Everything You Need to Know About the VIPER MULTI 195 MAX
August 29, 2023
The VIPER MULTI 195 MAX is now out, our latest addition to the VIPER range. This 3-in-1 machine has been packed full of features so it can do just about everything, and all on a 10A plug.
Multi-Process Welding
As a three-in-one machine, the VIPER MULTI 195 MAX is capable of MIG, DC TIG and STICK welding. You won’t need to swap between different machines anymore, making setup a breeze and saving valuable time and effort without sacrificing quality.
4.0” Colour LCD Screen
With its intuitive controls and next-generation user interface, the clear colour screen makes changing your settings easier than ever.
100+ Smart-Set Programs
Setting up for a weld has never been easier. With over 100 synergic MIG and TIG programs, this machine is ready for every weld you want. Select your metal type, wire or electrode size, gas, and material thickness, and your machine is ready to go.
Power Factor Correction (PFC)
Get the most out of your machine with PFC. It maximises the electrical efficiency of the machine and automatically compensates for any voltage fluctuations, so you get more output power, and the internal components will last longer. Plus, PFC is designed to be generator friendly.
Dual Gas Inputs
The machine features dual gas inputs at the back, so you can have it set up to run MIG and TIG gases at the same time. Plus, they’re quick connect inputs, so you can plug in and unplug whenever you need to swap bottles.
Job Memory
The job memory feature lets you enter and store weld parameter settings under job numbers, and the weld parameters can be adjusted as needed. A total of 20 jobs can be stored for easy recall on the VIPER MLTI 195 MAX.
Complete MIG Weld Cycle Control
Get complete control over your MIG welds with a full set of adjustable parameters, such as pre- and post-gas flow, arc ignition speed, and burnback.
Arc Start
Starting a MIG weld has never been so smooth with the Arc Start dual function. You choose just how hot or cold you want your MIG weld to start. Start hot on thicker materials or cold on thinner materials you don’t want to burn through.
You can set the Arc Start above 100%, and the Hot Start will give you a boost in current at the start of your weld, eliminating issues with starting on cold metal and making welding on thicker materials easier.
Set it below 100%, and the Soft Start will help with edge arc ignition by starting at a lower current and ramping up when welding away from the edge.
Crater Fill
End your welds as strong as they started. The Arc End feature ramps your welding current and voltage down at the end of a MIG weld, so it fills in at a lower amperage, eliminating craters and pinholes.
The ‘Arc End’ feature operates the same way standard ‘Crater Fill’ functions do.
Inductance Control
Pick your preferred arc characteristics with the Inductance settings. By changing the frequency of your short circuit MIG welds with the Inductance controls, you can choose your arc characteristics on every weld.
Digital Geared Wire Drive
Experience unparalleled accuracy with our all-new digital geared wire drive system. Designed to sustain a consistent arc in varying conditions and with different wire types, it ensures an accurate wire feed speed. With this system, achieving precision on every welding task is effortless.
Gas-Shielded and Gasless Wires
Run both gas-shielded and gasless MIG wires, so whether you’re working with mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, or flux-cored wire, the VIPER MULTI 195 MAX has got you covered.
DC High-Frequency TIG
Maximise your results from start to finish. A high-frequency torch can start an arc without contacting the workpiece, reducing the risk of contaminating the tungsten or the weld. It also means you get access to the entire TIG weld cycle, including pre- and post-gas and up and down slope parameters.
Pulse TIG
Minimise the heap input without compromising on any of the penetration. As well as the full weld cycle, the VIPER MULTI 195 MAX can also pulse TIG weld. Alternating between a peak and base amperage reduces the amount of heat input and focuses the arc, perfect for sheet metals and out-of-position welding.
Heat Control Trigger (HCT) Mode
The Heat control Trigger Mode is great for manual heat input control as you go. It lets you set a base current, which you can switch to at any time during a weld by pressing the trigger button.
MMA (STICK)
On top of MIG and DC TIG, the VIPER MULTI 195 MAX can also stick weld, and comes packed with additional stick features like Hot Start, Arc Force, Anti-Stick and Pulse.
Arc Force
The Arc Force feature helps to keep the arc stabilised throughout the weld by increasing or decreasing the peak current to compensate for your arc length, preventing the arc from cutting out or the electrode from sticking.
Hot Start
The Hot Start feature gives a boost of current at the beginning of your weld, stabilising your ignition and eliminating any issues with striking an arc, especially on difficult electrodes.
Anti-Stick
The Anti-Stick feature, which is always on, prevents your electrode from sticking to your workpiece. When the machine detects sticking, the current will drop significantly, so the electrode can be removed.
Pulse MMA
Pulse MMA (STICK) welding helps reduce spatter, improves heat control and allows for easier slag removal. It also improves the speed and efficiency of vertical up welds by eliminating the use of the ‘Christmas Tree’ technique while maintaining root fusion.
Foot Control Ready
The VIPER MULTI 195 MAX supports the connection of both a wired and wireless foot control for extra versatility and convenience while welding. You can adjust your amperage hands-free to avoid disrupting your torch movement, and the wireless option reduces cables and adds greater manoeuvrability.
Spool Gun Ready
This machine is spool gun ready, so you can attach a spool gun to run softer core wires like aluminium MIG wire. You don’t need to change the setup of your existing torch or drive rollers. The spool gun lets you quickly switch over to get any job done with no downtime.
10A Plug
Plug in and play. The 10A power plug can be used on any domestic outlet, so it’s perfect for the DIY home handyman or the professional welder looking to take it anywhere.
Smart Fan
The Smart Fan diminishes noise, saves power, helps reduce energy costs, and minimises the number of contaminants being pulled through the machine.
Generator Compatible
The VIPER MULTI 195 MAX can be connected to a generator, so you can take it anywhere. We recommend one with an 8.5kVA rating.
