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  • Page 1 Operating instructions Welding machine Taurus 301 Synergic 099-005157-EW501 09.06.2011 Register now! For your benefit Jetzt Registrieren und Profitieren! www.ewm-group.com...
  • Page 2 © EWM HIGHTEC WELDING GmbH · Dr. Günter-Henle-Str. 8 · D-56271 Mündersbach, Germany The copyright to this document remains the property of the manufacturer.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.2.3 Welding in environments with increased electrical hazards......... 17 3.2.4 Service documents (spare parts and circuit diagrams) ..........17 4 Machine description – quick overview ....................18 Taurus 301 Synergic........................18 4.1.1 Front view ........................18 4.1.2 Rear view........................20 Machine control –...
  • Page 4 Contents Notes on the use of these operating instructions 5.8.7 Welding task selection ....................38 5.8.7.1 Basic welding parameters ................38 5.8.7.2 Operating mode.....................38 5.8.7.3 Choke effect / dynamics ................39 5.8.7.4 Superpulses ....................39 5.8.7.5 Wire burn-back ....................40 5.8.8 MIG/MAG operating point .....................41 5.8.8.1 Selecting the display unit................41 5.8.8.2...
  • Page 5 Wire feed rollers for aluminium wire ................90 10.1.3 Wire feed rollers for cored wire ..................90 10.1.4 Conversion sets......................90 11 Appendix A ............................92 11.1 JOB-List ............................92 12 Appendix B ............................93 12.1 Overview of EWM branches ......................93 099-005157-EW501 09.06.2011...
  • Page 6 Contents Notes on the use of these operating instructions 099-005157-EW501 09.06.2011...

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Notes on the use of these operating instructions Safety instructions Notes on the use of these operating instructions DANGER Working or operating procedures which must be closely observed to prevent imminent serious and even fatal injuries. • Safety notes include the "DANGER" keyword in the heading with a general warning symbol. •...

  • Page 8: Explanation Of Icons

    Safety instructions Explanation of icons Explanation of icons Symbol Description Press Do not press Turn Switch Switch off machine Switch on machine ENTER (enter the menu) NAVIGATION (Navigating in the menu) EXIT (Exit the menu) Time display (example: wait 4s/press) Interruption in the menu display (other setting options possible) Tool not required/do not use Tool required/use...

  • Page 9: General

    Safety instructions General General DANGER Electric shock! Welding machines use high voltages which can result in potentially fatal electric shocks and burns on contact. Even low voltages can cause you to get a shock and lead to accidents. • Do not touch any live parts in or on the machine! •...
  • Page 10 Safety instructions General WARNING Explosion risk! Apparently harmless substances in closed containers may generate excessive pressure when heated. • Move containers with inflammable or explosive liquids away from the working area! • Never heat explosive liquids, dusts or gases by welding or cutting! Smoke and gases! Smoke and gases can lead to breathing difficulties and poisoning.
  • Page 11 Safety instructions General CAUTION Damage due to the use of non-genuine parts! The manufacturer's warranty becomes void if non-genuine parts are used! • Only use system components and options (power sources, welding torches, electrode holders, remote controls, spare parts and replacement parts, etc.) from our range of products! •...
  • Page 12 Safety instructions General CAUTION EMC Machine Classification In accordance with IEC 60974-10, welding machines are grouped in two electromagnetic compatibility classes (see technical data): Class A machines are not intended for use in residential areas where the power supply comes from the low-voltage public mains network.

  • Page 13: Transport And Installation

    Safety instructions Transport and installation Transport and installation WARNING Incorrect handling of shielding gas cylinders! Incorrect handling of shielding gas cylinders can result in serious and even fatal injury. • Observe the instructions from the gas manufacturer and in any relevant regulations concerning the use of compressed air! •...

  • Page 14: Lifting By Crane

    Safety instructions Transport and installation 2.4.1 Lifting by crane DANGER Risk of injury during lifting by crane! When lifting the equipment by crane, serious injuries can be inflicted by falling equipment or add-on units. • Transport on all lifting lugs at the same time (see Fig.

  • Page 15: Ambient Conditions

    Safety instructions Ambient conditions Ambient conditions CAUTION Installation site! The machine must not be operated in the open air and must only be set up and operated on a suitable, stable and level base! • The operator must ensure that the ground is non-slip and level, and provide sufficient lighting for the place of work.

  • Page 16: Intended Use

    Intended use Applications Intended use This machine has been manufactured according to the latest developments in technology and current regulations and standards. It must only be operated in line with the instructions on correct usage. WARNING Hazards due to improper usage! Hazards may arise for persons, animals and material objects if the equipment is not used correctly.

  • Page 17: Documents Which Also Apply

    Intended use Documents which also apply Documents which also apply 3.2.1 Warranty NOTE For further information, please see the accompanying supplementary sheets "Machine and Company Data, Maintenance and Testing, Warranty"! 3.2.2 Declaration of Conformity The designated machine conforms to EC Directives and standards in terms of its design and construction: •...

  • Page 18: Machine Description - Quick Overview

    Machine description – quick overview Taurus 301 Synergic Machine description – quick overview Taurus 301 Synergic 4.1.1 Front view Figure 4-1 099-005157-EW501 09.06.2011...
  • Page 19 Machine description – quick overview Taurus 301 Synergic Item Symbol Description Lifting lug Carrying handle Machine control See Machine control – operating elements chapter Main switch, machine on/off 19-pole connection socket (analogue) For connecting analogue accessory components (remote control, welding torch control lead, etc.)

  • Page 20: Rear View

    Machine description – quick overview Taurus 301 Synergic 4.1.2 Rear view Figure 4-2 099-005157-EW501 09.06.2011...
  • Page 21 Machine description – quick overview Taurus 301 Synergic Item Symbol Description Key button, Automatic cutout Wire feed motor supply voltage fuse (press to reset a triggered fuse) Connecting nipple G¼, shielding gas connection PC interface, serial (D-Sub connection socket, 9-pole)

  • Page 22: Machine Control - Operating Elements

    Machine description – quick overview Machine control – Operating elements Machine control – Operating elements VOLT PROG HOLD Taurus Synergic m/min Figure 4-3 099-005157-EW501 09.06.2011...
  • Page 23 Machine description – quick overview Machine control – Operating elements Item Symbol Description Lid (see chap. "Machine control – concealed operating elements") Button, Parameter selection left Welding current Material thickness Wire speed After each completed welding process, the last parameter values used for the HOLD welding process are shown on the display in the main program;...

  • Page 24: Covered Operating Elements

    Machine description – quick overview Machine control – Operating elements 4.2.1 Covered operating elements M 3.74 Material Wire JOB- LIST Super- puls Figure 4-4 Item Symbol Description Select welding parameters button This button is used to select the welding parameters depending on the welding process and operating mode used.
  • Page 25 Machine description – quick overview Machine control – Operating elements Item Symbol Description Material Signal light, JOB-List Illuminates upon display or selection of the JOB number Wire Key button, JOB-List JOB- Selection of the welding task (JOB) from the JOB list LIST Wire inching button See also “Inching the Wire Electrode”...

  • Page 26: Design And Function

    Design and function General Design and function General WARNING Risk of injury from electric shock! Contact with live parts, e.g. welding current sockets, is potentially fatal! • Follow safety instructions on the opening pages of the operating instructions. • Commissioning may only be carried out by persons who have the relevant expertise of working with arc welding machines! •...

  • Page 27: Installation

    Design and function Installation CAUTION Damage due to incorrect connection! Accessory components and the power source itself can be damaged by incorrect connection! • Only insert and lock accessory components into the relevant connection socket when the machine is switched off. •...

  • Page 28: Mains Connection

    Design and function Mains connection Mains connection DANGER Hazard caused by improper mains connection! An improper mains connection can cause injuries or damage property! • Only use machine with a plug socket that has a correctly fitted protective conductor. • If a mains plug must be fitted, this may only be carried out by an electrician in accordance with the relevant national provisions or regulations (any phase sequence for three-phase machines)!

  • Page 29: Shielding Gas Supply

    Design and function Shielding gas supply Shielding gas supply 5.6.1 Connecting the shielding gas supply DANGER Risk of injury caused by shielding gas cylinders toppling over! Shielding gas cylinders may topple over and cause serious injury if not adequately secured! •...

  • Page 30: Gas Test

    Design and function Shielding gas supply Figure 5-2 Item Symbol Description Pressure regulator Shielding gas cylinder Output side of the pressure regulator Cylinder valve • Place the shielding gas cylinder into the relevant cylinder bracket. • Secure the shielding gas cylinder using a securing chain. •...

  • Page 31: Setting The Shielding Gas Quantity

    Design and function Protecting welding parameters from unauthorised access 5.6.4 Setting the shielding gas quantity Welding process Recommended shielding gas quantity MAG welding Wire diameter x 11.5 = l/min MIG brazing Wire diameter x 11.5 = l/min MIG welding (aluminium) Wire diameter x 13.5 = l/min (100 % argon) Helium-rich gas mixtures require a higher gas volume! The table below can be used to correct the gas volume calculated where necessary:...

  • Page 32: Mig/Mag Welding

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding MIG/MAG welding 5.8.1 Welding torch and workpiece line connection NOTE Fault with the wire guide! On delivery, the central connector (Euro) is fitted with a capillary tube for welding torches with spiral guides. Conversion is necessary if a welding torch with a plastic core is used! Welding torch with plastic core: •...

  • Page 33: Mig/Mag Standard Welding

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.1.1 MIG/MAG standard welding Figure 5-3 Item Symbol Description Welding torch Welding torch hose package 19-pole connection socket (analogue) For connecting analogue accessory components (remote control, welding torch control lead, etc.) Central connection for welding torch (Euro) Integrated welding current, shielding gas and torch trigger Welding current cable, polarity selection Welding current to central connection/torch.

  • Page 34: Mig/Mag Cored Wire Welding

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.1.2 MIG/MAG cored wire welding Figure 5-4 Item Symbol Description Welding torch Welding torch hose package 19-pole connection socket (analogue) For connecting analogue accessory components (remote control, welding torch control lead, etc.) Central connection for welding torch (Euro) Integrated welding current, shielding gas and torch trigger Welding current cable, polarity selection Welding current to central connection/torch.

  • Page 35: Spool Brake Setting

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.2 Spool brake setting Figure 5-5 Item Symbol Description Allen screw Securing the wire spool retainer and adjustment of the spool brake • Tighten the Allen screw (8 mm) in the clockwise direction to increase the braking effect. NOTE Tighten the spool brake until the wire spool no longer turns when the wire feed motor stops but without it jamming during operation!

  • Page 36: Changing The Wire Feed Rollers

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.4 Changing the wire feed rollers NOTE Unsatisfactory welding results due to faulty wire feeding! Wire feed rollers must be suitable for the diameter of the wire and the material. • Check the roller label to verify that the rollers are suitable for the wire diameter. Turn or change if necessary! •...
  • Page 37 Design and function MIG/MAG welding Figure 5-8 Item Symbol Description Pressure units Clamping units Wire feed nipple Guide tube Capillary tube or plastic core with support tube, depending on the torch equipment • Extend and lay out the torch tube package. •...

  • Page 38: Definition Of Mig/Mag Welding Tasks

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.6 Definition of MIG/MAG welding tasks This range of machines feature simple operation with a very wide range of functions. • Various JOBs (i.e. welding tasks consisting of welding process, material type, wire diameter and shielding gas type) have been pre-defined (see appendix for a list of JOBs).

  • Page 39: Choke Effect / Dynamics

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.7.3 Choke effect / dynamics DY N m /m in Figure 5-9 Display Setting/selection Dynamics setting 40: Arc harder and narrower -40: Arc softer and wider 5.8.7.4 Superpulses m /m in Figure 5-10 Display Setting/selection Selects super pulses Switches function on or off.

  • Page 40: Wire Burn-Back

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.7.5 Wire burn-back m /m in Figure 5-11 Display Setting/selection menu wire burn-back Set wire burn-back Parameter setting (setting range 0 to 499) Wire back-burn set too high: large drops developing on the wire electrode result in poor ignition properties or the wire electrode sticking to the welding nozzle.

  • Page 41: Mig/Mag Operating Point

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.8 MIG/MAG operating point The operating point (welding output) is specified using the principle of MIG/MAG one-dial operation, i.e. the user need only specify the operating point by setting the required wire speed, for example, and the digital system will calculate the optimum values for welding current and voltage (operating point).

  • Page 42: Mig/Mag Welding Data Display

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.9 MIG/MAG welding data display To the left and right of the control displays are the "Parameter selection" buttons ( ). They are used to select welding parameters to be displayed. Each press of the button advances the display to the next parameter (LEDs next to the button indicate the selection).

  • Page 43: Rootarc

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.10 rootArc The rootArc process is welding with a stable, soft, short arc, even when using welding leads. The benefits of rootArc welding: • Easy, reliable root welding without pool support. • Effortless gap bridging. You can make use of these properties after selecting the rootArc process (see the "Selecting a MIG/MAG welding task"...

  • Page 44: Mig/Mag Functional Sequences / Operating Modes

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.12 MIG/MAG functional sequences / operating modes NOTE There are optimum pre-sets for welding parameters such as gas pre-flow and burn back, etc. for numerous applications (although these can also be changed if required). 5.8.12.1 Explanation of signs and functions Symbol Meaning Press torch trigger...
  • Page 45 Design and function MIG/MAG welding Non-latched mode Figure 5-14 Step 1 • Press and hold torch trigger. • Shielding gas is expelled (gas pre-flows). • Wire feed motor runs at “creep speed”. • Arc ignites after the wire electrode makes contact with the workpiece; welding current flows. •...
  • Page 46 Design and function MIG/MAG welding Non-latched operation with superpulse Figure 5-15 Step 1 • Press and hold torch trigger. • Shielding gas is expelled (gas pre-flows). • Wire feed motor runs at “creep speed”. • Arc ignites after the wire electrode makes contact with the workpiece; welding current flows. •...
  • Page 47 Design and function MIG/MAG welding Special, non-latched START Figure 5-16 Step 1 • Press and hold torch trigger • Shielding gas is expelled (gas pre-flows) • Wire feed motor runs at “creep speed”. • Arc ignites after the wire electrode makes contact with the workpiece, welding current is flowing (start program P for the time t START...
  • Page 48 Design and function MIG/MAG welding Spot welding START Figure 5-17 NOTE The ignition time t must be added to the spot time t start 1st cycle • Press and hold torch trigger • Shielding gas is expelled (gas pre-flows) • Wire feed motor runs at "creep speed"...
  • Page 49 Design and function MIG/MAG welding Special, non-latched with superpulse START Figure 5-18 Step 1 • Press and hold torch trigger • Shielding gas is expelled (gas pre-flows) • Wire feed motor runs at “creep speed”. • Arc ignites after the wire electrode makes contact with the workpiece, welding current is flowing (start program P for the time t START...
  • Page 50 Design and function MIG/MAG welding Latched mode Figure 5-19 Step 1 • Press and hold torch trigger • Shielding gas is expelled (gas pre-flows) • Wire feed motor runs at “creep speed”. • Arc ignites after the wire electrode makes contact with the workpiece; welding current flows. •...
  • Page 51 Design and function MIG/MAG welding Latched mode with superpulse Figure 5-20 Step 1: • Press and hold torch trigger • Shielding gas is expelled (gas pre-flows) • Wire feed motor runs at “creep speed”. • Arc ignites after the wire electrode makes contact with the workpiece; welding current flows. •...
  • Page 52 Design and function MIG/MAG welding Latched special START Figure 5-21 Step 1 • Press and hold torch trigger • Shielding gas is expelled (gas pre-flows) • Wire feed motor runs at “creep speed”. • Arc ignites after the wire electrode makes contact with the workpiece, welding current is flowing (start program P START Step 2...
  • Page 53 Design and function MIG/MAG welding Special, latched with superpulse START Figure 5-22 Step 1 • Press and hold torch trigger • Shielding gas is expelled (gas pre-flows) • Wire feed motor runs at “creep speed”. • Arc ignites after the wire electrode makes contact with the workpiece, welding current is flowing (start program P for the time t START...

  • Page 54: Mig/Mag Program Sequence ("Program Steps" Mode)

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.13 MIG/MAG program sequence ("Program steps" mode) Certain materials, such as aluminium, require special functions in order to be able to weld them safely and at high quality. The latched special operating mode is used here with the following programs: •...

  • Page 55: Mig/Mag Overview Of Parameters

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.13.2 MIG/MAG overview of parameters Super- puls Figure 5-24 Basic Parameters Item Meaning / Explanation Setting Range Gas pre-flow time 0.0s to 20.0s 1% to 200% START Wire speed, relative -9.9V to +9.9V Arc length correction Duration 0.0s to 20.0s Slope duration from P...

  • Page 56: Example, Tack Welding (Non-Latched)

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.13.3 Example, tack welding (non-latched) Figure 5-25 Basic parameters Parameter Meaning / explanation Setting range GASstr Gas pre-flow time 0.0s to 20.0s GASend: Gas post-flow time 0.0s to 20s RUECK Wire burn-back length 2 to 500 "P "...

  • Page 57: Example, Aluminium Welding (Latched Special)

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.13.5 Example, aluminium welding (latched special) START Figure 5-27 Basic parameters Welding parameter Meaning / explanation Setting range GASstr Gas pre-flow time 0.0s to 20.0s GASend: Gas post-flow time 0.0s to 20.0s RUECK Wire burn-back length 2 to 500 "P "...

  • Page 58: Example, Visible Seams (Latched Super Pulse)

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.13.6 Example, visible seams (latched super pulse) START Figure 5-28 Basic parameters Welding parameter Meaning / explanation Setting range GASstr Gas pre-flow time 0.0s to 20.0s GASend: Gas post-flow time 0.0s to 20.0s RUECK Wire burn-back length 2 to 500 PROC.SP.

  • Page 59: Main Program A Mode

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.14 Main program A mode Different welding tasks or positions on a workpiece demand various welding performances (operating points) or welding programs. The following parameters are stored in each of the up to 16 programs: •...

  • Page 60: Selecting Parameters (Program A)

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.14.1 Selecting parameters (program A) Operating Action Result Display element Change welding data display over to program display. (LED PROG is on) Select program number. Display example: Program "1". Select program sequence parameter "Main program (P )".

  • Page 61: Standard Mig/Mag Torch

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.15 Standard MIG/MAG torch The MIG welding torch trigger is essentially used to start and stop the welding process. Operating elements Functions Torch trigger • Start/stop welding Other functions are also possible by tapping the torch trigger, depending on the machine type and control configuration: •...

  • Page 62: Advanced Settings

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.18 Advanced settings The special parameters cannot be viewed directly since they are normally only set and stored once. The machine control offers the following special functions: 5.8.18.1 Selecting, changing and saving parameters VOLT A M P PROG HOLD m /m in...
  • Page 63 Design and function MIG/MAG welding Display Setting/selection Ramp time for wire inching 0 = normal inching (10s ramp time) 1 = fast inching (3s ramp time) (Ex works) Block program "0" 0 = P0 enabled (Ex works) 1 = P0 blocked Program limitation Programs 1 to max.

  • Page 64: Reset To Factory Settings

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.8.18.2 Reset to factory settings NOTE All customised welding parameters that are stored will be replaced by the factory settings. Operating Action Result Displays element Left Right Switch off welding machine VOLT Keep the button pressed PROG Switch on welding machine VOLT...
  • Page 65 Design and function MIG/MAG welding Correction operation, threshold value setting (P7) The correction operation is switched on and off for all JOBs and their programs at the same time. A correction operation is specified for wire speed (DV) and welding voltage correction (Ukorr) for each JOB. The correction value is saved separately for each program.
  • Page 66 Design and function MIG/MAG welding Setting the correction range: • Switch on the "Correction operation" special parameter (P7=1) and save the setting. (See chapter entitled "Selecting, changing and saving parameters".) • Key switch to position "1". • Set correction range according to the following table: Operating Action Result...
  • Page 67 Design and function MIG/MAG welding Specific latched special (n cycle) In the n cycle program sequence, the unit starts in the 1st cycle with start program P from P start In the second cycle, the machine switches to absolute program 2, once the start time "tstart" has elapsed. Tapping switches to other programs (P to max.
  • Page 68 Design and function MIG/MAG welding N cycle setting NOTE The n cycle function should always be activated before the n cycle setting (see "Program changeover with standard torch (P8)". m /m in Figure 5-36 Latched/special-latched tap start (P9) In latched – tap start – operating mode it is possible to switch straight to the second step by tapping the torch trigger;...
  • Page 69 Design and function MIG/MAG welding Switching the operating mode and welding type using the wire feed control (P18) Selecting the operating mode (non-latched, latched, etc.) and welding type (MIG/MAG standard welding/pulse arc welding) at the wire feed unit control or the welding machine control. •...

  • Page 70: Tig Welding

    Design and function TIG welding TIG welding 5.9.1 Welding torch and workpiece line connection Figure 5-37 Item Symbol Description Welding torch Welding torch hose package 19-pole connection socket (analogue) For connecting analogue remote controls Central connection for welding torch (Euro) Integrated welding current, shielding gas and torch trigger Welding current cable, polarity selection Welding current to the central connector/torch, enables polarity selection.

  • Page 71: Welding Task Selection

    Design and function TIG welding 5.9.2 Welding task selection • Select JOB 127 (TIG welding task). It is only possible to change the JOB number when no welding current is flowing. On decompact welding systems, the "JOB list" sticker is located on the inside on the wire feed unit cover; with compact machines it is on the right-hand power source cover.

  • Page 72: Pulses, Function Sequences

    Design and function TIG welding 5.9.4 Pulses, function sequences 5.9.4.1 Explanation of signs and functions Symbol Meaning Press torch trigger Release torch trigger Tap torch trigger (press briefly and release) Shielding gas flowing Welding output Gas pre-flows Gas post-flows Non-latched Special, non-latched Latched Special, latched...
  • Page 73 Design and function TIG welding Non-latched mode Figure 5-39 Selection • Select non-latched operating mode Step 1 • Press and hold torch trigger. • Shielding gas is expelled (gas pre-flows). The arc is ignited using liftarc. • Welding current flows with pre-selected setting. Step 2 •...
  • Page 74 Design and function TIG welding Latched mode Figure 5-41 Selection • Select latched operating mode Step 1 • Press and hold torch trigger • Shielding gas is expelled (gas pre-flows) The arc is ignited using liftarc. • Welding current flows with pre-selected setting. Step 2 •...

  • Page 75: Tig Automatic Cut-Out

    Design and function TIG welding Latched special START Figure 5-42 Selection • Select latched special mode Step 1 • Press and hold torch trigger. • Shielding gas is expelled (gas pre-flows). The arc is ignited using liftarc. • Welding gas flows at pre-selected setting in start program "P ".

  • Page 76: Tig Program Sequence ("Program Steps" Mode)

    Design and function TIG welding 5.9.6 TIG program sequence ("Program steps" mode) 5.9.6.1 TIG parameter overview Super- puls Figure 5-43 Basic parameters Item Meaning/explanation Setting range Gas pre-flow time 0 s to 0.9 s START 0% to 200% Ignition current Duration (start program) 0 s to 20 s Slope duration from P...

  • Page 77: Mma Welding

    Design and function MMA welding 5.10 MMA welding CAUTION Risk of being crushed or burnt. When replacing spent or new stick electrodes • Switch off machine at the main switch • Wear appropriate safety gloves • Use insulated tongs to remove spent stick electrodes or to move welded workpieces and •...

  • Page 78: Welding Task Selection

    Design and function MMA welding 5.10.2 Welding task selection • Select JOB 128 (MMA welding task). It is only possible to change the JOB number when no welding current is flowing. On decompact welding systems, the "JOB list" sticker is located on the inside on the wire feed unit cover; with compact machines it is on the right-hand power source cover.

  • Page 79: Hotstart

    Design and function MMA welding 5.10.5 Hotstart The hotstart device improves the ignition of the stick electrodes using an increased ignition current. a) = Hotstart time b) = Hotstart current Welding current Time Figure 5-45 5.10.6 Antistick Anti-stick prevents the electrode from annealing. If the electrode sticks in spite of the Arcforce device, the machine automatically switches over to the minimum current within about 1 second to prevent the electrode...

  • Page 80: Pc Interfaces

    Design and function PC Interfaces 5.11 PC Interfaces CAUTION Equipment damage or faults may occur if the PC is connected incorrectly! Not using the SECINT X10USB interface results in equipment damage or faults in signal transmission. The PC may be destroyed due to high frequency ignition pulses. •...

  • Page 81: Maintenance, Care And Disposal

    Maintenance, care and disposal General Maintenance, care and disposal DANGER Risk of injury from electric shock! Cleaning machines that are not disconnected from the mains can lead to serious injuries! • Disconnect the machine completely from the mains. • Remove the mains plug! •...

  • Page 82: Maintenance Work

    Information about giving back used equipment or about collections can be obtained from the respective municipal administration office. • EWM participates in an approved waste disposal and recycling system and is registered in the Used Electrical Equipment Register (EAR) under number WEEE DE 57686922. •...

  • Page 83: Rectifying Faults

    Rectifying faults Customer checklist Rectifying faults All products are subject to rigorous production checks and final checks. If, despite this, something fails to work at any time, please check the product using the following flowchart. If none of the fault rectification procedures described leads to the correct functioning of the product, please inform your authorised dealer.

  • Page 84: Error Messages (Power Source)

    Rectifying faults Error messages (power source) Error messages (power source) All products are subject to rigorous production checks and final checks. If, despite this, something fails to work at any time, please check the product using the following flowchart. If none of the fault rectification procedures described leads to the correct functioning of the product, please inform your authorised dealer.

  • Page 85: Resetting Jobs (Welding Tasks) To The Factory Settings

    Rectifying faults Resetting JOBs (welding tasks) to the factory settings Resetting JOBs (welding tasks) to the factory settings NOTE All customised welding parameters that are stored will be replaced by the factory settings. 7.3.1 Resetting a single JOB JOB- JOB- LIST LIST m /m in...

  • Page 86: Resetting All Jobs

    Rectifying faults Resetting JOBs (welding tasks) to the factory settings 7.3.2 Resetting all JOBs JOB- JOB- LIST LIST m /m in Figure 7-2 Display Setting/selection Reset to factory settings The RESET will be done after pressing the button. The menu will be ended when no changes are done after 3 sec. 099-005157-EW501 09.06.2011...

  • Page 87: Welding Parameter Calibration

    Rectifying faults Welding parameter calibration Welding parameter calibration When differentiating between the welding parameters set on the wire feed unit/remote control and those shown on the welding machine, they can be calibrated easily with this function. DY N DY N DY N DY N DY N...

  • Page 88: Technical Data

    Technical data Taurus 301 Technical data NOTE Performance specifications and guarantee only in connection with original spare and replacement parts! Taurus 301 Welding current/voltage setting range: 5 A/10.2 V-300 A/22.0 V 5 A/20.2 V-300 A/32.0 V MIG/MAG 5 A/14.3 V-300 A/29.0 V Duty cycle at 25 °C 300 A 100%...

  • Page 89: Accessories

    Accessories General accessories Accessories NOTE Performance-dependent accessories like torches, workpiece leads, electrode holders or intermediate hose packages are available from your authorised dealer. General accessories Type Designation Item no. AK300 Adapter for K300 basket coil 094-001803-00001 DM1 32L/MIN Manometer pressure regulator 094-000009-00000 GH 2X1/4'' 2M Gas hose...

  • Page 90: Replaceable Parts

    Replaceable parts Wire feed rollers Replaceable parts 10.1 Wire feed rollers CAUTION Damage due to the use of non-genuine parts! The manufacturer's warranty becomes void if non-genuine parts are used! • Only use system components and options (power sources, welding torches, electrode holders, remote controls, spare parts and replacement parts, etc.) from our range of products! •...
  • Page 91 Replaceable parts Wire feed rollers Figure 10-1 099-005157-EW501 09.06.2011...

  • Page 92: Job-List

    Appendix A JOB-List Appendix A 11.1 JOB-List 094-015723-00500 Wire Material Job-Nr. CO 100 / C1 SG2/3 G3/4 Si1 Ar80-90 / M2 Figure 11-1 099-005157-EW501 09.06.2011...

  • Page 93: Overview Of Ewm Branches

    Appendix B Overview of EWM branches Appendix B 12.1 Overview of EWM branches 099-005157-EW501 09.06.2011...

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