1/8"(3.2mm)
5/32"(4.0mm)
3/16"9(4.8mm)
1/4"(6.4mm)
3/8"(10.0mm)

B-7

OPERATION

B-7

 

 

 

This will keep the "Solid State" contactor open and provide a "cold" electrode until the Amptrol or Arc Start Switch is pressed.

When using the TIG Module, the OUTPUT CONTROL on the VANTAGE® 580 is used to set the maximum range of the CUR- RENT CONTROL on the TIG Module or an Amptrol if connect-

Set the OUTPUT CONTROL knob to adjust output current to the desired level for the gouging electrode being used according to the ratings in the following Table B.4.

TABLE B.4

ed to the TIG Module.

NOTE: The TIG process is to receive a low voltage welding process. There is no difference in operation with the VRD “On” or “Off” for this mode. For indicator light oper- ation, see Table B.1.

WIRE WELDING-CV

Carbon Diameter Current Range (DC, electrode positive)

60-90 Amps

90-150 Amps

200-250 Amps

300-400 Amps

400-Max.Amps

Mode

CC-STICK

CC-STICK

ARC GOUGE ARC GOUGE ARC GOUGE

Connect a wire feeder to the VANTAGE® 580 according to the instructions in INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Section.

The VANTAGE® 580 in the CV-WIRE mode, permits it to be used with a broad range of flux cored wire (Innershield and Outershield) electrodes and solid wires for MIG welding (gas metal arc welding). Welding can be finely tuned using the ARC CONTROL. Turning the ARC CONTROL clockwise from –10 (soft) to +10 (crisp) changes the arc from soft and washed-in to crisp and narrow. It acts as an inductance/pinch control. The proper setting depends on the procedure and operator prefer- ence. Start with the dial set at 0.

ARC GOUGING

The VANTAGE® 580 can be used for arc gouging. For optimal performance, set the MODE per TABLE B.4.

The ARC CONTROL is not active in the ARC GOUG- ING Mode. The ARC CONTROL is automatically set to maximum when the ARC GOUGING mode is selected which provides the best ARC GOUGING per- formance.

AUXILIARY POWER:

Start the engine and set the IDLER control switch to the desired operating mode. Full power is available regardless of the welding control settings providing no welding current is being drawn.

Simultaneous Welding and Auxiliary Power Loads

The auxiliary power ratings are with no welding load. Simultaneous welding and power loads are specified in Table B.5.

TABLE B.5 VANTAGE® 580 PERKINS SIMULTANEOUS WELDING AND POWER LOADS

WELDING

PERMISSIBLE

Permissible Auxiliary

Current in Amperes

OUTPUT

POWER-WATTS

 

 

 

 

 

(Unity Power Factor)

@ 240V ±10%*

@ 415V ±10%

 

 

 

 

500A/40V

0

0

0

350A/34V

8,100

30*

14 amp/phase

200A/30V

12,000

30*

18.5 amp/phase

150A/26V

16,000

30*

23.6 amp/phase

90A/24V

18,000

30*

26.4 amp/phase

0

20,000

30*

28 amp/phase

 

 

 

 

*Each receptacle is limited to 15 amps.

TABLE B.6

VANTAGE® 580 PERKINS Extension Cord Length Recommendations (Use the shortest length extension cord possible sized per the following table.)

Current

Voltage

Load

 

Maximum Allowable Cord Length in m (ft.) for Conductor Size

(Amps)

(Volts)

(Watts) 2.52mm 14AWG

4.02mm 12AWG 6.02mm 10AWG 10.02mm 8AWG 16.02mm 6AWG 25.02mm 4AWG

15

240

3,600

18

(60)

23

(75)

46

(150)

69

(225)

107

(350)

183

(600)

Conductor size is based on maximum 2.0% voltage drop.

VANTAGE® 580

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