Getting Started - Contimac TIG 160 DC HF Manual De Usuario

DESCRIPTION
Congratulations for choosing this product, which has been designed with great care. Please read the following
instructions carefully and keep this instruction manual for future reference.
The TIG 160 A DC/ 200 A DCC / 250 A DC are portable, single phase (three phase for the 250 A DC), ventilated
Inverter welding units to be used with non-consumable electrodes (TIG) in direct current (DC). TIG DC welding
requires a gaseous protection (Argon). In MMA mode, it allows you welding with any kind of electrode: rutile, basic,
stainless steel or cast iron. The TIG 160 A DC works with a single phase 230V input. The TIG 200 A DC works on a
single phase input between 85V to 265V. The TIG 250 A DC works with a 3-phase 400V
for a use on electric generators. The TIG 200 A DC can be equipped with a remote control or foot pedal (This option
is supplied separately).
POWER SUPPLY – STARTING UP
TIG 160 A DC and 200 A DC are delivered with a 16A plug (type CEE7/7). The TIG 250 is supplied with a
400V/16A three-phase plug as recommended by the EN 60309-1 European standard.
The TIG 160 A DC must be connected to a 230V (50-60Hz) EARTHED power supply. The TIG 200 A DC
integrates a « Flexible Voltage » system and can be used on a power supply variable between 85V and 265V (50
– 60 Hz) WITH earth. The TIG 250 A DC must be used on a 3-phase 400V (50/60 Hz) power supply WITH earth
The absorbed current (I1eff) is indicated on the device at maximum usage. Check that the power supply and its
protection (fuse and/or circuit breaker) are compatible with the current needed for use. In some countries, it
might be necessary to change the plug to allow maximum performance. For intensive use, a 25 A plug for the TIG
160 A DC may be required.
To start the machine up, press the Standby Button
NB: If the screen displays
power supply voltage is excessively high (over 265V). If the machine switches on in protection mode, unplug the
device and plug it into a socket delivering the correct voltage.
Behaviour of the ventilator: in MMA mode, the ventilator will stay on permanently. In TIG mode, the ventilator
only works during welding, and will stop after cooling.
These are Class A devices. They are designed to be used in an industrial or professional environment. In a
different environment it can be difficult to ensure electromagnetic compatibility, due to conducted disturbances as
well as radiation.
From 1st December 2010, the new standard EN 60974-10 will be applicable for TIG 1160 A DC: Warning: this
material does not comply with IEC 61000-3-12. If it is to be connected to a low-voltage mains supply, it is the
responsibility of the user to ensure they can be connected. If necessary consult the operator of your electrical
distribution system
MMA WELDING (ELECTRODE)

Getting Started

Connect the electrode holder and earth clamp to the corresponding sockets.
Ensure that the welding polarities and intensities indicated on the electrode packaging are observed.
Remove the electrode from the electrode holder when the machine is not in use.
Welding Features:
Your device is equipped with 3 specific functions :
Hot Start gives an adjustable* overcurrent at the beginning of the welding.
Arc Force delivers an overcurrent which avoids sticking when the electrode enters the weld pool.
Anti-Sticking allows easy removal of the electrode in case of sticking.
Selection of process and current setting
Select MMA mode
1-
Nb. For the TIG 200 A DC, the welding current will vary depending on the power supply voltage used:
. For the TIG 250, turn the on/off switch.
. this indicates that the device has entered protection mode. This will occur if the
2- Select the desired current using the potentiometer.
- on 110V, the current can be set from 10 to 120A.
- on 230V, the current can be set from 10 to 200A.
input. They are all protected
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