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IM6118
| Issue D ate 03/18
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3000 CONTROL
For use with machines having Code Numbers:
70310, 70313, 70316
Need Help? In the USA and Canada, call
1.800.770.0063 to talk to a Service Representative.
Hours of Operation:
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM (PT) Mon. thru Fri.
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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual APEX 3000 CONTROL ® For use with machines having Code Numbers: 70310, 70313, 70316 Need Help? In the USA and Canada, call Register your machine: 1.800.770.0063 to talk to a Service Representative. www.lincolnelectric.com/register Authorized Service and Distributor Locator: Hours of Operation: www.lincolnelectric.com/locator 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM (PT) Mon.
  • Page 2 APEX 3000 SAFETY ® THANK YOU FOR SELECTING KEEP YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES. A QUALITY PRODUCT BY DON’T get too close to the arc. Use corrective lenses if necessary to stay a reasonable distance away from LINCOLN ELEC TRIC. the arc.
  • Page 3 ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS or CSA Standard W117.2-1974. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” MAY BE DANGEROUS booklet E205 is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199. 2.a. Electric current flowing through any conductor...
  • Page 4 APEX 3000 SAFETY SAFETY ® ELECTRIC SHOCK ARC RAYS CAN BURN. CAN KILL. 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect are electrically “hot” when the welder is on. your eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or not touch these “hot”...
  • Page 5 APEX 3000 SAFETY SAFETY ® WELDING AND CUTTING CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IF SPARKS CAN CAUSE DAMAGED. FIRE OR EXPLOSION. 7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders containing the correct shielding gas for the process used 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. If and properly operating regulators designed for this is not possible, cover them to prevent the welding sparks the gas and pressure used.
  • Page 6 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Product Standard for Arc Welding be connected to the welding power source so that good electrical contact is Equipment. It is for use with other Lincoln Electric equipment. It is designed maintained between the conduit and the welding power source enclosure.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    APEX 3000 ® TABLE OF CONTENTS Technical Specifications APEX 3000 ........................A-1 ® Safety Precautions ..............................A-1 Proper Handling ..............................A-1 Operation................................A-1 APEX 3000 System ..............................B-1 ® Basic Information..............................B-1 Front Panel..............................B-1 Back Panel Connections ..........................B-1 Wire Feeder Control Board ..........................B-2 Wire Feeder Functions ............................B-2 Additional Info .............................B-2 Maintenance ................................D-1 Maintenance Schedule ............................D-1...

  • Page 8: Technical Specifications Apex ® 3000

    APEX 3000 INSTALLATION ® Technical Specifications APEX 3000 ® APEX 3000 Control Unit ® Product Number K52103-1 Input Power 40 VDC + 120 VAC Rated Output 24V 9A Input Current 5A AC / 9A DC Dimensions L x W x H (in.) 7.35 X 13.85 X 24.4 Dimensions L x W x H (mm) 186.7 X 351.8 X 619.8...

  • Page 9: Apex ® 3000 System

    APEX 3000 ® OPERATION APEX 3000 System ® the weld head and halt welding operation. The weld head will remain off until switch is rotated clockwise. This switch does not remove power from Basic Information the pendant or the welding power source. 3.

  • Page 10: Wire Feeder Control Board

    APEX 3000 ® OPERATION Wire Feeder Control Board power and communication to a robotic controller. 5. External I/O CONNECTOR - Terminal Strip is for The APEX 3000 incorporates a wire feeder control ® making simple input signal connections for board to communicate with the wire feed drive head. the wire feeder for use external of the APEX ®...

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    APEX 3000 ® MAINTENANCE Maintenance The APEX ® 3000 Control System is designed for trouble free operation and normally requires minimal preventive care and cleaning. This section provides instructions for maintaining user serviceable items. The suggested repair procedure for all such items is to remove and replace defective assemblies or parts.

  • Page 12: Using The Status Led To Troubleshoot System Problems

    APEX 3000 ® TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual Using the Status LED to Troubleshoot System Problems The APEX 30M and Power Wave is equipped with a Status Light. If a problem occurs, it is important to note ®...

  • Page 13: List Of Error Codes For Troubleshooting

    APEX 3000 ® TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual List of Error Codes for Troubleshooting Error ID Description Potential Solution 5-3-1 Weld Head network not recognized by Check to make sure the Weld Head cable is plugged in and controller.
  • Page 14 APEX 3000 ® TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual 5-5-5 Height communications off Check Weld Head cable and make sure no extra power/ noise is being discharged into the Weld Head. 5-5-6 Height was moved passed programmed Recalibrate the system/cycle power.

  • Page 15: Cable Management

    APEX 3000 ® TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual 5-7-9 Wire fault unknown Check all of the above items. Cycle Power. Contact a Service Representation at the number on the cover of this manual. 6-3-3-1 Unstable or “noisy” WFS feedback signal Check the cables and connections.

  • Page 16: Diagrams

    APEX 3000 ® DIAGRAMS Diagrams...

  • Page 17: Apex ® 3000 Parts Manual

    APEX 3000 ® PARTS P-787 GENERAL ASSEMBLY APEX 3000 PARTS MANUAL ® Code: 70317 This parts list is provided as an informative guide only.
  • Page 18 APEX 3000 ® PARTS PARTS P-787 P-787 GENERAL ASSEMBLY ILLUSTRATION OF PARTS NOTE: This Parts Manual is provided as an informative guide only, when ordering parts always refer to the Lincoln Electric Parts List.
  • Page 19 For Code: 70310, 70313, 70316 Sub Assembly Item SUB ASSEMBLY PAGE NAME PAGE NO. P-787-B P-787-C P-787-D CODE NO. 70310 70316 70313 NOTE: This Parts Manual is provided as an informative guide only, when ordering parts always refer to the Lincoln Electric Parts List.
  • Page 20 APEX 3000 ® PARTS P-787 P-787-B GENERAL ASSEMBLY APEX 3000 Control NOTE: This Parts Manual is provided as an informative guide only, when ordering parts always refer to the Lincoln Electric Parts List.
  • Page 21 3000 Front Overlay Lower M24532-3 APEX ® 3000 Back Overlay M24532-1 APEX ® Sub Panel M23076 ArcLink Extension/USB Interface S30452 NOTE: This Parts Manual is provided as an informative guide only, when ordering parts always refer to the Lincoln Electric Parts List.
  • Page 22 APEX 3000 ® PARTS P-787 GENERAL ASSEMBLY NOTE: This Parts Manual is provided as an informative guide only, when ordering parts always refer to the Lincoln Electric Parts List.
  • Page 23 Button Cover Small (Lincoln Item) S23055-1 Knob (Lincoln Item) M22778-1 Spatter Shield Pocket Assy M23325 Spatter Sheild Pocket Screws NOTE: This Parts Manual is provided as an informative guide only, when ordering parts always refer to the Lincoln Electric Parts List.
  • Page 24 PART NO. QTY. HELIX Control Cable 25’ ® HELIX Control Cable 50’ ® APEX 3000 Pendant Cable 25’ ® NOTE: This Parts Manual is provided as an informative guide only, when ordering parts always refer to the Lincoln Electric Parts List.
  • Page 25 APEX 3000 ® PARTS P-787 GENERAL ASSEMBLY NOTE: This Parts Manual is provided as an informative guide only, when ordering parts always refer to the Lincoln Electric Parts List.
  • Page 26 Lincoln Electric for advice or information about their use of our products. We respond to our customers based on the best information in our possession at that time. Lincoln Electric is not in a position to warrant or guarantee such advice, and assumes no liability, with respect to such information or advice.

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