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October, 2000
MULTI-SOURCE
For use with machines Code 10668
Safety Depends on You
Lincoln arc welding equipment is
designed and built with safety in
mind. However, your overall safety
can be increased by proper instal-
lation ... and thoughtful operation
on your part. DO NOT INSTALL,
OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS
EQUIPMENT WITHOUT READ-
ING THIS MANUAL AND THE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CON-
TAINED THROUGHOUT. And,
most importantly, think before you
act and be careful.
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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SAFETY
ARC RAYS can burn.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can
4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover
plates to protect your eyes from sparks and
the rays of the arc when welding or observing
open arc welding. Headshield and filter lens
should conform to ANSI Z87. I standards.
kill.
3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits
are electrically “hot” when the welder is on.
Do not touch these “hot” parts with your bare
skin or wet clothing. Wear dry, hole-free
gloves to insulate hands.
4.b. Use suitable clothing made from durable flame-resistant
material to protect your skin and that of your helpers from
the arc rays.
3.b. Insulate yourself from work and ground using dry insulation.
Make certain the insulation is large enough to cover your full
area of physical contact with work and ground.
4.c. Protect other nearby personnel with suitable, non-flammable
screening and/or warn them not to watch the arc nor expose
themselves to the arc rays or to hot spatter or metal.
In addition to the normal safety precautions, if welding
must be performed under electrically hazardous
conditions (in damp locations or while wearing wet
clothing; on metal structures such as floors, gratings or
scaffolds; when in cramped positions such as sitting,
kneeling or lying, if there is a high risk of unavoidable or
accidental contact with the workpiece or ground) use
the following equipment:
FUMES AND GASES
can be dangerous.
5.a. Welding may produce fumes and gases
hazardous to health. Avoid breathing these
• Semiautomatic DC Constant Voltage (Wire) Welder.
• DC Manual (Stick) Welder.
fumes and gases.When welding, keep
your head out of the fume. Use enough
• AC Welder with Reduced Voltage Control.
ventilation and/or exhaust at the arc to keep
fumes and gases away from the breathing zone. When
welding with electrodes which require special
ventilation such as stainless or hard facing (see
instructions on container or MSDS) or on lead or
cadmium plated steel and other metals or coatings
which produce highly toxic fumes, keep exposure as
low as possible and below Threshold Limit Values (TLV)
using local exhaust or mechanical ventilation. In
confined spaces or in some circumstances, outdoors, a
respirator may be required. Additional precautions are
also required when welding on galvanized steel.
3.c. In semiautomatic or automatic wire welding, the electrode,
electrode reel, welding head, nozzle or semiautomatic
welding gun are also electrically “hot”.
3.d. Always be sure the work cable makes a good electrical
connection with the metal being welded. The connection
should be as close as possible to the area being welded.
3.e. Ground the work or metal to be welded to a good electrical
(earth) ground.
5.b. Do not weld in locations near chlorinated hydrocarbon vapors
coming from degreasing, cleaning or spraying operations.
The heat and rays of the arc can react with solvent vapors to
form phosgene, a highly toxic gas, and other irritating prod-
ucts.
3.f. Maintain the electrode holder, work clamp, welding cable and
welding machine in good, safe operating condition. Replace
damaged insulation.
3.g. Never dip the electrode in water for cooling.
5.c. Shielding gases used for arc welding can displace air and
cause injury or death. Always use enough ventilation,
especially in confined areas, to insure breathing air is safe.
3.h. Never simultaneously touch electrically “hot” parts of
electrode holders connected to two welders because voltage
between the two can be the total of the open circuit voltage
of both welders.
5.d. Read and understand the manufacturer’s instructions for this
equipment and the consumables to be used, including the
material safety data sheet (MSDS) and follow your
employer’s safety practices. MSDS forms are available from
your welding distributor or from the manufacturer.
3.i. When working above floor level, use a safety belt to protect
yourself from a fall should you get a shock.
3.j. Also see Items 6.c. and 8.
5.e. Also see item 1.b.
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SAFETY
WELDING SPARKS can
cause fire or explosion.
CYLINDER may explode
if damaged.
6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area.
If this is not possible, cover them to prevent
7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders
containing the correct shielding gas for the
the welding sparks from starting a fire.
Remember that welding sparks and hot
materials from welding can easily go through small cracks
and openings to adjacent areas. Avoid welding near
hydraulic lines. Have a fire extinguisher readily available.
process used and properly operating
regulators designed for the gas and
pressure used. All hoses, fittings, etc. should be suitable for
the application and maintained in good condition.
7.b. Always keep cylinders in an upright position securely
chained to an undercarriage or fixed support.
6.b. Where compressed gases are to be used at the job site,
special precautions should be used to prevent hazardous
situations. Refer to “Safety in Welding and Cutting” (ANSI
Standard Z49.1) and the operating information for the
equipment being used.
7.c. Cylinders should be located:
•Away from areas where they may be struck or subjected to
physical damage.
6.c. When not welding, make certain no part of the electrode
circuit is touching the work or ground. Accidental contact
can cause overheating and create a fire hazard.
•A safe distance from arc welding or cutting operations and
any other source of heat, sparks, or flame.
7.d. Never allow the electrode, electrode holder or any other
electrically “hot” parts to touch a cylinder.
6.d. Do not heat, cut or weld tanks, drums or containers until the
proper steps have been taken to insure that such procedures
will not cause flammable or toxic vapors from substances
inside. They can cause an explosion even though they have
been “cleaned”. For information, purchase “Recommended
Safe Practices for the Preparation for Welding and Cutting of
Containers and Piping That Have Held Hazardous
Substances”, AWS F4.1 from the American Welding Society
(see address above).
7.e. Keep your head and face away from the cylinder valve outlet
when opening the cylinder valve.
7.f. Valve protection caps should always be in place and hand
tight except when the cylinder is in use or connected for
use.
7.g. Read and follow the instructions on compressed gas
cylinders, associated equipment, and CGA publication P-l,
“Precautions for Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in
Cylinders,” available from the Compressed Gas Association
1235 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202.
6.e. Vent hollow castings or containers before heating, cutting or
welding. They may explode.
6.f. Sparks and spatter are thrown from the welding arc. Wear oil
free protective garments such as leather gloves, heavy shirt,
cuffless trousers, high shoes and a cap over your hair. Wear
ear plugs when welding out of position or in confined places.
Always wear safety glasses with side shields when in a
welding area.
FOR ELECTRICALLY
powered equipment.
6.g. Connect the work cable to the work as close to the welding
area as practical. Work cables connected to the building
framework or other locations away from the welding area
increase the possibility of the welding current passing
through lifting chains, crane cables or other alternate cir-
cuits. This can create fire hazards or overheat lifting chains
or cables until they fail.
8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnect
switch at the fuse box before working on
the equipment.
8.b. Install equipment in accordance with the U.S. National
Electrical Code, all local codes and the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
6.h. Also see item 1.c.
8.c. Ground the equipment in accordance with the U.S. National
Electrical Code and the manufacturer’s recommendations.
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SAFETY
zones où l’on pique le laitier.
PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ
6. Eloigner les matériaux inflammables ou les recouvrir afin de
prévenir tout risque d’incendie dû aux étincelles.
Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions
et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce
manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suiv-
antes:
7. Quand on ne soude pas, poser la pince à une endroit isolé de
la masse. Un court-circuit accidental peut provoquer un
échauffement et un risque d’incendie.
Sûreté Pour Soudage A L’Arc
1. Protegez-vous contre la secousse électrique:
8. S’assurer que la masse est connectée le plus prés possible
de la zone de travail qu’il est pratique de le faire. Si on place
la masse sur la charpente de la construction ou d’autres
endroits éloignés de la zone de travail, on augmente le risque
de voir passer le courant de soudage par les chaines de lev-
age, câbles de grue, ou autres circuits. Cela peut provoquer
des risques d’incendie ou d’echauffement des chaines et des
câbles jusqu’à ce qu’ils se rompent.
a. Les circuits à l’électrode et à la piéce sont sous tension
quand la machine à souder est en marche. Eviter toujours
tout contact entre les parties sous tension et la peau nue
ou les vétements mouillés. Porter des gants secs et sans
trous pour isoler les mains.
b. Faire trés attention de bien s’isoler de la masse quand on
soude dans des endroits humides, ou sur un plancher
metallique ou des grilles metalliques, principalement dans
les positions assis ou couché pour lesquelles une grande
partie du corps peut être en contact avec la masse.
c. Maintenir le porte-électrode, la pince de masse, le câble
de soudage et la machine à souder en bon et sûr état
defonctionnement.
9. Assurer une ventilation suffisante dans la zone de soudage.
Ceci est particuliérement important pour le soudage de tôles
galvanisées plombées, ou cadmiées ou tout autre métal qui
produit des fumeés toxiques.
10. Ne pas souder en présence de vapeurs de chlore provenant
d’opérations de dégraissage, nettoyage ou pistolage. La
chaleur ou les rayons de l’arc peuvent réagir avec les vapeurs
du solvant pour produire du phosgéne (gas fortement toxique)
ou autres produits irritants.
d.Ne jamais plonger le porte-électrode dans l’eau pour le
refroidir.
e. Ne jamais toucher simultanément les parties sous tension
des porte-électrodes connectés à deux machines à souder
parce que la tension entre les deux pinces peut être le
total de la tension à vide des deux machines.
11. Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements sur la sûreté,
voir le code “Code for safety in welding and cutting” CSA
Standard W 117.2-1974.
f. Si on utilise la machine à souder comme une source de
courant pour soudage semi-automatique, ces precautions
pour le porte-électrode s’applicuent aussi au pistolet de
soudage.
2. Dans le cas de travail au dessus du niveau du sol, se protéger
contre les chutes dans le cas ou on recoit un choc. Ne jamais
enrouler le câble-électrode autour de n’importe quelle partie
du corps.
PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ POUR
LES MACHINES À SOUDER À
TRANSFORMATEUR ET À
REDRESSEUR
3. Un coup d’arc peut être plus sévère qu’un coup de soliel,
donc:
a. Utiliser un bon masque avec un verre filtrant approprié
ainsi qu’un verre blanc afin de se protéger les yeux du ray-
onnement de l’arc et des projections quand on soude ou
quand on regarde l’arc.
b. Porter des vêtements convenables afin de protéger la
peau de soudeur et des aides contre le rayonnement de
l‘arc.
1. Relier à la terre le chassis du poste conformement au code de
l’électricité et aux recommendations du fabricant. Le dispositif
de montage ou la piece à souder doit être branché à une
bonne mise à la terre.
2. Autant que possible, I’installation et l’entretien du poste seront
effectués par un électricien qualifié.
c. Protéger l’autre personnel travaillant à proximité au
soudage à l’aide d’écrans appropriés et non-inflammables.
3. Avant de faires des travaux à l’interieur de poste, la debranch-
er à l’interrupteur à la boite de fusibles.
4. Des gouttes de laitier en fusion sont émises de l’arc de
soudage. Se protéger avec des vêtements de protection libres
de l’huile, tels que les gants en cuir, chemise épaisse, pan-
talons sans revers, et chaussures montantes.
4. Garder tous les couvercles et dispositifs de sûreté à leur
place.
5. Toujours porter des lunettes de sécurité dans la zone de
soudage. Utiliser des lunettes avec écrans lateraux dans les
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When this equipment is shipped, title passes to the purchaser upon receipt by the carrier. Consequently, Claims
for material damaged in shipment must be made by the purchaser against the transportation company at the
time the shipment is received.
Please record your equipment identification information below for future reference. This information can be
found on your machine nameplate.
Model Name & Number _____________________________________
Code & Serial Number _____________________________________
Date of Purchase _____________________________________
Whenever you request replacement parts for or information on this equipment always supply the information
you have recorded above.
Read this Operators Manual completely before attempting to use this equipment. Save this manual and keep it
handy for quick reference. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions we have provided for your protection.
The level of seriousness to be applied to each is explained below:
WARNING
This statement appears where the information must be followed exactly to avoid serious personal injury or
loss of life.
CAUTION
This statement appears where the information must be followed to avoid minor personal injury or damage to
this equipment.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Installation.......................................................................................................................Section A
Technical Specifications.......................................................................................................A-1
Installation Instructions.........................................................................................................A-2
Location ...............................................................................................................................A-2
Stacking................................................................................................................................A-2
Input and Grounding Connections........................................................................................A-2
Output Cable, Connections and Limitations.........................................................................A-3
Recommended Equipment and Processes..........................................................................A-3
Multi-Source..................................................................................................................A-3
Recommended Equipment / Interface........................................................................A-3
Equipment Limitations................................................................................................A-3
Distribution Box.............................................................................................................A-3
“Pig Tail ”Leads and Connections.................................................................................A-3
Operation.........................................................................................................................Section B
Additional Safety Precautions .............................................................................................B-1
General Description..............................................................................................................B-1
Design Features-All Models .................................................................................................B-1
Specifications, Design Features and Advantages.........................................................B-1
Accessories.....................................................................................................Section C
Factory Installed Options / Accessories ................................................................C-1
Field Installed Options / Accessories ............................................................................C-1
Maintenance.....................................................................................................Section D
Safety Precautions ................................................................................................D-1
Routine and Periodic Maintenance........................................................................D-1
Machine Calibration Specification .........................................................................D-1
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................Section E
Safety Precautions.................................................................................................E-1
How to Use Troubleshooting Guide.......................................................................E-1
Troubleshooting Guide...................................................................................E-2, E-3
PC Board Troubleshooting Guide-P.C. Board ...............................................E-4, E-5
Wiring Diagram.............................................................................................Section F-1
Dimension Print............................................................................................Section F-2
Parts Lists ....................................................................................................P367 Series
A-1
A-1
INSTALLATION
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - Multi-Source K1752-1
INPUT - THREE PHASE ONLY
Standard Voltage/Frequency
Input Current at Rated Output
100% Duty Cycle
380/415/50
400/60
440/50
460/60
550/50
99A
98A
79A
83A
66A
69A
575/60
RATED OUTPUT
60 Hz-40 kW
Amps
533
Volts at Rated Amperes
75
Duty Cycle
100% Duty Cycle
@ 50°C (122°F)
50 Hz-36 kW
Amps
475
Volts at Rated Amperes
75.8
CURRENT RANGE
OCV
Maximum Open Circuit Voltage
80V
0-650 A
RECOMMENDED INPUT WIRE AND FUSE SIZES
TYPE 75°C
COPPER
WIRE IN
TYPE 90°C TYPE 75°C TYPE 90°C
TYPE
75°C
FUSE
INPUT
HERTZ
INPUT
AMPERE
RATING
COPPER
WIRE IN
CONDUIT
COPPER
WIRE IN
CONDUIT
COPPER
(SUPER
LAG)
OR
VOLTAGE
WIRE IN GROUND
CONDUIT
CONDUIT WIRE IN
2
2
2
2
AWG(IEC-MM )
AWG(IEC-MM ) AWG(IEC-MM ) AWG(IEC-MM ) CONDUIT BREAKER
SIZES 50°C
(122°F) Ambient
1/0 (70)
SIZES 50°C
SIZES 40°C
SIZES 40°C
AWG(IEC-
SIZE
2
(122°F) Ambient (104°F) Ambient (104°F) Ambient MM ) SIZES
(AMPS)
150 Amp
125 Amp
100 Amp
380-415
460
575
50
60
60
2 (35)
3 (35)
4 (25)
3 (35)
4 (25)
4 (25)
6 (16)
6 (16)
8 (10)
2 (35)
3 (35)
4 (25)
99
83
69
2 (35)
3 (35)
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
HEIGHT
WIDTH
22.2in
565 mm
DEPTH
41 in
1040 mm
NET WEIGHT
992 lbs.
30.8 in
781 mm
450.5 kg.
TEMPERATURE RANGES
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE
-40 to +122ºF
STORAGE TEMPERATURE RANGE
-40 to +185ºF
-40 to +50ºC
-40 to +85ºC
MULTI-SOURCE
A-2
A-2
INSTALLATION
INPUT AND GROUNDING
WARNING
CONNETIONS
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Have an electrician install and service
this equipment.
Note: A qualified electrician should connect the
input power supply leads.
• Turn the input power off at the fuse
box before working on equipment.
• Do not touch electrically hot parts.
• The Multi-Source power supply should not be used
if the green Safe Output light is not lit. The machine
is designed to open its input contactor if output volt-
age peaks exceed the limits set by certain approval
agencies. If the Safe Output light is on, the output
voltage is within it designed operating range.
Input conductor is brought into the machine input box
area through a hole in the rear panel sized to accom-
modate 2" (trade size) conduit and fittings. This is
more than adequate for the largest conductors
required.
Conductors must be lugged to attach to the three 3/8"
studs on the input reconnect panel and the 5/16"
ground stud marked with the symbol
. The input
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voltage supplied determines the position required for
the reconnect panel jumper. The three ranges on the
standard machine are 380-415, 440-460 and 550-575.
The machine is rated for 50 and 60 Hz operation. See
the Input Connection Diagram located on the inside of
Case Back Input Access Door.
LOCATION
Place the power supply where clean cooling air can
freely circulate in through the front louvers and out
through the rear louvers. Dirt, dust or any foreign
material that can be drawn into the welder should be
kept at a minimum. Failure to observe these precau-
tions can result in excessive operating temperatures
and nuisance shut-downs.
The conductor and fuse sizes in the Technical
Specification Section (A-1), are per the 1999 National
Electrical Code. The sizes are in American Wire
Gauge (and the next largest standard metric size in
2
mm ). National and local codes must be consulted
STACKING
WARNING
before connecting a machine.
Protect the input circuit with the super lag fuses or
delay type circuit breakers listed in the Technical
Specification Section (A-1). (They are also called
inverse time or thermal / magnetic circuit breakers.)
FALLING EQUIPMENT can cause
injury.
• Two Multi-Source machines can be
stacked.
• Lift only with equipment of adequate
lifting capacity.
• Be sure machine is stable when lifting.
• Do not stack more than two high.
• Do not stack the Multi-Source on top of any other
machine.
Use of fuses or circuit breakers with a lower amp rat-
ing than recommended can result in nuisance tripping
caused by inrush current even when machine is not
being used for welding at high output currents.
Machines may be paralleled for increased output.
The S20428 Paralleling Kit permits paralleling of two
Multi-Source power supplies for supplying currents of
up to 1000 amps, 100% duty cycle.
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• Follow these guidelines when stacking:
1. Select a firm, level surface capable of supporting
the total weight of up to two machines (1984
pounds/901kilograms).
2. Set the bottom machine in place.
3. Stack the second machine on top of it by aligning
the two holes in the base rails on the second
machine with the two pins on top at the front of the
bottom machine.
Note: The machines must be stacked with the Case
Front of each machine flush with each other.
MULTI-SOURCE
A-3
A-3
INSTALLATION
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT / INTERFACE
OUTPUT CABLES, CONNECTIONS
AND LIMITATIONS
The Multi-Weld 350 (K1752-1) is the recommended
means by which to control the Multi-Source power
supply. Connections between Multi-Source and Multi-
Weld may be easily made using Twist-Mate male and
female connectors and the K1736-1 Distribution Box.
The Multi-Weld 350 has multi-process capability and
may be used manual and semi-automatic processes.
When a wire feeder is required an LN-25 (K449) is
recommended.
The Multi-Source has two parallel connected output
studs for positive and negative connections. Each one
is rated to carry the full output current. For its maxi-
mum rated current at 100% duty cycle a minimum size
of 4/0 AWG is recommended.
Connection of Electrode and Work Leads to
Output terminals.
EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS
1. Set the POWER ON/OFF Toggle Switch to OFF.
2. Raise the hinged cover protecting the output termi-
nals.
3. Insert the electrode lead up through the elliptical
hole in the machine base below the positive output
terminal. Pull through enough cable to reach the
output terminal.
The number of Multi-Weld 350s, the procedures used
and the combined duty cycle of the arcs are only limit-
ed by the 40,000 (36,000 watts on 50Hz) watt rating of
the Multi-Source supply. The machine is IP-23S rated
and is designed for outdoor applications.
4. Connect electrode lead to the terminal .
5. Tighten the output terminal nut with a wrench.
6. Connect the work lead to the negative output termi-
nal following steps 3-5.
DISTRIBUTION BOX
The Multi-Weld Distribution Box (K1736-1) is avail-
able for interconnection of the Multi-System using the
same "pig-tail" connection method provided with the
Multi-Weld 350 converter. Six cable strain-relief ports
are provided for connection of up to (12) cables for
distribution or "daisy-chain" inter-connection to other
boxes. Four "pig-tail" leads (see below) are included
with the Box.
7. Lower the cover to protect the output terminals.
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT AND
PROCESSES
The only recommended use for the Multi-Source is to
power the Multi-Weld welders. It is conceivable that
the machine could be used as a constant voltage DC
power supply up to its rating of 40,000 watts (36,000
watts on 50Hz) output. Its output is stable with a wide
range of inductive, resistive and capacitive loads but
each application would have to be tested. The output
is peak voltage regulated and at light resistive loads
(maximum ripple) the average voltage deviates from
peak voltage the most.
"PIG-TAIL" LEADS AND CONNECTORS
Accessory "pig-tail" leads and Twist-Mate connectors
are available from Lincoln for extra connections to the
Muli-Weld 350 or the Distribution Box:
Order No.
CL012705
Description:
2
22in.(56cm) long 2/0 (70mm ) cable
with 0.5in.(13mm) hole lug and cut-off
ends.
MULTI-SOURCE
K852-70
K852-95
K1759-70
K1759-95
Twist-Mate male insulated plug for
1/0-2/0 (50-70mm ) cable.
The Multi-Source 40kW (36kW on 50Hz) 80VDC buss
power source (K1752-1) is recommended for use in
the Multi-Weld system. The number of Multi-Weld
Converters that may be connected to a single Multi-
Source Power Source is determined by the following
formula:
2
Twist-Mate male insulated plug for
2
2/0-3/0 (70-95mm ) cable.
Twist-Mate female insulated recepta-
2
cle for 1/0-2/0 (50-70mm ) cable.
Power Source (Volts x Amps) capacity > 1.1 x Sum
of Converters’ (Volts x Amps) arcs
Twist-Mate female insulated recepta-
2
cle for 2/0-3/0 (70-95mm ) cable.
MULTI-SOURCE
B-1
B-1
OPERATION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Other indicator lights include the amber Thermal light
that signals when the long term output current limit
has been exceeded. This limit is determined by a ther-
mostat sensing the temperature of the negative output
lead from the secondary coils. The white Power light
indicates when the Control board is energized. The
three lights are high intensity LEDs for improved visi-
bility in daylight.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live parts or
electrode with skin or wet clothing.
• Insulate yourself from work and
ground.
The Output Power display uses high intensity LEDs to
indicate the percentage of full rated output the
machine is supplying.
• Always wear dry insulating gloves.
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FUMES AND GASES can be danger-
ous.
Two additional thermostats protect the machine in the
case of fan failure or blocked air flow. The SCR heat
sink thermostat responds first to loss of air flow at nor-
mal output loads. This thermostat will disable the
machine output. The transformer iron rear thermostat
senses that the lamination (and thus the coil insula-
tion) is over heating (which can happen even if the
output is disabled). This thermostat will interrupt
power to the Control board causing the input contactor
to open until the iron cools.
• Keep your head out of fumes.
• Use ventilation or exhaust to remove
fumes from breathing zone.
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WELDING SPARKS can cause fire or
explosion.
• Keep flammable material away.
• Do not weld on closed containers.
The only user controls are an on-off toggle Power
switch that energizes the machine and a 10 A circuit
breaker protecting the fan auxiliary against short cir-
cuits.
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ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin.
• Wear eye, ear and body
protection.
DESIGN FEATURES - ALL MODELS
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SPECIFICATIONS, DESIGN FEATURES
AND ADVANTAGES
See additional warning information at
front of this operator’s manual.
Case parts are predominantly stainless steel, the PC
boards are potted in trays, the controls are sealed, all
machine coils are copper and the whole transformer is
varnish dipped to maximize environmental withstand
capability. The coils are all conservatively rated for
long life.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Multi-Source is designed to supply power to the
Multi-Weld welders. It has a wide range three phase
AC input and can be operated on 50 or 60 Hz. The
Multi-Source output peak voltage regulates against
wide changes in output loading and input line voltage
variations to supply a consistently stable voltage high
enough to allow the Multi-Welds to provide good man-
ual electrode capability.
The Multi-Source output regulates against wide
changes in output loading and input line voltage varia-
tions to supply a consistently stable voltage high
enough to allow the Multi-Welds to provide good man-
ual electrode capability.
Primary input voltage taps are selected by a single
movable link on the reconnect panel. Main trans-
former auxiliary windings power the firing circuit and
fan motor. The control auxiliary transformer has a sin-
gle, wide range primary and is not reconnectable.
The Fan As Needed feature is activated by an output
current of 20 Adc or a thermostat on the main trans-
former iron.
An independent safety circuit on the Control board
monitors the voltage peaks and opens the input con-
tactor if the limit is exceeded. The green Safe Output
light indicates when the machine output voltage is
within the safe operating range.
MULTI-SOURCE
C-1
C-1
ACCESSORIES
FACTORY INSTALLED OPTIONS /
ACCESSORIES
FIELD INSTALLED OPTIONS /
ACCESSORIES
There are no factory installed options.
K1735-1 Multi-Weld 350, Multi-process controller.
K857, K857-1 Remote Control, Control Multi-Weld
remotely (25 or 100 ft.).
K1736-1 Distribution Box, Connects up to 10 Multi-
Welds.
K449
LN-25, Across the arc wire feeder.
K1788-1 Roll Cage, Protect power source, facilitate
moving, store cable.
K1806-1 Multi-Weld Four Pack, Mounting / lift rack
for M-S and four M-Ws.
K1807-1 Multi-Weld Eight Pack, Mounting / lift rack
for M-S and eight M-Ws.
S20428 Paralleling Kit, Allows two machines to
equally share double load.
MULTI-SOURCE
D-1
D-1
MAINTENANCE
MACHINE CALIBRATION
SPECIFICATION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
Have qualified personnel do the maintenance
work. Always use the greatest care when
working near moving parts.
The Multi-Source digital display is controlled by a cur-
rent sensing circuit on the Control board. The display
reads 100 when machine output is a little over 40 kW.
To recalibrate the display, the machine output may
loaded with Multi-Weld welders or resistive grids or a
combination of both to obtain an output of 533 Adc as
read by a calibrated standard ammeter. Trimmer
resistor R49 may be adjusted to cause the display to
read 100.
If a problem cannot be corrected by following
the instructions, take the machine to the nearest
Lincoln Field Service Shop.
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ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live parts or
electrode with skin or wet clothing.
• Insulate yourself from work and
ground.
• Always wear dry insulating gloves.
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EXPLODING PARTS can cause injury.
•
Failed parts can explode or cause other
parts to explode when power is
applied.
•
Always wear a face shield and long sleeves
when servicing.
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See additional warning information
throughout this operator’s manual.
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
The Multi-Source needs no routine maintenance. The
fan bearings are sealed units.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodically the machine may be cleaned with low
pressure compressed air to insure that all cooling pas-
sages are open and that conductive foreign material
has not built up inside.
MULTI-SOURCE
E-1
E-1
TROUBLESHOOTING
HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
WARNING
Service and Repair should only be performed by Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel.
Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician and
machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid Electrical
Shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.
__________________________________________________________________________
This Troubleshooting Guide is provided to help you
locate and repair possible machine malfunctions.
Simply follow the three-step procedure listed below.
Step 3. RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION
This column provides a course of action for the
Possible Cause, generally it states to contact your
local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility.
Step 1. LOCATE PROBLEM (SYMPTOM).
Look under the column labeled “PROBLEM (SYMP-
TOMS)”. This column describes possible symptoms
that the machine may exhibit. Find the listing that
best describes the symptom that the machine is
exhibiting.
If you do not understand or are unable to perform the
Recommended Course of Action safely, contact your
local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility.
Step 2. POSSIBLE CAUSE.
The second column labeled “POSSIBLE CAUSE” lists
the obvious external possibilities that may contribute
to the machine symptom.
CAUTION
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your
Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
MULTI-SOURCE
E-2
E-2
TROUBLESHOOTING
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual
PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
POSSIBLE AREAS OF
MISADJUSTMENT(S)
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
Machine input contactor does not 1. Supply line fuse is blown.
operate.
(White Power light off)
2. Contactor power circuit has an
open lead.
3. Broken power lead.
4. T2 internal thermal breaker open
5. Defective POWER ON/OFF
Switch (S1).
7. Control circuit diode bridge open
8. Transformer iron rear thermostat open.
(White Power light on)
1. Open input contactor coil.
2. Defective Control Board.
3. Contactor moving iron binding.
If all recommended possible areas
of misadjustment have been
checked and the problem persists,
Contact your local Lincoln
Authorized Field Service Facility.
Machine input contactor operates, 1. Electrode or work lead loose or
but no output when trying to weld.
broken.
2. Open main transformer (T1) pri-
mary or secondary circuit.
3. Firing P.C. board not connected
or is faulty.
4. Firing board not getting enable
signal.
Machine does not have maximum 1. One input fuse blown.
output. 2. One phase of main transformer
(T1) open.
3. Faulty Control or Firing P.C.
boards.
4. Faulty SCR bridge.
5. Input voltage too low.
Machine has output only momentarily 1. Machine has either an internal or
after contactor closes.Output returns
momentarily every 75 seconds.
external short circuit on the output.
2. Faulty Control PC board.
Machine has output only momen-
tarily, contactor opens immediately
after closing. (Green Safe Output
light off)
1. Output voltage peaks are too
high because input voltage too
high.
2. Output voltage peaks are too
high because output filter circuit
not working.
3. Output voltage peaks are too
high because control circuit isn’t
sensing output voltage.
4. Control board faulty.
5. Output SCR shorted.
Machine output doesn’t stay on.
(Amber Thermal light on, fan run-
ning, digital Output display reads
greater than 100).
1. Machine is overloaded.
CAUTION
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your
Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
MULTI-SOURCE
E-3
E-3
TROUBLESHOOTING
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual
PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
POSSIBLE AREAS OF
MISADJUSTMENT(S)
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
Machine output doesn’t stay on. 1. Cooling air blocked or limited.
(Amber Thermal light on, fan run- 2. Faulty output lead thermostat,
ning, digital Output display never
reads greater than 100)
SCR heat sink thermostat or
connecting leads.
3. Ambient cooling air too hot.
Machine output doesn’t stay on. 1. Faulty cooling fan or wiring.
(Amber Thermal light on, fan not 2. Faulty wiring in shunt circuit.
running, digital Output display
never reads over 100)
(Digital Output display reads
near zero.)
3. Faulty Control board.
4. 115 Vac winding on main trans-
former not providing voltage.
5. Fan circuit breaker on front con-
trol panel is tripped.
If all recommended possible areas
of misadjustment have been
checked and the problem persists,
Contact your local Lincoln
Authorized Field Service Facility.
Machine will not shut off.
1. Input contactor (CR1) contacts
are frozen.
2. Defective POWER switch (S1).
CAUTION
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your
Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
MULTI-SOURCE
E-4
E-4
TROUBLESHOOTING
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual
5. LEDs 1 through 6 indicate gate signals are being
PC BOARD TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE - FIRING P.C. BOARD
sent to the main SCRs 1 through 6 respectively. If
LED2 on the Control board is bright, along with
LEDs 7, 8, and 9 on Firing board, and LEDs 1
through 6 are unequal in brightness, check to make
sure lead 231 between Control board and Firing
board is not broken. (If lead 231 is removed while
the machine output is at open circuit, the output
voltage peaks may be unregulated and cause the
over-voltage protection circuit to open the input
contactor. The over-voltage protection circuit may
disabled by disconnecting lead 222D at the nega-
tive output stud or at pin 1 of P2. NOTE: The
machine may not be used for welding with the pro-
tection circuit disabled.
1. LEDs 1 through 9 must be lit when the Multi-Source
is turned on and the Control board is sending an
enable signal to the Firing board (pin 7 in P8 is low
in reference to common at pin 12 in P5).
2. LEDs 7, 8, and 9 indicate AC power being supplied
to the P.C. board from auxiliary windings on the
main transformer (T1). If a LED is not on, turn the
machine off and unplug P8 from the firing board.
Turn the machine back on and check the following
voltages:
6. If one or more of LEDs 1 through 6 are off, LEDs 7,
8, and 9 are on and the voltage on lead 231 from
the Control board (pin 13, P5 to pin 12, P5) is 3 to
13Vdc replace the Firing PCB.
3. If all voltages are present, turn power off, and plug
P5 back into J5. Turn power back on. If LEDs 7, 8
or 9 are still not lit, replace Firing PCB.
4. If voltages were not present, check the circuit back
through the external dropping resistors to the auxil-
iary windings for a possible open resistor or wire.
LED that was off
Check AC voltage between
P8 pins 2 & 1 (wires 283,284)
Voltage should be approximately
7
8
9
32Vac
32Vac
32Vac
P8 pins 4 & 3 (wires 285,286)
P8 pins 6 & 5 (wires 287,288)
CAUTION
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your
Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
MULTI-SOURCE
E-5
E-5
TROUBLESHOOTING
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual
7. LED6 indicates that the input to the fan motor opto
PC BOARD TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE - CONTROL P.C. BOARD
triac driver has been energized. LED6 should be on
as long as the fan motor runs. LED6 and the fan
motor will be on for about 5 minutes after LED4
goes off.
1. The white Power light on the machine control panel
indicates that the Control board power supply is
being supplied by rectified secondary voltage from
the Control transformer (T2) by way of the Power
switch and transformer iron rear thermostat.
8. LED7 will light when the shorted SCR circuit acti-
vates. A positive voltage on the negative output
stud (AC instead of DC on the output studs) will
activate a circuit causing the input contactor to
open. This circuit is active only when the enable
signal to the Firing board is high (the output is off).
The contactor will remain open (and the white
Power light will remain on) until the Power switch is
turned off (or the input power to the machine is oth-
erwise removed) for about 1 second and then
turned on again.
2. LED1 indicates machine output voltage. At normal
output voltages, LED1 will be brightly lit.
3. LED2 indicates the level of the control signal to the
Firing board. The brightness of LED2 is inversely
proportional to machine output because the control
signal increases as the machine output decreases.
4. LED3 lights when the current amplifier senses an
output current over about 10 amps and sends a sig-
nal to turn the cooling fan on. If LED3 is on but the
fan is not , there could be a problem with the fan
motor or the fan motor drive circuit (see LED6).
9. The green Safe Output light on the control panel
when the machine output voltage is present and
safe. It lights when the machine output is between
40 Vdc and 113 volts peak.
10. The yellow Thermal light on the front panel lights
when the open thermostat signal is sent to the fan
control and output disable circuits.
5. LED4 says that some signal, either thermostat, out-
put current or output over-current is calling for the
fan to operate.
6. LED5 tells us that the current signal from the shunt
is too high. If LED5 is lit for 5-8 seconds, the enable
signal to the Firing board is made high to shut off
the output SCRs. In the case of a short duration
current overload, LED5 may only be briefly lit
because, in normal operation, the machine output
immediately goes to zero. Once disabled, the out-
put will remain off for about 75 seconds.
CAUTION
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your
Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
MULTI-SOURCE
F-1
F-1
DIAGRAMS
0
M 1
M 9
0
M 1
M 9
M 8
M 7
M 6
M 5
M 4
M 3
M 2
M 1
M 6
M 5
M 4
M 3
M 2
M 1
R 1
R 2
R 9
MULTI-SOURCE
F-2
F-2
DIAGRAMS
MULTI-SOURCE
NOTES
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Spanish
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● Protéjase los ojos, los oídos y el
bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja-
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● Aislese del trabajo y de la tierra.
fuera del área de trabajo.
cuerpo.
AVISO DE
PRECAUCION
French
● Ne laissez ni la peau ni des vête-
ments mouillés entrer en contact
avec des pièces sous tension.
● Gardez à l’écart de tout matériel
inflammable.
● Protégez vos yeux, vos oreilles et
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ATTENTION
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German
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● Isolieren Sie sich von den
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Portuguese
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ATENÇÃO
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Japanese
Chinese
Korean
Arabic
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● Do not operate with panel open or
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WARNING
Spanish
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