Vector Welding C-Series, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Register now and benefit Jetzt Registrieren und Profitieren www vector welding com VECTOR WELDING TECHNOLOGY GmbH 3Years 5Years transformer and rectifier OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Welding Machine...

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Page 3: ...on 2 Operation 2 Operation 1 Summary 1 Summary 1 Summary 2 1 Layout for the panel V1841 13 16 2 3 Layout for the panel V241l V341 19 22 1 6 Specifications E221 36 37 1 5 Specifications C71 53 53 1 10...

Page 4: ...9 79 2 12 Operation notices 110 110 3 Troubleshooting 3 1 Troubleshooting 80 82 3 Troubleshooting Chapter 4 DC Pulse Series Equipment Chapter 5 Multifunction Series Equipment 3 1 Troubleshooting 110 1...

Page 5: ...onnect switch open or remove line fuses so power cannot be turned on accidentally 5 Properly install and ground this equipment according to its Owner s Manual WARNING 1 1 Arc Welding Damage Safe pract...

Page 6: ...n cause sparks overheating or fire 1 Protect yourself and others from flying sparks and hot metal 2 Do not weld where flying sparks can strike flammable material 3 Remove all flammables far away from...

Page 7: ...pacemaker should be away from the welding area 1 2 Effects Of Low Frequency Electric and Magnetic Fields 1 3 Symbol Chart Note that only some of these symbols will appear on your model SAFETY INSTRUC...

Page 8: ...ics MCU control system responds immediately to any changes High frequency and high voltage for arc igniting to ensure the success ratio of igniting arc the reverse polarity ignition ensures good ignit...

Page 9: ...welding machines is suitable for all positions welding for various plates made of stainless steel carbon steel alloyed steel titanium magnesium cuprum etc Which is also applied to pipe installment mou...

Page 10: ...lications maintenance and service IP23 IP23 Description Description Weight Weight Power Source Dimensions Power Source Dimensions Cooling Cooling Welder Type Welder Type European Standards European St...

Page 11: ...of the 10 minute period the Welding Power Source must idle and be allowed to cool The thermal cut out will operate if the duty cycle is exceeded 3M Power cord 200 Amp electrode holder with 3M cable 2...

Page 12: ...rce will remain activated until the selected down slope time has elapsed 8 Process Selection Button The process selection control is used to select the desired welding mode Two modes are available GTA...

Page 13: ...fter the torch trigger switch has been pressed to end current This control is used to eliminate the crater that can form at the completion of a weld 9 End Current Setting ranges 10A 180A This paramete...

Page 14: ...AC wave controls the width of the etching zone surrounding the weld Note Set the AC Balance control for adequate arc cleaning action at the sides and in front of the weld puddle AC Balance should be f...

Page 15: ...and can reduce distortion by lowering the average amperage This heating and cooling effect also produces a distinct ripple pattern in the weld bead The relationship between pulse frequency and travel...

Page 16: ...d after it has been depressed Note The maximum initial current available will be limited to the set value of the base current 3 Up Slope Setting ranges 0 1S 10S 0 1S increments This parameter operates...

Page 17: ...PULSE is ON 7 Pulse Frequency Setting ranges 1HZ 200HZ This parameter sets the PULSE FREQUENCY when the PULSE is ON 8 Down Slope Setting ranges 0 1 10s This parameter operates in TIG modes only and i...

Page 18: ...ere and the time here During the welding process arcforce prevents the electrode sticking in the weld pool with increases in current this makes it easier to weld large drop melting electrode types at...

Page 19: ...m will be extended AC DC SERIES EQUIPMENT AC DC SERIES EQUIPMENT Operation Operation 29 28 The following set up is known as Straight Polarity or DC electrode positive This is commonly used for DC LIFT...

Page 20: ...or air regulator is broken There is no Argon flow or the connection is poor The distance between tungsten electrode and workpiece is too long Repair or change it Check the earth cable Use an appropri...

Page 21: ...he suitable length from manufacturer Increase the welding current The welding current is adjusted too low The arc is too long in the welding process The power cable or the welding cable is too long 12...

Page 22: ...Welding Current Range STICK Mode Single Phase Generator Requirement STICK MMA Welding Output 40 C 10 min Open circuit voltage Protection Class Maximum Input Current Effective Input Current VECTOR DIG...

Page 23: ...cle PERCENTAGE Welding Current AMPS 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 240 260 280 300 320 0 E221 STICK TIG Safe Operating Region TIG STICK operated at its rated welding curr...

Page 24: ...Packaged Items 300 A electrode holder with 3M cable 300 A earth clamp with 3M cable 3M Power cable Operating Manual E301 E401 1 9 Specifications E301 E401 IP23 Description Weight Power Source Dimensi...

Page 25: ...sitive control is used to plus setting parameter for selected function from 4 6 Negative Control The negative control is used to minus setting parameter for selected function from 4 7 Negative Welding...

Page 26: ...e to ARC Force from the digital display 7 Positive Control The positive control is used to plus setting parameter for selected function from 6 8 Negative Welding Output Terminal The negative welding t...

Page 27: ...elding gas as outlined in Sub Section The following set up is known as Straight Polarity or DC Electrode Positive This is commonly used for DC LIFT TIG welding on most materials such as steel and stai...

Page 28: ...negative control to the desired amperage Set the different requirements for the hot start start time and arc force too 5 Install a STICK electrode in the electrode holder 6 You are now ready to begin...

Page 29: ...ctromagnetic valve is damaged 9 10 Checking if the electorde stick to the work piece that the anti stick function is on Repair or change it The min value displayed isn t accordant with the actual valu...

Page 30: ...e 1 2 Specifications C41 Description Weight Power Source Dimensions Cooling Welder Type European Standards Number of Phases Nominal Supply Voltage Nominal Supply Frequency Welding Current Range CUT Si...

Page 31: ...en designed and built to provide the rated amperage 40A for 4 minutes i e arc welding time out of every 10 minute period 40 of 10 minutes is 4 minutes During the other 6 minutes of the 10 minute perio...

Page 32: ...capacities and ratings in use and operation will depend upon correct installation use applications maintenance and service 1 9 Packaged Items Plasma Torch 6m PT100 300 A earth clamp with 3M cable 3M...

Page 33: ...Light This welding power source is protected by a self resetting thermostat The indicator will illuminate if the duty cycle of the power source has been exceeded Should the thermal overload indicator...

Page 34: ...h clamp It is essential however that the male plug is inserted and turned securely to achieve a sound electrical connection 12 Plasma Torch Connector Plasma torch insert in to connect with the machine...

Page 35: ...the cutting current 11 Connect air to regulator and adjust regulator to deliver 5 6 bar 90ltr min 12 Switch the unit on using the main switch located on the back side 13 press the cutting torch to ac...

Page 36: ...If the water in thegas filtering bottle is too much please turn on the water valve to let the water go out Connecting shelf Pressure adjusting knob Compressed air Pressure meter Air filting bottle Air...

Page 37: ...65psi 4 5 bar let meachine cool down 5 minutes and make sure the duty cycle is not exceeded Check and change the torch parts Consult the dealer or manufacturer to repair Install it Machine is in troub...

Page 38: ...f arc break occurs the HF will keep the arc stable Pedal control the welding current purposes DC inverter TIG Excellent performance on carbon steel stainless steel titanium etc According to choosing t...

Page 39: ...I 600A U 34 V 2 2 1 4 Specifications T231 T331 IP23 Description Weight Power Source Dimensions Cooling Welder Type European Standards Number of Phases Nominal Supply Voltage Nominal Supply Frequency W...

Page 40: ...ain the 10 minute duty cycle period the following example is used Suppose a Welding Power Source is designed to operate at a 40 duty cycle 300 amperes at 22 volts This means that it has been designed...

Page 41: ...produces a distinct ripple pattern in the weld bead The relationship between pulse frequency and travel speed determines the distance between the ripples Slow pulsing can also be coordinated with fil...

Page 42: ...bayonet type terminals It is essential however that the male plug is inserted and turned securely to achieve a sound electrical connection 12 5 Pin Control Socket The 5 pin receptacle is used to conne...

Page 43: ...his parameter sets the TIG WELD current This parameter also sets the STICK weld current 6 Pulse Width Setting ranges 10 90 This parameter sets the percentage on time of the PULSE FREQUENCY for High we...

Page 44: ...nder Valve to the fully open position 5 Connect the work lead clamp to your work piece 6 The tungsten must be ground to a blunt point similar to a pencil in order to achieve optimum welding results Se...

Page 45: ...Change it Change it Repair or change it Change the power light Connect correctly Power on switch is damaged The power board is broken Change it Replace it Change it Wait a few minutes the machine can...

Page 46: ...is adjusted too low The arc is too long in the welding process The power cable or the welding cable is too long 15 Tungsten electrode is too big for the welding current Check the earth clamp position...

Page 47: ...ic whose graph is shown as the following figure The r e l a t i o n b e t w e e n t h e conventional rated loading voltage U and the conve 2 ntional welding current I is as follows 2 When I 600A U 10...

Page 48: ...ned to operate at a 50 duty cycle 200 amperes at 28 volts This means that it has been designed and built to provide the rated amperage 200A for 5 minutes i e arc welding time out of every 10 minute pe...

Page 49: ...nt here and the time here During the welding process arcforce prevents the electrode sticking in the weld pool with increases in current this makes it easier to weld large drop melting electrode types...

Page 50: ...he weld puddle In excess of 40 PPS Pulsed TIG becomes more audible than visible causing increased puddle agitation for a better as welded microstructure Pulsing the weld current at high speeds between...

Page 51: ...s parameter operates in TIG modes only and is used to set the time for the weld current to ramp down after the torch trigger switch has been pressed to end current This control is used to eliminate th...

Page 52: ...comes more audible than visible causing increased puddle agitation for a better as welded microstructure Pulsing the weld current at high speeds between a high Peak and a low Background amperage can a...

Page 53: ...etting thermostat The indicator will illuminate if the duty cycle of the power source has been exceeded Should the thermal overload indicator illuminate the output of the power source will be disabled...

Page 54: ...hat the male plug is inserted and turned securely to achieve a sound electrical connection 5 Base Current Setting ranges O251 10AMP to 200AMP DC TIG mode 10AMP to 200AMP AC HF TIG mode 6 Pulse Width S...

Page 55: ...current this makes it easier to weld large drop melting electrode types at low current strengths with a short arc in particular Anti stick prevents the electrode from annealing If the electrode sticks...

Page 56: ...6 The tungsten must be ground to a blunt point similar to a pencil in order to achieve optimum welding results See illustration It is critical to grind the tungsten electrode in the direction the grin...

Page 57: ...ss section as the power supply cable The extension leads however should only be used when absolutely necessary It is important to note that any extension of mains cables or torch cables will possibly...

Page 58: ...RIES EQUIPMENT power supply Electrode holdder CAUTION Loose welding terminal connections can cause overheating and result in the male plug being fused in the bayonet terminal 1 Read the safety rules g...

Page 59: ...absolutely necessary It is important to note that any extension of mains cables or torch cables will possibly affect the cutting performance of this cutting equipment due to the fact that the resistan...

Page 60: ...he light of the power indicator or refer to the solution in Nr 2 Change it Change it Change it Change it Repair or change it Change the power light Connect correctly Power on switch is damaged The pow...

Page 61: ...ut cannot cutting R SERIES MIG SERIES EQUIPMENT MIG SERIES EQUIPMENT CHAPTER 6 10 Gas cylinder is close or gas pressure is low Something is in the valve Open or change the gas cylinder Remove it Chang...

Page 62: ...utput stably Meanwhile the welding current parameter can be adjusted continuously and steplessly to meet the requirements of welding craft occoured the alarm lamp on the front panel will be on and the...

Page 63: ...cations R231 NOTE Due to variations that can occur in manufactured products claimed performance voltages ratings all capacities measurements dimensions and weights quoted are approximate only Achievab...

Page 64: ...variations that can occur in manufactured products claimed performance voltages ratings all capacities measurements dimensions and weights quoted are approximate only Achievable capacities and rating...

Page 65: ...ill be illuminated when the welder is turned ON and indicates the presence of power 3 JOB and SAVE You can press JOB to select the memory records that you have saved before from 1 9 For the new settin...

Page 66: ...nd electrical connection 14 Positive Welding Output Terminal to the appropriate welding accessory such as the MIG Gun via the MIG Gun polarity lead or ground clamp for Stick function Positive welding...

Page 67: ...e welding terminal is used to connect the welding output of the power source to the appropriate welding accessory such as the MIG Gun via the MIG Gun polarity lead or ground clamp for Stick function P...

Page 68: ...8 Positive Control The positive control is used to plus selected function from 7 9 Negative Control The negative control is used to minus selected function from 7 omponents are at Mains voltage poten...

Page 69: ...groove is being used See part 2 2 7 Inserting Wire Into The Feed Mechanism WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL Make certain the input power is disconnected from the power source before proceeding DO NOT...

Page 70: ...match the electrode wire size being used WARNING The welding wire is electrically Hot if it is fed by depressing MIG Gun switch Electrode contact to work piece will cause an arc with MIG Gun switch de...

Page 71: ...ary if the regulator is not fitted with a pressure relief device Operation With the regulator connected to cylinder or pipeline and the adjustment screw knob fully disengaged pressurize as follows 1 S...

Page 72: ...a sound electrical connection Ensure that the gas cylinder is secured to a building pillar wall bracket or otherwise securely fixed in an upright position power supply Ar GAS TIG WIG MIG torch MIG SE...

Page 73: ...ckaging material prior to use DO NOT block the air vents at the front or rear of the Welding Power Source Depending on the type of wire you will be using the MIG Gun polarity may need to be switched F...

Page 74: ...ller for repair The basic level of troubleshooting is that which can be performed without special equipment or knowledge Nr 1 2 Troubles Solution Fan is broken The power board is broken There is somet...

Page 75: ...fitted firmly 10 11 13 14 Change it Close the wire checking function Consult the dealer or the manufacturer Adjust potentiometer Imin on the control board Adjust potentiometer Imax on the control boar...

Page 76: ...also be added manually in some circumstances depending on the welding application Gas Cup Either Ceramic High lmpact or Water Cooled Metal Work Piece can Be Any Commercial Metal Welds Made With or Wit...

Page 77: ...6 1 6 2 4 3 2 4 0 1 6 1 6 1 6 1 6 2 4 2 4 2 4 2 4 3 2 3 2 4 0 5 5 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 9 10 12 20 50 50 80 65 105 75 125 85 125 95 135 100 135 115 145 150 225 175 250 220 300 66 56 30 25 30 25 30 25 25 20 25...

Page 78: ...elding current A Argon flow 1 rate L min Gas nozzle diameter mm Remark 1 6 1 6 2 0 2 2 5 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 4 5 2 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 100 100 150 45 60 50 80 90 120 150 180 180 200 180 240 240 280 260 320...

Page 79: ...be used in most positions i e they are suitable for welding in flat horizontal vertical and overhead positions Numerous applications call for welds to be made in positions intermediate between these...

Page 80: ...d The speed at which the molten pool travels influences the width of the weld and penetration of the welding run 3 1 MIG GMAW FCAW Basic Welding Technique Two different welding processes are covered i...

Page 81: ...intenance item 4 1 Maintenance In order to guarantee that arc welding machine works high efficiently and in safety it must be maintained regularly Let customers understand the maintenance methods and...