Maxstar 161:

• NEW STANDARD FEATURE Added “Remote Hold” for TIG Lift-arc process
• NEW STANDARD FEATURE Added ability to Crater out for “Remote Hold” turn on/off from TECH menu.

All other models:

• No changes – Please refer to items addressed in previous revision changes.

Includes these previous revision changes:

Combined previous Syncrowave 210 (301129L) and Dynasty/Maxstar 210/280/400/800 (301153V) software files.

Dynasty/Maxstar

• Bug fix for nuisance primary overtemp error (280 serial numbers MJ380357L and higher are most likely to experience this)
• Fixes relating to "NOT VALID" error and Lock function
• Automatic polarity change for FCAW/GMAW (280 DX Multiprocess)
• Improved AC Arc Starting (210/280/400/800)

• Fix for arc outages typically seen shortly after arc initiation (400/800)

• Fixes for premature weld termination in automated applications (400/800)

• Improvements to TIG Lift-Arc™ (210/280/400/800)

• NEW STANDARD FEATURE - 4Tm ( Modified ) trigger method. (210/280/400/800)

• NEW EXPANSION FEATURE - Adjustable Hot Start feature (activated via memory card with additional expansion download) (210/280/400/800)

• Improve display feedback of voltage, current and meter hold (210/280)

• NEW STANDARD FEATURE - Cooler operation modes and Cooler-On-Demand™ - turn cooler off during extended non-weld time and in stick mode (for capable models) (280)

• NEW EXPANSION FEATURE - AC Independent (activated via purchased expansion memory card) (210/280)

• Cooler Power deactivated in Stick modes (280)

• Display indicator of [ACAV] as indicator of AC amperage (rectified average) (280)

• Improved start characteristics for welding anodized aluminum (280)

• Improvements to SMAW (stick) starts for select models (280)

Syncrowave

• Additional diagnostic checks when switching processes
• Fix for errors resulting from fast power cycling
• Modifications to MIG process menu
• Spoolmate 150 compatibility (serial numbers after ME390001J)
• AC frequency adjustment (serial numbers after ME390001J)
• DC pulse range expanded (serial numbers after ME390001J)