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Tecnar Rotoweld 3.0 User Manual

Automated welding work cell for pipe spool prefabrication
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  • Page 2 © 2017 Tecnar Automation Ltd. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means (including electronic storage and retrieval or translation into a foreign language) without prior agreement and written consent from Tecnar Automation Ltd.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    OOT PROCESS EDITING ......................... 42 ILL PROCESS EDITING CONTACT US ............................... 48 & S ........................... 48 ERVICE UPPORT This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31 Page 3 of 48...
  • Page 4 FIGURE 46 ENABLE ............................40 FIGURE 47 DISABLE ............................40 FIGURE 48 TRAVEL SPEED MIN & MAX ...................... 41 This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31 Page 4 of 48...
  • Page 5 FIGURE 66 DISABLE ............................46 FIGURE 67 MISCELLANEOUS-TRAVEL SPEDD MIN & MAX ..............47 FIGURE 68 TRAVAEL SPEES MIN $ MAX ....................47 This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31...

  • Page 6: Safety Summary

    Avoid welding near hydraulic lines. Always have a fire extinguisher readily available. When compressed gases are to be used at the job site, special precautions This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31...
  • Page 7 Never allow the electrode, electrode holder or any other electrically “hot” parts to touch a cylinder. Keep your head and face away from the cylinder valve outlet when opening This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31...
  • Page 8 Electrical Code and the manufacturer’s recommendations. NOTE: PRIOR TO USING THE ROTOWELD, THE INTERFACE MANUAL/PENDANT CONSOLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN READ This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31 Page 8 of 48...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    1 Nadeau, F., Fafard, P., Patenaude, G., and Tremblay, J. "Method and Apparatus for Controlling Root Pass Weld Penetration in Open Butt Joints". US Patent #4,733,051, Mar. 22, 1988. This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31...

  • Page 10: General Description

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION FIGURE 1 ROTOWELD 3.0 WORKSTATION The ROTOWELD 3.0 WORKSTATION is illustrated in figure 1 page 10. The two major components are a positioner and a welding carriage, linked by a flexible cable conduit. The carriage moves on rails parallel to the positioner's axis allowing several welds along a single pipe spool to be performed in sequence.
  • Page 11 Depending on the workstation configuration/options This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31 Page 11 of 48...

  • Page 12: Operation Of The Workstation

    1/2" (15 mm) and feather the end of the bead before restarting. Standard Tecnar procedures are designed for 37.5° bevels. This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31 Page 12 of 48...

  • Page 13: Remote Pendant

    FIGURE 3 POWER SWITCH (KEY) OF THE MACHINE FIGURE 4 THE KEY THAT ENABLES OR DISABLES THE WELDING PARAMETERS ADJUSTMENT This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31 Page 13 of 48...

  • Page 14: Figure 5 The Switch

    Just underneath (Figure 6), a USB port is available. FIGURE 5 THE SWITCH FIGURE 6 USB PORT This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31 Page 14 of 48...
  • Page 15 Cursor up / Decreases Decreases Joystick reverse decreases down penetration travel rotation value *Welding positioning needed to start a weld This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31 Page 15 of 48...

  • Page 16: Figure 7 Remote Pendant

    FIGURE 7 REMOTE PENDANT This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31 Page 16 of 48...

  • Page 17: Figure 8 Main Power Switch

    Turn on the main power switch located on the back of the master positioner (figure 8). FIGURE 8 MAIN POWER SWITCH This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31 Page 17 of 48...

  • Page 18: Figure 9 On/Off Switch

    Turn on the on/off switch (key) located on the left had side of the pendant (Figure 9). FIGURE 9 ON/OFF SWITCH This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31 Page 18 of 48...

  • Page 19: Figure 10 Calibration Screen Will Display

    (Figure 11). FIGURE 11 TORCH UP If one or more axis fails to calibrate, refer to arm error calibration on page 19 This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31...

  • Page 20: Figure 12 Calibration Is Completed

    Rotoweld via the main power switch (figure 8 on page 14). Wait 15 seconds after shutdown, then power ON the machine again. This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31...

  • Page 21: Figure 13 Main Screen

    When the system is idle, the welding screen is displayed (Figure 13). FIGURE 13 MAIN SCREEN This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31 Page 21 of 48...

  • Page 22: Editable Parameters

    EDITABLE PARAMETERS 6.1 WELDER SELECT, ADD and DELETE (figure 14). FIGURE 14 WELDER This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31 Page 22 of 48...

  • Page 23: Figure 15 Welder

    6.2 PROCEDURES SELECT, COPY and DELETE (figure 15). FIGURE 15 WELDER This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31 Page 23 of 48...

  • Page 24: Figure 16 Select

    PIPE SIZE SELECTION SELECT (figure 16). FIGURE 16 SELECT This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31 Page 24 of 48...

  • Page 25: Figure 17 Select, Copy, Delete And Edit

    ROOT PROCESS SELECT, COPY, DELETE and EDIT (figure 17). FIGURE 17 SELECT, COPY, DELETE AND EDIT This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31 Page 25 of 48...

  • Page 26: Figure 18 Select, Copy, Delete And Edit

    FILL PROCESS SELECT, COPY, DELETE and EDIT (figure 18). FIGURE 18 SELECT, COPY, DELETE AND EDIT This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31 Page 26 of 48...

  • Page 27: Figure 19 Welding Line

    WELDING LINE ENABLE, DISABLE, SELECT AND EDIT (figure 19). FIGURE 19 WELDING LINE This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31 Page 27 of 48...

  • Page 28: Access To Editing Mode

    This section is also used to edit the parameters when the key is set to its UNLOCK position (figure 4 page 11). This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31...

  • Page 29: Welder Section Editing

    When you are on the WELDER section press SELECTION/ENTER button. A popup window will be displayed (figure 22). FIGURE 22 POPUP MENU This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31...

  • Page 30: Figure 23 Add Welder

    Then press the SELECTION/ENTER button. You will then be prompted to fill the new desired welder’s name (figure 24). FIGURE 24 NEW WELDER NAME This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31...

  • Page 31: Figure 25 Delete Welder

    (figure 25). FIGURE 25 DELETE WELDER This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31 Page 31 of 48...

  • Page 32: Procedures Section Editing

    When you are in the PROCEDURE section, press SELECTION/ENTER button. A popup window will be displayed (figure 27). FIGURE 27 POPUP WINDOW DISPLAYED This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31...

  • Page 33: Figure 28 Copy Procedure

    To create a new PROCEDURE, first select an existing one to start from and move the cursor to COPY PROCEDURE (figure 28). FIGURE 28 COPY PROCEDURE This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31...

  • Page 34: Figure 29 Delete Procedure

    X mark beside each PROCEDURE that you can delete except the one that is currently in use (figure 29). FIGURE 29 DELETE PROCEDURE This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31...

  • Page 35: Pipe Size Editing

    FIGURE 30 PIPE SIZE SECTION Once there, press the SELECTION/ENTER button. Move up or down with the joystick to adjust to the desired diameter. This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31...

  • Page 36: Root Process Editing

    FIGURE 32 ROOT PROCESS SECTION Press the SELECTION/ENTER button. A popup window will be displayed (figure 33). FIGURE 33 ROOT PROCESS PARAMETERS This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31 Page 36 of 48...

  • Page 37: Figure 34 Torch Angle Parameters

    FIGURE 35 TORCH ANGLE When you are finished editing the value, you can exit the TORCH ANGLE parameters by pressing the SELECTION/ENTER knob. This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31...

  • Page 38: Figure 36 Duration Parameters

    FIGURE 39 POWER SETTING Once finished, you can exit the POWER SETTING parameters by pressing the SELECTION/ENTER knob. This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31 Page 38 of 48...

  • Page 39: Figure 40 Wire Speed Parameters

    FIGURE 43 TRAVEL SPEED Once finished, you can exit the TRAVEL SPEED parameters by pressing the SELECTION/ENTER knob. This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31 Page 39 of 48...

  • Page 40: Figure 44 Duration Parameters

    You can also disable or enable the PRE-FLOW by selected the LED image. Enable (figure 46) FIGURE 46 ENABLE Disable (figure 47) FIGURE 47 DISABLE This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31 Page 40 of 48...

  • Page 41: Figure 48 Travel Speed Min & Max

    FIGURE 49 TRAVEL SPEED MIN & MAX Once finished, you can exit the TRAVEL SPEED parameters by pressing the SELECTION/ENTER knob. This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31 Page 41 of 48...

  • Page 42: Fill Process Editing

    A popup window will be displayed (figure 33). FIGURE 52 SELECT THE DESIRED FILL PROCESS Several parameters can be edited in the FILL PROCESS edition screen. This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31...

  • Page 43: Figure 53 Torch Angle Parameters

    (figure 61). FIGURE 56 DURATION Once finished, you can exit the DURATION parameters by pressing the SELECTION/ENTER knob. This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31 Page 43 of 48...

  • Page 44: Figure 57 Power Setting

    FIGURE 60 WIRE SPEED Once finished, you can exit the WIRE SPEED parameters by pressing the SELECTION/ENTER knob. This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31 Page 44 of 48...

  • Page 45: Figure 61 Travel Speed

    FIGURE 62 TRAVEL SPEED Once finished, you can exit the TRAVEL SPEED parameters by pressing the SELECTION/ENTER knob. This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31 Page 45 of 48...

  • Page 46: Figure 63 Pre Flow And Post Flow- Duration

    You can also disable or enable the PRE FLOW by selected the LED image. Enable (figure 46) FIGURE 65 ENABLE Disable (figure 47) FIGURE 66 DISABLE This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31 Page 46 of 48...

  • Page 47: Figure 67 Miscellaneous-Travel Spedd Min & Max

    FIGURE 68 TRAVAEL SPEES MIN $ MAX Once finished, you can exit the TRAVEL SPEED parameters by pressing the SELECTION/ENTER knob. This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31 Page 47 of 48...

  • Page 48: Contact Us

    TECNAR Automation Ltee (The original manufacturer) 1321, Hocquart Street, St-Bruno, Qc, Canada, J3V 6B5 Phone: +1-450-461-1221 Fax: +1-450-461-0808 Email: service@tecnar.com This document contains information considered proprietary and confidential to Tecnar Automation Ltd 40101-00020-00– Rev 1.2 Revision date: 2017-07-31 Page 48 of 48...

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