Vector Welding C-Series Operating Instructions Manual page 23

STICK SERIES EQUIPMENT
Summary
1.5 Duty Cycle
The rated duty cycle of a Welding Power Source is a statement of the time it may be
operated at its rated welding current output without exceeding the temperature limits of the
insulation of the component parts. To explain the 10 minute duty cycle period the following
example is used. Suppose a Welding Power Source is designed to operate at a 40% duty
cycle, 200 amperes at 28 volts. This means that it has been designed and built to provide
the rated amperage (200A) for 4 minutes, i.e. arc welding time, out of every 10 minute
period (40% of 10 minutes is 4 minutes). During the other 6 minutes of the 10 minute period
the Welding Power Source must idle and be allowed to cool.
1 0 0
9 0
8 0
7 0
6 0
5 0
E161 STICK
4 0
3 0
2 0
Safe Operating Region
(STICK)
1 0
0
0 10 0 1 2 0 1 4 0 1 6 0
Welding Current(AMPS)
1.6 Specifications E221
Description
Weight
Power Source Dimensions
Cooling
Welder Type
European Standards
Number of Phases
Nominal Supply Voltage
Nominal Supply Frequency
Welding Current Range ( STICK/ TIG Mode)
Effective Input Current
Maximum Input Current
Single Phase Generator Requirement
Welding Output, 40ºC, 10 min. STICK (MMA)
Welding Output, 40ºC, 10 min. TIG
Open circuit voltage
Protection Class
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E201 STICK
1 80 2 00 2 2 0 2 4 0 2 6 0 2 8 0 3 0 0
VECTOR DIGITAL E221 STICK
10.59 kg
H390mmxW180mmxD390mm
Fan Cooled
Inverter Power Source
EN 60974-1 / IEC 60974-1
1
230V +/- 15%
50/60Hz
10 - 200A/5-170A
26.3A
41.7 A
14.4KVA
200A @ 40%, 28V 126A @ 100%, 25V
200A @ 40%, 18V 126A @ 100%,15V
66V DC
IP23
STICK SERIES EQUIPMENT
NOTE
Due to variations that can occur in manufactured products, claimed performance, voltages,
ratings, all capacities, measurements, dimensions and weights quoted are approximate
only. Achievable capacities and ratings in use and operation will depend upon correct
installation, use, applications, maintenance and service.
1.7 Packaged Items
E221
◆200 A electrode holder with 3M cable.
◆200 A earth clamp with 3M cable
◆4M TIG Torch WP26
◆3M Power cable
◆Operating Manual
1.8 Duty Cycle
The rated duty cycle of a Welding Power Source is a statement of the time it may be
3 2 0
operated at its rated welding current output without exceeding the temperature limits of the
insulation of the component parts. To explain the 10 minute duty cycle period the following
example is used. Suppose a Welding Power Source is designed to operate at a 40% duty
cycle, 200 amperes at 28 volts. This means that it has been designed and built to provide
the rated amperage (200A) for 4 minutes, i.e. arc welding time, out of every 10 minute
period (40% of 10 minutes is 4 minutes). During the other 6 minutes of the 10 minute period
the Welding Power Source must idle and be allowed to cool.
1 0 0
9 0
8 0
7 0
6 0
5 0
4 0
Safe Operating Region
3 0
2 0
1 0
0
0 1 0 0
E221 STICK/TIG
(TIG&STICK)
120 140 160 180 2 0 0 220
Welding Current(AMPS)
Summary
240 260 280 300 320
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