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CURRENT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM Arc Welding Current Distribution System Unitor welding current distribution system may be tailor made to suit the specific needs of ship or offshore installations. The basic rule in this system is that the main welding power source(s) are located permanently in the workshop. The welding machine will be connected to the inlet station in the distribution system by flying leads, when welding outside the work shop. Permanently installed welding and remote control cables lead to the welding outlets, which are mounted on strategic places for immediate use by the welders on board, providing the following advantages:

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socket is a 10 pole amphenol type, female for both inlet and outlet stations. The socket is equipped with a screw cover. The remote control connection is done with a special connection cable and/or adaptor, see ordering information. A red diode 130 V AC is placed between the welding terminals to warn when outlet is live. The housing is mounted to the bulkhead by use of brackets that are included with the inlets / outlets.

• Accidental falling/tripping due to loose cables along decks, in ladders etc. are avoided.

• Accidental short circuiting somewhere along the often excessive lengths of live welding cables lying about is prevented. • The need for replacement of damaged lengths of welding cable is eliminated.

• Manhandling of long welding cables, often more time consuming and strenuous than the actual welding job, is avoided.

• Fire and gas proof doors can be kept shut.

• Outlets in possible gas danger areas may be disconnected when not in use.

• Permanently installed and correctly dimensioned cables ensure more efficient use of power from welding machine.

• Correct welding parameters are easily obtainable as all the remote control possibilities of the welding machine is available at the outlet.

Installation, with size and positions of cable glands will vary for different installations, therefore glands are not included, and holes for cable glands have not been drilled / locked out in the housing. This must be done by the installer. Connection of welding cables in the inlet/outlet is done with cable shoes. Cable size must be chosen according to welding machine. There is a 10 position connection rail for connection of remote control cable. Minimum 1,0 mm2 cable for remote control is recommended.

The inlet/outlets are made in stainless steel quality. The hinged door is closed with a key. The remote control

The system comes in two sizes, for 400A and 800A. The 400A boxes uses standard Dix 70 contacts for welding