ASPECT

Operator’s Manual
ASPECT 375 ™
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THANK YOU FOR SELECTING
A QUALITY PRODUCT BY KEEP YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES.
LINCOLN ELECTRIC. DON’T get too close to the arc.
Use corrective lenses if necessary
to stay a reasonable distance
away from the arc.
READ and obey the Safety Data
PLEASE EXAMINE CARTON AND EQUIPMENT FOR Sheet (SDS) and the warning label
DAMAGE IMMEDIATELY that appears on all containers of
When this equipment is shipped, title passes to the purchaser welding materials.
upon receipt by the carrier. Consequently, claims for material USE ENOUGH VENTILATION or
damaged in shipment must be made by the purchaser against the exhaust at the arc, or both, to
transportation company at the time the shipment is received. keep the fumes and gases from
your breathing zone and the general area.
IN A LARGE ROOM OR OUTDOORS, natural ventilation may be
adequate if you keep your head out of the fumes (See below).
SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU
USE NATURAL DRAFTS or fans to keep the fumes away
Lincoln arc welding and cutting equipment is designed and built
from your face.
with safety in mind. However, your overall safety can be increased
by proper installation ... and thoughtful operation on your part. If you develop unusual symptoms, see your supervisor.
DO NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT Perhaps the welding atmosphere and ventilation system
WITHOUT READING THIS MANUAL AND THE SAFETY should be checked.
PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED THROUGHOUT. And, most importantly,
think before you act and be careful.
WEAR CORRECT EYE, EAR &
BODY PROTECTION
WARNING PROTECT your eyes and face with welding helmet
properly fitted and with proper grade of filter plate
(See ANSI Z49.1).
This statement appears where the information must be followed
exactly to avoid serious personal injury or loss of life. PROTECT your body from welding spatter and arc
flash with protective clothing including woolen
clothing, flame-proof apron and gloves, leather
CAUTION leggings, and high boots.
PROTECT others from splatter, flash, and glare
This statement appears where the information must be followed with protective screens or barriers.
to avoid minor personal injury or damage to this equipment.
IN SOME AREAS, protection from noise may be appropriate.
BE SURE protective equipment is in good condition.
Also, wear safety glasses in work area
AT ALL TIMES.
SPECIAL SITUATIONS
DO NOT WELD OR CUT containers or materials which previously
had been in contact with hazardous substances unless they are
properly cleaned. This is extremely dangerous.
DO NOT WELD OR CUT painted or plated parts unless special
precautions with ventilation have been taken. They can release
highly toxic fumes or gases.
Additional precautionary measures
PROTECT compressed gas cylinders from excessive heat,
mechanical shocks, and arcs; fasten cylinders so they cannot fall.
BE SURE cylinders are never grounded or part of an
electrical circuit.
REMOVE all potential fire hazards from welding area.
ALWAYS HAVE FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT READY FOR
IMMEDIATE USE AND KNOW HOW TO USE IT.
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SAFETY
SECTION A: with hot engine parts and igniting. Do not spill fuel when filling
tank. If fuel is spilled, wipe it up and do not start engine until
WARNINGS
fumes have been eliminated.
1.d. Keep all equipment safety guards, covers
and devices in position and in good repair.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS Keep hands, hair, clothing and tools away
from V-belts, gears, fans and all other
moving parts when starting, operating or
WARNING: Breathing diesel engine exhaust repairing equipment.
exposes you to chemicals known to the State 1.e. In some cases it may be necessary to remove safety guards to
of California to cause cancer and birth defects, perform required maintenance. Remove guards only when
or other reproductive harm. necessary and replace them when the maintenance requiring
• Always start and operate the engine in a their removal is complete. Always use the greatest care when
well-ventilated area. working near moving parts.
• If in an exposed area, vent the exhaust to the outside. 1.f. Do not put your hands near the engine fan. Do not attempt to
override the governor or idler by pushing on the throttle control
• Do not modify or tamper with the exhaust system.
rods while the engine is running.
• Do not idle the engine except as necessary.
1.g. To prevent accidentally starting gasoline engines while turning
For more information go to the engine or welding generator during maintenance work,
www.P65 warnings.ca.gov/diesel disconnect the spark plug wires, distributor cap or magneto wire
as appropriate.
WARNING: This product, when used for welding or 1.h. To avoid scalding, do not remove the radiator
cutting, produces fumes or gases which contain pressure cap when the engine is hot.
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
birth defects and, in some cases, cancer. (California
Health & Safety Code § 25249.5 et seq.)
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm ELECTRIC AND

www.P65warnings.ca.gov MAGNETIC FIELDS MAY
BE DANGEROUS
ARC WELDING CAN BE HAZARDOUS. PROTECT
YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS 2.a. Electric current flowing through any conductor
INJURY OR DEATH. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. causes localized Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF).
PACEMAKER WEARERS SHOULD CONSULT WITH Welding current creates EMF fields around welding cables
THEIR DOCTOR BEFORE OPERATING. and welding machines
Read and understand the following safety highlights. For 2.b. EMF fields may interfere with some pacemakers, and
additional safety information, it is strongly recommended welders having a pacemaker should consult their physician
that you purchase a copy of “Safety in Welding & Cutting - before welding.
ANSI Standard Z49.1” from the American Welding Society,
2.c. Exposure to EMF fields in welding may have other health effects
P.O. Box 351040, Miami, Florida 33135 or CSA Standard
which are now not known.
W117.2-1974. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet
E205 is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 2.d. All welders should use the following procedures in order to
22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199. minimize exposure to EMF fields from the welding circuit:
BE SURE THAT ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, 2.d.1. Route the electrode and work cables together - Secure
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES ARE them with tape when possible.
PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS. 2.d.2. Never coil the electrode lead around your body.
2.d.3. Do not place your body between the electrode and work
cables. If the electrode cable is on your right side, the
FOR ENGINE POWERED work cable should also be on your right side.
EQUIPMENT. 2.d.4. Connect the work cable to the workpiece as close as pos-
sible to the area being welded.
1.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshooting 2.d.5. Do not work next to welding power source.
and maintenance work unless the
maintenance work requires it to be running.
1.b. Operate engines in open, well-ventilated areas or vent the engine
exhaust fumes outdoors.
1.c. Do not add the fuel near an open flame welding
arc or when the engine is running. Stop the
engine and allow it to cool before refueling to
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ELECTRIC SHOCK ARC RAYS CAN BURN.

CAN KILL.
3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your
electrically “hot” when the welder is on. Do eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or
not touch these “hot” parts with your bare skin or wet clothing. observing open arc welding. Headshield and filter lens should
Wear dry, hole-free gloves to insulate hands. conform to ANSI Z87. I standards.
3.b. Insulate yourself from work and ground using dry insulation. 4.b. Use suitable clothing made from durable flame-resistant material
Make certain the insulation is large enough to cover your full area to protect your skin and that of your helpers from the arc rays.
of physical contact with work and ground.
4.c. Protect other nearby personnel with suitable, non-flammable
In addition to the normal safety precautions, if screening and/or warn them not to watch the arc nor expose
welding must be performed under electrically themselves to the arc rays or to hot spatter or metal.
hazardous conditions (in damp locations or while
wearing wet clothing; on metal structures such as
floors, gratings or scaffolds; when in cramped FUMES AND GASES
positions such as sitting, kneeling or lying, if there CAN BE DANGEROUS.
is a high risk of unavoidable or accidental contact
with the workpiece or ground) use the following 5.a. Welding may produce fumes and gases
equipment: hazardous to health. Avoid breathing these
• Semiautomatic DC Constant Voltage (Wire) Welder. fumes and gases. When welding, keep your head out of the fume.
• DC Manual (Stick) Welder. Use enough ventilation and/or exhaust at the arc to keep fumes
and gases away from the breathing zone. When welding
• AC Welder with Reduced Voltage Control.
hardfacing (see instructions on container or SDS)
3.c. In semiautomatic or automatic wire welding, the electrode, or on lead or cadmium plated steel and other
electrode reel, welding head, nozzle or semiautomatic welding metals or coatings which produce highly toxic
gun are also electrically “hot”. fumes, keep exposure as low as possible and
3.d. Always be sure the work cable makes a good electrical within applicable OSHA PEL and ACGIH TLV limits
connection with the metal being welded. The connection should using local exhaust or mechanical ventilation
be as close as possible to the area being welded. unless exposure assessments indicate otherwise.
In confined spaces or in some circumstances,
3.e. Ground the work or metal to be welded to a good electrical (earth) outdoors, a respirator may also be required.
ground. Additional precautions are also required when
3.f. Maintain the electrode holder, work clamp, welding cable and welding
welding machine in good, safe operating condition. Replace on galvanized steel.
damaged insulation. 5. b. The operation of welding fume control equipment is affected by
3.g. Never dip the electrode in water for cooling. various factors including proper use and positioning of the
equipment, maintenance of the equipment and the specific
3.h. Never simultaneously touch electrically “hot” parts of electrode welding procedure and application involved. Worker exposure
holders connected to two welders because voltage between the level should be checked upon installation and periodically
two can be the total of the open circuit voltage of both thereafter to be certain it is within applicable OSHA PEL and
welders. ACGIH TLV limits.
3.i. When working above floor level, use a safety belt to protect 5.c. Do not weld in locations near chlorinated hydrocarbon vapors
yourself from a fall should you get a shock. coming from degreasing, cleaning or spraying operations. The
heat and rays of the arc can react with solvent vapors to form
3.j. Also see Items 6.c. and 8.
phosgene, a highly toxic gas, and other irritating products.
5.d. Shielding gases used for arc welding can displace air and cause
injury or death. Always use enough ventilation, especially in
confined areas, to insure breathing air is safe.
5.e. Read and understand the manufacturer’s instructions for this
equipment and the consumables to be used, including the
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and follow your employer’s safety
practices. SDS forms are available from your welding
distributor or from the manufacturer.
5.f. Also see item 1.b.
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WELDING AND CUTTING CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IF

SPARKS CAN CAUSE DAMAGED.
FIRE OR EXPLOSION. 7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders containing
6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. If the correct shielding gas for the process used
this is not possible, cover them to prevent the welding sparks and properly operating regulators designed for
from starting a fire. Remember that welding sparks and hot the gas and pressure used. All hoses, fittings,
materials from welding can easily go through small cracks and etc. should be suitable for the application and
openings to adjacent areas. Avoid welding near hydraulic lines. maintained in good condition.
Have a fire extinguisher readily available. 7.b. Always keep cylinders in an upright position securely chained to
6.b. Where compressed gases are to be used at the job site, special an undercarriage or fixed support.
precautions should be used to prevent hazardous situations. 7.c. Cylinders should be located:
Refer to “Safety in Welding and Cutting” (ANSI Standard Z49.1)
• Away from areas where they may be struck or subjected
and the operating information for the equipment being used.
to physical damage.
6.c. When not welding, make certain no part of the electrode circuit is • A safe distance from arc welding or cutting operations
touching the work or ground. Accidental contact can cause and any other source of heat, sparks, or flame.
overheating and create a fire hazard.
7.d. Never allow the electrode, electrode holder or any other
6.d. Do not heat, cut or weld tanks, drums or containers until the
electrically “hot” parts to touch a cylinder.
proper steps have been taken to insure that such procedures
will not cause flammable or toxic vapors from substances inside. 7.e. Keep your head and face away from the cylinder valve outlet
They can cause an explosion even though they have been when opening the cylinder valve.
“cleaned”. For information, purchase “Recommended Safe 7.f. Valve protection caps should always be in place and hand tight
Practices for the Preparation for Welding and Cutting of except when the cylinder is in use or connected for use.
Containers and Piping That Have Held Hazardous Substances”,
AWS F4.1 from the American Welding Society 7.g. Read and follow the instructions on compressed gas cylinders,
(see address above). associated equipment, and CGA publication P-l, “Precautions for
Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders,” available from
6.e. Vent hollow castings or containers before heating, cutting or the Compressed Gas Association, 14501 George Carter Way
welding. They may explode.
Chantilly, VA 20151.
6.f. Sparks and spatter are thrown from the welding arc. Wear oil free
protective garments such as leather gloves, heavy shirt, cuffless
trousers, high shoes and a cap over your hair. Wear ear plugs
when welding out of position or in confined places. Always wear
safety glasses with side shields when in a welding area. FOR ELECTRICALLY
6.g. Connect the work cable to the work as close to the welding area POWERED EQUIPMENT.
as practical. Work cables connected to the building framework or
other locations away from the welding area increase the 8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnect
possibility of the welding current passing through lifting chains, switch at the fuse box before working on
crane cables or other alternate circuits. This can create fire the equipment.
hazards or overheat lifting chains or cables until they fail.
8.b. Install equipment in accordance with the U.S. National Electrical
6.h. Also see item 1.c. Code, all local codes and the manufacturer’s recommendations.
6.I. Read and follow NFPA 51B “Standard for Fire Prevention During 8.c. Ground the equipment in accordance with the U.S. National
Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work”, available from NFPA, 1 Electrical Code and the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Batterymarch Park, PO box 9101, Quincy, MA 022690-9101.
6.j. Do not use a welding power source for pipe thawing.
Refer to
http://www.lincolnelectric.com/safety
for additional safety information.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Installation...............................................................................................................................Section A
Technical Specifications...............................................................................................................A-1
Safety Precautions. ......................................................................................................................A-2
Suitable Location..................................................................................................................A-2
Grinding ...............................................................................................................................A-2
Stacking...............................................................................................................................A-2
Lifting...................................................................................................................................A-2
Tilting...................................................................................................................................A-2
Enclosure Rating ..................................................................................................................A-2
Machine Grounding ..............................................................................................................A-2
Input Connection ..................................................................................................................A-3
Input Fuse and Supply Wire ..................................................................................................A-3
Input Voltage ........................................................................................................................A-3
Power Cord Replacement.............................................................................................................A-4
Connection Diagrams for the ASPECT™ 375 .................................................................A-6 thru A-8
Water Cooled TIG Torch With Wired Foot Pedal .....................................................................A-6
Air Cooled TIG Torch with Wired Foot Pedal ..........................................................................A-7
Stick (SMAW) Welding ..........................................................................................................A-8
Operation .................................................................................................................................Section B
Case Front Controls .....................................................................................................................B-1
Case Back Controls......................................................................................................................B-2
Graphic Symbols Appearing in this Machine or Manual ..........................................................B-3, B4
User Interface Controls.................................................................................................B-5 thru B-11
Polarity, Process, Output Control ..........................................................................................B-6
4-Step Functionality, Output On............................................................................................B-7
AC Waveshape .....................................................................................................................B-8
Sequencer Functions, Pulse Sequencer Functions ................................................................B-9
Memory Selection, Saving Memory Settings .......................................................................B-10
Memory Recall Settings, Status Lights................................................................................B-11
Setup Menu “GTAW” .................................................................................................................B-12
Setup Menu “SMAW”.................................................................................................................B-13
Setup Menu “SYS”.....................................................................................................................B-14
Appendix..........................................................................................................................B-15, B-16
Accessories .............................................................................................................................Section C
General Options / Accessories......................................................................................................C-1
Field Installed ..............................................................................................................................C-1
Maintenance............................................................................................................................Section D
Safety Precautions.......................................................................................................................D-1
Routine and Periodic Engine Maintenance....................................................................................D-1
Over Load Protection ...................................................................................................................D-1
Thermostatic Protection...............................................................................................................D-1
No Arc Protection.........................................................................................................................D-1
Auxiliary Power Circuit Breaker....................................................................................................D-1
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................Section E
Safety Precautions .......................................................................................................................E-1
How to Use Troubleshooting Guide ...............................................................................................E-1
Troubleshooting Guide..................................................................................................E-2 thru E-10
Wiring Diagrams and Dimension Print ...................................................................................Section F
Parts List ........................................................................................................parts.lincolnelectric.com
Content/details may be changed or updated without notice. For most current Instruction Manuals, go to
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ASPECT™ 375 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ASPECT™ 375 is part of a new family of inverter based arc

welding power sources optimized for AC/DC TIG (GTAW) and AC/DC
Stick (SMAW) welding. The ASPECT™ 375 includes TIG features such
as Intellistart™ AC Auto Balance®, Manual AC Balance, AC Output
Frequency, Amplitude Control, High frequency and Touch Start TIG®,
9 memory settings, Full sequencer including pulse controls, 2-step
and 4-step output, Full digital controls, and Fan As Needed (F.A.N.).
The ASPECT™ 375 also features four AC TIG wave forms including
Square Wave, Soft Square Wave, Sine Wave and Triangle Wave.
Additionally, Soft Stick and Crisp Stick welding modes are available.
A new TIG Welding Cart (with pivoting easy load bottle holder) and the
new Cool Arc® 47 are both available as field installed options, or the
entire system with welding power source is available as a fully
integrated Ready-Pak®.
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES
The ASPECT™ 375 is recommended for manual GTAW and SMAW

welding (AC and DC).
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
Cooler: Cool Arc® 47 (K3950-1)

Low Conductivity Coolant (1 gal.) (KP4159-1)
Cart: TIG Welding Cart (K3949-1)
Regulator with Flow Gauge and Hose Kit (3100211)
Torch: 20H-320-25R 320 Amp Water Cooled TIG Torch
including Cable Cover (K4168-2)
PTA-26 200 Amp Air Cooled Torch w/1 pc. 25’ (7.6m) Cable
(K1783-3)
Twist-MateTM Adapter: (K1622-5) (For use with 20H-320-25R Torch)
(K1622-3) (For use with PTA-26 TIG Torch)
Foot Amptrol: with 25’ (7.6m) Cable Assembly: (K870)
Work Lead: 15 foot lead with Twist-Mate™ plug (K1803-3)
Consumable Kit: (KP510) (for use with 20H-320-25R) or
(KP509) (for use with PTA-26 and PTW-18)
PROCESS LIMITATIONS
The ASPECT™ 375 is not recommended for pipe thawing or for arc
gouging.
EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS
The ASPECT™ 375 is protected from overloading beyond the rated
duty cycle and outputs of the machine. The duty cycle is based
upon a 10 minute time period; a 30% duty cycle refers to 3
minutes of welding and 7 minutes of idling. If the duty cycle is
significantly exceeded, the thermostatic protection will shut off
the output until the machine cools to a normal operating
temperature.
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ASPECT™ 375 INSTALLATION
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ASPECT™ 375

(K3945-1, K3945-2)
POWER SOURCE RECOMMENDED INPUT WIRE AND FUSE SIZES 1
INPUT VOLTAGE AND CURRENT INPUT MAXIMUM CORD SIZE 3 TIME DELAY
Duty Cycle Input Amperes VOLTAGE / INPUT AMPERE AWG SIZES FUSE OR
(1 Phase in Parentheses) PHASE / RATING (mm2) BREAKER2
FREQUENCY AMPERAGE
25/23/13/11/9
30% (30/27/NA/NA/NA) 200-208/1/50/60 50 A 8 (8.3) 60
230/1/50/60 47 A 8 (8.3) 60
29/26/15/12/10
60% (34/31/NA/NA/NA) 200-208/3/50/60 46 A 10 (5.3) 60
230/3/50/60 42 A 10 (5.3) 50
29/27/16/13/10 380-415/3/50/60 24 A 14 (2.1) 35
100% (34/31/NA/NA/NA) 460/3/50/60 20 A 14 (2.1) 30
575/3/50/60 16 A 14 (2.1) 20
Input Voltage ± 10% Idle Power Power Factor
@ Rated Output
208/230**/400*/460/575 PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
50/60 Hz 100 Watts .95 HEIGHT WIDTH DEPTH WEIGHT
Max.
(*includes 380 to 413 V)
(*includes 220 V) 21.00 in. 11.8 in. 25.00 in. 105 lbs. (48kg.)
533 mm 300 mm 635 mm
RATED OUTPUT
Input Power Duty Rated Output TEMPERATURE RANGES
PHASE Voltage Cycle Current and Voltage
Frequency OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE
100% GTAW 250 A / 20 V -20°C to +40°C (-4°F to +104°F)
SMAW 250 A / 30 V STORAGE TEMPERATURE RANGE
THREE 200-600/50/60 60% GTAW 300 A / 22 V -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)
PHASE SMAW 300 A / 32 V
30% GTAW 350 A / 24 V IP23
SMAW 350 A / 34 V
100% GTAW 180 A / 17.2 V 1. Based on U.S. National electrical Code
SMAW 180 A / 27.2 V 2. Also called " inverse time" or "thermal / magnetic" circuit break-
SINGLE 200-230/50/60 60% GTAW 225 A / 19 V ers; circuit breakers that have a delay in tripping action that
PHASE SMAW 225 A / 29 V decreases as the magnitude of the current increases
3. Type SO cord or similar in 30° C ambient
30% GTAW 250 A / 20 V
SMAW 250 A / 30 V
OUTPUT RANGE
Phase Type of Output Output Current Maximum Open
Range Circuit Voltage
THREE GTAW AC/DC 2-375 Amps 108 Volts Max.
PHASE SMAW AC/DC 20-350 Amps 90 Volts Max.
SINGLE GTAW AC/DC 2-250 108 Volts Max.
PHASE SMAW AC/DC 20-250 90 Volts Max.
Thermal tests have been performed at ambient tem-

perature. The duty cycle (duty factor) at 40°C has
been determined by simulation.
A-1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ENCLOSURE RATING

Read entire installation section ASPECT™ 375 power sources carry an IP23 Enclosure rating. They
are rated for use in damp, dirty rain-sheltered environments.
before starting installation.
WARNING MACHINE GROUNDING AND HIGH FREQUENCY

ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. INTERFERENCE PROTECTION
• Only qualified personnel should
perform this installation. Locate the ASPECT™ 375 away from radio controlled machinery.
• Turn the input power OFF at the The normal operation of the ASPECT™ 375 may adversely affect
disconnect switch or fuse box before the operation of RF controlled equipment, which may result in bodily
working on this equipment. injury or damage to the equipment.
• Do not touch electrically hot parts.
• Always connect the ASPECT™ 375 grounding screw The frame of the welder must be grounded. A ground screw marked with
(behind the terminal block located near the back of the symbol is located on the rear panel (Figure A.1) for this purpose.
the right case side) to a good electrical earth ground.
See your local and national electrical codes for proper grounding methods.
• Always connect the ASPECT™ 375 to a power supply
grounded in accordance with the National Electrical
Code and all local codes. The high frequency generator, being similar to a radio
transmitter, can be blamed for many radio, TV and electronic
-------------------------------------------------------------------- equipment interference problems. These problems may be the
result of radiated interference. Proper grounding methods can
SELECT SUITABLE LOCATION reduce or eliminate radiated interference.
Place the welder where clean cooling air can freely circulate in Radiated interference can develop in the following four ways:
through the front vents and out through the rear vents. Dirt, dust • Direct interference radiated from the welder.
or any foreign material that can be drawn into the welder should • Direct interference radiated from the welding leads.
be kept at a minimum. Failure to observe these precautions can
result in excessive operating temperatures and nuisance trips. • Direct interference radiated from feedback into the power
lines.
• Interference from re-radiation of "pickup" by ungrounded
GRINDING metallic objects.
Do not direct grinding particles towards the welder. An
abundance of conductive material can cause maintenance
problems. Keeping these contributing factors in mind, installing the
equipment per the following instructions should minimize
problems:
STACKING 1. Keep the welder power supply lines as short as possible. Input
The ASPECT™ 375 cannot be stacked . leads within 50 feet (15.2 m) of the welder should be enclosed
in rigid metallic conduit or equivalent shielding. There must be
good electrical contact between this conduit and the welder.
UNDERCARRIAGE LIFTING AND MOVING Both ends of the conduit must be connected to a driven
When the ASPECT™ 375 is purchased as a welding package, or ground and the entire length must be continuous.
used with any of the available Undercarriage optional 2. Keep the work and electrode leads as short as possible and as
accessories, proper installation makes the ASPECT™ 375 close together as possible. Lengths should not exceed 25 feet
handles nonfunctional. Do not attempt to lift the power source (7.6 m). Tape the leads together when practical.
with an undercarriage attached. The undercarriage is designed
for hand moving only; mechanized movement can lead to
personal injury and/or damage to the ASPECT™ 375.
TILTING
Each machine must be placed on a secure, level surface, either
directly or on a recommended cart. The machine may topple
over if this precaution is not followed.
A-2
3. Be sure the torch and work cable rubber coverings are free of INPUT CONNECTION
cuts and cracks that allow high frequency leakage. Cables with
high natural rubber content, such as Lincoln Stable-Arc®, better WARNING
resist high frequency leakage than neoprene and other
synthetic rubber insulated cables. Only a qualified electrician should connect the input leads to
the ASPECT™ 375. Connections should be made in
4. Keep the torch in good repair and all connections tight to accordance with all local and national electrical codes and
reduce high frequency leakage. the connection diagrams. Failure to do so may result in
bodily injury or death.
5. The work piece must be connected to an earth ground close to the

work clamp, using one of the following methods:
• A metal underground water pipe in direct contact with the A 10 ft. (3m) power cord is provided and wired into the machine.
earth for ten feet or more. For Single Phase Input
• A 3/4" (19 mm) galvanized pipe or a 5/8" (16 mm) solid
galvanized iron, steel or copper rod driven at least eight feet Connect green lead to ground per National Electrical Code.
into the ground. Connect black and white leads to power.
Wrap red lead with tape to provide 600V insulation.
The ground should be securely made and the grounding cable
should be as short as possible using cable of the same size as the For Three Phase Input
work cable, or larger. Grounding to the building frame electrical Connect green lead to ground per National Electric Code.
conduit or a long pipe system can result in re-radiation, effectively
making these members radiating antennas. (This is not Connect black, red and white leads to power.
recommended).
WARNING
6. Keep all access panels and covers securely in place.
This Class A equipment is not intended for use in residential
locations where the electrical power is provided by the
7. All electrical conductors within 50 feet (15.2 m) of the welder public low-voltage supply system. There may be potential
should be enclosed in grounded rigid metallic conduit or difficulties in ensuring electro-magnetic compatability in
equivalent shielding. Flexible helically-wrapped metallic conduit those locations, due to conducted as well as radiated
is generally not suitable. disturbances.
8. When the welder is enclosed in a metal building, several good

earth driven electrical grounds (as in 5 above) around the INPUT FUSE AND SUPPLY WIRE
periphery of the building are recommended. CONSIDERATIONS
Failure to observe these recommended installation procedures can Refer to Specification Section for recommended fuse, wire sizes
cause radio or TV interference problems and result in unsatis- and type of the copper wires. Fuse the input circuit with the
factory welding performance resulting from lost high frequency recommended super lag fuse or delay type breakers (also called
power. "inverse time" or "thermal/magnetic" circuit breakers). Choose
input and grounding wire size according to local or national
electrical codes. Using input wire sizes, fuses or circuit breakers
smaller than recommended may result in "nuisance" shut-offs
from welder inrush currents, even if the machine is not being used
at high currents.
INPUT VOLTAGE SELECTION

The ASPECT™ 375 automatically adjusts to work with different
input voltages. No reconnect switches settings are required.
A-3
POWER CORD REPLACEMENT

WARNING
The ASPECT™ 375 ON/OFF switch is not intended as a
WARNING
service disconnect for this equipment. Only a qualified Only a qualified electrician should connect the input leads to
electrician should connect the input leads to the ASPECT™ the ASPECT™ 375. Connections should be made in
375. Connections should be made in accordance with all accordance with all local and national electrical codes and
local and national electrical codes and the connection the connection diagrams. Failure to do so may result in
diagram located on the inside of the right case side. Failure bodily injury or death.
to do so may result in bodily injury or death.
If the input power cord is damaged or needs to be replaced an
input power terminal block is located in the back of the machine
INITIAL INPUT CORD SETUP with the right case side removed as shown in Figure A.3.
(FOR K3945-2 ONLY) ALWAYS CONNECT THE GROUNDING LUG (LOCATED AS SHOWN
For the initial setup of the input cord on the K3945-2 Aspect™ IN FIGURE A.3) TO A PROPER SAFETY (EARTH) GROUND.
375, it will be necessary to assemble the provided toroid onto the FIGURE A.3
input ground lead. The toroid will be clamped to the earth ground
connection as shown in Figure A.1. Remove and discard the
clamp, loop the input ground lead 2 times through the toroid, and
then connect it with the grounding lug as shown in Figure A.2.
FIGURE A.1
INPUT
POWER CORD
GROUND LUG
TOROIDAL CORE
TERMINAL BLOCK
Toroid
FIGURE A.2
Input
Ground
Lead
A-4
OUTPUT CONNECTIONS
FIGURE A.4
TWIST-MATE
WORK STUD
TWIST-MATE 6-PIN REMOTE

ELECTRODE / GAS CONTROL CONNECTOR
OUTPUT STUD
15VDC SUPPLY
The ASPECT™ 375 is equipped with Twist-Mate style front output

studs. To connect cables, turn the power switch ”OFF.” Connect
the torch Twist-mate plug into the electrode gas output receptacle
on the front of the machine and turn clockwise until tight. This
quick connect terminal also provides the gas connection for the
shielding gas to the torch.
Refer to the following connection diagrams for specific information

on connecting water cooled and air cooled torches.
E F
A
D
B
C
6-PIN REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTOR

Function Pin Wiring
6-pin remote A 77 Remote potentiometer, 5K

control con- B 76 Remote potentiometer, wiper
nector for C 75 Remote potentiometer, common
remote or D Trigger, common
hand/foot E Trigger, input
amptrol. F Ground
A-5
115 VAC PLUG FROM
WATER COOLER
TO GAS SOLENOID
REGULATOR ON CASE BACK
FLOWMETER
ASPECT™ 375
GAS HOSE
4-PIN WATER COOLER

CONTROL CABLE
A-6
HOT WATER FLYLEAD
TO COOL ARC 47
TO WORK STUD
K1622-5 ADAPTER
TO ELECTRODE STUD
TO REMOTE CONTROL
COOL WATER RECEPTACLE (6 PIN)
DIRECTLY TO
COOL ARC 47
GAS LINE
CONNECT TO PIGTAIL
FROM K1622-5 ADAPTER
HOT WATER/POWER
THREAD INTO K1622-5
ADAPTER
CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR WATER COOLED TIG TORCH WITH WIRED FOOT PEDAL
INSTALLATION
REGULATOR
FLOWMETER
ASPECT™ 375
TO GAS SOLENOID
GAS HOSE ON CASE BACK
A-7
TO WORK STUD
K1622-3
TWIST MATE
ADAPTER WORK CLAMP
WORK PIECE
TO ELECTRODE STUD
TO REMOTE CONTROL
RECEPTACLE (6 PIN)
FOOT AMPTROL
K870
K1783-3
PTA-26 200 AMP
AIR COOLED TIG TORCH
WITH 25’ (7.6m) ONE
CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR AIR COOLED TIG TORCH WITH WIRED FOOT PEDAL
PIECE CABLE ASSEMBLY

INSTALLATION
CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR STICK (SMAW)

WELDING
Turn the power switch “OFF.” Connect the electrode holder

Twist-Mate to the electrode stud and turn clockwise to tighten.
Connect the work cable Twist-mate to work stud and turn clockwise
to tighten. Refer to the following connection diagram.
WORK PIECE
WORK CLAMP
TO WORK STUD
(INCLUDES WORK CLAMP)

ELECTRODE HOLDER KIT
K2394-1 KIT
200 AMP
TO ELECTRODE STUD
A-8
ASPECT™ 375 OPERATION
CASE FRONT CONTROLS

(See figure B.1) 5. 15VDC SUPPLY
1. USER INTERFACE 6. 6-PIN REMOTE RECEPTACLE – FOR CONNECTING A FOOT
2. UI CONTROL KNOB – USED TO CONTROL MACHINE OUTPUT AMPTROL OR OTHER REMOTE CONTROL
SETTING AND TO NAVIGATE THROUGH UI MENUS 7. WORK STUD
3. POWER SWITCH – CONTROLS POWER TO THE ASPECT™ 375
4. ELECTRODE STUD
FIGURE B.1
6
7
B-1
CASE BACK CONTROLS

(See figure B.2)
1. INPUT POWER CORD
2. 115 VAC OUTPUT PLUGS
3. 115 VAC CIRCUIT BREAKER (10 A)
4. GAS SOLENOID INPUT
5. 4-PIN WATER COOLER CONNECTION
FIGURE B.2
B-2
GRAPHIC SYMBOLS THAT APPEAR ON THIS MACHINE OR IN THIS MANUAL
SAVE
U0 OPEN CIRCUIT
ON VOLTAGE
OFF U1 INPUT VOLTAGE
HIGH TEMPERATURE U2 OUTPUT VOLTAGE
I1 INPUT CURRENT
CIRCUIT BREAKER I2 OUTPUT CURRENT
PROTECTIVE
GROUND
3 3 PHASE INVERTER
WARNING OR CAUTION
INPUT POWER
EXPLOSION
THREE PHASE
3
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
DIRECT CURRENT
SHOCK HAZARD
B-3
GRAPHIC SYMBOLS THAT APPEAR ON THIS MACHINE OR IN THIS MANUAL
AC AUTO GAS
RECALL ALTERNATING
BALANCE® CONNECTION
CURRENT
MENUS
SINGLE GTAW
EXIT
MENU PHASE
SEQUENCER
INPUT PULSE
POWER
SMAW
WORK 2 STEP
LEAD
PEAK GAS FOOT

VOLTAGE FLOW 4 STEP
AMPTROL
SWITCHED HIGH SEE

AC
RATED FREQUENCY OPERATOR’S
FREQUENCY
NO LOAD TIG MANUAL
VOLTAGE
AC TOUCH START VOLTAGE

PERCENT BALANCE TIG® REDUCTION
DEVICE
ELECTRODE REMOTE COOLER

FREQUENCY POSITIVE/ CONNECTION
ELECTRODE
NEGATIVE
B-4
USER INTERFACE CONTROLS
FIGURE B.3
8 9 10 11
1 12
375
2 13
3
14
4
5 6 7
1. Polarity Select – Choose between DC and AC welding.

2. Process Select – Choose between High-Frequency TIG, Touch
Start TIG®, Soft Stick (7018 electrodes), or Crisp Stick (6010
electrodes).
3. Output Control – Choose 2-Step, 4-Step, or Output On.
4. AC Waveshape Control – Customize arc performance for AC TIG
welding.
5. Sequencer – Allows control of options such as preflow, starting
current, slope, etc.
6. Sequencer Control – Push to cycle through the sequencer settings.
7. Pulse Sequencer – Can set percent peak current, pulses-per-
second, and percent background current.
8. Voltage Display – Displays the output voltage while welding.
9. Status Lights – Power on, thermal fault, remote, and VRD enable
lights.
10. Amperage Display – Displays the current amperage setting.
11. Memory Display – Shows which of the 9 memory modes is
currently selected.
12. Memory Selection – Ability to save up to 9 welding procedures
and quickly recall them.
13. Exit Menu Button – A quick method to return to amperage
adjustment from anywhere in the menus.
14. Control Knob – Used to set output current and to adjust settings.
B-5
Polarity FIGURE B.4
DC
This switch allows the user to set the polarity of the
process in use. For DC GTAW welding the output is
DCEN and for DC SMAW welding the output is DCEP.
(See Figure B.4)
(Changing Polarity to DCEN for SMAW welding is done in AC
the advanced operations menu. See Set-up Menu
“SMAW”)
FIGURE B.5
Process
This switch allows the user to set the desired process. 2
(See Figure B.5) 1
1. High-Frequency TIG
2. Touch Start TIG®
3. Stick – Soft Mode (7018 style electrodes)
3
4. Stick- Crisp Mode (6010 Style electrodes) 4
FIGURE B.6
Output Control
This switch allows the operator to set the desired output 2
control method (See Figure B.6). To control the output
with 2-step or 4-step, either a remote trigger (arc start 1
switch) or remote trigger with amperage control (foot or
hand amptrol) may be used.
1. 2-Step (See Figure B.7 and B.8) – With 2-step trigger 3

and a TIG welding mode selected, the following weld
sequence will occur. If a standard foot amptrol is
connected, it will take control of most sequencer
functions, but pre-flow, starting current, finishing
current, and post-flow can be defined. With an arc FIGURE B.8
start switch, all sequencer functions should be
defined. (A) (B)
FIGURE B.7
1 A
A. Press and hold the torch trigger to start the

B. Release the TIG torch trigger to stop welding. The
sequence. The machine will open the gas valve to
machine will decrease the output current at a rate
start the flow of shielding gas according to the set
pre-flow time. After the pre-flow, the output of the determined by the specified final slope time, until the
machine is turned ON. The arc is started according finishing current is reached and then the output of
to the selected weld mode and the specified starting the machine is turned OFF.
current. After starting, the output current will be After the arc is turned OFF, the shielding gas will
increased at a rate dependent on the specified initial continue to flow to protect the electrode and weld as
slope time, until the operating amperage is reached. specified by the post flow time.
This 2-Step sequence is the factory default setting.
B-6
2. 4-Step (See Figure B.9) – With 4-step trigger mode and a TIG 3. Output On-This function is designed to be used when
welding mode selected, the following weld sequence will occur. In TIG welding without the use of an arc-start controller.
4-step, all sequencer functions should be set. If a standard foot If “ON” is selected, the machine’s output terminals are
amptrol is connected, only its trigger input is functional and the fully energized. Operator touches tungsten initiating
remote output control will be disabled the starting process. Once the tungsten is lifted from
FIGURE B.9 the work piece the amperage will proceed to welding
amperage. Output “ON” is always illuminated when
STICK welding.
2
(See Figure B.11)
FIGURE B.11
4-Step Functionality
(See Figure B.10)
FIGURE B.10
(A)
(1) (B) (C) (D) 3
A. Press and hold the TIG torch trigger to start the

sequence. The machine will open the gas valve to
start the flow of shielding gas according to the set
pre-flow time. After the pre-flow, the output of the
machine is turned ON. The arc is started according
to the selected weld mode and the specified starting
current. The starting current will be held until the
torch trigger is released.
B. Releasing the trigger starts the initial slope function.
The output current will be increased at a rate
dependent on the specified initial slope time, until the
operating amperage is reached.
If the torch trigger is pushed during the upslope
time, the arc will immediately shut off and output will
be switched OFF.
C. When the main weld is complete, push and hold the
torch trigger to start the final down slope. The
machine will decrease the output current at a rate
determined by the specified final slope time, until the
finishing current is reached.
D. The finished current will be maintained for as long as
the torch trigger is held. Upon releasing the torch
trigger, output will be switched OFF and the post
flow time will start.
B-7
AC Waveshape FIGURE B.12

This switch allows the operator to customize the arc
performance for TIG welding in AC polarity only. 1
Individual descriptions are below.
1. AC AUTO BALANCE®: (Refer to instructions to
activate AC AUTO BALANCE® below). While
illuminated, the machine determines AC Balance, EP,
and EN current values automatically based on user
adjusted output amperage setting. The AC frequency
may be changed while leaving AUTO ON. In order to
make changes to AC Balance, EP, and/or EN current
values, AUTO must first be switched OFF. (See Figure FIGURE B.13
B.12 and B.12a)
FIGURE B.12a 2
Instructions to activate or deactivate the “AC Auto Balance®” setting:
Select the AC Wave Shape button until the “Auto” icon
blinks, at which point “AC Auto Balance” can be turned on
or off by rotating the main control knob.
AUTO ON FIGURE B.14
3
2. AC Frequency: This function controls the frequency of
the AC wave in cycles per second. Adjustable from
40-400 Hz. (See Figure B.13)
FIGURE B.15
3. AC Balance: AC balance controls the amount of time,
as a percentage, that the polarity is electrode
negative. (See Figure B.14) (35-99%)
4. Electrode Positive (EP) / Electrode Negative (EN)
Amperage: Allows the operator to adjust the positive
and negative amplitude values of the AC wave. (See
Figure B.15)
EN, EP and balance settings are all tied to the overall 4
amperage setting of the machine. If the overall welding
current is changed, the EN to EP ratio is maintained, but
their individual values change with output.
Example: If EN is set to 180 Amps, EP is set to 120 Amps,
and Balance is 75%, the displayed welding
current will be 165 Amps. If the welding current
is now adjusted to 220 Amps, balance will
remain at 75%, but EN will change to 240 Amps
and EP to 160 Amps (3:2 ratio maintained).
AAVG= EN(%BAL) + EP(1-%BAL)
B-8
Sequencer Functions FIGURE B.16
The sequencer allows for customization of the TIG 3 4 5

welding operation both in AC & DC- polarities. Pressing 2 6
the “SEL” button will cycle through the process graph
(See figures B.16 and B.17).
1. Pre-Flow: Sets the time in seconds shielding gas will 1 7
flow prior to arc-start initiation. Default = 0.5 sec (0-25
sec)
2. Starting Current: Sets the starting amperage for the
process.
3. Initial Slope: Sets the time in seconds it takes the
starting current to reach normal operating amperage.
Only functions in 4-Step operation. (0-5 sec)
4. Operating Amperage: Sets max amperage for both 2-
Step and 4-Step TIG welding applications.
5. Final Slope: Sets the time in seconds it takes the
operating amperage to ramp down to the Finishing
current. Only functions in 4-Step. (0 - 25 sec)
6. Finishing Current: Sets the finishing amperage for the
process.
7. Post Flow: Sets the time in seconds shielding gas will
flow after the arc is terminated. Default = AUTO
Range = (.1 - 60 sec)
Pulse Sequencer Functions

8. Pulses-Per-Second: Sets the total number of pulse FIGURE B.17
cycles per second of time. (.1 - 2000 in DC) (Maximum
AC pulses per second is equal to 1/4 of the AC output 9
frequency) 8
9. Percent Peak Current: This functions sets the amount 10
of time the pulse waveform spends at the peak
current setting. This function is set as a percentage of
the total time for the pulse cycle. (5 - 95%)
10. Background Current: Sets the background
amperage of the pulse waveform. Background
amperage is set as a percentage of the peak current.
(10 - 90%)
B-9
Memory Selection: FIGURE B.18
The memory function allows the operator to save up to 9

specific welding procedures. This memory switch has 4
two functions:
1. Save memory settings
2. Recall memory settings.
Selecting Memory Functions

Pressing the memory button will allow the user to toggle
between “saving” a memory, “recalling” a memory or FIGURE B.19
operating without using a memory setting as seen in
Figure B.19.
4 4
SAVE RECALL MEMORY NOT

IN USE
Saving Memory Settings FIGURE B.20
In order to save process settings into a memory location

it is first necessary to press the memory button so that
the “memory save” icon is illuminated. Once illuminated, MEM SET 4
the number on the screen will flash to indicate this
number can be changed by turning the control knob, and
the voltage and amperage meters will say “MEM SET.”
Once the desired memory location has been selected
using the control knob, pressing and holding the memory
button for 3 seconds will save the settings in that
location. During the 3 second hold period the “memory
save” icon will flash. After 3 seconds the displayed
settings will be saved to memory.
Summary: FIGURE B.21
1. Press Memory button to highlight “Memory Save” 3 Seconds

icon
MEM SET 4
2. Turn Control Knob to select memory location
3. Press and hold memory button for 3 seconds
B-10
Memory Recall Settings FIGURE B.22

(See Figure B.22)
In order to recall process settings it is first necessary to press the
memory button so that the “memory recall” icon is illuminated. Once
illuminated, the number on the screen will flash to indicate this MEM RECL 5
number can be changed by turning the control knob, and the voltage
and amperage meters will say “MEM RECL.” Once the desired
memory location has been selected using the control knob, pressing
and holding the memory button for 3 seconds will recall the settings
from that location. During the 3 second hold period the “memory
recall” icon will flash. After 3 seconds the recalled settings will be
displayed.
Summary: FIGURE B.23

(See Figure B.23)
3 Seconds
1. Press Memory button to highlight “Memory Recall” icon MEM RECL 5

2. Turn Control Knob to select memory location
3. Press and hold memory button for 3 seconds
Status Lights: FIGURE B.24

(See Figure B.24)
There are 4 status lights located between the voltage and amperage 1 2
displays. These LEDs illuminate to display the following:
1. Power on – This light indicates that power has been applied to
the machine and it is ready to weld. A blinking light indicates that
the start up sequence is in process. When the light turns fully ON,
the machine is ready to weld.
2. Thermal Fault – The thermal light will turn on if the machine has
overheated. Welding may continue after the machine has cooled
and the light switches off.
3. Remote – When a remote output control is connected to the 6 pin
connector on the front of the machine, this LED will turn on.
4. VRD – When operating in VRD Mode (Voltage Reduction Device)
this LED will light up when the output voltage is below 12 Volts.
VRD may be turned ON / OFF in Setup Menu “SYS.” 3 4
B-11
Hold Select button for 5 seconds to enter Menu “GTAW.”
5 Seconds
Setup Menu "GTAW" TIG Settings

Display Item Choices Description
AUTO
020 Specify your tungsten size for better arc initiation. AUTO
040 (IntellistartTM) automatically manages arc starting conditions to
match adjusted amperage setting. Selecting ADV will allow
1/16 manual adjustment of starting parameters.
DIA Tungsten Diameter
3/32 (Default)
1/8
5/32
ADV
The following settings are only available if DIA is set to ADV

SCRT Starting Current 2-200 Amps Amplitude of initial starting pulse
STME Starting Time 1-100 ms Time of initial arc start pulse (1 cycle)
SSLP Starting Slope 0-250 ms How fast operating current is reached
PCRT Preset Current Minimum 2-25 Amps Minimum current machine will output
EN
POL Starting Polarity Choose whether the starting polarity is negative or positive.
EP
Choose which waveform you would like to use.

Soft Square - Increased puddle control.
(Default)
Sine = Soft sounding arc.
WAVE Waveform Shape
Square - Faster travel speeds.
Triangular - Reduce heat input for thinner materials. Also provides for better
cleaning for anodized applications.
ON Switch ON to enable 2 Step trigger with restart. See Appendix

2RST for more information.
OFF
ON Switch ON to enable 4 Step trigger with restart. See Appendix
4RST Advanced Trigger for more information.
OFF
ON Switch ON to enable Bi-level trigger. See Appendix for more
BILV information.
OFF
SPOT Spot Timer OFF - 100 s Specify your spot weld time. Default = OFF.
B-12
Hold Pulse button for 5 seconds to enter Menu “SMAW.”
5 Seconds
Setup Menu "SMAW" Stick Settings

Specify your Arc Force setting between 0-100%. Default =
FRCE Arc Force 0 - 100%
OFF
Specify your Hot Start setting between 0-100%. Default =
HSTR Hot Start 0 - 100%
OFF
DC+
STPL Stick Polarity Change your welding polarity. Default setting is DC+.
DC-
B-13
Hold both Select and Pulse buttons for 5 seconds to enter Menu “SYS.”
5 Seconds
Setup Menu "SYS" System Settings

INCH
UNIT Units Change between imperial and metric units.
MM
ON
VRD Voltage Reduction Device Turn ON to enable VRD and limit machine OCV to 12 Volts.
OFF
LOW
LED LED Brightness MED Adjusts the intensity of the display LEDs.
HIGH
AUTO On AUTO, the cooler turns on and off as needed. ON forces it
COOL Cooler Control to run continuously.
ON
DIAG Diagnostics - Enter diagnostics mode.
CTRL Control Board Software Version - Displays current control board software version.
UI User Interface Board Software Version - Displays current UI board software version.
ERR Error Messages - Displays error messages. (See Trouble Shooting Section.)
RSET Reset to Default - Resets settings to factory default.
B-14
Appendix
A.1 Volt and Amp meter display while welding and idle.
While welding, the machine will show actual voltage and amperage on the meters. When the welding arc is extinguished, the meters will
display (and flash) the final voltage and amperage of that weld for 5 seconds. When the machine is idle, and not in pulse mode, the voltage
meter will display 4 dash marks until welding is initiated.
Figure B.25
---- 150
A.2 Green Mode
(Show the V and A displays with GRN MODE)
Green mode is a feature that puts the machine in a standby condition after 10 minutes of inactivity.
• Output is Disabled.
• Fans Change to a Low Speed.
• LEDs Switch Off – Only the Power ON LED Remains Lit.
• Display will flash GRN MODE every several seconds.
This feature will reduce the amount of dust and dirt that is drawn into the machine and will lower the machines power consumption.
To exit Green Mode, simply press the TIG remote trigger or any button on the front of the machine.
NOTE: If a Cool Arc® machine is connected to the Aspect™ 375, entering Green Mode will stop the coolant flow. To resume coolant
flow, Green Mode must first be exited.
A.3 2-Step Trigger with Restart Sequence

2-Step trigger with restart can be enabled in setup menu “GTAW” by switching 2RST to ON. If 2RST is ON, a TIG mode is selected,
and 2-step is selected on the output section of the machine, the following sequence will occur.
(1) (2)
This sequence is the same as 2-step, except when the switch is pressed while in final slope the welding current will ramp up again
and resume. This process can be repeated as many times as necessary. When finished welding, simply release the trigger and allow
the finishing current to end and the output to switch OFF followed by the post flow time.
B-15
A.4 4-Step Trigger with Restart Sequence
4-Step trigger with restart can be enabled in setup menu “GTAW” by switching 4RST to ON. If 4RST is ON, a TIG mode is selected,
and 4-step is selected on the output section of the machine, the following sequence will occur.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (3A)
This sequence is the same as 4-step, except when the switch is released during the finishing current, welding current will ramp up
again to the operating amperage. This process can be repeated as many times as necessary. When welding is finished, quickly
press and release the trigger to start the final slope, which will be followed by the finishing current at which point output is switched
OFF, and the post flow will initiate.
A.5 Bi-Level Trigger Sequence

Bi-Level Trigger Sequence Bi-level trigger can be enabled in setup menu “GTAW” by switching BILV to ON. If BILV is ON, a TIG mode
is selected, and 4-step is selected on the output section of the machine, the bi-level sequence will be followed. Bi-level follows the
same sequence as 4-step but allows switching between operating amperage and a background current, A2. With Bi-level enabled,
press the SEL button until the left display shows A2. Turning the control knob will allow the A2 level to be set as a percent of the
operating current.
While welding at the set operating current, quickly press and release the trigger to switch to the A2 background current level.
Quickly pressing and releasing the trigger again will switch the output back to the set operating current. Each time this trigger action
is repeated the current level will switch between the two levels. When the main weld is complete, press and hold the trigger to start
the final slope and finishing current. Release the switch to switch the output OFF and begin the post flow time.
B-16
ASPECT™ 375 ACCESSORIES
GENERAL OPTIONS / K2266-1 – TIG-Mate™ 17 Air Cooled TIG Torch Starter Pack.
One complete easy-to-order kit packaged in its own portable car-
ACCESSORIES rying case. Includes: PTA-17 torch, parts kit, Harris

flowmeter/regulator, 10 ft. gas hose, Twist-Mate™ adapter, work
clamp and cable.
Field Installed Magnum® TIG Torches – The following standard Magnum® TIG
torches may be used with the ASPECT™ 375 for Lincoln’s full line
K870 - Foot Amptrol™ for TIG welding. The foot Amptrol ener- of TIG torches including flex head models consult publication
gizes the output and controls the output remotely. The Foot E12.150.
Amptrol™ connects directly to the 6- pin remote control connector.
• K1782-1 PTA-17 12.5 ft.(3.8m) Air-Cooled 150A
K963-3 - Hand Amptrol™ for TIG welding. The Hand Amptrol™ • K1782-3 PTA-17 25 ft.(7.6m) Air-Cooled 150A
energizes the output and controls the output remotely. The Hand
Amptrol™ connects directly to the 6-pin remote control connector. • K1783-1 PTA-26 12.5 ft.(3.8m) Air-Cooled 200A
• K1783-3 PTA-26 25 ft.(7.6m) Air-Cooled 200A
K814 - Arc Start Switch - Energizes the output for TIG welding if
remote output control of the amperage is not desired. It allows K4168-2 20H-320-25R 320 Amp Water Cooled Torch with
on/off TIG welding at the amperage set by the Current Control on Cable Cover.
the control panel.
K1622-5 Twist-Mate™ Adapter - Adapter needed for K4168-2
K3950-1 - Cool-Arc® 47 Water Cooler- Attaches underneath the and K1784-2 torches
ASPECT™ 375 and electrically connects to the ASPECT™ 375.
This smart cooler runs only when needed and shuts off welding if NOTE: Each torch requires a Twist-Mate™ Adapter, collets, collet
coolant flow is interrupted. bodies, and nozzles and are not included and must be ordered
separately.
K3949-1 TIG Inverter Cart- Holds the ASPECT™ 375, the Cool
Arc® 47 and all accessories. Features low lift bottle loader and KP509- Magnum® parts kit for PTW-18 and PTA-26 series torches.
drawer for convenient storage.
KP510- Magnum® parts kit for 20H-320-25R series torches.
K918-1 Zippered cable cover, 12.5 ft. (3.8 m)- to protect torch
cables in high abrasion applications. K1803-3 - Work Lead Clamp with Twist-Mate™ plug, 15ft.(4.6m).
K918-4 Zippered cable cover, 25.0 ft. (7.6 m)- to protect torch KP4159-1 Low Conductivity Coolant (1 Gal.)
cables in high abrasion applications.
K1622-3 Twist Mate Adapter for PTA-26 TIG Torch
Regulator with Flow Gauge and Hose Kit (3100211)
K1622-1 Twist Mate Adapter for PTA-17 TIG Torch
C-1
ASPECT™ 375 MAINTENANCE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
FAN-AS-NEEDED (F.A.N.)
WARNING The ASPECT™ 375 has the F.A.N. circuit feature, which means the
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. cooling fan will operate only as needed to assure proper machine
cooling. This helps reduce the amount of dust and dirt drawn into
• Only qualified personnel should the machine with the cooling air. The cooling fan will operate at
lower speeds when the machine power is initially turned on or at
perform this maintenance.
idle, and continuously while the yellow Thermal Shutdown Light is lit
(see Thermostatic Protection).
• Turn the input power OFF at the
disconnect switch or fuse box
THERMOSTATIC PROTECTION
before working on this
equipment.
This welder has thermostatic protection from excessive duty cycles,
overloads, loss of cooling, and excessive ambient temperatures.
• Do not touch electrically hot
When the welder is subjected to an overload, or inadequate cooling,
parts. the primary coil thermostat and/or secondary coil thermostat will
open. This condition will be indicated by the illumination of the
yellow Thermal Shutdown Light on the front panel (see Item 2 in
WARNING Figure B.24 Operation Section). The fan will continue to run to cool
the power source. Postflow occurs when TIG welding is shut down,
To avoid receiving a high frequency shock, keep the TIG but no welding is possible until the machine is allowed to cool and
torch and cables in good condition. the yellow Thermal Shutdown Light goes out.
ROUTINE AND PERIODIC MAINTENANCE NO ARC PROTECTION
Very little routine maintenance is necessary to keep your The machine outputs (Background / OCV, gas and HF)
ASPECT™ 375 running in top condition. No specific schedule will be shutdown, if the trigger is closed without welding for 15
can be set for performing the following items; factors such as seconds to protect the Background resistor from overheating with
hours of usage and machine environment should be considered F.A.N. cooling off, as well as to conserve on gas waste.
when establishing a maintenance schedule.
AUXILIARY POWER CIRCUIT BREAKER
• Periodically blow out dust and dirt which may accumulate
within the welder using an air stream.
This machine includes a 10 amp circuit breaker, located on the
opposite side of the upper case back, for protection of the 115 Vac
• Inspect welder output and control cables for fraying, cuts, and receptacle.
bare spots.
• The fan motor has sealed ball bearings which require no

maintenance.
OVERLOAD PROTECTION
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ASPECT™ 375 TROUBLE SHOOTING
HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
WARNING
Service and Repair should only be performed by Lincoln Electric Factory Trained
Personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in
danger to the technician and machine operator and will invalidate your factory
warranty. For your safety and to avoid Electrical Shock, please observe all safety
notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.
This Troubleshooting Guide is provided to help you locate and repair

possible machine malfunctions. Simply follow the three-step
procedure listed below.
Step 1. LOCATE PROBLEM (SYMPTOM).
Look under the column labeled “PROBLEM (SYMPTOMS).” This
column describes possible symptoms that the machine may exhibit.
Find the listing that best describes the symptom that the machine is
exhibiting.
Step 2. POSSIBLE CAUSE.
The second column labeled “POSSIBLE CAUSE” lists the obvious
external possibilities that may contribute to the machine symptom.
Step 3. RECOMMENDED COURSE OF
ACTION
This column provides a course of action for the Possible Cause,
generally it states to contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field
Service Facility.
If you do not understand or are unable to perform the Recommended
Course of Action safely, contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field
Service Facility.
CAUTION
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your
Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
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Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual
ERROR CODE LIST
CODE DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE

ACTION
Input voltage is lower than 200V or Check input voltage,

01 Low input cable size, and fuse
drops below 200V under load
size.
02 High input Input voltage is higher than 600V or Check input voltage.
spikes above 600V under load
Cycle power to clear the

AC switch fault. If problem persists,
05 Output overload
overload contact Lincoln Authorized
Service Facility.
Cycle power to clear the
Inverter Under fault. If problem persists,
06 Internal +15V supply is too low
Voltage Lock Out contact Lincoln Authorized
Service Facility.
Cooler is not plugged in to 115V receptacle, Initial Corrective Mea-

Water Cooler sures:
11 insufficient coolant in cooler, TIG Torch is
Fault Check Cooler Connections,
undersized (amperage capacity) for application,
blown fuse, or faulty flow sensor inside cooler. Fill Cooler with additional
Low Conductivity Coolant
(KP4159-1), Replace with
higher amperage capacity
TIG Torch. Replace 3A
fuse. Depress Flow Sensor
Off button to remove error
code.
Secondary Corrective
Measures:
Service cooler
CAUTION
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TIG WELDING ISSUES
SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION
Poor starting Poor work clamp connection Check and secure work
connection
Wrong “DIA” setting Access “GTAW” menu (see

operation section) and set DIA
for IntellistartTM “AUTO” or proper
Tungsten size
Start current is too low Increase start current
Black area along weld Oily or organic contamination on Clean work piece
bead work piece
Tungsten electrode may be Grind to clean electrode

contaminated
Leaks in gas line or torch Check connection

connection
Gas tank is near empty Replace the gas tank
Output quits May be caused by hi-freq Check for proper machine

momentarily; gas flow interference ground connection; surrounding
and hi-freq are also mach ines that generate hi-freq
interrupted also should be grounded
properly
Faulty Components, PC Boards or Contact your local Lincoln

Connections A uthorized Field Service Facility.
Arc flutters Pulser may be turned on Turn Pulser off

inadvertently
Electrode may be too large for Use smaller Tungsten

current setting
Insufficient gas shielding Adjust flow rate
Contaminated gas or leaks in gas Check gas line & connections

line, torch, or connections
CAUTION
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Insufficient cleaning Wave shape settings may not suit Set for manual balance and
application increase EP or reduce balance
percentage
Insufficient penetration Wave shape settings may not suit Set for manual balance and
application increase EN or balance
percentage
Unstable Wrong Wave form setting Access “GTAW” menu (see

operation section) and change
“WAVE” setting to “SQRE” or “SOFT”
AC frequency may not suit application Adjust AC frequency
Tail-out current too high Finishing current may be set too high Reduce Finishing current
Output shut off during Spot Timer may be turned on Access “GTAW” menu (see
welding inadvertently operation section) and change
“SPOT” to “OFF”

Connections Authorized Field Service Facility.
CAUTION
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STICK WELDING ISSUES
Poor starting Hot start may be set too low Access “SMAW”menu (see
operation section) and increase
“HSTR” setting
Poor work clamp connection Check and secure work

connection
Stick electrode “blasts Current may be set too high for Adjust current
off” when arc is struck electrode size
Hot start set too high Access “SMAW”menu (see

operation section) and reduce
“HSTR” setting
Electrode “sticks” in Current may be set too low for Adjust current
weld puddle electrode size
Arc force set too low Access “SMAW” menu (see

operation section) and increase
“FRCE” setting
Insufficient penetration Wrong Process setting Set Process for Crisp Stick
CAUTION
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START-UP ISSUES
Green Input indicator Trigger or hand/foot Amptrol may Turn machine off, open trigger or
light does not stop be accidentally closed during start up Amptrol, then turn machine on
blinking
Input voltage is too high or too low Check input voltage (208V to 575V)
Faulty PC Boards or connections Contact your local Lincoln

Authorized Field Service Facility.
Meters don’t light up Losing input to machine Check input fuses and connection

PRESET ISSUES
Operating Amperage This is normal, the operating Adjust to desired Amperage

changes after Amperage is calculated based on
changing EP or EN in EP, EN, and Balance settings
AC Waveshape
Operating Amperage “DIA” setting in “GTA W” menu is Set for “AUTO” or smaller size
can’t be set for 2A set for specific size, e.g. 3/32” diameter
Operating Amperage EP and EN are set too extreme Set for Auto balance or reduce
can’t be set for 375A EP, EN
CAUTION
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OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE (OCV) ISSUES

Note: Do not connect a meter to machine output terminals to measure voltage in Tig mode as hi-freq produced
by machine may damage meter. When trigger is closed in Tig mode, machine displays OCV on left meter for
approximately 3 seconds then output will turn off if a weld is not made. Machine does not display OCV in Stick
mode even though the output is always on.
SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED COURSE OF

ACTION
OCV is below 10V in Preflow time set too long Set for typical 0.5 second
Tig mode preflow

OCV is below 80V in Faulty Components, PC Boards or Contact your local Lincoln
Tig mode Connections Authorized Field Service Facility.
OUTPUT PROBLEMS
ACTION
Thermal light turns on Welding application exceeds rated Reduce duty cycle
duty cycle
Air intake & exhaust louvers may Maintain sufficient clearance

be blocked around machine
Dirt and dust may have clogged the Blow out machine with clean, dry
cooling channel inside machine low pressure air
Faulty fans or connections Contact your local Lincoln

Faulty Components, PCB or Contact your local Lincoln

Output No gas & Faulty trigger or hand/foot Amptrol Check trigger or Amptrol
o.k. in no hi-freq or connection connection
Stick but
no output Gas & hi- Faulty PC Boards or connections Contact your local Lincoln
in Tig freq o.k. Authorized Field Service Facility.
No output in both Stick Faulty PC Boards or connections Contact your local Lincoln
and Tig Authorized Field Service Facility.
CAUTION
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REMOTE CONTROL ISSUES

ACTION
Hand/foot Amprol has Machine set for 4-step trigger Set for 2-step trigger
no control
Start current set too high Reduce Start current
Faulty Amptrol Check Amptrol
Faulty Components, PCB or Contact your local Lincoln

GAS ISSUES

ACTION
Gas will not turn off Postflow time set too long Adjust postflow time
Defective gas solenoid Check gas solenoid

No gas Faulty gas solenoid or connection Contact your local Lincoln


CAUTION
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HI-FREQUENCY ISSUES

ACTION
No hi-freq Wrong Process setting Verify Process is set for hi-freq

Tig
Preflow time set too long Set for typical 0.5 second
preflow time

Hi-freq does not Insufficient gas flow Check gas flow

initiate an arc
Poor work clamp connection Check & secure work clamp
Contaminated Tungsten Grind to clean Tungsten
Faulty torch Check Tig torch & insulation

CAUTION
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115V AUXILIARY OUTPUT ISSUES
No output Overload trips 115V circuit breaker Remove load & reset breaker
Overload trips internal thermostat Remove load & wait for thermostat
to reset
Faulty receptacle or connection Check receptacle and

connection

Authorized Field Service Facility
WATER COOLER ISSUES

NOTE: If cooler control cable is connected to or disconnected from machine when machine is already turned on,
machine must be recycled by turning off and then on so that cooler is recognized by machine; failure to do this
may damage Tig torch when welding
Indicator light on cooler Cooler is not plugged in Plug cooler to 115V receptacle
does not turn on
No 115V output Refer to 115V auxiliary outputsection
Tig torch runs hot Cooler control cable is not plugged in Turn machine off, plug control
cable, then turn machine on
Machine displays Insufficient water in cooler Check and refill water

ERR 11 when welding
Air in water line Activate trigger and depress
Flow Sensor Bypass switch to
prime cooler
Cooler is not plugged in to 115V Initial Correction Measures: Check

receptacle, insufficient coolant in cooler, Cooler Connections, Fill Cooler with
TIG Torch is undersized (amperage additional Low Conductivity Coolant
capacity) for application, blown fuse, or (KP4159-1), Replace with higher
faulty flow sensor inside cooler. amperage capacity TIG Torch. Replace
3A fuse. Depress Flow Sensor Off
button to remove error code.
Secondary Corrective Measures:
Service cooler
CAUTION
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Wiring Diagram - Aspect 375 Code 12165
ASPECT™ 375
F-1
NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific diagram for a particular code is pasted inside the
machine on one of the enclosure panels. If the diagram is illegible, write to the Service Department for a replacement. Give the equipment code number.
WIRING DIAGRAM
Wiring Diagram - Aspect 375 Code 12258, 12548
GENERAL INFORMATION CAVITY NUMBERING SEQUENCE
ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS PER E1537 (VIEWED FROM COMPONENT SIDE OF P.C. BOARD)
TB 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6
LEAD COLOR CODING
302
301
1A
222
226
221
225
220
224
3B
3A
2A
227
223
2B
1B
U B - BLACK Y - YELLOW 2 3 4 4 6 5 8 6 10 6 12
L3 C R - RED 1 8 1 9 1 12
ASPECT™ 375
TP3 6 436
4 3 2 1 10 7 6 8
5 4 93 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 2 1 435
N- BROWN
V 5
TP2 4 434 344A U - BLUE 9 16 10 18 13 24
L2 B JIP2 S1 S2
3 433 (+) 4200uF
(-) G - GREEN
208VAC/575VAC JIP4 JIP3 JIP6 JIP5 2 432 500V
± 10% 1-3 Ph TP1 R3 C1
W 1 431
L1 A INPUT POWER PCB 3300/100W
2 +24V
JIP9 JIP8 JIP1 JIP10
1 346A
TOROID DC BUSS
2 +24V 471
TO EARTH G JIP7 610 CAPACITOR RIBBON CABLE
GROUND 1 2 1 2 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 470 C
L11 A B
PER THE +75V 621 344 TOROIDAL L7 346
L15
L16
NATIONAL CHOKE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 S1
CASE BACK
342
440
449
447
442
445
620
444
ELECTRIC L1 L2 L3
443
441
CODE INPUT
611 SWITCH T1 T2 T3
VOLT AMP
AA BB CC
UI PCB
FAN 3
24V JF3
R 4 471
312
14
13
6
5
15
12
9
8
7
401
400
16
10
409
408
407
406
405
404
403
402
11
17
27
26
25
23
20
19
18
29
28
24
22
301
305
204
302
306
222
221
207
205
304
223
220
219
218
217
208
W 3
29 24
15V
B 1 470
28 23
2
2
2
2
8
7
6
1
4
8
7
6
1
1
1
9
5
3
5
9
5
3
3
4
9
7
3
4
4
6
2
1
23
21
11
24
20
22
19
18
16
11
10
17
15
13
10
27
14
12
12
11
10
12
22 X2
332
W
E1
6
THERMOSTAT 26 21
TOROID 5 75A X4
331 25 20
310 4 77A
JI
115V L13 24 19 JC4
JC
JO
76A
JHF
3
JK1
RECEPTACLE AUX POWER PCB 23 18
(Neutral Bonded) 2 4A
GND5 22 17
8 FAN 1 1 2A 202A
INPUT CONTROL PCB 32 20 16
7 6 344 24VDC
8500 RPM JFE1 19 15
JW
32A 6 5
33A 18 14 MAIN CONTROL PCB
33 SENSE 324 5 4 R 4 633
J1 J3 17 13
JIP_W
JF2
JF1
L5
JIP_P
JB1
JIP_S
JS
33 W 632
JB2
COM 311 4 3 3
CB1 JC1 TOROID
10A 33A 3 2 342 U 2 631 16 12
2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
32 332 2 1 346 B 1 630 15 11 JC5 L4
8
8
2
1
9
7
6
2
1
9
6
2
1
3
2
1
4
3
2
1
4
3
2
1
4
3
2
1
2
1
3
5
3
7
3
5
4
5
4
4
5
6
1
4
6
331
13
16
14
12
10
18
16
15
13
15
11
17
14
12
10
11
34 32A 1 14 10
UPPER FAN
13 9 PE1
12 8
4A
2A
75A
76A
207
77A
208
11 7
450
441
440
431
640
630
410
462
461
456
455
435
434
433
432
643
642
641
633
632
631
411
4
463
460
457
454
453
451
449
447
445
443
442
436
452
444
GND4
GND6 10 6 3
9 5 JC6 5 4 63 2 1 JR1
2
AA CC 8 4 1
2
4
GND5
75
77
76
610 BB 7 3
611 JC3
6 2
INPUT
620 621 L1 5 1
POS CHOKE
INVERTER PCB 1 3 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
4 602 L6 L2
NEG TOROID
5 601
462
461
463
460
BUCK PTC
Q2 Q8 1A 2A 3A
BOOST PTC
411 L3
1B 2B 3B RIBBON CABLE S1
410
F-2
2
1
2
1
2
1
3
4
24 VDC COIL 77 A
GAS SOLENOID INPUT RECTIFIER
76 B
Q1
C
IND2
75
DC-
J3
J2
J4
X7
2 D
E
G
Q1 AUX 1
J5
N=1
DOUBLER WINDING 4 E
115 VAC
F
E
BUCK BOOST PCB
G
X8
2
Q7
3
1
2
1
3
4
BUCK MODULE
FAN 2 REMOTE RECEPTACLE
CR 409 12
BOOST MODULE
24VDC MAIN
J1B
R4 JFE2
Q2
408 11 8500 RPM TRANSFORMER
J6
1 15V 312 407 10 100 OHM 643 4 R 301
FLOW SWITCH T1
WATER 100 W 15V
DC IN+
642 302
DC IN-
310 406 3 W H1
IND1
2 9
DC+
8
6
2
1
9
7
3
5
4
RESISTOR
13
16
14
12
10
15
11
COM 311 641 2 U
3 8 MODULE SEC 1 DC JACK FOR
4 SENSE 324 640 1 B PRI 1 X1 WIRELESS REMOTE
COOLER SENSING 602 405 7
JUMPER
JI1 LOWER FAN
S2 601 404 6 N=2
TA
450
456
455
454
451
457
453
452
COOLER CONNECTOR 403 5 H1
X2
402 4 206A
WATER COOLER X7 3 TR1 H2 H2 HF
SPIKE BLOCKERS 401 2 TR2 XFMR
X1 400 1 SEC 2
X4 T2
DOUBLER INDUCTORS X8 OUTPUT
N=2
CHOKE E
L10 (-) AC L8
D1 D2
226
217
207
224
204
208
219
220
205
222
218
232
221
X9
X10
231
223
213
225
227
VOLT DOUBLER 216

X7A D9
L9 RECTIFIER X3 215
X6A
2
7
8
9
4
5
3
6
3
1
2
1
4
2
3
4
1
2
1
11
12
10
B1
AC (+)
D3 D4 X5 304
X7A 4
X6A AUX 2 306 3
231 JO2 JO3 JO6 N=1 DOUBLER WINDING
JO1 J2 B2 B1
233 X6 2
213 DISCHARGE HF PCB
47/100W
47/100W
4
1
10
231A 233 RESISTORS DC (+)

R1 R3 X9 J1 J4
3
214
11
HAL 300-P DC (-)

BACKGROUND CHOKE D5 AUX 3
D6 300A/4V
L12 OUTPUT PCB N=10 PRECHARGE
3
8
306A
4
2
6
2
1
1
7
3
2
5
4
233 232A LEM

WINDING 305 1 J3
B3
JO5
JO4
47/100W X10
47/100W
GND9
D7 R2 R4 306A
D8 202A 206A
B2
B4
1
2
1
2
651
DC (-) DC (+) 232
X6 206 202
X3 206 202 L14
SPIKE BLOCKERS
X5
TOROID
G8673PRINT
NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific diagram for a particular code is pasted inside the
machine on one of the enclosure panels. If the diagram is illegible, write to the Service Department for a replacement. Give the equipment code number.
DIAGRAMS
ASPECT™ 375
25.46
F-3
21.02
6.00
18.35
11.82
23.99
A.01
L16481
DIMENSION PRINT
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Contents
TIG Welders
Aspect
Aspect 375 - 12558
Index of Sub Assemblies - 12558........................................................................................1
Miscellaneous Items ............................................................................................................3
Case Front Assembly ..........................................................................................................5
Base and Center Assembly .................................................................................................7
Heat Sink Assembly...........................................................................................................10
Mid Shelf Assembly ...........................................................................................................13
Top Shelf Assembly...........................................................................................................15
Case Back Assembly.........................................................................................................17
Wraparound........................................................................................................................19
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Index of Sub Assemblies - 12558
KEY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY
P-984-A INDEX OF SUB ASSEMBLIES AR
P-984-B.2 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AR
1 P-984-C CASE FRONT ASSEMBLY AR
2 P-984-D BASE AND CENTER ASSEMBLY AR
3 P-984-E HEAT SINK ASSEMBLY AR
4 P-984-F MID SHELF ASSEMBLY AR
5 P-984-G TOP SHELF ASSEMBLY AR
6 P-984-H CASE BACK ASSEMBLY AR
7 P-984-J WRAPAROUND AR
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Miscellaneous Items
9ST10642-209 FLEX TUBE 1
9SS20710-6 HOSE CLAMP 2
K1622-5 TWIST-MATE ADAPTER ASBLY 1
K3950-1 COOL ARC 47 1
K4168-2 20H-320-25R WATER COOLED TIG TORCH 1
K3949-1 275/375 AMP TIG INVERTER CART 1
K918-4 HEAVY DUTY 25' ZIPPER COVER 1
3100211 FLOW/REG355-2AR-58010 1
KP510 PARTS KIT FOR PTW-20 & PTW-250 TORCHES 1
KP509 PARTS KIT FOR PTW-18 PTA-26 & PTW-350 1
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Case Front Assembly
9SG8661 CASE FRONT ASSEMBLY 1
1 9SG7459 CASE FRONT 1
2 9SS29828-1 FOAM 1
3 9SS29828-2 FOAM 1
4 9SS29828-3 FOAM 1
5 9SS29828-4 FOAM 1
6A 9SG8668-1 UI PC BOARD ASSEMBLY 1
6B 9SS19300-7 SUPPORTPCBSNAP-IN0.63 3
9SCF000337 #6-32X.375PPNHS 4
9SE106A-13 LOCKWASHER 4
7 9SS29667 PC BD STANDOFF 2
8A 9SG8670-1 MAIN CONTROL PC BOARD ASSEMBLY 1
9SCF000337 #6-32X.375PPNHS 2
9 9SL16553 DECAL 1
10A 9SM22444 ETHERNET COVER 1
10B 9SS8025-96 SELF TAPPING SCREW 2
11 9SS29508 TWIST MATE RECEPTACLE 1
12 9SS29509 TWIST MADE RECEPTACLE WITH AIR PASS 1
9SS18250-1030 PLUG & LEAD ASBLY 1
13A 9SS12021-68 CONNECTOR 1
13C 9SS17062-10 CABLE CONNECTOR CAP 1
14 9SS18250-1029 PLUG & LEAD ASBLY 1
15 9SM22778-2 KNOB 1.5" 1
15A 9ST14034-4 SHAFT SEAL 1

9SS9225-99 SELF TAPPING SCREW 4
17 9SS29541-1 MAIN POWER SWITCH 1
18 9SG7626-1 NAMEPLATE 1
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Case Front Assembly
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Base and Center Assembly
9SG8684 BASE AND CENTER ASSEMBLY 1
9SM25764 BASE ASSEMBLY 1
1B 9SG8665 BOTTOM COVER 1
1C 9SS28070 QUICK LOCK FOOT 4
1D 9SCF000012 1/4-20X.50HHCS 4
1E 9SE106A-2 LOCKWASHER 4
1F 9SS29507 CORNER CAP 4
1G 9SS9225-100 SELF TAPPING SCREW 4
1H 9SS9262-184 WASHER 4
1J 9SM25069 BASE MOUNTING BRACKET 2
1K 9ST9187-13 #10-24HLN-1817/1-NYLON INSERT 8
9SL17037 BOTTOM SHELF/TRANSFORMER ASSEMBLY 1
2B 9SG8666 BOTTOM SHELF 1
2C 9SG7524 HIGH FREQ TRANSFORMER 1
2D 9SS29965-1 METRIC SEMS SCREW 3
2E 9SG7523 TRANSFORMER 1
2F 9ST9187-13 #10-24HLN-1817/1-NYLON INSERT 4
2G 9SCF000010 #10-24HN 2
4A 9SM24752-1 RIGHT BAFFLE 1
4C 9SE106A-1 LOCKWASHER 2
5A 9SM25078 FAN ASBLY 2
5B 9SM24748 MIDDLE FAN BRACKET 2
5C 9SS9225-99 SELF TAPPING SCREW 16

5D 9ST12380-4 BUSHING 2
6 9SS29543 GROMMET 5
7 9SL16392-1 BUCK BOOST PC BD ASBLY 1
8 9SS29965-3 METRIC SEMS SCREW 6
9A 9SM25058 HIGH FREQ BD BRACKET 1
9B 9SG7372-3 HI FREQUENCY PC BD ASBLY 1
9C 9ST9187-13 #10-24HLN-1817/1-NYLON INSERT 4
9D 9SS9225-99 SELF TAPPING SCREW 3
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10A 9SS29537-4 BUS BAR 1
9SS25930-8 M6-1.00 TORX HEAD SCREW 2
11A 9SM24767 CHOKE ASBLY 1
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Heat Sink Assembly
9SG8688 HEAT SINK ASSEMBLY 1
4A 9SG7686-1 HEATSINK 1
5A 9SM24769-1 IGBT W/ULTRA FAST DIODE (SOT 227) 4
5B 9ST9447-87 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW #6-32X.50 8
6A 9SM24912-5 SOT-227B HEAT SINK MOUNT POWER RESISTOR 5
7A 9SM24768-2 POWER MODULE 1
7B 9SS25930-5 TORX BUTTON HEAD SCREW #10-24X.62 4
8A 9SM24768-5 LOW PROFILE IGBT MODULE 1
9A 9SM15454-18 INPUT RECTIFIER MODULE 1
10A 9SM24769-3 ISOTOP FULL BRIDGE DIODES 60A 1
11A 9SM24769-2 ISOTOP PARALLEL DIODES 8
12A 9SM24752-2 LEFT BAFFLE 1
12B 9SS29667 PC BD STANDOFF 2

12C 9SS25930-5 TORX BUTTON HEAD SCREW #10-24X.62 2
12D 9SE106A-1 LOCKWASHER 2
14A 9SM25754 HEATSINK BRACKET 2
9SS30400 PTC THERMISTOR ASSEMBLY 2
16A 9SG8679-1 INVERTER PC BD ASSEMBLY 1
9SS29965-1 METRIC SEMS SCREW 18
17A 9SG7730-1 OUTPUT PC BD ASBLY 1
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Heat Sink Assembly
17D 9SCF000337 #6-32X.375PPNHS 2
17E 9SE106A-13 LOCKWASHER 2
18A 9SS29537-1 BUS BAR 1
18B 9SS29965-2 METRIC SEMS SCREW 8
18C 9SS25930-8 M6-1.00 TORX HEAD SCREW 1
19A 9SS29537-2 BUS BAR 1
19B 9SS29965-2 METRIC SEMS SCREW 8
19C 9SS25930-8 M6-1.00 TORX HEAD SCREW 1
20A 9SS29537-3 BUS BAR 2
20B 9ST11827-23 CARRIAGE BOLT 2
20C 9SS29965-2 METRIC SEMS SCREW 16
9SS29965-1 METRIC SEMS SCREW 2
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Heat Sink Assembly
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Mid Shelf Assembly
9SG7856 MID SHELF ASSEMBLY 1
1 9SL16307 TOP SHELF 1
2A 9SM21489-3 INPUT CHOKE 1
2B 9SM21468 INPUT CHOKE BRACKET 1
3A 9ST12218-42 DOUBLER CHOKE 2
3B 9ST9187-13 #10-24HLN-1817/1-NYLON INSERT 4
4A 9SG7467-1 AUXILIARY POWER PC BD 1
4B 9ST9187-13 #10-24HLN-1817/1-NYLON INSERT 4
5 9SCF000010 #10-24HN 3
6A 9SCF000012 1/4-20X.50HHCS 4
6B 9SE106A-2 LOCKWASHER 4
7 9SS29543 GROMMET 9
8A 9SS13490-249 CAPACITOR 1
8B 9SS29506 CAPACITOR BRACKET 1
8D 9SM25059 INSULATION 1
8E 9ST9187-13 #10-24HLN-1817/1-NYLON INSERT 1
9 9ST12380-8 BUSHING 2
9SM25057 RESISTOR BRACKET 1
9ST9187-13 #10-24HLN-1817/1-NYLON INSERT 2
10C 9SS10404-147 RESISTOR WW 100 WATT 3200 5% 1
10D 9ST4479-A INSULATING WASHER 2
10E 9SCF000191 #10-24X7.50RHS 1
10F 9SS9262-27 PLAIN WASHER 2
10G 9SE106A-1 LOCKWASHER 1
10H 9SCF000010 #10-24HN 1

11 9SM24954 DISCONNECT PANEL 1
9ST9187-13 #10-24HLN-1817/1-NYLON INSERT 2
11B 9SS20763-3 TERMINAL BLOCK 1
9ST9447-129 #8-32X1.25SHCS 2
13 9SS18491-3 M.O.V. ASBLY 1
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Mid Shelf Assembly
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Top Shelf Assembly
9SL17036 TOP SHELF ASSEMBLY 1
1 9SG7736 UPPER BOARD MOUNT 1
2A 9SCF000010 #10-24HN 2
3A 9SM25079 FAN ASBLY 1
4A 9SG8675-1 INPUT POWER PC BD ASSEMBLY 1
4B 9SCF000337 #6-32X.375PPNHS 8
5A 9SG7471-1 INPUT CONTROL PC BD 1
5B 9SCF000337 #6-32X.375PPNHS 6
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Top Shelf Assembly
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Case Back Assembly
9SG8662 CASE BACK ASSEMBLY 1
1 9SG8663 CASE BACK 1
2 9SL16553 DECAL 1
3A 9SS20184 RECEPTACLE-DUPLEX (20A-125V) 1
3B 9SM16996 RECEPTACLE COVER 1
3C 9SM22176 DECAL (115V RECEPTACLE) 1
3D 9SS9225-100 SELF TAPPING SCREW 2
3E 9ST9187-13 #10-24HLN-1817/1-NYLON INSERT 2
4A 9ST12287-20 CIRCUIT BREAKER-10A250VAC 1
4B 9SS22061-3 SEALING BOOT 1
5A 9SS19999 CORD GRIP CONNECTOR 1
5B 9ST14370-3 CONDUIT LOCKNUT 1
6A 9SM17294-17 24VDC SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY 1
6B 9ST14370-1 CONDUIT LOCKNUT 1
6C 9SS9262-149 PLAIN WASHER 1
7A 9SM24732 BACKGROUND CHOKE ASBLY 1
7B 9SS29480 BACKGROUND CHOKE MTG BRACKET 1
8 9ST13260-4 DECAL-EARTH GROUND CONN 1
9 9SM25753 RATING PLATE 1
10A 9SCF000010 #10-24HN 4
9SG7756 HARNESS 1
11A 9SS18657 SQUARE FLANGE FEMALE RECEPTACLE 1

9SS18573-17 INPUT LEAD ASBLY 1
9SS19316-7 TOROID 1
13 9ST12563-10 LEAD CLAMP 1
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Case Back Assembly
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Wraparound
1A 9SG8664 WRAPAROUND 1
9SS9262-184 WASHER 4
2A 9SM24770 HANDLE 2
2C 9SS9262-184 WASHER 16
5 9SS27368-4 DECAL LE LOGO 2
6 9SL8064-1 WARNING DECAL (INTERNATIONAL) 1
7 9SS22127-2 DECAL-WARRANTY 1
8 9SS28039-2 DECAL GREEN INITIATIVE 1
9 9SG8664-1 RIGHT CASE SIDE 1
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Wraparound
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WARNING
l Do not touch electrically live parts or l Keep flammable materials away. l Wear eye, ear and body protection.
electrode with skin or wet clothing.
l Insulate yourself from work and
AVISO DE
ground.
Spanish
l No toque las partes o los electrodos l Mantenga el material combustible l Protéjase los ojos, los oídos y el
PRECAuCION
bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja- fuera del área de trabajo. cuerpo.
da.
l Aislese del trabajo y de la tierra.
French
ATTENTION
l Ne laissez ni la peau ni des vête- l Gardez à l’écart de tout matériel l Protégez vos yeux, vos oreilles et
ments mouillés entrer en contact inflammable. votre corps.
avec des pièces sous tension.
l Isolez-vous du travail et de la terre.
German
WARNuNG
l Berühren Sie keine stromführenden l Entfernen Sie brennbarres Material! l Tragen Sie Augen-, Ohren- und Kör-
Teile oder Elektroden mit Ihrem perschutz!
Körper oder feuchter Kleidung!
l Isolieren Sie sich von den
Elektroden und dem Erdboden!
Portuguese
ATENÇÃO
l Não toque partes elétricas e elec- l Mantenha inflamáveis bem guarda- l Use proteção para a vista, ouvido e
trodos com a pele ou roupa molha- dos. corpo.
da.
l Isole-se da peça e terra.
Japanese
Chinese
Korean
Arabic
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTION FOR THIS EQUIPMENT AND THE CONSUMABLES TO BE
USED AND FOLLOW YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES.
SE RECOMIENDA LEER Y ENTENDER LAS INSTRUCCIONES DEL FABRICANTE PARA EL USO DE ESTE EQUIPO Y LOS
CONSUMIBLES QUE VA A UTILIZAR, SIGA LAS MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD DE SU SUPERVISOR.
LISEZ ET COMPRENEZ LES INSTRUCTIONS DU FABRICANT EN CE QUI REGARDE CET EQUIPMENT ET LES PRODUITS A
ETRE EMPLOYES ET SUIVEZ LES PROCEDURES DE SECURITE DE VOTRE EMPLOYEUR.
LESEN SIE UND BEFOLGEN SIE DIE BETRIEBSANLEITUNG DER ANLAGE UND DEN ELEKTRODENEINSATZ DES HER-
STELLERS. DIE UNFALLVERHÜTUNGSVORSCHRIFTEN DES ARBEITGEBERS SIND EBENFALLS ZU BEACHTEN.
WARNING
l Keep your head out of fumes. l Turn power off before servicing. l Do not operate with panel open or
l Use ventilation or exhaust to guards off.
remove fumes from breathing zone.
AVISO DE
l Los humos fuera de la zona de res- Spanish
l Desconectar el cable de ali- l No operar con panel abierto o
PRECAuCION
piración. mentación de poder de la máquina guardas quitadas.
l Mantenga la cabeza fuera de los antes de iniciar cualquier servicio.
humos. Utilice ventilación o
aspiración para gases.
French
ATTENTION
l Gardez la tête à l’écart des fumées. l Débranchez le courant avant l’entre- l N’opérez pas avec les panneaux
l Utilisez un ventilateur ou un aspira- tien. ouverts ou avec les dispositifs de
teur pour ôter les fumées des zones protection enlevés.
de travail.
German
WARNuNG
l Vermeiden Sie das Einatmen von l Strom vor Wartungsarbeiten l Anlage nie ohne Schutzgehäuse
Schweibrauch! abschalten! (Netzstrom völlig öff- oder Innenschutzverkleidung in
l Sorgen Sie für gute Be- und nen; Maschine anhalten!) Betrieb setzen!
Entlüftung des Arbeitsplatzes!
Portuguese
ATENÇÃO
l Mantenha seu rosto da fumaça. l Não opere com as tampas removidas. l Mantenha-se afastado das partes
l Use ventilação e exhaustão para l Desligue a corrente antes de fazer moventes.
remover fumo da zona respiratória. serviço. l Não opere com os paineis abertos
l Não toque as partes elétricas nuas. ou guardas removidas.
Japanese
Chinese
Korean
Arabic
LEIA E COMPREENDA AS INSTRUÇÕES DO FABRICANTE PARA ESTE EQUIPAMENTO E AS PARTES DE USO, E SIGA AS
PRÁTICAS DE SEGURANÇA DO EMPREGADOR.
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE POLICY
The business of The Lincoln Electric Company is manufacturing and
selling high quality welding equipment, consumables, and cutting
equipment. Our challenge is to meet the needs of our customers and
to exceed their expectations. On occasion, purchasers may ask
Lincoln Electric for advice or information about their use of our
products. We respond to our customers based on the best information
in our possession at that time. Lincoln Electric is not in a position to
warrant or guarantee such advice, and assumes no liability, with
respect to such information or advice. We expressly disclaim any
warranty of any kind, including any warranty of fitness for any
customer’s particular purpose, with respect to such information or
advice. As a matter of practical consideration, we also cannot assume
any responsibility for updating or correcting any such information or TABLE OF CONTENTS
INSTALLATION
advice once it has been given, nor does the provision of information OPERATION
ACCESSORIES
or advice create, expand or alter any warranty with respect to the sale MAINTENANCE
of our products. TROUBLE SHOOTING
WIRING DIAGRAM
DIMENSION PRINT
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use of specific products sold by Lincoln Electric is solely within the
control of, and remains the sole responsibility of the customer. Many
variables beyond the control of Lincoln Electric affect the results
obtained in applying these types of fabrication methods and service
requirements.
Subject to Change – This information is accurate to the best of our
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IM10152-B | Issue Date July-16

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm ELECTRIC AND

ELECTRIC SHOCK ARC RAYS CAN BURN.

WELDING AND CUTTING CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IF

Wiring Diagrams and Dimension Print ...................................................................................Section F

Parts List ........................................................................................................parts.lincolnelectric.com

The ASPECT™ 375 is part of a new family of inverter based arc

The ASPECT™ 375 is recommended for manual GTAW and SMAW

Cooler: Cool Arc® 47 (K3950-1)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ASPECT™ 375

Thermal tests have been performed at ambient tem-

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ENCLOSURE RATING

WARNING MACHINE GROUNDING AND HIGH FREQUENCY

5. The work piece must be connected to an earth ground close to the

8. When the welder is enclosed in a metal building, several good

INPUT VOLTAGE SELECTION

POWER CORD REPLACEMENT

TWIST-MATE 6-PIN REMOTE

The ASPECT™ 375 is equipped with Twist-Mate style front output

Refer to the following connection diagrams for specific information

6-PIN REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTOR

6-pin remote A 77 Remote potentiometer, 5K

4-PIN WATER COOLER

PIECE CABLE ASSEMBLY

CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR STICK (SMAW)

Turn the power switch “OFF.” Connect the electrode holder

(INCLUDES WORK CLAMP)

CASE FRONT CONTROLS

CASE BACK CONTROLS

GRAPHIC SYMBOLS THAT APPEAR ON THIS MACHINE OR IN THIS MANUAL

OFF U1 INPUT VOLTAGE

HIGH TEMPERATURE U2 OUTPUT VOLTAGE

CIRCUIT BREAKER I2 OUTPUT CURRENT

GRAPHIC SYMBOLS THAT APPEAR ON THIS MACHINE OR IN THIS MANUAL

PEAK GAS FOOT

SWITCHED HIGH SEE

AC TOUCH START VOLTAGE

ELECTRODE REMOTE COOLER

USER INTERFACE CONTROLS

1. Polarity Select – Choose between DC and AC welding.

Polarity FIGURE B.4

1. 2-Step (See Figure B.7 and B.8) – With 2-step trigger 3

A. Press and hold the torch trigger to start the

A. Press and hold the TIG torch trigger to start the

AC Waveshape FIGURE B.12

AUTO ON FIGURE B.14

AAVG= EN(%BAL) + EP(1-%BAL)

Sequencer Functions FIGURE B.16

The sequencer allows for customization of the TIG 3 4 5

Pulse Sequencer Functions

Memory Selection: FIGURE B.18

The memory function allows the operator to save up to 9

Selecting Memory Functions

SAVE RECALL MEMORY NOT