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Strata ADVANCEMULTI205P Operating Instructions Manual

4-in-1 mig/mma/ac tig/dc tig welder
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ADVANCEMULTI205P
4-IN-1 MIG/MMA/AC TIG/DC TIG
WELDER
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  • Page 1 ADVANCEMULTI205P 4-IN-1 MIG/MMA/AC TIG/DC TIG WELDER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ALTERNATING/ CORROSION SPIKE/ IGBT INTELLIGENT 230V 50HZ PULSE POWER SPOOL DIRECT RESISTANT GENERATOR PROTECTION SINGLE INVERTER WELDING FACTOR START COLOUR SAFE SYSTEM PHASE CURRENT TECHNOLOGY OUTPUT CORRECTION READY SCREEN www.strata.co.nz...
  • Page 2 ADVANCEMULTI205P Congratulations on your new Strata product! The Strata range from Euroquip uses latest technology design and engineering to produce welding products that combine market leading value and features with durability. Designed for discerning operators who seek professional results and product quality without the price tag of a full professional setup.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ADVANCEMULTI205P Contents Spare Parts............5 Know Your Machine..........6 Installation and Adjustment........7 Overview.............8 MIG Welding.............10 MIG Welding Setup...........20 MIG Welding Parameters........24 MMA Welding...........25 MMA Welding Setup.........29 MMA Welding Parameters........31 TIG Welding............32 TIG Welding Setup..........41 TIG Welding Parameters........45 Machine Settings Parameters......46 Welding Parameters.........48 Care and Maintenance........52...
  • Page 4 WELDER • ADVANCEMULTI205P • Featuring the latest in welding technology the ADVANCEMULTI205P is one machine for every job. Capable of AC TIG, DC TIG, MMA, MIG, and Pulse MIG functions this is the ultimate 4-in-1 machine. Designed tough for NZ conditions the ADVANCEMULTI205P will become your new go-to welder.

  • Page 5: Spare Parts

    ADVANCEMULTI205P ADVANCEMULTI205P Related Parts Par t number Description MIG Torch & Consumables MT250-4E MB25 Mig Torch 4m (Euro) MB25KIT MIG Consummables Starter Kit - MB25 MCN2571 Nozzle cylindrical (2 pk MCN2570 Nozzle conical (2 pk) MCN2572 Nozzle - Tapered (2 pk) MM T2406 Mig tip 0.6mm (5 pk)

  • Page 6: Know Your Machine

    ADVANCEMULTI205P Know Your Machine Front and rear layout of welding machine 1. Positive (+) welding power output connection socket. 2. MIG torch euro connector. 3. 12 pin remote connection socket. 4. TIG torch gas connector. 5. Negative (-) welding power output connection socket 6.

  • Page 7: Installation And Adjustment

    ADVANCEMULTI205P 1 Installation and Adjustment 1.1 Parameters Model ADVANCEMULTI205P Parameters Input Voltage（V ） 1~220/230/240±10% Input Current （ A ） 28 MIG 32 MMA 22 TIG Input Power （ KW ） 6.2 MIG 7.3 MMA 4.9 TIG Welding Current （A ）...

  • Page 8: Overview

    5. Rated MIG Duty Cycle： traditional line-frequency transformer type welding machines. These machines are characterized with ADVANCEMULTI205P = 200A @25%(40°C) excellent dynamic response, portability, compact MIG series of welding machine is suitable for size, light weight, low energy consumption, etc.
  • Page 9 ADVANCEMULTI205P 2.2 Working Principle 2.3 Characteristic Volt-Ampere The working principle of MIG SERIES arc MIG series welding machine has an excellent volt- welding machine is shown as the following ampere characteristic, whose graph is shown as figure. Single-phase 110V/220V work the following figure.

  • Page 10: Mig Welding

    ADVANCEMULTI205P 2.3 MIG Welding Definition of MIG Welding MIG (metal inert gas) welding also known as The wire touches the work piece and GMAW (gas metal arc welding) or MAG causes a short circuit the wire heats up (metal active gas welding), is a semi-automatic...
  • Page 11 ADVANCEMULTI205P Principles of welding Short Circuit Transfer - Short circuit transfer is the most This process is repeated about 100 times per common used method whereby the wire electrode is fed second, making the arc appear constant to continuously down the welding torch through to and the human eye.
  • Page 12 ADVANCEMULTI205P The wire approa ches the work The wire cannot support all The curr ent flow creates a piece and touches the work the current flow, resistance magnetic field that begins creating a short circuit between builds up and the wire...
  • Page 13 ADVANCEMULTI205P Basic MIG Welding Good weld quality and weld profile Push technique directs the heat away from the depends on gun angle, direction of travel, electrode weld puddle allowing faster travel speeds providing a flatter weld profile with light penetration - useful extension (stick out), travel speed, thickness of base metal, wire feed speed and arc voltage.
  • Page 14 ADVANCEMULTI205P Travel Angle - Travel angle is the right to left angle The correct work angle provides good bead relative to the direction of welding. A travel angle shape, prevents undercut, uneven penetration, of 5°- 15° is ideal and produces a good level of control poor gas shield and poor quality finished weld.
  • Page 15 ADVANCEMULTI205P Normal stick out Too short Too long Even arc, good Unstable arc, spatter, Unstable arc, poor penetration even over heat contact tip. spatter, fusion, good finish. penetration fusion. Too Fast Travel Speed - A too fast T ravel Speed - Tra vel speed is the rate that...
  • Page 16 ADVANCEMULTI205P Too Slow T ravel Speed - A too slow Wire types and sizes - Use the correct wire travel speed produces a large weld with type for the base metal being welded. Use lack of penetra tion and fusion. The energy...
  • Page 17 ADVANCEMULTI205P WELDING WIRE DIAMETER CHART MATERIALTHICKNESS RECOMMENDED WIRE DIAMETERS 0.8mm 0.9mm 1.0mm 1.2mm 1.6mm 2.0mm 2.5mm 3.0mm 4.0mm 5.0mm 6.0mm 8.0mm 10mm 14mm 18mm 22mm For material thickness of 5.0mm and greater, multi-pass runs or a beveled joint design may be required depending on the amperage capability of your machine.
  • Page 18 ADVANCEMULTI205P Gas selection - The purpose of the gas in the Too low flow will give inadequate coverage MIG process is to protect / shield the wire, and result in weld defects and unstable arc the arc and the molten weld metal from the conditions.
  • Page 19 ADVANCEMULTI205P 2.4 Duty cycle and Over-heat letter “X” stands Duty ADVANCEMULTI205P Cycle,= which is defined as the portion of 100% the time a welding machine can weld continuously with its rated output current within a certain time cycle (10 minutes).

  • Page 20: Mig Welding Setup

    ADVANCEMULTI205P 2.5 Equipment Connection 2.5.1 Set up installation for MIG Welding- Gas shielded wire (1) Insert the earth cable plug into the Note if this connection is not made, there will be no electrical connection to the welding negative socket on the front of the torch! machine and tighten it.
  • Page 21 ADVANCEMULTI205P 2.5.2 Set up installation for MIG Welding- Gasless wire Switch the ON/OFF Switch (3) Connect the MIG power connection (located on the rear panel) to OFF. lead to the negative welding power (1) Insert the earth cable plug into the output socket.
  • Page 22 ADVANCEMULTI205P 2.5.3 Operation of MIG Synergic/MIG Pulse welding method 1. Selection of the welding method: 2. Selection of synergic parameters: 1) In the function selection interface, rotate 1) In the main interface, press the main knob the knob to select the welding method,...
  • Page 23 ADVANCEMULTI205P 3. Setting the welding current: 4. Selection and setting of welding parameters: 2) In the function selection interface, rotate 1) In the welding interface, press the the the knob to select MIG Pulse welding right button to enter the welding method, shown below: parameter setting interface.

  • Page 24: Mig Welding Parameters

    ADVANCEMULTI205P Welding parameters available by press the knob Welding parameters available by rotating the knob Pre-flow 0.0-20.0(S) Slow feed 0-10 Start Amp(current) P(percentage) 1-200（%） Start Amp(current) AL (arclength) -10~10 (only for pulse mode) Up Slope 0.0-20.0(S) 25-110 (110V)/25-200 （230V ）...

  • Page 25: Mma Welding

    ADVANCEMULTI205P 2.6 Stick (MMA) Welding One of the most common types of arc welding is The electrode core itself acts as filler material the manual metal arc welding (MMA) or stick welding. residue from the flux that forms slag covering over An electric current is used to strike an arc between the weld metal must be chipped away after welding.
  • Page 26 ADVANCEMULTI205P Manual metal arc ( stick) electrodes have a solid metal wire core and a flux coating. These electrodes are identified by the wire diameter and by a series of letters and numbers. The letters and numbers identify the metal alloy and the intended use of the electrode.
  • Page 27 ADVANCEMULTI205P Electrode Size Electrode Size Current Range The siz e of the ele ctrode generall y depends on ø mm (Amps) the thickness of the section being welded, and 2.5 mm 60-95 the thicke r the section the larger the electrode required.
  • Page 28 ADVANCEMULTI205P Electrode Angle Material and Joint Preparation The angle that the electrode makes with the The material to be welded should be clean work is im portant to ensure a smooth, even and free of any moisture, paint, oil, grease, transfer of metal.

  • Page 29: Mma Welding Setup

    ADVANCEMULTI205P 3. Set up installation for MMA Welding (2)Connect the earth clamp to the work Connection of Output Cables Two sockets are piece. Contact with the work piece must be available on this welding machine. For MMA firm contact with clean, bare metal, with no welding the electrode holder is shown be corrosion, paint or scale at the contact point.
  • Page 30 ADVANCEMULTI205P 4. Operation of MMA welding method 1. Selection of the welding method: Explain: the welding parameters ,such as hot start /arcforce/ duty and frequency, have been set in the factory. You can go to the third step 2) In the function selection interface, rotate to adjust.

  • Page 31: Mma Welding Parameters

    ADVANCEMULTI205P Welding parameters available by press the knob Welding parameters available by rotating the knob Hot start 0-100(%) Hot start time 0.5-5.0(S) Arc force （MMA ） 0-100 Duty 5-95 (%) Frequency 0.5-400(Hz) Peak Amp 10-110/10-200(A) Base Amp 10-110/10-200(A) www.strata.co.nz...

  • Page 32: Tig Welding

    ADVANCEMULTI205P 4.1 DC TIG Welding The DC power source uses what is known as DC (direct current) in which the main electrical component known as electrons flowing only one direction from the negative pole (terminal) to the positive pole (terminal). In the DC electrical it into a plasma stream.
  • Page 33 ADVANCEMULTI205P LIFT ARC IGNITION for TIG 4.2 TIG Welding Fusion Technique (tungsten inert gas) Welding Manual TIG welding is often considered the Lift Arc is a form of arc ignition where the most difficult of all the welding processes. machines has low voltage on the electrode...
  • Page 34 ADVANCEMULTI205P This is known as Fusion welding where the Once the arc is started the torch tungsten is held in place until a weld pool is created, a edges of the metal pieces are melted together using only the heat and arc force generated by circular movement of the tungsten will assist the TIG arc.
  • Page 35 ADVANCEMULTI205P 4.3 Tungsten Electrodes Tungsten is a rare metallic element Tungsten electrodes are colour-coded at the used for manufac turing TIG welding end for easy identification. Below are the most electrodes. The TIG process reli es on commonly used tungsten electrodes found in tungsten’s hardness and high-temperature...
  • Page 36 ADVANCEMULTI205P Thoriated tungsten should not get in contact E3 deliver superior arc starting, electrode with open cuts or wounds. The more lifetime, and overall cost-effectivenes. significant danger to welders can occur When E3 Tungsten Electrodes are when thorium oxide gets into the lungs. This...
  • Page 37 ADVANCEMULTI205P Ceriated (Color Code: Orange) Lanthanated (Color Code: Gold) Ceriated tungsten electrodes (AWS Lanthanated tungsten electrodes (AWS classification EWCe-2) contain a minimum classification EWLa-1.5) contain a minimum of 97.30 percent tungsten and 1.80 to of 97.80 percent tungsten and 1.30percent to 2.20percent cerium and are referred to as...
  • Page 38 ADVANCEMULTI205P Zirconiated (Color Code: White) Zirconiated tungsten electrodes (AWS classification EWZr-1) contain a minimum of 99.10 percent tungsten and 0.15 to 0.40percent zirconium. Most commonly used for AC welding Zirconiated tungsten produces a very stable arc and is resistant to tungsten spitting.
  • Page 39 ADVANCEMULTI205P 4.4 Tungsten Preparation Always use DIAMOND wheels when grinding If electrodes are ground crosswise, the electrons and cutting. While tungsten is a very hard have to jump across the grinding marks and the material, the surface of a diamond wheel is arc can start before the tip and wander.
  • Page 40 ADVANCEMULTI205P Sharper electrodes with smaller included Electrode Included Angle/Taper - DC Welding Tungsten electrodes for DC welding should be angle ground longitudinally and concentrically with provide: diamond wheels to a specific included angle in • Offer less arc weld conjunction with the tip/flat preparation.

  • Page 41: Tig Welding Setup

    ADVANCEMULTI205P (4) Connect TIG torch gas connection to the Switch the ON/OFF Switch (located TIG gas outlet, ensuring all connections the rear panel) to OFF. (1) Connect the earth lead to “ + ” , tighten are tight. Set the remote switch to 'on' /'off ' position as required.
  • Page 42 ADVANCEMULTI205P 4.5 Remote current control Potentiometer TIG series of welding machines can accept Gun switch remote current control from a potentiometer/ analogue signal or a digital up/down button signal. Potentiometer remote control will Adjust current roller wheel, change the current from the 10A minimum to when it’s roll upwards, the...
  • Page 43 ADVANCEMULTI205P Function Socket Potentiometer Not connected Not connected 10k ohm (maximum) connection to 10k ohm remote control potentiometer Wiper arm connection to 10k ohm remote control potentiometer Zero ohm (minimum) connection to 10k ohm remote control potentiometer Not connected Not connected...
  • Page 44 ADVANCEMULTI205P 4.6 Operation of LIFT TIG/HF TIG/Smart TIG welding method 1. Selection of the welding method: to enter the synergic parameter selection interface. 2) In the synergic parameter selection 2) In the function selection interface, rotate interface, rotate L Knob to select the required...

  • Page 45: Tig Welding Parameters

    ADVANCEMULTI205P Selection setting welding parameters: 1) In the welding interface, press the right button to enter the welding parameter setting interface. 2) In the welding parameter setting interface, press the knob to select the parameter as required and rotate the knob to set a value for the parameter.

  • Page 46: Machine Settings Parameters

    ADVANCEMULTI205P 4.7 Operation of Setting 1. In the function selection interface, rotate the knob to select the setting, then press to enter the setting interface, shown below: 2. In the setting interface, press the knob to select the parameter as required and rotate the knob to set a value for the parameter.
  • Page 47 ADVANCEMULTI205P In the LOAD interface, press the left button to back, rotate the knob to select and view the stored parameter group, press the right button to enter the welding interface, 2. In the welding interface, long press the right button to enter the LOAD interface,...

  • Page 48: Welding Parameters

    ADVANCEMULTI205P 4.9 Welding parameters Process reference for CO2 butt welding of low carbon steel solid welding wire Material Root gap Wire Welding Welding Welding Gas-flow thickness diameter current voltage speed rate G (MM) (L/MIN) (MM) (MM) (CM/MIN) 60-70 16-16.5 50-60 75-85 17-17.5...
  • Page 49 ADVANCEMULTI205P 1.0/1.2 180-200 23-24 40-45 15-20 200-250 24-26 40-50 15-20 220-250 25-27 35-45 15-20 270-300 28-31 60-70 15-20 270-300 28-31 60-70 15-20 260-300 26-32 25-35 15-20 300-330 25-26 30-35 15-20 260-300 26-32 25-35 15-20 300-330 25-26 30-35 15-20 340-350 27-28...
  • Page 50 ADVANCEMULTI205P 270-300 28-31 60-70 18-22 18-22 280-320 27-31 45-60 18-22 18-22 10.0 330-380 30-36 40-55 20-24 18-22 Welding process of aluminium alloy pulse MIG Nozzle and Material Wire Welding Welding Welding Gas-flow Welding workpiece thickness diameter current voltage speed rate...
  • Page 51 ADVANCEMULTI205P 180-210 18-20 35-45 18-22 18-22 220-250 24-25 50-60 18-22 16-24 220-240 20-24 37-50 18-22 16-24 250-300 25-26 60-65 18-22 16-24 12.0 300-400 26-28 65-75 18-22 16-24 4.10 Operation environment • Connect the ground wire with the machine directly. • Height above sea level ≤1000 M •...

  • Page 52: Care And Maintenance

    Keep your Welding Machine non-genuine parts. in Top Condition Storing the Welder The ADVANCEMULTI205P does not require any special maintenance, however the user should take When not in use the welder should be stored in the care of the machine as follows: dry and frost-free environment.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    ADVANCEMULTI205P 5.2 Troubleshooting • Only professional maintenance staff that is authorized • Before the welding machines are dispatched by our company could overhaul the machine! from the factory, they have already been tested and calibrated accurately. It is forbidden for •...
  • Page 54 ADVANCEMULTI205P Output cable is connected Screw it down or change it No striking arc and no incorrectly or loosen output voltage Control circuit damaged Check the circuit Check over-voltage, over-current, over-temperature, Welding stops, and Machine has self-protection alarm light is on...
  • Page 55 ADVANCEMULTI205P Yellow lamp (thermal Over voltage protection) always on Yellow lamp (thermal Over current protection) always on Wire feeder overload Button fault on operating panel Yellow lamp (thermal when switch on the machine protection) always on Other faults on operating panel...
  • Page 56 ADVANCEMULTI205P www.strata.co.nz...

  • Page 57: Available Parts And Accessories

    ADVANCEMULTI205P Available Parts & Accessories These accessories listed are available from your Strata Supplier. Refer to the Strata Catalogue, your Strata Supplier or look online at www.strata.co.nz for other accessories and consumables available. ADVANCEMULTI205P: TT24-150 Thoriated Tungsten Electrode 2.4mm (3pk)
  • Page 58 ADVANCEMULTI205P 5.4 MIG Torch /Spool Gun control Binzel MT250 MIG Torch Range Parts MSS2557 Shroud Spring MSN2554 Swan Neck Assembly UG8015 Handle Cable Support C/W Ball Joint B2514 Ergo Handle Kit C/W Lock Nut UG2516 Medium / Large Ergo Trigger MOR1596 Gun Plug ‘O’...
  • Page 59 ADVANCEMULTI205P 5.5 SP240P Spool Gun Parts SPARE TIPS & NOZZLES: MMT2406 TIPS: MMT2408 MMT2409 MMT2410 MMT2412 NOZZLES: Conical MCN2470 Straight MCN2471 www.strata.co.nz...
  • Page 60 ADVANCEMULTI205P 5.6 Suregrip™ Series WP26 Torch Parts Momentary Kit Large Ergo Tig Handle t n i i t n r i a f 5 . Power Cable x 12.5ft Rubber Power Cable x 25ft Rubber All products conform to EN60974-7 and are RoHS, REACH and WEEE compliant...
  • Page 61 ADVANCEMULTI205P Effects of MMA Welding Various Materials High Tensile and Alloy Steels hydrogen types for high tensile steel, cellulose types The two most prominent effects of welding these for welding large diameter pipes, etc. The range of steels are the formation of a hardened zone in the...

  • Page 62: Safety

    ADVANCEMULTI205P Safety Store and Retain this Manual General Safety Warnings Retain this manual for the safety warnings and pre- 1. Maintain labels and nameplates on the welder. These cautions, assembly, operating, inspection, mainte- carry important information. If unreadable or miss- nance and cleaning procedures.
  • Page 63 ADVANCEMULTI205P Safe practices are outlined in the European Standard 9. Ensure that the unit is placed on a stable location EN60974-1 entitled: Safety in welding and allied pro- before use. cesses. WARNING! WARNING! If this unit falls while plugged in, severe injury, Only use safety equipment that has been ap- electric shock, or fire may result.
  • Page 64 ADVANCEMULTI205P Arc Rays can Burn Eyes and Skin 4. If working on a metal wall, ceiling, etc., prevent ignition of combustibles on the other side by DANGER! moving the combustibles to a safe location. If Arc rays from the welding process produce...
  • Page 65 ADVANCEMULTI205P 4. Disconnect input power before installing or ser- ground or the work surface. Do not touch hold- vicing this equipment. Lock input power, discon- ers connected to two welding machines at the nect switch open, or remove line fuses so power same time or touch other people with the holder cannot be turned on accidentally.
  • Page 66 ADVANCEMULTI205P 12. Use only well-maintained equipment. Repair or Fire & Explosive Risks replace damaged parts as soon as practical. WARNING! 13. In confined spaces or damp locations, do not use Sparks and spatter fly off from the welding arc. a welder with AC output unless equipped with a The flying sparks and hot metal, weld spatter, voltage reducer.
  • Page 67 ADVANCEMULTI205P Cylinders WARNING! Gas cylinders contain gas under high pressure. If damaged, a cylinder can explode. Since gas cylinders are normally part of the welding process, be sure to treat them carefully. 1. Protect compressed gas cylinders from exces- sive heat, mechanical shocks, and arcs.

  • Page 68: Warranty

    Registered warranty period for ADVANCEMULTI205P: The decision that an issue with a product qualifies as a Commercial Use: 36 Months warranty claim is made at the sole jurisdiction of Euroquip.
  • Page 69 ADVANCEMULTI205P www.strata.co.nz...
  • Page 70 Congratulations on your new STRATA product. We are proud to have you as our customer and will strive to provide you with the best service and reliability in the industry. This product is backed by our extensive warranty. To locate your nearest distributor or service agency visit www.strata.co.nz, or email us at...

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