Contents Notes on the use of these operating instructions Contents 1 Contents..............................3 2 Safety instructions..........................6 Notes on the use of these operating instructions ................6 General ............................8 Transport and installation ......................11 2.3.1 Lifting by crane ......................12 Ambient conditions........................
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Contents Notes on the use of these operating instructions 5.8.9 MIG/MAG operating point .....................39 5.8.9.1 Selecting the display unit................39 5.8.9.2 Operating point setting using material thickness, welding current, wire speed......................40 5.8.9.3 Arc length correction setting................40 5.8.9.4 Accessory components for operating point setting ........40 5.8.10 MIG/MAG welding data display ..................41 5.8.11...
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Wire feed rollers for cored wire ..................85 9.5.4 Conversion sets......................86 Remote control / connection cable ....................86 Options............................86 Computer communication......................86 10 Appendix A ............................87 10.1 JOB-List ............................87 11 Appendix B ............................88 11.1 Overview of EWM branches ......................88 099-005033-EW501 15.01.2010...
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. •...
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Safety instructions Notes on the use of these operating instructions Instructions and lists detailing step-by-step actions for given situations can be recognised via bullet points, e.g.: • Insert the welding current lead socket into the relevant socket and lock. Symbol Description Press Do not press...
Safety instructions General General DANGER Electric shock! Welding machines use high voltages which can result in potentially fatal electric shocks and burns on contact. Even low voltages can cause you to get a shock and lead to accidents. • Do not touch any live parts in or on the machine! •...
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Safety instructions General WARNING Smoke and gases! Smoke and gases can lead to breathing difficulties and poisoning. In addition, solvent vapour (chlorinated hydrocarbon) may be converted into poisonous phosgene due to the ultraviolet radiation of the arc! • Ensure that there is sufficient fresh air! •...
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Safety instructions General CAUTION Obligations of the operator! In the European Economic Area (EEA), the relevant national version of the basic guidelines must be followed and observed! • National version of the basic guidelines (89/391/EEC) as well as the relevant individual guidelines.
Safety instructions Transport and installation Transport and installation WARNING Incorrect handling of shielding gas cylinders! Incorrect handling of shielding gas cylinders can result in serious and even fatal injury. • Observe the instructions from the gas manufacturer and in any relevant regulations concerning the use of compressed air! •...
Safety instructions Transport and installation 2.3.1 Lifting by crane DANGER Risk of injury during lifting by crane! When lifting the equipment by crane, serious injuries can be inflicted by falling equipment or add-on units. • Transport on all lifting lugs at the same time (see Fig.
Safety instructions Ambient conditions Ambient conditions CAUTION Installation site! The machine must not be operated in the open air and must only be set up and operated on a suitable, stable and level base! • The operator must ensure that the ground is non-slip and level, and provide sufficient lighting for the place of work.
Intended use Applications Intended use This machine has been manufactured according to the latest developments in technology and current regulations and standards. It must only be operated in line with the instructions on correct usage. WARNING Hazards due to improper usage! Hazards may arise for persons, animals and material objects if the equipment is not used correctly.
Intended use Documents which also apply Documents which also apply 3.2.1 Warranty NOTE For further information, please see the accompanying supplementary sheets "Machine and Company Data, Maintenance and Testing, Warranty"! 3.2.2 Declaration of Conformity The designated machine conforms to EC Directives and standards in terms of its design and construction: •...
Machine description – quick overview Machine control – Operating elements Machine control – Operating elements M 3.74 Material Wire JOB- LIST Super- puls VOLT PROG HOLD Taurus m/min Figure 4-3 099-005033-EW501 15.01.2010...
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Machine description – quick overview Machine control – Operating elements Item Symbol Description Lid (see chap. "Machine control – concealed operating elements") Button, Parameter selection left Welding current Material thickness Wire speed After each completed welding process, the last parameter values used for HOLD the welding process are shown on the display in the main program;...
Machine description – quick overview Machine control – Operating elements 4.2.1 Covered operating elements 11 12 M 3.74 Material Wire JOB- LIST Super- puls Figure 4-4 Item Symbol Description Select welding parameters button This button is used to select the welding parameters depending on the welding process and operating mode used.
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Machine description – quick overview Machine control – Operating elements Item Symbol Description Super- Signal lamp, super pulse function puls Lights up when the super pulse function is active. Signal light, JOB-List Material Illuminates upon display or selection of the JOB number Wire Key button, JOB-List JOB-...
Design and function General Design and function General DANGER 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! •...
Design and function Installation Installation CAUTION Installation site! The machine must not be operated in the open air and must only be set up and operated on a suitable, stable and level base! • The operator must ensure that the ground is non-slip and level, and provide sufficient lighting for the place of work.
Design and function Mains connection 5.5.1 Mains configuration NOTE The machine may be connected to TN, TT or IT networks with a protective conductor (as available). Figure 5-1 Legend Item Designation Colour code Outer conductor 1 black Outer conductor 2 brown Outer conductor 3 grey...
Design and function Shielding gas supply Shielding gas supply 5.6.1 Connecting the shielding gas supply DANGER Risk of injury caused by shielding gas cylinders toppling over! Shielding gas cylinders may topple over and cause serious injury if not adequately secured! •...
Design and function Shielding gas supply Figure 5-2 Item Symbol Description Pressure reducer Shielding gas cylinder Output side of the pressure reducer Cylinder valve • Place the shielding gas cylinder into the relevant cylinder bracket. • Secure the shielding gas cylinder using a securing chain. •...
Design and function Software key switch 5.6.4 Setting the shielding gas quantity Welding process Recommended shielding gas quantity MAG welding Wire diameter x 11.5 = l/min MIG brazing Wire diameter x 11.5 = l/min MIG welding (aluminium) Wire diameter x 13.5 = l/min (100 % argon) Gas nozzle diameter in mm corresponds to l/min gas throughput Helium-rich gas mixtures require a higher gas volume! The table below can be used to correct the gas volume calculated where necessary:...
Design and function MIG/MAG welding MIG/MAG welding 5.8.1 Welding torch and workpiece line connection NOTE Fault with the wire guide! On delivery, the central connector (Euro) is fitted with a capillary tube for welding torches with spiral guides. Conversion is necessary if a welding torch with a plastic core is used! Welding torch with plastic core: •...
Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.1.1 MIG/MAG standard welding Figure 5-3 Item Symbol Description Welding torch Welding torch hose package 19-pole connection socket (analogue) For connecting analogue remote controls Central connection for welding torch (Euro) Integrated welding current, shielding gas and torch trigger Welding current cable, polarity selection Welding current to central connection/torch.
Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.1.2 MIG/MAG cored wire welding Figure 5-4 Item Symbol Description Welding torch Welding torch hose package 19-pole connection socket (analogue) For connecting analogue remote controls Central connection for welding torch (Euro) Integrated welding current, shielding gas and torch trigger Welding current cable, polarity selection Welding current to central connection/torch.
Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.2 Fixing the wire spool retainer (pre-tension adjustment) NOTE Because the spool brake also secures the wire spool retainer, the following steps are to be carried out for every spool change and before every adjustment of the spool brake. Figure 5-5 Item Symbol Description...
Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.3 Spool brake setting Figure 5-6 Item Symbol Description Allen screw Securing the wire spool retainer and adjustment of the spool brake • Tighten the Allen screw (8 mm) in the clockwise direction to increase the braking effect. NOTE Do not jam the wire spool! Tighten the spool brake until the wire spool no longer turns when the wire feed motor stops but...
Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.5 Changing the wire feed rollers NOTE Unsatisfactory welding results due to faulty wire feeding! Wire feed rollers must be suitable for the diameter of the wire and the material. • Check the roller label to verify that the rollers are suitable for the wire diameter. Turn or change if necessary! •...
Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.6 Inching the wire electrode CAUTION Risk of injury due to welding wire escaping from the welding torch! The welding wire can escape from the welding torch at high speed and cause bodily injury including injuries to the face and eyes! •...
Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.7 Definition of MIG/MAG welding tasks This range of machines feature simple operation with a very wide range of functions. • 128 of 256 JOBs (welding tasks, consisting of welding process, material type, wire diameter and shielding gas type) are already pre-defined.
Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.8.4 Choke effect / dynamics DY N m /m in Figure 5-10 Display Setting/selection Dynamics setting 40: Arc harder and narrower -40: Arc softer and wider 5.8.8.5 Superpulses m /m in Figure 5-11 Display Setting/selection Selects super pulses Switches function on or off.
Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.8.6 Wire burn-back m /m in Figure 5-12 Display Setting/selection menu wire burn-back Set wire burn-back Parameter setting (setting range 0 to 499) Wire back-burn set too high: large drops developing on the wire electrode result in poor ignition properties or the wire electrode sticking to the welding nozzle.
Design and function MIG/MAG welding Application example Aluminium is to be welded. • Material = AlMg, • Gas = Ar 100%, • Wire diameter = 1.2 mm The correct wire speed is not known and is to be determined. • Select the appropriate JOB (see "JOB list"...
Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.10 MIG/MAG welding data display To the left and right of the control displays are the "Parameter selection" buttons ( ). They are used to select welding parameters to be displayed. Each press of the button advances the display to the next parameter (LEDs next to the button indicate the selection).
Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.11 MIG/MAG functional sequences / operating modes NOTE There are optimum pre-sets for welding parameters such as gas pre-flow and free-burn, etc. for numerous applications (although these can also be changed if required). 5.8.11.1 Explanation of signs and functions Symbol Meaning Press torch trigger...
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Design and function MIG/MAG welding Non-latched mode Figure 5-15 Step 1 • Press and hold torch trigger. • Shielding gas is expelled (gas pre-flows). • Wire feed motor runs at “creep speed”. • Arc ignites after the wire electrode makes contact with the workpiece; welding current flows. •...
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Design and function MIG/MAG welding Non-latched operation with superpulse Figure 5-16 Step 1 • Press and hold torch trigger. • Shielding gas is expelled (gas pre-flows). • Wire feed motor runs at “creep speed”. • Arc ignites after the wire electrode makes contact with the workpiece; welding current flows. •...
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Design and function MIG/MAG welding Special, non-latched START Figure 5-17 Step 1 • Press and hold torch trigger • Shielding gas is expelled (gas pre-flows) • Wire feed motor runs at “creep speed”. • Arc ignites after the wire electrode makes contact with the workpiece, welding current is flowing (start program P for the time t START...
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Design and function MIG/MAG welding Spots START Figure 5-18 NOTE The ignition time t must be added to the spot time t start 1st cycle • Press and hold torch trigger • Shielding gas is expelled (gas pre-flows) • Wire feed motor runs at "creep speed" •...
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Design and function MIG/MAG welding Special, non-latched with superpulse START Figure 5-19 Step 1 • Press and hold torch trigger • Shielding gas is expelled (gas pre-flows) • Wire feed motor runs at “creep speed”. • Arc ignites after the wire electrode makes contact with the workpiece, welding current is flowing (start program P for the time t START...
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Design and function MIG/MAG welding Latched mode Figure 5-20 Step 1 • Press and hold torch trigger • Shielding gas is expelled (gas pre-flows) • Wire feed motor runs at “creep speed”. • Arc ignites after the wire electrode makes contact with the workpiece; welding current flows. •...
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Design and function MIG/MAG welding Latched mode with superpulse Figure 5-21 Step 1: • Press and hold torch trigger • Shielding gas is expelled (gas pre-flows) • Wire feed motor runs at “creep speed”. • Arc ignites after the wire electrode makes contact with the workpiece; welding current flows. •...
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Design and function MIG/MAG welding Latched special START Figure 5-22 Step 1 • Press and hold torch trigger • Shielding gas is expelled (gas pre-flows) • Wire feed motor runs at “creep speed”. • Arc ignites after the wire electrode makes contact with the workpiece, welding current is flowing (start program P START Step 2...
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Design and function MIG/MAG welding Special, latched with superpulse START Figure 5-23 Step 1 • Press and hold torch trigger • Shielding gas is expelled (gas pre-flows) • Wire feed motor runs at “creep speed”. • Arc ignites after the wire electrode makes contact with the workpiece, welding current is flowing (start program P for the time t START...
Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.12 MIG/MAG program sequence ("Program steps" mode) Certain materials, such as aluminium, require special functions in order to be able to weld them safely and at high quality. The latched special operating mode is used here with the following programs: •...
Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.12.2 MIG/MAG overview of parameters Super- puls Figure 5-25 Basic Parameters Item Meaning / Explanation Setting Range Gas pre-flow time 0.0s to 20.0s 1% to 200% START Wire speed, relative -9.9V to +9.9V Arc length correction Duration 0.0s to 20.0s Slope duration from P...
Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.12.3 Example, tack welding (non-latched) Figure 5-26 Basic parameters Parameter Meaning / explanation Setting range GASstr Gas pre-flow time 0.0s to 20.0s GASend: Gas post-flow time 0.0s to 20s RUECK Wire burn-back length 2 to 500 "P "...
Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.12.5 Example, aluminium welding (latched special) START Figure 5-28 Basic parameters Welding parameter Meaning / explanation Setting range GASstr Gas pre-flow time 0.0s to 20.0s GASend: Gas post-flow time 0.0s to 20.0s RUECK Wire burn-back length 2 to 500 "P "...
Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.12.6 Example, visible seams (latched super pulse) START Figure 5-29 Basic parameters Welding parameter Meaning / explanation Setting range GASstr Gas pre-flow time 0.0s to 20.0s GASend: Gas post-flow time 0.0s to 20.0s RUECK Wire burn-back length 2 to 500 PROC.SP.
Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.13 Main program A mode Different welding tasks or positions on a workpiece demand various welding performances (operating points) or welding programs. The following parameters are stored in each of the up to 16 programs: •...
Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.13.1 Selecting parameters (program A) Operating Action Result Display element Change welding data display over to program display. (LED PROG is on) Select program number. Display example: Program "1". Select program sequence parameter "Main program (P )".
Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.14 Standard MIG/MAG torch The MIG welding torch trigger is essentially used to start and stop the welding process. Operating elements Functions Torch trigger • Start/stop welding Other functions are also possible by tapping the torch trigger, depending on the machine type and control configuration: •...
Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.18 Advanced settings The special parameters cannot be viewed directly since they are normally only set and stored once. The machine control offers the following special functions: 5.8.18.1 Selecting, changing and saving parameters VOLT A M P PROG HOLD m /m in...
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Design and function MIG/MAG welding Display Setting/selection Ramp time for wire inching 0 = normal inching (10s ramp time) 1 = fast inching (3s ramp time) (Ex works) Block program "0" 0 = P0 enabled (Ex works) 1 = P0 blocked Program limitation Programs 1 to max.
Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.18.2 Reset to factory settings NOTE All customised welding parameters that are stored will be replaced by the factory settings. Operating Action Result Displays element Left Right Switch off welding machine VOLT Keep the button pressed PROG Switch on welding machine VOLT...
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Design and function MIG/MAG welding Correction operation, threshold value setting (P7) The correction operation is switched on and off for all JOBs and their programs at the same time. A correction operation is specified for wire speed (DV) and welding voltage correction (Ukorr) for each JOB. The correction value is saved separately for each program.
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Design and function MIG/MAG welding Setting the correction range: • Switch on the "Correction operation" special parameter (P7=1) and save the setting. (See chapter entitled "Selecting, changing and saving parameters".) • Key switch to position "1". • Set correction range according to the following table: Operating Action Result...
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Design and function MIG/MAG welding Specific latched special (n cycle) In the n cycle program sequence, the unit starts in the 1st cycle with start program P from P start In the second cycle, the machine switches to absolute program 2, once the start time "tstart" has elapsed. Tapping switches to other programs (P to max.
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Design and function MIG/MAG welding N cycle setting NOTE The n cycle function should always be activated before the n cycle setting (see "Program changeover with standard torch (P8)". m /m in Figure 5-37 Latched/special-latched tap start (P9) In latched – tap start – operating mode it is possible to switch straight to the second step by tapping the torch trigger;...
Design and function TIG welding 5.9.2 welding task selection • Select JOB 127 (TIG welding task). It is only possible to change the JOB number when no welding current is flowing. On decompact welding systems, the "JOB list" sticker is located on the inside on the wire feed unit cover; with compact machines it is on the right-hand power source cover.
Design and function TIG welding 5.9.5 Pulses, function sequences NOTE This machine series has the following features: • Liftarc arc ignition (see "TIG arc ignition" chapter). • Automatic cut-out when ignition fails or if the welding process is interrupted for a longer period (see "TIG automatic cut-out"...
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Design and function TIG welding Non-latched mode Figure 5-40 Selection • Select non-latched operating mode Step 1 • Press and hold torch trigger. • Shielding gas is expelled (gas pre-flows). The arc is ignited using liftarc. • Welding current flows with pre-selected setting. Step 2 •...
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Design and function TIG welding Latched mode Figure 5-42 Selection • Select latched operating mode Step 1 • Press and hold torch trigger • Shielding gas is expelled (gas pre-flows) The arc is ignited using liftarc. • Welding current flows with pre-selected setting. Step 2 •...
Design and function TIG welding Latched special START Figure 5-43 Selection • Select latched special mode Step 1 • Press and hold torch trigger. • Shielding gas is expelled (gas pre-flows). The arc is ignited using liftarc. • Welding gas flows at pre-selected setting in start program "P ".
Design and function TIG welding 5.9.7 TIG program sequence ("Program steps" mode) 5.9.7.1 TIG parameter overview Super- puls Figure 5-44 Basic parameters Item Meaning/explanation Setting range Gas pre-flow time 0 s to 0.9 s START 0% to 200% Ignition current Duration (start program) 0 s to 20 s Slope duration from P...
Design and function MMA welding 5.10 MMA welding CAUTION Risk of being crushed or burnt. When replacing spent or new stick electrodes • Switch off machine at the main switch • Wear appropriate safety gloves • Use insulated tongs to remove spent stick electrodes or to move welded workpieces and •...
Design and function MMA welding 5.10.2 welding task selection • Select JOB 128 (MMA welding task). It is only possible to change the JOB number when no welding current is flowing. On decompact welding systems, the "JOB list" sticker is located on the inside on the wire feed unit cover; with compact machines it is on the right-hand power source cover.
Design and function MMA welding 5.10.5 Hotstart The hotstart device improves the ignition of the stick electrodes using an increased ignition current. a) = Hotstart time b) = Hotstart current Welding current Time 5.10.6 Antistick Anti-stick prevents the electrode from annealing. If the electrode sticks in spite of the Arcforce device, the machine automatically switches over to the minimum current within about 1 second to prevent the electrode...
Design and function PC Interfaces 5.11 PC Interfaces CAUTION Equipment damage or faults may occur if the PC is connected incorrectly! Not using the SECINT X10USB interface results in equipment damage or faults in signal transmission. The PC may be destroyed due to high frequency ignition pulses. •...
Maintenance, care and disposal General Maintenance, care and disposal DANGER Risk of injury from electric shock! Cleaning machines that are not disconnected from the mains can lead to serious injuries! • Disconnect the machine completely from the mains. • Remove the mains plug! •...
Information about giving back used equipment or about collections can be obtained from the respective municipal administration office. • EWM participates in an approved waste disposal and recycling system and is registered in the Used Electrical Equipment Register (EAR) under number WEEE DE 57686922. •...
Rectifying faults Customer checklist Rectifying faults All machines are subject to rigorous production checks and final checks. If despite this, anything fails to work at any time, please check the machine using the following chart. If none of the fault rectification procedures described leads to the correct functioning of the machine, please inform your authorised dealer.
Rectifying faults Error messages (power source) Error messages (power source) All machines are subject to rigorous production checks and final checks. If despite this, anything fails to work at any time, please check the machine using the following chart. If none of the fault rectification procedures described leads to the correct functioning of the machine, please inform your authorised dealer.
Rectifying faults Resetting JOBs (welding tasks) to the factory settings Resetting JOBs (welding tasks) to the factory settings NOTE All customised welding parameters that are stored will be replaced by the factory settings. 7.3.1 Resetting a single JOB JOB- JOB- LIST LIST m /m in...
Rectifying faults General operating problems 7.3.2 Resetting all JOBs JOB- JOB- LIST LIST m /m in Figure 7-2 Display Setting/selection Reset to factory settings The RESET will be done after pressing the button. The menu will be ended when no changes are done after 3 sec. General operating problems Problem Possible cause >...
Technical data Taurus 301 Technical data Taurus 301 NOTE Performance specifications and guarantee only in connection with original spare and replacement parts! Taurus Welding current/voltage setting range: 5A/10.2V-300A/22.0V 5A/20.2V-300A/32.0V MIG/MAG 5A/14.3V-300A/29.0V Duty cycle at 25C 300A 100% 270A Duty cycle at 40C 300A 100% 250A...
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