Connections; Cable Connection - Weld, Return And Polarity Change Over - ESAB Rogue EM 180 Instruction Manual

5 OPERATION
5.1

Connections

1. Push button - Arc dynamics, trigger control
2. Encoder – Adjusts Wire feed speed and
selects weld variables
3. Encoder – Adjusts Voltage control and selects
weld variables
4. Push button selector - weld variables
5. GMAW torch and spool gun connection
6. Electrode positive terminal (+)
5.2 Cable connection - Weld, return and polarity
change over
The power source has two output studs for connecting the weld and return cables: Electrode negative
[-] terminal (9) and Electrode positive [+] terminal (6).
The polarity changeover cable is used to select the correct polarity for the weld output. The correct
polarity is determined by the wire that has been selected to complete the weld. To configure the
machine to operate with electrode positive insert and secure the polarity changeover cable into the
positive [+] terminal and the return lead into the negative [-] terminal. Be sure that the connections are
tight. Secure the work clamp to the work piece in a clean, debris free location.
NOTE!
Some wires it is recommended to use negative polarity such as self-shielded flux-core. See
wire manufacturers recommendation.
0447 979 001
7. Torch trigger and spool gun control receptacle
8. Polarity changeover cable
9. Electrode negative terminal [-]
10. Mains supply switch, ON/OFF
11. Gas inlet
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