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BA-0118 Operations manual MIG/MAG / TIG Welding Power Source DIX PI 3006.M PULS DIX PI 4006.M PULS DIX PI 4606.M PULS Keep in secure area for future reference! S C H W E I S S E N W E L D I N G...
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Operating features The main feature of the welding unit DIX PI 3006.M PULS, DIX PI 4006.M PULS and DIX PI 4606.M PULS are: • Metallic main structure with shockproof plastic front frames.
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0,037 Ω DIX PI 3006.M PULS - 0,028 Ω DIX PI 4006.M PULS - 0,017 Ω DIX PI 4606.M PULS at the interface point between the user’s supply and the public system. It is the responsibility of the installer or user of the equipment to ensure, by consultation with the distribution net-...
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Pos. 6 Fast coupling reverse polarity. Pos. 7 Connector for connecting the cooling system. Pos. 8 Mains cable. Table 2 DIX PI 3006.M PULS DIX PI 4006.M PULS DIX PI 4606.M PULS Model MIG-MAG welding Input power @ I 18,8...
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FIG. A 2A - Connecting the cables - Welding with a HAND MIG-MAG / PULSE MIG / DOUBLE HELD TORCH SET as POSITIVE POLE (Fig. B1) PULSE MIG Welding 1) The feeder - welding power source connecting cable is used to connect the welding power source to the feeder. To begin MIG-MAG / PULSE MIG / DOUBLE PULSE MIG weld- WARNING: Do not disconnect the wire-feeder until the ing, carry out the following tasks (with the welding power source...
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2000FC16 FIG. B2 • Interconnection cable on welding power source side: • Interconnection cable on welding power source side: connect up tubes to their rapid couplings (blue and red connect up tubes to their rapid couplings (blue and red coloured) at the back of the coolant system. coloured) at the back of the coolant system.
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In those countries in which such a connection is not al- lowed, connect the part to be welded to ground using suitable On the DIX PI 3006.M PULS, DIX PI 4006.M PULS and DIX capacitors, in compliance with the national regulations.
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• Medium for overhead welding. • Low for vertical downwards welding and for joining small pre- DIX PI 3006.M PULS, DIX PI 4006.M PULS and heated pieces. DIX PI 4606.M PULS A fairly approximate indication of the average current to use in...
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• Partially (depending on the welding process selected) re- places the ENCODER - V knob on the WF 793.M feeder’s front panel. AIR AND/OR WATER COOLED UP/DOWN TORCH This command (that must be plugged into the relevant connec- tor on the front panel of the WF 793.M drawing unit) works as an alternative to: • The ENCODER - A knob on the WF 793.M feeder’s front panel.
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Meaning of graphic symbols on welding power source Positive pole snap-in connector Power supply switch System for use in environments with in- Negative pole snap-in connector creased risk of electroshock Product suitable for free circulation in the Warning! European Community Before using the equipment you should carefully read the instructions included in Danger! high voltage...
Introduction This manual describes the functions of the software operating the following control panels: • DIX PI 3006.M PULS + WF 793.M DIX PI 4006.M PULS + WF 793.M DIX PI 4606.M PULS + WF 793.M Functioning of the panels listed above is identical (the functions are the same but the characteristics differ depending on the type of machine they are fitted on (e.g.: current regulation field).
WELDING MODE SELECTION Key Each time this is pushed the following welding modes can be selected (only for pulsed and double pulsed MIG, synergic and manual welding processes) on the feeder (on the welding machine the welding mode is selected using a specific menu - see the appropriate paragraphs) according to a specific sequence: 2T lED 4T lED...
Switching on the welding machine When the unit is switched on the welding machine's display shows a “sand glass” During this operation, all keys and encoders of the welding power source panel are disabled. Language selection MENU K ENTER/MEM K LANGUAGE ENGLISH ADVANCE CONFIGURATION...
WELDING PROCESS SELECTION Menu (PROCESS) „PI 3006.M PULS“ / „PI 4006.M PULS“ / „PI 4606.M PULS“ CONTROL PANEL To access the PROCESS SELECTION Menu (PROCESS) push the MENU K MENU K ENTER/MEM K MIG PULSE MIG DUAL PULSE MIG/MAG SYNERGIC MIG/MAG MANUAL VISION.COLD VISION.PIPE...
MIG-MAG, MIG pulse/dual pulse (DIX ARC COOL PIPE, DIX ARC COOL, DIX ARC HEAVY, DIX ARC MEGA FAST only if activated) 1 - PROGRAM SELECTION Menu (PROGRAM) „PI 3006.M PULS“ / „PI 4006.M PULS“ / „PI 4606.M PULS“ CONTROL PANEL To access the PROGRAM SELECTION Menu (PROGRAM) push the MENU K MENU K ENTER/MEM K...
WElDiNG MODE SElECTiON K WElDiNG MODE SElECTiON lED WELDING MODE SELECTION K Scrolls the various welding modes available in succession. WELDING MODE SELECTION LED Displays the welding mode selected. (continued) 3 - SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Menu (SET UP Fx) „PI 3006.M PULS“ / „PI 4006.M PULS“ / „PI 4606.M PULS“ CONTROL PANEL To access the SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Menu (SET UP Fx) push the MENU K MENU K ENTER/MEM K...
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„WF 793.M“ CONTROL PANEL To access the SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Menu (SET UP Fx) push the SPECIAL FUNCTIONS (F paRaMETER D iSplay CREEN ENCODER K ENCODER K SpECial FUNCTiONS (F SpECial FUNCTiONS (F ) lED PARAMETER DISPLAY S Displays the selected SPECIAL FUNCTION (Fx). CREEN ENCODER K Used to select the various SPECIAL FUNCTIONS (Fx).
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PARAMETER Display Screen - V Welding mode PARAMETER Display Special function Screen - A FINAL SLOPE ● ● ● ● 1.0s (0.0 - 20.0)s FINAL CURRENT ● ● ● ● -30% -100% - +50% FINAL ARC LENGTH ● (*) ● (*) ● (*) ● (*) -30 - +30 FINAL CRATER TIME ●...
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• The HOLD function is not active within the SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Menu (SET UP Fx). The SPECIAL FUNCTIONS (Fx) for the MIG-MAG manual process correspond to the feeder (when fitted) as follows: Table B PARAMETER Display Screen - V Welding mode PARAMETER Display Special function Screen - A...
4 - PRE-SETTING „PI 3006.M PULS“ / „PI 4006.M PULS“ / „PI 4606.M PULS“ CONTROL PANEL MENU K 217 29.4 SX K DX K PROGRAM 1011 Fe G3 SI-1 Ø 0.8 Ar 16-20% CO2 ENCODER K - SX ENCODER K - DX Used to access the PROCESS SELECTION Menu (PROCESS) and subsequent menus, as MENU K...
ENCODER K Adjusts the parameter displayed by the PARAMETER DISPLAY S - V. CREEN GAS K Activates the flow of gas. Only enables entering and exit afterwards from the SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Menu (SET UP SPECIAL FUNCTIONS (F Fx) on the WF 793.M panel and not on the welding power source panel. (continued) 5 - WELDING When welding takes place the fields in the displays show the same values as those included for pre-setting with the difference...
6 - HOLD When welding ends the fields in the display must show the same values that were displayed during welding, with the difference that they are now values defined as HOLD. In this phase the DISPLAY shows the HOLD box highlighted, while on the WF 793.M panel the HOLD F LED flashes until the end of the HOLD Function.
7 - WIRE LOADING The purpose of this menu it to allow the operator to load the welding wire and set the loading speed, only when welding is not is progress. If the wire loading function is activated (also see the CONFIG menu), to enable it hold the torch button or the load- ing button on the feeder down for 4 seconds.
Select the MMA welding process by using the MENU as explained on page 7. 1 - PROGRAM SELECTION Menu (PROGRAM) „PI 3006.M PULS“ / „PI 4006.M PULS“ / „PI 4606.M PULS“ CONTROL PANEL To access the PROGRAM SELECTION Menu (PROGRAM) push the MENU K MENU K ENTER/MEM K TYPE...
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„WF 793.M“ CONTROL PANEL To access the SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Menu (SET UP Fx) push the SPECIAL FUNCTIONS (F paRaMETER D iSplay CREEN paRaMETER D iSplay CREEN ENCODER K ENCODER K SpECial FUNCTiONS (F SpECial FUNCTiONS (F ) lED PARAMETER DISPLAY S Displays the selected SPECIAL FUNCTION (Fx).
3 - PRE-SETTING „PI 3006.M PULS“ / „PI 4006.M PULS“ / „PI 4606.M PULS“ CONTROL PANEL MENU K ENTER/MEM K 60 70.0 SX K DX K PROGRAM 3200 MMA Cr Ni ENCODER K - SX ENCODER K - DX Used to access the PROCESS SELECTION Menu (PROCESS) and subsequent menus, as MENU K applicable.
4 - WELDING When welding takes place the fields in the displays show the same values as those included for pre-setting with the difference that now they are those measured. „PI 3006.M PULS“ / „PI 4006.M PULS“ / „PI 4606.M PULS“ CONTROL PANEL 60 70.0 PROGRAM 3200 MMA Cr Ni...
5 - HOLD When welding ends the fields in the display must show the same values that were displayed during welding, with the difference that they are now values defined as HOLD. In this phase the DISPLAY shows the HOLD box highlighted, while on the WF 793.M panel the HOLD F LED flashes until the end of the HOLD Function.
6 - ACTIVATING THE VRD DEVICE The Voltage Reduction Device (VRD) is a safety device that reduces voltage. It prevents voltages forming on the output termi- nals that may pose a danger to people. The standard settings and those defined beforehand by do not provide for the VRD to be active on the welding machine and so the DISPLAY does not normally provide any indication.
TIG LIFT Select the TIG LIFT welding process by using the MENU as explained on page 7. 1 - SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Menu (SET UP Fx) TIG LIFT „PI 3006.M PULS“ / „PI 4006.M PULS“ / „PI 4606.M PULS“ CONTROL PANEL To access the SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Menu (SET UP Fx) push the MENU K MENU K ENTER/MEM K...
ENCODER K Adjust the value of the parameter WELDING CURRENT ( ). Displays the value of the parameter WELDING VOLTAGE ( ). PARAMETER DISPLAY S CREEN The WELDING VOLTAGE shown is the measured voltage. PARAMETER SELECTION LED - V The LED unit shows the WELDING VOLTAGE ( ) switched on. (continued) 3 - WELDING TIG LIFT...
4 - HOLD TIG LIFT When welding ends the fields in the display must show the same values that were displayed during welding, with the difference that they are now values defined as HOLD. In this phase the DISPLAY shows the HOLD box highlighted, while on the WF 793.M panel the HOLD F LED flashes until the end of the HOLD Function.
JOB/SEQUENCES 1 - Creating and saving / editing and overwriting a JOB/SEQUENCES (*) JOB/SEQUENCES „PI 3006.M PULS“ / „PI 4006.M PULS“ / „PI 4606.M PULS“ CONTROL PANEL MENU K ENTER/MEM K 211 24.8 SX K DX K PROGRAM 0011 Fe G3 SI-1 Ø 0.8 Ar 16-20% CO2 ENCODER K - SX ENCODER K...
2 - JOB/SEQUENCES SELECTION Menu JOB/SEQUENCES WARNING: All the parameters saved within a JOB/SEQUENCE (including SPECIAL FUNCTIONS (Fx)) can be viewed but not edited! „PI 3006.M PULS“ / „PI 4006.M PULS“ / „PI 4606.M PULS“ CONTROL PANEL To access the JOB/SEQUENCES SELECTION Menu push the MENU K MENU K ENTER/MEM K JOB PRG...
The LED unit indicates the welding mode saved in the JOB selected, which is coherent with WELDING MODE SELECTION LED the DISPLAY. Displays the JOB number also selected in the SEQUENCES or the value for the parameter PARAMETER DISPLAY S CREEN indicated by the PARAMETER SELECTION LED - V.
„WF 793.M“ CONTROL PANEL paRaMETER D iSplay CREEN HOLD Function LED paRaMETER D paRaMETER SElECTiON lED - a iSplay CREEN paRaMETER SElECTiON lED - V paRaMETER SElECTiON K paRaMETER SElECTiON K ENCODER K ENCODER K WiRE K GaS K WElDiNG MODE SElECTiON K SpECial FUNCTiONS (F WElDiNG MODE SElECTiON lED SpECial FUNCTiONS (F...
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MENU K SX K DX K 1011 - Welding sequence Fe G3 SI-1 Ø 0.8 Ar 16-20% CO2 Used to access the PROCESS SELECTION Menu (PROCESS) and subsequent menus, as MENU K applicable. Scrolls the active parameters in succession, only on the DISPLAY, based on the type of SX K welding process saved in the JOB selected.
5 - HOLD JOB/SEQUENCES When welding ends the fields in the display must show the same values that were displayed during welding, with the difference that they are now values defined as HOLD. In this phase the DISPLAY shows the HOLD box highlighted, while on the WF 793.M panel the HOLD F LED flashes until the end of the HOLD Function.
Error condition WARNING: Under normal conditions of use it is not possible to open the “ERROR LOG Menu” display since the alarm mes- sage appears instantaneously on the DISPLAY as soon as the problem arises on the welding plant. At this stage it is not pos- sible to weld! As soon as the error message appears: „PI 3006.M PULS“...
In the case of an Automatically reset error once the alarm condition has ended (reinstatement completed correctly), the weld- ing plant is once again ready and the operator can recommence welding! The alarm state disappears and the DISPLAY returns to precisely the same point at which it was operating previously.
JOB EDIT SETUP Menu The purpose of this menu is to allow the operator to copy or delete a JOB (automatic welding point) entered previously. To access the JOB EDIT Menu from the SETUP Menu: • Turn the ENCODER K - SX to select the desired icon.
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MENU K ENTER/MEM K JOB/SEQUENCES SX K DX K ENCODER K - SX ENCODER K - DX The following image appears: NAME # JOB CREATING A SEQUENCE Use the ENTER/MEM K to create a new sequence. NAME JOB PRG PROCESS --- --- AVAILABLE JOBS: 5 1011 MIG PULSE...
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Select the position of the sequence to be added, using the ENCODER K - SX (e.g. in this case, position Until the DX K is pushed of a new sequence is selected using the SX K NAME # JOB , sequence 004 can be added Welding sequence 1 in all the positions it is required.
PASSWORD SETUP Menu The purpose of this menu is to allow the operator to enter a PASSWORD for accessing the SETUP Menu. To access the PASSWORD Menu from the SETUP Menu: • Turn the ENCODER K - SX to select the desired icon. • Push the ENTER/MEM K MENU K ENTER/MEM K...
BLOCKS SETUP Menu The purpose of this menu is to allow the operator to block or limit use of the welding machine and/or certain welding parame- ters / functions. To access the BLOCKS Menu from the SETUP Menu: • Turn the ENCODER K - SX to select the desired icon.
CONFIG SETUP Menu The purpose of this menu is to allow the operator to select the language used for the DISPLAY, change the SETTINGS menu to AD- VANCED SETTINGS menu, enter advanced welding mode, set how cooling is managed, and set wire loading via the torch button. To access the CONFIG Menu from the SETUP Menu: • Turn the ENCODER K - SX to select the desired icon.
Advanced function Description WIRE LOAD SPEED The parameter is used to set the loading speed, both for the torch (if active) and for the feeder. The range for this parameter is 1,0 m/min to 22,0 m/min. LANGUAGE ENGLISH ADVANCED CONFIGURATION DISABLED ADVANCED WELDING MODE DISABLED...
Function Description Used to reset the counters for all the alarms (Curr. - Tot. ---- see ERROR LOG Menu) that COUNTER ALARMS RESET have occurred in the welding plant. WARNING: This operation resets the counters for the alarms but does not delete the RESET PROGRAM (0011) individual alarms! RESET PROCESS DATA MIG/MAG SYNERGIC...
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Software Description WIRE FEEDER SOFTWARE VERS. 1/2 This indicates the software version loaded in feeder 1/2, if applicable. POWER SOURCE SW. VERS. WIRE FEEDER SOFTWARE VER. 1 WIRE FEEDER SOFTWARE VER. 2 ROBOT INTERFACE SW. VERS. H03-04.00 F02-02.18 POWER SOURCE SW. VERS. WIRE FEEDER SOFTWARE VER.
Software Descrizione I/O STATUS The status of the inputs and outputs on the generator. I/O STATUS WATER COOLER PUMP E0.3 UNDER VOLTAGE E0.2 OVER VOLTAGE E0.4 OVER CURRENT T°C THERMAL PROTECTION WATER COOLER PRESENCE COOLING PLANT PRESSURE REMOTE CONTROLS STATUS The status of the inputs: • ANALOGUE INPUT 1 (synergic remote control input) • ANALOGUE INPUT 2 (arc length remote control input)
Function Description IP ADDRESS This indicates the IP address to which the welding machine has been assigned. LINK STATUS NOT ACTIVE CONFIGURATION DHCP IP ADDRESS 169.254.136.178 NETMASK 255.255.0.0 GATEWAY 0.0.0.0 Digitech Vision 5000 [FX00204904080100] NETMASK This indicates the sub-network template number to which the welding machine has been assigned.
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The counter that indicates how many times a error or alarm has occurred since the last time the machine was switched on is part of this menu, and can be zeroed as follows: • Choose the error for which the partial counter (Curr) must be reset by rotating the SX - ENCODER K ERRORS Curr.
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Error Error code Error description and possible diagnosis condition THERMAL PROTECTION T°C The welding stops due to an excessively high temperature (thermostat activated). Automatic reset error. COOLER PRESSURE The fluid in the cooling system is at low pressure. NON automatic reset error. CONFIG.
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Error Error code Error description and possible diagnosis condition MIG SYN SPECIAL FUNCTION (Fx) WRONG NON automatic reset error. E4.2 Immediately contact technical assistance dept. Error visible on DISPLAY ONLY in the event of a fault and NOT in the ERROR LOG Menu. MIG MAN SPECIAL FUNCTION (Fx) WRONG NON automatic reset error.
Error Error code Error description and possible diagnosis condition NO WELDING WIRE E8.7 Error reset by a command from the robot’s board (see robot interface manual). POWER LIMITATION This alarm appears if the power limit is exceeded. The alarm alternates with the standard display every 1.5 seconds, despite which the machine continues to weld, supplying limited power, but complying with the values shown on the data plate.
ENCODER K - SX Used to scroll the various icons (sub-menus) in the menu and then select them. ENTER/MEM K Used to access the menu related to the icon selected. (continued) WARNING: • It is impossible to weld! • If the DISPLAY is protected by a password, access to this menu will only be allowed by entering the correct password. ACCESSING THE SUB-MENUS To access the sub-menus included in the ADVANCED SETUP Menu, you must: SETUP...
Advanced function Description TIME WELDER ON Indicates the actual time the machine works, even when the screen saver is activated. WARNING: This time can only be zeroed by means of a TOTAL RESET (see the relevant paragraph) of the welding plant. ARC ON TIMER 0 gg.
Advanced function Description CYCLE If enabled, when operating in STANDARD or ADVANCED mode, this function provides the operator with a further welding mode (CYCLE) and the special functions associated with it, when using MIG (pulsed, double pulsed, synergic, or manual) welding processes: • CURRENT CYCLE, CYCLE WIRE SPEED (see TAB.
EQUIPMENT LAYOUT ADVANCED SETUP Menu The purpose of this menu is to allow the operator to manage connections of components and accessories that are part of the welding plant. To access the EQUIPMENT LAYOUT Menu from the SETUP Menu: • Turn the ENCODER K - SX to select the desired icon.
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Advanced function Description TORCH TYPE 1 / TORCH TYPE 2 Used to set the TORCH TYPE 1/2 that will subsequently be connected to the welding plant. This operation must be done in order to size the plant correctly and as a result, the welding parameters.
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Advanced function Description ROBOT CONN. MODE (ROBOT RI-A 1 - Means that the presence of an interface board for analogue / digital type robots CONNECTION MODE) is detected RI-D 2 - Means that the presence of an interface board for Device net type robots is detected WATER COOLER OPTIONAL...
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Advanced function Description GAS FLUX CONTROL NOT ACTIVE - In this mode the GAS FLOW input for the MCB-3 motor control box is ignored. ACTIVE - In this mode the GAS FLOW input for the MCB-3 motor control box is checked, WATER COOLER OPTIONAL and if necessary the relevant alarm is activated.
Advanced function Description MIN. ROBOT ANALOG VOLTAGE These parameters are used to set the maximum and minimum voltage settings used to control the robot board’s analogue inputs. The settable values are: MINIMUM ROBOT ANALOGUE V from 0V to 2V WATER COOLER OPTIONAL MAXIMUM ROBOT ANALOGUE V from 5V to 14,5V ROBOT PULSE FREQ.
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