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October, 2004
INVERTEC V205-T AC/DC TIG
For use with machines having Code Numbers: 10860
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 THIS
MANUAL AND THE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED
THROUGHOUT. And, most
importantly, think before you act
and be caref
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i i SAFETY WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents The engine exhaust from this product contains are known to the State of California to cause can- chemicals known to the State of California to cause cer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. The Above For Diesel Engines The Above For Gasoline Engines ARC WELDING CAN BE HAZARDOUS. PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY
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ii ii SAFETY ELECTRIC SHOCK can ARC RAYS can burn. 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover kill. plates to protect your eyes from sparks and 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits the rays of the arc when welding or observing are electrically “hot” when the welder is on. open arc welding. Headshield and filter lens Do not touch these “hot” parts with your bare should conform to ANSI Z87. I standards. skin or wet clothing. Wear dry, hole-free gloves to insulate hands. 4.b. Us
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iii iii SAFETY WELDING SPARKS can CYLINDER may explode cause fire or explosion. if damaged. 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. 7.a.Use only compressed gas cylinders If this is not possible, cover them to prevent containing the correct shielding gas for the the welding sparks from starting a fire. process used and properly operating Remember that welding sparks and hot regulators designed for the gas and materials from welding can easily go through small cracks pressure used. All hos
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iv iv SAFETY zones où l’on pique le laitier. PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ 6. Eloigner les matériaux inflammables ou les recouvrir afin de Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions prévenir tout risque d’incendie dû aux étincelles. et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suiv- 7. Quand on ne soude pas, poser la pince à une endroit isolé de antes: la masse. Un court-circuit accidental peut provo
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v v for selecting a QUALITY product by Lincoln Electric. We want you to take pride in operating this Lincoln Electric Company product Thank You ��� as much pride as we have in bringing this product to you! Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately When this equipment is shipped, title passes to the purchaser upon receipt by the carrier. Consequently, Claims for material damaged in shipment must be made by the purchaser against the transportation company at the time the shipment
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vi vi TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Installation.......................................................................................................................Section A Technical Specifications.......................................................................................................A-1 Select Suitable Location.......................................................................................................A-2 Stacking............................................................
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A-1 A-1 INSTALLATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - V205-T AC/DC TIG K1855-1 (Code Number 10860) INPUT - SINGLE PHASE ONLY Max. Input Current Input Voltages / 50 /60 Hz. 34A at Rated Output 115 30A at Rated Output 230 RATED OUTPUT Output Amps Volts at Rated Amperes Input Amps Duty Cycle (Stick) 110 24.4V 34A (115V) 35% 90 23.6V 28A 60% 70 22.8V 20A 100% (TIG) 150 16V 34A (115V) 40% 120 14.8V 25A 60% 100 14V 20A 100% (Stick) 180 27.2V 30A (230V) 35% 150 26V 23A 60% 130 25.2V 19A 100% (TIG)
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A-2 A-2 INSTALLATION Read entire installation section before starting MACHINE GROUNDING AND HIGH FRE- installation. QUENCY INTERFERENCE PROTECTION Safety Precautions The Capacitor Discharge Circuit used in the high fre- quency generator, may cause many radio, TV and WARNING electronic equipment interference problems. These problems may be the result of radiated interference. ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. Proper grounding methods can reduce or eliminate � Only qualified personnel should per- radiat
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A-3 A-3 INSTALLATION 3. Be sure the torch and work cable rubber cover- INPUT CONNECTIONS ings are free of cuts and cracks that allow high frequency leakage. Cables with high natural rub- Be sure the voltage, phase, and frequency of the input ® ber content, such as Lincoln Stable-Arc better power is as specified on the rating plate, located on resist high frequency leakage than neoprene and the bottom of the machine. other synthetic rubber insulated cables. 4. Keep the torch in good repair an
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A-4 A-4 INSTALLATION 230V INPUT In all cases, the green or green/yellow grounding wire must be connected to the grounding pin of the plug, usu- ally identified by a green screw. The equipment is provided with a 230/115V cable, 6.6ft.(2m) in length with a 230V 6-50P attachment Attachment plugs must comply with the Standard for plug. Attachment Plugs and Receptacles, UL498. The Invertec V205-T AC/DC performs best when con- The product is considered acceptable for use only when nected to 230VAC
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A-5 A-5 INSTALLATION This unit does not include a TIG torch, but one may be OUTPUT CONNECTIONS purchased separately. The accessories section of this manual lists a number of Lincoln Electric TIG torches, WARNING and TIG Torch Starter Packs that are recommended for use with this machine; however, any similar TIG ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. torch can be used. To attach the Twist-Mate Plug to a Lincoln Torch, slide the rubber boot onto the torch • Keep the electrode holder, TIG cable (enlarge the
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A-6 A-6 INSTALLATION SHIELDING GAS CONNECTION QUICK DISCONNECT PLUG (FOR STICK ELEC- TRODE CABLE and WORK CABLE) Obtain the necessary inert shielding gas. Connect the A quick disconnect system is used for the welding cylinder of gas with a pressure regulator and flow cable connections. The stick electrode cable will need gage. Install a gas hose between the regulator and to have a plug attached. gas inlet (located on the rear of the welder). The gas inlet has a 5/16-18 right hand female thre
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B-1 B-1 OPERATION GENERAL DESCRIPTION Read and understand this entire section before operating your machine. The Invertec V205-T AC/DC is an industrial 200 amp arc welding power source which utilizes single phase input power, to produce constant current output. The SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS welding response of this Invertec has been optimized for stick (SMAW) and TIG (GTAW). The unit is ideal WARNING for industrial applications where portability is impor- tant. The Invertec V205-T AC/DC is a power sou
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B-2 B-2 OPERATION REAR CONTROL PANEL (FIGURE B.1) WARNING � I1: Off/On switch turns on the electric power to the welder. It has two positions, "O" off, and "I" on. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * With "l1" in the "I" (ON) position, the welding machine is operational and there is voltage between the positive (+) and negative (-) Terminals in stick welding. In TIG, the welding process needs a trigger closure command at the remote control connec- tion.(Usu
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B-3 B-3 OPERATION CONTROLS AND SETTINGS All operator controls and adjustments are located on the case front of the V205-T machine. Refer to Figure B.2 and the corresponding explanations. FIGURE B.2 9 8 7 6 1. Input Voltage warning Light Green LED 2. Thermal / Device Warning Light Yellow LED 3. Pulse On/Off Button LOCAL 4. Setup/Parameter Select Button 5 5. Output/Parameter Adjust Knob 6. Digital Display sec 7. Local/Remote Button sec 8.Trigger Selection Button 13 9. Welding Process (MODE) Bu
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B-4 B-4 OPERATION 2 STEP DIAGRAM 1 5. Output / Parameter Adjust Knob- Allows you to (2) (1) continuously adjust the current both in TIG and in Stick welding. Allows you to change the value, shown on "Digital Display Item 6", of the parameter selected with "Setup/Parameter select button Item 4". 6. Digital Display - displays currently set values for each mode or welding parameter. 7. Local/Remote push button - Selects the welding current adjusting system: Possible variations of this standard s
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B-5 B-5 OPERATION 9. Welding selection button - Permits selection of 3. Press and hold the TIG torch trigger when the main the welding mode. The LED beside the symbol con- part of the weld is complete. firm the selection: The machine will now decrease the output current � Stick at a controlled rate, or downslope time, until the � TIG DC Finish current is reached. Both the Downslope Time � TIG AC and the Finish Current are presettable. This Finish 10. Electrode Connection (Negative) - For quick d
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B-6 B-6 OPERATION - Rotate the Output / Parameter Adjust Knob, SET UP MENU the Digital Display shows the numbers corre- sponding to the parameters in sequence; Many additional parameters can be modified via the stop at the desired parameter and push the Set Up Menu. To access the Set Up Menu: "Setup/Parameter Push Button". - The number on the Digital display "Item 6" is � Position the ON/OFF switch to OFF “0”. replaced by the value of the parameter that can be modified through the Output / � Dep
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B-7 B-7 OPERATION WELDING POLARITY OUTPUT LIMITATIONS DC Electrode Negative Polarity (Direct Current The maximum output current as specified in the instal- Straight Polarity) lation section of this manual is derated in two situa- (see FIGURE B.4) tions; alternate AC Wave Forms and elevated AC While Welding, there is a continuous flow of electrons Frequencies. from the electrode to the workpiece. � Alternate AC Wave Forms (See Set Up Menu) This is the most used polarity, ensuring limited wear of
