5.12.2 Mma/Stick Menu Screen - ESAB ET 210iP Advanced Instruction Manual

5 OPERATION
1. VRD: The VRD function ensures that the open-circuit voltage does not exceed 35 V
when welding is not being carried out. When VRD is ON "VRD" is displayed in status
bar of home screen. Factory default is VRD OFF (except for Australia). Contact an
authorized ESAB service technician to activate this function.
2. Preset welding current: rotate main knob clockwise to increase preset welding current
or anti-clockwise to decrease preset welding current.
3. Bottom bar of home screen displays status of welding process, arc force level, hot
start level, job selection and remote connection. To make any change or adjustment,
press menu button to enter menu screen and navigate by turning main knob. See
detailed introduction of each function in Section 5.12.2 "MMA/Stick Menu screen",
page 23.

5.12.2 MMA/Stick Menu screen

1. Process selection icon: press main knob to enter process selection screen and select
Stick (MMA) function by press main knob again.
2. Electrode type: select between rutile/basic electrode and cellulosic electrode by
turning main knob and confirm selection by pressing main knob.
3. Hot start: The hot start function temporarily increases the current in the beginning of
the weld, thus reducing the risk of lack of fusion in the starting point. Turn main knob
to adjust hot start level on a scale of 1 to 10 in hot start screen. Confirm adjustment by
pressing main knob and adjusted hot start level will be displayed in menu screen.
4. Arc force: The arc force function determines how the current changes in response to
variations in arc length during welding. Use a low value of arc force to get a calm arc
with little spatter and use a high value to get a hot and digging arc. Turn main knob to
adjust arc force level on a scale of 1 to 10 in arc force screen. Confirm adjustment by
pressing main knob and adjusted arc force level will be displayed in menu screen.
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