FRONIUS IWAVE 230I AC/DC
FRONIUS iWAVE 230i AC/DC
TIG AC/DC Inverter Power Source
The Fronius iWave 230i AC/DC steps up from the 190i with higher output and the same fully digitised, microprocessor-controlled platform, built for workshops running more demanding TIG work across steel, stainless and aluminium. Like the rest of the iWave range, it's built around RPI Auto, Fronius' intelligent ignition function that automatically adjusts ignition settings based on electrode diameter and condition — delivering fast, reproducible arc starts with up to 71% less ignition delay compared to running without it.
The iWave 230i AC/DC is available in both gas-cooled and water-cooled configurations, so it can be matched to the duty cycle and application at hand — this listing covers the gas-cooled package.
Key Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Welding processes | TIG AC/DC (with RPI Auto), Manual (Stick/MMA) electrode |
| Output | Up to 230A |
| Ignition | RPI Auto intelligent ignition — automatic adjustment for electrode diameter and condition |
| AC arc technology | Active Wave — real-time waveform calculation for a quieter, more stable AC arc (under 80 dBA even at higher output) |
| Cooling | Gas cooled (this package) or water cooled |
| Materials | Suited to unalloyed and low-alloy steels, high-alloy chrome-nickel steels, aluminium, aluminium alloys and magnesium |
| Generator compatibility | Fully generator-compatible |
| Housing | Powder-coated, sturdy housing with protected control elements for day-to-day workshop use |
| Warranty | 3 years when the machine is registered |
Gas-Cooled & Water-Cooled Options Available
The iWave 230i AC/DC is available in both gas-cooled and water-cooled configurations. This listing is the gas-cooled package, suited to general fabrication and workshop TIG work. The water-cooled version is the better fit for higher duty-cycle applications and longer continuous welds where torch heat would otherwise become the limiting factor. Talk to the QWS team about which cooling configuration suits your application.
What's Included in This Package
| Part Number | Item |
|---|---|
| 4.075.219 | iWave 230i AC/DC G/W/F TIG AC/DC Inverter |
| 43.0004.0160 | Earth cable 35mm² x 4m & clamp |
| 4.051.305 | TIG torch hose pack THP 220i G/ML/F/UD/4m |
| 44.0350.4409 | TIG torch body TTB220P G/ML/70°/L55 |
Why Choose the iWave 230i AC/DC?
More output, same intelligent control. The step up to 230A gives more capacity for heavier TIG work, while retaining the same RPI Auto ignition and Active Wave arc technology as the rest of the iWave range.
Confident on aluminium and steel alike. AC/DC output means the 230i handles aluminium and magnesium as capably as it does steel and stainless, without needing a separate machine for each.
Cooling to match the job. With both gas-cooled and water-cooled configurations available, the 230i can be specified to suit anything from occasional workshop TIG work through to higher-duty production welding.
Quieter, more stable AC arc. Active Wave technology continuously calculates the optimal waveform, keeping AC TIG welding noticeably quieter without compromising arc stability.
Backed for the long run. A 3-year warranty is available simply by registering the machine.
Frequently Asked Questions
What welding processes does the iWave 230i AC/DC support? TIG AC/DC with RPI Auto intelligent ignition, and manual (stick/MMA) electrode welding.
Is the iWave 230i AC/DC available water-cooled? Yes — it's available in both gas-cooled and water-cooled configurations. This listing is the gas-cooled package.
What is RPI Auto? RPI Auto is Fronius' intelligent ignition function, which automatically adjusts ignition parameters based on electrode diameter and condition, delivering fast and reproducible arc starts without manual adjustment — reducing ignition delay by up to 71% compared to running without it.
Can the iWave 230i AC/DC weld aluminium? Yes — the AC/DC output and Active Wave arc technology make it well suited to aluminium, aluminium alloys and magnesium, alongside steel and stainless.
Does the iWave 230i AC/DC come with a warranty? Yes — a 3-year warranty applies when the machine is registered.
How does the iWave 230i AC/DC compare to the iWave 190i AC/DC? The 230i offers higher output (up to 230A vs 190A) and is available water-cooled as well as gas-cooled, while sharing the same RPI Auto ignition, Active Wave arc technology and materials capability as the 190i.