3.1.2
The symbols and their meanings
The symbols used on the control panel have the following meanings:
The welding mode is set to TIG welding. The maximum current is up to 170 A
for the TIGER 170 and 210 A for the TIGER 210.
The welding mode is set to stick-electrode welding with Fuse Hold function. The
maximum current is up to 140 A for the TIGER 170 and 160 A for the TIGER
210.
The welding mode is set to stick-electrode welding with BOOSTER function.
The maximum current is up to 150 A for the TIGER 170 and 170 A for the
TIGER 210.
The welding unit is in the latched trigger operation mode.
The welding unit is in the non-latched trigger operation mode.
The high frequency (HF) ignition system is switched ON, this is for non-contact
ignition of the arc during TIG welding.
The high frequency (HF) ignition system is switched OFF. Program controlled
Lift-Arc-Ignition is activated.
Adjustment of downslope (crater fill) time (between 0.0 and 10.0 seconds).
Adjustment of post-flow gas time (between 0.5 and 25.0 seconds).
Open-circuit voltage is being supplied to the torch or the electrode holder.
If this symbol flashes, the internal monitoring system has tripped. Switch the
mains switch OFF and then ON again to reset the unit. If this fails to clear the
fault then please contact the REHM Customer Service Department.
Machine temperature indicator. The yellow LED lights up when the maximum
permitted operating temperature of the machine has been exceeded. As long
as the LED is ON, the output will be inhibited. After the unit has cooled down,
the LED goes out automatically and welding can be restarted.
If this symbol flashes, the internal monitoring system has tripped. Switch the
mains switch OFF and then ON again to reset the unit. If this fails to clear the
fault then please contact the REHM Customer Service Department.
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