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PlasmaPart WSME 200 User Manual

Ac / dc tig / mma inverter welder

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Thank you for purchasing the PlasmaPart WSME 200 AC / DC
TIG / MMA inverter welder.
We have included this information pack as a reference document for all users; it is intended
to provide information relating to all areas of welding from health and safety to operational
tips. We strongly advise you to keep this document
with the
machine.
It is important you familiarise yourself with the information within this guide, both for your
safety and ease of operation of the unit.
Important Health and Safety Information
This unit in common with all arc welders uses a combination of
low voltage and high
to
generate the high temperatures required to melt metals.
A welder can cause injury or death if used incorrectly.
There are several hazards associated with welding:
Heat
o
The arc created when welding is at around 5000
C this presents a serious hazard if the arc
were to come in contact with you, as well as this the molten metal produced in the process
can also cause damage or injury to you if your feet or other parts of your body are not
adequately protected.
Welding should not be carried out within close proximity to any flammable substances or
materials.
Electricity
When set to 100A welding current or below the machine can be used safely from a standard
13A supply with an appropriate 13 Amp fuse fitted. For welding currents above this use the
16A plug supplied with the machine.
If in doubt please contact a qualified electrician for advice.
Visible and Ultra Violet Light
The visible light generated by the arc process is very intense as with most arc welding
operations this can cause serious eye damage if the eyes are not protected during the
welding operation. If the eyes become sore or irritated it would be advisable to seek
professional help and increase the shading level.
As with most arc welding processes skin should be protected from exposure to the ultra
violet light emitted during the cutting process.

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Summary of Contents for PlasmaPart WSME 200

  • Page 1 Thank you for purchasing the PlasmaPart WSME 200 AC / DC TIG / MMA inverter welder. We have included this information pack as a reference document for all users; it is intended to provide information relating to all areas of welding from health and safety to operational tips.
  • Page 2: Operating Safety

    Instruction Notes 1. Operating environment 1.1 The machine can be operated in harsh weather conditions at temperatures of between -10 and +40 Degrees Centigrade and a Relative Humidity of 80%. 1.2 Do not place the machine in direct sunlight or operate it in the rain. 1.3 Keep the machine dry and avoid any contact with water.
  • Page 3 fuels or combustible substances. 2.6 Do not weld any containers or pipes which may be under pressure 2.7 Always wear eye protection. This is to protect your eyes from both the arc and also sparks which are produced during the welding operation. A Minimum of shade 8 for lower currents and shade 10 for higher currents is required for the machine.
  • Page 4 3. WSME 200 Operating Instructions Versions of Welder There are two versions of the WSME 200, one sometimes (but not always) called WSME200P. The difference between the two is how the welding current is controlled from the front panel. Both units are AC/DC TIG and MMA welders and have the same pulsed AC and DC functions.
  • Page 5 Basic MMA operation Turn the mains power ON. With the TIG / MMA switch set to MMA (says ARC on the front panel) the unit will function as a normal MMA welder. The welding current is turned on with this switch and the electrode will immediately become live. The welding current is adjusted by the PEAK control as shown above and the welding current is indicated on the panel meter.
  • Page 6 TIG DC Basic Operation For basic DC TIG welding operations set the front panel controls as follows: Mains power: AC / DC Selector: TIG / MMA: PULSE FUNCTION: 2T /4T SWITCH: FOOT PEDAL: CURRENT CONTROL: Set to desired welding current, this will be indicated on the meter.
  • Page 7 TIG AC BASIC OPERATION The set up for basic AC TIG Welding is as follows: AC /DC Switch: TIG / MMA Switch: PULSE FUNCTION: FOOT PEDAL: 2T / 4T Switch: AC Clean width Post Gas time: As required Welding current: As required When the torch switch is pressed the machine will produce a FIXED 50Hz square wave of current.
  • Page 8 WELDING CURRENT PULSE CONTROL The above photograph shows the controls associated with the machine’s PULSE FUNCTION. This should not be confused with the AC function described above. The PULSE FUNCTION allows the user to have greater control over the heat input to the weld and is helpful for welding thinner materials.
  • Page 9: Foot Pedal Control

    The front panel welding current digital meter will fluctuate when in the PULSE MODE as the welding current is continually changing. It should be noted that the workshop lights may go dim and bright in synchronism with the PULSE FREQUENCY and DUTY CYCLE; this becomes more apparent when the ratio between PEAK CURRENT and VALLEY CURRENT become large and the frequency is low.
  • Page 10: Operation

    In 4T operation the switch is PRESSED then RELEASED to START the arc current the PRESSED and RELEASED again to STOP the arc current. In the WSME 200 the action of the 2T switching is the same as the older machines but 4T is quite different.
  • Page 11 4T OPERATION WSME 200 With 4T selected on the front panel control switch operation of the torch switch to start and end welding has the following actions: Sequence of events: Switch 2T / 4T switch to 4T PRESS AND HOLD DOWN torch switch.
  • Page 12: Declaration Of Conformity

    This information should be considered important and you must understand it before using the machine for your own and others safety. If there is something you don’t understand please contact PlasmaPart Ltd. for clarification. We are here to help! Portable Appliance Testing...