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SVM161-A
February, 2006
INVERTEC V205-T AC/DC
For use with machine code number 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 thoughtful operation on
your part. DO NOT INSTALL,
OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS
EQUIPMENT WITHOUT READ-
ING THIS MANUAL AND THE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CON-
TAINED THROUGHOUT. And,
most importantly, think before
you act and be careful.
SE
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ii 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 INJUR
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iii iii SAFETY ARC RAYS can burn. ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover are electrically “hot” when the welder is on. plates to protect your eyes from sparks and Do not touch these “hot” parts with your bare the rays of the arc when welding or observing skin or wet clothing. Wear dry, hole-free open arc welding. Headshield and filter lens gloves to insulate hands. should conform to ANSI Z87. I standards. 4.b.
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iv iv 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 hoses
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v v SAFETY 6. Eloigner les matériaux inflammables ou les recouvrir afin de PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ prévenir tout risque d’incendie dû aux étincelles. Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions 7. Quand on ne soude pas, poser la pince à une endroit isolé de et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce la masse. Un court-circuit accidental peut provoquer un manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suiv- échauffement et un risque d’incen
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vi vi MASTER TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR ALL SECTIONS Page Safety.................................................................................................................................................i-iv Installation.............................................................................................................................Section A Operation...............................................................................................................................Section
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A-1 A-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS - INSTALLATION SECTION - INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................Section A Technical Specifications .............................................................................................................A-2 Select Suitable Location.............................................................................................................A-3 Machine Grounding/High Frequency
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A-2 A-2 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% (
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A-3 A-3 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-4 A-4 INSTALLATION 3. Be sure the torch and work cable rubber coverings INPUT CONNECTIONS are free of cuts and cracks that allow high fre- quency leakage. Cables with high natural rubber Be sure the voltage, phase, and frequency of the input ® content, such as Lincoln Stable-Arc better resist power is as specified on the rating plate, located on the high frequency leakage than neoprene and other bottom of the machine. synthetic rubber insulated cables. 4. Keep the torch in good repair and
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A-5 A-5 INSTALLATION 230V INPUT In all cases, the green or green/yellow grounding wire must be connected to the grounding pin of the plug, usu- The equipment is provided with a 230/115V cable, ally identified by a green screw. 6.6ft.(2m) in length with a 230V 6-50P attachment plug. Attachment plugs must comply with the Standard for The Invertec V205-T AC/DC performs best when con- Attachment Plugs and Receptacles, UL498. nected to 230VAC inputs. This input allows full output of the machine (2
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A-6 A-6 INSTALLATION OUTPUT CONNECTIONS This unit does not include a TIG torch, but one may be 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 torch ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. can be used. To attach the Twist-Mate Plug to a Lincoln • Keep the electrode holder, TIG Torch, slide the rubber boot onto the torch cable torch and cab
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A-7 A-7 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 gas to have a plug attached. inlet (located on the rear of the welder). The gas inlet has a 5/16-18 right hand female thre
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A-8 A-8 NOTES V205-T AC/DC Return to Section TOC Return to Section TOC Return to Section TOC Return to Section TOC Return to Master TOC Return to Master TOC Return to Master TOC Return to Master TOC
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B-1 B-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS - OPERATION SECTION - Operation...............................................................................................................................Section B Safety Instructions......................................................................................................................B-2 General Description ....................................................................................................................B-2 Welding Capability.......
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B-2 B-2 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 for WARNING industrial applications where portability is important. The Invertec V205-T AC/DC is a power sourc
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B-3 B-3 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 posi- tive (+) and negative (-) Terminals in stick welding. In TIG, the welding process needs a trigger closure command at the remote control connection.(Usu
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B-4 B-4 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-5 B-5 OPERATION 2 STEP DIAGRAM 1 5. Output / Parameter Adjust Knob- Allows you to (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 seque
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B-6 B-6 OPERATION 9. Welding selection button - Permits selection of the 3. Press and hold the TIG torch trigger when the main welding mode. The LED beside the symbol confirm part of the weld is complete. the selection: The machine will now decrease the output current at • Stick a controlled rate, or downslope time, until the Finish • TIG DC current is reached. Both the Downslope Time and • TIG AC the Finish Current are presettable. This Finish cur- 10. Electrode Connection (Negative) - For quic
