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| FIGURE B.4.- FEED CONTROLS |
MAXsa
Initializing. . .
When power is first applied to the machine the MODE SELECT Display reads “MAXsa™ Initializing...”. Once the PowerWave AC/DC has intialized (20 to 60 sec- onds) a “lamp test” is performed.
•All discrete LED’s, seven segment displays and alpha numeric displays will be turned ON for 2 sec- onds
•After 2 seconds all displays are turned OFF again and the MSP Display will show:
Welding Software
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After initialization is complete,the MSP Display will show the weld mode. The upper displays will show the parameters that were selected when the machine was last powered down and the WELD MODE Indicator will be ON.
WIRE FEEDER SETUP
Use the FEED FORWARD pushbutton to insert wire into the feed mechanism.
WARNING
Prior to inserting the wire make sure that the “Touch Sense” option is disabled. (P.15 in the Setup Menu).
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Feed Co ld
Feedhead 1
SETTING FEED FORWARD/REVERSE
While pressing either the FEED FORWARD or FEED REVERSE pushbutton the MSP Display will read as shown in Figure B.4 and the preset wire feed speed will be displayed on the left (AMPS/WFS) display.
The feed speed can be changed by adjusting the con- trol knob below the display while pressing either but- ton.
FEED REVERSE Use to retract the wire from the feed mechanism.
FEED FORWARD Feeds the wire downward 
towards the work piece.
NOTE: The MAXsa 10 has an option in the Setup Menu (P.15) to enable the “Touch Sense” cir- cuitry. See the Setup Menu. When P.15 is enabled and the FEED FORWARD button is pressed, the MSP Display will read:
Feed FWD H ot!
ELECTRODE HOT
WARNING
This “Hot Feed” feature enables the output of the power source and there is voltage on the wire while feeding down. Avoid touching any exposed parts as defined in the SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
MAXsa™ 10 CONTROLLER
