POSITIONING THE WIRE IN THE WIRE FEEDER ....8 16.1 WF-103 ................28 USER INTERFACE ............10 16.2 POWER SOURCE → WF-103 CABLE ....... 29 UNIT POWER-UP.............. 12 16.3 REMOTE CONTROLLER ........... 30 POWER SOURCE MANAGEMENT BY REMOTE CONTROL 16.3.1 RC03: ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM............ 30 16.3.2 RC04: ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM............
This symbol identifies a reference to a chapter of the manual. This symbol accompanies important information concerning the execution of the relevant operations. Wire feeder WF-103 is designed for connection to a power source for MIG/MAG welding. The welding modes and procedures available are those indicated in 1: EURO TORCH welding socket.
Cod.006.0001.1040 WF-103 10/07/2017 v2.12 ENGLISH REAR PANEL INSTALLATION WARNING! Lifting and positioning Read the warnings highlighted by the following symbols in the “General prescriptions for use”. Assemble the various units as described in the instruction manual of the power source trolley.
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Cod.006.0001.1040 10/07/2017 v2.12 WF-103 ENGLISH 7. Connect the earth clamp to the workpiece being processed. 8. Choose the electrode based on the type of material and thickness of the workpiece to be welded. 9. Insert the electrode in the electrode holder.
Cod.006.0001.1040 10/07/2017 v2.12 WF-103 ENGLISH WIRE SPOOL POSITIONING POSITIONING THE WIRE IN THE WIRE FEEDER 1. Open the unit side door to gain access to the spool compartment. 1. Lower the wire feeder pressure devices. 2. Unscrew the cap of the spool holder.
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Cod.006.0001.1040 WF-103 10/07/2017 v2.12 ENGLISH 9. Feed the wire through the torch until it protrudes from the tip, pressing button on the unit front panel. 9/32...
Cod.006.0001.1040 10/07/2017 v2.12 WF-103 ENGLISH USER INTERFACE CODE SYMBOL DESCRIPTION When this LED illuminates the following parameter can be set: WIRE FEED RATE The value appears on the following display: D1 When this LED illuminates the following parameter can be set: WELDING CURRENT The value appears on the following display: D1 This LED illuminates to show an anomaly in the operating conditions.
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Cod.006.0001.1040 WF-103 10/07/2017 v2.12 ENGLISH Illumination shows that the following function has been activated: 3 levels procedure § 13.3 3 LEVEL MIG/MAG WELDING This LED illuminates to show that the following welding mode is selected: MIG/MAG This LED illuminates to show that the following welding mode is selected: MMA...
Cod.006.0001.1040 10/07/2017 v2.12 WF-103 ENGLISH UNIT POWER-UP Set the welding power source ON/OFF switch to “I” to switch on the unit. SEt GEn The message appears on the following displays: D1-D2 The message appears only when the wire feeder is not selected as the remote control on the power source.
Cod.006.0001.1040 WF-103 10/07/2017 v2.12 ENGLISH SET-UP (INITIAL SET-UP OF THE WELDING POWER SOURCE) With locked status active it is not possible to access this function. § 8.1 LOCKING PROCEDURE Set the welding power source ON/OFF switch to “O” to switch the unit off.
Cod.006.0001.1040 10/07/2017 v2.12 WF-103 ENGLISH LOCKING PROCEDURE The procedure inhibits unit adjustments, allowing the user to modify only certain settings depending on the selected lock status. The procedure is used to prevent accidental alteration of the unit settings and welding settings by the operator.
Err. C12 the following actions: Switch the power source off. Software Incompatibility Alarm All functions disabled. It triggers when the WF-103 software Exceptions: - In this event, update the software of the power Err. C69 release is incompatible with the power - cooling fan.
Cod.006.0001.1040 10/07/2017 v2.12 WF-103 ENGLISH All functions disabled. Exceptions: - cooling fan. An audible signal will sound (buzzer). Overcurrent alarm - Check that the programmed arc voltage value Muting the audible signal: AL. Cur. Indicates tripping of the welding power is not too high in relation to the thickness of the - in torch trigger procedure 2T, release the torch trigger.
Cod.006.0001.1040 WF-103 10/07/2017 v2.12 ENGLISH Bourn Back WELDING PARAMETERS The burn back value is associated with the quantity of wire that is burnt at the end of the welding procedure. Welding inductance In Synergic welding the optimal burn back value (indicated with SYN) Consequences of a higher value: varies in general with variations of the synergic parameters.
Cod.006.0001.1040 10/07/2017 v2.12 WF-103 ENGLISH 10.1 PARAMETERS ACTIVATION The welding parameters are available in accordance with the selected welding mode and procedure. Certain parameters are available only after other parameters or functions of the unit have been enabled or set.
Cod.006.0001.1040 WF-103 10/07/2017 v2.12 ENGLISH WELDING SETTINGS 11.1 MIG/MAG WELDING Use this button to select one of the following welding modes: MIG/MAG Use this button to select one of the following torch trigger procedures: 2 STEP 4 STEP 3 LEVEL 11.1.1 SETTING MIG/MAG PARAMETERS (MAIN WELDING PARAMETERS)
Cod.006.0001.1040 10/07/2017 v2.12 WF-103 ENGLISH 11.1.2 MIG/MAG PARAMETERS SETTING (2ND LEVEL) Hold down the button for 3 seconds to gain access to the 2nd level menu. The acronym relative to the setting to be edited appears on the following displays: D1 The value relative to the selected setting appears on the following displays: D2 Use the encoder to scroll the list of settings to edit.
Cod.006.0001.1040 WF-103 10/07/2017 v2.12 ENGLISH JOBS MANAGEMENT Personalised welding settings, or JOBs, can be saved in memory locations and subsequently uploaded. Up to 99 jobs can be saved (j01-j99). You can save the following settings in the JOBS: the setting of the wire speed / amperes / thickness;...
Cod.006.0001.1040 10/07/2017 v2.12 WF-103 ENGLISH 12.3 DELETING A JOB This function is available when welding mode is not active. Hold down the button for 3 seconds. SA. J.xx The message appears on the following displays: D1-D2 Select the following setting with the encoder: Er.
Cod.006.0001.1040 WF-103 10/07/2017 v2.12 ENGLISH TECHNICAL DATA Model WF-103 EN 60974-5 Construction standards EN 60974-10 Class A Supply voltage 48 V a.c. Dimensions ( L x D x H ) 385 x 690 x 440 mm Weight 17.4 kg Protection rating...
Cod.006.0001.1040 10/07/2017 v2.12 WF-103 ENGLISH 15.2 WIRE FEEDER MOTOR N° CODE DESCRIPTION 002.0000.0234 COMPLETE LEFT PRESSURE ARM 002.0000.0214 COMPLETE PRESSURE DEVICE 002.0000.0254 MOTOR COIL 002.0000.0236 COMPLETE RIGHT PRESSURE ARM 002.0000.0217 INLET GUIDE WITH SOFT LINER 002.0000.0237 FEED PLATE 002.0000.0227 FIXING CAP 002.0000.0238...
Cod.006.0001.1040 10/07/2017 v2.12 WF-103 ENGLISH 16.3 REMOTE CONTROLLER 16.3.1 RC03: ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM Pin Name Voltage Input/Output +5 V 5V d.c. B AN2 (5 V) 0-5 V a.c. 2 kOhm - 10 kOhm potentiometer C AN1 (5 V) 0-5 V a.c.