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mdr
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There is something 'odd' about the 'Menu' button. It doesn't work initially - pressing it once does not do anything. However, if you press it for seven seconds the screen flicks to strange characters/another language (maybe?). Then if you press the 'Menu' button for another seven seconds it flicks back to normal. And then (finally!) when you press the 'Menu' button works with one press and you can access the options for MMA - arc force, hot start, pulse, etc. If you switch it off and back on you have to do it all again.
Weird!
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Strange things happen, we removed a cab on a 5 ton slew when re fitted it talked to us in Chinese or something
if we disconnected the plug we had found not connected it would not start,, driver learnt the phrase it spoke he is looking for a far eastern gent to try it on
if we disconnected the plug we had found not connected it would not start,, driver learnt the phrase it spoke he is looking for a far eastern gent to try it on
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You hold the menu button down for seven secs to gain access, that is correct. The characters displayed are the short abbreviations for the settings you are changing. I will upload the English manual for you.
Once you have entered the menu, you can enter it again with a quick press within a rolling seven second window.
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@HughF thanks! Seven seconds - good to have it confirmed.
I could be getting it wrong but I think there could be a slight bug in the menu operation. If you don't hold the 'Menu' button down long enough it gets 'stuck'. It hasn't crashed or anything; but you have to press and hold the 'Menu' button for longer to get out of the glitch. It just seems a bit picky about how long that button needs to be held down - or maybe it's me!
Example/demo video for reference:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gjxGitr47Yl40w7gl_WXOEEgycJxCFA0/view
Whatever the case I'm aware of it and can work round it. If it is spotted by the manufacturers I bet a software tweak would fix it.
I could be getting it wrong but I think there could be a slight bug in the menu operation. If you don't hold the 'Menu' button down long enough it gets 'stuck'. It hasn't crashed or anything; but you have to press and hold the 'Menu' button for longer to get out of the glitch. It just seems a bit picky about how long that button needs to be held down - or maybe it's me!
Example/demo video for reference:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gjxGitr47Yl40w7gl_WXOEEgycJxCFA0/view
Whatever the case I'm aware of it and can work round it. If it is spotted by the manufacturers I bet a software tweak would fix it.
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I don't have a machine with LCD display, mine is an early one with seven segment LED. My menu button doesn't show the bug you have found.@HughF thanks! Seven seconds - good to have it confirmed.
I could be getting it wrong but I think there could be a slight bug in the menu operation. If you don't hold the 'Menu' button down long enough it gets 'stuck'. It hasn't crashed or anything; but you have to press and hold the 'Menu' button for longer to get out of the glitch. It just seems a bit picky about how long that button needs to be held down - or maybe it's me!
Example/demo video for reference:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gjxGitr47Yl40w7gl_WXOEEgycJxCFA0/view
Whatever the case I'm aware of it and can work round it. If it is spotted by the manufacturers I bet a software tweak would fix it.
They are quite responsive if you get in touch with them via Instagram.
mdr
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I don't do social media
. Feel free to post that video on Instagram if you would like - no problem. Or a picture?
I'm happy to hold the button for seven seconds. I may find an email address and ping them the link (old school
).
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Bought mine (and then later the smaller Paton wire feed unit) from Paton's welding subsiduary www.paton.com.pl - they were doing 25% off offers a few times last year too!
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But eBay is so simple... They make the 'Buy it now' button big enough so even after a few drinks your thumb's aim is bang on target!
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It welds nicely in my opinion - I really only have a Parweld 142 for comparison. Seems happy on a long extension cable. The advert for it does say...
...but maybe @HughF can confirm? This may be some that was always available or something on the new models?
Anyhow, now it's just a problem with the "nut" holding the electrode holder
...
More practice I think!
- It is additionally equipped with a PFC module that allows to work with the device on a power generator or long extension cords.
...but maybe @HughF can confirm? This may be some that was always available or something on the new models?
Anyhow, now it's just a problem with the "nut" holding the electrode holder
... More practice I think!
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Finally, a peeler! I was fiddling with the pulse mode. E6013, INE 3.2mm, 110 amps with pulse enabled...
I think that pulse mode flatters my welding (it does seem to improve it).
Another test run. Top bead is e7018 2.5mm, Böhler (think it was 90-95 amps). Bottom is e6013 2.5mm, ESAB (75ish amps - struggling to remember; I should make notes).
I'll have to play with pulse a bit more. Unfortunately rain stopped play today.
I think that pulse mode flatters my welding (it does seem to improve it).
Another test run. Top bead is e7018 2.5mm, Böhler (think it was 90-95 amps). Bottom is e6013 2.5mm, ESAB (75ish amps - struggling to remember; I should make notes).
I'll have to play with pulse a bit more. Unfortunately rain stopped play today.
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Yup, I had a play with the pulse and found the same thing!
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Rather than PFC I'd suggest that perhaps its Masterweld's translation of Paton stating that the machines can operate on a power supply voltage range of 160-260VAC..? 
