X5 Wire Feeder 300

This section describes the structure of the X5 Wire Feeder 300 Manual and 300 AP/APC.

Model-specific variations may occur.

1. Control panel (and hinged control panel cover)

>>  For more information on the X5 Wire Feeder 300 AP/APC control panel, refer to AP/APC control panel.

>>  For more information on the X5 Wire Feeder 300 Manual control panel, refer to Manual control panel.

2. Top cover

>>  Wire feeder cabinet door

>>  Handle

Keep the wire feeder top cover closed during welding to reduce the risk of injury or an electric shock. Keep the top cover closed also at other times to keep the inside of the wire feeder clean.
The handle is intended for short distance manual carrying. Suspending the equipment temporarily from the handle with slings (e.g. for moving) is allowed.
3. Top cover latch
4. Euro connector for welding cable connection
5. Control cable connector
6. Coolant inlet and outlet connectors (color-coded)
7. Subfeeder synchronization connector
8. X5 Wire Feeder 300 AP/APC only: Voltage sensing cable connector
Refer to the control panel settings for the supported subfeeders.

Inside wire feeder (wire feeder cabinet)

1. Wire spool

>>  For more information on the wire spools, refer to Wire spools and hubs (300).

2. Wire spool locking cover
3. Wire feed roll mechanism
4. Wire inch button

>>  Drive the filler wire forward (with arc off).

5. Gas test button

>>  Test the shielding gas flow and flush the gas line.

Inside wire feeder (interconnection cable cabinet)

1. Interconnection cable cabinet door and latch
2. Shielding gas hose connector
3. Control cable connector
4. Welding current cable connector
5. Coolant hose mounting slot
6. Interconnection cable strain relief

7. X5 Wire Feeder 300 AP/APC: Voltage sensing cable connector for interconnection cable

For installing and connecting the cables, refer to X5 interconnection cable and Installing cables.

If the built-in rotameter for gas is included, it is also located in the interconnection cable cabinet.

Wire feeder fixing accessories

X5 Wire Feeder 300 can be installed on top of an X5 power source with the following optional fixing accessory sets:

Fixed fixing plates and locking mechanism for one wire feeder
Rotating plate with locking mechanism for one wire feeder
Double rotating plate with two locking mechanisms for two wire feeders
Rotating plate with counter-balance arm for one wire feeder.