Lincoln Electric COBRAMATIC IM597 User manual

Cobramatic®

For use with Push-Pull Torches Model K1589, K1590, K1591, K1592

World's Leader in Welding and Cutting Products

IM597

MK 091-0414

November 1999

Rev i

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

WIRE FEEDER

Safety Depends on You

Lincoln arc welding equipment is

designed and built with safety in

mind. However, your overall safety

can be increased by proper

installation...and thoughful operation

on your part. DO NOT INSTALL,

OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS

EQUIPMENT WITHOUT READING

THIS MANUAL AND THE SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED

THROUGHOUT. And, most

importantly, think before you act

and be careful.

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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Table of Contents

Section 1 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................... 10

Section 2 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT REQUIRED ................................ 10

Section 3 COOLANT RECOMMENDATIONS .................................... 10

Section 4 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES .............................................. 10

Section 5 INSTALLATION .............................................................. 10

5.1 Location ................................................................................................. 10

5.2 42 VAC Input Power Connections ............................................................. 11

5.3 Posa Start Connection ............................................................................. 11

Section 6 WIRE THREADING PROCEDURE .................................... 11

6.1 Wire Spool Installation ............................................................................ 11

6.2 Threading Procedure ............................................................................... 11

6.3 Pre-Setting Slave Motor Tension ............................................................... 12

Section 7 OPERATION ................................................................... 12

7.1 General .................................................................................................. 12

7.2 Feeder Controls ...................................................................................... 12

7.3 CV/CC Posa Start Operating Procedure .................................................... 13

Section 8 MAINTENANCE............................................................... 14

8.1 Testing the Torch .................................................................................... 14

8.2 Relay K2 Operation ................................................................................. 15

8.3 Testing the Input Power Circuits ............................................................... 15

8.4 Testing the Speed Control ........................................................................ 15

MAIN PC BOARD CONNECTIONS ................................... 16

TROUBLE SHOOTING ..................................................... 17

DRAWINGS .................................................................... 18

K1587-1 Wire Feed Cabinet - Exploded View ............................................. 18

003-2016 Front Panel - Exploded View ...................................................... 20

003-0570 Spindle Brake Assembly - Exploded View .................................... 21

003-1232 Slave Motor Assembly - Exploded View ...................................... 22

Wire Harness for Input Power from Power Source ...................................... 23

Main PC Board Parts Placement................................................................ 24

Front Panel Circuit Board ......................................................................... 26

SCHEMATICS.................................................................. 27

Wiring Schematic .................................................................................... 27

Torch Connections .................................................................................. 28

Block Diagram ........................................................................................ 29

WARRANTY REPAIR STATIONS ..................................... 30

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Section 1 SPECIFICATIONS

Wire Diameter Capacity .................................... .030 - 1/16" ALL Types

Wire Capacity .................................................... 12" Standard

(Insulated or Non-Insulated)

Power Input ....................................................... 42 VAC 50/60 Hz,

............................................................................ 150 Watts Peak (3 amps)

Weight ................................................................ 31 pounds

Shipping Weight ............................................... 36 pounds

For Use with these Lincoln Torches ............... K1589,K1590,K1591,K1592

Section 2 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

C.V. or C.C. Power Source of Sufficient Capacity for Your Needs.

Regulated Gas Supply and Hoses.

Properly Sized Power Leads from Power Source to Wire Feeder and Ground.

Water Source and Hose Capable of Providing a Minimum of 1 qt/min. at 45

p.s.i. when using water cooled torches.

Section 3 COOLANT RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Use a name-brand additive which does not contain reactive sulphur or

chlorine and does not react with copper, brass, or aluminum.

2. Check coolant periodically to remain within limits of the following:

A. Coolant Flow rate - 1 quart/minute at 45 p.s.i.

B. Resistivity - 10K ohms/centimeter

C. Ph Range - 5.5-8.5

D. Particle Size - .005"

Section 4 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Replacement Plastic Guides for Slave Motor

Lincoln MK Products

Inlet Guide S23980-1 753-0062

Outlet Guide with Knob S23980-2 003-0428

Section 5 INSTALLATION

5.1 LOCATION

The cabinet should be placed in a location where it can be protected from

damage. Lead lengths and accessibility must also be considered when

installing the cabinet.

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