Cod. 006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 15/02/2021 V.2.2 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD INDEX INTRODUCTION ............................4 PRESENTATION ............................5 INSTALLATION ............................5 CONNECTIONS TO THE MAINS POWER SUPPLY .................. 5 FRONT PANEL ............................. 6 REAR PANEL ............................... 6 PREPARING FOR MMA WELDING ......................7 PREPARING FOR TIG WELDING .......................
Cod. 006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 15/02/2021 V.2.2 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 Discovery 162T 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 simply and intuitive interface allows high precision adjustments.
Cod. 006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 15/02/2021 V.2.2 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 2.2 FRONT PANEL ○ Negative pole welding socket.[Item 1]. ○ Positive pole welding socket.[Item 2]. ○ Connector for logic signals of TIG torch.[Item 3]. ○ Connector for gas feed hose: Torch power source [Item 4].
Cod. 006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 15/02/2021 V.2.2 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. 006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 15/02/2021 V.2.2 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. 006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 15/02/2021 V.2.2 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD USER INTERFACE S T O P S T O P SPOT Menu Menu Menu Menu CODE SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Overheating alarm. Indicates tripping of the welding power source thermal protection. Leave the unit running so that the overheated components cool as rapidly as possible.
Cod. 006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 15/02/2021 V.2.2 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD When this LED illuminates the following parameter can be set: DOWN SLOPE When this LED illuminates the following parameter can be set: FINAL CURRENT When this LED illuminates the following parameter can be set: POST GAS TIME Illumination shows that the following function has been activated: 2 stroke procedure.
Cod. 006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 15/02/2021 V.2.2 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD RESET (LOAD FACTORY SETTINGS) S T O P S T O P SPOT Menu Menu Menu Menu ACTIVATION ACTIVATION The reset procedure involves complete restoration of the default values, parameters and memory set- tings set in the factory.
Cod. 006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 15/02/2021 V.2.2 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD ALARM MANAGEMENT This LED illuminates if an incorrect operating condition occurs. An alarm message will appear on display D1. Tab. 1 - Alarm messages MESSAGE MEANING EVENT CHECKS • Make sure that the power re-...
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Cod. 006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 15/02/2021 V.2.2 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD ○ Press the S2 button to activate the MMA mode. S T O P S T O P SPOT Menu Menu Menu Menu ○ Using the encoder E1 to edit the value of the selected setting.
Cod. 006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 15/02/2021 V.2.2 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD DC TIG WELDING 8.1 DC TIG WELDING - FIRST LEVEL MENU S T O P S T O P SETTING SPOT Menu Menu Menu Menu SELECTION ACTIVATION SELECTION ○ Press the S2 button to activate the TIG mode.
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Cod. 006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 15/02/2021 V.2.2 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD ○ Press the S3 button to select the operation of the desired torch button. S T O P S T O P L12 2 STROKE LIFT-ARC (2T) L13 4 STROKE LIFT-ARC (4T)
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Cod. 006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 15/02/2021 V.2.2 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD Tab. 4 - Parameters of the 1st level Menu in TIG DC PULSED mode. SETTING DEFAULT NOTES PRE-GAS TIME 0.0 s 0.0 s 3.0 s Set by the manufacturer. Not user-adjust- STARTING CURRENT able.
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Cod. 006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 15/02/2021 V.2.2 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD SLOPE UP Time during which the current changes from the starting value to the welding value by means of a slope. This setting is used to avoid damaging the edges of the joint with excessively high current values at the moment of arc striking.
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Cod. 006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 15/02/2021 V.2.2 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD PEAK TIME Time for which the current pulse is at the maximum value. Consequences of a higher value: Greater weld penetration. Facility to make deeper cuts. Consequences of a lower value: Reduction of heat-affected zone.
Cod. 006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 15/02/2021 V.2.2 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 8.2 TIG DC WELDING - SECOND LEVEL MENU S T O P S T O P SETTING SPOT Menu Menu Menu Menu 3 sec ACTIVATION/ SELECTION ○ Hold down the S1 button for 3 seconds to access the 2nd level menu.
Cod. 006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 15/02/2021 V.2.2 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD Tab. 9 - Parameters of the 2nd level menu: SYNERGIC DC TIG mode ACRONYM SETTING DEFAULT SPOT WELDING TIME 0.01 s 0.1 s 10.0 s b.Cu. BASE CURRENT *SYN 200% PE.t.
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Cod. 006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 15/02/2021 V.2.2 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD ○ Premere il tasto S3 per selezionare il funzionamento del pulsante torcia desiderato. S T O P S T O P 2 TEMPI LIFT-ARC (2T) 4 TEMPI LIFT-ARC (4T) 2T SPOT /2T SPOT + HF...
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Cod. 006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 15/02/2021 V.2.2 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 1st STROKE 2nd STROKE WELDING CURRENT STARTING CURRENT FINAL CURRENT UP SLOPE DOWN SLOPE POST GAS PRE GAS STRIKE - 4 STROKE LIFT: ○ Touch the workpiece with the torch electrode.
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Cod. 006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 15/02/2021 V.2.2 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD ○ Release (2T) torch trigger. ○ The welding current reaches the preset value, by way of a up slope time, if programmed. ○ Press (3T) trigger and keep it pressed to start the weld completion procedure.
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Cod. 006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 15/02/2021 V.2.2 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 1st STROKE 2nd STROKE WELDING CURRENT FINAL STARTING CURRENT CURRENT UP SLOPE DOWN SLOPE POST GAS SPOT TIG TIME PRE GAS ARC STRIKE 1. Position the torch 2. Press the torch...
Cod. 006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 15/02/2021 V.2.2 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 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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Cod. 006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 15/02/2021 V.2.2 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 25% (40° C) 10.7 A 30% (40° C) 15.4 A Actual input current 60% (40° C) 15.9 A 10.8 A 100% (40° C) 17.0 A 10.9 A No-load voltage (U0)
021.0004.3360 P. T. P. T. P. T. P. T. Cod. 006.0001.1940 N.C. Discovery 162T 15/02/2021 V.2.2 N.C. DOWN ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD N.C. N.C. TORCH CONNECTOR 10.1 TORCH CONNECTOR (front panel) 021.0004.3360 P. T. code 021.0004.3360 TORCH CONNECTOR TORCH UP & DOWN TORCH...
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