ESAB EMP 215IC Service Manual page 61

GTAW LIFT TIG Process Test
1) Turn SW1 to Off Position.
2) Connect TIG torch power cable to negative weld output connector and work cable to positive weld
output connector.
3) Connect gas hose to flow meter regulator. And turn regulator on and set flow.
4) Connect either Torch mounted control cable or foot pedal to 8 pin connector J1 on front of unit.
5) Turn SW1 to ON position. Using Main Encoder, go to SETTINGS and select BASIC mode then go to
and select LIFT TIG process.
PCB LEDs Status
POWER PCB3
D42 & D53
CONTROL PCB2
D35 PS OK
D36 3.3V_1 OK
D40 +24V_1 LOW
D43 BUS V ERR
D44 UI COM
D45 uP OK
D85 10.3_VB OK
D86 +5V_10 OK
D88 TRIGGER ON
D89 TIG SOL
D90 FAN ON
1) Use EN3 ENCODER to select GTAW (LIFT TIG) process.
2) Touch electrode to the work piece, Activate start signal ( Torch mounted trigger or foot Pedal) D88
on CONTROL PCB3 comes on, then lift the torch off the plate, starting the welding arc. Vary current
control from Min to Max . Remove Start signal. Arc shuts off
If the unit does not perform as indicated, proceed to subsection 6.05
GMAW MIG Process Test
1) Turn SW1 to Off Position.
output connector and work cable to – weld output connector. Connect appropriate gas supply inlet to
rear panel gas inlet fitting.
2) Turn SW1 to ON. Main menu screen will be displayed.
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ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
Remove TIG torch. Connect MIG gun, connect polarity cable to + weld
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