ESAB RoboFeed 3004HW User manual

Brand: ESAB

Model: RoboFeed 3004HW

Category: Welding System

Type: User manual

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ESAB RoboFeed 3004HW is a wire feed unit for robotic MIG/MAG welding, designed for use in industrial applications. It offers precise wire feeding control, high welding quality, and a wide range of features to enhance productivity and efficiency. With wire feed speeds ranging from 0.8 to 30.0 m/min and the ability to handle various wire dimensions, it provides versatility for different welding applications. The unit can operate at a maximum load of 500A at 60% duty cycle and 280A at 100% duty cycle, making it suitable for heavy-duty welding tasks.

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Instruction manual

0463 280 201 GB 20140710 Valid for: serial no. 325-xxx-xxxx, 410-xxx-xxxx

RoboFeed3004HW

FeedControl3004HW

TABLE OF CONTENTS

0463 280 201 © ESAB AB 2014

1 SAFETY ................................................................................................................ 4

2 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................... 7

2.1 Equipment............................................................................................................. 7

3 TECHNICAL DATA ............................................................................................... 8

4 INSTALLATION..................................................................................................... 9

4.1 Terminating resistor.............................................................................................9

4.2 Example of a robotic welding system ................................................................9

5 OPERATION ....................................................................................................... 10

5.1 Connection and control devices....................................................................... 11

5.2 Restrictions regarding the welding torch connector......................................13

5.3 Replacing and inserting wire ............................................................................14

5.4 Changing feed rollers ........................................................................................ 14

5.5 Pressure guard................................................................................................... 14

5.5.1 Adjusting the gas pressure pre-set value for the pressure guard ....................14

5.6 Wire feed pressure.............................................................................................15

6 MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................. 16

6.1 Inspection and cleaning ....................................................................................16

7 ORDERING SPARE PARTS ............................................................................... 17

DIAGRAM ..................................................................................................................18

WEAR PARTS............................................................................................................22

ORDERING NUMBERS.............................................................................................24

ACCESSORIES .........................................................................................................25

Rights reserved to alter specifications without notice.

1 SAFETY

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1 SAFETY

Users of ESAB equipment have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that anyone who

works on or near the equipment observes all the relevant safety precautions. Safety

precautions must meet the requirements that apply to this type of equipment. The following

recommendations should be observed in addition to the standard regulations that apply to

the workplace.

All work must be carried out by trained personnel well-acquainted with the operation of the

equipment. Incorrect operation of the equipment may lead to hazardous situations which can

result in injury to the operator and damage to the equipment.

1. Anyone who uses the equipment must be familiar with:

○ its operation

○ location of emergency stops

○ its function

○ relevant safety precautions

○ welding and cutting or other applicable operation of the equipment

2. The operator must ensure that:

○ no unauthorised person is stationed within the working area of the equipment when it

is started up

○ no-one is unprotected when the arc is struck or work is started with the equipment

3. The workplace must:

○ be suitable for the purpose

○ be free from drafts

4. Personal safety equipment:

○ Always wear recommended personal safety equipment, such as safety glasses,

flame-proof clothing, safety gloves

○ Do not wear loose-fitting items, such as scarves, bracelets, rings, etc., which could

become trapped or cause burns

5. General precautions:

○ Make sure the return cable is connected securely

○ Work on high voltage equipment may only be carried out by a qualified

electrician

○ Appropriate fire extinquishing equipment must be clearly marked and close at hand

○ Lubrication and maintenance must not be carried out on the equipment during

operation

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WARNING!

Arc welding and cutting can be injurious to yourself and others. Take precautions

when welding and cutting. Ask for your employer's safety practices which should

be based on manufacturers' hazard data.

ELECTRIC SHOCK - Can kill

• Install and earth the unit in accordance with applicable standards

• Do not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet gloves or

wet clothing

• Insulate yourself from earth and the workpiece

• Ensure your working stance is safe

FUMES AND GASES - Can be dangerous to health

• Keep your head out of the fumes

• Use ventilation, extraction at the arc, or both, to take fumes and gases away

from your breathing zone and the general area

ARC RAYS - Can injure eyes and burn skin

• Protect your eyes and body. Use the correct welding screen and filter lens

and wear protective clothing

• Protect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains

FIRE HAZARD

• Sparks (spatter) can cause fire. Make sure therefore that there are no

inflammable materials nearby

NOISE - Excessive noise can damage hearing

• Protect your ears. Use earmuffs or other hearing protection.

• Warn bystanders of the risk

MALFUNCTION - Call for expert assistance in the event of malfunction.

Read and understand the instruction manual before installing or operating.

PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!

CAUTION!

This product is solely intended for arc welding.

CAUTION!

Read and understand the instruction manual before

installing or operating.

CAUTION!

Class A equipment is not intended for use in residential

locations where the electrical power is provided by the

public low-voltage supply system. There may be potential

difficulties in ensuring electromagnetic compatibility of

class A equipment in those locations, due to conducted

as well as radiated disturbances.

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NOTE!

Dispose of electronic equipment at the recycling

facility!

In observance of European Directive 2012/19/EC on

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its

implementation in accordance with national law, electrical

and/or electronic equipment that has reached the end of

its life must be disposed of at a recycling facility.

As the person responsible for the equipment, it is your

responsibility to obtain information on approved collection

stations.

For further information contact the nearest ESAB dealer.

ESAB can provide you with all necessary welding protection and accessories.

2 INTRODUCTION

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2 INTRODUCTION

The RoboFeed 3004HW and FeedControl 3004HW wire feed unit is intended for MIG/MAG

welding with robotic equipment.

The wire feed unit consists of a drive unit (RoboFeed 3004HW) and a separate electronic

unit (FeedControl 3004HW).

NOTE!

The wire feed unit utilizes the robot's safety system to obtain maximum

interference protection.

ESAB's accessories for the product can be found in the "ACCESSORIES" chapter of

this manual.

2.1 Equipment

The wire feed unit is supplied with an instruction manual and a quick connection for

Marathon Pac™ .

3 TECHNICAL DATA

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3 TECHNICAL DATA

RoboFeed 3004HW FeedControl 3004HW

Power supply - 42 V 50-60 Hz

Power requirement - 378 VA

Motor voltage 60 VDC PWM (Pulse Width

Modulation)

Motor current I

max

8.0 A 8.0 A

Wire feed speed 0.8 - 30.0 m/min -

Torch connection EURO -

Wire dimension

- Steel (Fe) 0.8-1.6 mm -

- Stainless steel (Ss) 0.8-1.6 mm -

- Aluminum (Al) 1.0-1.6 mm -

- Cored wire (FCW) 0.8-1.6 mm -

Operating temperature -10 to +40°C -10 to +40°C

Transport temperature -20 to +55°C -20 to +55°C

Weight 5.4 kg 4.9 kg

Dimensions (l × b × h) 251 × 182 × 221 mm 330 × 118 × 320 mm

Shielding gas Gases for MIG/MAGwelding Gases for MIG/MAGwelding

- max pressure 0.5 Mpa (5 bar) 0.5 Mpa (5 bar)

Coolant - ESAB's ready-mixed coolant

- max pressure - 0.5 Mpa (5 bar)

Maximum permissible load at

- 60% duty cycle 500 A 500 A

- 100% duty cycle 280 A 280 A

Enclosure class IP2X IP2X

Duty cycle

The duty cycle refers to the time as a percentage of a ten-minute period that you can weld or

cut at a certain load without overloading. The duty cycle is valid for 40°C/104°F.

Enclosure class

The IP code indicates the enclosure class, i. e. the degree of protection against penetration

by solid objects or water.

Equipment marked IP2X is intended for indoor use.

Coolant

It is very important to use the ESAB ready-mixed coolant! If other coolants are used the

equipment could be damaged or in worst case the chassis could become live. You can find

the ordering number of ESAB's ready-mixed coolant in the "ACCESSORIES" chapter of the

instruction manual.

4 INSTALLATION

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4 INSTALLATION

The installation must be carried out by a professional.

WARNING!

When welding in an environment with increased electrical danger, only power

sources intended for this environment may be used. These power sources are

marked with the symbol .

4.1 Terminating resistor

The ends of the CAN bus must be fitted with terminating

resistors to avoid communication interference.

The terminating resistor is delivered with the power source.

One end of the CAN bus is at the control panel (U8

), which

has an integral terminating resistor.

The other end is at the FeedControl and must be fitted with the

terminating resistor, as shown on the right.

If U8

is used together with W8

, the terminal resistor in the

must be disconnected, see the instruction manual for the

W82.

4.2 Example of a robotic welding system

NOTE!

A mounting kit and a cable kit are required for mounting to a robot, please contact

your local ESAB dealer for more information.

5 OPERATION

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5 OPERATION

General safety regulations for handling the equipment can be found in the "SAFETY"

chapter of this manual. Read it through before you start using the equipment!

WARNING!

Assure that the side panels are closed during operation.

WARNING!

Rotating parts can cause injury, take great care.

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5.1 Connection and control devices

RoboFeed 3004HW

1. Outlet for connection to the drive unit from

the electronic unit

5. Rating plate

2. Connection for shielding gas, in 6. Push button for inching

3. Connection for the welding cable or the

return cable.

7. Push button for gas purging

4. Connection for welding torch (EURO) 8. Quick connector Marathon Pac™

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FeedControl 3004HW

Shows serial no. 325-xxx-xxxx: Shows serial no. 410-xxx-xxxx:

1. White indicating lamp – Power supply ON 9. Rating plate

2. Connection from electronic unit to drive

unit - pulse signal encoder

10. Connection for terminating resistor or

forwarding to next wire feed unit

3. Connection from electronic unit to drive

unit - 42V power

11. Connection for control cable from power

source

4. Connection for spatter removal air, out 12. Connection for shielding gas, in

5. Connection for coolant to welding torch,

BLUE

13. Connection for spatter removal air, in

6. Connection for welding current from drive

unit (OKC)

14. Connection for coolant from power source

(cooling unit), BLUE

7. Connection for coolant from welding torch,

RED

15. Connection for welding current from power

source (OKC)

8. Connection for shielding gas, out 16. Connection for coolant to power source

(cooling unit), RED

Symbol and function explanations

Inlet spatter removal air

Shielding gas

Outlet spatter removal air

Used for spray-cleaning the contact tip on the welding torch.

Gas purging

Gas purging is used when measuring the gas flow or to flush any air or moisture

from the gas hoses before welding starts. Gas purging occurs for as long as the

button is held depressed and occurs without voltage or wire feed starting.

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Wire inching

Wire inching is used when one needs to feed wire without welding voltage being

applied. The wire is fed as long as the button is depressed.

Shielding gas out

5.2 Restrictions regarding the welding torch connector

Nozzle ordering no. A

0469 837 880, 0469 837 882 3.5 ±0.1

0469 837 881 (Aluminum) 3.0 ±0.1

Dimensions for ESAB EURO connector Recommended dimensions mating parts

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5.3 Replacing and inserting wire

• Open the side panel.

• Disconnect the pressure sensor by folding it backwards, the pressure rollers slide up.

• Straighten out the new wire 10-20 cm. File off any burrs and sharp edges from the end

of the wire before inserting it into the wire feed unit.

• Make sure that the wire goes properly into the feed roller's track and into the outflow

nozzle or wire guide.

• Secure the pressure sensor.

• Close the side panel.

WARNING!

Risk of crushing when replacing the wire bobbin! Do not use safety gloves when

inserting the welding wire between the feed rollers.

5.4 Changing feed rollers

1. Open the side panel.

2. Disconnect the pressure sensor (A) by folding it

backwards.

The pressure rollers slide up.

3. Disconnect the pressure rollers (B) by turning the axle (C)

1/4 turn clockwise and pulling out the axle.

The pressure rollers disconnect.

4. Disconnect the feed rollers (D) by unscrewing the nuts (E)

and pulling out the rollers.

Install the new feed rollers, by repeating the above-mentioned

steps in the reverse order.

5.5 Pressure guard

The pressure guard interrupts the ongoing welding process if the gas flow drops below

5.0l/min (approximately 0.2bar pressure). When this occurs, an error message is displayed

via the control unit.

5.5.1 Adjusting the gas pressure pre-set value for the pressure guard

This instruction applies to pressure guard with ordering no.

0465490001.

1. Connect a gasflowmeter (ordering no. 0155716880) in series

with the welding torch.

2. Open the gas to the preferred flow.

3. Connect a multimeter over the pressure guard.

4. Turn the adjusting screw on the pressure guard until you reach

the break point.

5. Repeat the test if needed.

6. After having set the correct pre-set value, fasten the adjusting

screw using thread locker (Loctite243 or equivalent).

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5.6 Wire feed pressure

Figure A Figure B

Start by making sure that the wire moves smoothly through the wire guide. Then set the

pressure of the wire feeder's pressure rollers. It is important that the pressure is not too

high.

To check that the feed pressure is set correctly, you can feed out the wire against an

insulated object, e.g. a piece of wood.

When you hold the welding torch approximately 5 mm from the piece of wood (figure A) the

feed rollers should slip.

If you hold the welding torch approximately 50 mm from the piece of wood, the wire should

be fed out and bend (figure B).

6 MAINTENANCE

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6 MAINTENANCE

NOTE!

Regular maintenance is important for safe, reliable operation.

CAUTION!

All warranty undertakings from the supplier cease to apply if the customer

attempts any work to rectify any faults in the product during the warranty period.

6.1 Inspection and cleaning

Wire feed unit

Check regularly that the wire feed unit is not clogged with dirt.

• Cleaning and replacement of the wire feed unit mechanism's worn parts should take

place at regular intervals in order to achieve trouble-free wire feed. Note that if

pre-tensioning is set too hard, this can result in abnormal wear on the pressure roller,

feed roller and wire guide.

Welding torch

• The wear parts of the welding torch should be cleaned and replaced at regular intervals

in order to achieve trouble-free wire feed. Blow the wire guide clean regularly and clean

the contact tip.

7 ORDERING SPARE PARTS

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7 ORDERING SPARE PARTS

CAUTION!

Repair and electrical work should be performed by an authorised ESAB service

technician. Use only ESAB original spare and wear parts.

RoboFeed 3004HW is designed and tested in accordance with the international and

European standards IEC/EN 60974-5 and IEC/EN 60974-10. It is the obligation of the

service unit which has carried out the service or repair work to make sure that the

product still conforms to the said standard.

Spare parts may be ordered through your nearest ESAB dealer, see the back cover of this

document. When ordering, please state product type, serial number, designation and spare

part number in accordance with the spare parts list. This facilitates dispatch and ensures

correct delivery.

DIAGRAM

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DIAGRAM

RoboFeed 3004HW & FeedControl 3004HW, valid for serial no. 325-xxx-xxxx

DIAGRAM

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DIAGRAM

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RoboFeed 3004HW & FeedControl 3004HW, valid for serial no. 410-xxx-xxxx

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