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Appendix iv: operational flowchart, Pilot arc, Start weld – Tweco Ultima 150 User Manual

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APPENDIX IV: OPERATIONAL FLOWCHART

ACTION

ON/OFF switch to OFF.

RESULT

All indicators off. Power Supply fan off.

ACTION

ON/SET switch to ON.

Protect eyes and activate torch.

ACTION

Start Weld

.

Torch positioned within transfer distance of workpiece.

Activate remote ON/OFF switch.

RESULT

DC indicator ON. Main arc transfer.

Pilot arc remains ON.

PILOT indicator ON. DC indicator still ON.

ACTION

End Weld.

Arc deactivated by remote device.

RESULT

Main arc stops. Pilot remains ON.

(Power supply enable signal removed.)

DC indicator OFF. PILOT indicator ON.

ACTION

Open external disconnect switch.

RESULT

No power to system.

ACTION

Close external disconnect switch.

RESULT

Power to system.

ACTION

ON/SET

switch to SET.

RESULT

Plasma Gas solenoid open. Gas flows to set flow rates.

GAS indicator ON.

Shield Gas solenoid opens if TB1- 17, 18 are connected.

ACTION

ON/OFF switch to ON.

RESULT

AC, TEMP, COOLANT indicators ON.

Fan/Pump ON.

Pilot disabled during 5 second pre-flow.

RESULT

Gas flows. GAS indicator ON.

HF relay closes. Pilot Arc established. PILOT indicator ON.

Pilot Arc

(Pilot Arc designed to

operate on continuous basis)

(at completion

of operation)

Transfer

Weld Arc

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