Duty Cycle - Panasonic YD-500KR Operating Instructions Manual

DUTY CYCLE

100
50
(%)
0
60 100
 A rated duty cycle 50% means to use the rated welding current for 5 minutes out of 10 minutes
and suspend operation for remaining 5 minutes.
 If the rated duty cycle is exceeded, a temperature increase value tops the maximum allowable
temperature of the equipment and the equipment may be deteriorated or burnt out.
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The figure above shows the relations between the welding current and duty cycle for the
500KR2 welding current value and use the equipment within that range.
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When using in combination with other device such as welding torch, etc. use at the lowest
duty cycle reactor of each device.
NOTE: SCR, IPL are protected with "Thermal protector".
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60%(387 A or less)
YD-500KR
(Service Range)
300
200
400
Welding Current (A)
60%
Rating
500
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