211i Operating Manual FabricatOr® - Victor Technologies - Europe

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