Arc Machines 415 WDR - Manual (Page 6)

Model 415
Operation Manual
SECTION I - INTRODUCTION
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This manual is intended to assist users of this equipment in set-up and basic operation. Automated
welding requires a good deal of operator expertise which also requires AMI supplied, hands-on
training. THIS MANUAL IS NOT INTENDED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR THAT TRAINING.
The Model 415 (M-415) welding power supply is part of a complete welding system intended for the
welding of tubes, pipes and fittings (see figure 1). The complete system consists of the M-415
power supply, adapter cable, gas lines and a variety of different AMI Welding Heads or Torch Fixture
devices (Heads and Fixtures are sold separately).
The standard version of the M-415 power supply provides GTAW current with pulsation controls,
high frequency arc starting, purge gas controls, weld head arc rotation, cold wire feed, Arc Voltage
Control, Torch Weave/Steering (Oscillation) and automatic timing functions. The M-415 includes an
Operators Pendant and comes ready to weld. Users need only to supply input AC power,
regulated gas source with flow meter and the appropriate weld head or manual torch.
The M-415 family of options also includes PC or Laptop operation for Remote Welding and a
variety of quality assurance options such as project and function data acquisition.
The system can also be used as a manual welding power source using an optional manual torch
with a variety of manual welding options such as a variable current foot controller with remote
start/stop switch.
NOTE
In-depth weld development instructions, weld head set-up, maintenance and troubleshooting are
contained in other manuals, documents and training classes and are not included in this manual.
Contact your AMI representative for more information about these items.
1.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This section contains cautions and warnings concerning the operation of this equipment and
welding equipment in general. However, in addition to reading this manual and before
operating this or any welding equipment, users should reference and be familiar with “ANSI-
49.1 Safety in Welding and Cutting”. This standard is published by the American National
Standards Institute and the American Welding Society.
WARNING: Touching energized electrical parts can cause fatal
shocks and burns. When in weld sequence the electrode and work
are electrically energized. Incorrectly installed or improperly
grounded equipment is a hazard.
WARNING: This equipment is authorized to use a type of arc starter
that produces a High Frequency Radio Wave (sometimes called HF
and/or RF Starting). It can cause interference and sometimes even
damage to nearby electronic equipment (such as computers) that
are un-protected or poorly protected against such interference.
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