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INVERTEC V311-T AC/DC
For use with machines having Code Numbers:
This manual covers equipment which is no
longer in production by The Lincoln Electric Co.
Speci cations and availability of optional
features may have changed.
Safety Depends on You
Lincoln arc welding and cutting
equipment is designed and built
with safety in mind. However,
your overall safety can be
increased by proper installation ...
and thoughtful operation on your
part. DO NOT INSTALL, OPER-
ATE OR REPAIR THIS EQUIP-
MENT WITHOUT READING
THIS MANUAL AND THE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CON-
TAINED THROUGHOUT. And,
most importantly, think before you
act and be careful.
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- Page 1 September, 2011 11685 For use with machines having Code Numbers: This manual covers equipment which is no longer in production by The Lincoln Electric Co. Speci cations and availability of optional features may have changed. Safety Depends on You Lincoln arc welding and cutting equipment is designed and built with safety in mind.
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Page 2: California Proposition 65 Warnings
351040, Miami, Florida 33135 or CSA Standard W117.2-1974. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet E205 is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199. BE SURE THAT ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES ARE PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS. -
Page 3: Electric Shock Can Kill
SAFETY ARC RAYS can burn. ELECTRIC SHOCK can 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover kill. plates to protect your eyes from sparks and 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits the rays of the arc when welding or observing are electrically “hot”... - Page 4 SAFETY WELDING and CUTTING CYLINDER may explode SPARKS can if damaged. cause fire or explosion. 7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. containing the correct shielding gas for the If this is not possible, cover them to prevent process used and properly operating the welding sparks from starting a fire.
- Page 5 SAFETY PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ 6. Eloigner les matériaux inflammables ou les recouvrir afin de prévenir tout risque dʼincendie dû aux étincelles. Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce 7.
- Page 6 2004/108/EC. It was manufactured in conformity with a national standard that implements a harmonized standard: EN 60974-10 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Product Standard for Arc Welding Equipment. It is for use with other Lincoln Electric equipment. It is designed for industrial and professional use. Introduction All electrical equipment generates small amounts of electromagnetic emission.
- Page 7 SAFETY Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) The size of the surrounding area to be considered will depend on the structure of the building and other activities that are taking place. The surrounding area may extend beyond the boundaries of the premises. Methods of Reducing Emissions Public Supply System Welding equipment should be connected to the public supply system according to the manufacturer’s rec- ommendations.
- Page 8 Electric for advice or information about their use of our products. We respond to our customers based on the best information in our posses- sion at that time. Lincoln Electric is not in a position to warrant or guarantee such advice, and assumes no liability, with respect to such infor- mation or advice.
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
viii viii TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Installation........................Section A Technical Specifications .......................A-1 Select Suitable Location .......................A-2 Stacking..........................A-2 Tilting ............................A-2 Environmental Area ......................A-2 Machine Grounding and High Frequency Interference Protection ........A-2 Input Connections ........................A-3 Reconnect Procedure......................A-3 Input Plug Installation ......................A-4 Engine Drive Generator......................A-4 Output Connections......................A-5 Output and Gas Connection for Tig Welding................A-5 Work Cable Connection .......................A-5... -
Page 10: Installation
INSTALLATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - INVERTEC V311-T AC/DC TIG K2915-1 ® RATED OUTPUT Rated Output Current, Voltage, Input Power Input Current @ Rated Output Duty Cycle (104°F, 40°C) Phase Voltage/ Hertz 210A / 18.4V / 100% 7.3A 230A / 19.2V / 60% 8.3A 310A / 22.4V / 40% 12.3A... -
Page 11: Select Suitable Location
3. Be sure the torch and work cable rubber cover- ings are free of cuts and cracks that allow high TILTING frequency leakage. Cables with high natural rub- ber content, such as Lincoln Stable-Arc ® better Place the machine directly on a secure, level surface. -
Page 12: Input Connections
INSTALLATION 5. The work terminal must be connected to a ground RECONNECT PROCEDURE within ten feet of the welder, using one of the fol- lowing methods. The Invertec® V311-T AC/DC auto reconnects to 208V, 230V or 460V supply. a) A metal underground water pipe in direct con- tact with the earth for ten feet or more. -
Page 13: Input Plug Installation
65Hz. Connect green lead to ground per National Electrical Code. The following Lincoln engine drives meet these condi- Connect black and red leads to power. tions when run in the high idle mode: Wrap white lead with tape to provide 600V insulation. -
Page 14: Output Connections
This unit does not include a TIG torch, but one may be OUTPUT CONNECTIONS purchased separately. The accessories section of this manual lists a number of Lincoln Electric TIG torches, WARNING and TIG Torch Starter Packs that are recommended for use with this machine; however, any similar TIG ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. -
Page 15: Quick Disconnect Plug
INSTALLATION SHIELDING GAS CONNECTION QUICK DISCONNECT PLUG (FOR STICK ELEC- TRODE CABLE and WORK CABLE) Obtain the necessary inert shielding gas. Connect the A quick disconnect system is used for the welding cylinder of gas with a pressure regulator and flow cable connections. -
Page 16: Operation
OPERATION GENERAL DESCRIPTION Read and understand this entire section before operating your machine. The Invertec® V311-T AC/DC is an industrial 310 amp arc welding power source that utilizes single or three phase input power, to produce constant current out- SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS put. -
Page 17: Rear Control Panel
Twist-Mate cable plugs with gas pass through for TIG Torches. 2. Remote Control Connector - For the connection of a Lincoln Foot Amptrol, Hand Amptrol or Arc Start Switch. See the ACCESSORIES section for available options. INVERTEC® V311-T AC/DC TIG... -
Page 18: User Interface Overview And Operation
OPERATION USER INTERFACE OVERVIEW AND OPERATION: FIGURE B.3 V 3 1 1 -T I I N V E R T E C AC/DC The Invertec® V311-T AC/DC User interface con- b. General Alarm – Yellow LED which is lit when sists of the following (Refer to Figure B.3): faults exist with the power source or optional cooler, such as over temperature, coolant... - Page 19 OPERATION LCD D YNAMIC ISPLAY 100Hz The Dynamic display is divided into several sections (Refer to Figure B.4): 10.0s 0.2s 1. Weld Sequence 4.3Hz Diagram 0.0s 5.0s 10.0s 0.2s 2. Parameter Figure B.4b Display 0.2Hz 100Hz 3. Mode Push Button Indicators Figure B.4 10.0s...
- Page 20 OPERATION 3. The Mode Push Buttons and Indicators show the Two-Step with Foot Pedal -This current selection made by the corresponding weld mode is only available when the push buttons (A-F). Refer to Table B.2 for a full list machine senses a remote amperage of all parameters and their ranges.
- Page 21 OPERATION Bi-Level Current – (If Enabled from D, E, & F. Memory Operation – Pressing and releas- the Setup Menu) Depressing an arc ing the memory location (D) button will scroll through start switch and releasing will initiate memory locations 1 through 10. When a memory is the arc to current level A1.
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Page 22: Welding Parameter
OPERATION WELDING PARAMETERS The following parameters are adjustable on the Invertec® V311-T AC/DC. (See Table B.3) Table B.3 Parameter Parameter Name Parameter Range Symbol unit Pre-Flow Start Current Amps Min. Peak Finish Current Amps Peak Min. Current Amps Peak Upslope Downslope Spot Time Max. -
Page 23: User Menu Set Up Parameters
OPERATION USER MENU SET UP PARAMETERS Many additional parameters can be modified via the Set Up Menu. To access the Set Up Menu press and hold the rotary encoder knob for several seconds until the following screen appears: (See figure B.7) FIGURE B.7b FIGURE B.7 Rotating the encoder knob will scroll through the setup... - Page 24 OPERATION TABLE B.4 SET UP MENU PARAMETERS Parameter Selection/ Parameter Description Symbol * Default Value Number See Figure B.7 Set Up menu Exit Reset All Parameters Start Current Set Unit Amps Bi-Level Current 2 Set Unit Amps* Pulse Background Current Units Amps Finish Current Set Unit Amps*...
- Page 25 B-10 B-10 OPERATION TABLE B.4 (Continued) SET UP MENU PARAMETERS Parameter Selection/ Parameter Description Symbol * Default Value Number Display Off Display in 7 Segment LED Output Current Displayed Display* Display Off* Display in 7 Segment LED Output Voltage Displayed Display Display Off* Display in 7 Segment LED...
- Page 26 B-11 B-11 OPERATION TIPS FOR IMPROVED TIG STARTING If start power is set within the incremental range mode, the machine tries to start electrode positive at a relative setting of 1. If the arc fails to establish it will 1. Start Current: repeat the start sequence each time by incrementing the amount of electrode positive energy by 10% (0.1) For the best AC or DC TIG starting characteristics it...
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Page 27: Accessories
Magnum® TIG torches may be used with the Amptrol energizes the output and controls the output Invertec® V311-T AC/DC for Lincolnʼs full line of TIG remotely. The Hand Amptrol connects directly to the torches including flex head models consult publication 6-pin remote control connector. - Page 28 ACCESSORIES CABLE PLUGS K852-70 - Cable Plug Kit for 1/0-2/0 cable. Attaches to welding cable to provide quick disconnect from machine. K1622-1 Twist-Mate adapter for PTA-9 & 17 Air- Cooled TIG torches – Adapter for PTA-9 or PTA-17 TIG torches with one-piece cable. The quick connect plug provides connection for both gas and welding current.
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Page 29: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Have an electrician install and ser- vice this equipment. • Turn the input power off at the fuse box, disconnect or unplug supply lines and allow machine to sit for five minutes minimum to allow the power capacitors to dis- charge before working inside this equipment. -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING Service and Repair should only be performed by Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician and machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid Electrical Shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual. - Page 31 CAUTION If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. INVERTEC® V311-T AC/DC TIG...
- Page 32 3. Dirty materials. CAUTION If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. INVERTEC® V311-T AC/DC TIG...
- Page 33 Authorized Service Facility.) CAUTION If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. INVERTEC® V311-T AC/DC TIG...
- Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING The Invertec® V311-T AC/DC, when a fault condition is detected, displays on the graphics LCD an alarm notification composed of: ALARM ICON + ALARM CODE + ALARM TYPE ICON When a fault condition is detected, the power source and the cooler are switched in safety mode, it means the welding operation are stopped.
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Page 35: Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAMS INVERTEC® V311-T AC/DC TIG... - Page 36 Keep your head out of fumes. Turn power off before servicing. Do not operate with panel open or Use ventilation or exhaust to guards off. WARNING remove fumes from breathing zone. Spanish Los humos fuera de la zona de res- Desconectar el cable de ali- No operar con panel abierto o AVISO DE...
- Page 37 Do not touch electrically live parts or Keep flammable materials away. Wear eye, ear and body protection. WARNING electrode with skin or wet clothing. Insulate yourself from work and ground. Spanish No toque las partes o los electrodos Mantenga el material combustible Protéjase los ojos, los oídos y el AVISO DE bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja-...
- Page 38 • World's Leader in Welding and Cutting Products • • Sales and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide • Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199 U.S.A. TEL: 216.481.8100 FAX: 216.486.1751 WEB SITE: www.lincolnelectric.com...