CONTENTS 1. General provisions 2. Technical characteristics 3. Control elements designations, setting of the unit 3.1 Designation of parameters of all welding modes 3.2 Resetting the device to factory settings 3.3 Selecting the interface language 4. TIG AC welding cyclogram 5.
1. GENERAL PROVISIONS The PATON ProTIG-200/315-400V AC/DC argon-arc inverter is designed for arc welding: - TIG AC/DC (constant/variable current); - ММА (direct current); - RIV (rivet weld mode). The best offer for DC and AC welding of a wide range of materials: aluminum, aluminum alloys (TIG AC mode), parts and materials made of steel, non-ferrous metals and copper alloys (TIG DC mode).
Welding current indication Mode memory 10 programs 10 programs Arc control Pulse function in TIG AC/DC, MMA Button mode on torch, TIG AC/DC 2Т, 4Т 2Т, 4Т 20.1 Possibility of connecting a foot pedal - 6 - PATON ProTIG AC/DC TIG/MMA...
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1100% ArcForce Adjustment Adjustment 0-100% 1100% Mass and dimensions Dimensions 465х150х350 mm 380х480х330 Weight 12.5 kg 23 kg Connection to the power line/power panel (at 25ºC) WARNING! Consider wall and other extension cords! - 7 - PATON ProTIG AC/DC TIG/MMA...
3. CONTROL ELEMENTS DESIGNATIONS, SETTING OF THE UNIT. Fig. 3.1 Device control panel “Mode” button – welding mode switching; “Program” button – user program selection; - 8 - PATON ProTIG AC/DC TIG/MMA...
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It is switched with "Right" and "Left" buttons. 4. The values and units of the selected welding parameter are displayed. They are switched with "Up" and "Down" buttons. 5. Device condition indicators: - 9 - PATON ProTIG AC/DC TIG/MMA...
Tp – current ramp up time. Izv – basic welding current. - Тс – decay time. After welding is complete, the main welding current descends smoothly to Izk for the time Tc. It is used for crater welding. - 11 - PATON ProTIG AC/DC TIG/MMA...
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It is used as well for welding thin materials. - 12 - PATON ProTIG AC/DC TIG/MMA...
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Then the arc will go out and the post- welding purge will take place. The welder chooses the button modes individually depending on the welding condition. - 13 - PATON ProTIG AC/DC TIG/MMA...
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5. "MAIN CURRENT" – main welding current, 100 A. 6. "FALL TIME" – current decay time, 1 sec. 7. "FINISH CURRENT" – completion current, 30 A. 8. "POSTFLOW" – post-purge time, 5 sec. - 14 - PATON ProTIG AC/DC TIG/MMA...
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After welding is complete, the main welding current descends smoothly to Izk for the time Tc. It is used for crater welding. Іzk – ending current. В – pulse polarity balance. F – pulse frequency. Ip – lower pulse welding current. - 15 - PATON ProTIG AC/DC TIG/MMA...
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Tp. After releasing the button, the set current smoothly decreases to the completion current in the time Ts. Then the purging after welding takes place. Typical cyclogram of the 4-stroke button mode (TIG DC/4T) - 16 - PATON ProTIG AC/DC TIG/MMA...
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The welder chooses the button modes individually depending on the welding conditions. Typical cyclogram of the 2-stroke button mode (TIG DC/2T+pulse) Typical cyclogram of the 4-stroke button mode (TIG DC/4T+pulse) Example of using the pulse mode: - 17 - PATON ProTIG AC/DC TIG/MMA...
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1. The valve opens and gas comes in. There is a preflow time (preflow) of 2 sec. 2. The arc is ignited at a current (Peak Current) of 100 A. 3. The arc burns exactly the time we set (pulse time) – 3 sec. - 18 - PATON ProTIG AC/DC TIG/MMA...
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1. "MAIN CURRENT" – main welding current, 100 A. 2. "PULSE BALANCE" – pulse shape balance, 50 %. 3. "PULSE FREQUENCY" – pulse frequency, 50 Hz. 4. "LOW CURRENT" – lower current (pulse mode), 50 A. 5. "ANTISTICK" – ON. - 19 - PATON ProTIG AC/DC TIG/MMA...
5.3 Mains connection The welding machine is designed as standard for: 1. 190-260V for the ProTIG-200 AC/DC model. WARNING: If you use the ProTIG-200 AC/DC with a supply voltage higher than 300V, all manufacturers’ warranties are void! 2.
5.4 Connection of the mains plug WARNING! The mains plug must be suitable for the supply voltage and current consumption of the welding machine (see technical data). For safety reasons, use power sockets with a guaranteed ground connection! - 21 - PATON ProTIG AC/DC TIG/MMA...
To start working in the MMA mode, you must: - Connect the electrode holder cable to B "-", the ground holder cable to socket A "+", setting the polarity to direct welding; - Connect the mains plug to the mains supply; - 22 - PATON ProTIG AC/DC TIG/MMA...
- Connect the mains plug to the mains supply; - Set mains switch No. 12 to "I" position; - Set the "Mode" button to TIG AC/DC mode; - "BUTTON MODE" parameter: set the button mode on the torch to "PED". - 23 - PATON ProTIG AC/DC TIG/MMA...
– 1 pc; Data sheet and operating manual – 1 pc; PATON branded Shoulder strap (for ProTIG-200 AC/DC model) – 1 pc; corrugated box – 1 pc; Argon quick connector, 8 mm – 1 pc. 14. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14.1 General Instructions The welding machine is manufactured following technical standards and established safety regulations.
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; In addition to the instructions, comply with the general and local safety and environmental regulations in force ; Keep all the instructions on the welding machine in a legible condition . - 26 - PATON ProTIG AC/DC TIG/MMA...
Check the machine at least once a week for external damage and operation of the safety devices . 15. WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS PATON INTERNATIONAL warrants that the source will operate properly if the user follows the operating, storage and transportation conditions. WARNING! There is no free warranty service if the welding machine is mechanically...
- In the absence of correct or any filling of the certificate by the seller when selling the machine, - The warranty period is extended for the period of warranty service in the service center. 16. ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE PATON ProTIG-200/315-400V AC/DC Serial number __________________, recognized as serviceable. Sale date ”_____”________________20____.
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Signs of inoperability: ____________________________________________________________________ Cause: ___________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ================================================================ Date of acceptance for repair ”_____”_________________20____г. __________________ (signature) Signs of inoperability: ____________________________________________________________________ Cause: ______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ================================================================ Date of acceptance for repair ”_____”_________________20____г. - 29 - PATON ProTIG AC/DC TIG/MMA...
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__________________ (signature) Signs of inoperability: ____________________________________________________________________ Cause: ___________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ================================================================ Date of acceptance for repair ”_____”_________________20____г. __________________ (signature) Signs of inoperability: ____________________________________________________________________ Cause: ______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ - 30 - PATON ProTIG AC/DC TIG/MMA...