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POWER WAVE 355
This manual covers equipment which is no
longer in production by The Lincoln Electric Co.
Speci cations and availability of optional
features may have changed.
Safety Depends on You
Lincoln arc welding and cutting
equipment is designed and built
with safety in mind. However, your
overall safety can be increased by
proper installation ... and thought-
ful operation on your part. DO
NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR
REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT
WITHOUT
READING
THIS
MANUAL AND THE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED
THROUGHOUT. And, most
importantly, think before you act
and be careful.
• Sales and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide •
Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199 U.S.A. TEL: 216.481.8100 FAX: 216.486.1751 WEB SITE: www.lincolnelectric.com
For use with machines Code 10895
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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Copyright © 2003 Lincoln Global Inc.
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October, 2003
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- Page 1 POWER WAVE 355 October, 2003 For use with machines Code 10895 This manual covers equipment which is no longer in production by The Lincoln Electric Co. Speci cations and availability of optional features may have changed. Safety Depends on You...
- Page 2 351040, Miami, Florida 33135 or CSA Standard W117.2-1974. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet E205 is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199. BE SURE THAT ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES ARE PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.
- Page 3 MSDS forms are available from your welding distributor or from the manufacturer. 3.j. Also see Items 6.c. and 8. 5.e. Also see item 1.b. Mar ‘95 POWER WAVE 355...
- Page 4 Electrical Code, all local codes and the manufacturer’s or cables until they fail. recommendations. 6.h. Also see item 1.c. 8.c. Ground the equipment in accordance with the U.S. National Electrical Code and the manufacturer’s recommendations. Mar ‘95 POWER WAVE 355...
- Page 5 4. Garder tous les couvercles et dispositifs de sûreté à leur talons sans revers, et chaussures montantes. place. 5. Toujours porter des lunettes de sécurité dans la zone de Mar. ‘93 soudage. Utiliser des lunettes avec écrans lateraux dans les POWER WAVE 355...
- Page 6 The code number is especially important when identifying the correct replacement parts. On-Line Product Registration - Register your machine with Lincoln Electric either via fax or over the Internet. • For faxing: Complete the form on the back of the warranty statement included in the literature packet accompanying this machine and fax the form per the instructions printed on it.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Installation .......................Section A Technical Specifications - POWER WAVE 355 ............A-1 Safety Precautions....................A-2 Select Suitable Location ..................A-2 Stacking ......................A-2 Tilting.......................A-2 Input and Grounding Connections ..............A-2 Power Cord Connection ..................A-2 Undercarriage Mountings................A-2 Output Cables, Connections and Limitations............A-3 Negative Electrode Polarity ...................A-3 Voltage Sensing ....................A-3, A-4... -
Page 8: Installation
Cable sizes for Combined Length of Electrode and Work Cable (Copper) 75C rated: DUTY CYCLE CURRENT LENGTH UP 200FT. (61m) 200-250 FT. (61-76m) 100% Lincoln Electric recommends using a mimimum of 2/0 welding cable for pulse welding. POWER WAVE 355... -
Page 9: Safety Precautions
CAUTION SELECT SUITABLE LOCATION • Incorrect connection may result in equipment damage. The Invertec POWER WAVE 355 will operate in harsh environments. Even so, it is important that simple pre- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ventative measures are followed in order to assure long life and reliable operation. -
Page 10: Output Cables, Connections And Limitations
By default the WORK voltage is monitored at work piece. The work piece connection must be firm the output stud in the POWER WAVE 355. For more and secure, especially if pulse welding is planned. information on the WORK sense lead (21), see"Work Voltage Sensing”... -
Page 11: Power Wave To Semi-Automatic Power Feed Wire Feeder Interconnections
Important: The electrode polarity must be config- ured at the feed head for all semi-automatic Work Voltage Sensing processes. Failure to do so may result in extreme- The standard POWER WAVE 355’s default to the ly high welding outputs. work stud (work sense lead disabled). ------------------------------------------------------------------------... -
Page 12: System Description
For example, even though a UI The POWER WAVE 355 and Power Feed family of and FH may be physically mounted together, they are wire feeder products utilize a digital communication still viewed as separate pieces (nodes) by the net- system called Linc-Net. -
Page 13: System Set-Up
Group and Feed Head ID number as defined on it’s dipswitches. See Figures A.2 thru A.5. Simple System FIGURE A.2 Group Feed Head ID numbers are ignored in a simple system. POWER WAVE 355... - Page 14 Single Group Multi-Head System FIGURE A.4 No “FH0 Alllowed! Dual Head option allows the abil- ity to maintain 2 sets of procedures. If more then 2 heads are used, odd #’s use FH1 settings, even #’s use FH2 settings. POWER WAVE 355...
- Page 15 Single Group Multi-Head System (Alternate Method) FIGURE A.5 No “FH0 Alllowed! When a standard User Iterface is used in a group with multi- ple Feed Heads, all of the Feed Heads use a single set of procedures. POWER WAVE 355...
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Page 16: Welding With Multiple Power Waves
If an anti-spatter system is in use then each gun must have its own anti-spatter system. FIGURE A.6 P P OWER WAVE 355 POWER WAVE 355 TWO POWER WAVES Travel Direction Connect All Work Sense Leads at the End... -
Page 17: I / O Receptacle Specifications
4. Using a pencil or other small object, slide the switch to the OFF position if the work sense lead is NOT connected. Conversely, slide the switch to the ON position if the work sense lead is present. POWER WAVE 355... -
Page 18: Operation
WELDING SPARKS can cause fire or explosion. RECOMMENDED PROCESSES The POWER WAVE 355 can be set up in a number of • Keep flammable material away. configurations, some requiring optional equipment or • Do not weld on containers that have welding programs. -
Page 19: Required Equipment
OPERATION POWER WAVE 355 – Semi-Automatic Operation NOTE: The POWER WAVE 355 status light will flash green, and sometimes red and green, for up to one Semi Automatic Power Waves can only be used with minute when the machine is first turned on. This is a... -
Page 20: Nominal Procedures
Power Waves encom- passes a wide range of common processes and will meet most needs. If a special welding program is desired, contact the local Lincoln Electric sales repre- sentative. To make a weld, the Power Wave needs to know the CASE FRONT LAYOUT desired welding parameters. -
Page 21: Constant Voltage Welding
00.0 may be displayed as OFF on some Power Feed wire feeder control panels). See the Welding Mode descriptions, below, for detailed explanations of how the Arc Control affects each mode. FIGURE B.2 CURRENT WAVE FORM (CV) Current Time POWER WAVE 355... -
Page 22: Pulse Welding
Increasing the Arc Control increases the droplet trans- fer and weld deposition rate. Since Arc Control varies Current weld droplet transfer rate, the Arc Control can be used to vary the ripple spacing in the weld bead. Time POWER WAVE 355... - Page 23 670 / 1.0 500 / 1.0 600 / 1.0 400 / 1.0 700 / 1.0 550 / 0.9 Not Recommended Not Recommended Not Recommended Not Recommended COMMENTS below 200 WFS below 100 WFS below 200 WFS below 200 WFS POWER WAVE 355...
- Page 24 240 / 6.5 240 / 7.0 325 / 6.5 300 / 7.0 3/16 570 / 9.0 600 / 7.8 400 / 7.5 400 / 7.0 700 / 9.1 700 / 8.5 Recommended Recommended COMMENTS below 400 below 400 POWER WAVE 355...
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Page 25: Accessories
* Dual Cylinder Kit for K1764-1 is K1702-1 Welding Cable Connectors: K852-70 1/0-2/0 CABLE K852-95 2/0-3/0 CABLE COMPATIBLE LINCOLN EQUIPMENT Any Linc-Net compatible wire feeding equipment. Specifically, the semi-automatic Power Feed family (PF- 10, PF-10 Dual, PF-11). POWER WAVE 355... -
Page 26: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PERIODIC MAINTENANCE WARNING Calibration of the POWER WAVE 355 is critical to its operation. Generally speaking the calibration will not ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. need adjustment. However, neglected or improperly • Do not touch electrically live parts or calibrated machines may not yield satisfactory weld electrode with skin or wet clothing. -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING Service and Repair should only be performed by Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician and machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid Electrical Shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual. -
Page 28: Using The Status Led To Troubleshoot System Problems
Each component (power source, user inter- face, and feedhead) has a status light, and when a NOTE: The POWER WAVE 355 status light will flash green, and sometimes red and green, for up to one problem occurs it is important to note the condition of minute when the machine is first turned on. - Page 29 ERROR CODES FOR THE POWERWAVE The following is a list of possible error codes that the POWER WAVE 355 can output via the status light (see "Troubleshooting the Power Wave / Power Feed System Using the Status LED." If connected to a PF-10/11 these error codes will generally be accompanied by an "Err 006"...
- Page 30 CAUTION If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, con- tact your local authorized Lincoln Electric Field Service Facility for technical assistance. POWER WAVE 355...
- Page 31 Status LED" section of this text. CAUTION If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, con- tact your local authorized Lincoln Electric Field Service Facility for technical assistance. POWER WAVE 355...
- Page 32 Authorized Field Service Facility. CAUTION If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, con- tact your local authorized Lincoln Electric Field Service Facility for technical assistance. POWER WAVE 355...
- Page 33 CAUTION If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. POWER WAVE 355...
- Page 34 DIAGRAMS ENHANCED DIAGRAM POWER WAVE 355...
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Page 35: Connection Diagram
CONNECTION DIAGRAM Connection Diagram Semi-automatic "Simple System" (Electrode Positive, CV/Pulse Configuration shown) POWER WAVE WIRE FEEDER WORK CONTROL CABLE K1543 POWER WAVE 355... - Page 36 DIMENSION PRINT POWER WAVE 355...
- Page 37 NOTES POWER WAVE 355...
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- Page 39 ● ● ● Do not touch electrically live parts or Keep flammable materials away. Wear eye, ear and body protection. WARNING electrode with skin or wet clothing. ● Insulate yourself from work and ground. Spanish ● ● ● No toque las partes o los electrodos Mantenga el material combustible Protéjase los ojos, los oídos y el AVISO DE...
- Page 40 ● ● ● Keep your head out of fumes. Turn power off before servicing. Do not operate with panel open or WARNING ● Use ventilation or exhaust to guards off. remove fumes from breathing zone. Spanish ● Los humos fuera de la zona de res- ●...
- Page 41 • World's Leader in Welding and Cutting Products • • Sales and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide • Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199 U.S.A. TEL: 216.481.8100 FAX: 216.486.1751 WEB SITE: www.lincolnelectric.com...