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Miller GPS-1500A Owner's Manual

Miller GPS-1500A Owner's Manual

Arc welding power source for use with a mog system
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GPS-1000, 1500A, And 1500V
OM-267
059 901J
September 1996
Processes
Stick (SMAW) Welding
MIG (GMAW) Welding
Flux Cored (FCAW) Welding
TIG (GTAW) Welding
Air Carbon Arc (CAC-A)
Cutting and Gouging
Description
Arc Welding Power Source For Use
With A MOG System

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  • Page 1 OM-267 059 901J September 1996 Processes Stick (SMAW) Welding MIG (GMAW) Welding Flux Cored (FCAW) Welding TIG (GTAW) Welding Air Carbon Arc (CAC-A) Cutting and Gouging Description Arc Welding Power Source For Use With A MOG System GPS-1000, 1500A, And 1500V Visit our website at www.MillerWelds.com...
  • Page 2 Welding Process Manuals such as SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and GMAW-P. Miller Electric manufactures a full line of welders and welding related equipment. For information on other quality Miller products, contact your local Miller distributor to receive the latest full line catalog or individual catalog sheets.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS The following terms are SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING ......used interchangeably 1-1.

  • Page 5: Section 1 - Safety Precautions - Read Before Using

    SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING som _nd_5/97 1-1. Symbol Usage Means Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards with this procedure! The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols. This group of symbols means Warning! Watch Out! possible Y Marks a special safety message.
  • Page 6 ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin. BUILDUP OF GAS can injure or kill. D Shut off shielding gas supply when not in use. Arc rays from the welding process produce intense D Always ventilate confined spaces or use visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays that can burn eyes and skin.

  • Page 7: Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance

    1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard. MOVING PARTS can cause injury. D Do not install or place unit on, over, or near D Keep away from moving parts such as fans. combustible surfaces. D Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards D Do not install unit near flammables.

  • Page 8: Emf Information

    1-5. EMF Information Considerations About Welding And The Effects Of Low Frequency 1. Keep cables close together by twisting or taping them. Electric And Magnetic Fields 2. Arrange cables to one side and away from the operator. Welding current, as it flows through welding cables, will cause electro- magnetic fields.

  • Page 9: Section 1 - Consignes De Securite - Lire Avant Utilisation

    SECTION 1 – CONSIGNES DE SECURITE – LIRE AVANT UTILISATION som _nd_fre 5/97 1-1. Signification des symboles Signifie Mise en garde ! Soyez vigilant ! Cette procédure présente des risques de danger ! Ceux-ci sont identifiés par des symboles adjacents aux directives. Ce groupe de symboles signifie Mise en garde ! Soyez vigilant ! Il y a des Y Identifie un message de sécurité...
  • Page 10 LES RAYONS DE L’ARC peuvent pro- LES ACCUMULATIONS DE GAZ ris- voquer des brûlures dans les yeux et quent de provoquer des blessures ou sur la peau. même la mort. Le rayonnement de l’arc du procédé de soudage D Fermer l’alimentation du gaz protecteur en cas de génère des rayons visibles et invisibles intenses non utilisation.

  • Page 11: Dangers Supplémentaires En Relation Avec L'installation, Le Fonctionnement Et La Maintenance

    1-3. Dangers supplémentaires en relation avec l’installation, le fonctionnement et la maintenance Risque D’INCENDIE OU DES ORGANES MOBILES peuvent D’EXPLOSION. provoquer des blessures. D Ne pas placer l’appareil sur, au-dessus ou à proxi- D Rester à l’écart des organes mobiles comme le mité...

  • Page 12: Principales Normes De Sécurité

    1-4. Principales normes de sécurité Safety in Welding and Cutting, norme ANSI Z49.1, de l’American Wel- Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders, CGA Pamphlet P-1, ding Society, 550 N.W. Lejeune Rd, Miami FL 33126 de la Compressed Gas Association, 1235 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 501, Arlington, VA 22202.

  • Page 13: Section 2 - Specifications

    SECTION 2 – SPECIFICATIONS Table 2-1. Welding Power Source Specification Description Type Of Output Direct Current/Constant Voltage (DC/CV) Welding Processes Shielded Metal Arc (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc (FCAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Air Carbon Arc (CAC-A) Gouging, Stress Relieving, Resistance Heating Overall Dimensions See Figure 3-3 1000 Amp...

  • Page 14: Duty Cycle

    2-2. Duty Cycle CAUTION WELDING LONGER THAN RATED DUTY CYCLE can damage unit and void warranty. Do not weld at rated load longer than shown below. warn7.1 8/93 Chart Definition Duty Cycle is percentage of 10 minutes that unit can weld at rated load without overheating.

  • Page 15: Selecting A Location And Moving Welding Power Source

    3-2. Selecting A Location And Moving Welding Power Source WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. FUMES can be hazardous; LACK OF FRESH AIR AND PROPER VENTILA- Do not touch live electrical parts. TION can be harmful. Disconnect input power conductors from deener- Do not breathe welding fumes.

  • Page 16: Selecting And Preparing Weld Output Cables

    NOTE Overall dimensions (A, B, and C) include lifting eye, handles, hardware, etc. Inches Millimeters 1118 27-1/4 1168 1-7/8 44-1/8 1120 11/16 26-1/16 21/32 Dia. 6.5 Dia. 4 Holes 4 Holes Front ST-158 824 Figure 3-3. Overall Dimensions And Base Mounting Hole Layout 3-3.
  • Page 17 Table 3-1. Weld Cable Size* Total Cable (Copper) Length In Weld Circuit Not Exceeding* 50 ft Or Less 100 ft 150 ft 200 ft 250 ft 300 ft 350 ft 400 ft (15m) (30m) (45 m) (60 m) (70 m) (90 m) (105 m) (120 m)

  • Page 18: Connecting To Weld Output Terminals

    3-4. Connecting To Weld Output Terminals WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill; TWO TIMES NORMAL OUTPUT VOLTAGE can result from certain connections. Do not touch live electrical parts. Turn Off welding power source, and disconnect input power before making any weld output connections. Connect weld cables only to matching output terminals (Positive A and Negative A or Positive B and Negative B) unless bus bars are installed.

  • Page 19: Connecting Input Power

    3-5. Connecting Input Power WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. Do not touch live electrical parts. Turn Off welding power source, and disconnect input power before inspecting or installing. Have only qualified persons install unit. Installation must meet National Electrical Code and all other codes. swarn3.1 2/93 A.
  • Page 20 B. 1500 V Model Connections For Input Voltage Compensation The 1500 V power source is able to compensate for high or low incom- ing line voltage. All three bus bars must be positioned for Remove right side panel the same percentage of compensation. Line Compensation Board Bus Bars +5% (483V)
  • Page 21 C. Connecting Input Power Have only qualified persons make this installation. Remove left side panel. Line Disconnect Device Of 3/4 in (19 mm) Proper Rating Strain Relief Connector Obtain and install strain relief. Tighten And Input Conductors Strip Insulation Secure Grounding Conductor Select size and length using Table 3-2.

  • Page 22: Section 4 - Operation

    SECTION 4 – OPERATION WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin; NOISE can damage hearing. Always wear dry insulating gloves. Wear welding helmet with correct shade of filter. Insulate yourself from work and ground. Wear correct eye, ear, and body protection. Do not touch live electrical parts.
  • Page 23 Work Clamp Connect work clamp to a clean, Tools Needed: paint-free location on workpiece, as close to weld area as possible. Use wire brush or sandpaper to clean metal at weld joint area. Use chipping hammer to remove slag after welding. sb4.1 2/93 Figure 4-3.
  • Page 24 Install & Install & Install & Prepare Put On Turn On Connect Connect MOG Wire Feeding Personal Safety Set Controls Shielding Gas Equipment System System Equipment Turn On Feeder And Welding Begin Welding Power Source ssb6.1* 9/92 Figure 4-7. Sequence Of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Install &...

  • Page 25: Section 5 - Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    SECTION 5 – MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. MOVING PARTS can cause injury. Do not touch live electrical parts. Keep away from moving parts. Turn Off welding power source, and disconnect input power before inspecting, maintaining, or servicing.
  • Page 26 B. Fuse F1 Turn Off welding power source and disconnect input power. Fuse F1 protects the control circuit from overload. If F1 opens, the unit shuts down. Remove left side panel. Rear Fuse F1 (See Parts List For Rating) Pull fuse from fuse holder. To rein- stall, push fuse into fuse holder.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    5-3. Troubleshooting WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. MOVING PARTS can cause injury. Do not touch live electrical parts. Keep away from moving parts. Turn Off welding power source, and disconnect input power before inspecting, maintaining, or servicing. HOT PARTS can cause severe burns. Allow cooling period before servicing.

  • Page 28: Section 6 - Electrical Diagrams

    SECTION 6 – ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS SB-166 868-A Figure 6-1. Circuit Diagram For 1000 Ampere Model Welding Power Source SB-166 869-A Figure 6-2. Circuit Diagram For 1500 Ampere Model Welding Power Source OM-267 Page 24...
  • Page 29 SB-088 039-A Figure 6-3. Circuit Diagram For 1500 Ampere Model Welding Power Source With Voltage Compensation OM-267 Page 25...

  • Page 30: Section 7 - Parts List

    SECTION 7 – PARTS LIST OM-267 Page 26...
  • Page 31 Quantity Model Item Dia. Part Mkgs. Description 1000 1500A 1500V Figure 7-1. Main Assembly ....120 495 PANEL, side ........
  • Page 32 Quantity Model Item Dia. Part Mkgs. Description 1000 1500A 1500V Figure 7-2. Panel, Front w/Components (Fig 7-1 Item 18) ......NAMEPLATE, (order by model and serial number) .
  • Page 33 Quantity Model Item Dia. Part Mkgs. Description 1000 1500A 1500V Figure 7-3. Panel, Rear w/Components (Fig 7-1 Item 11) ... . 083 640 RESISTOR, grid ......... .
  • Page 34 Item Part Description Quantity Figure 7-4. Bracket & Terminal Board (Fig 7-2 Item 7) ..059 616 BRACKET, mtg term assembly pwr output ........
  • Page 35 Item Dia. Part Mkgs. Description Quantity Figure 7-5. Terminal, Primary (Fig 7-1 Item 13) 038 841 044 098 ....601 838 NUT, brs hex .375-16 jam .
  • Page 36 Notes OM-267 Page 32...
  • Page 39 Call LIMITED WARRANTY – Subject to the terms and conditions APT, ZIPCUT & PLAZCUT Model Plasma Cutting below, Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Appleton, Wisconsin, warrants Torches 1-800-4-A-MILLER to its original retail purchaser that new Miller equipment sold...

  • Page 40: Options And Accessories

    FAX: 44 (0) 1204-598066 www.MillerWelds.com Contact the Delivering Carrier for: File a claim for loss or damage during shipment. For assistance in filing or settling claims, contact your distributor and/or equipment manufacturer’s Transportation Department. PRINTED IN USA 2000 Miller Electric Mfg. Co. 6/00...

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