Operating Instruction TransSteel 4000 / 5000 Pulse

TransSteel 5000 PULSE

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Operating instructions
TransSteel 4000 Pulse TransSteel 5000 Pulse

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Table of contents

Safety Instructions

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Explanation of Safety Instructions

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General

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Intended Use

8

Environmental Conditions

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Obligations of the Operating Company

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Obligations of Personnel

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Grid Connection

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Personal Protection and Protection of Others

9

Danger from toxic gases and vapors

9

Danger from Flying Sparks

10

Risks from grid current and welding current

10

Stray welding currents

12

EMC Device Classifications

12

EMC measures

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EMF measures

13

Particular hazard areas

13

Requirement for the shielding gas

14

Danger from Shielding Gas Cylinders

14

Danger Posed by Shielding Gas Leak

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Safety Measures at the Setup Location and During Transport

15

Safety Measures in Normal Operation

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Maintenance and repair

16

Safety Inspection

17

Disposal

17

Safety symbols

17

Data backup

17

Copyright

17

General information

19

General

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Device concept

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Operating principle

21

Application areas

21

Warning notices on the device

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Welding processes, procedures, and welding characteristics for MIG/MAG welding

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General

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Brief description of MIG/MAG standard synergic welding

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Brief description of MIG/MAG pulsed synergic welding

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Brief description of SynchroPulse welding

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Brief description of the gouging (Arc Air Gouging)

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System components

25

General

25

Safety

25

Overview

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VRD: Safety function

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VRD: Safety function

27

VRD: Safety principle

27

Operating controls and connections

29

Control Panel

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General

31

Safety

31

Control panel

32

Service parameters

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Keylock

38

Connections, Switches, and Mechanical Components

39

TransSteel 4000/5000 Pulse connections

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Installation and Startup

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Minimum equipment for welding operations

43

General

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Gas-cooled MIG/MAG welding

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Water-cooled MIG/MAG welding

43

Manual metal arc welding

43

Minimum equipment for arc air gouging

43

Before installation and initial operation

44

Safety

44

Intended use

44

Setup regulations

44

Grid Connection

45

Connecting the Mains Cable

46

General

46

Stipulated mains cables and strain-relief devices

46

Safety

47

Connecting the mains cable

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Fitting the strain-relief device for Europe

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Fitting the strain-relief device for Canada / US

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Generator-Powered Operation

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Generator-powered operation

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Commissioning

51

Safety

51

General

51

Information on system components

51

Assembling system components (overview)

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Place the wirefeeder on the power source

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Fit the strain-relief device of the interconnecting hosepack

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Connecting the interconnecting hosepack

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Correct routing of the interconnecting hosepack

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Connecting the gas cylinder

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Establishing a ground earth connection

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Connecting a MIG/MAG welding torch

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Other activities

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Setting the date and time when starting for the first time

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MIG/MAG welding

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Power Limitation

61

Safety function

61

MIG/MAG Operating Modes

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General

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Symbols and explanations

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2-step mode

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4-step mode

63

Special 2-step mode

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Special 4-step mode

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Spot welding

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2-step stitch welding

65

4-step stitch welding

66

MIG/MAG welding

67

Safety

67

Preparation

67

Overview

67

MIG/MAG synergic welding

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MIG/MAG synergic welding

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Corrections during welding

70

SynchroPulse welding

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MIG/MAG Standard Manual Welding

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General

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Available parameters

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MIG/MAG standard manual welding

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Corrections during welding

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Spot welding and stitch welding

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General

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Spot welding

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Stitch welding

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EasyJob mode

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General

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Saving EasyJob operating points

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Retrieving EasyJob operating points

77

Deleting EasyJob operating points

77

Retrieving EasyJob operating points on the Up/Down welding torch

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MMA welding, arc air gouging

79

Manual Metal Arc Welding

81

Safety

81

Preparation

81

Manual metal arc welding

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Corrections during welding

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HotStart function

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Anti-Stick function

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Arc Air Gauging

85

Safety

85

Preparation

85

Arc air gouging

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Easy Documentation

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General

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General

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Documented welding data

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New CSV file

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PDF report / Fronius signature

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Activating / deactivating Easy Documentation

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Activating Easy Documentation

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Set the date and time

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Deactivating Easy Documentation

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Setup Settings

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Setup Menu

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General

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Operation

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Setup parameters for MIG/MAG synergic welding

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Setup parameters for MIG/MAG standard manual welding

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Setup parameters for MMA welding

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Setup Menu 2nd Level

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Limitations

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Operation (Setup Menu 2nd Level)

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Parameters for MIG/MAG synergic welding in Setup menu 2nd level

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Parameters for MIG/MAG standard manual welding in Setup menu 2nd level

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Parameters for manual metal arc welding in Setup menu 2nd level

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Measuring the Welding Circuit Resistance r

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General

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Measuring the welding circuit resistance (MIG/MAG welding)

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Measuring the welding circuit resistance (MMA welding)

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Displaying the welding circuit Inductivity L

108

General

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Displaying the welding circuit inductivity

108

Laying the hosepacks correctly

108

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

109

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Troubleshooting

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General

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Safety

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Displayed Service Codes

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Displayed service codes in connection with OPT Easy Documentation

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Service, maintenance and disposal

118

General

118

Safety

118

At every start-up

118

Every 2 Months

118

Every 6 Months

119

Disposal

119

Appendix

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Average consumption values during welding

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Average wire electrode consumption during MIG/MAG welding

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Average shielding gas consumption during MIG/MAG welding

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Average shielding gas consumption during TIG welding

123

Technical data

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Overview with critical raw materials, year of production of the device

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Special Voltage

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Explanation of the term duty cycle

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TransSteel 4000 Pulse TransSteel 4000 Pulse nc

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TransSteel 4000 Pulse MV nc

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TransSteel 5000 Pulse TransSteel 5000 Pulse nc

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TransSteel 5000 Pulse MV nc

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Welding program tables

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Welding program label on the device

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Welding program tables for TransSteel 4000 Pulse, TransSteel 5000 Pulse

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Welding program tables for TransSteel 4000 Pulse, TransSteel 5000 Pulse US

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Safety Instructions

Explanation of Safety Instructions

DANGER! Indicates an immediate danger.
 Death or serious injury may result if appropriate precautions are not taken.

WARNING! Indicates a possibly dangerous situation.
 Death or serious injury may result if appropriate precautions are not taken.

CAUTION! Indicates a situation where damage or injury could occur.
 Minor injury or damage to property may result if appropriate precautions are not taken.

NOTE! Indicates the possibility of flawed results and damage to the equipment.

General

The device has been manufactured using state-of-the-art technology and according to recognized safety standards. If used incorrectly or misused, however, it can cause - Injury or death to the operator or a third party - Damage to the device and other material assets belonging to the operating
company - Inefficient operation of the equipment
All persons involved in the commissioning, operation, maintenance, and servicing of the device must - Be suitably qualified - Have knowledge of welding - Have completely read and followed these Operating Instructions
The Operating Instructions must always be at hand wherever the device is being used. In addition to the Operating Instructions, all applicable local rules and regulations regarding accident prevention and environmental protection must also be followed.
All safety and danger notices on the device must - Be kept in a legible state - Not be damaged/marked - Not be removed - Not be covered, pasted, or painted over
For the location of the safety and danger notices on the device, refer to the section headed "General" in the Operating Instructions for the device. Before switching on the device, remove any faults that could compromise safety.
Your personal safety is at stake!

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Intended Use

The device is to be used exclusively for its intended purpose.
The device is intended exclusively for the welding process specified on the rating plate. Utilization for any other purpose, or in any other manner, shall be deemed to be "not in accordance with the intended purpose." The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage resulting from improper use.
Proper use also means - Completely reading and obeying all instructions in the Operating Instruc-
tions - Completely reading and obeying all safety instructions and danger notices - Carrying out all the specified inspection and servicing work
Never use the device for the following applications: - Thawing pipes - Charging batteries - Starting motors
The device is designed for operation in industry and business. The manufacture shall not be liable for any damage resulting from use in a living area.
The manufacture shall also not be liable for faulty or incorrect work results.

Environmental Conditions

Operation or storage of the device outside the stipulated area will be deemed as not in accordance with the intended purpose. The manufacturer accepts no liability for any damage resulting from improper use.
Temperature range of the ambient air: - During operation: -10°C to +40°C (14°F to 104°F) - During transport and storage: -20°C to +55°C (-4°F to 131°F)
Relative humidity: - Up to 50% at 40°C (104°F) - Up to 90% at 20°C (68°F)
Ambient air: free of dust, acids, corrosive gases or substances, etc. Altitude above sea level: up to 2000 m (6561 ft. 8.16 in.)

Obligations of the Operating Company

The operating company must only allow persons to work with the device if they - Are familiar with the basic occupational safety and accident prevention regu-
lations and are trained in handling the device - Have read and understood these Operating Instructions, especially the sec-
tion "Safety Rules," and have confirmed this with their signature - Are trained according to the requirements for the work results
The safety-conscious work of the personnel must be checked regularly.

Obligations of Personnel

All persons who are assigned to work with the device must do the following before beginning the work: - Follow the basic regulations for occupational safety and accident prevention - Read these Operating Instructions, especially the section "Safety Rules," and
confirm that they have understood and will follow them by signing
Before leaving the workplace, ensure that no personal injury or property damage can occur in one's absence.

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Grid Connection

Devices with a high output can influence the energy quality of the grid due to their current consumption.
This may affect a number of device types in terms of: - connection restrictions - criteria regarding maximum permissible grid impedance *) - criteria regarding the minimum required short-circuit power *)
*) both at the interface with the public grid See technical data
In this case, the operator or the person using the device should check whether or not the device is allowed to be connected, where appropriate through discussion with the power supply company.
IMPORTANT! Ensure secure grounding of the grid connection!

Personal Protection and Protection of Others

You are exposed to numerous hazards while handling the device, for example: - Flying sparks and pieces of hot metal - Arc radiation that poses a risk of injury to the eyes and skin - Hazardous electromagnetic fields that pose a risk of death for individuals
with pacemakers - Electrical risks from grid current and welding current - Increased noise exposure - Harmful welding fumes and gases
Wear suitable protective clothing when dealing with the device. The protective clothing must have the following properties: - Flame resistant - Insulating and dry - Covering the entire body and in good condition with no damage - Safety helmet - Cuffless pants
Protective clothing involves the following: - Protecting the face and eyes from UV radiation, heat and flying sparks with a
face guard featuring a regulation-compliant filter - Wearing regulation-compliant protective goggles with side protection behind
the face guard - Wearing rigid, wet-insulating footwear - Protecting hands with appropriate gloves (featuring electrical insulation and
thermal protection) - Wearing ear protection to reduce noise exposure and protect against injury
Keep persons, especially children, away during the operation of the devices and during the welding process. If persons are in the vicinity, however: - Instruct them about all hazards (blinding hazard due to arcs, risk of injury
from flying sparks, welding fumes hazardous to health, noise exposure, possible hazard due to grid current or welding current, etc.) - Provide suitable protective equipment or - Construct suitable protective walls and curtains.

Danger from toxic gases and vapors

The fumes produced during welding contain toxic gases and vapors.
Welding fumes contain substances that cause cancer, as stated in monograph 118 from the International Agency for Research on Cancer.

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Use at-source extraction source and a room extraction system. If possible, use a welding torch with an integrated extraction device.
Keep your head out of the welding fumes and gases.
Take the following precautionary measures for fumes and harmful gases: - Do not breathe them in. - Extract them from the work area using appropriate equipment.
Ensure that there is a sufficient supply of fresh air. Ensure that there is a ventilation flow rate of at least 20 m³ per hour.
Use a welding helmet with air supply if there is insufficient ventilation.
If there is uncertainty as to whether the extraction capacity is sufficient, compare the measured toxic emission values against the permissible limit values.
The following components are factors that determine how toxic the welding fumes are: - The metals used for the workpiece - Electrodes - Coatings - Cleaning agents, degreasers, and the like - The welding process used
Consult the corresponding material safety data sheets and manufacturer's instructions for the components listed above.
Recommendations for exposure scenarios, risk management measures and identifying working conditions can be found on the European Welding Association website under Health & Safety (https://european-welding.org).
Keep flammable vapors (such as solvent vapors) out of the arc radiation range.
When no welding is taking place, close the valve of the shielding gas cylinder or the main gas supply.

Danger from Flying Sparks

Flying sparks can cause fires and explosions.
Never undertake welding near flammable materials.
Flammable materials must be kept at least 11 meters (36 ft. 1.07 in.) from the arc or protected with a certified cover.
Keep suitable, tested fire extinguishers on hand.
Sparks and pieces of hot metal may also get into surrounding areas through small cracks and openings. Take appropriate measures to ensure that there is no risk of injury or fire.
Do not undertake welding in areas at risk of fire and explosion, or on sealed tanks, drums, or pipes if these have not been prepared in accordance with corresponding national and international standards.
Do not undertake welding on containers in which gases, fuels, mineral oils, and the like are/were stored. Residues pose a risk of explosion.

Risks from grid current and welding current

An electric shock can be fatal. Do not touch voltage-carrying parts inside or outside the device.

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During MIG/MAG welding and TIG welding, the welding wire, the wirespool, the feed rollers, as well as all pieces of metal that are in contact with the welding wire, are live.
Always place the wirefeeder on a sufficiently insulated base or use a suitable insulating wirefeeder holder.
Ensure suitable personal protection with dry temporary backing or cover with sufficient insulation against the ground potential. The temporary backing or cover must completely cover the entire area between the body and the ground potential.
All cables and leads must be secured, undamaged, insulated, and adequately dimensioned. Replace loose connections and scorched, damaged, or inadequately dimensioned cables and leads immediately. Before every use, check power connections for secure fit by hand. In the case of power cables with bayonet connectors, turn the power cable by at least 180° around the longitudinal axis and pretension.
Do not wrap cables or leads around your body or parts of the body.
Concerning the electrode (rod electrode, tungsten electrode, welding wire, etc.) - Never immerse it in liquids to cool it - Never touch it when the power source is switched on.
The open circuit voltage of a welding system may double, for example, between the electrodes of two welding systems. Touching the potentials of both electrodes at the same time may be life-threatening in some cases.
Have the grid and device supply lead regularly inspected by an electrician to ensure that the ground conductor is functioning properly.
Protection class I devices require a grid with a ground conductor and a connector system with ground conductor contact for proper operation.
Operation of the device on a grid without a ground conductor and on a socket without a ground conductor contact is only permitted if all national regulations for protective separation are observed. Otherwise, this is considered gross negligence. The manufacturer accepts no liability for any damage resulting from improper use.
Use suitable equipment to ensure that the workpiece is sufficiently grounded if necessary.
Switch off unused devices.
When working at elevated heights, wear a safety harness to prevent falls.
Before working on the device, switch off the device and remove the grid plug.
Secure the device to prevent the grid plug from being connected and switched on again by applying a clearly legible and understandable warning sign.
After opening the device: - Discharge all electrically charged components - Ensure that all components are disconnected from the power supply.
If work is needed on voltage-carrying parts, bring in a second person who will switch off the main switch at the correct time.
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Stray welding currents

If the following instructions are not observed, stray welding currents may occur, which pose a risk of the following: - Fire - Overheating of parts connected to the workpiece - Irreparable damage to ground conductors - Damage to the device and other electrical equipment
Ensure that the workpiece clamp is securely connected to the workpiece.
Secure the workpiece clamp as close to the spot to be welded as possible.
Position the device with sufficient insulation against electrically conductive environments, e.g., insulation against electrically conductive floors or electrically conductive mounts.
Observe the following when using power distribution boards, twin-head mounts, etc.: Even the electrode of the welding torch/electrode holder not in use carries electric potential. Ensure that there is sufficient insulation when the unused welding torch/electrode holder is stored.
In automated MIG/MAG applications, only guide the wire electrode from the welding wire drum, large spool, or wirespool to the wirefeeder with insulation.

EMC Device Classifications

Devices in emission class A: - Are only designed for use in industrial settings - Can cause line-bound and radiated interference in other areas
Devices in emission class B: - Satisfy the emissions criteria for residential and industrial areas. This is also
true for residential areas in which the energy is supplied from the public lowvoltage grid.
EMC device classification as per the rating plate or technical data.

EMC measures

In certain cases, even though a device complies with the standard limit values for emissions, it may affect the application area for which it was designed (e.g., when there is sensitive equipment at the same location, or if the site where the device is installed is close to either radio or television receivers). If this is the case, then the operating company is obliged to take appropriate action to rectify the situation.
Test and assess the immunity of equipment in the vicinity of the device in accordance with national and international provisions. Examples of interferenceprone equipment that could be affected by the device: - Safety devices - Grid power lines, signal lines, and data transfer lines - IT and telecommunications equipment - Devices for measuring and calibrating
Supporting measures to avoid EMC problems: 1. Grid power supply
- If electromagnetic interference occurs despite a grid connection that complies with regulations, take additional measures (e.g., use a suitable grid filter).
2. Welding power-leads - Keep them as short as possible - Route them close together (also to avoid EMF problems) - Route them far from other lines

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3. Equipotential bonding 4. Workpiece grounding
- If necessary, establish grounding using suitable capacitors. 5. Shield, if necessary
- Shield other devices in the vicinity - Shield the entire welding installation

EMF measures

Electromagnetic fields may cause health problems that are not yet known: - Effects on the health of persons close by, e.g., those with pacemakers and
hearing aids - Persons with pacemakers must seek advice from their doctor before staying
in the immediate vicinity of the device and the welding process - Keep distances between welding power-leads and the head/torso of the
welder as great as possible for safety reasons - Do not carry welding power-leads and hosepacks over your shoulder or wrap
them around your body or body parts

Particular hazard areas

Keep hands, hair, loose clothing, and tools away from moving parts, such as: - Fans - Gears - Rollers - Shafts - Wirespools and welding wires
Do not reach into rotating gears of the wire drive or into rotating drive parts.
Covers and side panels must only be opened/removed during maintenance and repair work.
During operation - Ensure that all covers are closed, and all side parts have been mounted prop-
erly. - Keep all covers and side parts closed.
The protrusion of welding wire from the welding torch represents a high risk of injury (cuts to the hand, facial and eye injuries, etc.).
Therefore, always hold the welding torch away from the body (devices with wirefeeder) and use suitable protective goggles.
Do not touch the workpiece during or after welding ­ risk of burns.
Slag may fly off cooling workpieces. Therefore, also wear regulation-compliant protective equipment when reworking workpieces and ensure that other persons are sufficiently protected.
Leave the welding torch and other parts with a high operating temperature to cool before working on them.
Special regulations apply in areas at risk of fire or explosion ­ follow the appropriate national and international regulations.
Power sources for work in areas with increased electrical hazard (e.g., boilers) must be labeled with the symbol (Safety). However, the power source may not be located in such areas.
Risk of scalding due to leaking coolant. Switch off the cooling unit before disconnecting connections for the coolant supply or return.

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When handling coolant, observe the information on the coolant safety data sheet. The coolant safety data sheet can be obtained from your service center or via the manufacturer's website.
Only use suitable load-carrying equipment from the manufacturer to transport devices by crane. - Attach chains or ropes to all designated attachments of the suitable load-
carrying equipment. - Chains or ropes must be the smallest angle possible from vertical. - Remove gas cylinder and wirefeeder (MIG/MAG and TIG devices).
In the event of crane attachment of the wirefeeder during welding, always use a suitable, insulating wirefeeder hoisting attachment (MIG/MAG and TIG devices).
If the device is equipped with a carrier belt or handle, then this is used exclusively for transport by hand. The carrier belt is not suitable for transport by crane, counterbalanced lift truck, or other mechanical lifting tools.
All lifting equipment (belts, buckles, chains, etc.), which is used in association with the device or its components, must be checked regularly (e.g., for mechanical damage, corrosion, or changes due to other environmental influences). The test interval and scope must at least comply with the respective valid national standards and guidelines.
There is a risk of colorless, odorless shielding gas escaping without notice if an adapter is used for the shielding gas connection. Use suitable Teflon tape to seal the thread of the shielding gas connection adapter on the device side before installation.

Requirement for the shielding gas

Especially with ring lines, contaminated shielding gas can cause damage to equipment and reduce welding quality. Meet the following requirements regarding shielding gas quality: - Solid particle size < 40 µm - Pressure condensation point < -20 °C - Max. oil content < 25 mg/m³
Use filters if necessary.

Danger from Shielding Gas Cylinders

Shielding gas cylinders contain compressed gas and may explode if damaged. Shielding gas cylinders are an integral part of the welding equipment, so they must be handled very carefully.
Protect shielding gas cylinders with compressed gas from excessive heat, mechanical impact, slag, open flames, sparks, and arcs.
Mount the shielding gas cylinders vertically and secure them in accordance with instructions so they cannot fall over.
Keep shielding gas cylinders away from welding or other electrical circuits.
Never hang a welding torch on a shielding gas cylinder.
Never touch a shielding gas cylinder with an electrode.
Risk of explosion: Never weld on a compressed shielding gas cylinder.
Always use suitable shielding gas cylinders for the application in question and the correct matching accessories (controller, hoses, and fittings, etc.) Only use shielding gas cylinders and accessories that are in good condition.

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If a valve on a shielding gas cylinder is open, turn your face away from the outlet.
When no welding is taking place, close the valve of the shielding gas cylinder.
Leave the cap on the valve of the shielding gas cylinder when the cylinder is not connected.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions and applicable national and international provisions for shielding gas cylinders and accessories.

Danger Posed by Shielding Gas Leak

Risk of asphyxiation due to uncontrolled shielding gas leak
Shielding gas is colorless and odorless and may suppress the oxygen in the ambient air in the event of leakage. - Ensure there is a sufficient supply of fresh air with a ventilation flow rate of
at least 20 m³ per hour. - Please observe the safety and maintenance information for the shielding gas
cylinder or the main gas supply. - When no welding is taking place, close the valve of the shielding gas cylinder
or the main gas supply. - Always check the shielding gas cylinder or main gas supply for uncontrolled
gas leakage before each start-up.

Safety Measures at the Setup Location and During Transport

A toppling device can be deadly! Set up the device securely on an even, solid surface - The maximum permitted tilt angle is 10°.
Special regulations apply in areas at risk of fire or explosion - Follow the appropriate national and international regulations.
Use instructions and checks within the company to ensure that the vicinity of the workplace is always clean and organized.
Only set up and operate the device in accordance with the protection class shown on the rating plate.
When setting up the device, ensure that there is an all-round clearance of 0.5 m (1 ft. 7.69 in.) to allow cooling air to circulate unhindered.
Take care to ensure that the applicable national and regional guidelines and accident prevention regulations are observed when transporting the device, especially guidelines concerning hazards during transport and shipment.
Do not lift or transport any active devices. Switch off devices before transport or lifting.
Before transporting the device, completely drain the coolant and dismantle the following components: - wirefeeder - wirespool - shielding gas cylinder
It is essential to conduct a visual inspection of the device to check for damage after it has been transported but before commissioning. Have any damage repaired by trained service technicians before commissioning the device.

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Safety Measures in Normal Operation

Only operate the device when all safety devices are fully functional. If the safety devices are not fully functional, there is a danger of: - Injury or death to the operator or a third party - Damage to the device and other material assets belonging to the operating
company - Inefficient operation of the device
Safety devices that are not fully functional must be repaired before the device is switched on.
Never bypass or disable safety devices.
Before switching on the device, ensure that no one can be put in danger.
The device must be examined at least once a week for externally detectable damage and functionality of the safety devices.
Always secure the shielding gas cylinder well and remove before transporting by crane.
Only the original coolant from the manufacturer is suitable for use in our devices due to its properties (electrical conductivity, anti-freeze, material compatibility, flammability, etc.)
Only use appropriate original coolant from the manufacturer.
Do not mix original coolant from the manufacturer with other coolants.
Only connect system components from the manufacturer to the cooling unit circuit.
If there is damage due to use of other system components or other coolants, the manufacturer accepts no liability for this and all warranty claims are forfeited.
Cooling Liquid FCL 10/20 is not flammable. The ethanol-based coolant is flammable in certain conditions. Only transport the coolant in closed original containers and keep away from sources of ignition.
Properly dispose of used coolant according to national and international regulations. The coolant safety data sheet can be obtained from your service center or via the manufacturer's website.
When the system is cool, always check the coolant level before starting welding.

Maintenance and repair

It is impossible to guarantee that bought-in parts are designed and manufactured to meet the demands made of them, or that they satisfy safety requirements. - Use only original spare and wearing parts (also applies to standard parts). - Do not carry out any modifications, alterations, etc. to the device without the
manufacturer's consent. - Components that are not in perfect condition must be replaced immediately. - When ordering, please give the exact designation and part number as shown
in the spare parts list, as well as the serial number of your device.
The housing screws provide the ground conductor connection for earthing the housing parts. Only use original housing screws in the correct number and tightened to the specified torque.

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Safety Inspection

The manufacturer recommends that a safety inspection of the device be performed at least every 12 months.
The manufacturer recommends calibrating power sources within the same 12month interval.
A safety inspection by a certified electrician is recommended: - After changes - After alterations - After repair, care, and maintenance - At least every 12 months
For the safety inspection, follow the appropriate national and international standards and guidelines.
You can obtain more information about the safety inspection and calibration from your service center. The service center will provide the necessary documents upon request.

Disposal

To comply with European directives and national law, waste electrical and electronic equipment must be collected separately and sent for environmentallyfriendly recycling. Used devices must be returned to a distributor or an approved collection and recycling facility in your area. Proper disposal of used devices promotes the sustainable recycling of material resources. Ignoring this may have potentially adverse effects on the environment and your health.
Packaging materials Materials collected separately. Check the regulations in your area. Reduce the volume of cardboard.

Safety symbols

Devices with the CE label satisfy the essential requirements of the low-voltage and electromagnetic compatibility directive (e.g., relevant product standards of the EN 60974 series).
Fronius International GmbH declares that the device complies with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available on the following website: http://www.fronius.com
Devices marked with the CSA test mark satisfy the requirements of the relevant standards for Canada and the USA.

Data backup

The user is responsible for backing up any changes made to the factory settings. The manufacturer accepts no liability for any deleted personal settings.

Copyright

Copyright of these Operating Instructions remains with the manufacturer.
Text and illustrations were accurate at the time of printing. Fronius reserves the right to make changes. The contents of the Operating Instructions shall not provide the basis for any claims whatsoever on the part of the purchaser. If you have any suggestions for improvement, or can point out any mistakes that you have found in the Operating Instructions, we will be most grateful for your comments.

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General

Device concept

The TransSteel (TSt) 4000 Pulse and TransSteel 5000 Pulse power sources are fully digitized, microprocessorcontrolled inverter power sources.
A modular design and ability to easily extend the system ensure high flexibility. The devices are designed for the following welding processes: - MIG/MAG pulse welding - MIG/MAG standard synergic weld-
ing - Manual metal arc welding

TransSteel 4000 / 5000 Pulse
The devices have a "Power limitation" safety feature. This means that the power sources can be operated at the power limit without compromising process safety. For details, refer to the "Welding operations" chapter.

Operating principle

The central control and regulation unit of the power sources is coupled with a digital signal processor. The central control and regulation unit and signal processor control the entire welding process. During the welding process, the actual data is measured continuously and the device responds immediately to any changes. Control algorithms ensure that the desired target state is maintained.
This results in: - A precise welding process - A high degree of reproducibility on all results - Excellent weld properties.

Application areas

The devices are used in trade and industry for manual and automated applications with classical steel and galvanized sheet metal: - Mechanical and equipment engineering - Steel construction - Plant and container construction - Shipyards and the offshore sector - Metal and portal construction - Rail vehicle construction - Metalworking trades

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Warning notices on the device

Warning notices and safety symbols are affixed to the power source. These warning notices and safety symbols must not be removed or painted over. They warn against incorrect operation, as this may result in serious injury and property damage.

Warning notices on the power source
Welding is dangerous. The following basic requirements must be met: - Adequate welding qualifications - Appropriate protective equipment - Exclusion of unauthorized persons
Do not use the functions described here until you have fully read and understood the following documents: - These Operating Instructions - All system component Operating Instructions, especially the safety rules
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Welding processes, procedures, and welding characteristics for MIG/MAG welding

General

In order to process a wide range of materials effectively, various welding processes, procedures, and welding characteristics are available on the power source.

Brief description of MIG/MAG standard synergic welding

MIG/MAG standard synergic
MIG/MAG standard synergic welding is a MIG/MAG welding process covering the entire power range of the power source with the following arc types:

Dip transfer arc Droplet transfer occurs in the lower power range during the short circuit.

Intermediate arc The droplet increases in size at the end of the wire electrode and is transferred in the mid power range during the short circuit.

Spray arc A short circuit-free transfer of material in the high power range.

Brief description of MIG/MAG pulsed synergic welding

MIG/MAG pulsed synergic
MIG/MAG pulsed synergic welding is a pulsed arc process with a controlled material transfer. In the base current phase, the energy input is reduced to such an extent that the arc barely burns steadily and the surface of the workpiece is preheated. In the pulsing current phase, an accurately timed current pulse guarantees a precise detachment of the weld material droplet. This principle guarantees low-spatter welding and precise operation throughout the entire power range.

Brief description of SynchroPulse welding

SynchroPulse is available for the standard synergic and pulsed synergic processes. The cyclic change of the welding power between two operating points with SynchroPulse achieves a finely rippled weld appearance and a non-continuous heat input.

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Brief description of the gouging (Arc Air Gouging)

In arc air gouging, an arc is ignited between a carbon electrode and the workpiece; the parent material is melted and blown out with compressed air. The operating parameters for arc air gouging are defined in a special characteristic.

Applications: - Removal of shrink holes, pores, or slag inclusions from workpieces - Detaching sprues or the processing of entire workpiece surfaces in foundries - Edge preparation for heavy plates - Preparation and repair of weld seams - Finishing of roots or defects - Production of air gaps

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System components

General Safety

The power sources can be operated with various system components and options. This makes it possible to optimize procedures and to simplify machine handling and operation, depending on the field of application for the power source.
WARNING! Danger from incorrect operation and work that is not carried out properly. This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property.
 All the work and functions described in this document must only be carried out by technically trained and qualified personnel.
 Read and understand this document in full.  Read and understand all safety rules and user documentation for this equip-
ment and all system components.

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Overview (1)
(2)
(3) (4)
(5)
(6) (7) (8) (1) Welding torch (2) Wirefeeder (3) Wirefeeder holder (4) Interconnecting hosepacks (5) Power source (6) Cooling unit (7) Trolley and gas cylinder holders (8) Grounding and electrode cable
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VRD: Safety function

VRD: Safety function

The Voltage Reduction Device (VRD) is an optional safety device for voltage reduction. It is recommended for environments where arc welding significantly increases the risk of electric shock or electrical accident: - Due to low body resistance of the welder - If the welder is exposed to a significant risk of touching the workpiece or
other parts of the welding circuit
A low body resistance is likely in the event of: - Water in the environment - Humidity - Heat, especially at ambient temperatures above 32 °C (89.6 °F)
In wet, damp, or hot places, moisture or sweat can significantly reduce skin resistance, as well as the insulation resistance of protective equipment and clothing.
Such environments may include: - Temporary dam structures for draining certain areas of a construction site
during the construction period (cofferdams) - Ditches - Mines - Rain - Areas partially covered by water - Spray water zones
The VRD option reduces the voltage between the electrode and the workpiece. In the safe state, the indicator for the currently selected welding process lights up continuously. The safe state is defined as follows: - In an open circuit, the output voltage is limited to a maximum of 35 V.
As long as the welding operation is active (welding circuit resistance < 200 ohms), the indicator of the currently selected welding process flashes and the output voltage can exceed 35 V.

VRD: Safety principle

The welding circuit resistance is greater than the minimum body resistance (greater than or equal to 200 ohms):
- VRD is active - Open circuit voltage is limited to
35 V - Unintentional contact with the
output voltage does not pose any danger
The welding circuit resistance is less than the minimum body resistance (less than 200 ohms):
- VRD is inactive - No limitation of the output voltage
to ensure adequate welding power - Example: welding start

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Applies to MMA welding mode: Within 0.3 seconds of the end of welding: - VRD is active again - Restriction of the output voltage to 35 V is ensured again
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Operating controls and connections
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Control Panel

General

The functions are all arranged in a logical way on the control panel. The individual parameters required for welding can be - Selected by means of buttons - Changed using buttons or the selection dial - Shown on the digital display during welding.
Due to the synergic function, all other parameters are also adjusted if a single parameter is changed.
NOTE!
Because of software updates, certain functions may be available for your device but not described in these Operating Instructions or vice versa. In addition, individual figures may also differ slightly from the operating elements of your device. However, the function of these operating elements is identical.

Safety

WARNING!
Danger from incorrect operation and work that is not carried out properly. This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property.
 All the work and functions described in this document must only be carried out by technically trained and qualified personnel.
 Read and understand this document in full.  Read and understand all safety rules and user documentation for this equip-
ment and all system components.

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Control panel

(13) (14)(15)(16)

(17)

(12)

(1)

(11)

(2)

(3) (4)

(5)

(10) (9) (8)

(7)

(6)

No. Function (1) "Parameter selection" button (right)
a) for selecting the following parameters
Arc length correction For correcting the arc length

Welding voltage in V *) Before welding begins, the device automatically displays a standard value based on the programmed parameters. The actual value is displayed during welding.

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Pulse / arc-force dynamic correction For continuously correcting the droplet detachment force in MIG/MAG pulsed synergic welding - ... reduced droplet detachment force 0 ... neutral droplet detachment force + ... increased droplet detachment force
For influencing the short-circuiting dynamic at the instant of droplet transfer in MIG/MAG standard synergic welding, MIG/MAG standard manual welding, and manual metal arc welding - ... harder and more stable arc 0 ... neutral arc + ... soft and low-spatter arc
b) for changing parameters in the Setup menu (2) "Parameter selection" button (left)
a) for selecting the following parameters
Sheet thickness Sheet thickness in mm or in. If the welding current to be selected is not known, it is sufficient to enter the sheet thickness. The required welding current and any other parameters marked with *) will then be adjusted automatically.
Welding current *) Welding current in A Before welding begins, the device automatically displays a standard value based on the programmed parameters. The actual value is displayed during welding.
Wire speed *) Wire speed in m/min or ipm.
b) for changing parameters in the Setup menu (3) Selection dial (right)
For changing the arc length correction, welding voltage, and arc-force dynamic parameters
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For changing parameters in the Setup menu (4) Selection dial (left)
For changing the sheet thickness, welding current, and wire speed parameters For selecting parameters in the Setup menu (5) EasyJob save buttons For saving up to 5 operating points (6) "Process" button **) For selecting the welding process
MIG/MAG standard manual welding
MIG/MAG standard synergic welding
MIG/MAG pulsed synergic welding
Manual metal arc welding (7) "Mode" button
For selecting the operating mode
2-step mode
4-step mode
Special 4-step mode
Spot welding/stitch welding (8) "Shielding gas" button
For selecting the shielding gas used. The SP parameter is reserved for additional shielding gases.
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When the shielding gas is selected, the LED behind the corresponding shielding gas lights up.
(9) "Wire diameter" button For selecting the wire diameter used. The SP parameter is reserved for additional wire diameters.

(10)

When the wire diameter is selected, the LED behind the corresponding wire diameter lights up.
"Material" button For selecting the filler metal used. The SP parameter is reserved for additional materials.

When the material type is selected, the LED behind the corresponding filler metal lights up.
(11) "Wire threading" button Press and hold the button: Gasless wire threading into the torch hosepack

While the button is being held, the wire drive operates at feeder inching speed.
(12) Gas-test button For setting the required gas volume on the gas pressure regulator.

Tap the button once: shielding gas flows out Tap the button again: shielding gas flow stops

(13)
(14) (15) (16) (17)

If the Gas-test button is not tapped again, the shielding gas flow will stop after 30 s.
SF - spot/stitch/SynchroPulse welding indicator - Lights up if a value is set for the spot welding/stitch welding time
(SPt) setup parameter when spot welding or stitch welding mode is activated - Lights up if a value is set for the Frequency (F) setup parameter when the MIG/MAG synergic welding process is activated.
Intermediate arc indicator A spatter-prone "intermediate arc" occurs between the dip transfer arc and the spray arc. The intermediate arc indicator lights up to alert you to this critical area.
HOLD indicator At the end of each welding operation, the actual values for welding current and welding voltage are stored - the "HOLD" indicator lights up.
Pulse indicator Lights up when the MIG/MAG pulsed synergic welding process is selected
Real Energy Input For displaying the energy applied during the welding operation.

The Real Energy Input indicator must be activated in level 2 of the Setup

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menu ­ EnE parameter. The value continuously rises during welding in line with the permanently increasing energy input. The final value is stored after the end of welding until welding starts again or the power source is switched back on - the HOLD indicator lights up.

*)

During the MIG/MAG standard synergic welding process and MIG/MAG

pulsed synergic welding process, if one of these parameters is selected,

then the synergic function ensures that all other parameters, including

the welding voltage parameter, are adjusted automatically.

**) In conjunction with the VRD option, the indicator of the currently selected welding process is also used as status indicator: - The indicator lights up continuously: the voltage reduction (VRD) is active and limits the output voltage to less than 35 V. - The indicator flashes as soon as a welding operation occurs, which can cause the output voltage to be greater than 35 V.

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Service parameters

Various service parameters can be retrieved by pressing the "Parameter selection" buttons at the same time.

Opening the display

1

The first parameter "Firmware version"

will be displayed, e.g., "1.00 | 4.21"

+ Selecting parameters
2

Use the "Mode" and "Process" buttons or the left-hand selection dial to select the required setup parameter

Available parameters
Example: 1.00 | 4.21 Example: 2 | 491 Example: r 2 | 290 Example: 654 | 32.1 = 65,432.1 hours = 65,432 hours 6 mins
Example: iFd | 0.0
2nd

Explanation
Firmware version
Welding program configuration
Number of the currently selected welding program Indicates the actual arc time since first use Note: The arc time indicator is not suitable as a basis for calculating hiring fees or for warranty purposes, etc. Motor current for wire drive in A The value changes as soon as the motor is running. 2nd menu level for service technicians

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Keylock

A keylock can be selected to prevent the settings from being inadvertently changed on the control panel. As long as the keylock is active: - Settings cannot be adjusted on the control panel - Only parameter settings can be retrieved - Any assigned "Save" button can be retrieved provided that an assigned "Save"
button was selected when the keylock was enabled

Activating/deactivating the keylock:

1

Keylock activated:

The message "CLO | SEd" appears on

the displays.

Keylock deactivated:

+

The message "OP | En" appears on the displays.

The keylock can also be activated and deactivated using the keylock switch option.

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Connections, Switches, and Mechanical Components

TransSteel 4000/5000 Pulse connections
(1)

(5) (4)

(6)

(2)

(3)

(7) (8)

(9)

No. Function
(1) (-) Current socket with bayonet latch Used for - Connecting the grounding cable for MIG/MAG welding - Connecting the electrode cable or grounding cable for manual metal arc welding (depending on the type of electrode used)
(2) Power switch For switching the power source on and off
(3) (+) Current socket with bayonet latch Used for - Connecting the mains cable from the interconnecting hosepack for MIG/MAG welding - Connecting the electrode cable or grounding cable for manual metal arc welding (depending on the type of electrode used)
(4) Gas pre-heater socket (option)
(5) Automatic Interface (option)
(6) EASY DOCUMENTATION label
(7) Mains cable with strain relief
(8) LocalNet connection Standardized connection for wirefeeder (interconnecting hosepack)
(9) Air filter Pull out from the side for cleaning

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Minimum equipment for welding operations

General

Depending on the welding process, a minimum level of equipment is required to work with the power source. The following describes the welding processes and the corresponding minimum equipment for welding operations.

Gas-cooled

- Power source

MIG/MAG weld- - Grounding cable

ing

- Gas-cooled MIG/MAG welding torch

- Gas connection (shielding gas supply)

- Wirefeeder (VR 5000 Remote)

- Gas-cooled interconnecting hosepack

- Wire electrode

Water-cooled

- Power source

MIG/MAG weld- - Cooling unit

ing

- Grounding cable

- Water-cooled MIG/MAG welding torch

- Gas connection (shielding gas supply)

- Wirefeeder (VR 5000 Remote)

- Water cooling option (for VR 5000 Remote)

- Water-cooled interconnecting hosepack

- Wire electrode

Manual metal arc welding

- Power source - Grounding cable - Electrode holder - Rod electrodes

Minimum equipment for arc air gouging

- TransSteel 4000 / 5000 Pulse, TransSteel 5000 Syn power source - Grounding cable 120 mm² - KRIS 13 arc air gouging torch - Compressed air supply

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Before installation and initial operation

Safety

WARNING! Danger from incorrect operation and work that is not carried out properly. This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property.
 All the work and functions described in this document must only be carried out by technically trained and qualified personnel.
 Read and understand this document in full.  Read and understand all safety rules and user documentation for this equip-
ment and all system components.
WARNING! Danger from electrical current. This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property.
 Before starting work, switch off all devices and components involved, and disconnect them from the grid.
 Secure all devices and components involved so they cannot be switched back on.
 After opening the device, use a suitable measuring instrument to check that electrically charged components (such as capacitors) have been discharged.

Intended use

The power source is intended exclusively for MIG/MAG, MMA, and TIG welding. Utilization for any other purpose, or in any other manner, shall be deemed to be not in accordance with the intended purpose. The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damages arising from such use.
Intended use also means - Following all the instructions in these Operating Instructions - Carrying out all the specified inspection and maintenance work

Setup regulations

The device has been tested according to degree of protection IP 23. This means: - Protection against penetration by solid foreign bodies with diameters > 12
mm (0.49 in.) - Protection against spraywater at any angle up to 60° from the vertical
The device can be set up and operated outdoors in accordance with degree of protection IP 23. Direct moisture (e.g., from rain) must be avoided.
WARNING!
Danger from machines toppling over or falling. This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property.
 Set up the device securely on an even, solid surface.  Check all screw connections are tightly fastened after installation.

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WARNING!
Danger of electrical current due to electrically conductive dust in the device. This can result in severe personal injury and damage to property.
 Only operate the device if an air filter is fitted. The air filter is a very important safety device for achieving IP 23 protection.
The ventilation channel is a very important safety device. When selecting the setup location, ensure that the cooling air can enter or exit unhindered through the vents on the front and back. Any electrically conductive dust (e.g., from grinding work) must not be allowed to be sucked into the device.

Grid Connection

The devices are designed for the grid voltage stated on the rating plate. If the mains cable or mains plug has not been attached to your version of the appliance, these must be installed according to national standards. Fuse protection for the grid lead can be found in the technical data.

CAUTION!
Danger due inadequately dimensioned electrical installations. This can lead to serious damage
 The grid lead and its fuse protection should be designed to suit the existing power supply. The technical data on the rating plate should be followed.

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Connecting the Mains Cable

General

If no mains cable is connected, a mains cable that is suitable for the connection voltage must be fitted before commissioning. A strain-relief device for the following cable cross-sections is fitted to the power source:

Power source
TransSteel 4000 Pulse TransSteel 5000 Pulse TransSteel 4000 MV Pulse TransSteel 5000 MV Pulse

Cable cross-section Fitted strain-relief device for Canada/US
AWG 12 *)
AWG 10 *)
AWG 10 *)

Europe
4G2.5 4G4 4G4

AWG 6 *)

4G10

*)

Canada / US cable type: Extra-hard usage

Strain-relief devices for other cable cross-sections must be designed accordingly.

Stipulated mains cables and strain-relief devices

Power source
TransSteel 4000 Pulse
TransSteel 5000 Pulse
TransSteel 4000 MV Pulse TransSteel 5000 MV Pulse

Grid voltage
3 x 380 / 400 V
3 x 460 V 3 x 380 / 400 V
3 x 460 V 3 x 208 / 230 / 400 /460 V 3 x 208 / 230 / 400 / 460 V

Cable cross-section Canada / US AWG 12 *)
AWG 12 *) AWG 8 *)
AWG 10 *) AWG 10 *)
AWG 6 *)

Europe
4G2.5
4G2.5 4G4
4G4 4G4
4G10

*)

Canada / US cable type: Extra-hard usage

The item numbers of the different cables can be found in the Spare Parts List for the devices.
AWG ... American Wire Gauge

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Safety

WARNING! Danger from work that is not carried out properly. This can result in severe personal injury and damage to property.
 The work described below may only be performed by trained specialist personnel.
 Follow national standards and guidelines.
CAUTION! Danger from improperly prepared mains cable. Short circuits and damage to property may result.
 Fit ferrules to all phase conductors and the ground conductor of the stripped mains cable.

Connecting the mains cable

If no mains cable is connected, a mains cable that is suitable for the connection voltage must be fitted before commissioning.
The ground conductor should be approx. 10 - 15 mm (0.4 - 0.6 in.) longer than the phase conductors.
A graphic representation of the mains cable connection is provided in the sections "Fitting the strain-relief device" or "Fitting the strain-relief device for Canada / US." To connect the mains cable, proceed as follows:
1 Remove the side panel of the device 2 Push in the mains cable so that the ground conductor and phase conductor
can be properly connected to the block terminal. 3 Fit a ferrule to the ground conductor and phase conductor 4 Connect the ground conductor and phase conductor to the block terminal 5 Secure the mains cable with a strain-relief device 6 Fit the side panel of the device

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Fitting the

1

strain-relief

device for

Europe

3

2 1
7 3
4 5

2
PE 10(04minmch)
2
3 4

4

3

3

3

3

3 1
3

4 4x
1,2 Nm

5 6
5

IMPORTANT! Tie the phase conductors near the block terminal using cable ties.

1
4 3 2

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Fitting the

1

strain-relief

device for

Canada / US

3

2 1
7 3
4 5

2

4

3 3

3

3

3 1
3

4 4x
3,5 Nm

5 6
5

IMPORTANT! Tie the phase conductors near the block terminal using cable ties.

1
4 3 2

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Generator-Powered Operation

Generatorpowered operation

The power source is generator-compatible.
The maximum apparent power S1max of the power source must be known in order to select the correct generator output. The maximum apparent power S1max of the power source is calculated for 3phase devices as follows:
S1max = I1max x U1 x 3
I1max and U1 according to the device rating plate and technical data
The generator apparent power SGEN needed is calculated using the following rule of thumb:
SGEN = S1max x 1.35
A smaller generator can be used when not welding at full power.
IMPORTANT! The generator apparent power SGEN must not be less than the maximum apparent power S1max of the power source!
NOTE! The voltage delivered by the generator must never fall outside of the mains voltage tolerance range. The mains voltage tolerance is specified in the "Technical data" section.

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Commissioning

Safety

WARNING! An electric shock can be fatal. If the power source is connected to the grid during installation, there is a danger of serious personal injury and property damage.
 Only carry out work on the device when the power source's power switch is in the - O - position.
 Only carry out work on the device when the power source has been disconnected from the grid.
WARNING! Danger of electrical current due to electrically conductive dust in the device. This can result in severe personal injury and damage to property.
 Only operate the device if an air filter is fitted. The air filter is a very important safety device for achieving IP 23 protection.

General

Commissioning is described with reference to a manual, water-cooled MIG/MAG application.

Information on system components

The steps and activities described below include references to various system components, such as - Trolley - Upright bracket - Cooling units - Wirefeeders - Interconnecting hosepacks - Welding torches, etc.
For more detailed information about installing and connecting the system components, please refer to the appropriate Operating Instructions for the system components.

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Assembling system components (overview)

WARNING! Work performed incorrectly can cause serious injury and damage.
 The following activities must only be carried out by trained and qualified personnel.
 Please note the information in the "Safety instructions" chapter!

The following diagram is intended to provide you with an overview of how the individual system components are put together.

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Place the wirefeeder on the power source

CAUTION! Danger of personal injury and damage to equipment due to falling wirefeeder.
 Ensure that the wirefeeder is firmly seated on the pivot pin and that the devices, upright brackets, and trolley are positioned securely.

1

1

Fit the strain-re- 1 lief device of the interconnecting hosepack

3 4
1
2

2
1 2

Fit the strain-relief device on the trolley

3 4
Fit the strain-relief device on the wirefeeder

IMPORTANT! In order to prevent wear, the cables should form a "loop inwards" when fitted. For interconnecting hosepacks with a length of 1.2 m (3 ft. 11.24 in.), no strain-relief device is provided.

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Connecting the interconnecting hosepack

WARNING! Fitting the device incorrectly can cause serious injury and damage to property.
 Do not perform the steps described here until you have fully read and understood the Operating Instructions.

NOTE! When connecting the interconnecting hosepack, check that
 All connections are connected properly  All cables, leads, and hosepacks are undamaged and correctly insulated
IMPORTANT! Gas-cooled systems are not fitted with a cooling unit. The water connections therefore do not need to be connected for gas-cooled systems.

1

2

7

6

1

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5

2

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Correct routing of the interconnecting hosepack

IMPORTANT! The duty cycle values (D.C.) of the interconnecting hosepack can only be achieved if it is correctly routed.

Correct routing of the interconnecting hosepack
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Connecting the gas cylinder

WARNING!
Danger of severe injury and damage to property if gas cylinders fall over. When using gas cylinders:
 Place them on a solid, level surface in such a way that they remain stable  Secure the gas cylinders to prevent them from falling over  Install the VR holder option  Observe the safety rules of the gas cylinder manufacturer

1 Place the gas cylinder on the base of the trolley
2 Secure the gas cylinder against falling using the cylinder strap in the upper area of the gas cylinder (but not on the neck of the cylinder)
3 Remove the protective cap of the gas cylinder
4 Briefly open the gas cylinder valve to remove any dirt
5 Inspect the seal on the gas pressure regulator
6 Screw the pressure regulator onto the gas cylinder and tighten it
7 Connect the protective gas shield hose of the interconnecting hosepack to the pressure regulator using a gas hose

NOTE! US devices are supplied with an adapter for the gas hose:
 Seal the outside thread on the gas solenoid valve using suitable means before screwing on the adapter.
 Test the adapter to ensure that it is gas-tight.

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Establishing a ground earth connection

NOTE! When establishing a ground earth connection, observe the following points:
 Use a separate grounding cable for each power source  Keep positive cables and grounding cables together as long and as close as
possible
 Physically separate the welding circuits of individual power sources  Do not route several grounding cables in parallel;
if parallel routing cannot be avoided, keep a minimum distance of 30 cm between the welding circuits
 Keep the grounding cables as short as possible, provide a large cable crosssection
 Do not cross over grounding cables  Avoid ferromagnetic materials between the grounding cables and the inter-
connecting hosepack
 Do not wind long grounding cables - coil effect! Route long grounding cables in loops
 Do not route grounding cables in iron pipes, metal cable trays, or on steel beams, avoid cable ducts; (routing positive cables and grounding cables together in an iron pipe does not cause any problems)
 If several grounding cables are used, separate the part's ground points as far as possible and do not allow crossed current paths under the individual arcs.
 Use compensated interconnecting hosepacks (interconnecting hosepacks with integrated grounding cable)
1

2 1
3

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Connecting a

1

MIG/MAG weld-

ing torch

* with integrated water connection option and water-cooled welding torch

Other activities

Carry out the following steps according to the Operating Instructions for the wirefeeder:
1 Insert feed rollers into the wirefeeder 2 Insert wirespool or basket-type spool with basket-type spool adapter into the
wirefeeder
3 Feed in the wire electrode 4 Set the contact pressure 5 Adjust the brake

Setting the date and time when starting for the first time

After switching on the power source for the first time, the date and time must be set. For this purpose, the power source changes to the second level of the service menu; the yEA parameter is selected.
To set the date and time see page 91, step 5

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Power Limitation

Safety function

"Power limitation" is a safety function for MIG/MAG welding. This means that the power source can be operated at the power limit whilst maintaining process safety.
Wire speed is a determining parameter for welding power. If it is too high, the arc gets smaller and smaller and may be extinguished. In order to prevent this, the welding power is lowered.

If the "MIG/MAG standard synergic welding" or "MIG/MAG pulsed synergic welding" process is selected, the symbol for the "Wire speed" parameter flashes as soon as the safety function trips. The flashing continues until the next welding start-up, or until the next parameter change.
If the "Wire speed" parameter is selected, for example, the reduced value for wire speed is displayed.

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MIG/MAG Operating Modes

General

WARNING!
Operating the device incorrectly can cause serious injury and damage to property.
 Do not use the functions described here until you have fully read and understood the Operating Instructions.
 Do not use the functions described here until you have fully read and understood all of the Operating Instructions of the system components, especially the safety rules.
For details of the meaning, settings, setting range and units of the available welding parameters (e.g., gas pre-flow time), please refer to the "Setup parameters" chapter.

Symbols and explanations

Press the torch trigger | Hold the torch trigger | Release the torch trigger

GPr Gas pre-flow time

I-S Starting current Can be increased or decreased depending on the application

SL Slope Starting current is continuously lowered as far as the welding current and the welding current as far as the final current

I

Welding current phase

Even heat input into the parent material whose temperature is raised by

the advancing heat

I-E Final current To fill up end-craters

GPo Gas post-flow time

SPt Spot welding time / interval welding time

SPb Interval pause time

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2-step mode +

I

I

GPr
"2-step mode" is suitable for - Tacking work - Short weld seams - Automatic and robot operation

4-step mode +

I

I

GPr "4-step mode" is suitable for longer weld seams.

t GPo
+
t GPo

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+
I I

I-S

GPr

t-S

SL

I-E

SL

t-E

GPo

t

"Special 2-step mode" is ideal for welding in higher power ranges. In special 2step mode, the arc starts at a lower power, which makes it easier to stabilize.
To activate special 2-step mode:
1 Select 2-step mode 2 In the Setup menu, set the t-S (starting current duration) and t-E (final cur-
rent duration) parameters to a value > 0
Special 2-step mode is activated.
3 In the Setup menu, set the SL (Slope), I-S (starting current), and I-E (final current) parameters

Special 4-step mode

+

+

I

I-S

I-E

GPr

SL

SL

GPo

Special 4-step mode allows the starting and final current to be configured in addition to the advantages of 4-step mode.

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Spot welding

+
I I

< SPt

GPr

SPt

t GPo

The "Spot welding" mode is suitable for welded joints on overlapped sheets.
Start by pressing and releasing the torch trigger - GPr gas pre-flow time - welding current phase over the SPt spot welding time duration - GPo gas post-flow time.
If the torch trigger is pressed again before the end of the spot welding time (< SPt), the process is canceled immediately.

2-step stitch welding

+

I

I

GPr SPt

SPb

SPt GPo

2-step stitch welding
The "2-step stitch welding" mode is suitable for welding short weld seams on thin sheets, to prevent the weld seams from dropping through the parent material.

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+ I

+ I

GPr

SPt

SPb

SPt

GPo

4-step stitch welding

The "4-step stitch welding" mode is suitable for welding longer weld seams on thin sheets, to prevent the weld seams from dropping through the parent material.

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MIG/MAG welding

Safety

WARNING! Danger from incorrect operation and work that is not carried out properly. This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property.
 All the work and functions described in this document must only be carried out by technically trained and qualified personnel.
 Read and understand this document in full.  Read and understand all safety rules and user documentation for this equip-
ment and all system components.
WARNING! Danger from electrical current. This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property.
 Before starting work, switch off all devices and components involved, and disconnect them from the grid.
 Secure all devices and components involved so they cannot be switched back on.
 After opening the device, use a suitable measuring instrument to check that electrically charged components (such as capacitors) have been discharged.

Preparation

1 Connect the water hoses of the welding torch to the corresponding connection sockets on the wirefeeder (when using the cooling unit and water-cooled welding torch)
2 Insert mains plug 3 Set the power switch to - I -:
- All displays on the control panel briefly illuminate - If present: The cooling unit starts to work
IMPORTANT! Observe the safety rules and operating conditions in the Operating Instructions for the cooling unit.

Overview

MIG/MAG welding is composed of the following sections: - MIG/MAG synergic welding - MIG/MAG standard manual welding - Spot welding and stitch welding

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MIG/MAG synergic welding

1 Press the "Material" button to select the filler metal to be used. 2 Press the "Wire diameter" button to select the diameter of the wire electrode
used.
3 Press the "Shielding gas" button to select the shielding gas to be used. The assignment of the SP position is in the welding program tables in the appendix.
4 Press the "Process" button to select the desired welding process:

MIG/MAG standard synergic welding

MIG/MAG pulsed synergic welding 5 Press the "Mode" button to select the desired MIG/MAG mode:

2-step mode

4-step mode

Special 4-step mode
IMPORTANT! Under certain circumstances, it may not be possible to change welding parameters that have been set on the control panel of a system component - such as remote control or wirefeeder - on the control panel of the power source.

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6 Use the "Parameter selection" buttons to select the welding parameters to be used to specify the welding power:
Sheet thickness
Welding current
Wire speed
Welding voltage 7 Use the appropriate selection dial to set the welding parameter.
The value of the parameter is displayed on the digital display located above. The sheet thickness, welding current, wire speed, and welding voltage parameters are directly linked. It is sufficient to change one of the parameters, as the remaining parameters are immediately adjusted accordingly All welding parameter set values remain stored until the next time they are changed. This applies even if the power source is switched off and on again. To display the actual welding current during welding, select the welding current parameter. 8 Open the gas cylinder valve 9 Adjust quantity of shielding gas:
- Tap the Gas-test button - Turn the adjusting screw on the bottom of the gas pressure regulator un-
til the manometer displays the desired quantity of gas - Tap the Gas-test button again
CAUTION! Danger of injury and damage from electric shock and from the wire electrode emerging from the torch. When you press the torch trigger:
 Keep the welding torch away from your face and body  Wear suitable protective goggles  Do not point the welding torch at people  Make sure that the wire electrode does not touch any conductive or groun-
ded parts (e.g., housing, etc.) 10 Press the torch trigger and start welding
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Corrections dur- The arc length correction and arc-force dynamic parameters can be used to op-

ing welding

timize the welding result.

Arc length correction:

-

= shorter arc, reduced welding voltage

0

= neutral arc

+

= longer arc, increased welding voltage

Pulse / arc-force dynamic correction For continuous correction of the droplet detachment force in MIG/MAG pulsed synergic welding

-

reduced droplet detachment force

0

neutral droplet detachment force

+

increased droplet detachment force

For influencing the short-circuiting dynamic at the instant of droplet transfer during MIG/MAG standard synergic welding

-

= hard, stable arc

0

= neutral arc

+

= soft, low-spatter arc

SynchroPulse welding

SynchroPulse is recommended for welded joints with aluminum alloys whose weld seams should have a rippled appearance. This effect is achieved using a welding power that changes between two operating points.
The two operating points result from a positive and negative change in the welding power to a dFd (delta wire feed) value that can be adjusted in the Setup menu (delta wire feed: 0.0 - 3.0 m/min or 0.0 - 118.1 ipm).
Other parameters for SynchroPulse: - Frequency F of the operating point change (set in the Setup menu) - Arc length correction for the lower operating point (set via the arc length
correction parameter on the control panel) - Arc length correction for the higher operating point (set in the Setup menu,
parameter Al.2)
To enable SynchroPulse, you must change at least the value of the F (Frequency) parameter from OFF to a variable in the range of 0.5 to 5 Hz in the process Setup menu.
NOTE!
SynchroPulse is not supported with standard manual welding selected.

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How SynchroPulse works when used in "Special 4-step" mode I-S = starting-current phase, SL = Slope, I-E = crater-fill phase, v = wire speed

+ Iv
D

SL

1/F

dFd
dFd I-S
v

SynchroPulse mode of operation

+ SL
Al.2
I-E t

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General

The MIG/MAG standard manual welding process is a MIG/MAG welding process with no synergic function. Changing one parameter does not result in any automatic adjustments to the other parameters. All of the variable parameters must therefore be adjusted individually, as dictated by the welding process in question.

Available parameters

The following parameters are available for MIG/MAG manual welding:

Wire speed 1 m/min (39.37 ipm.) - maximum wire speed, e.g., 25 m/min (984.25 ipm.)

Welding voltageTransSteel 4000 Pulse: 15.5 - 31.5 V TransSteel 5000 Pulse: 14.5 - 39 V

Arc-force dynamic: For influencing the short-circuiting dynamic at the instant of droplet transfer
Welding current Only the actual value is displayed

MIG/MAG standard manual welding

1 Press the "Process" button to select the desired welding process:

MIG/MAG standard manual welding 2 Press the "Mode" button to select the desired MIG/MAG mode:

2-step mode

4-step mode
In MIG/MAG standard manual welding, special 4-step mode corresponds to conventional 4-step mode.

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IMPORTANT! Under certain circumstances, it may not be possible to change welding parameters that have been set on the control panel of a system component - such as remote control or wirefeeder - on the control panel of the power source.
3 Press the "Parameter selection" button to select the wire speed parameter 4 Use the selection dial to set the desired wire speed value 5 Press the "Parameter selection" button to select the welding voltage para-
meter 6 Use the selection dial to set the desired welding voltage value
The welding parameter values are shown in the digital display located above.
All welding parameter set values remain stored until the next time they are changed. This applies even if the power source is switched off and on again. To display the actual welding current during welding, select the welding current parameter.
To display the actual welding current during welding: - Press the "Parameter selection" button to select the welding current para-
meter - The actual welding current is shown on the digital display during welding.
7 Open the gas cylinder valve 8 Adjust quantity of shielding gas:
- Tap the Gas-test button - Turn the adjusting screw on the bottom of the gas pressure regulator un-
til the manometer displays the desired quantity of gas - Tap the Gas-test button again
CAUTION!
Danger of injury and damage from electric shock and from the wire electrode emerging from the torch. When you press the torch trigger:
 Keep the welding torch away from your face and body  Wear suitable protective goggles  Do not point the welding torch at people  Make sure that the wire electrode does not touch any conductive or groun-
ded parts (e.g., housing, etc.)
9 Press the torch trigger and start welding

Corrections during welding

To obtain the best possible welding results, the arc-force dynamic parameter will sometimes need to be adjusted.
1 Press the "Parameter selection" button to select the arc-force dynamic parameter

2 Use the selection dial to set the desired arc-force dynamic value The welding parameter value is shown in the digital display located above it.

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Spot welding and stitch welding

General

The spot welding and stitch welding modes are MIG/MAG welding processes. The spot welding and stitch welding modes are activated on the control panel.
Spot welding is used on welded joints on overlapping sheets that are only accessible on one side.
Stitch welding is used for light-gage sheets. As the wire electrode is not fed continuously, the weld pool can cool down during the intervals. Local overheating leading to the parent material being melted through is largely avoided.

Spot welding

1 In the Setup menu, set the spot welding time / stitch welding time SPt
IMPORTANT! Stitch pause time SPb = OFF must be set for spot welding!
2 Only for synergic welding: Use the corresponding buttons to select the filler metal used, the wire diameter, and the shielding gas
3 Select the desired welding process:

MIG/MAG standard manual welding

MIG/MAG standard synergic welding

MIG/MAG pulsed synergic welding 4 Select spot welding/stitch welding mode:

Spot welding/stitch welding The spot/stitch/SynchroPulse (SF) indicator lights up on the control panel.
5 Depending on the welding process selected, select the desired welding parameters and adjust them using the appropriate selection dial
6 Open the gas cylinder valve 7 Adjust quantity of shielding gas

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CAUTION!
Danger of injury and damage from electric shock and from the wire electrode emerging from the torch. When you press the torch trigger:
 Keep the welding torch away from your face and body  Wear suitable protective goggles  Do not point the welding torch at people  Make sure that the wire electrode does not touch any conductive or groun-
ded parts (e.g., housing, etc.)
8 Spot welding
Procedure for establishing a welding spot:
1 Keep the welding torch vertical 2 Press and release the torch trigger 3 Maintain the position of the welding torch 4 Wait for the gas post-flow time 5 Raise the welding torch

Stitch welding

1 In the Setup menu, set the stitch pause time SPb
Stitch welding is enabled. The Int (Interval) parameter is displayed in the Setup menu.
2 In the Setup menu for the Int parameter, set the operating mode for stitch welding (2T / 4T)
3 In the Setup menu, set the spot welding/stitch welding time SPt 4 Only for synergic welding:
Use the corresponding buttons to select the filler metal used, the wire diameter, and the shielding gas 5 Select the desired welding process:

MIG/MAG standard manual welding

MIG/MAG standard synergic welding

MIG/MAG pulsed synergic welding 6 Select spot welding/stitch welding mode:

Spot welding/stitch welding The spot/stitch/SynchroPulse (SF) indicator lights up on the control panel.
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7 Depending on the welding process selected, select the desired welding parameters and adjust them using the appropriate selection dial
8 Open the gas cylinder valve 9 Adjust quantity of shielding gas
CAUTION! Danger of injury and damage from electric shock and from the wire electrode emerging from the torch. When you press the torch trigger:
 Keep the welding torch away from your face and body  Wear suitable protective goggles  Do not point the welding torch at people  Make sure that the wire electrode does not touch any conductive or groun-
ded parts (e.g., housing, etc.) 10 Stitch welding Procedure for stitch welding: 1 Keep the welding torch vertical 2 Depending on the stitch mode set under the Int parameter:
Press and hold the torch trigger (2-step mode) Press and release the torch trigger (4-step mode) 3 Maintain the position of the welding torch 4 Wait for the welding interval 5 Position the welding torch at the next point 6 To stop stitch welding, depending on the stitch mode set under the Int parameter: Release the torch trigger (2-step mode) Press and release the torch trigger (4-step mode) 7 Wait for the gas post-flow time 8 Raise the welding torch
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EasyJob mode

General

The "Save" buttons allow up to five EasyJob operating points to be saved. Each operating point corresponds to the settings made on the control panel.
EasyJobs can be stored for each welding process.
IMPORTANT! Setup parameters are not saved at this time.

Saving EasyJob operating points

1 Press and hold one of the "Save" buttons to save the current settings on the control panel, e.g. - The left display reads "Pro" - After a short time, the left display switches to the original value
2 Release the "Save" button

Retrieving EasyJob operating points

1 To retrieve saved settings, press the corresponding "Save" button briefly, e.g. - The control panel will show the saved settings

Deleting EasyJob operating points

1 Press and hold the relevant "Save" button to delete the memory content of that "Save" button, e.g. - The left display reads "Pro". - After a short time, the left display switches to the original value
2 Keep the "Save" button held down - The left display reads "CLr". - After a while, both displays show "---"
3 Release the "Save" button

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Retrieving EasyJob operating points on the Up/ Down welding torch

Press one of the "Save" buttons on the control panel to retrieve the saved settings using the Up/Down welding torch.
1 Press one of the "Save" buttons on the control panel, e.g.:

The control panel will show the saved settings.
The "Save" buttons can now be selected using the buttons on the Up/Down welding torch. Vacant "Save" buttons are skipped.
In addition to the "Save" button number lighting up, a number is displayed directly on the Up/Down welding torch:

Display on the Up/Down welding torch

EasyJob operating point on the control panel

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Manual Metal Arc Welding

Safety

WARNING! Danger from incorrect operation and work that is not carried out properly. This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property.
 All the work and functions described in this document must only be carried out by technically trained and qualified personnel.
 Read and understand this document in full.  Read and understand all safety rules and user documentation for this equip-
ment and all system components.
WARNING! Danger from electrical current. This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property.
 Before starting work, switch off all devices and components involved, and disconnect them from the grid.
 Secure all devices and components involved so they cannot be switched back on.
 After opening the device, use a suitable measuring instrument to check that electrically charged components (such as capacitors) have been discharged.

Preparation

1 Set the power switch to - O 2 Unplug mains plug 3 On the power source, disconnect all leads to the wirefeeder
IMPORTANT! Check the rod electrode packaging to determine whether the rod electrodes are for (+) or (-) welding.
4 Depending on the type of electrode, insert the grounding cable into the (-) current socket or into the (+) current socket and lock
5 Connect the other end of the grounding cable to the workpiece 6 Depending on the type of electrode, insert the bayonet connector of the
electrode holder cable into the free current socket with opposite polarity and twist it clockwise to lock 7 Insert mains plug

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CAUTION!
Danger of injury and damage from electric shock. When the power switch is switched to position - I -, the rod electrode in the electrode holder is live.
 Ensure that the rod electrode is not touching any people or electrically conductive or grounded parts (housing, etc.).
1 Set the power switch to position - I -: all indicators on the control panel briefly illuminate
2 Press the "Process" button to select the MMA welding process:

The welding voltage is applied to the welding socket with a three second time lag.
If the MMA welding process is selected, a cooling unit, if present, is automatically deactivated. It is not possible to turn it on.
IMPORTANT! Under certain circumstances, it may not be possible to change welding parameters that have been set on the control panel of a system component - such as remote control or wirefeeder - on the control panel of the power source.
3 Press the "Parameter selection" button to select the amperage parameter. 4 Use the selection dial to set the desired amperage.
The amperage value is displayed on the left-hand digital display.
All parameter set values that are set using the selection dial are saved until their next alteration. This applies even if the power source is switched off and on again.
5 Initiate welding process
To display the actual welding current during welding: - Press the "Parameter selection" button to select the welding current para-
meter - The actual welding current is shown on the digital display during welding.

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Corrections during welding

To obtain the best possible welding results, the arc-force dynamic parameter will sometimes need to be adjusted.

1 Press the "Parameter selection" button to select the arc-force dynamic parameter
2 Use the selection dial to set the desired arc-force dynamic value

The welding parameter value is shown in the digital display located above it.

To influence the short-circuiting dynamic at the instant of droplet transfer:

-

= hard, stable arc

0

= neutral arc

+

= soft, low-spatter arc

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HotStart function

To obtain the best possible welding result, the HotStart function will sometimes need to be adjusted.
Advantages - Improved ignition properties, even when using electrodes with poor ignition
properties - Better fusion of the parent material during the start-up phase, meaning few-
er cold-shut defects - Slag inclusions largely avoided

The setting of the available parameters is described in the section "Setup settings", "Setup menu - level 2".

I (A)
Hti 300

HCU > IH

Key
Hti Hot-current time, 0 - 2 s, Factory setting 0.5 s

200 HCU IH

HCU HotStart current, 100 - 200%, Factory setting 150%

IH t (s)

Main current = set welding current

0,5

1

1,5

Function During the specified hot-current time (Hti), the welding current is increased to a certain value. This value (HCU) is higher than the selected welding current (IH).

Anti-Stick function

As the arc becomes shorter, the welding voltage may also fall so that the rod electrode is more likely to stick to the workpiece. This may also cause the rod electrode to burn out.
Electrode burn-out is prevented by activating the anti-stick function. If the rod electrode begins to stick, the power source immediately switches the welding current off. The welding process can be resumed without problems once the rod electrode has been detached from the workpiece.
The anti-stick (Ast) function can be activated and deactivated in the Setup menu for the setup parameters for MMA welding.

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Arc Air Gauging

Safety

WARNING! Danger from incorrect operation and work that is not carried out properly. This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property.
 All the work and functions described in this document must only be carried out by technically trained and qualified personnel.
 Read and understand this document in full.  Read and understand all safety rules and user documentation for this equip-
ment and all system components.
WARNING! Danger from electrical current. This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property.
 Before starting work, switch off all devices and components involved, and disconnect them from the grid.
 Secure all devices and components involved so they cannot be switched back on.
 After opening the device, use a suitable measuring instrument to check that electrically charged components (such as capacitors) have been discharged.

Preparation

IMPORTANT! A grounding cable with a cable cross-section of 120 mm² is required for arc air gouging.
1 Set the power switch to - O 2 Unplug the mains plug 3 Remove the MIG/MAG welding torch 4 Insert the grounding cable into the (-) current socket and lock 5 Connect the other end of the grounding cable to the workpiece 6 Insert the bayonet connector of the arc air gouging torch into the (+) current
socket and twist it clockwise to lock 7 Connect the compressed air connection of the arc air gouging torch to the
compressed air supply Working pressure: 5 - 7 bar (constant) 8 Clamp the carbon electrode so that the electrode tip protrudes approx. 100 mm from the arc air gouging torch; the air outlet openings of the arc air gouging torch must be at the bottom 9 Insert the mains plug

Arc air gouging

CAUTION!
Danger of injury and damage from electric shock. When the power switch is switched to position - I -, the electrode in the arc air gouging torch is live.
 Ensure that the electrode is not touching any people or electrically conductive or grounded parts (housing, etc.).

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CAUTION! Risk of personal injury due to loud operating noise.
 Use suitable hearing protection during arc air gouging!
1 Set the power switch to position - I -: all indicators on the control panel briefly illuminate
2 Press the "Process" button to select the MMA welding process:
The welding voltage is applied to the welding socket with a three second time lag. If the MMA welding process is selected, a cooling unit, if present, is automatically deactivated. It is not possible to turn it on. IMPORTANT! Under certain circumstances, it may not be possible to change welding parameters that have been set on the control panel of a system component - such as remote control or wirefeeder - on the control panel of the power source. 3 In the setup menu for MMA welding, set the AAG parameter to "on"; to enter the setup menu, see page 95.
NOTE! Settings of the break voltage and the starting current time are ignored. 4 Exit the setup menu for MMA welding 5 Press the "Parameter selection" button to select the amperage parameter. 6 Use the selection dial to set the main current depending on the electrode
diameter and in accordance with the specifications on the electrode packaging The amperage value is displayed on the left-hand digital display.
NOTE! At higher amperages, use both hands to guide the arc air gouging torch!
 Use a suitable welding helmet.
7 Open the compressed air valve on the arc air gouging torch handle 8 Initiate machining operation The angle of contact of the carbon electrode and gouging speed determine the depth of an air gap. The parameters for arc air gouging correspond to the welding parameters for MMA welding, see page 99.
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General

If the Easy Documentation option is available on the power source, the most important welding data for each welding operation can be documented and saved as a CSV file on a USB thumb drive. A Fronius signature is stored with the welding data, which can be used to check and guarantee the authenticity of the data.
Easy Documentation is activated / deactivated by plugging / unplugging the supplied Fronius USB thumb drive with FAT32 formatting into the back of the power source.
IMPORTANT! To document the welding data, the date and time must be set correctly.

Documented welding data

The following data are documented:
Device type File name Part number Serial number Firmware version of power source Firmware of PC board DOCMAG (Easy Documentation) Document version https://www.easydocu.weldcube.com (A PFDF report of selected welding data can be created under this link)

Nr.
Date Time
Duration
I U vd wfs IP IE
I-Mot Synid
Job

Meter Start by plugging in the USB thumb drive; when switching the power source off and on, the meter continues at the last weld seam number. A new CSV file is created after 1000 welding operations.
Date yyyy-mm-dd
Time hh:mm:ss at the start of current flow
Duration in [s] from start of current flow to end of current (current flow signal)
Welding current * in [A]
Welding voltage * in [V]
Wire speed * in [m/min]
Wire speed * in [ipm]
Power * from current values in [W]
Energy from instantaneous values in [kJ] over the entire welding operation
Motor current * in [A]
Characteristic number for each welding operation
EasyJob number per weld seam

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Interval Signature

Welding process
Operating mode
PASS: regular welding IGN: Welding canceled during the ignition phase Err | xxx: Welding canceled due to an error; the corresponding service code is documented
Weld seam number for "Interval" operating mode
Signature for each weld seam number

*

in each case from the main process phase;

in the event of termination in the ignition phase, the average value

in the ignition phase is stored and an identifier is output to indicate

that the main process phase has been reached

The welding data are documented as average values in the main process phase and for each welding operation.

New CSV file

A new CSV file is generated - When the USB thumb drive is disconnected and reconnected with the power
source switched on - When the date and time are changed - From 1000 welding operations - During a firmware update - When the USB thumb drive is disconnected and reconnected to another
power source (= change of serial number).

PDF report / Fronius signature

By scanning this link... - A PDF report of the selected welding data can be created - The authenticity of the welding data can be checked and
guaranteed via the Fronius signature read out with the welding data.
https://easydocu.weldcube.com

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Activating / deactivating Easy Documentation

Activating Easy

1

Documentation

The power source display shows:

USB 3.1

1

FAT32

Easy Documentation is activated.

doc | on is also displayed when the power source is switched off and on again with the USB thumb drive connected.

Plug in the USB thumb drive

Easy Documentation remains activated.

2 Acknowledge the display by pressing the arrow key

3 Set the date and time

Set the date and time

Setting the date and time is carried out in the 2nd level of the service menu.

1

The first parameter in the service

menu is displayed.

+

2

Select the "2nd" setup parameter us-

ing the left-hand selection dial

...

3

The first parameter in the 2nd level of

the service menu is displayed.

+

4

Select the "yEA" (= year) setup para-

meter using the left-hand selection

dial

...

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To set the date and time:

- Left-hand selection dial: select parameter
- Right-hand selection dial: change values

Setting ranges:

yEA Mon dAY Hou Min

Year (20yy; 0 - 99) Month (mm; 1 -1 12) Day (dd; 1 - 31) Hour (hh; 0 - 24) Minute (mm; 0 - 59)

NOTE!
If the power source is reset to factory settings via setup parameter FAC, the date and time remain stored.

Deactivating Easy Documentation

CAUTION!
Risk of data loss or data damage due to premature disconnection of the USB thumb drive
 Do not disconnect the USB thumb drive until approx. 10 seconds after the end of the last welding operation to ensure correct data transfer.

1 Unplug the USB thumb drive from the power source The power source display shows:

Easy Documentation is deactivated. 2 Acknowledge the display by pressing the arrow key

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Setup Menu

General Operation

The Setup menu offers easy access to expert knowledge related to the power source, as well as additional functions. The Setup menu makes it possible to easily adjust the parameters for various tasks.

Accessing the Setup menu is described with reference to the MIG/MAG standard synergic welding process. Access is the same for the other welding processes.
Accessing the Setup menu

1

MANUAL STD SYNERGIC

Press the "Process" button to select

PULSE SYNERGIC

the "MIG/MAG standard synergic

welding" process

2

2T 4T

+

+ Adjusting parameters
1

Exiting the Setup menu

1

2T 4T

+

MANUAL STD SYNERGIC PULSE SYNERGIC

The control panel is now located in the Setup menu of the "MIG/MAG standard synergic welding" process - the last selected setup parameter is displayed.

Select the desired setup parameter using the left-hand selection dial
Change the setup parameter value using the right-hand selection dial
MANUAL STD SYNERGIC PULSE SYNERGIC

+

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Setup parameters for MIG/MAG synergic welding

The specifications "min." and "max." are used for setting ranges that vary according to the power source, welding program, etc.

GPr Gas pre-flow time Unit: s Setting range: 0 - 9.9 Factory setting: 0.1

GPo

Gas post-flow time Unit: s Setting range: 0 - 9.9 Factory setting: 0.5

SL Slope (for special 2-step mode and special 4-step mode) Unit: s Setting range: 0 - 9.9 Factory setting: 0.1

I-S Starting current (for special 2-step mode and special 4-step mode) Unit: % (of welding current) Setting range: 0 - 200 Factory setting: 100

I-E Final current (for special 2-step mode and special 4-step mode) Unit: % (of welding current) Setting range: 0 - 200 Factory setting: 50

t-S Starting current duration (only for special 2-step mode) Unit: s Setting range: 0.0 - 9.9 Factory setting: 0.0

t-E Final current duration (only for special 2-step mode) Unit: s Setting range: 0.0 - 9.9 Factory setting: 0.0

Fdi Feeder inching speed Unit: m/min (ipm) Setting range: 1 - max (39.37 - max) Factory setting: 10 (393.7)

bbc Burnback effect Burnback effect due to wire retraction at the end of welding When the welding current is switched off, the wire electrode is retracted at 7.5 m/min for the duration of the set bbc value.

Unit: s Setting range: 0 - 0.2 Factory setting: 0
Ito Length of wire that is fed before the safety cut-out trips Unit: mm (in.) Setting range: OFF, 5 - 100 (OFF, 0.2 - 3.94) Factory setting: OFF

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NOTE!
The Ito function (length of wire fed until safety cut-out trips) is a safety function. At high wire speeds in particular, the length of wire fed until the safety cut-out trips can deviate from the set wire length.

SPt SPb

Spot welding time / interval welding time Unit: s Setting range: 0.3 - 5 Factory setting: 1
Interval pause time Unit: s Setting range: OFF, 0.3 - 10 (in 0.1 s increments) Factory setting: OFF

IMPORTANT! SPb = OFF must be set for spot welding!

Int Interval Displayed only if a value has been set for SPb Unit: Setting range: 2T (2-step), 4T (4-step) Factory setting: 2T (2-step)

F

Frequency for SynchroPulse

Unit: Hz

Setting range: OFF, 0.5 - 5

Factory setting: OFF

dFd Delta wire feed Offset welding power for SynchroPulse option

Unit: m/min (ipm) Setting range: 0 - 3 (0 - 118.1) Factory setting: 2 (78.7)

AL2 Arc length correction for upper SynchroPulse operating point Unit: % (of welding power) Setting range: 30 - +30 Factory setting: 0

FAC

Reset power source to factory settings Press and hold one of the "Parameter selection" buttons for two seconds to restore the factory settings - when "PrG" appears on the digital display, the power source has been reset

IMPORTANT! If the power source is reset, all the personal settings in the Setup menu are lost. Operating points stored using save buttons remain stored when the power source is reset. The functions in the second level of the setup menu (2nd) are also not deleted. Exception: Ignition time-out function parameter (ito).
2nd Second level of the Setup menu (see "Setup Menu 2nd Level")

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The specifications "min." and "max." are used for setting ranges that vary according to the power source, welding program, etc.

GPr Gas pre-flow time Unit: s Setting range: 0 - 9.9 Factory setting: 0.1

GPo

Gas post-flow time Unit: s Setting range: 0 - 9.9 Factory setting: 0.5

Fdi Feeder inching speed Unit: m/min (ipm) Setting range: 1 - max (39.37 - max) Factory setting: 10 (393.7)

bbc Burnback effect Burnback effect due to a delayed switch-off of the welding current after the wire electrode has come to a stop. A ball forms on the wire electrode.

IGC Ito

Unit: s Setting range: AUt, 0 - 0.3 Factory setting: AUt
Ignition current Unit: A Setting range: 100 - 650 Factory setting: 500
Length of wire that is fed before the safety cut-out trips Unit: mm (in.) Setting range: OFF, 5 - 100 (OFF, 0.2 - 3.94) Factory setting: OFF

NOTE!
The Ito function (length of wire fed until safety cut-out trips) is a safety function. At high wire speeds in particular, the length of wire fed until the safety cut-out trips can deviate from the set wire length.

SPt SPb Int

Spot welding time / interval welding time Unit: s Setting range: 0.3 - 5 Factory setting: 0.3
Interval pause time Unit: s Setting range: OFF, 0.3 - 10 (in 0.1 s increments) Factory setting: OFF
Interval Displayed only if a value has been set for SPb Unit:

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Setting range: 2T (2-step), 4T (4-step) Factory setting: 2T (2-step)

FAC

Reset power source to factory settings Press and hold one of the "Parameter selection" buttons for two seconds to restore the factory settings - when "PrG" appears on the digital display, the power source has been reset

IMPORTANT! If the power source is reset, all the personal settings in the Setup menu are lost. Operating points stored using save buttons remain stored when the power source is reset. The functions in the second level of the setup menu (2nd) are also not deleted. Exception: Ignition time-out function parameter (ito).
2nd Second level of the Setup menu (see "Setup Menu 2nd Level")

Setup parameters for MMA welding

IMPORTANT! When resetting the power source using the Factory FAC setup parameter, the hot current time (Hti) and HotStart current (HCU) setup parameters are also reset.

HCU

HotStart current Unit: % Setting range: 100 - 200 Factory setting: 150

Hti Hot current time Unit: s Setting range: 0 - 2.0 Factory setting: 0.5

ASt Anti-stick Unit: Setting range: On, OFF Factory setting: OFF

AAG

Gouging (Arc Air Gauging) Arc air gouging with a carbon electrode, e.g., for joint preparation Unit: Setting range: on / OFF Factory setting: oFF

FAC

Reset power source to factory settings Press and hold one of the "Parameter selection" buttons for two seconds to restore the factory settings - when "PrG" appears on the digital display, the power source has been reset. IMPORTANT! If the power source is reset, all the personal settings are lost. Operating points stored using save buttons are not deleted when the power source is reset - they remain stored. The functions in the second level of the setup menu (2nd) are also not deleted. Exception: Ignition time-out function parameter (ito).

2nd Second level of the Setup menu (see "Setup Menu 2nd Level")

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Limitations

The following restrictions occur in relation to the Setup menu 2nd level:
Setup menu 2nd level cannot be selected: - during welding - if the "Gas test" function is active - if the "Wire threading" function is active - if the "Wire withdrawal" function is active - if the "Gas purging" function is active
If level 2 of the Setup menu is selected, the following functions are not available, even in robot mode: - Welding start-up - the "Power source ready" signal will not be emitted for ro-
bot mode - Gas test - Wire inching - Wire withdrawal - Gas purging

Operation (Setup Menu 2nd Level)

Accessing the 2nd level of the Setup menu:

1

MANUAL STD SYNERGIC

Press the "Process" button to select

PULSE SYNERGIC

the "MIG/MAG standard synergic

welding" process

2

2T 4T

+

+
3

MANUAL STD SYNERGIC PULSE SYNERGIC

The control panel is now located in the Setup menu of the "MIG/MAG standard synergic welding" process - the last selected setup parameter is displayed.

Select the "2nd" setup parameter using the left-hand selection dial

4

2T 4T

+

+ Adjusting parameters
1

MANUAL STD SYNERGIC PULSE SYNERGIC

The control panel is now located in the 2nd level of the Setup menu of the "MIG/MAG standard synergic welding" process - the last selected setup parameter is displayed.

Select the desired setup parameter using the left-hand selection dial
Change the setup parameter value using the right-hand selection dial

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Exiting the Setup menu

1

2T 4T

+

+

2

2T 4T

+

+

MANUAL STD SYNERGIC PULSE SYNERGIC

A parameter is displayed in the first level of the Setup menu.

MANUAL STD SYNERGIC PULSE SYNERGIC

Parameters for MIG/MAG synergic welding in Setup menu 2nd level

SEt Syn C-C

Country-specific setting (Standard/USA) ... Std/US Unit: Setting range: Std, US (Standard/USA) Factory setting: Standard version: Std (measurements: cm/mm) USA version: US (measures: in.)
Synergic programs/characteristics Standards EN/AWS Unit: Setting range: EUr/US Factory setting: Standard version: EUr USA version: US
Cooler mode (only when the cooling unit is connected)

Unit: Setting range: AUt, On, OFF Factory setting: AUt

AUt: The cooling unit cuts out after a 2-minute welding off-time.

IMPORTANT! If the coolant temperature and flow monitoring option has been installed in the cooling unit, the cooling unit cuts out as soon as the return-flow temperature drops below 50 °C, but at the earliest after a 2minute welding off-time.

On: The cooling unit is always switched on.

OFF: The cooling unit is always switched off.

IMPORTANT! If the FAC welding parameter is used, the C-C parameter is not reset to the factory setting. If the MMA welding process is selected,

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the cooling unit is always switched off, even if the switch is in the "On" position.
C-t Cooling time (only when the cooling unit is connected) Time from when flow monitoring is triggered until the "no | H2O" service code is output. For example, if there are air bubbles in the cooling system, the cooling unit will not cut out until the end of this preset time.

Unit: s Setting range: 5 - 25 Factory setting: 10

IMPORTANT! Every time the power source is switched on, the cooling unit carries out a test run for 180 seconds.

r

Welding circuit resistance (in mOhm)

See the section "Measuring the welding circuit resistance r" from page

106.

L

Welding circuit inductivity (in microhenrys)

See the section "Displaying the welding circuit inductivity L" from page

108.

EnE Electrical energy of the arc in relation to the welding speed Unit: kJ Setting range: On/OFF Factory setting: OFF

Since the full range of values (1 kJ - 99999 kJ) cannot be displayed on the three-digit display, the following display format has been selected:

Value in kJ / indicator on display: 1 to 999 / 1 to 999 1000 to 9999 / 1.00 to 9.99 (without unit digit, e.g., 5270 kJ -> 5.27) 10000 to 99999 / 10.0 to 99.9 (without unit or tens digit, e.g., 23580 kJ -> 23.6)

ALC

Correction of the arc length via the welding voltage Only for MIG/MAG synergic welding Setting range: On/OFF Factory setting: OFF The arc length depends on the welding voltage. The welding voltage can be individually adjusted in synergic operation. If the ALC parameter is set to "OFF", individual adjustment of the welding voltage is not possible. The welding voltage adjusts automatically according to the selected welding current or wire speed. When the arc length correction is adjusted, the voltage changes while the welding current and the wire speed remain constant. When adjusting the arc length correction using the selection wheel, the left display is used for the correction value of the arc length. On the right display, the value for the welding voltage

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changes at the same time. The left display then shows the original value again, e.g., welding current.
Ejt EasyJob Trigger To activate/deactivate switching between EasyJobs using the torch trigger
Unit: Setting range: On/OFF Factory setting: OFF
Function with MIG/MAG torch trigger Press torch trigger briefly (< 0.5 s)
No welding taking place: - Toggles through all MIG/MAG EasyJobs in sequence. - If an EasyJob is not selected, the torch trigger functions normally. - If a MIG/MAG EasyJob is not selected, no change is made.
Welding taking place: - Toggles through MIG/MAG EasyJobs with the same operating mode
(4-step, special 4-step, 4-step stitch welding) and with the same welding process. - It is not possible to switch during spot welding.
Function with MIG/MAG Up/Down key If an EasyJob is selected, the EasyJob is changed, otherwise the welding current is changed.
No welding taking place: - Toggles through all MIG/MAG EasyJobs in sequence.
Welding taking place: - Toggles through MIG/MAG EasyJobs with the same operating mode
(2-step, 4-step, special 4-step, 4-step stitch welding) and with the same welding process. Switching back is possible.

Parameters for MIG/MAG standard manual welding in Setup menu 2nd level

SEt C-C

Country-specific setting (Standard/USA) ... Std/US Unit: Setting range: Std, US (Standard/USA) Factory setting: Standard version: Std (measurements: cm/mm) USA version: US (measures: in.)
Cooler mode (only when the cooling unit is connected)

Unit: Setting range: AUt, On, OFF Factory setting: AUt

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AUt: The cooling unit cuts out after a 2-minute welding off-time.

IMPORTANT! If the coolant temperature and flow monitoring option has been installed in the cooling unit, the cooling unit cuts out as soon as the return-flow temperature drops below 50 °C, but at the earliest after a 2minute welding off-time.

On: The cooling unit is always switched on.

OFF: The cooling unit is always switched off.

IMPORTANT! If the FAC welding parameter is used, the C-C parameter is not reset to the factory setting. If the MMA welding process is selected, the cooling unit is always switched off, even if the switch is in the "On" position.
C-t Cooling time (only when the cooling unit is connected) Time from when flow monitoring is triggered until the "no | H2O" service code is output. For example, if there are air bubbles in the cooling system, the cooling unit will not cut out until the end of this preset time.

Unit: s Setting range: 5 - 25 Factory setting: 10

IMPORTANT! Every time the power source is switched on, the cooling unit carries out a test run for 180 seconds.

r

Welding circuit resistance (in mOhm)

See the section "Measuring the welding circuit resistance r" from page

106.

L

Welding circuit inductivity (in microhenrys)

See the section "Displaying the welding circuit inductivity L" from page

108.

EnE Electrical energy of the arc in relation to the welding speed Unit: kJ Setting range: On/OFF Factory setting: OFF

Since the full range of values (1 kJ - 99999 kJ) cannot be displayed on the three-digit display, the following display format has been selected:

Value in kJ / indicator on display: 1 to 999 / 1 to 999 1000 to 9999 / 1.00 to 9.99 (without unit digit, e.g., 5270 kJ -> 5.27)

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10000 to 99999 / 10.0 to 99.9 (without unit or tens digit, e.g., 23580 kJ -> 23.6)
Ejt EasyJob Trigger To activate/deactivate switching between EasyJobs using the torch trigger
Unit: Setting range: On/OFF Factory setting: OFF
Function with MIG/MAG torch trigger Press torch trigger briefly (< 0.5 s)
No welding taking place: - Toggles through all MIG/MAG EasyJobs in sequence. - If an EasyJob is not selected, the torch trigger functions normally. - If a MIG/MAG EasyJob is not selected, no change is made.
Welding taking place: - Toggles through MIG/MAG EasyJobs with the same operating mode
(4-step, special 4-step, 4-step stitch welding) and with the same welding process. - It is not possible to switch during spot welding.
Function with MIG/MAG Up/Down key If an EasyJob is selected, the EasyJob is changed, otherwise the welding current is changed.
No welding taking place: - Toggles through all MIG/MAG EasyJobs in sequence.
Welding taking place: - Toggles through MIG/MAG EasyJobs with the same operating mode
(2-step, 4-step, special 4-step, 4-step stitch welding) and with the same welding process. Switching back is possible.

Parameters for manual metal arc welding in Setup menu 2nd level

SEt Country-specific setting (Standard/USA) ... Hour/US Unit: Setting range: Std, US (Standard/USA) Factory setting: Standard version: Std (dimensions: cm / mm) USA version: US (dimensions: in.)

r

r (resistance) - welding circuit resistance (in mOhm)

See the section "Measuring the welding circuit resistance r" from page

106.

L

L (inductivity) - welding circuit inductivity (in microhenrys)

See the section "Displaying the welding circuit inductivity L" from page

108.

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Measuring the Welding Circuit Resistance r

General

Measuring the welding circuit resistance makes it possible to have a constant welding result at all times, even with hosepacks of different lengths. The welding voltage at the arc is then always precisely regulated, regardless of the length and cross-sectional area of the hosepack. The use of arc length correction is no longer required.
The calculated welding circuit resistance is shown on the display.
r = welding circuit resistance in milliohm (mOhm)
If the welding circuit resistance has been measured correctly, the set welding voltage will correspond exactly to the welding voltage at the arc. If you manually measure the voltage on the output jacks of the power source, this voltage will be higher than the welding voltage at the arc - that is, higher by the same amount as the voltage drop of the hosepack.
The welding circuit resistance depends on the hosepack used: - If the length or cross-sectional area of the hosepack has changed, measure
the welding circuit resistance again - Measure the welding circuit resistance for every welding process separately
with the appropriate welding power-leads

Measuring the welding circuit resistance (MIG/MAG welding)

NOTE!
Incorrect measurement of the welding circuit resistance can have a negative effect on the welding result.
 Ensure that the workpiece has an optimum contact surface in the area of the earthing clamp (clean surface, no rust, etc.).

1 Make sure that one of the MANUAL / STD SYNERGIC / pulsed synergic welding processes is selected
2 Establish a ground earth connection to the workpiece 3 Access the Setup menu 2nd level (2nd) 4 Select parameter "r" 5 Remove the gas nozzle from the welding torch 6 Screw on the contact tip 7 Ensure that the wire electrode does not protrude from the contact tip
NOTE!
Incorrect measurement of the welding circuit resistance can have a negative effect on the welding result.
 Ensure that the workpiece has an optimum contact surface for the contact tip (clean surface, no rust, etc.).

8 Place the contact tip flush against the workpiece surface
9 Press the torch trigger briefly - The welding circuit resistance is calculated. "run" is shown on the display during the measurement

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The measurement is finished when the welding circuit resistance is shown on the display in mOhm (for example 11.4).
10 Fit the gas nozzle back onto the welding torch

Measuring the welding circuit resistance (MMA welding)

NOTE!
Incorrect measurement of the welding circuit resistance can have a negative effect on the welding result.
 Ensure that the workpiece has an optimum contact surface in the area of the earthing clamp (clean surface, no rust, etc.).

1 Ensure that the Stabelektroden-Schweißen welding process is selected 2 Establish a ground earth connection to the workpiece 3 Access the Setup menu 2nd level (2nd) 4 Select parameter "r"
NOTE!
Incorrect measurement of the welding circuit resistance can have a negative effect on the welding result.
 Ensure that the workpiece has an optimum contact surface for the electrode (clean surface, no rust, etc.).

5 Place the electrode flush against the workpiece surface 6 Press the "Parameter selection" button (right)

The welding circuit resistance is calculated. During the measurement the display shows "run".
The measurement is finished when the welding circuit resistance is shown on the display in mOhm (for example 11.4).

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Displaying the welding circuit Inductivity L

General

The way that the hosepack is arranged has a very significant effect on the welding circuit inductivity and therefore affects the welding process. It is important to lay the hosepacks correctly in order to obtain the best possible welding result.

Displaying the welding circuit inductivity

The setup parameter "L" is used to display the most recently calculated welding circuit inductivity. The welding circuit inductivity is adjusted when the welding circuit resistance is measured. Detailed information in this regard can be found under the "Welding circuit resistance" chapter.
1 Access the Setup menu 2nd level (2nd) 2 Select parameter "L"
The most recently calculated welding circuit inductivity L is shown on the righthand digital display.
L ... Welding circuit inductivity (in microhenrys)

Laying the hosepacks correctly

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General Safety

The devices are equipped with an intelligent safety system, which largely negates the need for melting-type fuses. Melting-type fuses therefore no longer need to be replaced. After a possible malfunction has been remedied, the device is ready for use again.
WARNING! Danger from incorrect operation and work that is not carried out properly. This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property.
 All the work and functions described in this document must only be carried out by technically trained and qualified personnel.
 Read and understand this document in full.  Read and understand all safety rules and user documentation for this equip-
ment and all system components.
WARNING! Danger from electrical current. This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property.
 Before starting work, switch off all devices and components involved, and disconnect them from the grid.
 Secure all devices and components involved so they cannot be switched back on.
 After opening the device, use a suitable measuring instrument to check that electrically charged components (such as capacitors) have been discharged.
WARNING! Danger due to insufficient ground conductor connection. This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property.
 The housing screws provide a suitable ground conductor connection for grounding the housing.
 The housing screws must not under any circumstances be replaced by other screws without a reliable ground conductor connection.

Displayed Service Codes

If an error message that is not described here appears on the displays, first try to resolve the problem as follows:
1 Switch the power source power switch to the -O- position 2 Wait 10 seconds 3 Switch the power switch to the -I- position

If the error occurs again despite several attempts to eliminate it, or if the troubleshooting measures listed here are unsuccessful.
1 Make a note of the error message displayed 2 Note down the configuration of the power source

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3 Contact our After-Sales Service team with a detailed description of the error ESr | 20 Cause: The cooling unit used is not compatible with the power source Remedy: Connect compatible cooling unit

----Cause:
Remedy:

An invalid welding process was called up on the robot interface (no. 37) or an empty flag was selected (no. 32)
Call up a valid welding process or select assigned "Save" button

ELn | 8 Cause: Remedy:

The connected wirefeeder is not supported Connect supported wirefeeder

ELn | 12 Cause: Remedy:

Different control panels for selecting materials are in the system Connect similar control panels to select materials

ELn | 13 Cause: Remedy:

Impermissible change of welding process during welding
During welding do not make any impermissible change to the welding process, reset error message by pressing any button

ELn | 14 Cause: Remedy:

More than one robot interface is connected
Only one robot interface may be connected, check the system configuration

ELn | 15 Cause: Remedy:

More than one remote control is connected
Only one remote control may be connected, check the system configuration

ELn | 16 Wirefeeder program selector not compatible

Cause:
Remedy: Err | IP Cause: Remedy:

A wirefeeder with standard program selector is connected to the pulse power source Connect wirefeeder with pulse program selector
The power source control has detected a primary overvoltage Check the grid voltage. If the service code persists, switch off the power source, wait for 10 seconds and then switch the power source on again. If the error still persists, contact the After-Sales Service team

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Err | PE Cause:
Remedy:

The earth current watchdog has triggered the safety cut-out of the power source.
Switch off the power source Place the power source on an insulating surface Connect the grounding cable to a section of the workpiece that is closer to the arc Wait for 10 seconds and then switch the power source on again

Err | Ur Cause:
Remedy:
no | UrL Cause: Remedy:

If you have tried this several times and the error keeps recurring, contact the After-Sales Service team
If the VRD option is available, the open circuit voltage limit of 35 V has been exceeded. Switch off the power source Wait for 10 seconds and then switch the power source on again
The VRD option has tripped too early. Check whether all welding power-leads and control lines are connected.

Switch off the power source Wait 10 seconds and switch the power source back on again

If the error occurs again - contact the After-Sales Service team.

PHA | SE1 Cause: The power source is being used in single-phase mode Remedy: -

PHA | SE3 Cause: The power source is being used in three-phase mode Remedy: -

Err | 51 Cause:
Remedy:

Mains undervoltage: the grid voltage has fallen below the tolerance range
Check the grid voltage. If the service code persists, contact the After-Sales Service team

Err | 52 Cause:
Remedy:

Mains overvoltage: the grid voltage has risen above the tolerance range
Check the grid voltage. If the service code persists, contact the After-Sales Service team

EFd 5 Cause: Remedy:

Incorrect wirefeeder connected Connect correct wirefeeder

EFd 8 Cause: Remedy:

Wirefeeder overtemperature Allow wirefeeder to cool down

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EFd | 81, EFd | 83

Cause: Fault in the wirefeed system (overcurrent in wirefeeder drive)

Remedy:

Arrange the hosepack in as straight a line as possible; check that there are no kinks or dirt in the inner liner; check the contact pressure on the 4 roller drive

Cause: Wirefeeder motor is sticking or faulty Remedy: Check the wirefeeder motor or contact the After-Sales Service team
to0 | xxx Note: xxx stands for a temperature value

Cause: Remedy:

Overtemperature in the primary circuit of the power source
Allow power source to cool down, check air filter and clean if necessary, check that fan is on

to1 | xxx Note: xxx stands for a temperature value

Cause: Remedy:

Overtemperature on the booster located in the power source
Allow power source to cool down, check air filter and clean if necessary, check that fan is on

to2 | xxx Note: xxx stands for a temperature value

Cause: Overtemperature in the secondary circuit of the power source Remedy: Allow power source to cool down, check that fan is on
to3 | xxx Note: xxx stands for a temperature value

Cause: Overtemperature in wirefeeder motor Remedy: Allow wirefeeder to cool down
to4 | xxx Note: xxx stands for a temperature value

Cause: Overtemperature in welding torch Remedy: Allow welding torch to cool down
to5 | xxx Note: xxx stands for a temperature value

Cause: Overtemperature in cooling unit Remedy: Allow cooling unit to cool down, check that fan is on
to6 | xxx Note: xxx stands for a temperature value

Cause: Remedy:

Overtemperature on the power source transformer
Allow power source to cool down, check air filter and clean if necessary, check that fan is on

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to7 | xxx Note: xxx stands for a temperature value

Cause: Remedy:

Overtemperature in the power source
Allow power source to cool down, check air filter and clean if necessary, check that fan is on

tu0 | xxx Note: xxx stands for a temperature value

Cause: Undertemperature in the power source primary circuit Remedy: Place power source in a heated room and allow it to warm up
tu1 | xxx Note: xxx stands for a temperature value

Cause: Undertemperature on the booster located in the power source Remedy: Place power source in a heated room and allow it to warm up
tu2 | xxx Note: xxx stands for a temperature value

Cause: Undertemperature in the power source secondary circuit Remedy: Place power source in a heated room and allow it to warm up
tu3 | xxx Note: xxx stands for a temperature value

Cause: Undertemperature in the wirefeeder motor Remedy: Place wirefeeder in a heated room and allow to warm up
tu4 | xxx Note: xxx stands for a temperature value

Cause: Undertemperature in the welding torch Remedy: Place welding torch in a heated room and allow to warm up
tu5 | xxx Note: xxx stands for a temperature value

Cause: Undertemperature in the cooling unit Remedy: Place cooling unit in a heated room and allow to warm up
tu6 | xxx Note: xxx stands for a temperature value

Cause: Undertemperature on the power source transformer Remedy: Place power source in a heated room and allow it to warm up
tu7 | xxx Note: xxx stands for a temperature value

Cause: Undertemperature in power source Remedy: Place power source in a heated room and allow it to warm up

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no | H2O Cause: Remedy:

Coolant flow rate too low
Check coolant flow rate and cooling unit, including cooling circuit (for minimum coolant flow, see "Technical Data" chapter in the Operating Instructions for the device)

hot | H2O Cause: Remedy:

The coolant temperature is too high
Allow cooling unit and cooling circuit to cool down, until "hot | H2O" is no longer displayed. Open the cooling unit and clean the cooler, check fan is working properly.

no | Prg Cause: Remedy:

No preconfigured program has been selected Select a configured program

no | IGn Cause:
Remedy:

"Ignition time-out" function is active; current did not start flowing before the length of wire specified in the Setup menu had been fed. The power source safety cut-out has tripped
Shorten the wire stick-out; press the torch trigger again; clean the surface of the workpiece; if necessary, set the "Ito" parameter in the Setup menu

EPG | 17 Cause: Remedy:

The selected welding program is invalid Select a valid welding program

EPG | 29 Cause:
Remedy:

The required wirefeeder is not available for the selected characteristic
Connect the correct wirefeeder, check the plug connections for the hosepack

EPG | 35 Cause: Remedy:

Measurement of the welding circuit resistance failed
Check grounding cable, current cable, or hosepack and replace if necessary, re-measure the welding circuit resistance

Displayed service codes in connection with OPT Easy Documentation

no | dAt Welding is not possible

Cause: Remedy:

Date and time are not set on the power source
To reset the service code, press the arrow key; Set date and time in the 2nd level of the service menu: see page 91

bAt | Lo Welding is possible

Cause: Remedy:

The battery of OPT Easy Documentation is low
To reset the service code, press the arrow key; Contact service (to change the battery)

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bAt | oFF Welding is not possible

Cause: Remedy:

The battery of the OPT Easy Documentation is empty
To reset the service code, press the arrow key - the display shows no | dAt; Contact service (to change the battery); After changing the battery, the date and time in the are displayed in the 2nd level of the service menu: see page 91

Err | doc Welding is not possible

Cause: Remedy:

Error writing data; Internal documentation error; Communication error;
Turn power source off and on again

Err | USb Welding is not possible

Cause: Remedy:

Invalid file system on USB thumb drive; General USB error
Unplug the USB thumb drive

USB | full Welding is not possible

Cause: The plugged in USB thumb drive is full Remedy: Unplug USB thumb drive, plug in new USB thumb drive

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General Safety

Under normal operating conditions, the welding system requires only a minimum of care and maintenance. However, several points must be observed in order for the welding system to remain operational for years to come.
WARNING! Danger from electrical current. This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property.
 Before starting work, switch off all devices and components involved, and disconnect them from the grid.
 Secure all devices and components involved so they cannot be switched back on.
 After opening the device, use a suitable measuring instrument to check that electrically charged components (such as capacitors) have been discharged.
WARNING! Danger from incorrect operation and work that is not carried out properly. This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property.
 All the work and functions described in this document must only be carried out by technically trained and qualified personnel.
 Read and understand this document in full.  Read and understand all safety rules and user documentation for this equip-
ment and all system components.

At every startup

- Check mains plug and mains cable, as well as the welding torch, interconnecting hosepack, and ground earth connection for damage
- Check if the all-round clearance of the device is 0.5 m (1 ft. 8 in.) so that cooling air can circulate unimpeded
NOTE!
Air inlet and outlet openings must not be blocked or even partially covered.

Every 2 Months

CAUTION! Danger of damage to property.
 The air filter must only be fitted when dry.  If required, clean air filter using dry compressed air or by washing it.

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Every 6 Months

CAUTION!
Danger due to the effect of compressed air. This can result in damage to property.
 Do not bring the air nozzle too close to electronic parts.

1 Dismantle device side panels and blow the inside of the device clean with dry, reduced compressed air
2 Also clean the cooling air ducts if there is a large accumulation of dust

WARNING!
An electric shock can be fatal. Danger of electric shock due to grounding cable and device grounding points not being connected properly.
 When refitting the side panels, ensure that the grounding cable and device grounding points are properly connected.

Disposal

Materials should be disposed of according to valid local and national regulations.

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Average consumption values during welding

Average wire electrode consumption during MIG/MAG welding

Average wire electrode consumption at a wire speed of 5 m/min

1.0 mm wire 1.2 mm wire 1.6 mm wire

electrode dia- electrode dia- electrode dia-

meter

meter

meter

Steel wire electrode

1.8 kg/h

2.7 kg/h

4.7 kg/h

Aluminum wire electrode

0.6 kg/h

0.9 kg/h

1.6 kg/h

CrNi wire electrode

1.9 kg/h

2.8 kg/h

4.8 kg/h

Average wire electrode consumption at a wire speed of 10 m/min

1.0 mm wire 1.2 mm wire 1.6 mm wire

electrode dia- electrode dia- electrode dia-

meter

meter

meter

Steel wire electrode

3.7 kg/h

5.3 kg/h

9.5 kg/h

Aluminum wire electrode

1.3 kg/h

1.8 kg/h

3.2 kg/h

CrNi wire electrode

3.8 kg/h

5.4 kg/h

9.6 kg/h

Average shielding gas consumption during MIG/MAG welding

Wire electrode diameter
Average consumption

1.0 mm 1.2 mm 1.6 mm 2.0 mm 2 x 1.2 mm (TWIN)

10 l/min

12 l/min 16 l/min 20 l/min

24 l/min

Average shielding gas consumption during TIG welding

Gas nozzle size
Average consumption

4 6 l/min

5 8 l/min

6
10 l/min

7

8

10

12 l/min 12 l/min 15 l/min

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Technical data

Overview with critical raw materials, year of production of the device

Overview with critical raw materials: An overview of which critical raw materials are contained in this device can be found at the following Internet address. www.fronius.com/en/about-fronius/sustainability.
To calculate the year of production of the device: - Each device is provided with a serial number - The serial number consists of 8 digits - for example 28020099 - The first two digits give the number from which the year of production of the
device can be calculated - This figure minus 11 gives the year of production
- For example: Serial number = 28020065, calculation of the year of production = 28 - 11 = 17, year of production = 2017

Special Voltage

For devices designed for special voltages, the technical data on the rating plate applies.
The following applies for all devices with a permitted grid voltage of up to 460 V: The standard mains plug allows the user to operate with a grid voltage of up to 400 V. For grid voltages up to 460 V fit a mains plug permitted for such use or install the mains supply directly.

Explanation of the term duty cycle

The duty cycle (ED) is the period of a ten minute cycle in which the device may be operated at the stated power without overheating.
NOTE!
The ED values cited on the rating plate relate to an ambient temperature of 40 °C. If the ambient temperature is higher, the ED or power must be lowered accordingly.
Example: Welding with 150 A at 60% ED - Welding phase = 60% of 10 mins = 6 mins - Cool-down phase = rest time = 4 mins - Following the cool-down phase, the cycle begins again.

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150 A

60 % 6 Min.

4 Min.

0 A 0 Min.

6 Min.

10 Min.

To use the device without interruptions:
1 Search for a 100% ED value in the technical data, which corresponds to the existing ambient temperature.
2 Reduce the power or amperage value correspondingly so that the device can operate without a cool-down phase.

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TransSteel 4000 Pulse TransSteel 4000 Pulse nc

Mains voltage (U1) Max. effective primary current (I1eff) 3 x 380/400 V 3 x 460 V Max. primary current (I1max) 3 x 380/400 V 3 x 460 V Mains fuse Mains voltage tolerance Mains frequency Cos phi (1) Max. permitted grid impedance Zmax on PCC1) Recommended residual-current circuit breaker Welding current range (I2) MIG/MAG MMA Welding current at 10 min / 40 °C (104 °F)

Output voltage range according to standard characteristic (U2)
MIG/MAG
MMA
Open circuit voltage (U0 peak / U0 r.m.s)
Apparent power at 400 V AC / 400 A / 40% ED2)
Protection class
Type of cooling
Insulation class
Overvoltage category
Pollution degree according to IEC60664
EMC emission class
Safety symbols
Dimensions l x w x h

Weight Max. noise emission (LWA)

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3 x 380 V/400 V/460 V
25.0 A 27.0 A
32.0 A 22.0 A 35 A slow-blow -10 / +15% 50/60 Hz
0.99 11.9 mOhm
Type B
10 - 400 A 10 - 400 A 40% / 400 A 60% / 370 A 100% / 340 A
14.5 - 34.0 V 20.4 - 36.0 V
65 V
20.42 kVA
IP 23 AF B III 3
A3) S, CE 747 x 300 x 497 mm 29.4 x 11.8 x 19.6 in. 32.5 kg / 71.65 lb. 72 dB (A)

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Idle state power consumption at 400 V
Power source efficiency at 400 A / 36 V

31.2 W 91%

1) Interface to a 230/400-V and 50-Hz public grid

2)

ED = Duty cycle

3) A device in emissions class A is not intended for use in residential areas in

which the power is supplied via a public low-voltage grid.

The electromagnetic compatibility may be influenced by conducted or ra-

diated radio frequencies.

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TransSteel 4000 Pulse MV nc

Mains voltage (U1) Max. effective primary current (I1eff) 3 x 230 V 3 x 400 V 3 x 460 V Max. primary current (I1max) 3 x 230 V 3 x 400 V 3 x 460 V Mains fuse Mains voltage tolerance Mains frequency Cos phi (1) Max. permitted grid impedance Zmax on PCC1) Recommended residual-current circuit breaker Welding current range (I2) MIG/MAG MMA Welding current at 10 min / 40 °C (104 °F) U1: 200 - 460 V Output voltage range according to standard characteristic (U2) MIG/MAG MMA Open circuit voltage (U0 peak / U0 r.m.s) Apparent power at 230 V AC / 350 A / 40% ED2) at 400 V AC / 350 A / 40% ED2) Protection class Type of cooling Insulation class Overvoltage category Pollution degree according to IEC60664 EMC emission class
Safety symbols

3 x 200 V / 230 V / 400 V / 460 V
33.0 A 19.0 A 16.0 A
42.0 A 23.0 A 21.0 A 35 A slow-blow -10 / +15% 50/60 Hz
0.99 71.2 mOhm
Type B
10 - 400 A 10 - 400 A 40% / 400 A 60% / 370 A 100% / 340 A
14.5 - 34.0 V 20.4 - 36.0 V
57 V
16.22 kVA 15.96 kVA
IP 23 AF B III 3
A3) S, CE, CSA

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Dimensions l x w x h
Weight Max. noise emission (LWA) Idle state power consumption at 400 V Power source efficiency at 400 A / 36 V

747 x 300 x 497 mm 29.4 x 11.8 x 19.6 in.
37.3 kg / 82 lb. 74 dB (A) 82.7 W
90%

1) Interface to a 230/400-V and 50-Hz public grid

2)

ED = Duty cycle

3) A device in emissions class A is not intended for use in residential areas in

which the power is supplied via a public low-voltage grid.

The electromagnetic compatibility may be influenced by conducted or ra-

diated radio frequencies.

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TransSteel 5000 Pulse TransSteel 5000 Pulse nc

Mains voltage (U1) Max. effective primary current (I1eff) 3 x 380/400 V 3 x 460 V Max. primary current (I1max) 3 x 380/400 V 3 x 460 V Mains fuse Mains voltage tolerance Mains frequency Cos phi (1) Max. permitted grid impedance Zmax on PCC1) Recommended residual-current circuit breaker Welding current range (I2) MIG/MAG MMA Welding current at 10 min / 40 °C (104 °F)

Output voltage range according to standard characteristic (U2)
MIG/MAG
MMA
Open circuit voltage (U0 peak / U0 r.m.s)
Apparent power at 400 V AC / 500 A / 40% ED2)
Protection class
Type of cooling
Insulation class
Overvoltage category
Pollution degree according to IEC60664
EMC emission class
Safety symbols
Dimensions l x w x h

Weight Max. noise emission (LWA)

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3 x 380 V / 400 V / 460 V
28 A 24.0 A
44.0 A 38.0 A 35 A slow-blow -10 / +15% 50/60 Hz
0.99 10.7 mOhm
Type B
10 - 500 A 10 - 500 A 40% / 500 A 60% / 420 A 100% / 360 A
14.3 - 39 V 20.2 - 40 V
65 V
28.36 kVA
IP 23 AF B III 3
A3) S, CE 747 x 300 x 497 mm 29.4 x 11.8 x 19.6 in. 32.5 kg / 71.65 lb. 74 dB (A)

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Idle state power consumption at 400 V
Power source efficiency at 500 A / 40 V

31.2 W 91%

1) Interface to a 230/400-V and 50-Hz public grid

2)

ED = Duty cycle

3) A device in emissions class A is not intended for use in residential areas in

which the power is supplied via a public low-voltage grid.

The electromagnetic compatibility may be influenced by conducted or ra-

diated radio frequencies.

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TransSteel 5000 Pulse MV nc

Mains voltage (U1) Max. effective primary current (I1eff) 3 x 200 V 3 x 230 V 3 x 400 V 3 x 460 V Max. primary current (I1max) 3 x 200 V 3 x 230 V 3 x 400 V 3 x 460 V Mains fuse 3 x 200 V / 230 V 3 x 400 V / 460 V Mains voltage tolerance Mains frequency Cos phi (1) Max. permitted grid impedance Zmax on PCC1) Recommended residual-current circuit breaker Welding current range (I2) MIG/MAG MMA Welding current at 10 min / 40 °C (104 °F) U1: 200 V

U1: 208 - 460 V

Output voltage range according to standard characteristic (U2)
MIG/MAG
MMA
Open circuit voltage (U0 peak / U0 r.m.s)
Apparent power
at 200 V AC / 500 A / 40% ED2)
at 400 V AC / 500 A / 40% ED2)

3 x 200 V / 230 V / 400 V / 460 V
39.5 A 36.3 A 20.6 A 18.1 A
66.7 A 57.4 A 32.5 A 28.6 A
63 A slow-blow 35 A slow-blow
-10 / +15% 50/60 Hz 0.99
52.2 mOhm
Type B
10 - 500 A 10 - 500 A
35% / 500 A 60% / 420 A 100% / 360 A 40% / 500 A 60% / 420 A 100% / 360 A
14.3 - 39 V 20.2 - 40 V
57 V
23.08 kVA 22.49 kVA

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Protection class Type of cooling Insulation class Overvoltage category Pollution degree according to IEC60664 EMC emission class
Safety symbols Dimensions l x w x h
Weight Max. noise emission (LWA) Idle state power consumption at 400 V Power source efficiency at 500 A / 40 V

IP 23 AF B III 3
A3) S, CE, CSA 747 x 300 x 497 mm 29.4 x 11.8 x 19.6 in. 43.6 kg / 96.1 lb.
75 dB (A) 82.7 W
90%

1) Interface to a 230/400-V and 50-Hz public grid

2)

ED = Duty cycle

3) A device in emissions class A is not intended for use in residential areas in

which the power is supplied via a public low-voltage grid.

The electromagnetic compatibility may be influenced by conducted or ra-

diated radio frequencies.

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Welding program label on the device

A label with the most common welding programs is affixed to the power source:

Welding program label on the power source
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Welding program tables for TransSteel 4000 Pulse, TransSteel 5000 Pulse

The welding programs are active if
- The "SEt" setup parameter is set to "Std" (Standard) or
- The VR 5000 Remote wirefeeder is equipped with the VR Pulse control panel option.
Welding program database: DB 3994

Material
Steel/ER70-120 Steel/ER70-120 Steel/ER70-120 Steel/ER70-120 CrNi/Stainless CuSi/ER-CuSi-A AlMg/ER 5xxx AlSi/ER 4xxx Metall Cored Metall Cored Self-shielded

Standard welding characteristics

Gas CO 100%

Configuration

Diameter

0,8 mm 0,9 mm 1,0 mm 1,2 mm 1,4 mm 1,6 mm

SP

.030`` .035`` .040`` .045`` .052`` 1/16``

1

A S2290 S2300 S2310 S2322 S2334

Ar + 2-12% CO

1

Ar + 13-25% CO

1

Ar + 2-8% O

1

B

S2288 S2298 S2308 S2324 S2332 S2394 P4000 P4001 P3977 P3979 P4002 P4003

C

S2485 S2486 S2487 S2488 S2489 S2490 P4006 P3990 P3958 P3987 P4005 P4004

D S2285 S2297 S2307 S2323 S2331 S2395

Ar + 2-12% CO

2

Ar 100%

3

Ar 100%

4

Ar 100%

5

Ar + 2-12% CO

6

Ar + 13-25% CO

6

(no Gas)

7

B

S2427 S2402 S2426 S2405 P3969 P3970 P3968 P3966

S2428 P3965

E

S2496 S2495 S2493 S2497 P3973 P3974 P3976 P3975

S2498 P3972

E

S3639 S3643 P3955 P3956 P3954 P3953

P3957

E

S3640 S3092 P4048 P3961 P3960

P3959

B

S2420

S2385 S2387 S2415 P3980 P3984 P3982

C

S2421

S2536 S2388 S2343 P3983 P3981 P3985

S2350

S2349

S2348

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Gas

CrNi/Stainless FCW

Ar + 18% CO

CrNi/Stainless root

Ar + 18% CO

Rutil FCW/E71T FCW CO 100%

Rutil FCW/E71T FCW Ar + 18% CO

Basic FCW/E70T FCW CO 100%

Basic FCW/E70T FCW Ar + 25% CO

Steel dyn/ER70-120

Ar + 8% CO

Steel dyn/ER70-120

Ar + 18% CO

Steel dyn/ER70-120

Ar + 4% CO

Steel/root

CO 100%

Steel/root PCS

Ar + 8% CO

Steel/root PCS

Ar + 18% CO

Steel/root

Ar + 4% O

CrNi/Stainless

Ar + 90He + 2,5% CO

CrNi/Stainless CrNi/Stainless

Ar + 90He + 2,5% CO Ar + 33He + 1% CO

CrNi/Stainless

Ar + 33He + 1% CO

MAP409Ti FCW

Ar + 2% O

MAP409Ti FCW

Ar + 2% O

Additional welding characteristics

Configuration

Diameter

8 SP

0,8 mm 0,9 mm 1,0 mm 1,2 mm 1,4 mm 1,6 mm

SP

.030`` .035`` .040`` .045`` .052`` 1/16``

A

S2423 P4014

S2424 P4013

S2425 P4015

8 SP

A S2440 S2441 S2442 S2443

8 SP

C

S2471

S2472 S2467 S2469

8 SP

D

8 SP

E

S2411 P4065

S2320 S2390 S2344 P4007 P4009 P4008
S2474 S2433 S2476

8 SP SP F

S2473 S2432 S2475 P4011 P4010 P4012

1

SP F S2292 S2302 S2312 S2326 S2336

2

SP F S2293 S2303 S2313 S2327 S2337

3

SP F S2291 S2301 S2311 S2325 S2335

4

SP F S2502 S2501 S2499 S2500

5

SP

F

S3962 S2305 S2315 S2329 S2339 P3997 P3978 P3986 P3998 P3999

6

SP

F

S4017 S2306 S2316 S2330 S2340 P3993 P3967 P3989 P3996 P3995

8

SP F S2294 S2304 S2314

S2328 (1)

2

A

S2404 (2)

2

B

2

C

S2407 (1)
S2403 (2)

2

D

S2406 (1)

2

E

S2464 (1)

2

SP F

S2465 (3)

(1) d = 1.2 mm (2) d = 0.9 mm (3) d = 1.4 mm

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Welding program tables for TransSteel 4000 Pulse, TransSteel 5000 Pulse US

The welding programs are active if
- The "Set" setup parameter is set to "US" (USA) or
- The VR 5000 Remote wirefeeder is equipped with the VR Pulse control panel option.
Welding program database: DB 3994

Material
Steel/ER70-120 Steel/ER70-120 Steel/ER70-120 Steel/ER70-120 CrNi/Stainless CuSi/ER-CuSi-A AlMg/ER 5xxx AlSi/ER 4xxx Metall Cored Metall Cored Self-shielded

Standard welding characteristics

Gas CO 100%

Configuration

Diameter

0,8 mm 0,9 mm 1,0 mm 1,2 mm 1,4 mm 1,6 mm

SP

.030`` .035`` .040`` .045`` .052`` 1/16``

1

A S2290 S2300 S2310 S2322 S2334 S2347

Ar + 2-12% CO

1

Ar + 13-25% CO

1

Ar + 2-8% O

1

B

S2418 S2370 S2308 S2377 S2409 S2394 P4000 P4001 P3977 P3979 P4002 P4003

C

S2419 S2369 S2309 S2376 S2333 S2490 P4006 P3990 P3958 P3987 P4005 P4004

D S2285 S2297 S2307

S2331 S2395

Ar + 2-12% CO

2

Ar 100%

3

Ar 100%

4

Ar 100%

5

Ar + 2-12% CO

6

Ar + 13-25% CO

6

(no Gas)

7

B

S2427 S2402 S2426 S2405 P3969 P3970 P3968 P3966

S2428 P3965

E

S2496 S2495 S2493 S2497 P3973 P3974 P3976 P3975

E

S3639 S3643 P3955 P3956 P3954 P3953

E

S3640 S3092 P4048 P3961 P3960

P3959

B

S2420

S2385 S2387 S2415 P3980 P3984 P3982

C

S2386 S2388 S2416 P3983 P3981 P3985

S2350

S2349

S2348

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Gas

CrNi/Stainless FCW Ar + 15-25% CO

CrNi/Stainless root

Ar + 2,5% CO

Rutil FCW/E71T FCW CO 100%

Rutil FCW/E71T FCW Ar + 15-25% CO

Basic FCW/E70T FCW CO 100%

Basic FCW/E70T FCW Ar + 15-25% CO

Steel dyn/ER70-120 Ar + 8-10% CO

Steel dyn/ER70-120 Ar + 15-25% CO

Steel dyn/ER70-120 Ar + 4% O

Steel/root

CO 100%

Steel/root PCS

Ar + 8-10% CO

Steel/root PCS

Ar + 15-25% CO

Steel/root

Ar + 4% O

CrNi/Stainless

Ar + 90He + 2,5% CO

CrNi/Stainless CrNi/Stainless

Ar + 90He + 2,5% CO Ar + 33He + 1% CO

CrNi/Stainless

Ar + 33He + 1% CO

MAP409Ti FCW

Ar + 2% O

MAP409Ti FCW

Ar + 2% O

Additional welding characteristics

Configuration

Diameter

0,8 mm 0,9 mm 1,0 mm 1,2 mm 1,4 mm 1,6 mm

SP

.030`` .035`` .040`` .045`` .052`` 1/16``

8 SP

A

S2423 P4014

S2424 P4013

S2425 P4015

8 SP

B S2440 S2441 S2442 S2443

8 SP

C

S2471

S2472 S2467 S2469

8 SP

D

8 SP

E

S2470 P4065

S2456 S2466 S2468 P4007 P4009 P4008
S2474 S2433 S2476

8 SP SP

1

SP

F

S2473 S2432 S2475 P4011 P4010 P4012

F S2374 S2367 S2312 S2380 S2336

2

SP F S2375 S2366 S2313 S2379 S2337

3

SP F S2291 S2301 S2311 S2325 S2335

4

SP F S2502 S2501 S2499 S2500

5

SP

F

S2295 S2364 S2315 S2383 S2339 P3997 P3978 P3986 P3998 P3999

6

SP

F

S2296 S2363 S2316 S2382 S2340 P3993 P3967 P3989 P3996 P3995

8

SP F S2294 S2304 S2314

S2328 (1)

2

A

S2404 (2)

2

B

2

C

S2407 (1)
S2403 (2)

2

D

S2406 (1)

2

E

S2464 (1)

2

SP F

S2465 (3)

(1) d = 1.2 mm (2) d = 0.9 mm (3) d = 1.4 mm

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