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EXAMPLE 1 - 2 STEP TRIGGER: Simple operation The simplest trigger operation occurs with a 2 Step trigger and the Start, Crater and Burnback functions all set to OFF. (See Figure B.19)
For this sequence,
PREFLOW:
Shielding gas begins to flow immediately when the gun trigger is pulled.
RUN-IN:
After preflow time expires, the power source regulates to the welding output and wire is advanced towards the work piece at the
WELD:
The power source output and the wire feed speed continue at the weld settings for as long as the trigger is pulled.
POSTFLOW: As soon as the trigger is released, the power source output and the wire feed speed are turned OFF. Shielding gas continues until the post flow timer expires.
FIGURE B.19
Trigger Pulled
Arc Established
2 Step Trigger
Start = OFF
Crater = OFF
Burnback = OFF
Trigger Released
Idle | Preflow | Weld | Postflow | Idle | |
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Shielding O n
Gas
O ff
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Power |
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Source | 1.5 sec max. |
Output |
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Weld
WFS
Run- in
O ff