SifWeld TS200AC/DC TSX1T200AC, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...Operation Manual SifWeld TS200AC DC www sifweld com Peters House The Orbital Centre Icknield Way Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 1ET Tel 44 0 845 130 7757 TSX1T200AC MMA TIG Approved ...

Page 2: ...en used in the design EN60974 1 Arc welding equipment Part 1 Welding power sources EN60974 10 Arc welding equipment Part 10 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC requirements Additional information restrictive use Class A equipment intended for use in locations other than residential By signing this document the undersigned declares as manufacturer or the manufacturer s authorised representative estab...

Page 3: ...s damp environments wearing wet clothing and metal structures Try to avoid welding in cramped or restricted positions Ensure that the equipment is well maintained Repair or replace damaged or defective parts immediately Carry out any regular maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Safety against fumes and welding gases Locate the equipment in a well ventilated position Keep ...

Page 4: ...not cut weld fuel and lubricant containers even if empty These must be carefully cleaned before they can be cut welded Always allow the cut welded material to cool before touching it or placing it in contact with combustible or flammable material Do not work in atmospheres with high concentrations of combustible fumes flammable gases and dust Always check the work area half an hour after cutting to ...

Page 5: ...ment that has reached its end of life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility Handling of Compressed gas cylinders and regulators All cylinders and pressure regulators used in welding operations should be handled with care Never allow the electrode electrode holder or any other electrically hot parts to touch a cylinder Keep your head and face ...

Page 6: ...al 7 1 2 Introduction 8 1 3 Technical Specifications 9 1 4 Volt Ampere Characteristics 10 1 5 Duty Cycle Over Heat 10 2 Installation 11 2 1 Front Panel Layout 12 3 Operation 14 3 1 TIG Parameters 17 4 Warranty 19 Contents 6 ...

Page 7: ...ular attention to the safety instructions in the manual For more information on SifWeld products consult an authorised SifWeld dealer or visit the SifWeld web site at www sifweld com The specifications presented in this manual are subject to change without prior notice Disclaimer While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete no lia...

Page 8: ...has an intelligence protection function inside such as over voltage low voltage over current low current When the machine shows any failures the alarm pilot light in the front panel will light it will cut the output current and play the role of self protection and prolong the service life Both MMA and TIG mode both display excellent arc characteristics This welding machine is suitable for all posi...

Page 9: ...ncy Hz 50 60 Rated input current A l 1 max 26 40 6 Rated input power kw 4 6 7 2 Rated current range A 5 200 5 200 Power factor 0 80 No load voltage VRD 74 14 74 14 Duty cycle 40 C 10min 200Amps 25 Efficiency 80 Protection class IP23S Insulation class F Weight kg 11 Dimensions mm 435 x 180 x 265 ...

Page 10: ...inuously within 10 minutes when it outputs the rated welding current The relation between the output welding current I and the duty cycle X is shown as the right figure If the welder is over heating the thermal relay inside will break and input a command signal to the circuit board to cut output welding current and brighten the alarm pilot light The machine should then be left for 15 minutes to co...

Page 11: ...connecting the machine you should ensure that the correct supply is available Details of the machine requirements can be found on the data plate of the machine or in the technical parameters shown in the manual The equipment should be connected by a suitably qualified competent person Always ensure the equipment has a proper grounding Never connect the machine to the mains supply with the panels re...

Page 12: ... to be adjusted The Control Knob should then be pressed again to set the value 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Front View Power Source Front Panel Layout 1 VRD Voltage Reduction Device LED indicator 2 Power LED Indicator 3 Error LED Indicator 4 Control Knob Turn Click 5 LCD Display 6 Welding Power Output Socket 7 Welding Power Output Socket 8 Gas Output Fitting 9 8 pin Torch or foot Control socket ...

Page 13: ...cated on the shield gas cylinder and connect to the rear of the machine Select the TIG mode operation and press the TIG torch switch to strike the arc If you are using the optional foot control connect the control plug to the machine via the 8 pin socket on the front panel instead of the TIG torch control plug MMA welding Insert the cable plug with electrode holder into the socket on the front pan...

Page 14: ...y save your parameter settings in real time as you adjust and apply them To begin from the main menu screen select the TIG icon turn knob clockwise to move down anti clockwise to move up and press the knob in to select the highlighted option Then scroll to your preferred memory location to retrieve adjust or input new settings Press the control knob in to select the location indicated by a arrow h...

Page 15: ...rent Slope Up 10 Digital Display Current Slope Down Crater Current Post Gas 11 Pulse Duty Factor 12 Pulse Frequency 13 2T or 4T Selection 14 HF or LIFT TIG Foot Pedal Selection 15 Welding Current 16 AC or DC Selection 17 AC Balance 18 AC Frequency 19 Back to Main Menu 10 Digital Display Current Slope Down Crater Current Post Gas 11 Pulse Duty Factor 12 Pulse Frequency 13 2T or 4T Foot Pedal Select...

Page 16: ...ay 7 Actual Welding Current Values 8 AC or DC Selection 9 Back to Main Menu 10 VRD on off 1 Electrode diameter adjustment 2 Welding current fine tuning 3 Actual welding current values 4 AC or DC selection 5 Back to main menu 6 VRD on off MMA Pro Operation Mode MMA Dia Operation Mode 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 10 6 ...

Page 17: ... 1 6 1 6 35 1 6 2 4 1 6 2 4 7 10 5 60 50 80 56 12 180 85 125 30 115 145 25 6 13 0 5 1 1 1 1 11 13 8 50 7 15 150 7 8 20 200 7 9 6 8 25 1 6 1 6 45 1 6 2 4 2 4 3 2 60 1 6 2 4 3 2 3 2 7 10 8 100 65 105 30 15 250 95 135 25 150 225 25 20 300 100 135 30 175 250 20 Welding current range A DC Positive Connection Alternating Current Gas nozzle diameter mm Gas nozzle diameter mm Gas flow rate L min 1 Gas flo...

Page 18: ... this equipment Connect the ground wire with the machine directly The input power should be single phase 50 60Hz 220 230V alternating current AC In case closing the power switch no load voltage may be exported Do not touch the output electrode with any part of your body Do not watch the arc with unprotected eyes Ensure good ventilation of the machine for arc welding heat dissipation and improve du...

Page 19: ...pe of the warranty Any warranty repair must be performed by Weldability Sif or an Authorised SifWeld Service Centre The customer is responsible for all shipping costs and risk associated with items that are returned covered under warranty Weldability Sif may opt to refund the purchase price less any costs and depreciation due to use and wear Faults defects found under warranty should be reported t...

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