CONTENTS Section General Information Page Safe Practices Introduction Receiving Operation Specifications Controls Installation Basic Welding Information General Maintenance External Trouble Shooting Trouble Shooting Chart Service Information 11.1 Circuit Diagram Assembly & Parts List Power Source Assembly & Parts List Torch Australian Warranty Information New Zealand Warranty...
Recommended shade filter lens Amps MMAW MIG Pulsed PLASTIC HANDLES ON POWER SOURCE 0-100 12-13 Please note that the handle fitted to the Weldarc 200AC/DC inverter is 100-150 12-13 intended for carrying the equipment 150-200 10-11 11-12 12-13 by hand only.
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Burn Protection Metals coated with or containing materials that emit fumes should not be heated The welding arc is intense and visibly bright. unless coating is removed from the work Its radiation can damage eyes, penetrate surface, the area is well ventilated, or the light-weight clothing, reflect from light- operator wears an air-supplied respirator.
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Weldarc 200 AC/DC | Operator Manual | Model No MC114-2 Walls touching combustibles on opposite Shock Prevention sides should not be welded on or cut. Walls, Exposed conductors or other bare metal ceilings, and floor near work should be in the welding circuit, or ungrounded protected by heat-resistant covers or shields.
Staincord 309Mo-16, Classification be selected. E309LMo-16 WIA supplies a wide range of mild steel and For high quality all position stainless steel special purpose electrodes which cater welding. This extra low carbon alloy is...
10 kW continuous and incorporate output voltage regulation. Due to variation between generators by different manufacturers, it is impossible for WIA to validate operation from all generators. Therefore, we recommend that operation of equipment on the generator is received from the manufacturer before purchasing the generator.
4 SPECIFICATIONS Manufactured to Australian Standard AS60974-1 IEC60974-10 6.3.2 6.3.3. TERM WELDARC 200 AC/DC Rated Input Voltage 220 - 240 V Power Frequency 50/60 Hz Rated Input Capacity 7.5 KVA Generator Capacity 10 KVA Rated Maximum Supply Current Imax 20 A Maximum Effective Supply Current Ieff 12 A Output No Load Voltage...
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Weldarc 200 AC/DC | Operator Manual | Model No MC114-2 4 SPECIFICATIONS (CONT.) TERM WELDARC 200 AC/DC Insulation Degree Cover Protection Degree IP21S Weight 17.0kg Shipping Weight 28.0kg Dimension L × W × H 520 x 260 x 420 mm Shipping Dimension L ×...
5 CONTROLS WIN635A 1.2 LEFT Button 1.3 RIGHT Button Power On/Off Switch 1.2 LEFT Button In the OFF position, this switch isolates the Press this button to Select the option the power source from mains power supply. screen menu is displaying. The switch is located on the rear panel.
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Twist-Lift. If VRD is not suitable for the electrodes. application, then VRD can be disabled by a WIA service agent. 2.2 STICK Weld Screen Information 2.3 Stick Weld Parameter Change 2.2.1 Current Adjustment Press the SELECT knob to enter the Weld Operator can adjust the current by rotating parameter selection menu.
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2.3.1.2 Weld current 2.3.1 Weld Arc Parameters Weld Arc Parameters can be adjusted: The Weld Current value can be adjusted. Weld Current can also be adjusted from the Rotate the SELECT knob until the required main weld screen. parameter is highlighted RED in the top part of the screen.
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Weldarc 200 AC/DC | Operator Manual | Model No MC114-2 3 TIG Mode, DC, DC Pulse, AC, AC Pulse 3.1 Electrode Polarity There are four TIG modes available. All TIG modes are done with torch electrode connected to negative output. DC TIG provides a constant DC output suitable for welding most metals except Aluminium.
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3.2 TIG Main Screen 3.3 TIG Weld Parameter Adjustment Weld Current can be adjusted by rotating Press the SELECT knob to enter the Weld the SELECT knob. Parameter selection menu. There are two levels of adjustments possible: - Weld Arc Parameter - Machine Function The Menu selection is similar for all the TIG modes.
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Weldarc 200 AC/DC | Operator Manual | Model No MC114-2 RED indicates Selected Weld Arc Parameter Start Current Upslope Weld Current Down Slope Final Current Recommended AUTO Pre Gas Electrode AUTO Size AC TIG AUTO Parameters: Pulse AC TI G Post Gas Frequency Balance...
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3.3.1 Weld Arc Parameters 3.3.1.6 Final Current Weld Arc Parameters can be adjusted. The current at the WELD can be adjusted to a value 0-100% of WELD CURRENT Rotate SELECT knob until the required which will allow controlled finish of the weld. parameter is highlighted RED in the top part The end of weld pool (Crater) can be filled.
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Weldarc 200 AC/DC | Operator Manual | Model No MC114-2 3.3.1.12 AC TIG Parameters High % Balance - More time negative AC TIG mode is used for welding - Less time positive Aluminium. - Less cleaning action - Less heat in the tungsten, higher Arc Welding of Aluminium is difficult current for smaller electrode because the metal readily forms an Oxide...
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3.3.2.1.2 4T Trigger Mode The centre panel in Display will now highlight the selected Functions. Three In this mode the torch trigger switch is machine functions can be changed. pressed to start the arc. After the PRE - Trigger mode: 2T or 4T FLOW gas time has elapsed, the Arc will - Start: HF or Lift start and the current will stay at the START...
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3.3.2.3.2 Foot Control work piece and initiate an Arc. For the remote control adjustment, the WIA 3.3.2.3 Remote Control foot control (Part Number AA76) has an in- built trigger switch and current control and...
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4 Memory Function 4.1.2 Memory Load Retrieve previously saved weld setup. Each weld process offers a memory function to save and recall weld setup. The Press SELECT to toggle Load mode. Memory Menu process is the same for all Rotate and then press the SELECT button weld process.
Weldarc 200 AC/DC | Operator Manual | Model No MC114-2 6 INSTALLATION 5 Setting Connection to Electrical Mains Power Supply From the setting menu, general machine parameters can be adjusted by rotating the The Weldarc 200 AC/DC is fitted with a SELECT knob to highlight the parameter.
Stick Welding (MMAW) Select an appropriate welding current for the electrode diameter by setting the knob on the machine front panel. WIA AUSTARC Connection for Stick Welding electrodes will give the best results. It is important to select the electrode polarity...
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Weldarc 200 AC/DC | Operator Manual | Model No MC114-2 7 BASIC WELDING INFORMATION Electrode TIG TIG Welding (GTAW) Thoriated Tungsten electrodes are normally Connection for TIG Welding used for DC welding current. For TIG Welding, the TIG torch is connected to the negative terminal.
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Tungsten Current Ranges Electrode Filler Wire Diameter (mm) Cup Size Current Amps Diameter (mm) 15-80 70-150 1.6-2.4 150-250 2.4-3.2 30° Safety Consideration Thoritated Tungsten. Thoriated Tungsten contains the 30° element Thorium (Th). Thorium is a Fig 8 Tungsten Preparation radioactive element which mainly x = 1.5 to 4 times diameter emits alpha particles.
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Weldarc 200 AC/DC | Operator Manual | Model No MC114-2 7 BASIC WELDING INFORMATION TIG Welding Operation HF TIG can be used where work piece contamination by the electrode is a Connect the Work Clamp to the work piece. concern. Also where repetitive starts Turn on the power switch located on the rear causes contamination of the electrode, panel.
ENSURE that the the fault condition, the equipment equipment is disconnected from should be returned to a WIA the mains power supply. When the Service agent. Phone 1300 300 884 equipment is energised LETHAL for details of your nearest VOLTAGES are present on the service agent.
Weldarc 200 AC/DC | Operator Manual | Model No MC114-2 10 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART Problem Likely Reason Outcome All Inverter Multi-Process Models No welding current, no The machine is not turned on If confirmed that the machine display. at both the mains supply and is switched on correctly, the machine power switch.
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Problem Likely Reason Outcome MMA/STICK Models In MMAW (Stick), the The technique required for VRD The technique to strike should arc is difficult to strike. enabled welding machines is be reviewed, not as a ‘strike’ not the same as earlier stick but more as ‘touch, twist, lift’...
Weldarc 200 AC/DC | Operator Manual | Model No MC114-2 11 SERVICE INFORMATION The electrical components of the CAUTION: The following information equipment are shown in the circuit diagram is intended for use by qualified below. The Weldarc inverter is an inverter service personnel.
Weldarc 200 AC/DC | Operator Manual | Model No MC114-2 12 ASSEMBLY & PARTS LIST - WELDARC 200 AC/DC POWER SOURCE Fig 14 Weldarc 200 AC/DC Power Source Assembly...
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Item # Part # Description M0109 Handle PAN197 Enclosure E0041 Gas Valve E0089 Switch On Off M0126 Rear Panel PWA101 PCB Assy Primary Inverter L0033 HF Coupling Transformer CX58 Panel Mount Dinse Socket M0131 Gas Connection Front E0079 Plug 5 PIN M0127 Front Panel Plastic PWA102...
This warranty covers the Weldarc power Effective 1st January 2022 source only, and does not extend to the accessories included in the original Welding Industries of Australia (WIA) purchase package. warrants to the original retail purchaser that the Weldmatic welding machine purchased...
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Weldarc 200 AC/DC | Operator Manual | Model No MC114-2 For products purchased in Australia Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
15 NEW ZEALAND WARRANTY INFORMATION WIA Weldmatic MIG & Weldarc MMA Equipment 3 Year Gold Shield Warranty Statement Effective 1st January 2022 In the event of defects listed in the Australian warranty conditions, the customer should return the Product to the...
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