Operation, Machine protection, Case back connections – Lincoln Electric IM983 RED-D-ARC DC655e (CE) User Manual
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OPERATION
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DC655e (CE) (RED-D-ARC)
3. 42VAC 10 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER - This
breaker protects the 42VAC auxiliary circuits locat-
ed in the terminal strip and MS-receptacle.
4. 14-PIN MS-RECEPTACLE - This connector pro-
vides easy connection for a wire feeder control
cable. It provides connections for auxiliary power,
output switching, remote output control, wire feeder
voltmeter sense lead and ground. Refer to 14-Pin
MS Type Receptacle in the Installation Section of
this manual for information about the circuits made
available at this receptacle.
5. TERMINAL STRIP COVER PANEL - Remove this
panel to gain access to the circuits made available
at the terminal strip and the 4-pin receptacle for the
optional paralleling kit. This terminal strip contains
the same circuits as the 14 pin MS-receptacle. The
cover also provides for installation of cable strain
relief clamps.
6. POSITIVE OUTPUT TERMINAL - This output ter-
minal is for connecting a welding cable. To change
welding polarity and for proper welding cable size
refer to Electrode and Work Cables in the
Installation Section of this manual.
7. NEGATIVE OUTPUT TERMINALS - These output
terminals are for connecting a welding cable to
either the High Inductance or Low Inductance
Terminal for desired arc characteristics. (Low induc-
tance is recommended only for NR203Ni 1%). To
change welding polarity and for proper welding
cable size refer to Electrode and Work Cables in
the Installation Section of this manual.
CASE BACK CONNECTIONS
220VAC AUXILIARY RECEPTACLE
This receptacle provides up to 2 amps of 220VAC
auxiliary power for a water cooler.
220VAC 2 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER
This breaker protects the 220VAC auxiliary circuit
located in the 220VAC receptacle.
AUXILIARY POWER
42 volt AC auxiliary power, as required for some wire
feeders, is available through the wire feeder recepta-
cle. A 10 amp circuit breaker protects the 42 volt cir-
cuit from overloads.
Note that some types of equipment, especially
pumps and large motors, have starting currents
which are significantly higher than their running
current. These higher starting currents may cause
the circuit breaker to open. If this situation occurs,
the user should refrain from using the DC655e
(CE) auxiliary power for that equipment.
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MACHINE PROTECTION
THERMAL FAN CONTROL
The machine’s cooling fan remains off when the tem-
perature of the rectifiers and windings inside the
machine are below that requiring air flow cooling, as
determined by electronic monitoring of several thermal
sensors and the welding current of the machine. The
fan may remain off until welding begins, but once the
fan is activated, it will remain on for at least 5 minutes
to assure proper cooling. This feature saves energy
and also minimizes the amount of dirt and other air
borne particles being drawn into the machine.
FAN MOTOR FUSE
A 10 amp slow blow fuse protects the fan motor cir-
cuit. This fuse is located inside the DC655e (CE)
mounted on the fan motor bracket.
MACHINE SHUTDOWN
The DC655e (CE) provides shutdown modes for ther-
mal over-heating, excessive load currents and faults.
It also provides an idle timer shutdown feature for
additional operating economy.
CAUTION