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IM3164
05/2021
REV01
LF 52D
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
ENGLISH
Lincoln Electric Bester Sp. z o.o.
ul. Jana III Sobieskiego 19A, 58-260 Bielawa, Poland
www.lincolnelectric.eu

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  • Page 1 IM3164 05/2021 REV01 LF 52D OPERATOR’S MANUAL ENGLISH Lincoln Electric Bester Sp. z o.o. ul. Jana III Sobieskiego 19A, 58-260 Bielawa, Poland www.lincolnelectric.eu...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    12/05 THANKS! For having choosen the QUALITY of the Lincoln Electric products.  Please Examine Package and Equipment for Damage. Claims for material damaged in shipment must be notified immediately to the dealer.  For future reference record in the table below your equipment identification information. Model Name, Code &...

  • Page 3: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications NAME INDEX LF 52D K14335-1 INPUT Input Voltage U Input Amperes I EMC Class 40Vdc 4Adc RATED OUTPUT Duty Cycle 40°C (based on a 10 min. period) Output Current 100% 420A 500A OUTPUT RANGE Welding Current Range Peak Open Circuit Voltage 5 ÷...

  • Page 4: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    If any electromagnetic disturbances are detected the operator must put in place corrective actions to eliminate these disturbances with, if necessary, 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 damage to this equipment. 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 readily available. 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 is digital wire feeder which has been designed to Set of power source and wire feeder allow welding in work with Lincoln Electric power sources: listed processes:   POWERTEC ® i350S, GMAW (MIG/MAG),   ®...
  • Page 8 4. Output Socket for SMAW and CAG welding: Controls and Operational Features For connecting welding cable with an electrode holder. 5. U22 User Interface: See „User Interface” section. 6. Gas Quick Coupling Socket: For connecting a gas pipe. WARNING The welding machine supports all suitable shielding gases at a maximum pressure of 5,0 bar.
  • Page 9 User Interface operation. The LF 52D wire feeder uses the U22 interface based on two separate LED displays for operation. Alternating Green If the status lights are flashing any and Red combination of red and green color, it...
  • Page 10 25. Right Button: Enables selecting, changing and setting welding parameters. Quick Access Menu. 26. LED Indicator: Indicates that the Settings and Configuration Menu is activated. 27. Left Button: Enables:  Checking the active program number. To check the program number, press the left button once. ...
  • Page 11 Changing the Welding Process or Program Table 2 . Unchangeable Welding Programs Program Number Symbol Process Powertec ® Speedtec ® Flextec ® GMAW (non-synergic) FCAW-GS SMAW GTAW Note: The list of available programs depends on the power source. If the power source does not support one of four unchangeable programs, the LED indicating this program does not light up.
  • Page 12 User Memory In user memory only four welding programs can be stored. To assign the weld program to user memory:  Use the left button [27] to select the user memory number (1, 2, 3 or 4) - LED Indicator [28] will light up selected memory.
  • Page 13 Table 3 Wave Controls Parameter Definition Pinch – controls the arc characteristics during short-arc welding. Increasing Pinch value results in a crisper arc (more spatter) while decreasing provides a softer arc (less spatter).  Regulation range: from -10.0 to +10.0. ...
  • Page 14 Table 4 Process start and end parameters Parameter Definition Torch trigger mode (2-step / 4-step) - change the function of the torch trigger.  2 Step trigger operation turns welding on and off as direct response to the trigger. Welding process starts when the torch trigger is press.
  • Page 15 Setting and Configuration Menu To access the menu, press the the left [27] and the right WARNING [25] buttons simultaneously. To exit the menu with changes saved, press the left [27] and the right [25] buttons simultaneously. Parameter Selection Mode – the Parameter Name on After one minute of inactivity the Menu without saving the left display [17] blinking.
  • Page 16 Table 6 The default settings of Basic Menu Parametr Definicja Preflow Time – time that shielding gas flows after the torch trigger was pressed before prior to wire feeding.  Regulation range: from 0 seconds (OFF) to 25 seconds.  Default settings for non-synergic mode: 0,2s.
  • Page 17 Green Mode – is a power management feature that enables welding equipment to switch to low power state and reduce power consumption while is not using. Note: Not apply to Flextec ® 350x i Flextec ® 500x. Display Configuration Settings: ...
  • Page 18 Advanced Menu (Device Configuration Menu) The Advanced Menu includes the parameters described in Table 7. Table 7 The default settings of Advanced Menu Parametr Definicja The Menu Exit – enables exit from menu. Note: This parameter cannot be edited. To exit from menu: ...
  • Page 19 Sense From Studs - Use this option for diagnostic purposes only. When power is cycled, this option is automatically reset to False.  "No" = Voltage sensing is automatically determined by the selected weld mode and other machine settings.  "Yes"...
  • Page 20 Procedure of beginning welding of GMAW, FCAW-GS or WARNING FCAW-SS process: Do not kink or pull cable around sharp corners.  Connect a recommended Lincoln Electric power source (see ʺAccessoriesʺ chapter).  By applying the principle of occupational health and ...
  • Page 21 Welding GMAW and FCAW-GS Process in synergic mode CV Table 9. Exemplify GMAW and FCAW-GS synergic programs for POWERTEC ® Wire diameter [mm] Wire material 1.32 Steel Steel ArMIX Stainless ArMIX Aluminum AlSi Aluminum AlMg Metal Core ArMIX Cored Wire Cored Wire ArMIX Si Bronze...
  • Page 22 In synergic mode, the welding voltage is not set directly by user.The correct welding voltage will be set by the machine’s software. Optimal voltage value is related to the input data:  Wire Feed Speed, WFS. If it is needed, the welding voltage can be adjusted by the right control [23].
  • Page 23 Welding High Penetration Speed (HPS) Process in synergic mode Table 12 Exemplify synergic programs for HPS Wire diameter [mm] Wire material 1.32 Steel ArMIX Note: The list of available programs depends on the power source. In synergic mode, the welding voltage is not set directly Pinch controls the arc characteristics during short-arc by user.The correct welding voltage will be set by the welding.
  • Page 24 Welding Speed Short Arc (SSA) Process in synergic mode Table 13. Exemplify synergic programs for SSA FOR SPEEDTEC ® Wire diameter [mm] Wire material 1.32 Steel ArMIX Stainless ArMIX Note: The list of available programs depends on the power source. In synergic mode, the welding voltage is not set directly Pinch controls the arc characteristics during short-arc by user.
  • Page 25 Welding GMAW-P Process in synergic mode Table 14. Exemplify GMAW-P programs for SPEEDTEC ® Wire diameter [mm] Wire material 1.32 Steel ArMIX Stainless ArMIX Metal Core ArMIX Aluminum AlSi Aluminum AlMg Cored Wire ArMIX Table 15. Exemplify GMAW-P programs for FLEXTEC ®...
  • Page 26 Welding Soft Silence Pulse (SSP ) Process in synergic mode Table 16. Exemplify synergic programs for SSP. Wire diameter [mm] Wire material 1.32 Steel ArMIX Stainless ArMIX Note: The list of available programs depends on the power source. modified especially pulse process When Trim is adjusted, the power source automatically...
  • Page 27 Procedure of beginning welding of SMAW process: HOT START – percentage regulation of increasing  Connect Lincoln Electric source to wire feeder nominal current value during arc start with electrode. It (mentioned in Introduction chapter). cause temporarily increased of output current and made ...
  • Page 28 Reduces the amount of heat input to the weld. PULSE process:  Reduces distortions.  Connect Lincoln Electric power source that is using  Increases welding speed. for communication CAN protocol. Note: Adjust range depend on the power source. ...
  • Page 29 Loading the Wire Spool Adjusting Pressure Roll Force Spools of wire with a maximum weight of 16 kg can be The pressure arm controls the amount of force the drive used without an adapter. Holder allows mounting plastic, rolls exert on the wire. Pressure force is adjusted by steel and fiber spools on the 51mm spindle.
  • Page 30 Changing Driving Rolls Gas Connection WARNING WARNING  Turn the input power off before installation or changing CYLINDER may explode if damaged. drive rolls.  Always fix the gas cylinder securely in an upright position, against a cylinder wall Wire Feeders LF 52 is equipped with drive roll V1.0/V1.2 rack or purpose-made cylinder cart.
  • Page 31 Transport and Lifting Maintenance WARNING WARNING For any repair operations, modifications or maintenances, it is recommended to contact the nearest Technical Falling equipment can cause injury and damage to unit. Service Center Lincoln Electric. Repairs modifications performed by unauthorized service or personnel will cause the lost of the manufacturer’s warranty.
  • Page 32 We respond to our customers based on the best information in our possession at that time. Lincoln Electric is not in a position to warrant or guarantee such advice, and assumes no liability, with respect to such information or advice. We expressly disclaim any warranty of any kind, including any warranty of fitness for any customer’s particular purpose,...
  • Page 33 Error 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 Symptoms Cause Recommended Course of Action code The User Interface cannot ...

  • Page 34: 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 35: Suggested Accessories

    Suggested Accessories OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES K14204-1 WIRE FEEDER DRUM QUICK CONNECTOR K14175-1 GAS FLOW METER KIT (POWERTEC-I) E/H-400A-70-5M ELECTRODE HOLDER 400A/70MM² - 5M K10158-1 ADAPTER FOR SPOOL TYPE B300 K10158 ADAPTER FOR SPOOL TYPE B300 R-1019-125-1/08R ADAPTER FOR SPOOL S200 FL060583010 FLAIR 600 GOUGING TORCH WITH MOUNTED LEAD 2,5M COMPATIBLE POWER SOURCES...
  • Page 36 ROLL KIT FOR CORE WIRES KP14150-V12/16R ROLL KIT 1.2/1.6RT FI37 4 SZT. ORANGE/YELLOW KP14150-V14/20R ROLL KIT 1.4/2.0RT FI37 4 SZT. KP14150-V16/24R ROLL KIT 1.6/2.4RT FI37 4 SZT. YELLOW/GREY KP14150-V09/11R ROLL KIT 0.9/1.1RT FI37 4 SZT. KP14150-V10/12R ROLL KIT 1.0/1.2RT FI37 4 SZT. -ORANGE WIRE GUIDES 0744-000-318R WIRE GUIDE SET BLUE, Ø0,6-1,6...

  • Page 37: Connection Configuration

    Connection configuration English English...
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