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  • Page 3: Introduction

    Since 1958, E.O. Paton has been a leader in arc welding technology, first for the countries of the former Soviet Union, and since 1991 for its successor states. In the time since 1991, E.O.

  • Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity

    Signed on behalf of: PATON International LLC Place and Date: 03045 Kiev, UKRAINE 04.08.2022 Signature Name, Function: Mark Tokmakov Chief Technical Officer PATON International LLC Novopyrohivska 66, 03045 Kiev Tel: +380 800 500 600 E-Mail: office@paton.ua - 2 - PATON MultiPRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    5.1.1 Welding Process Cycle - MIG/MAG-2T 5.1.2 Button Function On The Torch - 2Т 5.2.1 Welding Process Cycle - MIG/MAG-4T 5.2.2 Button Function On The Torch - 4Т and alt.4Т 5.3 Inductance Function 5.4 Shielding Gas Pre-Flow Function - 3 - PATON MultiPRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...
  • Page 6 7. GENERAL LIST AND SEQUENCE OF FUNCTIONS 8. Supply From Power Generators 9. Service And Maintenance 10. Storage Conditions 11. Transportation 12. Completion Of The Device 13. Safety Rules 14. WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS 15. Information On Disposal Of Used Equipment - 4 - PATON MultiPRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...
  • Page 7 Ø1.0 mm Ø5 mm fusible max 200A Ø5 mm up to 250A up to Ø1.2 mm Ø6 mm fusible 400V – PATON™ MultiPRO-270-400V, PATON™ MultiPRO-350-400V Ø2 mm max 80A max Ø0.6 mm Ø3 mm max 120A max Ø0.8 mm Ø4 mm...

  • Page 8: General Information

    MMA mode, with an option for activation or deactivation. A hallmark of PATON™ semi-automatic machines is their robust, premium-grade 4-roller, hermetically sealed wire feed mechanism, inclusive of all primary rollers. Furthermore, these devices are equipped with the globally recognized EURO type connector, granting users the flexibility to interchange torches as per their preferences.
  • Page 9 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS MultiPRO-250 MultiPRO-270-400V MultiPRO-350-400V Supply voltage, V 3х400 3х400 Frequency (50/60 Hz), Phases +13% +15% +15% Supply voltage variation ranges, V -30% -15% -15% Fuse, inert (A) - 7 - PATON MultiPRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...
  • Page 10 EN IEC 60974-1 EN IEC 60974-1 Weight without coil and accessories, 14.1 16.5 16.9 Protection class* IP33 IP33 IP33 Transformer insulation class Test standard CE, EAC CE, EAC CE, EAC * Limitation (A) - 8 - PATON MultiPRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...
  • Page 11 *With reduced power, the MultiPRO-250 power sources can also be operated on a single-phase mains with a Schuko plug and a suitable adapter. Please note the maximum welding current setting to avoid overloading the mains and tripping the fuse. In single-phase operation with a Schuko plug, a maximum of 160 A is recommended.
  • Page 12 18. Welding wire filler inlet; 19. Safety gas connection when using a MIG torch; 20. Control cable connection from the wire feeder; 21. Main power on/off switch; 22. Wire coil holder with spring braking mechanism; - 10 - PATON MultiPRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...

  • Page 13: Start Up Of The Device

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  • Page 14: Placement Requirements

    2.3 CONNECTING TO THE POWER GRID The welding machine is designed as standard for: The mains voltage is 230V (-30% +13%) - for the MultiPRO-250 model; 2. The MultiPRO-270-400V/350-400V models operate on a three-phase 3x380V or 3x400V (-15% +15%) input, facilitated by three conductors - for safety compliance in...

  • Page 15: Connecting The Power Plug

    (see technical data). Use sockets with guaranteed earthing according to safety regulations! WARNING! The mains switch in the MultiPRO-250 models is a signal button and blocks only the power current of the welding machine, but does not completely de-energize the internal electronics of the machine.

  • Page 16: Welding Process Cycle - Mma

    However, it's crucial to remember that using the increased current from this function can lead to the workpiece burning through when welding thin metals. Therefore, we recommend reducing the value of the "Hot Start" function in such situations. - 14 - PATON MultiPRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...

  • Page 17: Arc-Force Function

    Yet, it's crucial to be careful when modifying these parameters. Excessive adjustments might hamper the "Anti-Stick" feature, particularly when working with thin electrodes smaller than Ф 3.2 mm in diameter. More information on this topic will be provided in the following section. - 15 - PATON MultiPRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...

  • Page 18: Anti-Stick Function

    [u.AF], to as high as 18V in certain situations. However, always refer to the electrode manufacturer's guidelines for the most accurate settings. To change the value of any function in the current welding mode, see section 6.1. - 16 - PATON MultiPRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...

  • Page 19: Short-Arc Welding Function

    By controlling the current and consequently the arc force, there can be a noticeable reduction in spatter, which results in cleaner welds and less post-weld cleanup. - 17 - PATON MultiPRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...

  • Page 20: Tungsten Inert Gas (Gtaw) Welding

    Furthermore, always ensure that any grinding marks from the sharpening process align with the electrode's length, as this aids in maintaining arc steadiness. - 18 - PATON MultiPRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...

  • Page 21: Welding Process Cycle - Tig-Lift

    TIG with button 4. The modes are switched in a circle; set the current main parameter (the welding current) with button 2; If necessary, you can adjust additional functions of the welding process, see paragraph 6.1. - 19 - PATON MultiPRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...

  • Page 22: Tig-Lift Arc Striking Function

    - connect the mains plug to the power supply; - set the device's main power switch 21 on the rear panel to the "ON" position; - set the TIG welding mode with button 4. The modes are switched in a circle; - 20 - PATON MultiPRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...
  • Page 23 ATTENTION! The TIG torch must be of the button type, with a Ф13mm bayonet connector. Choose the maximum current of the torch according to your working requirements. It is included in the package. See paragraph 6.1 for the procedure for switching the value of any function - 21 - PATON MultiPRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...

  • Page 24: Tig-2T Torch Button Function

    (the gas valve is turned off with a delay). Shielding gas continues to flow, safeguarding the still-hot weld from atmospheric contaminants. This post-flow not only provides protection but can also help in cleaning the weld area, removing potential oxidation and enhancing weld appearance. - 22 - PATON MultiPRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...

  • Page 25: Welding Process Cycle - Tig-4T

    Press button 3 again and the functions are switched in a circle; - Set the current main parameter (the welding current) with button 2; If necessary, additional welding process functions can be adjusted. See section 6.1 for the procedure. - 23 - PATON MultiPRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...

  • Page 26: Tig-4T Torch Button Function

    Completion Sequence: Releasing the button for the second time prompts the welding source to deactivate. Subsequently, a post-welding gas flow mechanism activates, concluding with a timed shut-off of the gas valve, ensuring a seamless weld finish. - 24 - PATON MultiPRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...

  • Page 27: Shielding Gas Pre-Flow Function

    Its purpose is to facilitate the proper deposition of filler material within the depression formed at the end of the weld. This guarantees that the concavity is adequately filled, resulting in a uniform and continuous weld bead throughout the entire joint. - 25 - PATON MultiPRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...

  • Page 28: Crater Filling Current Function

    By default, the pulse frequency [Fr.P] and duty cycle [dut] are at the most common values of 5.0Hz and 50%, respectively. When the "duty cycle" parameter is changed from 50%, an asymmetry is introduced between the peak current and the base current: - 26 - PATON MultiPRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...

  • Page 29: Metal Inert Gas / Metal Active Gas Arc Welding (Mig/Mag)

    "ground" cable into the source B "-" socket; connect the "ground" cable to the piece; connect the power plug 13 of the wire feeder to the source A "+" socket; - 27 - PATON MultiPRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...
  • Page 30 As a starting point, set the wire feed speed to an average rate of around 4.0 to 5.0 m/min and adjust the source voltage to approximately 19V. These settings should apply irrespective of the wire diameter you're using, which can range from Ф0.6 to 1.2 mm. - 28 - PATON MultiPRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...

  • Page 31: Welding Process Cycle - Mig/Mag-2T

    [t.dn], eventually settling into a standby mode. Following this, the post-gas shielding function [t.Po] ensues, wherein the gas valve shuts off after a predetermined delay. - 29 - PATON MultiPRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...

  • Page 32: Welding Process Cycle - Mig/Mag-4T

    [t.uP]. Optionally, additional functions, such as the pulsation mode, can be enabled, all in line with the welding cycle described in section 5.2. - 30 - PATON MultiPRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...

  • Page 33: Inductance Function

    [t.dn], without waiting for the initial button release. This essentially implies that the welding process continues similarly to the 4T mode, albeit with certain changes in the initial sequence. This mode is offered by the PATON company as an additional option that can be applied according to individual preferences. 5.3 INDUCTANCE FUNCTION Inductance adjustment allows for precise control of the current rise rate in response to changes in arc voltage.

  • Page 34: Shielding Gas Pre-Flow Function

    On the other hand, when welding with aluminum wire, the source rise time [t.uP] should exceed the feeder's rise time by a range of +0.2 to +0.5 seconds. - 32 - PATON MultiPRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...

  • Page 35: Welding Voltage Ramp-Down Function & Wire Feed Speed Ramp-Down

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  • Page 36: Switching To The Required Function

    Adjustment of this value in an upward or downward direction can be performed using the buttons 11. If the menu is locked, as in the case of the function menu on the source, just hold down this button for more than 3.5 seconds. - 34 - PATON MultiPRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...

  • Page 37: Switching To The Required Welding Mode

    3. In this case, all the parameters of the previous program will be saved and you can always return to it again. - 35 - PATON MultiPRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...

  • Page 38: General List And Sequence Of Functions

    12) [dut] pulse/pause ratio (duty cycle) - it is the percentage of the current pulse to the period of repetition of these pulses = 50% (by default) a) 20 ... 80% (change step 5%) - 36 - PATON MultiPRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...
  • Page 39 12) [dut] pulse/pause ratio (duty cycle) – it is the percentage of the current pulse to the period of repetition of these pulses = 50% (by default) a) 20 ... 80% (change step 5%) - 37 - PATON MultiPRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...
  • Page 40 5) [t.uP] Wire feeder ramp-up speed = 0.1 sec (default) a) 0 [OFF] ... 5.0 sec (unit increment 0.1 sec) 6) [t.dn] Wire feeder ramp-down speed = OFF (default) a) 0 [OFF] ... 5.0 sec (unit increment 0.1 sec) - 38 - PATON MultiPRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...

  • Page 41: Supply From Power Generators

    ATTENTION!: For smooth operation, the output voltage of the generator must not exceed the permissible limits: - 160-260 V (for MultiPRO-250 model); - 320-440 V for all three phases (for MultiPRO-270-400V/350-400V models). The power source can be supplied by various types of generators. However, some of these may not provide sufficient power for proper operation of the welding current source.

  • Page 42: Storage Conditions

    PATON branded corrugated box – 1 pc. ™ Recommended accessories: For PATON™ MultiPRO 250 PATON™ MultiPRO 270-400V ABICOR BINZEL™ ABIMIG A255 LW torch 3m – 1 pc; ABICOR BINZEL™ ABITIG 26 torch 4m – 1 pc; ABICOR BINZEL™ Welding cable with ground terminal 3m –...

  • Page 43: Safety Rules

    People wearing such equipment should consult a doctor before entering an area where welding work is being carried out. Welding wires should be laid in parallel, as close together as possible. - 41 - PATON MultiPRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...
  • Page 44 DANGER OF INTENSE NOISE: The welding arc generated during welding can produce sound levels above 85 dB for up to 8 hours of working time. Welders working with the equipment must wear hearing protection during operation. - 42 - PATON MultiPRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...
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  • Page 47: Warranty Obligations

    MultiPRO-270-400V 3 years MultiPRO-350-400V The main warranty period starts from the date of sale of the PATON™ inverter device to the end customer. During the warranty period, the distributor undertakes, free of charge to the owner of the PATON™ inverter device: to make diagnostics and identify the cause of the malfunction;...

  • Page 48: Information On Disposal Of Used Equipment

    If you wish to recycle the device, please contact your nearest retailer or contact the importer of the equipment, who will provide additional information. IMPORTER / AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR - 46 - PATON MultiPRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG...

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