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I just bought a miller 304 with optima control and I'm wondering if my prince xl spool gun will adapt to that machine. It's currently working ok on a lincoln 255, but they tell me that the pulser is well worth the change. Any tips, input, etc., ???
Reply:With the correct spool gun controller, it should work fine.   The Spoolmatic spool guns connect to the XMT and Optima via the WC24 controller that changes the XMT's 24vac output to 24vdc for the spool gun motor to run, as well as provides a wire starting adjustment to make starts smoother.   There is likely a controller similar for the Prince XL.  My friend runs a Prince XL from his Trailblazer, which also has 24vac output at the 14-pin connector like the XMT.  I believe he runs it through a controller box.MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
Reply:Thanks for the info, I'll check on a control box. Any ideas on what I should expect going from Red to Blue with the pulser? Setting to get started?
Reply:Check with www.mkproducts.com for controller/connection info and connector wiring.  http://www.mkproducts.com/Prod_Spool_Adapters.htmThe pulser sets a couple different ways.  You can turn off the pulse but still leave it connected and run volts and wire feed speed like normal, or you can put it in synergic pulse and set wire feed speed and arc length, or you can go into full manual control mode where you set a whole slew of variables.  I don't recommend the manual mode, it's pretty confusing.  Synergic is not bad, just have to set the wire feed speed and then tune it with the arc length adjustment.  Make sure you're in the right program for your wire type, wire size and gas type and also make sure you have the pulser set for the 304 machine, not the 354, as the programs are different.Last edited by DesertRider33; 04-12-2010 at 08:42 AM.MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op