Strata ADVANCEMIG 350 Operating Instructions Manual

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ADVANCEMIG 350/500

MULTI-PROCESS MIG WELDER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

IGBT

DIRECT

CONSTANT

VOLTAGE

SPOOL

WATER

SPIKE/

INTELLIGENT

IP23 CORROSION

LIFT TIG

SYNERGIC

4 WHEEL

INVERTER

CURRENT

CURRENT/

REDUCTION

GUN

COOLED

GENERATOR

(OPTIONAL

PROTECTION

& SALT SPRAY

DRIVE WIRE

OPERATION

TECHNOLOGY

OUTPUT

VOLTAGE

DEVICE

CAPABLE

(ADVMIG 500)

SAFE

SYSTEM

RESISTANT

TORCH)

FEEDER

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Page 1 ADVANCEMIG 350/500 MULTI-PROCESS MIG WELDER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IGBT DIRECT CONSTANT VOLTAGE SPOOL WATER SPIKE/ INTELLIGENT IP23 CORROSION LIFT TIG SYNERGIC 4 WHEEL INVERTER CURRENT CURRENT/ REDUCTION COOLED GENERATOR (OPTIONAL PROTECTION & SALT SPRAY DRIVE WIRE OPERATION TECHNOLOGY OUTPUT VOLTAGE DEVICE...
Page 2 ADVANCEMIG 350 • ADVANCEMIG 500 Congratulations on your new Strata product! The Strata range from Euroquip uses latest technology design and engineering to produce welding products that combine market leading value and features with durability. Designed for discerning operators who seek professional results and product quality without the price tag of a full professional setup.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
ADVANCEMIG 350 • ADVANCEMIG 500 Contents Know Your Machine............5 Quick Start Guide.............11 Accessories & Spare Parts..........15 Wiring Diagram..............18 Care & Maintenance............19 Safety................20 Warranty................27 www.strata.co.nz...
Page 4 MULTI-PROCESS MIG WELDER • ADVANCEMIG 350 • ADVANCEMIG 500 State of the art synergic technology with full operational controls on the remote wire feeder makes setup and operation a breeze. Rich in features including a 4 roll wire feeder and integrated protection systems mean these 3 phase machines are top of the class in peformance, reliability and user satisfaction.
Page 5: Know Your Machine
ADVANCEMIG 350 • ADVANCEMIG 500 Know Your Machine * More detailed explanations of functions on following pages. Welding Machine Positive (+) Welding Power Output Connection Socket Remote Connection Plug Tig Torch Gas Connector Negative (-) Welding Power Output Connection Socket Mains Power Switch Control Panel Error/ Overload Indicator* Mains Power Indicator Power Source Display Meter* MMA Hot Start Indicator* 10. MMA/ TIG Current Indicator* 11. MMA Arc Force Indicator* 12. TIG Down Slope Indicator * 10 11 13. MIG Mode Indicator 14. MMA Mode Indicator 15. MMA VRD Mode Indicator 16. Lift TIG Mode Indicator 17. 2T Trigger Mode Indicator (Tig)
Page 6 ADVANCEMIG 350 • ADVANCEMIG 500 Wire Feeder Front View 26. Torch Water Cooling Return Connection. 27. Torch Water Cooling Outlet Connection 28. Mig 9 Pin Remote Socket. 29. Mig Torch Euro Connection Socket. Wire Feeder Control Panel 30. Wire Feeder Lh Digital Display* 31. Wire Feeder Rh Digital Display* 32. Water Cooling System Error Indicator* 33. Spool Gun Indicator* 34. Error/ Overload Indicator* 35. Water/ Air Cooling Selection Button* 36. 2T/4T Selector Button (Mig Mode)* 37. Mig Parameter Selection Button* 38. Wave Control/ Inductance Adjustment Knob* 39. Rh Mig Parameter Adjustment/ Selector Knob* 40.
Page 7 ADVANCEMIG 350 • ADVANCEMIG 500 Controls Explained Down Slope (12) When the trigger is released, the welding current will reduce gradually over the time selected down to 0. Overload/ Error Indicator (6) This allows the operator to complete the weld without Lights when over voltage, over current, input phase leaving a ‘crater’...
Page 8 ADVANCEMIG 350 • ADVANCEMIG 500 Overload/ Error Indicator (34) This setting slows the wire speed down at the start of the weld which improves the weld starting perfor- Lights when over voltage, over current, input phase mance. loss or electrical overheating (due to exceeding duty cycle) is detected and protection is activated. When protection is activated, welding output will be disa-...
Page 9 ADVANCEMIG 350 • ADVANCEMIG 500 Tips and Tricks The synergic programs are given a number from 1-23, this is accessed on the LH display (30) using The AdvanceMig SWF models are designed as a ver- the LH knob (40), indicator ‘P’. To select the relevant satile modular system. This means that the power program for the welding application, check the chart source can be used by itself, independent of the wire...
Page 10 Strata deal- ers. WARNING! Do not operate a water cooled torch without the cooling system operating! The ADVANCEMIG 350 is supplied standard with air cooled MIG torch and standard interconnect cable.
Page 11: Quick Start Guide
ADVANCEMIG 350 • ADVANCEMIG 500 Quick Start Guide - Welder Installation Basic MIG Welding Operation Electrical Connection The AdvanceMIG 350 is designed to operate on a 3 1. Fitting Wire Spool & Loading Wire Feeder phase 32A 400V AC power supply. The AdvanceMIG 500 is designed to operate on a 3 phase 32A 400V AC 1.1 Connect interconnect lead power and data cables power supply. Operating with a lower current rated...
Page 12 ADVANCEMIG 350 • ADVANCEMIG 500 1.6 Check the wire drive roller (48) grooves match the the wire feeder. Secure by firmly hand tightening selected MIG wire type and size. The drive roller the threaded collar on the MIG Torch connector will have two different sized grooves; the size of the clockwise. groove in use is stamped on the side of the drive roller. For flux cored ‘soft’ wire, such as that used...
Page 13 ‘one touch’ with the single knob rated torch contact tip (or a standard tip in one size over- on the spool gun. The Strata spool gun rated for up to size, e.g. 0.8mm aluminium wire, use standard 1.0mm 200A @ 60% duty cycle.
Page 14 ADVANCEMIG 350 • ADVANCEMIG 500 Assemble the long end of the interconnect lead 5. Lift TIG Operation gas line to the regulator outlet fitting. Connect the gas regulator to a gas cylinder (not included with Note: TIG operation requires an optional TIG torch and machine). Ensure all connections are tight. Open argon gas supply.
Page 15: Accessories & Spare Parts
ADVANCEMIG 350 • ADVANCEMIG 500 Accessories & Spare Parts ADVANCEMIG 350/500 Consumables: UB5028 Shroud to suit MB501 (500A) 1 17386 Strata Industrial Welding Machine Trolley UB5001 Tip Adaptor to suit MB501 (500A) 17387 Strata Industrial Welding Trolley Storage Unit MTA2481 Tip Adaptor - M6 (2 pk) 17388 Strata 10m Air Cooled 350A Interconnect Lead Set MTA2482 Tip Adaptor - M8 (2 pk) 17374 Pro-Grip 26 Torch X 25Ft, Tgc End (Large Dinse) M12 and 9 Pin Hizone Plug MTA3681 Tip Adaptor - Short (2 pk) MCN3670 Nozzle - Conical (2 pk) 17404 Wire Drive Roller 0.8/0.9mm ‘v’ Groove MD3658 Diffuser - Black (2 pk) 17478 Earth Lead 50mm2 Cable, 35-70mm Plug, 5m...
Page 16 ETCPH56S40 Tenax 56S 4.0mm Electrodes (450mm) 17844 Gas Inlet QC ETCPH56S50 Tenax 56S 5.0mm Electrodes (450mm) 17846 9 Pin Strata MIG Remote Connection Plug GTK4000 1000A Gouging Torch These accessories listed are available from your Strata Supplier. Refer to the Strata Catalogue, your Strata Supplier or look online at www.strata.co.nz for other accessories and consumables available. Binzel MT360 MIG Torch Range Parts Suits ADVANCEMIG 350 (Aircooled) MSN3654 Swan Neck Assembly UG8016 Handle Cable Support C/W Ball Joint B2514 Ergo Handle Kit c/w Lock Nut UG2516 Medium / Large Ergo Trigger 18.
Page 17 ADVANCEMIG 350 • ADVANCEMIG 500 Binzel MT501 MIG Torch Range Parts Suits ADVANCEMIG 500 (Watercooled) MSN501 Swan Neck Assembly 13. B2514 Ergo Handle Kit C/W Lock Nut 14. UG2516 Medium / Large Ergo Trigger 32. MLO1596 Gun Plug ‘O’ Ring 33. MLN1597 Liner Nut All products conform to EN60974-7 and are RoHS, REACH and WEEE compliant www.strata.co.nz...
Page 18: Wiring Diagram
ADVANCEMIG 350 • ADVANCEMIG 500 Wiring Diagram ADVANCE MIG 350/500 9 Pin Socket Diagram www.strata.co.nz...
Page 19: Care & Maintenance
ADVANCEMIG 350 • ADVANCEMIG 500 Care & Maintenance This appliance is manufactured in accordance with relevant safety standards. Only experts must carry out repairing of electrical appliances, otherwise Keep your Welding Machine considerable danger for the user may result. Use only genuine replacement parts.
Page 20: Safety
ADVANCEMIG 350 • ADVANCEMIG 500 Safety 6. Protect yourself from electric shock. Do not use the welder outdoors. Insulate yourself from the work piece and the ground. Use non-flammable, dry insulating Store and Retain this Manual material if possible, or use dry rubber mats, dry wood or...
Page 21: Advancemig 350 • Advancemig
ADVANCEMIG 350 • ADVANCEMIG 500 Welding Safety Instructions & Warnings trash, and other debris. Do not use equipment in ar- eas near flammable chemicals, dust, and vapours. WARNING! Do not use this product in a damp or wet location. Protect yourself and others from possible serious injury or death. Keep children away. Read the op-...
Page 22 ADVANCEMIG 350 • ADVANCEMIG 500 When possible, move the work to a location well wire welding, the wire, wire reel, drive roll housing, and all away from combustible materials. If relocation is not metal parts touching the welding wire are electrically live. possible, protect the combustibles with a cover made Incorrectly installed or improperly grounded equipment is of fire resistant material.
Page 23 ADVANCEMIG 350 • ADVANCEMIG 500 Personal Safety CAUTION! Keep the work area well lit. Make sure there is adequate space surrounding the work area. Al- ways keep the work area free of obstructions, grease, oil, trash, and other debris. Do not use equipment in areas near flammable chemicals, dust, and vapours. Do not use this product in a damp or wet location.
Page 24 ADVANCEMIG 350 • ADVANCEMIG 500 Cylinders Do not weld on coated metals, such as galvanized, lead, or cadmium plated steel, unless the coating is WARNING! removed from the weld area, the area is well venti- Gas cylinders contain gas under high pressure. If lated, and if necessary, while wearing an air- supplied damaged, a cylinder can explode.
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Page 27: Warranty
ADVANCEMIG 350 • ADVANCEMIG 500 Warranty As part of an on-going commitment to excellence in prod- Warranty does not cover any incidental, indirect or conse- uct support, Euroquip offers a comprehensive product quential loss, damage or expense that may result from any warranty program. defect, failure or malfunction of a product.
Page 28 Congratulations on your new STRATA product. We are proud to have you as our customer and will strive to provide you with the best service and reliability in the industry. This product is backed by our extensive warranty and world-wide service network. To locate your nearest distributor or service agency visit www.

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