CEA MATRIX 4000 AC/DC, MATRIX 5000 AC/DC R, MATRIX 5000 AC/DC, MATRIX 4000 AC/DC R Operator's Manual

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Operator’s manual
READ CAREFULLY
4000 • 5000
MATRIX AC/DC • AC/DC R
CEA COSTRUZIONI ELETTROMECCANICHE ANNETTONI S.p.A.
C.so E. Filiberto, 27 - 23900 Lecco - Italy
Cas. Post. (P.O.BOX) 205
E-mail: cea@ceaweld.com - web: www.ceaweld.com
1020HB66C-EN-09/2017 SN - JI xxxxxx
EN
ENGLISH
Introduction 2
Description 2
Features 2
Usage limits (IEC 60974-1) 3
Technical data 3
How to lift up the machine 3
Open the packaging 3
Installation 4
Connection to the electrical supply 4
Instructions for use 5
Interfacing accessories (optional) 5
TIG welding 5
Electrode welding (MMA) 7
Maintenance 7
Optional 7
The pointing out of any difficulties
and their elimination 8
Digital interface PCB replacement 8
Meaning of graphic symbols on machine 9
Adjustment of digital interface board 9
Wiring diagram (MATRIX 4000 AC/DC - AC/DC R) 10
Wiring diagram (MATRIX 5000 AC/DC - AC/DC R) 12
Introduction
Thank you for buying our product. In order to get the best performance out of the plant and ensure the maximum lifespan of its parts, the use and maintenance instructions contained in this manual must be read and strictly complied with, as well as the safety instructions contained in the relevant folder. If repairs to the plant are required, we recommend that our clients contact our service centre work­shops, as they have the necessary equipment and personnel that are specifically trained and constantly updated. All our machines and equipment are constantly developed and so changes may be made in terms of their construction and features.
Description
Using the most modern IGBT based inverter technology, the threephase TIG generator with high frequency MATRIX 4000- 5000 AC/DC or 4000-5000 AC/DC R ignition, comes with an innovative digital control for all welding parameters. Technologically cutting-edge, robust, easy to use with both di­rect and alternating current, fitted with high potential digital con­trol, this generator can be used for high quality TIG welding of all metals including aluminium and alloys. This means that the machine is particularly suitable for specific uses in industry and the maintenance sector. It also guarantees excellent performance for MMA welding, even when using particularly difficult cellulosic and basic elec­trodes.
Features
The characteristics found in all welding machines in the MA­TRIX AC/DC range are:
• Innovative and compact design.
• Compact size and light weight for easy transportation.
• Metallic main structure with shock-proof plastic front panel. Sloping front panel, easy to read and adjust and highly vis-
• ible from any direction.
• Robust handle integrated into the chassis. Digital control, regulation and monitoring of all welding pa
• rameters.
• Digital display for pre-setting welding parameters. Digital ammeters and voltmeters are standard fittings, with
• pre-setting of welding current and saving of the latest value (Holdfunction). coldTACK function in TIG HF DC. Innovative spot welding
• device to achieve precise and safe joining with a minimal thermal input. “Multi-coldTACK” function grants cold spot­ting in a rapid sequence, thus further widening the benefits of the single spot.
• Feature that makes it possible to save and call up personal­ised welding programs.
• Self-diagnosis device.
• Overheating thermostatic protection. Automatic compensation for mains voltage fluctuations with-
• in -20%/+15%.
• Safety barrier against excess voltage from mains. Electromagnetic disturbance is reduced due to high frequen-
• cy being involved only during the arc ignition phase. “Energy Saving” function to operate the power source cooling
• fan andthe torch water cooling only when necessary.
• Low absorbed current consumption.
• This generator also conforms to all the standards and direc­tives in force in the European Community.
• MATRIX 4000-5000 AC/DC R - Suitable for use on all robot­ic systems. MATRIX 4000-5000 AC/DC R - Optional “RoboMAT 1” inter-
• face that handles all process start/ stop signals, regulation of the principal welding parameters, and also acts as a flexible, efficient interfacing system that meetsall Analogue / Digital connection requirements.
TIG
- Excellent TIG welding characteristics. High frequency arc striking of TIG welding, precise and ef-
­ficient even from long distance. Using special TIG torches allows remote adjustment of
­welding current directly from the torch.
- The diameter of the electrode used is set to allow greater control of the ignition and dynamics of the arc.
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Standard built-in pulsation with provision for entering the SYN Pulse function. Square, mixed, sinusoidal, or triangular wave shape se-
­lector. Square welding wave frequency balancing / regulation and
­“Balance Plus”.
MMA
- “Arc Force” adjustable to select the best dynamic charac­teristics for the welding arc. “Hot Start” adjustable to improve ignition with particularly
­difficult electrodes.
- Anti-sticking function to avoid the electrodes sticking.
Usage limits (IEC 60974-1)
The use of a welder is typically discontinuous, in that it is made up of effective work periods (welding) and rest periods (for the positioning of parts, the replacement of wire and underflushing operations etc. This welder is dimensioned to supply a I2 max nominal current in complete safety for a period of work of X% of the total usage time. The regulations in force establish the total usage time to be 10 minutes. The work cycle is consid­ered to be X% of this period of time. If the permitted work cy­cle time is exceeded, an overheat cut-off occurs to protect the components around the welder from dangerous overheating. Activation of thermal protection is signaled by “t° C” flashing on control panel display (for further information see the MTA control panel manual). After several minutes the overheat cut­off rearms automatically and the welder is ready for use again.
How to lift up the machine
Strap the hoisting belts around the machine and lift it up care fully and safely, slinging it from the bottom up. The welder has two handles to carry it around manually.
NOTE: These hoisting and transportation devices conform to European standards. Do not use other hoisting and transpor­tation systems.
Open the packaging
The system essentially consists of:
MATRIX AC/DC or AC/DC R weld unit.
• Separately:
- Welding TIG torches (optional).
- Ground cable, complete with rapid coupling (optional).
- Coolant unit for welding torch (optional).
- trolley for transportation (optional).
- “RoboMAT 1” analogue / digital robot interface (optional ­this interface must only be used for automatic / robotised equipments).
- Generator interconnection cable - robot interface (option­al - this interface must only be used for automatic / robot­ised equipments).
Technical data
The general technical data of the system are summarized in table 1.
MATRIX 4000 AC/DC
Model
Power supply 50/60 Hz V 400 +15% / -20% 400 +15% / -20% Power supply: Z Input power @ I Delayed fuse (I
Power factor / cosφ 0,97 / 0,99 0,95 / 0,99
Efficiency degree η 0,70 0,72 0,88 Open circuit voltage V 65 70 Current range A 5÷400 10÷400 5÷400 10÷400 Duty cycle @ 100% (40°C) A 250 310 Duty cycle @ 60% (40°C) A 320 400 Duty cycle @ 35% (40°C) A 400 500
Standards
Protection class IP 23 S IP 23 S Insulation class F F Dimensions Weight kg 49 53
max
Max kVA 15,3 20,5 17,9 24
2
@ 100%) A 16 20
2
Ω 0,041 0,033
IEC 60974-1 • IEC 60974-3 • IEC 60974-10
mm 670 - 525 - 290 715 - 525 - 290
MATRIX 4000 AC/DC R
TIG MMA TIG MMA
IEC 60974-1 • IEC 60974-3 • IEC 60974-10
MATRIX 5000 AC/DC
MATRIX 5000 AC/DC R
Table 1
WARNING: This equipment complies with EN/IEC 61000-3-12 provided that the maximum permissible system impedance Z
equal to 0,041 Ω - MATRIX 4000 AC/DC - AC/DC R / 0,033 Ω - MATRIX 5000 AC/DC - AC/DC R at the interface point between the user’s sup­ply and the public system. It is the responsibility of the installer or user of the equipment to ensure, by consultation with the distribution network
operator if necessary, that the equipment is connected only to a supply with maximum permissible system impedance Z
to 0,041 Ω - MATRIX 4000 AC/DC - AC/DC R / 0,033 Ω - MATRIX 5000 AC/DC - AC/DC R.
These systems, tested in accordance with the requirements of the EN/IEC 61000-3-3 standard, satisfy the requirements laid down by the EN/ IEC 61000-3-11 standard.
is less than or
max
less than or equal
max
3
Upon receiving the system:
Remove the welding generator and all relevant accessories-
• components from their packaging. Check that the weld machine is in good condition, if not report
• any problems immediately to the seller-distributor.
• Make sure all ventilation grilles are open and that no foreign bodies are blocking the air circulation.
Installation
The installation site for the system must be carefully chosen in order to ensure its satisfactory and safe use. The user is re­sponsible for the installation and use of the system in accord­ance with the producer’s instructions contained in this manual. Before installing the system the user must take into consider­ation the potential electromagnetic problems in the work area. In particular, we suggest that you should avoid installing the system close to:
• Signalling, control and telephone cables.
• Radio and television transmitters and receivers.
• Computers and control and measurement instruments.
• Security and protection instruments.
Persons fitted with pace-makers, hearing aids and similar equipment must consult their doctor before going near a ma­chine in operation. The environment in which the equipment is installed must be suitable for the casing’s protection level. This system is cooled by means of the forced circulation of air, and must therefore be placed in such a way that the air may be easily sucked in and expelled through the apertures made in the frame. The welding unit is characterised by the following levels:
• Protection level IP 23 S indicates that the equipment can be used both indoors and outdoors. Use class “S” means that the equipment can be used in con
• ditions subject to heightened electrical shock.
Connection to the electrical supply
Connection of the machine to the user line (electrical cur­rent) must be performed by qualified personnel. Before connecting the welding machine to the mains pow­er supply, make sure that rated voltage and frequency cor­respond to those provided by the mains power supply and that the welding machine’s power switch is turned to “O”.
The four-pole cable supplied with the system must be used for the connection to the mains power supply. This cable is made up of:
Three conductors that are used to connect the machine to
• the power supply. The fourth, which is YELLOW-GREEN, is used to form the
• “GROUND” connection.
Connect a suitable load of normalised plug (3p+t) to the power cable and provide for an electrical socket complete with fuses or an automatic switch. The ground terminal must be connected to the ground conducting wire (YEL­LOW-GREEN) of the supply.
Table 2 shows the capacity values that are recommended for fuses in the line with delays.
NOTE: Any extensions to the power cable must be of a suita- ble diameter, and absolutely not of a smaller diameter than the special cable supplied with the machine.
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3
1
2
9
8
5
6
FIG. A
MATRIX 4000 AC/DC
Model
Input power @ I Delayed fuse (I Duty cycle @ 35% (40°C) A 400 500 Mains cable
Length Section
Ground cable Section mm
Max kVA 15,3 20,5 17,9 24
2
@ 100%) A 16 20
2
m
2
mm
2
MATRIX 4000 AC/DC R
TIG MMA TIG MMA
4 4
50 70
4
MATRIX 5000 AC/DC
MATRIX 5000 AC/DC R
4 6
7
Table 2
Instructions for use
COMMAND AND CONTROL UNITS (Fig. A)
Pos. 1 Welder cable. Pos. 2 Power connector for cooling system. Pos. 3 Weld gas inlet coupling. Pos. 4 Supply switch. In the “O” position the welder is off. Pos. 5 Fast coupling straight polarity. Pos. 6 Fast coupling TIG torch gas tube. Pos. 7 TIG weld auxiliary control connector (torch button, re-
mote control pedal, etc.).
Pos. 8 Fast coupling reverse polarity. Pos. 9 MTA command and control panel.
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Interfacing accessories (optional)
Interface for RoboMAT 1 robot - Connection to welding ma-
chine:
1) Undo the 4 screws and remove the plate fixed to the rear
panel (Fig. B1).
2) Connect the robot wiring harness connector to the Robo-
MAT 1 robotic interface (Fig. B2).
3) Secure the RoboMAT 1 robotic interface to the rear pan-
el of the welding machine with the 4 supplied screws (Fig. B3).
RoboMAT 1 robot - welding robot interface connecting ca­ble - Connection to RoboMAT 1 robot interface:
1) Connect the cable to the robotic interface as indicated in
figure C. To connect the other end of this cable, see the di­agramin the RoboMAT 1 robotic interface manual.
TIG welding
In the TIG process welding is achieved by melting the two metal pieces to be joined, with the possible addition of material from the outside, using an arc ignited by a tungsten electrode. The molten bath and the electrode are protected by and inert gas (for example, Argon). This type of welding is used to weld thin sheet metal or when elevated quality is required.
1) Connecting the welding cables (Fig. D):
• Connect the gas hose to the Argon cylinder.
• With the machine switched off: Connect the ground cable to the snap-on connector
­marked + (positive). Connect the relative ground clamp to the workpiece or
­to the workpiece support in an area free of rust, paint, grease, etc.. Connect the TIG torch power cable to the snap-on con
­nector marked - (negative).
- Connect the torch gas tube to the connection (Pos. 6, Fig. A).
- Insert the torch button connector in the 6 poles holder
2) Switch the welding machine
3) Make the adjustments and
(Pos. 7, Fig. A).
on by moving the power sup­ply switch to I (Pos. 4, Fig. A).
select the parameters on the control panel (for further infor­mation see the MTA control panel manual).
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3
FIG. B
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FIG. C
2000H810
FIG. D
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TIG WELDING WITH “Lift” TYPE STRIKING
4a) Open the gas cylinder and flow regulator. 5a) Put the electrode at the point at which welding is to begin,
put the TIG torch at an angle so that the edge of the gas nozzle is not on top of the piece to be welded, keeping con­tact between the point of the electrode and the piece to be
welded (Fig. E-1). 6a) Press the torch button. 7a) The “Lift” function strikes the arc when the TIG torch elec-
trode comes into contact with the workpiece and is then
removed (Fig. E-2) 8a) Carry out TIG welding (Fig. E-3). To end welding:
Lift the torch slowly, at a certain point the welding current
• decreases, and then stop. The welding machine follows an automatic down slope
• along with extinguishing of the arc.
9a) When finished welding remember to shut off the gas cylin-
der.
TIG WELDING WITH HIGH FREQUENCY STRIKING (HF)
4b) Open the gas cylinder and flow regulator. 5b) Put the electrode at the point at which welding is to begin,
put the TIG torch at an angle so that the edge of the gas nozzle is not on top of the piece to be welded, keeping a 2-3 mm gap between the point of the electrode and the
piece to be welded (Fig. F-1). 6b) Press the torch button. 7b) The voltaic arc strikes even without contact between the
TIG torch electrode and the workpiece (Fig. F-2). 8b) To continue welding put the torch back in its normal posi-
tion (Fig. F-3).
IMPORTANT: The high frequency switches off auto­matically after switching on.
FIG. E FIG. F
2000HA73
2000HA72
PART TO BE WELDED
The part to be welded must always be connected to ground in order to reduce electromagnetic emission. Much attention must be afforded so that the ground connection of the part to be welded does not increase the risk of accident to the user or the risk of damage to other electric equipment. When it is necessary to connect the part to be welded to ground, you should make a direct connection between the part and the ground shaft. In those countries in which such a con­nection is not allowed, connect the part to be welded to ground using suitable capacitors, in compliance with the national regulations.
WELDING PARAMETERS
Table 3 shows the currents to use with the respective electrodes for TIG AC and DC welding. This input is not absolute but is for your guidance only; read the electrode manufacturers’ instructions for a specific choice. The diameter of the electrode to use is direct­ly proportional to the current being used for welding.
ELECTRODE TYPE - Current adjustment field (A)
Ø ELECTRODE
(mm)
1 10-50 10-50 - ­1,6 50-80 50-80 30-60 30-60 2,4 80-150 80-150 60-120 60-120 3,2 150-250 150-250 80-160 80-160
4 200-400 200-400 100-240 100-240 4,8 - - 200-300 200-300 6,4 - - 275-400 275-400
Tungsten
Ce 1%
Grey
TIG DC TIG AC
FIG. G
Tungsten
Rare ground 2%
Turchoise
Tungsten
Pure
Green
2000H809
Table 3
Tungsten
Rare ground 2%
Turchoise
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Electrode welding (MMA)
Maintenance
Electrode welding is used to weld most metals (different types of steel, etc.) using coated rutilic and basic electrodes with di­ameters ranging from Ø 1.6 mm to Ø 8 mm.
CONNECTION OF THE WELDING CABLES (Fig. G)
With the machine disconnected from the supply, connect the welding cables to the out terminals (positive and negative) of the welder, connecting them to the gripper and the ground, with the correct polarity provided for the type of electrode to be used (Fig. G). The welding cables must be as short as possible, close to one other, and positioned at floor level or close to it.
PART TO BE WELDED
The part to be welded must always be connected to ground in order to reduce electromagnetic emission. Much attention must be afforded so that the ground connection of the part to be welded does not increase the risk of accident to the user or the risk of damage to other electric equipment. When it is nec­essary to connect the part to be welded to ground, you should make a direct connection between the part and the ground shaft. In those countries in which such a connection is not al­lowed, connect the part to be welded to ground using suit able capacitors, in compliance with the national regulations.
WELDING PARAMETERS
Table 4 shows the values of current to use with the respective electrodes for the welding of common steels and low-grade al­loys. These data have no absolute value and are indicative data only. For a precise choice follow the instructions provided by the electrode manufacturer. The current to be used depends on the welding positions and the type of joint, and it increas­es according to the thickness and dimensions of the part. The current intensity to be used for the different types of welding, within the field of regulation shown in table 4 is:
• High for plane, frontal plane and vertical upwards welding.
• Medium for overhead welding. Low for vertical downwards welding and for joining small pre-
• heated pieces.
A fairly approximate indication of the average current to use in the welding of electrodes for ordinary steel is given by the fol­lowing formula:
I = 50 × (Øe - 1)
Where: I = intensity of the welding current Øe = electrode diameter Example: for electrode diameter 4 mm
I = 50 × (4 -1) = 50 × 3 = 150A
ATTENTION: Before carrying out any inspection of the inside of the generator, disconnect the system from the supply.
SPARE PARTS
Original spare parts have been specially designed for our equipment. The use of non-original spare parts may cause variations in performance or reduce the foreseen level of safety. We decline all responsibility for the use of non-original spare parts.
GENERATOR
As these systems are completely static, proceed as follow:
Periodic removal of accumulated dirt and dust from the inside
• of the generator, using compressed air. Do not aim the air jet directly onto the electrical components, in order to avoid damaging them.
• Make periodical inspections in order to individuate worn ca­bles or loose connections that are the cause of overheating.
Optional
The remote controls can be only used in the 2-STROKE and 4-STROKE welding modes.
MANUAL REMOTE CONTROL
WARNING: When using the machine for TIG welding it is OB-
LIGATORY to use the kit for simultaneously use – CEA code n° 460056.
Weld current can be measured at a distance by connecting up this control. The display will show the previous maximum weld current value set on the welder. The remote control will adjust welding current from the minimum to this value (for further infor­mation see the MTA control panel manual). Just turn the adjust­ment knob on the welder to change the maximum output value.
FOOT SWITCH
The foot switch replaces the torch button and the welding cur­rent setting knob. The display will show the previous maximum weld current value set on the welder. The pedal will adjust the welding current from the minimum to this value (for further infor­mation see the MTA control panel manual). Just turn the adjust­ment knob on the welder to change the maximum output value.
NOTE:
To use the pedal control correctly, set the “welding mode”
to 2-STROKE and then the welding parameters SLOPE UP time to 0 sec., SLOPE DOWN time to 0 sec.
Ø ELECTRODE
(mm)
1,6 - 20-40 20-40 - - - - - -
2 - 25-60 25-60 - - - - - ­2,4 40-80 35-85 45-90 - - 80-125 65-110 70-100 100-145 ≤ 6,5 3,2 75-125 80-140 80-130 100-150 125-185 110-160 100-150 115-165 140-190 > 3,5
4 110-170 110-190 105-180 130-190 160-240 150-210 140-200 150-220 180-250 > 6,5 4,8 140-215 140-240 150-230 175-250 210-300 200-275 180-255 200-275 230-305
6,4 210-320 250-400 250-350 275-375 300-420 330-415 300-390 315-400 335-430
8 275-425 300-500 320-430 340-450 375-475 390-500 375-475 375-470 400-525 > 13
6010 6011
6012 6013 6020 6027 7014
ELECTRODE TYPE - Current adjustment field (A)
7015 7016
7018
7024 7028
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Table 4
WELDING
THICKNESS
(mm)
≤ 5
> 9,55,6 170-250 200-320 310-300 225-310 250-350 260-340 240-320 260-340 275-365
When using the machine for TIG welding the operator can
use the torch button to start the weld and the pedal to regu­late the welding current remotely..
AIR AND/OR WATER-COOLED TORCH UP/ DOWN
The up/down torch replaces the current setting knob on the front of the welder. Press right (+) and left (-) button to adjust the active parameter. With this kind of torch, it is also possible to scroll the saved programmes by pressing the two (+) and (-) buttons. Turn the knob to scroll the programmes until an empty and un­used programme is found.
NOTE: Programme sequences can be created by placing an
empty programme between saved ones.
NOTE: The value shown on the display during welding repre­sents the effective current output with all types of control.
The digital control unit of the generator is fitted with a control recognition device which allows it to identify which device is connected and take action accordingly. To allow the command recognition device to work correctly, connect (with the machine switched off) the required accessory to the relative connector and then switch on the welding machine with the on/off switch.
NOTE: It is not possible to memorize or open programmes when the remote controls are connected (except for the torch with UP/DOWN commands).
If a remote control is connected (followed by self-acknowledge­ment procedure) the machine will automatically return to the manual-welding phase if it has been pre-set for automatic weld­ing.
The pointing out of any difficulties
and their elimination
The supply line is attributed with the cause of the most com­mon difficulties. In the case of breakdown, proceed as follows:
1) Check the value of the supply voltage
2) Check that the power cable is perfectly connected to the plug and the supply switch
3) Check that the power fuses are not burned out or loose
4) Check whether the following are defective:
• The switch that supplies the machine.
• The plug socket in the wall.
• The generator switch.
NOTE: Given the required technical skills necessary for the re­pair of the generator, in case of breakdown we advise you to contact skilled personnel or our technical service department.
Digital interface PCB replacement
• Unscrew the 4 screws fastening the front rack panel.
• Remove the adjustment knob.
• Extract wiring connectors from digital interface PCB.
• Unscrew small supporting columns.
• Remove digital interface PCB by lifting it out of its supports.
• Proceed vice versa to assemble new digital interface PCB.
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Meaning of graphic symbols on machine
Power supply switch
System for use in environments with increased risk of electroshock
Product suitable for free circulation in the Euro­pean Community
Danger! High voltage
Grounding
Positive pole snap-in connector
Negative pole snap-in connector
Connector for the remote control
Warning!
Fast coupling TIG torch gas tube
Before using the equipment you should carefully read the instructions included in this manual
MMA welding
TIG welding
Special disposal
Adjustment of digital interface board
1) Adjustment of the maximum current
2) Adjustment of the minimum current
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Wiring diagram (MATRIX 4000 AC/DC - AC/DC R)
•1 •2 •3 •4 •5 •6 •7 •8 •9 •10
BP BS C1-7 CA CD 6 CHR CT D1 D2 DD
•11 •12 •13 •14 •15 •16 •17 •18 •19 •20
DS DW EC EVG F-EMC FCTA FPP FPS FR Ib
•21 •22 •23 •24 •25 •26 •27 •28 •29 •30
IB1-2 IL L MIS MV1-2 PD PSR 7 PT R1-5 RK
•31 •32 •33 •34 •35 •36 •37 •38 •39 •40
RP S-AI S-C4-LINK S-DRV S-INT DIG S-ISR SC SE SH SHF
•41 •42 •43 •44 •45 •46 •47 •48 •49 •50
SI SPAC SPDC SR SSA TA TA1-2 TF TF1 TH1
•51 •52 •53 •54 •55 •56
TH2 THF TP UP VF W
Key to the electrical diagram
•1 Primary transformer coil •2 Secondary transformer coil •3 Capacitors •4
Power supply connector •5 Remote control •6 Cooling power supply con­nector •7 Torch pushbutton connector •8 SNUBBER diodes •9 Secundary diodes •10 Digital display •11 Voltage surge suppressor •12 DOWN but ton •13 Encoder •14 Gas solenoid valve •15 EMC filter •16 Torch filter and accessories •17 Pedal control potentiometer •18 Microswitch •19 HF pro­tection filter •20 Coil start •21 IGBT unit •22 Mains switch •23 Secondary inductor •24 Double IGBT secondary module •25 Fan motor •26 Remote current potentiometer •27 Pedal control •28 Torch button •29 Resistances
•30 Membrane keyboard •31 Primary rectifier •32 Interface for automation
(optional extra) •33 Capacitors PCB •34 DRIVER PCB •35 Digital interface PCB •36 Automation interface isolation board (optional extra) •37 Amplified signal board shunt •38 INVERTER control PCB •39 Shunt •40 Spark gap PCB •41 Interface PCB •42 AC side IGBT protection board •43 DC side IGBT protection board •44 Relay PCB •45 Welding arc stabiliser board •46 Auxiliary transformer •47 IGBT power transformer •48 Disturbances sup­pression toroid •49 Toroid for the EMC disturbance suppression line cable
•50 Thermostat •51 Thermostat •52 HF transformer •53 Transformer •54
UP button •55 Varistor •56 Pressure switch
Colour key
Ar Orange Az Sky Blue Bc White
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Bl Blue Gg Grey Gl Yellow GV Yellow-Green Mr Brown Nr Black Ro Pink Rs Red Vd Green Vi Violet
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11
2101WC13/B
Wiring diagram (MATRIX 5000 AC/DC - AC/DC R)
•1 •2 •3 •4 •5 •6 •7 •8 •9 •10
BP BS C1-6 CA CD 6 CHR CT D1 D2 DD
•11 •12 •13 •14 •15 •16 •17 •18 •19 •20
DS DW EC EVG F-EMC FCTA FPP FPS FR Ib
•21 •22 •23 •24 •25 •26 •27 •28 •29 •30
IB1-2 IL L MIS MV1-2 PD PSR 7 PT R1-5 RK
•31 •32 •33 •34 •35 •36 •37 •38 •39 •40
RP S-AI S-C4-LINK SC S-DRV SE SH SHF SI S-INT DIG
•41 •42 •43 •44 •45 •46 •47 •48 •49 •50
S-ISR SPAC SPDC SR SSA TA TA1-2 TF TF1 TH1
•51 •52 •53 •54 •55 •56 •57
TH2 TH3 THF TP UP VF W
Key to the electrical diagram
•1 Primary transformer coil •2 Secondary transformer coil •3 Capacitors •4
Power supply connector •5 Remote control •6 Cooling power supply con­nector •7 Torch pushbutton connector •8 SNUBBER diodes •9 Secundary diodes •10 Digital display •11 Voltage surge suppressor •12 DOWN but ton •13 Encoder •14 Gas solenoid valve •15 Torch filter and accessories
•16 EMC filter •17 Pedal control potentiometer •18 Microswitch •19 HF pro-
tection filter •20 Coil start •21 IGBT unit •22 Mains switch •23 Secondary inductor •24 Double IGBT secondary module •25 Fan motor •26 Remote current potentiometer •27 Pedal control •28 Torch button •29 Resistanc­es •30 Membrane keyboard •31 Primary rectifier •32 Interface for automa­tion (optional extra) •33 Capacitors PCB •34 Amplified signal board shunt
•35 DRIVER PCB •36 INVERTER control PCB •37 Shunt •38 Spark gap
PCB •39 Interface PCB •40 Digital interface PCB •41 Automation interface isolation board (optional extra) •42 AC side protection board •43 DC side protection board •44 Relay PCB •45 Welding arc stabiliser board •46 Aux­iliary transformer •47 IGBT power transformer •48 Disturbances suppres­sion toroid •49 Toroid for the EMC disturbance suppression line cable •50 Thermostat •51 Thermostat •52 Main thermostat transformer •53 HF trans­former •54 Main transformer •55 UP button •56 Varistor •57 Pressure switch
Colour key
Ar Orange Az Sky Blue Bc White
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Bl Blue BR White-Red Gg Grey Gl Yellow GV Yellow-Green Mr Brown Nr Black Ro Pink Rs Red Vd Green Vi Violet
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2101WC14/B
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MATRIX AC/DC • AC/DC R
CEA COSTRUZIONI ELETTROMECCANICHE ANNETTONI S.p.A.
C.so E. Filiberto, 27 - 23900 Lecco - Italy
Cas. Post. (P.O.BOX) 205
e-mail: cea@ceaweld.com - web: www.ceaweld.com
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Lista ricambi (MATRIX 4000 AC/DC - AC/DC R)
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EN
Spare parts list (MATRIX 4000 AC/DC - AC/DC R)
2
3
10
4
5
6
7
8
9
Pos. Cod. Descrizione Description
1 352435 Coperchio pannello posteriore Rear panel cover 2 438888 Manopola senza indice Knob without index 3 447866A Tastiera a membrana Membrane keyboard
4 352420 Pannello frontale Front panel
5 403617 Attacco rapido Quick connection 6 467087 Adesivo frontale attacco rapido Quick connection front sticker 7 419050 Connettore comando a distanza Remote control socket 8 403635 Attacco rapido gas Gas quick connection 9 352422 Guida laterale Side guide
10 420522 Coperchio Cover
2
11
12
13
14
17
15
16
Pos. Cod. Descrizione Description
11 352430 Coperchio pannello frontale Front panel cover 12 438700 Manopola interruttore di linea Supply switch knob 13 352425 Pannello posteriore Rear panel 14 485040 Tubo gas Gas tube 15 419049 Presa pannello 9 poli 9 Pin panel plug 16 235999 Cavo linea Mains cable 17 427876 Pressacavo con ghiera Cable clamp with lock ring
3
34
33
18
19
20
21
22
32
31
30
Pos. Cod. Descrizione Description
18 377059 Scheda spinterometro Spark gap PCB 19 463235 Supporto scheda spinterometro Spark gap PCB support 20 481458 Trasformatore ausiliario Auxiliary transformer 21 427667 Filtro EMC EMC Filter 22 423242 Diodo primario di snubber Snubber primary diode 23 478787 Termostato su dissipatore primario Thermostat on primary heatsink 24 486380 Motore ventilatore Fan motor 25 418781 Condensatore 4700pF - 1500V 4700pF - 1500V Capacitor 26 286030 IGBT primario Primary IGBT 27 418782 Condensatore 1µF - 850V 1µF - 850V Capacitor 28 481948 Trasformatore di corrente Current transformer 29 418783 Condensatore di livellamento 25µF - 1000V 25µF - 1000V Capacitor 30 376485 Shunt Shunt 31 240210 Induttore secondario Secondary inductor 32 455503 Raddrizzatore primario Primary rectifier 33 481418 Trasformatore Transformer 34 457122 Resistore di snubber primario Snubber primary resistor
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
4
54
53
35 36 37 38 39
40
52
41
42
51
43
50
Pos. Cod. Descrizione Description
35 435760 Interruttore di linea Mains switch 36 427404 Toroide per cavo linea soppressione disturbi EMC EMC disturbance suppression toroid for power line 37 449562 Piastra superiore Upper plate 38 418914 Scaricatore di protezione Surgeblock 39 413682 Cablaggio ausiliario Auxiliary wiring 40 423236 Diodo secondario di snubber Snubber secondary diode 41 457123 Resistore di snubber secondario Snubber secondary resistor 42 481574 Trasformatore HF HF transformer 43 427682 Filtro protezione HF HF Filter 44 418877 Condensatore EMC EMC Capacitor 45 478848 Termostato su dissipatore secondario Thermostat on secondary heatsink 46 286029 Modulo doppio IGBT secondario Dual secondary IGBT module 47 418915 Scaricatore di protezione Surgeblock 48 457071 Resistore 120ohm 50W 120ohm 50W Resistor 49 425937 Elettrovalvola gas Gas solenoide valve 50 404975 Basamento Base 51 376781 Scheda protezioni lato DC DC side protections PCB 52 376782 Scheda protezioni lato AC AC side protections PCB 53 466140 Paratia proteggi polvere Dust protection 54 466135 Piastra supporto ventilatori Fan support plate
49
4748
46 45
44
5
56
55
57
58
59
60
61
64
62
63
66
Pos. Cod. Descrizione Description
55 377186 Scheda interfaccia digitale Digital interface PCB 56 454150 Encoder Encoder 57 376927 Scheda relè Relay PCB 58 376777 Scheda driver Driver PCB 59 376948 Scheda controllo inverter Inverter control PCB 60 376930 Filtro torcia ed accessori Torch filter and accessories 61 377187 Scheda segnale amplificato shunt Amplified shunt signal PCB 62 376773 Scheda stabilizzatrice arco di saldatura Welding arc stabilizer PCB 63 376968 Scheda interfaccia Interface PCB 64 377157 Scheda condensatori primari Primary capacitor PCB 65 353054 Isolamento scheda condensatori Capacitor PCB insulated 66 413441 Cablaggio scheda condensatori Capacitor PCB wiring
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Lista ricambi (MATRIX 5000 AC/DC - AC/DC R)
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10
EN
Spare parts list (MATRIX 5000 AC/DC - AC/DC R)
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3
4
5
6
7
9
8
Pos. Cod. Descrizione Description
1 352435 Coperchio pannello posteriore Rear panel cover 2 438888 Manopola senza indice Knob without index 3 447866B Tastiera a membrana Membrane Keyboard
4 352420 Pannello frontale Front panel
5 403619 Attacco rapido Quick connection 6 467087 Adesivo frontale attacco rapido Quick connection front sticker 7 419050 Connettore comando a distanza Remote control socket 8 403635 Attacco rapido gas Gas quick connection 9 352423 Guida laterale Side guide
10 420517 Coperchio Cover
7
11
12
13
14
17
15
16
Pos. Cod. Descrizione Description
11 352430 Coperchio pannello frontale Front panel cover 12 438700 Manopola interruttore di linea Mains switch knob 13 352425 Pannello posteriore Rear panel 14 485040 Tubo gas Gas tube 15 419049 Presa pannello 9 poli 9 Pin panel plug 16 235944 Cavo linea Mains cable 17 427876 Pressacavo con ghiera Cable clamp with lock ring
8
18
19
20
21
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
22
23
24
25
Pos. Cod. Descrizione Description
18 377059 Scheda spinterometro Spark gap PCB 19 449576 Piastra superiore Upper plate 20 427666 Filtro EMC EMC Filter 21 418781 Condensatore 4700pF - 1500V 4700pF - 1500V Capacitor 22 466135 Piastra supporto ventilatori Fan support plate 23 486380 Motore ventilatore Fan motor 24 425937 Elettrovalvola gas Gas solenoide valve 25 418783 Condensatore di livellamento 25μF - 1000V 25μF - 1000V Capacitor 26 423242 Diodo primario di snubber Snubber primary diode 27 478787 Termostato circuito primario Primary circuit thermostat 28 286030 IGBT primario Primary IGBT 29 481948 Trasformatore di corrente Current transformer 30 376467 Shunt Shunt 31 427682 Filtro protezione HF HF Filter 32 240228 Induttore secondario Secondary inductor 33 377187 Scheda segnale amplificato shunt Amplified shunt signal PCB 34 455503 Raddrizzatore primario Primary rectifier 35 457122 Resistore di snubber primario Snubber primary resistor
9
51
50
49
48
36
37
38
39 63
40
41
42
43
44
47 63
Pos. Cod. Descrizione Description
36 435760 Interruttore di linea Mains switch 37 481458 Trasformatore ausiliario Auxiliary transformer 38 457123 Resistore di snubber secondario Snubber secondary resistor 39 413543 Cablaggio ausiliario Auxiliary wiring 40 478845 Termostato circuito secondario Secondary circuit thermostat 41 487417 Trasformatore principale Main transformer 42 457071 Resistore 120ohm 50W 120ohm 50W Resistor 43 376782 Scheda protezioni lato AC AC side protections PCB 44 481574 Trasformatore HF HF transformer 45 418877 Condensatore EMC EMC Capacitor 46 286029 Modulo doppio IGBT secondario Dual secondary IGBT module 47 423236 Diodo secondario Secondary diode 48 404937 Basamento Base 49 376781 Scheda protezioni lato DC DC side protections PCB 50 418915 Scaricatore di tensione per viti M6 Surgeblock for M6 screws 51 427404 Toroide per cavo linea soppressione disturbi EMC EMC disturbance suppression toroid for power line 63 418914 Scaricatore di tensione per viti M4 Surgeblock for M4 screws
46
45
10
53
52
54
55
56
57
60
58
61
59
62
Pos. Cod. Descrizione Description
52 377186A Scheda interfaccia digitale Digital interface PCB 53 454150 Encoder Encoder 54 376927 Scheda relè Relay PCB 55 376777 Scheda driver Driver PCB 56 377084 Scheda controllo inverter Inverter control PCB 57 376930 Filtro torcia ed accessori Torch filter and accessories 58 376773 Scheda stabilizzatrice arco di saldatura Welding arc stabilizer PCB 59 376968 Scheda interfaccia Interface PCB 60 377157 Scheda condensatori primari Primary capacitor PCB 61 353054 Isolamento scheda condensatori Capacitor PCB insulated 62 413441 Cablaggio scheda condensatori Capacitor PCB wiring
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Ordinazione dei pezzi di ricambio
Per la richiesta di pezzi di ricambio indicare chiaramente:
1) Il numero di codice del particolare
2) Il tipo di impianto
3) La tensione e la frequenza che rileverete dalla targhetta dei dati posta sull’impianto
4) Il numero di matricola
ESEMPIO
N° 2 pezzi, codice n. 352420 - per l’impianto MATRIX 4000 AC/
DC - 400 V - 50/60 Hz - Matricola n° ........................................
EN
Ordering spare parts
To ask for spare parts clearly state:
1) The code number of the piece
2) The type of device
3) The voltage and frequency read on the rating plate
4) The serial number of the same
EXAMPLE
N. 2 pieces code n. 352420 - for MATRIX 4000 AC/DC - 400 V
- 50/60 Hz - Serial number .......................................................
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EN
Operator’s manual
READ CAREFULLY
MTA 40 - 50
CEA COSTRUZIONI ELETTROMECCANICHE ANNETTONI S.p.A.
C.so E. Filiberto, 27 - 23900 Lecco - Italy
Cas. Post. (P.O.BOX) 205
E-mail: cea@ceaweld.com - web: www.ceaweld.com
EN
ENGLISH
Introduction 2
Control panel 2
Displaying the software version installed 5
Electrode welding (MMA) 5
TIG “AC” welding 6
TIG “DC” welding 8
TIG “AC and LIFT DC” welding with the SPOT
WELDING function on 9
TIG HF DC welding with TACK function active and
single ColdTack point 9
TIG HF DC welding with TACK function active and
Multi-ColdTack function 9
TIG “AC and DC” welding - Welding parameters 10
STANDARD CONFIGURATION (Std) 10
1 - “BASIC” WELDING PARAMETERS 10
2 - WELDING PARAMETERS with PULSE
mode active 10
3 - WELDING PARAMETERS with PULSE
mode and CYCLE welding mode active (CYCLE LED on) 12
SPECIAL CONFIGURATION (SPE) 13
Editing the maximum and minimum limits for
welding parameters 14
Creating and memorising automatic welding points 15
PROGRAMMED and/or MANUAL welding 15
Calling up saved programs 15
Viewing the parameters set 16
Auxiliary functions 16
Factory default 16
Error and protection conditions 16
Introduction
This manual describes the functions on and how to use the fol­lowing control panels:
MTA 40
MTA 50
Control panel
ENCODER knob
WELDING PROCESS
HOT
WELDING MODE
CYCLE
■ WELDING PROCESS
The MATRIX welding machine offers 4 TIG/Electrode welding processes. Each time the button is pushed, the welding machine switches to select the welding process indicated by the LED that stays lit, in the following order:
L1 TIG AC with HF ignition L2 TIG DC with HF ignition L3 TIG DC with “Lift” type ignition L4 ELECTRODE (MMA)
START
ARC FORCE
L1 L2 L3 L4
ELECTRODE DIAMETER / BALANCING and FREQUENCYDISPLAY
WAVE
SLOW
FAST
ON
ULTRA
Ø
PULSE
I
1
CYCLE
WELDING PARAMETERS
Ip
Ib
I2
f
FAST
SYN
PULSE
SAVE “MEM”
PROGRAM “PRG”
■ WELDING MODE
The MATRIX welding machine offers 4 welding modes. Each time the button is pushed, the welding machine switches to select the welding mode indicated by the LED that stays lit, in the follow­ing order:
L5 2 STROKES L6 4 STROKES L7 CYCLE
L5 L6 L7 L8
L8 SPOT WELDING
WAVE
PULSE
2
L5 2 STROKES
L22
L23 L24
TIG welding takes place as follows:
1 (A)
I
SLOPE UP
Initial Amps
ON OFF
WELDING CURRENT (I1)
SLOPE DOWN
Final Amps
POST GAS
t (sec)PRE-GAS
2000HC22/A
L6 4 STROKES
TIG welding takes place as follows:
1 (A)
I
SLOPE UP
Initial Amps
ON ONOFF OFF
WELDING CURRENT (I1)
SLOPE DOWN
Final Amps
POST GAS
t (sec)PRE-GAS
2000HC22/A
L7 CYCLE
When this function has been activated, TIG welding takes place as follows:
1 (A)
I
SLOPE UP
Initial Amps
ON ONOFF ON
WELDING CURRENT (I1)
WELDING CURRENT (I
ON
OFF
OFF
2)
SLOPE DOWN
Final Amps
OFF
POST GAS
t (sec)PRE-GAS
2000HC22/A
This welding mode is especially indicated for welding profiles with different thickness, where continuous current variation is required. Also, when welding aluminium, it allows you to have a higher initial current, thereby facilitating pre-heating of the workpiece.
L8 SPOT WELDING
This can be used by pushing the torch button to spot weld for a pre­set period of time (in seconds) at the end of which the arc switches off automatically. The tack welding function is divided into 3 types:
• TIG AC and TIG LIFT DC tack welding.
• TIG HF DC tack welding with a single coldTack point.
• TIG HF DC tack welding with a Multi-ColdTack function.
See the relevant paragraphs in the subsequent pages of this man­ual.
■ DISPLAY
Displays the selections made using the various Keys (with corre­sponding LED on or flashing) and regulated using the ENCOD­ER knob.
The
button can also be used to view:
L30 AMPERE (CURRENT )
When the machine is in stand-by, the Amps (A) set.
• When the machine is welding the real Amps (A) at
which the operator is actually welding.
WARNING: LED L30 switched on and steady.
L31 VOLT (VOLTAGE)
The actual VOLTS (V) at the welding clamps (the value displayed CANNOT BE CHANGED OR REGULATED).
WARNING: LED L31 switched on and steady.
■ ENCODER knob
This is used to regulate and change the welding parameters, ac­cording to which LED is switched on and the value shown on the DISPLAY, which is necessary for the machine to work correctly.
■ SAVE “MEM”
Used to save the parameters for the welding programs.
■ PROGRAM “PRG”
Used to call up welding programs.
■ WAVE
During TIG AC welding with HF ignition, it makes it possible to con­trol the following wave shapes:
L22 DYNAMIC TIG L23 SPEED TIG L23 COLD TIG
WAVE
L24 SOFT TIG
L22 DYNAMIC TIG
Square wave: highly dynamic arc for all applications.
WARNING: LED L22 switched on and steady.
L23 SPEED TIG
Mixed wave: excellent penetration with high welding speed and low electrode consumption.
WARNING: LED L23 switched on and steady.
L23 COLD TIG
Triangular wave: low heat generation with reduced distortion, ide­al for minor thicknesses.
WARNING: LED L23 switched on and flashing.
L24 SOFT TIG
Sinusoidal wave: gentle, soft arc with low noise, ideal for aver­age thicknesses.
WARNING: LED L24 switched on and steady.
■ ELECTRODE DIAMETER / BALANCING and FREQUENCY
During TIG welding with HF ignition, it makes it possible to set one of the following parameters, using the relevant key:
L27 ELECTRODE DIAMETER L28 BALANCING of the TIME and
AMPLITUDE of the AC welding current (BALANCE PLUS)
Ø
L27 L28 L29
L29 FREQUENCY of the AC welding
current
L27 ELECTRODE DIAMETER
For TIG welding with HF ignition, it allows you to use the relevant key to set the diameter of the tungsten electrode used, and/or to change it using the ENCODER knob, in order to achieve the best control of the arc in a synergic manner.
WARNING: The electrode diameter CANNOT be selected when the welding machine is set for the SPECIAL configuration.
L28 BALANCING of the TIME and AMPLITUDE of the AC
welding current (BALANCE PLUS)
It is possible to adjust both the time (t) and the amplitude of the current (I) independently or simultaneously, using positive or neg­ative values for the time the electrode stays in place. These set­tings ensure perfect control of penetration and cleanliness, with a drastic reduction in side incisions.
3
L29 FREQUENCY of the AC welding current
L25
L26
L9 L 11L10
L16 L11 L17 L18 L19 L20
L15L14L21L13L12
The high frequency makes it possible to weld minor thicknesses with excellent results, while the low frequency is ideal for welding average thicknesses, or where edge preparation is poor.
WARNING: LED L29 switched on and flashing.
■ PULSE
When using one of the 3 TIG welding processes, it makes it pos­sible to set one of the 4 pulsation modes available on the welding machine, using the relevant button:
L25 SYN PULSE L26 SLOW PULSE L26 FAST PULSE
SLOW
FAST
ULTRA
FAST
ON
SYN
PULSE
L26 ULTRA FAST PULSE
L25 Synergic pulsations (SYN PULSE)
WARNING:
LED L25 switched on and steady. This can only be programmed when the TIG DC with HF ignition
or TIG DC with “Lift” type ignition welding processes are used.
L26 Slow pulsations (SLOW PULSE)
WARNING:
LED L26 on and flashing slowly (hold the PULSATION button down until the LED L26 flashes slowly).
This can only be programmed when the 3 TIG welding process­es are used.
L26 Fast pulsations (FAST PULSE)
WARNING:
LED L26 on and flashing quickly (hold the PULSATION button down until the LED L26 flashes quickly).
This can only be programmed when the TIG DC with HF ignition or TIG DC with “Lift” type ignition welding processes are used.
L26 Ultra fast pulsations (ULTRA FAST PULSE)
WARNING:
LED L26 on and flashing very quickly (hold the PULSATION but­ton down until the LED L26 flashes very quickly).
Attivabile solo con i processi di saldatura TIG DC con innesco HF o TIG DC con innesco tipo “Lift”.
WARNING: The operator can decide to TIG weld without using any pulsation mode. If this is the case, the 2 LEDs are switched off.
■ WELDING PARAMETERS
Each time the button is pushed, the welding machine selects the next function according to the machine configuration, the welding process, the welding mode, etc...
1A - STANDARD CONFIGURATION Electrode welding (MMA)
When using the electrode welding process, this allows you to select the following welding parameters, based on which LED is flashing:
L9 HOT START L10 ARC FORCE
PULSE
Ib
f
1
Ip
L11 PRINCIPAL welding CURRENT I
HOT START
ARC FORCE
I
1
CYCLE
I2
1B - STANDARD CONFIGURATION TIG welding
When one of the 3 TIG welding processes available on the welding machine is activated, this allows you to select the following weld­ing parameters, based on which LED is flashing:
L12 PRE-GAS duration L13 SLOPE UP duration L18 - L21 BASE current duration T
b
WARNING: This can only be programmed when SLOW pulsa-
tion is activated.
L19 - L21 PEAK current duration Tp
WARNING: This can only be programmed when SLOW pulsa-
tion is activated.
L14 SLOPE DOWN duration L15 POST-GAS duration
L16 INITIAL welding CURRENT L11 PRINCIPAL welding CURRENT I
1
L17 CYCLE CURRENT I2
WARNING: This can only be programmed when the CYCLE weld-
ing mode is active.
L18 BASE CURRENT Ib
WARNING: This can only be programmed when at lease one pul-
sation mode is activated.
L19 - L11 PEAK CURRENT Ip
WARNING: This can only be programmed when at least one pul-
sation mode is activated.
L20 FINAL welding CURRENT
L21 PULSATION FREQUENCY f
WARNING: NOT programmable when SLOW pulsation mode is
active.
HOT START
ARC FORCE
I
1
CYCLE
PULSE
Ip
Ib
I2
f
4
2 - SPECIAL CONFIGURATION
L9 L16 L20
L9 L 11L10
(only for expert welders) TIG welding
For this configuration, in addition to the parameters already de­fined for the STANDARD configuration, you can also set the fol­lowing parameters:
L9 IGNITION CURRENT
WARNING: This can only be programmed when the TIG AC with HF ignition or TIG DC with HF ignition welding processes are
used.
L9 IGNITION TIME duration
WARNING: Only programmable when the TIG AC with HF igni- tion welding process is activated.
L16 INITIAL welding CURRENT
WARNING: This can only be programmed when the TIG AC with HF ignition or TIG DC with HF ignition welding processes and the 2 STROKES welding mode are used.
L20 FINAL welding CURRENT
WARNING: This can only be programmed when the TIG AC with HF ignition or TIG DC with HF ignition welding processes and the 2 STROKES welding mode are used.
HOT START
ARC FORCE
I
1
I2
CYCLE
PULSE
Ib
f
Ip
WARNING: This special parameter is only to be activated by qualified personnel, or those trained by technicians.
Displaying the software
version installed
The MATRIX AC/DC are fitted with a digital control with software on board defined in the factory. This software is subject to contin­uous evolution and improvement. The software is identified by a specific number that can be viewed on the DISPLAY (D) as follows:
1) When the welding machine is off, push and hold the “MEM” SAVE key down (T1).
2) Start the welding machine by turning the power supply switch to position I.
3) For a few seconds the DISPLAY (D) shows the type of soft­ware on board (e.g. o26) where:
o indicates the welding machine model.
26 indicates the VERSION of the software installed
Electrode welding (MMA)
1) Start the welding machine by turning the power supply switch
to position I.
2) WELDING PROCESS SELECTION Push the WELDING PROCESS SELECTION key (T7) to se-
lect the ELECTRODE welding processes for welding with “HOT START” or “ARC FORCE” devices that can be pro­grammed by the user.
3) Turn the ENCODER Knob (E) until the DISPLAY shows the CURRENT VALUE at which you wish to weld, in relation to the diameter of the electrode you are using.
SLOW
FAST
ULTRA
Ø
FAST
1 ( L11 ):
WAVE
PULSE
ON
SYN
D
T7
CYCLE
T10
E
HOT START
ARC FORCE
I
1
CYCLE
PULSE
Ip
Ib
I2
f
4) WELDING PARAMETERS SELECTION
To refine the weld quality, the following parameters can be set
by pushing the WELDING PARAMETERS SELECTION key (T10) in succession:
HOT START - This increases the welding current, in per-
centage terms, for a time interval that can be set at the start of the welding process, thereby reducing the risk of poor fu­sion at the start of the joint ( L9 - HOT START - 00-100). MMA ARC FORCE - Regulates, in percentage terms, the
dynamic characteristics of the arc ( L10 - ARC FORCE ­00-100).
PRINCIPAL welding CURRENT I
4000 AC/DC 5000 AC/DC
10 ÷ 400 A 10 ÷ 500 A
HOT START
ARC FORCE
I
1
CYCLE
PULSE
Ip
Ib
I2
f
The value for the welding parameters can be regulated using
the ENCODER Knob (E).
HOT
CYCLE
START
ARC FORCE
D
PULSE
I
1
Ip
Ib
I2
f
CYCLE
WAVE
SLOW
FAST
ON
ULTRA
Ø
FAST
PULSE
SYN
HOT
T10
START
ARC FORCE
T1
CYCLE
5) To exit these functions hold the WELDING PARAMETERS
D
E
PULSE
I
1
Ip
Ib
I2
f
CYCLE
WAVE
SLOW
FAST
ON
ULTRA
Ø
FAST
PULSE
SYN
SELECTION key (T10) down for about 1 second.
6) Once the all the selections/regulations indicated above have been made, welding can begin.
7) During the welding process the DISPLAY (D) shows the real Amps (A) at which the operator is actually welding.
5
TIG “AC” welding
1) Start the welding machine by turning the power supply switch
to position I.
2) Push the WELDING PROCESS SELECTION key (T7) to se-
lect the TIG “HF AC” welding processes for TIG welding in alternating current with high frequency (HF) ignition.
3) ELECTRODE DIAMETER SELECTION Select the diameter of the electrode to achieve the best control
of ignition in a synergic manner. Selection is done by pushing the ELECTRODE DIAMETER Key (T4) (ELECTRODE DIAM­ETER LED flashing) and using the ENCODER Knob (E) to regulate the value indicated on the DISPLAY (D).
D
T7
CYCLE
E
HOT START
ARC FORCE
PULSE
I
1
Ip
Ib
I2
f
CYCLE
To confirm the diameter selected, simply push the ELEC-
TRODE DIAMETER Key (T4) again (ELECTRODE DIAME­TER LED off).
4) SELECTING THE WAVE SHAPE By pushing the WAVE (T3) button the operator can choose
the best wave shape for their welding needs, from the 4 wave shapes included:
L22 DYNAMIC TIG L23 SPEED TIG L23 COLD TIG L24 SOFT TIG
L22 DYNAMIC TIG Square wave: highly dynamic arc for all applications.
WARNING:
LED L22 switched on and steady.
The display shows the peak current for pre-setting and welding.
4000 AC/DC 5000 AC/DC
TIG AC
DYNAMIC TIG 5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 500 A
I (A)
WAVE
SLOW
FAST
ON
ULTRA
Ø
SYN
FAST
PULSE
T4
L22
L23 L24
WAVE
T3
L23 SPEED TIG Mixed wave: excellent penetration with high welding speed
and low electrode consumption. Ideal for average / thick thick­nesses and vertical welds. Increases penetration, thermal con­trol of the arc, and lifespan of the electrode.
WARNING:
LED L23 switched on and steady.
The display shows the peak current for pre-setting and welding.
4000 AC/DC 5000 AC/DC
TIG AC
SPEED TIG 5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 500 A
I (A)
t (s)
L23 COLD TIG Triangular wave: low heat generation with reduced distortion,
ideal for minor thicknesses.
WARNING:
LED L23 switched on and flashing.
The display shows the “RMS” current value for pre-set­ting and welding.
4000 AC/DC 5000 AC/DC
TIG AC
COLD TIG 5 ÷ 231 A 5 ÷ 289 A
I (A)
t (s)
L24 SOFT TIG Sinusoidal wave: ensures a gentle, soft arc with limited noise,
ideal for average thicknesses and butt welding.
WARNING:
LED L24 switched on and steady.
The display shows the “RMS” current value for pre-set­ting and welding.
4000 AC/DC 5000 AC/DC
TIG AC
SOFT TIG 5 ÷ 283 A 5 ÷ 354 A
I (A)
t (s)
t (s)
5A) BALANCING of the TIME (t) (-35÷+10) It allows you to adjust the time (t) the positive or negative elec-
trode stays in place independently, guaranteeing perfect con­trol of penetration and cleanliness, drastically reducing side incisions.
Display - +
-35 85% 15%
I (A)
t (s)
6
Display - +
0 50% 50%
Display - +
+20 80% 120%
I (A)
t (s)
Display - +
+10 40% 60%
I (A)
t (s)
Push the BALANCING and FREQUENCY key (T4) once and
use the ENCODER Knob (E) to regulate the value indicated on the DISPLAY (D).
WAVE
SLOW
FAST
ON
ULTRA
Ø
SYN
FAST
PULSE
T4
CYCLE
D
E
HOT START
ARC FORCE
PULSE
I
1
Ip
Ib
I2
f
CYCLE
I (A)
t (s)
Press the BALANCING and FREQUENCY (T4) key once, wait
a few seconds, and hold the same key down for at least 2 sec­onds. Then use the ENCODER Knob (E) to adjust the value shown on the DISPLAY (D).
WAVE
SLOW
FAST
ON
ULTRA
Ø
SYN
FAST
PULSE
T4
CYCLE
D
E
HOT START
ARC FORCE
I
1
CYCLE
PULSE
Ip
Ib
I2
f
LED L28 flashing intermittently.
To exit, simply push the BALANCING and FREQUENCY (T4)
key again (BALANCING LED off).
5C) BALANCING (BALANCE PLUS) It is possible to adjust the time (t) and amplitude of the cur-
rent (I) while the electrode stays in place simultaneously and independently, using positive or negative values, guarantee­ing perfect control of penetration and cleanliness, drastically reducing side incisions.
LED L28 switched on and flashing. To exit, simply push the BALANCING and FREQUENCY (T4)
key again (BALANCING LED off).
5B) BALANCING the AMPLITUDE of the CURRENT (I) (-50÷+20) It is possible to adjust the amplitude of the current (I) while the
electrode stays in place independently, using positive or neg­ative values, guaranteeing perfect control of penetration and cleanliness, drastically reducing side incisions.
Display - +
-50 150% 50%
I (A)
t (s)
Display - +
0 100% 100%
I (A)
t (s)
For simultaneous setting of the parameters, following the in-
structions given in points 5A and 5B in succession, with the help (if necessary) of the example shown below.
Display - +
t -15 65% 35% I -20 120% 80%
I (A)
t (s)
6) FREQUENCY CONTROL IN AC (40 ÷ 250 Hz)
This controls the frequency for the various wave shapes, for
better directional control, reducing the thermally altered area, with greater penetration and lower electrode consumption. The high frequency makes it possible to weld very small thick­nesses with excellent results, while the low frequency is ideal for welding average thicknesses, or where edge preparation is poor.
t (s)
MAX 250 Hz
I (A)
t (s)
MIN 40 Hz
I (A)
7
To regulate the FREQUENCY push the BALANCING and
L5
FREQUENCY key (T4) (FREQUENCY LED flashing) and use the ENCODER Knob (E) to regulate the value indicated on the DISPLAY (D).
WAVE
SLOW
FAST
ON
ULTRA
Ø
SYN
FAST
PULSE
T4
CYCLE
D
E
HOT START
ARC FORCE
PULSE
I
1
Ip
Ib
I2
f
CYCLE
To exit, simply push the BALANCING and FREQUENCY (T4)
key again (FREQUENCY LED off).
7) Press the WELDING MODE SELECTION Key (T9) and go to
one of the 4 options available:
L5 2T L6 4T L7 CYCLE L8 SPOT WELD
L6 L7 L8
T9
8) By pushing the WELDING PARAMETERS SELECTION key a number of times it is possible to set the various TIG WELD­ING PARAMETERS (see the “TIG AC and DC Welding” par­agraph - WELDING PARAMETERS).
9) Once the all the selections/regulations indicated above have been made, welding can begin.
10) During the welding process the DISPLAY shows the real Amps (A) at which the operator is actually welding.
TIG “DC” welding
1) Start the welding machine by turning the power supply switch to position I.
2) Press the WELDING PROCESS SELECTION Key (T7) and select:
L2 a TIG “HF DC” welding process
for direct current TIG welding with high frequency ignition.
L3 a TIG “Lift DC” welding process
for direct current TIG “Lift” type weld­ing without high frequency.
WARNING: The “Lift” ignition current is created by pushing the torch button only after having touched the workpiece with the electrode.
L2 L3
T7
3) ELECTRODE DIAMETER SELECTION Select the diameter of the electrode to achieve the best control
of ignition in a synergic manner. Selection is done by pushing the ELECTRODE DIAMETER Key (T4) (ELECTRODE DIAM­ETER LED flashing) and using the ENCODER Knob (E) to regulate the value indicated on the DISPLAY (D).
D
T7
CYCLE
E
HOT START
ARC FORCE
I
1
CYCLE
PULSE
Ip
Ib
I2
f
WAVE
SLOW
FAST
ON
ULTRA
Ø
SYN
FAST
PULSE
T4
To confirm the diameter selected, simply push the ELEC-
TRODE DIAMETER Key (T4) again (ELECTRODE DIAME­TER LED off).
4) Press the WELDING MODE SELECTION Key (T9) and go to
one of the 4 options available:
L5 2T L6 4T L7 CYCLE L8 SPOT WELD
L5 L6 L7 L8
T9
5) Turn the ENCODER Knob (E) until the DISPLAY (D) shows the CURRENT VALUE at which you wish to weld.
WAVE
SLOW
FAST
ON
ULTRA
Ø
FAST
PULSE
SYN
CYCLE
T10
D
E
HOT START
ARC FORCE
I
1
CYCLE
PULSE
Ip
Ib
I2
f
6) By pushing the WELDING PARAMETERS SELECTION (T10) key a number of times it is possible to set the various TIG WELDING PARAMETERS (see the “TIG AC and DC Weld­ing” paragraph - WELDING PARAMETERS).
7) Once the all the selections/regulations indicated above have been made, welding can begin.
8) During the welding process the DISPLAY shows the real Amps (A) at which the operator is actually welding.
8
TIG “AC and LIFT DC” welding with
L1
the SPOT WELDING function on
5) Rotate the ENCODER knob (E) to set the SPOT WELDING time required (0,01÷10,0 sec).
1) Start the welding machine by turning the power supply switch
to position I.
2) Press the WELDING PROCESS SELECTION Key (T7) and
select one of the welding machine’s 2 TIG processes:
L1 TIG “HF AC” L3 TIG “Lift DC”
L3
T7
3) Press the WELDING MODE SELECTION Key (T9) and go to
one of the SPOT WELDING function.
4) Press and release the WELDING PARAMETERS SELECTION Key (T10) until the SPOT WELD LED starts flashing.
5) Rotate the ENCODER knob (E) to set the SPOT WELDING time required:
4000 AC/DC - 5000 AC/DC
TIG AC 0,1 ÷ 10,0 sec TIG LIFT DC 0,01 ÷ 10,0 sec
WAVE
SLOW
FAST
ON
ULTRA
Ø
FAST
PULSE
SYN
CYCLE
T9 T10
D
E
HOT START
ARC FORCE
PULSE
I
1
Ip
Ib
I2
f
CYCLE
6) By pushing the WELDING PARAMETERS SELECTION (T10) key a number of times it is possible to set the various TIG WELDING PARAMETERS (see the “TIG AC and DC Weld­ing” paragraph - WELDING PARAMETERS).
7) Hold the SELECT WELDING PARAMETERS (T10) key down to save the parameters chosen.
8) Once the all the selections/regulations indicated above have been made, welding can begin.
9) During the welding process the DISPLAY shows the real Amps (A) at which the operator is actually welding.
TIG HF DC welding with TACK function
active and single ColdTack point
Innovative TIG HF DC tack weld device that makes it possible to do precise, safe tack welding with very little heat applied. Pro­ceed as follows:
1) Start the welding machine by turning the power supply switch to position I.
2) Push the SELECT WELDING PROCESS (T7) key and select the TIG DC process, with HF ignition.
3) Press the WELDING MODE SELECTION Key (T9) and go to one of the SPOT WELDING cold- Tack function. The TACK WELD and LEDs are lit continuously.
4) Press and release the WELDING PARAME­TERS SELECTION Key (T10) until the SPOT WELD LED starts flashing.
T7
WAVE
SLOW
FAST
ON
ULTRA
Ø
FAST
PULSE
SYN
CYCLE
T9 T10
D
E
HOT START
ARC FORCE
I
1
CYCLE
PULSE
Ip
Ib
I2
f
6) By pushing the WELDING PARAMETERS SELECTION (T10) key a number of times it is possible to set the various TIG WELDING PARAMETERS (see the “TIG Welding” paragraph
- WELDING PARAMETERS).
7) Hold the SELECT WELDING PARAMETERS (T10) key down to save the parameters chosen.
8) Once the all the selections/regulations indicated above have been made, welding can begin.
9) During the welding process the DISPLAY shows the real Amps (A) at which the operator is actually welding.
TIG HF DC welding with TACK function
active and Multi-ColdTack function
The Multi-ColdTack function can be used for cold tacking in quick succession, to further extend the benefits of an individual Cold­Tack point. Proceed as follows:
1) Start the welding machine by turning the power supply switch to position I.
2) Push the SELECT WELDING PROCESS (T7) key and select the TIG DC process, with HF ignition.
3) Press the WELDING MODE SELECTION Key (T9) and go to one of the SPOT WELDING Mul- ti-coldTack function. The TACK WELD LED flashes, whereas the LED is lit continuously.
4) Push and release the SELECT WELDING PA­RAMETERS (T10) key to be able to set the 2 pa­rameters by rotating the ENCODER Knob (E):
Total tack welding time “t...” for the sequence of individual
ColdTack points (0,01-10,0 sec).
• Individual ColdTack point “P...” time (0,01-1,0 sec).
D
SLOW
FAST
ULTRA
Ø
FAST
E
CYCLE
T9 T10
HOT START
ARC FORCE
I
1
CYCLE
PULSE
Ip
Ib
I2
f
5) By pushing the WELDING PARAMETERS SELECTION (T10) key a number of times it is possible to set the various TIG WELDING PARAMETERS (see the “TIG Welding” paragraph
- WELDING PARAMETERS).
6) Hold the SELECT WELDING PARAMETERS (T10) key down to save the parameters chosen.
7) Once the all the selections/regulations indicated above have been made, welding can begin.
8) During the welding process the DISPLAY shows the real Amps (A) at which the operator is actually welding.
WAVE
PULSE
T7
ON
SYN
9
TIG “AC and DC” welding
L16 L11 L20
L15L14L13L12
L11 L18 L19
L21
SLOW
- Welding parameters
• The MATRIX AC/DC can be configured in the following 2 ways:
STANDARD (Std) configuration.
SPECIAL (SPE) configuration.
STANDARD CONFIGURATION (Std)
When it leaves the factory the welding machine is normally con­figured in STANDARD (Std) mode. To check the configuration, carry out the following operations:
1) When the welding machine is off, push and hold the “PRG” PROGRAM key down (T2).
2) Start the welding machine by turning the power supply switch to position I.
3) The DISPLAY (D) shows the following message: Std (welder configured in STANDARD mode).
D
CYCLE
HOT START
ARC FORCE
PULSE
I
1
Ip
Ib
I2
f
CYCLE
4) Press the “PRG” PROGRAM key (T2) to confirm.
The WELDING PARAMETERS included, programmable, and that can be edited (by turning the ENCODER key) in a STANDARD
(Std) configuration can be broken down into 3 different sub-groups:
1 - “BASIC” WELDING PARAMETERS
Press the WELDING PARAMETERS SELECTION Key (T10) a number of times to set:
T10
HOT START
ARC FORCE
I
1
I2
CYCLE
PULSE
Ib
L12 PRE-GAS duration (0,05 ÷ 1,00 sec)
WARNING: This CANNOT be programmed when the TIG DC with “Lift” type ignition welding processes is active.
L16 INITIAL welding CURRENT
4000 AC/DC 5000 AC/DC
TIG DC 5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 500 A TIG AC
DYNAMIC TIG SPEED TIG COLD TIG SOFT TIG
5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 231 A 5 ÷ 283 A
WARNING: This can only be programmed when 4 STROKES or CYCLE welding mode is activated.
WAVE
SLOW
FAST
ON
ULTRA
Ø
Ip
f
FAST
PULSE
SYN
T2
5 ÷ 500 A 5 ÷ 500 A 5 ÷ 289 A 5 ÷ 354 A
L13 SLOPE UP duration (0,0 ÷ 5,0 sec) L11 PRINCIPAL welding CURRENT I
1
4000 AC/DC 5000 AC/DC
TIG DC 5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 500 A TIG AC
DYNAMIC TIG SPEED TIG COLD TIG SOFT TIG
5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 231 A 5 ÷ 283 A
5 ÷ 500 A 5 ÷ 500 A 5 ÷ 289 A 5 ÷ 354 A
L14 SLOPE DOWN duration (0,0 ÷ 8,0 sec) L20 FINAL welding CURRENT
4000 AC/DC 5000 AC/DC
TIG DC 5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 500 A TIG AC
DYNAMIC TIG SPEED TIG COLD TIG SOFT TIG
5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 231 A 5 ÷ 283 A
5 ÷ 500 A 5 ÷ 500 A 5 ÷ 289 A 5 ÷ 354 A
WARNING: This can only be programmed when 4 STROKES or CYCLE welding mode is activated.
L15 POST GAS duration (0,5 ÷ 25,0 sec)
WARNING: When the post-gas LED flashes and the LED I
1 is on
at the same time, this means that the welding machine is in the post-gas stage.
To exit the setting phase, hold the WELDING PARAMETERS SE­LECTION key (T10) down for about 1 second.
2 - WELDING PARAMETERS with
PULSE mode active:
Pulsed TIG welding allows greater control of the arc and better de­formation of the material. The MATRIX AC/DC can be used for TIG AC and DC pulsed weld- ing in 4 different modes:
• SLOW PULSE
• FAST PULSE
• ULTRA FAST PULSE
• SYN PULSE
WARNING: Pulsation is deactivated automatically for the duration of the INITIAL and FINAL current.
2A) SLOW PULSE
TIG pulse welding with manual setting of parameters.
WARNING:This can only be programmed when the 3 TIG weld­ing processes are used.
FAST
ON
Press the PULSE key (T5) until the requited pulsa­tion is active. The LED ON SLOW flashes slowly.
ULTRA
FAST
SYN
PULSE
T5
Press the WELDING PARAMETERS SELECTION Key (T10) a number of times to set the following (in addition to the WELDING PARAMETERS defined as being “BASIC”):
T10
HOT START
ARC FORCE
I
1
I2
CYCLE
PULSE
Ip
Ib
f
10
L19 - L11 PEAK CURRENT Ip
L11 L18 L19
L21
SLOW
L11 L18 L19
L21
SLOW
4000 AC/DC 5000 AC/DC
TIG DC 5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 500 A TIG AC
DYNAMIC TIG SPEED TIG COLD TIG SOFT TIG
L18 BASE CURRENT I
5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 231 A 5 ÷ 283 A
b
5 ÷ 500 A 5 ÷ 500 A 5 ÷ 289 A 5 ÷ 354 A
4000 AC/DC 5000 AC/DC
TIG DC 5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 500 A TIG AC
DYNAMIC TIG SPEED TIG COLD TIG SOFT TIG
5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 231 A 5 ÷ 283 A
5 ÷ 500 A 5 ÷ 500 A 5 ÷ 289 A 5 ÷ 354 A
2C) ULTRA FAST PULSE
TIG pulse welding with manual setting of param­eters.
WARNING: This can only be programmed when the TIG DC with HF ignition or TIG DC with “Lift” type ignition welding processes are used.
FAST
ULTRA
FAST
ON
SYN
PULSE
T5
The possibility of using pulsation frequencies that are not as high, up to 2000 Hz, ideal for welding minor thicknesses, makes it pos­sible to achieve a great reduction in the arc cone and the area thermally altered, with a more stable, concentrated arc and an in­crease in weld penetration and speed.
I (A)
I (A)
L19 - L21 PEAK current duration T
p
4000 AC/DC - 5000 AC/DC
TIG DC TIG AC
L18 - L21 BASE current duration T
0,01 ÷ 0,99 sec 0,10 ÷ 0,99 sec
b
4000 AC/DC - 5000 AC/DC
TIG DC TIG AC
0,01 ÷ 0,99 sec 0,10 ÷ 0,99 sec
To exit the setting phase, hold the WELDING PARAMETERS SE­LECTION key (T10) down for about 1 second.
2B) FAST PULSE
TIG pulse welding with manual setting of parameters.
WARNING: This can only be programmed when the TIG DC with HF ignition or TIG DC with “Lift” type ignition welding process-
es are used.
FAST
ON
Press the PULSE key (T5) until the requited pulsa­tion is active. The LED ON FAST flashes quickly.
ULTRA
FAST
SYN
PULSE
T5
Press the WELDING PARAMETERS SELECTION Key (T10) a number of times to set the following (in addition to the WELDING PARAMETERS defined as being “BASIC”):
Press the PULSE key (T5) until the requited pulsation is active. The LED ON ULTRA FAST flashes very quickly.
Press the WELDING PARAMETERS SELECTION Key (T10) a number of times to set the following (in addition to the WELDING PARAMETERS defined as being “BASIC”):
T10
HOT START
ARC FORCE
I
1
I2
CYCLE
PULSE
Ip
Ib
f
L19 - L11 BASE CURRENT Ib
4000 AC/DC 5000 AC/DC
5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 500 A
L18 PEAK CURRENT I
p
4000 AC/DC 5000 AC/DC
5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 500 A
L21 PULSATION FREQUENCY f
4000 AC/DC - 5000 AC/DC
ULTRA FAST 500 ÷ 2000 Hz
T10
HOT START
ARC FORCE
I
1
I2
CYCLE
PULSE
Ib
f
Ip
L19 - L11 BASE CURRENT Ib
4000 AC/DC 5000 AC/DC
5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 500 A
L18 PEAK CURRENT I
p
4000 AC/DC 5000 AC/DC
5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 500 A
L21 PULSATION FREQUENCY f
4000 AC/DC - 5000 AC/DC
FAST 0,5 ÷ 500 Hz
To exit the setting phase, hold the WELDING PARAMETERS SE­LECTION key (T10) down for about 1 second.
To exit the setting phase, hold the WELDING PARAMETERS SE­LECTION key (T10) down for about 1 second.
11
2D) SYN PULSE
L11 L18 L19
L21
L11 L17 L18 L19
L21
SLOW
L11 L17 L18 L19
L21
TIG pulse welding with synergic setting of parameters.
WARNING: This can only be programmed when the TIG DC with HF ignition or TIG DC with “Lift” type ignition welding process-
es are used.
FAST
Press the PULSE key (T5) until the requited pulsa­tion is active. SYN LED on.
ULTRA
FAST
ON
SYN
PULSE
T5
Press the WELDING PARAMETERS SELECTION Key (T10) a number of times to set the following (in addition to the WELDING PARAMETERS defined as being “BASIC”):
T10
HOT START
ARC FORCE
I
1
I2
CYCLE
PULSE
Ib
f
Ip
L19 - L11 BASE CURRENT Ib
4000 AC/DC 5000 AC/DC
30 ÷ 400 A 37 ÷ 500 A
This function, which is good for less skilled operators, makes it possible to change the pulsation parameter (Peak current Ip ) and the other values for the corresponding pulsation parameters (Base current Ib - Pulsation frequency f ) vary automatically. To exit the setting phase, hold the WELDING PARAMETERS SE­LECTION key (T10) down for about 1 second.
3 - WELDING PARAMETERS with PULSE mode and
CYCLE welding mode active (CYCLE LED on)
When this welding mode is active it is possible to work at 2 differ­ent pulse current levels ( I1 and I2 ). To do so you must also set (not only pulse parameters Ib , Ip , and f ), but also the 2nd level PEAK current ( I RENT I
2p ). The other 2
2b
and FREQUENCY f ) are achieved synergically. The
nd
level pulse parameters (BASIC CUR-
FREQUENCY remains constant while the 2nd level BASIC CUR­RENT I
2b
is proportional to the ratio between the 1st level currents.
3A - SLOW PULSE + CYCLE (TIG AC-TIG DC)
Press the PULSE key (T5) until the re­quited pulsation is active (the LED ON SLOW flashing slowly). Press the WELDING MODE SELEC­TION key (T9) until the CYCLE weld­ing mode is active (CYCLE LED on).
T9
SLOW
FAST
ULTRA
FAST
ON
SYN
PULSE
T5
Press the WELDING PARAMETERS SELECTION Key (T10) a number of times to set the following (in addition to the WELDING PARAMETERS defined as being “BASIC”):
L19 - L11 1st LEVEL PEAK CURRENT I1p
4000 AC/DC 5000 AC/DC
TIG DC 5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 500 A TIG AC
DYNAMIC TIG SPEED TIG COLD TIG SOFT TIG
nd
L17 2
LEVEL PEAK CURRENT I2p
5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 231 A 5 ÷ 283 A
5 ÷ 500 A 5 ÷ 500 A 5 ÷ 289 A 5 ÷ 354 A
4000 AC/DC 5000 AC/DC
TIG DC 5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 500 A TIG AC
DYNAMIC TIG SPEED TIG COLD TIG SOFT TIG
st
L18 1
LEVEL BASE CURRENT I1b
5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 231 A 5 ÷ 283 A
5 ÷ 500 A 5 ÷ 500 A 5 ÷ 289 A 5 ÷ 354 A
4000 AC/DC 5000 AC/DC
TIG DC 5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 500 A TIG AC
DYNAMIC TIG SPEED TIG COLD TIG SOFT TIG
L19 - L21 PEAK current duration T
5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 231 A 5 ÷ 283 A
5 ÷ 500 A 5 ÷ 500 A 5 ÷ 289 A 5 ÷ 354 A
p
4000 AC/DC - 5000 AC/DC
TIG DC TIG AC
L18 - L21 BASE current duration T
0,01 ÷ 0,99 sec 0,10 ÷ 0,99 sec
b
4000 AC/DC - 5000 AC/DC
TIG DC TIG AC
0,01 ÷ 0,99 sec 0,10 ÷ 0,99 sec
To exit the setting phase, hold the WELDING PARAMETERS SE­LECTION key (T10) down for about 1 second.
3B - FAST PULSE + CYCLE (TIG DC)
Press the PULSE key (T5) until the re­quited pulsation is active (the LED ON FAST flashing quickly). Press the WELDING MODE SELEC­TION key (T9) until the CYCLE weld­ing mode is active (CYCLE LED on).
T9
SLOW
FAST
ULTRA
FAST
ON
SYN
PULSE
T5
Press the WELDING PARAMETERS SELECTION Key (T10) a number of times to set the following (in addition to the WELDING PARAMETERS defined as being “BASIC”):
HOT START
ARC FORCE
T10
I
1
I2
CYCLE
PULSE
Ib
f
HOT
T10
START
ARC FORCE
I
1
Ip
I2
CYCLE
PULSE
Ip
Ib
f
L19 - L11 1st LEVEL PEAK CURRENT I1p
4000 AC/DC 5000 AC/DC
5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 500 A
12
L17 2nd LEVEL PEAK CURRENT I2p
L11 L17 L18 L19
L21
L11 L17 L19
4000 AC/DC 5000 AC/DC
5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 500 A
st
L18 1
LEVEL BASE CURRENT I1b
4000 AC/DC 5000 AC/DC
5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 500 A
L21 PULSATION FREQUENCY f
4000 AC/DC - 5000 AC/DC
FAST 0,5 ÷ 500 Hz
To exit the setting phase, hold the WELDING PARAMETERS SE­LECTION key (T10) down for about 1 second.
3C - ULTRA FAST PULSE + CYCLE (TIG DC)
Press the PULSE key (T5) until the re­quited pulsation is active (the LED ON ULTRA FAST flashing very quickly). Press the WELDING MODE SELEC­TION key (T9) until the CYCLE weld­ing mode is active (CYCLE LED on).
T9
SLOW
FAST
ULTRA
FAST
ON
SYN
PULSE
T5
Press the WELDING PARAMETERS SELECTION Key (T10) a number of times to set the following (in addition to the WELDING PARAMETERS defined as being “BASIC”):
T10
HOT START
ARC FORCE
I
1
I2
CYCLE
PULSE
Ib
f
Ip
3D - SYN PULSE + CYCLE (TIG DC)
Press the PULSE key (T5) until the requited pulsation is active (SYN LED on). Press the WELDING MODE SELEC­TION key (T9) until the CYCLE weld­ing mode is active (CYCLE LED on).
T9
SLOW
FAST
ULTRA
FAST
ON
SYN
PULSE
T5
Press the WELDING PARAMETERS SELECTION Key (T10) a number of times to set the following (in addition to the WELDING PARAMETERS defined as being “BASIC”):
L19 - L11 1
HOT START
ARC FORCE
T10
st
LEVEL PEAK CURRENT I1p
I
1
I2
CYCLE
PULSE
Ip
Ib
f
4000 AC/DC 5000 AC/DC
30 ÷ 400 A 37 ÷ 500 A
WARNING: When the SYN PULSE function is active, the 1st level PEAK CURRENT ( I1p ) is regulated to achieve a synergy with the values for the other 1
st
level parameters ( I1b , f ).
L17 2nd LEVEL PEAK CURRENT I2p
4000 AC/DC 5000 AC/DC
5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 500 A
WARNING: When the SYN PULSE function is active, the 2nd level PEAK CURRENT ( I2p ) is regulated to achieve a synergy with the values for the other 2
nd
level parameters ( I2b , f ).
L19 - L11 1st LEVEL PEAK CURRENT I1p
4000 AC/DC 5000 AC/DC
5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 500 A
nd
L17 2
LEVEL PEAK CURRENT I2p
4000 AC/DC 5000 AC/DC
5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 500 A
st
L18 1
LEVEL BASE CURRENT I1b
4000 AC/DC 5000 AC/DC
5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 500 A
L21 PULSATION FREQUENCY f
4000 AC/DC - 5000 AC/DC
ULTRA FAST 500 ÷ 2000 Hz
To exit the setting phase, hold the WELDING PARAMETERS SE­LECTION key (T10) down for about 1 second.
If you want to do a test weld, during the test the LED for the pa­rameter selected flashes and the DISPLAY shows the value for the parameter you are setting. To exit the setting phase, hold the WELDING PARAMETERS SE­LECTION key (T10) down for about 1 second.
NOTE: During the welding process if LED I1 and LED Ip stay switched on on the DISPLAY, the 1
st
level current at which you
are welding is displayed.
NOTE: During the welding process if LED I2 and LED Ip stay switched on on the DISPLAY, the 2nd level current at which you are welding is displayed.
SPECIAL CONFIGURATION (SPE)
In welding processes:
• TIG AC with HF ignition
• TIG DC with HF ignition The MATRIX AC/DC makes it possible to activate modification of some WELDING PARAMETERS therefore providing a more ex­pert welder with a more versatile welding machine. Activation will only take place after the machine configuration is changed from STANDARD (Std) to SPECIAL (SPE), which must be done as follows:
1) When the welding machine is off, push and hold the “PRG” PROGRAM key down (T2).
2) Start the welding machine by turning the power supply switch to position I.
3) The DISPLAY (D) shows the following message: Std (welder configured in STANDARD mode).
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4) Turn the ENCODER Key (E) until the DISPLAY (D) shows
L16L9 L20
L11
L15L14L13L12
the following message: SPE (welder configured in SPECIAL mode).
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5) Press the “PRG” PROGRAM key (T2) to confirm.
The WELDING PARAMETERS included, that can be programmed and changed (by turning the ENCODER knob) in the SPECIAL (SPE) configuration, along with those in the STANDARD config­uration, can be set by pushing the WELDING PARAMETER SE­LECTION button (T10) successively:
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L9 IGNITION CURRENT
4000 AC/DC 5000 AC/DC
5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 500 A
WARNING: This can only be programmed for TIG AC with HF ig- nition - TIG DC with HF ignition welding processes.
L9 IGNITION TIME duration (t.01 (0,01 sec) -
t.50 (0,50 sec))
WARNING: This can only be programmed when the TIG AC with HF ignition welding process is active.
WARNING: If the value of these 2 parameters is too low, this could
prejudice ignition.
L16 IGNITION welding CURRENT
4000 AC/DC 5000 AC/DC
TIG DC 5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 500 A TIG AC
DYNAMIC TIG SPEED TIG COLD TIG SOFT TIG
5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 231 A 5 ÷ 283 A
5 ÷ 500 A 5 ÷ 500 A 5 ÷ 289 A 5 ÷ 354 A
WARNING: This can only be programmed when the TIG AC with HF ignition or TIG DC with HF ignition welding processes and the 2 STROKES welding mode are used.
L20 FINAL welding CURRENT
4000 AC/DC 5000 AC/DC
TIG DC 5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 500 A TIG AC
DYNAMIC TIG SPEED TIG COLD TIG SOFT TIG
5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 231 A 5 ÷ 283 A
5 ÷ 500 A 5 ÷ 500 A 5 ÷ 289 A 5 ÷ 354 A
To exit the setting phase, hold the WELDING PARAMETERS SE­LECTION key (T10) down for about 1 second.
WARNING: These WELDING PARAMETERS are only to be acti- vated by qualified personnel, or those trained by technicians.
Editing the maximum and minimum
limits for welding parameters
Welding machine in SPECIAL (SPE) configuration: In welding processes:
• TIG AC with HF ignition
• TIG DC with HF ignition
The MATRIX AC/DC makes it possible to activate modification of the MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM LIMITS for some WELDING PA­RAMETERS thereby providing a more expert welder with a more versatile welding machine. Proceed as follows:
1) Switch on the welding machine by pushing and immediate­ly releasing the WELDING PARAMETERS SELECTION Key (T10).
2) Press the WELDING PARAMETERS SELECTION Key (T10) a number of times to set the limits for the following welding parameters:
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L12 PRE-GAS duration (maximum limit settable from 1,00
to 2,50 sec)
L13 SLOPE UP duration (maximum limit settable from 5,00
to 10,0 sec)
L11 MINIMUM CURRENT for remote controls - minimum
limit settable:
4000 AC/DC 5000 AC/DC
5 ÷ 400 A 5 ÷ 500 A
WARNING: If the minimum limit setting (for the remote control MINIMUM CURRENT) is greater than or equal to the value for the PRINCIPAL welding CURRENT I1 , you will weld at the PRINCI­PAL welding CURRENT I1 , irrespective of the setting you have chosen for the remote control.
L14 SLOPE DOWN duration (maximum limit settable from
8,00 to 15,0 sec)
L15 POST-GAS duration (maximum limit settable from 10,0
to 25,0 sec)
L8 SPOT WELDING TIME (maximum limit settable from
10,0 to 25,0 sec)
To exit the setting phase, hold the WELDING PARAMETERS SE­LECTION key (T10) down for about 1 second. The values set are now active and welding can begin.
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WARNING: This can only be programmed when the TIG AC with HF ignition or TIG DC with HF ignition welding processes and the 2 STROKES welding mode are used.
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Creating and memorising
automatic welding points
PROGRAMMED and/
or MANUAL welding
Once you have defined the parameters the operator requires to do their work properly, you can save them in the memory and create a WELDING PROGRAM by proceeding as follows.
WARNING: To access the setting saving phase, the PRINCIPAL CURRENT LED I1 must be switched on without flashing.
1) Hold the “PRG” PROGRAM Key (T2) down for at least 5 con­secutive seconds until the DISPLAY (D) reads Pr, accompa­nied by a flashing number (e.g. Pr 1).
In order to be able to choose WELDING PROGRAM that is
free, simply rotate the ENCODER knob (E) and look for a pro­gram for which the control panel has all the LEDs for the vari­ous settings switched off.
WARNING: The MTA control panel allows you to save a max-
imum of 5 WELDING PROGRAMS.
It is also possible to overwrite a program already saved.
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2) To SAVE the PROGRAM hold the “MEM” SAVE Key (T1) down until the DISPLAY reads “Sto”.
3) The WELDING PROGRAM has now been saved and its num­ber appears in the DISPLAY (D) along with the other settings saved (corresponding LEDs on without flashing).
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PROGRAMMED WELDING
When the WELDING PROGRAM has been saved, the operator can weld using only pre-set values as they cannot edit any type of parameter / function. To edit, switch to MANUAL welding mode.
MANUAL WELDING
To go back to set / edit the parameters selected or to create a new program, proceed as follows:
1) Hold the “PRG” PROGRAM Key (T2) down (about 3 seconds)
until the DISPLAY (D) shows the number of the program se­lected flashing (e.g. Pr5).
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2) Turn the ENCODER Key (E) anticlockwise until the DISPLAY (D) shows 3 dashes.
3) Press and release the “PRG” PROGRAM key (T2) and the machine goes back to the initial operation condition.
4) You can now set or edit the individual parameters or create new programs.
5) Rotate the ENCODER Knob (E) to scroll the programs until you find an empty, unused program slot.
Calling up saved programs
1) Hold the “PRG” PROGRAM Key (T2) down (about 3 seconds) until the DISPLAY (D) shows the number of the program se­lected flashing (e.g. Pr 5).
2) Turn the ENCODER Knob (E) until the DISPLAY (D) shows the program number (flashing) you wish to call up (e.g. Pr4).
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NOTE: If when you are rotating the ENCODER knob (E) to look for a saved welding program to call up the MTA panel does not have any LEDs switched on without flashing, this means that the weld-
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ing program you are trying to call up has not been saved and, as a result, cannot be called up!
3) Press and release the “PRG” PROGRAM key (T2) to call up the program number selected.
4) You can now carry out PROGRAMMED welding.
Viewing the parameters set
1) Call up the program required (see the “Calling up saved pro­grams” paragraph).
2) Press and release the WELDING PARAM­ETERS SELECTION Key (T10) to view the parameters set in sequence.
3) Hold the WELDING PARAMETERS SELEC­TION Key (T10) down for more than 1 sec-
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ond to go back to the program selected.
NOTE: If the parameters set are edited, you automatically exit programming.
Auxiliary functions
“Energy saving”
This function manages correct functioning of the cooling fan and cooling equipment that only run when strictly necessary, that is:
FAN MOTOR - The fan is activated when: During welding or for a certain period of time after this is fin-
­ished. When the thermostat intervenes or for a certain period of time
­after it has just been reset.
COOLING DEVICE - The cooling device is activated:
For a few seconds when the machine switches on. This oper-
­ation is used to make the cooling liquid circulate through the plant at the correct pressure. Call the technical service de­partment if, when the cooling system is switched off, the error does not disappear from the DISPLAY (D). During welding or for a certain period of time after this is fin-
­ished.
Factory default
WARNING: This operation results in complete resetting of all pa-
rameters to the factory settings.
To reset the settings, you must:
• When the welding machine is off, push and hold the WELDING PROCESS SELECTION (T7) and WELDING MODE SELEC­TION (T9) keys down together. Switch on the welding machine and hold down the keys until the
• DISPLAY (D) reads 80.
• Release the two keys.
• The reset procedure has now been completed successfully.
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Error and protection conditions
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The equipment is protected against problems and if any arise the DISPLAY shows fixed or flashing (error code) messages (depend­ing on the type of error) that serve to inform the operator that a fault has occurred in the equipment (see table 1). The table provides a summary of all the error conditions that may arise on the equipment and, if possible, what the operator must do to attempt to resolve the problem.
Automatic reset error: once the alarm condition has been re­solved the equipment starts working again and the operator can weld again!
PLEASE NOTE: If the fault persists look for the cause of the fault and contact our technical assistance department if nec­essary.
All of this is necessary to allow our technical assistance depart­ment (which must be contacted each time error messages appear on the equipment’s operator interface) to resolve prob­lems more easily, as quickly as possible and thanks to the user’s reports, also because, in the meantime the machine will not allow the operator to do their work.
Display Diagnosis
PRESSURE SWITCH
This message appears when the cooling equipment
E01
is connected to the machine and its pressure switch does not close due to a lack of pressure in the hydraulic circuit. Automatic reset error.
OVER VOLTAGE
This message appears when the power supply voltage exceeds 500V.
E02
If the fault persists look for the cause of the fault and contact our technical assistance department if necessary. Automatic reset error.
UNDER VOLTAGE
This message appears when the power supply voltage drops below 280V.
E03
If the fault persists look for the cause of the fault and contact our technical assistance department if necessary. Automatic reset error.
OVER CURRENT
This message appears when the primary current exceeds values that are dangerous for the plant.
E04
If the fault persists look for the cause of the fault and contact our technical assistance department if necessary. Automatic reset error.
THERMAL PROTECTION
t°C
The welding stops due to an excessively high temperature (thermostat activated). Automatic reset error.
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