Answer
Jun 02, 2025 - 05:46 AM
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For your Power Wave® S500 MIG welding power supply, here’s how feedback cabling works depending on your setup:
✅ Using a Lincoln Digital Wire Feeder (e.g., Power Feed® 84):
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Use the ArcLink™ control cable between the S500 and the wire feeder.
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This single cable provides:
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Trigger control
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Weld commands
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Voltage feedback
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Communication for process settings
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No extra feedback or voltage sensing cable is needed in this setup.
🧰 Using Long Weld Cables or Remote Setup?
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If the wire feeder is far from the weld, or if you're not using ArcLink™, you may need a Work Voltage Sense Lead Kit (e.g., K940-25, K1811-50, or K1811-100).
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This lead connects from the workpiece back to the S500 to ensure the machine measures actual voltage at the arc, not just at the machine terminal.
✅ Quick Advice:
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ArcLink feeder, mounted near weld? 👉 No extra cabling needed.
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Remote feeder or analog setup? 👉 Use a voltage sense lead for accurate readings.
