VEVOR TIG 155 A Digital TIG Welder Machine User Manual

VEVOR TIG 155 A Digital TIG Welder Machine

Product Information

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Zhongshan Kingnow Technology., Co., Ltd
• Weight: 4.9kg
• Machine Dimensions: 370mm x 150mm x 300mm

Product Usage Instructions

Step 1: Unboxing and Inspection
Before operating the product, carefully unbox it and inspect it for any damages or missing components. If you notice any issues, please contact our customer support for assistance.

Step 2: Setup and Installation
Follow these steps to set up and install the product:

1. Choose a suitable location for the product, ensuring it is placed on a stable and level surface.
2. Connect the necessary cables and power source according to the user manual provided.
3. Ensure all connections are secure and tight.

Step 3: Operating the Product
Once the product is set up, follow these instructions to operate it:

1. Turn on the power switch located on the product.
2. Familiarize yourself with the control panel and buttons. Refer to the user manual for detailed information on each function.
3. Adjust the settings or select the desired mode using the control panel.
4. Load the necessary materials or items into the product according to the user manual.
5. Press the start button to begin the operation.

Step 4: Maintenance and Cleaning
Proper maintenance and cleaning are essential for the longevity and optimal performance of the product. Follow these guidelines:

1. Regularly clean the product using a soft cloth and mild detergent. Avoid using abrasive materials or harsh chemicals.
2. Inspect the product for any signs of wear or damage. If necessary, tighten loose screws or replace parts as instructed in the user manual.
3. Keep the product in a dry and dust-free environment when not in use.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: What should I do if I receive a damaged product?
  A: If you notice any damages to the product upon delivery, please contact our customer support immediately. We will assist you with the necessary steps to resolve the issue.

• Q: How can I obtain software updates for the product?
  A: We apologize for any inconvenience, but we do not provide software updates for our product. Please refer to the user manual for the most up-to-date instructions and information.

• Q: Where can I find additional support or assistance?
  A: For any additional support or assistance, please contact our customer support team. You can find our contact information in the user manual or visit our website for further details.

NEED HELP? CONTACT US!
Have product questions? Need technical support? Please feel free to contact us: at [email protected]

This is the original instruction, please read all manual instructions carefully before operating. VEVOR reserves a clear interpretation of our user manual. The appearance of the product shall be subject to the product you received. Please forgive us that we won’t inform you again if there is any technology or software updates on our product.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

The company solemnly promises:
The products sold by our company are guaranteed for one year from the date of purchase.
Please read and understand this manual carefully before the installation and operation of this machine.

• The contents of this manual may be revised without prior notice.
• There may be some inaccuracies in this manual, though it has been carefully examined. If so, please consult us.

SAFETY

Welding is dangerous and may cause damage to you and others, so take good protection when welding. For details, please refer to the manufacturer’s safety guidelines for accident prevention.

| Professional training is needed before operating the machine.

•   Use labor protection welding supplies authorized by the national security supervision department.

•   Operators should have valid work permits for metal welding/cutting operations.

•   Cut off power before maintenance or repair.

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| Electric shock may lead to serious injury or even death.

•   Install earthing device according to the user specification.

•   Never touch the live parts when skin bared or wearing wet gloves/clothes.

•   Make sure that you are insulated from the ground and workpiece. Make sure that your working position is safe.

| Smoke & gas may be harmful to health.

•   Keep your head away from smoke and gas to avoid inhalation of exhaust gas from welding.

•   Keep the working environment well-ventilated with exhaust or ventilation equipment when welding.

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Arc radiation may damage the eyes or burn the skin.

•   Wear suitable welding masks and protective clothing to protect your eyes and body.

•   Use suitable masks or screens to protect spectators from harm.

| Improper operation may cause fire or explosion.

•   Welding sparks may result in a fire, so please make sure no combustible materials are nearby and pay attention to fire hazards.

•   A fire extinguisher should be nearby and it should be used by a trained person.

•   Do not weld in a confined space.

•   Do not use this machine for pipe thawing. from harm.

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Hot workpieces may cause severe scalding.

•  Do not touch hot workpieces with bare hands.

•  Cooling is needed during continuous use of the welding torch.

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Magnetic fields affect the cardiac pacemakers.

Pacemaker users should be away from the welding area before medical consultation.

| Please seek professional help when encountering machine failure.

•  Refer to the relevant contents of this manual if you encounter any difficulties in installation and operation.

•  Contact the service center of your supplier to seek professional help if you can not fully understand the manual or solve the problem according to the manual.

BRIEF INTRODUCTION OF THE PRINCIPLE

The argon arc welding series is an inverter welding machine that is manufactured with advanced inverter technology. It is a more mature and stable product series. It uses pulse width modulation technology (PWM) and high-power switching device IGBT to rectify the 50Hz/60Hz power frequency into direct current, and then invert it to high frequency (the frequency can reach above 1 OOKHz) and then step-down rectification. Through the pulse width modulation technology (PWM) output, it can be used as a high-power DC power supply for welding. Due to the switching power supply inverter technology, the weight and volume of the welding machine are greatly reduced, and the conversion efficiency of the whole machine is increased by more than 30%. When used as manual arc welding, the welder has constant current characteristics and is arc thrust control. That is, it has a constant current characteristic under normal arc voltage. So the welding current does not change with the arc length to ensure stable welding. When the arc length is too short and the arc voltage is too low, the current can increase with the decrease of the arc voltage. To promote the automatic recovery of the arc length (the so-called arc thrust),
the thrust is independently adjustable. When the arc voltage is too small to maintain the arc, the external characteristic changes to a steep drop characteristic to avoid excessive current caused by a short circuit. The external characteristic of argon arc welding is constant current, so the welding current does not change with the arc length, and the current is very stable.

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

When using a longer output cable, in order to reduce the voltage drop, it is recommended to use a cable with a larger cross-section. If the welding torch cable is too long, its internal resistance will reduce the output voltage of the equipment, which may have a greater impact on the welding machine’s performance. The performance of the high-frequency arc is weakened or the system can not work normally. So we suggest that you use the recommended length of cable.

CONNECT WIRING

1. Connection of input cable
   • Each TIG welding machine is equipped with a power supply cable. It is used to connect to the power supply of the required voltage input.
   • The power supply cable should be well connected to the power switch or the cable connector to avoid possible oxidization.
   • Use a multimeter to check whether the voltage changes within the given range.
2. Connection of output cable (Pure) Argon arc welding (TIG)
   • Connection of the argon arc welding torch. Install the gas-electric integrated connector of the welding torch to the corresponding interface on the welding machine panel, and tighten it by turning it clockwise.
   • Install the aviation plug to the corresponding interface on the welding machine panel, and tighten it by turning it clockwise.
   • Insert the quick plug of the cycle cable into the quick socket with the polarity “+” on the welding machine panel, and tighten it by turning clockwise. Then clamp the workpiece with the ground wire.

Connect to the gas

• Connect the argon gas pipe tightly with the copper nozzle at the back of the machine. The air supply path should include a gas cylinder, an argon decompression flow meter and a trachea. The connecting part of the trachea should be fastened with hose clamps or other objects to prevent leakage and air ingress. These operations will affect the protection effect of the solder joints.
• Use a wire with a conductive cross-sectional area of not less than 4mm2 to ground the chassis. The method is to connect a wire to the ground from the ground screw on the back of the welder to prevent static electricity or leakage.

MMA and TIG function
Connect as above during argon welding(TlG). When MMA welding, pay attention to the following.

• Each connects as welding above the machine during is argon-equipped welding(TIG). with a pair When of quick MMA plugs. welding, Connect pay the attention electrode to the holder following. cable to the “-” quick plug, and the earth clamp cable to the “+” quick plug. Pay attention to tighten them with an inner hexagonal wrench. Make the secondary cable (holder wire and earth wire) in good contact with the quick plug. Some welders neglected this and burned the quick plug.
• After inserting the quick plug into the quick socket, tighten it to ensure good contact. Otherwise, when the working current is high, the plug and socket will be burnt out after long-time work.

Clean function

• Connect the cleaning gun correctly. Install the connector of the cleaning gun to the corresponding gun interface on the welding machine panel, and tighten it by turning it clockwise.
• Insert the quick plug of the earth cable into the quick socket with the polarity of “+” on the welding machine panel, and tighten it by turning clockwise. Clamp the work piece with the earth clamp at the other end.

Serious attention should be paid to the electrode of the wire. Generally, DC welding equipment  has two connection modes:

• Positive connection: connect electrode holder to”-“, while connecting workpiece to”+”;
•  Negative connection: connect the workpiece to”-“, while connecting the electrode holder to”+”.

Operation
Main Switch

• Turn on the power switch on the rear panel and set the power switch to the “ON” position. At this time, the digital display lights up and the fan inside the machine starts to rotate.

Select “TIG”/MMA”/CLEAN” mode via the select button.
The select switch can realize the conversion of TIG and MMA

1. TIG welding operation
   • Press the button to turn the argon arc welding (TIG) light on.
   • Open the valve of the argon cylinder and adjust the flow meter to the required flow rate.
   • After pressing the button of the welding torch, the solenoid valve starts to work, and argon gas starts to output.
   • Select the welding current according to the thickness Of the workpiece.
   • The distance between the tungsten electrode of the welding torch and the workpiece is 2-4 mm. Press the button of the welding torch. After arc ignition, the high-frequency arc-igniting discharge sound in the machine disappears immediately, and it can work at this time.
2. MMA welding operation
   • Press the button to turn the MMA welding (MMA) light on.
   • Select the welding current according to the thickness of the workpiece.
3. Cleaning function operation
   • Press the button to turn the clean function (Clean) light on.
   • Select the output current according to cleaning needs.

O.C Indicator light
When the indicator is on, it means that the device has entered the protection state due to over-temperature. And over-temperature is caused by overload, over-current or other reasons. When the over-current and overload disappear, the equipment starts to run normally again.

Digital display
ammeter The digital display shows the welding current value.

Current regulation
For the TIG machine with pulses, the spot welding (Spot) and pulse (Pulse) lights go out when the “MMN’ or “Clean” state is selected. Select the output current according to your needs.

Current regulation
For TIG machine with pulses, the spot welding (Spot) and pulse (Pulse) lights go out when the “MMA” or “Clean” state is selected. Select the output current according to your needs.

(2T/4T) Select switch (add this function according to customer requirements)
Select the desired welding mode (2T/4T) in the argon arc welding state. The operation instructions are as follows:

• Adjust the welding current according to the required welding process. In 2T mode, set the distance between the tungsten electrode of the welding torch and the workpiece to 2-4 mm. Press the torch switch, and the arc will be ignited and you can start welding. Release the hand switch to close the arc and stop welding.
• In 4T mode, you can press the torch switch to ignite the arc. When you release the hand switch, welding is continuing. Then press the hand switch again, and the current will slowly drop to the end of the arc. At this time, release the hand switch, and the welding machine will stop working.

Pre-air time adjustment (Pre Flow)
Pre-air is the time from air supply to arcing. This time can be adjusted between 0 and 1 seconds.

Post-air time adjustment (Post Flow)
Post-air means the time from the arc stop to the air supply cutoff. This time can be adjusted from 1 to 10 seconds.

Select the “Pulse” function

• Select the “TIG” and light on.
• Then select the “Pulse” and light on.

Pulse frequency adjustment “Pulse Frequency” (See the current curve below)

Base current adjustment “Base Amps”

• The base current can only be adjusted in the pulse state. Select the “Pulse”, and select the corresponding base current according to the thickness of the work piece.

Duty cycle adjustment “Peak on time”

• Adjust peak current dwell time.

Front/Back panel

1. Digital Display
2. TIG, MMA, CLEAN Working Mode
3. Pre Flow, Welding Current, Post Flow mode
4. 2T /4T Function Button
5. Adjustment Knob
6. SPOT, DC, PULSE Mode
7. Connect the Earth Clamp
8. Connect Torch Switch
9. Install Cutting Torch
10.  Negative Socket
11. Input Power Cable
12. Power Switch
13. Grounding Screw
14. Gas Hose Connector

MAIN PARAMETER

POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
The phenomena listed here may be related to the accessories, gases, environmental factors, and power supply conditions. Please try to improve the environment to avoid this situations.

Black solder joints
Such cases indicate that the solder joints are not effectively protected and are oxidized. You can perform the following checks.

• Confirm that the valve of the argon cylinder is open and the pressure is sufficient. If the pressure in the cylinder is lower than 0.5MPa, refill the cylinder.
• Check whether the argon flow is connected and has sufficient flow. To save gas, different flow rates may be selected for different welding current conditions. But too slow flow rate may result in insufficient shielding gas which can cover the solder joints. No matter how small the current is, we recommend that you do not make the argon flow rate lower than 5L/min.
• The simplest way to check whether there is gas out is to feel the nozzle of the welding torch, so as to check whether the gas path of the welding torch is blocked.
• Poor gas sealing or low gas purity will also cause welding quality problems.
• If there is strong airflow in the environment, it may also lead to the deterioration of welding quality.
• The duty cycle is too low.

It is difficult to start the arc, and it is easy to break the arc:

• Make sure the tungsten electrodes you use are of good quality. The discharge capacity of inferior tungsten electrode may not meet the requirement.
• An unsharpened tungsten electrode is not easy to arc and may cause arc instability.

The current cannot remain stable during the use of the welding machine :
This situation may be related to the following factors:

• The grid voltage variation.
• Serious interference from the power grid or other electrical equipment.

CAUTION
Environment

• The welding operation should be carried out in a relatively dry environment, and the air humidity generally does not exceed 90%.
• The ambient temperature should be between -10°C to 40°C.
• Avoid welding in the sun or rain, and don’t let water or rain seep into the welding machine.
• Avoid welding in dusty or corrosive gas environments.
• Avoid gas-shielded welding in strong airflow conditions.

Safety points
The TIG welding machine has been installed with over voltage, over current and overheating protection circuits. When the grid voltage, output current or internal temperature exceeds the set standard, the welding machine will automatically stop working. However, overuse (such as excessive voltage) will still cause damage to the welding machine. Therefore, the following points need to be noted.

Ensure good ventilation

• This welding machine is an industrial welding machine. A large working current will be generated during operation, and natural ventilation cannot meet the cooling requirements. Therefore, two fans are installed inside, which can effectively cool the welder and make it work smoothly.
• Users should ensure that ventilation areas are not covered or blocked. The distance between the welder and the surrounding objects should not be less than 0.3 meters. Users should always pay attention to maintain good ventilation, because this is conducive to the operation of the welder.

Prohibit overload
The user should remember to observe the maximum allowable load current (relative to the selectable load duration) at any time to keep the welding current not exceeding the maximum allowable load current. Current overload will significantly shorten the service life of the welding machine, and may even burn out the welding machine.

Prohibit over voltage
The power supply voltage is listed in the “Main Performance Parameters” table. Under normal circumstances, the automatic voltage compensation circuit in the welding machine will keep the welding current within the allowable range. If the power supply voltage exceeds the allowable value, the welding machine will be damaged. The user should be fully aware of this situation and take corresponding preventive measures.

• On the back of each welder there are grounding screws and corresponding grounding marks. Cables with a cross section larger than 4 mm square should be selected before use. Ground the welder shell to prevent accidents caused by static electricity or leakage.
• If the welder is operating at more than the standard load continuity rate, the welder may suddenly enter a protected state and stop working. It means that the overheating triggers the temperature control switch, so the welding machine stops working. The red indicator on the front panel would lights up. In this case, there is no need to unplug because the cooling fan can work to cool the welder. When the red indicator light goes off, the temperature drops to the standard range, and you can restart welding.

MAINTENANCE

• Safety warning: All maintenance and repair work must be carried out with the power completely cut off. Please make sure that the power plug is removed before open up the machine.
• Regularly check the internal circuit connection of the welding machine to make sure the wiring is correct and the joint is firm (especially the inserted joint or component). If any rust or loose components are found, polish off the rusty layer or oxide film with sandpaper and tighten it again.
• When the machine is energized, keep your hands, hair and tools away from the live parts in the machine, such as internal fans. Avoid being injured or damaged by the machine.
• Regularly blow dust away with dry, clean compressed air. If the welding machine is used in heavy smoke, serious air pollution environment, the welding machine should be dusted every day.
• The compressed air pressure should be at a reasonable level to avoid damaging the small parts in the welder.
• Prevent water or vapor from entering the welding machine. If this happens, dry the inside of the welder. Subsequently, use a meter to measure the insulation of the welding machine (the insulation between the connecting nodes and the insulation between the connecting points and the casing). Only when there is no abnormal condition can we continue the welding work.
• If the welder is not used for a long time, the welder should be put back into the original packaging box and stored in a dry environment.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Note : The following operations require adequate electrical expertise and comprehensive safety knowledge. The operator shall have valid qualifications which demonstrate his/her competence and knowledge.

Manufacturer: Zhongshan Kingnow Technology., Co., Ltd
Add: 4F, A Building, No.20 Changsheng Road, South Area, Zhongshan City, Guangdong, P.R.China
E-mail: [email protected]

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