, wire size, etc.

When the final selection is made, the MAXsa™ 10 will automatically change to the weld mode found by the Weld Mode Search process.

Earlier products may not have this feature. To acti- vate this feature, a software update may be needed from www.powerwavesoftware.com

MULTIPLE ARC CONFIGURATION

Power Wave® AC/DC 1000 SD / MAXsa™ systems can be used in multiple arc set ups with up to six arcs. To minimize magnetic interaction between the arcs, it is imperative that they be phased correctly. Phasing is essentially a time offset between the waveforms of dif- ferent arcs. The phase of each arc is set via the User Interface of the lead arc.

The ideal situation is to have adjacent arcs 90° offset as illustrated in table B.1.

TABLE B.1 - PHASE RELATIONSHIP

	ARC 1	ARC 2	ARC 3	ARC 4	ARC 5	ARC 6

2 Arc	0°	90°	X	X	X	X
System

3 Arc	0°	90°	180°	X	X	X
System

4 Arc	0°	90°	180°	270°	X	X
System

5 Arc	0°	90°	180°	270°	0°	X
System

6 Arc	0°	90°	180°	270°	0°	90°
System

See the Power Wave® AC/DC Operator’s Manual for more information regarding the configuration of multi- ple arc systems.

MAXsa™ 10 CONTROLLER

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