Output Connections - Lincoln Electric IDEALARC DC-600 Operating Manual

OUTPUT CONNECTIONS

See Table A.1 for recommended IDEALARC DC-600 cable sizes for combined lengths of electrode and work cables.
Idealarc DC-600 Cable Sizes for Combined Lengths of Electrode and Work Cable (Copper) at 100% Duty Cycle
Cable Length
Lengths up to 45m
45m to 60m
60m to 85m
Connect Electrode and Work Leads to Output Terminals.
1. Set the ON/OFF PUSH BUTTON to OFF.
2. Locate the retractable strain relief loops directly below the
output terminals in the lower right and lower left corners of
the Case Front Assembly. See Figure A.9.
3. Pull out the retractable strain relief loops.
4. Insert the electrode lead through the loop directly below the
desired polarity (positive or negative). Pull through enough
cable to reach the output terminals.
5. Connect electrode
(positive/negative).
6. Tighten the output terminal nut with a spanner.
7. Connect the work lead to the other output terminal following
steps 4-6.
Figure A.9
Output Terminals
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lead to the desired terminal
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Idealarc DC-600
Table A.1
Parallel Cables
2
2
2
Connection For Semi-Automatic or Automatic Wire Feeder
Control
Note: See the ACCESSORIES Section of this manual for specific
instructions on connecting the following semi-automatic and
automatic wire feeders:
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• LN-7
• LN-8
• LN-9
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• NA-3
• NA-5
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• LT-7
• LT-56
Connection for Stick Welding and Air/Carbon Arc Cutting
Operation
The output terminals are energised at all times when the
Idealarc DC-600 is connected for stick welding and
air/carbon arc cutting.
1. Set ON/OFF PUSH BUTTON to OFF.
2. Locate and open the hinged access door on the Front Case
Assembly.
3. If necessary, disconnect all wire feeder control cable
connections from the DC-600 terminal strip / amphenol.
4. Remove the leads from the unit by pulling them through and
out of the strain relief loops.
5. Connect a jumper wire from terminal #2 to terminal #4 on
the terminal strip.
6. Set the Welding Mode Switch to the VV position for both
stick welding and air/carbon arc cutting.
Note: To use the Idealarc DC-600 for both stick welding /
air/carbon arc cutting, AND semi-automatic / automatic welding,
the optional Multi-Process Switch (K804-1) must be used. See the
ACCESSORIES Section of this manual for instructions on
installing and using the Multi-Process Switch. When the Multi-
Process Switch is not used, all control, work, and electrode leads
from semi-automatic or automatic wire feeders must be
disconnected from the Idalarc DC-600 before connecting the
machine for stick welding or air/carbon arc cutting.
Cable Size
50mm 2
70mm 2
95mm 2
Semi-Automatic Wire Feeders
Automatic Wire Feeders
Tractors
WARNING
IMA 607A