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RETURN TO MAIN MENU
IM958
INVERTEC V310-T AC/DC
February, 2008
10943
For use with machines having Code Numbers:
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 thought-
ful operation on your part. DO
NOT INST LL, OPER TE OR
REP IR THIS EQUIPMENT
WITHOUT
RE DING
THIS
M NU L
ND THE S FETY
PREC UTIONS CONT INED
THROUGHOUT.
nd, most
importantly, think before you act
and be careful.
OPER TOR'S M NU L
Copyright © Lincoln Global Inc.
• 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

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  • Page 1 ® RETURN TO MAIN MENU IM958 INVERTEC V310-T AC/DC February, 2008 10943 For use with machines having Code Numbers: 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 ...
  • Page 2 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 SAFETY ARC RAYS can burn. ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover 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 CYLINDER may explode WELDING and CUTTING 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 (89/336/EEC). 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 Mains Supply Welding equipment should be connected to the mains supply according to the manufacturerʼs recommenda- tions.
  • 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.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS viii viii 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 - V310-T AC/DC TIG K2228-1 RATED OUTPUT Input Power Rated Output Current, Voltage, 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 460/50/60...

  • Page 11: Select Suitable Location

    Proper grounding methods can reduce or eliminate • Only qualified personnel should per- radiated interference. form this installation. The Invertec V310-T AC/DC TIG has been field tested • Turn the input power OFF and unplug the machine from the recep- under recommended installation conditions. It com- tacle before working on this equip- plies with FCC allowable limits for radiation.

  • Page 12: Input Connections

    RECONNECT PROCEDURE 5. The work terminal must be connected to a ground within ten feet of the welder, using one of the fol- The Invertec V310-T AC/DC auto reconnects to 208V, lowing methods. 230V or 460V supply. a) A metal underground water pipe in direct con- Fuse the input circuit with time delay fuses or delay tact with the earth for ten feet or more.

  • Page 13: Input Plug Installation

    INPUT PLUG INSTALLATION ENGINE DRIVEN GENERATOR POWER CORD CONNECTION The Invertec V310-T AC/DC TIG can be operated on A 10 ft. power cord is provided and wired into the engine driven generators as long as the 230 volt auxil- machine. Follow the power cord connection instruc- iary meets the following conditions: tions.

  • Page 14: Output Connections

    This unit does not include a TIG torch, but one may be purchased separately. The accessories section of this WARNING manual lists a number of Lincoln Electric TIG torches, 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

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION Read and understand this entire section before operating your machine. The Invertec V310-T AC/DC is an industrial 310 amp arc welding power source that utilizes single or three SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS phase input power, to produce constant current out- put.

  • Page 17: Rear Control Panel

    OPERATION REAR CONTROL PANEL (FIGURE B.1) WARNING • I1: Off/On switch turns on the electric power to the welder. It has two positions, "O" off, and "I" on. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ With "l1" in the "I" (ON) position, the welding machine is operational and there is voltage between the positive (+) and negative (-) Terminals in stick welding.

  • Page 18: User Interface Overview And Operation

    OPERATION USER INTERFACE OVERVIEW AND OPERATION: FIGURE B.3 The V310-T AC/DC User interface consists of the b. General Alarm – Yellow LED which is lit when following (Refer to Figure B.3): faults exist with the power source or optional cooler, such as over temperature, coolant 1.
  • 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 Diagram 4.3Hz 0.0s 5.0s Figure B.4b 2. Parameter 10.0s 0.2s Display 3. Mode Push Button 0.2Hz 100Hz Indicators Figure B.4 1.
  • 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: Welding Parameter

    OPERATION Bi-Level Current – (If Enabled from D, E, & F. Memory Operation – Pressing and releas- ing the memory location (D) button will scroll through the Setup Menu) Depressing an arc start switch and releasing will initiate memory locations 1 through 10. When a memory is the arc to current level A1.
  • Page 22 OPERATION WELDING PARAMETERS The following parameters are adjustable on the V310-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 OPERATION B-10 B-10 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 OPERATION B-11 B-11 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...

  • Page 27: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES TIG TORCH STARTER KITS AND COMPATIBLE EQUIPMENT K2266-1 – TIG-Mate 17 Air Cooled TIG Torch Starter Pack. One complete easy-to-order kit pack- Field Installed aged in its own portable carrying case. Includes: PTA- 17 torch, parts kit, Harris flowmeter/regulator, 10 ft. K857 - Remote Output Control - For Stick welding.
  • 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.

  • 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 TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION PROBLEMS IN STICK WELDING Excessive spatter 1. Long arc 2. High current Craters 1. Fast movement of the electrode away from piece. Inclusions 1.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION PROBLEMS IN TIG WELDING Oxidation 1. lnsufficient gas. 2. No protection on the back side. Tungsten inclusions 1. lncorrect electrode sharpening. 2. Electrode too small. 3.
  • Page 33 . 4. E14, E15, or E18 DISPLAYED • Internal memory errors. (Contact your local Lincoln Electric 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.
  • Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING The V310-T ACDC, when a fault condition is detected, dis- plays on the graphics LCD an alarm notification composed 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.

  • Page 35: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAMS V310-T AC/DC TIG...
  • Page 36 WARNING Do not touch electrically live parts or Keep flammable materials away. Wear eye, ear and body protection. electrode with skin or wet clothing. AVISO DE Insulate yourself from work and ground. Spanish PRECAUCION No toque las partes o los electrodos Mantenga el material combustible Protéjase los ojos, los oídos y el bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja-...
  • Page 37 WARNING 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. AVISO DE remove fumes from breathing zone. Spanish PRECAUCION Los humos fuera de la zona de res- Desconectar el cable de ali- No operar con panel abierto o piración.
  • 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...

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