General Description; Recommended Processes And Equipment; Required Equipment; Limitations - Lincoln Electric Power Wave 455M Operator's Manual

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Power Wave semi-automatic power source is
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designed to be a part of a modular, multi-process
welding system. Depending on configuration, it can
support constant current, constant voltage, and pulse
welding modes.
The Power Wave power source is designed to be
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used with the semi automatic family of Power Feed
wire feeders, operating as a system. Each component
in the system has special circuitry to "talk with" the
other system components, so each component (power
source, wire feeder, user interface) knows what the
other is doing at all times. These components
communicate with ArcLink
The POWER WAVE 455M is a high performance,
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digitally controlled inverter welding power source
capable of complex, high-speed waveform control.
Properly equipped, it can support the GMAW,
GMAW-P, FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, and CAC
processes. It carries an output rating of either 450
amps, 38 volts; or 400 amps, 36 volts (both at 100%
duty cycle), depending on input voltage and
frequency.
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES AND
EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES
The POWER WAVE 455M can be set up in a number
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of configurations, some requiring optional equipment
or welding programs. Each machine is factory prepro-
grammed with multiple welding procedures, typically
including GMAW, GMAW-P, FCAW, GTAW, and CAC
for a variety of materials, including mild steel,
stainless steel, cored wires, and aluminum.
The POWER WAVE 455M is recommended for semi-
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automatic welding with ArcLink compatible equipment
like the Power Feed M series of feeders. The
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POWER WAVE 455M can have a number of
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modules installed that allow the machine to be used in
Robotic and hard automation applications.
Wire Drive Interface Module
For Robotic platforms the Wire Drive Control Module
is required to drive the PF-10R wire drive. This
module can be field installed for robotic applications.
The Wire Drive Control Module is also equipped with
a terminal strip for making simple input signal
connections. It can be used to externally control the
basic wire drive function. It is divided into three
groups: Trigger group, Cold Inch group, and
Shutdown group.
OPERATION
DeviceNet Interface Module
This module can be used for DeviceNet capability.
It has a 5 pin sealed mini connector per ANSI
B93.55M-1981.
EtherNet/DeviceNet Module
This module includes the DeviceNet and EtherNet
capability. The DeviceNet uses a 5 pin sealed mini
connector per ANSI B93.55M-1981. The EtherNet
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uses a RJ5 connector.
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
POWER WAVE
Semi Automatic Power Waves
ArcLink compatible Power Feed
feeders and modules. In addition, the Power Feed
semi-automatic wire feeders may require optional
equipment to access certain weld modes in the Power
Wave . Other models of Lincoln feeders, or any
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models of non-Lincoln wire feeders, cannot be used.
All welding programs and procedures are selected
through the Power Feed
interface

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

Any ArcLink compatible semi-automatic wire feeding
equipment. Specifically, the semi-automatic Power
Feed M family.
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LIMITATIONS

• The Power Waves
environments.
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• Only ArcLink compatible Power Feed
automatic wire feeders and users interfaces may be
used. Other Lincoln wire feeders or non-Lincoln wire
feeders cannot be used.
• POWER WAVE
The POWER WAVE
average output current of 570 Amps (@ 60% duty
cycle) on the standard Power Wave stud.

DUTY CYCLE AND TIME PERIOD

The Power Feed
at a 100% duty cycle (continuous welding). The power
source will be the limiting factor in determining system
duty cycle capability. Note that the duty cycle is based
upon a ten minute period. A 60% duty cycle
represents 6 minutes of welding and 4 minutes of
idling in a ten minute period.
POWER WAVE 455M
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455M – Semi-Automatic Operation
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can only be used with
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semi-automatic wire
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M semi-automatic user
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WARNING
are not to be used in outdoor
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semi-
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455M Output Limitations
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455M will support maximum
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wire feeders are capable of welding
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