Design Features; Loaded With Standard Features; Case Front Controls - Lincoln Electric POWER WAVE S500 Service Manual

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DESIGN FEATURES

LOADED WITH STANDARD FEATURES

• Multiple process DC output range: 5 - 550 Amps.
• 200 – 600 VAC, 3 phase, 50-60Hz input power.
• New and Improved Line Voltage Compensation holds
the output constant over wide input voltage fluctua-
tions.
• Utilizes next generation microprocessor control,
based on the ArcLink platform.
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• State of the art power electronics technology yields
superior welding capability.
• Electronic over current protection.
• Input over voltage protection.
• F.A.N. (fan as needed). Cooling fan only runs when
needed.
• Thermostatically protected for safety and reliability.
• Ethernet connectivity.
• Panel mounted Status and Thermal LED indicators
facilitate quick and easy troubleshooting.
• Potted PC boards for enhanced ruggedness/reliabili-
ty.
• Enclosure reinforced with heavy duty aluminum
extrusions for mechanical toughness.
• Waveform Control Technology™ for good weld
appearance and low spatter, even when welding nick-
el alloys.
• Sync Tandem installed.
OPERATION

CASE FRONT CONTROLS

See Figure B.1
1. USER INTERFACE (optional)
2. STATUS LED - (See Troubleshooting section for
operational functions)
3. THERMAL LED - Indicates when machine has ther-
mal fault.
4. POWER SWITCH - Controls power to the Power
Wave S500.
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5. NEGATIVE WELD OUTPUT
6. POSITIVE WELD OUTPUT
7. WORK SENSE LEAD CONNECTOR
8. 12-PIN CONNECTOR (Optional)
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2
3
4
5
POWER WAVE ® S500
FIGURE B.1
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