RD 500E
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
1.1 General Information
RD 500E is thyristor (SCR) controlled welding machines, designed to weld all type of coated electrodes
from 2.0 mm up to 5.0 mm, provide high carbon gouging performance. Can go as low as 10 Amps, so it can
perform as a DC TIG welder as well if a proper TIG starting unit is connected. More than one can be grouped
as 4, 6,8 or 9 machines in a rack, for large construction sites like shipbuilding etc. Due to thyristor (SCR) and
electronic close loop control technology, current is adjusted precisely by a potentiometer, initial striking
ability of the electrodes can be improved via Hot Start potentiometer and certain electrodes like basic
electrodes which have tendency to short circuit and stick to the weld pool could be avoided by adjusting the
Arc Force potentiometer. Also due to this technology, pre-adjusted current stays stable even during mains
fluctuations or if additional welding cables are used. Even though there is a certain level of electronics is
involved in this machine, the PCB is protected in a separate cabinet inside of the machine against dust and
corrosion. With its telescopic arms and big wheels it can be pulled easily across the working area especially
at outdoor welding sites. Also stepless remote current controlling is possible as an option. These machines
are fan cooled and thermally protected against overheating and phase failures.
1.2 Machine Components
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1- Lifting Eyes
2- Current Display
3- Voltage Display
4- Handles
5- Current Adjustment Pot
6- HOT START Adjustment Pot
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7- Rutile, Basic, Aluminium, Cellulosic Selection Switch
Figure 1 : RD 500E
8- Welding, Carbon Gouging Selection Switch
9- ARC FORCE Adjustment Pot
10- Welding and Earth Cable Outlets
11- ON/OFF (In Backside of the Machine)
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USER MANUAL
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