Lincoln Electric POWER WAVE F355I - Manual (Page 14)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Power Wave Robotic power source is designed to
be a part of a modular, multi-process welding system.
Depending on configuration, it can support constant
current, constant voltage, and pulse welding modes.
The Power Wave power source is designed to be
used with the Robotic family of Power Feed wire feed-
ers, operating as a system. Each component in the
system has special circuitry to "talk with" the other
system components, so each component (power
source, wire feeder Robotic Controller knows what the
other is doing at all times. These components commu-
nicate with Arc Link.
The POWER WAVE F355i is a high performance, dig-
itally controlled inverter welding power source capable
of complex, high-speed waveform control. Properly
equipped, it can support the GMAW, GMAW-P and
FCAW processes. It carries an output rating of 350
Amps, 34 Volts at 60% duty cycle and 300 Amps, 32
volts at 100% duty cycle.
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES AND
EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES
The POWER WAVE F355i can be set up in a number
of configurations, some requiring optional equipment
or welding programs. Each machine is factory prepro-
grammed with multiple welding procedures, typically
including GMAW, GMAW-P and FCAW for a variety of
materials, including mild steel, stainless steel, cored
wires, and aluminum.
The POWER WAVE F355i is recommended for
Robotic welding with the Fanuc R-J3iB.
• This Power Wave F355i is not recommended for
processes other than those listed.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Any Arc Link compatible semi-automatic wire feeding
equipment. Specifically, the Power Feed 10 Robotic
Wire drive.
B-1 OPERATION B-1
POWER WAVE F355i
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read this entire section of operating instructions
before operating the machine.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Unless using cold feed feature, when
feeding with gun trigger, the elec-
trode and drive mechanism are
always electrically energized and
could remain energized several sec-
onds after the welding ceases.
• Do not touch electrically live parts or electrodes
with your skin or wet clothing.
• Insulate yourself from the work and ground.
• Always wear dry insulating gloves.
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FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous.
• Keep your head out of fumes.
• Use ventilation or exhaust to remove
fumes from breathing zone.
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WELDING SPARKS can cause fire or
explosion.
• Keep flammable material away.
• Do not weld on containers that have
held combustibles.
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ARC RAYS can burn.
• Wear eye, ear, and body protection.
Observe additional guidelines detailed in the
beginning of this manual.
WARNING