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OPERATION
POWER FEED 10
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Power Feed 10 is a high performance, digitally
controlled, modular wire feeder. Properly equipped, it
can support the GMAW, GMAW-P, FCAW, and
SMAW processes. The Power Feed wire feeders are
designed to be a part of a modular, multi process
welding system.
The Power Feed 10 is a 4 driven roll feeder that oper-
ates on 40VDC input power. .
The Power Feed wire feeders are designed to be
used with Power Feed compatible power sources,
operating as a system. Each component in the system
has special circuitry to “talk with” the other system
components, so each component (power source, wire
feeder, electrical accessories) knows what the other is
doing at all times. This shared information lays the
groundwork for a system with superior welding perfor-
mance.
The Power Feed 10 is available configured in both
boom and bench models. In addition, the Control Box
and wire feed unit can also be purchased separately.
The bench model is designed so that it can easily be
converted to a boom feeder.
Observe all additional Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live parts such
as output terminals or internal wiring.
•
When inching with gun trigger, electrode and
drive mechanism are “hot” to work and
ground and could remain energized several
seconds after the gun trigger is released.
• Turn OFF input power at welding power
source before installation or changing
drive roll and/or guide tubes.
• Welding power source must be connected
to system ground per the National
Electrical Code or any applicable local
codes.
• Only qualified personnel should
perform this installation.
WARNING
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES AND
EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES
The Power Feed 10 can be set up in a number of con-
figurations. It is designed to be used for GMAW,
GMAW-P, FCAW, and SMAW for a variety of materi-
als, including mild steel, stainless steel, and cored
wires.
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
The Power Feed 10 must be used with power sources
having digital communication capabilities and 40 VDC
auxiliary power. The presently available power source
is the PowerWave 455.
DUTY CYCLE
The Power Feed 10 wire feeder is capable of welding
at a 100% duty cycle (continuous welding). The power
source will be the limiting factor in determining system
duty cycle capability.
CONTROL BOX OPERATION
The most frequently used Control Box controls and
settings are external; some features are accessed by
internal controls and settings.
CONTROL BOX PANELS - UPPER PANEL
CONTROL/DISPLAY PANEL: (REQUIRED)
Each PF-10 Control box must have a Control/Display
(CD) panel. This panel consists of adjustment knobs,
digital displays and a series of indicator lights (LEDs).
There are two knobs; each has a 4 digit LED display
and a pair of LEDs associated with it. Knobs and dis-
plays have dual functions; the LEDs indicate which
function at any given time. This panel also has a dual
color Status LED, used to indicate the general health
status of the Control Box and its connection to other
components in the system (power source, wire drive,
etc.).
The left knob/display is labeled WFS / AMPS (wire
feed speed/amps). In non-synergic modes, the WFS
control changes the wire feed speed according to the
desired procedure. In synergic welding modes (syner-
gic CV, pulse GMAW) WFS is the dominant control
parameter, controlling all other variables.
