Lincoln Electric 500 manual Wire WELDING-CV, ARC Gouging, Auxiliary Power, Plus

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B-7

OPERATION

B-7

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® 500 is used to set the maximum range of the CUR- RENT CONTROL on the TIG Module or an Amptrol if connect- ed 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® 500 according to the instructions in INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Section.

The VANTAGE® 500 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® 500 can be used for arc gouging. For optimal 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 according 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"9(4.8mm)

200-250 Amps

 

1/4"(6.4mm)

300-400 Amps

 

3/8"(10.0mm)

400-Max.Amps

 

 

 

The ARC CONTROL is not active in the ARC GOUG- ING Mode. The ARC CONTROL is automatically set to maximum when the ARC GOUGING mode is selected which provides the best ARC GOUGING per- formance.

NOTE: With the VRD switch in the “ON” position there is no output 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 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 Table B.5.

TABLE B.5 VANTAGE® 500 PERKINS SIMULTANEOUS WELDING AND POWER LOADS

WELD

 

1 PHASE

 

3 PHASE

 

BOTH 1 AND 3 PHASE

AMPS

 

WATTS

AMPS

 

WATTS

AMPS

 

WATTS

AMPS

0

 

13,000

50

 

20,000

50

 

------

50

100

PLUS

11,100

50

OR

19,200

50

OR

------

50

200

10,900

50

18,000

48

------

48

300

 

9,100

43

 

15,100

40

 

9,100

------

400

 

6,900

23

 

11,700

31

 

6,900

------

500

 

2,400

11

 

3,900

10

 

2,400

------

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TABLE B.6

VANTAGE® 500 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® 500

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Contents Vantage California Proposition 65 Warnings SafetyE C T R I C S H O C K c a n kill Iii Welding and Cutting Sparks can Cause fire or explosionSûreté Pour Soudage a L’Arc Précautions DE SûretéThank You Table of Contents Section E Section DSection F Technical Specifications Vantage 500 K2686 InstallationReceptacles Auxiliary Power Circuit Breaker Other Circuit BreakersVRD Voltage Reduction Device Safety PrecautionsLocation and Ventilation Vehicle Mounting PRE-OPERATION Engine ServiceTowing OILRemote Control Battery ConnectionFuel Engine Cooling SystemElectrical Connections Duplex Receptacles and Gfci Modules Auxiliary Power Receptacles Standby Power ConnectionsConnection of Vantage 500 to Premises Wiring Connection of LN-15 to the Vantage Shut the welder off Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire FeedersAcross The-Arc Model Control Cable ModelInstallation General Description OperationFigure B.1 Weld Mode Selector SwitchTable B.1 Wire Feeder Voltmeter SwitchGlow Plug Push Button Engine ControlsStarting the Engine Table B.2Welder Operation Stopping the EngineConstant Current CC-STICK Welding Duty CycleTypical Current Ranges 1 for Tungsten ELECTRODES2 TIG WeldingTable B.3 Auxiliary Power Wire WELDING-CVARC Gouging PlusField Installed Options AccessoriesWelders Vantage Routine Maintenance MaintenanceEngine OIL Change AIR CleanerOIL Filter Change Such as dust and dirt being drawn into the engineService Instructions Tightening the FAN Belt Cooling SystemBleeding the Fuel System Battery Maintenance Engine AdjustmentServicing Optional Spark Arrestor Gfci Module Testing and Resetting Procedure Welder / Generator MaintenanceHOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide TroubleshootingContact your local Lincoln Welding without a control cable Authorized Field Service Facility Authorized Field Service Facility Your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service FacilityDiagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagrams Diagram Wiring500 Dimension Print Vantage Vantage Aviso DE Keep your head out of fumes Turn power off before servicing
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