Tweco 170Pi Transtig - Manual (Page 23)

TRANSTIG 170Pi
Manual 0-5241 3-5 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP
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Figure 3-3: Programming Mode
STICK Programming Mode
Programming Parameter Control Panel Display
Hot Start
This parameter operates in
STICK mode to improve the start
characteristics for stick electrodes
HOT START current is on top of the
BASE current.
e.g. HOT START current = 130 amps
when BASE (WELD) = 100 amps &
HOT START = 30 amps
Range is 0 to 70A. Factory default
is 20A. Note that maximum weld
current is 170A.
Base Current
This parameter sets the STICK weld
current.
Range is 5 to 170A. Factory default
is 120A.