Lincoln-electric IM657 RED-D-ARC DC-600 User Manual

RED-D-ARCDC-600IM657December, 2000Red-D-Arc Spec-Built Welding EquipmentThis RED-D-ARC welder is built to RED-D-ARC Extreme Dutydesign specifications

DC-600A-2INSTALLATION A-2Read entire Installation Section before installingthe DC-600.SAFETY PRECAUTIONSELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL.• Only qualified per

DC-600A-3INSTALLATION A-3ELECTRICAL INPUT CONNECTIONSBefore installing the machine check that the input sup-ply voltage, phase, and frequency are th

DC-600A-4INSTALLATION A-4RECONNECT PROCEDUREMultiple voltage machines are shipped connected tothe highest input voltage listed on the machine’s rati

DC-600A-5INSTALLATION A-5OUTPUT CONNECTIONSSee Table A.1 for recommended DC-600 cable sizes for combined lengths of electrode and work cables.TABLE

TERMINAL STRIPSTerminal strips are available behind the cover on thecase front to connect wire feeder control cables thatdo not have a 14 Pin MS-type

B-1OPERATIONB-1ELECTRIC SHOCKcan kill.• Do not touch electrically live partsor electrode with skin or wetclothing.• Insulate yourself from work andgro

B-2OPERATIONB-2GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe DC-600 is an SCR controlled three phase weldingand cutting power source. It uses a single rangepotentiometer to

B-3OPERATIONB-3WELDING CAPABILITYThe DC-600 has the following Output and Duty Cycle based on operation for a 10 minute period:600 Amps, 44 Volts at 10

B-4OPERATIONB-43 Phase transformer with rectifiedDC outputLine ConnectionThree Phase Input PowerDesignates welder complies withNational Electrical Man

B-5OPERATIONB-5CONTROLS AND SETTINGSAll operator controls and adjustments are located on the Case Front Assembly of the DC-600. See Figure B.1 forthe

DC-600FOR ENGINEpowered equipment.1.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenancework unless the maintenance work requires it to be ru

B-6OPERATIONB-66. Mode SwitchThis switch allows for selecting the weldingprocess to be used:CC STICK-for SMAW and AACCV SUBMERGED ARC- for SAWCV INNER

B-7OPERATIONB-7OPERATING STEPSThe following procedures are for using the DC-600 inthe local control mode of operation. For remote con-trol of the mac

B-8OPERATIONB-8SEMI-AUTOMATIC AND AUTOMATICWIRE FEEDING WITH THE DC-600AND WIRE FEEDERSWhen using the DC-600 with semi-automatic or auto-matic wire fe

B-9OPERATIONB-9ARC STRIKING WITH DC-600 AND THE NA-3START BOARDWhen electrical strikeouts exceed 1 3/4” (44.4mm) anNA-3 Start Board may be required to

B-10OPERATIONB-10DC-600 POWER SOURCE SETTING WHENCONNECTED TO NA-5 WIRE FEEDERWhen using the DC-600 with the NA-5 wire feeder, setthe controls on the

Undercarriages (K817P, K842)For easy moving of the machine, optional undercar-riages are available with polyolefin wheels (K817P) ora platform underca

DC-600C-2ACCESSORIESC-2The MULTI-PROCESS SWITCH has two sets of out-put terminals. You connect the wire feeder unit cablesto the set of terminals on

C-3ACCESSORIESC-312. Connect stick or air/carbon arc electrode and workcable. See Figure C.2.a. Insert the electrode and work cables throughthe strai

ROUTINE AND PERIODIC MAINTENANCE1. Disconnect input AC power supply lines to themachine before performing periodic maintenance,tightening, cleaning, o

E-1TROUBLESHOOTINGE-1If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact yourLocal

DC-600iiSAFETYiiARC RAYS can burn.4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and coverplates to protect your eyes from sparks andthe rays of the arc whe

E-2TROUBLESHOOTINGE-2CAUTION: Sometimes machine failures appear to bedue to PC board failures. These problems can some-times be traced to poor electri

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E-4TROUBLESHOOTINGE-4If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact yourLocal

E-5TROUBLESHOOTINGE-5If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact yourLocal

E-6TROUBLESHOOTINGE-6If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact yourLocal

E-7TROUBLESHOOTINGE-7If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact yourLocal

E-8TROUBLESHOOTINGE-8If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact yourLocal

E-9TROUBLESHOOTINGE-9If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact yourLocal

E-10TROUBLESHOOTINGE-10If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact yourLoca

E-11TROUBLESHOOTINGE-11If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact yourLoca

DC-600FOR ELECTRICALLYpowered equipment.8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnectswitch at the fuse box before working onthe equipment.8.b. Insta

F-1DIAGRAMSF-1DC-600 NOTES:N.D. WELDING CABLE MUST BE OF THE PROPERCAPACITY FOR THE CURRENT AND DUTY CYCLEOF IMMEDIATE AND FUTURE APPLICATIONS."

DC-600F-2DIAGRAMSF-2 S20409 1-28-94 CONNECTION OF LN-742 TO THE CV-655, DC-655 OR DC

F-3DIAGRAMSF-3DC-600 N.C. Tape up bolted connection if lead #21 is extended. N.D. Connect the control cable ground lead to the frame terminal

F-4DIAGRAMSF-4DC-600 N.C. Tape up bolted connection if lead #21 is extended. N.D. Connect the control cable ground lead to the frame terminal

F-5DIAGRAMSF-5DC-600 Above diagram shows electrode connected positive. To change polarity, turn power off, reverse the electrode and work leads at th

F-6DIAGRAMSF-6DC-600NEGATIVEPOSITIVE323124GND21N.A.N.D.TO WORKPOWER SOURCEOnly qualified persons should install, use orservice this machine.Do not ope

F-7DIAGRAMSF-7DC-600 S22980 ELECTRODE CABLE-+14 PINAMPHENOLPOWER SOURCETO WORK AND 14-PIN CABL

F-8DIAGRAMSF-8DC-600LOCATION OF BASE MOUNTING HOLES.94****20.00M12244-6DC-6001-20-89A27.879.2027.503.2539.9522.2529.93THIS DIMENSION WILL VARYWITH POS

F-9DIAGRAMSF-96-18-93C36.12M15200-317.7638.005.19DIMENSION PRINT (WITH K842 UNDERCARRIAGE)20.0027.65*37.86LOCATION OF BASE MOUNTING HOLES**29.93.94**3

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viTABLE OF CONTENTSPageInstallation ...Section ATe

viiTABLE OF CONTENTSPageMaintenance .......Section DSafet

DC-60060% Duty Cycle122/61/49A-1INSTALLATION A-1TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – DC-600Volts at Rated Amperes444444AuxiliaryPowerSee the OPERATION section