Section 8 - Maxstar 280 Operation; Maxstar 280 Controls - Miller Dynasty 280 Series Owner's Manual

SECTION 8 – MAXSTAR 280 OPERATION

5-1. Maxstar 280 Controls

8-1. Maxstar 280 Controls
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For all front panel buttons: press but-
ton to turn on light and enable
function.
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Green on nameplate indicates a TIG
function, Gray indicates
function.
1 Standby Button
Use to put machine into low power con-
sumption mode.
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This button can also be used to clear
some errors. See Section 11-5.
2 Amperage Adjustment Control
Use control to change preset amperage val-
ue. If a remote control is used, preset am-
perage value is the maximum amperage
output available. This control also functions
as a parameter change control while in the
menu mode (see Section 8-2 thru 8-5).
3 Memory Card Port And Indicator
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HF START
Schedule 2
Schedule 1
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This port is used to add features to the ma-
chine and update software to the boards
within the machine, Indicator is lit while card
is being accessed.
4 Voltmeter
a Stick
Displays actual voltage when voltage is
present at the weld output terminals. It is al-
so used to display parameter descriptions
while in the menu.
5 Ammeter
Displays actual amperage while welding and
preset amperage while idle. It is also used to
display parameter selection options while in
the menu.
6 Menu Button
Press button to scroll through available pa-
rameters for the selected process. Hold but-
ton at desired parameter to enter set-up
mode (see Section 8-2 thru 8-5).
MAXSTAR 280 OPERATION
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LIFT ARC
7 Output ON Indicator
Blue indicator illuminates when output is on.
8 Process Selector Control
Use control to select one of the following
processes:
� DC TIG HF - Use for welding mild and
� DC TIG Lift - Use when HF could inter-
� DC Stick (2 positions) - Used for weld-
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stainless steel. Non contact arc starting.
fere with surrounding equipment.
ing steels.
Two schedules allow the user to have
two sets of parameters active and
easily selectable at one time.