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CEA COSTRUZIONI ELETTROMECCANICHE ANNETTONI S.p.A.
C.so E. Filiberto, 27 - 23900 Lecco - Italy
Tel. ++39.0341.22322 - Fax ++39.0341.422646
Cas. Post. (P.O.BOX) 205
E-mail: cea@ceaweld.com - web: www.ceaweld.com

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  • Page 1 Operator’s manual READ CAREFULLY CEA COSTRUZIONI ELETTROMECCANICHE ANNETTONI S.p.A. C.so E. Filiberto, 27 - 23900 Lecco - Italy Tel. ++39.0341.22322 - Fax ++39.0341.422646 Cas. Post. (P.O.BOX) 205 E-mail: cea@ceaweld.com - web: www.ceaweld.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Protective gas quantity setting Electrode welding (MMA) Maintenance Remote control A6 kit for connecting non-standard CEA torches The pointing out of any difficulties and their elimination Digital interface PCB replacement Meaning of graphic symbols on machine MATRIX X220 AC/DC wiring diagram...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    TIG welding for all metals, aluminium, and its alloys, as well as MMA welding with any type of electrode. The MATRIX X220 AC/DC units are the ideal solution for all professional welding applications and for maintenance work that calls for power and portability.

  • Page 4: Usage Limits (Iec 60974-1)

    - “Hot Start” adjustable to improve ignition with particularly difficult electrodes. - Anti-sticking function to avoid the electrodes sticking. MATRIX X220 AC/DC The PFC device makes the wave form of the current absorbed sinusoidal, which results in no harmonic disturbance on the mains and optimisation of absorption, which allows you to use the generator’s full power with a 16 A fuse, as well as ensuring greater protection of...

  • Page 5: How To Lift Up The Machine

    “O”. MATRIX X220 AC/DC • Single-phase power supply Use the welder’s own plug to connect it up to the main power supply. Proceed as follows if you have to replace the plug: •...

  • Page 6: General Description Of Welding Machine Commands And Controls

    NOTE: Any extensions to the power cable must be of a suitable diameter, and absolutely not of a smaller diameter than the special cable supplied with the machine. Table 2 MATRIX X220 AC/DC MATRIX X300 AC/DC Model Input power @ I...

  • Page 7: Communication Interfaces For Automation And Robotics

    Communication interfaces for automation and robotics Fig. B The machine can be interfaced with various remote control systems for automation and robotics, including: 1. “RoboMAT 1” analogue / digital robot interface. Connect the cable to the analogue / digital interface as shown in figure. To connect the other end of this cable see the diagram in the manualfor the “RoboMAT 1”...

  • Page 8: Tig Welding

    TIG welding In the TIG process welding is achieved by melting the two metal pieces to be joined, with the possible addition of material from the out- side, using an arc ignited by a tungsten electrode. The molten bath and the electrode are protected by and inert gas (for example, Ar- gon).
  • Page 9 TIG welding with high frequency striking (HF) 4b) Open the gas cylinder and flow regulator. 5b) Put the electrode at the point at which welding is to begin, put the TIG torch at an angle so that the edge of the gas nozzle is not on top of the piece to be welded, keeping a 2-3 mm gap between the point of the electrode and the piece to be welded (Fig.

  • Page 10: Protective Gas Quantity Setting

    Protective gas quantity setting To set the quantity of gas for TIG welding, proceed as follows: 1) Slowly open the valve on the gas cylinder. 2) Start the welding machine by selecting position “I” on the power supply switch (Pos. 7, Fig. A). Press the SET key, the default setting for which is “TEST GAS FLOW”...

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    Part to be welded The part to be welded must always be connected to ground in order to reduce electromagnetic emission. Much attention must be afforded so that the ground connection of the part to be welded does not increase the risk of accident to the user or the risk of damage to other electric equipment.

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    • When only the pedal control is used, the torch button is activated by the microswitch inside the pedal, and the wel- ding current will be regulated by the potentiometer inside the pedal. • The simultaneous use kit, code CEA n° 460056, can be used to activate welding via the torch button and regulate the welding current using the pedal.

  • Page 13: A6 Kit For Connecting Non-Standard Cea Torches

    A6 kit for connecting non-standard CEA torches To connect non-standard CEA TIG torches, use kit code 46005. Wiring diagram for 6-pole connector connection SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Torch with single button Torch with potentiometer PSR7 Pedal control CD 6 remote control Torch UP / DOWN with no.5 wires Torch UP / DOWN with no.4 wires...

  • Page 14: Digital Interface Pcb Replacement

    Digital interface PCB replacement • Unscrew the 4 screws fastening the front rack panel. • Remove the adjustment knob. • Extract wiring connectors from digital interface PCB. • Unscrew small supporting columns. • Remove digital interface PCB by lifting it out of its supports. •...

  • Page 15: Meaning Of Graphic Symbols On Machine

    Meaning of graphic symbols on machine SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Power supply switch System for use in environments with increased risk of electroshock Product suitable for free circulation in the European Community Product suitable for free circulation in the UK Danger! High voltage Grounding Positive pole snap-in connector Negative pole snap-in connector...

  • Page 16: Matrix X220 Ac/Dc Wiring Diagram

    MATRIX X220 AC/DC wiring diagram Wiring diagram legend Power supply connector 230V 50/60Hz CD 6 Manual remote control EMC capacitors Power supply connector for the cooling system 14-pole connector for simple automation 6-pole connector Secondary diode “Dual Boost Chopper” IGBT “DOWN”...
  • Page 17 Colour key Orange Black Orange Sky blue White Blue White Black White Red Grey Yellow Yellow Green Brown Black Blue Black Red Blue Red Black Pink Green Violet...

  • Page 18: Matrix X300 Ac/Dc Wiring Diagram

    Matrix X300 AC/DC wiring diagram Legenda schema elettrico CD 6 Manual remote control EMC capacitors Power supply connector for the cooling system 14-pole connector for simple automation 6-pole connector Secondary diode Secondary diode discharger “DOWN” button Gas solenoid valve Fuse FCTA Torch button filter board Primary circuit EMC filter...
  • Page 19 Colour key Orange Black Orange Sky blue White Blue White Black White Red Grey Yellow Yellow Green Brown Black Blue Black Red Blue Red Black Pink Green Violet...
  • Page 20 Reservedelliste LES NØYE ПЕРЕД НАЧАЛОМ РАБОТЫ Список запасных частей ВНИМАТЕЛЬНО ПРОЧТИТЕ ИНСТРУКЦИЮ CEA COSTRUZIONI ELETTROMECCANICHE ANNETTONI S.p.A. C.so E. Filiberto, 27 - 23900 Lecco - Italy Tel. ++39.0341.22322 - Fax ++39.0341.422646 Cas. Post. (P.O.BOX) 205 E-mail: cea@ceaweld.com - web: www.ceaweld.com...
  • Page 21 IT Ordinazione dei pezzi di ricambio PT Requisição de peças sobressalentes Per la richiesta di pezzi di ricambio indicare chiaramente: Ao pedir as peças de substituição indique claramente: 1) Il numero di codice del particolare 1) O número de código da peça 2) Il tipo di impianto 2) O tipo de equipamento 3) La tensione e la frequenza che rileverete dalla targhetta...
  • Page 22 Operator’s manual READ CAREFULLY CEA COSTRUZIONI ELETTROMECCANICHE ANNETTONI S.p.A. C.so E. Filiberto, 27 - 23900 Lecco - Italy Tel. ++39.0341.22322 - Fax ++39.0341.422646 Cas. Post. (P.O.BOX) 205 E-mail: cea@ceaweld.com - web: www.ceaweld.com...
  • Page 23 ENGLISH Introduction Control panel Switching on the welding machine Welding process configuration menu TIG “AC” Welding TIG “DC” welding with “HF”, “LIFT TIG” and “HF PERFECT POINT” welding TIG RCT “RUNNING COLD TACK” Process Electrode Welding (MMA AC) Electrode Welding (MMA DC) Activating the VRD device (MMA AC - MMA DC) Changing general welding parameter limits Configuration menu...

  • Page 24: Introduction

    Introduction This manual describes the functions on and how to use the following control panels: • XVISION for MATRIX X220 AC/DC. • XVISION for MATRIX X300 AC/DC. Control panel POSITION SYMBOL FUNCTION TFT colour display. Knob / key for regulating, selecting, and confirming parameters HOME Key From any screen, this key takes you back to the welding page.

  • Page 25: Switching On The Welding Machine

    Switching on the welding machine “I” Move the power switch on the generator to to switch the welding machine on The welcome page shown below appears for a few seconds. SWITCHING ON FOR THE FIRST TIME OR AFTER A COMPLETE RESET PROCEDURE GENERAL LANGUAGE ENGLISH...

  • Page 26: Welding Process Configuration Menu

    Welding process configuration menu WELDING PROCESS CONFIGURATION MENU ACTION RESULT Push the HOME key from the WELD page. Welding PROCESS configuration page. Configuring the welding process follows a logical path. Each choice made in the previous step changes the options available in the next step.
  • Page 27 TYPE OF IGNITION DESCRIPTION HF - High frequency arc ignition. LIFT TIG - “Lift” type arc ignition without high frequency. HF PERFECT POINT - High frequency arc ignition in “Perfect-Point” mode, which guarantees perfect centring of the welding point. WELDING MODE DESCRIPTION 2T - TIG 2 touch welding mode.
  • Page 28 PULSATION TYPE DESCRIPTION OFF pulse - Pulsation off. SYN PULSE - Synergic pulsation. TIG pulse welding with synergic setting of parameters. This function, which is good for less skilled operators, makes it possible to change the pulsation parameter (for example, the peak current I ) and the other values for the corresponding pulsation parameters (Base current I - Pulsation frequency f ) vary...
  • Page 29 The possible parameter combinations based on the welding process chosen, are as follows: PULSED MODE TYPE OF AC WAVE WELDING MODE WELDING PROCESS DEFAULT ADVANCE 2T ADVANCE (*) 4T AUTO TIG AC 4T AUTO ADVANCE (*) CYCLE SPOT PULSED MODE WELDING MODE WELDING TYPE OF...
  • Page 30 WELDING MODE WELDING PROCESS TYPE OF IGNITION DEFAULT ADVANCE 2T ADVANCE (*) 4T AUTO 4T AUTO ADVANCE (*) RCT Running Cold TACK HF PERFECT POINT CYCLE SPOT COLD TACK (*) Advance welding mode can be activated as follows: • CONFIGURATION menu •...

  • Page 31: Tig "Ac" Welding

    TIG “AC” Welding Via the welding process configuration menu, set: • TIG AC welding process with HF ignition. • Welding mode. • Type of pulsation. • Type of AC wave shape. The possible parameter combinations are as follows: PULSED MODE TYPE OF AC WAVE WELDING MODE WELDING...
  • Page 32 Main I welding current (if OFF PULSE is set). Peak current (if SLOW PULSE is set). Depending in the type of AC wave shape selected, for pre-setting and welding, the display will indicate the following current value: TYPE OF TIG AC WAVE WELDING CURRENT VALUE DYNAMIC TIG Peak current...
  • Page 33 14. Balancing. It is possible to adjust the time (t) and amplitude of the current (I) while the electrode stays in place simultaneously and independent- ly, using positive or negative values, guaranteeing perfect control of penetration and cleanliness, drastically reducing side incisions. 15.
  • Page 34 SPOT welding mode An example of the configuration of parameters with SPOT welding mode active is shown below. This can be used by pushing the torch button to spot weld for a pre-set period of time (in seconds) at the end of which the arc switch- es off automatically.

  • Page 35: Tig "Dc" Welding With "Hf", "Lift Tig" And "Hf Perfect Point" Welding

    TIG “DC” welding with “HF”, “LIFT TIG” and “HF PERFECT POINT” welding Via the welding process configuration menu, set: • TIG “DC” welding process. • TYPE OF IGNITION: 1. “HF” for welding with high frequency ignition. 2. “LIFT TIG” for “Lift type welding without high frequency. WARNING: The “Lift”...
  • Page 36 PULSED MODE WELDING MODE WELDING TYPE OF PROCESS IGNITION DEFAULT ADVANCE 2T ADVANCE (*) 4T AUTO 4T AUTO ADVANCE (*) TIG DC LIFT TIG CYCLE SPOT TIG VALVE TORCH (*) Advance welding mode can be activated as follows: • CONFIGURATION menu •...
  • Page 37 When the CYCLE function is active, when the torch button is pressed and released within less than 1 second the welding current goes to the I CYCLE. value, and by repeating this operating you can switch between the I and I .
  • Page 38 COLD TACK welding mode (TIG DC welding with “HF” / “HF PERFECT POINT” ignition) The“ColdTack” mode can be used for cold tacking in quick succession, to further extend the benefits of an individual point. Via the welding process configuration menu, set: •...
  • Page 39 TIG DC welding mode with TIG LIFT ignition for TIG torches with a manual gas valve. This process involves starting the arc without needing to use the torch button. In this process the gas is not delivered automatically but the operator must manage the gas. To start a weld, simply rest the tip of the electrode on the piece to be welded and lift the torch. Once the welding is complete, moving the torch away from the piece starts the slope down ramp (if applicable) and the generator turns off.

  • Page 40: Tig Rct "Running Cold Tack" Process

    TIG RCT “RUNNING COLD TACK” Process New welding process that makes it possible to form very cold welding beads. This welding process makes it possible to benefit from all the advantages of “coldTACK” welding, repeating a single spot in continuous mode, to achieve a perfect, cold welding bead. When “TIG RCT”...
  • Page 41 One example of configuration is as follows: «Tp» pulse generation time = 100ms «n» n° impulses = 3 «Tb» switch-off time = 400ms In this way, within 100 msec, 3 impulses will be generated, followed by a 400 msec pause. 500ms weld 100ms...
  • Page 42 COLD TACK welding mode (TIG DC welding with “HF” / “HF PERFECT POINT” ignition) The“ColdTack” mode can be used for cold tacking in quick succession, to further extend the benefits of an individual point. Via the welding process configuration menu, set: •...

  • Page 43: Electrode Welding (Mma Ac)

    Electrode Welding (MMA AC) Via the welding process configuration menu, set MMA AC and the TYPE OF ELECTRODE. The possible parameter combinations are as follows: TYPE OF ELECTRODE WELDING PROCESS MMA AC When the key is pushed, the welding page opens: Push the knob to enter the SET page.

  • Page 44: Electrode Welding (Mma Dc)

    Electrode Welding (MMA DC) Via the welding process configuration menu, set MMA DC, the TYPE OF ELECTRODE and the PULSATION TYPE. The possible parameter combinations are as follows: PULSED MODE WELDING PROCESS TYPE OF ELECTRODE OFF PULSE SLOW PULSE BASIC RUTILE MMA DC CrNi...
  • Page 45 Configuration with SLOW PULSE Peak current. “Absolute” basic current value in Ampere (default) or as % of the peak current. Duration of the peak current. Duration of the basic current. HOT START – Increases the welding current, on a percentage basis, for a time interval that can be set at the start of the welding process, thereby reducing the risk of poor melting at the start of the joint.

  • Page 46: Activating The Vrd Device (Mma Ac - Mma Dc)

    Activating the VRD device (MMA AC - MMA DC) The VRD device can be activated for MMA AC and MMA DC electrode welding. The Voltage Reduction Device (VRD) is a safety device that reduces the voltage. It prevents voltages forming on the output terminals that may pose a danger to people.

  • Page 47: Changing General Welding Parameter Limits

    Changing general welding parameter limits The welding machine allows you to change the maximum and minimum limits for some welding parameters. This makes the welding machine more expert and versatile. To change the general welding parameter limits, go to the “CONFIGURATION” menu, and select the “WELDING” menu. You can access the “CONFIGURATION”...

  • Page 48: Configuration Menu

    Configuration menu All the welding machine configuration menus are shown below. You can access the “CONFIGURATION” menu by: • Holding down the SET key for 5 seconds. • By selecting the icon from the process setting page. All the welding machine configuration items are shown below. For the numerical parameters, the current default and high and low limits are shown.
  • Page 49 PARAMETERS / DEFAULT MAIN MENU MAIN SUB-MENU NOTE HIGH - LOW LIMIT VALUE REMOTE DISABLED MANUAL CONTROL Allow disabling / re-enabling of the remote control REMOTE MODE PEDAL CONTROL used POTENTIOMETER TORCH MAX PRE-GAS 1,0 s (1,0-2,50) 1,0 s Maximum settable PRE-GAS time limit MAX SLOPE-UP 5,0 s (5,0-10,0) 5,0 s...
  • Page 50 PARAMETERS / DEFAULT MAIN MENU MAIN SUB-MENU NOTE HIGH - LOW LIMIT VALUE This function can be used to set the “ABSOLUTE” basic cycle, initial, and final current for pulsation ABSOLUTE value in Ampere or as a % of the main current for I welding or of the peak current when WELDING...

  • Page 51: Displaying The Software Version Installed

    Displaying the software version installed The MATRIX X220 - X300 series comes with a digital control and TFT colour display, fitted with firmware defined in the factory. This firmware is subject to continuous evolution and improvement. The firmware is identified by a serial number, version of the control board firmware, and version of the TFT display firmware. To access this information go to the “CONFIGURATION”...

  • Page 52: Firmware Update

    Firmware update The welding machine’s firmware can be updated, using a “FAT32” USB stick. NOTE: Use a new, dedicated “FAT32” USB stick for this purpose. To access this information go to the “CONFIGURATION” menu and select the “UPDATE FW” menu. You can access the “CONFIGURATION”...

  • Page 53: Factory Default

    Factory default WARNING: This operation results in complete resetting of all parameters to the factory settings. We recommend saving the JOBS and SETTINGS on a new “FAT32” USB stick, set aside for this purpose. To do a total reset, go to the “CONFIGURATION” menu and select the “GENERAL” menu. You can access the “CONFIGURATION”...

  • Page 54: Job - Creating And Saving Welding Programs

    JOB - Creating and saving welding programs The welding machine allows you to save up to 99 welding programs (JOBS). Once you have defined the parameters the operator requires to do their work properly, you can save them by creating a welding pro- gram (JOB), by proceeding as follows: Hold down the key for at least 3 seconds, until the figure shown below appears on the display.

  • Page 55: Job - Viewing The Parameters Set For A Saved Program

    JOB - Viewing the parameters set for a saved program Proceed as follows: Load the program (JOB) saved, as described in the previous chapter. J-01 JOB 01 12.0 Ø Push the knob to enter the SET page. A graphic of the welding process for the JOB loaded will be displayed. IGNITION Ø...

  • Page 56: Job - Naming, Deleting, Moving, And Copying A Program Saved

    JOB - Naming, deleting, moving, and copying a program saved On the page that contains a list of the saved programs (JOBS) you can carry out the following tasks: SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Name or rename a JOB Delete a JOB Move a JOB Copy a JOB Proceed as follows: When the...

  • Page 57: Job - Setting The Shortcut Key To Your Preferred Saved Program

    JOB - Setting the shortcut key to your preferred saved program You can program the SET key to act as a shortcut to get to your preferred JOB quickly. To access this information go to the “CONFIGURATION” menu and select the “GENERAL” menu. You can access the “CONFIGURATION”...

  • Page 58: Job - Salving And Uploading Saved Programs To A Usb Stick

    JOB - Salving and uploading saved programs to a USB stick Saved programs can be saved on a USB stick so that they can be moved from one welding machine to another, or recovered if the ma- chine is “reset”. NOTE: Use a new, dedicated “FAT32”...

  • Page 59: Job Scan - Selecting A Sequence Of Jobs While Using A Standard Tig Torch With One Button

    JOB SCAN - Selecting a sequence of JOBS while using a standard TIG torch with one button When a standard TIG torch with one button is installed, the JOBS in a sequence can be selected using the “JOB SCAN” function. To enable the “JOB SCAN”...

  • Page 60: Saving And Uploading The Welding Machine's Welding Settings And Parameters Onto A Usb Stick

    Saving and uploading the welding machine’s welding settings and parameters onto a USB stick The welding settings and parameters can be saved on a “FAT32” USB stick so that they can be moved from one welding machine to an- other, or recovered if the machine is “reset”. NOTE: Use a new, dedicated “FAT32”...

  • Page 61: Remote Control Connection

    The welding machine has provision for connecting the following remote controls: • Manual remote control WARNING: When using the machine for TIG welding it is OBLIGATORY to use the kit for simultaneously use – CEA code n° 460056. • Foot switch •...
  • Page 62 • Rotate the knob to set the maximum welding current. The remote control will regulate the welding current from the minimum to the maximum welding current set. Minimum welding current. NOTE: You can edit the value for the minimum welding current by accessing the “CONFIGURATION”...

  • Page 63: Locking The Display Panel

    Locking the display panel The SET key can be programmed to act as a shortcut to access the “LOCK PANEL” function. To access this information go to the “CONFIGURATION” menu and select the “GENERAL” menu. You can access the “CONFIGURATION” menu by: •...

  • Page 64: Locking / Unlocking The Display Panel Using A Password

    Locking / unlocking the display panel using a password A password can be set for unlocking the display panel. To access this information go to the “CONFIGURATION” menu and select the “PANEL LOCK” menu. You can access the “CONFIGURATION” menu by: •...

  • Page 65: Energy Saving Menu

    Energy saving menu This function manages correct functioning of the cooling fan and cooling equipment that only run when strictly necessary. The fan motor is started when: FAN MOTOR • The welding phase is in progress or for a certain period of time after this is finished. •...

  • Page 66: Error Conditions And Protections

    WARNING: Inside the MATRIX X220 AC/DC welding machine there is electronic protection against mains voltage fluctuations that au- tomatically switch off the machine (voltage > 300 V), without giving any type of error message or warning for the operator, and then re- sets functioning, also automatically, when the voltage drops below the value indicated previously.

  • Page 67: Hardware Test Menu

    Hardware test menu The hardware test menu allows you to test functioning of the gas solenoid valve, the fan, and the cooling unit. To access this information go to the “CONFIGURATION” menu and select the “HW TEST” menu. You can access the “CONFIGURATION” menu by: •...

  • Page 68: Errors Page Menu

    Errors page menu The errors page menu shows the errors currently active on the welding machine. To access this information go to the “CONFIGURATION” menu and select the “UERROR PAGE” menu. You can access the “CONFIGURATION” menu by: • Holding down the SET key for 5 seconds.

  • Page 69: Diagnostics Menu

    Diagnostics menu The diagnostics menu provides the service centre with a range of information, of use for detecting any technical problems on the weld- ing machine. To access this information go to the “CONFIGURATION” menu and select the “DIAGNOSTIC” menu. You can access the “CONFIGURATION”...

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