Lincoln Electric LN-10 User Manual Page 1

LN-10 Heads & ControlsBoom Mount or Bench ModelsOPERATOR’S MANUALIM587-BAugust, 2007Safety Depends on YouLincoln arc welding and cuttingequipment

A-2INSTALLATION LN-10A-2All of these features are selected with a tactile-feel keypad,and are set independently using one of two rotating knobencode

A-3INSTALLATION LN-10A-3FIGURE A.1Mounting Synergic 7F Wire Drive Unit(K679-1 or -2)Mount the wire feed unit by means of the insulatedmounting brack

A-4INSTALLATION LN-10A-4Electrode RoutingThe electrode supply may be either from reels, Readi-Reels, spools, or bulk packaged drums or reels.Observe

A-5INSTALLATION LN-10A-5WIRE FEED DRIVE ROLL KITSNOTE: The maximum rated solid and cored wiresizes for each wire drive head and selecteddrive ratio

A-6INSTALLATION LN-10A-66) Install each drive roll by pushing over shaft until itbutts up against locating shoulder on the drive rollshaft. (Do Not

A-7INSTALLATION LN-10A-7Gun Cable Connection with Fast-MateConnection1. Check that the drive rolls, feeder guide tubes andgun connector guide tube

A-8INSTALLATION LN-10A-8ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONInput Cable: LN-10 Control to PowerSourceK1501-10 (Control Cable only)Consists of a 9-conductor contr

A-9INSTALLATION LN-10A-9OPTIONAL FEATURESINSTALLATIONDual Procedure Switch OptionsK683-1 Dual Procedure Switch (One per gun) -Requires K686-2 Adapte

B-1OPERATIONB-1LN-10OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSSafety PrecautionsDuty CycleThe LN-10 models are rated at 60% duty cycle *for amaximum current of 600 amps.*

B-2OPERATIONB-2Setting the DIP SwitchesThe DIP switches are each labeled with an “ON”arrow showing the on direction for each of the 8 indi-vidual swit

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

Metric/English Wire Feed Speed Display SelectionThe LN-10 Control is set up for Wire Feed Speed dis-play in Metric units (m/min.) or English units (IP

S2 switch 2 ON = 4-Step without current interlockoperation:1) Closing Trigger initiates gas flow.2) Opening Trigger initiates gas preflow timer fol-

B-5OPERATIONB-5Minimum Limits Setting Mode SelectionThe LN-10 control is set up for allowing a minimum weldWFS and arc voltage setting for each proced

B-6OPERATIONB-6Keypad and Display DescriptionKeypad - Seven key, membrane type with "snap" tac-tile feel and embossed domes. Long life desig

B-7OPERATIONB-7Trigger Mode SelectionTrigger Mode Select key- enables operator tochoose mode of operationshown by the indicatorlights. Pressing key

B-8OPERATIONB-8Control Select key - enables operator tochoose Run-In procedure as indicated by thelight turning on. When light is on, the settings of

B-9OPERATIONB-9Maximum and Minimum Limits SettingModesLimits setting modes are available for limiting therange for setting wire feed speed and voltage

B-10OPERATIONB-10DUAL PROCEDURE REMOTECONTROL (K1449-1)When this option is connected to the LN-10 ControlBox receptacle, and the Procedure Key selects

B-11OPERATIONB-11To Mount a 50-60 Lb. (22.7-27.2 kg) Coil:(Using K1504-1 Coil Reel) (For 50-60 lb Readi-Reels a K438 Readi-Reel Adapter must be used).

B-12OPERATIONB-121) Press end of gun against a solid object that iselectrically isolated from the welder output andpress the gun trigger for several

iiSAFETYiiARC 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 weld

B-13OPERATIONB-13WIRE REEL CHANGINGAt the end of a coil, remove the last of the old elec-trode coil from the conductor cable by either pulling itout a

B-14OPERATIONB-14EXPLANATION OF PROMPTINGAND ERROR MESSAGESDisplay Prompt or ErrorAcc Displayed on Voltage display, indicates WFSdisplay is showing ac

TABLE C.1 – DRIVE ROLL AND GUIDE TUBE KITSWire Size4-Roll 4-RollDH Drive Single Drive(4-Driven) (2-Driven)Solid Steel Electrode0.025” (0.6 mm) KP1505

C-2ACCESSORIESC-2K683-3 DUAL PROCEDURE SWITCHKit includes gun switch, and mountings for LincolnInnershield and Magnum guns, with 15 ft. (4.5m) con-tro

C-3ACCESSORIESC-3Magnum 200/300/400 GunsThe easiest and least expensive way to use Magnum200/300/400 guns with the LN-10 wire feeder is toorder them w

C-4ACCESSORIESC-4K1561-1 ROBOTICS INTERFACEMODULEThe module plugs directly into the LN-10 control boardand provides an interface to a properly equippe

D-1MAINTENANCED-1LN-10Avoiding Wire Feeding ProblemsWire feeding problems can be avoided by observingthe following gun handling and feeder set up proc

E-1TROUBLESHOOTINGE-1 LN-10If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your

Rough wire feeding or wire not feed-ing, but drive rolls are turning.Variable or “hunting” arc.1. Gun cable kinked and/or twisted.2. Wire jammed in

1. Improper procedures or techniques.2. Improper gas shielding.1. Tip overheating because of prolongedor excessive high current and/or dutycycle we

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

TROUBLESHOOTINGLN-10Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are un

TROUBLESHOOTINGLN-10Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are un

TROUBLESHOOTINGLN-10Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are un

TROUBLESHOOTINGLN-10Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are un

TROUBLESHOOTINGLN-10Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are un

TROUBLESHOOTINGE-9Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unab

F-1DIAGRAMSF-1LN-10NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific diagram

F-2DIAGRAMSF-2LN-10NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific diagram

F-3DIAGRAMSF-3LN-10NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific diagram

F-4DIAGRAMSF-4LN-10M189037-2000 (15.30) (30.35) (20.46) (14.43) (5.25) (10.66)BENCH MODEL DIMENSION PRINTDIMENSION PRINT

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LN-10F-5DIAGRAMSF-53.006.002.4212.747.816.5514.714.445/16-18UNC-2B(4 PLACES)5.2511.002.25 4.0810.40WIRE DRIVEDIMENSION PRINTM189047-2000DIMENSION PRIN

LN-10F-6DIAGRAMSF-6WARNINGGRAPHICS SHOWN R EPRESENT M17869-1.3YEARWARRANTY4.584.275.25 2.80R .141(3 SLOTS)10.9213.752.6310.1012.7514.6714.655-2-97M182

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WIRE DRIVE OR WIRE DRIVE SECTION OF FEEDERSPEC.# TYPE LOW SPEED RATIO HIGH SPEED RATIOSpeed Wire Size Speed Wire SizeSolid Cored Solid CoredK1563-1,-3