ESAB W8 Aristo t Installation guide

Category
Welding System
Type
Installation guide

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Valid for serial no. 714--xxx--xxxx0460 325 074 2008--09--30
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W8
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Installation manual / Spare parts list
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Rights reserved to alter specifications without notice.
ENGLISH 3....................................................
ENGLISH
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TOCe
1SAFETY 4...........................................................
2 READ THIS FIRST 6..................................................
2.1 General 6..................................................................
3 INTRODUCTION 6...................................................
3.1 General 6..................................................................
3.2 Technical data 6............................................................
4 INSTALLATION 7....................................................
4.1 General 7..................................................................
4.2 Placing 8...................................................................
4.3 Connection instructions 11.....................................................
5 OPERATION 12.......................................................
5.1 General 12..................................................................
5.2 Connections 12..............................................................
6 MAINTENANCE 13....................................................
6.1 General 13..................................................................
6.2 Inspection and cleaning 13....................................................
7 ORDERING OF SPARE PARTS 13......................................
DIMENSION DRAWING 14................................................
DIAGRAM 16............................................................
SPARE PARTS LIST 19...................................................
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1SAFETY
Users of ESAB welding 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 welding equipment. The following recommen-
dations 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 welding
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 welding equipment must be familiar with:
S its operation
S location of emergency stops
S its function
S relevant safety precautions
S welding
2. The operator must ensure that:
S no unauthorised person is stationed within the working area of the equipment when it is
started up.
S no--one is unprotected when the arc is struck
3. The workplace must:
S be suitable for the purpose
S be free from draughts
4. Personal safety equipment
S Always wear recommended personal safety equipment, such as safety glasses, flame--proof
clothing, safety gloves.
S Do not wear loose--fitting items, such as scarves, bracelets, rings, etc., which could become
trapped or cause burns.
5. General precautions
S Make sure the return cable is connected securely.
S Work on high voltage equipment may only be carried out by a qualified electrician.
S Appropriate fire extinquishing equipment must be clearly marked and close at hand.
S Lubrication and maintenance must not be carried out on the equipment during operation.
WARNING!
Read and understand the instruction manual
before installing or operating.
Note! This product is solely intended for arc welding.
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WARNING
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING.
ARC WELDING AND CUTTING CAN BE INJURIOUS TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS. TAKE PRECAU-
TIONS WHEN WELDING. ASK FOR YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES WHICH SHOULD BE
BASED ON MANUFACTURERS’ 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 take fumes and gases away from your breathing zone
and the general area.
ARC RAYS -- Can injure eyes and burn skin.
S Protect y our 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 inflammable materials nearby.
NOISE -- Excessive noise can damage hearing
S Protect y our ears. Use earmuffs or other hearing protection.
S Warn bystanders of the risk.
MALFUNCTION -- Call for expert assistance in the event of malfunction.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!
Do not dispose of electrical equipment together with normal waste!
In observance of European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment and its implementation in accordance with national law, electrical equipment
that has reached the end of its life must be collected separately and returned to an
environmentally compatible recycling facility. As the owner of the equipment, you should
get information on approved collection systems from our local representative.
By applying this European Directive you will improve the environment and human health!
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2 READ THIS FIRST
2.1 General
This installation manual / service manual is intended for use by technicians with
electrical/electronic training.
3 INTRODUCTION
3.1 General
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W8 is a communication interface between the welding equipment and the
robot. It r eceives the control signals and settings via the DeviceNet that control the
welding equipment.
Aristo
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W8 is used together with welding power source Mig 5000i. It can also be
used together with Mig 4000i.
S For Mig 5000i, see instruction manual 0459 290 xxx.
S For Mig 4000i, see instruction manual 0458 814 xxx.
3.2 Technical data
AristotW8
Weight 3,9 kg
Dimensions (l x w x h) 366,2x101,2x158,5
Enclosure class IP 2X
Enclosure class
The IP code indicates the enclosure class, i. e. the degree of protection against penetration by solid
objects or water. Equipment marked IP 23 is designed for indoor and outdoor use.
NOTE: The enclosure class of the power source is IP23. When connecting W8 the
enclosure class becomes IP2X.
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4 INSTALLATION
4.1 General
The installation must be executed by a professional.
WARNING!
This product is intended for industrial use. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference. It is the user’ s responsibility to take adequate precautions.
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 .
Dimension drawing, see on page 14.
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4.2 Placing
S Dismount the rear handle (1) of the power source by loosening the screws (2).
S Dismount the rubber cover (3) of the power source.
S Dismount plate (4) and fit plate (5) instead.
2
2
1
4
5
3
S Loosen cover (6).
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S Remove the existing emergency stop U--link (H).
S Connect emergency stop (7).
7
S Remove the existing power source connector (Y) for arc voltage sensing, and
replace it by connector (8)fromW8.
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S Place the W8 box on the power source and connect connector ( 9) and earth
cable (10).
10
9
Pos. 10 is to be connected here.
Pos. 9 is to be connected here.
S Fit the rubber cover ( 3 ) of the welding power source.
S Fit the handle (1) of the welding power source and fasten with the screws (2).
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2
2
3
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4.3 Connection instructions
1. INT.CAN
Connection between the welding power source and W8.
2. EXT. CAN IN
Connection between W8 and the Robot.
3. Connection between the welding power source and ESAB’s feed unit.
N.B. If feed unit Robofeed (ESAB’s feed unit) is not used, a separate wire connection
to the measure contact is required.
For a detailed description of the welding power source, see separate instruction
manual.
S For Mig 5000i, see instruction manual 0459 290 xxx.
S For Mig 4000i, see instruction manual 0458 814 xxx.
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5 OPERATION
5.1 General
General safety regulations for the handling of the equipment can be found on
page 4. Read through before you start using the equipment!
5.2 Connections
1 INT.CAN
Communication welding power source -- W8.
2a EXT. CAN IN
Connection for communication with robot system.
2b EXT.CAN OUT
Connection for terminating resistor.
3 MEASURE
Connection measurement cable, (arc voltage detection welding wire / work -
piece).
Emergency stop signal (welding power source -- W8)
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6 MAINTENANCE
6.1 General
Regular maintenance is important for safe, reliable operation.
Note:
All warranty undertakings given by the supplier cease to apply if the customer
attempts to rectify any faults on the machine during the warranty period.
Read also the separate instruction manual for the welding power source
6.2 Inspection and cleaning
Regularly check that the W8 box has electrical connection with the welding power
source and that the connections are correctly connected and not faulty.
7 ORDERING OF SPARE PARTS
Spare parts are ordered through your nearest ESAB representative, see back cover.
When ordering spare parts, please state machine type and number as well as desig-
nation and spare part number as shown in the spare parts list on page 19.
This will simplify dispatch and ensure you get the right part.
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Dimension drawing
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Diagram
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diagdoc
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diagdoc
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Spare parts list
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W8spare
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W8
Edition 2008--07--25
Ordering no. Denomination Notes
0460260880 AristotW8
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Item
no.
Qty Ordering no. Denomination Notes
0460260880 AristotW8
3 1 0486764882 Circuit board, weld data The Circuit board must be configured when installed
10 1 0455844001 Transformer 4,5 VA
12 1 0458679884 Operating contact, CAN double
14 2 0467695001 Rubber foot
16 1 0460259880 Cable set, connection cable
26 1 0459314882 Jumper plug W8
100 1 0459314881 End resistor
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