Lincoln Electric IM746 POWER WAVE 405 - Manual (Page 20)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Power Wave semi-automatic power source is
designed to be a part of a modular, multi-process
welding system. Depending on configuration, it can
support constant current, constant voltage, constant
power and pulse welding modes.
The Power Wave power source is designed to be
used with the semi automatic family of Power Feed
wire feeders, operating as a system. Each component
in the system has special circuitry to "talk with" the
other system components, so each component (power
source, wire feeder, user interface) knows what the
other is doing at all times. These components commu-
nicate with Linc-Net.
The POWER WAVE 405 is a high performance, digi-
tally controlled inverter welding power source capable
of complex, high-speed waveform control. Properly
equipped, it can support the Constant Power, GMAW,
GMAW-P, Pulse on Pulse, FCAW, SMAW, GTAW,
and CAC-A processes. It carries an output rating of
350 Amps, 34 Volts at 60% duty cycle and 300 Amps,
32 volts at 100% duty cycle.
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES AND
EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES
The POWER WAVE 405 can be set up in a number of
configurations, some requiring optional equipment or
welding programs. Each machine is factory prepro-
grammed with multiple welding procedures, typically
including Constant Power, GMAW, GMAW-P, Pulse
on Pulse, FCAW, GTAW, and CAC-A for a variety of
materials, including mild steel, stainless steel, cored
wires, and aluminum.
The POWER WAVE 405 is recommended for semi-
automatic welding, and may also be suitable for basic
hard automation applications.
• This Power Wave is not recommended for processes
other than those listed.
B-1 OPERATION B-1
POWER WAVE 405
SAFETY PRECUATIONS
Read this entire section of operating instructions
before operating the machine.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Unless using cold feed feature, when
feeding with gun trigger, the elec-
trode and drive mechanism are
always electrically energized and
could remain energized several sec-
onds after the welding ceases.
• Do not touch electrically live parts or electrodes
with your skin or wet clothing.
• Insulate yourself from the work and ground.
• Always wear dry insulating gloves.
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FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous.
• Keep your head out of fumes.
• Use ventilation or exhaust to remove
fumes from breathing zone.
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WELDING SPARKS can cause fire or
explosion.
• Keep flammable material away.
• Do not weld on containers that have
held combustibles.
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ARC RAYS can burn.
• Wear eye, ear, and body protection.
Observe additional guidelines detailed in the
beginning of this manual.
WARNING