Lincoln Electric VANTAGE 520 SD Operator's Manual page 24

VANTAGE ® 520 SD
6. DIGITAL OUTPUT METERS-
preset arc voltage (CV-WIRE mode) or preset arc current (CC-
STICK, DOWNHILL PIPE, ARC GOUGING and TIG modes) to be
set prior to welding using the OUTPUT control dial. During
welding, the meter display the actual output voltage (VOLTS)
and current (AMPS). A memory feature holds the display of both
meters on for seven seconds after welding is stopped. This
allows the operator to read the actual current and voltage just
prior to when welding was ceased.
While the display is being held the left-most decimal point in
each display will be flashing. The accuracy of the meters is
+/- 3%.
The meters will display all dashes for preset when ArcLink
mode is selected.
6a. HIDDEN MENU BUTTON:
The hidden setup menu can be accessed any time the machine is on
with the engine running and not in a welding arc (arc off or OCV).
To access, press the hidden setup menu push button (Figure B.4.)
with the appropriate tool or paper clip, if no tool is readily available.
NOTE: The menu system will exit automatically if any of the following
conditions are met:
• If no settings are changed for 10 seconds.
• If the mode selection switch position is changed.
• If the arc status changes to arc or short.
• If the entire setup menu sequence is cycled through.
The digital meters allow the
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HIDDEN SETUP MENU FUNCTIONS
• Hot start setting individually settable by mode.
Hot start will not display if not applicable.
The left display will show "Hot" and "Strt" alternately at 0.5 sec-
ond intervals. The right display will show a number from 0.0 to
10.0. The default value will be 5, (Figure B.5). This setting will be
stored in system memory and will be remembered between
machine power cycles.
B-4
OPERATION
HIDDEN SETUP MENU
ACCESS PORT:
INSERT TOOL OR
PAPER CLIP
TO ACCESS
FIGURE B.4
FIGURE B.5