Strata ADVANCETIG 250/400ACDC Operating Instructions Manual

Strata ADVANCETIG 250/400ACDC Operating Instructions Manual

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ADVANCETIG 250/400ACDC
TIG / ARC WELDER
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT!
Read these Operating Instructions Completely before attempting to use this machine. Save this manual and
keep it handy for quick reference. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions we have provided for
your protection. Contact your distributor if you do not fully understand anything in this manual.
www.strata.co.nz

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  • Page 1 ADVANCETIG 250/400ACDC TIG / ARC WELDER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT! Read these Operating Instructions Completely before attempting to use this machine. Save this manual and keep it handy for quick reference. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions we have provided for your protection.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Know Your Machine..........6 Quick Start Guide.............8 Basic Operation............8 Safety ................14 Warranty..............20...
  • Page 3 INPUT POWER SUPPLY TOLERANCE 90V-275V AC TIG GAS POST/PRE 0-10S Hose Kit FLOW ADJUSTMENT MAXIMUM INPUT CURRENT TIG PULSE FREQUENCY 0.5-200Hz Strata Professional GENERATOR CAPACITY 9kVA PRO26 8m TIG Torch TIG PULSE WIDTH RANGE 5-95% MMA CURRENT OUTPUT w/ thumbwheel 10-250A...
  • Page 4 INPUT POWER SUPPLY TOLERANCE TIG PULSE WIDTH RANGE +/-10% 5-95% Hose Kit MAXIMUM INPUT CURRENT AC TIG WAVEFORM 36.5A Strata Professional Square, Sine, Triangle, PRO18 Water Cooled 8m Multi Wave GENERATOR CAPACITY 25kVA TIG Torch w/ thumbwheel 32A 400V INSULATION CLASS...
  • Page 5 1.6mm x 1m Stainless Steel TIG Rods WT-TR16SS-316 Welding Lead Cable Plug TR24SS-316 2.4mm x 1m Stainless Steel TIG Rods CP3550 3.2mm x 1m Stainless Steel TIG Rods 17847 17847 - 12 Pin Strata TIG Remote Connection Plug TR32SS-316 www.strata.co.nz...
  • Page 6: Know Your Machine

    ADVANCETIG 250/400ACDC Know Your Machine 1. Main Control Knob – Refer digital screen basic operation 2. Right Control Action Button- Refer digital screen basic operation 3. TIG Torch Gas Connector 4. Positive (+) welding power output connection socket 5. Negative (-) welding power output connection socket 6.
  • Page 7: Main Control Knob

    ADVANCETIG 250/400ACDC Digital Screen - Basic Operation 1. Main Control Knob Turn this knob for digital screen navigation and cycling through menu options. If a menu item is active, turning this knob will adjust the item value. Press this knob in order to confirm actions between the weld screen and the weld menu parameters.
  • Page 8: Quick Start Guide

    1.3 Connect the machine to suitable mains power of 2.5mm2. It is recommended to use the Strata using the mains input power lead. Switch the industrial duty 15A extension lead, part number;...
  • Page 9: Button Functions

    ADVANCETIG 250/400ACDC Digital Screen - MMA (STICK) 1. MMA Settings 2. Advanced MMA Settings 3. Button Functions 1. MMA Settings i. Current ii. Pulse Turn Pulse off or on. Pulse MMA (STICK) welding helps reduce spatter, improves heat control and allows for an easier removal of slag.
  • Page 10: Tig Operation

    ADVANCETIG 250/400ACDC 2. TIG Operation 2.1 Connect the earth cable quick connector to the positive welding power output socket (4). Connect the earth clamp to the work piece. Contact with the work piece must be firm contact with clean, bare metal, with no corrosion, paint or scale at the contact point.
  • Page 11 ADVANCETIG 250/400ACDC Digital Screen - TIG 1. TIG Smart-Set Setup 2. Standard TIG Settings 3. Advanced TIG Settings 4. Button Functions 1. TIG Smart-Set Setup i. Material Type iii. Diameter ii. Joint Type Select the desired material. Select the desired joint type.
  • Page 12 ADVANCETIG 250/400ACDC 3. Advanced TIG Settings Setting Values Description Pre-Flow 0-20s Set how long you would like your gas to flow before the arc ignites. Start Amp 10-250/400A Set the starting current when the arc ignites. Up Slope 0-20s Set how long it takes for the Start Amp to reach the Peak Amp.
  • Page 13 ADVANCETIG 250/400ACDC DC Spot Setting Values Description Pre-Flow 0-20s Set how long you would like your gas to flow before the arc ignites. Peak Amp 10-250/400A Set the peak welding current. Down Slope 0-20s Set how long it takes for the Peak Amp to reach the End Amp.
  • Page 14: Safety

    ADVANCETIG 250/400ACDC Safety Store and Retain this Manual General Safety Warnings 1. Maintain labels and nameplates on the welder. Retain this manual for the safety warnings and pre- cautions, assembly, operating, inspection, mainte- These carry important information. If unreadable or nance and cleaning procedures.
  • Page 15: Personal Safety

    ADVANCETIG 250/400ACDC Safe practices are outlined in the European Standard 9. Ensure that the unit is placed on a stable location before use. EN60974-1 entitled: Safety in welding and allied pro- cesses. WARNING! WARNING! If this unit falls while plugged in, severe injury, Only use safety equipment that has been ap - electric shock, or fire may result.
  • Page 16: Noise Can Damage Hearing

    ADVANCETIG 250/400ACDC Arc Rays can Burn Eyes and Skin 4. If working on a metal wall, ceiling, etc., prevent ignition of combustibles on the other side by DANGER! moving the combustibles to a safe location. If Arc rays from the welding process produce...
  • Page 17 ADVANCETIG 250/400ACDC 4. Disconnect input power before installing or ser - ground or the work surface. Do not touch hold - vicing this equipment. Lock input power, discon- ers connected to two welding machines at the nect switch open, or remove line fuses so power same time or touch other people with the holder cannot be turned on accidentally.
  • Page 18: Fumes And Gases

    ADVANCETIG 250/400ACDC 12. Use only well-maintained equipment. Repair or Fire & Explosive Risks replace damaged parts as soon as practical. WARNING! 13. In confined spaces or damp locations, do not use Sparks and spatter fly off from the welding arc.
  • Page 19 ADVANCETIG 250/400ACDC Cylinders WARNING! Gas cylinders contain gas under high pressure. If damaged, a cylinder can explode. Since gas cylinders are normally part of the welding process, be sure to treat them carefully. 1. Protect compressed gas cylinders from exces- sive heat, mechanical shocks, and arcs.
  • Page 20: Warranty

    Euroquip offers a comprehensive product warranty program. rect pre delivery service and adjustment. Warranty period for the ADVANCETIG 250/400ACDC: Warranty does not cover any incidental, indirect or conse - quential loss, damage or expense that may result from any Commercial Use: 48 Months defect, failure or malfunction of a product.
  • Page 21 ADVANCETIG 250/400ACDC www.strata.co.nz...
  • Page 22 This product is backed by our extensive warranty and world-wide service network. To locate your nearest distributor or service agency visit www.strata.co.nz, or email us at customerservice@euroquip.co.nz www.strata.co.nz...

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