Coaxial Weld Cables; Changing Electrode Polarity Setting; Negative Electrode Polarity - Lincoln Electric POWER FEED 10M SINGLE/DUAL SVM172-A Service Manual

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For Electrode Connect the
Polarity: Electrode lead to
Positive Positive Stud
Negative Negative Stud
For additional Safety information regarding the elec-
trode and work cable set-up, See the standard "SAFE-
TY INFORMATION" located in the front of the
Instruction Manuals.
CAUTION
Excessive voltage drops caused by poor work
piece connections often result in unsatisfactory
welding performance.
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COAXIAL WELD CABLES

Coaxial welding cables are specially designed welding
cables for pulse welding or STT welding. Coaxial weld
cables feature low inductance, allowing fast changes in
the weld current. Regular cables have a higher induc-
tance which may distort the pulse or STT wave shape.
Inductance becomes more severe as the weld cables
become longer.
Coaxial weld cables are recommended for all pulse
and STT welding, especially when the total weld cable
length (electrode cable + work cable) exceeds 50 feet
(7.6m)
A coaxial weld cable is constructed by 8 small leads
wrapped around one large lead. The large inner lead
connects to the electrode stud on the power source
and the electrode connection on the wire feeder. The
small leads combine together to form the work lead,
one end attached to the power source and the other
end to the work piece. (See Coaxial weld Cable below.)
Electrode
Work
Power Source
Electrode
Work
Coaxial Weld Cable
INSTALLATION
Connect the
work lead to
Negative
Positive Stud
Work
Wire Feeder
Electrode
Work
POWER FEED 10M SINGLE/DUAL
CHANGING ELECTRODE POLARITY
SETTING
The Power Feed 10M Single Wire Feeder is preset at
the factory for Electrode Positive welding. (See Figure
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NOTE: Changing this DIP Switch does not change the
actual welding polarity. The actual welding polarity is
changed by reversing the welding cables at the power
source output studs.
This DIP Switch setting must coincide with the polarity
you are setting up to weld with for the feeder to oper-
ate correctly. Operating the Power Feed 10M Single
Wire Feeder with the DIP switch in the wrong position
will cause very erratic weld characteristics.

NEGATIVE ELECTRODE POLARITY

This options allows for the setting of negative polarity
sensing when a negative polarity welding process is
performed.
When negative electrode polarity is required, such as
in some Innershield applications, reverse the output
connections at the power source (electrode cable to
the negative (-) stud, and work cable to the positive (+)
stud).
When operating with electrode polarity negative the
Power Feed 10M Single Wire Feeder must be set to
recognize this set-up.
(See Figure A.3)
To change the electrode polarity DIP Switch setting:
WARNING
• Do not touch electrically live parts or
electrodes with your skin or wet
clothing.
• Insulate yourself from the work and
ground.
• Always wear dry insulating gloves.
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1. Turn off power at the welding power source.
2. Remove the rear access panel on the wire drive.
3. Locate the DIP switches on the Wire Drive Board.
4. Set DIP switch #7 to the desired polarity.
5. Reinstall the rear access panel and restore power.
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