About This Manual; Organization - Unitek Miyachi IP-215A User Manual

This manual is organized to assist you in getting productive quickly with the IP-215A or IP-
217A High Frequency Inverter Welding Power Supply. The simplified information and
instructions in Chapters 1 through 3 will allow you to get the equipment up and running
safely and efficiently, and make basic welds. Chapter 4 explains the operation of the controls
and the display. Chapter 5 and the appendices deal with more advanced welding consider-
ations and procedures.
NOTE: Where the data in this manual is specific to either the IP-215A or the
IP-217A, the data is noted as such. All other data is relevant to both the IP-
215A and the IP-217A.

Organization

This chapter lets you know how to use this manual effectively. The manual contains many
tools to help you find and understand information. The physical, electrical and performance
specifications are listed in Appendix A. Specific subject matter is listed in the Alphanumeric
Subject Index at the back of the manual; the subjects are sorted alphabetically and show
their page number locations in the manual.
Chapter 2 familiarizes you with physical aspects and performance capabilities of your IP-
215A/217A High Frequency Inverter Welding Power Supply.
Chapter 3 provides procedures for setting up the equipment in the workplace and making
your first simple weld. It covers the physical and electrical installation of the IP-
215A/IP217A High Frequency Inverter Power Supply. Details of mounting and applying
AC power to the system are discussed, and a description of the initial power-on actions is
presented. These procedures bring the system up to operational status and lead you through
your first welds.
Chapters 4 and 5 respectively present detailed descriptions of key functions and operating
instructions for the IP-215A/IP-217A High Frequency Inverter Welding Power Supply.
Chapter 6 instructs you in the use of the Welcard data storage system. Finally, Chapter 7
offers courses of action if you run into difficulty with system operation.
IP-215A/IP-217A FINE SPOT WELDING POWER SUPPLIES
993-603 REV A: October, 1996
CHAPTER 1

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

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