General Description; Recommended Processes And Equipment; Required Equipment; Limitations - Lincoln Electric POWER WAVE IM808-A Operator's Manual

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Power Wave 455M/STT (CE) semi-automatic
power source is designed to be a part of a modular,
multi-process welding system. Depending on configura-
tion, it can support constant current, constant voltage,
STT and pulse welding modes.
The Power Wave 455M/STT (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 compo-
nent (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 (CE) is a high perform-
ance, 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 and CAC processes. It car-
ries an output rating of 400 amps, 36 volts (at 100%
duty cycle). The STT process is supported at currents
up to 325 amps at 100% duty cycle.
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES AND
EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES
The POWER WAVE 455M/STT (CE) can be set up in a
number of configurations, some requiring optional
equipment or welding programs. Each machine is fac-
tory preprogrammed with multiple welding procedures,
typically including GMAW, GMAW-P, FCAW, SMAW,
GTAW, STT and CAC-A for a variety of materials,
including mild steel, stainless steel, cored wires, and
aluminum.
The POWER WAVE 455M/STT (CE) is recommended
for semi-automatic welding with ArcLink compatible
equipment like the Power Feed M/STT series of feed-
ers. The POWER WAVE 455M/STT (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 applications.
The Wire Drive Control Module is also be equipped with
a terminal strip for making simple input signal connec-
tions. 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/STT (CE) – Semi-Automatic
Operation
Semi Automatic Power Waves 455M/STT (CE) 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 mod-
els of Lincoln feeders, or any models 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-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 (CE) Output Limitations
The POWER WAVE 455M/STT (CE) will support maximum
average output current of 500 Amps (@ 60% duty cycle) on
the standard Power Wave stud, and a maximum average
output current of 325 amps (100% duty cycle) on the STT
stud.

DUTY CYCLE AND TIME PERIOD

The Power Feed wire feeders are capable of welding at
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
POWER WAVE 455M/STT (CE)
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