Introduction; Overview; Equipment - ESAB MobileFeed 301 AVS Instruction Manual

2 INTRODUCTION

CAUTION!
Class A equipment is not intended for use in residential
locations where the electrical power is provided by the
public low-voltage supply system. There may be potential
difficulties in ensuring electromagnetic compatibility of
class A equipment in those locations, due to conducted
as well as radiated disturbances.
NOTE!
Dispose of electronic equipment at the recycling
facility!
In observance of European Directive 2012/19/EC on
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its
implementation in accordance with national law, electrical
and/or electronic equipment that has reached the end of
its life must be disposed of at a recycling facility.
As the person responsible for the equipment, it is your
responsibility to obtain information on approved collection
stations.
For further information contact the nearest ESAB dealer.
ESAB can provide you with all necessary welding protection and accessories.
2 INTRODUCTION
2.1

Overview

The MobileFeed 301 AVS (Arc Voltage Sensing) is a portable wire feeder. The unit is
powered entirely on the arc voltage from a constant current (CC) or constant voltage (CV)
welding power source. It operates with reversed polarity, Direct Current Electrode Positive
(DCEP), or straight polarity, Direct Current Electrode Negative (DCEN). The MobileFeed 301
AVS is available with two connections, EURO and TWECO. A remote option is available with
the Warrior power source (requires software update to the power source).
The unit is designed for use with hard, soft, and cored electrodes (gas shielded or
self-shielded) from 0.030" (0.8mm) through 5/64" (1.98mm) diameter with a wire feed speed
from 50 to 750 in/min (1.3 - 19.0 m/min). The feeder components are totally enclosed in a
rugged case.
ESAB's accessories for the product can be found in the "ACCESSORIES" chapter of
this manual.
2.2

Equipment

The MobileFeed 301 AVS is supplied with:
• Instruction manual
• Voltage pickup cable with clamp
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