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Cod. 006.0001.1940
15/02/2021 V.2.2
Discovery 162T
Instruction manual
Translation of original instructions
ENG

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  • Page 1 Cod. 006.0001.1940 15/02/2021 V.2.2 Discovery 162T Instruction manual Translation of original instructions...
  • Page 2 Cod. 006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 15/02/2021 V.2.2 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 .......................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 5: Presentation

    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.

  • Page 6: Front Panel

    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].

  • Page 7: Preparing For Mma Welding

    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.

  • Page 8: Preparing For Tig Welding

    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.

  • Page 9: User Interface

    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.

  • Page 10: Unit Power-Up

    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.

  • Page 11: Reset (Load Factory Settings)

    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.

  • Page 12: Alarm Management

    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-...
  • Page 13 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.

  • Page 14: Dc Tig Welding

    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.
  • Page 15 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)
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18 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.

  • Page 19: Tig Dc Welding - Second Level Menu

    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.

  • Page 20: Torch Trigger Procedure

    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.
  • Page 21 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...
  • Page 22 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.
  • Page 23 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.
  • Page 24 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...

  • Page 25: Technical Data

    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...
  • Page 26 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)

  • Page 27: Wiring Diagram

    Cod. 006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 15/02/2021 V.2.2 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 10 WIRING DIAGRAM 9 10 JP5-FLAT 10V...

  • Page 28: Torch Connector (Front Panel)

    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...

  • Page 29: Spares

    Cod. 006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 15/02/2021 V.2.2 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 11 SPARES 25 25 20 20 24 24 22 22 23 23 28 28 21 21 19 19 15 15 18 18 16 16 17 17 14 14 11 11...

  • Page 30: Torch Connectors Complete Kit

    Cod. 006.0001.1940 Discovery 162T 15/02/2021 V.2.2 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD CODE DESCRIPTION 014.0002.0002 KNOB WITH CAP 010.0002.0001 HF COIL 015.0001.0027 HEAT SINK L= 75 mm 032.0002.2403 ISOTOP DIODE 040.0003.1080 THERMAL CUT-OUT 80°C 050.0001.0003 SNUBBER BOARD 050.0001.0004 HF BOARD 003.0002.0002 FAN 010.0006.0006 COMPLETE REAR PLASTIC PANEL...
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