Lincoln Electric Flextec 500X CE Operator's Manual page 15

FLEXTEC ® 500X
ArcLink
This weld mode is intended to unlock basic GMAW pulse and
synergic modes intended for use with a compatible ArcLink wire
feeders. All of the Flextec ® 500X user interface controls are
disabled in this mode and controlling the power source is accom-
plished from the wire feeder user interface.
Hot Start – Not used for this welding process
Arc Control – Not used for this welding process
Weld Terminals On/Remote
• Not used for this welding process
Amperage LCD Display – This display will display three dashed
lines when the machine is in the idle state. This indicates that
amperage is not settable in this weld mode. While output is
enabled, the actual welding amperage will be displayed. After
welding, the meter holds the actual amperage value for 5
seconds. Output adjustment while in the "hold" period results in
the "prior to operation" characteristics stated above. The displays
blink indicating that the machine is in the "Hold" period.
Voltage LCD Display – This display will display three dashed lines
when the machine is in the idle state. After welding, the meter
holds the actual voltage value for 5 seconds. Output adjustment
while in the "hold" period results in the "prior to operation"
characteristics stated above. The displays blink indicating that the
machine is in the "Hold" period.
Output Control Local/Remote – Not used for this welding process
Output Control Dial
• Not used for this welding process
CrossLinc
®
CrossLinc is a new welding system communication technology.
When using a CrossLinc-enabled power source such as the
Flextec ® 500X and a CrossLinc enabled accessory such as the
LN-25X or CrossLinc Remote, welding voltage can be controlled
remotely without the use of an additional control cable.
The digital meters on the wire feeder will show the pre-set values
for wire feed speed and voltage prior to welding. During welding,
the meters will show actual current and voltage present at the
wire feeder. After welding the meters will then flash the last
welding current and voltage that was present during welding for
10-seconds after welding. If WFS or voltage is adjusted during this
10 second period, the meters will go back to the pre-set value.
The digital meters on the Flextec
("—-") when connected to a CrossLinc-enabled accessory. While
welding, the power source will display actual current and voltage.
• When a CrossLinc-enabled feeder is connected to the
Flextec ® 500X using the standard weld power cable and the
accessory sense lead is attached to the work piece, the
CrossLinc light will automatically illuminate on both the
Flextec ® 500X and the CrossLinc-enabled accessory. No
additional pairing of the machine to the accessory is needed.
This light indicates the CrossLinc connection is active and
that control of the Flextec
CrossLinc feeder.
• The Flextec ® 500X 'WELD TERMINALS ON/REMOTE" toggle
should be set to 'ON'. This powers the weld terminals for an
across-the-arc wire feeder like an LN-25X.
• The Flextec ® 500X Output Control 'LOCAL/REMOTE' toggle
switch is ignored once a CrossLinc peripheral is detected by
the power source, and welding output is controlled remotely
by the CrossLinc accessory.
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MAINTENANCE
® 500X display will show dashes
® 500X voltage can be made at the