6.1. Switching to the required welding function 6.2. Switching to the required welding process 6.3. Return of the values of the functions and parameters of the welding unit to the default factory values set for the current welding process. PATON VDI-SERIES PRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...
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7.3. Semiautomatic arc welding process (MIG/MAG) Operation with an electric generator Maintenance 10. Storage 11. Transportation 12. Specification data 13. Delivery set 14. Warranty 15. Information concerning disposal of equipment 16. Safety instructions 17. Electrical schematic diagram 18. Acceptance certificate PATON VDI-SERIES PRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...
I, the undersigned, declare under our sole responsibility that the product listed below complies with the following Directives: Product DIGITAL INVERTER RECTIFIERS PATON VDI – 160P, VDI – 200P. VDI – 250P Type: have been tested and conforms with the following specifications: Directive...
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(mm) (mm) VDI-160P Not more than Ф 2 mm Not more than 0.6 Not more than Ф3 mm Not more than 0.8 Ф4 mm Up to 160 Not more than 1.0 PATON VDI-SERIES PRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...
1. GENERAL INFORMATION The digitally controlled rectifier welding units PATON™ VDI-160P, VDI-200P, and VDI-250P are designed for direct-current gas-shielded welding according to such welding processes as a manual arc welding process (MMA), an argon arc welding process (TIG), and a semiautomatic arc welding process (MIG/MAG) (with the welding unit operating together with an external electrode wire feeding unit).
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The basic advantages of the PATON™ welding units are the following: The possibility to adjust welding parameters in wide ranges...
MIG/MAG MIG/MAG MIG/MAG Increased-current arc starting function of the manual arc Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable welding process Reduced-voltage welding function of the manual arc Adjustable Adjustable Adjustable welding process Protection against electrode Automatic Automatic Automatic sticking PATON VDI-SERIES PRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...
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(mm KG 1 16 1 … 5 Not more than 160 KG 1 25 2 … 8 Not more than 200 KG 1 35 3 … 11 Up to 250 PATON VDI-SERIES PRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...
V - volt b) A - ampere c) % - percent d) s - second Digital seven-segment display Buttons for increasing or decreasing the selected parameter value Indicator of the current or selected welding process PATON VDI-SERIES PRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG -10-...
Indicator of power supply voltage over 260 V (the indicator lights at the instant of time when 260 V is exceeded) 2. SETTING THE WELDING UNIT INTO OPERATION WARNING! Read Section 14, "Safety instructions", before setting the welding unit into operation. PATON VDI-SERIES PRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG -11-...
WARNING! After fall from a height, the welding unit might be a source of electrical shock. Install the unit on a firm stable surface. PATON VDI-SERIES PRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG -12-...
"Technical characteristics"). Connect the welding unit to an electrical outlet that is rated for a three-wire plug with a grounding conductor. 3. MANUAL COVERED-ELECTRODE ARC WELDING PROCESS (MMA) 3.1. PREPARING THE WELDING UNIT FOR OPERATION ELECTRODE HOLDER ~230V GROUNDING CLAMP WORKPIECE PATON VDI-SERIES PRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG -13-...
3.2. OPERATIONAL CYCLE OF THE MANUAL ARC WELDING PROCESS I (A) t (s) The procedure for changing the values of the operational parameters of the welding unit is described in Section 6.1. PATON VDI-SERIES PRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG -14-...
The procedure for changing the values of the operational parameters of the welding unit for the current welding process is described in Section 6.1. PATON VDI-SERIES PRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG -15-...
3.2 mm in diameter, electrode sticking is possible (see Section 3.5). U (V) I (A) The procedure for changing the values of the operational parameters of the welding unit for the current welding process is described in Section 6.1. PATON VDI-SERIES PRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG -16-...
By default, this function is deactivated (OFF), as the reduction of open-circuit voltage impairs arc starting. The procedure for changing the values of the operational parameters of the welding unit for the current welding process is described in Section 6.1. PATON VDI-SERIES PRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG -17-...
The aforementioned parameters should be set differently for different welding processes, depending on the requirements of the operator. Operations required to set these parameters for the current welding process are described in Section 6.1. PATON VDI-SERIES PRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG -18-...
5 again for sequentially selecting the welding process required. 10. Set the specified welding current by buttons 3. If required, perform the additional functions specified for the argon arc welding process (see Section 6.1). PATON VDI-SERIES PRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG -19-...
To prevent surface melting of the electrode tip, the rate of lifting the electrode should correspond to the set welding current value. The period [t.uP] of linear current rise is discussed in Section 4.4. PATON VDI-SERIES PRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG -20-...
If the duty cycle is not equal to 50 %, the current pulses will be nonsymmetrical relative to the intervals between pulses, but the average welding current value will be equal to the set welding current value of PATON VDI-SERIES PRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG -21-...
5.1. PREPARING THE WELDING UNIT FOR OPERATION EXTERNAL ELECTRODE WIRE FEEDING UNIT. IT IS RECOMMENDED TO USE A UNIT WITH AN INTEGRATED POWER SUPPLY FOR THE UNIT DRIVING MOTOR ~230V SEMIAUTOMATIC WELDING TORCH GROUNDING CLAMP WORKPIECE PATON VDI-SERIES PRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG -22-...
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3, and electrode wire feed velocity according to the general instructions on semiautomatic arc welding. Remember that the parameters to be set are different for different welding processes. PATON VDI-SERIES PRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG -23-...
20 Hz, and the duty cycle is 50 %. To activate the function, set the voltage pulse amplitude [Po.P] higher than 0. The voltage pulse amplitude should be set in percentage of the welding voltage specified for the welding process. PATON VDI-SERIES PRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG -24-...
Buttons 3 on the front panel are designed for changing the value of the function or basic parameter selected. PATON VDI-SERIES PRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG -25-...
000, the values of the functions and parameters of the welding unit will return to the default factory set values. These operations for setting default parameter values should be performed individually for all the welding processes of the welding unit. PATON VDI-SERIES PRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG -26-...
10 … 500 Hz (positive or negative increment 1 Hz) 10) [dut] Duty cycle (the ratio of the pulse length to the pulse repetition period): 50 % (default value) a) 20 … 80 % (positive or negative increment 1 %) PATON VDI-SERIES PRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG -27-...
5 … 200 Hz (positive or negative increment 1 Hz) 3) [dut] Duty cycle (the ratio of the pulse length to the pulse repetition period): 50 % (default value) a) 20 … 80 % (positive or negative increment 1 %) PATON VDI-SERIES PRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG -28-...
• When working in environment with excessive dust content, manually clean the passages for cooling air. WARNING! Purging the unit with compressed air at short distance can result in damage of the electronic elements of the unit. PATON VDI-SERIES PRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG -29-...
Normal operating voltage for the manual arc 21 … 28 welding process, V Normal operating voltage for the argon arc welding 10 … 18 process, V Normal operating voltage for the semiautomatic arc 12 … 28 welding process, V PATON VDI-SERIES PRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG -30-...
Protective clothing should not restrain movements. If possible, it should not be made of synthetic materials. Electrocution can be fatal !!! PATON VDI-SERIES PRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG -31-...
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Always wear protective gloves when operating the machine. The arc and splinters that develop during the burn can cause skin burns. Wear protective gloves and pliers when touching or moving the welded item. PATON VDI-SERIES PRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG -32-...
It is recommended that the power line be provided with a separate protection against the shock absorber. 15. WARRANTY The Pilot Plant of Welding Equipment of the E.O Paton Electric Welding Institute guarantees the correct operation of the power supply if the costumers provided service conditions, storage and transportation.
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In the absence of a correct or even any passport fill the seller in the sale of the machine, In the absence of a serial number on the machine manufacturer reserves the full right to refuse warranty service. PATON VDI-SERIES PRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG -34-...
Tel. +48 (17) 779 00 67 e-mail: biuro@paton.com.pl www.paton.com.pl All rights reserved. This document is protected by copyright. Copying or distributing the User Manual in whole or in excerpts without MasterWeld permission is prohibited. PATON VDI-SERIES PRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG -35-...
ATTENTION!!! Delivery of the equipment to the service center "PATON" is performed at the manufacturer's expense only during the 1st of the year from the date of purchase! Over 1 year - at the buyer's expense.
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______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Faulty-condition cause: ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Date of reception of the welding unit for repair «_____» __________ 20 ___ year. _______________________ (signature) Faults detected: ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Faulty-condition cause: ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ PATON VDI-SERIES PRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG -38-...
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Date of reception of the welding unit for repair «_____» __________ 20 ___ year. _______________________ (signature) Faults detected: _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Faulty-condition cause: ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ PATON VDI-SERIES PRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG -39-...
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