Abstract: Disclosed example power supplies, user interfaces, and methods are provided for inputting and/or receiving upper and lower command value limits for a plurality of welding parameters associated with a welding power source and/or wire feeder. In some examples, the upper and lower command value limits correspond to an operating range of a respective welding parameter, such that a welding parameter command value is bound by the upper and lower command value limits in a lock mode during a welding operation. The upper and lower command value limits are set such that any change in a welding parameter value (e.g., an output value) during a welding operation is bound by the upper and lower command value limits when a lock mode is active.

Abstract: Disclosed example power supplies, user interfaces, and methods are provided for intuitive or automatic control of welding parameter output ranges. The disclosed systems and methods provide tools for setup of configurable and/or default settings for a welding power source and/or wire feeder. Weld settings include upper and lower limits for an operating range corresponding to one or more welding parameters, such that a welding parameter value is bound by the upper and lower limits during a welding operation. In some examples, the operating range, and the corresponding upper and lower limits, are calculated or determined based on a selected range tolerance.

Abstract: Disclosed are welding systems and methods for conducting a completed circuit testing process. The welding system includes a power source to deliver power via one or more power outlets. Control circuitry receives an input to initiate a welding process and to command the power source to deliver a power signal with a current below a threshold level. The control circuitry monitors characteristics of the power signal at the one or more power outlets and determines whether a completed circuit condition exists. The control circuitry performs this determination based on information obtained through monitoring the characteristics of the power signal. The control circuitry controls the power source to prevent delivery of power if a completed circuit condition exists.

Abstract: Welding power supplies and user interfaces for welding power supplies are disclosed. An example welding-type system includes a wire feeder and a welding-type power supply having a graphical user interface (GUI) that includes a first graphical interface representing a first welding parameter, and a second graphical interface representing a second welding parameter. A controller receives data corresponding to output values for each of the first and second welding parameters, respectively. The controller receives an output value associated with the second welding parameter and calculates a range of values for each of the first and second welding parameter based on the received second welding parameter output value and one or more corresponding welding process parameters. First and second graphical bands representing the range of values for a respective welding parameter are generated and displayed.