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General Performance Specications
Lightning MTS 225
MIG/TIG/Stick Amp Range 120V: MIG 30-125A/ TIG DC: 10-125A, AC: 20-125A / Stick 10-100A
240V: MIG 30-200A/ TIG DC: 10-200A, AC: 20-200A / Stick 10-160A
MIG Output Type Standard, non-pulse, with Flux-Cored Capability. Spool gun ready. (Spool gun is optional)
Volt Adjustment Range MIG 120V: 15.5-21V 240V: 15.5-26V
MIG Wire Feed Speed 120V: 60-400 (5-10 m/min) 240V: 60 to 600 IPM (.5-15 m/min)
Input Voltage 120-240V Single phase (208V is permissible but the Power Set function accuracy may be affected.)
Welder Type Digitally controlled, IGBT inverter type with CV Synergic MIG/Flux-Cored, CC AC-DC Pulse TIG, CC Stick
functions and Spool Gun capability.
Screen Type Digital 4.3” TFT color display
Wire Roll Size and Diameter .023”-.030” (.6mm to .8mm) standard. Other wire diameters possible with optional drive rolls. .030” is recom-
mended for most uses. Purchase optional drive roll for .035” and .45” operation.
Pre/Post Flow Control MIG/TIG MIG: (Pre) 0-10 Seconds/ (Post) 0-10 Seconds; TIG (Pre) 0-10 Seconds/ (Post) 0-10 Seconds
Up/Down Slope of MIG Volts/ TIG Amps MIG: 0-1 Second, TIG: 0-10 Seconds
Power Set Synergic Function Synergic operation in MIG, TIG and Stick modes, which uses operator inputs of electrode/wire sizes, metal
thickness, and metal type to predict and set a workable range of amperage.
MIG Burn Back Timer Control 0-2 seconds
Inductance/Arc Force Control 0-100%
TIG Output Type AC/DC with Pulse Control and Wave Form Selection
TIG Wave Forms on AC 3 wave forms: Advanced Square, Soft Square and Triangular
AC TIG Frequency 20-200Hz
AC Balance 30-70% of Electrode Positive (+)
TIG Standard Pulse Frequency (AC/DC) .5-150Hz
Advanced AC Pulse (Mix of AC and DC-) .5-10Hz
Base Pulse TIG Amps ( Both Pulse Forms) 3-95% of Peak Amps
TIG Pulse Time On/Balance (Both Pulse Forms) 5-95%
Memory Saves up to 15 programs.
MIG Spot and Stitch Timer Spot: .5-15 Seconds Stitch: 0-15 Seconds
MIG Burn Back Timer 0-2 Seconds
Stick Output Type DC
Stick Hot Start Timer 0-2 Seconds
Stick Hot Start Intensity Control 0-100% over set welding amperage
Stick E6010 Capability Yes
Power Cable Length 9.5 ft. (3m)
Accessories 15 Series MIG torch 9.5 ft. (3m), 26 Series air-cooled TIG torch (optional torches available), Work clamp with
cable 9.5 ft. (3m). 300 A Stick torch with cable (3m), Floating ball type regulator.
Weight 66 lbs. / 30Kg
Dimensions 26”L x 11”W x 16”H(19” with handle) / 660mm L x 280mm W x 407mm H (483mm with handle)
Recommended Generator Minimum 7500W Surge with Clean power output (See detailed information next page.)
Efciency
≥80%
Section 1 Introduction and Specifications