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 fumes outdoors....
Page 3 - ii
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 manufacturer’srecommendations. 8.c. Ground the equipment in ac...
Page 5 - iv; PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ
iv SAFETY iv 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 L’Arc 1. Protegez-vous contre la seco...
Page 6 - Thank You; Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately
Thank You for selecting a QUALITY product by Lincoln Electric. We want youto 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 manual and ...
Page 7 - vi; TABLE OF CONTENTS
vi TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Installation .......................................................................................................................Section A Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................A-1S...
Page 8 - INSTALLATION; TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - V200T TIG
A-1 INSTALLATION INVERTEC V200-T A-1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - V200T TIG For DC TIG Welding at 200A/20% Duty Cycle Based on the 1996 U.S. National Electrical Code Code Number 10463 Volts at Rated Amperes 282625 Type of Output DC Input Current at Rated Output 45/23 A @ 200 A, 33/16 A @ 150 A, 25/13 ...
Page 9 - Safety Precautions; STACKING; TILTING
A-2 INSTALLATION INVERTEC V200-T A-2 MACHINE GROUNDING AND HIGH FRE-QUENCY INTERFERENCE PROTECTION The welder must be grounded. See your local and nationalelectrical codes for proper grounding methods. The high frequency generator, being similar to a radiotransmitter, can be blamed for radio, TV and...
Page 10 - INPUT CONNECTIONS; INPUT FUSE AND SUPPLY WIRE; Technical Specifications pages at the; OUTPUT CONNECTIONS
A-3 INSTALLATION INVERTEC V200-T A-3 a) A metal underground water pipe in direct con- tact with the earth for ten feet or more. b) A 3/4” (19mm) galvanized pipe or a 5/8” (16mm) solid galvanized iron, steel or copper rod drivenat least eight feet into the ground. The ground should be securely made a...
Page 12 - SHIELDING GAS CONNECTION; •Keep cylinder upright and chained
A-5 INSTALLATION INVERTEC V200-T A-5 SHIELDING GAS CONNECTION An adjustable gas pressure regulator and flow gageshould be obtained. Obtain the necessary inert shield-ing gas (usually argon). Connect the cylinder of gaswith the pressure regulator and flow gage. Install thegas hose between the regulat...
Page 13 - OPERATION; SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.; GENERAL DESCRIPTION; OPERATIONAL FEATURES
B-1 OPERATION INVERTEC V200-T 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 or internal wiring. • I n s u l a t e y o u r s e l f f r o m t h e w o r k a n d groun...
Page 14 - CONTROLS AND SETTINGS
B-2 OPERATION B-2 INVERTEC V200-T Power Switch/Voltage Selector Switch - Controlsthe power input to the machine. This rotating switch isused to turn the machine on and off as well as toselect the input voltage. The switch is located on thetop right rear panel. When power is applied to themachine the...
Page 16 - OPERATING STEPS; WELDING IN TIG MODE
B-4 OPERATION B-4 OPERATING STEPS WELDING IN TIG MODE 1. Connect the TIG torch and cable quick connect plug to the DC- output receptacle. This receptaclealso contains an integral gas connection for thetorch. Connect the work cable to the DC+ recepta-cle and to the work piece. 2. Set the Welding Proc...
Page 17 - WELDING IN STICK MODE; RECOMMENDED ELECTRODE AMPERAGE RANGES - INVERTEC V200-T; SMAW Process
B-5 OPERATION B-5 WELDING IN STICK MODE 1. Put the electrode holder and cable quick connect plug into the proper receptacle for the electrodepolarity desired. Turn clockwise until tight. Connectthe work clamp to the other receptacle and the workpiece. 2. Set the Welding Process Switch to “STICK”. 3....
Page 18 - PULSER FUNCTION; STEP MODE; FIGURE B.2 2 Step and 4 Step Modes
B-6 OPERATION B-6 EXPLANATION OF 2 STEP AND 4STEP MODES (See figure B.2 and the explanations that follow) 2 STEP 2 Step mode can be used with either an arc startswitch or a hand or foot amptrol. The welding cyclebegins when the torch switch is held closed and endswhen the switch is released. 4 STEP ...
Page 19 - ACCESSORIES; OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES; CABLE PLUGS
C-1 ACCESSORIES C-1 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES K870 - Foot Amptrol tm for TIG welding. When the V200-T’s Output Control is in the “REMOTE” position,the foot Amptrol energizes the output and controls theoutput remotely. The Foot Amptrol connects directlyto the 6 pin Amphenol. K812 - Hand Amptrol tm for TIG...
Page 20 - MAINTENANCE; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; ELECTRIC SHOCK; ROUTINE MAINTENANCE; NOTE: If the fuse blows again after power is restored,
D-1 MAINTENANCE D-1 INVERTEC V200-T 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 supply lines andallow machine to sit for five minutesminimum to allow the power capaci-tors to discharge ...
Page 21 - TROUBLESHOOTING; CAUTION
E-1 TROUBLESHOOTING E-1 INVERTEC V200-T If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact yourLocal Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. CAUTION This Troubleshooting...
Page 22 - PROBLEMS
E-2 TROUBLESHOOTING E-2 INVERTEC V200-T 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 yourLocal Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooti...
Page 23 - DIAGRAMS; INVER
F-1 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 a repla...
Page 24 - PARTS; PARTS LIST FOR; This parts list is provided as an informative guide only.
PARTS INVERTEC® V200-T PARTS LIST FOR INVERTEC V200-T This parts list is provided as an informative guide only. This information was accurate at the time of printing. However, since thesepages are regularly updated in Lincoln Electric’s official Parts Book (BK-34),always check with your Lincoln part...
Page 26 - General Assembly
11-4-98 INVERTEC V-200-T P-308-C P-308-C General Assembly
Page 28 - NOTES
Page 29 - Lincoln Welding School; BASIC COURSE
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