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Miller FieldPro Feeder CE Owner's Manual

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FieldPro Feeder
(With Weld Cable Control)
CE And Non−CE Models
OM-267043F
Processes
MIG (GMAW) Welding
Flux Cored (FCAW) Welding
Description
Wire Feeder
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File: MIG (GMAW)
2016−07

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  • Page 1 OM-267043F 2016−07 Processes MIG (GMAW) Welding Flux Cored (FCAW) Welding Description Wire Feeder FieldPro Feeder ™ (With Weld Cable Control) CE And Non−CE Models File: MIG (GMAW) Visit our website at www.MillerWelds.com...
  • Page 2 We know you don’t have time to do it any other way. That’s why when Niels Miller first started building arc welders in 1929, he made sure his products offered long-lasting value and superior quality.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING ....... . . 1-1.

  • Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY for European Community (CE marked) products. MILLER Electric Mfg. Co., 1635 Spencer Street, Appleton, WI 54914 U.S.A. declares that the product(s) identified in this declaration conform to the essential requirements and provisions of the stated Council Directive(s) and Standard(s).

  • Page 7: Section 1 − Safety Precautions - Read Before Using

    SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING som 2015−09 Protect yourself and others from injury — read, follow, and save these important safety precautions and operating instructions. 1-1. Symbol Usage DANGER! − Indicates a hazardous situation which, if Indicates special instructions.
  • Page 8 D Remove stick electrode from holder or cut off welding wire at FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous. contact tip when not in use. D Wear body protection made from durable, flame−resistant material Welding produces fumes and gases. Breathing (leather, heavy cotton, wool). Body protection includes oil-free these fumes and gases can be hazardous to your clothing such as leather gloves, heavy shirt, cuffless trousers, high health.

  • Page 9: Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance

    1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard. MOVING PARTS can injure. D Do not install or place unit on, over, or near D Keep away from moving parts such as fans. combustible surfaces. D Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards D Do not install unit near flammables.

  • Page 10: California Proposition 65 Warnings

    1-4. California Proposition 65 Warnings Welding or cutting equipment produces fumes or gases This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to which contain chemicals known to the State of California to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other cause birth defects and, in some cases, cancer.

  • Page 11: Section 2 − Consignes De Sécurité − Lire Avant Utilisation

    SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE AVANT UTILISATION fre_som_2015−09 Pour écarter les risques de blessure pour vous−même et pour autrui — lire, appliquer et ranger en lieu sûr ces consignes relatives aux précautions de sécurité et au mode opératoire. 2-1.
  • Page 12 chauffement ou un incendie. Avant de commencer le soudage, vérifier LES PIÈCES CHAUDES peuvent et s’assurer que l’endroit ne présente pas de danger. provoquer des brûlures. D Déplacer toutes les substances inflammables à une distance de D Ne pas toucher à mains nues les parties chaudes. 10,7 m de l’arc de soudage.

  • Page 13: Dangers Supplémentaires En Relation Avec L'installation, Le Fonctionnement Et La Maintenance

    D Tenir les bouteilles éloignées des circuits de soudage ou autres LE BRUIT peut endommager l’ouïe. circuits électriques. D Ne jamais placer une torche de soudage sur une bouteille à gaz. Le bruit des processus et des équipements peut affecter l’ouïe. D Une électrode de soudage ne doit jamais entrer en contact avec D Porter des protections approuvées pour les une bouteille.

  • Page 14: Proposition Californienne 65 Avertissements

    RAYONNEMENT HAUTE LE SOUDAGE À L’ARC risque de FRÉQUENCE (H.F.) risque provoquer des interférences. provoquer des interférences. D L’énergie électromagnétique risque D Le rayonnement haute fréquence (H.F.) peut provoquer des interférences pour l’équipement provoquer des interférences avec les équi- électronique sensible tel que les ordinateurs et l’équipement commandé...

  • Page 15: Section 3 − Definitions

    SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS 3-1. Additional Safety Symbols And Definitions Some symbols are found only on CE products. Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards as shown by the symbols. Safe1 2012−05 Do not discard product (where applicable) with general waste. Reuse or recycle Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) by disposing at a designated collection facility.

  • Page 16: Miscellaneous Symbols And Definitions

    Do not weld on drums or any closed containers. Safe64 2012−06 Do not remove or paint over (cover) the label. Safe20 2012−05 Drive rolls can injure fingers. Safe32 2012−05 Welding wire and drive parts are at welding voltage during operation − keep hands and metal objects away. Safe33 2012−05 Wear hat and safety glasses.

  • Page 17: Section 4 − Specifications

    SECTION 4 − SPECIFICATIONS 4-1. Serial Number And Rating Label Location The serial number and rating information for this product is located inside the door. Use rating label to determine input power requirements and/or rated output. For future reference, write serial number in space provided on back cover of this manual. 4-2.
  • Page 18 4-5. Environmental Specifications A. IP Rating IP Rating IP23 This equipment is designed for outdoor use. It may be stored, but is not intended to be used for welding outside during precipitation unless sheltered. IP23 2014−06 B. Information On Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) This Class A equipment is not intended for use in residential locations where the electrical power is provided by the public low−...

  • Page 19: Section 5 − Installation

    SECTION 5 − INSTALLATION 5-1. Equipment Connection Diagram Turn Off wire feeder and welding power source. Do not move or operate equipment where it could tip. Welding Power Source Gas Hose Weld Cable To Feeder Work Cable To Workpiece Weld cable and work cable connec- tions to power source (DCEN/DCEP) are dependant on wire type.

  • Page 20: Equipment Setup

    5-4. Equipment Setup Associating the FieldProt Feeder to the PipeWorx 350 FieldProt power source: Connect the feeder to the weld circuit as you would a traditional voltage−sensing wire feeder. Feeder must be in CV mode to work with FieldProt System (See Section 6-1).

  • Page 21: Installing Drive Rolls

    5-5. Installing Drive Rolls Installing Drive Rolls: Drive Roll Securing Nut Drive Roll Carrier Turn nut one click until lobes of nut line up with lobes of drive roll carrier. Drive Roll Slide drive roll onto drive roll carrier. Turn nut one click. Repeat procedure for top drive roll.

  • Page 22: Connecting Welding Gun And Voltage Sensing Clamp

    5-6. Connecting Welding Gun And Voltage Sensing Clamp Turn Off wire feeder and welding power source. Stop engine on welding generator. Weld voltage is present at voltage sensing clamp when wire feeder and welding power source are on. This condition exists even if wire feeder light and meters are off.

  • Page 23: Connecting Shielding Gas

    5-7. Connecting Shielding Gas NOTICE − This feeder has a shield- ing gas filter that requires special attention when cleaning. See Sec- tion 7-3 for proper cleaning instruc- tions. Gas Hose With 5/8-18 Right-hand Thread Fittings (Customer Supplied) Tighten gas hose fitting to a maximum of 100 in.

  • Page 24: Selecting Cable Sizes

    **Weld cable size (AWG) is based on either a 4 volts or less drop or a current density of at least 300 circular mils per ampere. ( ) = mm for metric use ***For distances longer than those shown in this guide, call a factory applications rep. at 920-735-4505 (Miller) or 1-800-332-3281 (Hobart). Ref. S-0007-L 2015−02 OM-267043 Page 18...

  • Page 25: Installing And Threading Welding Wire

    5-10. Installing And Threading Welding Wire Installing Wire And Adjusting Hub Tension Retaining Nut Hub Tension Adjustment Knob Hold wire tightly Remove retaining nut, and install spool to keep it from so hub pin fits spool hole. Reinstall re- unraveling. taining nut.

  • Page 26: Display Board (Pc22) Dip Switch Settings

    5-12. Display Board (PC22) DIP Switch Settings Accessing DIP Switch Lens DIP switch is located under the lens next to the displays. Lens Screws Remove three screws. Loosen upper right hand screw to rotate lens enough to access DIP switch. Replace three screws removed earlier.
  • Page 27 Display Amperage − Set switch 2 so the depressed section is toward OPEN as labeled on the switch. Wire Speed / Amps Display will display Amps while welding and Wire Speed while not welding. If the hold function is enabled, Amps will be displayed during hold also. Do Not Display Amperage (Factory Default) −...

  • Page 28: Section 6 − Operation

    SECTION 6 − OPERATION 6-1. Controls Internal Control Panel Front Panel With Meters Internal Side View Ref. 273 255-B Voltmeter Voltage Control The feeder will not associate with a If feeder displays dashed lines and OCV, WCC Control or power source if the Used to adjust output voltage of welding feeder is trying to associate with the switch is set to CC.

  • Page 29: Wire Speed Dual Schedule

    6-2. Wire Speed Dual Schedule Wire Speed Dual Schedule allows the oper- ator to switch between standard wire speed and a reduced wire speed. When activated, the reduced wire speed will be 87.5% of the standard wire speed. Wire Speed Dual Schedule may be activated any time before or during the weld by using a gun with an in- Weld Gun With Internal Mounted...

  • Page 30: Section 7 − Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    SECTION 7 − MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1. Routine Maintenance Disconnect power Maintain more often before maintaining. during severe conditions. n = Check Z = Change ~ = Clean l = Replace * To be done by Factory Authorized Service Agent Every Months l Damaged Or Unreadable Labels...

  • Page 31: Cleaning Debris From Shielding Gas Filter Fitting

    7-3. Cleaning Debris From Shielding Gas Filter Fitting Disconnect power before maintaining. Shielding Gas Filter Fitting Remove fitting from gas valve on back panel of feeder. Blow compressed air through the threaded male end of fitting to dis- lodge debris from internal mesh screen.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    7-4. Troubleshooting Trouble Remedy Wire does not feed; open-circuit voltage Check power switch S1 and connections, replace if necessary. available. Check supplementary protector CB1. Reset CB1. Unit overheated. Allow unit to cool. Check sensing lead connection. Check gun trigger plug connection. Check gun trigger.
  • Page 33 Trouble Remedy Gun trigger is pressed, gas does not If a welding arc is not established in 3 seconds after the gun trigger is activated, the unit will feed wire flow, wire is not energized, wire feeds. without energizing the contactor or gas valve. The unit will feed approximately 35 feet (10.7 meters) of wire, then stop feeding.

  • Page 34: Diagnostics

    7-7. Diagnostics Error Indicators Shown On Display RED LED on Motor Board PC1 Error HLP 11 1 Blink Communication Error HLP 12 2 Blinks Trigger Error HLP 13 3 Blinks Tach Error HLP 14 4 Blinks Motor Overload Error HLP 15 5 Blinks Bus Bar Overheat Error...

  • Page 35: Section 8 − Electrical Diagram

    SECTION 8 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 257 274-C Figure 8-1. Circuit Diagram For Wire Feeder OM-267043 Page 29...

  • Page 36: Section 9 − Parts List

    SECTION 9 − PARTS LIST Hardware is common and not available unless listed. 41,42 257 072-B Figure 9-1. Complete Assembly OM-267043 Page 30...
  • Page 37 ....258965 Label, Warning/Miller/FieldPro Feeder ......
  • Page 38 Item Diagram Part marking Description Quantity Figure 9-1. Complete Assembly (Continued) ..PLG3, 25 . . . 115093 Housing Plug+Skts, (Service Kit) ........
  • Page 39 Hardware is common and not available unless listed. 257 793-B Figure 9-2. Front Panel Assembly with Meters Item Dia. Part Description Mkgs Quantity Figure 9-2. Front Panel Assembly with Meters (Figure 9-1 Item 1) ..111997 Switch, Rocker SPST 10A 250VAC On−Off Visi Red Rock .
  • Page 40 Hardware is common and not available unless listed. 257 016-B Figure 9-3. Drive Assembly, Wire OM-267043 Page 34...
  • Page 41 Item Dia. Part Description Mkgs Quantity Figure 9-3. Drive Assembly, Wire (Figure 9-1 Item 2) ... . . 252214 Motor, Right Angle 24VDC .........
  • Page 42 Table 9-1. Drive Roll Base Selection Of Drive Rolls Upon The Following Recommended Usages: 1. V-Grooved Rolls For Hard Wire. 2. U-Grooved Rolls For Soft And Soft Shelled Cored Wires. 3. U-Cogged Rolls For Extremely Soft Shelled Wires (Usually Hard Surfacing Types). 4.
  • Page 43 Effective January 1, 2016 (Equipment with a serial number preface of MG or newer) This limited warranty supersedes all previous Miller warranties and is exclusive with no other guarantees or warranties expressed or implied. Warranty Questions? LIMITED WARRANTY − Subject to the terms and conditions below, 6 Months —...
  • Page 44 Contact the Delivering Carrier to: File a claim for loss or damage during shipment. For assistance in filing or settling claims, contact your distributor and/or equipment manufacturer’s Transportation Department. © ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS − PRINTED IN USA 2016 Miller Electric Mfg. Co. 2016−01...

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