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IM10623
RED-D-ARC
®
September 2021
FX360 XL
For use with machines having Code Numbers: 13072
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Red-D-Arc Spec-Built Welding Equipment
This RED-D-ARC welder is built to RED-D-ARC Extreme Duty
design speci cations by Lincoln Electric.
Safety Depends on You
This welder is designed and built with safety in mind.
However, your overall safety can be increased by proper installation
... and thoughtful operation on your part.
DO NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT
WITHOUT READING THIS MANUAL AND THE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED THROUGHOUT.
And, most importantly, think before you act and be careful.
1-800-245-3660
North America's Largest Fleet of Welding Equipment

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  • Page 1 IM10623 RED-D-ARC ® September 2021 FX360 XL For use with machines having Code Numbers: 13072 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Red-D-Arc Spec-Built Welding Equipment This RED-D-ARC welder is built to RED-D-ARC Extreme Duty design speci cations by Lincoln Electric. Safety Depends on You This welder is designed and built with safety in mind.

  • Page 2: Safety Depends On You

    THANK YOU FOR SELECTING A QUALITY PRODUCT BY KEEP YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES. DON’T get too close to the arc. LINCOLN ELEC TRIC. Use corrective lenses if necessary to stay a reasonable distance away from the arc. READ and obey the Safety Data PLEASE EXAMINE CARTON AND EQUIPMENT FOR Sheet (SDS) and the warning label DAMAGE IMMEDIATELY...

  • Page 3: Section A: Warnings

    SAFETY with hot engine parts and igniting. Do not spill fuel when lling SECTION A: tank. If fuel is spilled, wipe it up and do not start engine until fumes have been eliminated. WARNINGS 1.d. Keep all equipment safety guards, covers and devices in position and in good repair.

  • Page 4: Electric Shock Can Kill

    SAFETY ELECTRIC SHOCK ARC RAYS CAN BURN. CAN KILL. 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your electrically “hot” when the welder is on. Do eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or not touch these “hot”...
  • Page 5 SAFETY WELDING AND CUTTING CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IF SPARKS CAN CAUSE DAMAGED. FIRE OR EXPLOSION. 7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders containing the correct shielding gas for the process used 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. If and properly operating regulators designed for this is not possible, cover them to prevent the welding sparks the gas and pressure used.

  • Page 6: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    SAFETY ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) Conformance Products displaying the CE mark are in conformity with European Community Council Directive of 15 Dec 2004 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility, 2004/108/EC. It was manufactured in conformity with a national standard that implements a harmonized standard: EN 60974-10 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Product Standard for Arc Welding Equipment.
  • Page 7 SAFETY The size of the surrounding area to be considered will depend on the structure of the building and other activities that are taking place. The surrounding area may extend beyond the boundaries of the premises. Methods of Reducing Emissions Public Supply System Welding equipment should be connected to the public supply system according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
  • Page 8 RED-D-ARC FX360 XL ® TABLE OF CONTENTS...

  • Page 9: General Functional Description

    5 to 425 Amp output range. The machine is capable of welding in CC and CV modes with common wire COMMON COMMON types and sizes. The FX360 XL is capable of gouging in either WELD MODE PROCESS MATERIALS ELECTRODES Stick or CV modes.

  • Page 10: Design Features

    RED-D-ARC FX360 XL ® GENERAL DESCRIPTION DESIGN FEATURES • Multiple process DC output range: 5 - 425 Amps • Circuit breaker protected 3 amp auxiliary power. • Thermostatically protected with Thermal Light. • Simple and Easy to Use • Flexible Multi-Process Capability – Including stick, TIG, MIG, Flux-cored and CAG.

  • Page 11: Installation

    RED-D-ARC FX360 XL ® INSTALLATION INSTALLATION COMMON EQUIPMENT PACKAGES WARNING COMMON OPTIONAL KITS & ACCESSORIES ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. K3059-4 INVERTER CART (REQUIRES LOCKING FOOT KIT) ONLY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN SHOULD CONNECT THE INPUT LEADS TO THE K4424-1 350XP LOCKING FOOT KIT FLEXTEC MACHINE.

  • Page 12: Input And Ground Connections

    The machine may topple over if this procedure is not followed. Lifting The FX360 XL has two handles that can be used to lift the machine. Both handles should be used when lifting the machine. When using a crane or overhead device to lift using the handles, a lifting strap should be connected to both handles.

  • Page 13: Technical Specifications

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION RED-D-ARC FX360 XL ® TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - K4275-2 Red-D-Arc FX360 XL POWER SOURCES - INPUT VOLTAGE AND CURRENT INPUT VOLTAGE ± INPUT PRODUCT # DUTY CYCLE IDLE AMPS POWER FACTOR AMPERES 25/28/22 60% RATING .87/.77/.62 380 - 575V 3 Phase .13/.16/.27...
  • Page 14 RED-D-ARC FX360 XL ® INSTALLATION PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS MODEL HEIGHT WIDTH DEPTH WEIGHT 17.0 IN (432 MM) 13.0 IN (330 MM) 27.0 IN (609 MM) 74 LBS (33.6 KG) K4275-2 TEMPERATURE RANGES OPERATING TEMPERATURE STORAGE TEMPERATURE INSULATION CLASS -4°F TO 131°F (-10°C TO -40°F TO 185°F (-40°C TO 85°C)

  • Page 15: Case Front Control

    Process Indicator LEDs: Red LEDs that indicate which of the 12. Arc Force Control Dial: Full range selection of arc force from ve FX360 XL local weld processes are engaged - CC-GTAW, -10 to +10. CC-SMAW, CV, and CV-Innershield.

  • Page 16: Case Back Controls

    RED-D-ARC FX360 XL ® INSTALLATION CASE BACK CONTROLS FIGURE A.2 1. USB-B Micro Connector: Remove cap and connect to computer to re-program machine software. Replace cap for environmental protection. 2. Input Cable: Comes with domestic and CE machines. 3. Control Circuit Breaker: 20A.
  • Page 17 RED-D-ARC FX360 XL ® INSTALLATION FIGURE A.3 - DIP SWITCH LOCATION ON USER INTERFACE PCB...
  • Page 18 RED-D-ARC FX360 XL ® INSTALLATION DIGITAL ACCESSORY CONNECTIVITY Picture Function Wiring ARCLINK CAN ARCLINK CAN REMOTE POTENTIOMETER COMMON 12-PIN REMOTE POTENTIOMETER WIPER REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE POTENTIOMETER +10V CONNECTOR ALPS CONNECTION FOR REMOTE TRIGGER HAND/FOOT TRIGGER AMPTROL AND DIGITAL 40VDC COMMON ACCESSORIES.

  • Page 19: Recommended Electrode And Work Cable Sizes For Arc Welding

    Connect the electrode and work cables between the appropriate Tabulated below are copper cable sizes recommended for output studs of the FX360 XL per the following guidelines: different currents and duty cycles. Lengths stipulated are the distance from the welder to work and back to the welder again.

  • Page 20: Remote Sense Lead Specifications

    Genuine Lincoln Electric control cables should be used at all times (except where noted otherwise). Lincoln Electric cables are the FX360 XL. Most are designed to be connected end-to-end for for ease of extension. Generally, it is recommended that the total length not exceed 100 feet (30.5 m).

  • Page 21: Control Setting

    RED-D-ARC FX360 XL INSTALLATION ® CONNECTING LN-15 (K1870-1) TO THE RED-D-ARC FX360 XL WIRE FEEDER LN-15 RED-D-ARC FX360 XL ELECTRODE (K1870-1) WORK CLIP WORK CONTROL SETTING WELD MODE CV, CV-INNERSHIELD WELD TERMINALS REMOTE/LOCAL LOCAL VOLTMETER POLARITY PROCESS DEPENDENT CONNECTING LN-15 (K1871-1) TO THE RED-D-ARC FX360 XL...
  • Page 22 RED-D-ARC FX360 XL ® INSTALLATION CONNECTING LN-15 (K1870-1) TO THE RED-D-ARC FX360 XL WIRE FEEDER LN-15 RED-D-ARC FX360 XL ELECTRODE (K1870-1) WORK CLIP WORK CONTROL SETTING WELD MODE CV, CV-INNERSHIELD WELD TERMINALS REMOTE/LOCAL LOCAL VOLTMETER POLARITY PROCESS DEPENDENT CONNECTING LN-15 (K1871-1) TO THE RED-D-ARC FX360 XL...

  • Page 23: Operation

    SEE ADDITIONAL WARNING INFORMATION UNDER “ARC INPUT VOLTAGE WELDING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” ON INSIDE OF FRONT COVER OF OPERATING MANUAL. GRAPHIC SYMBOLS THAT APPEAR ON THE RED-D-ARC® OUTPUT VOLTAGE FX360 XL OR IN THIS MANUAL INPUT CURRENT INPUT POWER OUTPUT CURRENT PROTECTIVE GROUND...

  • Page 24: Power-Up Sequence

    DUTY CYCLE voltage) weld mode used for welding the GMAW mig welding The FX360 XL is capable of welding at a 100% duty cycle (continuous welding) at 300 Amps rated output. cored gas shielded welding process. The 60% duty cycle rating is 350 amps (based off of a ten minute 4.

  • Page 25: Weld Controls And Displays

    RED-D-ARC FX360 XL ® OPERATION Volt Display Meter DEFINITION OF WELDING MODES meter displays desired preset voltage NON-SYNERGIC WELDING MODES value (+/- .1V). • A Non-synergic welding mode requires all welding process • Prior to STICK or TIG operation, the meter variables to be set by the operator.
  • Page 26 VRD Lights There are two indicator lights on the case front of the FX360 XL above the Voltage display to indicate the status of VRD operation. As shipped, the VRD function is disabled. VRD is enabled by setting dip switch number 5 to the on position on the User Interface P.C.

  • Page 27: Basic Modes Of Operation

    Output Hot Start - Hot start regulates the arc initiation current. A setting Control dial on the front of the Red-D-Arc FX360 XL. Set this of +10 results in the most positive arc initiation.
  • Page 28 Output Control (-10) will result in a higher output that the intended preset value.). dial on the front of the Red-D-Arc FX360 XL. Set this switch to Hot Start - The Hot Start control regulates the starting current at ‘Remote’...
  • Page 29 Output Control • When set to the ‘ON’ position, the weld terminals are at OCV dial on the front of the Red-D-Arc FX360 XL. Set this switch to (open circuit voltage) and ready to weld. This selection is ‘Remote’...
  • Page 30 When using a CrossLinc enabled power source such This weld mode is a constant voltage (CV) mode featuring as the FX360 XL and a CrossLinc enabled wire feeder such as the continuous control from 10 to 45 volts. LN-25X, welding voltage can be controlled remotely without the It is intended for the FCAW-SS welding process and arc gouging.

  • Page 31: Optional Kits And Accessories

    RED-D-ARC FX360 XL ® ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL KITS AND Stick Options K857-2 12-pin Remote Output Control with ACCESSORIES Universal Connector. Permits remote adjustment of output. K3059-4 Inverter and Wire Feeder Cart.* Rear-wheeled cart with front casters and TIG Options gas bottle platform. Convenient handles K870-2 Foot Amptrol .

  • Page 32: Current Calibration

    Before carrying out service, maintenance and/or minimum. repair jobs, fully disconnect power to the machine. 4. Turn on the FX360 XL. Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including 5. The display should read “Cur CAL”. safety glasses, dust mask and gloves to avoid injury.
  • Page 33 2. Put dipswitch 1 in the on position. 3. Rotate the Hot Start knob and Arc Control knob to the minimum. 4. Turn on the FX360 XL. 5. The display should read “Cur CAL”. 6. Rotate the Arc Control knob until the display reads “Fct Cur”.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    RED-D-ARC FX360 XL ® TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Service and Repair should only be performed by Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician and machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid Electrical Shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.
  • Page 35 RED-D-ARC FX360 XL ® TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION Major physical or electrical 1. Contact your local authorized Lincoln Electric damage is evident when the Field Service facility for technical assistance.

  • Page 36: Using The Status Led To Troubleshoot System Problems

    RED-D-ARC FX360 XL ® TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual The status lights on the User Interface board, Crosslinc®, Input USING THE STATUS LED TO TROUBLESHOOT board, Control board and the Switch board are dual-color LED’s or SYSTEM PROBLEMS green LEDs.
  • Page 37 RED-D-ARC FX360 XL ® TROUBLESHOOTING ERROR DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION CODE# DC Link Capacitor Over/Under The voltage on the main DC link Verify all three phases of the AC input are connected Voltage capacitors housed on the switchboard has either gone too high or too low If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Lincoln Authorized Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
  • Page 38 RED-D-ARC FX360 XL ® DIAGRAMS WIRING DIAGRAM - CODE 13072...
  • Page 39 RED-D-ARC FX360 XL ® DIAGRAMS DIMENSIONAL PRINT 26.70 13.32 23.92 TOP VIEW 16.59 3.14 17.90 1/4-20 THREAD .50 MAX DEPTH 3.70 (4 PLACES) 4.23 BOTTOM VIEW...
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  • Page 42 WARNING Do not touch electrically live parts or Keep flammable materials away. Wear eye, ear and body protection. electrode with skin or wet clothing. Insulate yourself from work and AVISO DE ground. Spanish PRECAuCION No toque las partes o los electrodos Mantenga el material combustible Protéjase los ojos, los oídos y el bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja-...
  • Page 43 WARNING Keep your head out of fumes. Turn power off before servicing. Do not operate with panel open or Use ventilation or exhaust to guards off. remove fumes from breathing zone. AVISO DE Spanish PRECAuCION Los humos fuera de la zona de res- Desconectar el cable de ali- No operar con panel abierto o piración.
  • Page 44 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE POLICY The business of The Lincoln Electric Company is manufacturing and selling high quality welding equipment, consumables, and cutting equipment. Our challenge is to meet the needs of our customers and to exceed their expectations. On occasion, purchasers may ask Lincoln Electric for advice or information about their use of our products.

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