EWM RINT X12 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating instructions

Analoge / digital interface

RINT X12

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General instructions

CAUTION

Read the operating instructions!

The operating instructions provide an introduction to the safe use of the products.

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Read the operating instructions for all system components!

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Observe accident prevention regulations!

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Observe all local regulations!

• Confirm with a signature where appropriate.

In the event of queries on installation, commissioning, operation or special conditions at the installation

site, or on usage, please contact your sales partner or our customer service department on

+49 2680 181-0.

A list of authorised sales partners can be found at www.ewm-group.com.

Liability relating to the operation of this equipment is restricted solely to the function of the equipment. No other

form of liability, regardless of type, shall be accepted. This exclusion of liability shall be deemed accepted by the

user on commissioning the equipment.

The manufacturer is unable to monitor whether or not these instructions or the conditions and methods are

observed during installation, operation, usage and maintenance of the equipment.

An incorrectly performed installation can result in material damage and injure persons as a result. For this reason,

we do not accept any responsibility or liability for losses, damages or costs arising from incorrect installation,

improper operation or incorrect usage and maintenance or any actions connected to this in any way.

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to change, errors excepted.

Contents

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1 Contents

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Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 3

2 Safety instructions ................................................................................................................................. 5

2.1 Notes on the use of these operating instructions .......................................................................... 5

2.2 Explanation of icons ....................................................................................................................... 6

2.3 General .......................................................................................................................................... 7

3 Intended use ........................................................................................................................................... 8

3.1 Applications .................................................................................................................................... 8

3.1.1 Automation ..................................................................................................................... 8

3.2 Revision ......................................................................................................................................... 8

3.3 Use and operation solely with the following machines .................................................................. 8

3.4 Documents which also apply ......................................................................................................... 9

3.4.1 Warranty ......................................................................................................................... 9

3.4.2 Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................... 9

3.4.3 Welding in environments with increased electrical hazards ........................................... 9

3.4.4 Service documents (spare parts and circuit diagrams) .................................................. 9

4 Machine description – quick overview .............................................................................................. 10

5 Design and function ............................................................................................................................. 11

5.1 Connecting the RINT X12 ............................................................................................................ 11

5.1.1 The system bus ............................................................................................................ 11

5.1.2 The parallel cabling ...................................................................................................... 11

5.2 Basic configuration using plug-in jumpers ................................................................................... 12

5.2.1 Select the welding-system ............................................................................................ 12

5.2.2 Selecting the input logic ............................................................................................... 12

5.2.3 Main control signal standardisation .............................................................................. 13

5.2.4 Selecting the JOB counting method ............................................................................. 13

5.3 Permanently configurable standard signals ................................................................................. 14

5.3.1 Enable start .................................................................................................................. 14

5.3.2 Control voltage active ................................................................................................... 14

5.3.3 Inching mode ................................................................................................................ 14

5.3.4 Operating modes .......................................................................................................... 15

5.3.5 Pulse process ............................................................................................................... 15

5.3.6 JOB selection ............................................................................................................... 15

5.4 Special signals ............................................................................................................................. 16

5.4.1 Configuration of special signals .................................................................................... 16

5.4.2 Advanced JOB mode ................................................................................................... 16

5.5 Standard signals for free actuation .............................................................................................. 16

5.5.1 Start process ................................................................................................................ 16

5.5.2 Start auxiliary process (for Tetrix / forceTig only) ......................................................... 16

5.5.3 Pulse mode (for Phoenix / alpha Q only) ..................................................................... 17

5.5.4 superPuls (only Phoenix / alpha Q) .............................................................................. 17

5.5.5 Lift arc (only Phoenix / alpha Q MM) ............................................................................ 17

5.5.6 Pulse modes (for Tetrix / forceTig only) ....................................................................... 17

5.5.7 Reset error .................................................................................................................... 17

5.5.8 Gas test 1 ..................................................................................................................... 18

5.5.9 Gas test 2 ..................................................................................................................... 18

5.5.10 Inching .......................................................................................................................... 18

5.5.11 Reverse inching ............................................................................................................ 18

5.5.12 Cold wire on .................................................................................................................. 19

5.5.13 tigSpeed on .................................................................................................................. 19

5.6 JOB mode .................................................................................................................................... 20

5.6.1 Enabling JOB selection ................................................................................................ 20

5.6.2 JOB selection ............................................................................................................... 20

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5.7 Chosing the process logic ............................................................................................................ 21

5.7.1 Program operation ........................................................................................................ 21

5.7.2 Control signal operation ................................................................................................ 22

5.7.3 Advanced control signal operation ............................................................................... 24

5.8 Process signals ............................................................................................................................ 25

5.8.1 I > 0 Signal .................................................................................................................... 25

5.8.2 Ready for welding ......................................................................................................... 25

5.8.3 Sticking ......................................................................................................................... 25

5.8.4 Error signals .................................................................................................................. 25

5.8.5 Process active .............................................................................................................. 26

5.8.6 Main current signal ....................................................................................................... 26

5.8.7 Workpiece touch detection ........................................................................................... 26

5.8.8 I > 0 Auxiliary process .................................................................................................. 27

5.8.9 Process signals diagram ............................................................................................... 27

5.8.10 Output of analogue values ............................................................................................ 28

5.9 Special functions .......................................................................................................................... 29

5.9.1 Position search ............................................................................................................. 29

5.9.2 TANDEM operation (only Phoenix / alpha Q) ............................................................... 29

5.9.3 WF switching ................................................................................................................ 29

5.10 Process data monitoring (Phoenix / alpha Q) .............................................................................. 30

5.11 Signals for matching with the positioning device ......................................................................... 32

5.11.1 Ignition time: TZ-Zünd ................................................................................................... 32

5.11.2 TZ-Set ........................................................................................................................... 32

5.11.3 Arc interruption time: TZ-LIBO ...................................................................................... 33

5.11.4 Return time, TZ-Reset .................................................................................................. 33

5.11.5 Output of analogue values ............................................................................................ 34

6 The diagnostics interface .................................................................................................................... 35

6.1 PC system requirements .............................................................................................................. 35

6.2 Commissioning ............................................................................................................................. 35

6.3 Scope of diagnostics .................................................................................................................... 35

7 Overview of plug (jumper) configurations ......................................................................................... 36

7.1 Operating modes, start, machine functions ................................................................................. 38

7.2 JOB selection, switching, internal/external JOB selection ........................................................... 39

7.3 Program selection ........................................................................................................................ 39

7.4 Control voltages (nominal values) ................................................................................................ 40

7.5 Process signals ............................................................................................................................ 41

7.6 Welding data monitoring signals .................................................................................................. 42

7.7 Analogue output signals ............................................................................................................... 42

8 Error messages on the system ........................................................................................................... 43

8.1 Phoenix / alpha Q system ............................................................................................................ 43

8.2 Tetrix / forceTig system ................................................................................................................ 44

9 Overview of machine software functions (firmware) ........................................................................ 45

10 Configuration data overview ............................................................................................................... 46

11 Circuit diagrams ................................................................................................................................... 48

11.1 Control signal operation ............................................................................................................... 48

11.2 Program operation ....................................................................................................................... 50

12 Appendix A ............................................................................................................................................ 52

12.1 Overview of EWM branches......................................................................................................... 52

Safety instructions

Notes on the use of these operating instructions

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2 Safety instructions

2.1 Notes on the use of these operating instructions

DANGER

Working or operating procedures which must be closely observed to prevent imminent

serious and even fatal injuries.

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Safety notes include the "DANGER" keyword in the heading with a general warning symbol.

• The hazard is also highlighted using a symbol on the edge of the page.

WARNING

Working or operating procedures which must be closely observed to prevent serious

and even fatal injuries.

• Safety notes include the "WARNING" keyword in the heading with a general warning

symbol.

• The hazard is also highlighted using a symbol in the page margin.

CAUTION

Working or operating procedures which must be closely observed to prevent possible

minor personal injury.

• The safety information includes the "CAUTION" keyword in its heading with a general

warning symbol.

• The risk is explained using a symbol on the edge of the page.

CAUTION

Working and operating procedures which must be followed precisely to avoid damaging

or destroying the product.

• The safety information includes the "CAUTION" keyword in its heading without a general

warning symbol.

• The hazard is explained using a symbol at the edge of the page.

Special technical points which users must observe.

Instructions and lists detailing step-by-step actions for given situations can be recognised via bullet

points, e.g.:

• Insert the welding current lead socket into the relevant socket and lock.

Safety instructions

Explanation of icons

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2.2 Explanation of icons

Symbol

Description

Special technical points which users must observe.

Correct

Wrong

Press

Do not press

Press and keep pressed

Turn

Switch

Switch off machine

Switch on machine

ENTER

ENTER (enter the menu)

NAVIGATION

NAVIGATION (Navigating in the menu)

EXIT

EXIT (Exit the menu)

4 s

Time display (example: wait 4s/press)

Interruption in the menu display (other setting options possible)

Tool not required/do not use

Tool required/use

Safety instructions

General

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2.3 General

WARNING

Risk of accidents if these safety instructions are not observed!

Non-observance of these safety instructions is potentially fatal!

• Carefully read the safety information in this manual!

• Observe the accident prevention regulations in your country.

• Inform persons in the working area that they must observe the regulations!

Validity of this document!

This document is only valid in combination with the operating instructions for the

power source being used (welding machine)!

• Read the operating instructions, in particular the safety instructions for the power source

(welding machine)!

CAUTION

Obligations of the operator!

The respective national directives and laws must be observed for operation of the

machine!

• National implementation of the framework directive (89/391/EWG), as well as the

associated individual directives.

• In particular, directive (89/655/EWG), on the minimum regulations for safety and health

protection when staff members use equipment during work.

• The regulations regarding work safety and accident prevention for the respective country.

• Setting up and operating the machine according to IEC 60974-9.

• Check at regular intervals that users are working in a safety-conscious way.

• Regular checks of the machine according to IEC 60974-4.

Damage due to the use of non-genuine parts!

The manufacturer's warranty becomes void if non-genuine parts are used!

• Only use system components and options (power sources, welding torches, electrode

holders, remote controls, spare parts and replacement parts, etc.) from our range of

products!

• Only insert and lock accessory components into the relevant connection socket when the

machine is switched off.

Intended use

Applications

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3 Intended use

WARNING

Hazards due to improper usage!

Hazards may arise for persons, animals and material objects if the equipment is not

used correctly. No liability is accepted for any damages arising from improper usage!

• The equipment must only be used in line with proper usage and by trained or expert staff!

• Do not modify or convert the equipment improperly!

CAUTION

Damage due to the use of non-genuine parts!

The manufacturer's warranty becomes void if non-genuine parts are used!

• Only use system components and options (power sources, welding torches, electrode

holders, remote controls, spare parts and replacement parts, etc.) from our range of

products!

• Only insert and lock accessory components into the relevant connection socket when the

machine is switched off.

3.1 Applications

3.1.1 Automation

Automated, robot-controlled welding production with the digital robot power sources.

3.2 Revision

Revision

Date

Change

1.0

XX.XX.XXXX

Draft version

1.1 01/03/2015 MAG, superPuls and lift arc signals, selection of advanced JOBs,

EWM Config function, latched modes,

Tetrix, additional control voltage, tigSpeed activation

3.3 Use and operation solely with the following machines

WIG / TIG

MIG / MAG

RINT X12 Tetrix 352, 452, 552

Tetrix 352 AC/DC

Tetrix 352 AC/DC AW

Tetrix 352, 452, 552, 1002 AW

Tetrix 152, 352, 552 Plasma

Tetrix 152, 352, 552 Plasma AW

forceTig 352 AC/DC

forceTig 552, 1002

alpha Q 352, 552

Phoenix 352, 452, 552, 1002 RC

Phoenix 552 RC Tandem

alpha Q 352, 552 MM

Phoenix 352, 452, 552, 1002 MM

RC

Phoenix 552 MM Tandem

Intended use

Documents which also apply

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3.4 Documents which also apply

3.4.1 Warranty

For more information refer to the "Warranty registration" brochure supplied and our information

regarding warranty, maintenance and testing at www.ewm-group.com

!

3.4.2 Declaration of Conformity

The designated machine conforms to EC Directives and standards in terms of its design

and construction:

•

EC Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC),

• EC EMC Directive (2004/108/EC),

This declaration shall become null and void in the event of unauthorised modifications, improperly

conducted repairs, non

-observance of the deadlines for the repetition test and / or non-permitted

conversion work not specifically authorised by the manufacturer.

The original copy of the declaration of conformity is enclosed with the unit.

3.4.3 Welding in environments with increased electrical hazards

In compliance with

IEC / DIN EN 60974, VDE 0544 the machines can be used in

environments with an increased electrical hazard.

3.4.4 Service documents (spare parts and circuit diagrams)

DANGER

Do not carry out any unauthorised repairs or modifications!

To avoid injury and equipment damage, the unit must only be repaired or modified by

specialist, skilled persons!

The warranty becomes null and void in the event of unauthorised interference.

• Appoint only skilled persons for repair work (trained service personnel)!

Original copies of the circuit diagrams are enclosed with the unit.

Spare parts can be obtained from the relevant authorised dealer.

Machine description

– quick overview

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4 Machine description – quick overview

The following operating instructions describe the commissioning and functionality of the RINT X12

analogue/digital interface. The interface is intended for operation on digital power sources in the Phoenix /

alpha Q (MIG/MAG) and Tetrix / forceTig (WIG) machine series. The same RINT X12 can be used for

both power sources. To change from a Phoenix / alpha Q to a Tetrix / forceTig -based welding system, it

is merely necessary to change the configuration.

The RINT X12 has numerous options for actuation, and these are supported in full by the PC300.NET

welding parameter software. It is advisable to use the PC300.NET software wherever possible to set up

the RINT X12.

Design and function

Connecting the RINT X12

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5 Design and function

5.1 Connecting the RINT X12

5.1.1 The system bus

The RINT X12 is integrated into the Phoenix / alpha Q and Tetrix / forceTig welding system using a digital

system bus. Different connection types are available depending on the installation method for the control:

Figure 5-1

Item

Symbol

Description 0

1

"External" assembly option, e.g. in a switch cabinet

2

Assembly option on the power source in the casing (RC machine series)

In general, with external assembly the parallel cabling for the actuation signals should be kept as short as

possible to avoid interference in the signal lines. The connection line on the system bus is designed to be

interference-free for a specific length and is therefore better suited to bridging the required connection

length to the power source.

The RINT X12 is ready for communication after the system bus connection has been made and the

power source switched on.

5.1.2 The parallel cabling

Creates the connections required for the actuation signals and is set up using coded plug connectors.

The plug coding prevents signal lines becoming mixed up (e.g. when changing the interface).

This creates all the connections for operation.

Design and function

Basic configuration using plug

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5.2 Basic configuration using plug-in jumpers

The RINT X12 has a series of jumpers to configure various basic settings that cannot be changed during

operation.

These settings must be made before switching on the power source!

5.2.1 Select the welding-system

The welding system to be used must be selected by means of jumper 16. Operation is not possible if the

pre-set value is incorrect. The states of all the relays will change constantly and simultaneously to

indicate this once the system starts. In this case, the system must be switched off and the jumper setting

corrected.

JP 16 Input logic

X Phoenix / alpha Q welding system

expected

- Tetrix / forceTig welding system expected

5.2.2 Selecting the input logic

Jumpers 4 and 5 are used to modify the physical logic of the input signals to the automation control. The

RINT X12 supports both a positive and a negative actuation logic. With the positive logic, switching on

actuates active signals at +24 V. With the negative logic, an active signal is taken to earth and a positive

input level (above pull-up) is interpreted as a "low" signal.

JP 4

JP 5

Input logic

1-2 1-2 Positive input logic (factory setting)

2-3 2-3 Negative input logic

Combinations not given in the table will have undesirable consequences!

Design and function

Basic configuration using plug-

in jumpers

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5.2.3 Main control signal standardisation

Jumpers 1 and 2 can be configured to modify the main control signal. In this process, the actuation range

for the WF value (MIG/MAG) or the welding current setpoint value (TIG) is modified according to the

configuration for control signal operation.

MIG/MAG processes (Phoenix / alpha Q):

JP 1 JP 2 Input logic

X X 0 to 24 m/min (factory setting)

X - 0 to 30 m/min

- X 0 to 10 m/min

- - 0 to 20 m/min

TIG processes (Tetrix / forceTig):

JP 1

JP 2

Input logic

X X 0 to 1000 A/min

X - 0 to 500 A

- X 0 to 100 A

- - 0 to nominal system current

(factory setting)

(1)

The nominal system current comes from the type designation and is automatically detected by the

RINT X12 when the system is switched on.

5.2.4 Selecting the JOB counting method

The counting method for welding characteristics (JOBs) usually is 1 to 255. The values are stored in an 8

bit field so that, in general, 256 JOBs can be selected. System displays are compatible with the JOB

counting method 1 to 255. The possibility to select all 256 JOBs at the power source can be configured

with jumper 3. In this case, the counting method starts with the value 0 for JOB 1.

JP 3 Signal

Counting method/system

display

- 0…255 1…256/511

(2)

X 1…255

(1)

1…255/510

(2)

(factory setting)

(1)

Signal activation 0 causes no change

2)

Must be supported by the welding system (Multimatrix machine).

Design and function

Permanently configurable

standard signals

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5.3 Permanently configurable standard signals

A series of signals can be permanently set using plug-in jumpers to reduce the amount of wiring work and

in case a specific configuration is to be used. Alternatively, these signals can be actuated via external

signals if the relevant jumper is not plugged in.

5.3.1 Enable start

To increase the safety of the system, a running process can be interrupted immediately by stopping the

enable signal. This is especially important in complex program sequences where merely stopping the

start signal would cause the process to stop but would not immediately interrupt the system. In this case,

the system also reports an error.

The enable signal can be set as a fixed value by setting jumper JP6. The control is thus ready for

operation immediately each time the welding system is switched on (main switch).

With the EWM Config Tool the function of the signal can be changed so that the RINT X12 is completely

neutralised when the signal is stopped, i.e. all prioritisations of control signals are stopped, for example.

JP6 Operating mode

- RINT X12 only reacts to a start signal if signal X10/3 is set.

X Start signal is always accepted; signal X10/3 is not required.

5.3.2 Control voltage active

For operation with nominal values via analogue control voltages, jumper JP7 can be set as a fixed value.

This enables control signal operation to be set permanently without external wiring (except for analogue

voltages).

Alternatively, the signal can also be actuated by an external signal:

JP7 Operating mode

- No external control signals are accepted except when

overriding with the X10/4 signal (factory setting).

X External control signals are always accepted, an external

X10/4 signal is not required.

5.3.3 Inching mode

Two different welding wire inching modes are available which can be pre-defined on the RINT X12 by

means of jumper JP8.

Alternatively, the signal can be activated by an external signal:

JP8

1)

Operating mode

- Inching is performed by means of a ramp function

2)

. This function

can be overridden by the external X10/9 signal.

(factory setting)

X Inching is always performed at a constant speed

3)

, no external

X10/9 signal required.

1)

The constant inching speed can be reconfigured with the EWM Config Tool to enable setting the speed

based on the WF specification (control voltage).

This mode is available in the MAG system operating mode only.

2)

The wire is inched for 2 seconds continuously at 1 m/min and then moved at 6 m/min for 6 seconds.

Inching speed then remains at this final value. The final value depends on the cold wire drive used.

(3)

The wire is moved continuously at 3 m/min.

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5.3.4 Operating modes

With jumpers JP9 and JP10 the individual operating modes can be set as a fixed value.

JP9/X5/3 JP10/X5/4 Operating mode with

latched modes

disabled

Operating mode with

latched modes

enabled

- - Non-latched Non-latched

- X Non-latched

Latched

X - Non-latched Special latched

X X Special non-latched Special non-latched

Alternatively, the operating mode can also be actuated via the external signals X5/3 and X5/4.

The factory settings are such that JP9 and JP10 are not set.

5.3.5 Pulse process

With the JP11 jumper, a pulse process can be pre-defined on the RINT X12.

Alternatively, the signal can also be actuated by an external signal:

JP11

Operating mode

- Standard welding is active. This signal can be overridden by

the external X5/5 signal. (Factory setting)

X Pulse welding is active; an external X5/5 signal is not

necessary.

In Tetrix / forceTig systems, thermal pulsing is controlled with this signal.

5.3.6 JOB selection

The RINT X12 can be permanently configured for the selection of JOBs,

or the signal can be activated by an external signal:

JP12

Operating mode

- JOBs are selected via external machines (e.g. JOB manager)

and the RINT X12 does not analyse the signals for the JOB

numbers. You can override this selection with the external

signal X9/11. (factory setting)

X JOBs are selected via the RINT X12, the signals for the JOB

number are assumed from the RINT X12. No external X9/11

signal is required.

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Special signals

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5.4 Special signals

In the following chapter special signals for configuration will be described, which are detected during the

start up phase of the RINT X12.

5.4.1 Configuration of special signals

Jumper X4/5 configures the type of use for the output signals of the relais K5 to K8.

X4/5

Operation mode

Signal active

The relais are used for process signals

Signal not active

The relais are used for process monitoring

This configuration does affect the RINT X12 Phoenix / alpha Q only.

5.4.2 Advanced JOB mode

With jumper 13 the so-called advanced JOB mode is activated. In this mode, the information for operating

mode and welding type is no longer taken from the X5/3, X5/4 and X5/5 signals but from the information

relating to the respective welding program. This allows complex program sequences to be controlled. For

example, a process can be started with a start program but ended without an end program (or vice

versa).

The advanced JOB mode disables the input for control signal mode; the control signal mode can

then no longer be selected!

5.5 Standard signals for free actuation

The signals described below should be actuated using external signals as required. The signal to be

created is based on the pre-selection on the actuation logic.

5.5.1 Start process

This signal is used to activate the welding process according to the operating mode set:

X5/6

Operating mode

Signal active

The welding process is activated.

Signal not

active

Any welding process running is ended.

Start can only be issued if the enable start signal is active!

5.5.2 Start auxiliary process (for Tetrix / forceTig only)

This signal can be used to activate the auxiliary arc for Tetrix / forceTig welding systems with plasma

equipment.

X5/7

Operating mode

Signal active

The auxiliary process is activated.

Signal not

active

Any auxiliary process running is ended.

Only available in combination with Tetrix / forceTig RINT X12.

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5.5.3 Pulse mode (for Phoenix / alpha Q only)

This signal switches between standard and pulse welding in MIG/MAG processes.

X5/5

Operating mode

Signal active

Pulse welding activated.

Signal not active

Standard welding activated.

5.5.4 superPuls (only Phoenix / alpha Q)

This signal switches on the superPuls mode.

X4/5

Operating mode

Signal active

superPuls

1)

enabled.

Signal not active

superPuls disabled.

1)

Use of this signal has to be enabled with the EWM Config Tool first.

5.5.5 Lift arc (only Phoenix / alpha Q MM)

This signal switches ignition to lift arc mode.

X5/5

Operating mode

Signal active

Lift arc

1)

enabled.

Signal not active

Lift arc disabled.

1)

Use of this signal has to be enabled with the EWM Config Tool first.

The lift arc start mode has to be selected in the Expert constants of the JOB.

5.5.6 Pulse modes (for Tetrix / forceTig only)

These signals allow the different pulse modes to be actuated in different processes. The process (DC or

AC) determines the pre-selection of the possible actuations. An actuation that is not applicable is

automatically overridden.

X5/5 X4/5 Possible process Operating mode

Signal not

active

Signal not

active

DC, AC No pulse mode active

Signal active

Signal not

active

DC, AC

superPuls is active; pulsing alternates

between main and secondary program

(max. 50 Hz)

Signal not

active

Signal active

AC

AC special pulsing (AC pulsing up to max.

50 Hz with a direct current portion in the

secondary phase)

Signal active Signal active DC Metallurgical DC pulsing (up to approx. 15

kHz)

(1)

1)

Must be supported by the welding system.

5.5.7 Reset error

This allows an existing system error to be reset. The signal must be flanked in accordance with the

actuation logic selected. A continuous signal does not cause any error suppression or automatic reset.

X4/8

Operating mode

Signal not

active

No reset of an error

Signal outline

from not active

to active

An existing system error is reset.

In Phoenix / alpha Q and Tetrix / forceTig a distinction is drawn between error messages that can be

reset and those that cannot be reset.

Design and function

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5.5.8 Gas test 1

The signal permits the manual actuation of the gas valve, e.g. to rinse the gas line. The process shielding

gas is actuated in Tetrix / forceTig systems with plasma equipment.

X10/5 Operating mode

Signal not

active

Gas valve not actuated.

Signal active

Shielding gas valve is actuated.

With welding systems with a certain software version or later, the signal can be used to solely

control the process gas in the control signal mode. Siehe auch Kapitel „Inbetriebnahme / Wahl

der Prozesslogik / Leitsignalbetrieb“

5.5.9 Gas test 2

In Phoenix / alpha Q systems, the signal actuates a blow-out valve; in Tetrix / forceTig systems with

plasma equipment, it actuates the process plasma gas.

X10/6 Operating mode

Signal not

active

Blow-out/plasma gas valve not actuated.

Signal

active

Blow-out/plasma gas valve actuated.

5.5.10 Inching

The signal controls the wire inching mode selected on input X10/9.

X10/7 Operating mode

Signal not

active

Wire inching is ended.

Signal active

Selected wire inching mode is carried out.

With Tetrix / forceTig systems without cold wire the signal has no function. With cold wire

systems, cold wire operation can be controlled solely with this signal provided that the system

uses a certain software version or later.

5.5.11 Reverse inching

The welding wire is reversely inched according to the inching mode selected using input X10/9. The same

time period applies for selecting the ramp function as for the inching process.

X10/10

Operating mode

Signal not

active

Wire return is stopped.

Signal

active

The wire return function selected is performed.

With Tetrix / forceTig systems without cold wire, the signal has no function.

Design and function

Standard signals for free actuation

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5.5.12 Cold wire on

In Tetrix / forceTig systems with cold wire equipment, the cold wire is started with the X10/11 input.

X10/11 Operating mode

Signal not

active

Cold wire is stopped

Signal

active

Cold wire is started

The signal cannot be actuated during the welding process.

The effect of the signal depends on the machine equipment. In special cases, this signal has no

function.

5.5.13 tigSpeed on

With Tetrix / forceTig systems with tigSpeed equipment, input X5/8 starts the tigSpeed oscillation.

X10/11 Operating mode

Signal not

active

Oscillation is stopped

Signal

active

Oscillation is started

Design and function

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5.6 JOB mode

The digital power sources of the Phoenix / alpha Q and Tetrix / forceTig series manage a multitude of

process parameters stored in a so-called JOB database. In addition to operational settings the welding

characteristics themselves are managed in individual JOBs. Each power source can store up to 256 of

these JOBs. A JOB defines the welding characteristics.

JOBs can be selected using two signal groups on the RINT X12.

5.6.1 Enabling JOB selection

To enable the JOB selection, the selection option must first be enabled via this signal.

X9/11 Operating mode

Signal not

active

JOB selection not possible from RINT X12; JOBs can

be selected using control units, for example

Signal active JOB selection is carried out via RINT X12

This signal can be permanently configured using jumper JP12.

5.6.2 JOB selection

For JOB number preselection, inputs X9/3 to X9/10 are used. Depending on the configuration of JP3 this

enables the selection of 255 or 256 JOBs. When configuring the possibility to select 256 JOBs, please

observe that the logical display at system machines is different from the activation signal (by factor 1).

With Multimatrix machines, advanced JOB selection is possible by setting the bit with the value 256 using

the additional signal X9/12.

JOBs can only be switched during welding pauses. The switching process takes approx. 200 ms.

Not all JOBs are available in the advanced JOB selection. If such a JOB is selected a warning

message is issued to the system.

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EWM RINT X12 Operating Instructions Manual

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