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Section 2 Setup Guide
SETTING UP WELDING PARAMETERS
SELECTION AND ADJUSTMENT OF DC TIG (TIG STEEL/STAINLESS) IN POWER-SET MODE
Important! Before entering the Power-Set mode, be sure to select and adjust all basic settings such as pre-flow, control method
etc. (except Amps). The Power-Set mode does not set these functions for you. If at any time an adjustment needs to be made to
the basic functions such as pre-flow, control type, start Amps etc., simply drop out of the Power-Set mode to make adjustments
and then re-engage the Power-Set mode to continue the set-up process.
The Power-Set mode offers a guided setup of Amps, by requiring the user to input Tungsten diameter and also the thickness of
the Aluminum to determine a target setting for the Amperage. The Power-Set mode also takes into account the input voltage input
to determine parameter input and output limits of some functions.
To enter the Power-Set mode and display the special Power-Set X menu:
• Make any necessary adjustment to the basic functions such as Pre/Post-Flow,Up/Down Slope, Start/End Amps, Control,
Pulse etc.
• Enter Power-Set mode by pressing and releasing the Power-Set button. The LED above the Power-Set button should light up.
• Use the left arrow key to adjust the Tungsten diameter.
• Use the right arrow key to adjust the thickness of the weld metal that is being welded.
• Use the upper right knob to control Amperage.
• Use the lower right control knob to control Start Type.
Hint: If you do not know the metal thickness in inches or in standard gauges, there are apps that can be used to convert.
Once Tungsten diameter and metal thickness have been chosen, the unit will display a target welding Amperage in the upper, cen-
ter display. The target Amperage is represented by a (4-pointed star) surrounded by a highlighted block located on a long bar
in the upper section of the X menu: The programed Amperage is based off of a standard flat welding posi-
tion. Altering welding position may affect the accuracy of this setting. It may necessitate slight readjustment of the Amperage to
ne tune the target setting. Other conditions can affect the accuracy such as individual welding preferences, tungsten type, etc.
When deviating from the target Amp setting, the 4 -pointed star will disappear. The rectangle will move side to side along the bar
to represent the deviation from the target as you increase or decrease the value: How-
ever, to prevent setting the Amps too high to preserve the Tungsten, or too low to prevent cold welds, the Power-Set mode is
limited in adjustment. Think of these limits in adjustment as a type of guard that keeps the user from selecting settings from going
too far astray. If you nd that you need more adjustment for whatever reason, you may drop out of the X menu and resume full
manual adjustment.
NOTICE:
120V operation limits the range of the input for material thickness due to the decreased output of the machine. If it appears that
some X menu input selections for material thickness are limited, double check to see if the unit is plugged into 120V.