R-Tech TIG200PD-DV Operation Instructions Manual

Manual is about: DIGITAL TIG WELDER Dual Voltage 110V-240V

Summary of TIG200PD-DV

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    Www.R-techwelding.Co.Uk email: sales@r-techwelding.Co.Uk tel: 01452 733933 fax 01452 733939 tig200pd-dv digital tig welder dual voltage 110v-240v operation instructions version 2014-1.

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    3 thank you for selecting the r-tech tig200pd-dv digital inverter dc tig welder. The tig200pd-dv digital has many benefits over traditional tig welders, including pulse welding, slope up/down, remote foot option and an industrial 60% duty cycle. We want you to take pride in operating our tig200pd-dv...

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    4 introduction the r-tech tig200pd-dv digital is a member of our field acclaimed family of welding products. Premium features include:- 1. Inverter power source – more efficient to operate, provides smoother weld characteristics. 2. Full featured pulse welding in dc tig welding mode 3. Hf arc start ...

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    5 safety precautions read entire section before starting installation warning! Electric shock can kill – only qualified personnel should perform this installation. Turn off input power at the fuse box before working on this equipment.Do not touch electrically live parts. Always connect the machine t...

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    6 electrical installation warning! Electric shock can kill machine grounding and high frequency interference protection this welder must be grounded to earth. See national electrical codes fro proper grounding methods. The high frequency generator being similar to a radio transmitter may cause inter...

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    7 make sure fuse or circuit breaker is correct rating for machine. Using fuses or circuit breakers smaller than recommended will result in ‘nuisance’ shut off from welder inrush currents even if welding at low amperages. Failure to follow these instructions can cause immediate failure within the wel...

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    8 connections for tig200pd-dv digital rear machine connections fig 1 1. On/off switch 2. Earth for chassis if experiencing localized interference when using machine, connect workbench to this point using correct graded earth wire (not normally used) 3. Gas input connector connect input gas hose ensu...

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    9 connections for tig (gtaw) welding fig 2 1. Negative power connector - connect tig torch dinze to power connector by inserting and twisting until tight ensure tig torch is fitted to negative connector otherwise you will experience tungsten burnback 2. Gas outlet - quick release type connect the to...

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    10 connections for stick mma (smaw) welding fig 3 1. Negative power connector - connect the earth lead to by inserting and twisting until tight and the earth clamp to work/bench. 2. Positive power connector + connect the electrode holder by inserting and twisting until tight.

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    11 controls and settings fig 4 1. Up slope adjustment 0-5 seconds. The main welding current raises from minimum amperage to main current selected in time selected when weld started 2. Down slope down-slope adjustment 0-5 seconds. The main welding current decreases from main amperage to minimum amper...

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    12 6. Tig mode switch with pulse sets machine to tig (gtaw) with pulse on. 7. Tig mode switch without pulse - (standard tig mode) sets machine to tig (gtaw) with pulse off. 8. 2/4 way selector switch 2/4 step trigger mode switch – tig welding can either be done in 2 or 4 step mode. When the trigger ...

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    13 press and hold the tig torch switch to start sequence. The machine will open gas valve to start flow of shield gas, after preset gas pre-flow time to flow time to purge air from torch hose the welding output of machine will be turned on and the arc will be started at start (min) current this cond...

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    14 13. Led display 3 digit led meter is used to display the main amperage when welding, it will also show current parameter value when using selector buttons to scroll though additional settings i.E pre-flow gas, start amps, up-slope ,peak amps, slope down, end amps, post flow gas etc. 14. Tig start...

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    15 lit, you can adjust by turning selector knob (21) and then press knob in to store. 20. Mma settings arc force % : set this to how much arc force % you require 1-100% hot start time : set this to how much hot start time you require 0.1 - 1.5 seconds hot start amps : set this to how many hot start ...

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    16 operating machine safety precautions warning! Electric shock can kill do not touch electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing. Insulate yourself from work and ground always wear dry insulating gloves warning! Fumes and gases can be dangerous keep your head out of fumes & gases...

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    17 welding in tig mode – no pulse – no remote foot pedal 1. Connect the tig torch to machine, connect earth lead to machine & work piece. 2. Set to tig mode pulse off (fig 4.7) 3. Set pulse switch to off position 4. Select 2 or 4 way torch operation (fig 4.8) 5. Connect argon gas and set flow to app...

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    18 tig tungsten size / amperage guide all values below are based on using pure argon shielding gas. Other current values may be employed depending on the shielding gas and application welding in stick mma (smaw) mode 1. Fit mma electrode holder to + terminal on machine (fig 3.2) 2. Fit earth lead to...

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    19 maintenance routine and periodic maintenance warning! Electric shock can kill turn the input power off at the mains switch & fuse box before working on this equipment. Have a qualified electrician install & service this equipment. Allow machine to sit for 5 minutes minimum to allow the power capa...

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    20 tig welding problems no output - power light is not lit check machine on/off switch is in the ‘on’ position check input power to machine check plug wiring check mains trip / fuses no output - fan runs - power light is lit check torch connections are secure and torch switch operation, try replacin...

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    21 machine stuck on minimum amps when welding although higher amperage has been set make suremachine has not been set to 4-way operation as when in this mode when you press torch switch you get minimum amps and when you let go of switch machine will go to maximum amps set. When using foot pedal mach...

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    22 no hf when torch trigger pressed, no blue spark between hf points examine and clean hf points with clean dry low pressure air line hf pcb faulty – contact r-tech for repair mma stick welding problems stick electrode ‘blasts off’ when arc is struck welding current set to high, reduce amperage or u...

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