211i Operating Manual FabricatOr® - Victor Technologies - Europe
211i Operating Manual FabricatOr® - Victor Technologies - Europe
211i Operating Manual FabricatOr® - Victor Technologies - Europe
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INSTALLATION/SETUP FABRICATOR <strong>211i</strong><br />
Socket Pin Function<br />
1 Spool Gun Motor Negative<br />
2 Trigger Switch Input<br />
3 Trigger Switch Input<br />
4 Spool Gun Motor Positive<br />
5 5k ohm (maximum) connection to 5k ohm remote control potentiometer.<br />
6 Zero ohm (minimum) connection to 5k ohm remote control potentiometer.<br />
7<br />
8<br />
Wiper arm connection to 5k ohm remote control Wirespeed MIG (GMAW/FCAW) mode<br />
potentiometer. Wiper arm connection to 5k ohm remote control Amps LIFT TIG (GTAW) mode<br />
potentiometer.<br />
Wiper arm connection to 5k ohm remote control Volts MIG (GMAW/FCAW) mode<br />
potentiometer.<br />
Table 3-2<br />
Note that the remote local switch (item 18) located in the wirefeed compartment should be set to remote for<br />
the amperage/voltage controls to be operative.<br />
10. Multifunction Control - Voltage, Down Slope & Arc Force<br />
The multifunction control knob is used to adjust Voltage (MIG Mode), Down slope (LIFT TIG Mode) and Arc<br />
Force (STICK Mode) depending on the welding mode selected.<br />
NOTE<br />
The preview functionality provided on this power source is intended to act as a guide only. Some differences<br />
may be observed between preview values and actual welding values due to factors including<br />
the mode of welding, differences in consumables/gas mixtures, individual welding techniques and the<br />
transfer mode of the welding arc (ie dip versus spray transfer). Where exact settings are required (in<br />
the case of procedural work), it is recommended that alternate measurement methods be utilised to<br />
ensure output values are accurate.<br />
When MIG (GMAW/FCAW) Mode is Selected<br />
In this mode the control knob is used to adjust the output voltage of the unit. The welding voltage is increased<br />
by turning the knob clockwise or decreased by turning the knob anti-clockwise. The optimum voltage level<br />
required will dependent on the type of welding application. The setup chart on the inside of the wire feed<br />
compartment door provides a brief summary of the required output settings for a basic range of MIG welding<br />
applications.<br />
When STICK (MMA) Mode is Selected<br />
In this mode the multifunction control knob is used to adjust arc force. Arc force control provides an adjustable<br />
amount of welding force (or “dig”) control. This feature can be particularly beneficial in providing the<br />
operator the ability to compensate for variability in joint fit-up in certain situations with particular electrodes.<br />
In general increasing the arc force control toward ‘10’ (maximum arc force) allows greater penetration control<br />
to be achieved. Arc force is increased by turning the control knob clockwise or decreased by turning the knob<br />
anti-clockwise<br />
When LIFT TIG Mode is Selected<br />
In this mode the multifunction control knob is used to adjust down slope. Down slope allows the user to<br />
select the ramp down time at the completion of the weld. The main function of down slope is to allow the<br />
welding current to be gradually reduced over a pre-set time frame such that the welding pool is given time<br />
to cool sufficiently.<br />
<strong>Manual</strong> 0-5225 3-7 INSTALLATION/SETUP