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INSTALLATION – PRODUCT OPERATION
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
The SPARK 100, 130, 180 are Inverter technology based welding machines, portable, single phase, fan cooled, for elec-
trode welding (MMA) in direct current output(DC). These machines can weld all types of electrodes : rutile, basic/low
hydrogen (except 100), stainless and cast iron. They're protected to work with generators (230 V +- 15%).
POWER SUPPLY – STARTING UP
• This hardware is supplied wih a 16A plug, type CEE7/7 (Standard 13A UK plug in the United Kingdom). The machine
must be connected to a socket WITH earth 230V (50 – 60 Hz). The absorbed effective current (I1eff) is displayed on the
machine, for optimal use. Check that the power supply and its protection (fuse and/or circuit breaker) are compatible
with the current needed by the machine. In some countries, it may be necessary to change the plug to allow the use at
maximum settings. Prefer a 20A socket for the 130 and 25 A for the 180 in intensive use. The device must be positioned
so that the socket is always accessible.
• Starting the 100, 130 and 180 is done by positionning the switch on the desired current value (the sleep mode corres-
ponds to the « » value of the potentiometer).
CONNECTION ON A GENERATOR
The machine can work with generators as long as the auxiliary power matches these requirements :
- The voltage must be AC, always set as specified, and the peak voltage below 400V,
- The frequency must be between 50 and 60 Hz.
It is imperative to check these requirements as several generators generate high voltage peaks that can damage these
machines.
MMA WELDING (ELECTRODE)
CONNECTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
• Connect the cables, electrode holder and earth clamp in the connectors,
• Respect the welding polarity and required current indicated on the electrodes boxes,
• Remove the electrode from the electrode holder when the machine is not in use.
• Your machine has 3 features exclusive to Inverters :
- Hot Start delivers initial overcurrent to facilitate easy arc striking.
- Arc Force adjusts the arc voltage to compensate for the arc length increasing/decreasing
- Anti-Sticking technology prevents your electrode sticking to the work piece
• The welding machine has a constant voltage output in MMA. Duty cycles
• The duty cycle following the norm EN60974-1 is indicated in the table here below:
X @ 40°C (T cycle = 10 min)
I max
60%
100%
While under intensive use exceeding the duty cycle (> to duty cycle) the thermal protection can turn on, in this case, the
machine swictes off and the thermal protection indicator light switches on until the machine returns to normal operting
temperature. The tests have been realized at 40 °C.
TIG WELDING WITH INERT GAS
These machines can weld DC TIG with scratch start (100/130/180)
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptoms
The 2 indicators are on, the machine does not
deliver any current.
The green indicator is on, but the machine
does not weld.
The product is under voltage, you are feeling
tingling when touching the machine's body.
The machine welds poorly.
SPARK 100 130 180
100
5% @ 80 A
31 A
29 A
Causes
The thermal protection has switched on.
Fault with earth clamp/cable connection.
The earth contact is faulty.
Polarity error (+/-).
130
5% @ 130 A
45 A
40 A
Remedies
Wait for the end of the cooling cycle.
Check the connections
Check the plug and the earth of your installa-
tion.
Check the polarity (+/-) recommended on the
electrode box.
EN
180
14% @ 160 A
85 A
70 A
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