DIGISTEEL III 320C

DIGIPULS III 320C

EN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

MA

Cat n° : 8695-1259
Contact :
Rev :A [Link]
Date : 03/2016
 Arc welding and plasma cutting may be dangerous for the operator
EN and persons close to the work area. Read the operating manual.
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1 - GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................................................

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1.1. PRESENTATION OF INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................
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1.2. WELDING SET COMPONENTS ................................................................................................................................
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1.3. POWER SOURCES TECHNICAL ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATI ................................................................................................
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2 - STARTING UP ................................................................
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2.1. POWER SOURCE GENERAL NERAL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................
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2.2. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ECTIONS TO THE MAINS ................................................................................................
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2.3. CHOICE OF CONSUMABLES ................................................................................................................................
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2.4. POSITIONING THE WIRE ................................................................................................................................................................
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2.5. WIRE DRIVER WEAR PART................................................................................................................................
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2.6. CONNECTION OF THE TORCH ................................................................................................................................
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2.7. GAS INLET CONNECTION ................................................................................................................................
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2.8. SWITCH ON ................................................................
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3 - INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ................................................................................................................................................................
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3.1. FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................................
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3.2. CALIBRATE THE POWER SOURCE ................................................................................................................................
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3.3. DYSPLAY AND USE ................................................................
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4 - OPTIONS, ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................................................................
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5 - MAINTENANCE ................................................................
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5.1. GENERAL ................................................................
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5.2. ROLLERS AND WIRE GUIDE ................................................................................................................................
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5.3. TORCH ................................................................
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5.4. SPARE PARTS, COMPONENTS ................................................................................................................................
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5.5. WEAR PARTS ................................................................
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5.6. TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE ................................................................................................................................
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5.7. ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM ................................................................................................................................................................
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6 - ANNEXES ................................................................
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6.1. PRESENTATION OF WELDING PROCESSES................................................................................................................................ ...................................................... 23
6.2. ADVANCED WELDING CYCLE ................................................................................................................................
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6.3. LIST OF SYNERGIES ................................................................................................................................................................
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1 - GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1. PRESENTATION OF INSTALLATION
ALLATION
DIGISTEEL III 320C / DIGIPULS III 320C is a manual welding set that enables the following:
☞ MIG-MAG
MAG welding with short arc, speed short arc, spray-arc,
spray normal pulsed mode (only on DIGIPULS),), using currents from 15A
to 320A.
☞ Feeding different types of wire
Steel, stainless steel, aluminum and special wires
solid and cored wires
diameters from 0.6-0.8-1.0-1.2
1.2 mm

☞ Coated electrode welding

1.2. WELDING SET COMPONENTS

PONENTS
The welding set consists of 4 main components :
1 - Power source including its primary cable (5m) and its ground strip (5m)
2 - Workshop trolley (optional),
3 - Universal trolley (optional),
4 - Cooler unit (optional)
Each item is ordered and supplied separately.
Options ordered with the welding set are delivered separately. To install these options, refer to the instructions supplied with the
option.

2 3

WARNING :
The plastic handles are not intended for slinging the set. Stability of the equipment is guaranteed only for an incline of maximum 10°.

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1.3. POWER SOURCES TECHNICAL

ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATI
DIGISTEEL III 320C - W000385049 DIGIPULS III 320C - W000385050
Primary side
Primary power supply 400V +/- 20% 400V +/- 20%
Primary power supply frequency 50/60Hz 50/60Hz
Effective primary consumption 12 A 12 A
Maximum primary consumption 18,7 A 18,7 A
Fuse primary 20 A Gg 20 A Gg
Maximum apparent power 13,1 KVA 13,1 KVA
Maximum active power 12,1 KW 12,1 KW
Recommended power generator 20 KVA 20 KVA
Active power in standby (IDLE) 50 W 50 W
Efficiency at maximum current 0,87 0,87
Power factor at maximum current 0,92 0,92
Cos Phi 0,99 0,99
Secondary side
No load voltage (according standard) 74 V 74 V
Welding range Max MIG 10V / 50V 10V / 50V
Welding range Max MMA 15A / 320A 15A / 320A
Duty cycle at 100% (10 min cycle at 40°C) 220A 220A
Duty cycle at 60% (6 min cycle at 40°C) 280A 280A
Duty cycle at maximum current at 40°C 320A 320A
Wire feeder
Rollers plate 4 rollers
Wire feeding speed 0,5 – 25,0 m / mn
Wire diameter usable 0.6 to 1,2 mm
Weight, type, size of wire spool 300 mm
Maximum pressure of gas 6 bar
Miscelleanous
Dimensions (Lxwxh) 755 x 300 x 523 mm
Weight 28 Kg
Operating temperature - 10°C/+40°C
Storage temperature - 20°C/+55°C
Torch connection “European type”
Protection index IP 23
Insulation class H
Standard 60974-1 & 60974-55 & 60974-10
60974

WARNING:: This power source cannot be used in falling rain or snow. It may be stored outside, but it is not designed for use
without protection during raining.

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2 - STARTING UP
2.1. POWER SOURCE GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The power source is composed with :
1- Front panel display
2- European plug for torch
3- Additional plug for 2 potentiometers torch
4- Plug for ground cable and polarity inversion
5- Protection door for wire feeder section
6- Spool axle, shaft, axle nut
7- Gas purge button
8- Wire feeding button
9- Wire driver

6
7
8

5 9

2 3 4

2.2. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

NS TO THE MAINS
DIGISTEEL III 320C / DIGIPULS III 320C is a 400 V 3-phase
phase welding set. If your mains supply corresponds to requirements, connect the "three-phase
"three +
ground" plug to the end of the power cable.

WARNING: Sous réserve que l'impédance de réseau public d’alimentation

d’alimentation basse tension au point de couplage commun soit inférieure
à 33 m2,, ce matériel est conforme à la CEI 61000-3-11
61000 et à la CEI 61000-3-12,
12, et peut être connecté aux réseaux publics
d’alimentation basse tension. Il est de la responsabilité de l’installateur ou de l’utilisateur du matériel de s’assurer, en consultant
l’opérateur du réseau de distribution si nécessaire, que l'impédance de réseau est conforme aux restrictions d'impédance.

WARNING: This Class A equipment is not intended for use in residential locations where the electrical power is provided by the public
low-voltage
voltage supply system. There may be potential difficulties in ensuring electromagnetic compatibility in those locations, due to
conducted as well as radiated disturbances.

2.3. CHOICE OF CONSUMABLES

Arc welding requires the use of wire of a suitable type and diameter as well as use of appropriate gas. Refer to the table of gases and synergies in
Paraf 6.3.

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WARNING :
The following wires are used in reverse polarity: SD ZN = SAFDUAL ZN.

2.4. POSITIONING THE WIRE

To set up the wire :
Turn the power source off.
Open the door of the wire-feeder
feeder unit [5] and ensure that it can not fall.
Unscrew the spool axle nut. [6].
Insert the spool of wire on the axis. Make sure that the locating pin of the shaft [6]] is properly located into the reel locator.
Screw the spool nut [6]] back on the shaft, turning it in the direction shown by the arrow.
arrow
Lower the lever of wire driver [9]] in order to release the rollers.
Take the end of the wire of the spool and cut the distorted end piece.
Straighten the first 15 centimeters of wire.
Insert the wire via the inlet wire-guide
guide of the plate.
Lower the rollers [9] and raise the lever in order to immobilise it.
Adjust the pressure of the rollers on the wire to the correct tension.

Wire feed
The wire feeding button (8) feeds the wire into the torch. The wire feeds over 1s at minimum speed and the speed increases gradually until the set
wire speed is reached, but is limited to 12 m / min. The settings may be change at any time; the power source displays the speed.

To feed the wire through the torch

Maintain the wire feeding button (8).
Wire speed can be adjusted with the button on front panel.

To full the gas line or adjust the gas flow

Push the gas bleed button (9).

2.5. WIRE DRIVER WEAR PART

PAR
The wearing parts of the wire driver, whose role is to guide and advance the welding wire, must be adapted to the type and diameter
di of the welding
wire used. On the other hand, their wear may affect the welding results. Is necessary to replace them.
Please refer to paragraph 5.5 to choose wearing parts for wire driver.
driver

2.6. CONNECTION OF THE TORCH

TO
The MIG welding torch is connected to the front of the wire feeder, after ensuring it has been properly outfitted with the wear parts corresponding to
the wire used for welding.
For this purpose, please refer to the torch instructions.

2.7. GAS INLET CONNECTION

The gas outlet is positioned at the rear of the power source. Simply connect it to the pressure-regulator
regulator outlet of the gas cylinder.
☞ Place the gas cylinder on the trolley at the rear of the power source and fasten the bottle using the strap.
☞ Open the cylinder valve slightly to allow existing impurities to escape and then reclose it.
☞ Mount the pressure regulator/flowmeter.
regulator/flowmeter
☞ Open the gas cylinder.
During welding, the gas flow rate should be between 10 and 20l/min.

WARNING :
Be sure that the gas cylinder is properly secured on the trolley by attaching the safety strap.

2.8. SWITCH ON
The main switch is located at the rear of the power source.
Flip this switch to turn the machine on.
on

Note: This switch must never be flipped during welding.

At each start-up,
up, the power source displays the software version and recognized power.
power

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3 - INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

3.1. FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS

9
2

6
7 8
3 10

11

Left display: Voltage, Right display:

display Current/ wire speed /wire thickness 1

Display for selection of welding mode 2

Selector button for welding mode / Button cancel in program mode 3

Selector switches for welding process 4

Measurement indicator of displayed values (pre-welding,

(pre welding and 5
post-welding data)

Led indicator for program mode 6

Encoder voltage setup and navigation 7

Encoder for current, wirespeed, metal sheet thickness setup and 8

navigation

Display mode indicator current, wirespeed, metal sheet thickness 9

Selector button for pre-display

pre and program management 10

Selector switch for type of gas, wire diameter and type of welding wire 11

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3.2. CALIBRATE THE POWER SOURCE

WARNING :
When starting up for the first
firs time, the calibration is an unavoidable step to achieve quality welding. If polarity is reversed, this
step must be repeated.
repeated

Step 1: Turn the wire diameter switch to SETUP position and press the OK button to access the COnFIG Setup screen.
Step 2: Select the CaL parameter with the left-hand
left encoder and select On with the right-hand encoder.
Step 3:: Press the OK button on the front panel. The display unit indicates triGEr.
Step 4: Remove the torch nozzle.
Step 5: Cut the wire.
Step 6: Place the piece in contact with the contact tube.
Step 7: Press the trigger.
Step 8: The display will indicate the value of L (cable inductance).
Step 9:: Display the value of R using the right-hand
right encoder (cable resistance).
Step 10: Exit Setup.

3.3. DYSPLAY AND USE

3.3.1. Synergic mode

The Current, Voltage and Thickness values listed for each wire feed speed setting are provided for information purposes only. They correspond to
measurements under given operating conditions, such as position, length of the end section (flat position welding, butt welding).
The units current/voltage displayed correspond to the average measured values, and they may differ from the theoretical values.

Led indicator for program mode:

OFF: pre-welding
welding display of instructions.
instructions
ON: Display of measurements (average values).
values)
Flashing: Measurements during welding.

Selection of wire, diameter, gas, welding process

Select the type of wire, the wire diameter, the used welding gas and welding process by turning the appropriate switch.
Selection of the material will determine the available values for diameter, gas and processes.
If synergy does’nt exist, power source
ce displays nOt SYn,GAS SYn,DIA SYn Or PrO SYn.

Selection of welding mode, arc length and pre-welding

pre display
Select welding mode 2T, 4T, spot, synergic and manual by using press button return (3). Arc length can be adjusted with left encoder (7) and pre-
welding display adjustement is performed with right encoder (8). The selection of pre-welding
pre welding preset is performed with press button OK. (10)

3.3.2. Manual mode

This is the disengaged mode of the welding machine. Adjustable parameters for it are wiree speed, arc voltage and fine setting.
In this mode, only the wire speed value is displayed.

3.3.3. SETUP mode

Accessing the SETUP:

The SETUP screen can only be accessed when no welding is in progress, by setting the Wire Diameter selector on the front panel to position 1.
It consist in two pull-down menu :
'CYCLE’ Setting for the cycle phases.. Refer to paragraph 6.2 for details
‘COnFIG’ Power source configuration

Configuring the SETUP:

In SETUP position, select CYCLE or COnFIG by pressing the OK button.
Turn the left-hand encoder to scroll through the available parameters.
Turn the right-hand encoder to set their value.
No welding start. All the changes are saved on exiting the SETUP menu.

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List of accessible parameters in COnFIG menu
Left
Right display Step Default Description
display
Configuration of the Water Cooling Unit. 3 possibles states :
- On : Forced on, watercooler is always activated
GrE On -;OFF – Aut Aut - OFF : Forced off, watercooler is always desactivated
- Aut : Automatic mode, Watercooler works when according need
Security of water cooling. 3 possible states :
- nc : Normally closed,
ScU Nnc – no - OFF OFF - no : Normally open,
- OFF : Desactivate
Trigger holding time in order to call program (Only in 4T welding mode).
CPt OFF– 0,01 – 1,00 0,01 s 0,30
Can be use only for welding program from 50 to 99.
PGM Nno – yES no Activate / desactivate program management mode
Use to setup available adjustement range of the following parameters: wire speed, arc
PGA OFF – ;000 – 020 % 1% OFF voltage, arc dynamics, pulse fine-setting.
setting. Use only when program management is
activated and programs are locked.
This parameter activates / desactivates remote control or potentiometer torch when plug
rC Nno – yES no
on power source.
CAL OFF – on OFF Calibration of torch & ground harness
L 0 – 50 1 uH 14 Cable choke setting / display
r 0 – 50 1Ω 8 Cable resistor setting / display
SoF Nno – yES no Software update mode.
Factory settings reset. Pressing YeS will cause a reset of the parameters to factory
FAC Nno – yES no
defaults when exit SETUP menu.

List of accessible parameters in CYCLE menu

Left
Right display Step Default Description
display
Spot time. In Spot mode and in Manual mode, the Hot Start, Downslope and sequencer
tPt 00.5 – 10.0 0,1 s 0,5
settings cannot be changed
PrG 00.0 – 10.0 0,1 s 0,5 Pre-gas time
tHS OFF – 00.1 – 10.0 0,1 s 0,1 Hot start time
IHS -- 70 – 70 1% 30 Hot start current (wire speed). X% ± the welding current
UHS -- 70 – 70 1% 0 Hot start voltage X% ± the arc voltage
dSt OFF – 00.1 – 05.0 0,1 s OFF Down-slope time
DdSI -- 70 – 00.0 1% -- 30 Down-slope current (wire speed). X% ± the welding current
dSU -- 70 – 70 1% 0 Down-slope voltage. X% ± the arc voltage
Pr_ 0.00 – 0.20 0,01 s 0,05 Anti-stick time
PrS Nno – yES no Pr-Spray activation
PoG 00.0 – 10.0 0,05 s 0,05 Post-gas time
--10 – 10
dYn 1% 0 Fine setting in short arc
--20 – 20
--10 – 10
rFP 1% 0 Fine setting in pulse
--20 – 20
dyA 00 – 100 1 50 Arc striking dynamics at electrode
tSE OFF – 0.01 – 2.50 0,01 s OFF Sequencer time (Sequencer, only in synergic mode)
ISE ---50 – 50 1% 30 Sequencer current level. X% ± the welding current

3.3.4. Program management

DIGISTEEL III 320C / DIGIPULS III 320C allows creating, store and modifying up to 99 welding programs directly on front panel from
program 00 to program 99.. This function is activated by moving parameter PGM from no to YES in COnFIG menu.

P00 is the working program in any state. (Program management mode activated or desactivated). When power source is working on
this program, the Led indicator “JOB” is switched off. All commutators are accessible in this mode, so it will be used to set programs.
pro

P01 to P99 are program saved, only if program management mode is activated. When power source is working on these programs,
the led indicator “JOB” is switched on. In this mode, commutators welding process, wire diameter, gas and metal are not available.
When a program selected has been modified, the indicator “JOB” blinks.

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Create and save a program:
These paragraphe explains how to create, modify
dify and save a welding program. Hereunder is explained the common menu used.
1) Activate program management mode SETUP PGM put YES exit SETUP
2) Set your program with commutators then long push on button OK
3) Screen displays message as following:

Function selection: Program number

rEC: Save program [Link] P01 to
Ld: Load program P99.
cod: Activate locking
P00: Cancel program
code mode

Cancel action in Validate action in

progress. progress

NOTE : The DIGISTEEL III 320C / DIGIPULS III 320C allows to lock program menu. This function is available on program screen with the parameter cod.
The locking key entered has to be written in order to desactivate the function lock.

3.3.5. Program call with trigger

This function allows to chain from 2 to 10 programs. This function is available in 4T welding mode only and program management mode has to be activated

Program chaining :
The function program call works with programs from P50 to P99 by ten.
P50 P59 ; P60 P69 ; P70 P79 ; P80 P89 ; P90 P99
Selec first program with which you want to begin your chain. Then during welding, each time you will push trigger,
trigger program will change.
To chain less than ten programs, in the program following end of loop desired put a different parameter (As synergy
synergy or welding cycle).
It is possible to setup time of trigger push to detect change of program chain : SETUP CPT put value from 1 to 100 exit SETUP

Example:: Create a program list from P50 to P55 (6 programs).

1) In program P56, put different welding
lding cycle
c or synergy than P55 in order to finish chain
2) Select program P50 (First program for start of welding
3) Start welding
4) Each time trigger will be pushed, power source will change program until P55. When chain is finished, power source will restart to P50.

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4 - OPTIONS, ACCESSORIES

1 - COOLER UNIT SYSTEM (On demand)

2 - REMOTE CONTROL RC SIMPLE

Réf. W000275904

Remote control functions:

Adjust wire speed during welding and out off welding
Adjust arc voltage during welding and out off welding

3 - TROLLEY II NEW VERSION

Réf. W000383000

It enables to easily move the power source in a worshop environment.

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4 - UNIVERSAL TROLLEY
Réf. W000375730

It enables to easily carrying the power source in a worshop environment.

STANDARD TORCH
W000345066 PROMIG NG 341 3 M
W000345067 PROMIG NG 341 4 M
W000345068 PROMIG NG 341 5 M

W000345069 PROMIG NG 341 W 3 M

W000345070 PROMIG NG 341 W 4 M
W000345071 PROMIG NG 341 W 5 M

W000345072 PROMIG NG 441 3 M

W000345073 PROMIG NG 441 4 M
W000345074 PROMIG NG 441 5 M

WATERCOOLED TORCHES (to use only with watercooler option)

W000345075 PROMIG NG 441W 3 M
W000345076 PROMIG NG 441W 4 M
W000345077 PROMIG NG 441W 5 M
W000274865 PROMIG NG 450W 3 M
W000274866 PROMIG NG 450W 4 M
W000274867 PROMIG NG 450W 5 M

POTENTIOMETER TORCH (it

it enables adjusting the wire speed and arc length both during welding and out of welding)
welding
W000345014 DIGITORCH P 341 4M
W000345016 DIGITORCH P 341W 4M
W000345018 DIGITORCH P 441W 4M

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5 - MAINTENANCE

5.1. GENERAL
Twice a year, depending on the use of the device, inspect the following:
cleanliness of the pwer source
electrical and gas connections

WARNING :
Never carry out cleaning or repair work inside the device before making sure that the unit has been completely disconnected from
f
the mains.
Dismantle the generator panels and use suction to remove dust and metal particles accumulated between the magnetic circuits
and the windings of the transformer.
Work must be performed using a plastic tip to avoid damage to the insultation of the windings.
At each start-up of the welding
ding unit and prior to calling customer cupport
cupport for technical servicing, please check that:
Power terminals are not improperly tightened.
The selected mains voltage is correct.
There is proper gas flow.
Type and diameter of the [Link]
.Torch condition.

TWICE PER YEAR

Perform calibration of the current and voltage settings.
Check electrical connections of the power, control and power supply circuits.
Check the condition of insulation, cables, connections and pipes.
pipes
Perform a compressed air cleaning

5.2. ROLLERS AND WIRE GUIDE

Under normal conditions of use, these accessories have a long serviceable life before their replacement becomes necessary.
Sometimes, however, after being used over a period of time, excessive wear or clogging due to adhering deposits may be noted.
noted
To minimise such harmful effects, make sure the wire feeder plate remains clean.
clean
The motor reduction unit requires no maintenance..

5.3. TORCH
Regularly check the proper tightness of the connections of the welding current supply. Mechanical stresses related to thermal shocks tend to loosen
some parts of the torch, particularly:
The contact tube
The coaxial cable
The welding nozzle
The quick connector
Check that the gasket of the gas inlet spigot is in good condition.
condition
Remove the spatter between the contact tube and the nozzle and between the nozzle and the skirt.
Spatter is easier to remove if the procedure is repeated at short intervals.
Do not use hard tools that may scratch the surface of these parts and cause spatter to become attached to it.
SPRAYMIG SIB, W000011093
SPRAYMIG H20, W000010001
Blow out the liner after each change of a spool of wire. Carry out this procedure from the side of the quick fitting connector
connecto plug of the torch.
If necessary, replace the wire inlet guide of the torch.
torch
Severe wear of the wire guide may cause gas leaks towards the rear of the torch.
The contact tubes are designed for long use. Nevertheless, the passage of wire causes them to wear off, widening the bore b more than the
permissible tolerances for good contact between the tube and the wire.
wire
The need to replace them becomes clear when the metal transfer process becomes unstable, all the settings of the work parameters
paramet remaining
otherwise normal.

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5.4. SPARE PARTS,, COMPONENTS

The list below contains components that can be directly purchased from your local provider. For other codes,, please
ple refer to aftersales service.
( Please refer to exploded view for preview of components)

REFERENCE DESIGNATION
W000386033 FANS 24VDC 80X25 QTY 2
W000386036 FRONT PANEL DIGISTEEL III 320C
W000386038 FRONT PANEL DIGIPULS III 320C
W000386040 TRANSPARENT PLASTIC COVER
W000386041 AUXILIARY TRANSFORMER 200VA
W000384735 RIBBON CABLES
W000278017 SOLENOID VALVE 24V DC
W000277987 EURO TORCH SOCKET
W000277882 AUXILARY POWER SUPPLY BOARD
W000385787 SWITCH ON OFF 40A
W000241668 MALE WELDING SOCKET
W000148911 FEMALE WELDING SOCKET
W000265988 BLUE BUTTONS KIT
W000277988 FEEDING UNIT 4 ROLLS COD150P
W000277989 COVER UNIT AND LEVER
W000278021 LOCKING UNIT HINGE

Casing :

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Internal and inverter :

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Front and rear :

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5.5. WEAR PARTS

The list below contains wear parts of the DIGISTEEL III 320C / DIGIPULS III 320C that can be directly purchased from your local provider.

REFERENCE DESIGNATION
W000373703 DUST FILTER
W000278018 LOT OF 2 SCREWS FOR ROLLER
W000277338 ROLLER ADAPTOR
Wear parts for wire guide
INPUT INTERMEDIATE OUTPUT
ADAPTATOR ROLLER
WIRE GUIDE WIRE GUIDE WIRE GUIDE
0,6 / 0,8 W000305125
W000277335
STEEL 0,9 / 1,2 W000277008
Plastic
Stainless 1,0 / 1,2 W000277338 W000267599 W000277334 W000277335 W000277336
W000277333
STEEL 1,2 / 1,6 W000305126
W000277336
1,4 / 1,6 W000277009

0,9 / 1,2 W000277010 W000277335

FLUX-
1,2 / 1,6 W000277333 W000277338 W000266330 W000277334 W000277335 W000277336
CORED WIRE
1,4 / 1,6 W000277011 W000277336

LIGHT 1,0 / 1,2 ALUKIT W000277622

ALLOYS 1,2 / 1,6 ALUKIT W000277623

Possible use of steel rollers ALU with steel wire and coated wire.

Mounting roller
The mounting of the rollers on the deck requires an adapter réf. W000277338.

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5.6. TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE

Servicing of electrical equipment must be performed by qualified personnel only.
CAUSES SOLUTIONS
GENERATOR IS ON WHILE THE FRONT PANEL IS OFF
Power supply Check the mains supply (to each phase)

DISPLAY OF THE MESSAGE E01-ond

Press the OK button to clear the fault. If the problem persists, call Customer
The maximum striking current of the power source was exceeded
Support
DISPLAY OF THE MESSAGE
MESSA E02 inu
Poor recognition of the source of power – only at start-up
up –. Make sure that the ribbon cable between the inverter's main card and the cycle
Connectors in fault card is properly connected.
DISPLAY OF THE MESSAGE
MESSA E07 400
Make sure that the main voltage is in the +/- 20% acceptable range of primary
Inappropriate main voltage
power supply of the power source.
DISPLAY OF THE MESSAGE
MESSA E24 SEn
Make sure that connector B9 is properly connected to the cycle card (if not,
Temperature sensor in fault
temperature measurement is not performed)
The temperature sensor is out of order. Call Customer Support
DISPLAY OF THE MESSAGE
MESSA E25 -C
Power source overheating Let the generator cool down
The fault disappears by itself after several minutes
Ventilation Make sure that the inverter fan works.
DISPLAY OF THE MESSAGE
MESSA E33-MEM
This message indicates that the memory is no longer operational
Malfunctioning during saving of memory Call Customer Service.
DISPLAY OF THE MESSAGE
MESSA E43 brd
Electronic board in default Call Customer Service.
DISPLAY OF THE MESSAGE
MESSA E50 H2o
Make sure that cooler unit is well plugged.
Cooler unit in default Check cooler unit (Transformer, waterpump,...)
If no cooler unit is used, desactivate parameter in SETUP menu.
DISPLAY OF THE MESSAGE
MESSA E63 IMO
Pressure roller is too tight.
Mechanical problem Wire feed hose is clogged with dirt.
The lock of the wire feed spool axle is too tight.
DISPLAY OF THE MESSAGE
MESSA E65-Mot
Defective connectors
Check the connection of the encoder ribbon cable to the wire feeder's motor.
Make sure that the wire feeder assembly is not blocked.
Mechanical problem
Check the connection of the motor's power supply.
Check F2 (6A) on the auxiliary power card.
Power supply
DISPLAY OF THE MESSAGE
MESSA StE PUL
Inverter not well recognized Call Customer Service
DISPLAY OF THE MESSAGE
MESSA I-A-MAHX
Maximum current of power source reached Decrease wire speed or arc voltage
DISPLAY OF THE MESSAGE
MESSA bP-on
Message indicating that the OK button is kept depressed at unexpected times
TRIGGER FAULT
This message is generated when the trigger is pulled at a time when it can Trigger pulled before the power source is turned on or during a reset due to a
accidentally cause starting a cycle. fault.

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NO WELDING POWER
NO ERROR MESSAGE
Power cable not connected Check the connection of the ground strip and the torch
Power source failure In Coated Electrode mode, check for voltage between the welding terminals at
the front of the generator. If no voltage, call Customer Support.
WELDING QUALITY
Wrong calibration Check the fine setting parameter (RFP = 0)
Change of torch and/or ground strip or workpiece Perform re-calibration.(Verify
calibration.(Verify proper electrical contact at the welding circuit).
Make sure that the sequencer is not activated. Check the Hot Start and the
Unstable or fluctuating welding
down-slope.
Select
lect the manual mode. The limitation is imposed by synergy compatibility
Unstable or fluctuating welding
rules.
If using RC JOB make sure you have not activated the password-operated
password
Limited range of adjustment settings
setting limitation
Poor power source power supply Check proper connection of the three power supply phases.
OTHER
Wire stuck in the molten pool or at the contact tube Optimise the arc extinction parameters:PR spray and post retract
Display of the triG message when turning the power on. The TtriG message is displayed if the trigger is activated before switching on
the welding set

If the problem persists, you may reset the parameters to factory defaults. For this purpose, with the welding unit turned off,
off select the Setup position at the
front panel selector, press the OK button and keep it depressed while turning on the generator.
PLEASE NOTE
Consider recording your work parameters first, because this operation will erase all the programmes saved in memory. If RESETTING
RESET to factory values
does not solve the problem, call Customer Support.

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5.7. ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM

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6 - ANNEXES
6.1. PRESENTATION OF WELDING
WELD PROCESSES
For carbon and stainless steels, DIGISTEEL III 320C / DIGIPULS III 320C uses 2 types of short arc:
☞ “soft” or “smooth” short arc
☞ The “dynamic” short arc or « SSA ».

Pulsed MIG may be used on all types of metal (steel, stainless steel and aluminium) with solid wires and some cored wires. It is particularly
suitable for stainless steel and aluminium, for which it is the ideal process, eliminating spatter and achieving excellent wire fusion.

☞ Characteristics of the power source arc

“Soft”or “Smooth” short arc (SA)

The “soft” short arc achieves great reduction in spatter when welding carbon steels, resulting in a very significant reduction in finishing costs.
It improves the appearance of the weld bead thanks to improved wetting of the molten pool.
pool
The “soft” short arc is suitable for welding in all positions. An increase in wire feed speed enables entering spray arc mode without preventing
transition into globular mode.
Waveform of short arc welding process

Note:: The “soft” short arc is slightly more energetic than the "speed" short arc. Consequently the “speed” short arc may be preferable
prefe to the "soft" short
arc for welding very thin sheets (≤≤ 1 mm) or for welding penetration passes.
passes

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“Dynamic” short arc or “Speed Short Arc” (SSA)
The Speed Short Arc or SSA allows greater versatility in welding carbon and stainless steels and absorbs fluctuations in the welder’s hand
movements, for example when welding in a difficult position. ItIt also helps compensate for differences in the preparation of the workpieces.
By increasing the wire feed speed, the SA mode enters seamlessly into SSA mode, while preventing the globular mode
Thanks to its quick arc control and using appropriate programming,
programming DIGISTEEL III 320C / DIGIPULS III 320C can artificially extend
the Short Arc range to higher currents, in the range of the speed short arc.

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Waveform of speed short arc welding process

By eliminating the "globular" arc mode, which is characterized by heavy and sticky spatter and higher energy than the short arc,
a the
speed short arc enables to:

Reduce the amount of distortions at high welding currents in the typical "globular" welding range
Reduce the amount of spatter compared to the globular mode
Achieve good weld appearance
reduce smoke emissions compared with the usual modes (up to 25% less)
Achieve good rounded penetration
Enable welding in all positions
Note: The CO2 programmes automatically and exclusively use the “soft” short arc and do not enable access to the speed short arc.
The “dynamic” short arc is not suitable for CO2, welding due to arc instability.

NORMAL Pulsed MIG

Metal transfer in the arc takes place by detachment of droplets caused by current pulses. The microprocessor calculates all the
t Pulsed MIG
parameters for each wire speed, to ensure superior welding and striking results.
The advantages of pulsed Mig are :
☞ Reduced distortions at high welding currents in the customary "globular" welding and spray arc ranges
☞ Enables all welding positions
☞ Excellent fusion of stainless steel and aluminium wires
☞ Almost complete elimination of spatter and hence of finishing work
☞ good bead appearance
☞ Reduced smoke emissions compared with customary methods and even-speed
even short-arc (up to 50% less);
Pulsed DIGISTEEL III 320C / DIGIPULS III 320C programs for stainless steel eliminate the small spatter that may occur on thin sheets at very
low wire feed speeds. These "balls" are caused by slight spraying of the metal at the time of droplet detachment. The extent of this
phenomenon depends on the type and origin of the wires.
These programmes for stainless steel have undergone improvements for operation at low currents and increasing the flexibility of use for thin
sheet welding using Pulsed MIG method.
Excellent results for welding thin stainless steel sheets (1 mm) are obtained
obtained using the pulsed MIG method with Ø 1 mm wire in Arcal-12
Arcal or
Noxalic-12 shield (average 30A is acceptable).
The appearance of joints processed using, DIGISTEEL III 320C / DIGIPULS III 320C is of a quality comparable with that achieved by TIG
welding.

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6.2. ADVANCED WELDING CYCLE

LE
2- Step cycle
Pressing the trigger activates wire feed and pre-gas
pre gas and turns on the welding current.. Releasing the trigger causes the welding to stop.

The Hot Start cycle is validated by the tHS≠OFF

OFF parameter in the general Cycle submenu of the SETUP. It enables starting the welding with
a current peak that facilitates striking.
The down-slope
slope enables weld bead finish with a decreasing level of welding.
welding

Wire speed

Arc length

4- Step cycle

Pulling the trigger the first time activates the pre-gas,

pre gas, followed by Hot Start. Releasing the trigger starts the welding.
If HOT START is not active, welding will start immediately after pre-gas.
pre In such a case, releasing the trigger (2nd step) will
w have no effect, and the
welding cycle will continue.

Pressing the trigger in the welding phase (3rd step) enables control of the duration of the down-slope
down and anti-crater
crater functions, according to the pre-
pre
programmed time delay.
If there is no down-slope,
slope, releasing the trigger will immediately switch into post-gas
post gas (as programmed in the Setup).

In 4-Step
Step mode (4T), releasing the trigger stops the anti-crater
anti function if slope-down is ENABLED.
If slope-down
down is DISABLED, releasing the trigger will stop the POST-GAS.
POST
The Hot Start and slope-down
down functions are not available in manual mode

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Spot cycle

Pressing the trigger activates wire feed and pre-gas

gas and turns on the welding current. Releasing the trigger causes the welding to stop.
Adjustment of the Hot Start, down-slope
slope and sequencer settings is disabled. At the end of the spot time-delay,
time delay, welding stops.

Sequencer cycle

tSE≠0FF” in the specific cycle submenu of the SETUP.

The sequencer is validated by the parameter “tSE
To access it :
The "tSE" parameter is displayed in the "CYCLE"" menu
Set this parameter to a value between 0 and 9.9 s.

tSE : Duration of the 2 plateaux if ≠ OFF.

ISE : 2nd level current as % of the 1st level.
Available only in synergic mode, 2T cycle, or 4T cycle

Fine setting (parameter adjustable in the "rFP cycle setup menu)

In pulsed welding, the fine-setting
setting function enables optimising the place of droplet detachment according to the variation in the compositions of
utilized wires and welding gases.
When fine spatter that may adhere to the workpiece is observed in the arc, the fine-tune
fine tune setting must be changed toward negative values.
If large drops are transferred by the arc, the fine-tune
tune setting must be changed towards positive values.

In Smooth mode (short arc), lowering the fine-tune

tune setting enables achieving a more dynamic transfer mode and the possibility of welding while
reducing the energy carried to the weld pool by shortening
shorten the arc length.
A higher fine-tune
tune setting causes an increase in arc length. A more dynamic arc facilitates welding in all positions, but has the disadvantage
disadvant of
causing more spatters.

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PR-spray or wire sharpening

The end of welding cycles can be modified to prevent the formation of a ball at the end of the wire. This wire operation produces
prod almost
perfect restriking. The selected solution consists in injecting a current peak at end of cycle, which causes the wire end to become pointed.

Note: This current peak at end of cycle is not always desirable. For instance, when welding thin sheet metal, such this mechanism can
c cause a crater.

6.3. LIST OF SYNERGIES

SHORT ARC
0.6 mm 0.8 mm 1 mm 1.2 mm
ATAL 5 ATAL 5 ATAL 5 ATAL 5
ARCAL 14 ARCAL 14 ARCAL 14 ARCAL 14
Fe SG 1/2
ARCAL 21 ARCAL 21 ARCAL 21 ARCAL 21
/ CO2 CO2 CO2
/ NOXALIC 12 NOXALIC 12 NOXALIC 12
CrNi / ARCAL 12 ARCAL 12 ARCAL 12
/ ARCAL 121 ARCAL 121 ARCAL 121
AlSi / / ARGON ARGON
Al / / / ARGON
AlMg3 / / ARGON ARGON
AlMg4,5 Mn / / ARGON ARGON
AlMg5 / / ARGON ARGON
Cupro SI / ARGON ARGON ARGON
Cupro Alu / / ARGON ARGON
SD ZN / / ATAL 5 ATAL 5
RCW / / ATAL 5 ATAL 5
SD 100 / / CO2 CO2
MCW : / / ATAL 5 ATAL 5
SD 200
BCW : / / / ATAL 5
SD 400 / / / CO2

SPEED SHORT ARC

0.6 mm 0.8 mm 1 mm 1.2 mm
ATAL 5 ATAL 5 ATAL 5 ATAL 5
Fe SG 1/2 ARCAL 14 ARCAL 14 ARCAL 14 ARCAL 14
ARCAL 21 ARCAL 21 ARCAL 21 ARCAL 21
/ ARCAL 12 ARCAL 12 ARCAL 12
CrNi / ARCAL 121 ARCAL 121 ARCAL 121
/ NOXALIC 12 NOXALIC 12 NOXALIC 12

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PULSE
0.6 mm 0.8 mm 1 mm 1.2 mm
/ ARCAL 14 ARCAL 14 ARCAL 14
Fe SG 1/2 / ARCAL 21 ARCAL 21 ARCAL 21
/ NOXALIC 12 NOXALIC 12 NOXALIC 12
/ ARCAL 121 ARCAL 121 ARCAL 121
CrNi / ARCAL 12 ARCAL 12 ARCAL 12
/ / ARGON ARGON
AlSi / / / ARGON
Al / / ARGON ARGON
AlMg 3 / / ARGON ARGON
PULSE
0.6 mm 0.6 mm 0.6 mm 0.6 mm
AlMg4,5 Mn / / ARGON ARGON
AlMg5 / / ARGON ARGON
Cupro SI / / ARGON ARGON
Cupro Alu / / ARGON ARGON
MCW
/ / / ATAL 5
SD 200
BCW
/ / / ATAL 5
SD 400

NOTE: For any other synergies, please contact our agency.

GAZ TABLE
Description on power source Gaz name
CO2 CO2
Ar(82%) ATAL 5
CO2(18%) ARCAL MAG
Ar(92%) ARCAL 21
CO2(8%)
Ar CO2 ARCAL 14
O2
Ar CO2 NOXALIC 12
H2
Ar CO2 ARCAL 12
Ar CO2 ARCAL 121
He
Ar ARGON

WIRES TABLE
Description on power source Wire name
Nertalic G2 Filcord D
Fe SG 1/2 Filcord Filcord E
Filcord C Starmag
Solid wire galva Filcord ZN
Filinox
Filinox 307
CrNi
Filinox 308 Lsi
Filinox 316 Lsi
AlSi Filalu AlSi5
Al Filalu Al 99,5
AIMg3 Filalu AIMg3
AINI4,5Mn Filalu AIMg4,5
AIMg5 Filalu AIMg5
CuproSi Filcord CuSi
CuproAl Filcord 46

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