Lincoln electric soldering gun user manual (109 pages)
Summary of Contents for Lincoln Electric OERLIKON CITOSTEEL 250C
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IM3151 02/2023 REV05 CITOSTEEL 250C, 320C CITOSTEEL 250C PRO, 320C PRO CITOSTEEL 380C PRO, 450C PRO OPERATOR’S MANUAL ENGLISH Lincoln Electric Bester Sp. z o.o. ul. Jana III Sobieskiego 19A, 58-260 Bielawa, Poland...
12/05 THANKS! For having choosen the QUALITY of the Lincoln Electric products. Please Examine Package and Equipment for Damage. Claims for material damaged in shipment must be notified immediately to the dealer. For future reference record in the table below your equipment identification information. Model Name, Code & Serial Number can be found on the machine rating plate.
Technical Specifications NAME INDEX CITOSTEEL 250C W100000096 CITOSTEEL 250C PRO W100000097 CITOSTEEL 320C W100000098 CITOSTEEL 320C PRO W100000099 CITOSTEEL 380C PRO W100000100 CITOSTEEL 450C PRO W100000101 INPUT Input Voltage U EMC Class Frequency 250C 250C PRO 320C 400V ± 15%, 3-phase 50/60Hz 320C PRO 380C PRO...
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WIRE FEED SPEED RANGE / WIRE DIAMETER WFS Range Drive Rolls Drive roll diameter 250C 250C PRO 320C 1,5 ÷ 20,32m/min Ø37 320C PRO 380C PRO 450C PRO Solid Wires Aluminum Wires Cored Wires 250C 250C PRO 0,8 ÷ 1,2 mm 1,0 ÷...
ECO design information The equipment has been designed in order to be compliant with the Directive 2009/125/EC and the Regulation 2019/1784/EU. Efficiency and idle power consumption: Efficiency when max power Index Name Equivalent model consumption / Idle power consumption W100000096 CITOSTEEL 250C 87,2% / 27W No equivalent model...
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Typical gas usage for MIG/MAG equipment: DC electrode positive Wire Wire Feeding Gas flow Material type diameter Shielding Gas Current Voltage [m/min] [l/min] [mm] Carbon, low 0,9 ÷ 1,1 95 ÷ 200 18 ÷ 22 3,5 – 6,5 Ar 75%, CO alloy steel Aluminium 0,8 ÷...
If any electromagnetic disturbances are detected the operator must put in place corrective actions to eliminate these disturbances, if necessary with assistance from Lincoln Electric. WARNING Provided that the public low voltage system impedance at the point of common coupling is lower than: ...
Failure to follow the instructions in this manual could cause serious personal injury, loss of life, or equipment damage. Read and understand the following explanations of the warning symbols. Lincoln Electric is not responsible for damages caused by improper installation, improper care or abnormal operation.
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WELDING SPARKS CAN CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION: Remove fire hazards from the welding area and have a fire extinguisher easily accessible. Welding sparks and hot materials from the welding process can easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas. Do not weld on any tanks, drums, containers, or material until the proper steps have been taken to insure that no flammable or toxic vapors will be present.
Introduction General Description The complete package contains: Work lead – 3m, The welding machines CITOSTEEL 250C Gas hose – 2m, CITOSTEEL 250C PRO Driving roll V1.0/V1.2 for solid wire (mounted in the CITOSTEEL 320C wire feeder). CITOSTEEL 320C PRO CITOSTEEL 380C PRO Recommended equipment, which can be bought by user, CITOSTEEL 450C PRO...
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Front panel CITOSTEEL 380C& 450C Output Connections Pro Version Refer to points [2], [3] and [4] of the Figures below. Controls and Operational Features Front panel CITOSTEEL 250C & 320C Basic Version Figure 3 1. Power Switch ON/OFF (I/O): Controls the input power to the machine.
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Rear Panel CITOSTEEL 250C & 320C 18. Gas hose 19. Work Lead ® 20. Cover bracket: To install COOL ARC power supply control cable (see "Accessories Suggested" chapter). 21. Quick Connect Coupling: Coolant inlet (supplies cool coolant to the torch/gun). 22.
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Table 1 User Interface (U22) Meaning CITOSTEEL 250C & 320C uses the U22 interface based LED Light on two separate LED displays for operation. Only for machines using protocol Condition for communication 32 33 Correct operation mode. The power Steady Green source communicates normally with all peripheral equipment.
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32. Thermal Overload Indicator: It indicates that the machine is overloaded or that the cooling is not sufficient. 33. Right Display: Depending on the source welding and the welding program shows the welding voltage in volts or Trim value. During welding shows the actual welding voltage value.
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Changing the Welding Process or U22 User Memory Program In user memory only four welding programs can be stored. Table 2 Unchangeable Welding Programs Symbol Process Program Number GMAW To assign the weld program to user memory: (non-synergic) Use the left button [40] to select the user memory number (1, 2, 3 or 4) - LED Indicator [41] will light up selected memory.
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Table 3 Wave Controls Parameter Definition Pinch – controls the arc characteristics during short-arc welding. Increasing Pinch value results in a crisper arc (more spatter) while decreasing provides a softer arc (less spatter). Regulation range: from -10.0 to +10.0. ...
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Setting and Configuration Menu To access the menu, press the left [40] and the right [38] WARNING buttons simultaneously. To exit the menu with changes saved, press the left [40] and the right [38] buttons simultaneously. Parameter Selection Mode – the Parameter Name on the After one minute of inactivity the Menu without saving will left display [30] blinking.
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Table 6 The default settings of Configuration Menu Parameter Definition Preflow Time – time that shielding gas flows after the torch trigger was pressed before prior to wire feeding. Regulation range: from 0 seconds (OFF) to 25 seconds. Default settings for non-synergic mode: 0,2s.
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Green Mode – is a power management feature that enables welding equipment to switch to low power state and reduce power consumption while is not using. Display Configuration Settings: Standby Shutdown Standby – this option allows you to reduce energy consumption to the level below 50W when the welding equipment is unused.
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Advanced Menu (Device Configuration Menu) The Advanced Menu includes the parameters described in Table 7. Table 7 The default settings of Advanced Menu Parameter Definition The Menu Exit – enables exit from menu. Note: This parameter cannot be edited. To exit from menu: ...
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View Software Version Info – used for viewing the software versions for user interface. To read the software version: In Advanced Menu select P103. Confirm the selection, push the right button. The displays will show the software version. Note: P103 is a diagnostic parameter, to read only.
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For SMAW process user can set: User Interface PRO (U7) Welding Current Switch on / switch off the output voltage on the output lead. Wave Control: ARC FORCE HOT START Welding GMAW and FCAW Process in non-synergic mode During non-synergic mode wire feed speed and welding voltage are independent parameters and must be set by...
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For non-synergic mode can set: Adjustments of Brake Torque of Sleeve Wire Feed Speed, WFS To avoid spontaneous unrolling of the welding wire the The welding voltage sleeve is fitted with a brake. Burnback Time Adjustment is carried by rotation of its screw M10, which ...
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Inserting Electrode Wire into Welding Changing Driving Rolls Torch WARNING Turn the welding machine off. Turn the input power off before installation or changing Depending of welding process connect proper welding drive rolls. torch to the euro socket. Rated parameters of the torch and welding machine should be matched.
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Gas Connection Transport & Lifting WARNING WARNING Falling equipment can cause injury and CYLINDER may explode if damaged. damage to unit. Always fix the gas cylinder securely in an upright position, against a cylinder wall rack or purpose-made cylinder cart. ...
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We respond to our customers based on the best be lost. information in our possession at that time. Lincoln Electric is not in a position to warrant or guarantee such advice, Any noticeable damage should be reported immediately and assumes no liability, with respect to such information and repaired.
12/05 Part List reading instructions Do not use this part list for a machine if its code number is not listed. Contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for any code number not listed. Use the illustration of assembly page and the table below to determine where the part is located for your particular code machine.
Accessories K14201-1 CABLE MANAGEMENT KIT K14327-1 CONTROL PANEL COVER KIT (OERLIKON) K14328-1 BUMPERS K10095-1-15M REMOTE CONTROL K2909-1 6-PIN/12-PIN ADAPTER K14290-1 12PIN REMOTE HARNESS KIT K14173-1 POLARITY CHANGE KIT K14175-1 GAS FLOW METER KIT K14176-1 GAS HEATER KIT K14182-1 COOLER COOLARC 26 K14204-1 WIRE FEEDER DRUM QUICK CONNECTOR R-1019-125-1/08R...
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WIRE GUIDES 0744-000-318R WIRE GUIDE SET BLUE Ø0.6-1.6 0744-000-319R WIRE GUIDE SET RED Ø1.8-2.8 D-1829-066-4R EURO WIRE GUIDE Ø0.6-1.6 D-1829-066-5R EURO WIRE GUIDE Ø1.8-2.8 English English...