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IM3053
02/2015
REV03
PF44 & PF46
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
ENGLISH
Lincoln Electric Bester Sp. z o.o.
ul. Jana III Sobieskiego 19A, 58-263 Bielawa, Poland
www.lincolnelectric.eu

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  • Page 1 IM3053 02/2015 REV03 PF44 & PF46 OPERATOR’S MANUAL ENGLISH Lincoln Electric Bester Sp. z o.o. ul. Jana III Sobieskiego 19A, 58-263 Bielawa, Poland www.lincolnelectric.eu...

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    2006/95/CEE, 2004/108/CEE and has been designed in compliance with the following standards: EN 60974-5, EN 60974-10:2007 12.07.2013 Paweł Lipiński Operations Director Lincoln Electric Bester Sp. z o.o., ul. Jana III Sobieskiego 19A, 58-263 Bielawa, Poland 07/11 English English...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    12/05 THANKS! For having chosen the QUALITY of the Lincoln Electric products. Please Examine Package and Equipment for Damage. Claims for material damaged in shipment must be notified • immediately to the dealer. For future reference record in the table below your equipment identification information. Model Name, Code &...

  • Page 4: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications NAME INDEX PF44 K14108-1 PF46 K14109-1 INPUT Input Voltage U Input Amperes I EMC Class 40Vdc RATED OUTPUT Duty Cycle 40°C Output Current (based on a 10 min. period) 100% 385A 500A OUTPUT RANGE Welding Current Range Peak Open Circuit Voltage 5 ÷...

  • Page 5: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    Lincoln Electric. Before installing the machine, the operator must check the work area for any devices that may malfunction because of electromagnetic disturbances.

  • Page 6: Safety

    Failure to follow the instructions in this manual could cause serious personal injury, loss of life, or damage to this equipment. Read and understand the following explanations of the warning symbols. Lincoln Electric is not responsible for damages caused by improper installation, improper care or abnormal operation.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes and/or improvements in design without upgrade at the same time the operator’s manual. Introduction PF44 and PF46 are digital wire feeders which have been Recommended equipment, which can be bought by designed to work with all Lincoln Electric power sources user, was mentioned in the chapter "Accessories".

  • Page 8: Controls And Operational Features

    Controls and Operational Features 5. Remote Control Connector Plug (optional, PF44 only): To install Remote Control Kit. It can be purchased separately. See "Accessories" chapter. 6. Remote Control Receptacle (PF46 only): To connection Remote Control or Cross Switch Gun. 7. Left Button: Cancel •...
  • Page 9 22. Wire Spool Support: Maximum 15kg spools. WARNING Accepts plastic, steel and fiber spools onto 51mm Maximum coolant pressure is 5,0 bar. ® spindle. Also accepts Readi-Reel type spools onto included spindle adapter. To ensure failure-free work and right flow of coolant, use only coolant that is recommended by the WARNING manufacturer of welding gun or cooler.

  • Page 10: Guide's Marking Interface

    Guide’s Marking Interface Description of the abridged user interface in "Quick Guide" chapter. See "Spare Part". Table 1. Symbols description Soft Memory Select Welding Process SMAW-Soft Process (PF46 only) Save to the User Crisp Select Welding Program SMAW-Crisp Process Memory (PF46 only) Recall from the User Non-synergic Programs...

  • Page 11: M/Min]

    Disabled Restore Factory Setting Trim View Software and Check Mark Hardware Version Power in kW Information Resignation Mark Setup Menu Cold Feed Switch Off Output Wave Controls Voltage Gas Purge MMA/TIG only) Switch On Output Brightness Level Voltage Error (MMA/TIG only) USB Memory Lock / Unlock Welding Current...

  • Page 12: Interface Description

    Interface Description Table 2. Interface Components and Functions Functions of Interface Components 7. Cancel / back. 9. Changing Parameter Value [25]. 10. Changing Parameter Value [26]. 5.51 28.6 11. Selection and changing the Welding Settings. ArCO2 12. Change Confirmation. Steel 25.
  • Page 13 ® Table 7. GMAW and FCAW Welding Parameters Table 10. Synergic STT Welding Parameters Bar – Bar – factory default factory settings Welding Process Choice Welding Process Choice Pinch * UltimArc™ Hot Start Hot Start The function of the gun’s trigger change The function of the gun’s trigger change User Settings User Settings...

  • Page 14: Welding Program Choice

    Welding Program Choice To select the Welding Program: If a user does not know the Welding Program Number, it can be searched. In that case in subsequent steps are Use the Set Control [11] to highlight the Welding • given: Process Choice icon.

  • Page 15: User Settings

    Figure 11. The User Setting Menu enables to add the additional function and / or parameters to the Welding Parameters Bar [27]. Depending on the Wire Feeder, may be added: Icon Parameter PF44 PF46 Preflow Postflow Burnback Time Figure 13.
  • Page 16 To remove the selected parameter or function from the Preflow Time adjusts the time that shielding Welding Parameters Bar [27]: gas flows after the trigger is pulled and prior to feeding. Access to the User Settings. • • • • Factory default, Preflow Time is set at 0.2 seconds.
  • Page 17 Burnback Time is the amount of time that Run-in WFS – sets the wire feed speed the weld output continues after the wire from the time the trigger is pulled until an arc stops feeding. It prevents the wire from is established.
  • Page 18 Crater Procedure controls the WFS (or value User Memory (PF46 only) enables: in ampere units) and Volts (or Trim) for a Store the welding programs to one of the • • • • specified time at the end of the weld after nine user memory.
  • Page 19 Figure 31. Press and hold for 1 second the Set Control [11]. • • • • Figure 29. Press the Set Control [11]. • • • • Use the Set Control [11] to highlight the Memory • • • • Number which from the Welding Program will be recall.

  • Page 20: The Settings And Configuration Menu

    Press the Left [7] and the Right [12] Buttons • simultaneously Depending on the Wire Feeder, The Settings and Configuration Menu enables: Icon Description PF44 PF46 Set the Memory Limits Set the Display Configuration Assignment Function to the Right Button Set the Brightness Level Figure 34.
  • Page 21 Assignment Function to the Right • • • • Configuration. The Check Mark will also change the Button position. To the Right Button [12] can assign: Icon Description PF44 PF46 Disabled - OFF (factory default) Crater Procedure Rub-in WFS Wave Controls Recall the Program...
  • Page 22 Lock / Unlock • • • • which will be assigned to the Right Button [12], for example Crater Procedure. Can lock / unlock: Icon Description PF44 PF46 All Interface Components The Left [9] and / or Right [10] Control The Welding...
  • Page 23 Use the Set Control [11] to highlight the element Restore Factory Settings • • • • which will be locked, for example All Interface Note: After Factory Settings restore, the Components – see the Figure 44. settings stored in user memory are deleted. Press the Set Control [11].
  • Page 24 Setup (Configuration Menu) Wire Feed Speed Units Enables access to the Configuration Parameters of the Device. Metric To set the Configuration Parameters of the Device: Access to the Settings and Configuration Menu. • • • • English Use the Set Control [11] to highlight the Restore •...
  • Page 25 Table 11. The Configuration Parameters The Menu Exit Enables exit from menu Wire Feed Speed (WFS) Enables change WFS units: units "Metric" (factory default) = m/min; • "English" = in/min. • Recall Memory with This option allows a memory to be recalled by quickly pulling and releasing the Trigger gun trigger: (PF46 only)
  • Page 26 TIG Gas Control This option allows control over which gas solenoid actuates while TIG welding. "Valve (manual)" = No MIG solenoid will actuate while TIG welding, gas flow • • • • is manually controlled by an external valve. "Feeder Solenoid" = The internal (feeder) MIG solenoid will turn on and off •...
  • Page 27 P.20 Display Trim as Volts Determines how trim is displayed Option "No" (factory default) = The trim is displayed in the format defined in the • weld set. "Yes" = All trim values are displayed as a voltage. • Note: This option may not be available on all machines. The power source must support this functionality, or this option will not appear in the menu.
  • Page 28 P.95 User interface type Determines how the user interface works: "Feeder" (factory default) – UI works as Feeder. • "STICK/TIG" – Dedicated to work UI with a welding power source (without • Wire feeder). UI allows to set the programs for welding SMAW and GTAW process.
  • Page 29 P.504 Mode Select Panel Lock Selects between several Mode Select Panel lockout preferences. When a Mode Select Panel selection is locked and an attempt is made to change that parameter, a message will be displayed on the display indicating the parameter is locked.

  • Page 30: Usb Memory (Pf46 Only)

    USB Memory (PF46 only) When USB Memory Stick is connected to the USB Press the Right Button [12] to confirm the save on a • • Receptacle [21], USB Menu appears on the display. USB Memory Stick. Create or chose a file in which will be saved copies •...
  • Page 31 Press the Set Control [11]. • • • • /LEB1.WMB LEB1.WMB LEB2.WMB Figure 61. Figure 58. Press the Right Button [12] to confirm the file To confirm and save the data on a USB Memory • • • • • •...

  • Page 32: Welding Smaw (Mma) Process

    Adjust range: from -10 to +10. • • • • power source. -10.0 10.0 Procedure of begin welding of SMAW process: Connect Lincoln Electric power sources using • ® ArcLink protocol to communication to wire feeder. Determine the electrode polarity for the electrode to •...

  • Page 33: Gouging

    Gouging Table 15. The Welding Program - gouging Process Program Gouging Note: The list of available programs depends on the power source. For 9 program can set: Gouging current [9] • Switch on / switch off the output voltage on the •...

  • Page 34: Welding Gtaw / Gtaw-Pulse Process

    Note: 4-Step does not work during Spot Welding. power source. Procedure of begin welding of GTAW/GTAW-PULSE process: Connect Lincoln Electric power sources using • ® ArcLink protocol to communication to wire feeder. Connect GTAW torch to Euro Socket [1].
  • Page 35 Frequency influences the width of the arc and the amount of heat input to the weld. If the frequency is higher: Improves penetration and the microstructure of the • weld. The arc is narrower, more stable. • Reduces the amount of heat input to the weld. •...

  • Page 36: Welding Gmaw, Fcaw-Gs And Fcaw-Ss Process In Non-Synergic Mode

    Wave Control • Procedure of begin welding of GMAW, FCAW-GS or Pinch • • • • FCAW-SS process: Connect Lincoln Electric power sources using • ® For 40 program can set: ArcLink protocol to communication to wire feeder. Wire Feed Speed, WFS [9] •...
  • Page 37 Pinch controls the arc characteristics when short-arc welding. Increasing Pinch Control greater than 0.0 results in a crisper arc (more spatter) while decreasing the Pinch Control to less than 0.0 provides a softer arc (less spatter). Adjust range: from -10 to +10. •...

  • Page 38: Welding Gmaw And Fcaw-Gs Process In Synergic Mode Cv

    Welding GMAW and FCAW-GS Process in synergic mode CV In synergic mode, the welding voltage is not set by user. The correct welding voltage will set by the machine’s software. This value was recalled on the basis of data (input data) had been loaded: Wire Feed Speed, WFS [9].

  • Page 39: Welding Gmaw-P Process In Synergic Mode

    Welding GMAW-P Process in synergic mode Table 19. Exemplify GMAW-P programs Wire diameter Wire material Steel ArMIX ® Steel (RapidArc ArMIX Steel (Precision Pulse™) ArMIX Stainless ArMIX Stainless Ar/He/CO Metal Core ArMIX Ni Alloy 70%Ar/30%He Si Bronze Copper ArHe Aluminum AlSi Aluminum AlMg Note: The list of available programs depends on the power source.
  • Page 40 UltimArc™ – for pulse welding adjusts the focus or shape of the arc. In consequence of increasing UltimArc™ Control value the arc is tight, stiff for high speed sheet metal welding. Adjust range: from -10 to +10 • • • • Factory default, UltimArc™...

  • Page 41: Aluminum Welding Gmaw- Pp Process In Synergic Mode

    Aluminum Welding GMAW- PP Process in synergic mode Table20. Exemplify GMAW-PP synergic programs Wire diameter Wire material Aluminum AlSi Aluminum AlMg Note: The list of available programs depends on the power source. ® GMAW-PP (Pulse-On-Pulse ) process is used for Additionally can manually set: aluminum welding.
  • Page 42 Frequency influences the width of the arc and the Frequency greater then 0.0 – Narrow weld and • • • • amount of heat input to the weld. If the frequency is ripple spacing, fast travel speed. Figure 83 shows higher: the spacing weld when the frequency is "+10"".

  • Page 43: Welding Stt Process

    ® Welding STT Process ® Table21. Exemplify STT non-synergic programs Wire diameter Wire material Steel Steel ArMIX Stainless HeArCO Stainless ArMIX ® Table 22. Exemplify STT synergic programs Wire diameter Wire material Steel Steel ArMIX Stainless HeArCO Stainless ArMIX ® Note: Note that STT is available only with specially equipped Power Wave power sources, like the Power Wave ®...
  • Page 44 The 2-Step - 4-Step changes the function of the gun’s TailOut provides additional heat into the weld without trigger. increasing the arc length or the droplet size. Higher tailout values improve wetting and may give faster travel 2 Step trigger operation turns welding on and off in •...

  • Page 45: Wire Spool Loading

    UltimArc™ – for pulse welding adjusts the focus or Wire Spool Loading shape of the arc. In consequence of increasing Wire spool type S300 and BS300 can be installed on the UltimArc™ Control value the arc is tight, stiff for high wire spool support without adapter.
  • Page 46 Wire Spool Type S200 Loading Wire Spool Type B300 Loading WARNING WARNING Turn the input power OFF at the welding power source Turn the input power OFF at the welding power source before installation or changing a wire spool. before installation or changing a wire spool. Figure 93 Figure 94 Turn the input power OFF.

  • Page 47: Loading The Electrode Wire

    Loading the Electrode Wire Turn the input power OFF. • Open the spool wire case. • Unscrew the locking nut of the sleeve. • Load the spooled wire on the sleeve such that the • spool turns clockwise when the wire is fed into the wire feeder.

  • Page 48: Adjusting Pressure Roll Force

    Proper adjustment of pressure arm gives the best welding performance. PF44 and PF46 are equipped with drive roll V1.0/V1.2 for steel wire. WARNING If the roll pressure is too low the roll will slide on the wire.

  • Page 49: Gas Connection

    For any repair operations, modifications or maintenance, it is recommended to contact the nearest Technical CYLINDER may explode if damaged. • Service Center or Lincoln Electric. Repairs and Always fix the gas cylinder securely in an • modifications performed by unauthorized service or upright position, against a cylinder wall personnel will cause the manufacturer’s warranty to...

  • Page 50: Error's Message

    Error’s Message Table 23. Interface Components Interface description 53. Error Code 54. Error description. DESCRIPTION: Thermal Overload Figure 100. The following is a partial list of possible error codes. For a complete listing contact with Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service. Table 24.

  • Page 51: Weee

    Spare Parts 12/05 Part List reading instructions Do not use this part list for a machine if its code number is not listed. Contact the Lincoln Electric Service • Department for any code number not listed. Use the illustration of assembly page and the table below to determine where the part is located for your particular •...

  • Page 52: Suggested Accessories

    Suggested Accessories K14125-1 Kit - Remote Control for PF44 (12PIN). K10095-1-15M Remote control (welding voltage & wire feeder speed WFS). K14091-1 Remote MIG K870 Foot Amptrol K14127-1 Cart for PF40/42/44/46. K14111-1 Kit - Gas Flow Regulator. K14121-1 Replaceable Front Panel with User Interface, A+.

  • Page 53: Connection Diagram

    Connection Diagram K14108-1 PF44 K14121-1 K1412 -1 K1412 -1 K2909-1 K1412 -1 K14121-1 K1412 -1 K1412 -1 K10095-1 K14109-1 PF46 K14121-1 K1412 -1 K10095-1 K2909-1 K1412 -1 K14121-1 K1412 -1 K1412 -1 English English...
  • Page 54 K14108-1 PF44 K14109-1 PF46 K10348-PGW-XXM K10348-PG-XXM K1034 -PGW-XXM K1034 -PG-XXM English English...
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