ESAB A6 S Arc Master ICE™ User manual

Brand: ESAB

Model: A6 S Arc Master ICE™

Type: User manual

ESAB A6 S Arc Master ICE™ is a versatile and powerful welding system designed to enhance your welding capabilities. It features advanced ICEt control technology that provides precise wire feed control, ensuring consistent and high-quality welds. With its user-friendly interface and intuitive controls, the A6 S Arc Master ICE™ simplifies complex welding tasks. Whether you're a professional welder or a hobbyist, this system empowers you to tackle a wide range of welding applications with confidence and efficiency.

Valid for serial no. 001-xxx-xxxx0825 656 074 2012-06-01

A6 S Arc Master ICE™

Installation manual

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Rights reserved to alter specifications without notice.

ENGLISH 3..............................................

ENGLISH

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SAFETY 4.............................................................

INSTALLAT ION 7......................................................

General 7........................................................................

Controll system ICEt 8............................................................

Connections on control box PAV 9...................................................

Connections on control box PEK 12..................................................

Start--up 15........................................................................

SAFETY

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SAFETY

Full responsibility for safety measures in respect of personnel working on, or in the

vicinity of, the system r ests upon the user of the ESAB Welding Equipment.

All safety measures must fulfil all regulations and mandatory rules which apply to the

type of equipment concerned, in regard to the dangers and the level of hazard

involved with the operation of any Welding Plant.

The contents of these recommendations can be looked upon as a supplement to the

normal safety rules which apply to the working site.

1. All operations must be

S carried out in accordance with the instructions

S handled by specialized personnel

A wrong operation can result in an abnormal situation and injure the operator

and/or damage the equipment.

2. All personnel working with the Welding Plant must be fully aware of:

S Handling of the equipment

S Operation of the equipment

S The location of emergency stop devices

S All valid safety rules

To facilitate this, each selector switch, pushbutton or potentiome ter is furnished

with a printed plate or symbol, which gives clear directions as to its proper use

and function.

3. The operator must make sure

S that no--one is inside the work area before or during operation.

S that no one is inside the danger zone when the carriage and the slides are

operated. Mind the area behind the carriage, which you cannot see from the

control panel!

4. The work area must be:

S free of machine parts, tools and other piled--up material that can get in the

way of the operator.

S so arranged that the requirements for unrestricted access to emergency stop

devices for the welding carriage are met.

5. Personal safety equipment

S Always use the proper personal safety equipment, such as:

Welders’ goggles or face--shield, non--flammable clothing, protective gloves

S Do not wear loose clothing such as belts, bracelets, etc., which may catch on

the equipment.

6. Required fire--extinguishers should be available in specially marked areas.

S Floor areas and machine parts are to be kept free of inflammable materials,

such as oily waste, cloths etc.

S Remember that spatter m ay cause fires and skin burns.

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7. Live parts are normally semi--protected.

S Control-- and connection boxes must not be opened while in operation, or if

power is connected to the equipment.

S The above--m entioned boxes can be opened only with a key or a tool.

S Check that recommended, earthed connectors are properly fitted.

S Only authorised personnel may work on electrical equipment.

8. Maintenance

S Lubrication and maintenance of the equipment must not be done during

operation.

S Manual procedures involving hydraulic and pneumatic components may be

carried out only when th e system is decompressed.

9. The function o f all emergency and safety devices is to b e checked d aily, as

well as after any work has been carried out on the machine.

In the event of any abnormal function or signal, the underlying cause must be

found and remedied before the machine can be taken into normal use.

WARNING

ARC WELDING AND CUTTING CAN BE INJURIOUS TO YOURSELF AND

OTHERS. TAKE PRECAUTIONS WHEN WELDING. ASK FOR YOUR

EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES WHICH SHOULD BE BASED ON MANU-

FACTURER’S HAZARD DATA.

ELECTRIC SHOCK -- Can kill

S Install and earth the welding unit in accordance with applicable standards.

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

clothing.

S Insulate yourself from earth and the workpiece.

S Ensure your working stance is safe.

FUMES AND GASES -- Can be dangerous to health

S Keep your head out of the fumes.

S Use ventilation, extraction at the arc, or both, to keep fumes and gases from

your breathing zone and the general area.

ARC RAYS -- Can injure eyes and burn skin

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

wear protective clothing.

S Protect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains.

FIRE HAZARD

S Sparks (spatter) can cause fire. Make sure therefore that there are no inflam -

mable m aterials nearby.

NOISE -- Excessive noise can damage hearing

S Protect your ears. Use ear defenders or other hearing protection.

S Warn bystanders of the risk.

MALFUNCTION

S Call for expert assistance in the event of malfunction.

PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!

READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING.

SAFETY

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INSTALLAT ION

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INSTALLATION

General

The actual safety regulations must be followed precisely when

measures with regard to the Installatio n / Operation and

Maintenance are taken!

General safety regulations for the handling of the equipment can be found on

page 4. Read through before you start using the equipment!

Read the instruction manuals for the

componets included in the equipment!

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Controll system ICEt

Overview

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Connections on control box PAV

Rear side --PAV

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Inside --PAV

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PAV settings

1. Node address: 14

2. Machine ID: 5

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Connections on control box PEK

Rear side -- PEK

welding

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Inside --PEK

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PEK Settings

1. Node address: 6

2. Machine ID: 5

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Start--up

1. Start the welding power sources and check that the welding head is working

without PAV.

2. Change the software in PEK and in the power source, if needed load ICE

licence.

PEK:

Node address: 6

Machine ID: 5

3. Check that the welding head is working.

4. Start PEK and activate ICEt wf function in PEK.

See how to activate ICE wire feed (wf) function in PEKs manual, PEK control

0460 949 xxx.

5. Connect PAV to the system .

Note! Do not forget to remove the jumper on CN23 and set a jumper on CN29 in

PAV.

6. Remove the r ibbon cable CN26 in PEK. Turn the power on.

7. ESAT: Now you can only see PAV motor controller.

Set the following data:

PAV:

Node address: 14

Machine ID: 5

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8. Turn the power off. Place the ribbon cable back in CN26.

Note!: Do not switch the power on, while the ribbon cable is removed and

installed in CN26.

9. Start the welding power sources and check that PEK finds all units.

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ESAB A6 S Arc Master ICE™ User manual

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