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IM958
®
February, 2008
INVERTEC V310-T AC/DC
For use with machines having Code Numbers: 10943
Safety Depends on You
Lincoln arc welding and cutting
equipment is designed and built
with safety in mind. However, your
overall safety can be increased by
proper installation ... and thought-
ful operation on your part. DO
NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR
REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT
WITHOUT READING THIS
MANUAL AND THE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED
THROUGHOUT. And, most
importantly, think before you act
and be careful.
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i i SAFETY WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents The engine exhaust from this product contains are known to the State of California to cause can- chemicals known to the State of California to cause cer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. The Above For Diesel Engines The Above For Gasoline Engines ARC WELDING CAN BE HAZARDOUS. PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY
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ii ii SAFETY ELECTRIC SHOCK can ARC RAYS can burn. 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover kill. plates to protect your eyes from sparks and 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits the rays of the arc when welding or observing are electrically “hot” when the welder is on. open arc welding. Headshield and filter lens Do not touch these “hot” parts with your bare should conform to ANSI Z87. I standards. skin or wet clothing. Wear dry, hole-free gloves to insulate hands. 4.b. Us
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iii iii SAFETY CYLINDER may explode WELDING and CUTTING SPARKS can if damaged. cause fire or explosion. 7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. containing the correct shielding gas for the If this is not possible, cover them to prevent process used and properly operating the welding sparks from starting a fire. regulators designed for the gas and Remember that welding sparks and hot pressure used. All hoses, fittings, etc. should be suitable for mat
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iv iv SAFETY PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ 6. Eloigner les matériaux inflammables ou les recouvrir afin de prévenir tout risque dʼincendie dû aux étincelles. Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce 7. Quand on ne soude pas, poser la pince à une endroit isolé de manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suiv- la masse. Un court-circuit accidental peut provoquer un antes: échauffement et un risqu
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v v SAFETY Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Conformance Products displaying the CE mark are in conformity with European Community Council Directive of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility (89/336/EEC). It was manufactured in conformity with a national standard that implements a harmonized standard: EN 60974-10 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Product Standard for Arc Welding Equipment. It is for use with other Lincoln El
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vi vi SAFETY Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) The size of the surrounding area to be considered will depend on the structure of the building and other activities that are taking place. The surrounding area may extend beyond the boundaries of the premises. Methods of Reducing Emissions Mains Supply Welding equipment should be connected to the mains supply according to the manufacturerʼs recommenda- tions. If interference occurs, it may be necessary to take additional precautions such as filter
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vii vii for selecting a QUALITY product by Lincoln Electric. We want you to take pride in operating this Lincoln Electric Company product T Th ha an nk k Y Yo ou u ••• as much pride as we have in bringing this product to you! CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE POLICY The business of The Lincoln Electric Company is manufacturing and selling high quality welding equipment, consumables, and cutting equip- ment. Our challenge is to meet the needs of our customers and to exceed their expectations. On occasion, pur
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viii viii TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Installation.......................................................................................................................Section A Technical Specifications.......................................................................................................A-1 Select Suitable Location.......................................................................................................A-2 Stacking.......................................................
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A-1 A-1 INSTALLATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - V310-T AC/DC TIG K2228-1 RATED OUTPUT Rated Output Current, Voltage, Input Power Input Current @ Rated Output Duty Cycle (104°F, 40°C) Voltage/ Hertz Phase 210A / 18.4V / 100% 7.3A TIG 230A / 19.2V / 60% 8.3A 310A / 22.4V / 40% 12.3A 460/50/60 200A / 28.0V / 100% 9.6A STICK 220A / 28.8V / 60% 10.7A 270A / 30.8V / 40% 13.8A 210A / 18.4V / 100% 13.9A TIG 230A / 19.2V / 60% 15.8A Three- 310A / 22.4V / 30% 24.6A 230/50/60 Phase 200A / 28.0V / 100%
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A-2 A-2 INSTALLATION Read entire installation section before starting MACHINE GROUNDING AND HIGH FRE- installation. QUENCY INTERFERENCE PROTECTION Safety Precautions The Capacitor Discharge Circuit used in the high fre- quency generator, may cause many radio, TV and WARNING electronic equipment interference problems. These problems may be the result of radiated interference. ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. Proper grounding methods can reduce or eliminate • Only qualified personnel should per- radiat
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A-3 A-3 INSTALLATION 5. The work terminal must be connected to a ground RECONNECT PROCEDURE within ten feet of the welder, using one of the fol- The Invertec V310-T AC/DC auto reconnects to 208V, lowing methods. 230V or 460V supply. a) A metal underground water pipe in direct con- Fuse the input circuit with time delay fuses or delay tact with the earth for ten feet or more. 1 type circuit breakers. Using fuses or circuit breakers b) A 3/4” (19mm) galvanized pipe or a 5/8” smaller than reco
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A-4 A-4 INSTALLATION INPUT PLUG INSTALLATION ENGINE DRIVEN GENERATOR POWER CORD CONNECTION The Invertec V310-T AC/DC TIG can be operated on A 10 ft. power cord is provided and wired into the engine driven generators as long as the 230 volt auxil- machine. Follow the power cord connection instruc- iary meets the following conditions: tions. • The AC waveform peak voltage is below 400 volts. • The AC waveform frequency is between 45 and Single Phase Input 65Hz. Connect green lead to ground per
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A-5 A-5 INSTALLATION This unit does not include a TIG torch, but one may be OUTPUT CONNECTIONS purchased separately. The accessories section of this manual lists a number of Lincoln Electric TIG torches, WARNING and TIG Torch Starter Packs that are recommended for use with this machine; however, any similar TIG ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. torch can be used. To attach the Twist-Mate Plug to a • Insulate yourself from work and Lincoln Torch, slide the rubber boot onto the torch ground. cable (e
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A-6 A-6 INSTALLATION SHIELDING GAS CONNECTION QUICK DISCONNECT PLUG (FOR STICK ELEC- TRODE CABLE and WORK CABLE) Obtain the necessary inert shielding gas. Connect the A quick disconnect system is used for the welding cylinder of gas with a pressure regulator and flow cable connections. The stick electrode cable will need gage. Install a gas hose between the regulator and to have a plug attached. gas inlet (located on the rear of the welder). The gas inlet has a 5/16-18 right hand female thre
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B-1 B-1 OPERATION GENERAL DESCRIPTION Read and understand this entire section before operating your machine. The Invertec V310-T AC/DC is an industrial 310 amp arc welding power source that utilizes single or three phase input power, to produce constant current out- SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS put. The welding response has been optimized for stick (SMAW) and TIG (GTAW). The unit is ideal for WARNING industrial applications where portability, high efficiency and premium arc performance is important. ELE
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B-2 B-2 OPERATION REAR CONTROL PANEL (FIGURE B.1) WARNING • I1: Off/On switch turns on the electric power to the welder. It has two positions, "O" off, and "I" on. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * With "l1" in the "I" (ON) position, the welding machine is operational and there is voltage between the positive (+) and negative (-) Terminals in stick welding. In TIG, the welding process needs a trigger closure command at the remote control connec- tion.(Usu
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B-3 B-3 OPERATION USER INTERFACE OVERVIEW AND OPERATION: FIGURE B.3 2 1 3 4 5 E F AB CD 6 The V310-T AC/DC User interface consists of the b. General Alarm – Yellow LED which is lit when following (Refer to Figure B.3): faults exist with the power source or optional cooler, such as over temperature, coolant 1. DYNAMIC LCD DISPLAY blockage, etc. 2. STATUS LED LIGHTS c. Output On (No VRD) – This status light will illu- a. VRD On (Voltage Reduction Device) minate red whenever the output in electrica
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B-4 B-4 OPERATION f 97A DYNAMIC LCD DISPLAY 100Hz + 75% - The Dynamic display is divided into several sections (Refer to Figure B.4): 10A 10A 10.0s 0.2s 72A 1. Weld Sequence 4.3Hz Diagram 50% 0.0s 5.0s 50% 14A 5A 10.0s 0.2s 2. Parameter Figure B.4b Display f 70A 0.2Hz 100Hz 3. Mode Push Button + 75% Indicators 50% - 50% 10A 10A Figure B.4 10.0s 0.2s 1. The Weld Sequence Diagram shows the various . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . .. parameters that can be selected and adjusted and their preset v
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B-5 B-5 OPERATION 3. The Mode Push Buttons and Indicators show the Two-Step with Foot Pedal -This current selection made by the corresponding weld mode is only available when the push buttons (A-F). Refer to Table B.2 for a full list 2 2S S machine senses a remote amperage of all parameters and their ranges. Below is a control device is plugged in. It is used description of the function of each push button and when a foot or hand amptrol is display: plugged in. When this trigger mode is select
