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5-3. Arranging Welding Cables To Reduce Welding Circuit Inductance

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1Welding Power Source

2Electrode Cable

3Feeder Cable

4Work Cable

5Voltage Sensing Lead

6Wire Feeder

7Workpiece

The method used to arrange cables has a significant affect on welding properties. As an example, Accupulse and RMD welding processes can produce high welding circuit inductance depending on cable length and arrangement. This can result in limited current rise during droplet transfer into the welding puddle.

The electrode sense lead is contained in the feeder control cable and automatically becomes enabled for all semi-automatic processes. The work sense lead connects to the Axcess welding power source 4-pin connector located above the negative output terminal. This work sense lead automatically compensates for work cable voltage drop when connected to the welding power source.

Do not coil excess cables. Use cables that are the appropriate length for the application. Whenever using long weld cables [longer than 50 ft (15 m)] try to arrange positive and negative weld cables together to reduce the magnetic field surrounding the cables. Avoid coupling the feeder and work sense leads with the weld cables.

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Ref. 804 458-A

OM-220 389 Page 23