Powertig 185 display functions?

I'm working on constructing a foot pedal for my new 185. It has the new TIG/Stick switch, yellow caps on the two AC controls, HF/Scratch switch, etc...

When I bridge #6 and #7 pins, nothing changes on the panel display. I know that the panel amp control is overridden when #6 and #7 are bridged.

Essentially, I'm trying to dial in the positioning of the pot on my foot pedal, before I try to test it, so it gets good range without too much dead spot.

Do the #1 and #2 need to be contacting in order for me to see a change in panel display to show foot pedal amp output? It doesn't say anything in the Operator's Manual about panel display readout changing. It only mentions amp control override in several places.

I've seen people check amp output of the pedal in stick mode, to shut gas and HF off while it shows amp readout on the panel, on a 165 model. Should I be seeing this on a 185?

Never mind.

Just a heads up to anyone wondering about the new powertig 185, The #1 and #2 as well as the #6 and #7 need to be contacting, in order to see a change in amp readout on the display panel for pedal amps.

As an unexpected bonus, contrary to the Operator's Manual, the panel does set maximum final value.

I tested it in stick mode and in TIG mode on scratch start. You don't want to test it in HF.

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Originally Posted by DaveBonds

As an unexpected bonus, contrary to the Operator's Manual, the panel does set maximum final value.

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That has been mentioned before on the newer machines. Nice to confirm it's still the case, as it's a great feature.