Operation On Other Lincoln Power Sources - Lincoln Electric TIG MODULE IM528-B Operator's Manual

OPERATION ON OTHER LINCOLN
POWER SOURCES
The table (Table 13) lists the recommended switch
and control settings for the TIG Module when used
with various Lincoln power sources.
Operate the power source in accordance with its
Manual.
Note that AC power sources must be derated
approximately 50% when used for AC TIG welding.
This is due to the special nature of the TIG welding
arc. Input currents will also be higher when AC TIG
welding. Be sure the power source is properly fused
to handle this situation.
If your power source has remote control capability,
TABLE 13: K930-[ ] / LINCOLN POWER SOURCE SETTINGS
POWER
ON
WELD MODE
POLARITY
CHOOSE CONSTANT
CURRENT (STICK)
OUTPUT, AC OR
DC AS REQUIRED
TIG MODULE
OPERATION
K930-[ ] SETTINGS
HF
HIGH
AFTERFLOW
FREQUENCY
5 - 55 SECONDS
START
- OR -
CONTINUOUS
LINCOLN POWER SOURCE SETTINGS
OUTPUT
CONTROL
IF POWER SOURCE HAS REMOTE
CONTROL CAPABILITY, THIS
CONTROL WILL HAVE NO EFFECT
FOR OTHER POWER SOURCES,
SET TO OUTPUT CURRENT
DESIRED
refer to the second half of the diagram Figure 9 which
covers the proper use of the TIG Module Current
Control with Hand and Foot Amptrols.
Once the TIG Module and the power source 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 power source
contactor (or the optional TIG Module 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 immediately when the
Arc Start Switch or Amptrol is pressed.
2
CURRENT
CONTROL
ADJUST ADJUST
TO SUIT, TO SUIT
CURRENT
CONTROL
SWITCH
SET TO REMOTE IF
THIS SWITCH APPEARS
ON THE POWER
SOURCE
– –
29
A
CURRENT
CONTROL
SWITCH
0-10
REMOTE (WITH
AN AMPTROL)
LOCAL (WITH AN
ARC START
SWITCH)
CONSULT YOUR
POWER SOURCE
INSTRUCTION OR
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
FOR COMPLETE
INFORMATION