Patent ID: 7220941

Claim:
Multi-functional remote controller for a welding apparatus and a welding current source, which remote controller can be connected to the welding apparatus and the welding current source by at least one line, the remote controller having setting elements and switching elements and at least one display unit, various parameters, functions and/or operating modes being set and edited by a menu-driven system, the remote controller having a memory, in particular a memory card, and at least one interface in addition to the line, in particular a USB terminal, and, during operation of the welding apparatus and the welding current source, the remote controller can be disconnected from the welding apparatus and the welding current source and can be connected to another welding apparatus and welding current source, which are preferably in operation, and the memory is designed for continuous storage of settings to enable the transfer of the settings to the other welding apparatus and welding current source.