12.3 LOADING A JOB ............................51 12.4 SELECTING JOBS USING THE TORCH BUTTONS ................51 TECHNICAL DATA ............................ 52 13.1 MULTI POWER 204T ..........................52 WIRING DIAGRAM ............................ 54 14.1 TORCH CONNECTOR (front panel) ......................55 14.2 REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTOR (back panel)..................55 SPARES ..............................
Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 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 Multi Power 204T 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 available DC TIG functions and digital control make this unit ideal for maintenance, building con- struction, and light metalwork.
Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD Accessories that can be connected to the unit: • manual remote control for remote adjustment of the welding current. • foot-pedal remote control for TIG torch arc striking and remote adjustment of welding current.
Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 2.3 REAR PANEL ○ Welding power source ON/OFF switch [Item 1]. ○ Remote control connector [Item 2]. ○ Connector for gas feed hose [Item 3] • cylinder-generator ○ Power cable. [Item 4].
Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 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. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 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. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD USER INTERFACE MULTI POWER 204T L10 L11 L26 L27 L29 L28 CODE SYMBOL DESCRIPTION This LED illuminates to show an anomaly in the operating conditions. Illuminates to show the last voltage and current values measured during welding.
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Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD Illumination shows that the following parameter can be set: Q-START Illumination shows that the following parameter can be set: DYNAMIC ARC Illumination shows that the following parameter can be displayed: MULTI TACK...
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Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD Data setting: The display shows the acronym of the parameter to be set. Welding: The display shows the effective amperes value during welding. HOLD function: The display shows the average current value measured over the entire welding period (excluding the starting and ending slopes).
Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD UNIT POWER-UP Set the welding power source ON/OFF switch to “I” to switch on the unit. FX.X The message appears on the following display: D1. x.x= software version First power-up or power-ups following a RESET procedure The welding power source sets up for welding with the factory preset values.
Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD RESET (LOAD FACTORY SETTINGS) L10 L11 L26 L27 L29 L28 ACTIVATION ACTIVATION The reset procedure involves complete restoration of the default values, parameters and memory set- tings set in the factory.
Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD SET-UP (INITIAL SET-UP OF THE WELDING POWER SOURCE) L10 L11 SETTING L26 L27 L29 L28 ACTIVATION/ EXIT SELECTION ○ Set the welding power source ON/OFF switch to “O” to switch the unit off.
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Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD - Coo [COOLER ACTIVATION GROUP] ○ ON= The cooler is always running when the power source is switched on. This mode is preferable for heavy duty and automatic welding procedures.
Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD - GEN (POWER SUPPLY FROM MOTORGENERATOR) ○ Set this function to “On” when the machine is powered by the motogenerator. 6.1 TORCH LOADING WARNING! Make sure the torch in use is correctly sized in relation to the welding current required and for the available and selected cooling type.
Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD ALARM MANAGEMENT This LED illuminates if an incorrect operating condition occurs. An alarm message will appear on display D1. Tab. 2 - Alarm messages MESSAGE MEANING EVENT CHECKS • Make sure that the power re-...
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Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD MESSAGE MEANING EVENT CHECKS All functions disabled. Exceptions: • Cooling fan. The alarm message persists on • Check that the connection to the display until the first operation the cooler is correct.
Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD DERATING Derating is a machine function that cannot be selected by the user. Derating limits the maximum welding current if the supply voltage drops below 190Vac. For example, if the power source is set to weld with a current of 175A, that current will be the power source output until the supply voltage will range between 184Vac and 230Vac.
Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD MMA WELDING 9.1 MMA WELDING - FIRST LEVEL MENU L10 L11 SETTING L26 L27 L29 L28 ACTIVATION SELECTION ○ Press the S6 button to activate the MMA mode. ○ Press the S3 button.
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Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD Tab. 3 - Parameters of 1st level menu: mode ACRONYM / LED SETTING DEFAULT NOTES WELDING CURRENT 10 A 80 A 180 A MAXIMUM CURRENT WITH REMOTE CONTROL Ho.S.
Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 9.2 MMA WELDING - SECOND LEVEL MENU L10 L11 SETTING L26 L27 L29 L28 3 sec ACTIVA- TION/SELECTION ○ Hold down the S2 button for 3 seconds to access the 2nd level menu.
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Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD The activation is suitable for the following welding modes: • MMA • DC TIG Compatible remote control types: • manual remote control. *4: The activation is suitable for the following welding modes: •...
Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 9.3 MMA WELDING - SPECIAL FUNCTIONS L10 L11 SETTING L26 L27 L29 L28 ACTIVATION ○ Press the S2 button to scroll the list of settings to edit. The value associated with the selected setting appears on display D1.
Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 10 DC TIG WELDING 10.1 DC TIG WELDING - FIRST LEVEL MENU L10 L11 SETTING L26 L27 L29 L28 SELECTION SELECTION ACTIVATION ○ Press the S6 button to activate the TIG mode.
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Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD ○ Press the S3 button to scroll the list of settings to edit. The value associated with the selected setting appears on display D1. In this diagram the LED relative to the setting to be edited illuminates.
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Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD ACRONYM / LED SETTING DEFAULT MAX USEFUL ADVICE WELDING CURRENT 80 A 200 A MAXIMUM CURRENT WITH RE- MOTE CONTROLLER SECOND CURRENT B-LEVEL 10 % 50 % 200 %...
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Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD of avoiding welding the part with excessively high current values and thus potentially damaging it. Particularly useful when welding thin sheets. - UP SLOPE ○ Time during which the current changes from the starting value to the welding value by means of a slope.
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Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD - BASE TIME ○ Time during which current output is at the base value. Available with settings for SET UP, PULSED TYPE = SLOW, the adjustment is expressed in seconds.
Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 10.2 TIG DC WELDING - SECOND LEVEL MENU L10 L11 SETTING L26 L27 L29 L28 3 sec ACTIVATION/ SELECTION ○ Hold down the S3 button for 3 seconds to access the 2nd level menu.
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Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD The maximum and minimum TIG welding current values can be set with the foot pedal control. The up and down slopes cannot be controlled via the foot pedal. The following welding procedures can be selected with the foot pedal:...
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Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD machinery in operation, welding close to printed circuits or soldering near computers. PROCESS FOR ARC IGNITION IN LIFT-ARC MODE: Position the tungsten electrode on the ignition point, so that there is a dis-...
Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 10.3 TIG DC WELDING - SPECIAL FUNCTIONS MENU L10 L11 SETTING L26 L27 L29 L28 ACTIVATION/SE- LECTION ○ Press the S2 button to scroll the list of settings to edit.
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Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD Q-START ○ This parameter allows the unit to start in synergic pulsed TIG mode for the preset time interval, before switching automatically to the welding procedure selected on the interface panel. The pa- rameter creates the weld pool more quickly than a standard starting time of the material because it creates a movement of the two flaps up to speed up the join.
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Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD Tab. 13 - Recommended DYNAMIC ARC parameters ANY TYPE OF JOINT Sheet thickness (mm) Current (A) DynArc Value (Amperes) 1,0 mm 35 A - 50 A 5 - 10...
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Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD Tab. 14 - Recommended MULTITACK parameters CORNER/BUTT JOINT Sheet thickness (mm) Current (A) Multitack FREQUENCY (Hz) 0.6 mm 40 A - 60 A 1.0 - 1.5 0.8 mm 60 A - 80 A 1.0 - 1.5...
Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 11 TORCH TRIGGER PROCEDURE L10 L11 L26 L27 L29 L28 SELECTION ○ Press the S5 button to select the desired PULSED TORCH mode. 2 STROKE 4 STROKE 4 STROKE B-LEVEL 2 STROKE SPOT Depending on the welding mode selected, specific torch procedures are available.
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Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD Tab. 16 - Pulsed Torch trigger mode table. → PROCEDURE ↓ MODE 2T HF 4T HF 4T B-L 4T B-L HF 2T Q-SPOT 2T Q-SPOT HF AD GOUGING ELECTRODE √...
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Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD - 2 STROKE + HF ○ Bring the torch up to the work until the electrode tip is approximately 2 or 3 mm away. ○ Press (1T) and keep the torch trigger pressed.
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Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 4th STROKE 1st STROKE 2nd STROKE 3rd STROKE WELDING CURRENT FINAL CURRENT C.C. STARTING CURRENT CURRENT DOWN POST GAS ARC STRIKE LIFT SLOPE SLOPE - 4 STROKE + HF ○...
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Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 4 STROKE B-LEVEL LIFT: ○ Touch the workpiece with the torch electrode. ○ Press (1T) and keep the torch trigger pressed. ○ Slowly lift the torch to strike the arc.
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Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD PRESS AND RELEASE 3rd STROKE 4th STROKE 1st STROKE 2nd STROKE MAIN CURRENT FINAL SECOND CURRENT CURRENT STARTING CURRENT DOWN PRE-GAS POST GAS SLOPE SLOPE ARC STRIKE - PILOT ARC WELDING:...
Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 11.1 2 STROKE SPOT - Q-SPOT FUNCTION L10 L11 SP.t. SETTING L26 L27 L29 L28 3 sec ACTIVATION/ ACTIVATION SELECTION ○ Press the S5 button to select the TORCH 2 STROKE SPOT BUTTON mode.
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Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD ○ This function is ideally suited to the welding of thinner gauges, head to head position and the pipes. Place the torch with the electrode on the precise point to be fixed.
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Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD - 2 STROKE SPOT HF: ○ Bring the torch up to the work until the electrode tip is approximately 2 or 3 mm away. ○ Press (1T) torch trigger.
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Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 1. Position the torch 2. Press the torch Lift torch 4. The arc ignites for 5. The result of this with the electrode on trigger and keep it slightly.
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Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD Tab. 18 - Table showing enabled Welding Parameters MODE → MENU PROCEDURE ↓ → PARAMETER ↓ WELDING CURRENT 1° (MMA) MAXIMUM RC CURRENT IN MMA MODE 1° HOT START √...
Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 12 JOBS MANAGEMENT Personalised welding settings, or JOBs, can be saved in memory locations and subsequently uploaded. Up to 50 JOBS can be saved (j01-j50). JOBs can be managed only when the unit is not in welding mode.
Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 12.2 DELETING A JOB L10 L11 SELECTION L26 L27 L29 L28 3sec ACTIVATION CONFIRMATION DELETION ○ Hold down the S4 button for 3 seconds to gain access to the JOB SAVE/DELETE menu.
Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 12.3 LOADING A JOB L10 L11 SELECTION L26 L27 L29 L28 ACTIVATION CONFIRMATION ○ Press and release the S4 button to activate the LOAD JOB menu. L.xx : Only after loading the job, the message will appear on display D1.
Conformity markings compliant with WEEE directive Equipment compliant with RoHS directive 13.1 MULTI POWER 204T Supply voltage 1 x 230 Va.c. ± 15 % / 50-60 Hz - 1 x 115 Va.c. ± 15 % / 50-60 Hz Mains protection...
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Cod. 006.0001.1420 Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD 4.6 KVA - 4.3 KW 30% (40° C) (---) (---) 5.8 KVA - 5.6 KW 35% (40° C) (---) (---) Maximum input power 50% (40° C) (3.5 KVA - 3.3 KW) (---) 4.0 KVA - 3.8 KW...
021.0004.3360 P. T. P. T. P. T. P. T. Cod. 006.0001.1420 N.C. Multi Power 204T 08/09/2021 V.2.12 N.C. DOWN ENGLISH WELD THE WORLD N.C. N.C. 021.0004.0602 TORCH CONNECTOR 14.1 TORCH CONNECTOR (front panel) 021.0004.3360 P. T. REMOTE CONNECTOR code 021.0004.3360...