Lincoln Electric INVERTEC V200-T manual

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    INVER TEC V200-T ® OPERA TOR’S MANUAL IM592 November, 1999 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 TH[...]

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    FOR ENGINE powered equipment. 1.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenance work unless the maintenance work requires it to be running. ____________________________________________________ 1.b. Operate engines in open, well-ventilated areas or vent the engine exhaust fumes outdoors. ________________________________________________[...]

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    ii SAFETY ii ARC RA YS can burn. 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or observing open arc welding. Headshield and filter lens should conform to ANSI Z87. I standards. 4.b. Use suitable clothing made from durable flame-resistant material to protect your skin[...]

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    FOR ELECTRICALL Y powered equipment. 8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnect switch at the fuse box before working on the equipment. 8.b. Install equipment in accordance with the U.S. National Electrical Code, all local codes and the manufacturer’s recommendations. 8.c. Ground the equipment in accordance with the U.S. National Electrical C[...]

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    iv SAFETY iv PRÉCA UTIONS DE SÛRETÉ Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suiv- antes: Sûreté Pour Soudage A L’Arc 1. Protegez-vous contre la secousse électrique: a. Les circuits [...]

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    Thank You for selecting a QUALITY product by Lincoln Electric. We want you to take pride in operating this Lincoln Electric Company product ••• as much pride as we have in bringing this product to you! Read this Operators Manual completely before attempting to use this equipment. Save this manual and keep it handy for quick reference. Pay par[...]

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    vi T ABLE OF CONTENTS Page Installation .......................................................................................................................Section A Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................A-1 Select Suitable Location ........................[...]

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    A-1 INST ALLA TION INVERTEC V200-T A-1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS - V200T TIG For DC TIG Welding at 200A/20% Duty Cycle Based on the 1996 U.S. National Electrical Code Code Number 10463 Volts at Rated Amperes 28 26 25 Type of Output DC Input Current at Rated Output 45/23 A @ 200 A, 33/16 A @ 150 A, 25/13 A @ 120 A Amps 200 150 120 Maximum Open Circu[...]

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    A-2 INST ALLA TION INVERTEC V200-T A-2 MA CHINE GROUNDING AND HIGH FRE- Q UENCY INTERFERENCE PR O TECTION The welder must be grounded. See your local and national electrical codes for proper grounding methods. The high frequency generator, being similar to a radio transmitter, can be blamed for radio, TV and electron- ic equipment interference prob[...]

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    A-3 INST ALLA TION INVERTEC V200-T A-3 a) A metal underground water pipe in direct con- tact with the earth for ten feet or more. b) A 3/4” (19mm) galvanized pipe or a 5/8” (16mm) solid galvanized iron, steel or copper rod driven at least eight feet into the ground. The ground should be securely made and the ground- ing cable should be as short[...]

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    A-4 INST ALLA TION INVERTEC V200-T A-4 OUTPUT CONNECTIONS Refer to Figure A.2 for the location of the output terminals. A quick-disconnect system using Twist-Mate TM cable plugs is used for the welding cable connections. The electrode and work cables will require these plugs. Refer to the relevant instructions following for more information on conn[...]

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    A-5 INST ALLA TION INVERTEC V200-T A-5 SHIELDING GAS CONNECTION An adjustable gas pressure regulator and flow gage should be obtained. Obtain the necessary inert shield- ing gas (usually argon). Connect the cylinder of gas with the pressure regulator and flow gage. Install the gas hose between the regulator and gas inlet (located on the low left re[...]

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    B-1 OPERA TION INVERTEC V200-T B-1 Read and understand this entire section before operating your machine. SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Do not touch electrically live parts such as output terminals or internal wiring. • Insulate yourself from the work and ground. • Always wear dry insulating gloves. _________________________[...]

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    B-2 OPERA TION B-2 INVERTEC V200-T Power Switch/Voltage Selector Switch - Controls the power input to the machine. This rotating switch is used to turn the machine on and off as well as to select the input voltage. The switch is located on the top right rear panel. When power is applied to the machine the Power LED is on. Welding Current Potentiome[...]

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    B-3 OPERA TION B-3 Start/Crater Potentiometer - This potentiometer is used to adjust the START CURRENT and CRATER CURRENT for TIG welding only. This potentiometer also adjusts the ARC FORCE when in STICK welding mode. Slope Up and Slope Down Time Potentiometers - These potentiometers are used to adjust the Slope Up and Slope Down Times respectively[...]

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    B-4 OPERA TION B-4 OPERA TING STEPS WELDING IN TIG MODE 1. Connect the TIG torch and cable quick connect plug to the DC- output receptacle. This receptacle also contains an integral gas connection for the torch. Connect the work cable to the DC+ recepta- cle and to the work piece. 2. Set the Welding Process Switch to “2S” when using a hand or f[...]

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    B-5 OPERA TION B-5 WELDING IN STICK MODE 1. Put the electrode holder and cable quick connect plug into the proper receptacle for the electrode polarity desired. Turn clockwise until tight. Connect the work clamp to the other receptacle and the work piece. 2. Set the Welding Process Switch to “STICK”. 3. Set the Local/Remote Switch to “Local?[...]

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    B-6 OPERA TION B-6 EXPLANA TION OF 2 STEP AND 4 STEP MODES (See figure B.2 and the explanations that follow) 2 STEP 2 Step mode can be used with either an arc start switch or a hand or foot amptrol. The welding cycle begins when the torch switch is held closed and ends when the switch is released. 4 STEP 4 Step mode should only be used with an arc [...]

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    C-1 A CCESSORIES C-1 OPTIONAL A CCESSORIES K870 - Foot Amptrol tm for TIG welding. When the V200-T’s Output Control is in the “REMOTE” position, the foot Amptrol energizes the output and controls the output remotely. The Foot Amptrol connects directly to the 6 pin Amphenol. K812 - Hand Amptrol tm for TIG welding. When the V200-T’s Output Co[...]

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    D-1 MAINTENANCE D-1 INVERTEC V200-T SAFETY PRECA UTIONS ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Have an electrician install and ser- vice this equipment. • Turn the input power off at the fuse box, disconnect supply lines and allow machine to sit for five minutes minimum to allow the power capaci- tors to discharge before working inside this equipment. • [...]

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    E-1 TR OUBLESHOO TING E-1 INVERTEC V200-T 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. CA UTION This Troubleshooting Guide is provided to help you locate and repa[...]

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    E-2 TR OUBLESHOO TING E-2 INVERTEC V200-T Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual 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. CA UTION PROB[...]

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    F-1 DIA GRAMS F-1 NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific diagram for a particular code is pasted inside the machine on one of the enclosure panels. If the diagram is illegible, write to the Service Department for a replacement. Give the equipment code number.. INVER TEC[...]

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    P AR TS INVERTEC® V200-T P AR TS LIST FOR INVER TEC V200-T This par ts list is pr ovided as an inf ormative guide only . This inf ormation was accurate at the time of printing. However , since these pages are regularly updated in Lincoln Electric’ s official Parts Book (BK-34), alwa ys chec k with y our Lincoln parts supplier for the latest part[...]

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    7-30-97 INVERTEC V-200-T Do Not use this Parts List for a machine if its code number is not listed. Contact the Service Department for any code numbers not listed. Use the Illustration of Sub-Assemblies page and the table below to determine which sub assembly page and col- umn the desired part is located on for your particular code machine. P-308-A[...]

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    11-4-98 INVERTEC V-200-T P-308-C P-308-C General Assembl y[...]

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    1 Solenoid Valve S24105-1 1 X 2 HF 91 High Frequency PCB (Adjusted 0.3mm) S24105-2 1 X (Not Shown) 3 High Frequency Transformer S24105-3 1 X 4 50 OHM 80 W Resistor (Faston Terminal) S24105-4 2 X 5 Plastic Knob S24105-5 1 X 6 6 to 4mm Knob Adapter S24105-6 7 X 7 Plastic Knob S24105-7 7 X 8 Control Panel S24105-8 1 X 9 Ventilation Grating (Black) S24[...]

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    INVERTEC V-200-T NO TES[...]

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    W ARNING A VISO DE PRECA UCION A TTENTION W ARNUNG A TENÇÃO Spanish French German Portuguese Japanese Chinese Korean Arabic READ AND UNDERST AND THE MANUF ACTURER’S INSTRUCTION FOR THIS EQUIPMENT AND THE CONSUMABLES TO BE USED AND FOLLOW YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES. SE RECOMIENDA LEER Y ENTENDER LAS INSTRUCCIONES DEL F ABRICANTE PARA EL [...]

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    W ARNING A VISO DE PRECA UCION A TTENTION W ARNUNG A TENÇÃO Spanish French German Portuguese Japanese Chinese Korean Arabic LEIA E COMPREENDA AS INSTRUÇÕES DO F ABRICANTE PARA ESTE EQUIP AMENTO E AS P AR TES DE USO, E SIGA AS PRÁTICAS DE SEGURANÇA DO EMPREGADOR. ● Keep your head out of fumes. ● Use ventilation or exhaust to remove fumes f[...]

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