Lincoln-electric POWER FEED IM892-C User Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL• Sales and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide •Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199 U.S.A. TEL: 216.481.8100 FAX: 216.486

A-3INSTALLATION POWER FEED™ 25MA-3Figure A.3AABBCCDDEEAABBCCDDEEPOWER SOURCEWIRE FEEDERPower SourcePin FunctionA ArcLinkB ArcLinkC "67" vo

A-4INSTALLATION POWER FEED™ 25MA-4WELD CABLE SIZETable A.1 located below are copper cable sizes recommended fordifferent currents and duty c

A-5INSTALLATION POWER FEED™ 25MA-5SHIELDING GAS CONNECTIONCYLINDER may explode ifdamaged.• Keep cylinder upright andchained to support.• Keep c

A-6INSTALLATION POWER FEED™ 25MA-6CHANGING THE DRIVE MOTOR GEAR RATIO• Turn off input power at the weld-ing power source before installa-tion

A-7INSTALLATION POWER FEED™ 25MA-7WIRE DRIVE CONFIGURATION(See Figure A-6)Changing the Gun Receiver BushingELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.• Turn the input

A-8INSTALLATION POWER FEED™ 25MA-8REMOTE SENSE LEAD SPECIFICATIONSWelding with Multiple Arcs:( See Figure A.7)Special care must be taken when mor

A-9INSTALLATION A-9TYPICAL SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSStandard FeaturesArc Performance• Push-Pull ready for welding aluminum with Pulseand Pulse-on-P

B-1OPERATIONPOWER FEED™ 25MB-1• ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL.Unless using COLD FEED fea-ture, when feeding with gun trig-ger, the electrode and dr

B-2OPERATIONB-2POWER FEED™ 25MDEFINITION OF WELDING TERMSNON-SYNERGIC WELDING MODES• A Non-synergic welding mode requires all weldingprocess variables

B-3OPERATIONB-3RECOMMENDED PROCESSES• GMAW (CV, Synergic CV, Pulse, STT™, Power,Pulse on Pulse™, Push-Pull)• FCAW• SMAW • GTAW (Lift Start only)

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

B-4OPERATIONB-4POWER FEED™ 25M13254691415168111213107FIGURE B.1CASE FRONT CONTROLS (CODE 11313)(SEE FIGURE B.1)1. Left DISPLAY windowShows WIRE FEED S

B-5OPERATIONB-5POWER FEED™ 25MFIGURE B.1aCASE FRONT CONTROLS (CODE 11456 andhigher) (See Figure B.1a)1. Left DISPLAY windowShows WIRE FEED SPEED or AM

B-6OPERATIONB-6POWER FEED™ 25MLED conditionSteady greenBlinking green.Blinking green, fastBlinking green fol-lowed by blinkingred.DefinitionSystem

B-7OPERATIONB-7MAKING A WELD WITH WAVEFORMTECHNOLOGY POWER SOURCESThe serviceability of a product or structure utilizingthe welding programs

B-8B-8POWER FEED™ 25MSTART OPTIONSEND OPTIONSSETSETUPIR PORTCC Stick SoftWAVEFORM CONTROL TECHNOLOGYStickWELD MODEARC CONTROLIIARC FORCE(Soft)-10.0 t

B-9OPERATIONB-9NON-SYNERGIC GMAW AND FCAWWELDING(See Figure B.4)Non-synergic GMAW and FCAW welding mimics thewelding controls of traditional

B-10OPERATIONB-10POWER FEED™ 25M30025.3WFS AMPSVOLTS TRIMLessWFSLessVoltsMoreVoltsMoreWFS25054WFS AMPSVOLTS TRIMLessWFSShorter

B-11OPERATIONB-11POWER FEED™ 25MGMAW (MIG) SYNERGIC WELDINGSynergic welding allows for easy procedure setting.The WFS and Voltage change togethe

B-12OPERATIONB-12Synergic CV programs feature an ideal voltage bestsuited for most procedures. Use this voltage as astarting point and

B-13OPERATIONB-13POWER FEED™ 25MSTEEL AND STAINLESS SYNERGIC GMAW-P (PULSED MIG) WELDINGSynergic GMAW-P (Pulsed MIG) welding is ideal for low spatter,

ARC 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 when welding or obs

B-14OPERATIONB-14POWER FEED™ 25MSTEEL AND STAINLESS SYNERGIC GMAW-P (PULSED MIG) WELDINGK2368-1 Power Wave®355M1 K2202-1 Power Wave®455MK2203-1 Power

B-15OPERATIONB-15POWER FEED™ 25M2201.06WFS AMPSVOLTS TRIMLessDepositionShorterArcLongerArcMoreDepositionARC FOCUS-10.0 (SOFT to10.0 (STIFF

B-16OPERATIONB-16POWER FEED™ 25MALUMINUM SYNERGIC GMAW-P (PULSEDMIG)AND GMAW-PP (PULSE ON PULSE)WELDINGThe POWER FEED™ 25M and Power Wave weldingp

B-17OPERATIONB-17POWER FEED™ 25MALUMINUM GMAW-P AND GMAW-PPALUMINUM PULSE WELDINGSynergic GMAW-P (Pulsed MIG) welding is ideal for low spatter, out of

B-18OPERATIONB-18POWER FEED™ 25MALUMINUM GMAW-P AND GMAW-PP WELDINGK2368-1 Power Wave®355M1 K2202-1 Power Wave®455MK2203-1 Power Wave®455M/STTK2230-1

B-19OPERATIONB-19POWER FEED™ 25MPULSEPULSE-ON-PULSEFREQUENCY:FREQ.MODULATION(Low)-10.0 to(High)+10.0(Low)-10.0 to(High)+10.0DESCRIPTIONFor Pulse -On

B-20OPERATIONB-20POWER FEED™ 25MGMAW-STT™ WELDINGSurface Tension Transfer, or STT™ welding, is abreak-through process offered exclusively by

B-21OPERATIONB-21GMAW-STT™Waveform Control Technology™ maximizes theability to modify the arc for the perfect weld. WhenSTT™ welding, the

B-22OPERATIONB-22PEAK CURRENT (Figure B.16)Peak current controls the arc length, which alsoaffects the shape of the root. When using 100% CO2,

No Foot / Hand Amptrol1. Adjust the arc amperage with the left knobon the display panel.2. Turn the right knob on the display paneluntil the

FOR ELECTRICALLYpowered equipment.8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnectswitch at the fuse box before working onthe equipment.8.b. Install equ

B-24OPERATIONB-24POWER FEED™ 25M84327156WARNINGWARNINGAVISO DEPRECAUCIONATTENTION!!!!Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetuer adipiscingLoremipsumdolor

B-25OPERATIONB-25POWER FEED™ 25MSET-UP FEATURES MENU(See Figure B.17b and B.17c for specific Codes)1. To access the set-up menu, press the Righ

B-26OPERATIONB-26POWER FEED™ 25MParameter DefinitionExit Setup MenuP.0This setup menu parameter can be used to exit the setup menu. When P.0 is displ

B-27OPERATIONB-27POWER FEED™ 25MParameter DefinitionP.5 Procedure Change MethodSelects how remote procedure selection (A/B) will be made. The

B-28OPERATIONB-28POWER FEED™ 25MParameter DefinitionP.7 Gun Offset AdjustmentRange: -30 to 30 (default = 0)Adjusts the wire feed speed calibration of

B-29OPERATIONB-29POWER FEED™ 25MParameter DefinitionP.16 Push-Pull Gun Knob BehaviorDetermines how the potentiometer on the Push/Pull torch will behav

B-30OPERATIONB-30POWER FEED™ 25MParameter DefinitionP.103 View Software Version InformationUsed for viewing the firmware versions for each boa

B-31OPERATIONB-31POWER FEED™ 25MParameter DefinitionP.503 Memory Button DisableDisables the specified memory button(s). When a memory is disabled, wel

B-32OPERATIONB-32POWER FEED™ 25MParameter DefinitionP.507 UI Clear All MemoriesAllows the operator to quickly set all memories to the default weld mod

B-33OPERATIONB-33POWER FEED™ 25MUSER MEMORIESRecall a memory with memory buttonsTo recall a user a memory, press one of the six usermemory buttons.

ivSAFETYivMar. ‘93PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉPour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructionset les précautions de sûreté specifiques q

To set limits, press the desired memory button 1-6and hold for 5 seconds. Release the memory buttonwhen the LED begins to blink rapidly and the MSP4d

B-35OPERATIONB-35POWER FEED™ 25MIf the passcode does not equal zero (0000), enter thepasscode now. If the passcode has been forgotte

B-36OPERATIONB-36POWER FEED™ 25MUSER MEMORIESRecall a memory with memory buttonsTo recall a user a memory, press one of the six usermemory buttons.

B-37OPERATIONB-37POWER FEED™ 25MLIMITSLimits allow the welder to adjust the welding proce-dure only within a defined range. Each user memory m

B-38OPERATIONB-38POWER FEED™ 25MIf the passcode does not equal zero (0000), enter thepasscode now. If the passcode has been forgotte

B-39OPERATIONB-39INTERNAL CONTROLS (FOR CODE 11312)POWER FEED™ 25M2-STEP4 STEP1 2 Step / 4 Step Trigger Switch2 Cold Feed / Purge Switch3 Wire Driv

B-40OPERATIONB-40POWER FEED™ 25MINTERNAL CONTROLS (FOR CODE 11456 and higher)1 Cold Feed / Purge Switch2 Wire Drive Pressure Arm3 Internal Light Sw

B-41OPERATIONB-41COLD FEED/GAS PURGE SWITCHCold Feed and Gas Purge are com-bined into a single spring centered tog-gle switch.To activate Cold

B-42OPERATIONB-42POWER FEED™ 25M2 STEP - 4 STEP - TRIGGER OPERATION(For Code 11313)The 2 Step - 4 Step switch changesthe function of the gun tri

B-43OPERATIONB-43EXAMPLE 1 - 2 STEP TRIGGER: Simple operationThe simplest trigger operation occurs with a 2 Steptrigger and the Start, Cra

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B-44OPERATIONB-44POWER FEED™ 25MEXAMPLE 2 - 2 STEP TRIGGER: Improved Arc Startand Arc End. Tailoring the arc start and arc end is acommon metho

B-45OPERATIONB-45POWER FEED™ 25MWELD:After upslope, the power source output and the wirefeed speed continue at the weld settings.CRATER:As so

B-46OPERATIONB-46POWER FEED™ 25MShieldingGasIdle Preflow Strike WeldBurnb ack Post f low I dl eWFSOnOffRu n-inOffWe ldOffWe ldArc EstablishedTrigger P

B-47OPERATIONB-47POWER FEED™ 25MEXAMPLE 5 - 4 STEP TRIGGER: Manual control ofStart and Crater times with Burnback ON. The 4 steptrigger sequence g

B-48OPERATIONB-48REAR CONTROLS:POWER FEED™ 25M1 Flow Meter2 Shielding Gas Inlet3 5-Pin Arclink Cable Connector4 Electrode Cable5 Cover for Option

B-49OPERATIONB-49FLOW METERThe flowmeter shows the flow rate of shielding gasand has a valve to adjust the flow. The flow meter isscaled f

C-1ACCESSORIESC-1POWER FEED™ 25MWIRE TYPESteel Wires:Cored Wires:Aluminum Wires:ELECTRODE SIZE.023-.030 (0.6-0.8mm).035 (0.9mm).045 (1.2mm).052 (1.4mm

C-2ACCESSORIESC-2POWER FEED™ 25MK2429-1K857K857-1K2596-1K2596-2K2593-xxK1796-xxK1803-1K1840-xxK1842-xxArcLink "T" Cable AdapterRemote Output

C-3ACCESSORIESC-3POWER FEED™ 25MK1543-xxK2683-xxK910-1K910-2K1500-1K1500-2K1500-3K1500-4Digital Control CableHeavy Duty ArcLink Control CableGround Cl

C-4ACCESSORIESC-4POWER FEED™ 25MK1500-5K489-7K2339-1K590-6K435K468K659-13000290K586-1Gun Receiver Bushing (compatiblewith Oxo® guns.)Gun Receiver Bush

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C-5ACCESSORIESC-5POWER FEED™ 25MINSTALLATION OF THE K590-6 WATERCOOLING KITELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.• Turn the input power OFF at the dis-connect swit

C-6ACCESSORIESC-6WATER COOLED GUNSELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.• Turn the input power OFF at the dis-connect switch before working onthis equipment.• Do

D-1MAINTENANCED-1POWER FEED™ 25MELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.• Do not operate with coversremoved.• Turn off power source beforeinstalling or servicing.

E-1TROUBLESHOOTINGE-1POWER FEED™ 25MIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs sa

E-2TROUBLESHOOTINGE-2POWER FEED™ 25MObserve all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test

E-3TROUBLESHOOTINGE-3POWER FEED™ 25MObserve all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test

E-4TROUBLESHOOTINGE-4POWER FEED™ 25MObserve all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test

F-1DIAGRAMSF-1POWER FEED™ 25M-+POWERARCLINCRECEPTACLEABCDE541L6540B540A640ABRIDGE RECTIFIER554ACACRED / GREENSTATUS LEDAP4532TRIGGERCONNECTORL3P10S157

F-2DIAGRAMSF-2POWER FEED™ 25MNOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specifi

F-3DIMENSION PRINTF-3POWER FEED™ 25M14.016.923.38.55.416.914.516" Circle12" x 18" EllipseDimensions for Code 11313

A-1INSTALLATION A-1POWER FEED™ 25MTEMPERATURE RANGEOPERATION: -40°F to 122°F (-40°C to 50°C)STORAGE: -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C)INPUT VOLTAGE an

F-4DIMENSION PRINTF-4POWER FEED™ 25M14.016.923.38.55.416.914.516" Circle12" x 18" EllipseDimensions for Codes 11456, 11557

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A-2INSTALLATION POWER FEED™ 25MA-2SAFETY PRECAUTIONSELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL.• Turn the input power OFF at thewelding power source beforeinstallation