ESAB MobileFeed 301 AVS Instruction Manual
ESAB MobileFeed 301 AVS Instruction Manual

ESAB MobileFeed 301 AVS Instruction Manual

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MobileFeed 301 AVS
Instruction manual
Valid for: serial no. WxxK533xxxx
0558 012 634 GB 20160229

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  • Page 1 MobileFeed 301 AVS Instruction manual Valid for: serial no. WxxK533xxxx 0558 012 634 GB 20160229...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wire feeder ....................Solenoid valve replacement ..............Troubleshooting ..................ORDERING SPARE PARTS ................26 WIRING DIAGRAM ....................WEAR PARTS CE PRODUCTS ................ORDERING NUMBERS ..................ACCESSORIES ....................Rights reserved to alter specifications without notice. 0558 012 634 © ESAB AB 2016...
  • Page 4: Safety

    Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs). Users of ESAB equipment have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that anyone who works on or near the equipment observes all the relevant safety precautions. Safety precautions must meet the requirements that apply to this type of equipment. The following recommendations should be observed in addition to the standard regulations that apply to the workplace.
  • Page 5 MALFUNCTION - Call for expert assistance in the event of malfunction. Read and understand the instruction manual before installing or operating. PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS! CAUTION! This product is solely intended for arc welding. 0558 012 634 - 5 - © ESAB AB 2016...
  • Page 6 As the person responsible for the equipment, it is your responsibility to obtain information on approved collection stations. For further information contact the nearest ESAB dealer. ESAB can provide you with all necessary welding protection and accessories. 0558 012 634 - 6 - © ESAB AB 2016...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Overview The MobileFeed 301 AVS (Arc Voltage Sensing) is a portable wire feeder. The unit is powered entirely on the arc voltage from a constant current (CC) or constant voltage (CV) welding power source. It operates with reversed polarity, Direct Current Electrode Positive (DCEP), or straight polarity, Direct Current Electrode Negative (DCEN).
  • Page 8: Technical Data

    3 TECHNICAL DATA TECHNICAL DATA NOTE! The MobileFeed 301 AVS is not recommended for short circuiting transfer using constant current power sources due to the limited short circuit current available on constant current power sources. MobileFeed 301 AVS Wire feed speed 50 –...
  • Page 9: Installation

    Other drive rolls are available to feed other sizes of hard wire, soft wire, and cored wire. See Drive Roll and Guide Tube Selection Chart in the WEAR PARTS chapter. Two lower drive rolls are required for four roll drive systems. 0558 012 634 - 9 - © ESAB AB 2016...
  • Page 10: Installing Drive Rolls And Guide Tubes

    Put the knurled screw (3) back in position on the drive roll (4) and tighten it. Thread the wire and fasten the pressure roll assembly (2). Installing the welding wire CAUTION! Turn off the power source and the wire feeder. 0558 012 634 - 10 - © ESAB AB 2016...
  • Page 11: Threading The Welding Wire

    Push the torch trigger switch or operate the jog switch to feed wire through the torch. Adjusting the brake drag CAUTION! Turn off the power source and the wire feeder. 0558 012 634 - 11 - © ESAB AB 2016...
  • Page 12: Torch Connection

    The torch adaptor on the MobileFeed connects directly to the wire feeder wire drive assembly, power and shielding gas supply. Line up the torch connector with the wire feeder adaptor and push on firmly. Hand tighten the locking collar on the Euro connector. 0558 012 634 - 12 - © ESAB AB 2016...
  • Page 13: Supply Connections

    CAUTION! Turn off the power source and the wire feeder. The MobileFeed 301 AVS can be used with either DC Electrode Positive (DCEP) or DC Electrode Negative (DCEN) polarity without modifications. Connect the welding cable (1) from the power source to the weld cable lug connection extending from the rear of the MobileFeed 301 AVS feeder.
  • Page 14 If gas shielded wires are used, adjust the gas flow meter to the desired flow rate by closing the torch trigger switch or operating the gas purge switch. 10. Turn off the power source and the wire feeder when they are not in use. 0558 012 634 - 14 - © ESAB AB 2016...
  • Page 15: Operation

    Risk of crushing when replacing the wire bobbin! Do not use safety gloves when inserting the welding wire between the feed rollers. WARNING! Do not operate the feeder with the enclosure open. 0558 012 634 - 15 - © ESAB AB 2016...
  • Page 16: Connections And Control Devices

    When the CV/CC switch is set to CC, the wire feed speed and voltage will be shown on the display. The wire speed shown is the speed that will result from the displayed voltage. 0558 012 634 - 16 - © ESAB AB 2016...
  • Page 17 The power switch (0/I) on the front of the wire feeder starts the wire feeder when the feeder is connected to the power source and the work piece. The power source must be turned on with the contactor closed. 0558 012 634 - 17 - © ESAB AB 2016...
  • Page 18 Knob for setting the wire feed speed Wire feed speed and arc voltage Controls the arc voltage / Wire speed shown feed increase with increased voltage Wire feed speed shown Controls the welding current 0558 012 634 - 18 - © ESAB AB 2016...
  • Page 19: Operating Procedures

    (HOT) and can cause a possibly fatal shock. DO NOT allow electrode to touch grounded metal. It will create an arc flash that can injure eyes. It may also start a fire or cause other damage. 0558 012 634 - 19 - © ESAB AB 2016...
  • Page 20: Setting A Welding Procedure

    A feeder in CC mode will show a wire feed speed that varies with changes in arc voltage. When not welding, the display will show what the wire feed speed will be at the displayed voltage. 0558 012 634 - 20 - © ESAB AB 2016...
  • Page 21: Weld Data Table

    26 V 150 V 26 V 190 A 27 V 205 A 27 V 220 A 1/16” 26 V 200 V 23 V 260 A 30 V 300 A 32 V 350 A 0558 012 634 - 21 - © ESAB AB 2016...
  • Page 22: Mobilefeed 301 With Cc Power Sources

    Circuit Voltage” (OCV) set on the power source front panel. Therefore, an extra 3 to 6 volts may be added to the power source front panel setting to achieve the actual arc voltage needed or shown in the tables. 0558 012 634 - 22 - © ESAB AB 2016...
  • Page 23: Shutdown

    Release the torch trigger switch to break the arc. When leaving the equipment unattended, always turn off and disconnect all power to the equipment and turn off the shielding gas supply at source. 0558 012 634 - 23 - © ESAB AB 2016...
  • Page 24: Maintenance

    When replacing the gas solenoid valve, the inlet, with the word IN or the number "2", must face the rear of the unit. 0558 012 634 - 24 - © ESAB AB 2016...
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Do not make any repairs to equipment unless you are fully qualified, as described in the maintenance section. Check that the power supply is set to "Suitcase" or "MIG" to make sure that the MobileFeed will work. 0558 012 634 - 25 - © ESAB AB 2016...
  • Page 26: 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.
  • Page 27: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM WIRING DIAGRAM 0558 012 634 - 27 - © ESAB AB 2016...
  • Page 28: Wear Parts Ce Products

    0558 001 758 + Use flat, plain pressure roll(s), Numbers in paranthesis (X) in column PN 23612368, supplied with wire feeder. headings in tables above, denote item numbers in illustration below. 0558 012 634 - 28 - © ESAB AB 2016...
  • Page 29 0558 101 396 Pressure device w/Scale 24 5 pcs / pkt. 0558 101 398 Locating pin, 2.5 × 12 pressure device 0558 101 397 Screw (center) guide 0558 003 542 Main gear drive 0558 012 634 - 29 - © ESAB AB 2016...
  • Page 30 WEAR PARTS CE PRODUCTS 0558 012 634 - 30 - © ESAB AB 2016...
  • Page 31: Ordering Numbers

    Ordering Number Denomination Notes 0558 102 207 MobileFeed 301 AVS 0558 102 222 MobileFeed 301 AVS w/remote CE, Remote voltage control works with Warrior PS only. Technical documentation is available on the Internet at: www.esab.com. 0558 012 634 - 31 -...
  • Page 32: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Each MobileFeed wire feeder has 3 remote control cable lengths that can be used with ESAB Warrior series power sources. Requires remote option in feeder. 0558 102 197 Cable Remote MF201/301, 7.5 m 0558 102 198 Cable Remote MF201/301, 15 m 0558 102 199 Cable Remote MF201/301, 30 m 0160 361 881 OKC50 Connectors 2 in (50 mm²),...
  • Page 33 ACCESSORIES 0558 012 634 - 33 - © ESAB AB 2016...
  • Page 34 ESAB subsidiaries and representative offices Europe THE NETHERLANDS North and South America SOUTH KOREA ESAB Nederland B.V. ESAB SeAH Corporation AUSTRIA Amersfoort ARGENTINA Kyungnam ESAB Ges.m.b.H Tel: +31 33 422 35 55 CONARCO Tel: +82 55 269 8170 Vienna-Liesing Fax: +31 33 422 35 44...

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