ENGLISH INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT! Discovery 200 AC/DC is an advanced technology single-phase This handbook must be consigned to the user prior to welding power source for AC and DC TIG welding operations. installation and commissioning of the unit. AC TIG functions are ideal for aluminum, magnesium and related Read the "General prescriptions for use"...
Cod.006.0001.1340 Discovery 200AC/DC 20/02/2014 v2.11 ENGLISH INSTALLATION DANGER! REAR PANEL Lifting and positioning Read the warnings highlighted by the following symbols in the “General prescriptions for use”. CONNECTIONS TO THE ELECTRICAL MAINS NETWORK The characteristics of the mains power supply to which the equipment shall be connected are given in the section entitled “Technical data”...
Cod.006.0001.1340 Discovery 200AC/DC 20/02/2014 v2.11 ENGLISH PREPARING FOR MMA WELDING 1. Set the welding power source ON/OFF switch to “O” (unit de- energized). 2. Plug the power cable plug into a mains socket outlet. 3. Choose the electrode based on the type of material and thickness of the workpiece to be welded.
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Cod.006.0001.1340 Discovery 200AC/DC 20/02/2014 v2.11 ENGLISH PREPARING FOR TIG WELDING NOTE: For the cooler to power source assembly procedure refer to the cooler instruction manual. 1. Set the welding power source ON/OFF switch to “O” (unit de- energized). 2. Plug the power cable plug into a mains socket outlet. 3.
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Cod.006.0001.1340 Discovery 200AC/DC 20/02/2014 v2.11 ENGLISH COMMISSIONING USER INTERFACE CODE SYMBOL DESCRIPTION This LED illuminates to confirm the presence of power on the output sockets. This LED illuminates to show an anomaly in the operating conditions. See § 3.5 ALARMS MANAGEMENT page 12. When this LED illuminates the following parameter can be set: SLOPE UP When this LED illuminates the following parameter can be set:...
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Cod.006.0001.1340 Discovery 200AC/DC 20/02/2014 v2.11 ENGLISH CODE SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Illumination shows that the following function has been activated: 2 stroke procedure. Illumination shows that the following function has been activated: 4 stroke procedure. Illumination shows that the following function has been activated: 2 stroke procedure + high frequency arc strike (HF). Illumination shows that the following function has been activated: 4 stroke procedure + high frequency arc strike (HF).
Cod.006.0001.1340 Discovery 200AC/DC 20/02/2014 v2.11 ENGLISH UNIT POWER-UP Set the welding power source ON/OFF switch to “I” to switch on the unit. First power-up or power-ups following a RESET procedure The welding power source sets up for welding with the factory presets. Subsequent power-ups The welding power source sets up for welding in the latest stable welding configuration that was active at the time of power-off.
Cod.006.0001.1340 Discovery 200AC/DC 20/02/2014 v2.11 ENGLISH WELDING SETTINGS TORCH TRIGGER MODES 2 STROKE LIFT-ARC WELDING (2T) 1. Touch the workpiece with the torch electrode. 2. Press (1T) and keep the torch trigger pressed. 3. Slowly lift the torch to strike the arc. The welding current reaches the preset value, by way of a up slope time, if programmed.
Cod.006.0001.1340 Discovery 200AC/DC 20/02/2014 v2.11 ENGLISH 2 STROKE TACKING WELDING WITH HIGH FREQUENCY ARC STRIKE (2T SPOT HF) All our generators TIG HF have been provided with the spot-welding function. After having switched the machine to 2T HF, set the final welding current to a value close but not equal to the welding current and set the desired spot-welding time on the descent ramp time.
Cod.006.0001.1340 Discovery 200AC/DC 20/02/2014 v2.11 ENGLISH WELDING PARAMETERS For a better understanding of the parameter functions described in the table, refer to the following diagram. (I1) WELDING CURRENT (I2) BASE CURRENT (I3) FINAL CURRENT (t1) UP SLOPE TIME (t2) PEAK TIME (t3) BASE TIME (1/t2+t3) PULSED CURRENT FREQUENCY (t4) DOWN SLOPE TIME...
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Cod.006.0001.1340 Discovery 200AC/DC 20/02/2014 v2.11 ENGLISH ELECTRODE DIAMETER The parameter optimizes the AC TIG welding arc strike on the basis of the diameter of the chosen electrode. Consequences of a higher value: Arc concentration. Reduction of heat-affected zone. ...
Cod.006.0001.1340 Discovery 200AC/DC 20/02/2014 v2.11 ENGLISH PARAMETERS ACTIVATION The welding parameters are available in accordance with the selected welding mode and procedure. The table shows the settings required to enable each parameter. MENU MODE PROCEDURE PARAMETER 1°...
Cod.006.0001.1340 Discovery 200AC/DC 20/02/2014 v2.11 ENGLISH PARAMETERS SETTING: (1ST LEVEL) Press this button to scroll the list of settings to edit. The value relative to the selected setting appears on the following displays: D1 Using the encoder, edit the value of the selected setting. The value is saved automatically.
Cod.006.0001.1340 Discovery 200AC/DC 20/02/2014 v2.11 ENGLISH TECHNICAL DATA Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Directives applied Low voltage (LVD) Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances (RoHS) Construction standards EN 60974-1; EN 60974-3; EN 60974-10 Class A Equipment compliant with European directives in force Equipment suitable in an environment with increased hazard of electric shock Conformity markings...