Lincoln-electric IM554 K283 DIGITAL WIRE SPEED METER User Manual download pdf

IM554

June, 2011

K283 DIGITAL WIRE SPEED METER

OPERATORʼS INSTRUCTIONS

Display Button

Wire Guide

K283 APPLICATION

For accurate control of welding procedures on con-

stant voltage (CV) systems, use Lincolnʼs K283 wire

speed feed meter.

The wire speed feed meter is a hand-held portable unit

that can be placed on .030” to 7/32” (0.89 to 5.6 mm)

diameter automatic or semiautomatic wire to measure

wire feed speed in inches per minute. The unit can be

used on any wire feeder where there is access to the

wire.

DESCRIPTION

When the meter is used, a spring loaded guide keeps

the pickup shaft on the wire to ensure accurate mea-

surements. The speed is shown on a digital readout

and is accurate within ±1% over a normal range of 100

to 600 inches per minute. The pickup shaft and guide

are insulated from the case so the unit can be used

when the wire starts. The meter displays the wire feed

speed continuously and automatically updates reading

very second. The last reading will be displayed for

approximately 2 minutes before unit shuts off automat-

ically.

1. Loosen screws to release cover.

2. Insert two AA batteries, matching polar-

ity marked on inside of battery cavity.

If the wire speed feed meter is not to be used for sev-

eral months, remove batteries from the unit to prevent

corrosion.

The K283 is battery operated and can be operated in

an ambient temperature of 32º to 120ºF (0º to 49ºC).

Storage temperature range is -30º to 120ºF (-34º to

49ºC). A case is provided for storage when the meter

is not in use.

INSTALLATION

Batteries are shipped loose and should be installed per

instructions below.

OPERATION

Open the guide with attached spring handle and place

pickup shaft on wire so that guide traps the electrode

against the shaft. The shaft must be kept square with

the wire for accurate readings. Brace meter against

wire feeder case or something stationary so unit does

not move while reading wire speed.

Push the button on the side of the unit to have the dig-

ital display read wire speed in inches per minute.

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IM554June, 2011K283 DIGITAL WIRE SPEED METEROPERATORʼS INSTRUCTIONSDisplay ButtonWire GuideK283 APPLICATIONFor accurate control of welding procedures

Page 2 - TROUBLESHOOTING

To measure wire speed feed on the LN-22 and LN-23Pwith a S16001-A or S16001-B wire feed cable, pushthe sliding tube up on the cable so meter pickup sh

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