Lincoln Electric IM567 K963 Hand Amptrol - Manual

IM567
April, 2011
K963-3 HAND AMPTROL
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETy
Follow all safety guidelines in your power source operators manual and any additional guidelines covered in this
manual.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Hand Amptrol is a finger or thumb operated remote control, in a lightweight (14oz.) compact package that
attaches to a TIG welding torch handle. The Amptrol has a 28 ft cable with a 6-pin MS-type connector (18-12P)
to connect to a power source or high frequency generating accessory. It is designed to fit any Lincoln TIG Torch.
INSTALLATION
TyPICAL INSTALLATIONS
Refer to the following block diagrams for compatible power sources and required adapters.
POWER SOURCE
SQUARE WAVE TIG 175
SQUARE WAVE TIG 255
SQUARE WAVE TIG 355
TIG 250/250
TIG 300/300
R3R-300
R3R-400
R3R-500 & 500-
I
R3R-600- I
V250S*
POWER WAVE 450
A. DIRECT CONNECTION
K963
POWER SOURCE
V300 PRO
V300
I
DC400 (codes with 14 pin
amphenol)
B. INDIRECT CONNECTION
K963
6 Pin Amphenol to K963
K864
14 Pin Amphenol to K963 via K864 Adapter.
POWER SOURCE
DC250
DC400 (older codes with termi-
nal strip)
K963
K843
Terminal Strip to K963 via K843 Adapter.
1
* Disconnect ground lead at connector end of K963 when used with
V250S. See CONNECTION OF THE AMPTROL TO THE POWER
SOURCE in this manual for details.
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