Progys 200E FV CEL MMA and TIG Welding Machine User Manual

Progys 200E FV CEL MMA and TIG Welding Machine User Manual

WARNING – SAFETY RULES

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand the following safety recommendations before using or servicing the unit. Any change or servicing that is not specified in the instruction manual must not be undertaken.
The manufacturer is not liable for any injury or damage caused due to non- compliance with the instructions featured in this manual .
In the event of problems or uncertainties, please consult a qualified person to handle the installation properly.

ENVIRONMENT

This equipment must only be used for welding operations in accordance with the limits indicated on the descriptive panel and/or in the user manual. The operator must respect the safety precautions that apply to this type of welding. In case of inedaquate or unsafe use, the manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage or injury. This equipment must be used and stored in a place protected from dust, acid or any other corrosive agent. Operate the machine in an open, or well-ventilated area.
Operating temperature: Use between -10 and +40°C (+14 and +104°F). Store between -20 and +55°C (-4 and 131°F). Air humidity:
Lower or equal to 50% at 40°C (104°F).
Lower or equal to 90% at 20°C (68°F). Altitude:
Up to 1000 meters above sea level (3280 feet).

INDIVIDUAL PROTECTIONS AND OTHERS

Arc welding can be dangerous and can cause serious and even fatal injuries. Welding exposes the user to dangerous heat, arc rays, electromagnetic fields, noise, gas fumes, and electrical shocks. People wearing pacemakers are advised to consult with their doctor before using this device. To protect oneself as well as the other, ensure the following safety precautions are taken:

In order to protect you from burns and radiations, wear clothing without cuffs. These clothes must be insulated, dry, fireproof and in good condition, and cover the whole body.

Wear protective gloves which guarantee electrical and thermal insulation.

Use sufficient welding protective gear for the whole body: hood, gloves, jacket, trousers… (varies depending on the application/operation). Protect the eyes during cleaning operations. Do not operate whilst wearing contact lenses. It may be necessary to install fireproof welding curtains to protect the area against arc rays, weld spatters and sparks. Inform the people around the working area to never look at the arc nor the molten metal, and to wear protective clothes

Ensure ear protection is worn by the operator if the work exceeds the authorised noise limit (the same applies to any person in the welding area).

Stay away from moving parts (e.g. engine, fan…) with hands, hair, clothes etc… remove the safety covers from the cooling unit when the machine is plugged in – The manufacturer is not responsible for any accident or injury that happens as a result of not following these safety precautions.
The pieces that have just been welded are hot and may cause burns when manipulated.  During maintenance work on the torch or the electrode holder, you should make sure it’s cold enough and wait at least 10 minutes before any intervention. The cooling unit must be on when using a water cooled torch in order to ensure that the liquid does not cause any burns. ALWAYS ensure the working area is left as safe and secure as possible to prevent damage or accidents.

WELDING FUMES AND GAS

The fumes, gases and dust produced during welding are hazardous. It is mandatory to ensure adequate ventilation and/or extraction to keep fumes and gases away from the work area. An air fed helmet is recommended in cases of insufficient air supply in the workplace. Check that the air intake is in compliance with safety standards.

Care must be taken when welding in small areas, and the operator will need supervision from a safe distance. Welding certain pieces of metal containing lead, cadmium, zinc, mercury or beryllium can be extremely toxic. The user will also need to degrease the work piece before welding. Gas cylinders must be stored in an open or ventilated area. The cylinders must be in a vertical position secured to a support or trolley.
Do not weld in areas where grease or paint are stored.

FIRE AND EXPLOSIONS RISKS

Protect the entire welding area. Compressed gas containers and other inflammable material must be moved to a minimum safe distance of 11 mete

Be careful of spatter and sparks, even through cracks. It can be the source of a fire or an explosion. Keep people, flammable objects and containers under pressure at a safe distance. Welding of sealed containers or closed pipes should not be undertaken, and if opened, the operator must remove any inflammable or explosive materials (oil, petrol, gas…).
Grinding operations should not be directed towards the device itself, the power supply or any flammable materials.

GAS BOTTLE

Gas leaking from the cylinder can lead to suffocation if present in high concentrations around the work area.
Transport must be done safely: Cylinders closed and product off. Always keep cylinders in an upright position securely chained to a fixed support or trolley. Close the bottle after any welding operation. Be wary of temperature changes or exposure to sunlight. Cylinders should be located away from areas where they may be struck or subjected to physical damage. Always keep gas bottles at a safe distance from arc welding or cutting operations, and any source of heat, sparks or flames.
Be careful when opening the valve on the gas bottle, it is necessary to remove the tip of the valve and make sure the gas meets your welding requirements.

ELECTRIC SAFETY

The machine must be connected to an earthed electrical supply. Use the recommended  fuse size. An electrical discharge can directly or indirectly cause serious or deadly accidents .

Do not touch any live part of the machine (inside or outside) when it is plugged in (Torches, earth cable, cables, electrodes) because they are connected to the welding circuit. Before opening the device, it is imperative to disconnect it from the mains and wait 2 minutes, so that all the capacitors are discharged.
Do not touch the torch or electrode holder and earth clamp at the same time. Damaged cables and torches must be changed by a qualified and skilled professional. Make sure that the cable cross section is adequate with the usage (extensions and welding cables). Always wear dry clothes in good condition, in order to be insulated from the electrical circuit. Wear insulating shoes, regardless of the environment in which you work in.

EMC CLASSIFICATION

These Class A devices are not intended to be used on a residential site where the electric current is supplied by the public network, with a low voltage power supply. There may be potential difficulties in ensuring electromagnetic compatibility on these sites, because of the interferences, as well as radio frequencies.

This equipment complies with the IEC 61000-3-12 standard.

ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCES

The electric currents flowing through a conductor cause electrical and magnetic fields (EMF). The welding current generates an EMF field around the welding circuit and the welding equipment.

The EMF fields may disrupt some medical implants, such as pacemakers. Protection measures should be taken for people wearing medical implants. For example, access restrictions for passers-by or an individual risk evaluation for the welders.

All welders should take the following precautions in order to minimise exposure to the electromagnetic fields (EMF) generated by the welding circuit::

• position the welding cables together – if possible, attach them;
• keep your head and torso as far as possible from the welding circuit;
• never enroll the cables around your body;
• never position your body between the welding cables. Hold both welding cables on the same side of your body;
• connect the earth clamp as close as possible to the area being welded;
• do not work too close to, do not lean and do not sit on the welding machine
• do not weld when you’re carrying the welding machine or its wire feeder.

People wearing pacemakers are advised to consult their doctor before using this device. Exposure to electromagnetic fields while welding may have other health effects which are not yet known.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO ASSESS THE WELDING AREA AND WELDING INSTALLATION

Overview
The user is responsible for installing and using the arc welding equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. If electromagnetic disturbances are detected, it is the responsibility of the user of the arc welding equipment to resolve the situation with the manufacturer’s technical assistance. In some cases, this remedial action may be as simple as earthing the welding circuit. In other cases, it may be necessary to construct an electromagnetic shield around the welding power source and around the entire piece by fitting input filters. In all cases, electromagnetic interferences must be reduced until they are no longer bothersome.

Welding area assessment

Before installing the machine, the user must evaluate the possible electromagnetic problems that may arise in the area where the installation is planned.
In particular, it should consider the following:
a) the presence of other power cables (power supply cables, telephone cables, command cable, etc…)above, below and on the sides of the arc welding machine.
b) television transmitters and receivers ;
c) computers and other hardware;
d) critical safety equipment such as industrial machine protections;
e) the health and safety of the people in the area such as people with pacemakers or hearing aids;
f) calibration and measuring equipment
g)The isolation of the equipment from other machinery. The user will have to make sure that the devices and equipments that are in the same room are compatible with each other. This may require extra precautions;
h) make sure of the exact hour when the welding and/or other operations will take place.

The surface of the area to be considered around the device depends on the the building’s structure and other activities that take place there. The area taken in consideration can be larger than the limits determined by the companies.

Welding area assessment

Besides the welding area, the assessment of the arc welding systems intallation itself can be used to identify and resolve cases of disturbances. The assessment of emissions must include in situ measurements as specified in Article 10 of CISPR 11. In situ measurements can also be used to confirm the effectiveness of mitigation measures.

RECOMMENDATION ON METHODS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSIONS REDUCTION

a. National power grid: The arc welding machine must be connected to the national power grid in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation. If interferences occur, it may be necessary to take additional preventive measures such as the filtering of the power suplly network. Consideration should be given to shielding the power supply cable in a  metal conduit. It is necessary to ensure the shielding’s electrical continuity along the cable’s entire length. The shielding should be connected to the welding current’s source to ensure good electrical contact between the conduct and the casing of the welding current source.
b. Maintenance of the arc welding equipment: The arc welding machine should be be submitted to a routine maintenance check according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. All accesses, service doors and covers should be closed and properly locked when the arc welding equipment is on.. The arc welding equipment must not be modified in any way, except for the changes and settings outlined in the manufacturer’s instructions. The spark gap of the arc start and arc stabilization devices must be adjusted and maintained according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
c. Welding cables: Cables must be as short as possible, close to each other and close to the ground, if not on the ground.
d. Electrical bonding : consideration shoud be given to bonding all metal objects in the surrounding area. However, metal objects connected to the workpiece increase the riskof electric shock if the operator touches both these metal elements and the electrode. It is necessary to insulate the operator from such metal objects.
e. Earthing of the welded part : When the part is not earthed – due to electrical safety reasons or because of its size and its location (which is the case with ship hulls or metallic building structures), the earthing of the part can, in some cases but not systematically, reduce emissions It is preferable to avoid the earthing of parts that could increase the risk of injury to the users or damage other electrical equipment. If necessary, it is appropriate that the earthing of the part is done directly, but in some countries that do not allow such a direct connection, it is appropriate that the connection is made with a capacitor selected according to national regulations.
f. Protection and plating : The selective protection and plating of other cables and devices in the area can reduce perturbation issues. The protection of the entire welding area can be considered for specific situations.

TRANSPORT AND TRANSIT OF THE WELDING MACHINE

The machine is fitted with handle (s) to facilitate transportation. Be careful not to underestimate the machine’s weight. The handle( s ) cannot be used for slinging.
Do not use the cables or torch to move the machine. The welding equipment must be moved in an upright position.
Do not place/carry the unit over people or objects.
Never lift the machine while there is a gas cylinder on the support shelf. A clear path is available when moving the item.

EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION

• Put the machine on the floor (maximum incline of 10°.)
• Ensure the work area has sufficient ventillation for welding, and that there is easy access to the control panel.
• The machine must not be used in an area with conductive metal dusts.
• The machine must be placed in a sheltered area away from rain or direct sunlight.
• The machine protection level is IP21, which means :
•  Protection against acess to dangerous parts from solid bodies of a ≥12.5mm diameter and,
• Protection against vertically falling drops.

The manufacturer does not incur any responsability regarding damages to both objects and persons that result from an incorrect and/or dangerous use of the machine.

MAINTENANCE / RECOMMENDATIONS

• Maintenance should only be carried out by a qualified person. Annual maintenance is recommended.

• Ensure the machine is unplugged from the mains, and wait for two minutes before carrying out maintenance work. DANGER High Voltage and Currents inside the machine.

• Remove the casing 2 or 3 times a year to remove any excess dust. Take this opportunity to have the electrical connections checked by a qualified person, with an insulated tool.

• Regularly check the condition of the power supply cable. If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its after sales service or an equally qualified person.

• Ensure the ventilation holes of the device are not blocked to allow adequate air circulation.

• Do not use this equipment to thaw pipes, to charge batteries, or to start any engine.

INSTALLATION – FONCTIONNEMENT PRODUIT

Only qualified personnel authorized by the manufacturer should perform the installation of the welding equipment. During set up, the operator must ensure that the machine is unplugged. Connecting generators in a series or a parallel circuit is forbidden. It is recommended to use the welding cables supplied with the unit in order to obtain the optimum product settings.

HARDWARE DESCRIPTION

These welding are, Inverter, portable welder, for covered electrode and TIG Lift in DC. It allows welding with rutiles, basic, stainless steel and cast iron electrodes. In TIG, it allows to weld most of metals except aluminium and alloys. It is protected for a use on electric generators (230V /+- 15%).

POWER SUPPLY – START UP

• This equipment is supplied with a 16 A CEE7 / 7 plug and must be connected to a three-wire 230V (50-60 Hz) single phase electrical installation with the earthed neutral. The 200E FV CEL integrates a « Flexible Voltage » system. It has to be plugged on a power supply variable between 110V and 240V (50 – 60 Hz) WITH earth. The absorbed effective current (I1eff) is shown on the machine, for maximal using conditions. Check that the power supply and its protection (fuse and/or circuit-breaker) is compatible with the necessary current during use. In some countries, the change of plug can be necessary to allow a use at maximal conditions. The welder must be installed so that the main plug is accessible.
• The start-up is done by pressing « »
  The device turns into protection mode if the supply voltage is over 265V for the single-phase products (the sсreen displays ).
  Normal operation will resume when the voltage has returned to its nominal range.

CONNECTION ON A GENERATOR

The machine can work with generators as long as the auxiliary power matches these requirements :

• The voltage must be AC, always set as specified, and the peak voltage below 400V,
•  The frequency must be between 50 and 60 Hz. It is imperative to check these requirements as several generators generate high voltage peaks that can damage these machines.

MMA WELDING (ELECTRODE)

1. Connect cables; electrode holder and ground clip in the connecting connectors,
2. Position the electrode on the electrode holder,
3. Select the MMA position (2) with the selector (5) for 3 sec. (If the TIG mode is activated)
4. Set the desired intensity using the and keys (4). The current is displayed on the digital display (1).
5. Set the «HOT START» and «ARC FORCE» by repeatedly pressing the button (5)

| 200E FV CEL
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HOT START| 0 > 90%
ARC FORCE

• Press the selector (5) during 3 seconds.

• Set the required percentage ( display (1)) using keys (4)

• Valid the required figure by pressing the selector button (5). (By setting the value, the Arc force setting appears).
  

• Set the required percentage (display (1)) using keys (4).

• Valid the required figure by pressing the selector button (5). (By setting the value, the amperage setting appears).
  

Advice: :

• Low Hot Start: for thin metal sheets
• High Hot Start for metals that are difficult to weld (dirty or oxidized parts)
• Remove the electrode from the electrode holder when the equipment is not used.

SOUDAGE A L’ÉLECTRODE TUNGSTENE SOUS GAZ INERTE (MODE TIG)

The DC TIG welding requires a protective gas (argon)

Follow the steps as below :

1. Connect the earth clamp on the positive pole (+).
2.  Connect a torch «valve» negative polarity (-).(Ref. 044425)
3. Connect the pipe gas torch on the gas cylinder
4. Select the TIG position (3) using the selector button (5) (press and hold for 3 sec).
5. Adjust the wished current (display (1)) using the keys and (4). Advice : Take 30A/mm as a default setting and adjust according to the part to weld.
6. Set the gas flow on flew meter of the gas cylinder, and then open the valve of the torch.
7. To boot : Touch the electrode on the welding part
8. At end of welding: Up 2 times the arc (up-down-up-down) to trigger the automatic fade (see paragraph below). This movement must be performed in less than 4 sec,
   at a height of 5 to 10 mm. Then close the valve to stop the torch gas after cooling of the electrode.
   

Automatic Arc slope with time adjustable

Function activation:
This corresponds to the end of welding time required for the gradual decline in the welding current until the stop of the arc. This function helps to avoid cracks and craters at end of welding.

1. Press the selector switch (5)
2. Set the automatic arc slope you wish from 1 to 10 sec (display(1)) using key
3. Validate the required figure by pressing the selector button (5).

Recommended combinations / Electrode grinding

| Current (A)| Ø Electrode (mm) = Ø wire (filler metal)| Ø Nozzle (mm)| Flow rate (Argon L/mn)
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0,5-5| 10-130| 1,6| 9,8| 6-7
4-8| 130-200| 2,4| 11| 7-8

To optimize the working, you have to use an electrode grinded as below:

L = 2,5 x d.

TROUBLESHOOTING

lamp (6) turns off.
The display is on but the device does not deliver any current.| The cable of the earth clamp or electrode holder is not connected to the welder.| Check the connections.
If, when the unit is on and you put your hand on the welding unit’s body, you feel tingling sensation.| The welding unit is not correctly connected to the earth.| Check the plug and the earth of your electrical network.
The display is on but the device does not deliver any current.| The cable of the earth clamp or electrode holder is not connected to the welder.| Check the connections.
When starting up,the display indicates| The voltage is not included in therange 230V +/- 15%| Have the electrical installation checked.
TIG| Instable arc| Default coming from the tungsten electrode| Use a tungsten electrode with theadequate size
Use a well prepared tungsten electrode
Too important gas flow rate| Reduce gas flow rate
**** The tungsten electrode gets oxidised and tern at the end of welding.| Welding zone| Protect welding zone against airflows
Default coming from post-gas or the gas has been stopped prema- turely.| Check and tighten all gas connec- tions. Wait until the electrode cools down before stopping the gas.
The electrode melts| Polarity error| Check that the earth clamp is really connected to +

WARRANTY

• The warranty covers faulty workmanship for 2 years from the date of purchase (parts and labour). The warranty does not cover:
• Transit damage.
• Normal wear of parts (eg. : cables, clamps, etc..).
• Damages due to misuse (power supply error, dropping of equipment, disassembling).
• Environment related failures (pollution, rust, dust). In case of failure, return the unit to your distributor together with:
• The proof of purchase (receipt etc …)
• A description of the fault reported

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

PROGYS 200E FV CEL

 Primary
Power supply voltage| 230V +/- 15%| 110V +/- 15%
 Mains frequency| 50 / 60 Hz
Number of phases| 1
Fuse / Sicherung| 16 A| 32 A
Maximum effective supply current I1eff| 16 A| 32 A
Maximum supply current I1max| 33 A| 34 A
Mains cable section| 3 x 2.5 mm²
Maximum active power consumed| 6.6 kW
Idle consumption| 4.37 W
 Efficiency at I2max| 83 %
Power factor at I2max (λ)| 0.99
CEM / EMC class| A
Secondary| MMA| TIG| MMA| TIG
No load voltage| 108 V
Type of welding current| DC
 Welding modes| MMA, TIG (LIFT)
 Minimum welding current| 10 A (MMA), 5 A (TIG)
 Normal current output (I2)| 10  200 A| 5  200 A| 10  120 A| 5  140 A
Tension  Conventional voltage output| 20.4  28 V| 10.2  18 V| 20.4  24.8 V| 10.2  15.6 V
Facteur de marche à 40°C (10 min)
Norme EN60974-1.
Duty cycle at 40°C (10 min)
Standard EN60974-1. Einschaltdauer @ 40°C (10 min) EN60974-1-Norm| Inschakelduur bij 40°C (10 min)Norm EN60974-1.
40°C (10 min)Norma EN60974-1.Cykl pracy w 40°C (10 min)*Norma EN60974-1.| Imax| 25 %| 35 %| 35 %| 40 %
60%| 135 A| 165 A| 90 A| 120 A
100%| 115 A| 135 A| 80 A| 110 A
 Functionning temperature| -10°C  +40°C
 Storage temperature| -20°C  +55°C
Protection level| IP21
 Minimum coil insulation class| B
Dimensions (Lxlxh)| 36 x 15 x 27 cm
Weight| 9.3 kg

*The duty cycles are measured according to standard EN60974-1 à 40°C and on a 10 min cycle.

While under intensive use (> to duty cycle) the thermal protection can turn on, in that case, the arc swictes off and the indicator switches on.
Keep the machine’s power supply on to enable cooling until thermal protection cancellation.
The welding power source describes an external drooping characteristic.

SPARE PARTS

| DÉSIGNATION| 200E FV CEL
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1| Connectors| 51468
2| Display| 51924
3| Electronic card| 97187C
4| Power cord| 21464
5| Fan / Ventilator| 51021
6| Protective screen| 51010
7|  Pies| 71140
8| Output inductor| 96071
9| Induction coil PFC| 63691
10|  CEM / EMC board| 63950

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

INTERFACE

SYMBOLS

shock. However, the welding machine should not be placed in such places
__| Welding direct current
Uo| Rated no-load voltage
X(40°C)| EN60974-1 (10 minutes – 40°C)
I2| I2 : corresponding conventional welding current
A|  Ampere
U2| U2 : conventional voltages in corresponding load
V| Volt
Hz| Hertz
| Single phase power supply 50 or 60Hz
U1| supply voltage
I1max| Rated maximum supply current (effective value)
I1eff| maximal – Maximum effective supply current
| The device complies with European Directive. The certificate of compliance is available on our website.
| Equipment in compliance with British requirements. The British Declaration of Conformity is available on our website (see home page).
| Equipment in conformity with Moroccan standards. The declaration Cم (CMIM) of conformity is available on our website (see cover page)
EN60974 1 EN60974 10 Class A| EN60974-1, EN60974-10 et Class A
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| Separate collection required – Do not throw in a domestic dustbin
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_| EAC-Konformitätszeichen (Eurasische Wirtschaftsgemeinschaft
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| Thermal protection information
| standby/On

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| The mains disconnection mean is the mains plug in combination with the house installation. Accessibility of the plug must be guaranteed by user.
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| Number of standardized electrodes weldable over 1 hour of continuous work, divided by the number of electrodes weldable in the same conditions without thermal shutdown.
| Number of standardized electrodes weldable during 1 hour at 20°C, with a delay of 20 s. between each electrode
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