General Description; Recommended Processes And Equipment; Required Equipment; Limitations - Lincoln Electric Power Wave 455M/STT 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, STT
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/STT
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performance, 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, STT
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.
The STT process is supported at currents up to 325
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amps at 100% duty cycle.
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES
AND EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES
The POWER WAVE 455M/STT
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number of configurations, some requiring optional
equipment or welding programs. Each machine is
factory preprogrammed with multiple welding
procedures, typically including GMAW, GMAW-P,
FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, STT
of materials, including mild steel, stainless steel, cored
wires, and aluminum.
The POWER WAVE 455M/STT
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semi-automatic welding with ArcLink compatible
equipment like the Power Feed
The POWER WAVE 455M/STT
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of 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 be 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
and
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is a high
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and CAC-A
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can be set up in a
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and CAC-A for a variety
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is recommended for
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M series of feeders.
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can have a number
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POWER WAVE
DeviceNet Interface Module
This module can be used for DeviceNet capability. It
will has a 5 pin sealed mini connector per ANSI
B93.55M-1981.
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
POWER WAVE 455M/STT
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Operation
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

WARNING
• The Power Waves are not to be used in outdoor
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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 455M/STT
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The POWER WAVE 455M/STT
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maximum average output current of 570 Amps (@
60% duty cycle) on the standard Power Wave
and a maximum average output current of 325 amps
(100% duty cycle) on the STT

DUTY CYCLE AND TIME PERIOD

The Power Feed wire feeders are capable of welding
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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.
455M/STT
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– Semi-Automatic
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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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semi-
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Output Limitations
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will support
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stud,
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stud.
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