Miller Electric Big Blue 300 manual Selecting Weld Cable Sizes, 150 ft 200 ft 250 ft

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5-8. Selecting Weld Cable Sizes*

Weld Cable Size** and Total Cable (Copper) Length in Weld Circuit

Not Exceeding***

Weld Output

Terminals

! Stop engine

before

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

connecting to

weld

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

output terminals.

100 ft (30 m) or Less

150 ft

200 ft

250 ft

300 ft

 

350 ft

400 ft

! Do not use worn, dam-

(45 m)

(60 m)

(70 m)

(90 m)

 

(105 m)

(120 m)

 

 

 

aged, undersized, or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

poorly spliced cables.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welding

10 − 60%

60 − 100%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Duty

Duty

 

10 − 100% Duty Cycle

 

 

 

 

Amperes

 

 

 

 

 

Cycle

Cycle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

100

4 (20)

4 (20)

4 (20)

3 (30)

2 (35)

1 (50)

 

1/0 (60)

1/0 (60)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

150

3 (30)

3 (30)

2 (35)

1 (50)

1/0 (60)

2/0 (70)

 

3/0 (95)

3/0 (95)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

200

3 (30)

2 (35)

1 (50)

1/0 (60)

2/0 (70)

3/0 (95)

 

4/0 (120)

4/0 (120)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

250

2 (35)

1 (50)

1/0 (60)

2/0 (70)

3/0 (95)

4/0 (120)

 

2 ea. 2/0

2 ea. 2/0

 

 

(2x70)

(2x70)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

300

1 (50)

1/0 (60)

2/0 (70)

3/0 (95)

4/0 (120)

2 ea. 2/0

 

2 ea. 3/0

2 ea. 3/0

 

(2x70)

 

(2x95)

(2x95)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

350

1/0 (60)

2/0 (70)

3/0 (95)

4/0 (120)

2 ea. 2/0

2 ea. 3/0

 

2 ea. 3/0

2 ea. 4/0

 

(2x70)

(2x95)

 

(2x95)

(2x120)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

400

1/0 (60)

2/0 (70)

3/0 (95)

4/0 (120)

2 ea. 2/0

2 ea. 3/0

 

2 ea. 4/0

2 ea. 4/0

 

(2x70)

(2x95)

 

(2x120)

(2x120)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

500

2/0 (70)

3/0 (95)

4/0 (120)

2 ea. 2/0

2 ea. 3/0

2 ea. 4/0

 

3 ea. 3/0

3 ea. 3/0

 

(2x70)

(2x95)

(2x120)

 

(3x95)

(3x95)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*This chart is a general guideline and may not suit all applications. If cables overheat, use next size larger cable.

**Weld cable size (AWG) is based on either a 4 volts or less drop or a current density of at least 300 circular mils per ampere.

 

( ) = mm2 for metric use

S-0007-F

***For distances longer than those shown in this guide, call a factory applications representative at 920-735-4505.

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Big Blue 300 specifications

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The Big Blue 300 is equipped with Miller's innovative Clean Air Technology, which ensures that the engine operates efficiently and produces fewer emissions. This feature not only meets environmental standards but also enhances the longevity of the machine. The cooling system is engineered to maintain optimal operating temperatures, extending the life of the engine and related components.

For ease of use, the Big Blue 300 features an intuitive control panel with easy-to-read gauges and simple adjustment settings, allowing operators to quickly set welding parameters. The built-in Fuel Gauge and Hour Meter provide real-time information about fuel levels and usage, enabling efficient operation and maintenance planning.

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