OM-243 993C

201108

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Palm Emulator Software For Axcess
And Auto-Axcess Welding Power
Source

Palm Emulator For Axcess

And Auto-Axcess
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From Miller to You

Thank you and congratulations on choosing Miller. Now you can get
the job done and get it done right. We know you dont have time to do
it any other way.
Thats why when Niels Miller first started building arc welders in 1929,
he made sure his products offered long-lasting value and superior
quality. Like you, his customers couldnt afford anything less. Miller
products had to be more than the best they could be. They had to be the
best you could buy.
Today, the people that build and sell Miller products continue the
tradition. Theyre just as committed to providing equipment and service
that meets the high standards of quality and value established in 1929.
This Owners Manual is designed to help you get the most out of your
Miller products. Please take time to read the Safety precautions. They
will help you protect yourself against potential hazards on the worksite.
Weve made installation and operation quick
and easy. With Miller you can count on years
of reliable service with proper maintenance.
And if for some reason the unit needs repair,
theres a Troubleshooting section that will
help you figure out what the problem is. The
Miller is the first welding parts list will then help you to decide the
equipment manufacturer in exact part you may need to fix the problem.
the U.S.A. to be registered to
the ISO 9001 Quality System Warranty and service information for your
Standard.
particular model are also provided.

Miller Electric manufactures a full line

of welders and welding related equipment.
For information on other quality Miller
products, contact your local Miller distributor to receive the latest full
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Mil_Thank 200909

Working as hard as you do

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Miller is backed by the most
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business.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-1. Symbol Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-2. Arc Welding Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-4. California Proposition 65 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-5. Principal Safety Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-6. EMF Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 2 CONSIGNES DE SCURIT LIRE AVANT UTILISATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-1. Symboles utiliss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-2. Dangers relatifs au soudage larc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-3. Dangers supplmentaires en relation avec linstallation, le fonctionnement et la maintenance . . . . .
2-4. Proposition californienne 65 Avertissements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-5. Principales normes de scurit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-6. Informations relatives aux CEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 1 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-1. Palm Emulator And USB To Serial Cable Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 2 SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-1. Loading Software For Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-2. Troubleshooting Tips For Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-3. Loading Software For Windows Vista and Windows 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-4. Troubleshooting Tips For Windows Vista And Windows 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 3 IMPORTING AND UPDATING DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-1. Importing Existing Files From Your Handheld Backup Files And Updating
Service Pak On The Palm Emulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 4 HotSync PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-1. HotSync Set-up On The Palm Emulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARRANTY

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SOFTWARE LICENSE

AGREEMENT

The accompanying SOFTWARE is provided by MILLER Electric Mfg. Co.

(MILLER), 1635 W. Spencer St. , P.O. Box 1079, Appleton, WI 54912, to qualified
purchasers for use in conjunction with MILLER welding equipment only.

This SOFTWARE License Agreement is a legal agreement between you (either

an individual or an entity) and MILLER. By opening the sealed SOFTWARE
packet(s) and/or using the SOFTWARE, you are agreeing to be bound by the
terms of this agreement. If you do not agree to the terms of this agreement,
promptly return the unopened SOFTWARE packet(s) and the accompanying
items, including any MILLER hardware, written materials, and binders or other
containers, to the place you obtained them for a full refund.

1. GRANT OF LICENSE This License Agreement permits you to use this one
copy of the SOFTWARE on multiple PDAs as long as there is no concurrent
usage. This License Agreement is automatically transferred with the sale of the
hardware, if any, associated with the SOFTWARE.

2. COPYRIGHT The SOFTWARE is the copyrighted work of MILLER and is

protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions and
all other applicable national laws. Therefore, you must treat the SOFTWARE like
any other copyrighted material (e.g. a book or musical recording). Accordingly,
the SOFTWARE must not be copied, or used in a manner inconsistent with its
intended use.
3. CONFIDENTIALITY The SOFTWARE is also the confidential, proprietary
information of MILLER. You agree not to disclose its contents to others. The
SOFTWARE should not be reproduced, reverse engineered, disassembled,
modified, or decompiled in any way. You may not make any derivative works
based on this SOFTWARE.

4. EMPLOYEES You agree to use all reasonable efforts to ensure that

persons employed by you (or under your direction and control) abide by the
terms and conditions of this agreement, including, without limitation, not
knowingly permitting anyone to use any portion of the SOFTWARE for the
purpose of deriving its source code. In the event you become aware that the
SOFTWARE is being used by such persons in a manner not authorized by this
agreement, you agree to use all reasonable efforts to have such unauthorized
use immediately cease and you shall notify MILLER if such unauthorized use
does not cease.

5. WARRANTY MILLER provides this SOFTWARE without any additional

warranties than those provided under the standard MILLER warranty for the
hardware associated with the SOFTWARE.

SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING

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Protect yourself and others from injury read and follow these precautions.

1-1. Symbol Usage

DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. The
possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols
or explained in the text.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury. The possible
hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols or explained in the text.
NOTICE Indicates statements not related to personal injury.

. Indicates special instructions.

This group of symbols means Warning! Watch Out! ELECTRIC

SHOCK, MOVING PARTS, and HOT PARTS hazards. Consult symbols and related instructions below for necessary actions to avoid the
hazards.

1-2. Arc Welding Hazards

The symbols shown below are used throughout this manual
to call attention to and identify possible hazards. When you
see the symbol, watch out, and follow the related instructions
to avoid the hazard. The safety information given below is
only a summary of the more complete safety information
found in the Safety Standards listed in Section 1-5. Read and
follow all Safety Standards.
Only qualified persons should install, operate, maintain, and
repair this unit.
During operation, keep everybody, especially children, away.

D Always verify the supply ground check and be sure that input
power cord ground wire is properly connected to ground terminal in
disconnect box or that cord plug is connected to a properly
grounded receptacle outlet.
D When making input connections, attach proper grounding conductor first double-check connections.
D Keep cords dry, free of oil and grease, and protected from hot metal
and sparks.
D Frequently inspect input power cord for damage or bare wiring
replace cord immediately if damaged bare wiring can kill.
D Turn off all equipment when not in use.
D Do not use worn, damaged, undersized, or poorly spliced cables.

ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.

Touching live electrical parts can cause fatal shocks
or severe burns. The electrode and work circuit is
electrically live whenever the output is on. The input
power circuit and machine internal circuits are also
live when power is on. In semiautomatic or automatic
wire welding, the wire, wire reel, drive roll housing,
and all metal parts touching the welding wire are
electrically live. Incorrectly installed or improperly
grounded equipment is a hazard.
D Do not touch live electrical parts.
D Wear dry, hole-free insulating gloves and body protection.
D Insulate yourself from work and ground using dry insulating mats
or covers big enough to prevent any physical contact with the work
or ground.
D Do not use AC output in damp areas, if movement is confined, or if
there is a danger of falling.
D Use AC output ONLY if required for the welding process.
D If AC output is required, use remote output control if present on
unit.
D Additional safety precautions are required when any of the following electrically hazardous conditions are present: in damp
locations or while wearing wet clothing; on metal structures such
as floors, gratings, or scaffolds; when in cramped positions such
as sitting, kneeling, or lying; or when there is a high risk of unavoidable or accidental contact with the workpiece or ground. For these
conditions, use the following equipment in order presented: 1) a
semiautomatic DC constant voltage (wire) welder, 2) a DC manual
(stick) welder, or 3) an AC welder with reduced open-circuit voltage. In most situations, use of a DC, constant voltage wire welder
is recommended. And, do not work alone!
D Disconnect input power or stop engine before installing or
servicing this equipment. Lockout/tagout input power according to
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 (see Safety Standards).
D Properly install and ground this equipment according to its
Owners Manual and national, state, and local codes.

D Do not drape cables over your body.

D If earth grounding of the workpiece is required, ground it directly
with a separate cable.
D Do not touch electrode if you are in contact with the work, ground,
or another electrode from a different machine.
D Do not touch electrode holders connected to two welding machines at the same time since double open-circuit voltage will be
present.
D Use only well-maintained equipment. Repair or replace damaged
parts at once. Maintain unit according to manual.
D Wear a safety harness if working above floor level.
D Keep all panels and covers securely in place.
D Clamp work cable with good metal-to-metal contact to workpiece
or worktable as near the weld as practical.
D Insulate work clamp when not connected to workpiece to prevent
contact with any metal object.
D Do not connect more than one electrode or work cable to any
single weld output terminal.

SIGNIFICANT DC VOLTAGE exists in inverter welding power sources AFTER removal of input power.
D Turn Off inverter, disconnect input power, and discharge input
capacitors according to instructions in Maintenance Section
before touching any parts.

HOT PARTS can burn.

D Do not touch hot parts bare handed.
D Allow cooling period before working on equipment.
D To handle hot parts, use proper tools and/or
wear heavy, insulated welding gloves and
clothing to prevent burns.
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FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous.

Welding produces fumes and gases. Breathing
these fumes and gases can be hazardous to your
health.
D Keep your head out of the fumes. Do not breathe the fumes.
D If inside, ventilate the area and/or use local forced ventilation at the
arc to remove welding fumes and gases.
D If ventilation is poor, wear an approved air-supplied respirator.
D Read and understand the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)
and the manufacturers instructions for metals, consumables,
coatings, cleaners, and degreasers.
D Work in a confined space only if it is well ventilated, or while
wearing an air-supplied respirator. Always have a trained watchperson nearby. Welding fumes and gases can displace air and
lower the oxygen level causing injury or death. Be sure the breathing air is safe.
D Do not weld in locations near degreasing, cleaning, or spraying operations. The heat and rays of the arc can react with vapors to form
highly toxic and irritating gases.
D Do not weld on coated metals, such as galvanized, lead, or
cadmium plated steel, unless the coating is removed from the weld
area, the area is well ventilated, and while wearing an air-supplied
respirator. The coatings and any metals containing these elements
can give off toxic fumes if welded.

ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin.

Arc rays from the welding process produce intense
visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays
that can burn eyes and skin. Sparks fly off from the
weld.
D Wear an approved welding helmet fitted with a proper shade of
filter lenses to protect your face and eyes from arc rays and
sparks when welding or watching (see ANSI Z49.1 and Z87.1
listed in Safety Standards).
D Wear approved safety glasses with side shields under your
helmet.
D Use protective screens or barriers to protect others from flash,
glare and sparks; warn others not to watch the arc.
D Wear protective clothing made from durable, flame-resistant
material (leather, heavy cotton, or wool) and foot protection.

WELDING can cause fire or explosion.

Welding on closed containers, such as tanks,
drums, or pipes, can cause them to blow up. Sparks
can fly off from the welding arc. The flying sparks, hot
workpiece, and hot equipment can cause fires and
burns. Accidental contact of electrode to metal objects can cause
sparks, explosion, overheating, or fire. Check and be sure the area is
safe before doing any welding.
D Remove all flammables within 35 ft (10.7 m) of the welding arc. If
this is not possible, tightly cover them with approved covers.
D Do not weld where flying sparks can strike flammable material.
D Protect yourself and others from flying sparks and hot metal.
D Be alert that welding sparks and hot materials from welding can
easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas.
D Watch for fire, and keep a fire extinguisher nearby.
D Be aware that welding on a ceiling, floor, bulkhead, or partition can
cause fire on the hidden side.
D Do not weld on closed containers such as tanks, drums, or pipes,
unless they are properly prepared according to AWS F4.1 (see
Safety Standards).
D Do not weld where the atmosphere may contain flammable dust,
gas, or liquid vapors (such as gasoline).
D Connect work cable to the work as close to the welding area as
practical to prevent welding current from traveling long, possibly
unknown paths and causing electric shock, sparks, and fire
hazards.
D Do not use welder to thaw frozen pipes.
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D Remove stick electrode from holder or cut off welding wire at

contact tip when not in use.
D Wear oil-free protective garments such as leather gloves, heavy
shirt, cuffless trousers, high shoes, and a cap.
D Remove any combustibles, such as a butane lighter or matches,
from your person before doing any welding.
D After completion of work, inspect area to ensure it is free of sparks,
glowing embers, and flames.
D Use only correct fuses or circuit breakers. Do not oversize or bypass them.
D Follow requirements in OSHA 1910.252 (a) (2) (iv) and NFPA 51B
for hot work and have a fire watcher and extinguisher nearby.

FLYING METAL or DIRT can injure eyes.

D Welding, chipping, wire brushing, and grinding
cause sparks and flying metal. As welds cool,
they can throw off slag.
D Wear approved safety glasses with side
shields even under your welding helmet.

BUILDUP OF GAS can injure or kill.

D Shut off compressed gas supply when not in use.
D Always ventilate confined spaces or use
approved air-supplied respirator.

ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS (EMF)

can affect Implanted Medical Devices.
D Wearers of Pacemakers and other Implanted
Medical Devices should keep away.
D Implanted Medical Device wearers should consult their doctor
and the device manufacturer before going near arc welding, spot
welding, gouging, plasma arc cutting, or induction heating
operations.

NOISE can damage hearing.

Noise from some processes or equipment can
damage hearing.
D Wear approved ear protection if noise level is
high.

CYLINDERS can explode if damaged.

Compressed gas cylinders contain gas under high
pressure. If damaged, a cylinder can explode. Since
gas cylinders are normally part of the welding
process, be sure to treat them carefully.
D Protect compressed gas cylinders from excessive heat, mechanical shocks, physical damage, slag, open flames, sparks, and arcs.
D Install cylinders in an upright position by securing to a stationary
support or cylinder rack to prevent falling or tipping.
D Keep cylinders away from any welding or other electrical circuits.
D Never drape a welding torch over a gas cylinder.
D Never allow a welding electrode to touch any cylinder.
D Never weld on a pressurized cylinder explosion will result.
D Use only correct compressed gas cylinders, regulators, hoses,
and fittings designed for the specific application; maintain them
and associated parts in good condition.
D Turn face away from valve outlet when opening cylinder valve.
D Keep protective cap in place over valve except when cylinder is in
use or connected for use.
D Use the right equipment, correct procedures, and sufficient number of persons to lift and move cylinders.
D Read and follow instructions on compressed gas cylinders,
associated equipment, and Compressed Gas Association (CGA)
publication P-1 listed in Safety Standards.

1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance

FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard.
D Do not install or place unit on, over, or near
combustible surfaces.
D Do not install unit near flammables.
D Do not overload building wiring be sure power supply system is
properly sized, rated, and protected to handle this unit.

FALLING EQUIPMENT can injure.

D Use lifting eye to lift unit only, NOT running
gear, gas cylinders, or any other accessories.
D Use equipment of adequate capacity to lift and
support unit.
D If using lift forks to move unit, be sure forks are long enough to
extend beyond opposite side of unit.
D Keep equipment (cables and cords) away from moving vehicles
when working from an aerial location.
D Follow the guidelines in the Applications Manual for the Revised
NIOSH Lifting Equation (Publication No. 94110) when manually lifting heavy parts or equipment.

MOVING PARTS can injure.

D Keep away from moving parts such as fans.
D Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards
closed and securely in place.
D Have only qualified persons remove doors, panels, covers, or
guards for maintenance and troubleshooting as necessary.
D Reinstall doors, panels, covers, or guards when maintenance is
finished and before reconnecting input power.

READ INSTRUCTIONS.
D Read and follow all labels and the Owners
Manual carefully before installing, operating, or
servicing unit. Read the safety information at
the beginning of the manual and in each
section.
D Use only genuine replacement parts from the manufacturer.
D Perform maintenance and service according to the Owners
Manuals, industry standards, and national, state, and local
codes.

OVERUSE can cause OVERHEATING

H.F. RADIATION can cause interference.

D Allow cooling period; follow rated duty cycle.

D Reduce current or reduce duty cycle before
starting to weld again.
D Do not block or filter airflow to unit.

FLYING SPARKS can injure.

D Wear a face shield to protect eyes and face.
D Shape tungsten electrode only on grinder with
proper guards in a safe location wearing proper
face, hand, and body protection.
D Sparks can cause fires keep flammables away.

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STATIC (ESD) can damage PC boards.

D Put on grounded wrist strap BEFORE handling
boards or parts.
D Use proper static-proof bags and boxes to
store, move, or ship PC boards.

ARC WELDING can cause interference.

MOVING PARTS can injure.

D Keep away from moving parts.
D Keep away from pinch points such as drive
rolls.

WELDING WIRE can injure.

D Do not press gun trigger until instructed to do
so.
D Do not point gun toward any part of the body,
other people, or any metal when threading
welding wire.

D High-frequency (H.F.) can interfere with radio

navigation, safety services, computers, and
communications equipment.
D Have only qualified persons familiar with
electronic equipment perform this installation.
The user is responsible for having a qualified electrician promptly correct any interference problem resulting from the installation.
If notified by the FCC about interference, stop using the
equipment at once.
Have the installation regularly checked and maintained.
Keep high-frequency source doors and panels tightly shut, keep
spark gaps at correct setting, and use grounding and shielding to
minimize the possibility of interference.

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D Electromagnetic energy can interfere with

sensitive electronic equipment such as
computers and computer-driven equipment
such as robots.
D Be sure all equipment in the welding area is
electromagnetically compatible.
To reduce possible interference, keep weld cables as short as
possible, close together, and down low, such as on the floor.
Locate welding operation 100 meters from any sensitive electronic equipment.
Be sure this welding machine is installed and grounded
according to this manual.
If interference still occurs, the user must take extra measures
such as moving the welding machine, using shielded cables,
using line filters, or shielding the work area.

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1-4. California Proposition 65 Warnings

Welding or cutting equipment produces fumes or gases
which contain chemicals known to the State of California to
cause birth defects and, in some cases, cancer. (California
Health & Safety Code Section 25249.5 et seq.)
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

For Gasoline Engines:

Engine exhaust contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For Diesel Engines:
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, and other reproductive harm.

This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to

the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after use.

1-5. Principal Safety Standards

Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1,
from Global Engineering Documents (phone: 1-877-413-5184, website:
www.global.ihs.com).
Safe Practices for the Preparation of Containers and Piping for Welding
and Cutting, American Welding Society Standard AWS F4.1, from Global Engineering Documents (phone: 1-877-413-5184, website:
www.global.ihs.com).
National Electrical Code, NFPA Standard 70, from National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA 02269 (phone: 1-800-344-3555, website:
www.nfpa.org and www. sparky.org).
Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders, CGA Pamphlet P-1,
from Compressed Gas Association, 4221 Walney Road, 5th Floor,
Chantilly, VA 20151 (phone: 703-788-2700, website:www.cganet.com).
Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, CSA Standard
W117.2, from Canadian Standards Association, Standards Sales, 5060
Spectrum Way, Suite 100, Ontario, Canada L4W 5NS (phone:
800-463-6727, website: www.csa-international.org).
Safe Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face Protection, ANSI Standard Z87.1, from American National Standards Institute,

25 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036 (phone: 212-642-4900, website: www.ansi.org).
Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot
Work, NFPA Standard 51B, from National Fire Protection Association,
Quincy, MA 02269 (phone: 1-800-344-3555, website: www.nfpa.org.
OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry, Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1910, Subpart Q,
and Part 1926, Subpart J, from U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954
(phone: 1-866-512-1800) (there are 10 OSHA Regional Offices
phone for Region 5, Chicago, is 312-353-2220, website:
www.osha.gov).
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), 4330 East West
Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814 (phone: 301-504-7923, website:
www.cpsc.gov).
Applications Manual for the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation, The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 1600
Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30333 (phone: 1-800-232-4636, website:
www.cdc.gov/NIOSH).

1-6. EMF Information

Electric current flowing through any conductor causes localized electric
and magnetic fields (EMF). Welding current creates an EMF field
around the welding circuit and welding equipment. EMF fields may interfere with some medical implants, e.g. pacemakers. Protective
measures for persons wearing medical implants have to be taken. For
example, access restrictions for passersby or individual risk assessment for welders. All welders should use the following procedures in
order to minimize exposure to EMF fields from the welding circuit:
1. Keep cables close together by twisting or taping them, or using a
cable cover.
2. Do not place your body between welding cables. Arrange cables
to one side and away from the operator.
3. Do not coil or drape cables around your body.

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4. Keep head and trunk as far away from the equipment in the
welding circuit as possible.
5. Connect work clamp to workpiece as close to the weld as
possible.
6. Do not work next to, sit or lean on the welding power source.
7. Do not weld whilst carrying the welding power source or wire
feeder.
About Implanted Medical Devices:
Implanted Medical Device wearers should consult their doctor and the
device manufacturer before performing or going near arc welding, spot
welding, gouging, plasma arc cutting, or induction heating operations.
If cleared by your doctor, then following the above procedures is recommended.

SECTION 2 CONSIGNES DE SCURIT LIRE AVANT UTILISATION

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Se protger et protger les autres contre le risque de blessure lire et respecter ces consignes.

2-1. Symboles utiliss

DANGER! Indique une situation dangereuse qui si on
lvite pas peut donner la mort ou des blessures graves.
Les dangers possibles sont montrs par les symboles
joints ou sont expliqus dans le texte.
Indique une situation dangereuse qui si on lvite pas
peut donner la mort ou des blessures graves. Les dangers possibles sont montrs par les symboles joints ou
sont expliqus dans le texte.
NOTE Indique des dclarations pas en relation avec des blessures
personnelles.

. Indique des instructions spcifiques.

Ce groupe de symboles veut dire Avertissement! Attention! DANGER

DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, PIECES EN MOUVEMENT, et PIECES
CHAUDES. Consulter les symboles et les instructions ci-dessous y
affrant pour les actions ncessaires afin dviter le danger.

2-2. Dangers relatifs au soudage larc

Les symboles reprsents ci-dessous sont utiliss dans ce manuel pour attirer lattention et identifier les dangers possibles. En
prsence de lun de ces symboles, prendre garde et suivre les
instructions affrentes pour viter tout risque. Les instructions
en matire de scurit indiques ci-dessous ne constituent
quun sommaire des instructions de scurit plus compltes
fournies dans les normes de scurit numres dans la Section 2-5. Lire et observer toutes les normes de scurit.

Seul un personnel qualifi est autoris installer, faire fonctionner, entretenir et rparer cet appareil.

Pendant le fonctionnement, maintenir distance toutes les

personnes, notamment les enfants de lappareil.

UNE DCHARGE LECTRIQUE peut

entraner la mort.
Le contact dorganes lectriques sous tension peut
provoquer des accidents mortels ou des brlures
graves. Le circuit de llectrode et de la pice est
sous tension lorsque le courant est dlivr la
sortie. Le circuit dalimentation et les circuits internes de la machine sont galement sous tension
lorsque lalimentation est sur Marche. Dans le mode
de soudage avec du fil, le fil, le drouleur, le bloc de
commande du rouleau et toutes les parties mtalliques en contact avec le fil sont sous tension
lectrique. Un quipement install ou mis la terre
de manire incorrecte ou impropre constitue un
danger.
D Ne pas toucher aux pices lectriques sous tension.
D Porter des gants isolants et des vtements de protection secs et
sans trous.
D Sisoler de la pice couper et du sol en utilisant des housses ou
des tapis assez grands afin dviter tout contact physique avec la
pice couper ou le sol.
D Ne pas se servir de source lectrique courant lectrique dans les
zones humides, dans les endroits confins ou l o on risque de
tomber.
D Se servir dune source lectrique courant lectrique UNIQUEMENT si le procd de soudage le demande.
D Si lutilisation dune source lectrique courant lectrique savre
ncessaire, se servir de la fonction de tlcommande si lappareil
en est quip.
D Dautres consignes de scurit sont ncessaires dans les conditions suivantes : risques lectriques dans un environnement
humide ou si lon porte des vtements mouills ; sur des structures
mtalliques telles que sols, grilles ou chafaudages ; en position
coince comme assise, genoux ou couche ; ou sil y a un risque
lev de contact invitable ou accidentel avec la pice souder ou
le sol. Dans ces conditions, utiliser les quipements suivants,

D
D
D
D

dans lordre indiqu : 1) un poste souder DC tension constante

( fil), 2) un poste souder DC manuel (lectrode) ou 3) un poste
souder AC tension vide rduite. Dans la plupart des situations,
lutilisation dun poste souder DC fil tension constante est recommande. En outre, ne pas travailler seul !
Couper lalimentation ou arrter le moteur avant de procder linstallation, la rparation ou lentretien de lappareil. Dverrouiller
lalimentation selon la norme OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 (voir normes de scurit).
Installer le poste correctement et le mettre la terre convenablement selon les consignes du manuel de loprateur et les normes
nationales, provinciales et locales.
Toujours vrifier la terre du cordon dalimentation. Vrifier et
sassurer que le fil de terre du cordon dalimentation est bien
raccord la borne de terre du sectionneur ou que la fiche du
cordon est raccorde une prise correctement mise la terre.
En effectuant les raccordements dentre, fixer dabord le conducteur de mise la terre appropri et contre-vrifier les connexions.
Les cbles doivent tre exempts dhumidit, dhuile et de graisse;
protgezles contre les tincelles et les pices mtalliques
chaudes.
Vrifier frquemment le cordon dalimentation afin de sassurer
quil nest pas altr ou nu, le remplacer immdiatement sil lest.
Un fil nu peut entraner la mort.
Lquipement doit tre hors tension lorsquil nest pas utilis.

D Ne pas utiliser des cbles uss, endommags, de grosseur insuffisante ou mal pisss.
D Ne pas enrouler les cbles autour du corps.
D Si la pice soude doit tre mise la terre, le faire directement
avec un cble distinct.
D Ne pas toucher llectrode quand on est en contact avec la pice,
la terre ou une lectrode provenant dune autre machine.
D Ne pas toucher des porte lectrodes connects deux machines
en mme temps cause de la prsence dune tension vide double.
D Nutiliser quun matriel en bon tat. Rparer ou remplacer sur-lechamp les pices endommages. Entretenir lappareil conformment ce manuel.
D Porter un harnais de scurit si lon doit travailler au-dessus du sol.
D Sassurer que tous les panneaux et couvercles sont correctement
en place.
D Fixer le cble de retour de faon obtenir un bon contact mtalmtal avec la pice souder ou la table de travail, le plus prs possible de la soudure.
D Isoler la pince de masse quand pas mis la pice pour viter le
contact avec tout objet mtallique.
D Ne pas raccorder plus dune lectrode ou plus dun cble de
masse une mme borne de sortie de soudage.
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Il reste une TENSION DC NON NGLIGEABLE dans

les sources de soudage onduleur UNE FOIS
lalimentation coupe.
D Arrter les convertisseurs, dbrancher le courant lectrique et
dcharger les condensateurs dalimentation selon les instructions
indiques dans la partie Entretien avant de toucher les pices.

LES PICES CHAUDES peuvent

provoquer des brlures.
D Ne pas toucher mains nues les parties
chaudes.
D Prvoir une priode de refroidissement avant de
travailler lquipement.
D Ne pas toucher aux pices chaudes, utiliser les outils recommands et porter des gants de soudage et des vtements pais pour
viter les brlures.

LE SOUDAGE peut provoquer un

incendie ou une explosion.
Le soudage effectu sur des conteneurs ferms tels
que des rservoirs, tambours ou des conduites peut
provoquer leur clatement. Des tincelles peuvent
tre projetes de larc de soudure. La projection dtincelles, des
pices chaudes et des quipements chauds peut provoquer des
incendies et des brlures. Le contact accidentel de llectrode avec
des objets mtalliques peut provoquer des tincelles, une explosion,
un surchauffement ou un incendie. Avant de commencer le soudage,
vrifier et sassurer que lendroit ne prsente pas de danger.
D Dplacer toutes les substances inflammables une distance de
10,7 m de larc de soudage. En cas dimpossibilit les recouvrir
soigneusement avec des protections homologus.
D Ne pas souder dans un endroit l o des tincelles peuvent tomber
sur des substances inflammables.

LES FUMES ET LES GAZ peuvent

tre dangereux.

D Se protger et dautres personnes de la projection dtincelles et

de mtal chaud.

Le soudage gnre des fumes et des gaz. Leur

inhalation peut tre dangereux pour votre sant.

D Des tincelles et des matriaux chauds du soudage peuvent

facilement passer dans dautres zones en traversant de petites
fissures et des ouvertures.

D Eloigner votre tte des fumes. Ne pas respirer les fumes.

D Surveiller tout dclenchement dincendie et tenir un extincteur

proximit.

D lintrieur, ventiler la zone et/ou utiliser une ventilation force au

niveau de larc pour lvacuation des fumes et des gaz de
soudage.

D Le soudage effectu sur un plafond, plancher, paroi ou sparation

peut dclencher un incendie de lautre ct.

D Si la ventilation est mdiocre, porter un respirateur anti-vapeurs

approuv.
D Lire et comprendre les spcifications de scurit des matriaux
(MSDS) et les instructions du fabricant concernant les mtaux, les
consommables, les revtements, les nettoyants et les dgraisseurs.
D Travailler dans un espace ferm seulement sil est bien ventil ou
en portant un respirateur alimentation dair. Demander toujours
un surveillant dment form de se tenir proximit. Des fumes et
des gaz de soudage peuvent dplacer lair et abaisser le niveau
doxygne provoquant des blessures ou des accidents mortels.
Sassurer que lair de respiration ne prsente aucun danger.
D Ne pas souder dans des endroits situs proximit doprations
de dgraissage, de nettoyage ou de pulvrisation. La chaleur et
les rayons de larc peuvent ragir en prsence de vapeurs et former des gaz hautement toxiques et irritants.
D Ne pas souder des mtaux munis dun revtement, tels que lacier
galvanis, plaqu en plomb ou au cadmium moins que le revtement nait t enlev dans la zone de soudure, que lendroit soit
bien ventil, et en portant un respirateur alimentation dair. Les
revtements et tous les mtaux renfermant ces lments peuvent
dgager des fumes toxiques en cas de soudage.

LES RAYONS DE LARC peuvent

provoquer des brlures dans les
yeux et sur la peau.
Le rayonnement de larc du procd de soudage
gnre des rayons visibles et invisibles intense
(ultraviolets et infrarouges) susceptibles de provoquer des brlure
dans les yeux et sur la peau. Des tincelles sont projetes pendant le
soudage.
D Porter un casque de soudage approuv muni de verres filtrants
appropri pour protger visage et yeux pour protger votre visage
et vos yeux pendant le soudage ou pour regarder (voir ANSI Z49.1
et Z87.1 numr dans les normes de scurit).
D Porter des lunettes de scurit avec crans latraux mme sous
votre casque.
D Avoir recours des crans protecteurs ou des rideaux pour
protger les autres contre les rayonnements les blouissements
et les tincelles ; prvenir toute personne sur les lieux de ne pas
regarder larc.
D Porter des vtements confectionns avec des matires rsistantes et ignifuges (cuir, coton lourd ou laine) et des bottes de
protection.
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D Ne pas effectuer le soudage sur des conteneurs ferms tels que

des rservoirs, tambours, ou conduites, moins quils naient t
prpars correctement conformment AWS F4.1 (voir les normes de scurit).
D Ne soudez pas si lair ambiant est charg de particules, gaz, ou vapeurs inflammables (vapeur dessence, par exemple).
D Brancher le cble de masse sur la pice le plus prs possible de la
zone de soudage pour viter le transport du courant sur une
longue distance par des chemins inconnus ventuels en provoquant des risques dlectrocution, dtincelles et dincendie.
D Ne pas utiliser le poste de soudage pour dgeler des conduites geles.
D En cas de non utilisation, enlever la baguette dlectrode du portelectrode ou couper le fil la pointe de contact.
D Porter des vtements de protection dpourvus dhuile tels que des
gants en cuir, une chemise en matriau lourd, des pantalons sans
revers, des chaussures hautes et un couvre chef.
D Avant de souder, retirer toute substance combustible de vos poches telles quun allumeur au butane ou des allumettes.
D Une fois le travail achev, assurezvous quil ne reste aucune
trace dtincelles incandescentes ni de flammes.
D Utiliser exclusivement des fusibles ou coupecircuits appropris.
Ne pas augmenter leur puissance; ne pas les ponter.
D Une fois le travail achev, assurezvous quil ne reste aucune
trace dtincelles incandescentes ni de flammes.
D Utiliser exclusivement des fusibles ou coupecircuits appropris.
Ne pas augmenter leur puissance; ne pas les ponter.
D Suivre les recommandations dans OSHA 1910.252(a)(2)(iv) et
NFPA 51B pour les travaux chaud et avoir de la surveillance et un
extincteur proximit.

DES PIECES DE METAL ou DES

SALETES peuvent provoquer des
blessures dans les yeux.
D Le soudage, lcaillement, le passage de la pice la brosse en
fil de fer, et le meulage gnrent des tincelles et des particules
mtalliques volantes. Pendant la priode de refroidissement des
soudures, elles risquent de projeter du laitier.
D Porter des lunettes de scurit avec crans latraux ou un cran
facial.

LES ACCUMULATIONS DE GAZ

risquent de provoquer des blessures
ou mme la mort.
D Fermer lalimentation du gaz comprim en cas
de non utilisation.
D Veiller toujours bien arer les espaces confins ou se servir dun respirateur dadduction
dair homologu.

Les CHAMPS LECTROMAGNTIQUES (CEM)

peuvent affecter les implants mdicaux.
D Les porteurs de stimulateurs cardiaques et
autres implants mdicaux doivent rester
distance.
D Les porteurs dimplants mdicaux doivent consulter leur
mdecin et le fabricant du dispositif avant de sapprocher de la
zone o se droule du soudage larc, du soudage par points, du
gougeage, de la dcoupe plasma ou une opration de chauffage
par induction.

LE BRUIT peut endommager loue.

Le bruit des processus et des quipements peut
affecter loue.
D Porter des protections approuves pour les
oreilles si le niveau sonore est trop lev.

LES BOUTEILLES peuvent exploser

si elles sont endommages.
Les bouteilles de gaz comprim contiennent du gaz
sous haute pression. Si une bouteille est
endommage, elle peut exploser. Du fait que les
bouteilles de gaz font normalement partie du
procd de soudage, les manipuler avec
prcaution.
D Protger les bouteilles de gaz comprim dune chaleur excessive,
des chocs mcaniques, des dommages physiques, du laitier, des
flammes ouvertes, des tincelles et des arcs.
D Placer les bouteilles debout en les fixant dans un support stationnaire ou dans un porte-bouteilles pour les empcher de tomber ou
de se renverser.
D Tenir les bouteilles loignes des circuits de soudage ou autres
circuits lectriques.
D Ne jamais placer une torche de soudage sur une bouteille gaz.
D Une lectrode de soudage ne doit jamais entrer en contact avec
une bouteille.
D Ne jamais souder une bouteille pressurise risque dexplosion.
D Utiliser seulement des bouteilles de gaz comprim, rgulateurs,
tuyaux et raccords convenables pour cette application spcifique;
les maintenir ainsi que les lments associs en bon tat.
D Dtourner votre visage du dtendeur-rgulateur lorsque vous
ouvrez la soupape de la bouteille.
D Le couvercle du dtendeur doit toujours tre en place, sauf lorsque
la bouteille est utilise ou quelle est relie pour usage ultrieur.
D Utiliser les quipements corrects, les bonnes procdures et suffisamment de personnes pour soulever et dplacer les bouteilles.
D Lire et suivre les instructions sur les bouteilles de gaz comprim,
lquipement connexe et le dpliant P-1 de la CGA (Compressed
Gas Association) mentionn dans les principales normes de scurit.

2-3. Dangers supplmentaires en relation avec linstallation, le fonctionnement et la maintenance

Risque DINCENDIE OU
DEXPLOSION.
D Ne pas placer lappareil sur, au-dessus ou
proximit de surfaces inflammables.
D Ne pas installer lappareil proximit de produits inflammables.
D Ne pas surcharger linstallation lectrique sassurer que
lalimentation est correctement dimensionne et protge avant
de mettre lappareil en service.

LA CHUTE DE LQUIPEMENT peut

provoquer des blessures.
D Utiliser lanneau de levage uniquement pour
soulever lappareil, NON PAS les chariots, les
bouteilles de gaz ou tout autre accessoire.
D Utiliser un quipement de levage de capacit
suffisante pour lever lappareil.
D En utilisant des fourches de levage pour dplacer lunit, sassurer que les fourches sont suffisamment longues pour dpasser
du ct oppos de lappareil.
D Tenir lquipement (cbles et cordons) distance des vhicules
mobiles lors de toute opration en hauteur.
D Suivre les consignes du Manuel des applications pour lquation
de levage NIOSH rvise (Publication N94110) lors du levage
manuelle de pices ou quipements lourds.

LEMPLOI
EXCESSIF
peut
SURCHAUFFER LQUIPEMENT.
D Prvoir une priode de refroidissement ; respecter le cycle opratoire nominal.
D Rduire le courant ou le facteur de marche
avant de poursuivre le soudage.
D Ne pas obstruer les passages dair du poste.

LES TINCELLES PROJETES

peuvent provoquer des blessures.
D Porter un cran facial pour protger le visage et
les yeux.
D Affter llectrode au tungstne uniquement la
meuleuse dote de protecteurs. Cette
manuvre est excuter dans un endroit sr
lorsque lon porte lquipement homologu de
protection du visage, des mains et du corps.
D Les tincelles risquent de causer un incendie loigner toute substance inflammable.

LES CHARGES LECTROSTATIQUES peuvent endommager les circuits imprims.

D tablir la connexion avec la barrette de terre
avant de manipuler des cartes ou des pices.
D Utiliser des pochettes et des botes antistatiques pour stocker, dplacer ou expdier des
cartes de circuits imprimes.
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Les PICES MOBILES peuvent

causer des blessures.

LE
RAYONNEMENT
HAUTE
FRQUENCE
(H.F.)
risque
de
provoquer des interfrences.

D Ne pas sapprocher des organes mobiles.

D Ne pas sapprocher des points de coincement
tels que des rouleaux de commande.

LES FILS DE SOUDAGE peuvent

provoquer des blessures.
D Ne pas appuyer sur la gchette avant den
avoir reu linstruction.
D Ne pas diriger le pistolet vers soi, dautres
personnes ou toute pice mcanique en
engageant le fil de soudage.

Les PICES MOBILES peuvent

causer des blessures.
D Sabstenir de toucher des organes mobiles tels
que des ventilateurs.
D Maintenir ferms et verrouills les portes,
panneaux, recouvrements et dispositifs de
protection.
D Lorsque cela est ncessaire pour des travaux dentretien et de
dpannage, faire retirer les portes, panneaux, recouvrements
ou dispositifs de protection uniquement par du personnel qualifi.
D Remettre les portes, panneaux, recouvrements ou dispositifs de
protection quand lentretien est termin et avant de rebrancher
lalimentation lectrique.

LIRE LES INSTRUCTIONS.

D Lire et appliquer les instructions sur les
tiquettes et le Mode demploi avant linstallation, lutilisation ou lentretien de lappareil.
Lire les informations de scurit au dbut du
manuel et dans chaque section.
D Nutiliser que les pices de rechange recommandes par le
constructeur.
D Effectuer lentretien en respectant les manuels dutilisation, les
normes industrielles et les codes nationaux, dtat et locaux.

D Le rayonnement haute frquence (H.F.) peut

provoquer des interfrences avec les quipements de radionavigation et de communication, les services de scurit et les ordinateurs.
D Demander seulement des personnes qualifies familiarises
avec des quipements lectroniques de faire fonctionner linstallation.
D Lutilisateur est tenu de faire corriger rapidement par un lectricien
qualifi les interfrences rsultant de linstallation.
D Si le FCC signale des interfrences, arrter immdiatement lappareil.
D Effectuer rgulirement le contrle et lentretien de linstallation.
D Maintenir soigneusement ferms les portes et les panneaux des
sources de haute frquence, maintenir les clateurs une distance correcte et utiliser une terre et un blindage pour rduire les
interfrences ventuelles.

LE SOUDAGE LARC risque de

provoquer des interfrences.

D
D
D
D
D

D Lnergie lectromagntique risque de

provoquer des interfrences pour lquipement
lectronique sensible tel que les ordinateurs et
lquipement command par ordinateur tel que
les robots.
Veiller ce que tout lquipement de la zone de soudage soit
compatible lectromagntiquement.
Pour rduire la possibilit dinterfrence, maintenir les cbles de
soudage aussi courts que possible, les grouper, et les poser
aussi bas que possible (ex. par terre).
Veiller souder une distance de 100 mtres de tout quipement lectronique sensible.
Veiller ce que ce poste de soudage soit pos et mis la terre
conformment ce mode demploi.
En cas dinterfrences aprs avoir pris les mesures prcdentes, il incombe lutilisateur de prendre des mesures supplmentaires telles que le dplacement du poste, lutilisation de cbles blinds, lutilisation de filtres de ligne ou la pose de protecteurs dans la zone de travail.

2-4. Proposition californienne 65 Avertissements

Les quipements de soudage et de coupage produisent des
fumes et des gaz qui contiennent des produits chimiques
dont ltat de Californie reconnat quils provoquent des malformations congnitales et, dans certains cas, des cancers.
(Code de sant et de scurit de Californie, chapitre 25249.5
et suivants)
Les batteries, les bornes et autres accessoires contiennent
du plomb et des composs base de plomb, produits chimiques dont ltat de Californie reconnat quils provoquent des
cancers et des malformations congnitales ou autres
problmes de procration. Se laver les mains aprs manipulation.
Ce produit contient des produits chimiques, notamment du
plomb, dont ltat de Californie reconnat quils provoquent

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des cancers, des malformations congnitales ou dautres

problmes de procration. Se laver les mains aprs
utilisation.
Pour les moteurs essence :
Les gaz dchappement des moteurs contiennent des produits chimiques dont ltat de Californie reconnat quils
provoquent des cancers et des malformations congnitales
ou autres problmes de procration.
Pour les moteurs diesel :
Les gaz dchappement des moteurs diesel et certains de
leurs composants sont reconnus par ltat de Californie comme provoquant des cancers et des malformations
congnitales ou autres problmes de procration.

2-5. Principales normes de scurit

Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1,
de Global Engineering Documents (tlphone : 1-877-413-5184, site
Internet : www.global.ihs.com).
Safe Practices for the Preparation of Containers and Piping for Welding
and Cutting, American Welding Society Standard AWS F4.1, de Global
Engineering Documents (tlphone : 1-877-413-5184, site internet :
www.global.ihs.com).
National Electrical Code, NFPA Standard 70, de National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA 02269 (tlphone : 800-344-3555, site
Internet : www.nfpa.org et www.sparky.org).
Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders, CGA Pamphlet P-1,
de Compressed Gas Association, 4221 Walney Road, 5th Floor, Chantilly, VA 20151 (tlphone : 703-788-2700, site Internet :
www.cganet.com).
Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, CSA Standard
W117.2, de Canadian Standards Association, Standards Sales, 5060
Spectrum Way, Suite 100, Ontario, Canada L4W 5NS (tlphone :
800-463-6727, site internet : www.csa-international.org).
Safe Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face Protection, ANSI Standard Z87.1, de American National Standards Institute,

25 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036 (tlphone : 212-642-4900,

site Internet : www.ansi.org).
Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot
Work, NFPA Standard 51B, de National Fire Protection Association,
P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02269-9101 (tlphone : 617-770-3000,
site Internet : www.nfpa.org).
OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General
Industry, Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1910,
Subpart Q, and Part 1926, Subpart J, de U.S. Government Printing
Office, Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA
15250-7954 (tlphone : 1-866-512-1800) (il y a 10 bureaux
rgionauxle tlphone de la rgion 5, Chicago, est 312-353-2220, site
Internet : www.osha.gov).
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), 4330 East West
Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814 (tlphone : 301-504-7923, site internet : www.cpsc.gov).
Applications Manual for the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation, The
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 1600
Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30333 (tl[hone : 1-800-232-4636, site internet:
www.cdc.gov/NIOSH).

2-6. Informations relatives aux CEM

Le courant lectrique qui traverse tout conducteur gnre des champs
lectromagntiques (CEM) certains endroits. Le courant de soudage
cre un CEM autour du circuit et du matriel de soudage. Les CEM
peuvent crer des interfrences avec certains implants mdicaux
comme des stimulateurs cardiaques. Des mesures de protection pour
les porteurs dimplants mdicaux doivent tre prises: par exemple, des
restrictions daccs pour les passants ou une valuation individuelle
des risques pour les soudeurs. Tous les soudeurs doivent appliquer les
procdures suivantes pour minimiser lexposition aux CEM provenant
du circuit de soudage:

4. Maintenir la tte et le torse aussi loin que possible du matriel du

circuit de soudage.

1. Rassembler les cbles en les torsadant ou en les attachant avec

du ruban adhsif ou avec une housse.
2. Ne pas se tenir au milieu des cbles de soudage. Disposer les
cbles dun ct et distance de loprateur.
3. Ne pas courber et ne pas entourer les cbles autour de votre
corps.

En ce qui concerne les implants mdicaux :

5. Connecter la pince sur la pice aussi prs que possible de la

soudure.
6. Ne pas travailler proximit dune source de soudage, ni
sasseoir ou se pencher dessus.
7. Ne pas souder tout en portant la source de soudage ou le
dvidoir.

Les porteurs dimplants doivent dabord consulter leur mdecin avant

de sapprocher des oprations de soudage larc, de soudage par
points, de gougeage, du coupage plasma ou de chauffage par induction. Si le mdecin approuve, il est recommand de suivre les
procdures prcdentes.

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SECTION 1 INSTALLATION
1-1. Palm Emulator And USB To Serial Cable Information
The Palm Emulator is a fully functional Palm. In its natural state, it contains none of the Miller Service Pak, File
Manager or WaveWriter software. When you purchase the Axcess File Manger for PC (Stock Number 300529) it
contains a 6-ft. USB-A to RS232 Serial Cable and a pre-configured Palm emulator Session File (PSF). The PSF
contains the Miller Service Pak and File Manager software information. It is also pre-configured for HotSync on your
PC using Palm desktop software. You need to HotSync your Palm Emulator only if you want to save an individual
waveform to send it individually in an email. The Palm Emulator and associated PSF files are protected under Miller
Electric software license agreement. Illegal copying or distribution is subject to prosecution.
It is vitally important to follow each step in order to ensure the USB port is assigned properly. We recommend the cable
sourced with the Miller stock number 300529; however, other USB to Serial cables may work:
S

Radio Shack Gigaware 6-ft. USB-A to Serial Cable Radio Shack Model: 26-949. Catalog #: 26-949

Dynex DX-UBDB9 (16 only and requires a 9 pin-9 pin straight through serial cable as an extension).
S

9 x 9 pin DB9 cable: Radio Shack -StarTech.com 10-Ft. 9-Pin Straight Through Cable (M-F)
Model: MXT10010. Catalog #: 55028225

Notes

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SECTION 2 SETUP
2-1. Loading Software For Windows XP
1

The driver required to operate

the Dynex USB to Serial
cable is on the Miller USB
drive included in your order.
You will need to install the
software driver on your PC.

Insert the USB drive into one of the

USB slots on your computer.
Double click on My
Computer. My Computer
will either be an icon on your
desktop or you will have to click
on Start then My Computer.
Double click on the USB drive.
Open the folder and look for the
file named PL2303_Prolific_
Driverinstaller_vXXXXX.exe.
Install the software.

View
Arrange Icons
Paste
Paste Shortcut
Properties

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With My Computer open,

right click on the window and
select Properties.

In the System Properties

window, select Hardware
and then select Device
Manager.

Stretch or expand the Device

Manager window lengthwise until
you can see all of the items listed in
the window. Do not expand the
window to full screen because you
will need the space on your screen
later.
Expand Ports (COM & LPT) by
clicking on the + sign next to the
words Ports (COM & LPT).
The Palm HotSync Manager will
conflict with the Prolific USB Port
assignment. If you use HotSync

Manager, de-select the connection

as shown.
7

Turn on the Axcess power source

and connect the USB to Serial cable
to the Axcess power source first.

Choose which USB port on your

computer you would like to use.

. You must always connect the USB-

Serial cable to this exact USB port

every time. If you do not, the Axcess
will not communicate with your PC.

Insert the USB end of the cable into

your computer and watch for three

distinct messages to appear on the

lower right-hand portion of your
screen. Although the message will
vary, the content will be similar to the
following:
A.

Found New Hardware USB

Serial Control.

B.

Found New Hardware

Installing software driver.

C.

Found New Hardware Name

of the cable (i.e. Radio Shack,
Dynex, etc.).
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10 Look at the ports now listed in the

Device Manager window you
opened before. The cable and its
associated name and specific
Com Port number (COMM #) will
now be listed.
i.e. Prolific USB-to-Serial
Comm Port (Comm#).
i.e. Radio Shack USB Serial
(Comm#).
11 The assigned port # must be a
number less than 5. The PC
Palm Emulator will only work with
Comm Ports 1-4.
12 If the Comm Port is greater than
4, you will have to change it to a
lower number.
A.

Right click on the Prolific

USB to Serial Comm port
and select properties.

B.

Select Port Settings, then

select Advanced and
change the Comm number
to a number between
1 and 4.

C.

You will need to match the

Comm Port number on the
Palm Emulator with the
Comm Port number you
select here.

. Make

sure that the Comm Port

number for the USB to serial
converter does not conflict with
Comm Port numbers of existing
devices. If a conflict does exist,
renumber the Comm Port of the
existing device as described
above.
D.

COM4

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Actively forcing a Comm

Port number change is one
method of troubleshooting
your connection. If the
Palm Emulator is not
communicating to the
Axcess, you can change the
Comm Port number in the
Advanced Settings dialog
box AND then change the
Palm Emulator to the same
Comm Portnumber in the
Palm Emulator
Properties dialog box.

13 Leave your Device Manager

window open.
14 When you purchase the Axcess
File Manager for PC, you will
receive the following files from
Miller Electric:

Service Pak and File Manager for PC.psf

PC Palm Emulator.exe
15 psf stands for Palm emulator
Session File. This is the file
containing your licensed copy of
the Axcess File Manager.
16 Open your PC Palm Emulator by
double clicking on the PC Palm
Emulator icon.

PC Palm Emulator.exe
17 Drag and drop the Service Pak
and File Manager for PC icon
onto the open Palm Emulator.

Service Pak and File Manager for PC.psf

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18 The Palm Emulator will ask if you

want to save the session Untitled. Select no.

19 The Axcess File Manager and

Service Pak software are now
installed on your Palm Emulator.
20 You will now have to configure the
Palm Emulator to match the same
communication port established
during the installation of the
USB-Serial cable in step 11.
21 Right click on the Palm Emulator
and select properties.
22 Change Serial port to match the
same serial port number listed in
your Device Manager window.

(COM4)

23 Select OK and your Palm

Emulator is ready to use.
24 You can now close all other
windows.

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Saving your information at the

end of a session.
25 When you are ready to end your
Palm Session, you will right click
on the Palm Emulator and select
Save As. The Palm Emulator
will ask you to name the new psf
file and what location you want to
save it in. This is exactly the
same method as saving a word
document or any other file on
your PC. Select the name and
location where you would like to
save the psf file. (You will drag
and drop it onto the Palm Emulator each time you want to
communicate to the Axcess
systems.)
26 When you open the Palm
Emulator for your next session,
drag and drop the new psf file
onto the Palm Emulator. It
contains all the programs and
data you saved to your Palm
Emulator.

Palm Data 3309.psf

27 All Palm Program Files, Config
Files, Backup Files, Welder
Program Files, Welder Config
files, and all email Files can drag
and drop onto the Palm Emulator
from your original Palm back up
file (see importing procedure
below), an email or from
http://www.millerwelds.com/AMS/
axcess.
28 Using the Palm Emulator and psf
file method eliminates the need to
run Palm Desktop software and
eliminates the HotSync process
to your PC unless you need to
email individual programs. (See
HotSync procedure.)
29 For detailed instructions on the
use of the Palm with File
Manager and Service Pak,
please refer to the corresponding
owners manuals.
http://www.millerwelds.com/
service/ownersmanuals
30 For any other questions, please
contact the Miller Electric Service
and Application team, toll free, at
866-931-9733

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2-2. Troubleshooting Tips For Windows XP

1

In some cases the Prolific

USB driver will give an error
message Cannot find
Ser2pl.sys file. Please
insert disk or select another
location. A copy of the
Ser2pl.sys file is stored on the
USB drive from Miller. You
can select to install this file
from that location or copy it to
your desktop and install from
that location.

Open the Start Menu and then open

Control Panel.
Click on Printers
Hardware.

and

Other

. Selections will be different in

classic and XP view.

Select System on the left of the

window.

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Select the Hardware tab at the top

of the System Properties window,
then open Device Manager.
Scroll to the Ports tab and expand
the tab to show your USB Serial
port and right click that port. Then
click on Update Driver.
Select Install from a list or a
specific location. Then click Next.

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Make sure you have your USB

Memory stick supplied by Miller installed in your PC. Make sure
search removable media is selected, then press Next. The PC will
search your drives automatically
and install the driver.

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The assigned port # for the

Prolific USB cable must be
less than 5. The PC Emulator
will only work with Comm
Ports 1-4. If the Comm Port is
greater than 4, you will have
to change it to a lower number
(see Section 2-1).

The Palm HotSync Manager

will conflict with the Prolific
USB Port assignment. If you
use HotSync Manager,
deselect the connections (see
Section 2-1).

If you choose to uninstall the

Prolific driver, cycle power on
your PC to ensure the driver
is fully removed.

2-3. Loading Software For Windows Vista and Windows 7

1

The driver required to operate

the Dynex USB to Serial
cable is on the Miller USB
drive included in your order.
You will need to install the
software driver on your PC.

Insert the USB drive into one of the

USB slots on your computer.
Double click on My
Computer. My Computer
will either be an icon on your
desktop or you will have to click
on Start then My Computer.
Double click on the USB drive.
Open the folder and look for the
file named PL2303_Prolific_
Driverinstaller_vXXXXX.exe.

When asked if you want to allow the

following program from an
unknown publisher to make
changes on this computer, select
YES.
Install the software.
2

Click on the Windows icon in

the lower left-hand corner of
your screen.

Right click the Computer

from the list on the right.

Select Properties.

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When Control Panel Home is open,

select Device Manager.

Stretch or expand the Device

Manager window lengthwise until
you can see all of the items listed in
the window. Do not expand the
window to full screen because you
will need the space on your screen
later.

Expand Ports (COM & LPT) by

clicking on the + sign next to the
words Ports (COM & LPT).

The Palm HotSync Manager will

conflict with the Prolific USB Port

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assignment. If you use HotSync

Manager, de-select the connection
as shown.
9

Turn on the Axcess power source

and connect the USB to Serial cable
to the Axcess power source first.

10 Choose which USB port on your

computer you would like to use.

. You must always connect the USB-

Serial cable to this exact USB port

every time. If you do not, the Axcess
will not communicate with your PC.

11 Insert the USB end of the cable into

your computer and watch for three
distinct messages to appear on the
lower right-hand portion of your
screen. Although the message will
vary, the content will be similar to the
following:
A.

Found New Hardware USB

Serial Control.

B.

Found New Hardware

Installing software driver.

C.

Found New Hardware Name

of the cable (i.e. Radio Shack,
Dynex, etc.).

12 Stretch or expand the Device

Manager window lengthwise until
you can see all of the items listed in
the window. Do not expand the
window to full screen because you
will need the space on your screen
later.
13 Expand Ports (COM & LPT) by
clicking on the + sign next to the
words Ports (COM & LPT).
14 Right click and Uninstall any USB
or Bluetooth ports listed. Do not
uninstall the Printer Port, typically
labeled as LPT1.
15 The Palm HotSync Manager will
conflict with the Prolific USB Port
assignment. If you use HotSync
Manager, de-select the connection
as shown.
16 Turn on the Axcess power source
and connect the USB to Serial cable
to the Axcess power source first.
17 Choose which USB port on your
computer you would like to use.

. You must always connect the USB-

Serial cable to this exact USB port

every time. If you do not, the Axcess
will not communicate with your PC.

18 Insert the USB end of the cable into

your computer and watch for three
distinct messages to appear on the
lower right-hand portion of your
screen. Although the message will
vary, the content will be similar to the
following:
Prolific USB-to-Serial Com Port (Comxx)
Device driver software installed successfully.
19 Look at the ports now listed in the
Device Manager window you opened
before. The cable and its associated
name and specific Com Port number
(COMM #) will now be listed like the
following:
e.g. Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port
(Comm#)
e.g. Radio Shack USB Serial (Comm#).
20 The assigned port # must be a
number less than 5. The PC Palm
Emulator will only work with Comm
Ports 14.
21 If the Comm Port is greater than 4,
you will have to change it to a lower
number.
A.
Right click on the Prolific USB to
Serial Comm port and select
properties.

B.

Select Port Settings, then select

Advanced and change the
Comm number to a number
between 1 and 4.

C.

You will need to match the

Comm Port number on the Palm
Emulator with the Comm Port
number you select.

. Make sure that the Comm Port number

for the USB to serial converter does
not conflict with Comm Port numbers
of existing devices. If a conflict does
exist, renumber the Comm Port of the
existing device as described above.
D.

Actively forcing a Comm Port

number change is one method
of troubleshooting your
connection. If the Palm
Emulator is not communicating
with the Axcess, you can
change the Comm Port number
in the Advanced Settings
dialog box and then change the
Palm Emulator to the same
Comm Port number in the Palm
Emulator Properties dialog
box.

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22 Leave your Device Manager

window open.
23 When you purchase the Axcess
File Manager for PC, you will
receive the following files from
Miller Electric:

Service Pak and File Manager for PC.psf

PC Palm Emulator.exe
24 psf stands for Palm emulator
Session File. This is the file
containing your licensed copy of
the Axcess File Manager.
25 Open your PC Palm Emulator by
double clicking on the PC Palm
Emulator icon.

PC Palm Emulator.exe
26 Drag and drop the Service Pak
and File Manager for PC icon
onto the open Palm Emulator.

Service Pak and File Manager for PC.psf

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27 The Palm Emulator will ask if you

want to save the session Untitled. Select no.

28 The Axcess File Manager and

Service Pak software are now
installed on your Palm Emulator.
29 You will now have to configure the
Palm Emulator to match the same
communication port established
during the installation of the
USB-Serial cable in step 11.
30 Right click on the Palm Emulator
and select properties.
31 Change Serial port to match the
same serial port number listed in
your Device Manager window.

(COM4)

32 Select OK and your Palm

Emulator is ready to use.
33 You can now close all other
windows.

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Saving your information at the

end of a session.
34 When you are ready to end your
Palm Session, you will right click
on the Palm Emulator and select
Save As. The Palm Emulator
will ask you to name the new psf
file and what location you want to
save it in. This is exactly the
same method as saving a word
document or any other file on
your PC. Select the name and
location where you would like to
save the psf file. (You will drag
and drop it onto the Palm Emulator each time you want to
communicate to the Axcess
systems.)
35 When you open the Palm
Emulator for your next session,
drag and drop the new psf file
onto the Palm Emulator. It
contains all the programs and
data you saved to your Palm
Emulator.

Palm Data 3309.psf

36 All Palm Program Files, Config
Files, Backup Files, Welder
Program Files, Welder Config
files, and all email Files can drag
and drop onto the Palm Emulator
from your original Palm back up
file (see importing procedure
below), an email or from
http://www.millerwelds.com/AMS/
axcess.
37 Using the Palm Emulator and psf
file method eliminates the need to
run Palm Desktop software and
eliminates the HotSync process
to your PC unless you need to
email individual programs. (See
HotSync procedure below.)
38 For detailed instructions on the
use of the Palm with File
Manager and Service Pak,
please refer to the corresponding
owners manuals.
http://www.millerwelds.com/
service/ownersmanuals
39 For any other questions, please
contact the Miller Electric Service
and Application team, toll free, at
866-931-9733

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2-4. Troubleshooting Tips For Windows Vista And Windows 7

1

In some cases the Prolific

USB driver will give an error
message Cannot find
Ser2pl.sys file. Please
insert disk or select another
location. A copy of the
Ser2pl.sys file is stored on the
USB drive from Miller. You
can select to install this file
from that location or copy it to
your desktop and install from
that location.

Click on the Start Icon and open

the Control Panel.
Under Devices and Printers open
the Device Manager.
Find the Ports tab and expand it.

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Right click the USBtoSerial converter and select Update Driver

Software.
Select Browse my computer for
driver software.
Browse to the Removable Drive
(USB Stick) supplied by Miller, then
click Next.

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The assigned port # for the

Prolific USB cable must be
less than 5. The PC Emulator
will only work with Comm
Ports 1-4. If the Comm Port is
greater than 4, you will have
to change it to a lower number
(see Section 2-3).

The Palm HotSync Manager

will conflict with the Prolific
USB Port assignment. If you
use HotSync Manager,
deselect the connections (see
Section 2-3).

If you choose to uninstall the

Prolific driver, cycle power on
your PC to ensure the driver
is fully removed.

SECTION 3 IMPORTING AND UPDATING DATA

3-1. Importing Existing Files From Your Handheld Backup Files And Updating
Service Pak On The Palm Emulator
1

Go to My computer.

Go to C: drive.

Go to Program Files.

Go to Palmone or Palm folder.

Go to the folder with your user

name i.e. Jsmith or SmithJ.

Go to Back Up folder.

Make sure the Palm Emulator is

on the Home screen. If the Miller
software is open, it will not load.

Find the file

M_Palm_Progs_DB.PDB Drag
and drop it onto the open Palm
Emulator. This copies all 64
program slots from your File
Manager/Palm Program Files
data base.

The same process applies to

M_Email_ProgX_DB.PDB and
M_Palm_Configs_DB.PDB files.

10 When File Manager opens, it will

contain all your files.
11 Update Service Pak software by
saving the User Interface
Module, Process Control Module,
Wire Feed Module and the Auto.
Interface Module (Auto-Axcess
only)
www.millerwelds.com/ams/axces
s to your desktop. After saving,
drag and drop these files onto the
Palm Emulator.
12 When you are ready to end your
Palm Session, you will right click
on the Palm Emulator and select
Save As. The Palm Emulator
will ask you to name the new psf
file and what location you want to
save it in. This is exactly the
same method as saving a word
document or any other file on
your PC. Select the name and
location where you would like to
save the psf file. (You will drag
and drop it onto the Palm Emulator each time you want to
communicate to the Axcess
systems.)

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SECTION 4 HotSync PROCEDURE

4-1. HotSync Set-up On The Palm Emulator
Using the Palm Emulator and psf file method eliminates the need to run Palm Desktop software and eliminates the
need to HotSync with PC unless you need to email or save individual welding programs. HotSync is the only
method to get 1 individual program from the Palm Email Program file to your computer for email applications.
For detailed instructions on the use of the Palm with File Manager and Service Pak, please refer to the corresponding
owners manuals. http://www.millerwelds.com/service/ownersmanuals.
For any other questions, please contact the Miller Electric Service and Application team, toll free, at 866-931-9733.
The PSF files from Miller are
pre-configured to HotSync with
Palm Desktop 4.1.4 and HotSync
Manager 4.1.0. You will have to
modify your HotSync settings for
the Palm Emulator by adding the
Network HotSync selection.
1

Right-Click the HotSync icon

in the system tray at the bottom of your PC screen.

Enable Network. A check

mark will appear next to it if
its already enabled. It doesnt
matter if other items are
checked.

Note: if Network is not an

option in your HotSync menu,
update your Palm Desktop to
Palm Desktop 4.1.4 and
HotSync Manager 4.1.0.
Available for download at
www.palmone.com.

Open the Palm Desktop

application and then select the
HotSync button on the Palm
Emulator and perform a
HotSync.

Remove the USB to serial

converter from your PC for
the HotSync operation.

To re-configure the Palm Emulator for HotSync, proceed as

follows:
1

Right-Click on the Palm Emulator window to bring up the

Menu. Choose
Settings/Properties.

Using the drop down menu,

select COM X (Where X is the
lowest com number. Most
common is COM 3).

. Make sure that the number you

pick for the Comm Port does

not conflict with other devices
on your PC, especially the USB
to serial converter.

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Check the box next to

Redirect NetLib Calls to
TCP/IP.

Click OK

Open the HotSync App on the

Palm Emulator and make the
following changes:

HotSync menu > Options >

Modem Sync Preferences - set to
Network.

HotSync menu > Options >

LANSync Preferences - set to
LANSync.

HotSync menu > Options >

Primary PC Setup - enter.
127.0.0.1 under Primary PC
Address.

Press OK.

10 Under the Modem icon on the

main HotSync screen, tap Select
Service.
11 Under Phone enter 00 then tap
Done.

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12 Open the Palm Desktop application.

13 Click on the pull down menu for
Users and select Edit Users.
14 Select New and give it the name
Emulator.
15 Select OK and minimize the
Desktop application.
16 Perform a HotSync:
17 HotSync may ask you to choose an
account, or create a new one. It
should pick up the name Emulator
you just created. If required, create
a user with the name Emulator
when prompted.
18 After performing a HotSync, your
computer will have a new user
called Emulator with the
associated backup file at
C:\Program
Files\palmOne\Emulator\Backup
(The file name may be Palm or
Palmone. The file name may be
Emulator or Emulat).
If you are running the new Palm Desktop
6.2.2 and HotSync 7.0 it does not update
the Palm Emulator during HotSync.

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Notes

Notes

Effective January 1, 2011

(Equipment with a serial number preface of MB or newer)
Warranty Questions?

Call
1-800-4-A-MILLER
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Need fast answers to the
tough welding questions?
Contact your distributor.
The expertise of the
distributor and Miller is
there to help you, every
step of the way.

This limited warranty supersedes all previous Miller warranties and is exclusive with no other
guarantees or warranties expressed or implied.
LIMITED WARRANTY Subject to the terms and conditions 6. 90 Days Parts
below, Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Appleton, Wisconsin, warrants to its
* Accessory (Kits)
original retail purchaser that new Miller equipment sold after the
* Canvas Covers
effective date of this limited warranty is free of defects in material
* Induction Heating Coils and Blankets, Cables, and
and workmanship at the time it is shipped by Miller. THIS
Non-Electronic Controls
WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
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WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE
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WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
* Remote Controls and RFCS-RJ45
Within the warranty periods listed below, Miller will repair or replace
* Replacement Parts (No labor)
any warranted parts or components that fail due to such defects in
* Roughneck Guns
material or workmanship. Miller must be notified in writing within
* Spoolmate Spoolguns
thirty (30) days of such defect or failure, at which time Miller will
provide instructions on the warranty claim procedures to be
followed.

Miller shall honor warranty claims on warranted equipment listed

below in the event of such a failure within the warranty time
periods. All warranty time periods start on the delivery date of the
equipment to the original end-user purchaser, and not to exceed
one year after the equipment is shipped to a North American
distributor or eighteen months after the equipment is shipped to an
International distributor.

1.
2.

3.
4.

5.

5 Years Parts 3 Years Labor

* Original main power rectifiers only to include SCRs,
diodes, and discrete rectifier modules
3 Years Parts and Labor
* Engine Driven Welding Generators
(NOTE: Engines are warranted separately by the
engine manufacturer.)
* Inverter Power Sources (Unless Otherwise Stated)
* Plasma Arc Cutting Power Sources
* Process Controllers
* Semi-Automatic and Automatic Wire Feeders
* Smith 30 Series Flowgauge and Flowmeter
Regulators (No Labor)
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* Water Coolant Systems (Integrated)
2 Years Parts
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1 Year Parts and Labor Unless Specified
* Automatic Motion Devices
* CoolBelt and CoolBand Blower Unit (No Labor)
* External Monitoring Equipment and Sensors
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(NOTE: Field options are covered for the remaining
warranty period of the product they are installed in, or
for a minimum of one year whichever is greater.)
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* RFCS Foot Controls (Except RFCS-RJ45)
* Fume Extractors
* HF Units
* ICE Plasma Cutting Torches (No Labor)
* Induction Heating Power Sources, Coolers, and
Electronic Controls/Recorders
* Load Banks
* Motor Driven Guns (w/exception of Spoolmate
Spoolguns)
* PAPR Blower Unit (No Labor)
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* Wireless Remote Foot/Hand Controls and Receivers
* Work Stations/Weld Tables (No Labor)
6 Months Parts
* Batteries
* Bernard Guns (No Labor)
* Tregaskiss Guns (No Labor)

Millers True Blue Limited Warranty shall not apply to:

1.

2.
3.

Consumable components; such as contact tips,

cutting nozzles, contactors, brushes, relays, work
station table tops and welding curtains, or parts that
fail due to normal wear. (Exception: brushes and
relays are covered on all engine-driven products.)
Items furnished by Miller, but manufactured by others,
such as engines or trade accessories. These items are
covered by the manufacturers warranty, if any.
Equipment that has been modified by any party other than
Miller, or equipment that has been improperly installed,
improperly operated or misused based upon industry
standards, or equipment which has not had reasonable
and necessary maintenance, or equipment which has
been used for operation outside of the specifications for
the equipment.

MILLER PRODUCTS ARE INTENDED FOR PURCHASE AND

USE BY COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL USERS AND PERSONS
TRAINED AND EXPERIENCED IN THE USE AND
MAINTENANCE OF WELDING EQUIPMENT.
In the event of a warranty claim covered by this warranty, the
exclusive remedies shall be, at Millers option: (1) repair; or (2)
replacement; or, where authorized in writing by Miller in
appropriate cases, (3) the reasonable cost of repair or
replacement at an authorized Miller service station; or (4) payment
of or credit for the purchase price (less reasonable depreciation
based upon actual use) upon return of the goods at customers risk
and expense. Millers option of repair or replacement will be F.O.B.,
Factory at Appleton, Wisconsin, or F.O.B. at a Miller authorized
service facility as determined by Miller. Therefore no
compensation or reimbursement for transportation costs of any
kind will be allowed.
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE REMEDIES
PROVIDED HEREIN ARE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
REMEDIES. IN NO EVENT SHALL MILLER BE LIABLE FOR
DIRECT,
INDIRECT,
SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL
OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF
PROFIT), WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR ANY
OTHER LEGAL THEORY.
ANY EXPRESS WARRANTY NOT PROVIDED HEREIN AND
ANY
IMPLIED
WARRANTY,
GUARANTY
OR
REPRESENTATION AS TO PERFORMANCE, AND ANY
REMEDY FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT TORT OR ANY
OTHER LEGAL THEORY WHICH, BUT FOR THIS PROVISION,
MIGHT ARISE BY IMPLICATION, OPERATION OF LAW,
CUSTOM OF TRADE OR COURSE OF DEALING, INCLUDING
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO
ANY AND ALL EQUIPMENT FURNISHED BY MILLER IS
EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED BY MILLER.
Some states in the U.S.A. do not allow limitations of how long an
implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion of incidental, indirect,
special or consequential damages, so the above limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty provides specific
legal rights, and other rights may be available, but may vary from
state to state.
In Canada, legislation in some provinces provides for certain
additional warranties or remedies other than as stated herein, and
to the extent that they may not be waived, the limitations and
exclusions set out above may not apply. This Limited Warranty
provides specific legal rights, and other rights may be available,
but may vary from province to province.
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Owners Record
Please complete and retain with your personal records.
Model Name

Serial/Style Number

Purchase Date

(Date which equipment was delivered to original customer.)

Distributor
Address
City
State

Zip

For Service
Contact a DISTRIBUTOR or SERVICE AGENCY near you.

Always provide Model Name and Serial/Style Number.

Contact your Distributor for:

Welding Supplies and Consumables

Options and Accessories
Personal Safety Equipment
Service and Repair

Miller Electric Mfg. Co.

An Illinois Tool Works Company
1635 West Spencer Street
Appleton, WI 54914 USA

Replacement Parts
Training (Schools, Videos, Books)
Technical Manuals (Servicing Information
and Parts)
Circuit Diagrams

For International Locations Visit

www.MillerWelds.com

Welding Process Handbooks

To locate a Distributor or Service Agency visit
www.millerwelds.com or call 1-800-4-A-Miller

Contact the Delivering Carrier to:

File a claim for loss or damage during

shipment.
For assistance in filing or settling claims, contact
your distributor and/or equipment manufacturers
Transportation Department.

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS PRINTED IN USA

International HeadquartersUSA
USA Phone: 920-735-4505 Auto-Attended
USA & Canada FAX: 920-735-4134
International FAX: 920-735-4125

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