ENGLISH INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT! The Masterweld 301 PLUS is a compact and heavy duty generator for This handbook must be consigned to the user prior to MIG/MAG welding. installation and commissioning of the unit. The reduced weight and compact size allow it to be carried wherever Read the "General prescriptions for use"...
Cod.006.0001.1319 Masterweld 301 PLUS 25/11/2013 v2.7 ENGLISH INSTALLATION DANGER! REAR PANEL Lifting and positioning Read the warnings highlighted by the following symbols in the “General prescriptions for use”. CONNECTIONS TO THE ELECTRICAL MAINS NETWORK The characteristics of the mains power supply to which the equipment shall be connected are given in the section entitled “Technical data”...
Cod.006.0001.1319 25/11/2013 v2.7 Masterweld 301 PLUS ENGLISH 10. Set the required welding parameter values on the user interface. The system is ready to start welding. Preparing for MMA (polarity to basic electrode) Wire feed motor power transformer fuse. Type: Delayed acting (T)
Cod.006.0001.1319 Masterweld 301 PLUS 25/11/2013 v2.7 ENGLISH PREPARING FOR TIG WELDING Preparing for TIG (polarity for tungsten electrode) 1. Set the welding power source ON/OFF switch to “O” (unit de- energized). 2. Plug the power cable plug into a mains socket outlet.
Cod.006.0001.1319 25/11/2013 v2.7 Masterweld 301 PLUS ENGLISH PREPARING FOR MIG/MAG WELDING 2.6.1 WIRE SPOOL POSITIONING 1. Open the unit side door to gain access to the spool compartment. 2. Unscrew the cap of the spool holder. 2.6.2 POSITIONING THE WIRE IN THE WIRE FEEDER 1.
Cod.006.0001.1319 Masterweld 301 PLUS 25/11/2013 v2.7 ENGLISH 5. Feed the wire between the wire feeder rolls and insert it into the 2.6.3 CONNECTIONS TO SOCKETS MIG/MAG TORCH connector plug. 1. Set the welding power source ON/OFF switch to “O” (unit de- 6.
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Preparing for MIG/MAG The above diagram shows the MIG welding torch to be the Masterweld MW300. Although lightweight this torch has a 300 amp bicox cable, designed to withstand the amperage capacity and the OCV (Open Circuit Voltage) of the machine. We recommend the use of this torch best arc characteristics and consumable life.
Cod.006.0001.1319 Masterweld 301 PLUS 25/11/2013 v2.7 ENGLISH COMMISSIONING USER INTERFACE CODE SYMBOL DESCRIPTION This LED illuminates to show an anomaly in the operating conditions. See § 3.5 ALARMS MANAGEMENT page 14. Illumination of this LED indicates the display of the average voltage and current value measured during the final moments of welding.
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Cod.006.0001.1319 25/11/2013 v2.7 Masterweld 301 PLUS ENGLISH CODE SYMBOL DESCRIPTION This button opens the gas solenoid valve to fill the circuit and calibrate the pressure with the regulator on the gas cylinder. POST-GAS adjustment Hold down the button for 3 seconds to open the menu. (See § 4.6.2 page 18.) MIG/MAG mode: this button activates wire feed to insert it through the MIG/MAG torch.
Cod.006.0001.1319 Masterweld 301 PLUS 25/11/2013 v2.7 ENGLISH UNIT POWER-UP Set the welding power source ON/OFF switch to “I” to switch on the unit. The message appears for a few seconds on the following displays: D1-D2 AL.HEA. First power-up or power-ups following a RESET procedure The welding power source sets up for welding with the factory presets.
Cod.006.0001.1319 25/11/2013 v2.7 Masterweld 301 PLUS ENGLISH GAS FLOW ADJUSTMENT When the unit is powered on the solenoid valve opens for 1 second. This serves to fill the gas circuit. Open the gas solenoid valve by pressing and releasing the button.
Cod.006.0001.1319 Masterweld 301 PLUS 25/11/2013 v2.7 ENGLISH WELDING SETTINGS TORCH TRIGGER MODES 2 STROKE LIFT-ARC TIG WELDING (2T) 1. Touch the workpiece with the torch electrode. 2. Press (1T) and keep the torch trigger pressed. 3. Slowly lift the torch to strike the arc.
Cod.006.0001.1319 25/11/2013 v2.7 Masterweld 301 PLUS ENGLISH SELECTION OF THE WELDING MODE AND TORCH TRIGGER PROCEDURE SEL1 Use this selector to select one of the following welding modes. Use this button to select one of the following torch trigger procedures.
Cod.006.0001.1319 Masterweld 301 PLUS 25/11/2013 v2.7 ENGLISH WELDING PARAMETERS WELDING CURRENT INDUCTANCE Output current value during welding. Consequences of a higher value: - "Softer welding". HOT-START - Less spatter. - Less positive starting. This parameter aids electrode melting at the time of arc striking.
Cod.006.0001.1319 25/11/2013 v2.7 Masterweld 301 PLUS ENGLISH ELECTRODE WELDING (MMA) SEL1 Select the following welding mode on the selector located in the spool compartment: MMA The message appears on the following displays: D2 4.5.1 PARAMETERS SETTING: WELDING CURRENT Using the potentiometer, edit the value of the parameter.
Cod.006.0001.1319 Masterweld 301 PLUS 25/11/2013 v2.7 ENGLISH MIG/MAG WELDING SEL1 Select the following welding mode on the selector located in the spool compartment: MIG/MAG 4.7.1 PARAMETERS SETTING: MIG/MAG WELDING VOLTAGE POT3 Using the potentiometer, edit the value of the parameter.
Cod.006.0001.1319 25/11/2013 v2.7 Masterweld 301 PLUS ENGLISH 4.7.6 ADJUSTMENT WELDING PARAMETERS PANEL The picture shows the adjustment panel of MIG/MAG welding parameters, accessible by opening the wire feeding unit door. If the panel is not enabled, the microprocessor automatically assigns the default value to the parameters.
Cod.006.0001.1319 Masterweld 301 PLUS 25/11/2013 v2.7 ENGLISH TECHNICAL DATA 2002/96/EC-Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) 2004/108/EC-Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Directives applied 2006/95/EC-Low voltage (LVD) 2011/65/EU-Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances (RoHS) Construction standards EN 60974-1; EN 60974-5; EN 60974-10 Class A...
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Cod.006.0001.1319 25/11/2013 v2.7 Masterweld 301 PLUS ENGLISH 40 % (40° C) 8.0 A 60 % (40° C) 8.2 A 100 % (40° C) 8.8 A 50 % (40° C) 6.2 A Maximum effective supply current 60 % (40° C) 6.4 A 100 % (40°...
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