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Tweco.comArt # A-12449_ABARCMASTER 401MST3163339Revision: AB Issue Date: June 17, 2014 Manual No.: 0-5287Operating Manual

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ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEManual 0-5287 2-1 INTRODUCTIONSECTION 2: INTRODUCTION 2.02 Equipment IdentificationThe unit’s identification numbe

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEINTRODUCTION 2-2 Manual 0-52872.04 DescriptionThe Tweco ArcMaster 401MST is a welding power source incorporating to

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEManual 0-5287 2-3 INTRODUCTION2.08 Duty CycleThe rated duty cycle of a Welding Power Source, is a statement of t

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEINTRODUCTION 2-4 Manual 0-52872.09 SpecificationsDescription ArcMaster 401MSTPower Source Part Number W1009500Power

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEManual 0-5287 2-5 INTRODUCTIONNOTE Note 1: Due to variations that can occur in manufactured products, claimed per

! WARNINGSRead and understand this entire Manual and your employer’s safety practices if applicable before installing, operating, or servicing the equ

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ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEManual 0-5287 3-1 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUPSECTION 3: INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUPexceed the sta

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEINSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-2 Manual 0-5287 WARNINGELECTRIC SHOCK can kill; SIGNIFICANT DC VOLTAGE

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEManual 0-5287 3-3 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUPWelding Power SourceGround TerminalGround ConductorLine Di

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEINSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-4 Manual 0-52873.06 High Frequency InterferenceInterference may be tra

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEManual 0-5287 3-5 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUPC. Methods of Reducing Electromagnetic Emissions1. Main

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEINSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-6 Manual 0-52873.08 ArcMaster 401MST Power Source Controls, Indicators

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEManual 0-5287 3-7 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP1 VRD (Voltage Reduction Device) Indicator LightsA VRD (v

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEINSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-8 Manual 0-52876 Save/Load ButtonsBy using the Save & Load buttons

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEManual 0-5287 3-9 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP9 Contactor Control Local ControlRemote ControlContactor

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 1: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS ... 1-11.01 Arc Welding Hazards ...

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEINSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-10 Manual 0-528714 19 Pin Remote Control SocketThe 19 pin Remote Contro

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEManual 0-5287 3-11 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP3.09 Welding ParametersParameter DescriptionArc ForceThi

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEINSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-12 Manual 0-5287Weld Process SelectionWeld ModeWeld Parameter STICK MI

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEManual 0-5287 3-13 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUPIn general, having the Arc Force set at 200% (maximum) al

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEINSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-14 Manual 0-52873.10 Setup for LIFT TIG (GTAW) WeldingFor TIG welding

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEManual 0-5287 3-15 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUPGraphic for TIGI CurrentI1 Welding currentISt Hot start

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEINSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-16 Manual 0-52873.11 Setup for STICK (SMAW) WeldingA. Remove all pack

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEManual 0-5287 3-17 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUPGraphic for SMAW (STICK)I CurrentI1 Welding currentISt

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEINSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-18 Manual 0-52873.12 Setup for MIG (GMAW) Welding with Gas Shielded MI

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEManual 0-5287 3-19 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUPArt # A-12552Positive Welding Terminal (+)WirefeederARCMA

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 4: BASIC WELDING GUIDE ... 4-14.01 Stick (SMAW) Basic Weld

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEINSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-20 Manual 0-52873.13 Setup for FCAW Flux Core Arc WeldingA wire feeder

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEManual 0-5287 3-21 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUPWIREFEEDER CONNECTIONSA. Connect the welding power cable

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEINSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-22 Manual 0-52873.14 Special FunctionEncoder ControlProcess Selection

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEManual 0-5287 3-23 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP3.15 Shielding Gas Flowmeter/ Regulator Operating Instru

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEINSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP 3-24 Manual 0-5287NOTEThe flowmeter/ regulator used with argon based and c

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEManual 0-5287 3-25 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUPWith the flowmeter/ regulator ready for operation, adjust

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ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEManual 0-5287 4-1 BASIC WELDING GUIDESECTION 4: BASIC WELDING GUIDE 4.01 Stick (SMAW) Basic Welding TechniqueSize

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEBASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-2 Manual 0-5287Art # A-07687Figure 4-1: Flat Position, Down Hand Butt WeldArt # A-07688Fig

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEManual 0-5287 4-3 BASIC WELDING GUIDEJoint PreparationsIn many cases, it will be possible to weld steel sections wi

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEBASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-4 Manual 0-5287clamp is making good electrical contact with the work, either directly or t

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEManual 0-5287 4-5 BASIC WELDING GUIDEMaking Welded JointsHaving attained some skill in the handling of an electrode

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEfrom the perpendicular position to prevent slag from running ahead of the weld. Refer to Figure 4-13. Do not attempt to b

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEManual 0-5287 4-7 BASIC WELDING GUIDE2. Vertical Down The tip of the electrode is held in light contact with the

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEBASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-8 Manual 0-5287not resume its former shape, and the contraction of the new shape exerts a

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEManual 0-5287 4-9 BASIC WELDING GUIDEArt # A-07707Figure 4-21: Principle of PresettingArt # A-07708BPreheatPreheatD

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCE4.02 Stick (SMAW) Welding TroubleshootingFAULT CAUSE REMEDY1 Welding current fluctuations ARC FORCE parameter is set at a

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEManual 0-5287 4-11 BASIC WELDING GUIDE4 A groove has been formed in the base metal adjacent to the toe of a weld an

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCE7 Crack occurring in weld metal soon after solidification commencesA Rigidity of joint. A Redesign to relieve weld joint o

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEManual 0-5287 4-13 BASIC WELDING GUIDETungsten Electrode Current RangesElectrode Diameter DC Current (Amps)0.040” (

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ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEBase Metal ThicknessDC Current for Mild SteelDC Current for Stainless SteelTungsten Electrode DiameterFiller Rod Diameter

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEManual 0-5287 4-15 BASIC WELDING GUIDE6 Electrode melts or oxidizes when an arc is struck.A Torch lead connected to

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ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEManual 0-5287 5-1 POWER SOURCE PROBLEMS AND ROUTINE SERVICE REQUIREMENTSSECTION 5: POWER SOURCE PROBL

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEPOWER SOURCE PROBLEMS AND ROUTINE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS 5-2

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEManual 0-5287 5-3 POWER SOURCE PROBLEMS AND ROUTINE SERVICE REQUIREMENTSCode Error Cause Possible Rem

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ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEManual 0-5287 6-1 KEY SPARE PARTSSECTION 6: KEY SPARE PARTS6.01 401MST Power Source Spare Parts1141315221222520234

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEKEY SPARE PARTS 6-2 Manual 0-528710 Display Panel Overlay 1 W700670911 Strain relief 1 W700671012 Foam Spacer 1

ARCMASTER 401MST POWER SOURCEManual 0-5287 A-1 APPENDIXAPPENDIX A: CIRCUIT DIAGRAM+16*externHR 33-101616X1PE L1 L3L11L25L37Q1L2LP1A1NEFILP5LP6LP

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