LAR 500/630

LAR Magma

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Service manual

0740 800 019 020923 Valid for serial no. 024--xxx--xxxx to 535--xxx--xxxx
LIST OF CONTENTS Page
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
RATING PLATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
WIRING DIAGRAM LAR 500/630 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION, WIRING DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
OUTPUT VOLTAGE FROM THYRISTOR BRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
WIRING DIAGRAM LAR 500/630 MAGMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION, CIRCUIT BOARD AP1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, CIRCUIT BOARD AP1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
COMPONENT POSITIONS, CIRCUIT BOARD AP1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
TEST POINTS ON CIRCUIT BOARD AP1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
TEST PROGRAM FOR CIRCUIT BOARD AP1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION OF LAR MAGMA IN MMA MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
BLOCK DIAGRAM, LAR MAGMA IN MMA MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION, CIRCUIT BOARD AP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, CIRCUIT BOARD AP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
COMPONENT POSITIONS, CIRCUIT BOARD AP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, CIRCUIT BOARD AP2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
REPLACEMENT OF THYRISTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
INSTRUMENTSET DIGITAL 0368 123 884 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
DISPLAY BOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
INDUCTOR SHORT--CIRCUITER 0468 122 880 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
INSTRUMENT SET ANALOG 0319 429 882 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
COOLING UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
PULSE AID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
STABILIZER 0468 402 001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
FEED SELECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Mains connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Static characteristic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Efficiency and power factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Extra accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

SPARE PARTS LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Rights reserved to alter specifications without notice.

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INTRODUCTION
Maintenance and repair work should be performed by an experienced person, and electrical
work only by a trained electrician. Use only recommended replacement parts.
This service manual is intended for use by technicians with electrical/electronic training for
help in connection with fault--tracing and repair.
This manual contains details of all design changes that have been made up to and including
August 2002.

The LAR 500/630 and LAR 500/630 Magma are designed and tested in accordance with
international and European standard IEC/EN 60974--1 and EN 50199.
On completion of service or repair work, it is the responsibility of the person(s) etc.
performing the work to ensure that the product does not depart from the requirements
of the above standard.

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 RATING PLATE
The rating plate is secured to the rear of the machine. The following points describe what the
various items on it mean.

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LAN 630 is the type designation for the Welding machine. The first letter, L, indicates that
LAR is a rectifier, while A indicates that the power unit is designed for semi--automatic
welding and R indicates the design generation.
The numerals 630 indicate the maximum welding current.

1 These symbols indicate that the LAR 630 comprises a transformer and a rectifier.

2 Indicates the voltage/current characteristic for MIG/MAG welding.

3 Indicates the voltage/current characteristic for MMA welding.

4 Indicates that the unit is intended for connection to a three--phase 50/60 Hz supply.

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 5 The machine’s serial number, consisting of three groups of figures.
The first group (xxx) indicates the version. The numerals indicate the year and week
of approval of the design version.
The second group (yyy) indicates the year and week of the machine’s final testing:
e.g. 305 indicates 1993, week 5.
The final (zzz) group consists of three or four numerals and is a consecutive serial
number from 0001 to 9999.

6 Shows that ESAB complies with the international IEC 974--1 standard.

7 X = The intermittence factor, i.e. the length of time for which welding can
be performed at the specified welding data, expressed as a
percentage of a ten--minute period.
I2 = Current at the respective intermittence factor.
U2 = Voltage in accordance with the arc voltage characteristic.
U0 = Open--circuit voltage.

8 U1 and I1 indicates supply voltage and primary current at the indicated duty factors.
AF indicates that the unit is fan--cooled.
IP23 indicates the enclosure class with respect to protection against entry of foreign
bodies and/or water.
This symbol indicates that the unit is designed for use in areas of elevated electrical
hazard.

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 WIRING DIAGRAM LAR 500/630
Terminal XT2 and transformer TC1 are connected for 400-- 415 V 50 Hz, see connection instruction.

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Connector J is only mounted at circuit board 481 593-- 884, see description on page 15 item 4.

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 GENERAL DESCRIPTION, LAR 500/630
The LAR 500/630 are thyristor--controlled power units for MIG/MAG welding. The main
circuit consists of three thyristors and three diodes, connected to form a full--wave bridge.
Voltage ripple (particularly at low welding voltages) is reduced by applying a base voltage of
15 V via diodes V3, supplied from a separate winding for this purpose on the main
transformer.
Similarly, a base current is arranged by rectifying the output from the main transformer
secondary winding via diodes V4 and connecting it to the positive welding terminal through a
1,1 τ resistor. Note that the no--load voltage of the machine is about 50 V as a result of the
voltage contribution from the base current winding. In order to be able to measure the true
no--load voltage, it is necessary to disconnect conductor 070 from the base current winding.
With the base current winding disconnected, the no--load voltage is about 17 V when RP1 is
at its minimum position, and about 48 V with RP1 at its maximum position.
Conductor 070 must be disconnected and reconnected only when the machine is disconnected
from its mains power supply.

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION, WIRING DIAGRAM

The following descriptions refer to the components shown in wiring diagram LAR 500/630
on page 6 and wiring diagram LAR 500/630 MAGMA on page 12.
Components only mounted in the Magma--machines are marked with an m to the left of the
description.

AP1 Circuit board, power unit:

“DESCRIPTION OF OPERATING, CIRCUIT BOARD AP1” on page 14.
AP2 Interference suppressor circuit board: see circuit diagram on page 38.
m AP3 Circuit board, controlling the main thyristors during MMA welding and
air--arc gouging.
“DESCRIPTION OF OPERATING, CIRCUIT BOARD AP3” on page 31.
C1 Start--and--run capacitor for cooling fan EV1, 3←F 400 V.
C2 Capacitor, 1←F 400 V.
C3, C4 Capacitor, 0,1←F 400 V.
C5 Capacitor, 4←F 250 V, for reducing the speed of fan motor M1.
FU1 Miniature circuit--breaker, 10 A, anti--surge. Protects the 42 V supply from
transformer TC1.
FU2, Miniature circuit--breakers, 5 A. Protect the 230 V supply from the primary
FU3 side of TC1 to terminal XT3 (external cooling water pump).
HL1 Indicating lamp, 42--48V, white. Indicates that the main power supply switch
is On.
HL2 Indicating lamp, 42--48V, yellow. Indicates excess temperature in the power
unit. See also ST1 and ST4.
KM1 Main contactor, 42 V, 50 Hz. Controlled by the welding torch contact.
In LAR Magma KM1 is also energized when the MMA or arc--air gouging
mode is activated.
KM2 Contactor, 42 V, 50 Hz. Controlled by thermostat ST2 and ST3.
Short--circuits capacitor C5, allowing fan motor M1 to run at full speed.

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 L1 Inductor, connected in series with the welding current circuit. The purpose of
the inductor is to limit the short--circuit current and reduce welding
harshness.
From serial no. 305--xxx--xxxx the inductor has a new design.
30% (50%) of the inductor winding is connected to welding terminal A, 73%
(75%) to terminal B and 100% to terminal C. The values in brackets are
referring to older machines. For older machines the new inductor can be used
as a spare part, see the spare parts list.
M1 Cooling fan motor, connected for two speed operation: see ST2.
PA1 Ampere meter (analog) option.
PV1 Voltmeter (analog) option.
QF1 Main On/Off switch. In the On position (1), the unit is energised, the cooling
fan starts and indicating lamp HL1 lights.
m QF1 The LAR Magma allows change over between semi--automatic, manual
welding and arc--air gouging by turning switch QF1.
R1 Resistor, 100 τ 50 W. Together with resistor R2, it provides a dummy load
for the thyristors to enable them to fire properly when operating on no--load.
R2 Resistor, 100 τ 50 W.
R3 Resistor, 0,7 τ
R4 Base current resistor, 1,1 τ ±5%.
RP1 Potentiometer, 2,5 kτ 2 W, for welding voltage control. Fitted with a
multi--turn planetary reduction gear in the operating knob.
m RP2 Potentiometer, 2,5 kτ 2 W, for welding current control at MMA and arc--air
gouging.
RS1 Shunt 600A / 60mV.
m RS1 Shunt 600A / 120mV with a centre connection for 60 mV at 600 A.
SA1 Selector switch, Remote/Local control of the welding voltage.
m SA2 Selector switch, Remote/Local control of the welding current at MMA
welding and air--arc gouging.
ST1 Thermal cutout. The unit is fitted with a thermal overload protection cutout
which protects the machine against excessive temperature rise caused by
overload or inadequate cooling. The cutout interrupts the control power
circuit, lights indicating lamp and HL2 and opens the main contactor.
The cutout is mounted close to the thyristors, and resets automatically when
the power unit has cooled. Operating temperature is 93˚C and the resetting
temperature is 73˚C. See also ST4.
ST2 Thermostat, fitted to the rectifier cooling fins, and controlling the speed of
fan motor M1 by means of connection or short--circuiting of capacitor C5,
which is connected in series with the motor supply. The thermostat operates
at a temperature of 60˚C, closing contactor KM2 to short--circuit the
capacitor and allowing the fan to run at full speed. The thermostat opens
again when the temperature has fallen to 45˚C. See also ST3.
ST3 Thermal switch, mounted in the main transformer. It works in paralell with
thermal switch ST2. The switch is mounted from serial no. 338--xxx--xxxx.

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 ST4 Thermal cutout, mounted on the inductor, L1. It works in series with thermal
cutout ST1. The cutout is mounted from serial no. 535--xxx--xxxx.
TC1 Control power transformer. An autotransformer winding on the primary side
supplies 230 V to the fan motor. The secondary voltages are:
42 V between 11 and 12; 2 x 19 V between 21--22--23;
9 V between 25 and 26; 15 V between 27 and 28.
m TC2 Control power transformer for circuit board AP3. Supplied at 38 V AC from
connection 21 and 23 on TC1. The secondary voltage is 18 V AC.
TM1 Main transformer, having three secondary windings:
S The main winding supplies current to the thyristor rectifiers.
S The base voltage winding supplies current to diodes V3. The purpose of
the base voltage is to even out the voltage peaks at low welding currents.
S The synchronising winding, supplying a synchronising signal for con-
trolling the thyristors’ firing points to circuit board AP1 (and AP3 in
LAR Magma). The winding voltage, as measured between terminals
A1--A2, A1--A3 and A2--A3 on circuit board AP1, is 18,5 V ±0,4 V at
nominal mains voltage.
V1 Thyristors: three.
V2 Diodes: three in LAR 500 and six in LAR 630.
V3 Base voltage diodes, 18.
V4 Base current diodes: three @ 35 A.
m V5 Freewheel diode.
V7 Inductor short--circuiting switch, option. The thyristor short--circuits the
inductor for about 100 ms when welding starts, ensuring a stable start.
XP1, XP2 Flat pin outlet
XS1 23 pole sleeve socket, connection to the wire feeder.
XS2 Current terminal OKC 50.
XS3--XS5 OKC 50 terminal set. For connection of the return current cable from the
workpiece to the power unit.
--A; Low inductance --B: medium inductance - C: high inductance
m XS7 12 pole sleeve socket outlet connector for remote control of welding current
in the MMA welding mode.
XT1, Connection block, 3 pole.
XT3--XT5
XT2 Connection block, 9 pole.
Z1 Thyristor RFI suppressor, 1←F 22 τ
Z2 Contactor KM1 RFI suppressor, 0,5←F 220 τ

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OUTPUT VOLTAGE FROM THYRISTOR BRIDGE
The diagrams below are oscilloscope plots of the voltage across R1.
The oscilloscope must be connected to the mains through an isolating transformer.

No--load voltage: mean value 47 V DC.

The no--load voltage is about 50 V as a result of the voltage contribution from the base
current circuit (V4, R4).

This diagram shows the machine connected to a resistive load and supplying a current of
100 A at a voltage of 19 V, with the voltage control knob set to a value of about 4.5.
Curve A is the voltage contribution from the thyristor bridge, while curve B is the voltage
contribution from the base voltage circuit (V3).

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 WIRING DIAGRAM LAR 500/630 MAGMA
Terminal XT2 and transformer TC1 are connected for 400-- 415 V 50 Hz, see instruction on page 14.

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Connector J is only mounted at circuit board 481 593-- 884, see description on page 15 item 4.

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 CONNECTION INSTRUCTION

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DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION, CIRCUIT BOARD AP1

This description refers to the circuit diagram on page 18 and to the component position
diagram on page 20.
There are three versions of the circuit board 481 593 - 880, - 883 and - 884. The difference
between the versions is described under item 4 on page 15.

1. Mains synchronising
The synchronising winding on transformer TM1 provides inputs A1, A2 and A3 with a
phase voltage signal of 18,5 V ±0,4 V at nominal mains voltage.
Three zero--crossing detectors provide the necessary reference signals for controlling the
thyristor firing angles. The incoming phase signal at terminal A3 is filtered by RC net-
work R1, R2 and C10, which produces a phase shift of 30˚. The signal is then fed to the
non--inverting input (+) of comparator IC1. The comparator provides a square wave sig-
nal of 0 - 5 V to the control circuit (10).
2. Analogue inputs
The analogue inputs are used to measure voltage signals from the shunt (representing the
welding current), thyristor bridge output voltage and arc voltage.
At a welding current of 600 A, the shunt produces an output voltage of 60 mV, which is
amplified by operational amplifier IC2. This amplified voltage signal is used for current
control. It is also used to provide a signal to the power unit’s digital ammeter and the
overcurrent protection circuitry. Overcurrent protection is set at 750 A.

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 The circuits for measuring the thyristor bridge output voltage and the arc voltage are
identical, apart from the output filters.
As the neutral of the electronic circuitry is connected to the positive side of the welding
current circuit, incoming voltages are negative which means that the signals are con-
nected to the inverting inputs of the amplifiers. The amplifiers provide negative gain in
an inverting mode, i.e. the output signal is attenuated with respect to the input signal:
--64 V in results in an output signal of +5 V, i.e. attenuation and inversion.
The thyristor bridge output voltage provides a signal for voltage control of the unit.
The arc voltage signal is used for various purposes, including supplying a signal to the
unit’s digital voltmeter.
3. Start and stop
The start/stop sensing unit is galvanically isolated from the 42 V AC incoming signal
from the wire feed unit. IC4 is an optocoupler with an AC input. The optocoupler has an
active low output, i.e. in the absence of an input signal the output is held at +5 V by a
pull--up resistor, and goes low in the presence of a signal.
Resistor R29 limits the LED current to about 10 mA, while zener diodes D8 and D9
mean that a minimum voltage of about 6 V is required for the optocoupler to operate.
4. Test input and method select
The method select function is only used in LAR Magma. Inputs C2, C3 and C4 are nor-
mally low. When MMA welding or air--arc gouging is selected C3 is connected to +25 V
by a contact in QF1.
The inputs are also used for test purposes (see the section entitled “TEST PROGRAM
FOR CIRCUIT BOARD AP1” on page 24).
There are three different versions of the AP1 circuit board, - 880, - 883 and - 884.
Version - 880 has the program version P1.01. At circuit board --883 and --884 program
version P1.02 is mounted, those boards are replacing - 880.
The difference is that program P1.02 senses if there is a jumper between input C2 and C4
or not. Program version P1.02 is mounted from serial no. 305--xxx--xxxx.
Version - 884 has a connection denominated J.
J2 and J3 are connected in paralell with C2 and C4. Version --884 fits in all LAR ma-
chines, version --883 can not be mounted in the Magma machines.
When the jumper between J3 (C2) and J2 (C4) is mounted, the arc voltage control is dis-
abled (the ignition angle of the thyristors is locked). This improves the welding perform-
ance when using basic flux cored wire. All new circuit boards are delivered with the
jumper mounted.

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Test input and method select LAR Magma, circuit board AP1 version --884

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 5. Galvanically insulated voltage reference
This circuit provides a galvanically insulated voltage reference to the computer. It is sup-
plied from a separate winding on control transformer TC1. Voltage regulator VR1 pro-
vides a regulated +15 V supply, while transistor Q8 and resistor R99 form a current limit
circuit, set at 100 mA. Fuse S1 is rated at 315 mA.
The regulated 15 V signal is applied to the welding voltage control potentiometer via ter-
minals G1 and G2. The 0--15 V voltage signal returned from the potentiometer via ter-
minal G3 is converted by IC5 to a frequency signal that varies with voltage.
This digital signal is connected via optocoupler IC6 to the base of transistor Q3.
The signal from the collector of Q3 is in the form of a 0 to - 15 V square wave, and is
connected to the inverting input of IC3 for filtering, inversion and level changing to pro-
vide a 0--5 V signal to the computer.
Amplifier offset is adjusted by means of R51, while resistor R55 controls the gain.
With an input voltage of 0 V on G3, pulse frequency is about 8 kHz and the mark/space
ratio is about 17%.
With an input voltage of 15 V on G3, pulse frequency is about 12 kHz and the mark/
space ratio is about 25%.
0 V reference voltage at input G3 produces a welding voltage of 15 V.
15 V reference voltage at input G3 produces maximum welding voltage.
6. Power supply
The power supply board supplies +25 V, ±15 V, +12 V and +5 V.
+25 V and ±15 V are supplied from a 19--0--19 V winding on control transformer TC1,
the output from which is rectified and smoothed. The +25 V supply, which is unregu-
lated, powers the thyristor trigger circuits, supplying transistors Q4--Q6 via fuse S4. (This
supply is shown in the diagram as 25 VA.) The fuse protects the board in the event of an
anode/gate short circuit in any of the thyristors. Another branch of the 25 V circuit (25
VB) supplies IC11.
The ±15 V supply is regulated with fixed voltage regulators and supplies the analogue
amplifiers.
The 9 V AC supply at inputs D5 and D6 is rectified and smoothed. The unregulated 12 V
supply is used by the computer to sense loss of power supply, and also provides a power
supply to the digital instrument unit.
V4 is an adjustable voltage regulator, which supplies +5 V for various items, including
the logic circuits.
Fuses S2, S3, S4 and S5 are 1 A anti--surge 5 x 20 mm glass tube fuses.
7. The display output
This circuit is a buffer between the computer and the instrument unit. Data to be dis-
played is output together with the appropriate control signals to connector H. The data is
decoded by the display driver in the display unit.
The zener diodes and series resistors protect the board against interference.
See circuit diagram on page 41 for details of the display unit circuitry.
8. Inductor short--circuiter control
The inductor short--circuiter ensures good starting of welding by briefly short--circuiting
the inductor via an external thyristor when welding starts.
As long as the welding torch contact is not depressed, the base of transistor Q7 is held
low by the control program, allowing current to flow through the LED in optocoupler
IC12. The optocoupler has a thyristor output, which is open, allowing a gate current to
flow to the external thyristor via contact F1.

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 The base of Q7 remains low until welding current has exceeded 20 A for 100 ms.
When this condition is fulfilled, the base goes high, turning off the optocoupler and thy-
ristor V7 (the short--circuiting switch) when the voltage across the inductor drops.
R82 and C51 form a filter circuit that protects against unintentional triggering of the op-
tocoupler thyristor. C26 is a decoupling capacitor.
9. Thyristor trigger circuits
The thyristor trigger circuits consist of operational amplifier IC11, the non--inverting
input of which is connected to a 1.4 V supply obtained from the +5 V supply and poten-
tial divider circuit R76 and R77. The inverting inputs of the amplifiers are connected to
the computer. Power supplies to the amplifiers are +25 V and - 5 V, with the latter being
obtained by a zener diode in series with the - 15 V supply.
When the inputs to the amplifiers are low, the outputs are high. Transistor Q4 (Q5, Q6)
conducts and provides a trigger pulse to the thyristor(s).
The voltage level of the trigger pulses is about 0.6 V if the thyristors are connected to the
circuit board. If the thyristors are disconnected from the board the voltage level of the
pulses is about 22 V.
Current is limited by resistor R68 (R71, R74). Resistor R69 (R72, R75) prevents leakage
currents or interference from triggering the thyristor(s).
Resistor R100 pulls down the non--inverting inputs of the amplifiers to - 0.3 V in the
event of loss of the +5 V supply, blocking the output of trigger pulses.
10. Control circuits
The control circuits deal with synchronising the signals to the mains, calculating the
necessary firing angles, controlling the trigger circuits and maintaining constant welding
voltage. In addition, they provide overload protection, output of data to the display unit
and control of the inductor short--circuiter.
11. Reset circuit
The reset circuit prevents incorrect operation of the computer in the event of loss of
power supply. It monitors the power supply to the computer and generates a reset signal
if the voltage drops. When the power supply is restored, the control program starts again
from the beginning.

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 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, CIRCUIT BOARD AP1

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 COMPONENT POSITIONS, CIRCUIT BOARD AP1

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 TEST POINTS ON CIRCUIT BOARD AP1
Unless otherwise stated, the reference point for all voltages is the electronic neutral.
When measuring voltages on the board, we suggest that the instrument neutral be connected
to the negative terminal of electrolytic capacitor C60, or to the positive welding terminal.
For identification of the test points listed below, refer to the component position diagram on
page 20 and to the circuit diagram on page 18. The test points are marked with MP in the
diagram.

Test point
0 Electronic neutral
1 +5 V power supply, tolerance ±0.02 V.
2 +15 V power supply, tolerance ±0.6 V.
3 --15 V power supply, tolerance ±0.6 V.
4 Welding voltage reference to the computer. At 0 V (min. ref.) at terminal G3, the
value at MP4 should be 0.0 V ±0.02 V, while with a value of +15 V at terminal
G3, the value at MP4 should be 5.0 V ±0.02 V.
9 Start and stop sensing. During the Stop state, the voltage is +5 V, while at Start,
with 42 V AC across B1--B2, MP9 goes low (0 V).
10 Arc voltage signal, 0--5 V, linearly proportional to the input voltage at I2.
For an input voltage of --64 V on I2, MP10 must have a value of 5.0 V.
11 Thyristor output voltage, 0--5 V, linearly proportional to the input voltage at I1.
For an input voltage of - 64 V on I1, the voltage at MP11 must be 5.0 V.
12 Shunt voltage signal, 0--5 V, linearly proportional to the input voltage between
B3 and B4. With an input voltage of 0.1024 V between B3 and B4, the voltage at
MP12 must be 5.0 V.
13--15 Synchronising signal, 0--5 V pulses. Incoming 50/60 Hz synchronising voltage on
A1, A2 and A3 produces a 50/60 Hz square wave at MP13--15.
16 Enable signal for the computer, 0 or 5 V. Must be High for the computer to work.
17--19 Ignition pulse outputs. The following conditions must be fulfilled if ignition
pulses are to be obtained when starting to weld:

S Alternating synchronising signals on A1, A2 and A3.

S Welding torch contact closed, i.e. MP9 is Low.
S A voltage between --5 V and - 64 V present on I2. Ignition pulse length about
200 ←s. Peak value of pulse voltage (without thyristor load) is about 22 V.
20 Reference level for ignition circuits is +1.4 V.

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 21 Control signal for the inductor short--circuiter. This signal is activated while
welding is not in progress, and does not turn off until 100 ms after the start of
welding, i.e. 100 ms after receipt of the following signals:

S Alternating synchronising signals on A1, A2 and A3.

S Welding torch contact closed, i.e. MP9 is low.
S A voltage of at least 2 mV, representing a welding current of at least 20 A,
present on terminals B4--B3.
Operation of the inductor short--circuiter can most easily be checked by
connecting an oscilloscope across resistor R3, which is connected in parallel with
the inductor.
Note that the oscilloscope must be powered from a galvanically isolated
power supply.

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 TEST PROGRAM FOR CIRCUIT BOARD AP1
The control board for the LAR 500/630 incorporates a built--in test routine, with its output
data (except for that for test no. 13) being displayed by the display unit. The upper line of the
display indicates the number of the test, while the lower line indicates the result or value of
the test.
Enter the test mode by short--circuiting contacts C1 and C4 on the board when powering--up
the board. Step through the tests progressively by opening and closing the link between C1
and C4. We recommend the use of a special test cable as shown in the diagram on page 26.
******* IMPORTANT *******
Testing can be performed with the board mounted in the unit, but not when welding is in
progress. When performing test no. 14, contact E (for the ignition pulses) must be
disconnected before testing. When in the ’Torch Contact Closed’ test position, make sure that
the pressure arm in the wire feed unit is slackened, in order to avoid unintentional feed of the
wire.
In order to avoid problems, always disconnect board contact E and slacken the pressure arm
in the wire feed unit before entering the test mode.
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The test points to use in making measurements for each particular test are listed below for
each test.
INPUT SIGNALS

Test no.
1 U--ref/MP4 When sweeping the reference voltage at terminals G1--G3, the display
must respond with 0--255. Sweep the voltage by means of potentiometer RP1 on the
power unit.
2--4 MP12, shunt signal. 0 -- 0.102 V on B4--B3 must result in display of 0--255.
Scaling is 4 A/unit.
Apply an external voltage to the shunt input in order to simulate a current signal.
(0.1 V represents 1000 A.)
5 MP11, voltage from the thyristor bridge. A voltage signal of 0 to - 64 V at I1 must
result in a display of 0--255. Scaling is 0.25 V/unit.
When testing the board in the power unit, the base current voltage will be obtained
when the welding torch trigger is pressed.
6--7 MP10, arc voltage. A voltage signal of 0 to - 64 V on input I2 must result in a
display of 0--255. Scaling is 0.25 V/unit.
When testing the board in the power unit, the base current voltage will be obtained
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 8 Synch1/MP14, synchronising signal. The display shows the number of incoming
positive flanks at A1 during a period of one second, i.e. the frequency in Hz (±1Hz).
When testing the board in the power unit, synchronising signals will be obtained
when the welding torch trigger is pressed.
9 Synch2/MP13, synchronising signal. As above, except for A2.
10 Synch3/MP15, synchronising signal. As above, except for A3.
11 Start/MP9, start/stop signal. The display will show 111 if the start signal is detected,
or nothing if it is not detected.
12 Method selection, only valid for LAR MAGMA.
The display shows 100 if input C3 is high, i.e. when switch QF1 connects C3 to C4.
When testing the power source the test is carried out with the method switch.

OUTPUT SIGNALS
Measure these signals using an oscilloscope powered through an isolating
transformer.
13 Inductor short--circuiter, MP21. 50 Hz pulses, with a pulse length of 0.5 ms, should
be present at inductor short--circuiter output F1. Measure the signal between MP3
and MP21, with contact F unconnected. The voltage on I2 must be 0 V, which can
most easily be arranged by disconnecting terminal I.
In order to ensure seal--in current through the thyristor of the optocoupler, the
measurement probe must be of high--resistance type, 1--10 Mτ. The waveform trace
is shown below. The decay time can vary, depending on the impedance of the
measurement probe. No input signals are required for this test.

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 14 MP17--19, Trigger pulses, mutually displaced by 120 degrees, appear at outputs E1,
E2 and E3. Their frequency is about 50 Hz, and the pulse lengths are about 200←s.
When measuring these signals, contact E must be disconnected from the board,
i.e. the thyristors must not be connected to the board.
Board contact E can be connected with C1, C2 and C3 by means of a special test
cable, as shown below, which permits the use of the display to see whether trigger
pulses are being generated.
A one in the display indicates that trigger pulses are present, while a 0 indicates their
absence. The left--hand indication in the display shows E1 for the first phase, E2 for
the next and so on. No input signals are required for this test.

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DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION OF LAR MAGMA IN MMA MODE
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The LAR MAGMA is intended for MIG/MAG welding, MMA welding and air--arc gouging.
The control electronics on circuit board AP3 controls the welding current in the MMA and
air--arc gouging modes. In those modes the current is set by potentiometer RP2.
The following description refers to the block diagram on page 30.
1 Reference potentiometer RP2 for adjusting the welding current.
2 Reference potentiometer, connected to remote control socket XS7, for remote
adjustment of the welding current.
3,4,5 Galvanically isolated remote control device.
The remote control circuit employs a double--winding transformer (TC2),
associated rectifier and voltage stabilisation circuit, A/D converter, optocoupler and
D/A converter.
A pulsed voltage transfers the reference voltage from the remote control terminal
socket via the optocoupler to the D/A converter, the output of which is an analog
reference voltage.
6 Selector switch SA2 selects local or remote control of the reference voltage.
The actual switching of the voltage reference signals is effected by analog
switches: the block diagram shows the switching only schematically.
7 Current reference boost in response to short circuits.
8 Reference voltage input from the local and external potentiometers respectively.
9 This circuit boosts the welding current in the event of an arc short circuit, thus
preventing the electrode from burning on to the work during welding. The current
reference signal is increased electronically via 7) and 20).
10 Assists striking of the arc by means of an elevated current reference signal during
starting. See 14), ’Hot start’.
11 Reduces the welding current in the event of a long--duration short circuit, i.e. if the
electrode has burnt on to the workpiece. See 13), ’Foldback’.
12 Input for current signal from elevated shunt voltage.

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 13 Foldback.
This is a timer circuit that starts when the arc is short--circuited. It reduces the
welding current via 11) if the short circuit persists, i.e. if the electrode has burnt on
to the workpiece. This helps to protect the thyristors against abnormally high
and/or long--duration short circuits.
The foldback feature operates only in the MMA welding mode.
14 Elevated starting current (starting boost, hot start)
The starting current circuit briefly increases the welding current when starting to
weld. The peak value of the starting pulse is about twice the set value of welding
current, and gives the power source good starting characteristics during MMA
welding.
15 Power supply unit for the electronic equipment, supplying stabilised DC at ±15 V.
The neutral of the electronic circuitry is connected to the positive of the welding
voltage (+ on XS2).
The power supply unit receives an alternating voltage from TC1.
16 Control comparator/amplifier, which compares the voltage signals from 8--12) and
then amplifies the summing voltage to provide a suitable control voltage signal to
the trigger unit 17). The good dynamic welding performance of the LAR MAGMA
is partly due to the characteristics of the amplifier.
The no--load detector 21) reduces the amplifier output signal when there is no arc.
17 Trigger unit
The trigger unit consists of three identical circuits (one for each phase).
Each circuit provides trigger pulses for its thyristors, with phase angles in
proportion to the output voltage from the control amplifier. Auxiliary windings on
the main transformer provide synchronising signals.
18 The switch QF1 disconnects the trigger pulses from AP3 when LAR MAGMA is in
MIG/MAG welding mode.
19 Shunt amplifier, amplifying the signal from the current shunt to a suitable level for
input to 12).
20 Short--circuit detector, sensing short circuits of the arc. See also 13).
21 No--load detector, senses no--load (open--circuit) voltage. See also 14) and 16).

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 23 Control amplifier for air--arc gouging, producing a DC voltage that is proportional
to the reference voltage signal from 6), to give a constant--voltage characteristic.
The shunt signal from 19) is used to provide a current limit that protects various
parts of the system, including the thyristor rectifier 26).
24 Changeover switch for air--arc gouging, in the form of a multi--position switch on
the front panel, which also controls selection of MMA and MIG/MAG welding.
(See 18).)
25 Main transformer (three--phase).
26 Thyristor rectifier.
27 Basic current resistor R4.
28 Basic current rectifier V4.
29 Freewheel diode V5.
30 Shunt for measurement of welding current.
31 Inductor for smoothing welding current.

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 BLOCK DIAGRAM, LAR MAGMA IN MMA MODE

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DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION, CIRCUIT BOARD AP3
This description refers to the circuit diagram on page 34. The same reference numbers that
were used in the block diagram on page 30 are also used in the description of the circuit
board.
1 Reference input.
Reference potentiometer RP2 (2.5 kτ ±10% 2 W, linear) is supplied at +15 V and
connected to A2, A4 and A5.
The reference voltage is limited to 0--10 V by potential divider R3/R4, and connected to
analog switch IC1.
2 Remote control device.
The remote control device, which can be a potentiometer or a pulse generator, is
connected to circuit board terminals A10, A11 and A12 via remote control input XS7.
It is supplied at 15 V via pins F and H in input XS7. The reference voltage from the
remote control device is connected to pin G.
0 V between G and H results in minimum current, and 15 V gives maximum current.
3 A/D converter.
The A/D converter and the voltage reference unit (see 4), below) are galvanically
isolated from the rest of the control circuitry by optocoupler IC12 (see 5), below).
The A/D converter converts the reference signal to a pulse train, in which the
mark/space ratio represents the magnitude of the reference signal.
Optocoupler IC12 transfers the pulse train to the D/A converter, thus ensuring complete
galvanic isolation between the voltage signal from the remote control input and the
other electronic equipment.
If selector switch SA2 is in the REMOTE position, but no remote control device is
connected, the power source will give low welding current, as R112, in the A/D
converter, produces a low value of current reference signal.
4 Galvanically isolated voltage reference.
The secondary output voltage from transformer TC1 supplies 38 V to control power
supply transformer TC2. The secondary voltage from TC2 supplies 19 V to remote
control output voltage regulator VR1 via terminals B6 and B7 and diode bridge BR1.
The output voltage from VR1 is 16.2 V, which is reduced to 15.6 V after diode D12.
The regulator is current--limited to 120 mA by resistors R104--107, transistor Q19 and
diode D12, making the remote control connection short circuit--proof.
5 The D/A converter, which recreates the mean value of the reference signal from the
pulse train from 3). The input signal is first amplified and filtered: trimming
potentiometer R87 adjusts the output signal from IC4:1 to 0 V when the remote control
potentiometer is at its minimum position and to +11.5 V when the potentiometer is at
its maximum position. The signal is then passed to analog switch IC1, which is
controlled by the LOCAL/REMOTE selector switch.

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 6 LOCAL/REMOTE selector switch.
Three analog switches (IC1) control signal switching for selection of local (internal) or
remote (external) control of the welding current. These switches are, in turn, controlled
by selector switch SA2. The control voltage, which can be measured at terminal A3, is
either 0 V (SA2 closed = internal reference) or about +27 V (SA2 open = remote
reference).
IC1 contains four identical analog switches, of which three are used for local/remote
changeover switching. The switches conduct with a control voltage of +15 V on pins 6,
12 and 13, and are open--circuit with a control voltage of 0 V.
15 Control power supply.
The control power supply is obtained from a 19--0--19 V winding on transformer TC1.
The circuit board terminals B10 and B12 are supplied with 19 V respectively and the
centre of the winding is connected to B5, which is the neutral in the electronic circuitry.
Capacitors C51, C52 and C53 decouple any HF interference.
Resistors R125--127 are film resistors that protect the transformer winding against any
short circuits on the circuit board. Together with capacitors C54--C58, they also filter
out transient peaks in the 19 V supply caused by the thyristors firing.
Voltage regulator VR2 produces a +15 V stabilised voltage: trimming potentiometer
R129 provides fine adjustment. Resistors R128 and R130 restrict the range over which
the voltage can be adjusted to a maximum voltage of +18 V, which is the maximum
permissible supply voltage for the CMOS circuits.
D21 stabilises the negative voltage to - 15 V. The power rating of R131 is such as to
allow the circuit to supply a load current of 30 mA.
17 The trigger unit converts the DC signal from the control amplifier 16) to ignition pulses
that fire the thyristors at the correct point in the cycle.
The unit consists of three identical sections, one for each thyristor. A synchronising
winding on transformer TM1, connected to terminals B13--15, provides synchronising
information for correct firing.
The voltage between B13/B14/B15 is approximately 35 V.
The ignition pulses are connected to each thyristor. The gate connections are twisted
together with the associated neutral connections in order to minimise the risk of
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 18 The switch QF1 interrupts the power supply to output transistors Q9, Q12 and Q15 in
the trigger unit when LAR MAGMA is in the MIG/MAG welding mode.
19 The shunt amplifier amplifies the voltage signal from the shunt. Trimming
potentiometer R132 adjusts the output voltage from the amplifier to - 20 mV when no
welding current is flowing.
The shunt provides an output voltage signal of 120 mV for 600 A welding current.
22 This part of AP3 is not used in LAR MAGMA.
24 Air--arc gouging/MMA changeover.
A contact on switch QF1 links contacts A9--A12 in the galvanically isolated remote
control circuit to change the operating mode to air--arc gouging.
(Switch QF1 also selects MMA or MIG/MAG welding modes.)
Optocoupler IC11 is activated in the air--arc gouging mode, and in turn activates the
air--arc gouging control circuits.

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 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, CIRCUIT BOARD AP3

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 COMPONENT POSITIONS, CIRCUIT BOARD AP3

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 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, CIRCUIT BOARD AP2

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REPLACEMENT OF THYRISTORS
When fitting replacement thyristors, it is extremely important that they are correctly secured,
i.e. with a clamping force of 4500 N (450 kp) ±10%.
Clean the flat surfaces of the thyristors and heat sinks carefully, and remove any burrs or
traces of grease or oil. Apply a very thin film of silicone grease to the contact surfaces of the
heat sink, and position the thyristor between the surfaces with the symbol on the thyristor
facing in the direction as shown in the diagram below. Centre the thyristor by locating the pin
projecting from the pressure cap in the depression in the thyristor body.
Start by finger--tightening the nuts enough to remove play between the nuts and washers.
Then, using a dial gauge or depth gauge, measure the distance from the plate to the spring as
shown in the diagram below. Tighten the nuts alternately with a spanner until the distance has
decreased by 0,9 ±0,05mm.

FITTING OF THYRISTORS

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 INSTRUMENTSET DIGITAL 0368 123 884 DISPLAY BOARD

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Option Component positions
Assembly instruction

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 INSTRUMENT SET ANALOG 0319 429 882 INDUCTOR SHORT--CIRCUITER 0468 122 880

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Option Option
Assembly instruction Assembly instruction

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 COOLING UNIT
OCD--1 0156 820 880, option OCE 2H 0414 191 881, option

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Assembly instruction Assembly instruction

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 STABILIZER 0468 402 001 PULSE AID

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Option Option
Assembly instruction

NOTE
There is a risk of tipping while transporting and
storing if the welding equipment leans more
than 10˚. The stabilizer, which is supplied with
Feed Selector, Pulse Aid or counter balance
must be fitted, to increase the stability, when
those options are mounted.

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 PULSE AID PULSE AID

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Dismantling Assembly instruction

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 PULSE AID Connection instruction PULSE AID Assembly instruction, instrument set

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 FEED SELECTOR FEED SELECTOR

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Option Dismantling

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 FEED SELECTOR FEED SELECTOR

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INSTRUCTIONS
This chapter is an extract from the instructions for the LAR 500 and LAR 630.

Technical data

LAR 630 LAR 500

Permissible load
at 60 % duty cycle 500A/39V 630A/44V
at 80 % duty cycle 450A/35V 560A/42V
at 100 % duty cycle 400A/34V 500A/39V
Current setting range
MIG/MAG 75A/18V--500A/39V 75A/18V--630A/44V
MMA* 40A/21V--450A/38V 40A/21V--500A/40V
Max open circuit voltage
MIG/MAG 18--49V 18--55V
MMA* 49V 55V
Efficiency at max current
MIG/MAG 79% 81%
MMA* 76% 80%
Power factor at max current
MIG/MAG 0.91 0.92
MMA* 0.85 0.84
Control voltage 42V, 50/60 Hz 42V, 50/60 Hz
Enclosure class IP 23 IP 23

Application class
Weight 210 kg 230 kg
Dimensions lxwxh 856x708x990 mm 856x708x990 mm

* Only LAR 500/630 Magma

The welding power sources complies with the requirements of IEC 974--1
Duty cycle
The duty cycle refers to the time as a percentage of a ten--minute period that you can weld at a cer-
tain load without overloading.
Application class
The symbol indicates that the power source is designed for use in areas with increased
electrical hazard.
Enclosure class
The IP code indicates the enclosure class, i. e. the degree of protection against penetration by solid
objects or water. Equipment marked IP 23 is designed for indoor and outdoor use.

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Mains connection

LAR 500 LAR 630

3~ 50 Hz 3~ 60 Hz 3~ 50 Hz 3~ 60 Hz

Voltage (V) 230 400 500 230 440 550 230 400 500 230 440 550

Current (A) 60% 66 38 31 66 38 31 93 54 43 92 54 43

80% 60 34 28 60 34 28 83 48 38 83 48 38
100% 53 31 25 53 31 25 74 43 34 74 43 34

Fuse, slow--blow (A) 63 35 35 63 35 35 80 50 50 80 50 50

Cable area (mm2) 4x16 4x10 4x6 4x16 4x6 4x6 4x25 4x10 4x10 4x25 4x10 4x10

Fuse, fast (A) 63 50 35 63 50 35 80 63 63 80 63 63

Cable area (mm2) 4x16 4x10 4x6 4x16 4x10 4x6 4x25 4x16 4x16 4x25 4x16 4x16

Recommended fuses and cable areas comply with Swedish norms for rubber and plastic insulated
cables.

Connection instructions

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Installation

Lifting instructions
The power supply should be lifted by means of its lifting
eye. The handle is only intended for pulling it along the
ground.

1. Choose a suitable position for the equipment so that cooling is not obstructed, and where
excessive quantities of dust, moist air or corrosive fumes cannot be sucked in, and so that
the cooling air discharge does not interfere with the shielding gas around the welding
head.
2. Check that the connections on the main transformer terminal and on the control power
transformer, are arranged for the appropriate supply voltage, and that the correct fuses are
fitted. See the connection instructions on page 50.
The recommended fuse ratings are in accordance with Swedish standard requirements. If
requirements differ in other countries, the appropriate fuses should be fitted.
3. Connect the unit to a three--phase power supply. Connect an earth lead in accordance with
applicable standards to the earthing bolt marked on the plate in front of the mains ter-
minal.
4. Connect the control cable from the welding power source to the wire feed unit.
5. Connect the welding current cable from the wire feed unit to the terminal marked +.
Connect the return current cable from the workpiece to one of the terminals marked --.
Note that reversed polarity connections may be called for, depending on the type of weld-
ing electrode used.
S Terminal A
is used for short arc welding (thin materials or bottom runs, and for aluminium)
S Terminal B
is used for short arc welding, but gives a somewhat hotter weld than terminal A
S Terminal C
is used for spray arc welding of thick materials. Check that all welding current cables
are securely connected to their respective terminals.
6. Connect the cooling unit if used.

NOTE!
There is a risk of tipping while transporting and storing if the welding equipment
leans more than 10. Note that the stabiliser (which is supplied with the unit) must be
fitted to increase the stability, i.e. when Feed Selector, Puls--Aid or counter balance
are used). Fitting is carried out according to the enclosed fitting instructions.

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Operation
Semi--automatic welding

1. Use the recommended shielding gas.

2. Set the switch (1) to the semi--automatic welding position (5). The fan will start and the
indicator lamp (2) will light.
3. Press the trigger on the welding gun. The power source relay will close at the same time
as the wire feed unit starts and the gas valve opens. The gas flow can be adjusted;
recommended rate (10--18 l/min depending on application.) When adjusting the gas flow
you should release the feed roller pressure arm to prevent wire being fed through
unnecessarily.
4. Set the required welding voltage using the potentiometer (3) on the front panel of the
power source and set the required wire feed speed using the potentiometer on the front of
the wire feed unit.

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Manual welding (MMA)

1. Set the switch (1) to the manual welding position (6). The control transformer will be
energised. The fan will start and the indicator lamp (2) will light. The welding current is
continuously variable (4).
2. Connect the welding cable to + or --C, depending on the type of electrode, and the return
cable to --C or +.
3. Insert and electrode in the electrode holder. You can now start welding.

Arc--air gouging

1. Set the switch (1) to the arc--air gouging position (7). The control transformer will be
energised. The fan will start, the relay will close and indicator lamp (2) will light. The
welding current is continuously variable (4).
2. Connect the gouge to + and the return cable to --A
3. Fit a carbon rod to the gouge. You can now start gouging.

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Maintenance
Once a year, blow the power source clean using dry compressed air at reduced pressure.
The power source should be cleaned more frequently if used in a very dusty or dirty
environment.

Static characteristic

Primary 3 ~ 50 Hz, 400 V

Position MIG/MAG MAX resp. MIN

Einstellung MMA MAX bzw. MIN

Standardized load voltage acording to IEC 974

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Efficiency and power factor

Inductance C
Inductance A
Standardized load voltage acc. to VDE 0542 and NF A85-013

Primary 3 ~ 50 Hz, 400 V

Standardized load voltage acording to IEC 974

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Extra accessories
For remote control of welding parameters: Ordering no.
PHB 1 0367 317 880
fitted with planetary--geared multi--turn potentiometer for exact adjustment
PHB 2 0367 318 880
fitted with coarse and fine adjustment potentiometers
PAB 6 0367 308 880
Three arbitrary current and voltage combinations can be preset and
selected by a 3--position switch
PAE 2
Remote control for current and voltage PAE 2 is equipped with planetary
gearing for accurate setting.
Available in two designs:
PAE 2 (Box) incl. 5 m cable 0467 277 880
PAE 2 (Bar) incl. 5 m cable 0466 515 882
PAE 4 0368 920 880
Programming device for 5 different sets of welding data which are
selected via a switch on the front panel.
Supplied with 5 m of connecting cable
Feed Selector 0468 040 880
Expansion unit for use with double feed units.
Pulse Aid
Pulse unit for aluminium welding
400/500 V with operating level meter 0467 570 880
400/500 V without operating level meter 0467 570 881
230 V without operating level meter 0467 570 882
Digital meter set 0368 123 884
Analogue meter set 0319 429 882

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LAR 500/630, LAR 500/630 Magma Edition 020923

Spare parts list

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Valid for serial no. 024--xxx--xxxx to serial no. 535--xxx--xxxx

Ordering numbers for LAR 500/630, LAR 500/630 Magma

0467 975 880 LAR 500
0467 975 881 LAR 500 Magma
0467 976 880 LAR 630
0467 976 881 LAR 630 Magma
Spare parts are to be ordered through the nearest ESAB agency as per the list on the back of the
cover. Kindly indicate type of unit, serial number, denominations and ordering numbers according to
the spare parts list.
Maintenance and repair work should be performed by an experienced person, and electrical work only
by a trained electrician. Use only recommended spare parts.

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C = component designation in the circuit diagram

500 = LAR 500 500M = LAR 500 Magma 630 = LAR 630 630M = LAR 630 Magma

Item Qty Qty Qty Qty

Ordering no. Denomination Notes C
no. 500 500M 630 630M

1 Wiring diagram

2 1 -- -- -- 0466 780 001 Front panel

-- 1 -- -- 0467 120 001 Front panel
-- -- 1 -- 0466 781 001 Front panel
-- -- -- 1 0467 121 001 Front panel

3 1 1 -- -- 0467 003 001 Side panel

-- -- 1 1 0467 004 001 Side panel

4 1 1 -- -- 0467 003 002 Side panel

-- -- 1 1 0467 004 002 Side panel

5 1 1 1 1 0467 788 001 Rear panel

6 1 1 1 1 0466 899 001 Cover plate

7 1 1 1 1 0468 263 001 Platform (Replacing 0369 839 001)

1 1 1 1 0468 262 001 Bracket For the platform

8 1 1 1 1 0318 170 001 Support

9 1 1 1 1 0192 576 004 Indicating lamp 42 -- 48 V, white HL1

10 1 1 1 1 0192 576 304 Indicating lamp 42 -- 48 V, yellow HL2

11 3 3 3 3 0318 113 003 Knob

12 1 -- 1 -- 0320 746 001 Mains switch QF1

-- 1 -- 1 0366 872 001 Mains switch QF1

13 2 2 2 2 0467 176 001 Handle

14 2 2 2 2 0159 932 004 Castor wheel

15 2 2 2 2 0229 206 401 Wheel, washer, capsule

16 1 1 1 1 0319 362 001 Axle

17 2 2 2 2 0215 701 016 Retaining ring

18 1 1 1 1 0158 117 880 Cable inlet

19 1 1 1 1 0216 610 501 Clamp

20 2 2 2 2 0193 189 333 Screw MRX M5x25

21 1 1 1 1 0193 586 102 Fuse Miniature circuit--breaker, 10 A FU1

22 2 2 2 2 0193 586 101 Fuse Miniature circuit--breaker, 5 A FU2, FU3

23 4 4 4 4 0160 362 881 Welding current terminal OKC XS2 -- XS5

24 1 1 1 1 0481 195 882 Circuit board AP2

24:1 1 1 1 1 0368 544 005 Sleeve socket XS1

25 10 10 10 10 0193 513 105 Contact sleeve

26 1 1 1 1 0321 173 001 Chain L = 700 mm

27 3 3 3 3 0320 781 001 Escutcheon plate

27:1 1 2 1 2 0467 018 001 Knob With planetary gear

27:2 1 2 1 2 0191 870 512 Potentiometer RP1, RP2

27:3 1 2 1 2 0147 866 001 Toggle switch SA1, SA2

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C = component designation in the circuit diagram

500 = LAR 500 500M = LAR 500 Magma 630 = LAR 630 630M = LAR 630 Magma

Item Qty Qty Qty Qty

no. 500 500M 630 630M
Ordering no. Denomination Notes C

28 1 1 1 1 0369 827 001 Fan M1

29 1 1 -- -- 0467 970 880 Transformer Complete TM1

-- -- 1 1 0467 970 881 Transformer Complete TM1

30 3 3 -- -- 0467 968 880 Transformer coil

-- -- 3 3 0467 969 880 Transformer coil

31 1 1 1 1 0321 003 880 Resistor 1.1τ R4

32 1 -- 1 -- 0467 992 881 Shunt RS1

-- 1 -- 1 0467 119 880 Shunt RS1

33 1 1 1 1 0193 045 002 Terminal block 3 pole XT3

34 1 1 1 1 0162 772 001 Terminal block 3 pole XT1

35 1 1 1 1 0320 378 008 Terminal block 9 pole XT2

36 2 2 2 2 0162 781 901 Load relieving clamp

37 1 1 1 1 0467 973 001 Control transformer TC1

38 1 1 1 1 0193 296 101 Contactor 42 V KM2

39 1 1 1 1 0191 085 203 Capacitor C1

40 1 1 1 1 0193 503 101 Contactor 42 V KM1

40:1 1 1 1 1 0041 051 601 Filter 0.5 ←F 220 τ Z2

41 1 1 1 1 0191 603 204 Capacitor C5

42 1 1 1 1 0046 006 704 Capacitor 1 ←F 400 V C2

43 2 2 2 2 0192 579 226 Resistor 100 τ 50 W R1, R2

44 2 2 2 2 0466 884 003 Terminal block 3 pole XT4, XT5

45 1 1 1 1 0467 169 002 Resistor 0.7 τ R3

46 1 1 1 1 0468 122 880 Inductor short--circuiter V7

46:1 1 1 1 1 0320 028 002 Thyristor

47 1 1 -- -- 0467 910 880 Cable set

-- -- 1 1 0467 910 881 Cable set

48 1 1 1 1 0467 911 881 Capacitor 0.1 ←F 400 V C3

64 1 1 1 1 0481 593 884 Circuit board AP1

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C = component designation in the circuit diagram

500 = LAR 500 500M = LAR 500 Magma 630 = LAR 630 630M = LAR 630 Magma

Item Qty Qty Qty Qty

no. 500 500M 630 630M
Ordering no. Denomination Notes C

49 1 1 -- -- 0469 255 881 Inductor Complete L1

-- -- 1 1 0469 255 886 Inductor Complete L1

50 1 1 -- -- 0320 620 885 Thyristor bridge Complete V1

-- -- 1 1 0320 620 886 Thyristor bridge Complete V1

51 1 1 -- -- 0320 767 880 Diode bridge Complete V2

-- -- 1 1 0320 415 880 Diode bridge Complete V2

52 3 3 -- -- 0320 028 002 Thyristor V1

-- -- 3 3 0318 726 001 Thyristor V1

53 3 3 6 6 0490 600 626 Diode V2

54 1 1 1 1 0319 445 001 Thermal cutout ST1

55 1 1 1 1 0369 904 001 Thermostat ST2

56 1 1 1 1 0467 911 880 Capacitor 0.1 ←F 400 V C4

57 1 1 1 1 0321 033 880 Diode bridge Complete V4

57:1 3 3 3 3 0321 468 003 Diode V4

58 1 1 1 1 0320 622 881 Diode bridge Complete V3

58:1 18 18 18 18 0321 468 003 Diode V3

59 1 1 -- -- 0469 170 880 Inductor coil --A Only the complete inductor can
be replaced in machines older
than serial no. 305--xxx--xxxx

-- -- 1 1 0469 246 880 Inductor coil --A Only the complete inductor can
be replaced in machines older
than serial no. 305--xxx--xxxx

60 1 1 -- -- 0469 171 880 Inductor coil --B --C Only the complete inductor can
be replaced in machines older
than serial no. 305--xxx--xxxx

-- -- 1 1 0469 247 880 Inductor coil --B --C Only the complete inductor can
be replaced in machines older
than serial no. 305--xxx--xxxx

-- -- 1 -- 1 0319 876 880 Circuit board AP3

-- -- 1 -- 1 0319 828 001 Control transformer TC2

-- -- 1 -- 1 0365 557 001 Elbow coupling OKC

-- -- 1 -- 1 0490 600 626 Freewheel diode V5

-- -- 1 -- 1 0368 544 003 Sleeve socket XS7

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