Hotstart; Arcforce; Antistick - EWM Tetrix DC Smart 2.0 Operating Instructions Manual

Functional characteristics
MMA welding
5.2.2

Hotstart

The function hot start ensures a secure igniting of the arc and a sufficient heating to the still cold parent
metal at the beginning of the welding process. The ignition takes place here with increased current (hot
start current) over a certain time (hot start time).
For parameter setting, > see 5.2.6 chapter.
5.2.3

Arcforce

During the welding process, arcforce prevents the electrode sticking in the weld pool with increases in
current. This makes it easier to weld large-drop melting electrode types at low current strengths with a
short arc in particular.
5.2.4

Antistick

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A = Hot start current
B = Hot start time
C = Main current
I = Current
t = Time
Figure 5-26
Figure 5-27
The Antistick feature prevents the electrode from annealing.
Should the electrode stick despite the Arcforce feature, the machine
automatically switches to the minimum current within approx. one se-
cond. This prevents the electrode from annealing. Check the welding
current setting and correct for the welding task in hand.
Figure 5-28
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