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TIG MODULE
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OPERATION
RANGER 10 / RANGER 300 D OPERATION
The table (Table 11) lists the recommended switch and control settings
for the TIG Module/Ranger 10 or TIG Module/Ranger 300 D
combination. Make sure all connections are tight before proceeding.
Operate the Ranger 10 or Ranger 300 D in accordance with
the proper Operator’s Manual.
Note that for AC TIG welding, the maximum TIG welding output
currents on each range setting will be approximately 50%
higher that those marked on the nameplate. This is due to the
special nature of the AC TIG welding arc. Do not AC TIG weld
on the 200 or 250 amp range settings. The output current may
exceed the rating of the Ranger 10 or Ranger 300 D.
Because your Ranger 10 / Ranger 300 D has remote control
capability, refer to the diagram Figure 9 which covers the
proper use of the Tig Module Current Control, Arc Start
Switches, and Amptrols.
Once the TIG Module and Ranger 10 or Ranger 300 D are
properly set up, TIG welding is very easy. Position the torch
in place, lower your helmet, and press the Arc Start Switch
or Amptrol. The TIG Module’s optional contactor will close,
gas will flow for a one-half second preflow time, and the high
frequency will come on. The arc should strike and welding
should begin. At the end of the weld, simply release the Arc
Start Switch or Amptrol, and the contactor will open, shutting
off the arc. The Afterflow time will begin, cooling the torch,
protecting the weld and the tungsten.
If another weld is started during the Afterflow time, there will
be no preflow time delay. The contactor will close and the
high frequency will come on immediately when the Arc Start
Switch or Amptrol is pressed.
TABLE 11: K930-[ ] / RANGER 10 or RANGER 300 D SETTINGS
K930-[ ] SETTINGS
POWER
HIGH
FREQUENCY
AFTERFLOW
CURRENT
CONTROL
CURRENT
CONTROL
SWITCH
ON
START
- OR -
CONTINUOUS
ADJUST
TO SUIT,
5 - 55 SECONDS
ADJUST
TO SUIT
0-10
REMOTE (WITH
AN AMPTROL)
LOCAL (WITH AN
ARC START
SWITCH)
2
A
RANGER 10 SETTINGS
IDLER
SWITCH
STICK/TIG
POLARITY
RANGE
OUTPUT
CONTROL
SWITCH
HIGH
DC-
AC
SELECT TO SUIT,
45 - 250
SELECT TO SUIT,
45-160
OUTPUT
CONTROL
REMOTE
HF