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  • Page 1 Smart Reader OPERATING MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.1.3 Measurement of parameters....................12 3.1.4 Time-keeping..........................13 3.2 Connect Smart Reader to the welding machine................13 3.2.1 Connect Smart Reader to Kemppi FastMig KMS/M/Pulse/X, KempArc KMS/ Pulse, Kemppi A7..........................14 3.2.2 Connect Smart Reader to other welding machines............15 3.3 Switch Smart Reader ON and OFF.......................
  • Page 3 6.1 Administrator section views........................32 6.2 Updating Smart Reader firmware......................34 6.3 Factory reset..............................35 7 Technical specifications................36 8 Contact information................. 37 9 Glossary...................... 38...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1.1 Introduction to Smart Reader 1 Introduction 1.1 Introduction to Smart Reader Smart Reader is a device that enables automated monitoring of the quality and productivity of arc welding. Smart Reader records welding parameter data, and transmits the data to the WeldEye cloud service through a wireless network.
  • Page 5 WELDEYE 1.2 Introduction to WeldEye Figure 1: 1. X8 MIG Welder 2. Kemppi FastMig, KempArc or A7 MIG Welder 3. Other welding machines WeldEye's modular structure is based on various useful functions that serve the needs of wide- ranging industries and welding-related tasks:...

  • Page 6: Security

    As a summary, the security status of the Smart Reader is good since no significant security issues were found. The Smart Reader device was found quite secure in normal mode thus not being a threat to the underlying network infrastructure. Using the device as attack tool against the client infrastructure was not found feasible during testing.

  • Page 7: Structure

    • Middle button: press to select the highlighted item. • Left and right arrow buttons: press to change the pass within a WPS. 3. Barcode scanner Smart Reader is delivered with either 1d or 2d barcode scanner. 4. Connection cable port: Power DC+ in 50V 200mA 5.
  • Page 8 10. Micro SD card slot By default, a 4 Gb memory card is connected. Smart Reader stores all welding and barcode data on the memory card. The first time you power on Smart Reader, the SD card is formatted. Removing the back cover Use, for example, a coin to open the back cover lock.
  • Page 9 WELDEYE 2.1 Parts Figure 2: Attaching the silicon cover Hanging Smart Reader You can hang Smart Reader by the hook on the handle of the wire feeder. © OPERATING MANUAL | EN KEMPPI | 2017-12-22...

  • Page 10: Main Screen And Navigation

    1. WPS pass number To change the pass, press left/right arrow buttons. 2. Wifi icon Configure Smart Reader's network connection on page 20. 3. Qualification deviation alert The alert is shown if the welder has no valid qualification certificate for the seelcted WPS.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    To take Smart Reader into use: 1. Connect Smart Reader to the welding machine. 2. Power on the Smart Reader. The first time you power on Smart Reader, the SD card is formatted. 3. Link Smart Reader to your company WeldEye account.

  • Page 12: How Welding Data Is Recorded

    WeldEye cloud service; the information is transmitted only after welding has ended. If Smart Reader is not connected to WiFi or cannot connect to the Internet, the data is kept in the buffer/queue until network becomes available again. The SD card has enough space to store several months' welding data (in three shifts around the clock).

  • Page 13: Time-Keeping

    The time zone is controlled site-wide in the WeldEye cloud service. The time is displayed as the user's local time in the Smart Reader's display and in the WeldEye cloud service. In the cloud service, it is possible to search for weld runs according to the time the welding took place.

  • Page 14: Connect Smart Reader To Kemppi Fastmig Kms/M/Pulse/X, Kemparc Kms/Pulse, Kemppi A7

    3.2 Connect Smart Reader to the welding machine Smart Reader needs to be connected to a welding machine to be able to record the measured current and voltage parameters.The way to connect it depends on the type of welding machine. In most cases,you need an additional adapter that measures the current and voltage.

  • Page 15: Connect Smart Reader To Other Welding Machines

    WELDEYE 3.2 Connect Smart Reader to the welding machine Connect the 4-pin connector of the connection cable to the Smart Reader: align the pins, push, and turn. Connect the 7-pin round connector of the connection cable either to the welding machine power source or to the wire feeder, whichever is more convenient for you.
  • Page 16 Connect the adapter to the welding machine ground connector, and the Dix branch connector to the opposite pole. Figure 4: Connecting ARC Universal Adapter CV and Smart Reader to a welding machine 3.2.2.2 Connect Smart Reader with ARC Euro Adapter -CV Connect the connection cable from Smart Reader to the adapter.
  • Page 17 WELDEYE 3.2 Connect Smart Reader to the welding machine Figure 5: Connecting ARC Euro Adapter and Smart Reader to welding machine 3.2.2.3 Connect Smart Reader with ARC Universal Adapter - TIG Connect the connection cable from Smart Reader to the adapter.
  • Page 18 WELDEYE 3.2 Connect Smart Reader to the welding machine Figure 6: Connecting ARC Universal Adapter TIG and Smart Reader to a welding machine 3.2.2.4 Connect Smart Reader with ARC SAW Adapter Connect the connection cable from Smart Reader to the adapter.

  • Page 19: Switch Smart Reader On And Off

    When Smart Reader is powering on, the booting phase takes a couple of minutes. During the booting, a logo is displayed. When Smart Reader has started, it asks the user to log in by scanning a barcode.

  • Page 20: Link Smart Reader To Your Company Weldeye Account

    Only WeldEye support personnel can link a Smart Reader to your WeldEye account. Contact the support personnel and give them the serial number of the Smart Reader printed on the sticker on the back of the device under the cover.

  • Page 21: Internet Connectivity Requirements

    WELDEYE 3.6 Internet connectivity requirements 3.6 Internet connectivity requirements Smart Reader only supports WiFi connections. DHCP (automatic IP addressing) must be enabled in the network. Only IPv4 protocol is supported. Wireless network requirements Wireless network should cover the entire area of the factory where devices are being used. Arc welding has minimal effect on the quality of the WiFi signal, but, for example, steel structures between the wireless router and the Smart Reader can block the signal.

  • Page 22: Collecting Welding Data

    4.1 Welder's workflow with Smart Reader Note: If your Smart Reader has a 1d scanner, make sure the light is bright enough and the barcode lies on a flat surface so that the device is able to scan the barcode.
  • Page 23 • It is possible to scan identifiers that are not listed on the display. • Smart Reader's barcode reader turns itself off after 2 minutes of inactivity. To read barcodes again, press the selection button. a) Identify the WPS to be used by scanning the WPS barcode on a printed document. Select pass number on the display.

  • Page 24: Identifiers Shown On Smart Reader

    When you finish using the welding machine, log out of Smart Reader so that the following welding data will not get registered under your name. To log out, select Menu > Log out. Powering off the Smart Reader will also log out the welder, so that there is no need to manually log out.

  • Page 25: Alerts Shown On Smart Reader

    WeldEye also compares the filler material information and shielding gas information that the welder enters with Smart Reader to the filler and shielding gas defined in the WPS. If these do not match, the system raises an alert.

  • Page 26: Reason Codes

    Use reason codes to identify bottlenecks in your production. The welder selects the reason code with the Smart Reader. WeldEye registers and stores the code. To select a reason code in Smart Reader: Select Menu >...

  • Page 27: Heat Input Tracking

    4.5 Heat input tracking Smart Reader can track the heat input of each weld and give feedback to the welder about the heat input values. Heat input tracking is achieved with the Pass complete function. Pass complete function requires the user to read the Weld barcode and weld at least one run after it.

  • Page 28: Weld Data View After Welding

    It is not necessary to acknowledge this screen after every weld. If several welds have been made, only the latest is shown. The previous welds' data cannot be shown in Smart Reader; that information is available in WeldEye cloud service.

  • Page 29: Other Smart Reader Features

    Figure 8: Example of long intermediate cables, total length = 13m 5.2 Real-time WPS monitoring Smart Reader displays the welding current and voltage while welding, and indicates whether the values are within the limits of the currently identified WPS. This information is useful for bystanders observing the welding, and in the case of mechanized welding, for the welding operator.

  • Page 30: Channel Wps

    For more information on Real-time WPS monitoring, see WeldEye help. 5.3 Channel WPS Channel WPS is a feature that can be used with Kemppi welding machines only (FastMig family). Channel WPS is enabled in the Smart Reader's settings for each Smart Reader/welding machine separately.

  • Page 31: Wps Suggestion For Weld Identifiers

    37. Smart Reader usage enforcement In some cases, it is desirable to enforce the use of Smart Reader to ensure that all welding parameters are collected. For these occasions, it is possible to adjust FastMig X welding machine so that it cannot be used for welding if Smart Reader is not connected and welder identification scanned.

  • Page 32: Administration

    • Using a Smart Reader administrator's barcode (Note that the device must be attached to the company before this is possible) • Downloading a Smart Reader network configuration file and place it similarly to the root of the USB flash drive's file system i.e. D:\ArcQ_NetworkConfiguration.cfg 6.1 Administrator section views...
  • Page 33 List of all wireless networks those broadcast their SSID to the air. Welding system view Information that Smart Reader reads from the bus either about the welding machine the Smart Reader is connected to or about the adapter the Smart Reader is connected to.

  • Page 34: Updating Smart Reader Firmware

    6.2 Updating Smart Reader firmware You can update Smart Reader for new features and improvements. There are two different ways to update Smart Reader: update via USB stick, or online update. In each case, WeldEye support provides the new version of Smart Reader firmware.

  • Page 35: Factory Reset

    6.3 Factory reset Smart Reader can be reset to the software version that was installed in it in the factory. To reset the device, press the BMS button under the back cover of the device for 20 seconds. When you release the button, the reset process starts.

  • Page 36: Technical Specifications

    Supported WiFi standards 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n Battery Type Non-removeable Li-Ion Power 2200 mAh Display 4.3" Size Resolution 480 x 272 pixels Materials Cover Plastic Control cable port power DC+ / 50V /200mA © OPERATING MANUAL | EN KEMPPI | 2017-12-22...

  • Page 37: Contact Information

    WELDEYE 6.3 Factory reset 8 Contact information For support and more information on WeldEye, visit www.weldeye.com. © OPERATING MANUAL | EN KEMPPI | 2017-12-22...

  • Page 38: Glossary

    Description Adapter WeldEye adapter device that measures current and voltage of a welding machine, and enables the use of Smart Reader with any welding machine. Configuration file Smart Reader WiFi configuration file. Used during the setup to configure Smart Reader to connect to a wireless network.
  • Page 39 WeldEye cloud service. Smart Reader records welding parameters and sends the data to WeldEye using WiFi. The welder can use Smart Reader to enter traceability information by selecting items on the display or by scanning barcodes, and thus give meaning to the weld data.

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