ACCESSORIES
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CONNECTION OF THE K488 SG CONTROL MODULE AND K487 MAGNUM SPOOL GUN TO THE COMMANDER 400 (SEE FIGURE C.7.)
1.Shut the welder off.
2.Connect the electrode cable from the SG Control Module to the “+” terminal of the welder. Connect the work cable to the “CV- Wire” terminal of the welder.
NOTE: Welding cable must be sized for current and duty cycle of application.
NOTE: Figure C.7 shows the electrode connected for positive polarity. To change polarity, shut the welder off and reverse the electrode and work cables at the Commander 400 output terminals.
3.Connect the
4.Set the slide switch on the SG Control Module to the “Lincoln” position.
CAUTION
Be sure this switch is set to the “Lincoln” (contact clo- sure) position before attempting to operate the SG Control Module. Incorrect switch position could result in damage to the SG Control Module and/or the Commander 400.
5.Place the IDLER switch on the Commander 400 in the “HIGH” position.
CAUTION
Any increase of the high idle engine RPM by changing the governor setting or overriding the throttle linkage will cause an increase in the AC auxiliary voltage. If this voltage goes over 140 volts, wire feeder control circuits may be damaged. The engine governor set- ting is preset at the factory — do not adjust above RPM specifications listed in this manual.
6.Set the LOCAL/REMOTE switch to “REMOTE” if a K857 remote control is used. Set the switch to “LOCAL” if no remote control is used.
7.Set the VOLTMETER switch to “+” or
8.Set the RANGE switch to “WIRE WELDING CV.”
9.Set the WELDING TERMINALS switch to “WELD-
ING TERMINALS REMOTELY CONTROLLED.”
10.Adjust wire feed speed at the SG Control Module.
NOTE: For remote control, a K857 remote control is required. Connect it to the 6 pin amphenol.
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FIGURE C.7
COMMANDER 400/K691/K488/K487 SPOOL GUN CONNECTION DIAGRAM
115V RECEPTACLE
K488 SG
CONTROL MODULE
14 PIN WIRE FEEDER |
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RE C EP TACLE | 6 PIN REMOTE |
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| RECEPTACLE |
| INPUT CABLE |
TO WORK | ELECTRODE |
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ELECTRODE CABLE
SPOOL GUN
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TO WORK
TO CONTROL MODULE
