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SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION
The MultiPower 460 Pulse is a multi-process power source designed for Mig short circuiting, spray and pulse spray transfer
(GMAW), flux cored (FCAW), Tig (GTAW), and stick (SMAW) welding and air carbon arc cutting/gouging (CAC-A) applications.
Table 2-1 outlines the electrical and physical specifications.
A. Power Source
The power source is a constant current (CC) and constant voltage (CV), three phase, secondary chopper dc design with
solid state contactor and control circuitry. It provides the volt-ampere characteristics desired for conventional MIG and
flux cored arc welding in the CV (constant voltage) mode or stick welding, Tig (GTAW) and arc gouging in the CC (constant
current) mode.
Features
• Auto Fan - The MultiPower 460 Pulse fan will run when the power source is first powered up. It will continue running for
6 minutes and then shut down. The fan will start again when welding begins and is at a current level above 50 amps.
The fan will remain running for 6 minutes after welding stops and then shut down automatically.
• Stainless steel frame for envirornmental durability.
• Durable composite side and top panels will not corrode.
• 100% duty cycle output at 450 amps.
• Designed for “Off the Arc” wire feeders.
B. Volt - Ampere Characteristics
The curves shown in Figure 2-1 represent the static volt-ampere characteristics for the power source. The slant of these
curves is referred to as the "slope" and is generally defined as the voltage drop per 100 amperes of current use. These
curves show the output voltage available at any given output current from the minimum to the maximum setting of the
voltage/current control.
Figure 2-1. MultiPower 460 Volt-Ampere Curves
V/I (Volt / Ampere) Response of MultiPower 460
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Open Circuit Voltage
Maximum CC Curve
Maximum CV Curve
Minimum CV Curve
Minimum CC Curve
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