Miller Electric RPC-IP manual ± Introduction, Safety, Receiving-Handling, Description

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SECTION 1 ± INTRODUCTION

5-3/4 in.

(141 mm)

9-3/8 in.

(238 mm)

5 in.

(123 mm)

ST-109 521-A

Figure 1-1. Dimensions

1-1. GENERAL INFORMATION AND SAFETY A. General

Information presented in this manual and on various la- bels, tags, and plates provided on this unit pertains to equipment design, installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting which should be read, understood,

and followed for the safe and effective use of this equip- ment.

B. Safety

The installation, operation, maintenance, and trouble- shooting of arc welding equipment requires practices and procedures which ensure personal safety and the safety of others. Therefore, this equipment is to be installed, operated, and maintained only by qualified persons in accordance with this manual and all applica- ble codes such as, but not limited to, those listed in Arc Welding Safety Precautions Section in the welding pow- er source Owner's Manual.

Safety instructions specifically pertaining to this unit ap- pear throughout this manual highlighted by the signal words WARNING and CAUTION which identify different levels of hazard.

WARNING statements include installation, operation, and maintenance procedures or practices which if not carefully followed could result in serious personal injury or loss of life.

CAUTION statements include installation, operation, and maintenance procedures or practices which if not carefully followed could result in minor personal injury or damage to this equipment.

A third signal word, IMPORTANT, highlights instructions which need special emphasis to obtain the most efficient operation of this equipment.

1-2. RECEIVING-HANDLING

Before unpacking equipment, check carton for any dam- age that may have occurred during shipment. File any claims for loss or damage with the delivering carrier. Assistance for filing or settling claims may be obtained from the distributor and/or the equipment manufactur- er's Transportation Department.

When requesting information about this equipment, al- ways provide the Model Description and Serial Number.

1-3. DESCRIPTION

This unit is a Remote Pendant Control for the Intellipulse welding power source. When properly connected to the welding power source this unit provides arc control, con- tactor control, voltage/amperage control, CV/CC selec- tion, and pulse frequency selection.

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Contents RPC-IP RECEIVING-HANDLING Safety± Introduction DescriptionRPC-IP Receptacle Connections Figure ± Installation1000 Ampere Model Selector Switch Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage circuit boardsARC Control and Pilot Light Figure Mode Selector Switch Figure± Operator Controls Ammeter Switch Figure AMPS/BKGD Control and Pilot Light Figure± Sequence of Operation GAS Metal ARC Welding Pulsed ARC GMAW-PSubmerged ARC Welding SAW GAS Metal ARC and Flux Cored ARC Welding Gmaw and FcawShielded Metal ARC Welding Smaw Shutting Down GAS Tungsten ARC Welding GtawAIR Carbon ARC Cutting and Gouging CAC-A Troubleshooting ± Maintenance & TroubleshootingMaintenance ± Electrical Diagrams OM-533 ± Parts List Main Assembly