ESAB WeldCloud™ User manual

Brand: ESAB

Model: WeldCloud™

Type: User manual

ESAB WeldCloud™ is a revolutionary device that empowers you to connect your welding power source to the WeldCloud™ server, enabling seamless two-way communication and data transfer. With WeldCloud™, you can remotely monitor and manage your welding operations, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. Access real-time welding data, track welding sessions, and make informed decisions to improve your welding processes.

Instruction manual

0463 450 001 GB 20170306

Valid for: program version 2.1

WeldCloud™

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION............................................................................................

START............................................................................................................

2.1 Install WeldCloud™..................................................................................

CONNECT THE WELDCLOUD™ POWER SOURCES ................................

3.1 Connect to the power source ..................................................................

3.2 Ethernet connection.................................................................................

3.3 Wi-Fi connection.......................................................................................

CONNECT BLUETOOTH DEVICE ................................................................

4.1 Webpage configuration............................................................................

4.2 Scanner configuration .............................................................................

WELDCLOUD LOGIN....................................................................................

5.1 Login page ................................................................................................

5.2 WeldCloud™ home page .........................................................................

FLEET MANAGEMENT .................................................................................

6.1 Power sources..........................................................................................

6.2 Power source properties .........................................................................

ADMINISTRATION & SETUP ........................................................................

7.1 User Management ....................................................................................

7.2 Power Source Group Management.........................................................

7.3 Location Management..............................................................................

7.4 Alert Management ....................................................................................

7.5 List Management ......................................................................................

7.6 Settings .....................................................................................................

7.7 Data Dump.................................................................................................

WELD SESSIONS .........................................................................................

8.1 Weld Properties ........................................................................................

ERROR INFORMATION ................................................................................

WELD DATA MANAGEMENT .......................................................................

Rights reserved to alter specifications without notice.

1 INTRODUCTION

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1 INTRODUCTION

The WeldCloud™ unit interfaces welding power source with remote WeldCloud™ server

either through Wi-Fi or Ethernet. It executes two way communication between welding power

source and WeldCloud™ server.

The WeldCloud™ unit has a GPS unit to track the location of the power source. It also has a

Bluetooth interface to connect Bluetooth enabled devices, like a barcode scanner.

This instruction manual describes the WeldCloud™ software.

Instruction manuals in other languages can be downloaded from the Internet: www.esab.com

2 START

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2 START

2.1 Install WeldCloud™

Prerequisites

Area Description

Server recommendations • Virtualization enabled in BIOS

• 64 bits server

• VMWare minimum version 6+ installed

Hypervisor (Virtualization Server)

or comparable software machine

installed on a server that handles

VMWare images.

• One virtual server

○ Network (reachable from users PC and from

weld equipment)

○ 2 vCPU, 6 GB RAM, 50 GB HDD

○ IP address (reachable from weld equipment as

well as client PC)

○ Recommended Bridged networking, DHCP

enabled (only for test).

• ESAB will provide a VMWare image bundled in

open virtualization format for deployment.

Networking and firewall • Weld equipment need access to appliance on port

1883 and 8883.

• Users (PC) need to access the appliance on port

443 (SSL/TLS).

• Appliance need to access a SMTP (e-mail) server

for sending out mails (port 25)

○ Username, password and other prerequisites

need to be in place before demo.

Security and Compliance • Password policy (reuse from the net).

• Reuse existing security or IT security policy’s and

tools already existing at the Enterprise.

• Run WeldCloud™ Local in an enterprise grade

server environment (Data Center, not laptops etc).

Typically managed by corporate IT according to

corporate policies.

• Make sure to back up the WeldCloud™ Local virtual

appliance/machine according to requirements and

policies.

VPN (from ESAB premises) • Access to appliance on port 22 (SSH) / 443 (SSL)

for administration.

Install WeldCloud™

Install WeldCloud™ on a server or a virtual machine by following these steps:

1. Login https://esabcloud.com and click on Download WeldCloud™ to download the

installation script for the operating system. Follow the provided instructions.

2. Run the WeldCloud™ installation script. Installation instructions for different operating

systems are available on the same page as the installation script.

3. Note the IP-address of the server or virtual machine where WeldCloud™ is installed.

This IP-address will be used later to access WeldCloud™.

For example: (192.168.3.2)

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3 CONNECT THE WELDCLOUD™ POWER SOURCES

Connect the WeldCloud™ compatible welding power source to WeldCloud™ through Wi-Fi

or Ethernet.

To connect the power source, access the power source through the power source web

interface. The status bar of the power source web interface is explained below.

1. Welding power source and SBC

connection status

• green = connected

5. Wi-Fi signal strength

• light green = very strong

• dark green = strong

• orange = weak

• red = very weak

2. SBC and WeldCloud™ connection

status

• green = connected 6. Scan for available networks

3. Internet connection status

• green = connected

• red = not connected

7. Bluetooth connection status

• blue = connected

• red = not connected

4. Release power source from Wi-Fi. 8. Location information

If not set, then last known location is

showed. If no last location, then set to

NA.

3.1 Connect to the power source

1. Start the WeldCloud™ compatible power source.

2. Connect a computer to the Wi-Fi hotspot created by the power source. When

powering up the power source for the first time, it will start as a hotspot with default

hotspot name starting with: ESAB_. This might take 2-3 minutes.

3. Open a browser window on the computer and enter the IP address of the power

source to access the web interface of the power source: https://192.168.23.1:8081.

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4. Configure the application settings at App-Config as follows:

○ Host : The IP address that was noted at the installation of the virtual machine

(see chapter Install WeldCloud™).

○ Port : 1883/8883

○ Topic : esab

○ Product ID : Not editable field

○ Machine name : Enter the name of the power source to be viewed in

WeldCloud™ Fleet Management.

○ User name : mqttuser

○ Password : mqttpassword

5. Click Save.

3.2 Ethernet connection

Follow these steps to connect the power source via wired Ethernet.

1. Switch on the power source and connect the Ethernet cable to the computer.

2. Enter the IP address of power source: https://192.168.23.1:8081 in the web browser

on the computer to access the web interface of the power source. Check that web

page header says: Wired Network Connectivity. The text is displayed when

there is a connection.

3. When using Ethernet, the Wi-Fi connection will automatically switch to hotspot mode.

4. Set the Time Zone and click Save.

5. Enter a Hotspot Name (for example “ESAB_01”) and click Save.

NOTE!

If the Ethernet cable is unplugged from the power source, the Wi-Fi connection

will try to re-establish as per last saved configuration.

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3.3 Wi-Fi connection

Follow these steps to connect the power source via Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi status information is shown

on the screen.

1. When powering up the power source for the first time, it will start as a hotspot with a

hotspot name starting with: ESAB_. This might take 2-3 minutes.

2. The hotspot appears in the list Wireless Network Connection on the computer. Select

the hotspot, click Connect and enter the pass-phrase: esab@123.

3. Enter the IP address of the power source https://192.168.23.1:8081 in the web

browser on the computer to access the web interface of the power source. Check on

the browser page that the power source is running in hotspot mode.

4. Click Settings » Wi-Fi settings. Enter Wi-Fi settings according to the figures.

○ If Wi-Fi was configured to personal Wi-Fi previously, the SSID input field will

show the name of the previously configured SSID.

○ Enter SSID and password. Click Connect.

○ If Wi-Fi was configured to enterprise Wi-Fi previously, the input fields will be

shown as per last saved configuration.

○ To update the settings, enter the Wi-Fi network parameters. Click Save.

5. Select the Time Zone and click Save.

Import/Export Wi-Fi configuration

The Wi-Fi configuration can be imported or exported.

Click Export » Export Wi-Fi configuration to export the configuration.

Click Import » Import Wi-Fi configuration to select a file and import a configuration. This will

replace existing configuration.

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4 CONNECT BLUETOOTH DEVICE

An example of a barcode and QR code scanner connected with Bluetooth

SBC is used for interfacing power source with remote WeldCloud™ through connectivity

options like Wi-Fi and Wired LAN (Ethernet). SBC has also the connectivity options GPS and

Bluetooth. Bluetooth connectivity is used to connect with devices like barcode scanner with

the SBC. The primary requirements for connecting Bluetooth devices to SBC are:

1. SPP profile to be enabled

2. Bluetooth operation in Classic mode (v2.0)

Most of the commercially available wireless barcode scanners operate on Bluetooth mode.

Any such scanner can be used with SBC, provided it supports the requirements listed above.

Follow the instructions in this chapter to configure. The instruction below might differ for

different Bluetooth devices.

4.1 Webpage configuration

Open the SBC webpage by typing the IP address of the power source followed by :8081 into

a web browser, for example https://192.168.1.140:8081.

NOTE!

When connecting, the scanner should not be currently connected and paired with

another power source.

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1. Select Settings » Bluetooth Settings, enter Scanner MAC-ID and Scanner PIN.

2. Save .

3. Check the Bluetooth connectivity. Bluetooth icon turns blue after pairing. Red

Bluetooth icon means no connectivity.

4. Go to Bluetooth Scanned Data to check for scanned data in order. The list shows the

most recent one at the bottom of the list.

5. Status messages on Bluetooth connectivity can be also seen.

4.2 Scanner configuration

1. Read the barcode scanner manual for various mode settings.

2. Put scanner in SPP Pairing mode following the instructions in the scanner manual.

3. Check the indicator if the barcode scanner is paired.

4. Set the scan mode of the scanner following the instructions in the manual.

a) Online scanning: Scan and send data over Bluetooth immediately.

b) Offline scanning: Scan and store barcodes. Send data later, when paired.

Some scanners might not support offline scanning mode (or memory scan).

5. Online scanning of barcodes:

a) Put the scanner in online mode in order to scan barcodes.

b) Make sure the scanner is within Bluetooth range to stay connected.

c) The scanned barcodes are transmitted immediately and can be verified on

theSBC web-page.

6. Offline scanning of barcodes:

a) Offline mode is actually scan and store, also known as Memory scan mode.

Scanning is possible anywhere. No need to be inside Bluetooth connection

range.

b) Once all barcodes are scanned, reconnect (if required) the scanner to the SBC.

c) Upload data to SBC. This can be verified on the SBC web-page.

d) When upload is done, data erase can be performed in the scanner.

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5 WELDCLOUD LOGIN

5.1 Login page

To login, enter the username (e-mail address) and password.

A WeldCloud™ administrator creates user accounts and sends a first password to the users.

The administrator is the only user who can create new user accounts, including adding new

administrators.

To reset the password, select the tab Reset password, enter the e-mail address and click

E-mail new password.

NOTE!

Upon first login, the default username is admin with default password admin. It is

recommended to change the password at first login.

5.2 WeldCloud™ home page

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The WeldCloud™ home page is available after login. It has a menu for the different

WeldCloud™ functions. The different functions are described in the following chapters in this

manual.

Administration & Setup is visible only for users with the authority level Administrator.

6 FLEET MANAGEMENT

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6 FLEET MANAGEMENT

The list Fleet Management shows all the power sources that historically have been in contact

with the WeldCloud™ system.

6.1 Power sources

Name : Power source id.

Type : Power source type.

Group : The group to which the power source belongs.

Arc on/off : Status of arc.

Connection Status : If the power source is offline/online.

Location : Location of power source.

Operation : A button for removal.

6.2 Power source properties

Once the power source is connected, the IP address of the power source will be available in

WeldCloud™ home page at Fleet Management » Power_Source_Name.

The web interface of the power source can then be accessed from the network to which the

power source is connected, by typing the power source IP address followed by :8081 into a

web browser, for example https://192.168.1.140:8081

Click on a Name in the power source list to view detail of the Power Source.

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Name : The power source name in the WeldCloud™ system. This name is

not connected to actual welding power source name.

UUID : A unique ID for the power source.

Connection status : Shows WeldCloud™ power source status as online or offline.

Location : The location of the power source. Change location in Administration

and Setup » Location Management.

Hardware ID : Information about the hardware by showing the power source ID, for

example MIG4004.

Machine ID : The power source ID.

Software version : Current software version of the power source.

Arc time setting : Setting for which time span the arc time should display.

Arc Time : The accumulated power source arc time if sent from power source.

Duty cycle : The amount the power source has had arc on of the time span set in

arc time setting. Duty Cycle = (Arc Time / Arc Time Setting)*100.

Unit: %.

IP address : The power source IP address.

Last online : Data indicating the last time this power source was online.

GPS coordinate : Shows the current GPS coordinates for power source.

Last error : Information about the last error.

Last compl. session : Click on the link to see detailed information about the last session. It

is also possible to export the information to a CSV file.

Last session graph : An interactive graph showing current, voltage and power.

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7 ADMINISTRATION & SETUP

NOTE!

Only users with access level Administrator can see and edit information in the

menu Administration & Setup.

Click on Administration & Setup in the WeldCloud™ home page.

7.1 User Management

WeldCloud™ users are created and managed in User Management.

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View users

The WeldCloud™ users are shown in a list. Click on the list headers to sort the items in the

list. The list contains the following:

Username (E-mail) : The e-mail address of the user.

Name : The name of the user.

WeldCloud™ Level : Administrator, Power User or User.

Password status : This field shows:

• The password generated by the administrator.

• Changed by user if the user has changed the generated

password.

Operation : A button for removal, a button to e-mail the generated password to the

user and a button for resetting the password.

Search for user

To search for a user, enter letters in the field Search. The search begins as soon as the first

letter is entered.

Show filters

Use Show filters to add filters on the user list. The filters make it possible for example to see

a list with all the administrators.

User properties

The user properties show all groups that the user is a member of and the access levels for

each group. Click on a username to see and edit the user properties. This password can only

be changed by the user himself.

Add user

1. Click Add User.

2. Enter the Username (e-mail).

3. Enter the Name of the user.

4. Select a WeldCloud™ Authority Level from the list. The authority level is set per

WeldCloud™.

○ The Administrator can see and access everything, including Administration &

Setup.

○ The Power user can access and edit information, but can't view Administration

& Setup. A power user can change own name and password.

○ The User can only view information in WeldCloud™ and change his own name

and password, but can't see Administration & Setup.

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5. Click Save to add the new user.

6. A password is generated when the user is added. The generated password will not be

exported.

Click on the button in User Management » Operation to send the password to

the user through the e-mail client installed on the computer. The user will be prompted

to change password at first login.

Export users to CSV

It is possible to export the user information list to a comma separated value (CSV) file and

open the list with a spreadsheet program. The export feature is not affected by the search or

filter settings.

Remove user

To permanently remove a user from WeldCloud™, use the button Remove in the

column Operation.

7.2 Power Source Group Management

The Power Source Group Management list shows the power source groups and the included

power sources.

Create new power source group

1. Click on Add power source group to create a new power source group.

2. Enter a Group name.

3. Select power source. Click the button +.

4. Click Save to save the new group.

Edit power source group

1. Click on the name of the power source group in the list.

2. Edit the name or add/delete a power source.

○ To add a power source, select from the list and click the button +.

○ To remove a power source, click the button + next to power source.

3. Click Save.

Remove power source group

To permanently remove a power source group from WeldCloud™, use the button

Remove in the column Operation.

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7.3 Location Management

The Location Management list shows all available locations.

Add location

1. Click Add Location.

2. Enter the name of a new location in the field Location.

3. Select a power source and click on the button +.

4. Click Save. The location will be added to the list.

Remove location

To permanently remove a location from WeldCloud™, use the button Remove in

the column Operation.

7.4 Alert Management

The Alert Management is used to manage alerts and alert recipients.

NOTE!

No alerts will be sent if there is no internet connection.

Click on the list headers to sort the items in the list. The list contains the following:

Recipient : The recipients that will be alerted by e-mail when the failure occurs.

Failure type : Failure description.

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Power source/station : The power source where the error occurred.

Operation : A button for removal.

Add alert

1. Click Add Alert.

2. Select Recipient, Failure types and Power sources.

3. Click Save.

Remove alert

To permanently remove an alert from WeldCloud™, use the button Remove in the

column Operation.

7.5 List Management

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List Management is used for handling lists and their contents. The lists included by default

are editable by the administrator. Lists can be used for example to:

• provide information about error codes by connecting the error number with information

• connect barcodes on the gas cylinders to the name of gas

It is possible to import another list in an CSV file, using Import from CSV button. Click on the

list headers to sort the items in the list. The list contains the following:

Name : The name of the list.

Size : The number of items in the list.

Operation : A button to restore to default and a button for removal.

Remove list

To permanently remove a list from WeldCloud™, use the button Remove in the

column Operation.

Add and Edit List

1. Click on Add List to create a list or click on a name of a list to edit the list.

2. Enter the Name of the list and click Save.

3. Add columns and rows using the + and – buttons. Enter the information to the list.

4. Click Save.

7.6 Settings

In Settings it is possible to change time format, arc time interval and prefix for a specific

power source.

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7.7 Data Dump

In Data Dump it is possible to export data from a Fleet, a Session or Errors to a CSV file.

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