Lincoln Electric Speedtec 200c User manual

IM3049

05/2016

REV05

SPEEDTEC®200C

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

ENGLISH

Lincoln Electric Bester Sp. z o.o.

ul. Jana III Sobieskiego 19A, 58-263 Bielawa, Poland

www.lincolnelectric.eu

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Declaration of conformity

Lincoln Electric Bester Sp. z o.o.

Declares that the welding machine:

K14099-2 SPEEDTEC

200C

conforms to the following directives:

2014/35/EU, 2014/30/EU

and has been designed in compliance with the

following standards:

EN 60974-1:2012, EN 60974-5:2013,

EN 60974-10:2014

20.04.2016

Piotr Spytek

Operations Director

Lincoln Electric Bester Sp. z o.o., ul. Jana III Sobieskiego 19A, 58-263 Bielawa, Poland

12/05

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12/05

THANKS! For having chosen the QUALITY of Lincoln Electric products.

Please Examine Package and Equipment for Damage. Claims for material damaged in shipment must be notified

immediately to the dealer.

For future reference record in the table below your equipment identification information. Model Name, Code & Serial

Number can be found on the machine rating plate.

Model Name:

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Code & Serial Number:

………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………..

Date & Where Purchased

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ENGLISH INDEX

Safety.................................................................................................................................................................................. 1

Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Installation and Operator Instructions.................................................................................................................................. 2

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)................................................................................................................................ 12

Technical Specifications.................................................................................................................................................... 13

WEEE ............................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Spare Parts ....................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Electrical Schematic.......................................................................................................................................................... 14

Accessories....................................................................................................................................................................... 15

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Safety

11/04

WARNING

This equipment must be used by qualified personnel. Be sure that all installation, operation, maintenance and repair

procedures are performed only by qualified person. Read and understand this manual before operating this equipment.

Failure to follow the instructions in this manual could cause serious personal injury, loss of life, or damage to this

equipment. Read and understand the following explanations of the warning symbols. Lincoln Electric is not responsible

for damages caused by improper installation, improper care or abnormal operation.

WARNING: This symbol indicates that instructions must be followed to avoid serious personal injury,

loss of life, or damage to this equipment. Protect yourself and others from possible serious injury or

death.

READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS: Read and understand this manual before operating this

equipment. Arc welding can be hazardous. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual could cause

serious personal injury, loss of life, or damage to this equipment.

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL: Welding equipment generates high voltages. Do not touch the

electrode, work clamp, or connected work pieces when this equipment is on. Insulate yourself from the

electrode, work clamp and connected work pieces.

ELECTRICALLY POWERED EQUIPMENT: Turn off input power using the disconnect switch at the

fuse box before working on this equipment. Ground this equipment in accordance with local electrical

regulations.

ELECTRICALLY POWERED EQUIPMENT: Regularly inspect the input, electrode, and work clamp

cables. If any insulation damage exists replace the cable immediately. Do not place the electrode holder

directly on the welding table or any other surface in contact with the work clamp to avoid the risk of

accidental arc ignition.

ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS MAY BE DANGEROUS: Electric current flowing through any

conductor creates electric and magnetic fields (EMF). EMF fields may interfere with some pacemakers

and welders having a pacemaker shall consult their physician before operating this equipment.

CE COMPLIANCE: This equipment complies with the European Community Directives.

ARTIFICIAL OPTICAL RADIATION: According with the requirements in 2006/25/EC Directive and EN

12198 Standard, the equipment is a category 2. It makes mandatory the adoption of Personal Protective

Equipment (PPE) having filter with a protection degree up to a maximum of 15, as required by EN169

Standard.

FUMES AND GASES CAN BE DANGEROUS: Welding may produce fumes and gases hazardous to

health. Avoid breathing these fumes and gases. To avoid these dangers the operator must use enough

ventilation or exhaust to keep fumes and gases away from the breathing zone.

ARC RAYS CAN BURN: Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your eyes from

sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or observing. Use suitable clothing made from durable

flame-resistant material to protect you skin and that of your helpers. Protect other nearby personnel with

suitable, non-flammable screening and warn them not to watch the arc nor expose themselves to the

arc.

WELDING SPARKS CAN CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION: Remove fire hazards from the welding area

and have a fire extinguisher readily available. Welding sparks and hot materials from the welding

process can easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas. Do not weld on any tanks,

drums, containers, or material until the proper steps have been taken to insure that no flammable or

toxic vapors will be present. Never operate this equipment when flammable gases, vapors or liquid

combustibles are present.

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WELDED MATERIALS CAN BURN: Welding generates a large amount of heat. Hot surfaces and

materials in work area can cause serious burns. Use gloves and pliers when touching or moving

materials in the work area.

CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IF DAMAGED: Use only compressed gas cylinders containing the correct

shielding gas for the process used and properly operating regulators designed for the gas and pressure

used. Always keep cylinders in an upright position securely chained to a fixed support. Do not move or

transport gas cylinders with the protection cap removed. Never allow the electrode, electrode holder or

any other electrically “hot” parts to touch a cylinder. Gas cylinders must be located away from areas

where they may be subjected to physical damage or the welding process including sparks and heat

sources.

MOVING PARTS ARE DANGEROUS: There are moving mechanical parts in this machine, which can

cause serious injury. Keep your hands, body and clothing away from those parts during machine

starting, operating and servicing.

SAFETY MARK: This equipment is suitable for supplying power for welding operations carried out in an

environment with increased hazard of electric shock.

The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes and/or improvements in design without also changing the

operator’s manual.

Introduction

The welding machines SPEEDTEC®200C enables

welding:

GMAW (MIG/MAG)

FCAW-SS

SMAW (MMA)

GTAW (arc ignition using lift TIG)

The following equipment is included with the

SPEEDTEC®200C:

Work lead – 3m

An electrode holder with lead – 3m

Gas cooled welding gun (LG 250 G) – 3m

Gas regulator

Gas hose – 2m

Driving roll V0.8/V1.0 for solid wire (mounted in the

wire feeder).

For GMAW and FCAW-SS process, the technical

specification describes:

Type of welding wire

Wire diameter

Recommended equipment, which can be bought by

user, was mentioned in the chapter "Accessories".

Installation and Operator Instructions

Read this entire section before installation or operation

of the machine.

Location and Environment

This machine will operate in harsh environments.

However, it is important that simple preventative

measures are followed to assure long life and reliable

operation:

Do not place or operate this machine on a surface

with an incline greater than 15° from horizontal.

Do not use this machine for pipe thawing.

This machine must be located where there is free

circulation of clean air without restrictions for air

movement to and from the air vents. Do not cover

the machine with paper, cloth or rags when switched

on.

Dirt and dust that can be drawn into the machine

should be kept to a minimum.

This machine has a protection rating of IP23. Keep it

dry when possible and do not place it on wet ground

or in puddles.

Locate the machine away from radio controlled

machinery. Normal operation may adversely affect

the operation of nearby radio controlled machinery,

which may result in injury or equipment damage.

Read the section on electromagnetic compatibility in

this manual.

Do not operate in areas with an ambient temperature

greater than 40°C.

Duty cycle and Overheating

The duty cycle of a welding machine is the percentage of

time in a 10 minute cycle at which the welder can

operate the machine at rated welding current.

Example: 60% duty cycle

Welding for 6 minutes. Break for 4 minutes.

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The machine is protected from overheating by a

temperature sensor.

Excessive extension of the duty cycle will cause the

thermal protection circuit to activate. The image is

shown by the display [7].

Input Supply Connection

WARNING

Only a qualified electrician can connect the welding

machine to the supply network. Installation had to be

made in accordance with the appropriate National

Electrical Code and local regulations.

Check the input voltage, phase and frequency supplied

to this machine before turning it on. Verify the

connection of ground wires from the machine to the input

source. The welding machine SPEEDTEC®200C must

be connected to a correctly installed plug-in socket with

an earth pin.

The allowable input voltage is 230V, 50/60Hz. For more

information about input supply refer to the technical

specification section of this manual and to the rating

plate of the machine.

Make sure that the amount of mains power available

from the input supply is adequate for normal operation of

the machine. The necessary delayed fuse (or circuit

breaker with "B" characteristic) and cable sizes are

indicated in the technical specification section of this

manual.

WARNING

The welding machine can be supplied from a power

generator of output power at least 30% larger than input

power of the welding machine. Generator frequency in

the range of 50Hz and 60Hz. AC RMS voltage 170V -

280V. Out of this range undervoltage and overvoltage

protection will trigger.

WARNING

When powering welder from a generator be sure to turn

off welder first, before generator is shut down, in order to

prevent damage to welder!

Output Connections

Refer to points [1], [2] and [3] of the Figures below.

Controls and Operational Features

1. EURO Socket: For connecting a welding gun (for

GMAW / FCAW-SS process).

2. Positive Output Socket for the Welding

Circuit: For connecting an electrode

holder with lead / a work lead.

3. Negative Output Socket for the Welding

Circuit: For connecting an electrode

holder with lead / a work lead.

4. Left Knob: The value of parameter in the upper left

side of display [7] is adjusted.

5. Right Knob: The value of parameter in the upper

right side of display [7] is adjusted.

6. Set Knob: Type of welding procedure and welding

settings is changed by this knob.

7. Display: Parameters of welding process are shown.

8. User Button (left): Button function could be set:

Advanced menu:

Recalls advanced menu (default)

Recalls user memory.

Inductance.

Run-in WFS.

Burnback.

Basic menu – changes basic menu for advanced

menu.

9. Escape Button (right):

Cancels an action / exit menu.

Locks and unlocks knobs and buttons on the panel

(press and hold button for 4 seconds).

2 3

4 5

Figure 1.

Figure 2.

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10. Power Switch ON/OFF (I/O): Controls the input

power to the machine. Be sure the power source is

connected to the mains supply before turning power

on ("I"). After input power is connected and the

power switch is turned on, the indicator will light up to

indicate the machine is ready to weld.

11. Gas Connector: Connection for gas line.

WARNING

The welding machine supports all suitable shielding

gases at a maximum pressure of 5,0 Bar.

12. Power Lead with Plug (2m): Power lead with plug is

a standard equipment. Connect the power lead with

plug to the main supply before turning power on.

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Figure 3.

13. Work Lead.

14. Wire Drive (for GMAW, FCAW-SS process): 2-Roll

wire drive.

15. Welding Wire (for GMAW / FCAW-SS).

16. Spooled Wire (for GMAW / FCAW-SS): The machine

does not include a spooled wire.

17. Wire Spool Support: Maximum 5kg spools. Accepts

plastic, steel and fiber spools onto 51mm spindle.

18. Shield of Changing Polarity.

19. Terminal Block of Changing Polarity (for GMAW /

FCAW-SS process): This terminal block enables to

set the welding polarity (+ ; -), which will be given at

the welding holder.

WARNING

Positive (+) polarity is set at the factory.

WARNING

Before welding check the polarity for using electrodes

and wires.

If the welding polarity has to be changed, user should:

Switch off the machine.

Determine the wire polarity for the wire to be used.

Consult the electrode data for this information.

Take off the terminal block’s shield [18].

The tip of the wire on the terminal block [19] and

work lead fix as is shown in the Table 1 or the

Table 2.

Put on the terminal block’s shield.

WARNING

The machine must be used with the door completely

closed during welding.

WARNING

Not use handle to move the machine during work.

Table 1.

Positive polarity

(factory setting)

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Table 2.

Negative polarity

Loading the Electrode Wire

Turn the machine off.

Load the wire spool [16] on the spindle [20] such that

the spool turns anticlockwise when the wire [15] is

fed into the wire feeder.

Put on the wire roll using the correct groove

corresponding to the wire diameter.

Free the end of the wire and cut off the bent end

making sure it has no burr.

WARNING

Sharp end of the wire can hurt.

Insert an electrode wire into welding gun.

Adjust force of pressure roll of the wire feeder

properly.

Wire Spool Loading

WARNING

Turn off the power source while mounting a wire spool.

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Figure 4.

Turn the machine off.

Open the left side panel.

Unscrew the Locking Nut [21] and remove it from the

Spindle [20].

Place the spool [16] on the Spindle [20] making

certain the Spindle Brake Pin [22] is put in the hole in

back side of spool.

WARNING

Position the spool so that it will rotate in a direction when

feeding so as to be de-reeled from bottom of the spool.

Re-install the Locking Nut [21]. Make sure that the

locking nut is tightened.

Adjustments of Brake Torque of Sleeve

To avoid spontaneous unrolling of the welding wire the

sleeve is fitted with a brake.

Adjustment is carried by rotation of its Allen screw M8,

which is placed inside of the sleeve frame after

unscrewing the Locking Nut of the sleeve.

Figure 5.

21. Locking Nut.

23. Adjusting Allen screw M8.

24. Pressing spring.

Turning the Allen screw M8 clockwise increases the

spring tension and you can increase the brake torque

Turning the Allen screw M8 anticlockwise decreases the

spring tension and you can decrease the brake torque.

After finishing of adjustment, you should screw in the

Locking Nut again.

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Adjusting of Force of Pressure Roll

Force

The pressure arm controls the amount of force the drive

rolls exert on the wire.

Pressure force is adjusted by turning the adjustment nut

clockwise to increase force, counterclockwise to

decrease force. Proper adjustment of pressure arm

gives the best welding performance.

WARNING

If the roll pressure is too low the roll will slide on the wire.

If the roll pressure is set too high the wire may be

deformed, which will cause feeding problems in the

welding gun. The pressure force should be set properly.

Decrease the pressure force slowly until the wire just

begins to slide on the drive roll and then increase the

force slightly by turning of the adjustment nut by one

turn.

Inserting Electrode Wire into Welding

Gun

Turn the welding machine off.

Depending on welding process, connect the proper

gun to the Euro Socket, the rated parameters of the

gun and of the welding machine should be matched.

Remote the nozzle from the gun and contact tip or

protection cap and contact tip. Next, straighten the

gun out flat.

Insert the wire through the guide tube, over the roller

and guide tube of Euro Socket into liner of gun. The

wire can be pushed into the liner manually for a few

centimeters, and should feed easily and without any

force.

WARNING

If force is required it is likely that the wire has missed the

liner of gun.

Turn the welding machine on.

Depress the gun trigger to feed the wire through the

gun liner until the wire comes out of the threaded

end.

When trigger is released, spool of wire should not

unwind.

Adjust wire spool brake accordingly.

Turn the welding machine off.

Install a proper contact tip.

Depending on the welding process and the type of

the gun, install the nozzle (GMAW process) or

protection cap (FCAW-SS process).

WARNING

Take precaution to keep eyes and hands away from the

end of the gun while the wire is being come out of the

threated end.

Changing Driving Rolls

WARNING

Turn the input power off of the welding power source

before installation or changing drive rolls.

SPEEDTEC®200C is equipped with drive roll V0.8/V1.0

for steel wire. For others wire sizes, is available the

proper drive rolls kit (see "Accessories" chapter) and

follow instructions:

Turn the welding machine off.

Release the pressure roll lever [25].

Unscrew the fastening cap [26].

Change the drive roll [27] with the compatible ones

corresponding to the used wire.

WARNING

Be sure that the gun liner and contact tip are also sized

to match the selected wire size.

Figure 6.

Screw fastening cap [26].

Manually feed the wire from the wire reel, the wire

through the guide tube, over the roller and guide tube

of Euro Socket into liner of gun.

Lock the pressure roll lever [25].

Gas Connection

Shield gas is required for welding GMAW and GTAW

process.

Gas flow regulator and gas hoses have been added to

SPEEDTEC 200C.

WARNING

The welding machine supports all suitable shielding

gases at a maximum pressure of 5,0 bar.

Gas Connecting – GMAW

Figure 7.

Turn the welding machine off.

Install a proper gas flow regulator [28] to the gas

cylinder.

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WARNING

Always fasten gas cylinder properly in vertical position in

a special holder on the wall or on a carriage. Remember

to close gas cylinder valve after having finished welding.

Connect the gas hose [29] to the regulator [28] using

the hose clamp.

The other end of gas hose [29] connect to the Gas

Connector [11] located on the rear panel of the

machine (see Figure 2).

Turn the welding machine on.

Turn to open the gas cylinder valve.

Adjust the shielding gas flow of the gas regulator.

WARNING

To weld GMAW process with CO2shielding gas, CO2

gas heater should be used.

Gas Connecting – GTAW

Figure 8.

Turn the welding machine off.

Install a proper gas flow regulator [28] to the gas

cylinder.

WARNING

Always fasten gas cylinder properly in vertical position in

a special holder on the wall or on a carriage. Remember

to close gas cylinder valve after having finished welding.

Connect the proper torch to Negative Output Socket

[3], the rated parameters of the torch and of the

welding machine should be matched.

Connect the gas hose of torch to gas flow regulator

[28].

Turn the welding machine on.

Turn to open the gas cylinder valve .

Adjust the shielding gas flow of the gas regulator.

Welding GMAW, FCAW-SS Process

SPEEDTEC®200C can be used to welding GMAW and

FCAW-SS process.

SPEEDTEC®200C has been provided with synergic

GMAW process.

SPEEDTEC®200C includes the gun necessary for

GMAW welding.

SPEEDTEC®200C does not include the gun necessary

for FCAW-SS welding.

Depending on the welding process, the gun can be

purchased separately (see "Accessories" chapter).

Preparation the Machine for Welding

GMAW and FCAW-SS Process.

Procedure of begin welding of GMAW or FCAW-SS

process:

Turn the machine off.

Place the machine conveniently near the work area

in a location to minimize exposure to weld spatter

and to avoid sharp bends in the gun cable.

Determine the wire polarity for the wire to be used.

Consult the wire data for this information.

Connect output the gas-cooled gun to GMAW /

FCAW-SS process to Euro Socket [1].

Depending on the using wire, connect the work lead

[13] to output socket [2] or [3]. See [19] point –

terminal block of changing polarity.

Connect the work lead to the welding piece with the

work clamp.

Install the proper wire.

Install the proper drive roll.

Manually push the wire into the gun’s liner.

Make a sure, if it is needed (GMAW process), that

the gas shield has been connected.

Turn the machine on.

Insert the wire into the welding gun.

WARNING

Keep the gun cable as straight as possible when loading

electrode through cable.

WARNING

Never use defected gun.

Close the left side panel.

The welding machine is now ready to weld.

WARNING

The right side panel has to be completely closed during

welding.

WARNING

Keep the gun cable as straight as possible when welding

or loading electrode through cable.

WARNING

Do not kink or pull cable around sharp corners.

By applying the principle of occupational health and

safety at welding, welding can be begun.

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