Process Parameters For Tig / Mma/Smaw Setup - Fronius TPS 320i Operating Instructions Manual

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After a successful measurement, the current values are displayed.
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Process parame- The following process parameters can be set and displayed for the TIG and rod electrode
ters for TIG / welding process:
MMA/SMAW Set-
up
Starting current time
for setting the length of time the starting current is to be active
Unit
Setting range
Factory setting
Characteristic
Unit
Setting range
Factory setting
0
(7)
(8)
I-constant
(constant welding cur-
rent)
108
Follow the displayed instructions
Press the torch trigger / select "Next" / press the adjusting dial
Select "Finish" / press the adjusting dial
Process parameters for MMA welding:
for selecting the electrode characteristic
U (V)
(4)
(6)
(5)
(7)
100 200 300
Example of pre-set arc-force dynamic where characteristic (4) is selected
Example of pre-set arc-force dynamic where characteristic (5) or (6) is selected
s
0.0 - 2.0
0.5
- / A/V / -
I-constant / 0.1 - 20.0 / P-constant
I-constant
(1)
con - 20 A / V
(2)
(3)
(2)
(1)
(3)
(4)
(8)
(5)
4 0 0 I (A)
(6)
- If the "I-constant" parameter is set, the welding current will
be kept constant, irrespective of the welding voltage. This
results in a vertical characteristic (4).
- The "I-constant" parameter is particularly suitable for rutile
electrodes and basic electrodes.
Load line for rod electrode
Load line for rod electrode where
arc length is increased
Load line for rod electrode where
arc length is reduced
Characteristic where "I-constant"
parameter is selected (constant
welding current)
Characteristic where "0.1 - 20" pa-
rameter is selected (drooping
characteristic with adjustable
slope)
Characteristic where "P-constant"
parameter is selected (constant
welding power)