Valid for Serial NO 850 XXX--XXXX
Valid for program version 2.1
0457 661 991019074
SPS 4000
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Handbook
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1 READ THIS FIRST 4.......................................................
1.1 Safety copying 4......................................................
1.2 Important matters to be considered before bringing SPS 4000 into use 4.......
2 GETTING STARTED 5.....................................................
2.1 Proceed as follows: 5..................................................
3 INTRODUCTION 6........................................................
3.1 General 6............................................................
3.2 Computer 6..........................................................
4 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION 7...............................................
4.1 General 7............................................................
5 INSTALLATION 7.........................................................
5.1 General 7............................................................
5.2 Installation on COM port 1 8............................................
5.3 Connecting the signal transfer to the COM port of the computer 8.............
5.4 Connecting the computer to the welding power source 9.....................
5.5 Serial connection between computer and welding power source 9.............
6 REINSTALLATION 10......................................................
6.1 For reinstallation: 10....................................................
6.2 Restoring Weld Data 10.................................................
7 OPERATION 10............................................................
7.1 Welding 10............................................................
8 MENU DESCRIPTION 11....................................................
8.1 Main menu display 11...................................................
8.2 Explaining the main menu 11.............................................
9 DESCRIPTION OF MENU LIST 13............................................
9.1 File 13................................................................
9.2 View 13...............................................................
9.3 Options 14............................................................
9.4 Under ? 16............................................................
10 KEY DESCRIPTION 17.....................................................
10.1 Setting Data Log (F8) 17................................................
10.2 View setting data (F5) 19................................................
10.3 View evaluation (F7) 20.................................................
10.4 Exit 23...............................................................
11 TASKS 23.................................................................
11.1 New Workpiece 23.....................................................
12 REPORTS 24..............................................................
12.1 Report Choice Menu 24.................................................
12.2 Reports of Previous Welds 24............................................
13 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND ERROR MESSAGES 25...........................
13.1 Documentation 25......................................................
13.2 Restart 25............................................................
13.3 Error Messages 25.....................................................
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14 TECHNICAL TERMS 26.....................................................
14.1 Explanation of Technical Terms 26........................................
15 ORDER NUMBER, SPS 4000 27.............................................
SPARE PARTS LIST 28........................................................
LICENCE AGREEMENT 30.....................................................
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1 READ THIS FIRST
1.1 Safety copying
The program is intended for registration of welding data and will
successively build up a register of great value.
Therefore, make it a habit to copy the WELDDATA database every day
when the welding job is finished, or to transfer the database to a network
with back--up facilities. It is not advisable to connect logging to a network
due to the risk of interference.
Note:
If the WELDDATA database has to be reinstalled, first make a copy of it
(see page 10).
When using the deinstallation icon the WMS 4000 system is being
influenced, too. Therefore, make a copy of WMS 4000 before starting the
reinstallation.
1.2 Important matters to be considered before bringing
SPS 4000 into use
In the fields Workpiece and Weld (see page 33) each weld job is defined by
way of a unique denomination. This denomination can then be used when
searching for weld data documentation.
Therefore, try and find a suitable structure for the denominations referring to
other types of documentation of products and WPS documents used in the
company.
Complete search data for a weld shall contain Year--Month--Day, Workpiece
and Weld number.
Example of how to mark an executed weld joint:
981201, Workpiece, Weld number.
N.B.
The computer shall not be used for other applications while
measuring data logging is being prepared or going on.
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2 GETTING STARTED
2.1 Pro ceed as fo llows:
S Install the equipment for signal transfer between the power source and
the PC according to instructions and figure in the section INSTALLATION
on pages 7 -- 9.
S Make sure no other programs are active in the computer
(energy saver, MS Office, etc.)
S Install the SPS 4000 software in the computer (see page 7 -- 9).
S Identify the serial contact connected to the PC. On delivery the data
program is prepared for COM1.
If another COM number is to be used, the port must be indicated (see
page 8).
S Start the welding power source.
S Open the data program using the icon in the SPS 4000 program group.
S When the program is started for the first time after the installation, the
fields for language selection and company name are shown. The entries
made here are valid until they are changed.
S The system is now ready for welding, though without workpiece
identification and limit values. See instructions in the section
OPERATION on page 10 and TASKS on page 34.
S Problems and trouble shooting are dealt with in the section TROUBLE
SHOOTING AND ERROR MESSAGES on page 36.
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3 INTRODUCTION
3.1 General
ESAB’ s SPS 4000 system is a data program intended for monitoring the
welding power sources LTP 450, LTS 320, LUD 350, LUD 450, all provided
with a CAN bus, and also the LAF series and the TAF series with Echlon
buses.
The SPS 4000 is a setting data version without monitoring possibilities of
measured values.
The reports can then be printed out and used for making analyses. They
can also be included in the quality documentation.
The letters SPS in SPS 4000 stand for Setting Parameter documentation
System.
3.2 Computer
The data program should be installed in an EMC--suppressed industrial
computer (PC) of high performance and storing capacity according to the
following specification:
S IBM compatible
S Operating system: Windows 3.1, Windows 3.11, Windows 95 or
Windows NT 4.0.
S Processor: Pentium, 133 MHz or better.
S RAM memory: 16 Mb or more.
S Serial interface for data communication: RS--232.
S Signal transfer: Optical transfer over fibre cable to the serial port of the
computer.
Optical transfer is not sensitive to interference from the surroundings.
S Hard disk capacity: min 1500 Mb recommended.
S Screen: 14“ colour monitor or bigger.
S The data program is intended for monitors with a resolution of 800x600
or higher. The resolution influences the number of parameters that can
be shown simultaneously in real time on the screen.
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4 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
4.1 General
S The program is presented on the screen by way of window menus.
S The program does not control the welding process. Its only task is to
show and to register welding data.
S The operator establishes contact between the power source and
SPS 4000 over the system bus. The welding power source supplies
identification and setting values. The operator can name the workpieces.
S The reports are presented in the form of tables.
5 INSTALLATION
5.1 General
Make copies of the diskettes before installing the program.
N.B. When the optocables are not connected the modem terminals must be
protected. Protections come with the delivery (see figure on page 9).
When welding without a light guide (optocable) the modem must not be
connected.
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5.2 Installation on COM port 1
S Start Windows.
S Make sure no other programs are active (like energy saver, 3--D
graphics, etc.).
S Also make sure that automatic program start is not taking place. This
can lead to system files being occupied. If this happens, close all
programs and start the computer again.
S Insert diskette 1 into drive A.
S For Windows 3.1, Windows 3.11:
Select Run on the File menu.
Type a:setup on the command line (if a is the diskette drive).
S For Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0:
Select Run on the File menu.
Type a:setup on the opening line (if a is the diskette drive).
S Click OK.
S Follow the instructions on the screen.
5.3 Connecting the signal transfer to the COM port of the
computer
S Connect the signal cable with modem to COM port 1 on the computer.
If this port is not available:
Connect the signal cable with modem to any COM port not occupied.
Identify the COM port number, for example COM2.
Open the computer file manager (explorer) and click on the SPS4021
directory.
Click the INI directory under SPS4021.
Double--click on the SPS4000.INI file. The file is shown under Notes.
Go to the line Port=1 in the file and change the figure to the one of the
COM port to be used.
Close the file and save it by clicking OK when the question Save?
comes up.
S Connect the computer to the welding power source.
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5.4 Connecting the computer to the welding power
source
A--A Computer cable -- Welding power source
5.5 Serial connectio n between computer and welding
power source
1. Modem terminal
2. Light guide
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6 REINSTALLATION
6.1 For reinstallation:
First copy the WELDDATA database under C:\SPS4021 over to another
unit.
The WELDDATA directory with subdirectories contains all weld data stored.
It is necessary to make a copy as the database will be overwritten during
the reinstallation procedure.
To remove the program, use the deinstallation icon.
6.2 Restoring Weld Data
After the reinstallation, restore the copy in the now empty WELDDATA
directory.
7 OPERATION
7.1 Weldin g
S Start the welding power source.
S Start SPS 4000 by double--clicking the computer icon.
When the program is started for the first time fields come up for the
selection of language and entering of company name. The entries made
here are valid until they are changed. The functions are available under
the menu list on the main menu bar.
The system is now ready for welding, though without workpiece
identification and limit values. For further information, see the section
TASKS on page 34.
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8 MENU DESCRIPTION
8.1 Main menu display
SPS 4000
Setting Parametre
docume ntation System
Setting Data Log
View
setting data
View
evaluation
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(F5)
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8.2 Explaining the main menu
Menu list:
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Keys:
Setting Data Log
View
setting data
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evaluation
(F8)
(F5)
(F7)
Exit
For more detailed information regarding the keys, see page 17 and
onwards.
Setting Data Log
Controlling this function can be of interest when welding with mechanised
TIG and other processes using setting data as documentation.
The “Setting Data Log” is used to record setting data for all executed welds.
It is possible to give a welding case a workpiece identity.
(F8), (F5) and (F7) refer to the function keys on the keyboard. The functions
can be activated by way of these keys.
The functions can also be activated by pressing Alt + the letter underlined.
This applies throughout the program.
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9 DESCRIPTION OF MENU LIST
9.1 File
Exit
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Error
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Setting Data Log F8, View setting data F5, and View evaluation F7
These keys are described in detail on pages 17--33.
Error
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Error messages are shown in this pop--up menu.
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9.3 Options
Ignore arc failure
Ignore Short Welds ..
Path for Weld Data ...
Company Name ...
Language ...
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Ignore Arc Failure
Here you set the longest arc interruption to
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new weld. Use the arrow key and go
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Ignore Short W
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Here you indicate the shortest weld to be
registered (in seconds). Use the arrow
key and go step--by--step to the desired
value. Standard value = 0 s. and max.
value = 10 s.
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Path for Weld Data
Select where to store the welding data.
Select path for storage of
welding data:
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Language
Select required language.
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9.4 Under ?
Show Help File
About
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Show Help File
This is the help file of the program.
About
Information about the program and the program version.
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10 KEY DESCRIPTION
10.1 Setting Data Log (F8)
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Here the workpiece is assigned a unique identity and, if desired, another
start number than number 1 which is standard (see page 18).
Press this key to get access to a pop--up menu for making notes.
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New workpiece
Activate this key when you want to give a new workpiece an identity.
This pop --up menu is shown:
Enter the name of the workpiece here.
Enter workpiece identity
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e
e
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s
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D
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D
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e
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l
l
l
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t
t
t
e
e
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w
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p
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c
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e
Set Start Number
This pop--up menu is shown:
Set start number for weld to workpiece
O
O
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O
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K
K
K
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C
C
C
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a
a
a
n
n
n
n
c
c
c
c
e
e
e
e
l
l
l
l
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S
S
S
t
t
t
t
a
a
a
a
r
r
r
r
t
t
t
t
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W
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W
e
e
e
e
l
l
l
l
d
d
d
d
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N
N
N
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u
u
u
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m
m
m
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b
b
b
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e
e
e
r
r
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r
This value is shown under
“Number of Welds”.
A start number is set if the same workpiece is to be welded on for more than
one day, and an unbroken series of weld numbers is desired.
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10.2 View setting data (F5)
D
D
D
D
a
a
a
a
t
t
t
t
a
a
a
a
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S
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S
e
e
e
e
t
t
t
t
s
s
s
s
P
P
P
P
a
a
a
a
r
r
r
r
a
a
a
a
m
m
m
m
e
e
e
e
t
t
t
t
e
e
e
e
r
r
r
r
s
s
s
s
o
o
o
o
f
f
f
f
D
D
D
D
a
a
a
a
t
t
t
t
a
a
a
a
S
S
S
S
e
e
e
e
t
t
t
t
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
R
R
R
R
e
e
e
e
p
p
p
p
o
o
o
o
r
r
r
r
t
t
t
t
C
C
C
C
l
l
l
l
o
o
o
o
s
s
s
s
e
e
e
e
S
S
S
S
e
e
e
e
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
i
i
i
i
n
n
n
n
g
g
g
g
d
d
d
d
a
a
a
a
t
t
t
t
a
a
a
a
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
Shows the current setting values of the welding power source.
By clicking on the existing data set all setting values can be checked.
Report
Prints out the setting values in the form of a report marked with date and
time.
Close
Closes the Setting value window.
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10.3 View evaluatio n (F7)
Setting data report
Month
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Workpiece Weld Parameter
Cancel
View
Print
Report
Day
C
C
C
C
h
h
h
h
a
a
a
a
n
n
n
n
g
g
g
g
e
e
e
e
D
D
D
D
r
r
r
r
i
i
i
i
v
v
v
v
e
e
e
e
R
R
R
R
e
e
e
e
p
p
p
p
o
o
o
o
r
r
r
r
t
t
t
t
c
c
c
c
h
h
h
h
o
o
o
o
i
i
i
i
c
c
c
c
e
e
e
e
q980713.mdb
Setting Values
Error message
This key (F 7) offers the possibility of viewing logged welds and their weld
reports with logs and a table of measuring values, registered consecutively
during the welding process.
These values can also be presented in the form of a diagram, displayed on
the screen or printed out. Error messages can also be viewed.
The WELDDATA database is arranged in chronological order, Workpiece in
numerical and Weld in alphabetical order.
The parameters are displayed according to the order in the welding power
source.
Report
Here you choose which type of report to be presented: Setting Values,
Setting data report or Error messages.
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