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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live parts such
as output terminals or internal wiring.
• When inching with gun trigger, electrode and
drive mechanism are "hot" to work and
ground and could remain energized several
seconds after the gun trigger is released.
• Turn OFF input power at welding power
source before installation or changing
drive roll and/or guide tubes.
• Welding power source must be connected
to system ground per the National
Electrical Code or any applicable local
codes.
• Only qualified personnel should
perform this installation.
Observe all additional Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Power Feed Wire Feeders are high performance,
digitally controlled, modular wire feeders. Properly
equipped, they can support the GMAW, GMAW-P,
FCAW, and SMAW processes. The Power Feed wire
feeders are designed to be a part of a modular, multi
process welding system.
The Power Feed Wire Feeders are 4 driven roll feed-
ers that operate on 40VDC input power.
The Power Feed wire feeders are designed to be
used with Power Feed compatible power sources,
operating as a system. Each component in the system
has special circuitry to "talk with" the other system
components, so each component (power source, wire
feeder, electrical accessories) knows what the other is
doing at all times. This shared information lays the
groundwork for a system with superior welding perfor-
mance.
The Power Feed Wire Feeders are available config-
ured in both boom and bench models. In addition, the
Control Box and wire feed unit can also be purchased
separately. The bench model is designed so that it
can easily be converted to a boom feeder.
OPERATION
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES AND
EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES
The Power Feed Wire Feeders can be set up in a
number of configurations. It is designed to be used for
GMAW, GMAW-P, FCAW, and SMAW for a variety of
materials, including mild steel, stainless steel, and
cored wires.
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
The Power Feed Wire Feeders must be used with
power sources having digital communication capabili-
ties and 40 VDC auxiliary power. The presently avail-
able power source is the PowerWave 455.
DUTY CYCLE
The Power Feed Wire Feeders are capable of welding
at a 100% duty cycle (continuous welding). The power
source will be the limiting factor in determining system
duty cycle capability.
CONTROL BOX OPERATION
The most frequently used Control Box controls and
settings are external; some features are accessed by
internal controls and settings.
CONTROL BOX PANELS - UPPER PANEL
CONTROL/DISPLAY PANEL: (REQUIRED)
Each Power Feed Control box must have a
Control/Display (CD) panel. This panel consists of
adjustment knobs, digital displays and a series of
indicator lights (LEDs). There are two knobs; each
has a 4 digit LED display and a pair of LEDs associat-
ed with it. Knobs and displays have dual functions;
the LEDs indicate which function at any given time.
This panel also has a dual color Status LED, used to
indicate the general health status of the Control Box
and its connection to other components in the system
(power source, wire drive, etc.).
The left knob/display is labeled WFS / AMPS (wire
feed speed/amps). In non-synergic modes, the WFS
control changes the wire feed speed according to the
desired procedure. In synergic welding modes (syner-
gic CV, pulse GMAW) WFS is the dominant control
parameter, controlling all other variables.
POWER FEED 10 DUAL
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