6. connecting to weld output terminals, 7. selecting weld cable sizes – Miller Electric 301 G User Manual

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5-6. Connecting To Weld Output Terminals

Y Stop engine.
Y Do not connect to CC and CV

terminals at the same time.

1

Negative (−) Weld Output

Terminal

2

Stick/TIG (CC) Weld Output

Terminal

3

Wire /CV Weld Output Terminal

For MIG welding, connect work cable

to Negative (−) terminal and wire

feeder cable to Wire (CV) terminal.
For Stick/TIG welding, connect work

cable to Negative (−) terminal and

electrode holder cable to Stick/TIG

(CC) terminal.

803 128 / Ref. 211 909

3

2

1

5-7. Selecting Weld Cable Sizes*

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)

Weld Output

Terminals

Y Stop engine before

connecting to weld out-

put terminals.

Y Do not use worn, dam-

aged, undersized, or

poorly spliced cables.

Welding

Amperes

10 − 60%

Duty

Cycle

60 − 100%

Duty

Cycle

10 − 100% Duty Cycle

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) 2 ea. 2/0

(2x70)

2 ea. 2/0

(2x70)

300

1 (50)

1/0 (60)

2/0 (70)

3/0 (95)

4/0 (120) 2 ea. 2/0

(2x70)

2 ea. 3/0

(2x95)

2 ea. 3/0

(2x95)

350

1/0 (60)

2/0 (70)

3/0 (95)

4/0 (120) 2 ea. 2/0

(2x70)

2 ea. 3/0

(2x95)

2 ea. 3/0

(2x95)

2 ea. 4/0

(2x120)

400

1/0 (60)

2/0 (70)

3/0 (95)

4/0 (120) 2 ea. 2/0

(2x70)

2 ea. 3/0

(2x95)

2 ea. 4/0

(2x120)

2 ea. 4/0

(2x120)

*

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

S-0007-F

***For distances longer than those shown in this guide, call a factory applications representative at 920-735-4505.

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