POWER WAVE® S500

ADVANCED PROCESS WELDER

Shown: K2904-1
Power Wave S500

Processes »
Stick, DC TIG, Pulsed DC TIG, MIG,
POWERFUL MULTI-PROCESS CAPABILITY. Pulsed MIG, Flux-Cored

The multi-process Power Wave® S500 is packed with Lincoln Electric Applications »
Construction, Aerospace, Fabrication,
performance technology and innovation. Built to be the best in class Automotive, Production
advanced process welding machine, the Power Wave® S500 features
advanced welding waveforms optimized to provide the highest quality arc Output » Input »

for nearly any application.

Product Numbers »
K2904-1 Power Wave S500
K3187-2 Power Wave S500 Ready-Pak
K3186-2 Power Wave S500 One-Pak
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Publication E5.115 | Issue Date 08/21

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KEY FEATURES KEY CONTROLS - POWER SOURCE
• PowerConnect® Technology – FRONT BACK
Automatically adjusts input power from 1. Optional S-Series User Interface Kit (K3001- 9. Standard 115V (10 Amp) AC Duplex Auxiliary
2) for Stick, TIG and CV MIG with voltage Power
200-600V, 50 or 60 Hz, three phase. sensing feeder - Receptacle and Circuit Breaker
Welding output remains constant through 2. Status Light 10. ArcLink® Welding System Component
the entire input voltage range. 3. Thermal Fault Indicator Light - Communication Cable Receptacle
4. Output Studs 11. Sync Tandem/STT® Receptacle
5. Output Control Receptacle Knockout Plate 12. Optional DeviceNet™ Kit (K2827-2)
• CheckPoint® Welding Production – 12-pin 13. Input Power Cable Connection
Monitoring – A cloud-based system - (for optional output control receptacle 14. TIG Solenoid Kit Knockout Plate
included with - (for optional TIG solenoid included with
to view or analyze your welding data. - K3001-2 S-Series User Interface Kit) K3001-2
Track equipment usage, store weld data, 6. Work Sense Lead Receptacle - S-Series User Interface Kit)
configure fault limits and more. 7. Main Power Switch 15. Ethernet Cable Receptacle
8. Reversible Handles 16. Circuit Breaker (ArcLink®)
17. Reversible Handles
• Standard 115V (10A) AC Duplex Auxiliary
Power Receptacle – Features Surge
Blocker™ Technology to ensure
simultaneous welding performance
is not compromised by high starting
current devices such as grinders (typically Reversible handles shown

requiring 60A or more peak surge

current).
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• Built to Last – Constructed for maximum
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durability with an IP23 rating for harsh
environments and backed by an industry 1
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leading 5 year warranty. 8

• Standard Ethernet – Allows for 2 7

enhanced connectivity and control as 3 10
well as software upgrades through 14
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PowerWaveSoftware.com 4 6
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OPTIONAL USER INTERFACE AND CONNECTIVITY KITS

This optional interface provides full control of welding parameters from the front
panel of the power source for Stick and TIG processes. Kit also includes 12-pin
Receptacle and TIG Gas Solenoid.
Order K3001-2

The Power Wave® Wireless Connectivity

Module delivers a simple and secure
solution for machine connectivity –
allowing users to make use of powerful
process monitoring and control capabilities
such as Checkpoint® and MQTT without the
hassle of costly network infrastructure.”
Order K4352-1

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 WHAT’S INCLUDED
Ready-Pak® Packages are assembled and shipped on one pallet. One-Pak® Packages are not assembled. All packages can be ordered using a single
Product Number (K#). Welding wire and shielding gas must be ordered separately.

Power Wave® S500/Power Feed® 84 Power Wave® S500/Power Feed® 84

Bench Feeder Ready-Pak®, includes: Bench Feeder One-Pak®, includes:
• Power Wave® S500 (K2904-1) • Power Wave® S500 (K2904-1)
• Power Feed 84 Bench Model (K3328-13)
® • Power Feed® 84 Bench Model (K3328-13)
• Wire Reel Stand • Wire Reel Stand
• ArcLink /Linc-Net Control Cable with
® ™ • ArcLink®/Linc-Net™ Control Cable with
Weld Power Cable - 8 ft. (2.4 m) Weld Power Cable - 8 ft. (2.4 m)
• Magnum® PRO Curve™ 400 Gun and Cable • Magnum® PRO Curve™ 400 Gun and Cable
Package (K2952-2-10-45) Package (K2952-2-10-45)
• .040-045 (1.0-1.1 mm) Drive Roll Kit • .040-045 (1.0-1.1 mm) Drive Roll Kit
(KP1505-045S) (KP1505-045S)
• Work Lead Package (K2149-1) • Work Lead Package (K2149-1)
• Harris Flowmeter Regulator and Hose
® • Harris® Flowmeter Regulator and Hose
(3100211) (3100211)
• Inverter and Wire Feeder Cart (K3059-4) Order K3186-2
Shown: K3187-1
Order K3187-2

TECHNOLOGIES

Rugged Reliability
PowerConnect® Technology
Tested under severe conditions:
Features PowerConnect™ technology, Planar
Transformer™ Technology and 120kHz output to • Extreme Temperature Ranges
provide exceptional welding performance while • Extreme Humidity
still maintaining a high power factor and efficiency. • Rain
• Dirt and Dust
CheckPoint® Welding Production Monitoring • IP23 Rated Performance
CheckPoint, cloud server-based and mobile delivery
solutions, is the welding industry’s most advanced Waveform Control Technology®
weld data collection and monitoring tool, allowing Advanced software-driven hardware architecture allows for Lincoln
fabricators to analyze their welding operations and Electric exclusive welding processes such as STT®, Rapid X®,
processes. These tools can provide necessary data for HyperFill® and Low Fume Pulse®. For a full list of available welding
customer ISO, Six Sigma, statistical process control processes and waveforms as well as requirements and software
(SPC), quality cost delivery (QCD), overall equipment update details for Power Wave® advanced process welding systems,
effectiveness (OEE) and lean manufacturing efforts. please visit: www.PowerWaveSoftware.com
CheckPoint is offered at no charge with every Power
Wave purchase.

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
GENERAL OPTIONS Inverter and Wire Feeder Cart Work Lead Package
Rear-wheeled cart with front 15 ft. (4.5 m) 4/0 cable with
S-Series User Interface Kit
casters and gas bottle platform. 1/2 in. stud lug and work clamp.
This optional interface provides
Convenient handles allow for easy Order K2149-1
full control of welding parameters
cable storage. Small footprint
from the front panel of the
fits through 30 in. (762 mm) door.
power source for Stick and TIG
Not intended for use with double Work Voltage Sense Lead Kit
processes. Includes TIG gas
head Required to accurately monitor
solenoid and 12-pin remote
wire feeders. voltage at the arc.
connector.
Order K3059-4 Order K940-25 for 25 ft. (7.6 m)
Order K3001-2
Order K1811-50 for 50 ft. (15.2 m)
Order K1811-100 (shown) for
Dual Cylinder Inverter & Wire 100 ft. (30.5 m)
DeviceNet™ Kit
Feeder Cart
The kit allows DeviceNet™
Rear-wheeled cart with front
connectivity to control the power
casters and dual cylinder platform.
source. Includes internal harness
Convenient handles allow for easy
and 5-pin DeviceNet™ receptacle
cable storage. Small footprint fits
for mounting on power source
through 30 inch (762 mm) door.
back panel.
Order K3059-5
Order K2827-2

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RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

GENERAL OPTIONS, CON’T 12-pin to 6-pin Adapter WIRE FEEDER OPTIONS

Allows older 6-pin remote
Deluxe Adjustable Gas STT® Module
controls (K870, K963-3, K857) to
Regulator & Hose Kit This module allows easy
be used with 12-pin Universal
Accommodates CO2 , Argon, connection and fast digital
Connection.
or Argon-blend gas cylinders. communication with compatible
Order K2909-1
Includes a cylinder pressure Power Wave® S-Series power
gauge, dual scale flow gauge sources, Power Feed® wire
and 4.3 ft. (1.3 m) gas hose. feeders, and compatible water
12-pin to 7-pin Adapter
Order K586-1 coolers. Add STT® capability
Allows 7-pin push-pull guns to
without having to purchase a
be used with 12-pin Universal
second power source.
Connection.
Weld Fume Control Solutions Order K2902-1 US/Int’l (shown)
Order K2910-1
Lincoln Electric offers a wide Order K2921-1 CE
variety of weld fume control
solutions, ranging from portable
TIG OPTIONS
systems easily wheeled around Power Wave®
the shop to shop-wide central PTA-17 150 Amp Advanced Module
systems servicing many Air-Cooled TIG Torch Provides multi-process reverse
dedicated Order K1782-1 for 12.5 ft. polarity (DC+), straight polarity
welding stations. (3.8 m) length, 1-cable (DC-), AC, high frequency
Request Publication MC08-70 Order K1782-3 for 25 ft. TIG and STT® functionality.
(7.6 m) length, 1-cable Compatible with Power Wave®
S350 and S500.
STICK OPTIONS Order K3685-1
PTA-26 200 Amp
Accessory Kit
Air-Cooled TIG Torch
Complete kit for stick welding.
Order K1783-1 for 12.5 ft. Magnum® PRO AL Fixed Conduit
Includes 30 ft. (9.1 m) electrode
(3.8 m) length, 1-cable Push-Pull Guns
cable, 25 ft. (7.6 m) work cable,
Order K1783-3 for 25 ft. The new, improved Magnum PRO
headshield, work clamp and
(7.6 m) length, 1-cable AL Fixed Conduit Push-Pull Guns
electrode holder. 150 amps.
feature a new rigid liner which
Order K704
provides a smooth, premium
Parts Kits aluminum welding solution.
Magnum® Parts Kits provide all Uses Magnum PRO MIG Gun
Cool Arc® 55 Water Cooler
the torch accessories you need to expendables. Available in 12-pin
Designed to integrate with Power
start welding. Parts kits provide connections.
Wave® S350 and S500 power
collets, collet bodies, a back cap, Request Publication E12.14
sources to cool water-cooled
alumina nozzles and tungstens in
welding guns or torches rated
a variety of sizes, all packaged in
up to 500 amps. Recommended
Shown: Cool Arc 55 S an easy to carry reclosable box. AutoDrive® 19 Controller
for robotic and hand-held MIG,
Order KP508 for PTA-17 Relays wire feed commands
TIG and Plasma cutting
Order KP509 for PTA-26 from Power Wave® S Series
operations. 115V/1/60. The
power source to any AutoDrive®
55 S model includes an ArcLink®
Series robotic wire drive for
communication flow sensor that Foot Amptrol™ with automated welding operation.
detects water flow to prohibit 12-pin Universal Connector Not compatible with Power
welding when no flow is present. Provides 25 ft. (7.6 m) of remote Wave® R-Series
Order K3086-1 for Cool Arc 55 current control for TIG welding. power sources.
Order K3086-2 for Cool Arc 55 S Requires K3001-2 S-Series Order K3004-1
User Interface Kit.
Order K870-2
Remote Output Control with
12-pin Universal Connector
Permits remote adjustment Hand Amptrol™ with
of output. Requires K3001-2 12-pin Universal Connector
S-Series User Interface Kit. Provides 25 ft. (7.6 m) of remote
Order K857-2 for 25 ft. (7.6 m) current control for TIG welding.
Requires K3001-2 S-Series
User Interface Kit.
Order K963-4

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions Net
Product Output Rated Output / Voltage / Input Current @ HxWxD Weight
Product Name Number Input Voltage Range Duty Cycle Rated Output in (mm) lb (kg)
K2904-1 GMAW: 550A/41.5V/40%
Power Wave® S500 GMAW: 450A/36.5V/100% 3 Ph / 40%
Duty Cycle:
200/208/220/230/380/ SMAW: 550A/42V/40% 80/73/41/37/29 150
Power Wave® S500/Power 22.5 x 14 x 24.8
K3187-2 400/415/460/575/ 5-550A SMAW: 450A/38V/100%
Feed® 84 Ready-Pak® (571 x 355 x 630) (68)
3/50/60 3 Ph / 100%
GTAW-DC: 550A/32V/40% Duty Cycle:
Power Wave® S500/Power K3186-2 60/54/30/27/21
Feed® 84 One-Pak® GTAW-DC: 450A/28V/100%

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