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CARL CLOOS Schweisstechnik GmbH Industriestrasse 35708 Haiger Tel.(+49) 2773/85-0 Fax.(+49) 2773/85-275 mail: info@cloos.de www.cloos.de Document: QIGLW322 Month/Year: 01/14 EC-Declaration of Conformity in accordance with EC Directives 2006/95/EG (low voltage) and 2004/108/EG (EMV) We herewith certify that the welding machine mentioned below has been developed, designed and manufactured in accordance with the EC Directives and brought on the market.
ENGLISH INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT! GLW 322 is an advanced technology three-phase welding power This handbook must be consigned to the user prior to source for AC and DC TIG welding operations. installation and commissioning of the unit. Mild steel, stainless steel and copper can be easily welded in DC TIG.
Cod.006.0001.1861 GLW 322 01/09/2014 v2.0 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.006.0001.1861 GLW 322 01/09/2014 v2.0 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.006.0001.1861 GLW 322 01/09/2014 v2.0 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.
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Cod.006.0001.1861 GLW 322 01/09/2014 v2.0 ENGLISH COMMISSIONING USER INTERFACE CODE SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Illuminates to show a value in the following unit of measurement: AMPERES Illuminates to show the last voltage and current values measured during welding. The value appears on the following displays: D1-D2 The LED switches off when a new welding procedure is started, or when any of the welding settings is modified.
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Cod.006.0001.1861 GLW 322 01/09/2014 v2.0 ENGLISH CODE SYMBOL DESCRIPTION When this LED illuminates the following parameter can be set: WELDING CURRENT When this LED illuminates the following parameter can be set: SECOND CURRENT B-LEVEL When this LED illuminates the following parameter can be set:...
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Cod.006.0001.1861 GLW 322 01/09/2014 v2.0 ENGLISH CODE SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Data setting: The display shows the selected parameter. Welding: The display shows the effective amperes value during welding. HOLD function: The display shows the average current value measured over the entire welding period (excluding the starting and ending ramps).
Cod.006.0001.1861 GLW 322 01/09/2014 v2.0 ENGLISH UNIT POWER-UP Set the welding power source ON/OFF switch to “I” to switch on the unit. The message appears on the following displays: D1-D2 AL. HEA. x.x= software version First power-up or power-ups following a RESET procedure The welding power source sets up for welding with the factory presets.
Cod.006.0001.1861 GLW 322 01/09/2014 v2.0 ENGLISH SET-UP (INITIAL SET-UP OF THE WELDING POWER SOURCE) Set the welding power source ON/OFF switch to “O” to switch the unit off. Press the button. Set the welding power source ON/OFF switch to “I” to switch on the unit.
Cod.006.0001.1861 GLW 322 01/09/2014 v2.0 ENGLISH TORCH LOADING WARNING! Make sure the torch in use is correctly sized in relation to the welding current required and for the available and selected cooling type. This prevents the risk of burns to which the operator is potentially exposed, potential faults, and irreversible damage to the torch and the system.
Cod.006.0001.1861 GLW 322 01/09/2014 v2.0 ENGLISH ALARMS MANAGEMENT This LED illuminates if an incorrect operating condition occurs. An alarm message appears on the following displays: D1-D2 Tab. 2 - Alarm messages MESSAGE MEANING EVENT CHECKS Overheating alarm - Make sure that the power required by the...
Cod.006.0001.1861 GLW 322 01/09/2014 v2.0 ENGLISH WELDING SETTINGS TORCH TRIGGER PROCEDURE 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.
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Cod.006.0001.1861 GLW 322 01/09/2014 v2.0 ENGLISH 4 STROKE B-LEVEL WELDING WITH HIGH FREQUENCY ARC STRIKE (4T B-L HF) 1. Bring the torch up to the work until the electrode tip is approximately 2 or 3 mm away. 2. Press (1T) and release (2T) the torch trigger.
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Cod.006.0001.1861 GLW 322 01/09/2014 v2.0 ENGLISH PILOT ARC WELDING The pilot arc can be activated in the following torch trigger procedures: - 4T WELDING - 4T HF WELDING - 4T B-L HF WELDING The welding procedure with pilot arc differs with respect to the procedure without pilot arc in the part of the torch trigger procedure described below.
Cod.006.0001.1861 GLW 322 01/09/2014 v2.0 ENGLISH SELECTION OF THE WELDING MODE AND TORCH TRIGGER PROCEDURE Specific torch trigger procedures are available in accordance with the selecting welding mode. The availability of certain procedures depends on whether or not certain parameters or functions of the unit are enabled or set in the associated menus.
Cod.006.0001.1861 GLW 322 01/09/2014 v2.0 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 (I4) STARTING CURRENT (t1) UP SLOPE TIME...
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Cod.006.0001.1861 GLW 322 01/09/2014 v2.0 ENGLISH PEAK TIME REMOTE CONTROL ACTIVATION Time for which the current pulse is at the maximum value. This parameter enables the unit to receive the current reference Consequences of a higher value: signal from a remote control.
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Cod.006.0001.1861 GLW 322 01/09/2014 v2.0 ENGLISH MIX AC AC BALANCE This parameter serves to set the AC wave percentage with respect to This parameter establishes the positive wave vs. negative wave time the DC current output. ratio. Consequences of a higher value: The following figure shows two graphs with different balance value: - Greater weld penetration.
Cod.006.0001.1861 GLW 322 01/09/2014 v2.0 ENGLISH 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.
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Cod.006.0001.1861 GLW 322 01/09/2014 v2.0 ENGLISH MENU MODE PROCEDURE PARAMETER 1° WELDING CURRENT MAXIMUM CURRENT WITH REMOTE 1° CONTROLLER 1° HOT-START 1° ARC FORCE 1° PRE-GAS TIME 1° STARTING CURRENT ...
Cod.006.0001.1861 GLW 322 01/09/2014 v2.0 ENGLISH PARAMETERS SETTING: (1ST LEVEL) Press this button to scroll the list of settings to edit. 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 Using the encoder, edit the value of the selected setting.
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Cod.006.0001.1861 GLW 322 01/09/2014 v2.0 ENGLISH Tab. 6 - 1st level menu parameters in SYNERGIC TIG mode ACRONYM PARAMETER DEFAULT Pr.G. PRE-GAS TIME 0.0 s 0.1 s 10.0 s 50 % 200 % St.C. STARTING CURRENT 40 A 320 A Sl.u.
Cod.006.0001.1861 GLW 322 01/09/2014 v2.0 ENGLISH PARAMETERS SETTING: (2ND LEVEL) Press this button to scroll the list of settings to edit. 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 Using the encoder, edit the value of the selected setting.
Cod.006.0001.1861 GLW 322 01/09/2014 v2.0 ENGLISH PARAMETERS SETTING: SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Press this button to scroll the list of settings to edit. 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 Using the encoder, edit the value of the selected setting.
Cod.006.0001.1861 GLW 322 01/09/2014 v2.0 ENGLISH JOBS MANAGEMENT Personalised welding settings, or JOBs, can be saved in memory locations and subsequently uploaded. Up to 50 JOBS can be saved (j01-j50). JOBs can be managed only when the unit is not in welding mode.
Cod.006.0001.1861 GLW 322 01/09/2014 v2.0 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...
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