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IM3104
05/2020
REV03
LF 52D LF 56D
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
ENGLISH
Lincoln Electric Bester Sp. z o.o.
ul. Jana III Sobieskiego 19A, 58-263 Bielawa, Poland
www.lincolnelectric.eu

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  • Page 1 IM3104 05/2020 REV03 LF 52D LF 56D OPERATOR’S MANUAL ENGLISH Lincoln Electric Bester Sp. z o.o. ul. Jana III Sobieskiego 19A, 58-263 Bielawa, Poland www.lincolnelectric.eu...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    12/05 THANK YOU! For choosing the QUALITY of the Lincoln Electric products.  Please check packaging and equipment for damage. Claims for material damaged in shipment must be notified immediately to the dealer.  For ease of use, please enter your product identification data in the table below. Model Name, Code & Serial Number can be found on the machine rating plate.

  • Page 3: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications NAME INDEX LF 52D K14186-1 LF 56D K14187-1 INPUT Input Voltage U Input Amperes I EMC Class LF 52D 40Vdc 4Adc LF 56D RATED OUTPUT Duty Cycle 40°C Output Current (based on a 10 min. period) 100% 420A...

  • Page 4: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    If any electromagnetic disturbances are detected the operator must put in place corrective actions to eliminate these disturbances, if necessary with assistance from Lincoln Electric. Before installing the machine, the operator must check the work area for any devices that may malfunction because of electromagnetic disturbances.

  • Page 5: Safety

    Failure to follow the instructions in this manual could cause serious personal injury, loss of life, or equipment damage. Read and understand the following explanations of the warning symbols. Lincoln Electric is not responsible for damages caused by improper installation, improper care or abnormal operation.
  • Page 6 WELDING SPARKS CAN CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION: Remove fire hazards from the welding area and have a fire extinguisher easily accessible. Welding sparks and hot materials from the welding process can easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas. Do not weld on any tanks, drums, containers, or material until the proper steps have been taken to insure that no flammable or toxic vapors will be present.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction LF 52D and LF 56D are digital wire feeders which have Power source – wire feeder set allow the welding: been designed to work with Lincoln Electric power  GMAW (MIG/MAG) sources:  FCAW  ® POWERTEC i350S, ...
  • Page 8 Front panel LF 52D 4. Output Socket for the Welding Circuit: For connecting a wire with an electrode holder. 5. U0 User Interface (LF 52D): See „User Interface” section. 6. Remote Control Connector Plug (LF 56D only): For connecting a Remote Control Kit or Cross Switch welding gun.
  • Page 9 15. USB port (LF 56D only): For connecting the USB User Interface memory and software updates. Wire feeder LF 52D is based on a standard interface (U0) with two separate LED displays, while the LF 56D is 16. Wire Spool Holder: For wire spool with maximum based on a 7’’...
  • Page 10 Table 1 LED Light Conditions Welding process change Meaning It is possible to quick recall of one of the six manual LED Light welding programs - Table 2. Only machines which using CAN Condition protocol for communication Table 2 Manual Weld Modes: Correct operation mode.
  • Page 11 Parameter Selection Mode – the parameter name on the Quick Access and Configuration Menu left display [19] blinking. for U0 User Interface Users have access to the two menu levels: Parameter Change Value Mode – the parameter value on  Quick Access –...
  • Page 12 Advanced menu WARNING To enter the menu (Table 4): To exit from the menu with saved changes, press the left  Press the right [22] and left button [23] simultaneously, [23] and right button [22] simultaneously. to access the menu. ...
  • Page 13 Wire Feed Speed (WFS) unit – enables change of the displayed WFS unit:  CE (factory default) - m/min;  US - in/min. Hot Start - percentage regulation of growth nominal current value during arc start. It cause temporary rise up of output current which makes ignition of the electrode easier.
  • Page 14 Interface Marking Guide Table 5 Symbols description Select Welding Select Welding Process Process SMAW (MMA) Program Process GMAW Recall from the User Process FCAW (MIG/MAG) Memory Save to the User User setup Advanced Setup Memory Configuration Arc Force Hot Start Pinch Preflow Time Postflow Time...
  • Page 15 32. Left Knob: Sets the value in the top left corner of the Advanced User Interface (U7) display. Cancel selection. Return to the previous menu. 33. Right Knob: Sets the value in the top right corner of the display. Cancel selection. Confirmation of changes.
  • Page 16 Status bar Select Welding Program To select the Welding Program:  Press the button [34] or right knob [33] to get access of Welding Parameters Bar.  Use the right knob [33] to highlight the icon “Select Welding Process”.   ...
  • Page 17 If user does not know the Welding Program Number, it Support can be choose manually. In that case please follow below To access the Support Menu: guide:  Press the button [34] or right knob [33] to get access of Welding Parameters Bar. ...
  • Page 18 Table 9. User Setup Menu  Press the right knob [33] to confirm the selection. Run- in WFS icon will be dropped. Symbol Description Preflow Time Postflow Time Burnback Time Spot Welding Settings Figure 17 Run-in WFS WARNING  To remove the icon - press the right knob [33] once Start Procedure again.
  • Page 19  Start Procedure – controls the WFS and Press the right knob [33] – selected icon will Volts (or Trim) for a specified time at the disappeared from the display bottom. beginning of welding. During the start time, the machine will ramp up or down from the Start Procedure to the preset Welding Procedure.
  • Page 20  Save – the following data can be save on a Press the right knob [33] to confirm - „Save to the User USB Memory Stick: (Table 11.): Memory” is shown on the display.  Use the right knob to highlight the memory number where the program would be stored.
  • Page 21   Press the right knob [33] to get access of “Save” Press the right knob [33] to confirm. option – the save menu is shown on the display. Figure 30 Figure 27  To confirm and save the data on USB Memory Stick, ...
  • Page 22   Press the right knob [33] to get access to “Load” menu Press the Right Knob [33] to confirm the data – the load menu is shown on the display. selection.  Select the file name with the data to be loaded into interface.
  • Page 23 Limits – it allows the operator to set the limits Settings and Configuration Menu of main welding parameters in selected job. To access the Settings and Configuration Menu: The Operator is able to adjust the parameter  Press the button [34] or right knob [33] to get access value within specified limits.
  • Page 24   Use right knob [33] to choose the parameter which will Press right knob [33]. The “UI look” menu is shown on be changed. the display.  Press right knob [33] to confirm.  Use right knob [33] to change the value. Press right knob [33] to confirm.
  • Page 25 Lock – it allows to set the password.  Press the right knob [33]. Lock function menu is shown on the display. To set the password:  Use the right knob [33] to highlight the function (for  Access to „Configuration” menu. example “Advanced Setup”).
  • Page 26  Select Jobs for Job Work - it Press right knob [33] to confirm. The “Enable/Disable allows to choose which jobs will be Jobs” menu is shown on the display. enable when Job Mode will be  Use the right knob [33] to highlight the job number. activated.
  • Page 27 Enable/ Disable Jobs Mode or Set the Language – user can choose Select Jobs for Jobs Mode – user interface language (English, Polish, Finnish, has access to operate only with French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, selected jobs. Romanian). To set the language: WARNING: First of all user have to select jobs which can ...
  • Page 28 Restore Factory Setting Advanced Setup This menu enables access to the configuration parameters of the device. To set the configuration parameters: WARNING  Access to “Configuration” menu. After Factory Settings restore, the settings stored in user  Use right knob [33] to highlight the “Advance setup” memory will be deleted.
  • Page 29 Table 15 The Configuration Parameters The Menu Exit Enables exit from menu Wire Feed Speed (WFS) units Enables change WFS units:  "Metric" (factory default) = m/min;  "English" = in/min. Recall Memory with Trigger This option allows a memory to be recalled by quickly pulling and releasing the gun trigger: ...
  • Page 30 P.17 Remote Control Type This option selects the type of analog remote control being used. Digital remote control devices (those with a digital display) are configured automatically.  "Push-Pull Gun" = Use this setting while MIG welding with a push-pull gun that uses a potentiometer for wire feed speed control (this setting is backward compatible with "P.17 Gun Selection"...
  • Page 31 P.28 Display Workpoint as Amps Determines how workpoint is displayed:  Option "No" (factory default) = The workpoint is displayed in the format defined in the weld set.  "Yes" = All workpoint values are displayed as an amperage. Note: This option may not be available on all machines. The power source must support this functionality, or this option will not appear in the menu P.80 Sense From Studs...
  • Page 32 Cooler Menu Service Menu It allows the access to special service functions. WARNING WARNING Service Menu is available when USB storage device is Cooler Menu is available when cooler is connected. connected. Figure 65 Figure 66 Table 16 Cooler Menu Symbol Description Table 18 Service Menu...
  • Page 33  SnapShot – create a file that contains detailed Press right knob [33] to continue. configuration and debugging information collected from each module. This file can be sent Lincoln Electric Support troubleshoot any possible issues that cannot be easily resolved by the user. To obtain a SnapShot: ...
  • Page 34 For non-synergic mode you can set: Welding GMAW and FCAW Process in  Wire Feed Speed, WFS non-synergic mode  Welding Voltage During non-synergic mode wire feed speed and welding  Burnback Time voltage are independent parameters that must be set by ...
  • Page 35 Welding SMAW Process Loading the Wire Spool Wire feeder LF 52D, LF 56D does not include the Wire spool type S300 and BS300 can be installed on the electrode holder with lead necessary for SMAW welding, wire spool support without adapter.
  • Page 36 Wire Spool Type B300 Loading Loading the Electrode Wire  Turn the input power OFF. WARNING  Open the spool wire case. Turn the input power OFF at the welding power source  Unscrew the locking nut of the sleeve [16]. before installation or changing a wire spool.
  • Page 37 Proper adjustment of drive rolls. pressure arm gives the best welding performance. Wire Feeders LF 52D i LF 56D are equipped with drive WARNING roll V1.0/V1.2 for steel wire. For others wires and sizes it If the roll pressure is too weak the roll will slide on the is required to install proper drive rolls kit (see "Accessories"...
  • Page 38 Gas Connection Transport and Lifting WARNING WARNING  Falling equipment can cause injury and CYLINDER may explode if damaged.  damage to unit. Always fix the gas cylinder securely in an upright position, against a cylinder wall rack or purpose-made cylinder cart. ...
  • Page 39 We respond to our customers based on the best be lost. information in our possession at that time. Lincoln Electric is not in a position to warrant or guarantee such advice, Any noticeable damage should be reported immediately and assumes no liability, with respect to such information and repaired.
  • Page 40 Error Table 20 Interface Components Interface description 51. Error code 52. Error description. Figure 75 Table 21 shows list of basic errors that can appear. To get full list of error codes, please contact with authorize Lincoln Electric service. Table 21 Error codes Error code Symptoms Cause...

  • Page 41: Weee

    12/05 Part List reading instructions  Do not use this part list for a machine if its code number is not listed. Contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for any code number not listed.  Use the illustration of assembly page and the table below to determine where the part is located for your particular code machine.

  • Page 42: Accessories

    Accessories ® K14183-1 POWERTEC i350S K14184-1 POWERTEC ® i420S ® K14185-1 POWERTEC i500S K14204-1 WIRE FEEDER DRUM QUICK CONNECTOR K14175-1 GAS FLOW METER KIT (POWERTEC-i) K10095-1-15M REMOTE CONTROL 6-PINS, 15M K2909-1 6-PIN/12-PIN ADAPTER K14091-1 REMOTE MIG LF 45 PWC300-7M (CS/PP) E/H-400A-70-5M ELECTRODE HOLDER 400A/70MM²...
  • Page 43 WIRE GUIDES 0744-000-318R WIRE GUIDE SET BLUE Ø0.6-1.6 0744-000-319R WIRE GUIDE SET RED Ø1.8-2.8 D-1829-066-4R EURO WIRE GUIDE Ø0.6-1.6 D-1829-066-5R EURO WIRE GUIDE Ø1.8-2.8 INTERCONNECION CABLES K14198-PG CABLE PACK 5PIN G 70MM2 1 M K14198-PG-5M CABLE PACK 5PIN G 70MM2 5M K14198-PG-10M CABLE PACK 5PIN G 70MM2 10M K14198-PG-15M...

  • Page 44: Connection Configuration

    Connection configuration English English...

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