ESAB Caddy TA34 AC/DC Instruction Manual

ESAB Caddy TA34 AC/DC Instruction Manual

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TA34 AC/DC
Instruction manual
0460 227 174 GB 20131022
Valid from program version 1.20

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  • Page 1 Caddy® TA34 AC/DC Instruction manual 0460 227 174 GB 20131022 Valid from program version 1.20...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WELDING DATA MEMORY ................17 FAULT CODES ....................18 List of fault codes ....................18 Fault code descriptions..................18 ORDERING SPARE PARTS ................21 ORDERING NUMBERS .....................22 Rights reserved to alter specifications without notice. 0460 227 174 © ESAB AB 2013...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    AC balance. The minimum AC balance value is -50%, see tables 1-3 on page 8 for recommended current ranges. This primarily facilitates welding of weaker/thinner material dimensions. Control panel 0460 227 174 - 3 - © ESAB AB 2013...
  • Page 4 Buttons for weld data memory settings, see section "Welding data memory". Measured value in the display for arc voltage V, and welding current A, is arithmetic average value = rectified average value. 0460 227 174 - 4 - © ESAB AB 2013...
  • Page 5: Tig Welding

    In steps of: Default value Pulse current 60 A 4 - max Pulse time 0.01 - 2.5 s 0.01 s 1.0 s        Micro pulse 0.001 - 0.250 s 0.001 s 0460 227 174 - 5 - © ESAB AB 2013...
  • Page 6: Symbol And Function Explanations

    Parameter settings Slope up Slope down Welding current Gas post flow time Pulse time Balance Background current Frequency Background time Electrode preheating 0460 227 174 - 6 - © ESAB AB 2013...
  • Page 7 (AC). Lower balance value produces more heat on the electrode and better oxide break-up on the workpiece. Higher balance value produces more heat to the workpiece and better penetration. 0460 227 174 - 7 - © ESAB AB 2013...
  • Page 8 Max A AC - 70% Balance Welding current A Electrode diameter (mm) Table 1 - Recommended current ranges for electrode selection WP = Green Colour coding and classification names as per ISO 6848:2004 0460 227 174 - 8 - © ESAB AB 2013...
  • Page 9 I max A AC Welding current A Electrode diameter (mm) Table 3 - Recommended current ranges for electrode selection WLa15 = Gold Colour coding and classification names as per ISO 6848:2004   0460 227 174 - 9 - © ESAB AB 2013...
  • Page 10 Releasing the trigger switch (2) reduces the current (or starts slope down if in operation) and extinguishes the arc. Gas post-flow follows if it is in operation. 0460 227 174 - 10 - © ESAB AB 2013...
  • Page 11 (16) appearing in the display and welding cannot be started whilst the error message is displayed. Contact an authorised ESAB service technician to activate the function. 0460 227 174 - 11 -...
  • Page 12: Hidden Tig Functions

    To activate manual start pulse (P), the function (L) must first be deactivated in the hidden function, select (0 = OFF). Start pulse produces a safe, controlled start and is balanced and adapted to the electrode diameter and set welding current. 0460 227 174 - 12 - © ESAB AB 2013...
  • Page 13 0.001 seconds. When the micro pulse function is active, times that are shorter than 0.25 seconds are shown in the display without decimal points. 0460 227 174 - 13 - © ESAB AB 2013...
  • Page 14: Mma Welding

    Settings are made from the remote control unit. The remote control unit must be connected to the remote control unit socket on the equipment before activation. When the remote control unit is activated the panel is inactive. 0460 227 174 - 14 - © ESAB AB 2013...
  • Page 15: Hidden Mma Functions

    (16) appearing in the display and welding cannot be started whilst the error message is displayed. Contact an authorised ESAB service technician to activate the function. Hidden MMA functions There are hidden functions in the control panel.
  • Page 16 If the max current is 100 A and the min current is to be 50 A, set the hidden function min current to 50%. If the max current is 100 A and the min current is to be 90 A, set the min current to 90%. 0460 227 174 - 16 - © ESAB AB 2013...
  • Page 17: Welding Data Memory

    To switch between the different welding data memories press button The welding data memory has a back-up battery so that the settings remain even if the machine has been switched off. 0460 227 174 - 17 - © ESAB AB 2013...
  • Page 18: Fault Codes

    The current welding process is stopped and starting is prevented. Action: Turn off the mains power supply to reset the unit. Send for a service technician if the fault persists. 0460 227 174 - 18 - © ESAB AB 2013...
  • Page 19 E 25 Lost contact with AC-unit The control panel has lost contact with the AC unit. The current welding process stops. Action: Send for a service technician if the fault persists. 0460 227 174 - 19 - © ESAB AB 2013...
  • Page 20 Lost contact with the cooling unit The welding data unit has lost contact with the cooling unit. The welding process stops. Action: Check the wiring. If the fault persists, send for a service technician. 0460 227 174 - 20 - © ESAB AB 2013...
  • Page 21: Ordering Spare Parts

    6 ORDERING SPARE PARTS ORDERING SPARE PARTS Spare parts may be ordered through your nearest ESAB dealer, see the back cover of this document. When ordering, please state product type, serial number, designation and spare part number in accordance with the spare parts list. This facilitates dispatch and ensures correct delivery.
  • Page 22: Ordering Numbers

    Instruction manual SI 0460 227 191 Instruction manual LT 0460 227 192 0460 227 193 Instruction manual CN Instruction manuals and the spare parts list are available on the Internet at: www.esab.com 0460 227 174 - 22 - © ESAB AB 2013...
  • Page 23: Esab Ab

    ORDERING NUMBERS 0460 227 174 - 23 - © ESAB AB 2013...
  • Page 24 ESAB subsidiaries and representative offices Europe NORWAY North and South America SOUTH KOREA AS ESAB ESAB SeAH Corporation AUSTRIA Larvik ARGENTINA Kyungnam ESAB Ges.m.b.H Tel: +47 33 12 10 00 CONARCO Tel: +82 55 269 8170 Vienna-Liesing Fax: +47 33 11 52 03...

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