Page 2 - SAFETY; WARNING; CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS; The Above For Diesel Engines
FOR ENGINEpowered equipment. 1.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenance work unless the maintenance work requires it to be running. ____________________________________________________ 1.b. Operate engines in open, well-ventilated areas or vent the engine exhaust fumesoutdoors. ...
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ii SAFETY ii ARC RAYS can burn. 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your eyes from sparks andthe rays of the arc when welding or observingopen arc welding. Headshield and filter lensshould conform to ANSI Z87. I standards. 4.b. Use suitable clothing made from durable...
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FOR ELECTRICALLYpowered equipment. 8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnect switch at the fuse box before working onthe equipment. 8.b. Install equipment in accordance with the U.S. National Electrical Code, all local codes and the manufacturerʼsrecommendations. 8.c. Ground the equipment in ac...
Page 5 - iv; PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ
iv SAFETY iv Mar. ʻ93 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: Sûreté Pour Soudage A LʼArc 1. Protegez-vous contr...
Page 8 - Thank You; Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately
vii vii Thank You for selecting a QUALITY product by Lincoln Electric. We want you to take pride in operating this Lincoln Electric Company product••• as much pride as we have in bringing this product to you! Read this Operators Manual completely before attempting to use this equipment. Save this ma...
Page 9 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
viii viii TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Installation .......................................................................................................................Section A Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................
Page 10 - INSTALLATION
A-1 INSTALLATION V205-T DC & V205-T AC/DC TIG A-1 Input Amps 34A28A20A 34A25A20A 30A23A19A 30A18A15A Type of Output DC (K2629-1) AC/DC (K1855-4) Output Amps Volts at Rated Amperes (Stick) 110 24.4V 90 23.6V 70 22.8V (TIG) 150 16V 120 14.8V 100 14V (Stick) 180 27.2V 150 26V 130 25.2V (TIG) 200 18...
Page 11 - Safety Precautions; Insulate yourself from the work and ground.
A-2 INSTALLATION V205-T DC & V205-T AC/DC TIG A-2 MACHINE GROUNDING AND HIGH FRE-QUENCY INTERFERENCE PROTECTION The Capacitor Discharge Circuit used in the high fre-quency generator, may cause many radio, TV andelectronic equipment interference problems. Theseproblems may be the result of radiat...
Page 12 - INPUT CONNECTIONS; RECONNECT PROCEDURE
A-3 INSTALLATION V205-T DC & V205-T AC/DC TIG A-3 3. Be sure the torch and work cable rubber cover-ings are free of cuts and cracks that allow highfrequency leakage. Cables with high natural rub-ber content, such as Lincoln Stable-Arc ® better resist high frequency leakage than neoprene andother...
Page 13 - 5A branch circuit
A-4 INSTALLATION V205-T DC & V205-T AC/DC TIG A-4 230V INPUT The equipment is provided with a 230/115V cable,6.6ft.(2m) in length with a 230V 6-50P attachmentplug. The Invertec V205-T performs best when connectedto 230VAC inputs. This input allows full output of themachine (200 amps). 115V INPUT...
Page 14 - OUTPUT CONNECTIONS; ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.; WORK CABLE CONNECTION; To minimize high frequency interference, refer to
A-5 INSTALLATION V205-T DC & V205-T AC/DC TIG A-5 This unit does not include a TIG torch, but one may bepurchased separately. The accessories section of thismanual lists a number of Lincoln Electric TIG torches,and TIG Torch Starter Packs that are recommendedfor use with this machine; however, a...
Page 15 - REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTION; Slide rubber boot onto cable end. The boot end; SHIELDING GAS CONNECTION
A-6 INSTALLATION V205-T DC & V205-T AC/DC TIG A-6 REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTION A remote control receptacle is provided on the lowerc e n t e r c a s e f r o n t o f t h e w e l d e r f o r c o n n e c t i n g aremote control to the machine. Refer to the OptionalA c c e s s o r i e s s e c t i o n o...
Page 16 - OPERATION; SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; WELDING CAPABILITY
B-1 OPERATION V205-T DC & V205-T AC/DC TIG B-1 Read and understand this entire section beforeoperating your machine. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Do not touch electrically live parts such as output terminals, electrodeor internal wiring. • Insulate yourself from the work and gr...
Page 17 - REAR CONTROL PANEL; I1: Off/On switch turns on the electric power to; * The welder is connected to the supply even if the “l1”
B-2 OPERATION B-2 REAR CONTROL PANEL (FIGURE B.1) • I1: Off/On switch turns on the electric power to the welder. It has two positions, "O" off, and"I" on. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * W i t h " l 1 " i n t h e " I " ( O N ...
Page 18 - I n p u t V o l t a g e w a r n i n g l i g h t g r e e n L E D -; Indicates; S e t u p / P a r a m e t e r S e l e c t p u s h b u t t o n -; CONTROLS AND SETTINGS
B-3 OPERATION B-3 V205-T DC & V205-T AC/DC TIG 1. I n p u t V o l t a g e w a r n i n g l i g h t g r e e n L E D - Indicates that the machine is on and input voltage iswithin acceptable range. 2. Thermal Shutdown Light (yellow LED) - Indicates thermal over load or output disabled for incorrects...
Page 19 - Tig Trigger Sequences -
B-4 OPERATION B-4 6. Digital Display - displays currently set values for each mode or welding parameter. 7. Local/Remote push button - Selects the welding current adjusting system: • from front panel • from remote control The LED beside the symbol confirms the selection. 8. Tig Trigger Sequences - F...
Page 20 - Remote Control Connector; STEP DIAGRAM 1
B-5 OPERATION B-5 4. Release the TIG torch trigger. The output current of the machine will turn OFF andthe gas valve will remain open to continue the flowof the shielding gas. The duration of this postflowtime is adjusted by the Postflow parameter. Thisoperation is shown in (4 step diagram 1 ). Poss...
Page 21 - SET UP MENU; INDICATOR
B-6 OPERATION B-6 SET UP MENU Many additional parameters can be modified via theSet Up Menu. To access the Set Up Menu: • Position the ON/OFF switch to OFF “0”.• Depress and hold the Parameter select Push Button.• Position the On/Off switch to on "I" at the back of the machine; the input vol...
Page 22 - WELDING POLARITY; • Alternate AC Wave Forms (See Set Up Menu); DC TIG WELDING
B-7 OPERATION B-7 WELDING POLARITY DC Electrode Negative Polarity (Direct CurrentStraight Polarity) (see FIGURE B.4)While Welding, there is a continuous flow of electronsfrom the electrode to the workpiece. This is the most used polarity, ensuring limited wear ofthe electrode, since the majority of ...
Page 23 - pulsed direct
A.C.- PULSED TIG B-8 OPERATION B-8 DC Electrode Positive Polarity. (Direct CurrentReverse Polarity) (see Figure B.5) In this case, there is a continuous flow of electronsfrom the workpiece to the electrode. The reversepolarity is used for welding alloys covered with a layerof refractory oxide. With ...
Page 24 - STEEL TIG WELDING; GTAW Process
1. The AC wave balance can be set to a higher per- centage electrode negative which minimizes tung-sten heating and erosion. 2. The AC frequency can be varied to "focus" the arc. Increasing the AC frequency above 60Hz will nar-row the cone shape arc from the tungstenʼs tip.D e c r e a s i n ...
Page 25 - PROTECTIVE GAS; TIPS FOR IMPROVED TIG STARTING; Amps; Range; Manual Setting
B-10 OPERATION B-10 PROTECTIVE GAS Both argon and helium work when welding aluminum.Argon is preferred, due to its lower cost and consump-tion rate. This gas also tends to stabilize the arc, thusmaking it easy to operate. For some applications,however, the use of helium, or argon-helium blends, isre...
Page 26 - AC TIG WELDING QUICK START UP; , repeatedly push the
B-11 OPERATION B-11 AC TIG WELDING QUICK START UP (AC/DC model only) ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.• Have an electrician install and service this equipment. • Turn the input power off at the fuse box, dis- connect or unplug supply lines and allowmachine to sit for five minutes minimum toallow the power ca...
Page 27 - DC TIG WELDING QUICK START UP; service this equipment.; To change to DC TIG Welding:; To change the Post Flow time; To change from High Frequency to Lift Start (; Refer
B-12 OPERATION B-12 DC TIG WELDING QUICK START UP ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.• Have an electrician install and service this equipment. • Turn the input power off at the fuse box, dis- connect or unplug supply lines and allowmachine to sit for five minutes minimum toallow the power capacitors to dischar...
Page 28 - ACCESSORIES; OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES; AND COMPATIBLE EQUIPMENT; TIG TORCH KITS; CABLE PLUGS; TIG Torch Parts Kits -
C-1 ACCESSORIES C-1 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AND COMPATIBLE EQUIPMENT Factory Installed Twist-Mate Cable Connectors 1 – standard for Ground Clamp1 – Gas Pass through for Tig Torch Strap PacketInstruction Manual Field Installed K857 - Remote Output Control - For Stick welding. W h e n t h e V 2 0 5 - T ʼ...
Page 29 - MAINTENANCE; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; ELECTRIC SHOCK; INPUT FILTER CAPACITOR; ROUTINE MAINTENANCE; • Clean the power source inside by means of low-
D-1 MAINTENANCE D-1 V205-T DC & V205-T AC/DC TIG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Have an electrician install and ser- vice this equipment. • Turn the input power off at the fuse box, disconnect or unplugsupply lines and allow machine tosit for five minutes minimum toallow the power...
Page 30 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Step 3. RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION; HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
E-1 TROUBLESHOOTING E-1 V205-T DC & V205-T AC/DC TIG This Troubleshooting Guide is provided to help youlocate and repair possible machine malfunctions.Simply follow the three-step procedure listed below. Step 1. LOCATE PROBLEM (SYMPTOM). Look under the column labeled “PROBLEM (SYMP-TOMS)”. This ...
Page 31 - CAUTION; C o n t a c t
E-2 TROUBLESHOOTING E-2 V205-T DC & V205-T AC/DC TIG Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your CAUTION PROBLEMS (SYMPTOMS) POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED CO...
Page 32 - Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual; Oxidation; Contact
E-3 TROUBLESHOOTING E-3 V205-T DC & V205-T AC/DC TIG Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your CAUTION PROBLEMS (SYMPTOMS) POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED CO...
Page 34 - WIRING DIAGRAMS; DC
F-1 WIRING DIAGRAMS F-1 NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific diag ram for a particular code is pasted inside the machine on one of the enclosure panels. If the diagram is illegible, write to the Service Department for ...
Page 35 - WIRING DIAGRAM; IRING
WIRING DIAGRAM V205-T DC & V205-T AC/DC TIG F-2 F-2 V205-T A C /DC W IRING D IA GRAM FOR 11430 NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific diag ram for a particular code is pasted inside the machine on one of the enclosur...
Page 36 - NOTES