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INVERTEC V450-PRO (CE)
This manual covers equipment which is no
longer in production by The Lincoln Electric Co.
Speci cations and availability of optional
features may have changed.
Safety Depends on You
Lincoln arc welding and cutting
equipment is designed and built
with safety in mind. However, your
overall safety can be increased by
proper installation ... and thought-
ful operation on your part. DO
NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR
REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT
WITHOUT
READING
THIS
MANUAL AND THE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED
THROUGHOUT. And, most
importantly, think before you act
and be careful.
• Sales and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide •
Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199 U.S.A. TEL: 216.481.8100 FAX: 216.486.1751 WEB SITE: www.lincolnelectric.com
™
For use with machines Code: 11213
IP21S
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
• World's Leader in Welding and Cutting Products •
Copyright © 2005 Lincoln Global Inc.
IM880
October, 2005

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  • Page 1 ™ October, 2005 For use with machines Code: 11213 This manual covers equipment which is no longer in production by The Lincoln Electric Co. Speci cations and availability of optional features may have changed. Safety Depends on You Lincoln arc welding and cutting equipment is designed and built with safety in mind.

  • Page 2: California Proposition 65 Warnings

    351040, Miami, Florida 33135 or CSA Standard W117.2-1974. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet E205 is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199. BE SURE THAT ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES ARE PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.

  • Page 3: Electric Shock Can Kill

    SAFETY ARC RAYS can burn. ELECTRIC SHOCK can 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover kill. plates to protect your eyes from sparks and 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits the rays of the arc when welding or observing are electrically “hot”...
  • Page 4 SAFETY WELDING SPARKS can CYLINDER may explode cause fire or explosion. if damaged. 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. 7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders If this is not possible, cover them to prevent containing the correct shielding gas for the the welding sparks from starting a fire.
  • Page 5 SAFETY PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ 6. Eloigner les matériaux inflammables ou les recouvrir afin de prévenir tout risque d’incendie dû aux étincelles. Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce 7.
  • Page 6 SAFETY...
  • Page 7 SAFETY...
  • Page 8 The code number is especially important when identifying the correct replacement parts. On-Line Product Registration - Register your machine with Lincoln Electric either via fax or over the Internet. • For faxing: Complete the form on the back of the warranty statement included in the literature packet accompanying this machine and fax the form per the instructions printed on it.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    viii viii TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Installation .......................Section A Technical Specifications ..................A-1 Safety Precautions ..................A-2 Select Suitable Location..................A-2 Stacking ......................A-2 Machine Grounding..................A-2 High Frequency Connections................A-2 Input Connections ...................A-2 Connection Diagram ..................A-3 Input Fuse and Supply ..................A-3 Input Voltage Change Over ................A-3 Electrode and Work Cable ................A-3 Cable Inductance and Its Effects on Pulse Welding ........A-4 Negative Electrode Polarity................A-4...

  • Page 10: Installation

    INSTALLATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - INVERTEC V450-PRO (CE) INPUT AT RATED OUTPUT - THREE PHASE ONLY INPUT VOLTS INPUT INPUT OUTPUT CONDITIONS CURRENT CURRENT 400A@36V 100% 380-415V 500A@40V 60% 50/60HZ. OUTPUT PULSE PULSE PULSE AND AUXILIARY FREQUENCY VOLTAGE BACKGROUND POWER RANGE TIME RANGE 0.15 - 1000 Hz...

  • Page 11: Safety Precautions

    F.A.N., connect leads 444 and X3A together at the output inside of the input access door or refer to Figure A.1 of the solid state fan control relay, located on the back of on the following page. the Control PC board enclosure. (See Wiring Diagram) INVERTEC V450-PRO (CE)

  • Page 12: Connection Diagram

    W / L3 V / L2 U / L1 THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC CO. CLEVELAND, OHIO U.S.A. S24190 NOTE: Turn main input power to the machine OFF before performing connection procedure. Failure to do so will result in damage to the machine.

  • Page 13: Cable Inductance And Its Effects On Pulse Welding

    Connect a work lead from the negative (-) power source output stud to the work piece. The work piece connection must be firm and secure, especially if pulse welding is planned. INVERTEC V450-PRO (CE)
  • Page 14 Always Hot. V450-PRO Power source contactor semiautomatic switch must be in the wire feeder "ON" position or use a K1870-1 K848 Junper Plug Kit. STUD Electrode Cable Work Clamp CONTROL CABLE MODEL V450-PRO 14-PIN STUD Electrode Cable INVERTEC V450-PRO (CE)

  • Page 15: Parallel Operations

    Cobramatic, the remote can be connected kept identical on the two machines. directly to the 6-pin MS-style connector on the front of the Invertec or use a K864 adapter to connect the cobramatic and the remote to the 14-pin MS- style connector. INVERTEC V450-PRO (CE)

  • Page 16: Operation

    • Two status lights indicate the location of trigger con- GENERAL DESCRIPTION trol as determined by the "WELD TERMINALS" The Invertec V450-PRO (CE) offers multi-process CV, push button. CC, and DC welding and is rated 570 amps, 43 volts • If trigger control is local "weld terminals on", the ON at a 60% duty cycle.
  • Page 17 OPERATION 6. THERMAL CC-STICK SOFT: The Stick Soft process features con- • This status light indicates when the power source has tinuous control ranging from 5 to 570 amps. This mode been driven into thermal overload. If the output terminals was intended for most SMAW applications, and Arc were "ON", the "ON"...
  • Page 18 OPERATION • The Arc Control regulates pinch effect. At the mini- • The Arc Control regulates the Arc Force to adjust mum setting (-10), minimizes pinch and results in a the short circuit current. The minimum setting (-10) will produce a "soft" arc and will produce minimal soft arc.
  • Page 19 OPERATION 8A. WELD MODE SELECT-FOR • Gouge Mode MACHINES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL The gouging mode is specifically designed for car- bon arc gouging with electrodes up to 3/8”. ADVANCED PROCESS PANEL (See Figure B.2 UPPER AND MIDDLE SECTION) • Pulsed Modes See (WELD MODE DETAILS) in this section.
  • Page 20 OPERATION MEMORY SELECTIONS: 5. After all adjustments have been made press and (See Figure B.2 for location of controls) hold the Memory button until the display changes. The right and the left window will display a memory The MEMORY button and SELECT knob are used position, lets say M1(or turn knob to select memory together to select a welding process and store it in of your choice.
  • Page 21 OPERATION WELD MODE DETAILS: Mode Range Comments Stick Soft 55 - 570 amps The stick soft mode is the best selection for general stick applications. Arc Control = Arc Force Hot Start = Initial hot start current (min = start a match set amps, Max. = greatest hot start current) During hot start, arc force is set at high and is fast response.
  • Page 22 OPERATION PULSE PROGRAMS: MODE IPM* COMMENTS .030 Steel 75 - 800 The V450 pulse programs are non-synergic and allow independent .035 Steel 50 - 800 control of the wire feed speed and the arc length. The Output .045 Steel 60 - 800 Control Knob on the V450, adjusts an "SPD"...

  • Page 23: Remote Control Selection

    20mA. • The remote will default to the 14-pin MS-style connector if a • 0 volts supplied to 76 will set the Invertec V450-Pro remote is connected. If no remote is connected to the 14- (CE) to minimum output for the mode that has been...

  • Page 24: Limitations

    OPERATION Types of Remote WELD TERMINAL Control • The Invertec V450-PRO (CE) Weld Terminals can be controlled from each of the MS-style connectors. The circuit has a nominal OCV of 15VDC and requires a dry contact closure (less than 100 ohms) to activate the output of the Invertec V450-PRO (CE).

  • Page 25: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES OPTIONS / ACCESSORIES K857 Remote Output Control K814 Arc Start Switch K812 Hand Operated Amptrol K870 Foot Operated Amptrol Note: All of the above remote controls connect directly to the 6-pin MS-style connector, with either a K864 or K876 adapter and connect it to the 14 pin wire feeder MS-style connector.

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    Thermostats are self-resetting once the machine cools sufficiently. If the thermostat shutdown was caused by excessive output or duty cycle and the fan is operating normally, the Power Switch may be left on and the reset should occur within a 15 minute period. INVERTEC V450-PRO (CE)
  • Page 27 VOLT GE ND CURRENT C LIBR TION PROCEDURE W RNING Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric factory trained personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician or machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid electrical shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.
  • Page 28 If the steps are not completed quickly, the machine will automatically leave the calibration mode without changing the calibration settings. The voltage and current calibration settings of the V450-PRO are completely independent of each other. Adjusting one will not affect the other. INVERTEC V450-PRO (CE)
  • Page 29 300amps +/-2A. and use the previous calibration settings. 9. Wait for the machines output to be automatically turned off and then back on. INVERTEC V450-PRO (CE)

  • Page 30: How To Use Troubleshooting Guide

    HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING Service and Repair should only be performed by Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician and machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid Electrical Shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION (SYMPTOMS) Major physical or electrical damage 1. Contact your local authorized Lincoln Electric Field Service facil- is evident when the sheet metal ity for technical assistance. covers are removed. 1. Make certain that the fuses or...
  • Page 32 CAUTION If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. INVERTEC V450-PRO (CE)
  • Page 33 Service Facility. CAUTION If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. INVERTEC V450-PRO (CE)

  • Page 34: Fault Codes

    Shop mode CAUTION If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. INVERTEC V450-PRO (CE)
  • Page 35 5 second period, the display will revert to the above mode. CAUTION If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. INVERTEC V450-PRO (CE)
  • Page 36 DIAGRAMS INVERTEC V450-PRO (CE)
  • Page 37 DIAGRAMS INVERTEC V450-PRO (CE)
  • Page 38 DIAGRAMS INVERTEC V450-PRO (CE)
  • Page 39 DIAGRAMS INVERTEC V450-PRO (CE)
  • Page 40 DIAGRAMS INVERTEC V450-PRO (CE)
  • Page 41 DIMENSION PRINT INVERTEC V450-PRO (CE)
  • Page 42 ● ● ● Do not touch electrically live parts or Keep flammable materials away. Wear eye, ear and body protection. WARNING electrode with skin or wet clothing. ● Insulate yourself from work and ground. Spanish ● ● ● No toque las partes o los electrodos Mantenga el material combustible Protéjase los ojos, los oídos y el AVISO DE...
  • Page 43 ● ● ● Keep your head out of fumes. Turn power off before servicing. Do not operate with panel open or ● Use ventilation or exhaust to guards off. WARNING remove fumes from breathing zone. ● Spanish Los humos fuera de la zona de res- ●...
  • Page 44 • World's Leader in Welding and Cutting Products • • Sales and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide • Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199 U.S.A. TEL: 216.481.8100 FAX: 216.486.1751 WEB SITE: www.lincolnelectric.com...

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