Lincoln Electric IM761 POWER FEED 15M - Manual (Page 17)

B-3 OPERATION B-3
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Power Feed 15M is a portable wire feeder for
customers seeking high end arc performance all
packed in a rugged stainless steel case. The stainless
steel case provides protection from corrosion, heat
and rough handling. The heart of the Power Feed-
15M is a rugged two roll, two speed wire drive capable
of driving electrode under the most demanding condi-
tions. Shielding gas flow is easily regulated with a
built-in, standard flow meter that includes a flow con-
trol valve.
The Power Feed 15M runs with the Power Wave
power sources. "Dual boot" software programmed into
the Power Feed 15M operates with both ArcLink and
LincNet Power Waves. Customers may transport the
feeder between one vintage of power source and the
other without having to set any special switches.
A Mode Select Panel -3 type panel is permanently
mounted to the case front of the Power Feed 15M.
The panel allows the operator to customize many
weld parameters, including preflow and postflow
times, start and crater procedures, burnback, and
many more.
An ON/OFF switch on the case front controls power to
the feeder.
DUTY CYCLE
The Power Feed 15M is rated for 500 amps, 60% duty
cycle and 350 amps, 100% duty. The duty cycle is
based on a 10 minute cycle.
For example, when welding at 500 amps, the Power
Feed 15M may run continuously for 6 minutes and
then must be shut off for 4 minutes.
POWER FEED 15M
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES
The Power Feed 15M is best suited for alloy elec-
trodes, out-of-position work, root welding and general
fabrication.
• GMAW
• GMAW-Pulse
• GMAW-STT
• FCAW
• SMAW
PROCESS LIMITATIONS
The Power Feed 15M is not suitable for:
• SAW
• CAG
• GTAW
EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS
• The Power Feed 15M does not operate with the
Power Wave 450.
• The Power Feed 15M does not operate with any
analog based power sources (CV-xxx machines,
DC-xxx machines, etc.)
• Electrode spool size must not exceed 8" diameter.
• K435 spindle adapters ("pie pans") for Innershield
electrode do not fit in the Power Feed 15M.