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K963-3 HAND AMPTROL
This manual covers equipment which is no
longer in production by The Lincoln Electric Co.
Speci cations and availability of optional
features may have changed.
SAFETy
Follow all safety guidelines in your power source operators manual and any additional guidelines covered in this
manual.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Hand Amptrol is a finger or thumb operated remote control, in a lightweight (14oz.) compact package that
attaches to a TIG welding torch handle. The Amptrol has a 28 ft cable with a 6-pin MS-type connector (18-12P)
to connect to a power source or high frequency generating accessory. It is designed to fit any Lincoln TIG Torch.
INSTALLATION
TyPICAL INSTALLATIONS
Refer to the following block diagrams for compatible power sources and required adapters.
A. DIRECT CONNECTION
6 Pin Amphenol to K963
POWER SOURCE
SQUARE WAVE TIG 175
SQUARE WAVE TIG 255
SQUARE WAVE TIG 355
TIG 250/250
TIG 300/300
R3R-300
R3R-400
R3R-500 & 500-I
R3R-600-I
V250S*
POWER WAVE 450
* Disconnect ground lead at connector end of K963 when used with
V250S. See CONNECTION OF THE AMPTROL TO THE POWER
SOURCE in this manual for details.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
B. INDIRECT CONNECTION
14 Pin Amphenol to K963 via K864 Adapter.
POWER SOURCE
V300 PRO
V300 I
DC400 (codes with 14 pin
amphenol)
K963
Terminal Strip to K963 via K843 Adapter.
POWER SOURCE
DC250
DC400 (older codes with termi-
nal strip)
1
IM567
April, 2011
K864
K963
K843
K963
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Summary of Contents for Lincoln Electric K963-3
- Page 1 IM567 K963-3 HAND AMPTROL April, 2011 This manual covers equipment which is no longer in production by The Lincoln Electric Co. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Speci cations and availability of optional features may have changed. SAFETy Follow all safety guidelines in your power source operators manual and any additional guidelines covered in this manual.
- Page 2 C. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS Power Source to K963 using a K930-2 TIG Module POWER SOURCE ‡ IDEAL ARC AC/DC 250 R3R-300 R3R-400 R3R-500 & 500-I K930-2 TIG MODULE K963 R3R-600-I DC250 DC400 DC600, 750, & 650 PRO ‡ ‡ WELDANPOWER 150 &...
- Page 3 ATTACHING THE AMPTROL TO THE * A minor modification is needed when K963 Hand Amptrol is used with the V250-S. The braided ground strap must be disconnected TORCH. from connector body on end of cable that attaches to the machine. Remove cable clamp screw securing grounding strap, remove strap, and reinstall screw.
- Page 4 NOTE: SINCE THE FULL OUTPUT OF THE CUR- RENT SETTING IS AVAILABLE WHEN THE AMPTROL IS FULLY EXTENDED, CARE MUST BE TAKEN NOT TO SET A CURRENT WHICH WILL EXCEED THE CURRENT CAR- RYING CAPACITY OF THE TUNGSTEN. WHEN IN DOUBT, USE A LOWER CURRENT SETTING FIRST, THEN INCREASE.
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