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Operating Instructions
TransSteel 3500 Syn EN
TransSteel 5000 Syn MIG/MAG Power source
42,0426,0258,EN 007-19042018
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Dear reader,
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Introduction Thank you for the trust you have placed in our company and congratulations on buying this
high-quality Fronius product. These instructions will help you familiarise yourself with the
product. Reading the instructions carefully will enable you to learn about the many different
features it has to offer. This will allow you to make full use of its advantages.
Please also note the safety rules to ensure greater safety when using the product. Careful
handling of the product will repay you with years of safe and reliable operation. These are
essential prerequisites for excellent results.
Explanation of
DANGER! Indicates immediate and real danger. If it is not avoided, death or se-
safety symbols
rious injury will result.
WARNING! Indicates a potentially dangerous situation. Death or serious injury

may result if appropriate precautions are not taken.
CAUTION! Indicates a situation where damage or injury could occur. If it is not

avoided, minor injury and/or damage to property may result.
NOTE! Indicates a risk of flawed results and possible damage to the equipment.
IMPORTANT! Indicates tips for correct operation and other particularly useful information.
It does not indicate a potentially damaging or dangerous situation.
If you see any of the symbols depicted in the "Safety rules" chapter, special care is re-
quired.
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Contents
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Safety rules ................................................................................................................................................ 9
General ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Proper use ............................................................................................................................................ 9
Environmental conditions...................................................................................................................... 10
Obligations of the operator.................................................................................................................... 10
Obligations of personnel ....................................................................................................................... 10
Mains connection .................................................................................................................................. 10
Protecting yourself and others .............................................................................................................. 11
Danger from toxic gases and vapours .................................................................................................. 11
Danger from flying sparks ..................................................................................................................... 12
Risks from mains current and welding current...................................................................................... 12
Meandering welding currents................................................................................................................ 13
EMC Device Classifications .................................................................................................................. 14
EMC measures ..................................................................................................................................... 14
EMF measures...................................................................................................................................... 14
Specific hazards.................................................................................................................................... 15
Factors affecting welding results........................................................................................................... 16
Danger from shielding gas cylinders..................................................................................................... 16
Danger from escaping shielding gas..................................................................................................... 17
Safety measures at the installation location and during transport ........................................................ 17
Safety measures in normal operation ................................................................................................... 17
Commissioning, maintenance and repair.............................................................................................. 18
Safety inspection................................................................................................................................... 18
Disposal ................................................................................................................................................ 19
Safety symbols...................................................................................................................................... 19
Data protection...................................................................................................................................... 19
Copyright............................................................................................................................................... 19
General information 21
General ...................................................................................................................................................... 23
Device concept ..................................................................................................................................... 23
Functional principle ............................................................................................................................... 23
Application areas .................................................................................................................................. 23
Warning notices on the device.............................................................................................................. 23
Welding processes, procedures and welding characteristics for MIG/MAG welding ................................. 25
General ................................................................................................................................................. 25
Welding characteristics ......................................................................................................................... 25
Summary of MIG/MAG standard synergic welding ............................................................................... 25
System components .................................................................................................................................. 26
General ................................................................................................................................................. 26
Safety.................................................................................................................................................... 26
Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 26
Options....................................................................................................................................................... 27
General ................................................................................................................................................. 27
Machine interface.................................................................................................................................. 27
Gas preheater CO2 connection ............................................................................................................ 27
Keylock switch ...................................................................................................................................... 27
VRD: safety function ............................................................................................................................. 28
VRD: safety principle ............................................................................................................................ 28
Control elements and connections 31
Synergic control panel ............................................................................................................................... 33

General ................................................................................................................................................. 33
Safety.................................................................................................................................................... 33
Synergic control panel .......................................................................................................................... 34
Service parameters............................................................................................................................... 36
Keylock ................................................................................................................................................. 37
Connections, switches and mechanical components ................................................................................ 39
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TSt 3500/5000 Syn power source......................................................................................................... 39
Installation and commissioning 41
Minimum equipment needed for welding task............................................................................................ 43

General ................................................................................................................................................. 43
Gas-cooled MIG/MAG welding ............................................................................................................. 43
MIG/MAG welding, water-cooled .......................................................................................................... 43
MMA welding ........................................................................................................................................ 43
Before installation and commissioning....................................................................................................... 44
Safety.................................................................................................................................................... 44
Utilisation for intended purpose only..................................................................................................... 44
Setup regulations .................................................................................................................................. 44
Mains connection .................................................................................................................................. 44
Connecting the mains cable....................................................................................................................... 46
General ................................................................................................................................................. 46
Stipulated mains cables and strain-relief devices ................................................................................. 46
Connecting the mains cable.................................................................................................................. 46
Fitting the Europe strain-relief device ................................................................................................... 47
Fitting the Canada/US strain-relief device ............................................................................................ 48
Generator-powered operation.................................................................................................................... 49
Generator-powered operation............................................................................................................... 49
Start-up ...................................................................................................................................................... 50
General ................................................................................................................................................. 50
Information on system components ...................................................................................................... 50
Assembling the system components (overview)................................................................................... 50
Placing wire-feed unit on power source ................................................................................................ 51
Fitting the interconnecting hosepack strain-relief device ...................................................................... 52
Connecting the interconnecting hosepack ............................................................................................ 52
Connecting the gas cylinder.................................................................................................................. 53
Establishing a ground earth connection................................................................................................ 54
Connecting a MIG/MAG welding torch.................................................................................................. 54
Inserting/replacing feed rollers.............................................................................................................. 54
Inserting the wirespool .......................................................................................................................... 55
Inserting the basket-type spool ............................................................................................................. 56
Feed in the wire electrode..................................................................................................................... 57
Setting the contact pressure ................................................................................................................. 59
Adjusting the brake ............................................................................................................................... 59
Design of the brake............................................................................................................................... 60
Welding 61
Power limitation.......................................................................................................................................... 63
Safety function ...................................................................................................................................... 63
MIG/MAG modes ....................................................................................................................................... 64
General ................................................................................................................................................. 64
Symbols and their explanations ............................................................................................................ 64
2-step mode .......................................................................................................................................... 65
4-step mode .......................................................................................................................................... 65
Special 4-step mode ............................................................................................................................. 65
Spot welding ......................................................................................................................................... 65
2-step stitch welding ............................................................................................................................. 66
4-step stitch welding ............................................................................................................................. 66
MIG/MAG welding ...................................................................................................................................... 67
Safety.................................................................................................................................................... 67
Preparatory work................................................................................................................................... 67
Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 67
MIG/MAG standard synergic welding ........................................................................................................ 68
MIG/MAG standard synergic welding ................................................................................................... 68
Corrections during welding ................................................................................................................... 68
MIG/MAG standard manual welding .......................................................................................................... 70
General ................................................................................................................................................. 70
Available parameters ............................................................................................................................ 70
MIG/MAG standard manual welding ..................................................................................................... 70
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Spot and stitch welding .............................................................................................................................. 72
General ................................................................................................................................................. 72
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Spot welding ......................................................................................................................................... 72
Stitch welding........................................................................................................................................ 73
Saving and retrieving operating points....................................................................................................... 74
General ................................................................................................................................................. 74
Saving operating points ........................................................................................................................ 74
Retrieving operating points ................................................................................................................... 74
Deleting operating points ...................................................................................................................... 74
Retrieving operating points on the Up/Down welding torch .................................................................. 74
MMA welding ............................................................................................................................................. 76
Safety.................................................................................................................................................... 76
Preparations.......................................................................................................................................... 76
MMA welding ........................................................................................................................................ 76
HotStart function ................................................................................................................................... 77
Anti-stick function.................................................................................................................................. 77
Setup settings 79
Setup menu................................................................................................................................................ 81
General remarks ................................................................................................................................... 81
Entering/exiting the Setup menu........................................................................................................... 81
Setup parameters for MIG/MAG standard manual welding .................................................................. 82
Setup parameters for MIG/MAG standard synergic welding................................................................. 84
Setup parameters for MMA welding...................................................................................................... 86
Setup menu - Level 2................................................................................................................................. 87
Level 2 setup menu............................................................................................................................... 87
Parameters for MIG/MAG welding in the Setup menu level 2 .............................................................. 88
Parameters for manual metal arc (MMA) welding in the Setup menu level 2 ....................................... 89
Measuring welding circuit resistance r ....................................................................................................... 90
General ................................................................................................................................................. 90
Measure the welding circuit resistance r............................................................................................... 90
Retrieving the welding circuit inductivity L ................................................................................................. 91
General ................................................................................................................................................. 91
Displaying welding circuit inductivity L .................................................................................................. 91
Laying the hosepacks correctly............................................................................................................. 91
Troubleshooting and maintenance 93
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................... 95
General ................................................................................................................................................. 95
Safety.................................................................................................................................................... 95
Fault diagnosis...................................................................................................................................... 95
Displayed service codes ....................................................................................................................... 98
Care, maintenance and disposal ............................................................................................................... 104
General ................................................................................................................................................. 104
Safety.................................................................................................................................................... 104
At every start-up.................................................................................................................................... 104
Every 2 months ..................................................................................................................................... 104
Every 6 months ..................................................................................................................................... 104
Disposal ................................................................................................................................................ 104
Appendix 105
Technical data............................................................................................................................................ 107

Special voltages.................................................................................................................................... 107
Explanation of the term "duty cycle" ..................................................................................................... 107
TSt 3500 Syn ........................................................................................................................................ 108
TSt 3500 MV Syn.................................................................................................................................. 109
TSt 5000 Syn ........................................................................................................................................ 110
TSt 5000 MV Syn.................................................................................................................................. 111
Welding program tables ............................................................................................................................. 113
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TransSteel 3500 Syn - Euro welding program tables .......................................................................... 113
TransSteel 5000 Syn - Euro welding program tables .......................................................................... 115
TransSteel 3500 Syn - US welding program tables ............................................................................. 117
TransSteel 5000 Syn - US welding program tables .............................................................................. 119
TransSteel 3500 Yard welding program tables .................................................................................... 121
TransSteel 5000 Yard welding program tables .................................................................................... 122
Standard value tables for MIG/MAG standard manual welding ................................................................. 123
Settings tables ...................................................................................................................................... 123
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Safety rules
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General
The device is manufactured using state-of-the-art technology and according
to recognised safety standards. If used incorrectly or misused, however, it can
cause:
- injury or death to the operator or a third party,
- damage to the device and other material assets belonging to the operat-
ing company,
- inefficient operation of the device.
All persons involved in commissioning, operating, maintaining and servicing
the device must:
- be suitably qualified,
- have sufficient knowledge of welding and
- read and follow these operating instructions carefully.
The operating instructions must always be at hand wherever the device is be-
ing used. In addition to the operating instructions, attention must also be paid
to any generally applicable and local regulations regarding accident preven-
tion and environmental protection.
All safety and danger notices on the device
- must be in a legible state,
- must not be damaged,
- must not be removed,
- must not be covered, pasted or painted over.
For the location of the safety and danger notices on the device, refer to the
section headed "General" in the operating instructions for the device.
Before switching on the device, rectify any faults that could compromise safe-
ty.
This is for your personal safety!
Proper use
The device is to be used exclusively for its intended purpose.
The device is intended solely for the welding processes specified on the rating
plate.
Any use above and beyond this purpose is deemed improper. The manufac-
turer shall not be held liable for any damage arising from such usage.
Proper use includes:
- carefully reading and following all the instructions given in the operating
instructions
- studying and obeying all safety and danger notices carefully
- performing all stipulated inspection and maintenance work.
Never use the device for the following purposes:
- Thawing out pipes
- Charging batteries
- Starting engines
The device is designed for use in industry and the workshop. The manufactur-
er accepts no responsibility for any damage caused through use in a domestic
setting.
The manufacturer likewise accepts no liability for inadequate or incorrect re-
sults.
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Environmental
Operation or storage of the device outside the stipulated area will be deemed
conditions
as not in accordance with the intended purpose. The manufacturer shall not
be held liable for any damage arising from such usage.
Ambient temperature range:
- during operation: -10 °C to + 40 °C (14 °F to 104 °F)
- during transport and storage: -20 °C to +55 °C (-4 °F to 131 °F)
Relative humidity:
- up to 50% at 40 °C (104 °F)
- up to 90% at 20 °C (68 °F)
The surrounding air must be free from dust, acids, corrosive gases or sub-
stances, etc.
Can be used at altitudes of up to 2000 m (6561 ft. 8.16 in.)
Obligations of the
The operator must only allow persons to work with the device who:
operator
- are familiar with the fundamental instructions regarding safety at work and
accident prevention and have been instructed in how to use the device
- have read and understood these operating instructions, especially the
section "safety rules", and have confirmed as much with their signatures
- are trained to produce the required results.
Checks must be carried out at regular intervals to ensure that operators are
working in a safety-conscious manner.
Obligations of
Before using the device, all persons instructed to do so undertake:
personnel
- to observe the basic instructions regarding safety at work and accident
prevention
- to read these operating instructions, especially the "Safety rules" section
and sign to confirm that they have understood them and will follow them.
Before leaving the workplace, ensure that people or property cannot come to
any harm in your absence.
Mains connection
Devices with a higher rating may affect the energy quality of the mains due to
their current consumption.
This may affect a number of types of device in terms of:
- connection restrictions
- criteria with regard to the maximum permissible mains impedance *)
- criteria with regard to the minimum short-circuit power requirement *)
*) at the interface with the public grid

see Technical Data
In this case, the plant operator or the person using the device should check
whether the device may be connected, where appropriate by discussing the
matter with the power supply company.
NOTE! Ensure that the mains connection is earthed properly
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Protecting your-
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Anyone working with the device exposes themselves to numerous risks, e.g.
self and others
- flying sparks and hot pieces of metal
- Arc radiation, which can damage eyes and skin
- Hazardous electromagnetic fields, which can endanger the lives of those

using cardiac pacemakers
- Risk of electrocution from mains current and welding current
- Greater noise pollution
- Harmful welding fumes and gases

Suitable protective clothing must be worn when working with the device. The
protective clothing must have the following properties:
- Flame-resistant
- Insulating and dry
- Covers the whole body, is undamaged and in good condition
- Safety helmet
- Trousers with no turn-ups
Protective clothing refers to a variety of different items. Operators should:
- Protect eyes and face from UV rays, heat and sparks using a protective
visor and regulation filter
- Wear regulation protective goggles with side protection behind the protec-
tive visor
- Wear stout footwear that provides insulation even in wet conditions
- Protect the hands with suitable gloves (electrically insulated and providing
protection against heat)
- Wear ear protection to reduce the harmful effects of noise and to prevent
injury
Keep all persons, especially children, out of the working area while any devic-
es are in operation or welding is in progress. If, however, there are people in
the vicinity:
- Make them aware of all the dangers (risk of dazzling by the arc, injury
from flying sparks, harmful welding fumes, noise, possible risks from
mains current and welding current, etc.)
- Provide suitable protective equipment
- Alternatively, erect suitable safety screens/curtains.
Danger from toxic

The fumes produced during welding contain harmful gases and vapours.
gases and va-
pours Welding fumes contain substances that may, under certain circumstances,
cause birth defects or cancer.
Keep your face away from welding fumes and gases.

Fumes and hazardous gases
- must not be breathed in
- must be extracted from the working area using appropriate methods.
Ensure an adequate supply of fresh air with a ventilation rate of at least 20 m³/
hour.
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Otherwise, a protective mask with an air supply must be worn.
Close the shielding gas cylinder valve or main gas supply if no welding is tak-
ing place.
If there is any doubt about whether the extraction capacity is sufficient, the
measured toxic emission values should be compared with the permissible limit
values.
Amongst others, the following components are responsible for the degree of
toxicity of welding fumes:
- Metals used for the workpiece
- Electrodes
- Coatings
- Cleaners, degreasers, etc.
The relevant material safety data sheets and manufacturer's specifications for
the listed components should therefore be studied carefully.
Flammable vapours (e.g. solvent fumes) should be kept away from the arc's
radiation area.
Danger from fly-

Flying sparks may cause fires or explosions.
ing sparks
Never weld close to flammable materials.
Flammable materials must be at least 11 metres (36 ft. 1.07 in.) away from the
arc, or alternatively covered with an approved cover.
A suitable, tested fire extinguisher must be available and ready for use.
Sparks and pieces of hot metal may also get into adjacent areas through small
gaps or openings. Take appropriate precautions to prevent any danger of in-
jury or fire.
Welding must not be performed in areas that are subject to fire or explosion or
near sealed tanks, vessels or pipes unless these have been prepared in ac-
cordance with the relevant national and international standards.
Do not carry out welding on containers that are being or have been used to
store gases, propellants, mineral oils or similar products. Residues pose an
explosive hazard.
Risks from mains

An electric shock is potentially life threatening and can be fatal.
current and weld-
ing current Do not touch live parts either inside or outside the device.
During MIG/MAG welding and TIG welding, the welding wire, the wirespool,
the feed rollers and all pieces of metal that are in contact with the welding wire
are live.
Always set the wirefeeder up on a sufficiently insulated surface or use a suit-
able, insulated wirefeeder holder.
Make sure that you and others are protected with an adequately insulated, dry
temporary backing or cover for the earth or ground potential. This temporary
backing or cover must extend over the entire area between the body and the
earth or ground potential.
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All cables and leads must be secured, undamaged, insulated and adequately
dimensioned. Replace loose connections and scorched, damaged or inade-
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quately dimensioned cables and leads immediately.
Use the handle to ensure the power connections are tight before every use.
In the case of power cables with a bayonet connector, rotate the power cable
around the longitudinal axis by at least 180° and pre-load.
Do not wrap cables or leads around the body or parts of the body.
The electrode (rod electrode, tungsten electrode, welding wire, etc.) must
- never be immersed in liquid for cooling
- Never touch the electrode when the power source is switched on.
Double the open circuit voltage of a power source can occur between the
welding electrodes of two power sources. Touching the potentials of both elec-
trodes at the same time may be fatal under certain circumstances.
Arrange for the mains cable to be checked regularly by a qualified electrician
to ensure the ground conductor is functioning properly.
The device must only be operated on a mains supply with a ground conductor
and a socket with a ground conductor contact.
Operating the device on a grid without a ground conductor and in a socket
without a ground conductor contact will be deemed gross negligence. The
manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damage arising from such usage.
If necessary, provide an adequate earth connection for the workpiece.
Switch off unused devices.
Wear a safety harness if working at height.
Before working on the device, switch it off and pull out the mains plug.
Attach a clearly legible and easy-to-understand warning sign to the device to
prevent anyone from plugging the mains plug back in and switching it on
again.
After opening the device:
- Discharge all live components
- Ensure that all components in the device are de-energised
If work on live parts is required, appoint a second person to switch off the main
switch at the right moment.
Meandering weld-
If the following instructions are ignored, meandering welding currents can de-
ing currents
velop with the following consequences:
- Fire hazard
- Overheating of parts connected to the workpiece
- Irreparable damage to ground conductors
- Damage to device and other electrical equipment
Ensure that the workpiece is held securely by the workpiece clamp.
Attach the workpiece clamp as close as possible to the area that is to be weld-
ed.
If the floor is electrically conductive, the device must be set up with sufficient
insulating material to insulate it from the floor.
If distribution boards, twin-head mounts, etc., are being used, note the follow-
ing: The electrode of the welding torch / electrode holder that is not used is
also live. Make sure that the welding torch / electrode holder that is not used
is kept sufficiently insulated.
In the case of automated MIG/MAG applications, ensure that only an insulated
wire electrode is routed from the welding wire drum, large wirefeeder spool or
wirespool to the wire-feed unit.
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EMC Device Clas-
Devices in emission class A:
sifications
- Are only designed for use in industrial settings
- Can cause line-bound and radiated interference in other areas
Devices in emission class B:
- Satisfy the emissions criteria for residential and industrial areas.
This is also true for residential areas in which the energy is sup-
plied from the public low-voltage mains.
EMC device classification as per the rating plate or technical data.
EMC measures
In certain cases, even though a device complies with the standard limit values
for emissions, it may affect the application area for which it was designed (e.g.
when there is sensitive equipment at the same location, or if the site where the
device is installed is close to either radio or television receivers).
If this is the case, then the operator is obliged to take appropriate action to rec-
tify the situation.
Check and evaluate the immunity to interference of nearby devices according
to national and international regulations. Examples of equipment that may be
susceptible to interference from the device include:
- Safety devices
- Power, signal and data transfer lines
- IT and telecommunications devices
- Measuring and calibrating devices
Supporting measures for avoidance of EMC problems:
1. Mains supply
- If electromagnetic interference arises despite correct mains connec-
tion, additional measures are necessary (e.g. use a suitable line fil-
ter).
2. Welding power leads
- must be kept as short as possible
- must run close together (to avoid EMF problems)
- must be kept well apart from other leads
3. Equipotential bonding
4. Earthing of the workpiece
- If necessary, establish an earth connection using suitable capacitors.
5. Shielding, if necessary
- Shield off other nearby devices
- Shield off entire welding installation
EMF measures
Electromagnetic fields may pose as yet unknown risks to health:
- effects on the health of others in the vicinity, e.g. wearers of pacemakers
and hearing aids
- wearers of pacemakers must seek advice from their doctor before ap-
proaching the device or any welding that is in progress
- for safety reasons, keep distances between the welding cables and the
welder's head/torso as large as possible
- do not carry welding cables and hosepacks over the shoulders or wind
them around any part of the body
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Specific hazards
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Keep hands, hair, clothing and tools away from moving parts. For example:
- Fans
- Cogs
- Rollers
- Shafts
- Wirespools and welding wires
Do not reach into the rotating cogs of the wire drive or into rotating drive com-
ponents.
Covers and side panels may only be opened/removed while maintenance or
repair work is being carried out.
During operation
- Ensure that all covers are closed and all side panels are fitted properly.
- Keep all covers and side panels closed.
The welding wire emerging from the welding torch poses a high risk of injury
(piercing of the hand, injuries to the face and eyes, etc.).
Therefore always keep the welding torch away from the body (devices with
wire-feed unit) and wear suitable protective goggles.
Never touch the workpiece during or after welding - risk of burns.

Slag can jump off cooling workpieces. The specified protective equipment
must therefore also be worn when reworking workpieces, and steps must be
taken to ensure that other people are also adequately protected.
Welding torches and other parts with a high operating temperature must be al-
lowed to cool down before handling.
Special provisions apply in areas at risk of fire or explosion - observe relevant
national and international regulations.
Power sources for work in areas with increased electric risk (e.g. near boilers)
must carry the "Safety" sign. However, the power source must not be located
in such areas.
Risk of scalding from escaping coolant. Switch off cooling unit before discon-
necting coolant flow or return lines.
Observe the information on the coolant safety data sheet when handling cool-
ant. The coolant safety data sheet may be obtained from your service centre
or downloaded from the manufacturer's website.
Use only suitable load-carrying equipment supplied by the manufacturer when

transporting devices by crane.
- Hook chains and/or ropes onto all suspension points provided on the
load-carrying equipment.
- Chains and ropes must be at the smallest angle possible to the vertical.
- Remove gas cylinder and wire-feed unit (MIG/MAG and TIG devices).
If the wire-feed unit is attached to a crane holder during welding, always use
a suitable, insulated wirefeeder hoisting attachment (MIG/MAG and TIG de-
vices).
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If the device has a carrying strap or handle, this is intended solely for carrying
by hand. The carrying strap is not to be used if transporting with a crane, coun-
terbalanced lift truck or other mechanical hoist.
All lifting accessories (straps, handles, chains, etc.) used in connection with
the device or its components must be tested regularly (e.g. for mechanical
damage, corrosion or changes caused by other environmental factors).
The testing interval and scope of testing must comply with applicable national
standards and directives as a minimum.
Odourless and colourless shielding gas may escape unnoticed if an adapter
is used for the shielding gas connection. Prior to assembly, seal the device-
side thread of the adapter for the shielding gas connection using suitable Tef-
lon tape.
Factors affecting
The following requirements with regard to shielding gas quality must be met if
welding results
the welding system is to operate in a correct and safe manner:
- Size of solid matter particles < 40 μm
- Pressure dew point < -20 °C
- Max. oil content < 25 mg/m³
Filters must be used if necessary.
NOTE! There is an increased risk of soiling if ring mains are being
used
Danger from
Shielding gas cylinders contain gas under pressure and can explode if dam-
shielding gas cyl-
aged. As the shielding gas cylinders are part of the welding equipment, they
inders
must be handled with the greatest of care.
Protect shielding gas cylinders containing compressed gas from excessive
heat, mechanical impact, slag, naked flames, sparks and arcs.
Mount the shielding gas cylinders vertically and secure according to instruc-
tions to prevent them falling over.
Keep the shielding gas cylinders well away from any welding or other electrical
circuits.
Never hang a welding torch on a shielding gas cylinder.
Never touch a shielding gas cylinder with an electrode.
Risk of explosion - never attempt to weld a pressurised shielding gas cylinder.
Only use shielding gas cylinders suitable for the application in hand, along with
the correct and appropriate accessories (regulator, hoses and fittings). Only
use shielding gas cylinders and accessories that are in good condition.
Turn your face to one side when opening the valve of a shielding gas cylinder.
Close the shielding gas cylinder valve if no welding is taking place.
If the shielding gas cylinder is not connected, leave the valve cap in place on
the cylinder.
The manufacturer's instructions must be observed as well as applicable na-
tional and international regulations for shielding gas cylinders and accesso-
ries.
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Danger from es-
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Risk of suffocation from the uncontrolled escape of shielding gas
caping shielding
gas Shielding gas is colourless and odourless and, in the event of a leak, can dis-
place the oxygen in the ambient air.
- Ensure an adequate supply of fresh air with a ventilation rate of at least
20 m³/hour.
- Observe safety and maintenance instructions on the shielding gas cylin-
der or the main gas supply.
- Close the shielding gas cylinder valve or main gas supply if no welding is
taking place.
- Check the shielding gas cylinder or main gas supply for uncontrolled gas
leakage before every start-up.
Safety measures
A device toppling over could easily kill someone. Place the device on a solid,
at the installation
level surface such that it remains stable
location and dur-
- The maximum permissible tilt angle is 10°.
ing transport
Special regulations apply in rooms at risk of fire or explosion

- Observe relevant national and international regulations.
Use internal directives and checks to ensure that the workplace environment
is always clean and clearly laid out.
Only set up and operate the device in accordance with the degree of protec-
tion shown on the rating plate.
When setting up the device, ensure there is an all-round clearance of 0.5 m (1
ft. 7.69 in.) to ensure that cooling air can flow in and out freely.
When transporting the device, observe the relevant national and local guide-
lines and accident prevention regulations. This applies especially to guidelines
regarding the risks arising during transport.
Do not lift or transport operational devices. Switch off devices before transport
or lifting.
Before transporting the device, allow coolant to drain completely and detach
the following components:
- Wirefeeder
- Wirespool
- Shielding gas cylinder
After transporting the device, the device must be visually inspected for dam-
age before commissioning. Any damage must be repaired by trained service
technicians before commissioning the device.
Safety measures
Only operate the device when all safety devices are fully functional. If the safe-
in normal opera-
ty devices are not fully functional, there is a risk of
tion
- injury or death to the operator or a third party
- damage to the device and other material assets belonging to the operator
- inefficient operation of the device
Any safety devices that are not functioning properly must be repaired before
switching on the device.
Never bypass or disable safety devices.
Before switching on the device, ensure that no one is likely to be endangered.
Check the device at least once a week for obvious damage and proper func-
tioning of safety devices.
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Always fasten the shielding gas cylinder securely and remove it beforehand if
the device is to be transported by crane.
Only the manufacturer's original coolant is suitable for use with our devices
due to its properties (electrical conductibility, anti-freeze agent, material com-
patibility, flammability, etc.).
Only use suitable original coolant from the manufacturer.
Do not mix the manufacturer's original coolant with other coolants.
Only connect the manufacturer's system components to the cooling circuit.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage resulting from use of other
system components or a different coolant. In addition, all warranty claims will
be forfeited.
Cooling Liquid FCL 10/20 does not ignite. The ethanol-based coolant can ig-
nite under certain conditions. Transport the coolant only in its original, sealed
containers and keep well away from any sources of ignition.
Used coolant must be disposed of properly in accordance with the relevant na-
tional and international regulations. The coolant safety data sheet may be ob-
tained from your service centre or downloaded from the manufacturer's
website.
Check the coolant level before starting to weld, while the system is still cool.
Commissioning,
It is impossible to guarantee that bought-in parts are designed and manufac-
maintenance and
tured to meet the demands made of them, or that they satisfy safety require-
repair
ments.
- Use only original spare and wearing parts (also applies to standard parts).
- Do not carry out any modifications, alterations, etc. to the device without
the manufacturer's consent.
- Components that are not in perfect condition must be replaced immedi-
ately.
- When ordering, please give the exact designation and part number as
shown in the spare parts list, as well as the serial number of your device.
The housing screws provide the ground conductor connection for earthing the
housing parts.
Only use original housing screws in the correct number and tightened to the
specified torque.
Safety inspection
The manufacturer recommends that a safety inspection of the device is per-
formed at least once every 12 months.
The manufacturer recommends that the power source be calibrated during the
same 12-month period.
A safety inspection should be carried out by a qualified electrician
- after any changes are made
- after any additional parts are installed, or after any conversions
- after repair, care and maintenance has been carried out
- at least every twelve months.
For safety inspections, follow the appropriate national and international stand-
ards and directives.
Further details on safety inspection and calibration can be obtained from your
service centre. They will provide you on request with any documents you may
require.
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Disposal
EN
Do not dispose of this device with normal domestic waste! To comply with the
European Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its im-
plementation as national law, electrical equipment that has reached the end of
its life must be collected separately and returned to an approved recycling fa-
cility. Any device that you no longer require must either be returned to your
dealer or given to one of the approved collection and recycling facilities in your
area. Ignoring this European Directive may have potentially adverse affects on
the environment and your health!
Safety symbols
Devices with the CE mark satisfy the essential requirements of the low-voltage
and electromagnetic compatibility directives (e.g. relevant product standards
of the EN 60 974 series).
Fronius International GmbH hereby declares that the device is compliant with
Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text on the EU Declaration of Conformity can
be found at the following address: http://www.fronius.com
Devices marked with the CSA test mark satisfy the requirements of the rele-
vant standards for Canada and the USA.
Data protection
The user is responsible for the safekeeping of any changes made to the fac-
tory settings. The manufacturer accepts no liability for any deleted personal
settings.
Copyright
Copyright of these operating instructions remains with the manufacturer.
The text and illustrations are all technically correct at the time of printing. We
reserve the right to make changes. The contents of the operating instructions
shall not provide the basis for any claims whatsoever on the part of the pur-
chaser. If you have any suggestions for improvement, or can point out any
mistakes that you have found in the instructions, we will be most grateful for
your comments.
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General information
General
EN
Device concept The TransSteel (TSt) 3500 Syn and TSt
5000 Syn power sources are fully digitised,
microprocessor-controlled inverter power
sources.
The modular design and potential for sys-

tem add-ons ensure a high degree of flexi-
bility.
The devices are designed for the welding of
steel and the following welding processes:
- MAG welding
- MMA welding
The device has a "Power limitation" safety

feature. This means that the power source
can be operated at the power limit without
TransSteel 3500 / 5000 Syn compromising process safety. For more in-
formation, see the "Welding mode" section.
Functional princi- The central control and regulation unit of the power source is coupled with a digital signal
ple processor. The central control and regulation unit and signal processor control the entire
welding process.
During the welding process, the actual data is measured continuously and the device re-
sponds immediately to any changes. Control algorithms ensure that the desired command
values are kept.
This results in:

- a precise welding process,
- a high degree of reproducibility of all results,
- excellent weld properties.
Application areas The devices are used in workshops and industry for manual and automated applications
with classical steel and galvanised sheets:
- Machine and equipment construction
- Steelwork
- Plant and container construction
- Shipyards and the offshore industry
- Metal and gantry construction
- Rail vehicle construction
Warning notices Warning notices and safety symbols are affixed to the power source. These warning notic-
on the device es and safety symbols must not be removed or painted over. They warn against incorrect
operation, as this may result in serious injury and damage.
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Warning notices affixed to the power source
Welding is dangerous. The following Do not use the functions described here
basic requirements must be met: until you have fully read and under-
- Welders must be sufficiently quali- stood the following documents:
fied - These Operating Instructions
- Suitable protective equipment - All the Operating Instructions for
must be used the system components, especial-
- All persons not involved in the ly the safety rules
welding process must be kept at a
safe distance
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Welding processes, procedures and welding charac-
teristics for MIG/MAG welding
EN
General Power sources offer a selection of welding processes, procedures and welding character-
istics that enable a wide range of materials to be processed in the most effective way.
Welding charac-
When selecting the filler metal, various process-optimised welding characteristics are
teristics
available depending on the welding process and shielding gas combination.
The supplementary label for the welding process provides information about certain prop-
erties and the use of the welding characteristic:
Special welding characteristic properties:

Steel Characteristics for conventional welding tasks
Steel root Characteristics for root passes with powerful arc
Steel dynamic Characteristics for high welding speeds with concentrated arc
Summary of MIG/ MIG/MAG standard synergic

MAG standard
synergic welding The MIG/MAG standard synergic welding process is a MIG/MAG welding process across
the entire power range of the power source with the following arc types:
Dip transfer arc

Droplet transfer takes place during a short circuit in the lower power range.
Intermediate arc
The droplet increases in size on the end of the wire electrode and is transferred in the mid-
power range during the short circuit.
Spray arc
A short circuit-free transfer of material in the high power range.
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System components
General The power sources can be operated with various system components and options. This
makes it possible to optimise procedures and to simplify machine handling and operation,
as necessitated by the particular field of application in which the power source is to be
used.
Safety
WARNING! Operating the equipment incorrectly can cause serious injury and
damage. Do not use the functions described until you have thoroughly read and
understood the following documents:
- these operating instructions
- all the operating instructions for the system components, especially the safe-
ty rules
Overview
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(1) Welding torch (6) Cooling unit

(2) Wirefeeder (7) Trolley and gas cylinder holders
(3) Wirefeeder holder (8) Grounding cable and electrode
(4) Interconnecting hosepacks cable
(5) Power source
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Options
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General The options listed below are available with all power source variants.
Machine interface The machine interface connects the power source to the machine control. The following
signals can be transmitted across the machine interface:
Signal input: Start of welding / end of welding

- Signal input for a floating contact (sensor, relay, etc.) between pin X1:1 and pin X1:2
- The machine control signal input is processed by the power source in the same way
as a welding torch signal input. Ensure that the correct mode is set (2-step or 4-step)
- Use gold-plated contacts for optimum signal transmission
Signal output: Current flow signal

- Floating contact between pin X1:3 and pin X1:4
NOTE! The machine interface isolates the welding circuit up to a maximum of 500
V DC. To ensure reliable isolation from the welding circuit, use a relay with an in-
sulation voltage greater than 1500 V DC.
Technical data - start/end of welding signal input

UmaxAC 5V
Imax 4 mA
Technical data - current flow signal output

Umax 24 V
Imax 20 mA
Gas preheater External gas preheaters for gas pressure regulators can be connected to the gas preheater
CO2 connection CO2 connection. Gas preheaters have a 36 V supply.
NOTE! Voltage is only supplied to gas preheaters during welding operations.
The power of the gas preheaters must not exceed 150 W.

The gas preheater supply is protected against overloads and short-circuits.
Technical data
UA 36 VAC
PA, max 150 W
Keylock switch An optional keylock switch is available for the power source to prevent the settings from
being inadvertently changed on the control panel. If the keylock switch is in the horizontal
position,
- no settings can be set on the control panel,
- only parameter settings can be retrieved,
- any assigned "Save" button can be retrieved provided that an assigned "Save" button
was selected when the keylock was enabled.
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Keylock activated:
"CLO | SEd" appears on the display
Keylock deactivated:
"OP | En" appears on the display
VRD: safety func- A Voltage Reduction Device (VRD) is an optional safety device for reducing the voltage. It
tion is recommended for environments in which the risk of an electric shock or electrical acci-
dent is increased considerably during arc welding:
- Due to a low human body resistance of the welder
- If the welder is exposed to a clear risk of touching the workpiece or other parts of the
welding circuit
A low human body resistance is possible when there is:

- water in the area
- humidity
- heat, particularly ambient temperatures in excess of 32°C (89.6°F)
In wet, damp or hot locations, humidity or sweat can significantly reduce the skin resistance
and the insulation resistance of protective equipment and clothing.
Such environments can include:

- Temporary dams for draining certain areas of a site during construction work (coffer-
dams)
- Trenches
- Mines
- Rain
- Areas partly submerged by water
- Spraywater areas
The VRD option reduces the voltage between the electrode and the workpiece. In safe
conditions, the indicator for the currently selected welding process is permanently lit. A
safe condition is defined as follows:
- The output voltage in an open circuit is limited to 35 V.
For as long as the welding operation is active (welding circuit resistance < 200 Ohm), the
indicator of the currently selected welding process flashes and the output voltage may ex-
ceed 35 V.
VRD: safety prin- The welding circuit resistance is greater

ciple than the minimum human body resistance
(greater than or equal to 200 Ohm):
- VRD is active
- Open circuit voltage is limited to 35 V
- Unintentional contact with the output
voltage does not put the welder at risk
The welding circuit resistance is less than

the minimum human body resistance (less
than 200 Ohm):
- VRD is inactive
- Output voltage not restricted in order to
ensure sufficient welding power
- Example: Welding starts
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In MMA welding mode:
Within 0.3 seconds of end of welding:
- VRD is active again
EN
- The output voltage is limited to 35 V once more
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Control elements and connections
Synergic control panel
EN
General The functions on the control panel are all arranged in a logical way. The various welding
parameters can easily be selected using buttons and can just as easily be
- altered using buttons or the adjusting dial
- displayed on the digital display during welding
The synergic function ensures that all other welding parameters are adjusted whenever an
individual parameter is changed.
NOTE! Due to software updates, you may find that your device has certain func-
tions that are not described in these operating instructions or vice versa. Individ-
ual illustrations may also differ slightly from the actual controls on your device, but
these controls function in exactly the same way.
The power source uses the Synergic control panel and certain general items of data such
as sheet thickness, filler metal, wire diameter and shielding gas to calculate the best weld-
ing parameters. As a result, stored knowledge is available at all times. All the parameters
can be adjusted manually. The Synergic control panel also allows parameters to be set
manually.
Safety
ty rules
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Synergic control
panel
(13) (14)(15) (16)
(12) (1)
(11) (2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(10) (9) (8) (7) (6)
No. Function
(1) "Parameter selection" button (right)

a) for selecting the following welding parameters
Arc length correction

For correcting the arc length
Welding voltage in V *)
Before the start of welding, the device automatically displays a standard value
based on the programmed parameters. During welding, the actual value is
displayed.
Arc-force dynamic
For influencing the short-circuiting dynamic at the moment of droplet transfer
- ... harder, more stable arc
0 ... neutral arc
+ ... soft, low-spatter arc
b) for changing parameters in the Setup menu
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(2) "Parameter selection" button (left)
a) for selecting the following welding parameters
EN
Sheet thickness
Sheet thickness in mm or in.
If the welding current to be selected is not known, it is sufficient to enter the
sheet thickness. The required welding current and any other parameters
marked with *) will then be adjusted automatically.
Welding current *)
Welding current in A
Before the start of welding, the device automatically displays a standard value
based on the programmed parameters. During welding, the actual value is
displayed.
Wire speed *)
Wire speed in m/min or ipm.
b) for changing parameters in the Setup menu
(3) Adjusting dial (right)

for changing the arc length correction, welding voltage and arc-force dynamic pa-
rameters
for changing welding parameters in the Setup menu
(4) Adjusting dial (left)

for changing the sheet thickness, welding current and wire speed parameters
for selecting welding parameters in the Setup menu
(5) "Save" buttons (Easy Job)

for saving up to 5 operating points
(6) "Process" button **)

for selecting the welding process
MANUAL - MIG/MAG standard manual welding
SYNERGIC - MIG/MAG standard synergic welding
STICK - Manual metal arc (MMA) welding
(7) "Mode" button

for selecting the operating mode
2 T - 2-step mode
4 T - 4-step mode
S 4 T - Special 4-step mode
(8) "Shielding gas" button

for selecting the shielding gas to be used. The SP parameter is reserved for addi-
tional shielding gases.
When a shielding gas is selected, the LED behind the relevant shielding gas lights
up.
(9) "Wire diameter" button

for selecting the wire diameter to be used. The SP parameter is reserved for addi-
tional wire diameters.
When a wire diameter is selected, the LED behind the relevant wire diameter lights
up.
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(10) "Material" button
for selecting the filler metal to be used. The SP parameter is reserved for additional
filler metals.
When a material is selected, the LED behind the relevant filler metal lights up.
(11) "Wire threading" button

Press and hold the button:
gasless wire threading into the torch hosepack
While the button is being held, the wire drive operates at feeder inching speed.
(12) "Gas-test" button

For setting the necessary gas flow rate on the pressure regulator.
Press the button once: shielding gas flows out

Press the button again: shielding gas flow stops
If the "Gas-test" button is not tapped again, the shielding gas flow will stop after 30
s.
(13) SF - spot / stitch welding indicator

lights up if a value has been entered for the spot / stitch welding time Setup pa-
rameter (SPt) (spot or stitch welding operating mode is enabled)
(14) Intermediate arc indicator

A spatter-prone "intermediate arc" occurs between the dip transfer arc and the
spray arc. The intermediate arc indicator lights up to alert you to this critical range.
(15) HOLD indicator

At the end of each welding operation, the actual values for welding current and
welding voltage are stored - the "HOLD" indicator lights up.
(16) Real Energy Input

for displaying the energy applied during the welding operation.
The Real Energy Input display must be activated in level 2 of the Setup menu - EnE
parameter. The value continuously rises during welding in line with the permanent-
ly increasing energy yield. The final value at the end of welding remains stored until
welding starts again or the power source is switched back on - the HOLD indicator
lights up.
*) If one of these parameters is selected in the MIG/MAG standard synergic welding

process, then the synergic function ensures that all other parameters, including the
welding voltage parameter, are adjusted automatically.
**) In conjunction with the VRD option, the currently selected welding process indica-
tor is simultaneously an additional indicator:
- The indicator is permanently lit: The Voltage Reduction Device (VRD) is active
and is limiting the output voltage to less than 35 V.
- The indicator starts to flash as soon as a welding action starts in which the out-
put voltage can exceed 35 V.
Service parame- Various service parameters can be retrieved by pressing the "Parameter selection" buttons
ters at the same time.
Opening the display
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1 Press and hold the "Parameter selection" button (left)
EN
2 Press the "Parameter selection" button (right)
3 Release the "Parameter selection" buttons
The first parameter ("Firmware version") is displayed, e.g. "1.00 | 4.21"
Selecting parameters
1 Select the required setup parameter using the "Mode" and "Pro-
cess" buttons or the left-hand adjusting dial
Available parameters
Explanation
Example: Firmware version

1.00 | 4.21
Example: Welding program configuration
2 | 491
Example: Number of the currently selected welding program
r 2 | 290
Example: Motor current for wire drive in A
iFd | 0.0 The value changes as soon as the motor is running.
Indicates the actual arc time since using for the first time
654 | 32.1 Note: The arc time indicator is not suitable as a basis for calcu-
= 65,432.1 hours lating hiring fees, warranty services, etc.
= 65,432 hours 6 mins
2nd 2nd menu level for service engineers
Keylock A keylock can be selected to prevent the settings from being inadvertently changed on the
control panel. As long as the keylock is active
- no settings can be set on the control panel
- only parameter settings can be retrieved
- any assigned "Save" button can be retrieved provided that an assigned "Save" button
was selected when the keylock was enabled
Activate/deactivate the keylock as follows:
1 Press and hold the "Mode" button
2 Press the "Parameter selection" button (right)
3 Release the "Mode" and "Parameter selection" buttons
Keylock activated:
The message "CLO | SEd" appears on the displays.
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Keylock deactivated:
The message "OP | En" appears on the displays.
The keylock can be activated and deactivated using the keylock switch option.
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Connections, switches and mechanical components
EN
TSt 3500/5000
Syn power source
(4)
(5)
(3) (6)
(1) (2)
(7)
(8)
No. Function
(1) (-) - current socket with bayonet latch

used for
- connecting the grounding cable during MIG/MAG welding
- connecting the electrode cable or grounding cable during MMA welding (depend-
ing on the type of electrode used)
(2) Mains switch

for switching the power source on and off
(3) (+) - current socket with bayonet latch

used for
- Connecting the current cable from the interconnecting hosepack during MIG/
MAG welding
- connecting the electrode cable or grounding cable during MMA welding (depend-
ing on the type of electrode used)
(4) Gas preheater socket (option)
(5) Machine interface (option)
(6) Mains cable with strain-relief device
(7) LocalNet connection

standardised connection socket for the wirefeeder (interconnecting hosepack)
(8) Air filter

remove from the side for cleaning
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Installation and commissioning
Minimum equipment needed for welding task
EN
General Depending on which welding process you intend to use, a certain minimum equipment lev-
el will be needed in order to work with the power source.
The welding processes and the minimum equipment levels required for the welding task
are then described.
Gas-cooled MIG/ - Power source

MAG welding - Grounding cable
- Gas-cooled MIG/MAG welding torch
- Gas connection (shielding gas supply)
- Wirefeeder (VR 5000 Remote)
- Interconnecting hosepack
- Wire electrode
MIG/MAG weld- - Power source

ing, water-cooled - Cooling unit
- Grounding cable
- MIG/MAG welding torch, water-cooled
- Gas connection (shielding gas supply)
- Wirefeeder (VR 5000 Remote)
- Water-cooling option (for VR 5000 Remote)
- Interconnecting hosepack, water-cooled
- Wire electrode
MMA welding - Power source

- Grounding cable
- Electrode holder
- Rod electrodes
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Before installation and commissioning
Safety
ty rules
WARNING! An electric shock can be fatal. If the machine is plugged into the
mains electricity supply during installation, there is a high risk of very serious in-
jury and damage. Do not carry out any work on the device unless
- the mains switch is in the "O" position,
- the device is unplugged from the mains.
Utilisation for in- The power source may only be used for MIG/MAG and MMA welding.
tended purpose Any other form of usage is deemed "not in accordance with the intended purpose".
only The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damages arising from such usage.
Utilisation in accordance with the "intended purpose" also comprises

- following all the information in the operating instructions
- carrying out all the specified inspection and servicing work
Setup regulations The device is tested to IP 23, meaning:

- protection against penetration by solid foreign bodies with diameters > 12 mm (0.49
in.)
- protection against water sprayed directly at any angle up to 60° from the vertical
The device can be set up and operated outdoors in accordance with degree of protection
IP 23.
Avoid direct wetting (e.g. from rain).
WARNING! If one of these machines topples over or falls it could cause serious
or even fatal injury. Place device on a solid, level surface in such a way that it re-
mains stable.
CAUTION! Electroconductive metallic dust may damage the device. The air filter
is a very important safety feature for achieving IP 23. Always fit the air filter when
operating the device.
The venting duct is a very important safety feature. When choosing the installation location,
ensure that the cooling air can enter and exit unhindered through the air ducts on the front
and back of the device. Electroconductive metallic dust (e.g. from grinding work) must not
be allowed to get sucked into the device.
Mains connection The devices are designed to run on the mains voltage shown on the respective rating
plates. If your version of the device does not come with mains cables and plugs ready-fit-
ted, these must be fitted in accordance with national regulations and standards. For details
of fuse protection of the mains lead, please see the Technical Data.
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NOTE! Inadequately dimensioned electrical installations can cause serious dam-
age. The incoming mains lead and its fuse must be dimensioned to suit the local
EN
power supply. The technical data shown on the rating plate applies.
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Connecting the mains cable
General If no mains cable is connected, a mains cable that is suitable for the connection voltage
must be fitted before commissioning.
A strain-relief device for the following cable cross-sections is fitted to the power source:
Power source Cable cross-section

fitted strain-relief device for
Canada / US Europe
TSt 3500 Syn AWG 12 *) 4G2.5
TSt 5000 Syn AWG 10 *) 4G4
TSt 3500 MV Syn AWG 10 *) 4G4
TSt 5000 MV Syn AWG 6 *) 4G10
*) Canada / US cable type: Extra-hard usage
Strain-relief devices for other cable cross-sections must be designed accordingly.
Stipulated mains
Power source Mains voltage Cable cross-section
cables and strain-
Canada / US Europe
relief devices
TSt 3500 Syn 3 x 380 / 400 V AWG 12 *) 4G2.5
3 x 460 V AWG 12 *) 4G2.5
TSt 5000 Syn 3 x 380 / 400 V AWG 8 *) 4G4
3 x 460 V AWG 10 *) 4G4
TSt 3500 MV Syn 3 x 208 / 230 / 400 / 460 V AWG 10 *) 4G4
TSt 5000 MV Syn 3 x 208 / 230 / 400 / 460 V AWG 6 *) 4G10
*) Canada / US cable type: Extra-hard usage
The item numbers of the different cables can be found in the Spare Parts List of the device.
AWG ... American Wire Gauge
Connecting the If no mains cable is connected, a mains cable that is suitable for the connection voltage
mains cable must be fitted before commissioning.
CAUTION! If no ferrules are used, there is a risk of injury and damage from short
circuits between the phase conductors or between the phase conductors and the
PE conductor. Fit ferrules to all phase conductors and the PE conductor of the
stripped mains cable.
The PE conductor should be approx. 10 - 15 mm (0.4 - 0.6 in.) longer than the phase con-
ductors.
An illustration of the mains cable connection can be found in the following sections: "Fitting
the strain-relief device" or "Fitting the strain-relief device for Canada / US". To connect the
mains cable, proceed as follows:
1 Remove the side panel from the device

2 Push the mains cable in far enough to make it possible to connect the PE conductor
and the phase conductors to the block terminal properly.
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3 Fit ferrules to the PE conductor and phase conductors
4 Connect the PE conductor and phase conductors to the block terminal
EN
5 Use the strain-relief device to secure the mains cable
6 Fir the side panel of the device
Fitting the Europe

1 2
1 2
strain-relief de- PE m
vice 0 0m ch)
1 in
2 (4
3
3
4
4
3 4
3 4
3
3 4
3 3 4x
3 1,2 Nm
1
3
5 IMPORTANT! Tie the phase conductors

near the block terminals using cable ties.
6
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Fitting the Cana-
1 2
1 2
da/US strain-relief
device
2
3 4
3 4
3
3 4
3 3 4x
3
1
3
3,5 Nm
5 IMPORTANT! Tie the phase conductors

near the block terminals using cable ties.
6
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Generator-powered operation
EN
Generator-pow- The power source is generator-compatible.
ered operation
The maximum apparent power S1max of the power source must be known in order to select
the correct generator output.
The maximum apparent power S1max of the power source is calculated as follows:
3-phase devices: Single-phase devices:
S1max = I1max x U1 x √3 S1max = I1max x U1
See device rating plate or technical data for I1max and U1 values
The generator apparent power SGEN needed is calculated using the following rule of
thumb:
SGEN = S1max x 1.35
A smaller generator may be used when not welding at full power.
IMPORTANT! The generator apparent power SGEN must always be higher than the maxi-
mum apparent power S1max of the power source.
When using single-phase devices with a 3-phase generator, note that the specified gener-
ator apparent power is often only available as a whole across all three phases of the gen-
erator. If necessary, obtain further information on the single-phase power of the generator
from the generator manufacturer.
NOTE! The voltage delivered by the generator must never exceed the upper or
lower limits of the mains voltage tolerance range. Details of the mains voltage tol-
erance can be found in the "Technical data" section.
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Start-up
General Commissioning a power source is described by reference to a manual water-cooled MIG/

MAG application.
Information on The steps and activities described below include references to various system compo-
system components, including:
nents - trolley
- upright console
- cooling units
- wire-feed units
- interconnecting hosepacks
- welding torches, etc.
For more detailed information about installing and connecting the system components,
please refer to the appropriate operating instructions.
Assembling the
WARNING! Work that is carried out incorrectly can cause serious injury and dam-
system compo-
age. The following activities must only be carried out by trained and qualified per-
nents (overview)
sonnel. All instructions in the section headed "Safety rules" must be observed.
The following diagram shows an overview of how the individual system components are
put together.
For detailed information about the individual steps, please refer to the corresponding Op-
erating Instructions for the system components.
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Placing wire-feed
CAUTION! Danger from falling wire-feed unit. Make sure that the wire-feed unit
unit on power
is located securely on the swivel pin and that the devices, upright consoles and
source
trolleys are stable.
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1
Fitting the inter-

1 2
1 2
connecting hose-
pack strain-relief
device 3
4
1
3
4
Fitting the strain-relief device to the trolley Fitting the strain-relief device to the wirefeeder
IMPORTANT! To prevent wear and tear, leave some slack when connecting the cables. A
strain-relief device is not provided in the case of 1.2 m (3 ft. 11.24 in.) interconnecting hose-
packs.
Connecting the
WARNING! Fitting the equipment incorrectly can cause serious injury and dam-
interconnecting
age. Do not carry out the steps described here until you have read and completely
hosepack
understood all the operating instructions.
NOTE! When connecting the interconnecting hosepack, check that

- all connections are connected properly
- all cables, leads and hosepacks are undamaged and correctly insulated
IMPORTANT! There is no cooling unit present in the case of gas-cooled systems. There
is no need to attach the water connections in the case of gas-cooled systems.
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1 2
1 2
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7
1 3
4
Connecting the
WARNING! There is a high risk of very serious injury and damage if a gas cylin-
gas cylinder
der falls over. When using gas cylinders
- place them on a solid, level surface in such a way that they remain stable
- secure the gas cylinders to prevent them from falling over
- fit the VR holder option
Follow the gas cylinder manufacturer's safety rules.
1 Place the gas cylinder on the base of

the trolley
2 Secure the gas cylinder by fixing the
cylinder strap around the upper part of
the cylinder (but not around the neck)
to prevent it from toppling over
3 Take the protective cap off the gas
cylinder
4 Briefly open the gas cylinder valve to
remove any dust or dirt
5 Inspect the seal on the gas pressure
regulator
6 Screw the pressure regulator onto the
gas cylinder and tighten it
7 Connect the shielding gas hose of the
interconnecting hosepack to the pres-
sure regulator using the gas hose
NOTE! US devices are supplied with an adapter for the gas hose:
- Seal male thread spacers on the gas solenoid valve using suitable means be-
fore screwing on the adapter.
- Test the adapter to ensure that it is gas-tight.
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Establishing a
1
1
ground earth con-
nection
Connecting a
1
1
MIG/MAG welding * when the optional water connection and
torch the water-cooled welding torch are fitted
Inserting/replac-
CAUTION! Risk of injury if the feed roller holders fly upwards. When unlocking
ing feed rollers
the clamping lever, keep fingers away from the area to the left and right of the le-
ver.
1 2
1 2
2 4
4
5
4 13
6 2
6
3
7
5
3
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CAUTION! Risk of crushing by exposed feed rollers. Always fit the protective cov-
er of the 4-roller drive after inserting or changing a feed roller.
EN
1 2
3 4
3 4
3
4
2
3
4
9
8
5 5
7 1
6
2
1 5 6
Inserting the wire-

CAUTION! Risk of injury due to springiness of spooled wire electrode. While in-
spool
serting the wirespool, hold the end of the wire electrode firmly to avoid injuries
caused by the wire springing back.
CAUTION! Risk of injury from falling wirespool. Make sure the wirespool sits se-
curely on the spool holder.
CAUTION! Risk of injury and material damage if the wirespool topples over be-
cause the locking ring has been placed the wrong way round. Always place the
locking ring as shown in the diagram on the left.
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1
Inserting the bas-

CAUTION! Risk of injury due to springiness of spooled wire electrode. When in-
ket-type spool
serting the basket-type spool, hold the end of the wire electrode firmly to avoid
injuries caused by the wire springing back.
CAUTION! Risk of injury from falling basket-type spool. Make sure that the bas-
ket-type spool and basket-type spool adapter are fitted securely to the wirespool
holder.
NOTE! When working with basket-type spools, only use the basket-type spool
adapter included in the scope of supply.
CAUTION! Risk of injury and material damage if the basket-type spool topples
over because the locking ring has been placed the wrong way round. Always
place the locking ring as shown in the diagram on the left.
CAUTION! Risk of injury and material damage from falling basket-type spool.
Place the basket-type spool on the adapter provided in such a way that the bars
on the spool are inside the adapter guideways.
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1 2
1 2
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Feed in the wire
CAUTION! Risk of injury due to springiness of spooled wire electrode. When in-
electrode
serting the wire electrode into the 4 roller drive, hold the end of the wire electrode
firmly to avoid injuries caused by the wire springing back.
CAUTION! Risk of damage to the welding torch from sharp end of wire electrode.
Deburr the end of the wire electrode well before threading in.
1 2
1 2
CAUTION! Risk of injury from emerging wire electrode. When pressing the wire
threading button or the torch trigger, keep the welding torch away from your face
and body, and wear suitable protective goggles.
IMPORTANT! To facilitate the exact positioning of the wire electrode, the following se-
quences are possible when the wire threading button is pressed and held down.
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- Hold the button for up to one second
... the wire speed stays at 1 m/min or
39.37 ipm for the first second.
(m/min, ipm) - Hold the button for up to 2.5 seconds
... after one second has elapsed, the
wire speed increases at a uniform rate
over the next 1.5 seconds.
Fdi - Hold the button for more than 2.5 se-
conds ... after 2.5 seconds, the wire is
fed at a constant rate equal to the wire
1 t (s) speed set for the Fdi welding parame-
ter.
1 2 2,5 3 4 5
If the "Wire threading" button is released and pressed again before one second has
elapsed, the sequence starts again from the beginning. This makes it possible to continu-
ously position the wire at a low wire speed of 1 m/min or 39.37 ipm where necessary.
If there is no "Wire threading" button, the torch trigger can be used in the same way. Be-
fore using the torch trigger for wire threading, proceed as follows:
1 Press the Mode button to select 2-step mode

2 Set the "Ito" parameter to "Off" in the Setup menu
CAUTION! Risk of injury and damage from electric shock and from the wire elec-
trode emerging from the torch. When pressing the torch trigger
- keep the welding torch away from your face and body
- wear suitable protective goggles
- do not point the welding torch at people
- make sure that the wire electrode does not touch any conductive or earthed
parts (e.g. housing)
IMPORTANT! If the torch trigger is pressed instead of the "Wire threading" button, the
welding wire runs at the feeder creep speed (depending on the welding program) for the
first 3 seconds. After these 3 seconds, wirefeeding is briefly interrupted.
The welding system detects that the welding process should not start, but that the wire is
to be threaded. At the same time, the shielding gas solenoid valve closes, and the welding
voltage on the wire electrode is switched off.
If the torch trigger is kept pressed, wirefeeding restarts immediately without shielding gas
and welding voltage, and the process continues as described above.
1 2
3 4
1
3 5
4
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EN
Setting the con- NOTE! Set the contact pressure in such a way that the wire electrode is not de-
tact pressure formed but nevertheless ensures proper wirefeeding.
Contact pressure U-groove roll-

1
1
standard values ers
Steel 4-5
1
CrNi 4-5
Tubular cored electrodes 2 - 3
Adjusting the NOTE! After releasing the "Wire threading" button, the wirespool should stop un-
brake reeling. If it continues unreeling, readjust the brake.
1 2
1 2
2
1
4
2
3 1
STOP 6
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3
STOP
OK
3
Design of the
WARNING! Fitting the equipment
brake
incorrectly can cause serious inju-
ry and damage.
- Do not dismantle the brake.
- Maintenance and servicing of
brakes is to be carried out by
trained, qualified personnel
only.
The brake is only available as a

complete unit.
This illustration is for information
purposes only.
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Welding
Power limitation
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Safety function "Power limitation" is a safety function for MIG/MAG welding. This means that the power
source can be operated at the power limit whilst maintaining process safety.
Wire feed speed is a determining parameter for welding power. If it is too high, the arc gets
smaller and smaller and may be extinguished. In order to prevent this, the welding power
is lowered.
For the selected "MIG/MAG standard synergic welding" process, the symbol for the
"Wire feed speed" parameter flashes as soon as the safety function trips. The flash-
ing continues until the next welding start-up, or until the next parameter change.
If the "Wire feed speed" parameter is selected, the reduced value for wire feed
speed is displayed.
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MIG/MAG modes
General
ty rules
For details of the meaning, settings, setting range and units of the available welding pa-
rameters (e.g. gas pre-flow time), please refer to the "Setup parameters" chapter.
Symbols and
their explanations
Press the torch trigger Hold the torch trigger Release the torch trigger
GPr
Gas pre-flow time
I-S
Starting current
can be increased or decreased depending on the application
SL
Slope: the starting current is continuously lowered as far as the welding current and the
welding current as far as the final current
I
Welding-current phase: uniform thermal input into the base material, whose temperature
is raised by the advancing heat
I-E
Final current
for filling the end-crater.
GPo
Gas post-flow time
SPt
Spot welding time / stitch welding time
SPb
Stitch pause time
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2-step mode "2-step mode" is suitable for
EN
- Tacking work
+
- Short weld seams
I I
t
GPr GPo
4-step mode "4-step mode" is suitable for longer weld

+ +
seams.
I I
t
GPr GPo
Special 4-step Special 4-step mode allows the starting and

mode final current to be configured in addition to
+ +
the advantages of 4-step mode.
I
I
I-S I-E
t
GPr SL SL GPo
Spot welding The "Spot welding" mode is suitable for

+
welded joints on overlapped sheets.
I I
t
GPr SPt GPo
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2-step stitch The "2-step stitch welding" mode is suitable
welding for welding short weld seams on thin
+
sheets, to prevent the weld seams from
I dropping through the base material.
I
t
GPr SPt SPb SPt GPo
4-step stitch The "4-step stitch welding" mode is suitable

welding for welding longer weld seams on thin
+ +
sheets, to prevent the weld seams from
I dropping through the base material.
I
t
GPr SPt SPb SPt GPo
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MIG/MAG welding
EN
Safety
ty rules
WARNING! An electric shock can be fatal. If the power source is connected to the
jury and damage. Before carrying out any work on the device make sure that:
- the power source mains switch is in the "O" position
- the power source is unplugged from the mains
Preparatory work 1 Connect welding torch water hoses to the correct connections on the wirefeeder
(when using a cooling unit and water-cooled welding torch)
2 Plug in the mains plug
3 Move the mains switch to the "I" position:
- all the indicators on the control panel light up briefly
- where applicable, the cooling unit starts to run
IMPORTANT! Follow the safety rules and note operating conditions in the cooling unit Op-
erating Instructions.
Overview MIG/MAG welding is composed of the following sections:

- MIG/MAG standard synergic welding
- MIG/MAG standard manual welding
- Spot and stitch welding
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MIG/MAG standard synergic welding
MIG/MAG stand- 1 Press the "Material" button to select the filler metal to be used.
ard synergic Press the "Wire diameter" button to select the diameter of the wire electrode used.
2
welding
3 Press the "Shielding gas" button to select the shielding gas to be used.
The assignment of the SP position is in the welding program tables in the appendix.
4 Press the "Process" button to select the desired welding process:
5 Press the "Mode" button to select the desired MIG/MAG mode:
2-step mode
4-step mode
Special 4-step mode
IMPORTANT! Under certain circumstances, it may not be possible to change welding

parameters that have been set on the control panel of a system component (TR 2000
or TR 3000 remote control) on the control panel of the power source.
6 Use the "Parameter selection" buttons to select the welding parameters to be used to
specify the welding power:
Sheet thickness
Welding current
Wire speed
Welding voltage
7 Use the appropriate adjusting dial to set the relevant welding parameters.
The welding parameter values are shown in the digital display located above them.
All welding parameter set values remain stored until the next time they are changed. This
applies even if the power source is switched off and on again. To display the actual welding
current during welding, select the welding current parameter.
8 Open the gas cylinder valve

9 Setting the shielding gas flow rate:
- Tap the "Gas-test" button
- Turn the adjusting screw on the underside of the pressure regulator until the pres-
sure gauge shows the required gas flow rate
- Tap the "Gas-test" button again
10 Press the torch trigger and start welding
Corrections dur- The arc length correction and arc-force dynamic parameters can be used to optimise the
ing welding welding result.
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Arc-force dynamic:
For influencing the short-circuiting dynamic at the moment of droplet transfer
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- = hard, stable arc
0 = neutral arc
+ = soft, low-spatter arc
Arc length correction:

- = shorter arc, reduced welding voltage
0 = neutral arc
+ = longer arc, increased welding voltage
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MIG/MAG standard manual welding
General The MIG/MAG standard manual welding process is a MIG/MAG welding process with no
synergic function.
Changing one parameter does not result in any automatic adjustments to the other param-
eters. All of the variable parameters must therefore be adjusted individually, as dictated by
the welding process in question.
Available parame- The following parameters are available in MIG/MAG manual welding:
ters
Wire feed speed

1 m/min (39.37 ipm) - maximum wire feed speed, e.g. 25 m/min (984.25 ipm)
Welding voltage
TSt 3500: 15.5 - 31.5 V
TSt 5000: 14.5 - 39 V
Dynamic
... for influencing the short-circuiting dynamic at the moment of particle transfer
Welding current
Only for displaying the actual value
MIG/MAG stand- 1 Press the "Process" button to select the desired welding process:
ard manual weld-
ing MIG/MAG standard manual welding
2 Press the "Mode" button to select the desired MIG/MAG mode:
2-step mode
4-step mode
In MIG/MAG standard manual welding, special 4-step mode corresponds to conventional

4-step mode.
IMPORTANT! Under certain circumstances, it may not be possible to change welding pa-
rameters that have been set on the control panel of a system component (TR 2000 or TR
3000 remote control) on the control panel of the wirefeeder.
3 Press the "Parameter selection" button to select the wire speed parameter
4 Use the adjusting dial to set the desired value for the wire speed
5 Press the "Parameter selection" button to select the welding voltage parameter
6 Use the adjusting dial to set the desired value for the welding voltage
The welding parameter values are shown in the digital display located above them.
All welding parameter set values remain stored until the next time they are changed. This
applies even if the power source is switched off and on again. To display the actual welding
current during welding, select the welding current parameter.
To display the actual welding current during welding:

- Press the "Parameter selection" button to select the welding current parameter
- The actual welding current is shown on the digital display during welding.
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8 Setting the shielding gas flow rate:
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- Tap the "Gas-test" button
- Turn the adjusting screw on the underside of the pressure regulator until the pres-
sure gauge shows the required gas flow rate
- Tap the "Gas-test" button again
9 Press the torch trigger and start welding
Corrections dur- To obtain the best possible welding results, the arc-force dynamic parameter will some-
ing welding times need to be adjusted.
1 Press the "Parameter selection" button to select the arc-force dynamic parameter
2 Use the adjusting dial to set the desired arc-force dynamic value
The welding parameter value is shown in the digital display located above it.
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Spot and stitch welding
General The spot and stitch welding modes are MIG/MAG welding processes. The spot and stitch
welding modes can be activated in the Setup menu.
Spot welding is used on overlapping sheets that are only accessible on one side.
Stitch welding is used for light-gauge sheets.

As the wire electrode is not fed continuously, the weld pool can cool down during the inter-
vals. Local overheating leading to the base material being melted through is largely avoid-
ed.
Spot welding Activating spot welding mode:

- For the SPt Setup parameter (spot / stitch welding time), enter a value > OFF
As soon as a value is entered for the SPt Setup parameter, spot welding mode is activated.
The spot / stitch welding indicator (SF) lights up on the control panel.
Preparations:
1 Set the spot / stitch welding time (SPt) in the Setup menu
2 Select the filler metal, wire diameter and shielding gas being used with the relevant
buttons
3 Select the desired welding process:
4 Select the desired MIG/MAG mode:
2-step mode
(For spot welding mode, only 2-step mode is available)
5 Depending on the selected welding process, select the desired welding parameters
using the relevant adjusting dial
7 Set the shielding gas flow rate
12 Spot welding
Procedure for welding a spot:
1 Hold the welding torch vertical

2 Press and release the torch trigger
3 Keep the torch in the same position
4 Wait for the gas post-flow time
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5 Lift the torch off the workpiece
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Stitch welding Activating stitch welding mode:
- For the SPt Setup parameter (spot / stitch welding time), enter a value > OFF
- For the SPt Setup parameter (spot pause time), enter a value > OFF
As soon as a value is entered for the SPt Setup parameter, the spot / stitch welding indi-
cator (SF) lights up.
Preparations:
1 Set the spot / stitch welding time (SPt) in the Setup menu
2 Set the spot pause time (SPb) in the Setup menu
3 Select the filler metal, wire diameter and shielding gas being used with the relevant
buttons
4 Select the desired welding process:
5 Select the desired MIG/MAG mode for stitch welding mode:
2-step mode
4-step mode
6 Depending on the selected welding process, select the desired welding parameters
using the relevant adjusting dial
8 Set the shielding gas flow rate
10 Stitch welding
Procedure for stitch welding:
1 Hold the welding torch vertical

2 Depending on the selected mode:
press and hold the torch trigger (2-step mode)
press and release the torch trigger (4-step mode)
3 Keep the torch in the same position
4 Wait for the welding interval
5 Position the welding torch at the next point
6 To end stitch welding, depending on the selected mode:
release the torch trigger (2-step mode)
press and release the torch trigger (4-step mode)
7 Wait for the gas post-flow time
8 Lift the torch off the workpiece
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Saving and retrieving operating points
General The "Save" buttons allow up to 5 operating points to be saved. Every operating point
matches the settings on the control panel.
IMPORTANT! Setup parameters are not saved at this time.
Saving operating 1 Press and hold one of the "Save" buttons to save the current settings on the control
points panel, e.g.:
- The left indicator displays "Pro"

- After a short time, the left indicator switches to the original value
2 Release the "Save" button
Retrieving operat- 1 To retrieve saved settings, press the corresponding "Save" button briefly, e.g.:
ing points
- The control panel will show the saved settings
Deleting operat- 1 Press and hold the relevant "Save" button to delete the memory content of that "Save"
ing points button, e.g.:
- The left indicator displays "Pro"

- After a short time, the left indicator switches to the original value
2 Keep the "Save" button held down
- The left display shows "CLr".
- After a while, both displays show "---"
3 Release the "Save" button
Retrieving operat- Press one of the "Save" buttons on the control panel to retrieve the saved settings using
ing points on the the Up/Down welding torch.
Up/Down welding
torch 1 Press one of the "Save" buttons on the control panel, e.g.:
The control panel will show the saved settings.
The "Save" buttons can now be selected using the buttons on the Up/Down welding torch.
Vacant "Save" buttons are skipped.
In addition to the "Save" button number lighting up, a number is displayed directly on the
Up/Down welding torch:
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Indicator on the Up/Down welding torch Operating point on the control panel
EN
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MMA welding
Safety
ty rules
WARNING! An electric shock can be fatal. If the machine is plugged into the
jury and damage. Do not carry out any work on the device unless
- the mains switch is in the "O" position,
- the device is unplugged from the mains.
Preparations 1 Move the mains switch to the - O - position

2 Unplug the device from the mains
3 Detach all cables to the wire-feed unit at the power source
IMPORTANT! Check the rod electrode packaging to determine whether the rod elec-
trodes are for (+) or (-) welding.
4 Plug the grounding (earthing) cable into either the (-) or the (+) current socket, depend-
ing on the type of electrode, and latch it in firmly
5 With the other end of the earthing (grounding) cable, establish a connection to the
workpiece
6 Plug the bayonet current plug of the electrode holder cable into the free current socket
with the opposite polarity, according to the type of electrode, and twist it clockwise to
latch it in place
7 Plug in the mains plug
MMA welding
CAUTION! Risk of injury and damage from electric shock. As soon as the mains
switch is in the "I" position, the rod electrode in the electrode holder is LIVE. Make
sure that the rod electrode does not touch any persons or electrically conducting
or earthed parts (e.g. the housing etc.)
1 Move the mains switch to the "I" position: all the indicators on the control panel light
up briefly
2 Press the "Process" button to select the MMA welding process:
The welding voltage is connected to the welding socket with a 3-second time lag.
If the MMA welding process is selected, any cooling unit present is automatically de-
activated. It is not possible to switch it on.
IMPORTANT! Under certain circumstances, welding parameters that have been set
on a control panel of a system component (TR 2000 and TR 3000) may not be
changed on the control panel of the power source.
3 Press the "Parameter selection" button to select the amperage parameter.
4 Use the adjusting dial to set the desired amperage.
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The amperage value is shown in the left-hand digital display.
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All welding parameter set values that have been set using the adjusting dial remain
stored until the next time they are changed. This applies even if the power source is
switched on and off again in the meantime.
5 Start welding
To display the actual welding current during welding:

- Press the "Parameter selection" button to select the welding current parameter
- The actual welding current is shown in the digital display during welding.
Corrections dur- To obtain the best possible welding results, the arc-force dynamic parameter will some-
ing welding times need to be adjusted.
1 Press the "Parameter selection" button to select the arc-force dynamic parameter
2 Use the adjusting dial to set the desired arc-force dynamic value
The welding parameter value is shown in the digital display located above it.
HotStart function To obtain optimum welding results, it will sometimes be necessary to adjust the HotStart
function.
Advantages
- Improved ignition, even when using electrodes with poor ignition properties
- Better fusion of the base material during the start-up phase, meaning fewer cold-shut
defects
- Largely prevents slag inclusions
For details on setting the available welding parameters, please refer to "Setup parame-
ters", "Setup menu - level 2".
Legend
I (A)
Hti: Hot-current time,
0 - 2 s, factory setting: 0.5 s
Hti HCU: HotStart-current,
300 HCU > IH 100 - 200 %, factory setting 150 %
IH: Main current = set welding current
200 Function
During the specified hot-current time (Hti),
HCU the welding current is increased to a certain
IH value. This value (HCU) is higher than the
selected welding current (IH).
t (s)
0,5 1 1,5
Anti-stick func- As the arc becomes shorter, the welding voltage may drop so far that the rod electrode will
tion tend to stick. This may also cause the rod electrode to burn out.
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Electrode burn-out is prevented by activating the anti-stick function. If the rod electrode be-
gins to stick, the power source immediately switches the welding current off. After the rod
electrode has been detached from the workpiece, the welding process can be continued
without any problems.
The anti-stick function (Ast) can be activated and deactivated in the Setup menu with the
Setup parameters for manual metal arc welding.
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Setup settings
Setup menu
EN
General remarks The Setup menu provides simple access to expert knowledge in the power source and to
additional functions. The Setup menu can be used to make simple adjustments of the pa-
rameters to suit the various job settings.
Entering/exiting Setting the setup parameters is described here with reference to the "MIG/MAG standard
the Setup menu synergic welding" process. The procedure for changing other setup parameters is identi-
cal.
Accessing the Setup menu
1 Use the "Process" button to select the "MIG/MAG standard syn-

ergic welding" process
3 Press the "Process" button
4 Release the "Mode" and "Process" buttons
The control panel is now in the Setup menu for the "MIG/MAG standard synergic welding"
process - the last setup parameter that was selected is displayed.
Changing welding parameters
5 Use the "Mode" and "Process" buttons or the left-hand adjusting

dial to select the required setup parameter
6 Use the "Parameter selection" buttons or the right-hand adjusting

dial to change the value of the setup parameter
Exiting the Setup menu
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Setup parameters "Min." and "max." are used for setting ranges that differ according to power source, welding
for MIG/MAG program, etc.
standard manual
welding GPr Gas pre-flow time
Unit: s
Setting range: 0 - 9.9
Factory setting: 0.1
GPo Gas post-flow time

Unit: s
Fdi Feeder inching speed

Unit: m/min (ipm)
Setting range: 1 - max. (39.37 - max.)
Factory setting: 10 (393.7)
SL Slope (special 4-step mode only)

Unit: s
I-S I (current) - Starting - Starting current (special 4-step mode only)

Unit: % (of welding current)
Setting range: 0 - 200
Factory setting: 100
I-E I (current) - End: Final current (special 4-step mode only)

Factory setting: 50
t-S t (time) - Starting - Starting current duration (special 4-step mode only)
Unit: s
Setting range: OFF, 0.1 - 9.9
Factory setting: OFF
t-S t (time) - End: Final current duration (special 4-step mode only)
Unit: s
bbc burn-back time correction

Wire burn-back effect due to wire withdrawal at end of welding
Unit: -
Factory setting: 0
IGC Ignition current

Unit: A
Ito Ignition time-out - length of wire that is fed before the safety cut-out is trig-
gered
Unit: mm (in.)
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Setting range: OFF, 5 - 100 (OFF, 0.2 - 3.94)
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NOTE! The "Ignition time-out" function (ito) is a safety function. The length of
wire that is fed before the safety cut-out trips may differ from the preset wire
length, particularly when the wire is being fed at high speeds.
SPt Spot time - spot / stitch welding time

Unit: s
Setting range: OFF, 0.1 - 5
SPb Spot break - stitch pause time

Unit: s
Setting range: OFF, 0.1 - 10 (in 0.1 s increments)
FAC Factory - reset power source to factory settings

Press and hold down one of the "Parameter selection" buttons for 2 s to restore the
factory settings
- when "PrG" appears on the digital display, the power source has been reset
IMPORTANT! When the power source is reset, all personal settings in the Setup
menu are lost.
Operating points that were saved using the "Save" buttons are retained when the
power source is reset. The functions in the second level of the Setup menu (2nd)
are also not deleted. Exception: Ignition time-out function parameter (ito).
2nd Second level of the Setup menu (see "Setup menu - level 2")
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Setup parameters "Min." and "max." are used for setting ranges that differ according to power source, welding
for MIG/MAG program, etc.
standard syner-
gic welding GPr Gas pre-flow time
Unit: s
GPo Gas post-flow time

Unit: s
SL Slope (special 4-step mode only)

Unit: s
I-S I (current) - Starting - Starting current (special 4-step mode only)

I-E I (current) - End: Final current (special 4-step mode only)

Factory setting: 50
t-S t (time) - Starting - Starting current duration (special 4-step mode only)
Unit: s
t-S t (time) - End: Final current duration (special 4-step mode only)
Unit: s
Fdi Feeder inching speed

Unit: m/min (ipm)
Setting range: 1 - max. (39.37 - max.)
Factory setting: 10 (393.7)
bbc burn-back time correction

Wire burn-back effect through wire withdrawal at end of welding, regardless of the
selected characteristic
Unit: s
Setting range: Aut, 0 - 0.3
Factory setting: Aut
Ito Ignition time-out - length of wire that is fed before the safety cut-out is trig-
gered
Unit: mm (in.)
Setting range: OFF, 5 - 100 (OFF, 0.2 - 3.94)
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NOTE! The "Ignition time-out" function (ito) is a safety function. The length of
wire that is fed before the safety cut-out trips may differ from the preset wire
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length, particularly when the wire is being fed at high speeds.
SPt Spot time - spot / stitch welding time

Unit: s
Setting range: OFF, 0.1 - 5
SPb Spot break - stitch pause time

Unit: s
Setting range: OFF, 0.1 - 10 (in 0.1 s increments)

factory settings
- when "PrG" appears on the digital display, the power source has been reset.
IMPORTANT! When the power source is reset, all personal settings in the Setup
menu are lost.
When the power source is reset, operating points that were saved using the "Save"
buttons are not deleted, but are retained in the memory. The functions in the sec-
ond level of the Setup menu (2nd) are also not deleted. Exception: Ignition time-
out function parameter (ito).
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Setup parameters IMPORTANT! If you reset the power source using the FAC factory setup parameter, the
for MMA welding hot-current time (Hti) and HotStart current (HCU) setup parameters are also reset.
HCU HotStart current

Unit: %
Hti Hot-current time

Unit: s
Ast Anti-stick function

Unit: -
Setting range: On, Off
Factory setting: Off

factory settings - when "PrG" appears on the digital display, the power source has
been reset.
IMPORTANT! When the power source is reset, all personal settings are lost.
When the power source is reset, operating points that were saved using the "Save"
buttons are not deleted, but are retained in the memory. The functions in the sec-
ond level of the Setup menu (2nd) are also not deleted. Exception: Ignition time-
out function parameter (ito).
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Setup menu - Level 2
EN
Level 2 setup Accessing the setup menu
menu
The control panel is now in the setup menu - the last setup parameter that was selected is
displayed.
Selecting the "2nd" parameter

dial to select the "2nd" setup parameter
Accessing the Level 2 setup menu
Changing parameters

dial to select the required setup parameter
9 Change the value of the setup parameter using the "Parameter

selection" buttons or the right-hand adjusting dial
Exiting the Level 2 setup menu
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Exiting the setup menu
Parameters for
C-C Cooling unit Control
MIG/MAG welding
(only with connected cooling unit)
in the Setup menu
level 2
Unit: -
Setting range: Aut, On, OFF
Factory setting: Aut
Aut: The cooling unit cuts out after a 2-minute welding off-time.
IMPORTANT! If the coolant temperature and flow monitoring options have been
installed in the cooling unit, the cooling unit cuts out as soon as the return-flow
temperature drops below 50 °C, but at the earliest after a 2-minute welding off-
time.
On: The cooling unit is always ON

OFF: The cooling unit is always OFF
IMPORTANT! If the FAC welding parameter is used, the C-C parameter is not
reset to the factory setting. If the MMA welding process is selected, the cooling
unit is always switched off, even if the switch is in the "On" position.
C-t Cooling Time
(only with connected cooling unit)
Time from when flow monitoring is triggered until the "no | H2O" service code is
output. For example, if there are air bubbles in the cooling system, the cooling
unit will not cut out until the end of this preset time.
Unit: s
Factory setting: 10
IMPORTANT! Every time the power source is switched on, the cooling unit car-
ries out a test run for 180 seconds.
SEt Setting - country-specific setting (Standard/USA) ... Std / US
Unit: -
Setting range: Std, US (Standard / USA)
Factory setting:
Standard version: Std (measurements: cm / mm)
USA version: US (measurements: inches)
r r (resistance) - welding circuit resistance (in mOhm)
see "Measuring welding circuit resistance r"
L L (inductivity) - welding circuit inductivity (in microhenry)
see "Displaying welding circuit inductivity L"
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EnE Real Energy Input – electrical energy of the arc relative to the welding speed
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Unit: kJ
Setting range: ON / OFF
Since the full range of values (1 kJ - 99999 kJ) cannot be displayed on the three-
digit display, the following display format has been selected:
Value in kJ / indicator on display:

1 to 999 / 1 to 999
1000 to 9999 / 1.00 to 9.99 (without "ones" digit, e.g. 5270 kJ -> 5.27)
10000 to 99999 / 10.0 to 99.9
(without "ones" and "tens" digits, e.g. 23580 kJ -> 23.6)
ALC Arc Length Correction - correction of the arc length via the welding voltage
Setting range: ON / OFF

The arc length depends on the welding voltage. The welding voltage can be ad-
justed to suit individual needs in Synergic operation.
If the ALC parameter is set to "OFF", the welding voltage cannot be adjusted.
The welding voltage is automatically determined by the selected welding current
or wire speed. If the arc length correction is adjusted, the voltage changes, but
the welding current and wire speed remain the same. When setting the arc length
correction using the adjusting dial, the left display is used for the correction value
of the arc length. The welding voltage value on the right display changes simul-
taneously. Afterwards the left display shows the original value, e.g. welding cur-
rent.
Parameters for
r r (resistance) - welding circuit resistance (in mOhm)
manual metal arc
see "Measuring welding circuit resistance r"
(MMA) welding in
the Setup menu L L (inductivity) - welding circuit inductivity (in microhenry)
level 2 see "Displaying welding circuit inductivity L"
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Measuring welding circuit resistance r
General Measuring the welding circuit resistance r makes it possible to have a constant welding re-
sult at all times, even with hosepacks of different lengths. The welding voltage at the arc is
then always precisely regulated, regardless of the length and cross-sectional area of the
hosepack. The use of arc length correction is no longer required.
The calculated welding circuit resistance is shown on the display.
r = welding circuit resistance in milliohm (mOhm)
If the welding circuit resistance r has been measured correctly, the set welding voltage will
correspond exactly to the welding voltage at the arc. If you manually measure the voltage
on the output jacks of the power source, this voltage will be higher than the welding voltage
at the arc - that is, higher by the same amount as the voltage drop of the hosepack.
NOTE! The welding circuit resistance r depends on the hosepack used:

- If the length or cross-sectional area of the hosepack has changed, measure
the welding circuit resistance r again
- Measure the welding circuit resistance for every welding process separately
with the appropriate welding power-leads
Measure the NOTE! In order to obtain good welding results, it is essential to measure the weld-
welding circuit re- ing circuit resistance correctly. Make sure that the contact between the earthing
sistance r clamp and the workpiece is on a cleaned workpiece surface.
1 Establish a grounding (earthing) connection to the workpiece

2 Accessing the Level 2 (2nd) Setup menu
3 Select parameter "r"
4 Remove the gas nozzle from the welding torch
5 Screw on the contact tip
NOTE! Make sure that the contact between the contact tip and the workpiece is
on a cleaned workpiece surface.
6 Place the contact tip flush against the workpiece surface

7 Press the torch trigger briefly
- The welding circuit resistance is calculated. "run" is shown on the display during
the measurement.
The measurement is finished when the welding circuit resistance is shown on the display
in mOhm (e.g. 11.4).
8 Fit the gas nozzle back onto the welding torch
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Retrieving the welding circuit inductivity L
EN
General Laying of the hosepacks has a significant effect on welding circuit inductivity and therefore
affects the welding process. It is important to lay the hosepacks correctly in order to obtain
the best possible welding result.
Displaying weld- The setup parameter "L" is used to display the most recently calculated welding circuit in-
ing circuit induc- ductivity. The welding circuit inductivity is calibrated at the same time as the welding circuit
tivity L resistance r is calculated. Detailed information can be found in the "Measuring welding cir-
cuit resistance r" section.
1 Access the setup menu level 2 (2nd)

2 Select parameter “L”
The most recently calculated welding circuit inductivity L is shown on the right-hand digital
display.
L ... Welding circuit inductivity (in microhenry)
Laying the hose-

packs correctly
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Troubleshooting and maintenance
Troubleshooting
EN
General The devices are equipped with an intelligent safety system. This means that to a large ex-
tent it has been possible to dispense with melting-type fuses. Melting-type fuses therefore
no longer need to be replaced. After a possible malfunction has been remedied, the device
is ready for use again.
Safety
WARNING! Work that is carried out incorrectly can cause serious injury or dam-
sonnel. Observe the safety rules in the power source operating instructions.
WARNING! An electric shock can be fatal. Before opening the unit

- Turn the mains switch to the "O" position
- Unplug the device from the mains
- Put up an easy-to-understand warning sign to stop anybody inadvertently
switching it back on again
- Using a suitable measuring device, check to make sure that electrically
charged components (e.g. capacitors) have discharged
CAUTION! Inadequate PE conductor connections can cause serious injury and

damage. The housing screws provide a suitable PE conductor connection for
earthing (grounding) the housing and must NOT be replaced by any other screws
which do not provide a reliable PE conductor connection.
Fault diagnosis Make a note of the serial number and configuration of the device and contact our After-
Sales Service team with a detailed description of the error, if
- errors occur that are not listed below
- the troubleshooting measures listed are unsuccessful
Power source has no function

Mains switch is on, but indicators are not lit up
Cause: There is a break in the mains lead; the mains plug is not plugged in
Remedy: Check the mains lead, ensure that the mains plug is plugged in
Cause: Mains socket or mains plug faulty

Remedy: Replace faulty parts
Cause: Mains fuse protection

Remedy: Change the mains fuse protection
Nothing happens when the torch trigger is pressed

Power source mains switch is ON and indicators are lit up
Cause: Only for welding torches with an external control plug: The control plug is not
plugged in
Remedy: Plug in the control plug
Cause: Welding torch or welding torch control line is faulty

Remedy: Replace welding torch
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Nothing happens when the torch trigger is pressed
Power source mains switch is on, power source ON indication is lit up on the power source,
indications on wire-feed unit are not lit up
Cause: The interconnecting hosepack is faulty or not connected properly

Remedy: Check interconnecting hosepack
No welding current
Mains switch is on, one of the overtemperature service codes "to" is displayed. Detailed
information on the service codes "to0" to "to6" can be found in the section "Displayed ser-
vice codes".
Cause: Overload
Remedy: Take the duty cycle into account
Cause: Thermostatic safety cut-out has tripped

Remedy: Wait until the power source automatically comes back on after the end of the
cooling phase
Cause: Limited supply of cooling air

Remedy: Remove air filter on the rear of the housing from the side and clean. Ensure
that the cooling air ducts are accessible.
Cause: The fan in the power source is faulty

Remedy: Contact After-Sales Service
No welding current
Mains switch is ON and indicators are lit up
Cause: Grounding (earthing) connection is incorrect

Remedy: Check the grounding (earthing) connection for correct polarity
Cause: There is a break in the power cable in the welding torch

Remedy: Replace the welding torch
No protective gas shield

All other functions are OK
Cause: Gas cylinder is empty

Remedy: Change the gas cylinder
Cause: The gas pressure regulator is faulty

Remedy: Replace the gas pressure regulator
Cause: Gas hose is not fitted or is damaged

Remedy: Fit or change the gas hose
Cause: Welding torch is faulty

Remedy: Change the welding torch
Cause: Gas solenoid valve is faulty

Remedy: Contact After-Sales Service
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Irregular wire feed speed
Cause: Braking force has been set too high
EN
Remedy: Loosen the brake
Cause: Hole in the contact tip is too narrow

Remedy: Use a suitable contact tip
Cause: Faulty inner liner in welding torch

Remedy: Check the inner liner for kinks, dirt, etc. and replace if necessary
Cause: The feed rollers are not suitable for the wire electrode being used
Remedy: Use suitable feed rollers
Cause: Feed rollers have the wrong contact pressure

Remedy: Optimise the contact pressure
Wirefeed problems
when using applications with long welding torch hosepacks
Cause: Incorrect arrangement of welding torch hosepack

Remedy: Arrange the welding torch hosepack in as straight a line as possible, avoiding
bends
Welding torch becomes very hot

Cause: The specification of the welding torch is inadequate
Remedy: Observe the duty cycle and loading limits
Cause: Only on water-cooled systems: Inadequate coolant flow

Remedy: Check coolant level, coolant flow, for coolant contamination, etc. For further
information refer to the cooling unit operating instructions.
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Poor weld properties
Cause: Incorrect welding parameters
Remedy: Check the settings
Cause: Poor ground earth connection

Remedy: Ensure good contact to workpiece
Cause: Inadequate or no protective gas shield

Remedy: Check the pressure regulator, gas hose, gas solenoid valve, torch gas con-
nection, etc.
Cause: Welding torch is leaking

Remedy: Change the welding torch
Cause: Wrong contact tip, or contact tip is worn out

Remedy: Replace the contact tip
Cause: Wrong wire alloy or wrong wire diameter

Remedy: Check the wire electrode that has been inserted
Cause: Wrong wire alloy or wrong wire diameter

Remedy: Check weldability of the base material
Cause: The shielding gas is not suitable for this wire alloy
Remedy: Use the correct shielding gas
Displayed service If an error message that is not described here appears on the displays, proceed as follows
codes to resolve the problem:
1 Turn the power source mains switch to the "O" position

2 Wait 10 seconds
3 Move the mains switch to the I position
If the error occurs again despite several attempts to eliminate it, or if the troubleshooting
measures listed here are unsuccessful.
1 Make a note of the error message displayed

2 Note down the configuration of the power source
3 Contact our After-Sales Service team with a detailed description of the error
ESr | 20
Cause: The selected cooling unit is not compatible with the power source
Remedy: Connect compatible cooling unit
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Cause: An invalid welding process was called up on the robot interface (no. 37) or an
empty flag was selected (no. 32)
Remedy: Call up a valid welding process or select assigned "Save" button
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ELn | 8
Cause: The connected wire-feed unit is not supported
EN
Remedy: Connect supported wire-feed unit
ELn | 12
Cause: Different control panels for selecting materials are in the system
Remedy: Connect similar control panels to select materials
ELn | 13
Cause: Invalid change of welding process during welding
Remedy: During welding do not carry out any illegal change of the welding process, re-
set error message by pressing any button
ELn | 14
Cause: More than only one robot interface is connected
Remedy: Only one robot interface may be connected, check the system configuration
ELn | 15
Cause: More than only one remote control unit is connected
Remedy: Only one remote control unit may be connected, check the system configura-
tion
Err | IP
Cause: The control unit of the power source has detected a primary overvoltage
Remedy: Check mains voltage, if the service code still remains, switch off the power
source, wait for 10 seconds and then switch the power source on again, if the
error keeps recurring, contact After-Sales Service
Err | PE
Cause: The earth current watchdog has triggered the safety cut-out of the power
source.
Remedy: Switch off the power source
Place the power source on an insulating surface
Connect the grounding (earthing) cable to a section of the workpiece that is
closer to the arc
Wait for 10 seconds and then switch the power source on again
If you have tried this several times and the error keeps recurring, contact Af-
ter-Sales Service
Err | Ur
Cause: If the VRD option is available, the open circuit voltage limit of 35 V has been
exceeded.
Remedy: Switch off power source
Wait for 10 seconds and then switch the power source on again
no | UrL
Cause: The VRD option has tripped too early.
Remedy: Check whether all welding power-leads and control lines are connected.
Switch off the power source

Wait 10 seconds and switch the power source back on again
If the error occurs again - contact After Sales Service.
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E-Stop
Cause: "External stop" has tripped
Remedy: Remedy the event that triggered the external stop
-St | oP-
Cause: At the robot interface the flag was not deleted by the robot
Remedy: Delete the signal robot ready at the robot interface
PHA | SE1
Cause: The power source is operated in single-phase mode.
Remedy: -
PHA | SE3
Cause: The power source is operated in 3-phase mode
Remedy: -
Err | 51
Cause: Mains undervoltage: The mains voltage has fallen below the tolerance range
Remedy: Check the mains voltage, if the error keeps recurring, contact the After-Sales
Service
Err | 52
Cause: Mains overvoltage: The mains voltage has risen above the tolerance range
Remedy: Check the mains voltage, if the error keeps recurring, contact the After-Sales
Service
EFd 5
Cause: Incorrect wire-feed unit connected
Remedy: Connect correct wire-feed unit
EFd 8
Cause: Overtemperature on the wire-feed unit
Remedy: Allow wire-feed unit to cool down
EFd | 81, EFd | 83

Cause: Fault in the wire feed system (overcurrent in wire-feed unit drive)
Remedy: Arrange the hosepack in as straight a line as possible; check that there are
no kinks or dirt in the inner liner; check the contact pressure on the 4 roller
drive
Cause: Wire-feed unit motor is sticking or defective

Remedy: Check the wire-feed unit motor or contact After-Sales Service
to0 | xxx
Note: xxx stands for a temperature value
Cause: Overtemperature in the primary circuit of the power source

Remedy: Allow power source to cool down, check air filter and clean if necessary,
check that fan is on
to1 | xxx
Cause: Overtemperature on the booster located in the power source

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to2 | xxx
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Cause: Overtemperature in the secondary circuit of the power source
Remedy: Allow power source to cool down, check that fan is on
to3 | xxx
Remark: xxx stands for a temperature value
Cause: Overtemperature in the wire-feed unit motor

Remedy: Allow wire-feed unit to cool down
to4 | xxx
Cause: Overtemperature in welding torch

Remedy: Allow welding torch to cool down
to5 | xxx
Cause: Overtemperature in cooling unit

Remedy: Allow cooling unit to cool down, check that fan is on
to6 | xxx
Cause: Overtemperature at the transformer of the power source

to7 | xxx
Cause: Overtemperature in the power source

tu0 | xxx
Cause: Undertemperature in the power source primary circuit

Remedy: Place power source in a heated room and allow to warm up
tu1 | xxx
Cause: Undertemperature on the booster located in the power source

Remedy: Place power source in a heated room and allow it to warm up
tu2 | xxx
Cause: Undertemperature in the power source secondary circuit

Remedy: Place power source in a heated room and allow to warm up
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tu3 | xxx
Cause: Undertemperature in the wire-feed unit motor

Remedy: Place wire-feed unit in a heated room and allow to warm up
tu4 | xxx
Cause: Undertemperature in the welding torch

Remedy: Place welding torch in a heated room and allow to warm up
tu5 | xxx
Cause: Undertemperature in the cooling unit

Remedy: Place cooling unit in a heated room and allow to warm up
tu6 | xxx
Cause: Undertemperature on the transformer of the power source

tu7 | xxx
Cause: Undertemperature in the power source

no | H2O
Cause: Coolant flow rate too low
Remedy: Check coolant flow rate and cooling unit, including cooling circuit (for mini-
mum coolant flow, see "Technical Data" section in the device operating in-
structions)
hot | H2O
Cause: The coolant temperature is too high
Remedy: Allow cooling unit and cooling circuit to cool down, until "hot | H2O" is no
longer displayed. Open the cooling unit and clean the cooler, check fan is
working properly. Robot interface or field bus coupler: before resuming weld-
ing, set the "Source error reset" signal.
no | Prg
Cause: No preconfigured program has been selected
Remedy: Select a configured program
no | IGn
Cause: "Ignition time out" function is active; no current started flowing before the
length of wire specified in the set-up menu had been fed. The power source
safety cut-out has tripped.
Remedy: Shorten the wire end; press the torch trigger again; clean the surface of the
workpiece; if necessary, increase the wire length until the safety cut-out trips
in "Set-up menu: Level 2".
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EPG | 17
Cause: The welding program selected is invalid
EN
Remedy: Select valid welding program
EPG | 29
Cause: The required wire-feed unit is not available for the selected characteristic
Remedy: Connect correct wire-feed unit, check plug connections for the hosepack
EPG | 35
Cause: Measurement of the welding circuit resistance "r" failed
Remedy: Check grounding cable, current cable or hosepack and replace if necessary,
recalculate welding circuit resistance "r"
no | GAS
Cause: The Gas watchdog option has detected that there is no gas pressure
Remedy: Connect a new gas cylinder or open the gas cylinder valve/pressure regulator,
restart "Gas watchdog" option, reset "no | GAS" error message by pressing
any button.
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Care, maintenance and disposal
General Under normal operating conditions, the welding system requires only a minimum of care
and maintenance. However, it is vital to observe some important points to ensure the weld-
ing system remains in a usable condition for many years.
Safety
WARNING! An electric shock can be fatal. Before opening the device
- Turn the mains switch to the "O" position
- Unplug the machine from the mains
- Prevent it from being switched on again
- Using a suitable measuring instrument, check to make sure that electrically
charged components (e.g. capacitors) have discharged
WARNING! Work that is carried out incorrectly can cause serious injury and dam-
sonnel. All instructions in the section headed "Safety rules" must be observed.
At every start-up - Check mains plug, mains cable, welding torch, interconnecting hosepack and ground-
ing (earthing) connection for damage
- Check that there is a gap of 0.5 m (1 ft. 8 in.) all around the device to ensure that cool-
ing air can flow and escape unhindered
NOTE! Air inlets and outlets must never be covered, not even partially.
Every 2 months
CAUTION! Risk of damage. The air filter must only be fitted when dry.
- If required, clean air filter using dry compressed air or by washing it.
Every 6 months - Dismantle device side panels and clean inside of device with dry reduced compressed
air
NOTE! Risk of damage to electronic components. Do not bring air nozzle too
close to electronic components.
- If a lot of dust has accumulated, clean the cooling air ducts.
Disposal Dispose of in accordance with the applicable national and local regulations.
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Appendix
Technical data
EN
Special voltages For devices designed for special voltages, the technical data on the rating plate applies.
For all machines with a permitted mains voltage of up to 460 V: The standard mains plug
allows the user to operate with a mains voltage of up to 400 V. For mains voltages up to
460 V fit a mains plug permitted for such use or install the mains supply directly.
Explanation of Duty cycle (D.C.) is the proportion of time in a 10-minute cycle at which the device may be
the term "duty cy- operated at its rated output without overheating.
cle"
NOTE! The D.C. values specified on the rating plate are based on an ambient
temperature of 40°C. If the ambient temperature is higher, either the D.C. or out-
put must be reduced accordingly.
Example: Welding at 150 A at 60% D.C.

- Welding phase = 60% of 10 minutes = 6 minutes
- Cooling phase = remaining time = 4 minutes
- After the cooling phase, the cycle begins anew.
60 %
6 Min. 4 Min.
150 A
0A
0 Min. 6 Min. 10 Min.
If the device is to be continuously operated without stopping:
1 look in the technical data for a D.C. value of 100% for the reigning ambient tempera-
ture.
2 Reduce the output or amperage in line with this value so that the device can remain in
use without observing a cooling phase.
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TSt 3500 Syn
Mains voltage (U1) 3x 380 V 400 V 460 V
Max. effective primary current (I1eff) 15.0 A 14.4 A 12.6 A
Max. primary current (I1max) 23.6 A 22.7 A 19.8 A
Mains fuse protection 35 A slow-blow
Mains voltage tolerance -10 / +15%

Grid frequency 50 / 60 Hz
Cos phi (1) 0.99
Max. permissible mains impedance Zmax on PCC1) 77 mOhm
Recommended earth-leakage circuit breaker Type B
Welding current range (I2)

MIG / MAG 10 - 350 A
Rod electrode 10 - 350 A
Welding current at 10 min / 40 °C (104 °F) 40% 60% 100%
350 A 300 A 250 A
Output voltage range according to standard characteristic (U2)
MIG / MAG 14.5 - 31.5 V
Rod electrode 20.4 - 35.0 V
Open circuit voltage (U0 peak / U0 r.m.s) 60 V
Apparent power at 400 V AC / 350 A / 40 % ED2) 15,67 kVA
Degree of protection IP 23
Type of cooling AF
Insulation class B
Overvoltage category III
Pollution level according to IEC60664 3
Safety symbols S, CE, CSA
Dimensions l x w x h 747 x 300 x 497 mm
29.4 x 11.8 x 19.6 in.
Weight 29 kg
63.5 lb.
Efficiency at 250 A and 26.5 V 89%

Max. noise emission (LWA) 72 dB (A)
1) Interface to a 230/400 V, 50 Hz public grid

2) ED = duty cycle
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TSt 3500 MV Syn
EN
Mains voltage (U1) 3x 200 V 230 V
Max. effective primary current (I1eff) 24.1 A 20.8 A
Max. primary current (I1max) 38.1 A 32.9 A


Cos phi (1) 0.99

MIG / MAG 10 - 350 A
U1: 200 - 460 V 350 A 300 A 250 A
MIG / MAG 14.5 - 31.5 V
Rod electrode 20.4 - 35 V

at 400 V AC / 350 A / 40 % ED2) 12,96 kVA
Type of cooling AF
Insulation class B
29.4 x 11.8 x 19.6 in.
Weight 37.3 kg
82 lb.


2) ED = duty cycle
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TSt 5000 Syn
Mains voltage (U1) 3x 380 V 400 V 460 V
Max. effective primary current (I1eff) 27 A 25.9 A 23.2 A
Max. primary current (I1max) 42.7 A 41.0 A 36.7 A

Cos phi (1) 0.99

MIG / MAG 10 - 500 A
500 A 420 A 360 A
MIG / MAG 14.3 - 39 V
Type of cooling AF
Insulation class B
29.4 x 11.8 x 19.6 in.
Weight 32.3 kg
71.2 lb.
Efficiency at 360 A and 32 V 91%


2) ED = duty cycle
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TSt 5000 MV Syn
EN


Cos phi (1) 0.99

MIG / MAG 10 - 500 A
U1: 200 V 500 A 420 A 360 A
U1: 208 - 460 V 500 A 420 A 360 A
MIG / MAG 14.3 - 39 V

at 400 V AC / 500 A / 40 % ED2) 22,49 kVA
Type of cooling AF
Insulation class B
29.4 x 11.8 x 19.6 in.
Weight 43.6 kg
96.1 lb.

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2) ED = duty cycle
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Welding program tables
EN
TransSteel 3500 Welding programs are active if
Syn - Euro weld- - the Setup parameter "SEt" is set to "Std" (Standard),
ing program ta- or
bles - the VR 5000 Remote wirefeeder is fitted with the Synergic Steel control panel option.
Welding program database: UID 3431
Pos.
1 Pos.
1
2 Pos.
2 Pos.
3 A
3 A
4 B
4 B
5 C
5 C
6 D 6 D
7 E 7 E
8 F 8 F
Welding program table on the power source control Welding program table on the Synergic Steel (VR
panel 5000 Remote) control panel
Standard Programs
Material Gas Diameter
0,8 mm 0,9 mm 1,0 mm 1,2 mm 1,4 mm 1,6 mm SP
Pos. Pos. .030‘‘ .035‘‘ .040‘‘ .045‘‘ .052‘‘ 1/16‘‘
1 Steel A 100 % CO2 2290 2300 2310 2322 2334
1 Steel B Ar + 8 % CO2 2288 2298 2308 2324 2332
1 Steel C Ar + 18 % CO2 2485 2486 2487 2488 2489
1 Steel D Ar + 4 % O2 2285 2297 2307 2323 2331
2 Steel dynamic B Ar + 8 % CO2 2292 2302 2312 2326 2336
2 Steel dynamic C Ar + 18 % CO2 2293 2303 2313 2327 2337
2 Steel dynamic D Ar + 4 % O2 2291 2301 2311 2325 2335
3 Steel root A 100 % CO2 2502 2501 2499 2500
3 Steel root B Ar + 8 % CO2 2295 2305 2315 2329 2339
3 Steel root C Ar + 18 % CO2 2296 2306 2316 2330 2340
3 Steel root D Ar + 4 % O2 2294 2304 2314 2328 2338
4 Rutil FCW A 100 % CO2 2410 2321 2391 2345
4 Rutil FCW C Ar + 18 % CO2 2411 2320 2390 2344
5 Basic FCW A 100 % CO2 2317 2433 2342
5 Basic FCW C Ar + 18 % CO2 2318 2432 2341
6 Metal cored B Ar + 8 % CO2 2420 2385 2387 2415
6 Metal cored C Ar + 18 % CO2 2421 2536 2388 2343
7 Self-shielded Self-shielded 2350 2349 2348
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Special assignment
0,8 mm 0,9 mm 1,0 mm 1,2 mm 1,4 mm 1,6 mm SP
Pos. Pos. .030‘‘ .035‘‘ .040‘‘ .045‘‘ .052‘‘ 1/16‘‘
1 Stainless Steel F Ar + 2,5 % CO2 2427 2402 2426 2405
3 Stainless Steel root F Ar + 2,5 % CO2 2440 2441 2442 2443
8 FCW Stainless Steel C Ar + 18 % CO2 2423 2424 2425
8 AlMg 5 E 100 % Ar 2444
8 AlSi E 100 % Ar 3092 *

8 CuSi 3 F SP 2496 2495 2493 2497
* Diameter = 1,2 mm (0.45 in.)
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EN
Syn - Euro weld- - the Setup parameter "SEt" is set to "Std" (Standard),
ing program ta- or
bles - the VR 5000 Remote wirefeeder is fitted with the Synergic Steel control panel option.
Pos.
1 Pos.
1
2 Pos.
2 Pos.
3 A
3 A
4 B
4 B
5 C
5 C
6 D 6 D
7 E 7 E
8 F 8 F
Welding program table on the power source control Welding program table on the Synergic Steel (VR
panel 5000 Remote) control panel
Standard Programs
0,8 mm 0,9 mm 1,0 mm 1,2 mm 1,4 mm 1,6 mm SP
Pos. Pos. .030‘‘ .035‘‘ .040‘‘ .045‘‘ .052‘‘ 1/16‘‘
1 Steel A 100 % CO2 2290 2300 2310 2322 2334 2347
1 Steel B Ar + 8 % CO2 2288 2298 2308 2324 2332 2394
1 Steel C Ar + 18 % CO2 2485 2486 2487 2488 2489 2490
1 Steel D Ar + 4 % O2 2285 2297 2307 2323 2331 2395
3 Steel root A 100 % CO2 2502 2501 2499 2500 2529
3 Steel root B Ar + 8 % CO2 2295 2305 2315 2329 2339
3 Steel root C Ar + 18 % CO2 2296 2306 2316 2330 2340
3 Steel root D Ar + 4 % O2 2294 2304 2314 2328 2338
4 Rutil FCW A 100 % CO2 2410 2321 2391 2345
4 Rutil FCW C Ar + 18 % CO2 2411 2320 2390 2344
5 Basic FCW A 100 % CO2 2317 2433 2342
5 Basic FCW C Ar + 18 % CO2 2318 2432 2341
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Special assignment
0,8 mm 0,9 mm 1,0 mm 1,2 mm 1,4 mm 1,6 mm SP
Pos. Pos. .030‘‘ .035‘‘ .040‘‘ .045‘‘ .052‘‘ 1/16‘‘
1 Stainless Steel F Ar + 2,5 % CO2 2427 2402 2426 2405 2428
8 AlMg 5 E 100 % Ar 2444
8 AlSi E 100 % Ar 3092 *

8 CuSi 3 F SP 2496 2495 2493 2497 2498
116
EN
Syn - US welding - the Setup parameter "SEt" is set to "US" (USA),
program tables or
- the VR 5000 Remote wirefeeder is fitted with the Synergic US control panel option.
Pos.
1 Pos.
1
2 Pos.
2 Pos.
3 A
3 A
4 B
4 B
5 C
5 C
6 D 6 D
7 E 7 E
8 F 8 F
Welding program table on the power source control Welding program table on the Synergic US (VR 5000
panel Remote) control panel
Standard Programs
0,8 mm 0,9 mm 1,0 mm 1,2 mm 1,4 mm 1,6 mm SP
Pos. Pos. .030‘‘ .035‘‘ .040‘‘ .045‘‘ .052‘‘ 1/16‘‘
1 Steel A 100 % CO2 2290 2300 2310 2322 2334
1 Steel B Ar + 10 % CO2 2418 2370 2308 2377 2409
1 Steel C Ar + 25 % CO2 2419 2369 2309 2376 2333
1 Steel D Ar + 5 % O2 2372 2371 2307 2378 2408
2 Steel dynamic B Ar + 10 % CO2 2462
3 Steel root A 100 % CO2 2502 2501 2499 2500
3 Steel root B Ar + 10 % CO2 2295 2364 2315 2383 2339
3 Steel root C Ar + 25 % CO2 2296 2363 2316 2382 2340
3 Steel root D Ar + 5 % O2 2294 2365 2314 2384 2338
4 Rutil FCW A 100 % CO2 2471 2472 2467 2469
4 Rutil FCW C Ar + 25 % CO2 2470 2456 2466 2468
5 Basic FCW A 100 % CO2 2474 2433 2476
5 Basic FCW C Ar + 25 % CO2 2473 2432 2475
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Special assignment
0,8 mm 0,9 mm 1,0 mm 1,2 mm 1,4 mm 1,6 mm SP
Pos. Pos. .030‘‘ .035‘‘ .040‘‘ .045‘‘ .052‘‘ 1/16‘‘
6 FCW Stainless Steel F Ar + 18 % CO2 2423 2424 2425
8 Stainless Steel A Ar + 90 % He + 2,5 % CO2 2404 2407
8 Stainless Steel B Ar + 33 % He + 1 % CO2 2403 2406
8 Stainless Steel C Ar + 2,5 % CO2 2427 2402 2426 2405
8 FCW MAP409Ti D Ar + 2 % O2 2464 2465
8 AlMg 5 E 100 % Ar 2444
8 AlSi E 100 % Ar 3092 *

8 CuSi 3 F SP 2496 2495 2493 2497
118
EN
Syn - US welding - the Setup parameter "SEt" is set to "US" (USA),
program tables or
- the VR 5000 Remote wirefeeder is fitted with the Synergic US control panel option.
Pos.
1 Pos.
1
2 Pos.
2 Pos.
3 A
3 A
4 B
4 B
5 C
5 C
6 D 6 D
7 E 7 E
8 F 8 F
Welding program table on the power source control Welding program table on the Synergic US (VR 5000
panel Remote) control panel
Standard Programs
0,8 mm 0,9 mm 1,0 mm 1,2 mm 1,4 mm 1,6 mm SP
Pos. Pos. .030‘‘ .035‘‘ .040‘‘ .045‘‘ .052‘‘ 1/16‘‘
1 Steel A 100 % CO2 2290 2300 2310 2322 2334 2347
1 Steel B Ar + 10 % CO2 2418 2370 2308 2377 2409 2394
1 Steel C Ar + 25 % CO2 2419 2369 2309 2376 2333 2346
1 Steel D Ar + 5 % O2 2372 2371 2307 2378 2408 2395
2 Steel dynamic B Ar + 10 % CO2 2462
3 Steel root A 100 % CO2 2502 2501 2499 2500 2529
3 Steel root B Ar + 10 % CO2 2295 2364 2315 2383 2339
3 Steel root C Ar + 25 % CO2 2296 2363 2316 2382 2340
3 Steel root D Ar + 5 % O2 2294 2365 2314 2384 2338
4 Rutil FCW A 100 % CO2 2471 2472 2467 2469
4 Rutil FCW C Ar + 25 % CO2 2470 2456 2466 2468
5 Basic FCW A 100 % CO2 2474 2433 2476
5 Basic FCW C Ar + 25 % CO2 2473 2432 2475
119
Special assignment
0,8 mm 0,9 mm 1,0 mm 1,2 mm 1,4 mm 1,6 mm SP
Pos. Pos. .030‘‘ .035‘‘ .040‘‘ .045‘‘ .052‘‘ 1/16‘‘
6 FCW Stainless Steel F Ar + 18 % CO2 2423 2424 2425
8 Stainless Steel A Ar + 90 % He + 2,5 % CO2 2404 2407
8 Stainless Steel B Ar + 33 % He + 1 % CO2 2403 2406
8 Stainless Steel C Ar + 2,5 % CO2 2427 2402 2426 2405 2428
8 FCW MAP409Ti D Ar + 2 % O2 2464 2465
8 AlMg 5 E 100 % Ar 2444
8 AlSi E 100 % Ar 3092 *

8 CuSi 3 F SP 2496 2495 2493 2497 2498
120
TransSteel 3500 Welding programs are active if a VR 5000 Remote wirefeeder with the Synergic YARD
EN
Yard welding pro- control panel option is in the system.
gram tables
In this case, the welding program indica-

tion on the power source is deactivated. Pos.
1
The welding program is only shown on the
2
VR 5000 Remote. 3
Pos.
A
4 B
5 C
6 D
7 E
8 F
Welding program table on the Synergic YARD (VR

5000 Remote) control panel
Standard Programs
0,8 mm 0,9 mm 1,0 mm 1,2 mm 1,4 mm 1,6 mm SP
Pos. Pos. .030‘‘ .035‘‘ .040‘‘ .045‘‘ .052‘‘ 1/16‘‘
1 Steel A 100 % CO2 2290 2300 2310 2322 2334
1 Steel D Ar + O2 2285 2297 2307 2323 2331
2 Stainless Steel B Ar + 2,5 % CO2 2427 2402 2426 2405
3 E71T Rutile A 100 % CO2 2410 2321 2391 2345
3 E71T Rutile C Ar + 18 % CO2 2411 2320 2390 2344
4 E70T Basic A 100 % CO2 2317 2433 2342
4 E70T Basic C Ar + 18 % CO2 2318 2432 2341
7 Self-shielded 2350 2349 2348
Special assignment
0,8 mm 0,9 mm 1,0 mm 1,2 mm 1,4 mm 1,6 mm SP
Pos. Pos. .030‘‘ .035‘‘ .040‘‘ .045‘‘ .052‘‘ 1/16‘‘
1 Steel Primer C Ar + 18 % CO2 2419 2430 2429 2376 2431
1 Steel root E Ar + 18 % CO2 2296 2306 2316 2330 2340
1 Steel dynamic F Ar + 18 % CO2 2293 2303 2313 2327 2337
2 Stainless Steel root E Ar + 2,5 % CO2 2293 2303 2313 2327 2337
8 Steel root A 100 % CO2 2502 2501 2499 2500
8 Steel C Ar + 18 % CO2 2485 2486 2487 2488 2489
8 AlMg 5 E 100 % Ar 2444
8 AlSi E 100 % Ar 3092
121
TransSteel 5000 Welding programs are active if a VR 5000 Remote wirefeeder with the Synergic YARD
Yard welding pro- control panel option is in the system.
gram tables
In this case, the welding program indica-

tion on the power source is deactivated. Pos.
1
The welding program is only shown on the
2
VR 5000 Remote. 3
Pos.
A
4 B
5 C
6 D
7 E
8 F
Welding program table on the Synergic YARD (VR

5000 Remote) control panel
Standard Programs
0,8 mm 0,9 mm 1,0 mm 1,2 mm 1,4 mm 1,6 mm SP
Pos. Pos. .030‘‘ .035‘‘ .040‘‘ .045‘‘ .052‘‘ 1/16‘‘
1 Steel A 100 % CO2 2290 2300 2310 2322 2334 2347
1 Steel D Ar + O2 2285 2297 2307 2323 2331 2395
2 Stainless Steel B Ar + 2,5 % CO2 2427 2402 2426 2405 2428
3 E71T Rutile A 100 % CO2 2410 2321 2391 2345
3 E71T Rutile C Ar + 18 % CO2 2411 2320 2390 2344
4 E70T Basic A 100 % CO2 2317 2433 2342
4 E70T Basic C Ar + 18 % CO2 2318 2432 2341
7 Self-shielded 2350 2349 2348
Special assignment
0,8 mm 0,9 mm 1,0 mm 1,2 mm 1,4 mm 1,6 mm SP
Pos. Pos. .030‘‘ .035‘‘ .040‘‘ .045‘‘ .052‘‘ 1/16‘‘
1 Steel Primer C Ar + 18 % CO2 2419 2430 2429 2376 2431 2346
1 Steel root E Ar + 18 % CO2 2296 2306 2316 2330 2340
1 Steel dynamic F Ar + 18 % CO2 2293 2303 2313 2327 2337
2 Stainless Steel root E Ar + 2,5 % CO2 2293 2303 2313 2327 2337
8 Steel root A 100 % CO2 2502 2501 2499 2500 2529
8 Steel C Ar + 18 % CO2 2485 2486 2487 2488 2489 2490
8 AlMg 5 E 100 % Ar 2444
8 AlSi E 100 % Ar 3092 *
122
Standard value tables for MIG/MAG standard manual
welding
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Settings tables - Shielding gas: Argon + CO2 *
- Material: G3 Si 1
- Wire diameter: 0.8 mm (.03 in.)
- Ignition current: 400 A
Sheet thickness Wire feed speed Welding voltage Dynamic

0.8 mm (.03 in.) 2.1 m/min (82.68 ipm) 13.7 V 4
1 mm (.04 in.) 2.8 m/min (110.24 ipm) 15.8 V 4
1.5 mm (.06 in.) 5.9 m/min (232.28 ipm) 17 V / 3
2 mm (.08 in.) 6.5 m/min (255.91 ipm) 18 V 3
3 mm (.12 in.) 10.8 m/min (425.20 ipm) 20 V 2
4 mm (.16 in.) 14 m/min (551.18 ipm) 23.4 V 1
5 mm (.2 in.) 16.7 m/min (657.48 ipm) 27 V 0
6 mm (.24 in.) 19 m/min (748.03 ipm) 27.8 V 0
8 mm (.31 in.) 21 m/min (826.77 ipm) 30.4 V 0
10 mm (.39 in.) 23 m/min (905.51 ipm) 32.6 V 0
12 mm (.47 in.) 25 m/min (984.25 ipm) 34 V 0
- Shielding gas: Argon + CO2 *

- Material: G3 Si 1

0.8 mm (.03 in.) 1.6 m/min (62.99 ipm) 13.3 V 4
1 mm (.04 in.) 1.9 m/min (74.8 ipm) 14 V 4
1.5 mm (.06 in.) 2.5 m/min (98.43 ipm) 15 V 3
2 mm (.08 in.) 4.5 m/min (177.17 ipm) 16.5 V 3
3 mm (.12 in.) 6.2 m/min (244.09 ipm) 17 V 2
4 mm (.16 in.) 7.5 m/min (295.28 ipm) 19.5 V 2
5 mm (.2 in.) 11 m/min (433.07 ipm) 24 V 1
6 mm (.24 in.) 12.4 m/min (488.19 ipm) 25.5 V 0
8 mm (.31 in.) 13 m/min (511.81 ipm) 26 V 0
10 mm (.39 in.) 16 m/min (629.92 ipm) 28 V 0
12 mm (.47 in.) 19.1 m/min (751.97 ipm) 30 V 0
15 mm (.59 in.) 22 m/min (866.14 ipm) 32 V 0
20 mm (.79 in.) 25 m/min (984.25 ipm) 34 V 0

- Material: G3 Si 1
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0.8 mm (.03 in.) 1.6 m/min (62.99 ipm) 14.3 V 2.5
1 mm (.04 in.) 2 m/min (78.74 ipm) 14.5 V 2.5
1.3 mm (.05 in.) 2.5 m/min (98.43 ipm) 14.6 V 3
1.5 mm (.06 in.) 3.1 m/min (122.05 ipm) 15.9 V 3
2 mm (.08 in.) 4.5 m/min (177.17 ipm) 16.4 V 3
3 mm (.12 in.) 6.2 m/min (244.09 ipm) 17.5 V 3
4 mm (.16 in.) 7.5 m/min (295.28 ipm) 18.1 V 2
5 mm (.2 in.) 11 m/min (433.07 ipm) 26.6 V 1
6 mm (.24 in.) 12.4 m/min (488.19 ipm) 27.3 V 0
8 mm (.31 in.) 13 m/min (511.81 ipm) 29.5 V 0
10 mm (.39 in.) 16 m/min (629.92 ipm) 32.5 V 0
12 mm (.47 in.) 19.1 m/min (751.97 ipm) 34 V 0
15 mm (.59 in.) 22 m/min (866.14 ipm) 35 V 0
20 mm (.79 in.) 25 m/min (984.25 ipm) 36.9 V 0

- Material: G3 Si 1

1 mm (.04 in.) 1.6 m/min (62.99 ipm) 15.5 V 3
1.5 mm (.06 in.) 2.4 m/min (94.49 ipm) 16 V 3
2 mm (.08 in.) 3.5 m/min (137.8 ipm) 17.4 V 3
3 mm (.12 in.) 4.7 m/min (185.04 ipm) 18.5 V 3
4 mm (.16 in.) 5.6 m/min (220.47 ipm) 19.8 V 2.5
5 mm (.2 in.) 7.2 m/min (283.46 ipm) 20.5 V 2
6 mm (.24 in.) 8.1 m/min (318.9 ipm) 24.3 V 1
8 mm (.31 in.) 8.8 m/min (346.46 ipm) 28 V 0
10 mm (.39 in.) 9.3 m/min (366.14 ipm) 29 V 0
12 mm (.47 in.) 10.8 m/min (425.2 ipm) 32 V 0
15 mm (.59 in.) 11.5 m/min (452.76 ipm) 33 V 0
20 mm (.79 in.) 18 m/min (708.66 ipm) 34 V 0
25 mm (.98 in.) 22 m/min (866.14 ipm) 36 V 0
30 mm (1.18 in.) 25 m/min (984.25 ipm) 37.5 V 0

- Material: G3 Si 1

1 mm (.04 in.) 1.2 m/min (47.24 ipm) 13.7 V 4
1.5 mm (.06 in.) 1.7 m/min (66.93 ipm) 15 V 4
2 mm (.08 in.) 2.2 m/min (86.61 ipm) 16 V 3
3 mm (.12 in.) 3.2 m/min (125.98 ipm) 17 V 3
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4 mm (.16 in.) 3.8 m/min (149.61 ipm) 17.8 V 2
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5 mm (.2 in.) 4.3 m/min (169.29 ipm) 18.6 V 2
6 mm (.24 in.) 4.8 m/min (188.98 ipm) 21.5 V 1
8 mm (.31 in.) 5.5 m/min (216.54 ipm) 26 V 0
10 mm (.39 in.) 7 m/min (275.59 ipm) 27.5 V 0
12 mm (.47 in.) 9 m/min (354.33 ipm) 30 V 0
15 mm (.59 in.) 10.3 m/min (405.51 ipm) 31.8 V 0
20 mm (.79 in.) 12.5 m/min (492.13 ipm) 33 V 0
25 mm (.98 in.) 15 m/min (590.55 ipm) 36.8 V 0
30 mm (1.18 in.) 18 m/min (708.66 ipm) 40 V 0

- Material: G3 Si 1
- Wire diameter: 1.6 mm (1/16 in.)

1.5 mm (.06 in.) 1.2 m/min (47.24 ipm) 16 V 4
2 mm (.08 in.) 1.4 m/min (55.12 ipm) 16.4 V 3
3 mm (.12 in.) 2.2 m/min (86.61 ipm) 16.9 V 3
4 mm (.16 in.) 2.8 m/min (110.24 ipm) 17.9 V 2
5 mm (.2 in.) 5.3 m/min (208.66 ipm) 18.7 V 2
6 mm (.24 in.) 4 m/min (157.48 ipm) 20.7 V 1
8 mm (.31 in.) 4.5 m/min (177.17 ipm) 24 V 1
10 mm (.39 in.) 5.3 m/min (208.66 ipm) 26.9 V 0
12 mm (.47 in.) 5.6 m/min (220.47 ipm) 27.2 V 0
15 mm (.59 in.) 6.7 m/min (263.78 ipm) 29.1 V 0
20 mm (.79 in.) 8.5 m/min (334.65 ipm) 31 V 0
25 mm (.98 in.) 12 m/min (472.44 ipm) 36.5 V 0
30 mm (1.18 in.) 15 m/min (590.55 ipm) 40 V 0
* Argon + 18 % CO2 (M21)
- Shielding gas: CO2

- Material: G3 Si 1

0.8 mm (.03 in.) 1.5 m/min (59.06 ipm) 16 V 4
1 mm (.04 in.) 3 m/min (118.11 ipm) 16.8 V 4
1.5 mm (.06 in.) 5 m/min (196.85 ipm) 18.6 V 3
2 mm (.08 in.) 6.4 m/min (251.97 ipm) 19.5 V 3
3 mm (.12 in.) 9.5 m/min (374.02 ipm) 22.3 V 2
4 mm (.16 in.) 11.1 m/min (437.01 ipm) 23.1 V 2
5 mm (.2 in.) 15.2 m/min (598.43 ipm) 25.8 V 1
6 mm (.24 in.) 17.5 m/min (688.98 ipm) 26.1 V 1
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8 mm (.31 in.) 20 m/min (787.40 ipm) 27 V 0
10 mm (.39 in.) 22 m/min (866.14 ipm) 28.5 V 0
12 mm (.47 in.) 25 m/min (984.25 ipm) 31.5 V 0

- Material: G3 Si 1

0.8 mm (.03 in.) 1.4 m/min (55.12 ipm) 17.1 V 4
1 mm (.04 in.) 2.2 m/min (86.61 ipm) 17.4 V 4
1.5 mm (.06 in.) 2.7 m/min (106.3 ipm) 18.6 V 4
2 mm (.08 in.) 4 m/min (157.48 ipm) 19.2 V 4
3 mm (.12 in.) 6 m/min (236.22 ipm) 20.5 V 3
4 mm (.16 in.) 9 m/min (354.33 ipm) 21.5 V 3
5 mm (.2 in.) 10 m/min (393.7 ipm) 24 V 3
6 mm (.24 in.) 11.5 m/min (452.76 ipm) 24.9 V 2
8 mm (.31 in.) 13 m/min (511.81 ipm) 25.5 V 2
12 mm (.47 in.) 15 m/min (590.55 ipm) 29.5 V 1
15 mm (.59 in.) 17 m/min (669.29 ipm) 32 V 0
20 mm (.79 in.) 22 m/min (866.14 ipm) 34 V 0

- Material: G3 Si 1

0.8 mm (.03 in.) 1.6 m/min (62.99 ipm) 16.7 V 3
1 mm (.04 in.) 2 m/min (78.74 ipm) 17.6 V 3
1.3 mm (.05 in.) 2.6 m/min (102.36 ipm) 18.9 V 3
1.5 mm (.06 in.) 3.2 m/min (125.98 ipm) 20.4 V 2.5
2 mm (.08 in.) 4.8 m/min (188.98 ipm) 20.8 V 2.5
3 mm (.12 in.) 6 m/min (236.22 ipm) 21.4 V 2.5
4 mm (.16 in.) 8 m/min (314.96 ipm) 22.5 V 2.5
5 mm (.2 in.) 10 m/min (393.7 ipm) 24.8 V 2.5
6 mm (.24 in.) 12 m/min (472.44 ipm) 27.1 V 2.5
8 mm (.31 in.) 14 m/min (551.18 ipm) 28.8 V 1.5
10 mm (.39 in.) 17.5 m/min (688.98 ipm) 30.9 V 0
12 mm (.47 in.) 20 m/min (787.4 ipm) 33.3 V 0
15 mm (.59 in.) 25 m/min (984.25 ipm) 38.2 V 0

- Material: G3 Si 1
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0.8 mm (.03 in.) 1 m/min (39.37 ipm) 17.5 V 1.5
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1 mm (.04 in.) 1.5 m/min (59.06 ipm) 18.0 V 2
2 mm (.08 in.) 2 m/min (78.74 ipm) 18.8 V 2.5
3 mm (.12 in.) 3 m/min (118.11 ipm) 19.3 V 3
4 mm (.16 in.) 4.5 m/min (177.17 ipm) 20.5 V 3
5 mm (.2 in.) 6 m/min (236.22 ipm) 22.5 V 3
6 mm (.24 in.) 7 m/min (275.59 ipm) 23 V 3
8 mm (.31 in.) 8.5 m/min (334.65 ipm) 25.9 V 3
12 mm (.47 in.) 10 m/min (393.70 ipm) 29.7 V 3
15 mm (.59 in.) 15 m/min (590.55 ipm) 36 V 2
20 mm (.79 in.) 22 m/min (866.14 ipm) 41 V 0

- Material: G3 Si 1

1 mm (.04 in.) 1.4 m/min (55.12 ipm) 18.2 V 4
1.5 mm (.06 in.) 1.7 m/min (66.93 ipm) 19.1 V 3
2 mm (.08 in.) 2.2 m/min (86.61 ipm) 20 V 3
3 mm (.12 in.) 3.1 m/min (122.05 ipm) 22.6 V 2
4 mm (.16 in.) 4.2 m/min (165.35 ipm) 23.9 V 2
5 mm (.2 in.) 5.1 m/min (200.79 ipm) 25.1 V 1
6 mm (.24 in.) 6 m/min (236.22 ipm) 26.2 V 1
8 mm (.31 in.) 7.5 m/min (295.28 ipm) 29.9 V 0
12 mm (.47 in.) 10 m/min (393.7 ipm) 33.9 V 0
15 mm (.59 in.) 12.5 m/min (492.13 ipm) 36.2 V 0
20 mm (.79 in.) 15 m/min (590.55 ipm) 38 V 0
25 mm (.98 in.) 18 m/min (708.66 ipm) 40 V 0

- Material: G3 Si 1
- Wire diameter: 1.6 mm (1/16 in.)

1.5 mm (.06 in.) 1.2 m/min (47.24 ipm) 19.8 V 4
2 mm (.08 in.) 1.4 m/min (55.12 ipm) 20.5 V 4
3 mm (.12 in.) 1.9 m/min (74.8 ipm) 21.3 V 4
4 mm (.16 in.) 2.3 m/min (90.55 ipm) 21.8 V 3
5 mm (.2 in.) 2.7 m/min (106.3 ipm) 23 V 3
6 mm ( .24 in.) 3 m/min (118.11 ipm) 23.9 V 3
8 mm (.31 in.) 3.6 m/min (141.73 ipm) 24.9 V 2
12 mm (.47 in.) 4.7 m/min (185.04 ipm) 26.5 V 2
15 mm (.59 in.) 5.6 m/min (220.47 ipm) 30 V 2
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20 mm (.79 in.) 7.1 m/min (279.53 ipm) 33 V 1
25 mm (.98 in.) 9 m/min (354.33 ipm) 40 V 1
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/ Perfect Charging / Perfect Welding / Solar Energy

TransSteel 5000 Syn MIG/MAG Power source

WARNING! Indicates a potentially dangerous situation. Death or serious injury

CAUTION! Indicates a situation where damage or injury could occur. If it is not

Control elements and connections 31

Synergic control panel ............................................................................................................................... 33

Installation and commissioning 41

Minimum equipment needed for welding task............................................................................................ 43

Troubleshooting and maintenance 93

Technical data............................................................................................................................................ 107

*) at the interface with the public grid

- Hazardous electromagnetic fields, which can endanger the lives of those

- Risk of electrocution from mains current and welding current

- Greater noise pollution

- Harmful welding fumes and gases

Danger from toxic

Keep your face away from welding fumes and gases.

Danger from fly-

Risks from mains

Never touch the workpiece during or after welding - risk of burns.

Use only suitable load-carrying equipment supplied by the manufacturer when

Special regulations apply in rooms at risk of fire or explosion

The modular design and potential for sys-

The device has a "Power limitation" safety

This results in:

Special welding characteristic properties:

Summary of MIG/ MIG/MAG standard synergic

Dip transfer arc

(1) Welding torch (6) Cooling unit

Signal input: Start of welding / end of welding

Signal output: Current flow signal

Technical data - start/end of welding signal input

Technical data - current flow signal output

NOTE! Voltage is only supplied to gas preheaters during welding operations.

The power of the gas preheaters must not exceed 150 W.

A low human body resistance is possible when there is:

Such environments can include:

VRD: safety prin- The welding circuit resistance is greater

The welding circuit resistance is less than

(13) (14)(15) (16)

(10) (9) (8) (7) (6)

(1) "Parameter selection" button (right)

Arc length correction

b) for changing parameters in the Setup menu

b) for changing parameters in the Setup menu

(3) Adjusting dial (right)

(4) Adjusting dial (left)

(5) "Save" buttons (Easy Job)

(6) "Process" button **)

(7) "Mode" button

(8) "Shielding gas" button

(9) "Wire diameter" button

(11) "Wire threading" button

(12) "Gas-test" button

Press the button once: shielding gas flows out

(13) SF - spot / stitch welding indicator

(14) Intermediate arc indicator

(15) HOLD indicator

(16) Real Energy Input

*) If one of these parameters is selected in the MIG/MAG standard synergic welding