Ranger 10-Lx & Ranger 300 Dlx Operation - Lincoln Electric TIG MODULE IM528-B Operator's Manual

RANGER 10-LX / RANGER 300 DLX OPERATION
The table (Table 12) lists the recommended switch and control settings
for the TIG Module/Ranger 10-LX or TIG Module/Ranger 300 DLX
combination. Make sure all connections are tight before proceeding.
Operate the Ranger 10-LX or Ranger 300 DLX in
accordance with the proper Operator's Manual.
Note that for AC TIG welding, the maximum TIG welding output currents
on each range setting will be approximately 50% higher that those
marked on the nameplate. This is due to the special nature of the AC
TIG welding arc. Do not AC TIG weld on the 200 or 250 amp range
settings. The output current may exceed the rating of the Ranger 10-LX
or Ranger 300 DLX.
Because your Ranger 10-LX or Ranger 300 DLX has
remote control capability, refer to the diagram Figure 9
TABLE 12: K930-[ ] / RANGER 10-LX or RANGER 300 DLX SETTINGS
POWER
ON
IDLER
SWITCH
HIGH
OPERATION
K930-[ ] SETTINGS
HF
HIGH
AFTERFLOW
FREQUENCY
5 - 55 SECONDS
START
- OR -
CONTINUOUS
RANGER 10-LX SETTINGS
STICK/TIG
POLARITY
DC-
AC
which covers the proper use of the TIG Module Current
Control, Arc Start Switches, and Amptrols.
Once the TIG Module and Ranger 10-LX or Ranger 300 DLX
are properly set up, TIG welding is very easy. Position the torch
in place, lower your helmet, and press the Arc Start Switch or
Amptrol. The TIG Module's optional contactor will close, gas
will flow for a one-half second preflow time, and the high
frequency will come on. The arc should strike and welding
should begin. At the end of the weld, simply release the Arc
Start Switch or Amptrol, and the contactor will open, shutting off
the arc. The Afterflow time will begin, cooling the torch,
protecting the weld and the tungsten.
If another weld is started during the Afterflow time, there will
be no preflow time delay. The contactor will close and the
high frequency will come on immediately when the Arc Start
Switch or Amptrol is pressed.
2
CURRENT
CONTROL
ADJUST ADJUST
TO SUIT, TO SUIT
RANGE
SELECT TO SUIT,
45 - 250
SELECT TO SUIT,
45-160
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28
A
CURRENT
CONTROL
SWITCH
0-10
REMOTE (WITH
AN AMPTROL)
LOCAL (WITH AN
ARC START
SWITCH)
OUTPUT
CONTROL
SWITCH
OUTPUT
CONTROL
REMOTE
TIG MODULE