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; ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
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...
Page 4 - iii
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 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 - POWER WAVE 455M/STT .........................................A-1Safety Precautions ..................................
Page 11 - INSTALLATION
A-1 INSTALLATION POWER WAVE 455M/STT (CE) A-1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - POWER WAVE 455M/STT (CE) (K2203-2) OUTPUT RECOMMENDED INPUT WIRE AND FUSE SIZES PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS TEMPERATURE RANGES INPUT AT RATED OUTPUT - THREE PHASE ONLY INPUT VOLTS 380V - 60Hz.380V - 50Hz.415V - 60Hz.415V - 50Hz. OPEN C...
Page 12 - MACHINE GROUNDING; • Only qualified personnel should per-; SELECT SUITABLE LOCATION
LIFTING Lift the machine by the lift bail only. The lift bail isdesigned to lift the power source only. Do not attemptto lift the Power Wave with accessories attached to it. STACKING Power Wave machines can be stacked to a maximumof 3 high. The bottom machine must always be placed on afirm, secure, ...
Page 13 - INPUT CONNECTION; so will result in damage to the machine.; WORK CABLE SIZE AWG; CAUTION
A-3 INSTALLATION POWER WAVE 455M/STT (CE) A-3 INPUT CONNECTION Only a qualified electrician should connect theinput leads to the Power Wave 455M/STT (CE).Connections should be made in accordance withall local and national electrical codes and the con-nection diagram located on the inside of therecon...
Page 14 - NEGATIVE ELECTRODE POLARITY
A-4 INSTALLATION POWER WAVE 455M/STT (CE) A-4 CABLE INDUCTANCE, AND ITS EFFECTSON PULSE WELDING For Pulse Welding processes, cable inductance will cause thewelding performance to degrade. For the total welding looplength less than 15.24m (50 ft.) , traditional welding cables may be used without any ...
Page 15 - SYSTEM DESCRIPTION; Process Electrode Voltage
A-5 INSTALLATION POWER WAVE 455M/STT (CE) A-5 Electrode Voltage SensingEnabling or disabling electrode voltage sensing isautomatically configured through software. The 67electrode sense lead is internal to the cable to the wirefeeder and always connected when a wire feeder ispresent. Important: The ...
Page 16 - CONFIGURING THE SYSTEM; SINGLE HEAD FEEDER
A-6 INSTALLATION POWER WAVE 455MSTT (CE) A-6 CONFIGURING THE SYSTEM For codes below 11100, consult the semi-automaticPower Feed instruction manual for configuration infor-mation about DIP switch settings. For codes above 11100 the power source will “ Auto Map ” the system eliminating most of the nee...
Page 18 - TWO POWER WAVES
A-8 INSTALLATION POWER WAVE 455M/STT (CE) A-8 WELDING WITH MULTIPLE POWERWAVES Special care must be taken when more than onePower Wave is welding simultaneously on a singlepart. Arc blow and arc interference may occur or bemagnified. Each power source requires a work lead from the workstud to the we...
Page 20 - I / O RECEPTACLE SPECIFICATIONS; DIP SWITCH SETTINGS AND LOCATIONS; WATER FLOW SENSOR
A-10 INSTALLATION POWER WAVE 455M/STT (CE) A-10 I / O RECEPTACLE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE 3 WIRE FEEDER RECEPTACLE S1 PIN LEAD# FUNCTION A 53 Communication Bus L B 54 Communication Bus H C 67A Electrode Voltage Sense D 52 0vdc E 51 +40vdc TABLE 4 VOLTAGE SENSE RECEPTACLE S2 PIN LEAD# FUNCTION 3 21A Work...
Page 21 - OPERATION; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
B-1 OPERATION B-1 POWER WAVE 455M/STT (CE) SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read this entire section of operating instructionsbefore operating the machine. ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Do not touch electrically live parts or electrodes with your skin or wetclothing. • Insulate yourself from the work and ground. • A...
Page 23 - DEFINITION OF WELDING TERMS
B-3 OPERATION B-3 POWER WAVE 455M/STT (CE) DEFINITION OF WELDING TERMS NON-SYNERGIC WELDING MODES • A Non-synergic welding mode requires all welding process variables to be set by the operator. SYNERGIC WELDING MODES • A Synergic welding mode offers the simplicity of single knob control. The machine...
Page 24 - RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT; Operation; REQUIRED EQUIPMENT; The Power Waves are not to be used in outdoor; DUTY CYCLE AND TIME PERIOD; GENERAL DESCRIPTION; RECOMMENDED PROCESSES; Wire Drive Interface Module
DeviceNet Interface Module This module can be used for DeviceNet capability. Itwill be a 5 pin sealed mini connector per ANSIB93.55M-1981. EtherNet/DeviceNet Module This module includes the DeviceNet and EtherNetcapability The DeviceNet uses a 5 pin sealed miniconnector per ANSI B93.55M-1981. The Et...
Page 25 - CASE FRONT CONTROLS; per table 3; CASE FRONT LAYOUT
B-5 OPERATION POWER WAVE 455M/STT (CE) B-5 CASE FRONT CONTROLS All operator controls and adjustments are located onthe case front of the Power Wave. (See Figure B.1) 1. POWER SWITCH: Controls input power to the Power Wave. 2. STATUS LIGHT: A two color light that indicates sys- tem errors. Normal ope...
Page 26 - NOMINAL PROCEDURES
B-6 OPERATION B-6 NOMINAL PROCEDURES The Power Wave is designed to operate with 3/4" elec-trode stick-out for CV and Pulse processes. FRINGE PROCEDURES Excessively short or long electrode stick-outs mayfunction only on a limited basis, if at all. MAKING A WELD The serviceability of a product or ...
Page 27 - WELDING MODE; CONSTANT VOLTAGE WELDING; Synergic CV
Wave Control 0.00 Wave Control +10.0 Wave Control -10.0 Current Time CURRENT WAVE FORM (CV) B-7 OPERATION B-7 • WELDING MODE May be selected by name (CV/MIG, CC/Stick Crisp,Gouge, etc.) or by a mode number (10, 24, 71, etc.)depending on the Control Box options. Selecting awelding mode determines the...
Page 28 - PULSE WELDING; Current
B-8 OPERATION B-8 PULSE WELDING Pulse welding procedures are set by controlling anoverall "arc length" variable. When pulse welding, thearc voltage is highly dependent upon the waveform.The peak current, back ground current, rise time, falltime and pulse frequency all affect the voltage. The...
Page 29 - STT WELDING
B-9 OPERATION B-9 STT WELDING The pictures illustrate the wave shape of current for theprocess. They are not drawn to scale, and are intend-ed only for the purpose of showing how the variableseffect the waveform. Trim in the STT mode adjusts the tail out and back-ground portion of the waveform. For ...
Page 30 - ACCESSORIES; OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT; FACTORY INSTALLED
C-1 ACCESSORIES C-1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT FACTORY INSTALLED None Available. FIELD INSTALLED Work Voltage Sense Lead Kit, K940Dual Cylinder Undercarriage, K1570-1. Gas Guard Regulator, K659-1Coaxial welding Cable, K1796Cool Arc 40Water Flow Sensor, K1536-1Wire Drive Interface Module, K2205-1DeviceNet in...
Page 31 - MAINTENANCE; ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
D-1 MAINTENANCE D-1 POWER WAVE 455M/STT (CE) SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Only Qualified personnel should perform this maintenance. • Turn the input power OFF at the disconnect switch or fuse boxbefore working on this equipment. • Do not touch electrically hot parts. ROUTINE MAINTEN...
Page 32 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Local; HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
E-1 TROUBLESHOOTING E-1 POWER WAVE 455M/STT (CE) 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. CAUTION This Troub...
Page 33 - Read the error code before the machine is turned off.
E-2 TROUBLESHOOTING E-2 POWER WAVE 455M/STT (CE) USING THE STATUS LED TOTROUBLESHOOT SYSTEM PROBLEMS The Power Wave / Power Feed are best diagnosed asa system. Each component (power source, user inter-face, and feed head) has a status light, and when aproblem occurs it is important to note the condi...
Page 34 - ERROR CODES FOR THE POWERWAVE; Error Code # Description
E-3 TROUBLESHOOTING E-3 POWER WAVE 455M/STT (CE) 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 Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical tro...
Page 35 - OUTPUT PROBLEMS
E-4 TROUBLESHOOTING E-4 POWER WAVE 455M/STT (CE) Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual 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...
Page 38 - PROBLEMS
E-7 TROUBLESHOOTING E-7 POWER WAVE 455M/STT (CE) 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 Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical tro...
Page 39 - DIAGRAMS
F-1 DIAGRAMS F-1 POWER WAVE 455M/STT (CE) NOTE: This diagram is for r efer ence only . It may not be accurate for all machines cover ed by this manual. The specific diag ram for a particular code is pasted inside the machine on one of the enclosur e panels. If the diagram is illegible, write to the ...
Page 40 - CONNECTION DIAGRAM; STT STUD; WIRE
F-2 CONNECTION DIAGRAM F-2 POWER WAVE 455M/STT (CE) Connection Diagram Semi-automatic "Simple System" (Electrode Positive, CV/Pulse Configuration shown) POWER WAVE / STT STT STUD WIRE FEEDER CONTROL CABLE K1543 TO WORK WORK SENSE
Page 42 - WER
F-4 DIAGRAMS F-4 POWER WAVE 455M/STT (CE) 32.88 26.10 22.63 12.35 19.00 19.90 19.16 9.48 14.62 23.12 23.51 11-14-97 M18241 DIMENSION PRINT - PO WER W A VE 455M
Page 43 - NOTES
Page 44 - ÇÃ
WARNING AVISO DE PRECAUCION ATTENTION WARNUNG ATEN ÇÃ O Spanish French German Portuguese Japanese Chinese Korean Arabic READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTION FOR THIS EQUIPMENT AND THE CONSUMABLES TOBE USED AND FOLLOW YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES. SE RECOMIENDA LEER Y ENTENDER LAS I...