Auxiliary Power In Ms-Receptacle; Overload, Overcurrent And Fault Protection - Lincoln Electric Idealarc DC-600 Operator's Manual

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3. OUTPUT CONTROL
This control provides continuous control of the
machine's output voltage and current from mini-
mum to maximum (typical full pot range between
15 to 44 volts and 90 to 750 amps) as it is rotated
clock-wise. Voltage or current control is deter-
mined by setting of Mode Switch (CV or CC).
4. OUTPUT TERMINALS ON/REMOTE Switch
When this switch is in the REMOTE "
tion, the IDEALARC® DC-600's output terminals
will be electrically "cold" until a remote device such
as a wire feeder closes the #2 and #4 circuit in the
MS-receptacle or terminal strip (T.S.2). When this
switch is in the ON "
output terminals will be electrically energized all
the time.
5. LOCAL/REMOTE Switch
When this switch is set to the LOCAL "
tion, control of the output voltage and current is via
the OUTPUT CONTROL on the IDEALARC® DC-
600's control panel. When this switch is set to the
REMOTE " " position, control is through a
remote source such as a wire feeder via the #75,
#76, and #77 leads in the MS-receptacle or termi-
nal strip (T.S.1).
6. Mode Switch
This switch allows for selecting the welding
process to be used:
CC STICK-for SMAW and AAC
CV SUBMERGED ARC- for SAW
CV INNERSHIELD- for FCAW and GMAW
7. 115VAC Duplex Receptacle (60 Hertz Models)
This receptacle provides up to 15 amps of 115
VAC auxiliary power.
8. 115VAC 15 Amp Circuit Breaker
This breaker protects the 115 VAC auxiliary cir-
cuits located in the duplex receptacle, terminal
strip (T.S.2) and MS-receptacle.
9. 42VAC 10 Amp Circuit Breaker
This breaker protects the 42VAC auxiliary circuits
located in the terminal strip (T.S.2) and MS-recep-
tacle.
10.14 Pin MS-Receptacle
This connector provides easy connection for a wire
feeder control cable. It provides connections for
auxiliary power, output switching, remote output
control, wire feeder voltmeter sense lead and
ground. Refer to 14 Pin MS Type Receptacle in the
Installation Section for information about the cir-
cuits made available at this receptacle.
OPERATION
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IDEALARC® DC-600
11.Terminal Strip Cover Panel
Rotate this panel to gain access to the circuits
made available at the two terminal strips (T.S.1
and T.S.2). These terminal strips contains the
same circuits as the 14 pin MS-receptacle. There
is a box connector adjacent to this cover for routing
leads to the terminal strips.
12.Negative Output Terminal
This output terminal is for connecting a welding
cable. To change welding polarity and for proper
welding cable size refer to Electrode and Work
Cables in the Installation Section.
13.Positive Output Terminal
This output terminal is for connecting a welding
cable. To change welding polarity and for proper
welding cable size refer to Electrode and Work
Cables in the Installation Section.

AUXILIARY POWER IN MS-RECEPTACLE

42 volt AC auxiliary power, as required for some wire
feeders, is available through the wire feeder MS-
receptacle. A 10 amp circuit breaker protects the 42
volt circuit from overloads.
IDEALARC® DC-600 machines can also supply 115
volt AC auxiliary power through the wire feeder recep-
tacle. A 15 amp circuit breaker protects the 115 volt
circuit from overloads.
OVERLOAD, OVERCURRENT, AND
FAULT PROTECTION
This welder has thermostatic protection from exces-
sive duty cycles, overloads, loss of cooling, and high
ambient temperatures. When the welder is subjected
to an overload or loss of cooling, a thermostat will
open. The input contactor will open and remain open
until the machine cools; the white POWER light stays
illuminated. No welding is possible during this cool
down period. The machine will reset automatically
when the thermostat cools.
The power source is also protected against overcur-
rents in the SCR bridge assembly through an elec-
tronic protection circuit. This circuit senses currents
over 780 amps on the power source and opens the
input contactor should the overcurrent remain for a
predetermined time (the white POWER light stays illu-
minated). The predetermined time varies with the
amount of overcurrent; the greater the overcurrent,
the shorter the time. The input contactor will remain
open until the power source is manually started by
resetting the POWER ON/OFF toggle switch.
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