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Cod. 006.0001.2230
02/09/2020 V.1.0
Pioneer
403MKS
Pioneer Pulse
Instruction Manual
ENG
Translation of original instructions

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  • Page 1 Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer 403MKS Pioneer Pulse Instruction Manual Translation of original instructions...
  • Page 2 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD...
  • Page 3 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD INDEX INTRODUCTION ............................6 PRESENTATION ............................7 INSTALLATION ............................8 CONNECTIONS TO THE ELECTRICAL MAINS NETWORK ..............8 FRONT PANEL ............................8 REAR PANEL ............................9 Wire feeder compartment ........................10 MIG/MAG INSTALLATION ........................
  • Page 5 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 10.5.2 Double pulsed synergic MIG/MAG parameters setting (2nd level)............58 10.6 MMA WELDING ............................61 10.6.1 MMA Parameters Setting (1st Level): welding current setting ..............61 10.6.2 MMA Parameters Setting (2nd Level) .....................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT! This handbook must be consigned to the user prior to installation and commissioning of the unit. Read the "General prescriptions for use" handbook supplied separately from this manual before install- ing and commissioning the unit.

  • Page 7: Presentation

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 1.1 PRESENTATION Pioneer Pulse 403MKS is a professional three-phase inverter-based welding unit with 4-roll wire fee- der designed to operate in extreme environmental conditions. This power source is ideal for workshop applications and the metalworking, automotive and transport industries requiring high quality construc- tion work and it can be easily transported in difficult work areas thanks to its rugged frame.

  • Page 8: Installation

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD INSTALLATION DANGER! Lifting and positioning Read the warnings highlighted by the following symbols in the “General prescriptions for use”. 2.1 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”...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 1: Port provided to connect a USB memory stick to export/import JOBs. 2: Negative pole welding socket. 3: Positive pole welding socket. 4: EURO TORCH welding socket.

  • Page 10: Wire Feeder Compartment

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD WARNING! High voltage! If the socket is not connected to any devices always close the cap: presence of hazardous voltage levels! 2: Connector for gas feed hose between the gas cylinder and the power source.

  • Page 11: Mig/Mag Installation

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 2.5 MIG/MAG INSTALLATION DANGER! Electric shock hazard! Read the warnings highlighted by the following symbols in the “General prescriptions for use”. FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW REMOTE CONTROL...
  • Page 12 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 16. Set the required welding parameter values on the user interface. On connecting and enabling a remote controller [RC] certain settings can be modified from said controller without having to take action on the user interface of the welding power source.
  • Page 13 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 5. Adjust the spool holder braking system by tightening/ loosening the screw in such a way that the wire feed force is not excessive and when the spool stops rotating no excess wire is released.

  • Page 14: Preparing For Mma Welding

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 13. Close the wire feeder pressure arms. 14. Adjust the pressure system so that the arms press the wire with a force that does not deform it while also en- suring constant feed rate without slipping. 15. Refit the protective cover.

  • Page 15: Preparing For Tig Welding

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW (polarity to basic electrode) REMOTE CONTROL 3P+T 3P4W 2.7 PREPARING FOR TIG WELDING 1. Set the welding power source ON/OFF switch to “O” (unit switched off). 2. Plug the power cable plug into a mains socket outlet.
  • Page 16 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 15. Set the required welding parameter values on the user interface. When the remote controller [RC] is connected and the relative locking screw is tightened, welding current can be adjusted using the remote controller.

  • Page 17: User Interface

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD USER INTERFACE S T O P CODE SYMBOL DESCRIPTION illumination shows that the following parameter can be set: WIRE FEED RATE The value appears on the following display: D1...
  • Page 18 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD CODE SYMBOL DESCRIPTION This LED illuminates to confirm the presence of power on the output sockets. Illumination shows that the following function has been activated: 2 stroke procedure § “12.1 2T MIG/MAG WELDING” A flashing signal means the following function is activated: 2 stroke procedure § “12.2 2T SPOT MIG/MAG WELDING”...
  • Page 19 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD CODE SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Manual MIG/MAG mode: The encoder adjusts the welding voltage, and the relative value is shown, in volts, on the following display: D2 Synergic MIG/MAG mode: The encoder is used to correct the factory-set value of the selected...

  • Page 20: Unit Power-Up

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 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 preset values..

  • Page 21: Partial Reset

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 5.1 PARTIAL RESET The reset procedure involves restoration of the parameter values and settings, except the following settings: - Settings of the SETUP menu. - saved JOBS.

  • Page 22: Total Reset

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 5.2 TOTAL RESET The reset procedure involves complete restoration of the default values, parameters and memory set- tings set in the factory. All memory locations will be reset and hence all your personal welding settings will be lost!

  • Page 23: Set-Up (Initial Set-Up Of The Welding Power Source)

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD SET-UP (INITIAL SET-UP OF THE WELDING POWER SOURCE) With locked status active it is not possible to access this function. § “6.4 LOCKING PROCEDURE”. S T O P...
  • Page 24 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD NOTE: During the normal operation, the operator can enter the SET UP menu by pressing the key S5 for 5 seconds (SET UP can therefore be accessed with machine on).

  • Page 25: Operating Hour Counter

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD Cooler activation - ON= The cooler is always running when the power source is switched on. This mode is preferable for heavy duty and automatic welding procedures.
  • Page 26 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD ○ Press keys S3 and S4 to select line “SET UP 8/8”. ○ Press the button S5 to enter the 2nd level menu. ○ Use the encoder E3 , to select the requested item.

  • Page 27: Trigger Type

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD S T O P SELECTION SETTING ACTIVATION Partial count reset ○ Press and hold down the key S5 for 3 seconds (SET UP with machine on). ○ Press keys S3 and S4 to select line “SET UP 7/10”.

  • Page 28: Locking Procedure

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 6.4 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. Enabling If no locking status is selected (LOCK STATUS = OFF) and if you wish to set up a limitation on use of the welding power source, display page 5/10 of the SETUP menu.
  • Page 29 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD ○ Exit without confirmation - Press the S2 button. This action will automatically close the menu ○ Exit with confirmation - Press the S5 button. The unit restarts with the power-up procedure.

  • Page 30: Gas Flow Adjustment

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD S T O P EXIT SETTING SELECTION SETTING EXIT ○ Press and hold down the button S5 for 5 second. The SET UP menu will be accessed, with the machine on.

  • Page 31: Torch Loading

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 6.6 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.
  • Page 32 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD CALIBRATION PROCEDURE S T O P EXIT SETTING EXIT The welding power source must be on and not set up for welding. The power source remote control must be enabled.
  • Page 33 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD S T O P EXIT SETTING EXIT Calibration carried out correctly CALIBRATION SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED - The message will appear on display: The calibration value appears on display : D2.

  • Page 34: Alarm Management

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD ALARM MANAGEMENT This LED illuminates if an incorrect operating condition occurs. An alarm message will appear on display D3. Tab. 4 - Alarm messages M E S S A G E...
  • Page 35 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD M E S S A G E MEANING EVENT CHECKS CODE ALARM PRIMARY OVERTEM- • Make sure that the power PERATURE required by the welding process It indicates that the welding...
  • Page 36 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD M E S S A G E MEANING EVENT CHECKS CODE All functions disabled. Exceptions: • Cooling fan. The alarm message persists on the display until the first operation • Check that the connection to the is performed on the user interface.

  • Page 37: Parameters Activation

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 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.

  • Page 38: Mig/Mag Welding Parameters

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 8.1 MIG/MAG WELDING PARAMETERS • Arc correction in volts ○ This parameter corrects the synergic voltage value relative to the synergic point of the synergic and pulsed MIG/MAG processes, while it manages correction of the voltage of the high value in the MIG/MAG double pulsed process.
  • Page 39 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD - Consequences of a lower value: • More reliable starting. • ARC SET ○ In pulsed synergic welding this parameter directly influences the size of the welding pulses. ○ The value SYN=100 denotes the optimal synergic value chosen by the manufacturer.
  • Page 40 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD • BURN BACK ○ The BURN B ACK v alue i s a ssociated w ith t he q uantity o f w ire t hat i s b urnt a t t he e nd o f t he w eld- ing procedure.
  • Page 41 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD welding (2nd level). ○ The time is determined by the operator on the basis of the time he presses the torch trigger during the third time. ○ This is helpful to start the weld run with different heat input compared to steady state welding conditions.
  • Page 42 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD ○ Values that are not excessively high are preferable for stability of the welding arc. ○ This value is expressed as a percentage of the set wire feed rate and it determines the high and low feed rate values in compliance with the following rule: ○...

  • Page 43: Mma Welding Parameters

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 8.2 MMA WELDING PARAMETERS • WELDING CURRENT ○ This parameter regulates the primary welding current value. • HOT-START ○ This parameter aids electrode melting at the time of arc striking. It is set as a percentage referred to the value of the following parameter: WELDING CURRENT.

  • Page 44: Characteristics Of The Menu Levels

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MENU LEVELS 9.1 1ST LEVEL The menu shows the setting of the most important welding parameters (or synergic settings) relative to the selected welding process.

  • Page 45: 3Rd Level

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 9.3 3RD LEVEL The menu contains the settings and values that are changed infrequently and are to be set up the first time the unit is powered up. The changed parameters remain saved until the next modification or reset of the unit. § “6 SET-UP (INITIAL SET-UP OF THE WELDING POWER SOURCE)”. Menu level SET UP x / y x = number of the currently dis- played menu page.
  • Page 46 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD POWER FOCUS CURVES: the curves are available in HSL series power sources in SYNERGIC SHORT SPRAY MIG/MAG welding mode. The difference between a standard MIG MAG and Power Focus is its concentration and pressure.

  • Page 47: Manual Mig/Mag Welding

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 10.2 MANUAL MIG/MAG WELDING Welding is of the Short/Spray type. Adjustment of the main welding parameters, wire feed rate and voltage is entirely at the discretion of the operator. The optimal work point must be identified for the required welding type. During a welding operation with an active JOB, it is possible to temporarily change the parameters shown in the displays D1 and D2 with their encoders to test the temporary changes made to the weld- ing operation.

  • Page 48: Manual Mig/Mag Parameters Setting (1St Level): Inductance Setting

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD Tab. 5 - Main settings and displays in MANUAL MIG/MAG mode DISPLAY D1 DISPLAY D2 Shows the wire feed rate setting in m/ Shows the set welding voltage, which...

  • Page 49: Synergic Mig/Mag Welding

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 10.3 SYNERGIC MIG/MAG WELDING Set the welding data (material, wire diameter, gas type), shown on display D4 and just one welding parameter, chosen among wire feed rate, Amperes, and workpiece Thickness, shown on display D1. NOTE: The synergic curves were created with reference to a fillet weld in position PB (horizontal-verti- cal) with 10 mm stick-out (distance from torch to workpiece).

  • Page 50: Synergic Mig/Mag Parameters Setting (1St Level): Synergic Curve Setting

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD This button serves to select the following welding mode: MODE MODE SYNERGIC MIG/MAG Use this button to select one of the following torch trigger procedures: 2 STROKE 2 STROKE SPOT: The procedure is active when the “SPOT TIME”...
  • Page 51 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD Tab. 8 - 2nd level menu parameters in SYNERGIC MIG/MAG mode PROCE- PARAMETER DEFAULT NOTES DURE INDUCTANCE (row 1/6) -100 This parameter is present exclusively with PR START (row 1/6) POWER ROOT.
  • Page 52 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD PROCE- PARAMETER DEFAULT NOTES DURE INDUCTANCE (row 1/10) -100 This parameter is present exclusively with PR START (row 1/12) POWER ROOT. PRE GAS (row 2/12) 0.0 s 0.0 s...

  • Page 53: Pulsed Synergic Mig/Mag Welding

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 10.4 PULSED SYNERGIC MIG/MAG WELDING (available in PIONEER PULSE MKS line power sources) Set the welding data (material, wire diameter, gas type), shown on display D4 and just one welding parameter, chosen among wire feed rate, Amperes, and workpiece Thickness, shown on display D1.

  • Page 54: Pulsed Synergic Mig/Mag Parameters Setting (1St Level): Synergic Curve Setting

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD This button serves to select the following welding mode: MODE MODE PULSED SYNERGIC MIG/MAG Use this button to select one of the following torch trigger procedures: 2 STROKE 2 STROKE SPOT: The procedure is active when the “SPOT TIME”...

  • Page 55: Pulsed Synergic Mig/Mag Parameters Setting (2Nd Level)

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD ○ Scroll down the list of parameters to be edited by pressing buttons S3 and S4 ○ Using the encoder E3 , edit the value of the selected parameter The value is saved automatically.
  • Page 56 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD PROCEDURE PARAMETER DEFAULT NOTES ARC SET (row 1/10) PRE GAS (row 2/10) 0.0 s 10.0 s 3 LEVEL 4 STROKE SOFT START (row 3/10) 100 % 4 STROKE B-LEVEL...

  • Page 57: Double Pulsed Synergic Mig/Mag Welding

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 10.5 DOUBLE PULSED SYNERGIC MIG/MAG WELDING (available in PIONEER PULSE MKS line power sources) Set the welding data (material, wire diameter, gas type), shown on display D4 and just one welding parameter, chosen among wire feed rate, Amperes, and workpiece Thickness, shown on display D1.

  • Page 58: Double Pulsed Synergic Mig/Mag Parameters Setting (1St Level): Synergic Curve Setting

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD This button serves to select the following welding mode: MODE MODE DOUBLE PULSED SYNERGIC MIG/MAG Use this button to select one of the following torch trigger procedures: 2 STROKE 2 STROKE SPOT: The procedure is active when the “SPOT TIME”...
  • Page 59 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD ○ Using the encoder E3 , edit the value of the selected parameter The value is saved automatically. Tab. 12 - 2nd level menu parameters in DOUBLE PULSED SYNERGIC MIG/MAG mode...
  • Page 60 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD PROCEDURE PARAMETER DEFAULT NOTES ARC SET (row 1/14) PRE GAS (row 2/14) 0.0 s 10.0 s SOFT START (row 3/14) 100 % START 3LEV (row 4/14) 10 %...

  • Page 61: Mma Welding

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 10.6 MMA WELDING SETTING S T O P EXIT SELECTION SETTING SELECTION SELECTION This button serves to select the following welding mode: MMA MODE MODE Tab. 13 - Main settings and displays in MMA mode...

  • Page 62: Arc Air Welding

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD ○ Scroll down the list of parameters to be edited by pressing buttons S3 and S4 ○ Using the encoder E3 , edit the value of the selected parameter.

  • Page 63: Arc Air Parameters Setting (1St Level): Current Setting

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD DISPLAY D1 DISPLAY D2 Shows the average current measured Shows the average voltage measured Welding during welding. during welding. Shows the average current measu- Shows the average voltage measu-...

  • Page 64: Tig Welding

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 10.8 TIG WELDING SETTING S T O P EXIT SELECTION SETTING SELECTION SELECTION This button serves to select the following welding mode: TIG MODE MODE Tab. 17 - Main settings and displays in TIG mode...
  • Page 65 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD ○ Scroll down the list of parameters to be edited by pressing buttons S3 and S4 ○ Using the encoder E3 ,edit the value of the selected parameter.

  • Page 66: Jobs Management

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 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). The settings of the SETUP menu are not saved. 11.1 SAVING A JOB This function is available when welding mode is not active.
  • Page 67 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD S T O P EXIT EXIT SELECTION SELECTION Save and keep original ○ Using the encoder E3 , select one of the unoccupied jobs. Exit without confirmation ○ Press the S2 button. This action will automatically close the menu Exit with confirmation ○...

  • Page 68: Naming Jobs

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 11.2 NAMING JOBS JOBS can be named and renamed (maximum 9 characters) in the JOB MENU, LOAD, or SAVE. This function is available when welding mode is not active.

  • Page 69: Loading A User Job

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD Exit without confirmation ○ Press the S2 button. Return to the job menu. ○ Press the S2 button to exit. Exit with confirmation ○ Hold down for 3 seconds button S8 Return to the job menu.

  • Page 70: Deleting A Job

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD ○ Use the encoder E3 , to select the LOAD function. ○ Press buttons S3 and S4 to select parameter JOB. The JOB displayed is the one that was most recently used.

  • Page 71: Exporting/Importing Jobs (Through A Usb Memory Stick)

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD ○ Use the encoder E3 , to select the DELETE function. ○ Press buttons S3 and S4 to select parameter JOB. The JOB displayed is the one that was most recently used.
  • Page 72 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD S T O P ACTIVATION EXIT EXIT SELECTION SELECTION ○ Insert the memory stick in the USB port. ○ Hold down button S8 to activate the job menu. The job menu appears in display: D3. ○ Press buttons S3 and S4 to select parameter OPT.

  • Page 73: Importing A Job

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD MESSAGE MEANING CHECKS Exporting procedure comple- EXPORT COMPLETE 11.7 IMPORTING A JOB S T O P ACTIVATION EXIT EXIT SELECTION SELECTION ○ Insert the memory stick in the USB port.

  • Page 74: Selecting Jobs Using The Torch Up/Down Buttons

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD Tab. 20 - JOB importing operation messages MESSAGE MEANING CHECKS - incorrectly inserted memory stick USB DEVICE NOT FOUND USB device not found - memory stick removed before completing the operation.

  • Page 75: Torch Trigger Modes

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 12 TORCH TRIGGER MODES 12.1 2T MIG/MAG WELDING 1. Bring the torch up to the workpiece. 2. Press (1T) and keep the torch trigger pressed. The wire advances at the approach speed until making contact with the material. If the arc does not strike after 10 cm wire protrusion, wire feeding is locked and the welding unit outputs are de- energized.

  • Page 76: Level Mig/Mag Welding

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD When the trigger is pressed and released immediately, the system returns to the welding current. 3. Press (3T) trigger and keep it pressed to start the weld completion procedure.

  • Page 77: B-Level - 3 Level Mig/Mag Welding

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 5. Release the torch trigger a second time (4T) to close the weld and run the post gas procedure. 12.8 4T B-LEVEL - 3 LEVEL MIG/MAG WELDING...

  • Page 78: Technical Data

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 13 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 60974-5;...

  • Page 79: Pioneer 403 Mks / Pioneer Pulse 403 Mks

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 13.1 PIONEER 403 MKS / PIONEER PULSE 403 MKS Supply voltage 3 x 400 Va.c. ± 15 % / 50-60 Hz Mains protection 25 A 500 V Delayed This equipment complies with IEC 61000-3-12 provided that the maximum permis- sible system impedance is less than or equal to 21 mΩ at the interface point between...

  • Page 80: Wiring Diagram

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 14 WIRING DIAGRAM 022.0002.0390 +5V-ISO AN_REM_IN2 AN_REM_IN1 GND-ISO DIG_REM_IN1 AN_REM_IN1/10V DIG_CMD_OUT AN_REM_IN2/10V DIG_REM_IN2 PT1-DATA PT1-DATA 24VDC PT2-GND PT2-GND 16 15 14 13 8 7 6 3 2 1...
  • Page 81 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 24VDC 022.0002.0122 022.0002.0386 6 5 4 3 2 12 11 10 9 GND_CAN 022.0010.0025 GND_CAN +15V_CAN +15V_CAN GND_CAN GND_CAN +15V_CAN +15V_CAN GND_CAN GND_CAN +15V_CAN +15V_CAN ROSSO-RED +48V_CAN...
  • Page 82 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 022.0002.0390 +5V-ISO AN_REM_IN2 AN_REM_IN1 GND-ISO DIG_REM_IN1 AN_REM_IN1/10V DIG_CMD_OUT AN_REM_IN2/10V DIG_REM_IN2 PT1-DATA PT1-DATA PT2-GND PT2-GND 16 15 14 13 8 7 6 3 2 1 12 11 10 9...
  • Page 83 6 5 4 3 2 12 11 10 9 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 GND_CAN 022.0010.0025 GND_CAN 02/09/2020 V.1.0 +15V_CAN +15V_CAN GND_CAN GND_CAN Pioneer Pulse 403MKS +15V_CAN +15V_CAN GND_CAN GND_CAN +15V_CAN +15V_CAN ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD ROSSO-RED +48V_CAN NERO-BLACK VENT ROSSO-RED...
  • Page 84 GND_CAN +5V_PROG USB_D- Pioneer 403MKS 12 11 10 9 Cod. 006.0001.2230 6 5 4 6 5 4 4 3 2 1 GND_CAN 02/09/2020 V.1.0 +15V_CAN Pioneer Pulse 403MKS GND_CAN +15V_CAN GND_CAN +15V_CAN ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD OUT2 OUT3 050.XXXX.0159 USB_D+...

  • Page 85: Remote Control Connector

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 14.1 REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTOR Name Voltage Input/Output +5 V 5 V d.c. B AN2 (5 V) 0-5 V C AN1 (5 V) 0-5 V D1-IN 0-5 V...

  • Page 86: Rc05: Wiring Diagram

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 14.1.3 RC05: Wiring diagram 14.1.4 RC06: Wiring diagram...

  • Page 87: Spares

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 15 SPARES 35 34 10 11 25 26...
  • Page 88 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD...
  • Page 89 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD No. CODE DESCRIPTION 050.5184.0000 COMPLETE FRONT PANEL (403 MKS) 013.0000.8042 FRONTAL PANEL PLATE 013.0018.1501 FRONT PANEL LABEL (403 MKS) 014.0002.0002 KNOB 012.0007.0020 PLASTIC LOUVRE 012.0007.0010 FRONT PLASTIC 011.0013.0021...
  • Page 90 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD No. CODE DESCRIPTION 050.0001.0176 REED SENSOR BOARD 050.0001.0156 ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR BOARD 032.0001.8216 THREE PHASE RECTIFIER BRIDGE 040.0003.1012 THERMAL CUT-OUT NTC 10K 041.0004.0501 HALL EFFECT SENSOR 045.0006.0122 OUTPUT BRACKET 050.0001.0158...

  • Page 91: Wire Feeder Motor

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 15.1 WIRE FEEDER MOTOR...
  • Page 92 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD N° CODE DESCRIPTION 002.0000.0254 MOTOR COIL 002.0000.0062 COMPLETE WIRE FEEDER 002.0000.0391 SPACER RING 016.0300.0411 COUNTERSUNK SCREW M6x12 002.0000.0349 M6 HEXAGONAL NUT 002.0000.0384 M5 HEXAGONAL NUT 002.0000.0373 FEED PLATE 002.0000.0297...

  • Page 93: Wire Feeder Rolls

    Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 15.2 WIRE FEEDER ROLLS Standard CODE Ø WIRE TYPE Ø ROLL GROOVE 002.0000.0140 0.6-0.8 002.0000.0141 0.8-1.0 V groove D=37x12/d=19 V 35° V Solid wire 002.0000.0142 1.0-1.2 002.0000.0143 1.2-1.6...
  • Page 94 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD Double driving roll (4 roll with groove) - RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATION CODE Ø WIRE Ø ROLL 002.0000.0168 1.0-1.2 D=37x12/d=19 U DOUBLE D. 002.0000.0169 1.2-1.6 D=37x12/d=19 U DOUBLE D.
  • Page 95 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD Double driving roll (2 roll with groove + 2 flat roll) CODE Ø WIRE Ø ROLL 002.0000.0168 1.0-1.2 D=37x12/d=19 U DOUBLE D. 002.0000.0169 1.2-1.6 D=37x12/d=19 U DOUBLE D.
  • Page 96 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD Transformation KIT from STANDARD wire feeder to Double driving roll wire feeder Standard Double driving roll If you want to change the configuration ot the STANDARD wire feeder to DOUBLE DRIVE ROLL configuration, you need to order the following items: N°...
  • Page 97 Pioneer 403MKS Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 Pioneer Pulse 403MKS ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD...
  • Page 98 Cod. 006.0001.2230 02/09/2020 V.1.0 www.weco.it...

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