A-5

INSTALLATION

A-5

 

 

 

OUTPUT CONNECTIONS

See Table A.1 for recommended IDEALARC® DC-600 VRD cable sizes for combined lengths of electrode and work cables.

TAbLE A.1

IDEALARC® DC-600 VRD Cable Sizes for Combined Lengths of Copper Electrode and Work

Cable at 100% Duty Cycle

Cable Length

Parallel Cables

Cable Size

 

 

 

Lengths up to 150 ft. (46m)

2

1/0 (53mm2)

 

 

 

150 ft.(46m) to 200 ft (61m)

2

2/0 (67mm2)

 

 

 

200 ft.(61m) to 250 ft.(76m)

2

3/0 (85mm2)

 

 

 

ELECTRODE, WORK AND #21 LEAD

CONNECTIONS

A. Connect Electrode and Work Leads to

Output Terminals.

1.Set the ON/OFF toggle switch to OFF.

2.Locate the retractable strain relief loops directly below the output terminals in the lower right and lower left corners of the Case Front Assembly. See Figure A.6.

3.Pull out the retractable strain relief loops.

4.Insert the electrode lead through the loop directly below the desired polarity (positive or negative). Pull through enough cable to reach the output terminals.

FIGURE A.6 - Output Terminals.

5.Connect electrode lead to the desired terminal (positive/negative).

6.Tighten the output terminal nut with a wrench.

7.Connect the work lead to the other output terminal following steps 4-6.

b. Connect #21 Work Sense Lead to Proper Terminal

There are two work sense lead connection points (+21 and -21) on terminal strip (T.S.2) located behind the hinged access panel on the right side of the case front. See 14 Pin MS Type Receptacle section or Terminal Strip Section for connection procedure.

IDEALARC® DC-600 VRD

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Lincoln Electric IM10018-A manual Output Connections, ELECTRODE, Work and #21 Lead Connections