General Description; Recommended Processes And Equipment; Required Equipment; Limitations - Lincoln Electric POWER WAVE 455 M Operator's Manual

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Power Wave 455M (CE) semi-automatic power
source is designed to be a part of a modular, multi-
process welding system. Depending on configuration,
it can support constant current, constant voltage, and
pulse welding modes.
The Power Wave 455M (CE) power source is
designed to be 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 com-
ponents communicate with ArcLink
The Power Wave 455M (CE) is a high 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, and CAC processes. It car-
ries an output rating of 400 amps, 36 volts (at 100%
duty cycle).
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES AND
EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES
The Power Wave 455M (CE) can be set up in a num-
ber of configurations, some requiring optional equip-
ment or welding programs. Each machine is factory
preprogrammed with multiple welding procedures, typ-
ically including GMAW, GMAW-P, FCAW, GTAW, and
CAC for a variety of materials, including mild steel,
stainless steel, cored wires, and aluminum.
The Power Wave 455M (CE) is recommended for
semi-automatic welding with ArcLink compatible
equipment like the Power Feed M series of feeders.
The Power Wave 455M (CE) can have a number 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 Power Feed-10R wire drive.
This module can be factory installed through our
automation division or field installed for robotic appli-
cations.
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
DeviceNet Interface Module
This module can be used for DeviceNet capability. It
will be a 5 pin sealed mini connector per ANSI
B93.55M-1981.
EtherNet/DeviceNet Module
This module includes the DeviceNet and EtherNet
capability. The DeviceNet uses a 5 pin sealed mini
connector per ANSI B93.55M-1981. The EtherNet
uses a RJ5 connector.
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
Power Wave 455M (CE) – Semi-Automatic
Operation
Semi Automatic Power Waves can only be used with
ArcLink compatible Power Feed semi-automatic wire
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 mod-
els of non-Lincoln wire feeders, cannot be used.
All welding programs and procedures are selected
through the Power Feed M semi-automatic user inter-
face

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

Any ArcLink compatible semi-automatic wire feeding
equipment. Specifically, the semi-automatic Power
Feed M family.

LIMITATIONS

• The Power Waves are not to be used in outdoor
environments.
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• Only ArcLink compatible Power Feed semi-automat-
ic wire feeders and users interfaces may be used.
Other Lincoln wire feeders or non-Lincoln wire feed-
ers cannot be used.
• Power Wave 455M (CE) Output Limitations
The Power Wave 455M (CE) will support maximum
average output current of 500 Amps @ 60% duty
cycle.

DUTY CYCLE AND TIME PERIOD

The Power Feed wire feeders are capable of welding
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 repre-
sents 6 minutes of welding and 4 minutes of idling in a
ten minute period.
POWER WAVE 455M (CE)
WARNING
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