Mma Welding; Softstart / Hotstart Function - Fronius TransPocket 150 Operating Instructions Manual

MMA welding

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SoftStart / Hot- This function is used to set the starting current.
Start function
Setting range: 0 - 200%
Operating principle:
At the start of the welding process, the welding current is reduced (SoftStart) or increased
(HotStart) for 0.5 seconds, depending on the setting.
The change is shown as a percentage from the set welding current.
Setting the starting current:
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Examples (set welding current = 100 A):
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Use the welding process button to select one of the following processes:
MMA welding
- the MMA welding indicator lights up following selection
MMA welding with Cel electrode
- the MMA welding with Cel electrode indicator lights up following selec-
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Press the setting value button until
the welding current indicator lights up
Adjust the welding current using the adjusting dial
Carry out welding
NOTE! See section "Welding process Setup menu" for details on how to set the
starting current duration.
Press the setting value button until
the SoftStart / HotStart indicator lights up
Turn the adjusting dial until the desired value is reached
Carry out welding
NOTE! The maximum HotStart current is limited as follows:
- TransPocket 150 to 160 A
- TransPocket 180 to 200 A
100% starting current = 100 A
80% starting current = 80 A
135% starting current = 135 A
200% starting current, for TransPocket 150 = 160 A
rent limit reached!)
200% starting current, for TransPocket 180 = 200 A
function deactivated
SoftStart
HotStart
HotStart (maximum cur-
HotStart
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