MULTI-PROCESS WELDERS
®
Idealarc DC-600
Rugged Multi-Process Power for Industrial Manufacturing
If your operations include semiautomatic manufacturing or fabrication, your best
welding power source selection may be the Lincoln Idealarc® DC-600. Rugged
construction, simple controls and plenty of amperage for heavy duty applications on
thick steel or other materials make this welder a sound investment. Add the
outstanding traditional SCR rectifier arc action delivering high quality, attractive welds
and your operators will agree – it's hard to go wrong with an Idealarc® DC-600.
Processes
Description
CC
Output
CV
Stick TIG MIG Flux-Cored Submerged Arc Gouging
3
DC
60
Hz
Input
PHASE
Advantage Lincoln
Recommended General Options
Multi-Process Switch, Undercarriage, Paralleling Kit
• 115V, 15 amps, duplex auxiliary power receptacle (60Hz models)
makes it easy to power lights, grinders and other shop tools at
your work station.
Recommended Stick Options
• Full range output voltage control for easy operation and
precise control.
Accessory Kit, Remote Output Control, Remote Control Cable Adapter
• Standard analog ammeter and voltmeter.
• Mode switch for selecting desired output characteristics.
Recommended TIG Options
• Windings and rectifiers protected against moisture and
corrosive environments.
Pro-Torch™ TIG Torches, TIG Module, Control Cable, Control Cable
Extension, Docking Kit, Hand Amptrol, Foot Amptrol, Amptrol
Adapter Kit, Water Valve Kit, Deluxe Adjustable Gas Regulator and
Hose Kit
• Flat-top case with a small footprint can be placed under a
workbench or stacked up to 3 high on top of each other.
• Manufactured under a quality system certified to ISO 9001
requirements and ISO 14001 environmental standards.
Recommended Wire Feeder Options
LF-72, LF-74, LN-742, LN-8, LN-9, LN-9 GMA, LN-10, DH-10, LN-15,
LN-23P, LN-25, LN-35, Cobramatic®, NA-3, NA-5, LT-7
• Three-year warranty on parts and labor.
• Seven-year warranty on the power rectifier.
Order
K1288-17
K1288-18
Idealarc DC-600
Idealarc DC-600
230/460/3/60
230/460/3/60
w/multi-process switch
Idealarc DC-600
K1288-22
230/460/575/3/60
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Output
Current/Voltage/
Duty Cycle
Input
Current @
Rated Output
Dimensions
H x W x D
in. (mm)
Net
Weight
lbs (kg)
Product
Name
Product
Number
Input
Power
Output
Range
CV:
K1288-17
K1288-18
K1288-22
230/460/3/60
108/54A
70-850A, 13-44V
Idealarc® DC-600
600A/44V/100%
680A/44V/60%
30.7 x 22.2 x 38.0
(781 x 565 x 965)
522
(237)
230/460/575/3/60
108/54/43.2A
CC:
90-850A, 24-42V
Publication E5.40 5/05
RECOMMENDED OPTIONS
GENERAL OPTIONS
TIG OPTIONS, CONT.
Multi-Process Switch
TIG Module
3-position switch allows quick and
easy change from electrode positive
or negative semiautomatic/wire feed
welding to stick or air carbon
arc gouging.
Portable, high frequency unit with
gas valve for TIG welding. Rated at
300 amps/60% duty cycle.
Order K930-2
Order K804-1
Control Cable
Connects TIG Module to
power source.
Undercarriage
Platform undercarriage with
mountings for two gas cylinders at
rear of welder.
Order K936-1 for 9-pin to 14-pin
Control Cable Extension
Allows the TIG Module to be
operated at distances up to 200 ft.
(61m) from the power source.
Available in 45 ft. (13.7m) sections.
Order K937-45
Order K842
Paralleling Kit
Permits paralleling of two
power sources.
Order K1611-1 (For Idealarc®
DC-600 Above Code 10500)
Order K1897-1 (For Idealarc DC-
600 Below Code 10500)
Docking Kit
Provides a means to “dock” the TIG
Module on top of a flat-roofed
power source, or any other flat
surface measuring at least 10 x 15
in. (254 x 381mm). It includes a
latch and provisions for a user-
supplied padlock to lock the TIG
Module in place.
STICK OPTIONS
Accessory Kit
For stick welding. Includes 35 ft.
(10.7m) 2/0 electrode cable with lug,
30 ft. (9.1m) 2/0 work cable with
lugs, headshield, filter plate, work
clamp and electrode holder.
Order K704
Order K939-1
Hand Amptrol
Provides 25 ft. (7.6m) of remote
current control for TIG welding.
(6 pin plug connection). Velcro
straps secure torch.
Remote Output Control
Order K963-3
For remote output of welding
voltage. Consists of control box with
25 or 100 ft. (7.6 or 30m) of four
conductor cable and 6 pin
MS-type connector.
Order K857 for 25 ft. (7.6m)
Order K857-1 for 100 ft. (30m)
Foot Amptrol
Provides 25 ft. (7.6m) of remote
output control for TIG welding. (6 pin
plug connection).
Order K870
Amptrol Adapter Kit
Adapts Amptrol's 6-pin MS-type
plug connection to terminal strip on
power source.
Remote Control Cable Adapter
Y connection adapter for
connecting K857 Remote Voltage
Control (6 pin plug connection) and
wire feeder input cable (14 pin plug
connection) to Idealarc DC-600 14
pin receptacle.
Order K843
Water Valve Kit
Order K864
For use with water-cooled TIG torch.
Installs inside of TIG Module.
Order K844-1
TIG OPTIONS
Deluxe Adjustable Gas Regulator
and Hose Kit
Pro-Torch TIG Torches
Accommodates CO , argon, or
Light and easy to use, these torches
feature flexible head models that
give you the power of maximum
versatility and maneuverability. A
molded, knurled handle gives you a
sure grip so you can focus on the
weld. Available in either air-cooled or
water-cooled designs.
2
argon-based gas cylinders.
Includes a cylinder pressure
gauge, dual scale flow gauge and
4.3 ft. (1.3m) gas hose.
Order K586-1
See publication E12.150
Idealarc DC-600
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IDEALARC® DC-600 ORDER FORM
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ORDER NUMBER
K1288-17
QUANTITY
PRICE
IDEALARC DC-600 (230/460/3/60)
IDEALARC DC-600 W/MULTI-PROCESS SWITCH (230/460/3/60)
IDEALARC DC-600 (230/460/575/3/60)
K1288-18
K1288-22
RECOMMENDED GENERAL OPTIONS
Multi-Process Switch
K804-1
K842
Undercarriage
Paralleling Kit (Above Code 10500)
Paralleling Kit (Below Code 10500)
K1611-1
K1897-1
RECOMMENDED STICK OPTIONS
Accessory Kit
K704
Remote Output Control, 25 ft.
Remote Output Control, 100 ft.
Remote Control Cable Adapter
K857
K857-1
K864
RECOMMENDED TIG OPTIONS
Pro-Torch™ TIG Torches
TIG Module
Request publication E12.150
K930-2
K936-1
K937-45
K939-1
K963-3
K870
Control Cable
Control Cable Extension, 45 ft. (13.7m)
Docking Kit
Hand Amptrol®
Foot Amptrol
Amptrol Adapter Kit
K843
Water Valve Kit
K844-1
K586-1
Deluxe Adjustable Gas Regulator and Hose Kit
RECOMMENDED WIRE FEEDER OPTIONS
LF-72, LF-74
See Publication E8.12
See Publication E8.20
See Publication E8.30
See Publication E8.50
See Publication E8.200
See Publication E8.200
See Publication E8.60
See Publication E8.90
See Publication E8.100
See Publication E8.110
See Publication E8.300
See Publication E9.10
See Publication E9.30
See Publication E9.70
LN-742 Industrial Wire Feeder
LN-8 Industrial Wire Feeder
LN-9 & LN-9 GMA Industrial Wire Feeder
LN-10 Advanced 4 Drive Roll Wire Feeder
DH-10 Dual Head Version of LN-10
LN-15 Portable Wire Feeder
LN-23P Portable Wire Feeder
LN-25 Portable Wire Feeder
LN-35 Portable Wire Feeder
Cobramatic Deluxe Wire Feeder
NA-3 Automatic Wire Feeder
NA-5 Automatic Wire Feeder
LT-7 Automatic Wire Feeder
TOTAL:
C U S T O M E R A S S I S T A N C E P O L I C Y
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