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Automatic Welding
Description
Auto-Axcess 300
The symbols shown below are used throughout this manual FLYING METAL or DIRT can injure eyes.
to call attention to and identify possible hazards. When you
see the symbol, watch out, and follow the related instructions D Wear safety glasses with side shields or face
to avoid the hazard. shield during servicing.
Only qualified persons should test, maintain, and repair this D Be careful not to short metal tools, parts, or
unit. wires together during testing and servicing.
D Keep away from moving parts such as fans. D High-frequency (H.F.) can interfere with radio
D Keep away from pinch points such as drive navigation, safety services, computers, and
rolls. communications equipment.
D Have only qualified persons remove doors, D Have only qualified persons familiar with
panels, covers, or guards for maintenance and electronic equipment install, test, and service
troubleshooting as necessary. H.F. producing units.
D Keep hands, hair, loose clothing, and tools D The user is responsible for having a qualified electrician prompt-
away from moving parts. ly correct any interference problem resulting from the installa-
D Reinstall doors, panels, covers, or guards tion.
when maintenance is finished and before re- D If notified by the FCC about interference, stop using the
connecting input power. equipment at once.
D Have the installation regularly checked and maintained.
ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS (EMF) D Keep high-frequency source doors and panels tightly shut, keep
can affect Implanted Medical Devices. spark gaps at correct setting, and use grounding and shielding to
D Wearers of Pacemakers and other Implanted minimize the possibility of interference.
Medical Devices should keep away from serv-
icing areas until consulting their doctor and the
device manufacturer. READ INSTRUCTIONS.
D Use Testing Booklet (Part No. 150 853) when
servicing this unit.
OVERUSE can cause OVERHEATING. D Consult the Owner’s Manual for welding safety
precautions.
D Allow cooling period; follow rated duty cycle. D Use only genuine replacement parts from the manufacturer.
D Reduce current or reduce duty cycle before D Read and follow all labels and the Technical Manual carefully be-
starting to weld again. fore installing, operating, or servicing unit. Read the safety in-
D Do not block or filter airflow to unit. formation at the beginning of the manual and in each section.
Welding or cutting equipment produces fumes or gases This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to
which contain chemicals known to the State of California to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
cause birth defects and, in some cases, cancer. (California reproductive harm. Wash hands after use.
Health & Safety Code Section 25249.5 et seq.)
**Wire feed speed ranges are for GMAW welding. While pulse welding, wire feed speed ranges may be more limited.
22-1/2 in.
B 17-3/8 in. (441 mm) (572 mm)
100
10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 8090 100
% DUTY CYCLE
100% Duty Cycle At 225 Amperes 60% Duty Cycle At 300 Amperes
Overheating
0 A/V
15
OR
Minutes Reduce Duty Cycle
50
40
30
20
10
0
0 100 200 300 400 500 600
AMPERAGE
va_curve1 4/95
2
OR
4 5 6
2
1
1 115 V 10 A AC Receptacle RC2 CB2 protects the wirefeed motor from Sections 3-3 and 7 for additional
Receptacle supplies 60 Hz single-phase overload. If CB2 opens, the wirefeeder information).
power. Maximum output from RC2 is does not work. 5 Peripheral Receptacle RC25
limited by supplementary protector CB1 to
10 amps. . Press button to reset breaker. If break- Receptacle provides connection to touch
sensor, water flow switch, jog +/−, and n/o
er continue to open, contact a Factory
2 Supplementary Protector CB1 Authorized Service Agent. relay contacts circuitry (see Section 3-7).
3 Supplementary Protector CB2 6 Robot Interface Receptacle RC72
4 Wirefeed/Gas Receptacle RC8
CB1 protects 115 volt receptacle RC2 from Use receptacle to connect robot input/out-
overload. If CB1 opens, RC2 does not Use receptacle to connect gas and motor put cable (see Sections 3-3 and 7 for addi-
work. control cable to power source (see tional information).
6
3
Do not place
anything between
weld cable terminal
and copper bar.
5
1
Weld Cable Size*** and Total Cable (Copper) Length in Weld Circuit
Not Exceeding****
350 ft 400 ft
150 ft 200 ft 250 ft 300 ft
100 ft (30 m) or Less (105 (120
(45 m) (60 m) (70 m) (90 m)
m) m)
Weld Output
Terminals
! Turn off power before 10 − 60% 60 − 100%
connecting to weld Welding
Duty Duty 10 − 100% Duty Cycle
output terminals. Amperes**
Cycle Cycle
! Do not use worn, dam-
aged, undersized, or
poorly spliced cables.
100 4 (20) 4 (20) 4 (20) 3 (30) 2 (35) 1 (50) 1/0 (60) 1/0 (60)
150 3 (30) 3 (30) 2 (35) 1 (50) 1/0 (60) 2/0 (70) 3/0 (95) 3/0 (95)
4/0 4/0
200 3 (30) 2 (35) 1 (50) 1/0 (60) 2/0 (70) 3/0 (95)
(120) (120)
2 ea. 2/0 2 ea. 3/0 2 ea. 4/0 3 ea. 3/0 3 ea. 3/0
500 2/0 (70) 3/0 (95) 4/0 (120)
(2x70) (2x95) (2x120) (3x95) (3x95)
Positive Negative 2 ea. 2/0 2 ea. 3/0 2 ea. 4/0 3 ea. 3/0 3 ea. 4/0 3 ea. 4/0
) * 600 3/0 (95) 4/0 (120)
(2x70) (2x95) (2x120) (3x95) (3x120) (3x120)
Ref. 803 677-A
2 ea. 2/0 2 ea. 3/0 2 ea. 4/0 3 ea. 3/0 3 ea. 4/0 3 ea. 4/0 4 ea. 4/0
700 4/0 (120)
(2x70) (2x95) (2x120) (3x95) (3x120) (3x120) (4x120)
2 ea. 2/0 2 ea. 3/0 2 ea. 4/0 3 ea. 4/0 3 ea. 4/0 4 ea. 4/0 4 ea. 4/0
800 4/0 (120)
(2x70) (2x95) (2x120) (3x120) (3x120) (4x120) (4x120)
* This chart is a general guideline and may not suit all applications. If cable overheats, use next size larger cable.
**Weld cable size (AWG) is based on either a 4 volts or less drop or a current density of at least 300 circular mils per ampere.
( ) = mm2 for metric use
***For distances longer than those shown in this guide, call a factory applications rep. at 920-735-4505 (Miller) or 1-800-332-3281 (Hobart)
Ref. S-0007-G 2009−08
. In pulse welding applications using inverter power sources, peak currents can result in extreme voltage drops producing poor welding characteris-
tics with undersized cables. A recommendation for weld cable size is a minimum of 2/0 for 300 ampere welding power sources and 4/0 for 450
ampere welding power sources when total cable length is less than 100 ft (30m).
A Not used.
C B
D
A B Not used.
E L
M C* Circuit common.
F K
H J Purge
D Contact closure to C completes 24 volts DC solenoid
circuit to purge shielding gas line.
E Tach common.
F Gas valve.
G Electrode sense.
J Tach B.
Failure to follow these electrical service guide recommendations could create an electric shock or fire hazard. These
recommendations are for a dedicated circuit sized for the rated output and duty cycle of the welding power source.
In dedicated circuit installations, the National Electrical Code (NEC) allows the receptacle or conductor rating to be less than the rating
of the circuit protection device. All components of the circuit must be physically compatible. See NEC articles 210.21, 630.11, and
630.12.
NOTICE − INCORRECT INPUT POWER can damage this welding power source. This welding power source requires a CONTINUOUS supply of
input power at rated frequency(+10%) and voltage (+10%). Phase to ground voltage shall not exceed +10% of rated input voltage. Do not use a genera-
tor with automatic idle device (that idles engine when no load is sensed) to supply input power to this welding power source.
. Actual input voltage should not exceed ± 10% of indicated required input voltage. If actual input voltage is outside of this range, output may not
be available.
3
= GND/PE Earth Ground
8
10
L1
4 L2 6
L3
9
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill;
SIGNIFICANT DC VOLTAGE
exists after removal of
input power.
S Always wait 5 minutes after power
is turned off before working on unit.
S Check input capacitor voltage, and
be sure it is near 0 before touching
any parts.
Read Owner’s Manual.
4 3
Tools Needed:
5/16 in.
! Turn Off welding power source, and See rating label on unit and check input 6 Input Conductors L1 (U), L2 (V) And L3
check voltage on input capacitors voltage available at site. (W)
according to Section 5-8 before Connect input conductors L1 (U), L2 (V) and
1 Input Power Conductors (Customer
proceeding. Supplied Cord) L3 (W) to welding power source line
! Installation must meet all National and terminals.
Select size and length of conductors using
Local Codes − have only qualified per- Section 3-9. Conductors must comply with Reinstall side panel onto welding power source.
sons make this installation. national, state, and local electrical codes. If Disconnect Device Input Power
! Disconnect and lockout/tagout input applicable, use lugs of proper amperage Connections
power before connecting input capacity and correct hole size.
7 Disconnect Device (switch shown in
conductors from unit. Follow estab- the OFF position)
Welding Power Source Input Power
lished procedures regarding the in-
Connections 8 Disconnect Device (Supply) Grounding
stallation and removal of lockout/
tagout devices. Terminal
2 Strain Relief
9 Disconnect Device Line Terminals
! Make input power connections to the Install strain relief of proper size for unit and
welding power source first. input conductors. Route conductors (cord) Connect green or green/yellow grounding
through strain relief and tighten screws. conductor to disconnect device grounding
! Always connect green or terminal first.
green/yellow conductor to supply 3 Welding Power Source Grounding
Connect input conductors L1 (U), L2 (V), and
grounding terminal first, and never to Terminal
L3 (W) to disconnect device line terminals.
a line terminal.
4 Green Or Green/Yellow Grounding 10 Overcurrent Protection
. The Auto-Line circuitry in this unit Conductor
Select type and size of overcurrent protection
automatically links the power source to the Route green or green/yellow grounding using Section 3-9 (fused disconnect switch
primary voltage being applied. Check input conductor through current transducer and shown).
voltage available at site. This unit can be connect to welding power source grounding
connected to any input power between 208 terminal first. Close and secure door on line disconnect de-
and 575 VAC without relinking the power vice. Follow established lockout/tagout pro-
source. 5 Welding Power Source Line Terminals cedures to put unit in service.
Input5 2012−05
Notes
14
11
13
L1
2
5 L2
3 1
5 10
Tools Needed:
5/16 in.
Input7 2012−05 − Ref. 803 766-C / 803 676-A / Ref. 218 005-A
! Turn Off welding power source, and 1 Input Power Conductors (Customer 10 Welding Power Source Line Terminals
check voltage on input capacitors Supplied Cord) Route green or green/yellow grounding
according to Section 5-8 before Select size and length of conductors using conductor through current transducer and
proceeding. Section 3-9. Conductors must comply with connect to welding power source grounding
! Installation must meet all National and national, state, and local electrical codes. If terminal first. Then connect input conductors L1
Local Codes − have only qualified per- applicable, use lugs of proper amperage and L2 to welding power source line terminals.
sons make this installation. capacity and correct hole size.
Reinstall side panel onto welding power source.
Three Conductor Power Cord Preparation
! Disconnect and lockout/tagout input Disconnect Device Input Power
power before connecting input 2 Black And White Input Conductors
(L1 And L2) Connections
conductors from unit. Follow estab-
lished procedures regarding the in- 3 Red Input Conductor 11 Disconnect Device (switch shown in
stallation and removal of lockout/ OFF postion)
4 Insulation Sleeving
tagout devices. 12 Disconnect Device (Supply) Grounding
5 Green Or Green/Yellow Grounding
! Make input power connections to the Conductor Terminal
welding power source first. 6 Electrical Tape Connect green or green/yellow grounding
! Always connect green or conductor to disconnect device grounding
Insulate and isolate red conductor as shown.
green/yellow conductor to supply terminal first.
Welding Power Source Input Power
grounding terminal first, and never to Connections 13 Disconnect Device Line Terminals
a line terminal.
7 Strain Relief Connect input conductors L1 and L2 to
. The Auto-Line circuitry in this unit
Install strain relief of proper size for unit and
disconnect device line terminals.
automatically links the power source to the input conductors. Route conductors (cord) 14 Over-current Protection
primary voltage being applied. Check input through strain relief and tighten screws.
voltage available at site. This unit can be Select type and size of over-current protec-
connected to any input power between 208 Connect input conductors as shown in tion using Section 3-9 (fused disconnect
and 575 VAC without relinking the power illustration. switch shown).
source. 8 Current Transducer Close and secure door on line disconnect
See rating label on unit and check input 9 Welding Power Source Grounding device. Follow established lockout/tagout
voltage available at site. Terminal procedures to put unit in service.
Input7 2012−05
Notes
The touch sensor feature allows the robot to locate a weldment using the wire feed system and welding power source. The weld output terminals pro-
vide a path for touch sensor voltage when this feature is turned on at the peripheral receptacle. Turning on touch sensor causes a DC voltage to be
present on the welding wire. When welding wire touches the weldment, the voltage sensing circuit closes, and a +24 volts DC output signal is sent to the
robot control indicating weldment detection. Touch sensor DC voltage on the welding wire is 80 volts DC. As soon as touch sensor turns on, WIRE LIVE
appears on the front panel display.
See the following table for the remote program select binary code.
Program No. Output A Output B Output C
1 Off Off Off
2 On Off Off
3 Off On Off
4 On On Off
5 Off Off On
6 On Off On
7 Off On On
8 On On On
Notes
General Terms:
AccuCurve CV Pulse process using a pulse waveform with modified curves at particular locations within the waveform. Has
a distinguished change in arc characteristics. Front panel display is ACCU − CURV.
Accu-pulse Pulse process utilizing constant current ramps with constant voltage control of peaks and backgrounds.
Adaptive response is controlled by peak and minimum current levels. Benefits are shorter arc lengths, better
puddle control, more tolerant of tip-to-work variation, less audible noise, no arc wandering, allows weld to fill in
at toes increasing travel speed and deposition, and more tolerant to poor fit up and gaps.
Accuspeed (optional) CV Pulse process designed for high travel speeds. Typically used in Robotic applications. Arc is designed to be
tight and fast. Front panel display is ACCU − SPED.
Adjust Control knob used to change or set parameters and functions.
Amps Indicates average amperage while welding and 3 seconds hold value at end of weld.
Arc Adjust Term used to represent arc length adjustments in pulse programs. Increasing Arc Adjust increases the actual
arc length. Likewise, decreasing arc adjust shortens arc length. Arc Adjust is replaced by volts in MIG
programs.
Arc Control Pressing this button will allow setting of inductance in MIG mode and sharp arc in pulse, Accu-pulse, and RMD
(optional).
Arc Length Distance from end of wire electrode to workpiece.
Auto Thread Method of jogging wire without holding jog or trigger switch. Pressing Jog and Retract simultaneously will
automatically feed wire. Default setting is 72 inches at a feed rate of 700 ipm. Pressing jog, purge, or trigger
switch will terminate the auto-threading feature. These values can be changed using a PDA with File
Management/WaveWriter software.
Crater Allows setting of voltage/arc adjust, wire feed rate, and time value for arc ends (only available on Auto Axcess
models in the Arc On and Analog input or the Arc On and No Analog input modes, and can only be set with the
optional PDA with File Management software).
Gas Type Selection of shielding gas being used in application.
Inductance In short circuit GMAW welding, an increase in inductance will decrease the number of short circuit transfers per
second (provided no other changes are made) and increase the arc-on time. The increased arc-on time makes
the welding puddle more fluid.
MIG CV weld process with individual settings of voltage and wire speed.
Postflow Setting a time value for gas flow after arc end (only available on Auto Axcess models in the Arc On and Analog
input or the Arc On and No Analog input modes, and can only be set with the optional PDA with File Manage-
ment software).
Preflow Setting a time value for gas flow prior to arc start (only available on Auto Axcess models in the Arc On and
Analog input or the Arc On and No Analog input modes, and can only be set with the optional PDA with File
Management software).
Process A selection made for MIG, Pulse, Accu-pulse, and RMD (optional).
Process Set Up Selection procedure for entering program.
Program Eight active slots for selection of various processes, wire types, and parameters.
Program Load Enters selected program information (process, wire type, gas, etc.) into program slot (1-8).
Pulse Conventional pulse program using peak, background, pulse width, frequency, and peak voltage as factory
taught data. Adaptive method is controlled by frequency adjustment.
Retract Sequence function that allows the wire to move back towards the contact tip when a welding operation is
completed. Setting is both speed (IPM) and time (sec), (only available on Auto Axcess models in the Arc On
and Analog input or the Arc On and No Analog input modes, and can only be set with the optional PDA with File
Management software).
RMD (optional) RMD refers to Regulated Metal Deposition. A precisely controlled short-circuit transfer. Benefits of RMD are well
suited to thin materials, improves gap filling and spatter reduction. Provides less heat input into workpiece,
minimizes distortion and allows use of larger diameter wire on thin gauge materials.
Sequence Selecting Sequence will allow setting of preflow, start, crater, postflow, and retract times and parameters (only
available on Auto Axcess models in the Arc On and Analog input or the Arc On and No Analog input modes).
Sharp Arc In pulse and Accu-pulse mode this adjustment changes the arc cone by adjusting the preprogrammed factory
pulse data. In RMD (optional) this control will affect the arc in much the same way as inductance.
Start Provides voltage/arc adjust, wire feed rate, and time value for modified arc starts (only available on Auto Axcess
models in the Arc On and Analog input or the Arc On and No Analog input modes, and can only be set with the
optional PDA with File Management software).
Wire Description Wire Abbreviation Alloy Type Gas Type Gas Abbreviation
Steel STL E70, E100, E120 100% CO2, CO2
90% Argon/10% CO2, C10
85% Argon/15% CO2, C15
75% Argon/25% CO2, C25
95% Argon/5% CO2, C5
95% Argon /5% O2, OX5
98% Argon/2% O2 OX2
Stainless Steel SS 308, 309, 312, 316 98% Argon, 2% O2 OX2
(81Ar/18HE/1CO2 Tri Gas
Accu-pulse)
90HE/7-1/2Ar/2-1/2CO2 Tri Gas
MIG/RMD/Accu-pulse)
Cored Tubular Wire MCOR 71, 76, 86R, 409, 439 90% Argon/10% CO2 C10
98% Argon/2% O2 OX2
Aluminum ALUM 4XXX, 5XXX 100% Argon ARGN
* Not all wire types may be available with your unit.
Notes
15 14 13
4
12
A
3
Wire Speed Amps 11
Process Wirefeed
Wire Type Gas 10
Gas Type Contactor
5
6
8
9
16
7
Setup Adjust Arc Control
1 Program Display The lit LED indicates which setup mode is 7 Setup Push Button
active. Setup mode parameters are shown in Press button to select Process, Wire Type,
Displays the number of the active program.
Display Windows (see Items 13 and 15). Wire Diameter, or Gas Type parameters.
2 Adjust Knob
Turn the Adjust knob to change program
Process LED . In order for selections to be retained in
When this LED is lit, turn the Adjust knob to memory, the Setup push button must be
number, Setup, Arc Control, and weld
select the desired weld process. Choices pressed six times before any other push
parameters.
include pulse welding (displayed as PULS), button is pressed: once to select Process,
3 Program Push Button LED Accu-pulse, MIG welding (MIG), and Accu again to select Wire Type, again to select
The LED lights when the Program Push Puls/RMD [Regulated Metal Deposition Wire Alloy, again to select Wire Size,
Button is active. (optional)]. again to select Gas Type, and a sixth time
to store selections in memory. The
4 Program Push Button Wire Type LED displays will temporarily show “PROG
Press push button (LED lights) and turn Adjust When this LED is lit, turn the Adjust knob to LOAD” to indicate the data is being stored
knob to select active program. select the desired wire type, wire alloy, and in memory.
size. Wire type and size choices vary 8 Arc Control LED
The letter C is displayed with the program
according to the selected weld process. The LED lights to indicate the Arc Control
number if the program has been changed from Choices may include steel (displayed as
the factory settings using the optional PDA button is active. Light goes out when button is
STL), stainless steel (SS), metal core inactive.
with File Management/WaveWriter software
(MCOR), aluminum (ALUM). See Table 4-1 9 Arc Control Push Button
(see File Management/WaveWriter Owner’s
for all wire abbreviations.
Manual). This push button allows fine tuning inductance
Gas Type LED for MIG programs, and Arc Control for
. The program cannot be changed through When this LED is lit, turn the Adjust knob to
programs other than MIG. When the push
the front panel while welding. button is pressed, the upper display (item 15)
select the desired weld gas. Gas type choices shows INDU for inductance, or ARC for Arc
Press and hold button to see program name. vary according to the selected weld process. Control to indicate which parameter is
Custom programs are named using optional
See Table 4-1 for all gas abbreviations. selected for change. The range of possible
PDA with File Management/WaveWriter
values is 0-99 for inductance, and 0-50 for arc
software. Program name is shown in upper 6 Setup Push Button LED
control. Turn the Adjust knob to change the
and lower displays (items 13 and 15).
The LED lights to indicate one of the setup parameter value. Press button to deactivate
5 Setup Mode Indicators modes is active. arc control mode (LED goes out).
10 Wire Feed/Gas/Contactor LEDs Display Command Values mode. Only wire 14 Volts And Arc Adjust LEDs
The Wirefeed LED lights when the wire feeder speed command will be displayed while
welding if the unit is set in Display Command The lit LED indicates whether voltage or arc
is energized. For example, when the front length is being displayed.
panel Jog or Retract button is pressed, the Values mode, even if the Wire Feed
Wirefeed LED lights. Speed/Amps Display button is pressed. 15 Upper Display
The Gas LED lights when the gas valve is The upper display shows different information
energized. . Displays show actual or command values depending on the active function of the unit
as determined by configuration menu and the weld process being used. When the
The Contactor LED lights when the output display shows voltage (for a MIG process),
when using a PDA with File Management/
contactor is energized, making the weld the Volts LED lights. When it shows arc adjust
WaveWriter software. Command values
output terminals live. [for a pulsed and RMD (optional) weld
are displayed prior to welding and actual
11 Wire Speed And Amps LEDs values are displayed while welding unless process], the Arc Adjust LED lights. However,
a PDA with File Management/WaveWriter during any weld process (MIG and pulse), the
The lit LED indicates whether wire speed or
software was used to set the unit in the unit will display actual arc voltage unless a
amps are being displayed.
”Display Command Values” mode. In the PDA with File Management/WaveWriter
12 Wire Feed Speed/Amps Display Push Display Command Values mode, software has set the unit in the ”Display
Button command values are displayed while Command Values” mode.
13 Lower Display welding. 16 Lock LED
Press Wire Feed Speed/Amps Display button
• The lock LED is illuminated when one or more
to show weld amperage or wire feed speed in
lower display (the applicable LED under the
. If a PDA with File Management/WaveWriter programs have been locked using an optional
software is used to change wire feed units PDA with File Management/WaveWriter
lower display lights to indicate which is
(IPM, MPM) or display welding information software. This indicates that some programs
shown). When welding, actual value is shown.
(command or actual),save the changes and have been disabled. A disabled program will
If amperage was selected for display, the unit then turn the power to the unit off and then not show up for selection.
will show actual welding amperage prior to on again for the changes to be carried out Refer to the File Management/WaveWriter
and while welding unless the the unit is in by the unit. Owner’s Manual for additional information.
1 4
8
5
7
Ref. 803 677-A
6 2
CIRCULER
Use robot pendant or other method to enter two weld schedules into the
robot. Maintain schedule 1 for at least 10 to 20 seconds minimum before
moving on to schedule 2. Maintain schedule 2 for 10 to 20 seconds
before ending the simulated weld. Schedule data is shown below:
Schedule 1 Schedule 2
Actual Motoman Welder Condition File Sample Auto-Calibration Routine For Fanuc Robot
<Welding Current Output Char.> 1: Call Safehome
NO. REF (V) MEASURE (A) 2: J P[1] 40% Fine
01 0.01 1 Arcstart [10.0Volts, 100.0IPM]
02 7.00 500 3: L P[2] 10.0 sec Fine
03 13.99 999 Arc End [0.0Volts, 0.0IPM, 0.0Sec]
04 0.00 000 4: Wait 1.00 (Sec)
<Welding Voltage Output Char.> 5: J P[3] 40% Fine
NO. REF (V) MEASURE (V) Arcstart [44.0Volts, 1000.0IPM]
01 0.14 0.5 6: L P[4] 10.0 sec Fine
02 7.00 25.0 Arc End [0.0Volts, 0.0IPM, 0.0Sec]
03 14.00 50.0 7: Call Safehome
04 Sample Auto-Calibration Routine For ABB Robot
Sample Auto-Calibration Routine For Motoman Robot Move J home, v500, z50, tweldgun;
0000 NOP Arcl \ on, *, v500, sm1, wd1, wv0, z50, tweldgun;
0001 Mov J Arcl \ off, *, v500, sm1, wd1, wv0, z50, tweldgun;
0002 AWELD 1.40 WaitTime 5;
(AWELD direct input of 1.40Volts = 100 ipm) Arcl \ on, *, v500, sm1, wd2, wv0, z50, tweldgun;
0003 VWELD 2.80 Arcl \ off, *, v500, sm1, wd1, wv0, z50, tweldgun;
(VWELD direct input of 2.80Volts = 10.0 volts) Move J home, v500, z50, tweldgun;
0004 Arcon
0005 Timer T=10.00
0006 Arcof
0007 AWELD 14.00
(AWELD direct input of 14.00Volts = 1000 ipm)
0008 VWELD 12.32
(VWELD direct input of 12.32Volts = 44.0 volts)
0009 Arcon
0010 Timer T=10.00
0011 Arcof
0012 End *Seam Data values must all be set at zero.
Rotate Adjust knob to change NO Press the Arc Control button to Cycl Pwr message appears on the display
to YES. confirm the reset. when programs complete loading.
The reset message is displayed for Turn power off, wait 10 seconds, and turn
2 seconds while factory program power back on again to complete the reset
settings are being reloaded. operation.
During the reset mode the following
factory default programs are loaded
. After Reset is complete, be sure to load
appropriate programs that contain the
into the unit:
correct wire size, process, and shielding gas
for the welding operation
Program 1 Pulse
.035 Mild Steel
90% Argon, 10% CO2
Program 2 MIG
.035 Mild Steel
75% Argon, 25% CO2
Program 3 Accu-pulse
.035 Mild Steel
90% Argon, 10% O2
Program 4 Pulse
.045 Mild Steel
90% Argon, 10% CO2
Program 5 MIG
.045 Mild Steel
75% Argon, 25% CO2
Program 6 Accu-pulse
.045 Mild Steel
90% Argon, 10% O2
Program 7 Pulse
.052 Mild Steel
90% Argon, 10% CO2
Program 8 MIG
.052 Mild Steel
75% Argon, 25% CO2
1 Power Switch S1
Provides on/off control of welding
power source. Controls input power 1 20 21
to first module. Power Switch
Inductors Resistors
2 Input Contactor W1 S1 R1, R2
L1, L2
Connects input power to second in-
verter engine.
3 E-Stop Board PC12 W1 8
Distributes power from control board
PC1. Three-Phase Pre-Regulator Interconnect Inverter
Line Input Module Board PC2 Module
4 Auxiliary Power Board PC3 Power
Controls buss voltage and supplies
900 volts AC to control transformer
T2. 13
5 Control Transformer T2 Hall
Supplies power to control board PC1 Device
and E-Stop board PC12. Power HD2
Cord
6 Circuit Breaker CB1 Green 900
Lead 4 VAC 6 7
Provides overload protection for 115
volt AC receptacle RC2. Auxiliary 115
Circuit VAC 115 Volts AC
Power Board Breaker Receptacle
7 115 Volt AC Receptacle RC2 PC5 CB1 RC2
Connects auxiliary equipment to
welding power source. 900 115
8 Interconnect Board PC2 5 VAC VAC 11
Provides electrical connection for in-
ductors L1 and L2, resistors R1 and Control
Transformer T2 Fan Motors
R2, capacitors C1, C2, C3, and C4, FM1, FM2
and diodes D1 and D2. Also, PC2
provides electrical connection for the 115 28 18 15
Pre-Regulator module and the Invert- VAC VAC VAC VAC
er module. Center- 9
Tapped
9 Control Board PC1
Controls weld output by changing
gate pulses to the inverter module on Control Board PC1
PC1.
10 Current Transformer CT1
Provides current feedback to control
board PC1 from primary of HF trans-
former T1. 3 15 16
11 Fan Motors FM1, FM2 40 40 Motor
VDC Circuit VDC Control Board
Cool internal components. E-Stop Breaker
Board CB2 PC6
12 Process Control Board PC4 PC12
Process inputs from automation
Motor Signal
module PC9 and display module 24
PC7. Communicates by devicenet to 24 18 17 VDC
motor control board PC6, display VAC VAC
Motor
board PC7, automation module PC9, 2 Filter Board Tach
and external devices. Controls weld PC11 Feedback
output and the welding process. Input Contactor Signal
Contactor Signal
13 Hall Device HD2 W1 Tach Feedback
Provides feedback when current is Signal
detected on ground lead of power 18
cable. Wire
PDA Port Feed
14 Thermistors RT1, RT2, RT3 Motor
PC Port
Detect heating conditions in secon- DeviceNet
dary heatsink (RT1), primary heat-
sink (RT2), and input inductor (RT3). 12 19
28
15 Circuit Breaker CB2 VAC Process Motor Signal Automation
Control Board Module
Provides overload protection for the PC4 PC9
40 volts AC used to operate wire feed Input Ground
motor. Fault Signal DeviceNet
Arc Adjust
Control Knob
Ribbon 29
Cable AC Or DC Control Circuits
Filter 72 Pin
Board Robot
PC10 Connector 3φ Power
RC70
! Discharge input capacitors according to Section 5-8 and be sure voltage is near zero before touching any parts.
! Before troubleshooting or applying power to unit, complete the following checks to avoid causing further damage.
! Although some parts are briefly checked in the pre-power procedures, more complete tests may be needed later for these parts.
This procedure is simply to get a basic okay to power up unit.
. The pre-power checklist should be followed if any of the following conditions exist:
the unit is completely inoperative;
visual damage is found on any of the following components: capacitors C1 and C2, control board PC1, IGBT power modules MOD1 and MOD2,
or interconnect board PC2;
ERR
Display Example
TACH
. The following error codes may appear on the upper and lower displays of the User Interface Module to indicate specific errors. Explanations of
the error codes are provided in the sections referenced.
Ground Current
ERR GND Section 5-2. D
Detect Error
Thermal Over
ERR TEMP Section 5-2. I
Temperature
In an E-Stop situation (relays open), all four relays on the E-Stop board de-energize and cut power to the control boards.
When relay CR1 on E-Stop board PC12 is de-energized, it drops out the 18 volts AC from transformer T1 that powers the
E inverter control board(s).
When relay CR2 on E-Stop board PC12 is de-energized, it breaks the contactor signal being sent to the inverter engine
STOP board(s) from the process control module PC4 (J2-9 to RC2-3) and causes a loss of signal to the AIM board (RC2-1 and
RC2-2) and to micro input (RC5-3 and RC5-4), signaling an E-Stop is active.
When relay CR3 on E-Stop board PC12 is de-energized, it breaks the secondary side output of the motor board before it
goes to the filter board.
Relay CR4 on E-Stop board PC12 is a soft start relay in parallel with the contacts of relay CR1.
B. Arc Error
ERR Indicates voltage has exceeded the programmable limit of a valid arc for the programmed amount of time (default time is
500 ms). Check contact tip, weld conditions, and shielding gas.
Arc error can be enabled or disabled using an optional PDA with File Management/WaveWriter software.
ARC
ERR
Indicates no coolant flow in water flow switch option. The error may be reset by reestablishing coolant flow to the gun, and
then pressing the Jog/Purge button.
COOL
ERR
Indicates that weld current is flowing through the primary ground. This is a latching error and welding power source power
must be cycled off and back on again.
GND
E. Line Error
Indicates that primary power has dropped below the operating point of the welding power source. Signal is sent from in-
verter engine module(s) (RC6, Pin 9 on inverter control board PC1) to process control module PC4 (J2, Pin 1). Check for a
ERR brown-out condition. The primary boost capacitors have dropped below an acceptable minimum voltage threshold.
This circuit monitors the 940 volts primary DC bus voltage across the electrolytic capacitors C1 and C2. Low line is dis-
played when this voltage drops below 858 volts DC. This could happen when attempting to draw near rated output power
LINE with an input voltage below 190 volts AC, three phase. This causes the boost section to go into current limit trying to sup-
ply the output power. Once current limit is reached, the boost section can no longer hold the bus capacitors at 940 volts
DC. The inverter control will also go into an output current limit mode in an attempt to supply output power.
ERR
Indicates that the motor has been drawing too much current for too long a time period. To remedy this fault, reduce the wire
feed speed or the wire feeder torque load/duty cycle. Press Jog/Purge button to clear error.
MOTR
ERR Indicates the contactor either is or was active, but the system failed to start an arc. Conditions for a valid arc start are at
least 50% of arc start current, voltage less than 60 volts, and voltage greater than min. valid arc voltage (default is 22.5
volts). This situation is usually attributed to a contact tip or feeder issue. The arc start error parameter can be disabled
STRT using an optional PDA with File Management/Wave Writer software.
H. No Tach Error
Indicates loss of tachometer feedback. Determine cause of error as follows:
S Press JOG button on the front panel.
S Does the motor run wide open immediately?
S YES Replace Motor Board PC6.
ERR S Does the motor ramp up in speed?
S YES Bad motor tach. Contact nearest Factory Authorized Service Agent.
TACH S Does the motor respond at all?
S YES Contact nearest Factory Authorized Service Agent.
S Check motor cable. Is it damaged?
S YES Replace motor cable.
S NO Contact factory service personnel.
J. Unknown Error
ERR
Indicates error bit from process control module PC4 is set, but error value sent does not match anything defined with the
UIM board PC7.
UNKN
REL Indicates a timed weld has expired, but the trigger is still active. Press Jog/Purge button to clear error.
This error occurs after a timed weld expires and the trigger is not released. A PDA with File Management/WaveWriter
software can be used to set up timed welds. This is strictly an informational−type error.
TRIG
ERR
Indicates actual wire feed speed does not match wire feed speed command. Press Jog/Purge button to clear error.
WFS
Q. Flow Error
ERR
Indicates no gas flow to the gun. The error may be reset by reestablishing gas flow to the gun, and then pressing the Jog/
Purge button.
FLOW
R. Stop Error
ERR
Indicates obstructions in the wire feed system or a faulty wire drive system. Check wire feed and wire drive systems.
Press Jog/Purge button to clear error.
STOP
ERR
Indicates the welding wire is stuck to the workpiece at the end of a weld. May be caused by poor weld conditions. The
error may be cleared by cutting wire from workpiece, and pressing the Jog/Purge button.
STUK
WELD
Indicates unit was not ready for a weld sequence. Press Jog/Purge button to clear error.
WAIT
PLS
Indicates user interface board lost data communications. Press Jog/Purge button to clear error. If condition persists, con-
tact nearest Factory Authorized Service gent.
WAIT
LOW
Indicates actual wire feed speed is lower than wire feed speed command. Check for obstructions in the wire feed system
or a faulty wire drive system. Press Jog/Purge button to clear error.
WFS
ROBT
Indicates robot lost memory data. Press Jog/Purge button to clear error.
MEM
UNIT
Indicates the data bus on the PCM board is not functioning properly. Press Jog/Purge button to clear error.
COMM
RMD
Indicates the RMD demo is completed. Pressing Jog/Purge button will change the screen to CYCL PWR on the display.
Turn unit power off and back on again.
DONE
Module Testing
Error Type UIM Upper Dis- UIM Lower Dis- Possible Cause
play play
No Error or Error Clear* —— —— No active error is present in the system. The PCM board
will send an error type equal to zero (0) when an error is
cleared.
Thermal Over Temperature ERR TEMP Indicates one or more of the inverter engines overheated.
Sent from inverter engine module(s) (RC6, Pin 12, on In-
verter board PC1) to PCM board PC4 (J2, Pin 7). Check fan
on inverter engine(s) and weld currents.
Emergency Stop E STOP Indicates Emergency Stop is active. This condition is not
monitored in the Devicenet system; however, this is moni-
tored by the RIO board and sent by Devicenet to the PCM
board PC4. The E-Stop will still work, but no error will be
displayed or sent since the RIO board is disconnected from
the network.
Over-current OVER CRNT Indicates one or more of the inverter engines has latched
with an over-current. Sent from engine module(s) (RC6, Pin
11, on Inverter board PC1) to PCM board PC4 (J2, Pin 6).
RMD Demo Timeout RMD DONE Indicates the RMD Demo process (a cold, low spatter short
circuit transfer process) has expired. Cycle power to clear
message from displays.
Cycle Power CYCL PWR Request to cycle power from welding power source.
No Tach Error ERR TACH See Section 5-2.
Wire Speed Error ERR WFS Indicates actual wire feed speed does not match wire feed
speed command. Press Jog/Purge button to clear error.
Arc Start Error ERR STRT Indicates the contactor either is or was active, but the sys-
tem failed to start an arc. Conditions for a valid arc start are
at least 1/2 of arc start current, voltage less than 60.0 volts,
and voltage greater than min valid arc voltage (default is
22.5 volts). This situation is usually attributed to a contact
tip or feeder issue. The arc start error parameter can be
disabled using an optional PDA with File Management/Wa-
veWriter software.
Gas Flow Error ERR GAS Indicates no gas flow to the gun. The error may be reset by
reestablishing gas flow to the gun, and then pressing the
Jog/Purge button.
Coolant Flow Error ERR COOL Indicates no coolant flow in water flow switch option. The
error may be reset by reestablishing coolant flow to the gun,
and then pressing the Jog/Purge button.
Ground Current Detect Error ERR GND Indicates that weld current is flowing through the primary
ground. This a latching error and welding power source
power must be cycled off and back on again.
Wire Stuck ERR STUK Indicates the welding wire is stuck in the weld puddle. If a
short occurs at the end of the weld routine, time will be add-
ed to the stop to allow the short to clear. This process will
occur up to 3 times before a wire stuck error occurs. Wire
stuck can be enabled or disabled using an optional PDA
with File Management/WaveWriter software.
B. No Devicenet Communications
Check if WFM board PC6 code is install and if microprocessor is running. Check LED3 and LED4 on PC6.
If neither LED is lit (Red or Green), download WFM code to welding power source. If neither LED turns on after downloading code and cycling power,
replace PC6.
If LED3 and LED4 are flashing Red or Green or they are solid Red, this indicates the WFM board is still not communicating with the PCM board PC4. Be
sure that the UIM board PC7 is on-line (two green LED’s lit) and the AIM board PC9 is on-line (two green LED’s lit). If UIM board PC7 and/or AIM board
are off-line, it possibly due to cabling or the PCM board.
1. Check all Devicenet grey harness connections between control boards (PCM, UIM, WFM, and AIM).
2. Check PCM board for +24 volts DC at 6-pin connector J6-2 (+) and J6-5 (−).
If no +24 volts is present at the connector, proceed as follows:
a. Disconnect connector J10 and J11 from WFM board. Check for +24 volts DC at J10-2 (+) and J10-5 (−), and J11-2 (+) and J11-5 (−). One of
the two connectors must measure +24 volts DC to ensures that the Devicenet lines are being sent from the PCM board to the WFM board.
If +24 volts DC is present at either connector, replace the WFM board.
b. If +24 volts DC is not present at either J10 or J11 connector, check PCM board at connectors J6, J7, and J8. Remove plugs from connectors
and check for +24 volts DC at pin2 (+) and pin 5 (−). If +24 volts DC is not present at any of the connectors, replace the PCM board.
If LED3 and LED4 are both green this indicates that the WFM board went off-line and then recovered which is usually due to noise interference.
1. Check wire drive motor isolation. Isolated portion of motor housing should not touch robot arm, welding power source chassis, lifting eye bolts,
or weld secondary common. Measure impedance between chassis and both weld secondary commons. Measure impedance across motor
isolation barrier on motor housing. All measurements should read high impedance.
2. Check all Devicenet grey harness connections between control boards (PCM, UIM, WFM, and AIM).
C. Err Tach
Press the Jog switch on the front panel to check if the motor turns (ERR TACH will not be displayed when switch is pressed).
D. Err WFS
The motor control loop cannot maintain the requested speed. This is usually caused by an intermittent lead between the motor and the WFM board PC6.
The lead can be either motor power or tachometer related. Possible other causes can include contact tip, liner and wire delivery system.
E. Err COM
See No Devicenet Communications Section 5-4B.
This condition indicates the PCM board has not detected another board on the Devicenet lines. Could be backwards installed tantalum capacitors.
1. Check all Devicenet grey harness connections between control boards (PCM, UIM, WFM, and AIM).
2. Check all control boards for proper DIP switch settings (UIM, AIM and WFM boards).
3. Check that motor/Devicenet cabling is not tied or routed near secondary power cables.
4. Disconnect Devicenet grey cable from WFM board PC6 to AIM board PC7 leaving just PCM board and AIM board connected to the network.
Check AIM board PC9 to see if it is receiving power and is on line with the network. If AIM board does not power up and is not on line, disconnect
AIM Devicenet grey cable from the PCM board. Disconnect WFM board Devicenet grey cable from AIM board and connect it to the PCM board.
If neither the WFM board or AIM board receive power and go on line with the network, replace the PCM board.
When LED 3 is green and LED4 is red this indicates the PCM board has detected another board on the Devicenet lines, but cannot maintain commu-
nications. This condition is usually caused by noise on the lines or a cabling issue.
1. Check all Devicenet grey harness connections between control boards (PCM, UIM, WFM, and AIM). Check that motor/Devicemet cabling is
not tied or routed near secondary power cables.
2. Check and secure connections between all control boards.
3. Check all control boards for proper DIP switch settings (UIM, AIM and WFM boards).
C. Welding Issues
1. Check entire welding system (contact tip, liner, wire feed system, gas flow, secondary cables, ground, etc).
2. Perform a system reset (see Section 4-7). Remember to perform the Auto-Cal procedure on the welding power source (see Section 4-6). Load
a program from the default program library and try welding. If the reset procedure does not correct the condition, load the latest code on control
boards and verify that all boards have been updated to the latest code.
3. Go to SetVal mode so that analog inputs are now controlled by the front panel controls (see Section 5-20). Run a program and check the weld. If
condition is corrected, perform the Auto-Cal procedure on the welding power source (see Section 4-6) and use a PDA with ServicePak soft-
ware to diagnose system.
4. During power up, be sure that front panel display of power source type matches the welding power source. If power source type is not correct,
load the latest code on control boards and verify that all boards have been updated to the latest code.
5. Check robot type using a PDA with ServicePak software and view the Configuration and Error Log screens.
6. Ensure that valid weld commands are being sent to the PCM board. Use a PDA with ServicePak software and view the Weld Data Diagnostics
screen. Verify contactor, program select (while welding), gas, motor, arc adjust (while welding), arc control (while welding), and wire feed
speed (while welding).
7. Check voltage feedback by comparing open-circuit voltage to voltage displayed on front panel. If there is a difference of +/−3 volts, measure
OCV between testpoint P21 and grounding strap on PCM board. Testpoint TP21 is located on left-hand side of board, about 1-1/2 in (38 mm)
above connector J5. Do NOT touch workpiece when checking OCV. To obtain OCV, release pressure rolls on wire drive and trigger the sys-
tem. TP21 is scaled 1 volt measured equals 10 volts actual (e.g. OCV of approximately 75 volts should measure approximately 7.5 volts).
When no arc is established, the system stops attempting to weld after 3 seconds. If no voltage is present at TP21, check voltage feedback
inputs at connector J5 for a short at Vsense + and Vsense − leads.
8. Check engine enable signal by measuring for 15 volts between J2-9 and grounding strap with engine off (no trigger). When system is triggered,
this should measure approximately 0 volts for 3 seconds.
a. Check current feedback signal either while welding or connecting to a load bank. Measure between testpoint TP8 and grounding strap on
PCM board. Testpoint TP8 is located on left-hand side of board, about 1 in (25 mm) to the right of connector J11. TP8 is scaled 1 volt mea-
sured equals 100 amperes actual.
b. Verify engine command signal by measuring between testpoint TP11 and grounding strap. Load the Accupulse 0.045 E70S C10 program at
the front panel. Do NOT weld, but measure during the 3 seconds of OCV:
675 Ampere Power Source = 5.45 Volts
450 Ampere Power Source = 8.2 Volts
300 Ampere Power Source = 12.3 Volts
B. Welding Issues
1. Separate commands coming in through AIM board PC9 from internal power source welding function to isolate power source from AIM board.
Go to SetVal mode so that analog inputs are now controlled by the front panel controls (see Section 5-20). Set weld parameters on front panel
and try welding.
a. If weld looks good, exit SetVal mode and try welding again using the same parameters from the robot. If performance is different, use a PDA
with File Management/WaveWriter software and set system for Power Src Cntl (Arc on, no analog) that does not use robot analog inputs.
b. If weld is not good, continue in SetVal mode to isolate AIM board, and check welding parameters and system function.
2. Check scaling of the robot analog outputs:
a. Voltage and trim 0 to 10 volts command = 0 to 50 volts actual (normal configuration) 0 to 100 trim actual (optional trim configuration)
For Motoman robots only, scaling is 0 to 14 volts command:
0.14 volts command = 0.5 volts actual
7.00 volts command = 25.0 volts actual
14.00 volts command = 50.0 volts actual
b. WFS 0 to 10 volts command = 0 to 1000 ipm actual (normal configuration) 0 to 1400 ipm actual (optional WFS configuration)
For Motoman robots only, scaling is 0 to 14 volts command:
0.14 volts command = 1 ipm actual
7.00 volts command = 500 ipm actual
13.99 volts command = 999 ipm actual
3. Check connection at 72-socket receptacle RC70 and be sure there are not bent pins in the plug.
4. Use a PDA with ServicePak software and view the Comm Diagnostics screen to see the analog channels, Cmd is command, AI is a rough
estimate of the analog input voltage, and ADC is the raw analog to digital converter output.
5. Remove top cover from power source and be sure that robot is connected to the 72-socket receptacle RC70. Check AIM board is properly
seated in unit, board will bend away from 72-socket receptacle if there is any misalignment in the receptacle. Verify that ribbon cable is seated
properly to receptacle RC52 on AIM board.
6. Check continuity of WFS command pin in the 72-pin plug to the robot. Verify voltage while robot tries to weld (robot will only typical attempt the
welding command for 1 to 3 seconds before generating an arc error in the robot).
a. WFS command common is pin 34 for all robots.
b. All robots except Motoman WFS command is pin 5, at 0 to 10 volts command to provide approximately 100 ipm/volt for 0 to 1000 ipm scaling.
c. Motoman WFS command is pin 19, at 0 to 14 volts command to provide approximately 70 ipm/volt for 0 to 999 ipm scaling.
7. Check continuity of voltage/trim command pin in the 72-pin plug to the robot. Verify voltage while robot tries to weld (robot will only typical
attempt the welding command for 1 to 3 seconds before generating an arc error in the robot).
a. All robots voltage/trim command common is pin 16.
b. All robots except Motoman voltage/trim command is pin 9, at 0 to 10 volts command to provide approximately 5 volts/volt or 10 trim/volt for 0
to 50 volts scaling.
c. Motoman voltage/trim command is pin 10, at 0 to 14 volts command to provide approximately 3.5 volts/volt or 7 trim/volt for 0 to 50 volts
scaling.
C. Analog Outputs
1. Voltage feedback signal is pin 6 in the 72-pin plug to the robot. By default a 0 to 10 volt signal represents 0 to 100 volts. This voltage is averaged
over a default time of 100 ms. The default minimum and maximum output range is 0 to 10 volts.
2. Current feedback signal is pin 7 in the 72-pin plug to the robot. By default a 0 to 10 volt signal represents 0 to 1000 amperes. This amperage is
averaged over a default time of 100 ms. The default minimum and maximum output range is 0 to 1000 amperes.
Sourcing digital input pin 14 provides a +24 volts DC source to activate a sourcing input (used on ABB robots). Alternatively, a +24 volts DC source may
be provided by the robot, but this source must be referenced (tied) to RD common.
1. E-stop sinking digital input is pin 3 in the 72-pin plug to the robot. Active low, Off state (E-stop active) should measure +5 volts DC, and On state
(power source ready) should measure 0 volts DC. LED21 on the AIM board PC9 will be on if the E-stop is activated and there is no E-stop error.
. E-stop will disable the power source and wire feeder. The E-stop connection must be shorted to RD common to allow welding.
2. Contactor (trigger) sinking digital input is pin 69 in the 72-pin plug to the robot. Active low, Off state should measure +5 volts DC, and On state
should measure 0 volts DC. LED2 on the AIM board will be on if the contactor is activated.
3. ABB robot contactor (trigger) sourcing digital input is pin 35 in the 72-pin plug to the robot. Active high, Off state should measure +0 volts DC,
and On state should measure +24 volts DC. LED2 on the AIM board will be on if the contactor is activated.
4. Purge sinking digital input is pin 67 in the 72-pin plug to the robot. Active low, Off state should measure +5 volts DC, and On state should
measure 0 volts DC. LED12 on the AIM board will be on if purge is activated.
5. ABB robot purge sourcing digital input is pin 47 in the 72-pin plug to the robot. Active high, Off state should measure +0 volts DC, and On state
should measure +24 volts DC. LED12 on the AIM board will be on if purge is activated.
6. Jog sinking digital input is pin 64 in the 72-pin plug to the robot. Active low, Off state should measure +5 volts DC, and On state should measure
0 volts DC. LED1 on the AIM board will be on if jog is activated.
7. ABB robot jog sourcing digital input is pin 47 in the 72-pin plug to the robot. Active high, Off state should measure +0 volts DC, and On state
should measure +24 volts DC. LED1 on the AIM board will be on if jog is activated.
8. Retract sinking digital input is pin 58 in the 72-pin plug to the robot. Active low, Off state should measure +5 volts DC, and On state should
measure 0 volts DC. LED11 on the AIM board will be on if retract is activated.
9. ABB robot retract sinking digital input is pin 46 in the 72-pin plug to the robot. Active highl, Off state should measure +0 volts DC, and On state
should measure +24 volts DC. LED11 on the AIM board will be on if retract is activated.
10. Touch sense or sensor on sinking digital input is pin 27 in the 72-pin plug to the robot. Active low, Off state should measure +5 volts DC, and On
state should measure 0 volts DC. LED14 on the AIM board will be on if touch sensor is activated.
11. ABB robot touch sense or sensor on sinking digital input is pin 29 in the 72-pin plug to the robot. Active high, Off state should measure +0 volts
DC, and On state should measure +24 volts DC. LED14 on the AIM board PC9 will be on if touch sensor is activated.
12. Program select sinking digital input consists of three input pins: 68 RPS-A (least significant bit), 63 RPS-B (second significant bit), 41 RPS-C
(most significant bit) in the 72-pin plug to the robot. The RPS bits are only active while welding, and they do not affect the active program while
the power source in not welding (in idle state the power source program can be changed by the front panel). Active low, Off state should mea-
sure +5 volts DC, and On state should measure 0 volts DC.
a. In addition to the digital inputs, a PDA with File Management/WaveWriter software can be used to disable Remote Program Select. Use a
PDA with File Management/WaveWriter software to enable Remote Program Select in the Configuration screen to make the RPS bits func-
tional.
b. Individual programs may also be disabled using a PDA with File Management/WaveWriter software to set Program Locks. A locked program
cannot be accessed using the RPS bits.
a. In addition to the digital inputs, a PDA with File Management/WaveWriter software can be used to disable Remote Program Select. Use a
PDA with File Management/WaveWriter software to enable Remote Program Select in the Configuration screen to make the RPS bits func-
tional.
b. Individual programs may also be disabled using a PDA with File Management/WaveWriter software to set Program Locks. A locked program
cannot be accessed using the RPS bits.
E. Digital Outputs
Sinking digital outputs use RD common pins 13, 17, 21, 36, 44, 52, 56, 57, and 70. These signals are activated by pulling the output to RD common. The
inactivate state is +5 volts DC.
Sourcing digital output pin 14 provides a +24 volts DC source to activate a sourcing output (used on ABB robots). Alternatively, a +24 volts DC source
may be provided by the robot, but this source must be referenced (tied) to RD common.
1. Touch sinking digital output is pin 28 in the 72-pin plug to the robot. This output is pulled to RD common when welding wire has touched the
workpiece when the system is in touch sense mode. LED33 on the AIM board will be on when workpiece is touched.
2. ABB robot touch sourcing digital output is pin 18 in the 72-pin plug to the robot. This output is pulled to +24 volts DC when welding wire has
touched the workpiece when the system is in touch sense mode.
3. Error sinking digital output is pin 26 in the 72-pin plug to the robot. This output is pulled to relay common when system is not ready to weld and
when power source input power is off.
4. Ready sinking digital output is pin 2 in the 72-pin plug to the robot. This output is pulled to relay common when system is ready to weld. LED23
on the AIM board will be on when ready to weld.
5. Current detect sinking digital output is pin 2 in the 72-pin plug to the robot.
6. Wire stuck sinking digital output is pin 61 in the 72-pin plug to the robot. This output is pulled to relay common when there is a wire stuck error
condition. LED24 on the AIM board will be on when the wire stuck error occurs.
7. Wire stuck common is pin 49 in the 72-pin plug to the robot and is used for wire stuck normally open relay.
8. Wire stuck normally open is pin 51 in the 72-pin plug to the robot. This output is pulled to wire stuck common when there is a wire stuck error
condition.
9. Water flow error normally open is pin 37 in the 72-pin plug to the robot. This output is pulled to relay common when there is a water flow error
condition. LED26 on the AIM board will be on when there is not water flow error.
10. Water flow error normally closed is pin 25 in the 72-pin plug to the robot. This output is open if there is a water flow error condition; otherwise, this
output is pulled to relay common.
F. Bus Warning
All these errors should be disabled by default and are meant for factory testing only. This error is used to check for missing data packets (usually caused
by noise interference) on the Devicenet communication lines.
1. Check that motor/Devicemet cabling is not tied or routed near secondary power cables.
2. Check all Devicenet grey harness connections between control boards (PCM, UIM, WFM, and AIM).
3. Check wire drive motor isolation. Isolated portion of motor housing should not touch robot arm, welding power source chassis, lifting eye bolts,
or weld secondary common. Measure impedance between chassis and both weld secondary commons. Measure impedance across motor
isolation barrier on motor housing. All measurements should read high impedance.
4. Check for TIG welding operation near power source.
G. Line Error
This circuit monitors the 940 volts primary DC bus voltage across the electrolytic capacitors C1 and C2. Low line is displayed when this voltage drops
below 858 volts DC. This could happen by attempting to draw near rated output power with an input voltage below 190 volts AC, three phase. This
causes the boost section to go into current limit trying to supply the output power. Once current limit is reached, the boost section can no longer hold the
the bus capacitors at 940 volts DC. The inverter control will also go into an output current limit mode in an attempt to supply output power.
If neither LED is lit (Red or Green), download WFM code to welding power source. If neither LED turns on after downloading code and cycling power,
replace PC6.
If LED3 and LED4 are flashing Red or Green or they are solid Red, this indicates the WFM board is still not communicating with the PCM board PC4. Be
sure that the UIM board PC7 is on-line (two green LED’s lit) and the AIM board PC9 is on-line (two green LED’s lit). If UIM board PC7 and/or AIM board
are off-line, it possibly due to cabling or the PCM board.
1. Check all Devicenet grey harness connections between control boards (PCM, UIM, WFM, and AIM).
2. Check PCM board for +24 volts DC at 6-pin connector J6-2 (+) and J6-5 (−).
If no +24 volts is present at the connector, proceed as follows:
a. Disconnect connector J10 and J11 from WFM board. Check for +24 volts DC at J10-2 (+) and J10-5 (−), and J11-2 (+) and J11-5 (−). One of
the two connectors must measure +24 volts DC to ensures that the Devicenet lines are being sent from the PCM board to the WFM board.
If +24 volts DC is present at either connector, replace the WFM board.
b. If +24 volts DC is not present at either J10 or J11 connector, check PCM board at connectors J6, J7, and J8. Remove plugs from connectors
and check for +24 volts DC at pin2 (+) and pin 5 (−). If +24 volts DC is not present at any of the connectors, replace the PCM board.
If LED3 and LED4 are both green this indicates that the WFM board went off-line and then recovered which is usually due to noise interference.
1. Check wire drive motor isolation. Isolated portion of motor housing should not touch robot arm, welding power source chassis, lifting eye bolts,
or weld secondary common. Measure impedance between chassis and both weld secondary commons. Measure impedance across motor
isolation barrier on motor housing. All measurements should read high impedance.
2. Check all Devicenet grey harness connections between control boards (PCM, UIM, WFM, and AIM).
I. Over-Current Condition
The over-current circuit monitors the inverter high frequency transformer primary current. Normal welding will never trip this circuit, only a fault will
cause an over-current condition. LED4 will be lit on the inverter control board, and power must be cycled to clear this error.
1. The most likely fault to trip this circuit is an open 940 volts DC bus bleeder resistor either R1 or R8 on the interconnect board. An open resistor
will cause the bus, which is split between two series capacitors, to become unbalanced. The capacitor with the open resistor will go to approxi-
mately 340 volts DC. The other capacitor will go to approximately 600 volts DC. Normally, both capacitors are at approximately 470 volts DC.
The unit will weld like this most of the time. A 16 uF balancing capacitor in series with the transformer can keep the transformer from saturating
under these adverse conditions. Occasionally, the inverter transformer will saturate, and when this happens, it draws a huge amount of current
and trips the over-current circuit. This condition locks off the inverter control board and eventually the bus capacitors will fail. A change to a
different resistor eliminated this situation and the problem is no longer an issue.
2. A shorted output diode will cause an over-current error and no weld output will be available.
3. Very early inverter control boards were susceptible to noise and could result in unbalanced gate pulses to the inverter IGBT’s. This condition
would unbalance the transformer and cause over-current errors. This problem is no longer an issue.
J. Over-Average Current
This error indicates that an excessive amount of current was drawn over a short period of time. Over-average current is drawn for a period of approxi-
mately 25 seconds and can also be expressed as exceeding the power source duty cycle.
This alarm cannot be reset. To clear the condition, the power source must be turned on and idle for approximately 5 minutes. This cooling period is
determined by an internal timer, and turn off power will not reset the timer since it is saved with the Configuration data. After the 5 minute cooling period,
press the Jog or Purge button, or cycle power to clear the alarm.
If this alarm was received by mistake, and the power source did not exceed the duty cycle, check the following:
Check current feedback signal either while welding or connecting to a load bank. Measure between testpoint TP8 and grounding strap on PCM board.
Testpoint TP8 is located on left-hand side of board, about 1 in (25 mm) to the right of connector J11. TP8 is scaled 1 volt measured equals 100 amperes
actual. This measurement should read 0 volts when not welding. If the measurement reads of approximately 13 volts DC, disconnect LEM device from
engine at a time to see if either one is bad. If the voltage reading still does not change, unplug the lower inverter control board; if the reading remains the
same replace the upper inverter control board. Voltage readings should be present while welding. If voltage readings are not correct for current feed-
back scaling, check individual inverter engines.
When yellow LED’s are not lit, disconnect plugs from RC8 and RC9 on the Robot I/O board. Measure voltage on the wiring harness at RC8-2 to RC8-5
and at RC9-2 and RC9-5. One of the two measurements must read +24 volts DC to ensure that the +24 volts DC Devicenet lines are being sent from the
PCM board PC4 to the Robot I/O board. If +24 volts DC is present at one of the harness connectors, replace the Robot I/O board. If +24 volts DC is not
present at either harness connector, check PCM board Devicenet power for +24 volts DC. Disconnect all Devicenet connectors (J6, J7 and J8) and
measure at the following locations: J6-2 to J6-5, J7-2 to J7-5, or J8-2 to J8-5. If 24 volts DC is not present, replace PCM board.
1. If Robot I/O board LED’s 30 and 31 are flashing red/green or LED’s are solid red, this indicates Robot I/O board is not communicating with the
PCM board. Check that the UIM board has two green lit LED’s indicating it is on line, and that the WFM board has two green lit LED’s indicating it
is on line. If UIM board and/or WFM board is not on line, check cabling and PCM board.
a. Check all Devicenet grey harness connections between control boards (PCM, UIM, WFM, and AIM).
b. If multiple boards are not on line and all grey harnesses are inspected and connections are secure, assume a PCM board Devicenet driver
chip failure, and replace the PCM board.
2. If Robot I/O board LED’s 30 and 31 are green, this indicates Robot I/O board went off line and then recovered. This condition is usually a result
of noise.
a. Check all Devicenet grey harness connections between control boards (PCM, UIM, WFM, and AIM).
b. Check 72-pin plug cable routing to the robot. Be sure that cable is not routed near any TIG welding operations and system is properly
grounded.
3. If Robot I/O board LED’s 30 and 31 are off, this indicates a software download was interrupted. Download software to Robot I/O board again.
Shutdown is active when there is an over-temperature condition on the primary or secondary heatsink or on the boost inductor. To determine which of
the two locations is at fault, check LED’s 1 and 2 on the inverter control board.
1. If LED 1 is lit, this indicates an over-temperature condition on the primary heatsink.
2. If LED 2 is lit, this indicates an over-temperature condition on the secondary heatsink or on the boost inductor.
Pwr-Up-Cnt (power up control) monitors primary voltage start-up conditions when the power source is first turned on. This signal is opto-isolated from
the boost section of the inverter control board. The following conditions must be met for the power source to power up:
a. Auxiliary Power board PC3 must be up and operating to supply prepower of +15 volts DC to the boost section of the inverter control board.
b. The peak voltage of the input line power must be greater than 150 volts peak.
c. The DC bus voltage must be greater than 85% of the rectified line voltage. This bus voltage also turns on the pre-charge relay.
d. The DC bus voltage must be boosted to greater than 858 volts DC.
If any of these conditions are not met, then receptacle RC6-12 is pulled low and weld output is locked out.
Notes
1
2
Typical Bleeder
Resistor
25 to 1000 ohm, 5
watt resistor
1 2 3 4
22
7
21
20
9
19
18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10
Resistor R1 and R8 —— —— —— 30 kΩ
(check resistance across
both resistors)
5
Diode D5
3 4 K A
6
Diode D6
K A
15
14 7
Diode D7
K A
! Read and follow safety information and perform Pre-Power checks on Power 12 Suppressor VS5
in Section 5-1 before proceeding. Interconnect board PC2. 13 Suppressor VS2
! Wear an earth grounded wrist strap 3 Bleed Resistor R1 14 Transistor Q1
when performing pre-power and 4 Bleed Resistor R8
power off checks. Remove wrist 15 Suppressor VS4
5 Input Diode D5
strap before performing any checks Visually inspect PC2 for damage.
or procedures with power applied to 6 Input Diode D6
the machine. 7 Input Diode D7 Check all measurements for PC2 circuit.
1 Control Circuit Board PC1 8 Precharge Resistor R14 If all measurements passed, continue to
9 Suppressor VS1 the end of the pre-power checks.
2 Power Interconnect Circuit Board
PC2 (Located behind PC1) 10 Suppressor VS3 . If any measurements failed, replace
Remove PC1 from each Inverter Module 11 Transistor Q2 PC2.
Notes
Red
Black Yellow
3 4 5
22
21 6
20
19 8
18
17
3
Diodes D1, D2
11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Tools Needed:
Trouble Remedy
No weld output; completely inoperative Place line disconnect in On position (see Section 3-10 or 3-11).
Check and replace line fuse(s), if necessary, or reset circuit breaker (see Section 3-10 or 3-11).
Check for proper input power connections (see Section 3-10 or 3-11).
No weld output; meter display on with no Check to see if the contactor indicator light is lit when contactor line is asserted on.
error displayed.
Erratic or improper weld output with no Use proper size and type of weld cable (see Section 3-6).
errors displayed.
Check that proper program for wire size, process, and shielding gas is loaded.
Clean and tighten all weld connections.
No 115 volts AC at the duplex receptacle. Reset supplementary protector CB1 (see Section 3-4).
Wire does not feed. Check supplementary protector CB2 and reset if necessary (see Section 3-4).
Check motor control cable connections.
Wire feeds erratically. Readjust hub tension.
Readjust drive roll pressure.
Clean or replace dirty or worn drive rolls.
Remove weld spatter around the nozzle opening.
Replace contact tip or liner. See gun Owner’s Manual.
Check motor control cable connections.
Wire feeds as soon as power is supplied. Check LEDs 1, 9, 10, and 11 on PC9 for proper state.
Wire stubbing on low end using a Increase output setting of the power source.
constant current power source.
Check voltage sense lead connection, clean and tighten if necessary.
Gas does not flow or does not stop flow- Check LEDs 12 and 26 on PC9 for proper state.
ing; wire feeds.
Wire burns back to gun contact tip when Check to be sure that volt sense lead is connected to the work.
using electrode negative (straight
polarity) process.
1 2
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The Set Value mode is a troubleshooting tool Enter the Set Value mode by pressing the changed in the bottom display. Press the Wire
that allows certain robot command values to Setup and Arc Control push buttons at the Feed Speed/Amps push button to toggle
be manually over-ridden. same time. When in the Set Value mode the between selecting information in the top
display windows briefly shows SET VALU and display or bottom display. The LED under the
1 Setup Push Button the blinking LEDs under the display windows active display will blink to indicate the value
indicate whether Volts, Arc Adjust, or Wire that can be changed.
2 Arc Control Push Button Speed can be changed turning the Adjust
knob. Rotate the Adjust knob to change values.
3 Adjust Knob Depending on the defined weld process, Exit the Set Value mode by pressing the Setup
either volts (MIG) or arc adjust [pulse, and Arc Control push buttons at the same time
4 Wire Feed Speed/Amps Display Push Accu-pulse, or RMD (optional)] can be or turning power source off and then back on
Button changed in the top display. Wire speed can be again.
Notes
LED2
LED1
LED4
LED5
LED1
LED2
LED3
LED4
LED3
LED4
2 LED1
LED2
1 User Interface Module PC7 Reinstall cover after checking diagnostic Dip switches are used to identify each
Diagnostic LEDs are visible inside unit, LEDs. circuit board on the internal network. Dip
located on PC7 mounted behind the front switch settings are different for each circuit
panel. 2 Dip Switch S1 board. For proper operation, do not change
Refer to Section 5-29 for information on dip settings from those shown.
diagnostic LEDs. 3 Dip Switch S2
LED1
LED2
5-31. User Interface Module PC7 Diagnostic LED Information (Eff w/ LG250035U)
LED Status Diagnosis
LED30
LED1
LED2
LED3
LED4
LED5 2
LED6
LED7
LED8
LED9
LED10
LED32
LED33
LED15
LED20 LED19 LED18 LED16 LED21 LED22 LED23 LED24 LED26 LED29
LED17
1 Automation Interface Module PC9 Reinstall cover after checking diagnostic Dip switches are used to identify each
Diagnostic LEDs are visible inside unit, LEDs. circuit board on the internal network. Dip
located on PC9 mounted on left side. 2 Dip Switch S4 switch settings are different for each circuit
Refer to Section 5-33 for information on board. For proper operation, do not change
diagnostic LEDs. dip settings from those shown.
Notes
Off The circuit board is not on-line with the network or there is no power applied to the circuit board.
Green The circuit board is operating normally and the on-line connection is made with the network.
Flashing Green The circuit board is waiting for an on-line connection to be made with the network.
Red The circuit board has encountered a communication link failure with the network. Check DeviceNet cable connections. Verify
dip switch positions according to Sections 5-26, 5-30, and 5-32. Replace circuit board if necessary.
Off There is no power applied to the circuit board or the board software is not executing its functions.
Green The circuit board is operating normally.
Flashing Red The circuit board has encountered a recoverable fault. Wait or cycle power to clear fault.
Red The circuit board has encountered an unrecoverable fault.
Notes
R1
R2
V12
V1
V9
V2 V4
V3
V5
V6
See Section
3-4
V7 for RC2
V8 information
V16
V17
V18
V19
V20
V21
V22
To
PDA
RC4
RC2
RC7
RC3
RC5
RC8
RC2
! High voltage present. Do not measure.
RC3
! High voltage present. Voltages on this receptacle can exceed 900 volts DC with respect to chassis (GND).
2 −− Not used
3 Input Rectified primary voltage with respect to −Bus. Value should be about 1.414 times primary input voltage.
3 −− −−
5 −− Shutdown
2 Output Precharge relay coil; −12 volts DC with respect to −Bus when Bus voltage is 90% of rectified voltage.
10 −− Not used
2 −− Not used
3 Input 1 volt per 100 amperes of output; value should be approximately one-half of the total output of the welding
power source.
6 −− Circuit common
3 Input Top engine only; 15 volts DC from auxiliary power board PC3 with respect to −Bus
5 −− Not used
6 −− Not used
8 −− Not used
3 −− Ground
RC10 1 Output 115 volts AC with respect to RC10-2 when fan is running
3 1
! Measure voltage on input . Power Interconnect boards PC2 are 1 Power Interconnect Board PC2
capacitors according to Section located underneath Control boards 2 + Bus
5-8, and be sure voltage is near zero PC1 on inverter modules.
before touching any parts. 3 − Bus
Be sure plugs are secure before testing.
See Section 5-40 for specific values during
testing.
5-40. Power Interconnect Board PC2 Test Point Values (Prior To MA040453U)
RC3 RC1
2 Input Precharge relay coil; −12 volts DC with respect to −Bus when Bus voltage is 90% of rectified voltage
10 −− Not used
RC3
! High voltage present. Do not measure.
2 −− Not used
4 −− Not used
6 −− Not used
Notes
RC3
RC2
2 −− Pre Common
3 −− Not applicable
6 −− Pre Common
7 −− Not applicable
8 −− Not applicable
2 −− Not applicable
Notes
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Every
3 l Unreadable Labels ~ Weld Terminals l Damaged Gas Hose nl Weld Cables
Months
Notes
Processes
MIG (GMAW) Welding
Pulsed MIG (GMAW-P)
Flux Cored (FCAW) Welding
Automatic Welding
Description
Auto-Axcess 300
Eff w/LC499793 And Following
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6−Fig 8-4
5−Fig 8-2
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not available unless listed.
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Figure 8-2. Windtunnel Assembly LH And RH
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... 1 . . . . . S1 . . . . . . . 207456 . . . Switch Assy, Rotary 2 Posn 1P 40A 600VAC PNLMTG 90Deg . . . . . . 1
... 2 ................ 207895 . . . Insulator,Switch Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
... 3 ................ 179851 . . . Knob, Pointer 1.670 Dia X .250 Id Push On W/Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
... 4 ................ 233575 . . . Panel, PC Card Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
... 5 . . . . . FM . . . . . . . 196313 . . . Fan, Muffin 115V 50/60 Hz 3000 Rpm 6.378 Mtg Holes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
... 6 . . . . PC13 . . . . . . 239619 . . . Circuit Card Assy,ISO/COMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
... 7 . C6, C7, C8 . . . 206878 . . . Capacitor Assy (Prior To MC290257U) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
... 7 . C6, C7, C8 . . . 222488 . . . Capacitor Assy (Eff W/MC290257U) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
... 8 . . . . RC5 . . . . . . 214664 . . . Receptacle, Common Mode Choke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
... 9 ................ 216965 . . . Cover, Connector D-sub 9 skt Female w/Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Figure 8-5. Front Panel Assembly (Fig 8-1 Item 14) (Continued)
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