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- Page 1 IM3052 01/2015 REV02 PF42 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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Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity
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 English English... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
12/05 THANKS! For having choosen 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 &... -
Page 4: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications NAME INDEX PF42 K14107-1 INPUT Input Voltage U Input Amperes I EMC Class 40Vdc RATED OUTPUT Duty Cycle 40°C Output Current (based on a 10 min. period) 100% 385A 500A OUTPUT RANGE Welding Current Range Peak Open Circuit Voltage 5 ÷... -
Page 5: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)
Lincoln Electric. Before installing the machine, the operator must check the work area for any devices that may malfunction because of electromagnetic disturbances. -
Page 6: Safety
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. -
Page 7: Introduction
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes and/or improvements in design without upgrade at the same time the operator’s manual. Introduction PF42 is digital wire feeder which has been designed to work with all Lincoln Electric power sources using Recommended equipment, which can be bought by ®... - Page 8 Controls and Operational Features Figure 2. 7. Gas Connector: Connection for gas line. WARNING The welding machine supports all suitable shielding gases at a maximum pressure of 5,0 bar. Figure 1 8. Control Receptacle: 5 pins receptacle for 1. EURO Socket: For connecting a welding wire feeder connection.
- Page 9 15. 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. 16.
- Page 10 ON again. If the error remains, a maintenance is required. Please contact the nearest authorized technical service center or Lincoln Electric and report the error code read. Steady Red Indicate no communication between the power source and device which has been connected to this power source.
- Page 11 20. Thermal Overload Indicator: It indicates that the Welding Process Change machine is overloaded or that the cooling is not It is possible to quick recall of one of the eight welding sufficient. programs. Four programs are fixed and cannot be changed - Table 2.
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Page 12: Welding Parameters
Crater The assignment of the weld program to Crater Procedure controls the WFS / value in the user memory ampere units and Volts / Trim for a specified In user memory only four welding programs can time at the end of the weld after the trigger is be stored. - Page 13 Setting and Configuration Menu To access the menu, press the the Left [29] and the Right [27] Buttons simultaneously. Parameter Change Value Mode – the parameter value Note: The Menu cannot be accessed if the system is on the Right Display [21] blinking. welding, or if there is a fault (status LED is not solid green).
- Page 14 Basic Menu (Settings related to the welding’s parameters) The Basic Menu includes the parameters described in Table 6. Table 6. The default settings of Basic Menu Parameter Definition Burnback Time – is the amount of time that the weld output continues after the wire stops feeding.
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Page 15: M/Min;
Advanced Menu (Device Configuration Menu) The Advanced Menu includes the parameters described in Table 7. Table 7. The default settings of Advanced Menu The Menu Exit – enables exit from menu. Note: This parameter cannot be edited. To exit from menu: ... - Page 16 Arc Start/Loss Error Time - This option can be used to optionally shut off output if an arc is not established, or is lost for a specified amount of time. Error 269 will be displayed if the machine times out. If the value is set to OFF, machine output will not be turned off if an arc is not established nor will output be turned off if an arc is lost.
- Page 17 Show Test Modes? – uses for calibration and tests. To use the Test Modes: On the Right display is shown "LOAD". Use the Right Button to confirm the selection. On the Right display is shown "DONE" Note: After the device has been restarted the P099 is "LOAD". View Software Version Info –...
- Page 18 Advanced menu, available only from the Power Wave Manager: Table 8. List of Secured Parameters accessible through Power Wave Manager only. P501 Encoder Lockout Locks one or both of the upper Controls, preventing the operator from changing wire feed speed, amps, volts or trim. The function of each upper Control depends on the selected weld mode.
- Page 19 Install the proper electrode in the electrode holder. Turn the input power ON and wait until the PF42 will not be ready to work with the power source - Status LED [19] stops blinking and lights steady green light.
- Page 20 Install the proper tungsten electrode in the GTAW torch. Turn the input power ON and wait until the PF42 will not be ready to work with the power source - Status LED [19] stops blinking and lights steady green light.
- Page 21 Polarity process), that the gas shield has been connected. Crater [27] Turn the input power ON and wait until the PF42 will Wave Control [27]: not be ready to work with the power source - Status ...
- Page 22 Welding GMAW and FCAW-GS Process in synergic mode CV In synergic mode, the welding voltage is not set by user. The correct welding voltage will set by the machine’s software. This value was recalled on the basis of data (input data) had been loaded: ...
- Page 23 Welding GMAW-P Process in synergic mode Table 15. Exemplify GMAW-P programs Wire diameter Wire material Steel ArMIX ® Steel (RapidArc ArMIX Steel (Precision Puls™) ArMIX Stainless ArMIX Stainless Ar/He/CO Metal Core ArMIX Ni Alloy 70%Ar/30%He Si Bronze Copper ArHe Aluminum AlSi Aluminum AlMg Note: Before using the synergic program, the program had to be assigned to the user memory.
- Page 24 Aluminum Welding GMAW- PP Process in synergic mode Table 16. Exemplify GMAW-PP synergic programs Wire diameter Wire material Aluminum AlSi Aluminum AlMg Note: Before using the synergic program, the program had to be assigned to the user memory. Note: The list of available programs depends on the power source. ®...
- Page 25 ® Welding STT Process ® Table 17. Exemplify STT non-synergic programs Wire diameter Wire material Steel Steel ArMIX Stainless HeArCO Stainless ArMIX ® Table 18. Exemplify STT synergic programs Wire diameter Wire material Steel Steel ArMIX Stainless HeArCO Stainless ArMIX ®...
- Page 26 Background Current adjusts the overall heat input into Wire Spool Loading the weld. Changing the background current changes the Wire spool type S300 and BS300 can be installed on the shape of the back bead. 100% CO requires less wire spool support without adapter. background current than when welding with blended ®...
- Page 27 Wire Spool Type S200 Loading Wire Spool Type B300 Loading WARNING WARNING Turn the input power OFF at the welding power source Turn the input power OFF at the welding power source before installation or changing a wire spool. before installation or changing a wire spool. Figure 22.
- Page 28 Loading the Electrode Wire Turn the input power OFF. Open the spool wire case. Unscrew the locking nut of the sleeve. Load the spooled wire on the sleeve such that the spool turns clockwise when the wire is fed into the wire feeder.
- Page 29 Proper adjustment of pressure arm gives the best welding performance. PF42 is equipped with drive roll V1.0/V1.2 for steel wire. WARNING For others wire sizes, is available the proper drive rolls If the roll pressure is too low the roll will slide on the wire.
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Page 30: Gas Connection
Technical CYLINDER may explode if damaged. Service Center or Lincoln Electric. Repairs and Always fix the gas cylinder securely in an modifications performed by unauthorized service or upright position, against a cylinder wall personnel will cause the manufacturer’s warranty to... -
Page 31: Weee
12/05 Part List reading instructions Do not use this part list for a machine if its code number is not listed. Contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for any code number not listed. Use the illustration of assembly page and the table below to determine where the part is located for your particular code machine. -
Page 32: Suggested Accessories
Suggested Accessories K14120-1 KIT - Remote control Kit for PF 40 and 42. K14126-1 RC 42 - remote control for PF 40 and 42 K14127-1 Cart for PF40/42/44/46. K14111-1 KIT - Gas Flow Regulator. K14121-1 Replaceable Front Panel with User Interface, A+. K14122-1 Replaceable Front Panel with User Interface, B. -
Page 33: Connection Diagram
Connection Diagram K14107-1 PF42 K1412 -1 K1412 -1 K1412 -1 K1412 -1 K14107-1 PF42 K10348-PGW-XXM K10348-PG-XXM K1034 -PGW-XXM K1034 -PG-XXM English English... - Page 34 English English...
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