Is this really a way to set the amperage on a 200 DX ?

[Tinker]

Well, I set the panel at 25 amp, covered the torch from my eyes and struck an arc, I mashed the pedal and it only went to 25 amp, I repeated this at 50, 75, 100, 125, and 150 amps, each time the amps on the panel only went to the dialed in setting. Isn't this the way its supposed to work? I don't see any reason to have a knob on the pedal.

Wow, the plot thickens... Yes Buzz this is certainly the way that I and it seems like others think it SHOULD work. I was puzzled by the pedal knob which is why I wrote this original post. Just to better understand what you're seeing when you move the panel knob does the displayed amperage go from the lowest value (since you're not pushing the pedal) momentarily up to your panel knob setting then it drops back to the lowest value until you start welding. Then if you push the pedal all the way down the displayed amperage goes up to the max value you set?

I'll play with mine a bit more tomorrow to see if I can duplicate what you're seeing even though my pedal does have a knob (I'll turn the pedal knob all the way up first). My 200 DX is a fairly recent build and I'd assumed up to date on any revisions which is why I'd asked about your machine. My serial number is 02663533 and it passed final inspection on 10/22/2011. What about yours?

Thanks, Gary

[Buzz]

Yes, If I set it at say 100 amps, when I strike an arc the amps drop down to a lower starting amp as per pedal position, as I press the pedal the amps increase up what ever position the pedal is in but not over 100 amps, I can then taper off the pedal and the amps will go down.

Wow, the plot thickens... Yes Buzz this is certainly the way that I and it seems like others think it SHOULD work. I was puzzled by the pedal knob which is why I wrote this original post. Just to better understand what you're seeing when you move the panel knob does the displayed amperage go from the lowest value (since you're not pushing the pedal) momentarily up to your panel knob setting then it drops back to the lowest value until you start welding. Then if you push the pedal all the way down the displayed amperage goes up to the max value you set?

I'll play with mine a bit more tomorrow to see if I can duplicate what you're seeing even though my pedal does have a knob (I'll turn the pedal knob all the way up first). My 200 DX is a fairly recent build and I'd assumed up to date on any revisions which is why I'd asked about your machine. My serial number is 02663533 and it passed final inspection on 10/22/2011. What about yours?

Thanks, Gary

[Joe from NY]

Does your pedal look like this:




or this:




or this:

[Jake98]

That is strange. Maybe good.. maybe the pedal knob is the only thing preventing the readout before striking. We're gonna have to put that pedal under the microscope Buzz..

[performance]

Buzz,
When did you get your unit? We had a few "special" DX's that were built that we made privately available to some customers that were interested.

[Buzz]

I ordered it Jan 3rd and got it a week ago.

Buzz,
When did you get your unit? We had a few "special" DX's that were built that we made privately available to some customers that were interested.

[Jake98]

They're leaving you out of the loop Mark, this is not good.

[Buzz]

It kinda looks like the 2nd one, I'll get a pic of it. Theres also a part # on it.

Does your pedal look like this:




or this:




or this:

[performance]

How many "green" knobs do you have on the bottom row?

[Buzz]

How many "green" knobs do you have on the bottom row?

I have 3, Preflow, postflow and down slope. I see the pic on the website only has 2 , post flow and down slope.

[Jake98]

you have some extra features there. pulse range is different too.