After a few requests for information from guys out there with the Butters AMT ACDC 160 and similar machines, without instruction manuals, I thought I would post this information.
**Any one requiring any information and parts etc. for Butters products just send me a PM and I will try to help out.**
BASIC OVERVIEW OF CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS FOR ACDC 160 TIG WELDING MACHINE
Supplied under BUTTERS AMT, ISKRAVAR, NEWARC, JAVAC branding.
Explanation of controls and connections (refer to photo)
A. Digital display – shows welding current when welding.
B. LED fault – indicates a fault with the mains input or in the inverter itself, if illuminated red call for service.
C. LED overload – indicates overheating, if illuminated wait for machine to cool down (leaving machine on) when light goes out work can be continued.
D. AC DC switch – set to DC for welding ferrous materials mild and stainless steel etc. set to AC for welding Aluminium and alloys.
E. TIG MMA switch – set to TIG for TIG welding with High Frequency. Set to MMA for Arc (stick) welding.
F. 2T 4T switch – when TIG welding. 2T gives normal trigger operation ie press and hold trigger to weld, release trigger to finish welding. 4T gives latched trigger ie press and release trigger to start welding then press and release trigger to finish welding, ideal for longer weld runs.
G. Pre Gas potentiometer – gives variable adjustment of the length of time (normally 0.5 to 2.5 secs) the shielding gas is supplied prior to the welding arc being started.
H. Main Output potentiometer – adjustment for the output current of the machine for both MMA and TIG.
I. Down Slope potentiometer – variable adjustment of the length of time ( normally 0 to 10 secs) that it takes for the main output current to reduce from the set welding current to 0 when trigger is released.
J. Post Gas potentiometer – gives variable adjustment of the length of time (normally 2 to 10 secs) the shielding gas is supplied after the welding arc has been extinguished. This is following the release of the trigger and the completion of down slope setting (I)
K. AC Balance control – in AC when welding Aluminium. Variable adjustment of the AC positive and negative cycles (20% to 80%). This control should be set central (ie 50%) then adjusted to requirement as the final setting is dependent on many factors including set welding current, material thickness and grade of material. As a guide – turning clockwise will give more time on the positive cycle and therefore put less heat into the tungsten electrode and give more penetration in the workpiece (ideal for higher currents and thicker section) – turning anticlockwise will give more time on the negative cycle and therefore put less heat into the work but more into the tungsten, you then get a cleaner weld as the oxide layer is removed ( ideal for lower currents on thinner material).
L. Negative Polarity connector – Current carrying negative connector, The TIG welding torch’s power cable is connected to this pole.
M. Gas connection – Gas feed connector for the TIG welding torch. Two types are in existence, either push or screw thread connector.
N. Remote connector – External current control or foot pedal control can be connected to this 3 pin socket giving variable remote current control.
O. Torch trigger connector – connection for the torch on off switch.
P. Positive Polarity connector – Current carrying positive connector, the Earth lead and clamp is connected here.
MACHINE INITIAL SET UP TIPS
TIG welding DC (steel and stainless)
1. Connect the TIG torch to (L) (M) and (O). Ensure torch is fitted with correct size consumables for the output you will be using and with a tungsten electrode suitable for DC.
2. Connect the Earth lead to (P)
3. Connect gas input supply at rear of machine and ensure gas tap on cylinder is open and regulator is set at correct level.
4. If you have foot control connect to (N)
5. Select DC on (D)
6. Select TIG on (E)
7. Select either 2T or 4T to preference on (F)
8. Set dials (G) (I) and (J) to coincide with the drawn background lines connecting these potentiometers
9. Set required level of output on (H)
…….Note (K) has no function
Do practice weld and fine tune (H) to suit, also adjustments may be needed to (G) (I) and (J)
TIG welding AC (aluminium)
1. Connect the TIG torch to (L) (M) and (O). Ensure torch is fitted with correct size consumables for the output you will be using and with a tungsten electrode suitable for AC.
2. Connect the Earth lead to (P)
3. Connect gas input supply at rear of machine and ensure gas tap on cylinder is open and regulator is set at correct level.
4. If you have foot control connect to (N)
5. Select AC on (D)
6. Select TIG on (E)
7. Select either 2T or 4T to preference on (F)
8. Set dials (G) (I) and (J) to coincide with the drawn background lines connecting these potentiometers
9. Set required level of output on (H)
10. Set (K) at 50%
Do practice weld and fine tune (H) and (K) to suit, also adjustments may be needed to (G) (I) and (J)
MMA (stick) welding1. Connect Electrode holder and lead to either (L) or (P) depending on polarity required for electrodes being used.
2. Connect Earth lead to either (L) or (P) dependant on above.
3. Select MMA on (E)
4. Set require level of output on (H)
DO practice weld and fine tune (H) to suit
Note that all other switches and potentiometers do not have any function and are not operational when the machine is set to MMA on (E). there is also no requirement to turn off or disconnect the gas supply as the internal gas valve will not operate.
**Any one requiring any information and parts etc. for Butters products just send me a PM and I will try to help out.**
Butters
**Any one requiring any information and parts etc. for Butters products just send me a PM and I will try to help out.**
BASIC OVERVIEW OF CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS FOR ACDC 160 TIG WELDING MACHINE
Supplied under BUTTERS AMT, ISKRAVAR, NEWARC, JAVAC branding.
Explanation of controls and connections (refer to photo)
A. Digital display – shows welding current when welding.
B. LED fault – indicates a fault with the mains input or in the inverter itself, if illuminated red call for service.
C. LED overload – indicates overheating, if illuminated wait for machine to cool down (leaving machine on) when light goes out work can be continued.
D. AC DC switch – set to DC for welding ferrous materials mild and stainless steel etc. set to AC for welding Aluminium and alloys.
E. TIG MMA switch – set to TIG for TIG welding with High Frequency. Set to MMA for Arc (stick) welding.
F. 2T 4T switch – when TIG welding. 2T gives normal trigger operation ie press and hold trigger to weld, release trigger to finish welding. 4T gives latched trigger ie press and release trigger to start welding then press and release trigger to finish welding, ideal for longer weld runs.
G. Pre Gas potentiometer – gives variable adjustment of the length of time (normally 0.5 to 2.5 secs) the shielding gas is supplied prior to the welding arc being started.
H. Main Output potentiometer – adjustment for the output current of the machine for both MMA and TIG.
I. Down Slope potentiometer – variable adjustment of the length of time ( normally 0 to 10 secs) that it takes for the main output current to reduce from the set welding current to 0 when trigger is released.
J. Post Gas potentiometer – gives variable adjustment of the length of time (normally 2 to 10 secs) the shielding gas is supplied after the welding arc has been extinguished. This is following the release of the trigger and the completion of down slope setting (I)
K. AC Balance control – in AC when welding Aluminium. Variable adjustment of the AC positive and negative cycles (20% to 80%). This control should be set central (ie 50%) then adjusted to requirement as the final setting is dependent on many factors including set welding current, material thickness and grade of material. As a guide – turning clockwise will give more time on the positive cycle and therefore put less heat into the tungsten electrode and give more penetration in the workpiece (ideal for higher currents and thicker section) – turning anticlockwise will give more time on the negative cycle and therefore put less heat into the work but more into the tungsten, you then get a cleaner weld as the oxide layer is removed ( ideal for lower currents on thinner material).
L. Negative Polarity connector – Current carrying negative connector, The TIG welding torch’s power cable is connected to this pole.
M. Gas connection – Gas feed connector for the TIG welding torch. Two types are in existence, either push or screw thread connector.
N. Remote connector – External current control or foot pedal control can be connected to this 3 pin socket giving variable remote current control.
O. Torch trigger connector – connection for the torch on off switch.
P. Positive Polarity connector – Current carrying positive connector, the Earth lead and clamp is connected here.
MACHINE INITIAL SET UP TIPS
TIG welding DC (steel and stainless)
1. Connect the TIG torch to (L) (M) and (O). Ensure torch is fitted with correct size consumables for the output you will be using and with a tungsten electrode suitable for DC.
2. Connect the Earth lead to (P)
3. Connect gas input supply at rear of machine and ensure gas tap on cylinder is open and regulator is set at correct level.
4. If you have foot control connect to (N)
5. Select DC on (D)
6. Select TIG on (E)
7. Select either 2T or 4T to preference on (F)
8. Set dials (G) (I) and (J) to coincide with the drawn background lines connecting these potentiometers
9. Set required level of output on (H)
…….Note (K) has no function
Do practice weld and fine tune (H) to suit, also adjustments may be needed to (G) (I) and (J)
TIG welding AC (aluminium)
1. Connect the TIG torch to (L) (M) and (O). Ensure torch is fitted with correct size consumables for the output you will be using and with a tungsten electrode suitable for AC.
2. Connect the Earth lead to (P)
3. Connect gas input supply at rear of machine and ensure gas tap on cylinder is open and regulator is set at correct level.
4. If you have foot control connect to (N)
5. Select AC on (D)
6. Select TIG on (E)
7. Select either 2T or 4T to preference on (F)
8. Set dials (G) (I) and (J) to coincide with the drawn background lines connecting these potentiometers
9. Set required level of output on (H)
10. Set (K) at 50%
Do practice weld and fine tune (H) and (K) to suit, also adjustments may be needed to (G) (I) and (J)
MMA (stick) welding1. Connect Electrode holder and lead to either (L) or (P) depending on polarity required for electrodes being used.
2. Connect Earth lead to either (L) or (P) dependant on above.
3. Select MMA on (E)
4. Set require level of output on (H)
DO practice weld and fine tune (H) to suit
Note that all other switches and potentiometers do not have any function and are not operational when the machine is set to MMA on (E). there is also no requirement to turn off or disconnect the gas supply as the internal gas valve will not operate.
**Any one requiring any information and parts etc. for Butters products just send me a PM and I will try to help out.**
Butters
