15 Commissioning
15.1 Energy-saving function
When the mains plug has been connected, the ma-
chine is in Standby mode and the On LED 18 flashes
every 3 sec.
If the device is in Standby mode, then it can be
switched on using the On/Off button 17.
If the device is switched on, then it can be switched to
Standby mode using the On/Off button 17.
If the device is not used for 30 min., then it automati-
cally switches to Standby mode. (BasicPlus)
Switch off Auto-Standby function
(BasicPlus)
 Press button 17 for 10 sec.
9 The three LEDs 13, 14 and 15 are lit for 5 sec., the
Auto-Standby function has been switched off.
Switch on Auto-Standby function
(BasicPlus)
 Press button 17 for 10 sec.
9 The two LEDs 13 and 15 are lit for 5 sec., the Auto-
Standby function has been switched on.
Switch on / off Auto-Standby function
(ControlPro)
See chapter "15.4 Call secondary parameters (Con-
trolPro)" on Page 27.
Before switch-on, ensure that neither the
electrode holder nor the electrode is touching
the welding table, the workpiece or another
electrically-conductive object, to ensure that
you do not unintentionally ignite arcing on
switch-on. An unintentionally ignited arc can
damage the electrode holder, the welding ta-
ble, the workpiece and the machine.
15.2 Electrode welding process
Switch on the system
 If necessary, switch the system on by pressing button
17 for 2 sec.
 Keep pressing button 16 until the electrode operating
function is selected.
9 The electrode icon MMA or CEL (LED 13 or 14) lights
up.
 Use control knob 12 to set the desired welding current.
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Arc ignition
 Briefly touch the workpiece at the point to be welded
using the electrode and lift the electrode a little.
9 The arc burns between the workpiece and the elec-
trode.
Hotstart
In the electrode welding method, a hotstart of 125 %
of the set welding current is used for 1 second for igni-
tion. Like the welding current, the hotstart is limited to
a maximum of 150 A.
Guide values for current intensity
Electrode Ø
[mm]
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.2
4.0
15.3 TIG welding process
Switch on the system
 If necessary, switch the system on by pressing button
17 for 2 sec.
 Keep pressing button 16 until the TIG operating func-
tion is selected.
9 The TIG icon (LED 15) lights up.
 Use control knob 12 to set the desired welding current.
Arc ignition
 Open the valve 56 on the TIG welding torch.
 Briefly touch the workpiece with the tip of the elec-
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trode at the point to be welded.
 Lift the electrode a little.
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9 The arc burns between the workpiece and the elec-
trode.
Upslope
A short-circuit current of 60 A is used for igniting during
the TIG welding process. The upslope takes place with
115 A/s until the set welding current is reached.
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Recommended current
intensity [A]
20...40
35...60
45...100
75...140
130...190
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