General Description; Recommended Processes And Equipment; Operational Features And Controls; Design Features - Lincoln Electric IDEALARC CV-250 Operator's Manual

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CAUTION
When using a CV-250 power source with wire feed-
ers, there will be a small spark if the electrode con-
tacts the work or ground within several seconds after
releasing the trigger.
When used with some wire feeders with the electrical
trigger interlock in the ON position, the arc might
restart if the electrode touches the work or ground
during these several seconds.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The CV-250 is a constant voltage DC power source
designed for the GMAW process with limited FCAW
capability as well. It features an industrial rating of
250 amps, 30 volts, at 100% duty cycle. It complies
with the requirements for a NEMA Class I (100) power
source.
It is available from the factory in one model only, with
no options other than input voltage or frequency.
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES AND
EQUIPMENT
The CV-250 is capable of solid wire welding within the
rated output capacity of the machine. It is also capa-
ble of welding with the following flux-cored wires: NR-
152, NR-211, NS-3M, NR-203 Ni 1%, and
Outershield® 70 and 71.
The CV-250 is recommended for use with the LN-7,
LN-742 and LN-25 wire feeder models.
OPERATIONAL FEATURES AND
CONTROLS
• Two inductance positions: operator can choose the
optimum output characteristics.
• Solid State Output Contactor: no noise, no moving
parts to wear.
• Digital Voltmeter/Ammeter is standard.
• Power on/off switch.
• 42 VAC, 10 amp auxiliary power available for the
wire feeder.
OPERATION
• Circuit breaker protected.
• 115 VAC, 5 amp auxiliary power available for the
wire feeder; circuit breaker protected.
• Magnum Twist-Mate™ output receptacles.
• Single MS-type (14-pin) connection for wire feeder.
• Solid state controls, with line voltage compensation.
• Optional remote control capability.

DESIGN FEATURES

• "Clean" appearance and simple controls -- easy to
operate.
• Electronic and thermostatic protection from over-
loads.
• Submersion dipping of assembled transformer,
choke, and rectifier in special sealing/insulating
material gives extra protection against moisture and
corrosive atmospheres.
• Microprocessor based Control PC Board has built-in
diagnostic routines.
• Compact size, requires only 19" x 26" footprint.
• Modular construction for easy servicing.
• Recessed panels protect output studs and controls.
Large safety margins and protective circuits protect
rectifiers from transient voltages and high currents.

LIMITATIONS

The CV-250 is intended only for use with the following
FCAW electrodes: NR-152, NR-211, NR-203 Ni 1%,
NS-3M, Outershield 70 and 71. The machine has
been designed primarily for the GMAW process.

POWER SOURCE OPERATION

Be sure the CV-250 is properly installed, and that all
accessories are properly hooked up before attempting
operation.

DUTY CYCLE

250 Amps, 30 Volts at 100%
300 Amps, 32 Volts at 60%
Duty Cycle is based on operation for a 10 minute period.
CV-250
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