Miller Electric 301 G, DC Welding System User Manual


 
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5-8. Selecting Weld Cable Sizes*
Weld Cable Size** and Total Cable (Copper) Length in Weld Circuit
Not Exceeding***
100 ft (30 m) or Less
150 ft
(45 m)
200 ft
(60 m)
250 ft
(70 m)
300 ft
(90 m)
350 ft
(105 m)
400 ft
(120 m)
Weld Output
Terminals
Y Stop engine before
connecting to weld out-
put terminals.
Y Do not use worn, dam-
aged, undersized, or
poorly spliced cables.
Welding
Amperes
10 60%
Duty
Cycle
60 100%
Duty
Cycle
10 100% Duty Cycle
100 4 (20) 4 (20) 4 (20) 3 (30) 2 (35) 1 (50) 1/0 (60) 1/0 (60)
150 3 (30) 3 (30) 2 (35) 1 (50) 1/0 (60) 2/0 (70) 3/0 (95) 3/0 (95)
200 3 (30) 2 (35) 1 (50) 1/0 (60) 2/0 (70) 3/0 (95) 4/0 (120) 4/0 (120)
250 2 (35) 1 (50) 1/0 (60) 2/0 (70) 3/0 (95) 4/0 (120)
2 ea. 2/0
(2x70)
2 ea. 2/0
(2x70)
300 1 (50) 1/0 (60) 2/0 (70) 3/0 (95) 4/0 (120)
2 ea. 2/0
(2x70)
2 ea. 3/0
(2x95)
2 ea. 3/0
(2x95)
350 1/0 (60) 2/0 (70) 3/0 (95) 4/0 (120)
2 ea. 2/0
(2x70)
2 ea. 3/0
(2x95)
2 ea. 3/0
(2x95)
2 ea. 4/0
(2x120)
400 1/0 (60) 2/0 (70) 3/0 (95) 4/0 (120)
2 ea. 2/0
(2x70)
2 ea. 3/0
(2x95)
2 ea. 4/0
(2x120)
2 ea. 4/0
(2x120)
* This chart is a general guideline and may not suit all applications. If cable overheats, use next size larger cable.
**Weld cable size (AWG) is based on either a 4 volts or less drop or a current density of at least 300 circular mils per ampere.
( ) = mm
2
for metric use S-0007-F
***For distances longer than those shown in this guide, call a factory applications representative at 920-735-4505.
5-9. Remote Receptacle Information
Engine runs at weld/power speed whenever a device connected to the remote
receptacle is running.
NOTE
Socket* Socket Information
24 VOLTS AC
A 24 volts ac.
AJ
24 VOLTS AC
B Contact closure to A completes 24 volt ac contac-
tor control circuit and keeps engine at Run speed
in all modes. Protected by circuit breaker CB5.
AJ
B
K
I
115 VOLTS AC
I 115 volts ac. Protected by fuse F2.
B
C
L
NH
D
M
G
115 VOLTS AC
J Contact closure to I completes 115 volts ac
contactor control circuit.
D
M
G
E
F
REMOTE
C 0 to +10 volts dc output to remote control in Stick
and TIG modes. +10 volts dc output to remote
control in Wire mode.
REMOTE
OUTPUT
CONTROL
D Remote control circuit common.
CONTROL
E 0 to +10 volts dc input command signal from
remote control. Voltage is dependent on front pan-
el Voltage/Amperage control setting.
GND
G Circuit common for 24 and 115 volts ac circuits.
GND
K Chassis common.
*The remaining sockets are not used.