Cod. 006.0001.1380 Multi Power 184 08/09/2021 V.2.8 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD INDEX INTRODUCTION ............................4 PRESENTATION ............................5 INSTALLATION ............................6 CONNECTIONS TO THE MAINS POWER SUPPLY .................. 6 FRONT PANEL ............................. 6 REAR PANEL ............................... 7 PREPARING FOR MMA WELDING ......................8 PREPARING FOR TIG WELDING .......................
Cod. 006.0001.1380 Multi Power 184 08/09/2021 V.2.8 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 handbook before installing and commissioning the unit.
ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 1.1 PRESENTATION Multi Power 184 is an inverter DC TIG/MMA portable welding power source. The sturdiness of the components of this unit makes it a reliable working companion for workshop and outdoor applications. The available DC TIG functions and digital control make this unit ideal for maintenance, building con- struction, and light metalwork.
Cod. 006.0001.1380 Multi Power 184 08/09/2021 V.2.8 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 MAINS POWER SUPPLY The characteristics of the mains power supply to which the equipment shall be connected are given in the chapter entitled “TECHNICAL DATA”.
Cod. 006.0001.1380 Multi Power 184 08/09/2021 V.2.8 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 2.3 REAR PANEL ○ Welding power source ON/OFF switch [Item 1]. ○ Remote control connector [Item 2]. ○ Warning LED for overcut protection triggering [Item 3]. ○ Power cable. [Item 4].
Cod. 006.0001.1380 Multi Power 184 08/09/2021 V.2.8 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 2.4 PREPARING FOR MMA WELDING 1. Set the welding power source ON/OFF switch to “O” (unit off). 2. Plug the power cable plug into a mains socket. 3. Choose the electrode based on the type of material and thickness of the workpiece to be welded.
Cod. 006.0001.1380 Multi Power 184 08/09/2021 V.2.8 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 2.5 PREPARING FOR TIG 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. Connect the gas hose from the welding gas cylinder to the rear gas connection.
Cod. 006.0001.1380 Multi Power 184 08/09/2021 V.2.8 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD USER INTERFACE L13 L14 CODE SYMBOL DESCRIPTION This LED illuminates to show an anomaly in the operating conditions. When this LED illuminates the last voltage and current average values measured during wel- ding are shown on following displays: D1 The “HOLD”...
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Cod. 006.0001.1380 Multi Power 184 08/09/2021 V.2.8 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD This LED illuminates to show that the following welding mode is selected: MMA This LED illuminates to show that the following welding mode is selected: CELLULOSE This LED illuminates to show that the following welding mode is selected: TIG CONTINUOUS Parameters/functions setting: The display shows the selected parameter.
Cod. 006.0001.1380 Multi Power 184 08/09/2021 V.2.8 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD UNIT POWER-UP Set the welding power source ON/OFF switch to “I” to switch on the unit. FX.X The message appears on the following display: D1. 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 preset values.
Cod. 006.0001.1380 Multi Power 184 08/09/2021 V.2.8 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD RESET (LOAD FACTORY SETTINGS) L13 L14 ACTIVATION 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! The reset procedure is useful in the following cases: - Too many changes made to the welding parameters so user finds it difficult to restore defaults.
Cod. 006.0001.1380 Multi Power 184 08/09/2021 V.2.8 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD ALARM MANAGEMENT This LED illuminates if an incorrect operating condition occurs. An alarm message will appear on display D1. Press the button to display the additional alarm message. Tab. 1 - Alarm messages...
Cod. 006.0001.1380 Multi Power 184 08/09/2021 V.2.8 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD DERATING Derating is a machine function that cannot be selected by the user. Derating limits the maximum welding current if the supply voltage drops below 190Vac. For example, if the power source is set to weld with a current of 175A, that current will be the power source output until the supply voltage will range between 184Vac and 230Vac.
Cod. 006.0001.1380 Multi Power 184 08/09/2021 V.2.8 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD ELECTRODE WELDING (MMA) CELLULOSE WELDING (MMA CEL) 8.1 MMA / MMA CEL WELDING - FIRST LEVEL MENU SETTING L13 L14 SELECTION ACTIVATION ○ Press the S3 button to activate the MMA mode.
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Cod. 006.0001.1380 Multi Power 184 08/09/2021 V.2.8 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD Tab. 2 - Parameters of 1st level menu: MMA mode SETTING DEFAULT NOTES HOT-START 100 % *1 *2 10 A 80 A 180 A WELDING CURRENT 10 A 80 A...
Cod. 006.0001.1380 Multi Power 184 08/09/2021 V.2.8 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 8.2 MMA / MMA CEL WELDING - SECOND LEVEL MENU SETTING L13 L14 3 sec ACTIVATION/ EXIT SELECTION ○ Hold down the S2 button for 3 seconds to access the 2nd level menu.
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Cod. 006.0001.1380 Multi Power 184 08/09/2021 V.2.8 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD The activation is suitable for the following welding modes: • MMA • MMA CEL • DC TIG Compatible remote control types: • manual remote control. *2: The activation is suitable for the following welding modes: •...
Cod. 006.0001.1380 Multi Power 184 08/09/2021 V.2.8 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD DC TIG WELDING 9.1 DC TIG WELDING - FIRST LEVEL MENU SETTING L13 L14 ACTIVATION ○ Press the S3 button to activate the TIG mode. L15 CONTINUOUS TIG DC L13 L14 In this diagram the LED relative to the setting to be edited illuminates.
Cod. 006.0001.1380 Multi Power 184 08/09/2021 V.2.8 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD Tab. 4 - Parameters of 1st level menu: DC TIG mode SETTING DEFAULT NOTES 10 A 80 A 180 A WELDING CURRENT 10 A 80 A 115 A *1: With supply voltage > 130Vac when the power source is switched on.
Cod. 006.0001.1380 Multi Power 184 08/09/2021 V.2.8 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD Tab. 5 - Parameters of the 2nd level menu: DC TIG mode ACRONYM SETTING DEFAULT NOTES REMOTE CONTROL ACTIVATION The activation is suitable for the following welding modes: • MMA •...
Cod. 006.0001.1380 Multi Power 184 08/09/2021 V.2.8 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 11 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 60974-10 Class A...
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Cod. 006.0001.1380 Multi Power 184 08/09/2021 V.2.8 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 25.3 A 16.9 A 35% (40° C) (---) (---) 50% (40° C) (29.3 A) (---) Maximum input current 17.3 A 11.1 A 60% (40° C) (28.2 A) (---) 15.4 A 9.9 A...
Cod. 006.0001.1380 Multi Power 184 08/09/2021 V.2.8 ENGLISH REMOTE CONNECTOR WELD THE WORLD 12.1 REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTOR (back panel) TORCH WITH POTENTIOMETER 021.0004.0602 SWITCH N.C. REMOTE CONNECTOR N.C. POT : 2KOhm - 10KOhm cod. 021.0004.0602 021.0004.0602 REMOTE CONTROLLER REMOTE CONTROL...
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