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MODEL NOVATIG 325 DC NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. INSTRUCTION MANUAL for installation, use and maintenance of welding machines. Original instructions in Italian. Please keep for future use. 1.995.202 EN - Rev. 1.1...
NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. Contents 1. PREFACE 1.1. PURPOSE OF THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE 1.2. RECIPIENTS 1.3. STORAGE OF THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1.4. UPDATING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1.5. HOW TO READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1.6.
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NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. 6. MACHINE USE 6.1. MACHINE LAYOUT DESCRIPTION 6.1.1. Layout for the front panel 6.1.2. Layout for the rear panel 6.1.3. Preparing for welding 6.2. FRONTAL PANEL NOVATIG 325 DC 6.2.1. Interface user 6.3.
NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. 1. PREFACE THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE CHOSEN BY THE MANU- FACTURER IS ITALIAN. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for translations in other languages that do 1.1. PURPOSE OF THE INSTRUCTION not conform to the original meaning (ORIGINAL IN- MANUAL FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE STRUCTIONS).
NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. 1.5. HOW TO READ • capable of comprehending and interpreting the operator manual and the safety instructions; THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL • familiar with the emergency procedures and how The Manual is split into chapters, each one dedicated to implement them;...
NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. 2. GENERAL INFORMATION NOVATIG 325 DC Plate 2.1. MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION DATA MANUFACTURER: SINCOSALD S.r.l HEADQUARTERS - OFFICES via della Fisica, 26/28 20864 Agrate Brianza (MB) Italy Tel: +39 039 641171 Fax: +39 039 6057122...
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NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. NOVATIG 325 DC plate explanation NOVATIG 505 AC/DC Plate Pos. 1 Name and address of the manufacturer and trademark Pos. 2 Identification of the welding machine model Pos. 3 Welding machine serial number Pos.
NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. NOVATIG 325 DC plate explanation G.R.W. plate Pos. 1 Name and address of the manufacturer and trademark Pos. 2 Identification of the welding machine model Pos. 3 Welding machine serial number Pos. 4...
NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. 2.5. INFORMATION 3. SAFETY ON TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 3.1. GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS The machines are covered by a warranty, as provided for in the general conditions of sale. WARNING: your safety depends on you!!! If during the warranty period you experience a mal- - Follow all safety rules carefully.
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NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. anisms installed on the machine; A) Electric shock • Operations at reduced safety levels must be car- ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN BE FATAL!!! ried out in strict accordance with the instructions - All electric shocks are potentially fatal.
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NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. - Prepare the welding area so as to reduce reflection 2) Pressure regulators: and transmission of ultraviolet radiation: paint - Keep pressure regulators in good condition. Dam- walls and exposed surfaces black to reduce reflec-...
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NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. the protective glass if it is broken, pitted or spotted. the operation is completed and before restarting the Avoid oily or greasy clothes; a spark could ignite machine. them. Incandescent metal parts, such as work pieces, I) Noise should always be handled with gloves.
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NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. g) The health of people in the vicinity, for example C) Cables people who use pacemakers and earphones for Cables must be kept as short as possible and must be hearing. placed close to each other and passed on the floor or h) The daily duration of welding operations or other as low as possible.
NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. The results of these checks must be reported on a • In explosive, corrosive atmospheres or with a high specific sheet. concentration of dust or oily substances suspend- ed in the air;...
NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. 3.6. SIGNS The safety signs must always be clearly visible and it is absolutely forbidden to remove or hide them. Generally there are signals or signs on the machine or in the work environment that indicate dangerous...
NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. 4. INSTALLATION 4.1. SHIPPING The shipment, also depending on the destination, can be carried out by different means. The packed machine must be properly anchored to the means of transport in order to avoid uncontrolled movements.
NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. 4.4. HANDLING AND LIFTING IMPORTANT: The Manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused to persons or property ATTENTION: handling and lifting must be carried due to utilising lifting systems other than those out by trained and qualified operators, using described above.
NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. The machine has a sturdy handle integrated in the frame for handling. N.B. These lifting and handling devices com- ply with the provisions prescribed by European standards. Do not use other devices such as lifting and handling equipment.
NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. 4.9. CONNECTIONS in Laws and/or Technical Standards currently in force for safety in workplaces and electrical installations. Electrical connections Appropriate safety devices must be provided for its The machine's internal connections are carried out operation in line with those required in the area of by qualified personnel sent by the manufacturer.
NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. 5. OVERVIEW ATTENTION: the yellow-green wire of the welding machine power cable must always be connected to the protection conductor (system earth). The 5.1. OPERATING PRINCIPLE yellow-green wire should NEVER be combined with another phase wire for a voltage withdrawal.
NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. 5.5. VIBRATIONS • Dual digital display for accurate pre-setting and feedback of welding parameters & output. Under operating conditions that comply with the in- • Remote control potentiometer of the torch and dications for proper use, the vibrations are not such the amperage on it (optional).
NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. 5.7. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The following table shows the main technical specifications relating to the machine: Parameters NOVATIG 325 DC NOVATIG 505 AC/DC Three-phase feed 400 V- 50/60 Hz 400 V- 50/60 Hz MAX current 37.3A...
NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. 6. MACHINE USE 6.1.2. Layout for the rear panel 6.1. MACHINE LAYOUT DESCRIPTION 6.1.1. Layout for the front panel USB - 3 RC - B FUSION USB - 3 RC - B FUSION 1.
NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. 6.1.3. Preparing for welding 1. Set the welding power source ON/OFF switch to “O” (unit de-energized). 1. Set the welding power source ON/OFF switch to 2. Plug the power cable plug into a mains socket “O”...
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NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. USB - 3 RC - B FUSION 1.995.202 EN - Rev. 1.1...
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NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. USB - 3 RC - B G.R.W. FUSION G.R.W. 1.995.202 EN - Rev. 1.1...
NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. 6.2. Frontal panel NOVATIG 325 DC 6.2.1. Interface user L5 L4 L3 L6 D1 SPOT STICK PULS - ST. TIG DC TIG PULS TIG SYN L 20 L 21 L 22 L 23...
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NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. CODE DESCRIPTION Illuminates to show a value in the following unit of measurement: AMPERES Illuminates to show the last voltage and current values measured during welding. The value appears on the following displays: D1-D2 The LED switches off when a new welding procedure is started, or when any of the welding settings is modified.
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NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. CODE DESCRIPTION This LED illuminates to show that the following welding mode is selected: TIG DC CONTINUOUS This LED illuminates to show that the following welding mode is selected: PULSED DC TIG...
NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. 6.3. Frontal panel NOVATIG 505 AC/DC 6.3.1. Interface user L5 L4 L3 L6 D1 AC/DC % PULS - ST. SPOT FUSION F. AC STICK / AIR / PULS BALANCE D. ELETT. TIG SYN...
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NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. CODE DESCRIPTION Illuminates to show the last voltage and current values measured during welding. The value appears on the following displays: D1-D2. The LED switches off when a new welding procedure is started, or when any of the welding settings is modified.
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NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. CODE DESCRIPTION Illumination shows that the following function has been activated: 2 stroke spot procedure (Q-SPOT). This LED illuminates to show that the following welding mode is selected: MMA This LED illuminates to show that the following welding mode is selected: DESEAMING MODE...
NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. 6.4. 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 displays: D2 x.x = software version First power-up or power-ups following a RESET procedure.
NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. Exit without confirmation Press any button (except S3). • This action will automatically close the menu. Exit with confirmation Press the button. Wait for the memory clear procedure to terminate. • This action will automatically close the menu.
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NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. Power-up with operation of the cooler set to "ON" or "AUT" mode A check is performed automatically of the presence of liquid in the cooling circuit and the cooler is switched on for 15 seconds. If the coolant circuit is full, the power source sets up in the most recent stable welding con- figuration.
NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. 6.6. WELDING SETTINGS 4 STROKE WELDING WITH HIGH FREQUENCY ARC STRIKE (4T HF) 1. Bring the torch up to the work until the electrode 6.6.1. TORCH TRIGGER PROCEDURE tip is approximately 2 or 3 mm away.
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NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. tomatically. • Gas delivery continues for the time set in the • The welding current reaches the preset value, post gas parameter. by way of a up slope time, if programmed. Keep pressed torch trigger procedure 3.
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NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. SELECTION OF THE WELDING MODE AND TORCH Legenda TRIGGER PROCEDURE 2 STROKE LIFT-ARC Specific torch trigger procedures are available in ac- 2T HF: 2 STROKE WITH HIGH FREQUENCY cordance with the selecting welding mode.
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NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. WELDING PARAMETERS interposed between the electrode tip as it is fusing For a better understanding of the parameter functions and the workpiece. This condition results in an inter- described in the table, refer to the following diagram.
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NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. the welding process when the geometry of the work- POST GAS TIME piece changes; alternatively, the welding current can Time of post gas delivery when the welding arc is ex- be reduced to decrease heating of the part if it be- tinguished.
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NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. MINIMUM PEDAL CURRENT FUSION Minimum output current value with foot pedal con- This parameter establishes the percentage of the troller external reference. positive current wave (pickling) that is subtracted The current is set as a percentage with respect to the and added to the negative current (fusion).
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NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. AC BALANCE LEGENDA This parameter establishes the positive wave vs. neg- Always available. ✓ ative wave time ratio. Available with the following setting: SPOT = The following figure shows two graphs with different...
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NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. MODE STICK TIG DC PULS TYG SIN PROCEDURE 4T -_- SPOT 4T -_- SPOT 4T -_- SPOT MENU PARAMETER 1° WELDING CURRENT ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓...
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NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. MODE TIG AC PULS PROCEDURE 4T -_- SPOT 4T -_- SPOT MENU PARAMETER 1° WELDING CURRENT 1° HOT-START 1° ARC FORCE 1° PRE-GAS TIME 1° STARTING CURRENT ✓ ✓...
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NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. PARAMETERS SETTING : (1ST LEVEL) Press this button to scroll the list of settings to edit. • The acronym relative to the setting to be edited appears on the following displays: D1 •...
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NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. ACRONYM PARAMETER DEFAULT MAX PE.t. PEAK TIME 50 % 99 % P.Fr. PULSED CURRENT FREQUENCY 0.1 Hz 100 Hz 2.5 kHz bA.t. BASE TIME 0.1 s 5.0 s 5.0 s Sl.d. DOWN SLOPE 0.0 s...
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NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. 1st level menu parameters in AC TIG mode ACRONYM PARAMETER DEFAULT MAX Pr.G. PRE-GAS TIME 0.0 s 0.1 s 10.0 s St.C. STARTING CURRENT 50 A 500 A 50 % 200 % Sl.u.
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NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. PARAMETERS SETTING: (2ND LEVEL) Hold down the button for 3 seconds to gain access to the 2nd level menu. • The acronym relative to the setting to be edited appears on the following displays: D1 •...
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NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. ACRONYM PARAMETER DEFAULT Value WAVE- FORM SP.t. SPOT TIG TIME 0.01 s 0.1 s 10.0 s HF ARC STRIKE ENABLE on r.P.C. MINIMUM PEDAL 90 % CURRENT PARAMETERS SETTING: SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Press this button to scroll the list of settings to edit.
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NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. 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.
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NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. DELETING A JOB Hold down the button for 3 seconds • SA. Job The message appears on the following displays: D1-D2 Select the following setting with the encoder: Er. Job The message appears only if there are saved JOBS, on the following displays: D1-D2 Press the button to confirm.
NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. 6.7. REMOTE CONTROL 3. Pressing the encoder about 10 seconds, until the control panel display "rSt", then it sucuceed. CONFIGURATION 6.7.1. Wireless remote control Configuration 6.7.2. Wire foot pedal Configuration TIG series of welding machines can be configured to •...
NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. 7. MAINTENANCE 7.4. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE General requirements 7.1. MACHINE ISOLATION The machine is designed to minimise routine main- tenance, thus it is up to the operator to assess its Before carrying out any type of Maintenance or Re- condition and suitability for use.
NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. ATTENTION: These operations, although simple, - If repairs are not carried out by the manufacturer, must be performed by a Qualified or Qualified repaired welding machines, in which some com- and Authorised Technician.
NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. 7.6. DIAGNOSTICS AND TROUBLESHOOTING For defects or malfunctions of the machine not described in this manual, please contact the manufacturer. List of error code MESSAGE MEANING EVENT CHECKS Overheating alarm All functions disabled.
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NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. MESSAGE MEANING EVENT CHECKS Alarm, no-load voltage failure All functions disabled. - Check to ensure the welding Exceptions: torch is not resting on the - Cooling fan. workpiece connected to ground. - Check that when the power...
NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. 8. ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS 9. ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS 8.1. CUSTOMER SERVICE 9.1. WASTE DISPOSAL The Manufacturer is always at your disposal for any It is the responsibility of the user, in accordance with...
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NOVATIG 325 DC - NOVATIG 505 AC/DC G.R.W. There are 2 ways to discard DOMESTIC WEEE: Per la gestione dei "RAEE" la SINCOSALD si affida a) If you decide to buy a new equivalent equipment, a Consorzio Erion the user can deliver it to the distributor, who will have to collect it for free.
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