Selecting Cable Sizes; Weld Output Terminals - Miller Bobcat 250 Diesel Owner's Manual

5-6. Selecting Cable Sizes*

NOTICE − The Total Cable Length in Weld Circuit (see table below) is the combined length of both weld cables. For example, if the power source
is 100 ft (30 m) from the workpiece, the total cable length in the weld circuit is 200 ft (2 cables x 100 ft). Use the 200 ft (60 m) column to determine
cable size.
100 ft (30 m) or Less
10 − 60%
60 − 100%
Duty
Welding
Duty Cycle
Cycle
Amperes
AWG (mm
2
AWG (mm )
100 4 (20)
150 3 (30)
200 3 (30)
250 2 (35)
300 1 (50)
350 1/0 (60)
400 1/0 (60)
This chart is a general guideline and may not suit all applications. If cable overheats, use next size larger cable.
*
**Weld cable size (AWG) is based on either a 4 volts or less drop or a current density of at least 300 circular mils per ampere.
2
( ) = mm for metric use
***For distances longer than those shown in this guide, see AWS Fact Sheet No. 39, Welding Cables, available from the American Welding
Society at http://www.aws.org.

5-7. Weld Output Terminals

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Complete Parts List is available at www.MillerWelds.com
Weld Cable Size** and Total Cable (Copper) Length in Weld Circuit
150 ft
(45 m)
2
)
4 (20) 4 (20)
3 (30) 2 (35)
2 (35) 1 (50)
1 (50) 1/0 (60)
1/0 (60) 2/0 (70)
2/0 (70) 3/0 (95)
2/0 (70) 3/0 (95)
Not Exceeding***
200 ft 250 ft
(60 m) (70 m)
10 − 100% Duty Cycle
AWG (mm
3 (30) 2 (35)
1 (50) 1/0 (60)
1/0 (60) 2/0 (70)
2/0 (70) 3/0 (95)
3/0 (95) 4/0 (120) 2x2/0 (2x70)
4/0 (120) 2x2/0 (2x70) 2x3/0 (2x95)
4/0 (120) 2x2/0 (2x70) 2x3/0 (2x95)
2
300 ft 350 ft
(90 m) (105 m)
2
)
1 (50) 1/0 (60)
2/0 (70) 3/0 (95)
3/0 (95) 4/0 (120)
4/0 (120) 2x2/0 (2x70) 2x2/0 (2x70)
2x3/0 (2x95) 2x3/0 (2x95)
2x3/0 (2x95) 2x4/0 (2x120)
2x4/0 (2x120) 2x4/0 (2x120)
Ref. S-0007-M 2017−08
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Stop engine.
!
Failure to properly connect
weld cables may cause exces-
sive heat and start a fire, or
damage your machine.
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Turn off power before connect-
ing to weld output terminals.
!
Do not use worn, damaged,
undersized, or repaired cables.
1 Work Weld Output Terminal
2 Electrode Weld Output Terminal
Connect work cable to Work terminal.
Connect electrode holder cable or
electrode weld cable to Electrode ter-
minal for Stick and MIG welding.
Connect torch cable to Electrode ter-
minal for TIG welding.
Use Process Selector switch to
select type of weld output (see
Section 6-2).
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See Sections 6-3 thru 6-5 for typi-
cal process connections and
control settings.
259 707 / 258 070-A
400 ft
(120 m)
1/0 (60)
3/0 (95)
4/0 (120)