Operating instructions

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3-2. Paralleling DC Constant Current Engine Driven Welder/Generators
DC constant current engine-driven welder/generators can be paralleled like the transformer/rectifier and inverter-type power sources. If the unit is an
AC/DC unit, using the DC output for paralleling is required. The rectifier permits current flow in only one direction so a feedback situation does not occur
even if the outputs are not exactly balanced. See Section 3-1 for paralleling instructions.
Table 3-1. Selecting Cable Sizes*
NOTICE − The Total Cable Length in Weld Circuit (see table below) is the combined length of both weld cables. For example, if the power source is
100 ft (30 m) from the workpiece, the total cable length in the weld circuit is 200 ft (2 cables x 100 ft). Use the 200 ft (60 m) column to determine cable
size.
! Turn off power be-
fore connecting to
weld output termi-
nals.
! Do not use worn,
damaged, under-
sized, or repaired
cables.
Weld Output
Terminals
Weld Cable Size** and Total Cable (Copper) Length in Weld Circuit
Not Exceeding***
100 ft (30 m) or Less
150 ft
(45 m)
200 ft
(60 m)
250 ft
(70 m)
300 ft
(90 m)
350 ft
(105 m)
400 ft
(120 m)
Welding
Amperes
10 − 60%
Duty
Cycle
AWG (mm
2
)
60 − 100%
Duty
Cycle
AWG (mm
2
)
10 − 100% Duty Cycle
AWG (mm
2
)
100 4 (20) 4 (20) 4 (20) 3 (30) 2 (35) 1 (50) 1/0 (60) 1/0 (60)
150 3 (30) 3 (30) 2 (35) 1 (50) 1/0 (60) 2/0 (70) 3/0 (95) 3/0 (95)
200 3 (30) 2 (35) 1 (50) 1/0 (60) 2/0 (70) 3/0 (95) 4/0 (120) 4/0 (120)
250 2 (35) 1 (50) 1/0 (60) 2/0 (70) 3/0 (95) 4/0 (120)
2x2/0
(2x70)
2x2/0
(2x70)
300 1 (50) 1/0 (60) 2/0 (70) 3/0 (95) 4/0 (120)
2x2/0
(2x70)
2x3/0
(2x95)
2x3/0
(2x95)
350 1/0 (60) 2/0 (70) 3/0 (95) 4/0 (120)
2x2/0
(2x70)
2x3/0
(2x95)
2x3/0
(2x95)
2x4/0
(2x120)
400 1/0 (60) 2/0 (70) 3/0 (95) 4/0 (120)
2x2/0
(2x70)
2x3/0
(2x95)
2x4/0
(2x120)
2x4/0
(2x120)
500 2/0 (70) 3/0 (95) 4/0 (120)
2x2/0
(2x70)
2x3/0
(2x95)
2x4/0
(2x120)
3x3/0
(3x95)
3x3/0
(3x95)
600 3/0 (95) 4/0 (120)
2x2/0
(2x70)
2x3/0
(2x95)
2x4/0
(2x120)
3x3/0
(3x95)
3x4/0
(3x120)
3x4/0
(3x120)
700 4/0 (120) 2x2/0 (2x70)
2x3/0
(2x95)
2x4/0
(2x120)
3x3/0
(3x95)
3x4/0
(3x120)
3x4/0
(3x120)
4x4/0
(4x120)
800 4/0 (120) 2x2/0 (2x70)
2x3/0
(2x95)
2x4/0
(2x120)
3x4/0
(3x120)
3x4/0
(3x120)
4x4/0
(4x120)
4x4/0
(4x120)
900 2x2/0 (2x70) 2x3/0 (2x95)
2x4/0
(2x120)
3x3/0
(3x95)
1000 2x2/0 (2x70) 2x3/0 (2x95)
2x4/0
(2x120)
3x3/0
(3x95)
1250 2x3/0 (2x95)
2x4/0
(2x120)
3x3/0
(3x95)
4x3/0
(4x95)
1500 600 (300) 750 (400) 1000 (500)
2x750
(2x400)
1750 750 (400) 1000 (500)
2x750
(2x400)
2x1000
(2x500)
2000 800 (400) 1000 (500)
2x750
(2x400)
2x1000
(2x500)
* This chart is a general guideline and may not suit all applications. If cable overheats, use next size larger cable.
**Weld cable size (AWG) is based on either a 4 volts or less drop or a current density of at least 300 circular mils per ampere.
( ) = mm
2
for metric use
***For distances longer than those shown in this guide, call a factory applications rep. at 920-735-4505 (Miller) or 1-800-332-3281 (Hobart).
Ref. S-0007-K 2013−09