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INVERTER
ARC
WELDER
MODEL 130 GTS & S CC/TIG
STICK
TIG - HIGH FREQUENCY
- LIFT START
OPERATING MANUAL
July 1, 1997
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING
WARNING
July 1, 1997
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GENERAL
GENERAL
CAUTION
WARNING
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WARNING
1.02 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PLASMA ARC EQUIPMENT
CAN BE DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH.
To prevent possible injury, read, understand and follow all warnings, safety precautions and
instructions before using the equipment. Call 1-603-298-5711 or your local distributor if you have any
questions.
GASES AND FUMES
Gases and fumes produced during the plasma cutting process can be
dangerous and hazardous to your health.
Keep all fumes and gases from the breathing area. Keep your head out
of the welding fume plume.
Use an air-supplied respirator if ventilation is not adequate to remove
all fumes and gases.
The kinds of fumes and gases from the plasma arc depend on the kind
of metal being used, coatings on the metal, and the different
processes. You must be very careful when cutting or welding any
metals which may contain one or more of the following:
Antimony
Arsenic
Barium
Beryllium
Cadmium
Chromium
Cobalt
Copper
Lead
Manganese
Mercury
Nickel
Selenium
Silver
Vanadium
Always read the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) that should be
supplied with the material you are using. These MSDSs will give you
the information regarding the kind and amount of fumes and gases
that may be dangerous to your health.
For information on how to test for fumes and gases in your
workplace, refer to item 1 in the Publications Section in this manual.
Use special equipment, such as water or down draft cutting tables, to
capture fumes and gases.
Do not use the plasma torch in an area where combustible or
explosive gases or materials are located.
Phosgene, a toxic gas, is generated from the vapors of chlorinated
solvents and cleansers. Remove all sources of these vapors.
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ELECTRIC SHOCK
Electric Shock can injure or kill. The plasma arc process uses and
produces high voltage electrical energy. This electric energy can cause
severe or fatal shock to the operator or others in the workplace.
Never touch any parts that are electrically live or hot.
Wear dry gloves and clothing. Insulate yourself from the work piece
or other parts of the welding circuit.
Repair or replace all worn or damaged parts.
Extra care must be taken when the workplace is moist or damp.
Install and maintain equipment according to NEC code, refer to item 4
in the Publications section of this manual.
Disconnect power source before performing any service or repairs.
Read and follow all the instructions in the Operating Manual.
Fire and explosion can be caused by hot slag, sparks, or the plasma arc.
Be sure there is no combustible or flammable material in the
workplace. Any material that cannot be removed must be protected.
Ventilate all flammable or explosive vapors from the workplace.
Do not cut or weld on containers that may have held combustibles.
Provide a fire watch when working in an area where fire hazards may
exist.
Hydrogen gas may be formed and trapped under aluminum
workpieces when they are cut underwater or while using a water
table. DO NOT cut aluminum alloys underwater or on a water table
unless the hydrogen gas can be eliminated or dissipated. Trapped
hydrogen gas that is ignited will cause an explosion.
NOISE
Noise can cause permanent hearing loss. Plasma arc processes can cause
noise levels to exceed safe limits. You must protect your ears from loud
noise to prevent permanent loss of hearing.
To protect your hearing from loud noise, wear protective ear plugs
and/or ear muffs. Protect others in the workplace.
Noise levels should be measured to be sure the decibels (sound) do
not exceed safe levels.
For information on how to test for noise, see item 1 in the Publications
section of this manual.
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Plasma Arc Rays can injure your eyes and burn your skin. The plasma
arc process produces very bright ultra violet and infra red light. These
arc rays will damage your eyes and burn your skin if you are not
properly protected.
To protect your eyes, always wear a welding helmet or shield. Also
always wear safety glasses with side shields, goggles or other
protective eye wear.
Wear welding gloves and suitable clothing to protect your skin from
the arc rays and sparks.
Keep helmet and safety glasses in good condition. Replace lenses
when cracked, chipped or dirty.
Protect others in the work area from the arc rays. Use protective
booths, screens or shields.
Use the shade of lens as recommended in the Operating Manual.
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1.03 PUBLICATIONS
Refer to the following standards or their latest revisions for more information:
1. OSHA, SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS, 29CFR 1910, obtainable from the Superintendent
of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402
2. ANSI Standard Z49.1, SAFETY IN WELDING AND CUTTING, obtainable from the American
Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami, FL 33126
3. NIOSH, SAFETY AND HEALTH IN ARC WELDING AND GAS WELDING AND CUTTING,
obtainable from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C. 20402
4. ANSI Standard Z87.1, SAFE PRACTICES FOR OCCUPATION AND EDUCATIONAL EYE AND
FACE PROTECTION, obtainable from American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway,
New York, NY 10018
5. ANSI Standard Z41.1, STANDARD FOR MENS SAFETY-TOE FOOTWEAR, obtainable from the
American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018
6. ANSI Standard Z49.2, FIRE PREVENTION IN THE USE OF CUTTING AND WELDING
PROCESSES, obtainable from American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York,
NY 10018
7. AWS Standard A6.0, WELDING AND CUTTING CONTAINERS WHICH HAVE HELD
COMBUSTIBLES, obtainable from American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami, FL
33126
8. NFPA Standard 51, OXYGEN-FUEL GAS SYSTEMS FOR WELDING, CUTTING AND ALLIED
PROCESSES, obtainable from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02269
9. NFPA Standard 70, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, obtainable from the National Fire
Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
10. NFPA Standard 51B, CUTTING AND WELDING PROCESSES, obtainable from the National Fire
Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
11. CGA Pamphlet P-1, SAFE HANDLING OF COMPRESSED GASES IN CYLINDERS, obtainable
from the Compressed Gas Association, 1235 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 501, Arlington, VA
22202
12. CSA Standard W117.2, CODE FOR SAFETY IN WELDING AND CUTTING, obtainable from the
Canadian Standards Association, Standards Sales, 178 Rexdale Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario,
Canada M9W 1R3
13. NWSA booklet, WELDING SAFETY BIBLIOGRAPHY obtainable from the National Welding
Supply Association, 1900 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
14. American Welding Society Standard AWSF4.1, RECOMMENDED SAFE PRACTICES FOR THE
PREPARATION FOR WELDING AND CUTTING OF CONTAINERS AND PIPING THAT HAVE
HELD HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, obtainable from the American Welding Society, 550 N.W.
LeJeune Rd, Miami, FL 33126
15. ANSI Standard Z88.2, PRACTICE FOR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION, obtainable from
American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018
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ATTENTION
AVERTISSEMENT
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AVERTISSEMENT
1.05 PRECAUTIONS DE SECURITE IMPORTANTES
cadmium
chrome
cobalt
cuivre
manganse
mercure
nickel
plomb
slnium
vanadium
Lisez toujours les fiches de donnes sur la scurit des matires (sigle
amricain MSDS); celles-ci devraient tre fournies avec le matriel
que vous utilisez. Les MSDS contiennent des renseignements quant
la quantit et la nature de la fume et des gaz pouvant poser des
dangers de sant.
Pour des informations sur la manire de tester la fume et les gaz de
votre lieu de travail, consultez lparticle 1 et les documents cits la
page 11.
Utilisez un quipement spcial tel que des tables de coupe dbit
deau ou courant descendant pour capter la fume et les gaz.
Nutilisez pas le chalumeau au jet de plasma dans une zone o se
trouvent des matires ou des gaz combustibles ou explosifs.
Le phosgne, un gaz toxique, est gnr par la fume provenant des
solvants et des produits de nettoyage chlors. Eliminez toute source
de telle fume.
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CHOC ELECTRIQUE
INCENDIE ET
EXPLOSION
Les incendies et les explosions peuvent rsulter des scories chaudes, des
tincelles ou de larc de plasma. Le procd larc de plasma produit du
mtal, des tincelles, des scories chaudes pouvant mettre le feu aux
matires combustibles ou provoquer lexplosion de fumes
inflammables.
Soyez certain quaucune matire combustible ou inflammable ne se
trouve sur le lieu de travail. Protgez toute telle matire quil est
impossible de retirer de la zone de travail.
Procurez une bonne aration de toutes les fumes inflammables ou
explosives.
Ne coupez pas et ne soudez pas les conteneurs ayant pu renfermer des
matires combustibles.
Prvoyez une veille dincendie lors de tout travail dans une zone
prsentant des dangers dincendie.
Le gas hydrogne peut se former ou saccumuler sous les pices de
travail en aluminium lorsquelles sont coupes sous leau ou sur une
table deau. NE PAS couper les alliages en aluminium sous leau ou
sur une table deau mains que le gas hydrogne peut schapper ou
se dissiper. Le gas hydrogne accumul explosera si enflamm.
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RAYONS DARC
DE PLASMA
BRUIT
GENERAL
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Consultez les normes suivantes ou les rvisions les plus rcentes ayant t faites celles-ci pour de plus
amples renseignements :
1.
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Manufacturer:
Address:
The equipment described in this manual conforms to all applicable aspects and regulations of the Low
Voltage Directive (European Council Directive 73/23/EU, as recently changed in Directive 93/63/EU)
and to the National legislation for the enforcement of this Directive.
The equipment described in this manual conforms to all applicable aspects and regulations of the EMC
Directive (European Council Directive 89/336/EEC) and to the National legislation for the enforcement
of this Directive.
Serial numbers are unique with each individual piece of equipment and details description, parts used to
manufacture a unit and date of manufacture.
National Standard and Technical Specifications
The product is designed and manufactured to a number of standards and technical requirements among
them are:
* CSA (Canadian Standards Association) standard C22.2 number 60-M1990 for Arc welding equipment.
* UL (Underwriters Laboratory) rating 94VO flammability testing for all printed-circuit boards used.
* CENELEC EN50199 EMC Product Standard for Arc Welding Equipment March 1995.
* IEC 974-1 (BS 638-PT10) (EN 60 974-1) applicable to welding equipment and associated accessories.
* Extensive product design verification is conducted at the manufacturing facility as part of the routine
design and manufacturing process, to ensure the product is safe and performs as specified. Rigorous
testing is incorporated into the manufacturing process to ensure the manufactured product meets or
exceeds all design specifications.
Thermal Dynamics has been manufacturing products that perform in a safe manner for more than 30
years and will continue to achieve excellence in our area of manufacture.
Manufacturers responsible representative:
David Ashworth
Vice President & Managing Director
Thermadyne Europe
Chorley England.
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LIMITED WARRANTY: Thermal Dynamics Corporation (hereinafter Thermal) warrants that its
products will be free of defects in workmanship or material. Should any failure to conform to this
warranty appear within the time period applicable to the Thermal products as stated below, Thermal
shall, upon notification thereof and substantiation that the product has been stored, installed, operated,
and maintained in accordance with Thermals specifications, instructions, recommen dations and
recognized standard industry practice, and not subject to misuse, repair, neglect, alteration, or accident,
correct such defects by suitable repair or replacement, at Thermals sole option, of any components or
parts of the product determined by Thermal to be defective.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Thermal shall not under any circumstances be liable for special or
consequential damages, such as, but not limited to, damage or loss of purchased or replacement goods,
or claims of customers of distributor (hereinafter Purchaser) for service interruption. The remedies of
the Purchaser set forth herein are exclusive and the liability of Thermal with respect to any contract, or
anything done in connection therewith such as the performance or breach thereof, or from the
manufacture, sale, delivery, resale, or use of any goods covered by or furnished by Thermal whether
arising out of contract, negligence, strict tort, or under any warranty, or otherwise, shall not, except as
expressly provided herein, exceed the price of the goods upon which such liability is based.
THIS WARRANTY BECOMES INVALID IF REPLACEMENT PARTS OR ACCESSORIES ARE USED
WHICH MAY IMPAIR THE SAFETY OR PERFORMANCE OF ANY THERMAL PRODUCT.
THIS WARRANTY IS INVALID IF THE PRODUCT IS SOLD BY NON-AUTHORIZED PERSONS.
The limited warranty periods for Thermal products shall be as follows: A maximum of three (3) years
from date of sale to an authorized distributor and a maximum of two (2) years from date of sale by such
distributor to the Purchaser, and with the following further limitations on such two (2) year period:
PAK UNITS, POWER SUPPLIES
PARTS
LABOR
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2.01 Description
The Thermal Arc Model 130 GTS and S are single-phase DC arc welding
power sources with Constant Current (CC) output characteristics. Each
GTS unit is equipped with a built-in Sloper, Pulser, gas control solenoid,
Lift Start TIG, and a High-Frequency arc starter for use with Gas Tungsten
Arc Welding (GTAW). All units are designed for use with Shielded Metal
Arc Welding (SMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding-Lift Start processes.
Arc Characteristics
"CURRENT" Control
VOLTS
19
AMPS
130
NOTE
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Main
Circuit
Breaker
Input
Diode
Output
Diode
Output
Inductor
Coupling
Current
Coil
Transformer
(CT-1)
High
Frequency
Unit
Voltage
Sensor
Capacitor
Thermal
Sensor
Circuit
Drive
Circuit
(PCB2)
DC Power
Output
Transformer
(TI)
Trouble
Sensor
Circuit
Sequence
Control
Torch Control
Connection
(CON1)
Reference
Adjustments &
Control Switches
Gas
Control
Circuit
Current
Adjustment
Circuit
Solenoid
GTS/S Models
GTS Models only
Logic Circuit
Board (PCB4)
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If using a fork lift vehicle, place and secure unit on a proper skid
before transporting.
This unit has a built-in handle and shoulder strap on top of case for
lifting. Be sure unit is lifted and transported safely and securely.
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Electrical Input
Requirements
NOTE
These units are equipped with a two-conductor with earth power cable that
is connected at the welding power source end for single-phase electrical
input power.
INTODUCTION
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NOTE
NOTE
Fuse size is based on not more than 200 percent of the rated input
amperage of the welding power source (Based on Article 630, National
Electrical Code).
Earth
Conductor
Ground
Terminal
Line Fuse
Line
Disconnect
Switch
Black (Line 1)
White (Line 2)
Green (Ground)
Primary Power Cable
Welding Power Supply
Input Power
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Smart Link Each unit incorporates an INRUSH circuit and input voltage
sensing circuit. When the MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER is turned ON, the
INRUSH circuit provides a pre-charging of the input capacitors. SCRs in
the Integrated Power Module (IPM) will turn on after the input capacitors
have charged to full operating voltage (after approximately 5 seconds).
During pre-charge, the control logic board is sensing the input voltage and
configuring the IPM input and control circuits to match the input voltage.
The Power Supply is configured to the highest input voltage when the
MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER is in the OFF position.
Note the available input power. Damage to the IPM will occur if 460VAC
is applied.
115VAC 50/60Hz single-phase
208VAC 50/60Hz single-phase
230VAC 50/60Hz single-phase
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2.05 Specifications
Parameter/Model
Rated Output
Amperes
Volts
Duty Cycle
@ 230 V Input
13
@ 115 V Input
Range (Min. - Max.)
Amperes
@ 230 V Input
@ 115 V Input
Volts
Over Current Voltage
Maximum OCV
Input Data
Dimensions/Weight
Width
Height
Length
Weight (with Cable)
Output At Rated Load
Input data 50/60 Hz/Duty Cycle
208 VAC 1-Phase
5-130
5-85
10-25
64 V
50/60 Hz
5.1 in (130mm)
9.5 in (240mm)
11.8 in (300mm)
18.7 lb (8.5 kg.)
40% at 85 A/13 V
18.0 A / 2.1 KVA / 1.3 KV
25% at 85 A/23 V
32.0 A / 3.6 KVA / 2.3 KV
Output At No Load
Input data 50/60 Hz/Duty Cycle
208 VAC 1-Phase
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Amperage
140
130
120
118
106
100
95
92
87
82
80
60
40
20
0
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
% Duty Cycle
Input: 230 VAC; Output at 25 Volts
140
120
100
Amperage
100
95
79
80
71
60
65
60
56
53
50
40
20
0
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
% Duty Cycle
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2
3
10
11
12
10
OPERATOR CONTROLS
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12
13
14
15
16
Gas Solenoid - The pre-flow is fixed at 150 ms. Postflow is automatically adjusted from 1 to 15 seconds by
the position of the welding Amperage Control.
13
14
Sloper Sequence A. Remote ON/OFF switch closed - Pre-flow starts to
flow. In HF TIG mode HF and initial current is present
after pre-flow. (In LIFT TIG mode HF is not present.)
Initial current is 1/5th of the welding current.
B. Remote ON/OFF switch opened - Current increases
to welding current at the rate set by the UP/DOWN Slope
control. Welding current is set by the Amperage Control.
C. Remote ON/OFF switch closed - Current decreases
to final current at half the rate set for UP Slope. Final
current is 1/5th of welding current.
D. Remote ON/OFF switch opened - Arc shuts off and
post-flow time initiated.
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OPERATOR CONTROLS
8
1
3
4
5
6
7
OPERATOR CONTROLS
24
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OPERATOR CONTROLS
Read and follow all safety precautions on pages 2-5 of this manual before
preceeding with operation.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Refer to the Operator Control section, page 22, and set the controls
per the following:
a. PROCESS SELECTOR switch [5] to STICK position.
b. Rotate the AMPERAGE control [1] to output current level
desired.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Begin welding.
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Read and follow all safety precautions on pages 2-5 of this manual before
preceeding with operation.
1.
2.
3.
Prepare tungsten electrode and insert into torch. For the majority of
electrodes in use, the electrode is connected to the NEGATIVE
output terminal.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Refer to the Operator Control section, page 22, and set the controls
per the following:
a. PROCESS SELECTOR switch [5] to desired Gas Tungsten Arc
Welding position. (LIFT or HF Start)
b. Rotate the AMPERAGE control [1] to output current level desired.
8.
9.
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Read and follow all safety precautions on pages 2-5 of this manual before
preceeding with operation.
1.
2.
3.
Prepare tungsten electrode and insert into torch. For the majority of
electrodes in use, the electrode is connected to the NEGATIVE
output terminal.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Refer to Operator Control section, page 22, and set the controls per
the following:
I. PROCESS SELECTOR switch [5] to desired gas tungsten arc
welding position. LIFT or HF TIG.
A. PULSE TIG welding
1. PULSER SELECTOR switch [4] to desired frequency pulse
of high or low.
2. Rotate the AMPERAGE control [1] to desired output current
level.
3. Rotate PULSE FREQUENCY control [2] to desired
frequency position.
B. SLOPE TIG welding
1. SLOPER switch [3] to SLOPE position.
2. Rotate AMPERAGE control [1] to desire welding current
level.
3. Rotate SPOT TIME UP/DOWN SLOPE control [6] to
desired UP/DOWN slope time.
NOTE: Use a remote ON/OFF switch to control SLOPE
sequence. See Operator Control section page 22. A remote
ON/OFF device with current control will disable the
SLOPER.
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1
6
8.
9.
NOTES
WARNING
Shutting Down
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Read and follow all safety precautions on pages 2-5 of this manual before
preceeding with operation.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Refer tothe Operator Control section, page 24, and set the controls
per the following:
a. PROCESS SELECTOR switch [2] to STICK position.
b. Rotate the AMPERAGE control [1] to output current level
desired.
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7.
8.
9.
Begin welding.
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Read and follow all safety precautions on pages 2-5 of this manual before
preceeding with operation.
1.
2.
3.
Prepare tungsten electrode and insert into torch. For the majority of
electrodes in use, the electrode is connected to the NEGATIVE
output terminal.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Refer to Operator Control section, page 24, and set the controls per
the following:
a. PROCESS SELECTOR switch [2] to LIFT START Gas Tungsten
Arc Welding position.
b. Rotate the AMPERAGE control [1] to output current level
desired.
1
2
8.
9.
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115 VAC
NOTE
NOTE
25
30
Amperage Range
DC-Argon Electrode
Negative/Straight Polarity
DC-Argon Electrode
Positive/ReversePolarity
Pure Tungsten
(Green Band)
0.010 in. (0.25mm)
1-15
5-20
15-80
70-150
10-20
125-225
15-20
225-360
25-40
360-450
40-55
450-720
55-80
720-950
80-125
1-25
15-40
25-85
50-160
10-20
135-235
15-30
250-400
25-40
400-500
40-55
500-750
55-80
750-1,000
80-125
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Duty Cycle
Welding Amperes
100
150
400 ft.
(Under 30m)
(45m)
(120m)
100-60%
(60m)
(70m)
60-100%
(90m)
(105m)
10-100%
1/0
1/0
1/0
2/0
3/0
3/0
200
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
4/0
250
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
2-2/0
2-2/0
300
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
2-2/0
2-3/0
2-3/0
400
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
2-2/0
2-3/0
2-4/0
2-4/0
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General
WARNING
The following information is a guide to help you determine the most likely
causes for various symptoms.
This guide is set up in the following manner:
A. Symptom (Bold Type)
Any special instructions (Text Type)
1. Cause (Italic Type)
a. Check/Remedy (Text Type)
Locate your symptom, check the cause(s) (the simplest or most likely is
listed first), then perform the remedy given. Repair as needed being sure to
verify that the unit is fully operational after any repairs.
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To make connections, align keyway, insert plug, and rotate threaded collar
fully clockwise. The socket information is included in the event the
supplied cord is not suitable and it is necessary to wire a plug or cord to
interface with the REMOTE 8-Pin receptacle.
8
2
5
4
8
Socket
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
3
6
Function
Chassis common
Remote contactor control when
contact closure is provided between
sockets 2 and 3 (GND)
Remote contactor control when
contact closure is provided between
sockets 2 and 3 (+24 V DC)
Remote amperage control when
contact closure is provided between
sockets 4 and 8 (+12 V DC)
Amperage remote control (MINIMUM);
PC board common; use as return for
remote control inputs/outputs
Amperage remote control (MAXIMUM)
input command signal; +4 volts for maximum
Remote amperage reference signal (WIPER);
0 volts to +4 volts (peak current set by main
rheostat)
Remote amperage control when
contact closure is provided between
sockets 4 and 8 (SIGNAL)
Figure 6. REMOTE 8-Pin Connections
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10-4006
10-4007
10-4008
10-4009
10-4010
10-4011
10-4012
10-4013
10-4014
10-4015
10-4016
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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10-4017
10-4018
10-4019
10-4020
10-4021
10-4022
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
3'/.9m
15'/4.6m
25'/7.6m
50'/15.2m
75'/22.8m
100'/30.4m
15'/4.6m
25'/7.6m
15'/4.6m
15'/4.6m
15'/4.6m
25'/7.6m
25'/7.6m
25'/7.6m
25'/7.6m
15'/4.6m
25'/7.6m
LENGTH
10-4023
10-4024
10-4025
10-1068
10-4003
TIG Kit; S
STICK Kit
Dinse Connector
Adapter
8-Pin (Male)
8-Pin (Male)
8-Pin (Male)
8-Pin (Male)
8-Pin (Male)
8-Pin (Male)
8-Pin (Male)
8-Pin (Male)
8-Pin (Male)
8-Pin (Male)
8-Pin (Male)
CONNECTORS
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
5/ - 7/ "/16mm-22mm
8
8
7/ " - 11/ "/22mm-29mm
8
8
11/8" - 13/8"/29mm-35mm
5/ " -7/ "/16mm-22mm
8
8
7/ " - 11/ "/22mm-29mm
8
8
11/8" - 13/8"/29mm-35mm
N/A
N/A
N/A
APPLICABLE
TORCH
HANDLE
Includes: Electrode Holder w/ 15 ft. cable and 50mm Dinse-style Connector attached
Ground Clamp w/ 12ft. cable and 50mm Dinse-style Connector attached
25mm - Male for additional torches/electrode holders
8-Pin (Male) to 14-Pin (Female)
Includes: Arcair BG-17V-12 TIG Torch w/ accessory kit, 10 ft. gas hose, Victor
HRF1425-580 regulator, Ground clamp w/ 12ft. cable and 50mm Dinse Connector attached
Includes: Arcair BG-17V-12 TIG Torch w/ accessory kit, 10 ft. gas hose, Victor
HRF1425-580 regulator, Ground clamp w/ 12ft. cable and 50mm Dinse Connector attached
Ext. Cable
Ext. Cable
Ext. Cable
Ext. Cable
Ext. Cable
Ext. Cable
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
ARC CURRENT
CAT. NO ON/OFF CONTROL
Torch Switch
Torch Switch
Torch Switch
Torch Switch
Torch Switch
Torch Switch
Torch Switch
Torch Switch
Hand Pendant
Foot Control
Foot Control
REMOTE
CONTROL
APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES
APPENDIX A
ACCESSORIES
42
MANUAL 0-2620
The following pages contain the interconnection diagrams for all 130 GTS
and S models in current production, to aid in the identification of
replacement parts.
MANUAL 0-2620
43
APPENDIX B
INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAMS
GTS Model
P
White Strap
N
White Strap
C5
AC2
Line 1
AC3
MT2
MT1
DOUT
White
C1
Black
Black
R1
Q (TB4)
P (TB3)
Single Pole
White
MCB1
Line 2
Black
T1
R2
X
Line 1
Line 2
R (TB2)
C (TB5)
IPM
Y
S (TB1)
K2
K1
GT1
GT2
Double Pole
EA
T1 TH2 TH1 E1
GT3
G1
N (TB6)
G2
E2
Green
PCB1 [WK3310]
3
4
7
8
11
12
11
10
7
6
2
1
11
10
7
6
2
1
CN2
CN7
CN8
TB3
TB1
TB6
TB5
C6
TB2
TB4
Green
1
3
1
2
3
4
CN2
1
2
4
CN5
P
N
EA
TS1
TS2
EA
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
12
13
15
18
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
12
13
8
CN4
SOLENOID1
CN6A
PCB2
Main Circuit Board
[WK3405 or WK3455]
FAN1
PCB5
Ground Plane
APPENDIX B
INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAMS
44
1
2
3
4
CN6B
CN10
AC3
AC1
CN1
TB7
MANUAL 0-2620
TS1
TS2
MANUAL 0-2620
CN7
Black
CC2
AC1
PCB3
Logic Circuit Board
[WK3406]
5
2
CN4
CN6
45
4
CN1
7
C4
PotentiometerMinimum (GND)
Amperage Control Wiper 0-4VDC
L1
R3
Potentiometer Maximum
Black
Green
Green
Gray
Orange
Blue
Yellow
Violet
Gray
C2
8
6
7
1
3
2
4
5
EA
Case Ground
CN2A
EA
CN2B
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
12
13
8
Case Ground
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
Power LED
Warning LED
+5VDC Supply (LEDs)
Remote Installed = +12VDC
+12VDC Supply
Remote Potentiometer Minimum
Remote Potentiometer Wiper
Remote Potentiometer Maximum
STICK Mode (+12VDC=ON)
LIFT TIG Mode (+12VDC=ON)
SLOPER (+12VDC=ON)
TIMER (+12VDC=ON)
PULSE LOW (+12VDC=ON)
PULSE HIGH (+12VDC=ON)
+12VDC Supply
Slope Time Wiper
Pulse Frequency Wiper
Welding Current Wiper
Arc Control Reference Signal; 0 - 4VDC
GND Front Panel Pot. Minimum
Hot Level Control; 0 - 4VDC
+4VDC Front Panel Pot. Maximum
Black
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
12
13
15
18
CT1
+ Output
Terminal
Output
Filter
Network
U.S.
Output
Terminal
HF Unit
Europe
CC1
R4
R1
R2
AC2
AC1
AC2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
CON1
(Front View)
1
3
PCB4
Front Panel Circuit Board
[WK3407]
CN5
APPENDIX B
INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAMS
S Model
P
White Strap
N
White Strap
C5
Black
T1
R2
White
Line 1
MCB1
Line 2
MT2
MT1
DOUT
C1
Black
Black
R1
Q (TB4)
P (TB3)
Single Pole
White
X
Line 1
Line 2
R (TB2)
C (TB5)
IPM
Y
S (TB1)
G2
G1
E1
E2
Double Pole
EA
TH1 GT3
TH2
T1 K2
GT2
N (TB6)
GT1
K1
Green
PCB1 [WK3310]
3
4
7
8
11
12
8
7
5
4
2
1
11
10
7
6
2
1
CN2
CN7
CN8
TB3
TB1
TB6
TB5
C6
TB2
TB4
Green
1
2
EA
EA
CN3
CN1
TB7
PCB2
Main Circuit Board
[WK3395]
2
3
1
2
4
P
N
EA
1
3
CN9
TS1
TS2
CN4
CN6
CN2
CN5
FAN1
EA
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
PCB4
Ground Plane
APPENDIX B
INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAMS
46
MANUAL 0-2620
CT1
Black
Black
+ Output
Terminal
C2
C4
EA
L1
R3
Output
Filter
Network
C3
Black
+12VDC Supply (Brown)
-12VDC Supply (Red)
0 to -12VDC Current Output Detect (Orange)
GND (Yellow)
U.S.
Output
Terminal
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
CON1
(Front View)
2
5
7
3
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
Orange
Yellow
Blue
Violet
Gray
Green
+12VDC Supply
Potentiometer Minimum (GND)
Potentiometer Maximum
1
4
Case Ground
TS2
TS1
MANUAL 0-2620
CN4
CN1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
CN2
CN3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
Case Ground
EA
PCB3
Front Panel Circuit Board
[WK3394]
47
APPENDIX B
INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAMS