Syncrowave 180, new owner questions

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I just bought a Syncrowave 180.  Tonight I finished wiring a circuit for it, and fired it up for the first time.  Every time I power it up, it briefly reports "204" and "448" on the volt and amp meters, respectively.  I can't find anything in the owner's manual to explain what these are.  They don't seem to be the hours and cycles, because I checked those and they are different values.  It's not the serial number, either.  Any ideas?   Also, a minor annoyance.  Every time it starts, it reverts to TIG mode.  I naively expected it to stick with stick, and only change process when I ask it to.  I don't suppose there's a way around that, is there?   Thanks.__David Hillman
Reply:Can't say about the 204 448 but it is set up to go into tig mode on start up, I don't know how to get around it.  maybe someone else will chime in and help out on the other question.LarryLast edited by Larrysmachine; 04-02-2011 at 08:00 AM.Miller XMT 304 CC/CVSyncrowave 180 SDLincoln PowerMig 255XTTermalDynamics 52Lincoln 305GComlpete machine shop to back it up
Reply:It's probably not a big deal.  I don't expect to stick much once I bootstrap a workplace.  First I need to build a better cart, and a workbench where I can practice tigging.__David Hillman
Reply:Upon start up the first number displayed (208) for ~7 seconds is the software version and I forget what the second number is unless it too is part of the software version number.  I just don't remember.The manual explains how to access the run hours and cycle timers function.The unit defaults to TIG mode so the electrode lead/outlet isn't hot.  That way if you're not paying attention you don't short the lead(s) on start up.  In TIG mode the blue output light only comes on when you step on the peddle.MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!