Lincoln Electric PF44, PF46 Operator's Manual

IM3053

02/2015

REV03

PF44 & PF46

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

ENGLISH

Lincoln Electric Bester Sp. z o.o.

ul. Jana III Sobieskiego 19A, 58-263 Bielawa, Poland

www.lincolnelectric.eu

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Declaration of conformity

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Lincoln Electric Bester Sp. z o.o.

Declares that the welding machine:

PF44
PF46

conforms to the following directives:

2006/95/CEE, 2004/108/CEE

and has been designed in compliance with the

following standards:

EN 60974-5, EN 60974-10:2007

12.07.2013

Paweł Lipiński

Operations Director

Lincoln Electric Bester Sp. z o.o., ul. Jana III Sobieskiego 19A, 58-263 Bielawa, Poland

07/11

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12/05

THANKS!

For having chosen the QUALITY of the Lincoln Electric products.

• Please Examine Package and Equipment for Damage. Claims for material damaged in shipment must be notified
immediately to the dealer.

• For future reference record in the table below your equipment identification information. Model Name, Code &
Serial Number can be found on the machine rating plate.

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ENGLISH INDEX

Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................... 1

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) .................................................................................................................................. 2

Safety .................................................................................................................................................................................. 3

Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Installation and Operator Instructions .................................................................................................................................. 4

Location and Environment ............................................................................................................................................... 4

Duty cycle and Overheating ............................................................................................................................................. 4

Input Supply Connection .................................................................................................................................................. 4

Controls and Operational Features .................................................................................................................................. 5

Guide’s Marking Interface ................................................................................................................................................ 7

Interface Description ........................................................................................................................................................ 9

Welding Parameters Bar .................................................................................................................................................. 9

Welding Program Choice ............................................................................................................................................... 11

User Settings ................................................................................................................................................................. 12

The Settings and Configuration Menu ........................................................................................................................... 17

USB Memory (PF46 only) .............................................................................................................................................. 27

Welding SMAW (MMA) Process .................................................................................................................................... 29

Gouging ......................................................................................................................................................................... 30

Welding GTAW / GTAW-PULSE Process ..................................................................................................................... 31

Welding GMAW, FCAW-GS and FCAW-SS Process in non-synergic mode ................................................................. 33

Welding GMAW and FCAW-GS Process in synergic mode CV .................................................................................... 35

Welding GMAW-P Process in synergic mode ................................................................................................................ 36

Aluminum Welding GMAW- PP Process in synergic mode ........................................................................................... 38

Welding STT® Process................................................................................................................................................... 40

Wire Spool Loading ....................................................................................................................................................... 42

Loading the Electrode Wire ........................................................................................................................................... 44

Adjustments of Brake Torque of Sleeve ........................................................................................................................ 44

Adjusting Pressure Roll Force ....................................................................................................................................... 45

Inserting Electrode Wire into Welding Gun .................................................................................................................... 45

Changing Driving Rolls .................................................................................................................................................. 45

Gas Connection ............................................................................................................................................................. 46

Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................................. 46

Error’s Message ............................................................................................................................................................ 47

WEEE................................................................................................................................................................................ 48

Spare Parts ....................................................................................................................................................................... 48

Electrical Schematic .......................................................................................................................................................... 48

Suggested Accessories ..................................................................................................................................................... 49

Connection Diagram ......................................................................................................................................................... 50

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Technical Specifications

NAME INDEX

PF44 K14108-1

PF46 K14109-1

INPUT

Input Voltage U1 Input Amperes I1 EMC Class

40Vdc 4A A

RATED OUTPUT

Duty Cycle 40°C

(based on a 10 min. period)

Output Current

100% 385A

60% 500A

OUTPUT RANGE

Welding Current Range Peak Open Circuit Voltage

5 ÷ 500A 113Vdc or Vac peak

DIMENSION

Weight Height Width Length

18,5 kg 460 mm 300 mm 640 mm

WIRE FEED SPEED RANGE / WIRE DIAMETER

WFS Range Drive Rolls

Drive roll
diameter

Solid Wires Aluminum Wires Cored Wires

1 ÷ 22 m/min 4 Ø37 0.8 ÷ 1.6 mm 1.0 ÷ 1.6 mm 0.9 ÷ 1.6 mm

Protection Rating Maximum Gas Pressure Operating Temperature Storage Temperature

IP23 0,5MPa (5 bar) from -10°C to +40°C from -25°C to 55°C

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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

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This machine has been designed in accordance with all relevant directives and standards. However, it may still generate
electromagnetic disturbances that can affect other systems like telecommunications (telephone, radio, and television) or
other safety systems. These disturbances can cause safety problems in the affected systems. Read and understand
this section to eliminate or reduce the amount of electromagnetic disturbance generated by this machine.

This machine has been designed to operate in an industrial area. To operate in a domestic area it is
necessary to observe particular precautions to eliminate possible electromagnetic disturbances. The
operator must install and operate this equipment as described in this manual. If any electromagnetic
disturbances are detected the operator must put in place corrective actions to eliminate these disturbances

with, if necessary, assistance from Lincoln Electric.

Before installing the machine, the operator must check the work area for any devices that may malfunction because of
electromagnetic disturbances. Consider the following.

• Input and output cables, control cables, and telephone cables that are in or adjacent to the work area and the

machine.

• Radio and/or television transmitters and receivers. Computers or computer controlled equipment.

• Safety and control equipment for industrial processes. Equipment for calibration and measurement.

• Personal medical devices like pacemakers and hearing aids.

• Check the electromagnetic immunity for equipment operating in or near the work area. The operator must be sure

that all equipment in the area is compatible. This may require additional protection measures.

• The dimensions of the work area to consider will depend on the construction of the area and other activities that are

taking place.

Consider the following guidelines to reduce electromagnetic emissions from the machine.

• Connect the machine to the input supply according to this manual. If disturbances occur if may be necessary to take

additional precautions such as filtering the input supply.

• The output cables should be kept as short as possible and should be positioned together. If possible connect the

work piece to ground in order to reduce the electromagnetic emissions. The operator must check that connecting
the work piece to ground does not cause problems or unsafe operating conditions for personnel and equipment.

• Shielding of cables in the work area can reduce electromagnetic emissions. This may be necessary for special

applications.

WARNING

EMC classification of this product is class A in accordance with electromagnetic compatibility standard EN 60974-10 and
therefore the product is designed to be used in an industrial environment only.

WARNING

The Class A equipment is not intended for use in residential locations where the electrical power is provided by the public
low-voltage supply system. There may be potential difficulties in ensuring electromagnetic compatibility in those
locations, due to conducted as well as radiated disturbances.

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Safety

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WARNING

This equipment must be used by qualified personnel. Be sure that all installation, operation, maintenance and repair
procedures are performed only by qualified person. Read and understand this manual before operating this equipment.
Failure to follow the instructions in this manual could cause serious personal injury, loss of life, or damage to this
equipment. Read and understand the following explanations of the warning symbols. Lincoln Electric is not responsible
for damages caused by improper installation, improper care or abnormal operation.

WARNING: This symbol indicates that instructions must be followed to avoid serious personal injury,
loss of life, or damage to this equipment. Protect yourself and others from possible serious injury or
death.

READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS: Read and understand this manual before operating
this equipment. Arc welding can be hazardous. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual could
cause serious personal injury, loss of life, or damage to this equipment.

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL: Welding equipment generates high voltages. Do not touch the
electrode, work clamp, or connected work pieces when this equipment is on. Insulate yourself from
the electrode, work clamp, and connected work pieces.

ELECTRICALLY POWERED EQUIPMENT: Turn off input power using the disconnect switch at the
fuse box before working on this equipment. Ground this equipment in accordance with local electrical
regulations.

ELECTRICALLY POWERED EQUIPMENT: Regularly inspect the input, electrode, and work clamp
cables. If any insulation damage exists replace the cable immediately. Do not place the electrode
holder directly on the welding table or any other surface in contact with the work clamp to avoid the
risk of accidental arc ignition.

ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS MAY BE DANGEROUS: Electric current flowing through any
conductor creates electric and magnetic fields (EMF). EMF fields may interfere with some
pacemakers, and welders having a pacemaker shall consult their physician before operating this
equipment.
CE COMPLIANCE: This equipment complies with the European Community Directives.

ARTIFICIAL OPTICAL RADIATION: According with the requirements in 2006/25/EC Directive and
EN 12198 Standard, the equipment is a category 2. It makes mandatory the adoption of Personal
Protective Equipments (PPE) having filter with a protection degree up to a maximum of 15, as
required by EN169 Standard.

FUMES AND GASES CAN BE DANGEROUS: Welding may produce fumes and gases hazardous to
health. Avoid breathing these fumes and gases. To avoid these dangers the operator must use
enough ventilation or exhaust to keep fumes and gases away from the breathing zone.

ARC RAYS CAN BURN: Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your eyes from
sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or observing. Use suitable clothing made from durable
flame-resistant material to protect you skin and that of your helpers. Protect other nearby personnel
with suitable, non-flammable screening and warn them not to watch the arc nor expose themselves to
the arc.

WELDING SPARKS CAN CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION: Remove fire hazards from the welding
area and have a fire extinguisher readily available. Welding sparks and hot materials from the welding
process can easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas. Do not weld on any
tanks, drums, containers, or material until the proper steps have been taken to insure that no
flammable or toxic vapors will be present. Never operate this equipment when flammable gases,
vapors or liquid combustibles are present.

WELDED MATERIALS CAN BURN: Welding generates a large amount of heat. Hot surfaces and
materials in work area can cause serious burns. Use gloves and pliers when touching or moving
materials in the work area.

SAFETY MARK: This equipment is suitable for supplying power for welding operations carried out in
an environment with increased hazard of electric shock.

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CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IF DAMAGED: Use only compressed gas cylinders containing the
correct shielding gas for the process used and properly operating regulators designed for the gas and
pressure used. Always keep cylinders in an upright position securely chained to a fixed support. Do
not move or transport gas cylinders with the protection cap removed. Do not allow the electrode,
electrode holder, work clamp or any other electrically live part to touch a gas cylinder. Gas cylinders
must be located away from areas where they may be subjected to physical damage or the welding
process including sparks and heat sources.

MOVING PARTS ARE DANGEROUS: There are moving mechanical parts in this machine, which can
cause serious injury. Keep your hands, body and clothing away from those parts during machine
starting, operating and servicing.

The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes and/or improvements in design without upgrade at the same time
the operator’s manual.

Introduction

PF44 and PF46 are digital wire feeders which have been

designed to work with all Lincoln Electric power sources
using ArcLink® protocol to communication.

Digital wire feeders allow the welding:

• GMAW (MIG/MAG)

• FCAW-GS / FCAW-SS

• SMAW (MMA)

• GTAW (arc ignition using lift TIG)

Recommended equipment, which can be bought by
user, was mentioned in the chapter "Accessories".

Installation and Operator Instructions

Read this entire section before installation or operation
of the machine.

Location and Environment

This machine will operate in harsh environments.
However, it is important that simple preventative
measures are followed to assure long life and reliable
operation.

• Do not place or operate this machine on a surface

with an incline greater than 15° from horizontal.

• Do not use this machine for pipe thawing.

• This machine must be located where there is free

circulation of clean air without restrictions for air
movement.

• Dirt and dust that can be drawn into the machine

should be kept to a minimum.

• This machine has a protection rating of IP23. Keep

it dry when possible and do not place it on wet
ground or in puddles.

• Locate the machine away from radio controlled

machinery. Normal operation may adversely affect
the operation of nearby radio controlled machinery,
which may result in injury or equipment damage.
Read the section on electromagnetic compatibility in
this manual.

• Do not operate in areas with an ambient

temperature greater than 40°C.

Duty cycle and Overheating

The duty cycle of a welding machine is the percentage
of time in a 10 minute cycle at which the welder can
operate the machine at rated welding current.

Example: 60% duty cycle

Welding for 6 minutes. Break for 4 minutes.

Excessive extension of the duty cycle will cause the
thermal protection circuit to activate.

Minutes or decrease

Duty Cycle

Input Supply Connection

Check the input voltage, phase, and frequency of the
power source that will be connected to this wire feeder.
The allowable input voltage source is indicated on the
rating plate of the wire feeder. Verify the connection of
grounding wires from the power source to the input
source.

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Controls and Operational Features

1

23

5

4

7

8

9

12

10

11

Figure 1

1

23

6

4

10

7

8

9

12

11

Figure 2.

1. EURO Socket: For connecting a welding
gun (for GMAW / FCAW-SS process).

2. Quick Connect Coupling: Coolant outlet

(supplies cool coolant to the gun).

3. Quick Connect Coupling: Coolant inlet

(takes warm coolant from the gun).

WARNING

Maximum coolant pressure is 5,0 bar.

4. Output Socket for the Welding Circuit: For

connecting an electrode holder with lead.

5. Remote Control Connector Plug (optional,
PF44 only): To install Remote Control Kit. It
can be purchased separately. See
"Accessories" chapter.

6. Remote Control Receptacle (PF46 only): To
connection Remote Control or Cross Switch
Gun.

7. Left Button:

•••• Cancel

•••• Back.

8. Display: Parameters of welding process are shown.

9. Left Control: The value of the parameter in the
upper left side of display [8] is adjusted.

10. Right Control: The value of the parameter in the
upper right side of display [8] is adjusted.

11. Set Control: Type of welding procedure and welding
settings is changed by this Control.

12. Right Button: Confirm change.

13. Gas Connector: Connection for gas line.

WARNING
The welding machine supports all suitable shielding
gases at a maximum pressure of 5,0 bar.

14. Control Receptacle: 5 pins receptacle for
wire feeder connection. To communication
wire feeder with power source is used
ArcLink® protocol.

13

14

15

16

17

Figure 3.

15. Current Socket: Input power connection.

16. Quick Connect Coupling: Coolant outlet
(takes warm coolant from welding machines
to cooler).

17. Quick Connect Coupling: Coolant inlet
(supplies cool coolant from cooler to the
welding machines).

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WARNING

Maximum coolant pressure is 5,0 bar.

To ensure failure-free work and right flow of coolant,
use only coolant that is recommended by the
manufacturer of welding gun or cooler.

18. Gas Flow Regulator Plug: Gas Flow Regulator can
be purchased separately. See "Accessories"
chapter.

19. Cold Inch / Gas Purge Switch: This switch enables
wire feeding or gas flow without turning on output
voltage.

20. Lighting Switch.

21. USB Receptacle: To connection the USB memory.

18 19 22

24

20 23

Figure 4.

18 19 20 21 22 23

24

Figure 5.

22. Wire Spool Support: Maximum 15kg spools.
Accepts plastic, steel and fiber spools onto 51mm
spindle. Also accepts Readi-Reel® type spools onto
included spindle adapter.

WARNING

Be sure that wire spool case has to be completely
closed during welding.

23. Spooled Wire: The machine does not include a
spooled wire.

24. Wire Drive: 4-Roll wire drive.

WARNING

The wire drive door and wire spool case have to be
completely closed during welding.

WARNING
Not use handle to move the machine during work. See
"Accessories" chapter.

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Guide’s Marking Interface

Description of the abridged user interface in "Quick Guide" chapter. See "Spare Part".

Table 1. Symbols description

Select Welding Process

Soft

SMAW-Soft Process

M

Memory
(PF46 only)

3

.

.

.

Select Welding Program

Crisp

SMAW-Crisp Process

M

Save to the User
Memory
(PF46 only)

Non-synergic Programs

SMAW-Pipe Process

M

Recall from the User
Memory
(PF46 only)

Syner

Synergic Programs

Gouging

Arc Force

GMAW Process
(MIG/MAG)

Electrode Wire Type
Selection

A

Hot Start

MODE

POW ER

GMAW Process –
POWER MODE®

Wire Size (diameter)
Selection

Frequency Settings
(GTAW-PULSE)

FCAW Process

Gas Selection

Frequency
(GTAW-PULSE)

FCAW-S

FCAW-SS Process

User Settings

Background Settings
(GTAW-PULSE)

FCAW-G

FCAW-GS Process

Pinch

Background Current
(GTAW-PULSE)

GMAW-P Process

Select Function of Gun
Trigger (2-Step / 4-Step)

Background Current
(STT®)

GMAW-P Process
RapidArc® Program

2-Step

Peak Current
(STT®)

X

GMAW-P Process
RapidX® Program

4-Step

TailOut
(STT®)

GMAW-P process
Precision Pulse™
Program

t1

Preflow Time

UltimArc™

GMAW-P Process
Pulse-On-Pulse®
Program

t2

Postflow Time

Setting and
Configuration Menu

STT

STT® Process

Burnback Time

Memory Limits
(PF46 only)

GTAW Process
(TIG)

Run-in WFS

Display Configuration
Settings

GTAW Welding

Spot Welding Settings

A

V

Big Meters Menu
(factory default)

GTAW-PULSE Welding

t

Spot Timer

Standard Menu

GTAW Program

Start Procedure

Weld Score™ Menu

GTAW-PULSE Program

Crater Procedure

True Energy™ Menu

SMAW Process
(MMA)

A/B

A/B Procedure
(PF46 only)

Assign Function
to the Right Button

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Disabled

Restore Factory Setting

Trim

Check Mark

?

View Software and
Hardware Version
Information

kW

Power in kW

Resignation Mark

Setup Menu

Cold Feed

Wave Controls

Switch Off Output
Voltage
MMA/TIG only)

Gas Purge

Brightness Level

Switch On Output
Voltage
(MMA/TIG only)

Error

Lock / Unlock

A

Welding Current

USB Memory
(PF46 only)

Locked

min

m

Wire Feed Speed
in [m/min]

USB Memory
is connected
(PF46 only)

Unlocked

min

in

Wire Feed Speed
in [in/min]

ESCape Button

Set Passcode

V

Welding Voltage

Confirm Button

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Interface Description

Table 2. Interface Components and Functions

v

min

m

125A

22.5V

1.2
Steel

ArCO2

21

109

7 11 12

25 26

27

28

28.65.51

Figure 6.

Functions of Interface

Components

7. Cancel / back.

9. Changing Parameter Value
[25].

10. Changing Parameter Value
[26].

11. Selection and changing the
Welding Settings.

12. Change Confirmation.

25. The Parameter Value in the
upper left side of display.

26. The Parameter Value in the
upper right side of display.

27. Welding Parameters Bar.

28. Welding Program.

Welding Parameters Bar

The Welding Parameters Bar enables:

•••• Welding Program change.

•••• Wave Control Value change.

•••• The gun’s trigger function change (GMAW,

GMAW-P, FCAW, STT, GTAW only).

•••• Add or hide functions and welding parameters – User

Settings

Table 3. SMAW Welding Parameters Bar – factory
default

Welding Process Choice

Arc Force

A

Hot Start
(SMAW Soft and SMAW Crisp only)

User Settings

Table 4. Gouging Welding Parameters Bar – factory
default

Welding Process Choice

User Settings

Table 5. GTAW Welding Parameters Bar – factory
default

Welding Process Choice

A

Hot Start

The function of the gun’s trigger change

User Settings

Table 6. GTAW-P Welding Parameters Bar – factory
default

Welding Process Choice

Frequency Settings

Background Settings

A

Hot Start

The function of the gun’s trigger change

User Settings

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Table 7. GMAW and FCAW Welding Parameters
Bar – factory default

Welding Process Choice

Pinch *

A

Hot Start

The function of the gun’s trigger change

User Settings

Table 8. GMAW-P Welding Parameters Bar – factory
default

Welding Process Choice

Frequency
(Pulse-On-Pulse® only)

UltimArc™
(except for Pulse-On-Pulse®)

The function of the gun’s trigger change

User Settings

Table 9. Non-synergic STT® Welding Parameters
Bar – factory settings

Welding Process Choice

Peak Current

Background Current

TailOut

A

Hot Start

The function of the gun’s trigger change

User Settings

Table 10. Synergic STT® Welding Parameters Bar –
factory settings

Welding Process Choice

UltimArc™

A

Hot Start

The function of the gun’s trigger change

User Settings

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Welding Program Choice

To select the Welding Program:

• Use the Set Control [11] to highlight the Welding
Process Choice icon.

v

33.0

min

m

125

A

22.5

V

1.0
Steel

ArCO2

21

5.51

Figure 7.

• Press the Set Control [11] – Welding Program
Choice Menu is shown on the display.

9

10

11

1

2

3

.

.

.

Figure 8.

•••• Use the Set Control [11] to highlight the Welding
Program Choice icon – Figure 8.

•••• Press the Set Control [11].

•••• Use the Set Control [11] to highlight the Welding

Program Number.
Note: The list of available programs depends on the
power source.

1

2

3

.

.

.

4

5

6

7

8

GMAW CV

Figure 9.

•••• Confirm the select – press the Right Button [12].

If a user does not know the Welding Program Number, it
can be searched. In that case in subsequent steps are
given:

•••• The Welding

Process

1

2

3

.

.

.

MIG

GMAW

•••• Synergic /

Non-synergic
Process

MO DE

POWER

Syner

•••• The Electrode

Wire Type

GMAW

Steainless

Steel

Alum inum

Cored Wire

•••• The Electrode

Wire Diameter

GMAW

0.9

0.8

1.0

1.2

•••• The Shielding

Gas

GMAW

CO2AR

CO2

In consequence the definite Welding Program is
received.

v

29.1

min

m

0

A

0.0

V

0.8
Steel

CO2

93

5.51

Figure 10

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User Settings

To access the User Settings, mark the User Settings
icon [11], press and hold for 1 second the Right Button
[12].

v28.6

min

m

125

A

22.5

V

1.2
Steel

CO2AR

21

1s

5.51

Figure 11.

The User Setting Menu enables to add the additional
function and / or parameters to the Welding Parameters
Bar [27]. Depending on the Wire Feeder, may be added:

Icon Parameter PF44 PF46

t1

Preflow

t2

Postflow

Burnback Time

Spot Welding

Run-In WFS

Start Procedure

Crater Procedure

A/B

A/B Procedure

-

M

User Memory

-

Note: To change the Parameters or Functions Value,
theirs icons had to be added to the Welding Parameters
Bar [27].

To add the Parameter or Function to the Welding
Parameters Bar [27]:

•••• Access to the User Settings (see the Figure 11).

•••• Use the Set Control [11] to highlight the parameter or

function icon which will be added to the Welding
Parameters Bar [27], for example Run-in WFS.

t1 t2

A/B M

OFF

Figure 12.

•••• Press the Set Button [11]. Run-in WFS icon will drop.

t1 t2

A/B M

OFF

Figure 13.

Note: To remove the icon press the Set Control [11]
once again.
Note: To cancel the change and exit the User
Settings Menu – press the Left Button [7].

•••• Confirm the select – press the Right Button [12].

The User Settings Menu is closed. The Selected
parameters or function is added to the Welding
Parameters Bar [27].

v

28.6

125

A

22.5

V

1.2
Steel

ArCO2

21

min

m

5.51

Figure 14.

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To remove the selected parameter or function from the
Welding Parameters Bar [27]:

•••• Access to the User Settings.

•••• Use the Set Control [11] to highlight the selected

parameter or function icon which will was added to
the Welding Parameters Bar [27].

t1 t2

A/B M

OFF

Figure 15.

•••• Press the Set Control [11] – The selected icon will
disappear from the display bottom.

t1 t2

A/B M

OFF

Figure 16.

•••• Confirm the select – press the Right Button [12].
The User Settings Menu is closed. The Selected
parameters or function was disappeared from the
Welding Parameters Bar [27]

v

28.6

125

A

22.5

V

1.2
Steel

ArCO2

21

min

m

5.51

Figure 17.

Preflow Time adjusts the time that shielding
gas flows after the trigger is pulled and prior
to feeding.

•••• Factory default, Preflow Time is set at 0.2 seconds.

•••• Adjust range: from 0 seconds (OFF) to 25 seconds.

M

OFF

25.0

M

0.2s

t1

t1

Figure 18.

Postflow Time adjusts the time that
shielding gas flows after the welding output
turns off.

•••• Factory default, Postflow Time is set at 2.5 second.

•••• Adjust range: from 0 seconds (OFF) to 25 seconds.

OFF 25.0

t2t1

t2

1.0s

Figure 19.

t2

t1

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Burnback Time is the amount of time that
the weld output continues after the wire

stops feeding. It prevents the wire from
sticking in the puddle and prepares the end of the wire
for the next arc start.

•••• Factory default, Burnback Time is set at 0.07

seconds.

•••• Adjust range: from OFF to 0.25 seconds.

OFF 0.25

M

t2t1

0.07s

Figure 20.

Spot Timer – adjusts the time welding will

continue even if the trigger is still pulled.

This option has no effect in 4-Step Trigger

Mode.

•••• Factory default, Spot Timer is OFF.

•••• Adjust range: from 0 second (OFF) to 120 seconds.

Note: Spot Timer has no effect in 4-Step Trigger Mode.

OFF 120

t2t1

OFF

t

Figure 21.

Run-in WFS – sets the wire feed speed
from the time the trigger is pulled until an arc
is established.

•••• Factory default, Run-in is turned off.

•••• Adjust range: from minimum to maximum WFS.

OFF 17.78

OFF

M

t1 t2

Figure 22.

The Start Procedure controls the WFS and
Volts (or Trim) for a specified time at the

beginning of the weld. During the start time,
the machine will ramp up or down from the Start
Procedure to the preset Welding Procedure.

•••• Adjust time range: from 0 seconds(OFF) to

10 seconds.

OFF 10.0

OFF

M

t1 t2

Figure 23.

1.0s

M

t1 t2

min

m

10.00

v

31.6

Figure 24.