Lincoln Electric INVERTEC V350-PRO manual

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    INVER TEC ® V350-PRO OPERA TOR’S MANUAL F F o o r r u u s s e e w w i i t t h h m m a a c c h h i i n n e e s s C C o o d d e e 1 1 0 0 8 8 7 7 3 3 , , 1 1 0 0 8 8 7 7 4 4 , , 1 1 0 0 8 8 7 7 6 6 , , 1 1 0 0 9 9 3 3 4 4 , , 1 1 1 1 4 4 4 4 5 5 1 1 1 1 4 4 8 8 1 1 , , 1 1 1 1 4 4 8 8 2 2 , , 1 1 1 1 4 4 8 8 4 4 IM731-C October, 2007 Safety Depend[...]

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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 ski[...]

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    iii SAFETY iii 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 manufacturerʼs recommendations. 8.c. Ground the equipment in accordance with the U.S. Natio[...]

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    iv SAFETY iv PRÉCAUTIONS 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 LʼArc 1. Protegez-vous contre la secousse électrique: a. Les circuits à[...]

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    v v 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[...]

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    vi vi T ABLE OF CONTENTS Page Installation .......................................................................................................Section A Technical Specifications ........................................................................................A-1 Physical Dimensions .........................................................[...]

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    INVERTEC® V350-PRO A-1 INST ALLA TION A-1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS - INVERTEC V350-PRO INPUT A T RA TED OUTPUT Input AC Rated DC Output Output Open Voltage Amps/Volt Range Circuit /Duty Cycle (continuous) Voltage 200 208-230/ 350A / 34V / 60% AMPS 80 VDC 380-400/ 300A / 32V /100% 5-425 415-460/ 575 Voltage 200 208 230 380 400 415 460 575 200 208 [...]

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    A-2 INST ALLA TION INVERTEC® V350-PRO A-2 * Overall Length Including Handle, 27.8” (706mm) Height Width Depth Weight with Cord Construction and Factory 14.8”(373mm) 13.3”(338mm) 27.8” *(706mm*) 81.0 Lbs.(36.7 Kg) Advanced Process 14.8”(373mm) 13.3”(338mm) 27.8” *(706mm*) 81.5 Lbs.(37.0 Kg) and Rack PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS TEMPERA TURE RA[...]

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    A-3 INST ALLA TION A-3 SELECT SUIT ABLE LOCA TION The Invertec V350-PRO will operate in harsh environments. Even so, it is important that simple preventative measures are followed in order to assure long life and reliable opera- tion. • The machine must be located where there is free circula- tion of clean air such that air movement in the back, [...]

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    A-4 INST ALLA TION A-4 LN-10 Connection Instructions An LN-10 can only be used with the “Factory” & “ Advanced Process ” versions of the 350-Pro. • Turn the Invertec power switch "off" • Connect the K1505 control cable from the LN-10 to the 14-pin MS-style connector. • Connect the electrode cable to the output terminal o[...]

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    A-5 INST ALLA TION A-5 INVERTEC® V350-PRO General Instructions for Connection of Wire Feeders to V350-Pro Wire feeders other than those listed above may be used provided that the auxiliary power supply rating of the V350-Pro is not exceeded. K867 universal adapter plug is required. See connection diagram S24985 on page F-4. REMOTE CONTROL OF INVER[...]

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    B-1 OPERA TION INVERTEC® V350-PRO B-1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ FUMES AND GASES can be danger-[...]

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    B-2 OPERA TION B-2 STICK = ON CV = REMOTE TIG = REMOTE if remote output controls are attached to the machine. TIG = 0N if remote output controls are not attached to the machine. For all versions, these trigger modes can be over-ridden (switched) with the WELD TERMINALS push button. When changed, the unit will power up in the configuration it was in[...]

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    B-3 OPERA TION B-3 • The Arc Control regulates the Arc Force to adjust the short circuit current. The minimum setting (-10) will produce a "soft" arc and will produce minimal spatter. The maximum setting (+10) will produce a "crisp" arc and will minimize electrode sticking. TIG GTAW: The TIG mode features continuous con- trol [...]

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    B-4 OPERA TION B-4 7A. ADV ANCED PROCESS P ANEL (See Figure 2) To program Welding modes. Select knob is used to Scroll through all Welding modes. The Memory button is used to store and access Welding modes into loca- tions M1 thru M8. Modes: In addition to the 5 welding modes described in SEC- TION 7, the Advance Process Panel allows you to select [...]

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    B-5 OPERA TION B-5 INVERTEC® V350-PRO CONTROLS: (See Figure 2) The MEMORY button and SELECT knob are used together to select a welding process and store it in memory (M1 thru M8). The SELECT knob scrolls through the, welding process modes and memory M1 thru M8. The MEMORY button stores the welding process in memory. • SELECT button " (The r[...]

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    B-6 OPERA TION B-6 WELD MODE DET AILS: INVERTEC® V350-PRO Mode Range Comments Stick Soft 5 - 425 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 an[...]

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    B-7 OPERA TION B-7 PULSE PROGRAMS: INVERTEC® V350-PRO MODE IPM* .030 Steel 65 - 1200 .035 Steel 55 - 800 .045 Steel 50 - 700 .052 Steel 75 - 550 .045 Metal Core 50 - 650 .052 Metal Core 50 - 500 .030 Stainless Ar Blends 85 - 770 .030 Stainless He Ar CO2 110 - 770 .035 Stainless Ar Blends 65 - 770 .035 Stainless He Ar CO2 75 - 770 .045 Stainless Ar[...]

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    B-8 OPERA TION B-8 INVERTEC® V350-PRO LN-10/DH-10 Wire Feeder Compatibility Note: The LN-10 and DH-10 feeders can be used to pulse weld and in the power mode with the panel. The displays on the LN-10 & DH-10 do not show the wire feed speed or power. 8. HOT START and ARC CONTROL features have different functions depending on the welding Mode th[...]

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    B-9 OPERA TION B-9 INVERTEC® V350-PRO AUXILIARY POWER • 115VAC, 42VAC and 24VAC power is available from the 14-pin MS-style connector. The Construction model of the Invertec V350-Pro does not have the 14-pin MS-style connector) These sup- plies are intended to supply power for auxiliary equipment like wire feeders and the TIG Module. • 115VAC [...]

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    C-1 ACCESSORIES C-1 OPTIONS / ACCESSORIES • K2176-1 Twist-Mate to Lug Adapter • K1764-1 Inverter and Feeder Cart • K1557 Swivel Kit • K1702-1 Dual Cylinder Kit (For K1764-1) • K1838-1 Valet Style Undercarriage Welding Cable Connectors : • K852-70 1/0-2/0 cable • K852-95 2/0-3/0 cable Twist-Mate Plugs and Receptacles are not used with [...]

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    D-1 MAINTENANCE D-1 VISUAL INSPECTION Clean interior of machine with a low pressure air stream. Make a thorough inspection of all compo- nents. Look for signs of overheating, broken leads or other obvious problems. Many problems can be uncovered with a good visual inspection. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 1. Every 6 months or so the machine should be cleaned[...]

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    E-1 TROUBLESHOOTING E-1 INVERTEC® V350-PRO 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. CAUTION This Troubleshooting Guide is provided to help you locate and rep[...]

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    E-2 TROUBLESHOOTING E-2 INVERTEC® V350-PRO 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. CAUTION Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PRO[...]

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    E-3 TROUBLESHOOTING E-3 INVERTEC® V350-PRO 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. CAUTION PRO[...]

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    E-4 TROUBLESHOOTING E-4 INVERTEC® V350-PRO 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. CAUTION Fau[...]

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    E-5 TROUBLESHOOTING E-5 INVERTEC® V350-PRO 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. CAUTION Dis[...]

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    F-1 DIAGRAMS F-1 INVERTEC® V350-PRO TURN THE POWER SWITCH O THE WELDING POWER SOURCE O BE ORE INSTALLING PLUGS ON CABLES OR WHEN CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING PLUGS TO WELDING POWER SOURCE STRAIGHT PLUG (1 PIN) TO POWER SOURCE CABLE RECEPTACLE ( SOCKET) CABLE RECEPTACLE (1 SOCKET) TO 1) LN-7 WIRE EEDERS TO 1) K8 7 REMOTE CONTROL ) K HAND AMPTROL ) K[...]

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    F-2 DIAGRAMS F-2 INVERTEC® V350-PRO A WEL G CABLE UST BE S E OR CURRE T A UT C CLE O APPL CAT O B AGRA S OWS ELECTRO E POS T E TO C A GE POLAR T TUR POWER O RE ERSE ELECTRO E A WOR CABLE AT POWER SOURCE C SULATE EAC U USE LEA UALL ELECTRO E CABLE TO L TO WOR P A PEO L SPARE G G C OR PUT CABLE OPT O AL RE OTE CO TROL U ERSAL A APTER PLUG L CO TROL [...]

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    F-3 DIAGRAMS F-3 INVERTEC® V350-PRO A WEL G CABLE UST BE S E OR CURRE T A UT C CLE O APPL CAT O B AGRA S OWS ELECTRO E POS T E TO C A GE POLAR T TUR POWER O RE ERSE ELECTRO E A WOR CABLE AT POWER SOURCE C SULATE EAC U USE LEA UALL TO WOR P A PEO L C ELECTRO E CABLE TO L A APTER L W T OPT O RE OTE CO TROL CABLE E A B C SPARE G RE O E P PLUG RO CABL[...]

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    F-4 DIAGRAMS F-4 INVERTEC® V350-PRO N.A. WELDING CABLE M T BE I ED OR C RRENT AND D T C CLE O A LICATION. N.B. DIAGRAM OW ELECTRODE O ITI E. TO C ANGE OLARIT T RN OWER O RE ER E ELECTRODE AND WOR CABLE AT OWER O RCE. N.C. IN LATE EAC N ED LEAD INDI ID ALL . TO WOR 1 I N AM ENOL N.C. 2 NI ER AL ADA TER L G 1 ARE 2 1 2 1 2 GND 21 5 REMOTE O T T CONT[...]

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    F-5 DIAGRAMS F-5 INVERTEC® V350-PRO O WAR G T W P S B ELECTR C SO C CA LL A WEL G CABLE UST BE S E OR CURRE T A UT C CLE O APPL CAT O B AGRA S OWS ELECTRO E POS T E TO C A GE POLAR T TUR POWER O RE ERSE ELECTRO E A WOR CABLE AT POWER SOURCE TO WOR P A PEO L ELECTRO E CABLE TO L L W T OPT O RE OTE CO TROL CABLE P A PEO L C OR ERTECS W T P A P E OL [...]

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    F-6 DIAGRAMS F-6 INVERTEC® V350-PRO O WARNING T W P S B ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL N A WELDING CABLE MUST BE SI ED OR CURRENT AND DUTY CYCLE O APPLICATION N B DIAGRAM SHOWS ELECTRODE POSITI E TO CHANGE POLARITY TURN POWER O RE ERSE ELECTRODE AND WORK CABLE AT POWER SOURCE ELECTRODE CABLE TO LN-7 TO WORK - + 1 PIN AMPHENOL LN-7 CONTROL BO POWER SOURCE[...]

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    F-7 DIAGRAMS F-7 INVERTEC® V350-PRO 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[...]

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    F-8 DIAGRAMS F-8 INVERTEC® V350-PRO 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[...]

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    F-9 DIMENSION PRINT F-9 INVERTEC® V350-PRO M19527 6- 01 14.79 12.44 3.44 21.06 27.82 5.50 10.00 MOUNTI NG HOLE L OCATI ONS 13.10 1/4-20 NUT (4 PLAC ES) NOTE: MOUNTI NG SCREWS CANNOT PROTRUDE MORE T HAN 0. 5 INCHES I NSIDE THE MACHI NE. 3.50 11.84[...]

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    W ARNING AV I S O D E PRECAUCION 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 P ARA [...]

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    W ARNING AV I S O D E PRECAUCION A TTENTION W ARNUNG A TENÇÃO Spanish French German Portuguese Japanese Chinese Korean Arabic LEIA E COMPREENDA AS INSTRUÇÕES DO F ABRICANTE P ARA ESTE EQUIP AMENTO E AS P ARTES DE USO, E SIGA AS PRÁTICAS DE SEGURANÇA DO EMPREGADOR. ● Keep your head out of fumes. ● Use ventilation or exhaust to remove fumes[...]

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