ESAB ESAT ESAB Software Administration Tool Software version 1.4 User manual
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Valid for program version 1.40458 885 274 061212
ESAT
ESAB Software Administration Tool
Instruction manual
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1 INTRODUCTION 3...................................................
1.1 This document 3............................................................
2 INSTALLATION 4....................................................
2.1 CAN adapter 4..............................................................
2.2 ESAT 4....................................................................
2.3 Connection to the power source 8.............................................
3 USER MANUAL 9....................................................
3.1 List bar 9...................................................................
3.2 Tool bar 10..................................................................
3.3 Main functions 11............................................................
3.3.1 Load program 11........................................................
3.3.2 Service functions / Application mode 14....................................
3.3.3 Default settings 16.......................................................
3.3.4 Synergic upload / download 17............................................
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1 INTRODUCTION
ESAT “ESAB Software Administration Tool” is a computer program.
The software update is made from a PC--computer, and from the ESAT it is possible
to update the software units.
The software update has to be performed by a trained service man.
The PC is connected to the welding equipment by a cable connector and a CAN
adapter.
ESAT contains also following service functions:
S control, change or read the different functions in the equipment
S changing of basic settings
S handling of synergy lines.
1.1 This document
This document describes what the various menues in the ESAT installation program
means, and what the various selection options do.
For the installation and use of ESAT program the following parts are recommended:
S Computer
S Operating system: Windows 9x, NT4, Windows 2000 or Windows XP.
S One printer port (LPT) to connect the CAN adapter.
S The Service Kit include:
S CAN adapter MECEL PPCAN
S Connection Cable between CAN adapter and power source
S CAN adapter software
S ESAT software.
To make an update of the system, you will also need an application pr ogr am upgr ade.
This program will be sent to registered ESAT users by e--mail.
ESAT--user. All registered ESAT--users will receive information when there are a new
release of software or updates of ESAT.
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2 INSTALLATION
If installation is to be successful, the user must be logged in as the system
administrator or have the rights to install programs on the computer.
Insert the CD into your laptop/desktop and follow the instructions described below.
Note! The CAN adapter doesn’t need to be connected in prior to the installation.
2.1 CAN adapter
The CAN adapter software must be installed before the installation of ESAT.
S Click on Install PPCan Software.
S Follow the instructions during the installation.
S Select the Complete set --up type.
2.2 ESAT
S Click on Install ESAT Software.
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The welcome screen that appears when starting installation is shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. The welcome page for installation of ESAT
S Press Next to continue, or Cancel to leave the set--up progr am without installing
ESAT.
Figure 2 m akes it possible to view the installation read me file. This file contains
information about the installation and the different ESAT versions.
Figure 2 Read me file
S Read this file and then press Next to continue.
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Figure 3 gives the user an option to choose where the ESAT files should be placed.
Press the “Browse…” button to change the installation path.
If no change is made to the installation path the files will be copied to C:\Standard
program catalogue\ESAB Software Administration Tool.
Figure 3. Selection of the path address for the ESAT files
S Press Next to continue the installation.
Figure 4 m akes it possible to enter a name of the Program Manager group to add
ESAT icons to.
Figure 4. Choice of name that will be added to the program menu
S Press Next to continue the installation.
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Figure 5 starts the copying of files belonging to ESAT.
Figure 5. Starting installation
Figure 6 shows the installation in progress.
Figure 6. Installation progress
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Figure 7 indicates when the installation is ready.
Figure 7. Installation complete
S Press Finish to finish the installation.
Note! Restart your computer!!!
2.3 Connection to the power source
S Connect the CAN adapter to the printer port on the computer.
S Connect the CAN cable to the CAN adapter.
S Connect the other end to the CAN bus outlet on the power source.
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3 USER MANUAL
A List bar
B Tool bar
C Main functions
Figure 8. The selection window
3.1 List bar
3.1.1 File
S New,
Use New if you want to make an empty file. Note! The old file will disappear.
S Open,
Use Open to open an existing load file.
S Save/Save as,
Use Save/Save as to save modified or new load files.
S Exit,
Use Exit to close the program.
3.1.2 Options
S Select CAN hardware
S Select Simulation (IpME)
Used if running ESAT together with simulation--CD.
(The user does not need any additional licences for starting ESAT
from the CD).
S PPCAN
Used to select the particular CAN adapter.
After a new installation of ESAT, check this menu option so the right CAN
hardware is selected.
S Select CAN busspeed
Used to select correct busspeed, default is 400 kbit/s.
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S Select Hex/Dec, or .
Used to select data format, Hexadecimal or Decimal.
With choice how the numerical values in the CAN--message shall be presented.
S Reconfig CAN hardware,
Used when a new initialisation of the CAN hardware needs to be done.
This CAN occur if the power to the hardware disappears.
S Change equipment
S weld equipment
S cut equipment.
Used if you want to change equipment.
3.1.3 Help
S Help,
Used for information of the program, in the form of name and version number
(see Figure 9 ).
Figure 9. The information display.
3.2 Tool bar
With the keys in the tool bar the same functions as from the menus can be used.
Open an existing file (only for fcf and fcb program load files, not for syd,
synergic lines).
Create a new file. Note! The old file will disappear.
Save file.
Present hexadecimal data.
Present decimal data.
Reconfiguration of CAN hardware.
Information of name and version number in the ESAT program.
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3.3 Main functions
ESAT (ESAB Software Administration Tool) has four main functions, each
represented by its own tab.
3.3.1 Load program
The Load program tab makes it possible to upgrade units of all CAN--bus products.
Unit types
S Weld data unit 0
S Cooler unit 1
S Power source 2
S Wire feeder unit 3
S Remote control unit 4
S AC control unit 5
S Motor driver unit 6
S Communication unit 7
Use the ’Search’ button to identify what units (types) there are in the system (i.e.
connected to the CAN bus). This will display all available units in the ’Found units on
CAN net’ box (see Figure 10).
Figure 10. The “Load program” window
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Different click boxes will be displayed against the units (module types), depending on
the programs in the load files.
These icons are:
Indicates that there is no program for the unit in the load file. The unit cannot
be selected for downloading.
Indicates that the load file includes a file for the unit. The unit is available for
program loading.
S Click on the box to select the unit.
The unit has been selected for program loading.
The unit cannot be updated.
Figure 10a. The “found units on CAN net” window
Found units on CAN net
S System version to load
Indicates the version of the loaded *.fcf or *fcb file.
S System type
Indicates if the loaded file contains application programs (*.fcf) or boot program (*fcb).
S Unit type
Indicates what unit that is connected:
S Weld data unit
S Cooler unit
S Power source
S Wire feeder unit
S Remote control unit
S AC control unit
S Motor driver unit
S Communication unit.
S Unit number
Indicates what unit number that are connected for each unit.
(All unit numbers (0--3) can be program loaded).
S SW version
Indicates what software version this unit has.
S New SW version
Indicates what new software version you can update the units with (the version in the opening
file).
S HW version
Indicates what hardware version this unit has.
S Boot version
Indicates what boot version the unit has.
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S Machine id
Indicates what machine id the unit has.
S Mode
Indicates the status of the unit. If it is still in boot (can only be program loaded in boot) or if the
application has started.
Program update
Follow the steps below for a program update.
1. Set the power source in position OFF.
2. Open “Load file” with the software to download.
(A normal application--program has file type fcf, and a boot--program has file type
fcb).
3. Press the
button to initiate the CAN hardware.
(The PPCAN adapter get it‘s voltage supply from the power source. Every time
the power source is being restarted, the adapter also is restarted. The adapter
must then be initiated with actual parameters for the communication, for
example, busspeed).
4. Switch ON the power source.
5. Press the ‘Search’ button within 5 seconds, to stop the units in boot state.
The units:
S Weld data unit
S Cooler unit
S Power source
S Wire feeder unit
S Remote control unit
S AC control unit
S Motor driver unit
S Communication unit
can only be updated when they are in boot state.
6. Select the units you want to update by marking the click boxes.
7. Press the ‘Load program’ button to start the update process.
8. Restart the power source then the loading process is finish.
Note: If a program update to the Weld data unit is made it’s recommended to
execute a ‘General reset’.
This is made by calling the service function Reset – with argument 2 = General
reset.
Note! All saved data, settings and own synergic lines will be deleted.
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3.3.2 Service function s / Application mode
The unit must be in application mode for using service functions.
The Service function tab makes it possible to test different functions in the machine
and set u p the system, after the customers requirements.
For example:
S Change the machine type of the units in the m achine
(Simple spare parts handling).
S Read the error log, service and fault--tracing.
S Change synergic group
(Adaption of the machine after the customers r equirements).
S Lock the panel to your language.
(Adaption of the machine after the customers r equirements).
S Test the fan and gas valve, service functions.
S Reset the machine.
Use this page to send messages to the system, either manually via the ’Send CAN
message’ box or via the menus in the ’Service function selection’ box (see Figure 11).
(This will only be used in exceptional cases and after contact with the development
division).
The drop--down windows control the message addresses and the content of each
message to be sent. T he list below explains the various drop--down items (see
Figure 11).
Figure 11. The “Service function” window
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Found units on CAN net
S Unit type
Indicates what units that exists.
S Unit number
Indicates what unit number the units have.
(All unit numbers (0--3) can be controlled).
S SW version
Shows what software version this unit has.
S Mode
Indicates the status of the unit. If it is still in boot or if the application has started. Only units in
application can be controlled.
The ’Found units on CAN net’ box operates in the same way as the box with the
same name in the ’Load program’ window, except that somewhat less information is
displayed here.
Service function selection
S Unit type
Indicates the unit in the machine to which the messages are to be sent.
S Unit number
Indicates if there are several units of the same type, the unit will be active.
(All unit numbers (0--3) can be controlled).
S Service function
The available service function is different between the different units and they are defined in
ESAT:s configuration files.
These functions are examples available in all units.
S 3. Read software version.
Shows the present software version in the selected unit.
S 29. Assign machine type code.
Sets ir reads the machine id in the unit.
S Argument 2
Some service functions have two parameters. Choose the value of parameter 2 here.
S Argument 3
Some service functions have three parameters. Choose the value of parameter 3 here.
S CAN message
This is the CAN message that will be sent, made up from the various selections in the menus.
Press the ’Execute’ button to send the message. T h e result of the service function --
i.e. the CAN message received from the unit -- will be displayed in the ’Result’ box.
Result
S Text
This reply text (not all replies have reply text), is based on the received information.
S CAN message
This is the CAN message that has been received from the units/ the machine.
Notes
Service function has an info--text as shows here.
Send CAN message
S Id
S Byte 1--8
S Length
S Remote frame
Press the ’Send’ button to send the message manually.
Note! To send messages manually shall only be used after consultation with Laxå
Service or R & D and in that case under given instructions.
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3.3.3 Default settings
The Default setting tab makes it possible to change some values (which are not
accessible in the control panel).
For example in U6:
S Change the hot start settings for MMA.
S Change the crater fill settings in MIG/MAG.
S Set the gas pre--flow and post--flow time.
S Change the control type.
The page ”Default settings” (se Figure 12) is used to manipulate and read
parameters that not are available from the control panel.
Figure 12. The “Default setting” window
Information
S Machine name
Indicates which control panel who is connected.
S Current value
Indicates the status for the actual parameter.
S Min value
Indicates the actual value for the “Min value” the parameter can get.
S Max value
Indicates the actual value for the “Max value” the parameter can get.
S New value
To change a parameter value. To activate the new value click at the key “Write value”.
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Parameter selection
Indicates the available parameters.
S Mark the parameter in the list as you want to be changed and actual values, min and max are
coming up.
3.3.4 Synergic upload / download
The weld data units from ESAB contains default synergic data for combinations of
wire type, gas type and wire dimension.
The Synergic upload / download tab makes it possible to:
S upload your own synergic lines from U8
S save the synergic lines in files o n the computer
S compose synergic groups from different files
S download synergic lines
S combine synergic lines from opened synergic package files (*.syd) and uploaded lines.
Figure 13. The “Synergic upload / download” window
1 Weld data unit search
Before any action can be taken in, synergic upload or download a search for welding
data units has to be made. However, it is possible to open several synergic
packages and to combine those and save in a new file before any search for units
has been done.
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2 Upload
To upload data from the welding
device click on the ‘Upload’ button.
(Only lines in group 99 for MA6 and
U6 and own creative lines in U8 can
be uploaded).
If an error occurred during upload for
example if the unit did not have any
upload able data, the error would be
displayed to the user in form of a
message box indicating what went wrong.
If the upload list is populated it is now possible to save the uploaded synergic data to
file. To save the data to file click on the ‘Save’ button. Choose a destination and click
OK.
If another upload is made the previously uploaded data will be lost if it has not been
saved to disc.
3 Open file
To open an existing file (*.syd), click on
the ‘Open file’ button.
Note that syd--files only can be opened.
Choose the file to open and click OK.
If the file is in correct file format and a
synergic package file, the open file list
will be populated.
The little yellow book represented the
synergic package (the open file) while
the little grey and yellow symbols and
their lines represents synergic lines.
If the package column is dragged to the right the file name will be visible in the first
package line.
4 Download and combine
If either the upload list or the open file
list are populated it is possible to move
synergic lines to the “combine ” list.
Right next to the open file list and the
upload list an arrow button is visible.
These buttons is out greyed if its
corresponding list is not populated.
To move a synergic line or a synergic
package select the line and click on the
corresponding ‘Arrow’ button.
Multiple lines can be selected.
To select multiple lines hold down the
control button on the keyboard (Ctrl)
and click on the lines to mark more
files.
In the open file list, whole packages can be moved by marking the file name and
then click on the ‘Move’ button.
Note that the lines that you moved are essentially copied since no lines are removed
while clicking on the arrow button.
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To save a combined packet, click on the ‘Save’ button and select the destination to
save.
If the combine list is populated it is possible to download the combined list to the
welding data unit.
(There are limitations for how many lines that can be downloaded to the m achine,
max 10 lines per method and per material. For example 10 pcs F e short arc and 10
pcs Fe pulse).
To start a download click on the ‘Download’ button. If the download fails, an error
message box will be displayed.
Download is finished when the progress bar reaches hundred percent. After
download, a message box indicates to restart the unit.
Remark: If the download lists contain one or more lines that have incomplete choices it cannot be
downloaded to the welding data unit. Incomplete in this sense means that the synergic line does not
have a choice for method, material, gas or dimension. Alternatively, the corresponding choice has no
text that can be displayed.
Notes
Figure 14 Notes
It is possible to add a note to the synergic packages. This note will be saved in the
file with the synergic data.
The list displays the file version, global list version and the machine identity. In the
editable section, write your note. To save the note, click on the “Add note” button. To
close the note hit the close button.
Note that no note information will be saved to the welding device.
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SE--695 81 L AXÅ
SWEDEN
Phone +46 584 81 000
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061127
ESAB subsidiaries and representative offices
Europe
AUSTRIA
ESAB Ges.m.b.H
Vienna--Liesing
Tel: +43 1 888 25 11
Fax: +43 1 888 25 11 85
BELGIUM
S.A. ESAB N.V.
Brussels
Tel: +32 2 745 11 00
Fax: +32 2 745 11 28
THE CZECH REPUBLIC
ESAB VAMBERK s.r.o.
Vamberk
Tel: +420 2 819 40 885
Fax: +420 2 819 40 120
DENMARK
Aktieselskabet ESAB
Herlev
Tel:+4536300111
Fax:+4536304003
FINLAND
ESAB Oy
Helsinki
Tel: +358 9 547 761
Fax: +358 9 547 77 71
FRANCE
ESAB France S.A.
Cergy Pontoise
Tel:+33130755500
Fax:+33130755524
GERMANY
ESAB GmbH
Solingen
Tel: +49 212 298 0
Fax: +49 212 298 218
GREAT BRITAIN
ESAB Group (UK) Ltd
Waltham Cross
Tel: +44 1992 76 85 15
Fax: +44 1992 71 58 03
ESAB Automation Ltd
Andover
Tel: +44 1264 33 22 33
Fax: +44 1264 33 20 74
HUNGARY
ESAB Kft
Budapest
Tel:+3612044182
Fax:+3612044186
ITALY
ESAB Saldatura S.p.A.
Mesero (Mi)
Tel:+3902979681
Fax:+390297289181
THE NETHERLANDS
ESAB Nederland B.V.
Utrecht
Tel: +31 30 2485 377
Fax: +31 30 2485 260
NORWAY
AS ESAB
Larvik
Tel:+4733121000
Fax:+4733115203
POLAND
ESAB Sp.zo.o.
Katowice
Tel: +48 32 351 11 00
Fax: +48 32 351 11 20
PORTUGAL
ESAB Lda
Lisbon
Tel: +351 8 310 960
Fax: +351 1 859 1277
SLOVAKIA
ESAB Slovakia s.r.o.
Bratislava
Tel:+421744882426
Fax:+421744888741
SPAIN
ESAB Ibérica S.A.
Alcalá de Henares (MADRID)
Tel: +34 91 878 3600
Fax: +34 91 802 3461
SWEDEN
ESAB Sverige AB
Gothenburg
Tel:+4631509500
Fax:+4631509222
ESAB international AB
Gothenburg
Tel:+4631509000
Fax:+4631509360
SWITZERLAND
ESAB AG
Dietikon
Tel: +41 1 741 25 25
Fax: +41 1 740 30 55
North and South America
ARGENTINA
CONARCO
Buenos Aires
Tel: +54 11 4 753 4039
Fax: +54 11 4 753 6313
BRAZIL
ESAB S.A.
Contagem--MG
Tel: +55 31 2191 4333
Fax: +55 31 2191 4440
CANADA
ESAB Group Canada Inc.
Missisauga, Ontario
Tel: +1 905 670 02 20
Fax: +1 905 670 48 79
MEXICO
ESAB Mexico S.A.
Monterrey
Tel: +52 8 350 5959
Fax: +52 8 350 7554
USA
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products
Florence, SC
Tel: +1 843 669 44 11
Fax: +1 843 664 57 48
Asia/Pacific
CHINA
Shanghai ESAB A/P
Shanghai
Tel: +86 21 5308 9922
Fax: +86 21 6566 6622
INDIA
ESAB India Ltd
Calcutta
Tel: +91 33 478 45 17
Fax: +91 33 468 18 80
INDONESIA
P.T. ESABindo Pratama
Jakarta
Tel: +62 21 460 0188
Fax: +62 21 461 2929
JAPAN
ESAB Japan
Tokyo
Tel: +81 3 5296 7371
Fax:+81352968080
MALAYSIA
ESAB (Malaysia) Snd Bhd
Selangor
Tel: +60 3 8027 9869
Fax:+60380274754
SINGAPORE
ESAB Asia/Pacific Pte Ltd
Singapore
Tel:+6568614322
Fax: +65 6861 31 95
SOUTH KOREA
ESAB SeAH Corporation
Kyungnam
Tel: +82 55 269 8170
Fax: +82 55 289 8864
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
ESAB Middle East FZE
Dubai
Tel: +971 4 887 21 11
Fax: +971 4 887 22 63
Representative offices
BULGARIA
ESAB Representative Office
Sofia
Tel/Fax: +359 2 974 42 88
EGYPT
ESAB Egypt
Dokki--Cairo
Tel: +20 2 390 96 69
Fax: +20 2 393 32 13
ROMANIA
ESAB Representative Office
Bucharest
Tel/Fax: +40 1 322 36 74
RUSSIA
LLC ESAB
Moscow
Tel: +7 095 543 9281
Fax: +7 095 543 9280
LLC ESAB
St Petersburg
Tel: +7 812 336 7080
Fax: +7 812 336 7060
Distributors
For addresses and phone
numbers to our distributors in
other countries, please visit our
home page
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