Setup functions

Mastertig MLS ACDC

Version 1.0

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Setup functions
Entering the advanced setup press and hold the setup and Return buttons at the same
time. Changing the level press Setup button shortly

ON The upslope time depends on the welding

Welding current upslope time * A1 current
OFF The upslope time is fixed
ON The downslope time depends on the welding
Welding current downslope time * A2 current
OFF The downslope time is fixed
ON TIG Antirfeeze is ON
TIG Antifreeze * A3
OFF TIG Antifreeze is OFF

ON MMA antifreeze is ON
MMA Antifreeze * A4
OFF MMA antifreeze is OFF

ON VRD-function: MMA open circuit voltage < 35

VRD *** Vdc
A7
(MMA open circuit voltage)
OFF Normal open circuit voltage is 50 Vdc
ON On 2T-function the downslope is cut off by a
2T-function´s downslope cutoff A8 quick press on the start switch
OFF Quick press on the start switch has no function
ON Tacking automatics is ON; no downslope, if the
Tacking automatics A9 weld is shorter than 3 s
OFF Tacking automatics is OFF
ON If upslope time is 0,0 s, it goes to 0,2 s from the
Current upslope speed A10 halfway of currents > 100 A.
OFF Maximum current upslope speed
ON Method selection; TIG: minimum end of the
range of the remote controller, MMA: the
Method selection by remote maximum end of the remote controller range
A12
controller *
OFF The remote controller works as a normal current
adjustment

* Setting is always on ** Adjustable also by the Quick Setup *** Requires VRD card

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ON Start current level in use (Minilog & 4TLOG)

Start current level A13
OFF Start current level not in use

ON During downslope the current can be ”frozen”

onto a certain level, using the start switch
Current ”freezing” A14
OFF ”Freeze” function is OFF

ON Torch auxiliary switches are used to select

TIG -torch auxiliary switches (RTC memory channels
A15
20) *
OFF Torch auxiliary switches adjust welding current
ON Auxiliary switches are always active
TIG -torch auxiliary switches (RTC
A16 OFF Auxiliary switches are active only when torch
20) activation *
control is selected
ON Flow control is active
Cooling unit flow control * A17
OFF Flow control is not active
ON Controlled run
Cooling unit control * A19
OFF Continous run

ON Temperature watch is active

Coolant temperature watch * A20
OFF Temperature watch is not active

ON Automatic detection is ON
Remote controller automatic
A21
detection * OFF Automatic detection is OFF

ON 4T-LOG: End current level is in use

End current level A22
OFF MINILOG: End current level is not in use

NOR Normal = Gray tungsten

Tungsten electrode type *** A23
GRN GRN = Green tungsten

* Setting is always on ** Adjustable also by the Quick Setup ***Depends on panel software version

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Setup functions

20 Factory setting 20 A
Contact ignition current * B1
10- Adjustment range 10…40 A
40
0,5 Factory setting 0,5 s.

Spark ignition duration * B2 0.2- Adjustment range 0,2…0,7 s.

0.7

10 Factory setting 10 % of the welding current

Downslope cutoff level * B3 5…4 Adjustment range 5…40 % of the welding
0 current
OFF Factory setting
PAN Recalls factory settings to the panel, but keeps
Factory settings recall * B5 memory channels
ALL Recalls factory settings and empties the memory
channels
1 Upslope speed maximum
Downslope interruption – upslope
B6 2 According to the upslope setting
angle *
3 According to the downslope
Non-linear downslope OFF Factory setting
(Current drop in the beginning of B7 0…5 Adjustment range 0…50 % of welding current
downslope) 0
0.4 Factory setting 0,4 s.

Torch switch long press * B8 0.3 Adjustment range 0,3…1,0 s.

…1.
0
OFF Factory setting 4 min.
Cooling unit post running time * B9
ON Post-running time 30 s.

* Setting is always on ** Adjustable also by the Quick Setup

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OFF Factory setting 0,0…15,0 s.

Spot welding spot-time * B10
ON 0…150 s.

0 Factory setting

MMA dynamics ** B11 - Adjustment range -9 = soft arc, 9 = rough arc

9…0
…9
0 Factory setting

MMA ignition pulse ** B12 - Adjustment range -9 = minimum overrun, 9 =

9…0 maximum overrun
…9
10 Factory setting 10 % of the welding current
OFF Minimum current
Start current level * B13
5…4 Adjustment range 5…40 % of the welding
0 current
10,0 Factory setting 10,0 s.

Display recovery time B14 1.0 Adjustment range 1,0…20,0 s.

…20
,0
1.0 Factory setting 1,0 s.

2T Hot Start duration ** B15 0.1 Adjustment range 0,1…5,0 s.

…5.
0
ON Function ON
4TLOG + Minilog B16
OFF Factory setting OFF

* Setting is always on ** Adjustable also by the Quick Setup

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0.0 Factory setting 0,0 s.

Pregas time minimum * C1 0.0 Adjustment range 0,0…2,0 s.

…2.
0
1.0 Factory setting 1,0 s.
Postgas time minimum * C7 0…1 Adjustment range 0…10 s.
0
-50 Factory setting -50 %

AC balance minimum * C16 - Adjustment range -80…-10 %

80…
-10
10 Factory setting 10 s.
Pregas time maximum * D1 5…2 Adjustment range 5…20 s.
0
30 Factory setting 30 s.
Postgas time maximum * D7 15… Adjustment range 15…150 s.
150
0 Factory setting 0 %
AC balance maximum * D16 0…2 Adjustment range 0…20 %
0

* Setting is always on ** Adjustable also by the Quick Setup

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60 Factory setting 60 Hz
AC frequency ** E1
50…250 Adjustment range 50…250 Hz

Sqr Square wave

AC waveform ** E2
Sin Sinus wave

5 Factory setting 5 A
Half cycle AC E3
5…20 Adjustment range 5…20 A

-25 Factory setting -25 %

AC balance ** E4 -50…+20 Adjustment range -50…+20 %

100 Factory setting 100 %

Negative ignition current * E5 100…500 Adjustment range 100…500 % (Limited by

the max. of the power source)

50 Factory setting 50 %
Positive ignition current * E6 30…150 Adjustment range 30…150 % (Limited by the
max. of the power source)
10 Factory setting 10 = 0,01 s
Positive ignition sequence time * E7 0…50 Adjustment range 0…50 = 0,0…0,05 s

0.01 Factory setting 0,01 s.

Ignition cycle total time */*** E8 0.01…1,0 Adjustment range 0,01…1,0 s.

0.6 Factory setting

MIX TIG cycle time ** E9 0.1…1,0 Adjustment range 0,1…1,0 s.

* Setting is always on ** Adjustable also by the Quick Setup *** Note panel software version

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50 Factory setting 50 %
MIX TIG AC pulse ratio ** E10
10… Adjustment range 10…90 %
90
100 Factory setting 100 %
MIX TIG DC level ** E11 50… Adjustment range 50…150 %
150
10 Factory setting 10 ms.
Spotwelding time * E12 1…2 Adjustment range 1…200 ms.
00
50 Factory setting 50 ms.
MicroTack Pause Time E13 50- Adjustment range 50…500 ms.
500
1 Factory setting one pulse
MicroTack AC Pulse Count E14
1-5 Adjustment range 1…5

300 Factory setting 300 Hz

MicroTack Frequency E15
100- Adjustment range 100…500 Hz
500
- Factory setting – (minus) 40 %
40%
MicroTack Balance E16
-60- Adjustment range -60…-10 %
10%
20 Factory setting 20 ms
MicroTack End Slope Time E17
5- Adjustment range 5…100 ms
100

* Setting is always on ** Adjustable also by the Quick Setup

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Notes