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5-2. Meter Functions

.The meters display the actual weld output values for approximately three seconds after the arc is broken.
Mode Meter Reading At Idle Meter Reading While Welding
Scratch
Start TIG
VA
Actual Volts (OCV) Preset Amps

71.7 85

Actual Volts Actual Amps
VA

10.3 85

Lift-Arc TIG
Actual Volts Preset Amps
VA

14.1 85

Actual Volts Actual Amps
VA

10.3 85

Stick
Actual Volts (OCV) Preset Amps
VA

71.7 85

Actual Volts Actual Amps
VA

24.5 85

V-Sense
Feeder
Flashes OCV And Preset Blank
VA

71.7

Actual Volts Actual Amps
VA

24.5 250

5-3. Mode Switch Settings

.Stick mode provides the Adaptive Hot Start feature, which automatically increases the output amperage at the start of a weld should the start
require it. This eliminates electrode sticking at arc start.
Mode Switch Setting
Process
Output Control
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Scratch Start TIG GTAW Electrode Hot
Lift-Arc TIG GTAW See Section 5-4 Electrode Hot
Stick SMAW Electrode Hot
V-Sense Feeder MIG (GMAW) With Voltage Sensing Wire Feeder Electrode Hot