Lincoln Electric Welding System F355I User Manual

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IM799-A  
January, 2005  
POWER WAVE F355i (CE)  
For use with machines Code 10997, 11252  
Safety Depends on You  
Lincoln arc welding and cutting  
equipment is designed and built  
with safety in mind. However, your  
overall safety can be increased by  
proper installation ... and thought-  
ful operation on your part. DO  
NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR  
REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT  
WITHOUT READING THIS  
MANUAL AND THE SAFETY  
PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED  
THROUGHOUT. And, most  
importantly, think before you act  
and be careful.  
OPERATOR’S MANUAL  
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SAFETY  
ARC RAYS can burn.  
ELECTRIC SHOCK can  
4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover  
plates to protect your eyes from sparks and  
the rays of the arc when welding or observing  
open arc welding. Headshield and filter lens  
should conform to ANSI Z87. I standards.  
kill.  
3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits  
are electrically “hot” when the welder is on.  
Do not touch these “hot” parts with your bare  
skin or wet clothing. Wear dry, hole-free  
gloves to insulate hands.  
4.b. Use suitable clothing made from durable flame-resistant  
material to protect your skin and that of your helpers from  
the arc rays.  
3.b. Insulate yourself from work and ground using dry insulation.  
Make certain the insulation is large enough to cover your full  
area of physical contact with work and ground.  
4.c. Protect other nearby personnel with suitable, non-flammable  
screening and/or warn them not to watch the arc nor expose  
themselves to the arc rays or to hot spatter or metal.  
In addition to the normal safety precautions, if welding  
must be performed under electrically hazardous  
conditions (in damp locations or while wearing wet  
clothing; on metal structures such as floors, gratings or  
scaffolds; when in cramped positions such as sitting,  
kneeling or lying, if there is a high risk of unavoidable or  
accidental contact with the workpiece or ground) use  
the following equipment:  
FUMES AND GASES  
can be dangerous.  
5.a. Welding may produce fumes and gases  
hazardous to health. Avoid breathing these  
• Semiautomatic DC Constant Voltage (Wire) Welder.  
• DC Manual (Stick) Welder.  
• AC Welder with Reduced Voltage Control.  
fumes and gases.When welding, keep  
your head out of the fume. Use enough  
ventilation and/or exhaust at the arc to keep  
fumes and gases away from the breathing zone. When  
welding with electrodes which require special  
ventilation such as stainless or hard facing (see  
instructions on container or MSDS) or on lead or  
cadmium plated steel and other metals or coatings  
which produce highly toxic fumes, keep exposure as  
low as possible and below Threshold Limit Values (TLV)  
using local exhaust or mechanical ventilation. In  
confined spaces or in some circumstances, outdoors, a  
respirator may be required. Additional precautions are  
also required when welding on galvanized steel.  
3.c. In semiautomatic or automatic wire welding, the electrode,  
electrode reel, welding head, nozzle or semiautomatic  
welding gun are also electrically “hot”.  
3.d. Always be sure the work cable makes a good electrical  
connection with the metal being welded. The connection  
should be as close as possible to the area being welded.  
3.e. Ground the work or metal to be welded to a good electrical  
(earth) ground.  
5.b. Do not weld in locations near chlorinated hydrocarbon vapors  
coming from degreasing, cleaning or spraying operations.  
The heat and rays of the arc can react with solvent vapors to  
form phosgene, a highly toxic gas, and other irritating prod-  
ucts.  
3.f. Maintain the electrode holder, work clamp, welding cable and  
welding machine in good, safe operating condition. Replace  
damaged insulation.  
3.g. Never dip the electrode in water for cooling.  
5.c. Shielding gases used for arc welding can displace air and  
cause injury or death. Always use enough ventilation,  
especially in confined areas, to insure breathing air is safe.  
3.h. Never simultaneously touch electrically “hot” parts of  
electrode holders connected to two welders because voltage  
between the two can be the total of the open circuit voltage  
of both welders.  
5.d. Read and understand the manufacturer’s instructions for this  
equipment and the consumables to be used, including the  
material safety data sheet (MSDS) and follow your  
employer’s safety practices. MSDS forms are available from  
your welding distributor or from the manufacturer.  
3.i. When working above floor level, use a safety belt to protect  
yourself from a fall should you get a shock.  
3.j. Also see Items 6.c. and 8.  
5.e. Also see item 1.b.  
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SAFETY  
WELDING SPARKS can  
cause fire or explosion.  
CYLINDER may explode  
if damaged.  
6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area.  
If this is not possible, cover them to prevent  
7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders  
containing the correct shielding gas for the  
the welding sparks from starting a fire.  
Remember that welding sparks and hot  
materials from welding can easily go through small cracks  
and openings to adjacent areas. Avoid welding near  
hydraulic lines. Have a fire extinguisher readily available.  
process used and properly operating  
regulators designed for the gas and  
pressure used. All hoses, fittings, etc. should be suitable for  
the application and maintained in good condition.  
7.b. Always keep cylinders in an upright position securely  
chained to an undercarriage or fixed support.  
6.b. Where compressed gases are to be used at the job site,  
special precautions should be used to prevent hazardous  
situations. Refer to “Safety in Welding and Cutting” (ANSI  
Standard Z49.1) and the operating information for the  
equipment being used.  
7.c. Cylinders should be located:  
Away from areas where they may be struck or subjected to  
physical damage.  
6.c. When not welding, make certain no part of the electrode  
circuit is touching the work or ground. Accidental contact  
can cause overheating and create a fire hazard.  
•A safe distance from arc welding or cutting operations and  
any other source of heat, sparks, or flame.  
7.d. Never allow the electrode, electrode holder or any other  
electrically “hot” parts to touch a cylinder.  
6.d. Do not heat, cut or weld tanks, drums or containers until the  
proper steps have been taken to insure that such procedures  
will not cause flammable or toxic vapors from substances  
inside. They can cause an explosion even though they have  
been “cleaned”. For information, purchase “Recommended  
Safe Practices for the Preparation for Welding and Cutting of  
Containers and Piping That Have Held Hazardous  
Substances”, AWS F4.1 from the American Welding Society  
(see address above).  
7.e. Keep your head and face away from the cylinder valve outlet  
when opening the cylinder valve.  
7.f. Valve protection caps should always be in place and hand  
tight except when the cylinder is in use or connected for  
use.  
7.g. Read and follow the instructions on compressed gas  
cylinders, associated equipment, and CGA publication P-l,  
“Precautions for Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in  
Cylinders,” available from the Compressed Gas Association  
1235 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202.  
6.e. Vent hollow castings or containers before heating, cutting or  
welding. They may explode.  
6.f. Sparks and spatter are thrown from the welding arc. Wear oil  
free protective garments such as leather gloves, heavy shirt,  
cuffless trousers, high shoes and a cap over your hair. Wear  
ear plugs when welding out of position or in confined places.  
Always wear safety glasses with side shields when in a  
welding area.  
FOR ELECTRICALLY  
powered equipment.  
6.g. Connect the work cable to the work as close to the welding  
area as practical. Work cables connected to the building  
framework or other locations away from the welding area  
increase the possibility of the welding current passing  
through lifting chains, crane cables or other alternate cir-  
cuits. This can create fire hazards or overheat lifting chains  
or cables until they fail.  
8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnect  
switch at the fuse box before working on  
the equipment.  
8.b. Install equipment in accordance with the U.S. National  
Electrical Code, all local codes and the manufacturer’s  
recommendations.  
6.h. Also see item 1.c.  
8.c. Ground the equipment in accordance with the U.S. National  
Electrical Code and the manufacturer’s recommendations.  
Mar ‘95  
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SAFETY  
PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ  
Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions  
et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce  
manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suiv-  
antes:  
6. Eloigner les matériaux inflammables ou les recouvrir afin de  
prévenir tout risque d’incendie dû aux étincelles.  
7. Quand on ne soude pas, poser la pince à une endroit isolé de  
la masse. Un court-circuit accidental peut provoquer un  
échauffement et un risque d’incendie.  
Sûreté Pour Soudage A L’Arc  
1. Protegez-vous contre la secousse électrique:  
8. S’assurer que la masse est connectée le plus prés possible  
de la zone de travail qu’il est pratique de le faire. Si on place  
la masse sur la charpente de la construction ou d’autres  
endroits éloignés de la zone de travail, on augmente le risque  
de voir passer le courant de soudage par les chaines de lev-  
age, câbles de grue, ou autres circuits. Cela peut provoquer  
des risques d’incendie ou d’echauffement des chaines et des  
câbles jusqu’à ce qu’ils se rompent.  
a. Les circuits à l’électrode et à la piéce sont sous tension  
quand la machine à souder est en marche. Eviter toujours  
tout contact entre les parties sous tension et la peau nue  
ou les vétements mouillés. Porter des gants secs et sans  
trous pour isoler les mains.  
b. Faire trés attention de bien s’isoler de la masse quand on  
soude dans des endroits humides, ou sur un plancher  
metallique ou des grilles metalliques, principalement dans  
les positions assis ou couché pour lesquelles une grande  
partie du corps peut être en contact avec la masse.  
c. Maintenir le porte-électrode, la pince de masse, le câble  
de soudage et la machine à souder en bon et sûr état  
defonctionnement.  
d.Ne jamais plonger le porte-électrode dans l’eau pour le  
refroidir.  
e. Ne jamais toucher simultanément les parties sous tension  
des porte-électrodes connectés à deux machines à souder  
parce que la tension entre les deux pinces peut être le  
total de la tension à vide des deux machines.  
9. Assurer une ventilation suffisante dans la zone de soudage.  
Ceci est particuliérement important pour le soudage de tôles  
galvanisées plombées, ou cadmiées ou tout autre métal qui  
produit des fumeés toxiques.  
10. Ne pas souder en présence de vapeurs de chlore provenant  
d’opérations de dégraissage, nettoyage ou pistolage. La  
chaleur ou les rayons de l’arc peuvent réagir avec les vapeurs  
du solvant pour produire du phosgéne (gas fortement toxique)  
ou autres produits irritants.  
11. Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements sur la sûreté,  
voir le code “Code for safety in welding and cutting” CSA  
Standard W 117.2-1974.  
f. Si on utilise la machine à souder comme une source de  
courant pour soudage semi-automatique, ces precautions  
pour le porte-électrode s’applicuent aussi au pistolet de  
soudage.  
2. Dans le cas de travail au dessus du niveau du sol, se protéger  
contre les chutes dans le cas ou on recoit un choc. Ne jamais  
enrouler le câble-électrode autour de n’importe quelle partie  
du corps.  
PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ POUR  
LES MACHINES À SOUDER À  
TRANSFORMATEUR ET À  
REDRESSEUR  
3. Un coup d’arc peut être plus sévère qu’un coup de soliel,  
donc:  
a. Utiliser un bon masque avec un verre filtrant approprié  
ainsi qu’un verre blanc afin de se protéger les yeux du ray-  
onnement de l’arc et des projections quand on soude ou  
quand on regarde l’arc.  
1. Relier à la terre le chassis du poste conformement au code de  
l’électricité et aux recommendations du fabricant. Le dispositif  
de montage ou la piece à souder doit être branché à une  
bonne mise à la terre.  
b. Porter des vêtements convenables afin de protéger la  
peau de soudeur et des aides contre le rayonnement de  
l‘arc.  
2. Autant que possible, I’installation et l’entretien du poste seront  
effectués par un électricien qualifié.  
c. Protéger l’autre personnel travaillant à proximité au  
soudage à l’aide d’écrans appropriés et non-inflammables.  
3. Avant de faires des travaux à l’interieur de poste, la debranch-  
er à l’interrupteur à la boite de fusibles.  
4. Des gouttes de laitier en fusion sont émises de l’arc de  
soudage. Se protéger avec des vêtements de protection libres  
de l’huile, tels que les gants en cuir, chemise épaisse, pan-  
talons sans revers, et chaussures montantes.  
4. Garder tous les couvercles et dispositifs de sûreté à leur  
place.  
5. Toujours porter des lunettes de sécurité dans la zone de  
soudage. Utiliser des lunettes avec écrans lateraux dans les  
zones où l’on pique le laitier.  
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SAFETY  
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC)  
Conformance  
Products displaying the CE mark are in conformity with European Community Council Directive of 3 May  
1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility  
(89/336/EEC). It was manufactured in conformity with a national standard that implements a harmonized  
standard: EN 50 199 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Product Standard for Arc Welding Equipment. It  
is for use with other Lincoln Electric equipment. It is designed for industrial and professional use.  
Introduction  
All electrical equipment generates small amounts of electromagnetic emission. Electrical emission may be  
transmitted through power lines or radiated through space, similar to a radio transmitter. When emissions are  
received by other equipment, electrical interference may result. Electrical emissions may affect many kinds of  
electrical equipment; other nearby welding equipment, radio and TV reception, numerical controlled machines,  
telephone systems, computers, etc. Be aware that interference may result and extra precautions may be required  
when a welding power source is used in a domestic establishment.  
Installation and Use  
The user is responsible for installing and using the welding equipment according to the manufacturer s instructions.  
If electromagnetic disturbances are detected then it shall be the responsibility of the user of the welding equipment  
to resolve the situation with the technical assistance of the manufacturer. In some cases this remedial action may  
be as simple as earthing (grounding) the welding circuit, see Note. In other cases it could involve constructing an  
electromagnetic screen enclosing the power source and the work complete with associated input filters. In all cases  
electromagnetic disturbances must be reduced to the point where they are no longer troublesome.  
Note: The welding circuit may or may not be earthed for safety reasons according to national codes.  
Changing the earthing arrangements should only be authorized by a person who is competent to  
assess whether the changes will increase the risk of injury, e.g., by allowing parallel welding  
current return paths which may damage the earth circuits of other equipment.  
Assessment of Area  
Before installing welding equipment the user shall make an assessment of potential electromagnetic problems in the  
surrounding area. The following shall be taken into account:  
a) other supply cables, control cables, signaling and telephone cables; above, below and adjacent to the  
welding equipment;  
b) radio and television transmitters and receivers;  
c) computer and other control equipment;  
d) safety critical equipment, e.g., guarding of industrial equipment;  
e) the health of the people around, e.g., the use of pacemakers and hearing aids;  
f) equipment used for calibration or measurement;  
g) the immunity of other equipment in the environment. The user shall ensure that other equipment being  
used in the environment is compatible. This may require additional protection measures;  
h) the time of day that welding or other activities are to be carried out.  
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SAFETY  
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC)  
The size of the surrounding area to be considered will depend on the structure of the building and other activities  
that are taking place. The surrounding area may extend beyond the boundaries of the premises.  
Methods of Reducing Emissions  
Mains Supply  
Welding equipment should be connected to the mains supply according to the manufacturer s recommendations.  
If interference occurs, it may be necessary to take additional precautions such as filtering of the mains supply.  
Consideration should be given to shielding the supply cable of permanently installed welding equipment, in metallic  
conduit or equivalent. Shielding should be electrically continuous throughout its length. The shielding should be  
connected to the welding power source so that good electrical contact is maintained between the conduit and the  
welding power source enclosure.  
Maintenance of the Welding Equipment  
The welding equipment should be routinely maintained according to the manufacturer s recommendations. All  
access and service doors and covers should be closed and properly fastened when the welding equipment is in  
operation. The welding equipment should not be modified in any way except for those changes and adjustments  
covered in the manufacturers instructions. In particular, the spark gaps of arc striking and stabilizing devices should  
be adjusted and maintained according to the manufacturer s recommendations.  
Welding Cables  
The welding cables should be kept as short as possible and should be positioned close together, running at or close  
to the floor level.  
Equipotential Bonding  
Bonding of all metallic components in the welding installation and adjacent to it should be considered. However,  
metallic components bonded to the work piece will increase the risk that the operator could receive a shock by  
touching these metallic components and the electrode at the same time. The operator should be insulated from all  
such bonded metallic components.  
Earthing of the Workpiece  
Where the workpiece is not bonded to earth for electrical safety, not connected to earth because of its size and  
position, e.g., ships hull or building steelwork, a connection bonding the workpiece to earth may reduce emissions  
in some, but not all instances. Care should be taken to prevent the earthing of the workpiece increasing the risk  
of injury to users, or damage to other electrical equipment. Where necessary, the connection of the workpiece to  
earth should be made by a direct connection to the workpiece, but in some countries where direct connection is not  
permitted, the bonding should be achieved by suitable capacitance, selected according to national regulations.  
Screening and Shielding  
Selective screening and shielding of other cables and equipment in the surrounding area may alleviate problems of  
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interference. Screening of the entire welding installation may be considered for special applications.  
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Portions of the preceding text are contained in EN50199: "Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) product standard for  
arc welding equipment."  
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When this equipment is shipped, title passes to the purchaser upon receipt by the carrier. Consequently, Claims  
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handy for quick reference. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions we have provided for your protection.  
The level of seriousness to be applied to each is explained below:  
WARNING  
This statement appears where the information must be followed exactly to avoid serious personal injury or  
loss of life.  
CAUTION  
This statement appears where the information must be followed to avoid minor personal injury or damage to  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Page  
Installation .......................................................................................................Section A  
Technical Specifications - POWER WAVE 355 ....................................................A-1  
Safety Precautions.................................................................................................A-2  
Select Suitable Location ........................................................................................A-2  
Stacking ..........................................................................................................A-2  
Tilting...............................................................................................................A-2  
Input and Grounding Connections ..................................................................A-2  
Power Cord Connection..................................................................................A-2  
Undercarriage Mountings................................................................................A-2  
Output Cables, Connections and Limitations.........................................................A-3  
Negative Electrode Polarity ...................................................................................A-3  
Voltage Sensing ............................................................................................A-3, A-4  
Power Wave to Semi-automatic Power Feed Wire Feeder Interconnections........A-4  
Control Cable Specifications..................................................................................A-4  
System Description................................................................................................A-5  
System Set-Up.........................................................................................A-6 thru A-8  
Welding with Multiple Power Waves......................................................................A-9  
I / O Receptacle Specifications............................................................................A-10  
Dip Switch Settings and Locations...............................................................A-10  
Control Board Dip Switch..............................................................................A-10  
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Operation .........................................................................................................Section B  
Safety Precautions.................................................................................................B-1  
General Description...............................................................................................B-1  
Recommended Processes and Equipment ...........................................................B-1  
Recommended Processes..............................................................................B-1  
Required Equipment .......................................................................................B-2  
Limitations.......................................................................................................B-2  
Duty Cycle and Time Period ...........................................................................B-2  
Case Front Controls ................................................................................B-2, B-3  
Nominal Procedures........................................................................................B-3  
Fringe Procedures...........................................................................................B-3  
Making a Weld ................................................................................................B-3  
Welding Adjustment ........................................................................................B-3  
Constant Voltage Welding...............................................................................B-4  
Pulse Welding, Pulse on Pulse (GMAW) ........................................................B-4  
Power Mode....................................................................................................B-5  
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Accessories.....................................................................................................Section C  
Optional Equipment...............................................................................................C-1  
Factory Installed..............................................................................................C-1  
Field Installed..................................................................................................C-1  
Compatible Lincoln Equipment  
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Maintenance ....................................................................................................Section D  
Safety Precautions ................................................................................................D-1  
Capacitor Discharge Procedure ............................................................................D-1  
Routine Maintenance.............................................................................................D-1  
Periodic Maintenance............................................................................................D-1  
Calibration Specification........................................................................................D-1  
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Troubleshooting..............................................................................................Section E  
How to use Troubleshooting Guide .......................................................................E-1  
Using the Status LED to Troubleshoot System Problems .....................................E-2  
Troubleshooting Guide.............................................................................E-3 thru E-7  
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Wiring Diagram ....................................................................................Section F-1, F-2  
Connection Diagram ....................................................................................Section F-3  
Dimension Print............................................................................................Section F-4  
________________________________________________________________________  
Parts Lists................................................................................................................P432  
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A-1  
INSTALLATION  
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - POWER WAVE F355i  
INPUT AC VOLTAGE & DC OUTPUT  
Product Ordering Input AC  
Rated DC Output  
Output  
Range  
(continuous)  
Weight  
with Cord  
Dimensions  
HxWxD  
Name Information Voltage Amps/Volts/Duty Cycle  
POWER K2260-1  
380-415  
350A / 34V / 60%  
300A / 32V /100%  
14.6” x 17.2” x 27.6”*  
(371 x 437 x 701*)mm  
WAVE  
F355i  
K2260-2  
AMPS  
5-425  
110.0 lbs.  
(50.0. kg.)  
60/50 Hz  
3 Phase  
* Includes Mounting  
Brackets  
* Overall Length without Mounting Brackets, 21.06” (535mm)  
POWER WAVE F355i INPUT CURRENT  
Recommended Fuse Sizes Base On The U.S. National Electrical Code And Maximum Machine Outputs  
Input 50/60 Hz Output Recommended  
Line Cord  
300Amps @ Fuse size  
Voltage  
Phases  
350Amps @  
32Volts(100%)  
34Volts(60%)  
2
2
2
380  
400  
415  
3
3
3
23  
22  
22  
28  
27  
26  
10mm  
10mm  
10mm  
40A  
40A  
40A  
OUTPUT CABLES, CONNECTIONS AND LIMITATIONS  
Select The output cable size based upon the following chart.*  
Cable sizes for Combined Length of Electrode and Work Cable (Copper) 75C rated:  
CURRENT  
300  
DUTY CYCLE  
100%  
LENGTH UP 200FT.(61m)  
200-250 FT. (61-76m)  
2/0  
2/0  
2/0  
2/0  
350  
60%  
*Lincoln Electric recommends using a minimum of 2/0 welding cable for pulse welding.  
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A-2  
INSTALLATION  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
WARNING  
CAUTION  
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.  
Turn the input power off at the dis-  
connect switch before attempting  
to connect or disconnect input  
power lines, output cables or con-  
trol cables  
Incorrect connection may result in equipment  
damage.  
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POWER CORD CONNECTION  
Only qualified personnel should perform this  
installation.  
Connect the green lead of the power cord to  
ground per National Electrical Code.  
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A 7ft. (2m) power cord is provided and wired into the  
machine. Follow the power cord connection instruc-  
tions.  
SELECT SUITABLE LOCATION  
The Invertec POWER WAVE F355i will operate in  
harsh environments. Even so, it is important that sim-  
ple preventative measures are followed in order to  
assure long life and reliable operation.  
BLACK  
GREEN/YELLOW  
BLUE  
BROWN  
The machine must be located where there is free cir-  
culation of clean air such that air movement in the  
back, out the sides and bottom will not be restricted.  
Three Phase Input  
Connect green lead to ground per National Electric  
Code.  
Connect black, red and white leads to power.  
Dirt and dust that can be drawn into the machine  
should be kept to a minimum. Failure to observe  
these precautions can result in excessive operating  
temperatures and nuisance shutdown.  
Keep machine dry. Shelter from rain and snow. Do  
not place on wet ground or in puddles.  
DO NOT MOUNT OVER COMBUSTIBLE SURFACES.  
CAUTION  
Where there is a combustible surface directly  
under stationary or fixed electrical equipment,  
that surface shall be covered with a steel plate at  
least .06(1.6mm) thick, which shall extend not  
less than 5.90(150mm) beyond the equipment on  
all sides.  
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STACKING  
POWER WAVE F355i can not be stacked.  
TILTING  
Place the machine directly on a secure, level surface  
or on a recommended undercarriage. The machine  
may topple over if this procedure is not followed.  
INPUT AND GROUNDING CONNECTIONS  
Only a qualified electrician should connect the  
Invertec POWER WAVE F355i. Installation should  
be made in accordance with the appropriate  
National Electrical Code.  
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INSTALLATION  
When operating with electrode polarity negative the  
"Electrode Sense Polarity" DIP switch must be set to the  
"Negative" position on the Wire Drive Feed Head PC Board.  
The default setting of the switch is positive electrode polari-  
ty. Set the Negative Polarity switch on Wire Feed Head PC  
board as follows:  
OUTPUT CABLES, CONNECTIONS AND  
LIMITATIONS  
Connect a work lead of sufficient size and length  
between the proper output terminal on the power  
source and the work. Be sure the connection to the  
work makes tight metal-to-metal electrical contact. To  
avoid interference problems with other equipment and  
to achieve the best possible operation, route all cables  
directly to the work or wire feeder. Avoid excessive  
lengths and do not coil excess cable.  
WARNING  
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill  
• Turn the input power OFF at the dis-  
connect switch or fuse box before  
working on this equipment.  
CAUTION  
• Do not touch electrically hot parts.  
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1. Turn off power to the power source at the disconnect  
switch.  
2. Remove the front cover from the power source.  
3. The feed head PC board is on the left side of the power  
source. Locate the 8-position DIP switch and look for  
switch 7 of the DIP switch.(See Figure A.1)  
4. Using a pencil or other small object, slide the switch to  
the OFF position for positive electrode polarity.  
Conversely, slide the switch to the ON position for nega-  
tive electrode polarity.  
5. Replace the cover and screws. The PC board willread”  
the switch at power up, and configure the work voltage  
sense lead appropriately.  
When using an inverter type power source like the  
Power Waves, use the largest welding (electrode  
and work) cables that are practical. At least 2/0  
copper wire - even if the average output current  
would not normally require it. When pulsing, the  
pulse current can reach very high levels. Voltage  
drops can become excessive, leading to poor  
welding characteristics, if undersized welding  
cables are used.  
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Most welding applications run with the electrode being  
positive (+). For those applications, connect the elec-  
trode cable between the wire feeder and the positive  
(+) output Twist-Mate terminal on the power source.  
Connect the other end of the electrode cable to the  
wire feeder at its proper connection point. Be sure the  
connection makes tight metal-to-metal electrical con-  
tact. The electrode cable should be sized according to  
the specifications given in the output cable connec-  
tions section. Connect a work lead from the negative  
(-) power source output Twist-Mate terminal to the  
work piece. The work piece connection must be firm  
and secure, especially if pulse welding is planned.  
VOLTAGE SENSING  
The best arc performance occurs when the PowerWaves  
have accurate data about the arc conditions. Depending  
upon the process, inductance within the electrode and work  
lead cables can influence the voltage apparent at the studs  
of the welder. Voltage sense leads improve the accuracy of  
the arc conditions and can have a dramatic effect on perfor-  
mance. Sense Lead Kits (K940-10, -25 or -50) are available  
for this purpose.  
For additional Safety information regarding the elec-  
trode and work cable set-up, See the standard "SAFE-  
TY INFORMATION" located in the front of the  
Instruction Manuals.  
CAUTION  
If the voltage sensing is enabled but the sense  
leads are missing, improperly connected, or if the  
electrode polarity switch is improperly configured,  
extremely high welding outputs may occur.  
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The ELECTRODE sense lead (67) is built into the control  
cable, and is automatically enabled for all semi-automatic  
processes. The WORK sense lead (21) connects to the  
Power Wave at the four pin connector. By default the  
WORK voltage is monitored at the output stud in the  
POWER WAVE F355i (CE). For more information on the  
WORK sense lead (21), see"Work Voltage Sensingin the  
following paragraph.  
CAUTION  
Excessive voltage drops caused by poor work  
piece connections often result in unsatisfactory  
welding performance.  
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NEGATIVE ELECTRODE POLARITY  
When negative electrode polarity is required, such as  
in some Innershield applications, reverse the output  
connections at the power source (electrode cable to  
the negative (-) Twist-Mate terminal, and work cable  
to the positive (+) Twist-Mate terminal.  
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INSTALLATION  
Enable the voltage sense leads as follows:  
5. Replace the wrap around and screws. The PC  
board will readthe switch at power up, and config-  
ure the work voltage sense lead appropriately.  
TABLE A.1  
Process Electrode Voltage  
Sensing 67 lead *  
GMAW 67 lead required  
GMAW-P 67 lead required  
FCAW 67 lead required  
GTAW Voltage sense at studs Voltage sense at studs  
GMAW Voltage sense at studs Voltage sense at studs  
SAW  
Work Voltage  
Sensing 21 lead  
21 lead optional  
21 lead optional  
21 lead optional  
ELECTRODE VOLTAGE SENSING  
Enabling or disabling electrode voltage sensing is  
automatically configured through software. The 67  
electrode sense lead is internal to the cable to the  
wire feeder and always connected when a wire feeder  
is present.  
67 lead required  
21 lead optional  
CAC-C Voltage sense at studs Voltage sense at studs  
* The electrode voltage 67 sense lead is integral to the  
control cable to the wire feeder.  
CAUTION  
Important: The electrode polarity must be config-  
ured on the feed head PC board. Failure to do so  
may result in extremely high welding outputs.  
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POWER WAVE / POWER FEED WIRE  
Work Voltage Sensing  
The standard POWER WAVE F355i (CE)s default is  
to the work stud (work sense lead disabled).  
For processes requiring work voltage sensing, con-  
nect the (21) work voltage sense lead (K940) from the  
Power Wave work sense lead receptacle to the work  
piece. Attach the sense lead to the work piece as  
close to the weld as practical, but not in the return cur-  
rent path. Enable the work voltage sensing in the  
Power Wave as follows:  
FEEDER INTERCONNECTIONS  
(See Section F-2 for Connection Diagram)  
Connect the control cable between the power source  
and wire feeder. The wire feeder connection on the  
POWER WAVE F355i (CE) is the 14-pin connector  
located on the left side of the machine. The control  
cable is keyed and polarized to prevent improper con-  
nection.  
WARNING  
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill  
CONTROL CABLE SPECIFICATIONS  
It is recommended that genuine Lincoln control cables  
be used at all times. Lincoln cables are specifically  
designed for the communication and power needs of  
the Power Wave / Power Feed system.  
• Turn the input power OFF at the  
disconnect switch or fuse box  
before working on this equipment.  
CAUTION  
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1. Turn off power to the power source at the dis-  
The use of non-standard cables, especially in  
lengths greater than 25 ft.(7.6m), can lead to com-  
muni-cation problems (system shutdowns), poor  
motor acceleration (poor arc starting) and low  
wire driving force (wire feeding problems).  
connect switch.  
2. Remove the wrap around cover from the power  
source.  
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3. The control board is on the center assembly facing  
the case front. Locate the 8-position DIP switch and  
HIGH SPEED GEAR BOX  
look for switch 8 of the DIP switch (See Figure A.1)  
.
Changing the ratio requires a gear change and a PC  
board switch change. The Power Feed Wire Feeders  
are shipped with both high speed and a low speed  
gears. As shipped from the factory, the low speed  
(high torque) gear is installed on the feeder. To  
change Gear ratio see Power Feed 10/R Instruction  
Manual.  
4. Using a pencil or other small object, slide the switch  
to the OFF position if the work sense lead is NOT  
connected. Conversely, slide the switch to the ON  
position if the work sense lead is present.  
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INSTALLATION  
switch 8  
off  
on  
work sense lead  
work sense lead not connected*  
work sense lead connected  
WARNING  
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.  
• Turn the input power OFF at the  
disconnect switch or fuse box  
before working on this equipment.  
Feed Head Board DIP Switch:  
switch 1 = Object Instance LSB (see table 1)  
switch 2 = Object Instance MSB (see table 1)  
switch 3 = Equipment Group 1 Select  
switch 4 = Equipment Group 2 Select  
switch 5 = Equipment Group 3 Select  
switch 6 = Equipment Group 4 Select  
switch 7 = negative polarity switch  
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1. Set the High/Low switch code on Feed Head PC  
board as follows:  
2. Turn off power to the power source at the dis-  
switch 7  
off  
electrode polarity  
positive *  
connect switch.  
on  
negative  
3. Remove the front cover from the power source.  
switch 8 = high speed gear  
4. The wire feed head board is on the left side of the  
power source. Locate the 8-position DIP switch and  
look for position 8 of the DIP switch. (See Figure A.1)  
switch 8  
off  
on  
wire drive gear  
low speed gear *  
high speed gear  
5. Using a pencil or other small object, slide the switch  
to the OFF position, when the low speed gear is  
installed. Conversely, slide the switch to the ON  
position when the high speed gear is installed.  
TABLE 1  
Object Instance  
switch 2  
switch 1  
Instance  
off  
off  
on  
on  
off  
on  
off  
on  
0 *  
1
2
6. Replace the cover and screws. The PC board will  
readthe switch at power up, automatically adjust-  
ing all control parameters for the speed range  
selected.  
3
*Factory Setting  
DIP Switch Settings and Locations  
(See Figure A.1)  
FEED HEAD BOARD DIP SWITCH  
FIGURE A.1  
DIP switches on the P.C. Boards allow for custom  
configuration of the Power Wave. To access the DIP  
switches:  
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
O
N
WARNING  
O
N
1
2
3
4
Turn off power at the disconnect switch.  
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Remove the top four screws securing the front  
access panel.  
5
6
7
8
O
N
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
Adjust the DIP switches as necessary.  
Replace the panel and screws, and restore power.  
Control Board DIP Switch:  
switch 1 = Object Instance LSB 1 (see table 1)  
switch 2 = Object Instance MSB 2 (see table 1)  
switch 3 = Equipment Group 1 Select  
switch 4 = Equipment Group 2 Select  
switch 5 = Equipment Group 3 Select  
switch 6 = Equipment Group 4 Select  
switch 7 = reserved for future use  
switch 8 = work sense lead  
CONTROL BOARD DIP SWITCH  
O
N
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
LOCATION OF DIP SWITCHES IN MACHINE  
1 LEAST SIGNIFICANT BIT  
2 MOST SIGNIFICANT BIT  
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INSTALLATION  
I / O RECEPTACLE SPECIFICATIONS  
WELDING WITH MULTIPLE POWER  
WAVES  
14-Pin Robotic Wire Feeder Connector  
Pin  
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
Lead  
539  
541  
521  
522  
845  
847  
841  
844  
Open  
GND  
842  
843  
846  
67  
Function  
Motor +  
Motor -  
Solenoid +  
CAUTION  
Special care must be taken when more than one  
Power Wave is welding simultaneously on a single  
part. Arc blow and arc interference may occur or  
be magnified.  
Solenoid common  
Tach 2A Differential Signal  
Single Tach input  
+15V Tach Supply  
Tach common  
Reserved for future use  
Shielding drain  
Tach 1A Differential Signal  
Tach 1B Differential Signal  
Tach 2B Differential Signal  
Electrode Sense (67)  
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Each power source requires a work lead from the  
work stud to the welding fixture. Do not combine all of  
the work leads into one lead. The welding travel direc-  
tions should be in the direction moving away from the  
work lead as shown below. Connect all of the work  
sense leads from each power source to the work  
piece at the end of the weld. (See Figure A.2)  
VOLTAGE SENSE RECEPTACLE  
For the best results when pulse welding, set the wire  
size and wire feed speed the same for all the Power  
Waves. When these parameters are identical, the  
pulsing frequency will be the same, helping to stabilize  
the arcs.  
PIN  
3
LEAD#  
21  
67  
FUNCTION  
Work Voltage Sense  
Electrode Voltage Sense  
1
RS232 RECEPTACLE  
PIN  
2
3
LEAD#  
253  
254  
#
FUNCTION  
Every welding gun requires a separate shielding gas  
regulator for proper flow rate and shielding gas cover-  
age.  
RS232 Receive  
RS232 Transmit  
Pin5  
4
5
6
20  
7
#
Pin4  
Pin20  
Pin6  
Do not attempt to supply shielding gas for two or more  
guns from only one regulator.  
# #  
# #  
251  
RS232 Common  
If an anti-spatter system is in use then each gun must  
have its own anti-spatter system.  
WIRE FEEDER RECEPTACLE*  
PIN  
A
B
LEAD#  
153  
154  
67  
FUNCTION  
Communiction Bus L  
Communiction Bus H  
Electrode Voltage Sense  
C
D
52  
Ovdc  
-
E
51  
+40vdc +  
* Not on Codes 10997  
or below.  
FIGURE A.2  
TWO POWER WAVES  
POWER WAVE F355i  
POWER WAVE F355i  
Travel  
Direction  
Connect All Work  
Sense Leads at the  
the  
End of  
Joint  
Connect All Welding  
Work Leads at the  
Beginning of the Joint  
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OPERATION  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
GENERAL DESCRIPTION  
The Power Wave Robotic power source is designed to  
be a part of a modular, multi-process welding system.  
Depending on configuration, it can support constant  
current, constant voltage, constant power, pulse on  
pulse and pulse welding modes.  
Read this entire section of operating instructions  
before operating the machine.  
WARNING  
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.  
The Power Wave power source is designed to be  
used with the Robotic family of Power Feed wire feed-  
ers, operating as a system. Each component in the  
system has special circuitry to "talk with" the other  
system components, so each component (power  
source, wire feeder Robotic Controller knows what the  
other is doing at all times. These components commu-  
nicate with Arc Link.  
• Unless using cold feed feature, when  
feeding with gun trigger, the elec-  
trode and drive mechanism are  
always electrically energized and  
could remain energized several sec-  
onds after the welding ceases.  
• Do not touch electrically live parts or electrodes  
with your skin or wet clothing.  
The POWER WAVE F355i (CE) is a high perfor-  
mance, digitally controlled inverter welding power  
source capable of complex, high-speed waveform  
control. Properly equipped, it can support the GMAW,  
GMAW-P and FCAW processes. It carries an output  
rating of 350 Amps, 34 Volts at 60% duty cycle and  
300 Amps, 32 volts at 100% duty cycle.  
• Insulate yourself from the work and ground.  
• Always wear dry insulating gloves.  
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FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous.  
• Keep your head out of fumes.  
• Use ventilation or exhaust to remove  
fumes from breathing zone.  
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES AND  
EQUIPMENT  
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WELDING SPARKS can cause fire or  
explosion.  
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES  
The POWER WAVE F355i (CE) can be set up in a  
number of configurations, some requiring optional  
equipment or welding programs. Each machine is fac-  
tory preprogrammed with multiple welding procedures,  
typically including GMAW, GMAW-P and FCAW for a  
variety of materials, including mild steel, stainless  
steel, cored wires, and aluminum.  
• Keep flammable material away.  
• Do not weld on containers that have  
held combustibles.  
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The POWER WAVE F355i (CE) is recommended for  
Robotic welding with the Fanuc R-J3i.  
ARC RAYS can burn.  
• Wear eye, ear, and body protection.  
This POWER WAVE F355i (CE) is not recommend-  
ed for processes other than those listed.  
Observe additional guidelines detailed in the  
beginning of this manual.  
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT  
Any Arc Link compatible semi-automatic wire feeding  
equipment. Specifically, the Power Feed 10 Robotic  
Wire drive.  
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OPERATION  
2. HIGH TEMPERATURE LIGHT (thermal overload):  
A yellow light that comes on when an over temper-  
ature situation occurs. Output is disabled and the  
fan continues to run, until the machine cools down.  
When cool, the light goes out and output is  
enabled.  
LIMITATIONS  
Only Arc Link compatible Power Feed automatic wire  
feeders and users interfaces may be used. Other  
Lincoln wire feeders or non-Lincoln wire feeders can-  
not be used.  
POWER WAVE F355i (CE) Output Limitations  
The POWER WAVE F355i (CE) will support maxi-  
mum average output current of 350 Amps @ 60%  
duty cycle.  
3. CB1 WIRE FEEDER CIRCUIT BREAKER:  
Protects 40 volt DC wire feeder power supply.  
DUTY CYCLE AND TIME PERIOD  
Figure B.1  
The duty cycle is based upon a ten minute period. A  
60% duty cycle represents 6 minutes of welding and 4  
minutes of idling in a ten minute period.  
3
2
5
CONNECTOR STATUS LIGHTS (Per Fig B.1)  
1. STATUS LIGHT: A two color light that indicates  
system errors. Normal operation is a steady green  
light. Error conditions are indicated, per Table B.1.  
NOTE: The POWER WAVE F355i (CE) status light  
will flash green, and sometimes red and green, for up  
to one minute when the machine is first turned on.  
This is a normal situation as the machine goes  
through a self test at power up.  
6
4
1
9
TABLE B.1  
Light  
Condition  
Meaning  
7
8
Steady Green System OK. Power source communicating normal-  
ly with wire feeder and its components.  
CASE FRONT LAYOUT  
POWER WAVE F355i (CE)  
Blinking  
Green  
Occurs during a reset, and indicates the  
POWER WAVE F355i (CE) is mapping  
(identifying) each component in the system.  
Normal for first 1-10 seconds after power is  
turned on, or if the system configuration is  
changed during operation  
4. LEAD CONNECTOR (SENSE LEAD)  
5. DIAGNOSTIC CONNECTOR (RS-232)  
6. WIRE FEEDER RECEPTACLE (14-PIN)  
7. NEGATIVE TWIST- MATE TERMINAL  
8. POSITIVE TWIST- MATE TERMINAL  
Alternating Non-recoverable system fault. If the PS  
Green and Status light is flashing any combination of  
Red  
red and green, errors are present in the  
POWER WAVE F355i (CE). Read the error  
code before the machine is turned off.  
9. WIRE FEEDER RECEPTACLE (5 PIN) NOT ON  
CODES 10997 OR BELOW.  
Error Code interpretation through the Status  
light is detailed in the Service Manual.  
Individual code digits are flashed in red with  
a long pause between digits. If more than  
one code is present, the codes will be sepa-  
rated by a green light.  
To clear the error, turn power source off, and  
back on to reset. See Troubleshooting  
Section.  
Non recoverable hardware fault. Generally  
indicates nothing is connected to the  
POWER WAVE F355i (CE) wire feeder  
receptacle. See Trouble Shooting Section.  
Steady Red  
Blinking Red  
Not applicable.  
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OPERATION  
In non-synergic modes, the WFS control behaves  
more like a conventional CV power source where  
WFS and voltage are independent adjustments.  
Therefore to maintain the arc characteristics, the oper-  
ator must adjust the voltage to compensate for any  
changes made to the WFS.  
NOMINAL PROCEDURES  
The Power Wave is designed to operate with 3/4"  
electrode stick-out for CV and Pulse processes.  
FRINGE PROCEDURES  
Excessively short or long electrode stick-outs may  
function only on a limited basis, if at all.  
VOLTS / TRIM:  
MAKING A WELD  
In constant voltage modes (pulse on pulse GMAW,  
standard CV) the control adjusts the welding voltage.  
WARNING  
In pulse synergic welding modes (pulse GMAW only)  
the user can change the Trim setting to adjust the arc  
length. It is adjustable from 0.500 to 1.500. A Trim set-  
ting of 1.000 is a good starting point for most condi-  
tions.  
The serviceability of a product or structure utiliz-  
ing the welding programs is and must be the sole  
responsibility of the builder/user. Many variables  
beyond the control of The Lincoln Electric  
Company affect the results obtained in applying  
these programs. These variables include, but are  
not limited to, welding procedure, plate chemistry  
and temperature, weldment design, fabrication  
methods and service requirements. The available  
range of a welding program may not be suitable  
for all applications, and the build/user is and must  
be solely responsible for welding program selec-  
tion.  
WELDING MODE  
Selecting a welding mode determines the output char-  
acteristics of the Power Wave power source. For a  
more complete description of the welding modes  
available in the Power Wave and for a complete set of  
weld modes programmed into the Power Wave at the  
factory, refer to the weld mode print included with the  
Power Wave.  
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First, consider the desired welding process and the  
part to be welded. Choose an electrode material,  
diameter, shielding gas and process (GMAW, GMAW-  
P, etc.)  
ARC CONTROL  
Also known as Inductance or Wave Control. Allows  
operator to vary the arc characteristics from "soft" to  
"harsh" in all weld modes. It is adjustable from -10.0 to  
+10.0, with a nominal setting of 00.0 (The nominal set-  
ting of 00.0 may be displayed as OFF on some Power  
Feed wire feeder control panels). See the Welding  
Mode descriptions, below, for detailed explanations of  
how the Arc Control affects each mode.  
Second, find the program in the welding software that  
best matches the desired welding process. The stan-  
dard software shipped with the Power Waves encom-  
passes a wide range of common processes and will  
meet most needs. If a special welding program is  
desired, contact the local Lincoln Electric sales repre-  
sentative.  
To make a weld, the Power Wave needs to know the  
desired welding parameters. The Power Feed (PF)  
family of feeders communicate settings to the Power  
Wave through control cable connection. Arc length,  
wire feed speed, arc control, etc. are all communicat-  
ed digitally via the control cable.  
WFS / AMPS:  
In synergic welding modes (pulse on pulse GMAW,  
pulse GMAW) WFS (wire feed speed) is the dominant  
control parameter, controlling all other variables. The  
user adjusts WFS according to factors such as weld  
size, penetration requirements, heat input, etc. The  
Power Wave then uses the WFS setting to adjust its  
output characteristics (output voltage, output current)  
according to pre-programmed settings contained in  
the Power Wave.  
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OPERATION  
The Power Wave utilizes "adaptive control" to compensate  
for changes in electrical stick-out while welding. (Electrical  
stick-out is the distance from the contact tip to the work  
piece.) The Power Wave waveforms are optimized for a  
0.75" (19mm) stick-out. The adaptive behavior supports a  
range of stickouts from 0.50" (13mm) to 1.25" (32mm). At  
very low or high wire feed speeds, the adaptive range may  
be less due to reaching physical limitations of the welding  
process.  
CONSTANT VOLTAGE WELDING  
Non Synergic CV:  
This type of CV mode behaves more like a conventional CV  
power source. Voltage and WFS are independent adjustments.  
Therefore to maintain the arc characteristics, the operator must  
adjust the voltage to compensate for any changes made to the  
WFS.  
All CV Modes:  
Arc Control, often referred to as wave control, adjusts the induc-  
tance of the wave shape. The wave control adjustment is similar  
to the "pinch" function in that it is inversely proportional to induc-  
tance. Therefore, increasing wave control greater than 0.0  
results in a harsher, colder arc while decreasing the wave con-  
trol to less than 0.0 provides a softer, hotter arc. (See Figure  
B.2)  
Arc Control, often referred to as wave control, in pulse pro-  
grams usually adjusts the focus or shape of the arc. Wave  
control values greater than 0.0 increase the pulse frequency  
while decreasing the background current, resulting in a tight,  
stiff arc best for high speed sheet metal welding. Wave con-  
trol values less than 0.0 decrease the pulse frequency while  
increasing the background current, for a soft arc good for  
out-of-position welding.See Figure B.3)  
FIGURE B.2  
FIGURE B.3  
CURRENT WAVE FORM (CV)  
CURRENT WAVE FORM (PULSE)  
Current  
Current  
Time  
Time  
PULSE-ON-PULSE(GMAW-PP)  
Pulse on Pulseis a Lincoln process specifically  
designed for use in welding relatively thin (less than  
1/4" thick) aluminum. It gives weld beads with very  
consistent uniform ripple.  
PULSE WELDING  
Pulse welding procedures are set by controlling an overall  
"arc length" variable. When pulse welding, the arc voltage is  
highly dependent upon the waveform. The peak current,  
back ground current, rise time, fall time and pulse frequency  
all affect the voltage. The exact voltage for a given wire feed  
speed can only be predicted when all the pulsing waveform  
parameters are known. Using a preset voltage becomes  
impractical, and instead the arc length is set by adjusting  
"trim".  
In Pulse on Pulse modes, two distinct pulse types are  
used, instead of the single pulse type normally used in  
GMAW-P. A number of high energy pulses are used  
to obtain spray transfer and transfer metal across the  
arc. Such pulses are shown in Figure B.4. After a  
number "N" of such pulses, depending on the wire  
feed speed used, an identical number "N" of low ener-  
gy pulses are performed. These low energy pulses,  
shown in Figure B.4, do not transfer any filler metal  
across the arc and help to cool the arc and keep the  
heat input low.  
Trim adjusts the arc length and ranges from 0.50 to 1.50,  
with a nominal value of 1.00. Trim values greater than 1.00  
increase the arc length, while values less than 1.00  
decrease the arc length.  
FIGURE B.4  
Current  
"N" PULSES  
"N" PULSES  
All pulse welding programs are synergic. As the wire feed  
speed is adjusted, the Power Wave will automatically recal-  
culate the waveform parameters to maintain similar arc  
properties.  
HIGH HEAT  
PULSES  
LOW HEAT  
PULSES  
PEAK  
AMPS  
BACKGROUND  
AMPS  
TIME  
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OPERATION  
Power Modeis a method of high speed regulation  
of the output power whenever an arc is established. It  
provides a fast response to changes in the arc. The  
higher the Power Mode Setting, the longer the arc. If a  
welding procedure is not established, the best way to  
determine the Power Mode Setting is by experimenta-  
tion until the desired output result is established.  
The Peak Current, Background Current, and  
Frequency are identical for the high energy and low  
energy pulses. In addition to cooling the weld down,  
the major effect of the low energy pulses is that they  
form a weld ripple. Since they occur at very regular  
time intervals, the weld bead obtained is very uniform  
with a very consistent ripple pattern. In fact, the bead  
has its best appearance if no oscillation of the welding  
gun ("whipping") is used.(See Figure B.5)  
In the Power Mode two variables need to be set:  
FIGURE B.5  
Wire Feed Speed  
Power Mode Trim  
Setting up a Power Mode procedure is similar to set-  
ting a CV MIG procedure. Select a shielding gas  
appropriate for a short arc process.  
When Arc Control is used in the Pulse on Pulse  
modes, it does the same things it does in the other  
pulsed modes: decreasing the Arc Control decreases  
the droplet transfer and weld deposition rate.  
Increasing the Arc Control increases the droplet trans-  
fer and weld deposition rate. Since Arc Control varies  
weld droplet transfer rate, the Arc Control can be used  
to vary the ripple spacing in the weld bead.  
For steel, use 75/25 Ar/CO shield gas.  
2
For stainless, select a Helium blend Tri-Mix.  
For aluminum, use 100% Ar.  
Start by setting the wire feed speed based upon mate-  
rial thickness and appropriate travel speed. Then  
adjust the Volts/Trim knob as follows:  
POWER MODE™  
For steel, listen for the traditional frying egg”  
sound of a good short-arc MIG procedure to know  
you have the process set correctly.  
For aluminum, simply adjust the Volts/Trim knob  
until the desired arc length is obtained.  
The Power Modeprocess was developed by  
Lincoln to maintain a stable and smooth arc at low  
procedure settings which are needed to weld thin  
metal without pop-outs or burning-through. For alu-  
minum welding, it provides excellent control and the  
ability to maintain constant arc length. This results in  
improved welding performance in two primary types of  
applications.  
Note the Volts/Trim display is simply a relative number  
and DOES NOT correspond to voltage.  
Some procedure recommendations appear in Table  
B.1.  
Short Arc MIG at low procedure settings.  
Aluminum MIG welding.  
Recommended Welding Procedures for Power Mode - Table B.1  
MATERIAL  
WIRE  
Aluminum 4043 Aluminum 5356  
Mild Steel  
L56  
Mild Steel  
L56  
Mild Steel  
L56  
Mild Steel  
L56  
Mild Steel  
L56  
Mild Steel  
L56  
Stainless Steel Stainless Steel  
E4043  
0.035  
E5356  
0.035  
E308L  
0.030  
E308L  
0.035  
WIRE SIZE  
GAS  
0.025  
0.025  
0.030  
0.030  
0.035  
0.035  
100% Ar.  
100% Ar.  
100% CO2  
75/25 Ar/CO2  
100 / 0.8  
120 / 1.0  
140 / 1.5  
190 / 2.0  
260 / 3.0  
330 / 4.5  
100% CO2  
75/25 Ar/CO2  
90 / 1.0  
100% CO2  
75/25 Ar/CO2  
Tri-mix  
Tri-mix  
22 ga.  
Not Recommended  
120 / 1.0  
140 / 1.7  
190 / 2.0  
260 / 3.0  
330 / 5.0  
Not Recommended  
100 / 0.7  
110 / 1.5  
125 / 2.0  
160 / 2.3  
230 / 3.5  
300 / 6.0  
400 / 7.5  
20 ga.  
18 ga.  
16 ga.  
14 ga.  
12 ga.  
10 ga.  
3/16  
100 /1.0  
110 / 1.5  
125 / 2.0  
160 / 2.3  
230 / 3.5  
300 / 6.0  
400 / 7.0  
80 / 1.5  
110 / 2.0  
140 / 2.5  
210 / 3.0  
270 / 5.0  
325 / 6.5  
50 / 0.5  
110 / 2.0  
130 / 2.7  
190 / 3.5  
230 / 6.0  
300 / 7.0  
100 / 2.5  
125 / 3.0  
160 / 3.8  
200 / 5.0  
240 / 6.5  
100 / 2.5  
125 / 3.0  
160 / 3.5  
200 / 4.5  
240 / 7.0  
400 / 2.0  
400 / 2.5  
500 / 7.0  
570 / 9.0  
500 / 7.0  
600 / 7.8  
1/4  
700 / 9.1  
Not  
700 / 8.5  
Not  
Recommended Recommended  
COMMENTS  
below 400  
WFS  
below 400  
WFS  
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ACCESSORIES  
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT  
FACTORY INSTALLED  
None Available.  
FIELD INSTALLED  
K940-[ ] Work Voltage Sense Lead Kit  
(Sense Lead Kits,10 Ft.,25 Ft.,50 Ft., or 75 Ft. lengths)  
K1796-Coaxial Welding Cable-(Requires Adapter K2176-1)  
K2176-1 Twist-mate to Lug Adapters  
Welding Cable Connectors:  
K852-70 1/0-2/0 CABLE  
K852-95 2/0-3/0 CABLE  
COMPATIBLE LINCOLN EQUIPMENT  
Power Feed 10 Robotic Wire Drive  
K1785-[ ] 14 Pin to 14 Pin Fanuc  
(Control Cable,12 Ft.,16 Ft. or 25 Ft. lengths)  
COMMUNICATION INTERFACE  
K2436-1 (Not on Codes 10997 or below)  
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MAINTENANCE  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE  
Calibration of the POWER WAVE F355i (CE) is critical  
to its operation. Generally speaking the calibration will  
not need adjustment. However, neglected or improp-  
erly calibrated machines may not yield satisfactory  
weld performance. To ensure optimal performance,  
the calibration of output Voltage and Current should  
be checked yearly.  
WARNING  
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.  
Do not touch electrically live parts or  
electrode with skin or wet clothing.  
Insulate yourself from work and  
ground  
Always wear dry insulating gloves.  
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EXPLODING PARTS can cause  
injury.  
CALIBRATION SPECIFICATION  
Failed parts can explode or cause other  
parts to explode when power is applied.  
Output Voltage and Current are calibrated at the fac-  
tory. Generally speaking the machine calibration will  
not need adjustment. However, if the weld perfor-  
mance changes, or the yearly calibration check  
reveals a problem, contact the Lincoln Electric  
Company for the calibration software utility.  
Always wear a face shield and long  
sleeves when servicing.  
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See additional warning information  
throughout this Operators Manual  
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The calibration procedure itself requires the use of a  
resistance load, and certified actual meters for voltage  
and current. The accuracy of the calibration will be  
directly affected by the accuracy of the measuring  
equipment you use. Detailed instructions are available  
with the utility.  
CAPACITOR DISCHARGE PROCEDURE  
1. Obtain a power resistor (25 ohms, 25 watts).  
2. Hold resistor body with electrically insulated glove.  
DO NOT TOUCH TERMINALS. Connect the resis-  
tor terminals across the two studs in the position  
shown. Hold in each position for 1 second. Repeat  
for all four capacitors.  
RESISTOR  
CAPACITOR  
TERMINALS  
3. Use a DC voltmeter to check that voltage is not  
present across the terminals on all four capacitors.  
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE  
Routine maintenance consists of periodically blowing  
out the machine, using a low pressure airstream, to  
remove accumulated dust and dirt from the intake and  
outlet louvers, and the cooling channels in the  
machine.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
WARNING  
Service and Repair should only be performed by Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel.  
Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician and  
machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid Electrical  
Shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.  
__________________________________________________________________________  
This Troubleshooting Guide is provided to help you  
locate and repair possible machine malfunctions.  
Simply follow the three-step procedure listed below.  
Step 3. RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION  
This column provides a course of action for the  
Possible Cause, generally it states to contact your  
local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility.  
Step 1. LOCATE PROBLEM (SYMPTOM).  
Look under the column labeled PROBLEM (SYMP-  
TOMS). This column describes possible symptoms  
that the machine may exhibit. Find the listing that  
best describes the symptom that the machine is  
exhibiting.  
If you do not understand or are unable to perform the  
Recommended Course of Action safely, contact your  
local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility.  
Step 2. POSSIBLE CAUSE.  
The second column labeled POSSIBLE CAUSElists  
the obvious external possibilities that may contribute  
to the machine symptom.  
CAUTION  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your  
Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
USING THE STATUS LED TO  
TROUBLESHOOT SYSTEM PROBLEMS  
The Power Wave / Power Feed are best diagnosed as  
a system. Each component (power source, user inter-  
face, and feed head) has a status light, and when a  
problem occurs it is important to note the condition of  
each.  
Included in this section is information about the power  
source Status LED, and some basic troubleshooting  
charts for both machine and weld performance.  
The STATUS LIGHT is a two color light that indicates  
system errors. Normal operation is a steady green  
light. Error conditions are indicated in the following  
chart.  
NOTE: The POWER WAVE F355i (CE) status light  
will flash green, and sometimes red and green, for up  
to one minute when the machine is first turned on.  
This is a normal situation as the machine goes  
through a self test at power up.  
Light  
Meaning  
Condition  
Steady Green System OK. Power source communicating normal-  
ly with wire feeder and its components.  
Blinking  
Green  
Occurs during a reset, and indicates the  
POWER WAVE F355i (CE) is mapping  
(identifying) each component in the system.  
Normal for first 1-10 seconds after power is  
turned on, or if the system configuration is  
changed during operation  
Alternating Non-recoverable system fault. If the PS  
Green and Status light is flashing any combination of  
Red  
red and green, errors are present in the  
POWER WAVE F355i (CE). Read the error  
code before the machine is turned off.  
Error Code interpretation through the Status  
light is detailed in the Service Manual.  
Individual code digits are flashed in red with  
a long pause between digits. If more than  
one code is present, the codes will be sepa-  
rated by a green light.  
To clear the error, turn power source off, and  
back on to reset. See Troubleshooting  
Section.  
Non recoverable hardware fault. Generally  
indicates nothing is connected to the  
POWER WAVE F355i (CE) wire feeder  
receptacle. See Trouble Shooting Section.  
Steady Red  
Blinking Red  
Not applicable.  
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ERROR CODES FOR THE POWER WAVE  
The following is a list of possible error codes that the POWER WAVE F355i (CE) can output via the status light  
(see "Troubleshooting the Power Wave / Power Feed System Using the Status LED." If connected to a PF-10/11  
these error codes will generally be accompanied by an "Err 006" or "Err 100" on the user interface display.  
Error Code #  
CAN communication bus off.  
User Interface time out error.  
Indication  
11  
12  
Probably due to excessive number of communication errors.  
UI is no longer responding to the Power Source. The most likely  
cause is a fault/bad connection in the communication leads or con-  
trol cable.  
Contact the Service Department for instructions on reloading the  
Welding Software.  
Contact the Service Department for instructions on reloading the  
Welding Software.  
Contact the Service Department for instructions on reloading the  
Welding Software.  
21  
22  
23  
Unprogrammed Weld Mode.  
Empty Weld Table.  
Weld Table checksum error.  
Excessive Primary current present. May be related to a short in the  
main transformer or output rectifier.  
Low voltage on the main capacitors. May be caused by improper  
input configuration.  
When accompanied by an overvoltage error on the same side, it  
indicates no capacitor voltage present on that side, and is usually  
the result of an open or short in the primary side of the machine.  
Excess voltage on the main capacitors. May be caused by improp-  
er input configuration.  
31  
32  
33  
Primary overcurrent error.  
Capacitor "A" under voltage  
Capacitor "B" under voltage  
34  
35  
Capacitor "A" over voltage  
Capacitor "B" over voltage  
When accompanied by an under voltage error on the same side, it  
indicates no capacitor voltage present on that side, and is usually  
the result of an open or short in the primary side of the machine.  
Indicates over temperature. Usually accompanied by Thermal LED.  
Check fan operation. Be sure process does not exceed duty cycle  
limit of the machine.  
36  
Thermal error  
37  
41  
Soft start error  
Capacitor precharge failed. Usually accompanied by codes 32-35.  
The secondary (weld) current limit has been exceeded. When this  
occurs the machine output will phase back to 100 amps, typically  
resulting in a condition referred to as "noodle welding"  
Secondary overcurrent error  
NOTE: The secondary limit is 570 amps for the standard stud, and  
325 amps for all single phase operation.  
The maximum voltage difference between the main capacitors has  
been exceeded. May be accompanied by errors 32-35.  
43  
Capacitor delta error  
Error codes that contain three or four digits are defined as fatal  
errors. These codes generally indicate internal errors on the  
Control Board. If cycling the input power on the machine does not  
clear the error, try reloading the operating system. If this fails,  
replace the control board.  
Other  
CAUTION  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your  
Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
Observe Safety Guidelines  
detailed in the beginning of this manual.  
PROBLEMS  
(SYMPTOMS)  
POSSIBLE  
CAUSE  
RECOMMENDED  
COURSE OF ACTION  
OUTPUT PROBLEMS  
Major physical or electrical damage 1. Contact your local authorized  
is evident when the sheet metal  
covers are removed.  
Lincoln Electric Field Service  
facility for technical assis-  
tance.  
Input fuses keep blowing, or input  
breaker keeps tripping.  
1. Make certain that fuses or  
breakers are properly sized.  
See Installation section of this  
manual for recommended  
fuse and breaker sizes.  
2. Welding procedure is drawing  
too much output current, or  
duty cycle is too high.  
Reduce output current, duty  
cycle, or both.  
3. There is internal damage to  
the power source. Contact an  
authorized Lincoln Electric  
Service facility.  
If all recommended possible areas  
of misadjustments have been  
checked and the problem persists,  
contact your local Lincoln  
Authorized Field Service Facility.  
Machine will not power up (no  
lights, no fan, etc.)  
1. Make certain that the Power  
to the POWER WAVE F355i  
(CE) is on.  
2. Circuit Breaker CB1 (on Case  
Front) may have opened.  
Reset. An over load on the  
40V Wire Feeder supply may  
cause this to trip.  
3. Circuit breaker CB3 (in recon-  
nect area) may have opened.  
Reset.  
CAUTION  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, con-  
tact your local authorized Lincoln Electric Field Service Facility for technical assistance.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
Observe Safety Guidelines  
detailed in the beginning of this manual.  
PROBLEMS  
(SYMPTOMS)  
POSSIBLE  
CAUSE  
RECOMMENDED  
COURSE OF ACTION  
OUTPUT PROBLEMS  
Thermal LED is lit.  
1. Fan thermostat has opened.  
Check for proper fan operation.  
(Fan should run whenever out-  
put power is on.) Check for  
material blocking intake or  
exhaust louvers, or for excessive  
dirt clogging cooling channels in  
machine. Blow air in rear louvers  
to remove dirt around the fan.  
2. Secondary rectifier or Choke  
thermostat has opened. After  
machine has cooled, reduce  
load, duty cycle, or both. Check  
for material blocking intake or  
exhaust louvers.  
3. DC Bus PC board thermostat  
has opened check for excessive  
load on 40VDC supply.  
Machine wont weld, cant get any  
output.  
1. Input voltage is too low or too  
high. Make certain that input  
voltage is proper, according to  
the Rating Plate located on the  
rear of the machine.  
If all recommended possible areas  
of misadjustments have been  
checked and the problem persists,  
contact your local Lincoln  
Authorized Field Service Facility.  
2. If the Thermal LED is also lit,  
see Yellow Thermal LED is Lit”  
section.  
3. Primary current limit has been  
exceeded. Possible short in out-  
put circuit. Turn machine off.  
Remove all loads from the out-  
put of the machine. Turn back  
on. If condition persists, turn  
power off, and contact an autho-  
rized Lincoln Electric Field  
Service facility.  
4
. This problem will normally be  
accompanied by an error code.  
Error codes are displayed as a  
series of red and green flashes by  
the  
status  
light.  
See  
"Troubleshooting the Power Wave  
/ Power Feed System Using the  
Status LED" section of this text.  
CAUTION  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, con-  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
Observe Safety Guidelines  
detailed in the beginning of this manual.  
PROBLEMS  
(SYMPTOMS)  
POSSIBLE  
CAUSE  
RECOMMENDED  
COURSE OF ACTION  
OUTPUT PROBLEMS  
Machine often noodle welds(out- 1.Secondary current limit has been  
put is limited to approximately 100  
amps) when running a particular  
procedure, especially a procedure  
with high WFS.  
exceeded, and the machine has  
phased back to protect itself.  
2. Adjust procedure or reduce load  
to lower current draw from the  
machine.  
Machine wont produce full output. 1. Input voltage may be too low,  
limiting output capability of the  
power source. Make certain that  
the input voltage is proper,  
according to the Rating Plate  
located on the rear of the  
machine.  
2. Secondary current or voltage not  
be properly calibrated. Check  
values displayed on the Power  
Feed 10/11 verses readings on  
an external meter.  
If all recommended possible areas  
of misadjustments have been  
checked and the problem persists,  
contact your local Lincoln  
For no apparent reason, the weld-  
ing characteristics have changed.  
1. Check for proper Wire Feed  
Speed setting. In CV MIG and  
FCAW modes, check for proper  
Voltage setting. In the MIG/MAG  
pulse modes, check the Trim  
setting. These controls are on  
the wire feeder.  
Authorized Field Service Facility.  
2. Check for proper shielding gas  
mix and flow.  
3. Check for loose or faulty weld  
cables and cable connections.  
The Power Wave is triggered to 1. Check for fault signals from the  
weld, but there is no output.  
I/O connector. Possible faults  
are lack of water flow/ water flow  
turned off.  
CAUTION  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, con-  
tact your local authorized Lincoln Electric Field Service Facility for technical assistance.  
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PROBLEMS  
(SYMPTOMS)  
POSSIBLE  
CAUSE  
RECOMMENDED  
COURSE OF ACTION  
General degradation of the weld per- 1.Check for feeding problems, bad  
formance  
connections, excessive loops in  
cabling, etc.  
2. Verify weld mode is correct for  
processes.  
3. The power source may require  
calibration.  
4. Check the actual current dis-  
played on the Power Feed 10 vs.  
actual current measured via exter-  
nal meter.  
5. Check the actual voltage dis-  
played on the Power Feed 10 vs.  
actual voltage measured via exter-  
nal meter.  
6. Check the actual WFS displayed  
on the Power Feed 10 vs. actual  
WFS measured via external  
meter.  
If all recommended possible areas of  
Excessively long and erratic arc.  
The feeder will not cold inch wire.  
1. Check for proper configuration misadjustments have been checked  
and implementation of voltage and the problem persists, contact  
sensing circuits.  
your local Lincoln Authorized  
Field Service Facility.  
1. Check for fault signals from the  
I/O connector. Possible faults are  
lack of water flow/ water cooler  
turned off.  
Arc loss fault on robot.  
1. Possibly caused by wire feeding  
problem.  
2. Problem - Conduit leading to the  
wire feeder has bends or twists,  
which can reduce the wire feed  
speed. Solution - Remove bends  
and twists from conduit.  
3. Problem Conduit leading up to  
the wire feeder from the wire reel  
is too long. Solution Use a short-  
er length of conduit.  
CAUTION  
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your  
Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.  
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6 0 8  
1 0 8  
4 0 8  
2 0 8  
+
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1 M C O  
4 2 V  
2 M C O  
V
1 1 5  
E N I H C A M F O R A E R  
POWER WAVE F355i (CE)  
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F-3  
F-3  
CONNECTION DIAGRAM  
Connection Diagram Semi-automatic "Simple System"  
(Electrode Positive, CV / Pulse Configuration shown)  
SEE SECTION A-4, Power Wave / Power Feed Wire  
Feeder Interconnections  
COMMUNICATION INTERFACE  
OPTIONAL (K2436-1)  
NOT ON CODES 10997 OR BELOW.  
POWER WAVE F355i  
VOLTAGE SENSE LEADS  
(OPTIONAL) K940  
WIRE  
FEEDER  
TO  
WORK  
CONTROL CABLE K1785  
FANUC R-J3i  
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F-4  
F-4  
DIMENSION PRINT  
POWER WAVE F355i (CE)  
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NOTES  
POWER WAVE F355i (CE)  
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Do not touch electrically live parts or  
electrode with skin or wet clothing.  
Insulate yourself from work and  
ground.  
Keep flammable materials away.  
Wear eye, ear and body protection.  
WARNING  
SpanisAh VISO DE  
PRECAUCION  
French  
No toque las partes o los electrodos Mantenga el material combustible  
Protéjase los ojos, los oídos y el  
bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja-  
da.  
Aislese del trabajo y de la tierra.  
fuera del área de trabajo.  
cuerpo.  
Ne laissez ni la peau ni des vête-  
ments mouillés entrer en contact  
avec des pièces sous tension.  
Gardez à l’écart de tout matériel  
inflammable.  
Protégez vos yeux, vos oreilles et  
votre corps.  
ATTENTION  
Isolez-vous du travail et de la terre.  
German  
Berühren Sie keine stromführenden  
Teile oder Elektroden mit Ihrem  
Körper oder feuchter Kleidung!  
Isolieren Sie sich von den  
Entfernen Sie brennbarres Material! Tragen Sie Augen-, Ohren- und Kör-  
perschutz!  
WARNUNG  
Elektroden und dem Erdboden!  
Portuguese  
Não toque partes elétricas e elec-  
trodos com a pele ou roupa molha-  
da.  
Mantenha inflamáveis bem guarda- Use proteção para a vista, ouvido e  
dos.  
corpo.  
ATENÇÃO  
Isole-se da peça e terra.  
Japanese  
Chinese  
Korean  
Arabic  
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTION FOR THIS EQUIPMENT AND THE CONSUMABLES TO BE  
USED AND FOLLOW YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES.  
SE RECOMIENDA LEER Y ENTENDER LAS INSTRUCCIONES DEL FABRICANTE PARA EL USO DE ESTE EQUIPO Y LOS  
CONSUMIBLES QUE VA A UTILIZAR, SIGA LAS MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD DE SU SUPERVISOR.  
LISEZ ET COMPRENEZ LES INSTRUCTIONS DU FABRICANT EN CE QUI REGARDE CET EQUIPMENT ET LES PRODUITS A  
ETRE EMPLOYES ET SUIVEZ LES PROCEDURES DE SECURITE DE VOTRE EMPLOYEUR.  
LESEN SIE UND BEFOLGEN SIE DIE BETRIEBSANLEITUNG DER ANLAGE UND DEN ELEKTRODENEINSATZ DES HER-  
STELLERS. DIE UNFALLVERHÜTUNGSVORSCHRIFTEN DES ARBEITGEBERS SIND EBENFALLS ZU BEACHTEN.  
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Keep your head out of fumes.  
Use ventilation or exhaust to  
remove fumes from breathing zone.  
Turn power off before servicing.  
Do not operate with panel open or  
guards off.  
WARNING  
Spanish  
Los humos fuera de la zona de res-  
piración.  
Mantenga la cabeza fuera de los  
humos. Utilice ventilación o  
aspiración para gases.  
Desconectar el cable de ali-  
mentación de poder de la máquina  
antes de iniciar cualquier servicio.  
No operar con panel abierto o  
guardas quitadas.  
AVISO DE  
PRECAUCION  
French  
Débranchez le courant avant l’entre- N’opérez pas avec les panneaux  
tien.  
Gardez la tête à l’écart des fumées.  
Utilisez un ventilateur ou un aspira-  
teur pour ôter les fumées des zones  
de travail.  
ouverts ou avec les dispositifs de  
protection enlevés.  
ATTENTION  
German  
Strom vor Wartungsarbeiten  
abschalten! (Netzstrom völlig öff-  
nen; Maschine anhalten!)  
Anlage nie ohne Schutzgehäuse  
oder Innenschutzverkleidung in  
Betrieb setzen!  
Vermeiden Sie das Einatmen von  
Schweibrauch!  
Sorgen Sie für gute Be- und  
Entlüftung des Arbeitsplatzes!  
WARNUNG  
Portuguese  
Não opere com as tampas removidas.  
Desligue a corrente antes de fazer  
serviço.  
Mantenha-se afastado das partes  
moventes.  
Não opere com os paineis abertos  
ou guardas removidas.  
Mantenha seu rosto da fumaça.  
Use ventilação e exhaustão para  
remover fumo da zona respiratória.  
ATENÇÃO  
Não toque as partes elétricas nuas.  
Japanese  
Chinese  
Korean  
Arabic  
LEIA E COMPREENDA AS INSTRUÇÕES DO FABRICANTE PARA ESTE EQUIPAMENTO E AS PARTES DE USO, E SIGA AS  
PRÁTICAS DE SEGURANÇA DO EMPREGADOR.  
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