Lincoln Electric COBRAMATIC IM597 - Manual (Page 13)

K1587-1 Cobramatic® Owner's Manual - Page 13
wire you are using. When in the .030-.035 aluminum only position, the slave
motor produces approximately 1 1/2 lbs. inches and approximately 4 1/2 lbs.
inches when in the all other wires position.
(NOTE: Operating the cabinet with the switch in the wrong position will cause
wire feed difficulties.)
7.2.3 POSA START CONTROLS
The Posa Start Run-in Speed Control, located on the front panel, provides
adjustment for slow wire run-in. Once the arc has been established, the wire
feed speed is automatically changed from the slow run-in speed to the
welding speed set on the torch potentiometer.
7.2.4 TORCH AMPHENOL CONNECTORS
The Cobramatic® contains a 7 pin “W” clocked amphenol.
7.2.5 CONDUIT INLET
The Conduit Inlet provides access to the slave motor outlet guide.
7.2.6 GAS INLET
Provides access to the gas fitting inside the cabinet.
7.2.7 POWER INLET
The Power Inlet provides access to the power block inside the cabinet.
7.3 CV/CC POSA START OPERATING PROCEDURE
7.3.1 GENERAL
The Posa Start feature allows the Cobramatic® to be used in combination
with constant current DC welding power sources of open circuit voltage in
excess of 55 volts - also, any constant voltage welding power source capable
of a minimum of 50 amps.
(NOTE: Reverse polarity MUST be used.)
CAUTION:
DO NOT OPERATE A COBRAMATIC® ON A POWER SOURCE HAVING A
HIGH-FREQUENCY STARTING CIRCUIT BEFORE MAKING SURE THAT THE
HIGH-FREQUENCY PORTION OF THE POWER SOURCE IS TURNED OFF.
FAILURE TO TAKE THIS PRECAUTION WILL CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE
TO THE POSA START CIRCUITRY.
The Posa Start Run-in Speed Control, located on the front panel, provides
adjustment for slow wire run-in. Once the arc has been established, the wire
feed speed is automatically changed from the slow run-in speed to the
welding speed set on the torch potentiometer.
7.3.2 CV POSA START OPERATION
Attach Cobramatic® to CV power source according to the installation
instructions.
Turn the Cobramatic® to the “ON” position and the Posa Start to the “OFF”
position.
Adjust power source to desired voltage for your weld condition.
Depress gun trigger and adjust wire feed speed at gun to match voltage
setting. If approximate wire feed is not known, it is better to start with excess
wire feed rather than too little, in order to prevent a “burn-back”.
Turn the Posa Start switch to the “ON” position. Press torch trigger and,
using Run-in Speed Control, adjust wire feed rate to approximately 10% of
welding wire speed set at torch.
Strike an arc, and adjust wire feed rate at gun until correct condition is
achieved.