6. LEAD CONNECTOR (SENSE LEAD)
7. DIAGNOSTIC CONNECTOR (RS-232)
8. WIRE FEEDER RECEPTACLE (5-PIN)
9. NEGATIVE TWIST- MATE TERMINAL
10. POSITIVE TWIST- MATE TERMINAL

NOMINAL PROCEDURES

The Power Wave is designed to operate with 3/4" elec-

trode stick-out for CV and Pulse processes.

FRINGE PROCEDURES

Excessively short or long electrode stick-outs may

function only on a limited basis, if at all.

MAKING A WELD

The serviceability of a product or structure utiliz-
ing the welding programs is and must be the sole
responsibility of the builder/user. Many variables
beyond the control of The Lincoln Electric
Company affect the results obtained in applying
these programs. These variables include, but are
not limited to, welding procedure, plate chemistry
and temperature, weldment design, fabrication
methods and service requirements. The available
range of a welding program may not be suitable for
all applications, and the build/user is and must be
solely responsible for welding program selection.
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WARNING

The steps for operating the Power Wave will vary

depending upon the options installed in the user inter-

face (control box) of the welding system. The flexibility

of the Power Wave system lets the user customize

operation for the best performance.

First, consider the desired welding process and the

part to be welded. Choose an electrode material, diam-

eter, shielding gas and process (GMAW, GMAW-P,

etc.)

Second, find the program in the welding software that

best matches the desired welding process. The stan-

dard software shipped with the Power Waves encom-

passes a wide range of common processes and will

meet most needs. If a special welding program is

desired, contact the local Lincoln Electric sales repre-

sentative.

To make a weld, the Power Wave needs to know the

desired welding parameters. The Power Feed (PF)

family of feeders communicate settings to the Power

Wave through control cable connection. Arc length,

wire feed speed, arc control, etc. are all communicated

digitally via the control cable.

WELDING ADJUSTMENTS

All adjustments are made on the system component

known as the User Interface (Control Box), which con-

tains the switches, knobs, and digital displays neces-

sary to control both the Power Wave and a Power Feed

wire feeder. Typically, the Control Box is supplied as

part of the wire feeder. It can be mounted directly on

the wire feeder itself, the front of the power source, or

mounted separately, as might be done in a welding

boom installation.

Because the Control Box can be configured with many

different options, your system may not have all of the

following adjustments. Regardless of availability, all

controls are described below. For further information,

consult the Power Feed wire feeder instruction manual.

• WFS / AMPS:
In synergic welding modes (synergic CV, pulse GMAW)

WFS (wire feed speed) is the dominant control para-

meter, controlling all other variables. The user adjusts

WFS according to factors such as weld size, penetra-

tion requirements, heat input, etc. The Power Wave

then uses the WFS setting to adjust its output charac-

teristics (output voltage, output current) according to

pre-programmed settings contained in the Power

Wave.

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