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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 Hot-Start Time, Hot Start Intensity, and Arc Force.
• 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 select the electrode type and diameter.
• Use the right arrow key to adjust the thickness of the weld metal that is being welded. (The selections for thicknesses will
change with rod diameter changes)
• Use the upper right knob to control Amperage.
• The lower right knob is inactive in this Mode.
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 rod type/diameter and metal thickness have been chosen, the unit will display a target welding Amperage in the upper, center
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 position.
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, rod brand, 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: However, to prevent
setting the Amps too high, burning up the electrode, or too low, creating cold, poorly fused 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. However, for E6010, and E6011 operation, use the Power-Set mode. In cases where no identical match to electrode
is found, select a rod type that most closely matches. For example, for E7014, the user could select 7018.
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.