Hobart Welding Products OM-240 438E manual Volt-Ampere Curves, For CC/AC Mode, For CC/DC Mode

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4-5. Volt-Ampere Curves

A. For CC/AC Mode

80
70
60							RANGES
60							A = 85−225
							A = 85−225
50							B = 70−150
50				A			C = 50−100
VOLTS 40				A			C = 50−100
VOLTS 40			B
AC			B
AC
30		C
		C
20
10
0	0	50	100	150	200	250	300	350	400

AC AMPERES

B. For CC/DC Mode

The volt-ampere curve shows the minimum and maximum voltage and amperage output capabilities of the welding generator. Curves of all other settings fall between the curves shown.

	80
	70							RANGES
								RANGES
	60							A = 85−225
DC VOLTS	50							B = 70−150
	50							C = 50−100
				A				C = 50−100
	40			A
	40
	30		B
	20	C
	20
	10
	0	50	100	150	200	250	300	350	400
	0	50	100	150	200	250	300	350	400

DC AMPERES	240 426-A / 240 427-A

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