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+49 2680 181-0. A list of authorised sales partners can be found at www.ewm-group.com. Liability relating to the operation of this equipment is restricted solely to the function of the equipment.
Contents Notes on the use of these operating instructions Contents Contents ..............................3 Safety instructions ..........................5 Notes on the use of these operating instructions ................5 2.1.1 Explanation of icons ....................... 6 ...
Safety instructions Notes on the use of these operating instructions Safety instructions Notes on the use of these operating instructions DANGER Working or operating procedures which must be closely observed to prevent imminent serious and even fatal injuries. • Safety notes include the "DANGER" keyword in the heading with a general warning symbol. •...
Safety instructions Notes on the use of these operating instructions 2.1.1 Explanation of icons Symbol Description Symbol Description Indicates technical aspects which the Activate and release/tap/tip user must observe. Switch off machine Release/do not activate Switch on machine Press and hold switch Wrong Turn...
Safety instructions General General WARNING Risk of injury from electrical voltage! Voltages can cause potentially fatal electric shocks and burns on contact. Even low voltages can cause a shock and lead to accidents. • Never touch live components such as welding current sockets or stick, tungsten or wire electrodes! •...
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Safety instructions General CAUTION Electromagnetic fields! The power source may cause electrical or electromagnetic fields to be produced which could affect the correct functioning of electronic equipment such as IT or CNC devices, telecommunication lines, power cables, signal lines and pacemakers. •...
Safety instructions Transport Transport CAUTION Risk of accidents due to supply lines! During transport, attached supply lines (mains leads, control cables, etc.) can cause risks, e.g. by causing connected machines to tip over and injure persons! • Disconnect all supply lines before transport! Scope of delivery The delivery is checked and packaged carefully before dispatch, however it is not possible to exclude the possibility of damage during transit.
In case of unauthorised changes, improper repairs, non-compliance with specified deadlines for "Arc Welding Equipment – Inspection and Testing during Operation", and/or prohibited modifications which have not been explicitly authorised by EWM, this declaration shall be voided. An original document of the specific declaration of conformity is included with every product.
Welding torch with X technology – MT function torch without separate control cable The extended functions for MT221G...X, MT301G...X, MT401G...X welding torches are only available if the welding torches on EWM machines are connected to the following control: M3.70-A Phoenix Expert M3.71-A Phoenix Progress M3.72-A alpha Q Progress...
Product description – quick reference Function torch 4.3.1 Operating elements Programm Programm Up / Down Up / Down Figure 4-3 • Switch the"Program or up/down mode“ changeover switch at the welding machine to the up/down or program mode position (see chapter "Design and function"). The 'Program or up/down function' changeover switch may look different on your machine.
Product description – quick reference Function torch 4.3.3 Operating elements 2 for up/down welding torch 2U/D Figure 4-5 Item Symbol Description "A +" button (Program mode) Increase program number "A +" button (Up/Down mode) Increase welding performance (welding current/wire-feed speed) "A -"...
Product description – quick reference Function torch 4.3.4 Operating elements for PC1 welding torch Pc 1 Figure 4-6 Item Symbol Description Three-figure display Display of welding parameters > see 4.3.5 chapter. "A +" button (Program mode) Increase program number "A +" button (Up/Down mode) Increase welding performance (welding current/wire-feed speed) "A -"...
Product description – quick reference Function torch 4.3.5 Welding data display The signal lamps in the lower part of the torch display indicate the welding parameters currently selected. The corresponding parameter value is shown on the three-digit display. After the welding machine is switched on, the active JOB number is shown on the display for approx. 3 seconds.
Product description – quick reference Function torch 4.3.6 Operating elements for PC2 welding torch V Job V Job Figure 4-8 Item Symbol Description Three-figure display Display of welding parameters > see 4.3.5 chapter. "B +" button (program mode) Increase JOB number "B +"...
Product description – quick reference Function torch 4.3.7 Welding data display The signal lamps in the lower part of the torch display indicate the welding parameters currently selected. The corresponding parameter value is shown on the three-digit display. After the welding machine is switched on, the active JOB number is shown on the display for approx. 3 seconds.
Product description – quick reference Function torch 4.3.8 Euro central connection Figure 4-10 Item Symbol Description Anti-kink spring Euro central connection Control cable plug With function torches only 4.3.9 Multimatrix Euro torch connector Figure 4-11 Item Symbol Description Anti-kink spring Euro central connection Welding current, shielding gas and torch trigger included 099-500050-EW501...
Stainless Steel PA combi liner 200 mm V groove CuCrZr connector tube 2,0 x 4,0 2,3 x 4,7 1,5 x 4,0 EWM Alu guide 1,5 x 4,0 Alumininium PA combi liner 30 mm Torch neck U groove E-Cu tube 2,0 x 4,0...
Design and function General Design and function General WARNING Risk of injury from electric shock! Contact with live parts, e.g. welding current sockets, is potentially fatal! • Follow safety instructions on the opening pages of the operating instructions. • Commissioning may only be carried out by persons who have the relevant expertise of working with arc welding machines! •...
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Design and function General Accessory components and the power source itself can be damaged by incorrect connection! • Only insert and lock accessory components into the relevant connection socket when the machine is switched off. • Comprehensive descriptions can be found in the operating instructions for the relevant accessory components.
Design and function Configure welding torch Configure welding torch 5.2.1 Turning the torch neck This function is only available with the "CG" and "CW" version! • Unfasten the crown nut by several turns from the handle until the torch neck can move freely. •...
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Design and function Configure welding torch Switch off the welding machine before unfastening the torch neck! alt/old neu/new Figure 5-2 Item Symbol Description Grip plate Crown nut Torch neck 45° Gas nozzle Contact tip holder Liner Contact tip Re-connect the welding torch after completing any maintenance work, use the 'gas test' function to purge with shielding gas and vent.
• Refer to the manufacturer instructions for the right wire feed unit equipment. Refer to Annex 1 in these operating instructions for the right EWM machine equipment. • Use a steel liner inside the torch hose package to guide hard, unalloyed wire electrodes (steel)! •...
Design and function Assemble the wire guide 5.4.1 Combined liner A steel liner is installed at the connection side, whereas a combined liner is installed at the torch side. The distance between the plastic liner and drive rollers should be as short as possible. Use only sharp, stable knives or special tongs for cutting to ensure that the plastic liner does not become misshapen! Always make sure the the hose package is straight when replacing the wire guide.
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Design and function Assemble the wire guide alt/old Figure 5-6 Adjust steel liner > see 4.5 chapter. neu/new Figure 5-7 neu/new 100 - 120 mm Figure 5-8 Figure 5-9 099-500050-EW501 04.08.2016...
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Design and function Assemble the wire guide neu/new Figure 5-10 Figure 5-11 Item Symbol Description Gas nozzle Contact tip Contact tip holder Torch neck 45° Crown nut O-ring Collet Combined liner Euro central connection Connecting sleeve New combined liner Liner sharpener Guiding tube for welding torch Euro torch connector 099-500050-EW501 04.08.2016...
Design and function Assemble the wire guide 5.4.2 Guide spiral Insert the grinded end towards the contact tip holder to ensure tight fit with the contact tip. Always make sure the the hose package is straight when replacing the wire guide. Figure 5-12 Figure 5-13 alt/old...
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Design and function Assemble the wire guide neu/new Figure 5-15 neu/new Figure 5-16 Figure 5-17 099-500050-EW501 04.08.2016...
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Design and function Assemble the wire guide Figure 5-18 Figure 5-19 Item Symbol Description Gas nozzle Contact tip Contact tip holder Welding torch neck Crown nut, welding torch central connection (euro) Centring sleeve old spiral guide Euro central connection new spiral guide Capillary tube 099-500050-EW501 04.08.2016...
Maintenance, care and disposal Maintenance work, intervals Maintenance, care and disposal CAUTION Electrical current! The following work must always be carried out with the power source switched off. Disconnect the welding torch from the connected device, before maintenance. Maintenance work, intervals 6.1.1 Daily maintenance tasks •...
In addition to this, returns are also possible throughout Europe via EWM sales partners. Meeting the requirements of RoHS We, EWM AG Mündersbach, hereby confirm that all products supplied by us which are affected by the RoHS Directive, meet the requirements of the RoHS (Directive 2011/65/EU).
Rectifying faults Checklist for rectifying faults Rectifying faults All products are subject to rigorous production checks and final checks. If, despite this, something fails to work at any time, please check the product using the following flowchart. If none of the fault rectification procedures described leads to the correct functioning of the product, please inform your authorised dealer.
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Rectifying faults Checklist for rectifying faults Pore formation I nadequate or missing gas shielding Check shielding gas setting and replace shielding gas cylinder if necessary Shield welding site with protective screens (draughts affect the welding result) ...
Rectifying faults Functional check PC1X – PC2X Functional check PC1X – PC2X The welding torch shown is an example only. Depending on the type used, torches may vary. Mode for checking the display and push-buttons at the welding torch. Pressing the push-buttons will select the separate LEDs on the display one after the other.
Technical data MT 221G/X, MT 301G/X, MT 401G/X, Technical data MT 221G/X, MT 301G/X, MT 401G/X, Performance specifications and guarantee only in connection with original spare and replacement parts! Type MT221G MT301G MT401G MT221GX MT301GX MT401GX Welding torch polarity Usually positive Guide type Manually operated Voltage type...
Replaceable parts MT221G Replaceable parts The manufacturer's warranty becomes void if non-genuine parts are used! • Only use system components and options (power sources, welding torches, electrode holders, remote controls, spare parts and replacement parts, etc.) from our range of products! •...
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Replaceable parts MT221G Item. Order number Type Designation Contact tip 094-020691-00000 CT M6 x 25 mm, 0.6 mm, E-Cu Contact tip 094-020692-00000 CT M6 x 25 mm, 0.8 mm, E-Cu Contact tip 094-020693-00000 CT M6 x 25 mm, 0.9 mm, E-Cu Contact tip 094-020694-00000 CT M6 x 25 mm, 1.0 mm, E-Cu Contact tip, aluminium welding...
Replaceable parts MT301G MT301G Figure 9-2 Item Order number Type Description 094-013105-00001 GN TR 22 71mm D=13mm Gas nozzle 094-013106-00001 GN TR 22 71mm D=15mm Gas nozzle 094-013107-00001 GN TR 22 71mm D=18mm Gas nozzle 094-019821-00001 GN TR 22 65mm D=15mm Gas nozzle, short 094-019822-00001 GN TR 22 65mm D=18mm Gas nozzle, short...
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Replaceable parts MT301G Item Order number Type Description 094-016112-00000 CT E-CU M8X30MM D=1.4MM Contact tip 094-016113-00000 CT E-CU M8X30MM D=1.6MM Contact tip 094-016115-00000 CTAL E-CU M8X30MM D=0.8MM Contact tip, aluminium welding 094-016116-00000 CTAL E-CU M8X30MM D=0.9MM Contact tip, aluminium welding 094-016117-00000 CTAL E-CU M8X30MM D=1.0MM Contact tip, aluminium welding 094-016118-00000 CTAL E-CU M8X30MM D=1.2MM...
Replaceable parts MT401G MT401G Figure 9-3 Item Order number Type Description 094-014177-00001 GN TR 23 63mm D=15mm Gas nozzle 094-014178-00001 GN TR 23 66mm D=15mm Gas nozzle 094-014179-00001 GN TR 23 63mm D=17mm Gas nozzle 094-014180-00001 GN TR 23 66mm D=17mm Gas nozzle 094-014181-00001 GN TR 23 63mm D=19mm Gas nozzle...
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Replaceable parts MT401G Item Order number Type Description 094-016112-00000 CT E-CU M8X30MM D=1.4MM Contact tip 094-016113-00000 CT E-CU M8X30MM D=1.6MM Contact tip 094-016114-00000 CT E-CU M8X30MM D=2.0MM Contact tip 094-016115-00000 CTAL E-CU M8X30MM D=0.8MM Contact tip, aluminium welding 094-016116-00000 CTAL E-CU M8X30MM D=0.9MM Contact tip, aluminium welding 094-016117-00000 CTAL E-CU M8X30MM D=1.0MM Contact tip, aluminium welding...
Replaceable parts MT221G F / MT301G F MT221G F / MT301G F Figure 9-4 Item. Order number Type Designation Gas nozzle 094-013061-00001 GN TR 20 66mm D=13mm Gas nozzle 094-013062-00001 GN TR 20 66mm D=11mm Gas nozzle 094-013063-00001 GN TR 20 66mm D=16mm 094-013071-00000 CT M6 CuCrZr, D=0,8 mm Contact tip...
Circuit diagrams MT U/D Circuit diagrams The circuit diagrams are only intended for authorised service personnel! 10.1 MT U/D Figure 10-1 099-500050-EW501 04.08.2016...
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