Wire Welding-Cv; Arc Gouging; Auxiliary Power; Simultaneous Welding And Power Loads - Lincoln Electric Vantage 580 11657 Operator's Manual

B-7
This will keep the "Solid State" contactor open and provide a
"cold" electrode until the Amptrol or Arc Start Switch is pressed.
When using the TIG Module, the OUTPUT CONTROL on the
VANTAGE® 580 is used to set the maximum range of the CUR-
RENT CONTROL on the TIG Module or an Amptrol if connect-
ed to the TIG Module.
NOTE: The TIG process is to receive a low voltage welding
process. There is no difference in operation with the
VRD "On" or "Off" for this mode. For indicator light oper-
ation, see Table B.1.
Connect a wire feeder to the VANTAGE® 580 according to the

WIRE WELDING-CV

instructions in INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Section.
The VANTAGE® 580 in the CV-WIRE mode, permits it to be
used with a broad range of flux cored wire (Innershield and
Outershield) electrodes and solid wires for MIG welding (gas
metal arc welding). Welding can be finely tuned using the ARC
CONTROL. Turning the ARC CONTROL clockwise from –10
(soft) to +10 (crisp) changes the arc from soft and washed-in to
crisp and narrow. It acts as an inductance/pinch control. The
proper setting depends on the procedure and operator prefer-
ence. Start with the dial set at 0.
The VANTAGE® 580 can be used for arc gouging. For

ARC GOUGING

optimal performance, set the MODE per TABLE B.4.
TABLE B.5 VANTAGE® 580 PERKINS SIMULTANEOUS WELDING AND POWER LOADS
WELDING
OUTPUT
500A/40V
350A/34V
200A/30V
150A/26V
90A/24V
0
*
Each receptacle is limited to 15 amps.
(Use the shortest length extension cord possible sized per the following table.)
VANTAGE® 580 PERKINS Extension Cord Length Recommendations
Current Load
Voltage
(Amps) (Volts) (Watts)
2.5
15 3,600
240
OPERATION
PERMISSIBLE
POWER-WATTS
(Unity Power Factor)
0
8,100
12,000
16,000
18,000
20,000
TABLE B.6
Maximum Allowable Cord Length in m (ft.) for Conductor Size
mm 14AWG 4.0 mm 12AWG 6.0
2 2
18 (60) 23 (75)
Conductor size is based on maximum 2.0% voltage drop.
VANTAGE® 580
Set the OUTPUT CONTROL knob to adjust output
current to the desired level for the gouging electrode
being used according to the ratings in the following
Table B.4.
TABLE B.4
Current Range (DC,
Carbon Diameter
1/8"(3.2mm)
electrode positive)
5/32"(4.0mm)
3/16"9(4.8mm) 200-250 Amps
1/4"(6.4mm) 300-400 Amps
400-Max.Amps
3/8"(10.0mm)
The ARC CONTROL is not active in the ARC GOUG-
ING Mode. The ARC CONTROL is automatically set
to maximum when the ARC GOUGING mode is
selected which provides the best ARC GOUGING per-
formance.
Start the engine and set the IDLER control switch to

AUXILIARY POWER:

the desired operating mode. Full power is available
regardless of the welding control settings providing no
welding current is being drawn.
The auxiliary power ratings are with no welding load.
Simultaneous Welding and Auxiliary Power Loads
Simultaneous welding and power loads are specified
in Table B.5.
Permissible Auxiliary
Current in Amperes
@ 240V ±10%*
0
30*
18.5 amp/phase
30*
30* 23.6 amp/phase
30* 26.4 amp/phase
30*
mm 10AWG 10.0 mm 8AWG 16.0
2 2
46 (150) 69 (225)
Mode
CC-STICK
60-90 Amps
90-150 Amps CC-STICK
ARC GOUGE
ARC GOUGE
ARC GOUGE
@ 415V ±10%
0
14 amp/phase
28 amp/phase
mm 6AWG 25.0 mm 4AWG
2 2
107 (350) 183
B-7
(600)