Mma Welding; Softstart / Hotstart Function - Fronius TransPocket 150 Operating Instructions Manual

MMA welding

MMA welding
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SoftStart / Hot- This function is used to set the starting current.
Start function
Setting range: 1 - 200%
Operating principle:
At the start of the welding process, the welding current is reduced (SoftStart) or
increased (HotStart) for 0.5 seconds, depending on the setting.
The change is shown as a percentage from the set welding current.
The duration of the starting current can be changed in the Setup menu using the starting
current duration (Hti) parameter.
Setting the starting current:
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NOTE!
The maximum HotStart current is limited as follows:
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Examples (set welding current = 100 A):
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Use the welding process button to select one of the following processes:
MMA welding - the MMA welding indicator lights up after selection
MMA welding with Cel electrode - the MMA welding with Cel electrode
indicator lights up after selection
Press the setting value button until
the welding current indicator lights up
Adjust the welding current using the adjusting dial
- Power source is ready for welding
Press the setting value button until
the SoftStart / HotStart indicator lights up
Turn the adjusting dial until the desired value is reached
- Power source is ready for welding
TransPocket 150 to 160 A
TransPocket 180 to 200 A
100% Starting current = 100 A
80% Starting current = 80 A
135% Starting current = 135 A
200% Starting current, for TransPocket 150 = 160 A
current limit reached!)
200% Starting current, for TransPocket 180 = 200 A
Function deactivated
SoftStart
HotStart
HotStart (maximum
HotStart