EWM alpha Q Progress drive 4D EF Operating Instructions Manual page 4

Contents
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
5.8.7
5.8.8
5.8.9
5.8.10
5.8.11
5.8.12
5.8.13
5.8.14
5.8.15
5.8.16
5.8.17
5.9 TIG welding .................................................................................................................................. 77
5.9.1
5.9.2
5.9.3
5.9.4
5.9.5
5.10 MMA welding ................................................................................................................................ 84
5.10.1
5.10.2
5.11 Remote control ............................................................................................................................. 87
5.12 Interfaces for automation ............................................................................................................. 87
5.12.1
5.13 Protecting welding parameters from unauthorised access .......................................................... 89
5.14 Special parameters (advanced settings) ...................................................................................... 89
5.14.1
5.15 Machine configuration menu ...................................................................................................... 103
5.15.1
5.15.2
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5.8.6.1 Selecting the display unit............................................................................... 46
5.8.6.2 Operating point setting using material thickness .......................................... 46
5.8.6.3 Arc length correction setting .......................................................................... 47
5.8.6.4 Accessory components for operating point setting ....................................... 47
coldArc / coldArc puls ................................................................................................... 48
forceArc / forceArc puls ................................................................................................ 49
rootArc/rootArc puls ...................................................................................................... 50
5.8.9.1 pipeSolution ................................................................................................... 50
MIG/MAG functional sequences / operating modes ..................................................... 51
5.8.10.1 Explanation of signs and functions ................................................................ 51
MIG/MAG program sequence ("Program steps" mode) ............................................... 64
5.8.11.1 Selection of the program sequence parameter ............................................. 64
5.8.11.2 MIG/MAG overview of parameters ................................................................ 65
5.8.11.3 Example, tack welding (non-latched) ............................................................ 66
5.8.11.4 Example, aluminium tack welding (non-latched special) .............................. 66
5.8.11.5 Example, aluminium welding (latched special) ............................................. 67
5.8.11.6 Example, visible seams (latched super pulse) .............................................. 68
Conventional MIG/MAG Welding (GMAW non synergic) ............................................. 69
5.8.12.1 Setting the operating point (welding output).................................................. 69
Main program A mode .................................................................................................. 70
5.8.13.1 Selecting parameters (program A) ................................................................ 72
MIG/MAG automatic cut-out ......................................................................................... 72
Standard MIG/MAG torch ............................................................................................. 73
MIG/MAG special-torches............................................................................................. 73
5.8.16.1 Program- and Up- / down operation .............................................................. 73
5.8.16.2 Switching between Push/Pull and intermediate drive ................................... 74
Expert menu (MIG/MAG) .............................................................................................. 75
5.8.17.1 Selection ........................................................................................................ 75
Welding torch connection ............................................................................................. 77
Welding task selection .................................................................................................. 78
5.9.2.1 Welding current setting .................................................................................. 78
TIG arc ignition ............................................................................................................. 78
5.9.3.1 Liftarc ignition ................................................................................................ 78
Function sequences/operating modes .......................................................................... 79
5.9.4.1 Explanation of signs and functions ................................................................ 79
5.9.4.2 TIG automatic cut-out .................................................................................... 82
TIG program sequence ("Program steps" mode) ......................................................... 83
Welding task selection .................................................................................................. 84
5.10.1.1 Welding current setting .................................................................................. 84
5.10.1.2 Arcforce ......................................................................................................... 84
5.10.1.3 Hotstart .......................................................................................................... 85
5.10.1.4 Antistick ......................................................................................................... 85
5.10.1.5 Parameter overview ...................................................................................... 85
Air arc gouging .............................................................................................................. 86
5.10.2.1 Gouging torch and workpiece line connection .............................................. 86
5.10.2.2 Welding task selection ................................................................................... 86
5.10.2.3 Welding current setting .................................................................................. 86
Remote control connection socket, 19-pole ................................................................. 88
Selecting, changing and saving parameters................................................................. 90
5.14.1.1 Reset to factory settings ................................................................................ 92
5.14.1.2 Special parameters in detail .......................................................................... 93
Selecting, changing and saving parameters............................................................... 103
Aligning the cable resistance ...................................................................................... 104
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