Lincoln Electric CrossLinc K4345-1 Operator's Manual

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Page 1 Operator’s Manual CrossLinc Remote Need Help? Call 1.888.935.3877 Register your machine: to talk to a Service Representative www.lincolnelectric.com/register Authorized Service and Distributor Locator: Hours of Operation: www.lincolnelectric.com/locator 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (ET) Mon. thru Fri. Save for future reference After hours? Use “Ask the Experts”...
Page 2 THANK YOU FOR SELECTING A QUALITY PRODUCT BY KEEP YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES. DON’T get too close to the arc. LINCOLN ELEC TRIC. Use corrective lenses if necessary to stay a reasonable distance away from the arc. READ and obey the Safety Data PLEASE EXAMINE CARTON AND EQUIPMENT FOR Sheet (SDS) and the warning label DAMAGE IMMEDIATELY...
Page 3: Section A: Warnings
W117.2-1974. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet E205 is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 2.d. All welders should use the following procedures in order to 22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199.
Page 4 SAFETY ELECTRIC SHOCK ARC RAYS CAN BURN. CAN KILL. 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your electrically “hot” when the welder is on. Do eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or not touch these “hot”...
Page 5 SAFETY WELDING AND CUTTING CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IF SPARKS CAN CAUSE DAMAGED. FIRE OR EXPLOSION. 7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders containing the correct shielding gas for the process used 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. If and properly operating regulators designed for this is not possible, cover them to prevent the welding sparks the gas and pressure used.
Page 6 CROSSLINC REMOTE TABLE OF CONTENTS...
Page 7 CROSSLINC REMOTE DESCRIPTION General Physical DescriPtion DesiGn Features The CrossLinc Remote is a portable unit which is connected at the • CrossLinc Technology welding arc and allows the user to remotely control the welding Allows for the adjustment of preset without cumbersome output without the use of control cables.
Page 8: Installation
CROSSLINC REMOTE INSTALLATION INSTALLATION K4345-1 - CrossLinc Remote TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - Input Voltage 14-110 VDC Input Amperes RATED OUTPUT Duty Cycle Amperes 100% PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS Model K4345-1 Height 7.75” Width 10.0” Depth 4.5” Weight 10 LB TEMPERATURE RANGES Operating -40°F TO 104°F (-40°C TO 40°C) Temperature Storage -40°F TO 122°F (-40°C TO 50°C)
Page 9: Select Suitable Location
CROSSLINC REMOTE INSTALLATION Read this entire installation section before you start installation. Safety Precautions Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have thoroughly read all installation, operating and maintenance information supplied with your equipment. They include important safety precautions and detailed operating and WARNING maintenance instructions.
Page 10 CROSSLINC REMOTE INSTALLATION sMaW WelDinG setuP FIGURE A.1 Weld Cable (Electrode) Weld Cable (Work) Work Sense Lead...
Page 11 CROSSLINC REMOTE INSTALLATION GtaW WelDinG setuP FIGURE A.2 Weld Cable (Work, + ) Weld Cable (Electrode, – ) Work Sense Lead...
Page 12 CROSSLINC REMOTE INSTALLATION GMaW or FcaW WelDinG setuP The CrossLinc Remote can be connected in series with some across-the-arc wire feeders to allow for remote output control without a CrossLinc capable wire feeder. The compatible feeders are listed below: • LN-25 •...
Page 13 CROSSLINC REMOTE INSTALLATION recoMMenDeD electroDe anD WorK cable siZes For arc WelDinG Tabulated below are copper cable sizes recommended for different currents and duty cycles. Lengths stipulated are the distance from the welder to work and back to the welder again. Cable sizes are increased for greater lengths primarily for the purpose of minimizing cable drop.
Page 14: Operation
CROSSLINC REMOTE OPERATION OPERATION Only qualified personnel should operate this equipment. Read and understand this entire section before operating your CrossLinc Remote. Safety Precautions Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have thoroughly read all operating and maintenance manuals supplied with your equipment and any related welding machine it will be used with.
Page 15: Case Front Controls
CROSSLINC REMOTE OPERATION case Front controls Refer to Figure A.1: 6) Setup Button (hidden) - The setup button is located to the right of the digital display. It is accessed by using a paperclip 1) Digital Display - The CrossLinc™ Remote has a digital to press it through a pinhole in the nameplate.
Page 16: Overview Of Operation
CROSSLINC REMOTE OPERATION oVerVieW oF oPeration carbon arc GouGinG The CrossLinc Remote will power up when the work clip is CrossLinc technology allows the user to switch between welding connected to the workpiece and the output studs of the welding and gouging easily, without returning to the power source.
Page 17 CROSSLINC REMOTE OPERATION set-uP Menu VoltMeter/aMMeter holD tiMe The CrossLinc Remote will display the actual amperage or voltage after welding has stopped. The hold time option will hold these To enter the set-up menu: values for either 10 seconds or 300 seconds. When in the setup FIGURE B.6 To enter the set-up menu, use paper clip to press the small button option for hold time, the display will show the following:...
Page 18: Voltage Calibration
CROSSLINC REMOTE OPERATION autoMatic tiG current calibration The CrossLinc Remote can automatically optimize the power To calibrate the arc current display, before entering the setup source settings for scratch start TIG operation when it is menu: connected for electrode negative polarity and the power source is •...
Page 19: Optional Kits And Accessories
CROSSLINC REMOTE ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL KITS AND ACCESSORIES Product Number DESCRIPTION K2483-2 2/0 WELD CABLE WITH LC40 MALE CONNECTOR AND BARE END - 10 FT K2483-3 3/0 WELD CABLE WITH LC40HD MALE CONNECTOR AND BARE END - 10 FT K2484-2 2/0 WELD CABLE WITH LC40 MALE CONNECTOR AND 0.53" LUG - 50 FT K2484-3 3/0 WELD CABLE WITH LC40HD MALE CONNECTOR AND 0.53"...
Page 20: Maintenance
CROSSLINC REMOTE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING hoW to use troubleshootinG GuiDe WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. Service and Repair should only be performed by Lincoln • Turn the input power OFF at the welding Electric Factory Trained Personnel. Unauthorized repairs power source before installation or performed on this equipment may result in danger to the changing drive rolls and/or guides.
Page 21 CROSSLINC REMOTE TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEM POSSIBLE AREAS OF RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION (SYMPTOMS) MISADJUSTMENT(S) The remote does power up. 1. The work sense lead is disconnected or 1. Connect the work sense lead to the work in a No LEDs or displays are lit.
Page 22 CROSSLINC REMOTE DIAGRAMS...
Page 25 CrossLinc Remote - 12605...
Page 26 General Assembly PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 9SG8711 BASE 9SS32149 ANGLED PCB BRACKET 9SM25777 CORNER CAP 9SS9225-100 SELF TAPPING SCREW 9SS9262-182 PLAIN WASHER 9SS18170 HANDLE ASBLY 9SS9262-113 PLAIN WASHER 9SS9262-98 PLAIN WASHER 9SCF000170 1/4-20X.375HHB 9SG8696-1 POWER SUPPLY PC BD 9SS9225-76 SELF TAPPING SCREW 9SM26153 WELD CABLE ASSEMBLY 9SS32142...
Page 27 General Assembly PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 9ST7028-241 INSULATION TUBE 9ST14034 SEAL 9SM22778-2 KNOB 1.5" 9SM25778 KNOB GUARD 9SS9225-99 SELF TAPPING SCREW 9SS9225-99 SELF TAPPING SCREW 9SS20601-5 WARNING DECAL 9SM26268 DECAL 9SM26268 DECAL 9SM26268 DECAL 9SM26268 DECAL 9SM26268 DECAL CrossLinc Remote - 12605...
Page 28 General Assembly P-1081-C.jpg CrossLinc Remote - 12605...
Page 29 WARNING Do not touch electrically live parts or Keep flammable materials away. Wear eye, ear and body protection. electrode with skin or wet clothing. Insulate yourself from work and AVISO DE ground. Spanish PRECAuCION No toque las partes o los electrodos Mantenga el material combustible Protéjase los ojos, los oídos y el bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja-...
Page 30 WARNING Keep your head out of fumes. Turn power off before servicing. Do not operate with panel open or Use ventilation or exhaust to guards off. remove fumes from breathing zone. AVISO DE Spanish PRECAuCION Los humos fuera de la zona de res- Desconectar el cable de ali- No operar con panel abierto o piración.
Page 31 Lincoln Electric for advice or information about their use of our products. We respond to our customers based on the best information in our possession at that time. Lincoln Electric is not in a position to warrant or guarantee such advice, and assumes no liability, with respect to such information or advice.