Fronius TransPocket 150 TIG Operating Instructions Manual

Fronius TransPocket 150 TIG Operating Instructions Manual

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TransPocket 150 TIG
TransPocket 180 TIG
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Operating Instructions
42,0426,0207,EN
032-01092023

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions TransPocket 150 TIG TransPocket 180 TIG Operating Instructions 42,0426,0207,EN 032-01092023...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety rules Explanation of safety notices General Proper use Environmental conditions Obligations of the operator Obligations of personnel Mains connection Residual current protective device Protecting yourself and others Noise emission values Danger from toxic gases and vapours Danger from flying sparks Risks from mains current and welding current Meandering welding currents EMC Device Classifications...
  • Page 4 Average shielding gas consumption during MIG/MAG welding Average shielding gas consumption during TIG welding Technical data Explanation of the term "duty cycle" TransPocket 150 TIG TransPocket 180 TIG TransPocket 180 TIG MV Overview with critical raw materials, year of production of the device...
  • Page 5: Safety Rules

    Safety rules Explanation of DANGER! safety notices Indicates immediate danger. ▶ If not avoided, death or serious injury will result. WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation. ▶ If not avoided, death or serious injury may result. CAUTION! Indicates a situation where damage or injury could occur. ▶...
  • Page 6: Proper Use

    Proper use The device is to be used exclusively for its intended purpose. The device is intended solely for the welding processes specified on the rating plate. Any use above and beyond this purpose is deemed improper. The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damage arising from such usage. Proper use includes: carefully reading and following all the instructions given in the operating in- structions...
  • Page 7: Mains Connection

    Before leaving the workplace, ensure that people or property cannot come to any harm in your absence. Mains connec- Devices with a higher rating may affect the energy quality of the mains due to tion their current consumption. This may affect a number device types in terms of: Connection restrictions Criteria with regard to the maximum permissible mains impedance Criteria with regard to the minimum short-circuit power requirement...
  • Page 8: Noise Emission Values

    Keep all persons, especially children, out of the working area while any devices are in operation or welding is in progress. If, however, there are people in the vi- cinity: Make them aware of all the dangers (risk of dazzling by the arc, injury from flying sparks, harmful welding fumes, noise, possible risks from mains cur- rent and welding current, etc.) Provide suitable protective equipment...
  • Page 9: Danger From Flying Sparks

    Flammable vapours (e.g. solvent fumes) should be kept away from the arc's radi- ation area. Close the shielding gas cylinder valve or main gas supply if no welding is taking place. Danger from fly- Flying sparks may cause fires or explosions. ing sparks Never weld close to flammable materials.
  • Page 10: Meandering Welding Currents

    Protection class I devices require a mains supply with ground conductor and a connector system with ground conductor contact for proper operation. Operation of the device on a mains supply without ground conductor and on a socket without ground conductor contact is only permitted if all national regula- tions for protective separation are observed.
  • Page 11: Emc Measures

    EMC device classification as per the rating plate or technical data. EMC measures In certain cases, even though a device complies with the standard limit values for emissions, it may affect the application area for which it was designed (e.g. when there is sensitive equipment at the same location, or if the site where the device is installed is close to either radio or television receivers).
  • Page 12: Requirement For The Shielding Gas

    During operation Ensure that all covers are closed and all side panels are fitted properly. Keep all covers and side panels closed. The welding wire emerging from the welding torch poses a high risk of injury (piercing of the hand, injuries to the face and eyes, etc.). Therefore, always keep the welding torch away from the body (devices with wirefeeder) and wear suitable protective goggles.
  • Page 13: Danger From Shielding Gas Cylinders

    Use filters if necessary. Danger from Shielding gas cylinders contain gas under pressure and can explode if damaged. shielding gas cyl- As the shielding gas cylinders are part of the welding equipment, they must be inders handled with the greatest of care. Protect shielding gas cylinders containing compressed gas from excessive heat, mechanical impact, slag, naked flames, sparks and arcs.
  • Page 14: Safety Measures In Normal Operation

    Before transporting the device, allow coolant to drain completely and detach the following components: Wirefeeder Wirespool Shielding gas cylinder After transporting the device, the device must be visually inspected for damage before commissioning. Any damage must be repaired by trained service techni- cians before commissioning the device.
  • Page 15: Safety Inspection

    (e.g. relevant product standards of the EN 60 974 series). Fronius International GmbH hereby declares that the device is compliant with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text on the EU Declaration of Conformity can be found at the following address: http://www.fronius.com Devices marked with the CSA test mark satisfy the requirements of the relevant standards for Canada and the USA.
  • Page 16: Copyright

    Copyright Copyright of these operating instructions remains with the manufacturer. The text and illustrations are all technically correct at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes. The contents of the operating instructions shall not provide the basis for any claims whatsoever on the part of the pur- chaser.
  • Page 17: General

    General Device concept The power source has the following properties: Compact dimensions Robust plastic housing Extremely reliable even under harsh operating conditions Carrying strap for easy transport on construction sites, etc. Protected controls Current sockets with bayonet latch In conjunction with the digital resonance inverter, an electronic regulator adapts the power source characteristic to suit the welding electrode during welding.
  • Page 18: Application Areas

    Do not use the functions described here until you have fully read and understood the following documents: These Operating Instructions all the Operating Instructions for the system components of the power source, especially the safety rules Do not dispose of used devices with domestic waste. Dispose of them according to the safety rules.
  • Page 19 TIG welding, welding torch with torch trigger and TIG Multi Connector plug...
  • Page 20: Before Commissioning

    Proper use The power source is intended exclusively for MMA welding and TIG welding in conjunction with system components from Fronius. Utilisation for any other purpose, or in any other manner, shall be deemed to be not in accordance with the intended purpose.
  • Page 21: Generator-Powered Operation

    Generator- The power source is generator-compatible. powered opera- tion In order to dimension the required generator output, the maximum apparent power S of the power source is required. 1max The maximum apparent power S of the power source can be calculated as 1max follows: 1max...
  • Page 22: Controls, Connections And Mechanical Components

    Controls, connections and mechanical compon- ents Safety WARNING! Danger from incorrect operation and work that is not carried out properly. This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property. ▶ All the work and functions described in this document must only be carried out by technically trained and qualified personnel.
  • Page 23: Transpocket 150 Controls, Connections And Mechanical Components

    TransPocket 150 controls, con- nections and mechanical com- ponents Control panel (-) current socket with bayonet latch TMC connection (TIG Multi Connector) After connecting a remote control to the power source ‘rc‘ appears on the power source display the welding current can only be adjusted using the remote control (+) current socket with bayonet latch Carrying strap...
  • Page 24: Transpocket 180 Controls, Connections And Mechanical Components

    TransPocket 180 controls, con- nections and mechanical com- ponents Control panel (-) current socket with bayonet latch TMC connection (TIG Multi Connector) After connecting a remote control to the power source ‘rc‘ appears on the power source display the welding current can only be adjusted using the remote control (+) current socket with bayonet latch Carrying strap...
  • Page 25: Control Panel

    Control panel Setting value indicator shows which setting value is selected: Arc-force dynamic Welding current SoftStart / HotStart function Pulse welding Unit indicator shows the unit of the value that is currently being changed with the adjusting dial (7): Time (seconds) Percent Frequency (Hertz) Setting value button...
  • Page 26 Adjusting dial for continuous adjustment of the selected setting value (1) Status indicators display various operating modes of the power source: lights up when the safety device for voltage reduction is activated (VRD devices only) Setup lights up in Setup mode Temperature lights up when the device is outside the permissible tem- perature range...
  • Page 27: Mma Welding

    MMA welding Preparation CAUTION! Danger from electric shocks. As soon as the power source is switched on, the electrode in the electrode holder is live. This can result in injury and damage to property. ▶ Ensure the electrode does not touch any persons or electrically conductive or earthed parts (e.g.
  • Page 28: Mma Welding

    MMA welding Use the welding process button to select one of the following processes: MMA welding - the MMA welding indicator lights up after selection MMA welding with Cel electrode - the MMA welding with Cel electrode indicator lights up after selection Press the setting value button until the welding current indicator lights up Adjust the welding current using the adjusting dial...
  • Page 29: Arc-Force Dynamic

    Turn the adjusting dial until the desired value is reached power source is ready for welding The maximum HotStart current is limited as follows: TransPocket 150 to 160 A TransPocket 180 to 200 A Examples (set welding current = 100 A): 100 % = 100 A starting current = function deactivated 80 %...
  • Page 30: Pulse Welding

    Turn the adjusting dial until the desired correction value is reached power source is ready for welding The maximum arc-force dynamic current is limited as follows: TransPocket 150 to 180 A TransPocket 180 to 220 A Examples: Arc-force dynamic = 0 arc-force dynamic deactivated soft, low-spatter arc Arc-force dynamic = 20...
  • Page 31 Adjustable parameters: F-P: Pulse frequency (1/F-P = time interval between two pulses) I-P: Pulse current SoftStart/HotStart Fixed parameters: I-G: Base current dcY: Duty cycle To use pulse welding: Press the setting value button until the pulse welding indicator lights up Turn the adjusting dial until the desired frequency value (Hz) is reached power source is ready for welding...
  • Page 32: Tig Modes

    TIG modes Symbols and Pull back and hold the torch trigger their explana- tions Release the torch trigger forwards Push forward and hold the torch trigger Release the torch trigger backwards Adjustable parameters: GPo: Gas post-flow time I-S: Starting-current phase - the temperature is raised gently at low welding current, so that the filler metal can be positioned correctly I-E: Final current phase - to prevent crater cracks or cavitations I-1: Main current phase (welding-current phase) - uniform thermal input into...
  • Page 33: 4-Step Mode

    Raise the tungsten electrode => arc ignites Release torch trigger => end of welding 4-step mode See the description Operating mode (trigger mode) on page for details on how to activate 4-step mode. down 4-step mode with intermediate lowering I-2 Intermediate lowering means that the welder uses the torch trigger during the main current phase to lower the welding current to the specified reduced current I-2.
  • Page 34: Tig Welding

    TIG welding General NOTE! Do not use pure tungsten electrodes (colour-coded green) if the TIG welding process has been selected. NOTE! 2-step and 4-step welding is only possible if a welding torch with a TIG Multi Connector plug is used. Connecting the WARNING! gas cylinder...
  • Page 35: Preparation

    Preparation CAUTION! Danger from electric shocks. As soon as the power source is switched on, the electrode in the welding torch is live. This can result in injury and damage to property. ▶ Ensure the electrode does not touch any persons or electrically conductive or earthed parts (e.g.
  • Page 36: Setting The Gas Pressure

    Setting the gas Welding torch with torch trigger (and pressure TIG Multi Connector plug): Press the torch trigger shielding gas flows Set the desired gas flow rate on the pressure regulator Release the torch trigger Welding torch with torch trigger (and TIG Multi Connector plug) TIG welding Select TIG welding with the welding process button...
  • Page 37: Tig Comfort Stop

    TIG Comfort To activate and set the TIG Comfort Stop function, see the description Comfort Stop Stop Sensitivity starting on page 44. Operating principle and use of the TIG Comfort Stop: Welding During welding, raise the welding torch the arc length is increased significantly Lower the welding torch the arc length is decreased significantly the TIG Comfort Stop function is activated...
  • Page 38: Pulse Welding

    Gas pre-flow Gas post-flow DownSlope: The DownSlope time t is 0.5 seconds and cannot be adjusted. down Gas post-flow: The gas post-flow can be changed in the Setup menu via the "Gas post-flow time" parameter (Gas Post flow). Pulse welding Pulse welding is welding with a pulsing welding current.
  • Page 39: Tacking Function

    Fixed parameters: = UpSlope = DownSlope Down dcY = duty cycle I-G = base current To use pulse welding: Press the setting value button until the pulse welding indicator lights up Turn the adjusting dial until the desired frequency value (Hz) is reached power source is ready for welding Tacking function...
  • Page 40 The power source controls the pulse frequency F-P, pulse current I-P, duty cycle dcY and base current I-G parameters according to the set main current I-1. The pulse current starts after the end of the starting-current phase I-S with the UpSlope phase t After the tAC time has elapsed, welding continues at a constant welding current, and any pulse parameters that may have been set are available.
  • Page 41: Welding Process Setup Menu

    Welding process Setup menu Accessing the Use the Welding Process button to select the process whose Setup menu Setup parameters are to be changed: MMA welding MMA welding with Cel electrode TIG welding Press the Setting Value and Welding Process buttons at the same time The code for the first parameter in the Setup menu is dis- played on the control panel...
  • Page 42 Para- meter Description Range Unit Anti-stick When the anti-stick function is active, the arc is extinguished after 1.5 seconds in the event of a short circuit (sticking of the electrode) Factory setting: ON (activated) Start ramp To activate/deactivate grinding mode Factory setting: ON (activated) Break voltage (Voltage cut off) 25 - 90 Volts...
  • Page 43: Parameters For Tig Welding

    Parameters for Para- TIG welding meter Description Range Unit Operating mode (trigger mode) Operation using welding torch without a torch trigger 2-step mode 4-step mode Factory setting: 2t Starting current (I-Start) 1 - 200 Percent This parameter is only available in 4-step mode (tri = 4t) Factory setting: 35% Reduced current...
  • Page 44 Para- meter Description Range Unit Comfort Stop Sensitivity 0.6 - 3.5 Volts This parameter is only available when the tri parameter is set to OFF Factory setting: 1.5 V For details, see TIG Comfort Stop starting at page Break voltage (Voltage cut off) 10 - 45 Volts Used to specify at which arc length the weld- ing process is to be completed.
  • Page 45: Setup Menu - Level 2

    Setup menu - Level 2 Welding para- Paramet- meters in the Description Range Unit level 2 Setup Software version menu The full version number of the currently installed software is spread across a number of displays and can be retrieved by turning the adjusting dial Automatic switch-off (time Shut down) 5 - 60...
  • Page 46 OFF (TP 180 A 220 A 40 % 180 MV only) 120 V* 15 A 85 A 130 A 40 % 16 A 95 A 140 A 40 % 20 A (TP 120 A 170 A 40 % 180 MV only) OFF (TP 120 A...
  • Page 47: Care, Maintenance And Disposal

    Care, maintenance and disposal Safety WARNING! Danger from incorrect operation and work that is not carried out properly. This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property. ▶ All the work and functions described in this document must only be carried out by technically trained and qualified personnel.
  • Page 48: Maintenance Every 2 Months

    Maintenance Clean air filter: every 2 months Disposal Dispose of in accordance with the applicable national and local regulations.
  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Safety WARNING! Danger from incorrect operation and work that is not carried out properly. This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property. ▶ All the work and functions described in this document must only be carried out by technically trained and qualified personnel.
  • Page 50 Make a note of the error numbers shown in the display, and of the serial number and configuration of the power source, and contact our after-sales service team with a detailed description of the error. E01 - E03 / E11 / E15 / E21 / E33 - E35 / E37 - E40 / E42 - E44 / E46 - E52 Cause: Fault in power module Remedy:...
  • Page 51: No Function

    Cause: Mains voltage too high Remedy: Pull out the mains plug immediately; ensure that the power source is being operated on the correct mains voltage E36, E41, E45 Cause: Mains voltage outside tolerance or maximum load of grid is too low Remedy: Ensure that the power source is being operated on the correct mains voltage;...
  • Page 52: Faulty Operation

    No welding current Device switched on, indicator for the selected welding process is lit, overtemper- ature indicator lit Cause: Duty cycle exceeded - device overloaded - fan running Remedy: Keep within duty cycle Cause: Thermostatic automatic circuit breaker has switched off the device Remedy: Wait until the power source comes back on automatically at the end of the cooling phase (do not switch off the device - the fan will cool it...
  • Page 53 Poor weld properties (severe spattering) Cause: Incorrect electrode polarity Remedy: Reverse electrode polarity (refer to manufacturer's instructions) Cause: Poor grounding (earthing) connection Remedy: Fasten earthing clamps directly to workpiece Cause: Setup parameters not ideal for selected welding process Remedy: Select the optimal settings in the Setup menu for the selected weld- ing process Tungsten electrode melting Tungsten inclusions in base metal during the ignition phase...
  • Page 54: Average Consumption Values During Welding

    Average consumption values during welding Average wire Average wire electrode consumption at a wire speed of 5 m/min electrode con- 1.0 mm wire 1.2 mm wire 1.6 mm wire sumption during electrode dia- electrode dia- electrode dia- MIG/MAG weld- meter meter meter Steel wire electrode...
  • Page 55: Technical Data

    Technical data Explanation of Duty cycle (ED) is the proportion of time in a 10-minute cycle at which the device the term "duty may be operated at its rated output without overheating. cycle" NOTE! The ED values specified on the rating plate are based on an ambient temperat- ure of 40 °C.
  • Page 56: Transpocket 180 Tig

    Cos phi 0.99 32 mOhm Max. permitted mains impedance Z at PCC Recommended earth-leakage circuit breaker Type B Welding current range (I ) rod electrode 10 - 150 A Welding current range (I ) TIG 10 - 150 A Welding current for MMA welding 10 min / 40 °C 35 % 60 % 100 %...
  • Page 57: Transpocket 180 Tig Mv

    Mains voltage tolerance -20% / +15% Grid frequency 50/60 Hz Cos phi 0.99 285 mOhm Max. permitted mains impedance Z at PCC Recommended earth-leakage circuit breaker Type B Welding current range (I ) rod electrode 10 - 180 A Welding current range (I ) TIG 10 - 220 A Welding current for MMA welding 10 min / 40 °C...
  • Page 58 Max. effective primary current 16 A 20 A 15 A 1eff Max. primary current (I 25 A 29 A 19 A 1max Max. apparent power (S 5.75 kVA 3.48 kVA 2.28 kVA 1max Mains fuse protection 16 A slow- 20 A slow- 15 A slow- blow blow...
  • Page 59: Overview With Critical Raw Materials, Year Of Production Of The Device

    An overview of which critical raw materials are contained in this device can be terials, year of found at the following Internet address. production of www.fronius.com/en/about-fronius/sustainability. the device To calculate the year of production of the device: Each device is provided with a serial number...

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