Tweco 160 TS Arcmaster - Manual (Page 17)

ARCMASTER ® 160TS
March 31, 2006 2-3
2.05 Description
The Thermal Arc™ ArcMaster 160TS is a self contained single-phase DC arc welding power source with Constant Current (CC)
output characteristics. This unit is equipped with a Digital Volt/Amperage Meter, gas control valve, built in Sloper and Pulser,
lift arc starter, and high-frequency arc starter for use with Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding-Pulsed
(GTAW-P) Gas Tungsten Arc Welding-Sloped (GTAW-S), and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) processes. The power source
is totally enclosed in an impact resistant, fl ame resistant and non-conductive plastic case.
160A 5A (A)
(V)
OCV
160A 25A (A)
(V)
OCV
10V
160A (A)
(V)
OCV
1A
STICK Process LIFT TIG Process HF TIG Process
Figure 1 - ArcMaster 160TS Volt-Ampere curve
NOTE
Volt-Ampere curves show the maximum Voltage and Amperage output capabilities of the welding power source.
Curves of other settings will fall between the curves shown.
2.06 Functional Block Diagrams
Figure 2 illustrates the functional block diagram of the 160TS power supply.
Figure 2 - 160TS Functional Block Diagram