Heat Input Tracking - Kemppi Smart Reader Operating Manual

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The reason code becomes visible in Smart Reader main screen. Reason code is active until Smart
Reader detects welding or until other reason code is selected.
Note: Logging out does not erase the reason code, even if Smart Reader does not show
that a reason code is active after a new login.

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. After welding, the Pass
complete selection appears in the menu.
The heat input is calculated based on travel speed, welding current, voltage, and the welding
process. Since there is no automated way to measure welding travel speed, WeldEye calculates it
based on the welding arc time and length of the weld entered by the welder.
To track heat input:
Before welding:
1.
a) Log in to Smart Reader.
b) Select a WPS.
c) Scan a weld barcode.
All welding is now considered to be part of a pass, and is taken into account when heat input
is calculated.
After welding, select Menu > Complete pass.
2.
Smart Reader prompts you to complete the pass before changing the weld or WPS to ensure
that all data is recorded and documented. Pass complete can also be triggered if you try to
select Weld complete but the pass has not yet been completed.
Enter the welded length (mm). Use the virtual keyboard by moving the highlight with the
3.
arrow buttons and select the desired highlighted numbers or virtual buttons with the middle
button.
4.
After the pass has been marked complete, Smart Reader shows the actual average heat input and
travel speed and whether they were within the WPS limits. The welder can adjust his parameters
or welding technique based on this feedback. The data is also sent to WeldEye cloud service for
documentation.
Heat input tracking feature is enabled in the WeldEye cloud service.
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Note:
You can weld several runs, select Complete pass at the end of the pass, and enter
the total length of the runs.
Note:
The length may be preset in WeldEye, but you can change it if needed.
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