Lincoln Electric IM649 Wave Designer - Manual (Page 61)

B.4.1 SELECTING A STARTING WAVE SHAPE
When customizing a waveform for a specific welding application, we recommend that you use a
waveform in an existing weld file. An existing weld file can be selected from the systemWeldFiles
folder in the
Wave Designer directory as follows:
a. Click on a standard wave shape from the systemWeldFiles folder. Use the load file option in
the File menu to download the selected file to the STT Waveform Editor.
NOTE: The welding machine’s controller memory is allocated 10 weld mode slots (modes 155 to
164) for the storage of custom weld designs. No more than ten custom weld modes can
be downloaded to the welding machine. You cannot upload a custom weld from the
welding machine, but you can overwrite any or all of your allotted weld file memory
locations.
b. In Waveform Editor, select the Save Waveform As ... option from the File menu.
Appendix B B-7 STT WAVE SHAPING PRINCIPLES
WAVE DESIGNER
CAUTION
Failure to use the Save Waveform As... option to copy the standard wave shape
will result in changes to the standard wave shape. Make sure you assign a
unique file name to a copy of the standard wave shape before making any
waveform changes. Make backup copies of all original wave shape files as well
as the custom wave shapes you create.
c. When prompted, type in a unique filename for the new waveform. Select OK to assign the
new file name to the waveform.