Table Of Contents; Contents - EWM Tetrix 180 Smart TGD Operating Instructions Manual

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Contents

1 Contents.................................................................................................................................................. 3
2 Safety instructions................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Notes on the use of these operating instructions .......................................................................... 6
2.2 Explanation of icons....................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 General .......................................................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Transport and installation ............................................................................................................ 12
2.5 Ambient conditions....................................................................................................................... 13
2.5.1
2.5.2
3 Intended use ......................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1 Applications.................................................................................................................................. 14
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.2 Documents which also apply ....................................................................................................... 15
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.4
4 Machine description ............................................................................................................................ 16
4.1 Front view .................................................................................................................................... 16
4.2 Rear view ..................................................................................................................................... 17
4.3 Machine control - Operating elements ........................................................................................ 18
5 Design and function............................................................................................................................. 20
5.1 General ........................................................................................................................................ 20
5.2 Workpiece lead, general .............................................................................................................. 20
5.3 Transport and installation ............................................................................................................ 21
5.3.1
5.4 Machine cooling ........................................................................................................................... 21
5.5 Mains connection ......................................................................................................................... 22
5.5.1
5.6 TIG welding.................................................................................................................................. 23
5.6.1
5.6.2
5.6.3
5.6.4
5.6.5
5.6.6
5.6.7
5.6.8
5.6.9
5.6.10
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In operation................................................................................................................... 13
Transport and storage .................................................................................................. 13
TIG welding .................................................................................................................. 14
MMA welding ................................................................................................................ 14
Warranty ....................................................................................................................... 15
Declaration of Conformity............................................................................................. 15
Welding in environments with increased electrical hazards......................................... 15
Service documents (spare parts and circuit diagrams) ................................................ 15
Adjusting the length of the carrying strap..................................................................... 21
Mains configuration ...................................................................................................... 22
Welding torch and workpiece line connection .............................................................. 23
Torch connection options and pin assignments ........................................................... 24
Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine) ............................. 24
5.6.3.1 Connecting the shielding gas supply ............................................................ 25
5.6.3.2 Setting the shielding gas quantity ................................................................. 26
Select welding task....................................................................................................... 27
Welding data display .................................................................................................... 27
Arc ignition.................................................................................................................... 28
5.6.6.1 HF ignition ..................................................................................................... 28
5.6.6.2 Liftarc ignition ................................................................................................ 28
Automatic cut-out.......................................................................................................... 28
Function sequences/operating modes ......................................................................... 29
5.6.8.1 Explanation of symbols ................................................................................. 29
5.6.8.2 Non-latched mode......................................................................................... 30
5.6.8.3 Latched mode ............................................................................................... 31
5.6.8.4 SpotArc ......................................................................................................... 32
5.6.8.5 Spotmatic ...................................................................................................... 33
5.6.8.6 Non-latched operation, version C ................................................................. 34
5.6.8.7 Automated pulses ......................................................................................... 35
TIG activArc welding..................................................................................................... 36
Welding torch (operating variants) ............................................................................... 37
5.6.10.1 Tap torch trigger (tapping function)............................................................... 37
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
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