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The user adjusts WFS according to factors such as
weld size, penetration requirements, heat input, etc.
The power source then uses the WFS setting to adjust
its output characteristics (output voltage, output cur-
rent) according to pre-programmed settings contained
in the power source. In constant current modes (arc
gouging, stick, TIG) this control adjusts the output cur-
rent, in amps. An LED lights to inform the user which
function (WFS or amps) is active.This display can be
either English or metric units. Further, this display can
be set up to display either WFS or amps when using
wire welding modes. (See SETTING DIP SWITCHES
in the INSTALLATION section.)
The right knob is labeled VOLTS / TRIM. In constant
voltage modes (synergic CV, standard CV) the control
adjusts the welding voltage. In pulse synergic welding
modes (pulse GMAW only) the user can change the
Trim setting to adjust the arc length. It is adjustable
from 0.50 to 1.50. A Trim setting of 1.00 means than
no adjustments will be made to the preset arc lengths,
and is optimum for most conditions. An LED lights to
inform the user which function (volts or trim) is active.
Both displays indicate preset values, according to the
weld mode selected, when not welding. Once weld-
ing begins, they switch to displaying actual values. At
that time, the indicator LEDs will flash to signify actual
values are being displayed. The displays hold the
actual values for 5 seconds after a weld is stopped.
Turning a knob during the hold time shuts off the hold,
and returns the meters to their preset values.
The allowable settings are determined by other sys-
tem components. The WFS range, for instance, is
dependent upon the gear range in the Wire Drive and
on the welding programs in the Power Wave power
source. The voltage and current are similarly limited
by programs in the Power Wave.
OPERATION
CONTROL BOX PANELS - "SMALL" OPTIONAL PANELS
K1542-14 Head Select Panel:
This panel allows for the selection of the feed head to
be used in a two feed head system. All selections are
done with push buttons and indicator lights. To select
the feed head to be used, simply press the desired
feed head button (Head 1 or Head 2).
K1542-13 Dual Procedure / Memory Panel:
This panel provides three functions: Dual Procedure,
Head Select and Memory. Dual Procedure provides
for setting and manual selection of two procedures.
Selection can be done at the panel, or through a dual
procedure welding gun switch connected to the Wire
Drive trigger receptacle. Head Select chooses the
wire feed head that will be used. Selection can be
done at the panel or simply by pulling the trigger of the
gun to be used. Memory provides four independent
storage locations for Control Box settings. Each of the
four memory buttons will store a procedure for each
feed head. All selections are done with push buttons
and indicator lights. Dual Procedure can be used with-
out making use of Memories; the opposite is also true.
To set Procedure A, hit the Procedure button until the
A LED illuminates. Make all desired settings on the
Control Box. Settings are automatically saved as
changes are made. Do the same for procedure B. If
using a gun switch to select procedures, hit the
Procedure button until the Gun LED illuminates.
When in the Gun mode is selected, either light A or B
will be flashing. The flashing light identifies the
Procedure, A or B, which is selected by a dual proce-
dure gun switch. If no dual procedure switch is
plugged in, the Procedure defaults to A. Settings are
saved at power down.
To load a memory, make sure that the desired head is
active and set all adjustments and functions on the
Power Feed to the desired settings. To save the set-
tings to Memory 1, simply hit the Save button (its red
light will illuminate) and then hit the 1 button. The set-
tings are now saved in Memory 1. The contents of
Memory 1 will not change, even if the power is turned
off, until the next time the Save key and the 1 key are
hit in sequence.
Note: It is not required to load all 4 memories at once,
nor is it necessary to load them in order. Memory can
be loaded at any time, except when welding.
Similarly, the Save key is not active while the gun trig-
ger is pulled, or while welding.
POWER FEED 10 DUAL
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