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Strata ADVANCEMIG315C Operating Instructions Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Read these Opera ng Instruc ons Completely before a emp ng to use this machine. Save this manual and
keep it handy for quick reference. Pay par cular a en on to the safety instruc ons we have provided for
your protec on. Contact your distributor if you do not fully understand anything in this manual.
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ADVANCEMIG315C
INVERTER WELDER
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  • Page 1 ADVANCEMIG315C INVERTER WELDER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT! Read these Opera ng Instruc ons Completely before a emp ng to use this machine. Save this manual and keep it handy for quick reference. Pay par cular a en on to the safety instruc ons we have provided for your protec on.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ADVANCEMIG315C CONTENTS ...............................2 KNOW YOUR MACHINE ...........................8 Machine Front ..........................8 Machine Side ..........................8 Machine Rear ..........................9 Control Panel ..........................9 LCD Readout ..........................10 Symbols chart ..........................11 CONTROLS EXPLAINED ..........................12 Weld Process Selec on ........................12 4.1.1 MIG Process: ..........................12 4.1.2 S ck:............................12 Func on Selec on ........................13...
  • Page 3 ADVANCEMIG315C POWER SUPPLY .............................19 Electrical Connec on ........................19 Extension Leads ..........................19 Generator Use ..........................19 5.3.1 Generator Size ..........................19 5.3.2 Generator Quality & Warranty Limita ons ................19 5.3.3 3 Golden Rules of Generator use .....................19 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT ........................20 Loca on ............................20 Ven la on ............................20...
  • Page 4 ADVANCEMIG315C 10.2.3 The MIG Process ........................31 10.3 Joint Prepara ons.........................32 MIG BASIC WELDING GUIDE ......................34 11.1 MIG Basic Welding Techniques.....................34 11.2 Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) ....................34 11.3 Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) ....................34 11.4 Posi on of MIG Torch ........................35 11.5...
  • Page 5 ADVANCEMIG315C 12.6 Suggested Se ngs for Typical S ck (MMA) Applica ons ............45 12.7 MMA Welding Techniques ......................46 12.7.1 A Word for Beginners ......................46 12.7.2 The Welder ...........................46 12.7.3 Striking the Arc ........................46 12.7.4 Arc Length ..........................47 12.7.5 Rate of Travel ........................47 12.8...
  • Page 6 IGBT Module Inverter Technology - Smooth & stable output, increased reliability, high duty cycle Digital microprocessor control system - For superior & dynamic arc characteristics AdvanceMIG315C Pack MIG Waveform (Inductance) Control - Greater control of the arc for smoother welding results...
  • Page 7 MIG Inverter Welder Accessories & consumables Standard Optional Common Consumables Welding Magnets ACCESSORY: ADVANCEMIG315C 3” Welding Magnet WT-WMG03 Arc Leads WT-WMG05 5” Welding Magnet AAL3550 Earth Leads AEL3550 MIG Torch MT360-4E Chipping Hammer Argon Regulator Heavy duty chipping hammer for the trade...

  • Page 8: Know Your Machine

    ADVANCEMIG315C 3.1 Machine Front 1. Carry Handle 2. Control panel 3. Posi (+) Welding Power Output Connec on Socket 4. MIG Torch Euro Connector 5. Spool Gun 6. Nega ve (-) Welding Power Output Connec on Socket Figure 1 3.2 Machine Side 7.

  • Page 9: Machine Rear

    ADVANCEMIG315C 3.3 Machine Rear 20. Mains Power Switch 21. 240V AC Mains Power Input Lead 22. Gas Inlet Connec on 3.4 Control Panel 23. Process Indicator Lights 24. Process Selec on Bu on (Process) 25. Gas Test Bu on (Test Gas) 26.

  • Page 10: Lcd Readout

    ADVANCEMIG315C 3.5 LCD Readout 33. Power On Indicator Light 34. Error/Over Temperature Indicator Light 35. Spool Gun Mode Indicator Light 36. Voltage Se ng Indicator Light 37. Inductance Se ng Indicator Light 38. Seconds Se ng Indicator Light 39. Wire Speed Se ng Indicator Light 40.

  • Page 11: Symbols Chart

    ADVANCEMIG315C 3.6 Symbols chart Single phase Inverter power Power On source DC MIG (GMAW) Power Off Func on S ck/MMA Power On (SMAW) Func on Indica on Power Supply Fault Indica on Connec on 3 Phase Cau on / Hazard...

  • Page 12: Controls Explained

    ADVANCEMIG315C 4.1 Weld Process Selection 1. Press ‘Process’ bu on (27) un l the desired Welding Process Indicator Light (26) is lit. Figure 6 4.1.1 MIG Process: In Manual MIG mode – before welding, the Le Selec on Knob (29) adjusts target voltage output and the Right Selec on Knob (30) adjusts Target Wire Speed (m/min).

  • Page 13: Function Selection

    ADVANCEMIG315C 4.2 Function Selection 1. Press ‘Fn’ bu on (25) 2. Rotate Le Selec on Knob (29) to select Func on (refer to chart below) 3. Rotate Right Selec on Knob (30) to adjust parameter for the chosen Func on 4.

  • Page 14: Pre-Gas Time (Mig)

    ADVANCEMIG315C 4.2.1 Pre-Gas Time (MIG) Pre-Gas (or Pre-Flow) se ng is adjustable from 0 – 2 seconds. This controls the period shielding gas will flow for when the torch is triggered before the arc starts. This purges the weld zone of atmospheric gas which could contaminate the weld before the weld starts.

  • Page 15: Spool Gun On/Off (Mig)

    ADVANCEMIG315C 4.2.7 Spool Gun On/Off (MIG) This se ng turns ac vates or deac vates Spool Gun mode. See separate sec on for full explana on of spool gun opera on. The Spool Gun indicator light (40) will be illuminated when Spool Gun Mode is turned 4.2.8...

  • Page 16: Trigger Mode Selec On

    ADVANCEMIG315C 4.3 Trigger Mode Selection 1. Press ‘Trigger’ bu on (32) un l the desired Trigger Mode Light is lit Figure 10 4.3.1 2T (Standard Trigger) 2T is available for MIG & TIG processes. 2T stands for Two Touch or ‘Standard Trigger’ mode. In this mode the trigger is pulled and held on to start welding, when the trigger is released, the welding stops.

  • Page 17: Inductance Control

    ADVANCEMIG315C 4.4 Inductance Control Inductance se ng is adjustable from -5 to +5. This se ng changes the MIG waveform to simulate changing the inductance of the welding circuit. Inductance controls the rate of the current rise and fall as the welding wire contacts the workpiece (known as a short circuit).

  • Page 18: Feed Wire / Wire Inch

    ADVANCEMIG315C 4 4 . . 6 6 F F e e e e d d W Wi i r r e e / / W Wi i r r e e I In n c c h h The ‘Feed Wire’ bu on (31) only applies to MIG process mode.

  • Page 19: Power Supply

    ADVANCEMIG315C 5.1 Electrical Connection The ADVANCE MIG 315 is designed to operate on a 400V 3 PHASE AC. 5.2 Extension Leads If an extension cord must be used, it should be minimum cable core size 4.0mm Using extension leads of over 30m is not recommended.

  • Page 20: Operating Environment

    ADVANCEMIG315C Location The machine has electrical components and control circuit boards which may be damaged by excessive moisture, dust and dirt, so a clean and dry opera ng environment is important for reliable product life. The enclosure design of this power source meets the requirements of IP23S as outlined in AS60529.

  • Page 21: Basic Operation

    ADVANCEMIG315C 7.1 MIG Welding WARNING! Before changing the feed roller or wire spool, ensure that the mains power is switched off. 7.1.2 Fitting Wire Spool – 200mm Diame ter (5kg) And 15kg 1. Open the wire feeder compartment door. 2. Remove the Spool Nut (9) by threading it an clockwise.

  • Page 22: Loading Wire Feeder

    ADVANCEMIG315C 7.1.3 Loading Wire Feeder 1. Release the Wire Feed Tension Arm (17) by pivo ng the Wire Feed Tension Adjustment Lever (16) towards you from the ver cal ‘locked’ posi on. 2. Check the wire Drive Roller (18) groove matches the selected MIG wire type and size. The drive roller will have two different sized grooves;...
  • Page 23 ADVANCEMIG315C Wire Feed Tension Wire Feed Tension Arm Outlet Wire Guide Tube Drive Roller Drive Roller Retainer Knob Wire Inlet Figure 19 www.strata.co.nz...

  • Page 24: Gas Mig Welding Setup

    ADVANCEMIG315C 7.1.4 Gas MIG Welding Setup NOTE: Gas MIG welding will require a gas cylinder. (Argon mix or CO2) 1. Connect the earth cable quick connector to the nega ve welding power output socket (7). 2. 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 25: Addi Onal Setup For Mig Welding With Aluminium

    ADVANCEMIG315C 7.1.5 Additional Setup for MIG welding with aluminium Welding with aluminium provides a unique challenge, due to the low column strength and surface fric on of the wire. This causes the wire to deform more as it is pushed through the feed mechanism and the torch wire delivery liner, greatly increasing fric on.

  • Page 26: Adjus Ng Se Ngs For Mig Welding In Manual Mode (Program 0)

    ADVANCEMIG315C 7.1.7 Adjusting Settings for MIG Welding in Manual Mode 1. Follow above steps for either ‘Gasless Welding Setup’, ‘Gas MIG Welding Setup’ or ‘Spool Gun Setup’ (whichever is relevant) 2. Set welding process selector to ‘MIG’ (refer to 4.1) 3.

  • Page 27: S Ck (Mma) Welding Opera On

    ADVANCEMIG315C 7.2 Stick (MMA) Welding Operation 1. Connect the earth cable quick connector to the Nega ve (-) Welding Power Output Socket (7) 2. 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 28: Mig Torch Spare Parts

    ADVANCEMIG315C 8 MIG TORCH SPARE PARTS Descrip on MT-360 Torch Parts Ref. Part No. Descrip on MT 360 - 3ER Complete MT36-3E Torch – 3m MT 360 - 4ER Complete MT36-4E Torch – 4m (Standard) MSN 3654 Neck MD3658W Diffuser...

  • Page 29: Care & Maintenance

    ADVANCEMIG315C 9.1 Keep your Welding Machine in Top Condition The ADVANCEMIG315C does not require any special maintenance, however the user should take care of the machine as follows: 1. Regularly clean the ven la on slots 2. Keep the casing clean 3.

  • Page 30: General Guide To Welding

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  • Page 31: The Tig Process

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  • Page 60 Registered warranty period for the ADVANCEMIG315C: 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.
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