EWM Phoenix Expert drive 4L M3.70 Operating Instructions Manual
EWM Phoenix Expert drive 4L M3.70 Operating Instructions Manual

EWM Phoenix Expert drive 4L M3.70 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions Wire feed unit Phoenix Expert drive 4L M3.70 099-004846-EW501 Observe additional system documents! 8.01.2014 Register now! For your benefit Jetzt Registrieren und Profitieren! www.ewm-group.com...
  • Page 2 +49 2680 181-0. A list of authorised sales partners can be found at www.ewm-group.com. Liability relating to the operation of this equipment is restricted solely to the function of the equipment. No other form of liability, regardless of type, shall be accepted.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notes on the use of these operating instructions Contents 1 Contents ..............................3 2 Safety instructions ..........................6 Notes on the use of these operating instructions ................6 Explanation of icons ........................7 General ............................8 Transport and installation ......................12 2.4.1 Ambient conditions .......................
  • Page 4 Contents Notes on the use of these operating instructions 5.7.5 MIG/MAG operating point ..................... 40 5.7.5.1 Selecting the display unit................40 5.7.5.2 Operating point setting using material thickness .......... 40 5.7.5.3 Arc length correction setting ................41 5.7.5.4 Accessory components for operating point setting ........41 5.7.6 MIG/MAG welding data display ..................
  • Page 5 Wire feed rollers for aluminium wire ................90 10.1.3 Wire feed rollers for cored wire ..................90 10.1.4 Conversion sets ......................91 11 Appendix A ............................92 11.1 JOB-List ............................92 12 Appendix B ............................101 12.1 Overview of EWM branches ...................... 101 099-004846-EW501 8.01.2014...
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Notes on the use of these operating instructions Safety instructions Notes on the use of these operating instructions DANGER Working or operating procedures which must be closely observed to prevent imminent serious and even fatal injuries. • Safety notes include the "DANGER" keyword in the heading with a general warning symbol. •...
  • Page 7: Explanation Of Icons

    Safety instructions Explanation of icons Explanation of icons Symbol Description Press Do not press Turn Switch Switch off machine Switch on machine ENTER ENTER (enter the menu) ENTER NAVIGATION NAVIGATION (Navigating in the menu) EXIT EXIT (Exit the menu) Time display (example: wait 4s/press) Interruption in the menu display (other setting options possible) Tool not required/do not use Tool required/use...
  • Page 8: General

    Safety instructions General General DANGER Electromagnetic fields! The power source may cause electrical or electromagnetic fields to be produced which could affect the correct functioning of electronic equipment such as IT or CNC devices, telecommunication lines, power cables, signal lines and pacemakers. •...
  • Page 9 Safety instructions General WARNING Risk of injury due to radiation or heat! Arc radiation results in injury to skin and eyes. Contact with hot workpieces and sparks results in burns. • Use welding shield or welding helmet with the appropriate safety level (depending on the application)! •...
  • Page 10 Safety instructions General CAUTION Obligations of the operator! The respective national directives and laws must be observed for operation of the machine! • National implementation of the framework directive (89/391/EWG), as well as the associated individual directives. • In particular, directive (89/655/EWG), on the minimum regulations for safety and health protection when staff members use equipment during work.
  • Page 11 Safety instructions General CAUTION EMC Machine Classification In accordance with IEC 60974-10, welding machines are grouped in two electromagnetic compatibility classes (see technical data): Class A machines are not intended for use in residential areas where the power supply comes from the low-voltage public mains network.
  • Page 12: Transport And Installation

    Safety instructions Transport and installation Transport and installation WARNING Incorrect handling of shielding gas cylinders! Incorrect handling of shielding gas cylinders can result in serious and even fatal injury. • Observe the instructions from the gas manufacturer and in any relevant regulations concerning the use of compressed air! •...
  • Page 13: Ambient Conditions

    Safety instructions Transport and installation 2.4.1 Ambient conditions CAUTION Installation site! The machine must not be operated in the open air and must only be set up and operated on a suitable, stable and level base! • The operator must ensure that the ground is non-slip and level, and provide sufficient lighting for the place of work.
  • Page 14: Intended Use

    Intended use Applications Intended use WARNING Hazards due to improper usage! Hazards may arise for persons, animals and material objects if the equipment is not used correctly. No liability is accepted for any damages arising from improper usage! • The equipment must only be used in line with proper usage and by trained or expert staff! •...
  • Page 15: Use And Operation Solely With The Following Machines

    Intended use Use and operation solely with the following machines Use and operation solely with the following machines NOTE A suitable power source (system component) is required in order to operate the wire feed unit! Phoenix Expert 351, 401, 451, 551 ...
  • Page 16: Documents Which Also Apply

    Intended use Documents which also apply Documents which also apply 3.3.1 Warranty NOTE For further information, please see the accompanying supplementary sheets "Machine and Company Data, Maintenance and Testing, Warranty"! 3.3.2 Declaration of Conformity The designated machine conforms to EC Directives and standards in terms of its design and construction: •...
  • Page 17: Machine Description - Quick Overview

    Machine description – quick overview Front view Machine description – quick overview Front view Figure 4-1 Item Symbol Description Carrying handle Wire spool casing Protective cap Cover for the wire feed mechanism and other operating elements. Depending on the machine series, additional stickers with information on the replacement parts and JOB lists will be located on the inside.
  • Page 18: Rear View

    Machine description – quick overview Rear view Rear view Figure 4-2 Item Symbol Description 7-pole connection socket (digital) • Control lead for wire feed unit Connecting nipple G¼, shielding gas connection Quick connect coupling (red) coolant return Connector plug, welding current "+" Welding current connection on wire feed unit Quick connect coupling (blue) coolant supply...
  • Page 19: Inside View

    Machine description – quick overview Inside view Inside view Figure 4-3 Item Symbol Description Wire spool casing Wire spool holder Take up point For housing arbor, wire feed unit Wire feed unit Welding torch function changeover switch (special welding torch required) Changing over programs or JOBs Infinite adjustment of welding performance.
  • Page 20: Machine Control - Operating Elements

    Machine description – quick overview Machine control – Operating elements Machine control – Operating elements Figure 4-4 099-004846-EW501 8.01.2014...
  • Page 21 Machine description – quick overview Machine control – Operating elements Item Symbol Description Lid (see chap. "Machine control – concealed operating elements") Push-button, parameter selection left/power-saving mode Welding current Material thickness Wire feed speed After welding, the values used last are shown from the main program.
  • Page 22: Machine Control - Concealed Operating Elements

    Machine description – quick overview Machine control – Operating elements Machine control – Concealed operating elements 4.4.1 Figure 4-5 Item Symbol Description Select welding parameters button This button is used to select the welding parameters depending on the welding process and operating mode used.
  • Page 23 Machine description – quick overview Machine control – Operating elements Item Symbol Description Signal lamp, super pulse function Lights up when the super pulse function is active. Button, special job Select the special jobs SP1 to SP3 (JOB 129 to 131) Wire inching button See also “Inching the Wire Electrode”...
  • Page 24: Design And Function

    Design and function General Design and function General WARNING Risk of injury from electric shock! Contact with live parts, e.g. welding current sockets, is potentially fatal! • Follow safety instructions on the opening pages of the operating instructions. • Commissioning may only be carried out by persons who have the relevant expertise of working with arc welding machines! •...
  • Page 25: Installation

    Design and function Installation CAUTION Damage due to incorrect connection! Accessory components and the power source itself can be damaged by incorrect connection! • Only insert and lock accessory components into the relevant connection socket when the machine is switched off. •...
  • Page 26: Welding Torch Cooling System

    Design and function Welding torch cooling system Welding torch cooling system 5.3.1 General CAUTION Coolant mixtures! Mixtures with other liquids or the use of unsuitable coolants result in material damage and renders the manufacturer's warranty void! • Only use the coolant described in this manual (overview of coolants). •...
  • Page 27: Notes On The Installation Of Welding Current Leads

    Design and function Notes on the installation of welding current leads Notes on the installation of welding current leads NOTE Incorrectly installed welding current leads can cause faults in the arc (flickering). Install welding lead and hose package in parallel and as close together as possible. Keep the welding lead and hose packages of each welding machine separate, with an installation distance of at least 15 cm! Fully unroll welding current leads, torch hose packages and intermediate hose...
  • Page 28: Intermediate Hose Package Connection

    Design and function Intermediate hose package connection Intermediate hose package connection Figure 5-2 Item Symbol Description Power source Intermediate hose package 7-pole connection socket (digital) • Control lead for wire feed unit Connecting nipple G¼, shielding gas connection Quick connect coupling (red) coolant return Connector plug, welding current "+"...
  • Page 29: Shielding Gas Supply (Shielding Gas Cylinder For Welding Machine)

    Design and function Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine) Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine) 5.6.1 Gas test • Slowly open the gas cylinder valve. • Open the pressure regulator. • Switch on the power source at the main switch. •...
  • Page 30: Mig/Mag Welding

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding MIG/MAG welding 5.7.1 Welding torch connection CAUTION Equipment damage due to improperly connected coolant lines! If the coolant lines are not connected or a gas-cooled welding torch is used, the coolant circuit is interrupted and equipment damage can occur. •...
  • Page 31 Design and function MIG/MAG welding Figure 5-3 Item Symbol Description Welding torch Welding torch hose package Welding torch connection (Euro or Dinse torch connector) Welding current, shielding gas and torch trigger integrated 19-pole connection socket (analogue) For connecting analogue accessory components (remote control, welding torch control lead, etc.) Quick connect coupling (blue) coolant supply...
  • Page 32: Wire Feed

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.7.2 Wire feed 5.7.2.1 Open the protective flap of the wire feeder CAUTION To perform the following steps, the protective flap of the wire feeder needs to be opened. Make sure to close the protective flap again before starting to work. •...
  • Page 33: Changing The Wire Feed Rollers

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.7.2.3 Changing the wire feed rollers NOTE Unsatisfactory welding results due to faulty wire feeding! Wire feed rollers must be suitable for the diameter of the wire and the material. • Check the roller label to verify that the rollers are suitable for the wire diameter. Turn or change if necessary! •...
  • Page 34: Inching The Wire Electrode

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.7.2.4 Inching the wire electrode CAUTION Risk of injury due to moving parts! The wire feeders are equipped with moving parts, which can trap hands, hair, clothing or tools and thus injure persons! • Do not reach into rotating or moving parts or drive components! •...
  • Page 35 Design and function MIG/MAG welding Figure 5-6 Item Symbol Description Pressure unit Clamping unit Knurled nut Pressure roller Wire feed nipple Guide tube Drive rollers "Undetachable" knurled screws Wire feed nipple with wire stabiliser • Extend and lay out the torch hose package. •...
  • Page 36: Spool Brake Setting

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.7.2.5 Spool brake setting Figure 5-7 Item Symbol Description Allen screw Securing the wire spool retainer and adjustment of the spool brake • Tighten the Allen screw (8 mm) in the clockwise direction to increase the braking effect. NOTE Tighten the spool brake until the wire spool no longer turns when the wire feed motor stops but without it jamming during operation!
  • Page 37: Definition Of Mig/Mag Welding Tasks

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.7.3 Definition of MIG/MAG welding tasks This machine range features simple operation with a very wide range of functions. • Various JOBs (i.e. welding tasks consisting of welding process, material type, wire diameter and shielding gas type) have been pre-defined (see appendix for a list of JOBs). •...
  • Page 38 Design and function MIG/MAG welding Operating Action Result element Select welding process The signal light indicates the selection. Select material type The signal light indicates the selection. Select wire diameter The signal light indicates the selection. Select gas type The signal light indicates the selection. Select operating mode The LED displays the selected operating mode.
  • Page 39: Burn-Back

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.7.4.1 Burn-back NOTE Prevents fusing of the wire electrode in the weld pool. Back-burn set too high: • Large ball formation of the wire electrode (poor re-ignition) • Wire electrode sticks in the gas nozzle. Back-burn set too low: •...
  • Page 40: Mig/Mag Operating Point

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.7.5 MIG/MAG operating point The operating point (welding output) is specified using the principle of MIG/MAG one-dial operation, i.e. the user need only specify the operating point by setting the required wire speed, for example, and the digital system will calculate the optimum values for welding current and voltage (operating point).
  • Page 41: Arc Length Correction Setting

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.7.5.3 Arc length correction setting NOTE The settings are made on the wire feed unit control. Operating Action Result Display Element Arc length correction setting Parameter selected is displayed 5.7.5.4 Accessory components for operating point setting The operating point can also be set with various accessory components such as •...
  • Page 42: Conventional Mig/Mag Welding (Gmaw Non Synergic)

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.7.7 Conventional MIG/MAG Welding (GMAW non synergic) • With wire-feed speeds less than 8 m/min select JOB 188. • With wire-feed speeds over 8 m/min select JOB 187. You can only change the JOB number when no welding current is flowing. Operating Action Result...
  • Page 43: Forcearc / Forcearc Puls

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.7.8 forceArc / forceArc puls Heat-reduced, directionally stable and powerful arc with deep penetration for the upper power range. Figure 5-11 • Smaller included angle due to deep penetration and directionally stable arc • Excellent root and sidewall fusion •...
  • Page 44: Rootarc/Rootarc Puls

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.7.9 rootArc/rootArc puls Short arc with easy weld modelling capabilities for effortless gap bridging and positional welding. Figure 5-12 • Reduced spatter compared to standard short arc • Good root formation and secure sidewall fusion •...
  • Page 45: Mig/Mag Program Sequence ("Program Steps" Mode)

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.7.10 MIG/MAG program sequence ("Program steps" mode) NOTE Changes to the welding parameters can only be made when the key switch is in position "1". 5.7.10.1 Selecting the program sequence parameters using wire feed unit control M3.70 Operating Action Result...
  • Page 46: Mig/Mag Overview Of Parameters, M3.70

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.7.10.2 MIG/MAG overview of parameters, M3.70 Figure 5-13 Basic Parameters Item Meaning / Explanation Setting Range Gas pre-flow time 0.0s to 20.0s START Wire speed, relative 1% to 200% Arc length correction -9.9V to +9.9V Duration 0.0s to 20.0s Slope duration from P...
  • Page 47: Main Program A Mode

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.7.11 Main program A mode Operating Action Result Display element Change welding data display over to program display. (LED PROG is on) Select program number. Display example: Program "1". Select program sequence parameter "Main program (P )".
  • Page 48: Standard Mig/Mag Torch

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.7.13 Standard MIG/MAG torch The MIG welding torch trigger is essentially used to start and stop the welding process. Operating elements Functions • Torch trigger Start/stop welding Other functions are also possible by tapping the torch trigger, depending on the machine type and control configuration: •...
  • Page 49: Mig/Mag Push/Pull Welding Torch

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.7.14.2 MIG/MAG Push/Pull welding torch The most important requirement for the greatest degree of efficiency and weld seam quality is the smooth conveyance of the wire electrode. This is particularly problematic when: • Longer tube packages are used, •...
  • Page 50: Switching Between Push/Pull And Intermediate Drive

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.7.14.4 Switching between Push/Pull and intermediate drive DANGER Do not carry out any unauthorised repairs or modifications! To avoid injury and equipment damage, the unit must only be repaired or modified by specialist, skilled persons! The warranty becomes null and void in the event of unauthorised interference.
  • Page 51: Expert Menu (Mig/Mag)

    Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.7.15 Expert menu (MIG/MAG) The expert menu includes functions and parameters which are either not set on the machine control, or which do not require regular setting. 5.7.15.1 Selection NOTE ENTER (Enter the menu) • Keep the "welding parameters"...
  • Page 52 Design and function MIG/MAG welding Display Setting/selection Correct wire burn-back (setting range 0–499) If too high a value is set, a large ball will form at the tip of the wire electrode (bad re- ignition) or the wire electrode sticks to the contact tip. If too low a value is set, the wire electrode sticks to the weld pool.
  • Page 53: Tig Welding

    Design and function TIG welding TIG welding 5.8.1 Welding torch connection NOTE TIG welding torches to be connected to a Euro torch connector are available in two versions: • TIG combi welding torches are connected to the Euro torch connector of the wire feeder and to the (-) welding current plug of the power source.
  • Page 54: Welding Task Selection

    Design and function TIG welding • Insert the central plug for the welding torch into the central connector and screw together with crown nut. • Insert the welding current plug of the combi welding torch into the (-) welding current connection socket and lock into place by turning to the right (only in case of a separate welding current connection).
  • Page 55: Tig Arc Ignition

    Design and function TIG welding 5.8.3 TIG arc ignition 5.8.3.1 Liftarc ignition Figure 5-19 The arc is ignited on contact with the workpiece: a) Carefully place the torch gas nozzle and tungsten electrode tip onto the workpiece and press the torch trigger (liftarc current flowing, regardless of the main current set).
  • Page 56: Tig Arc Ignition

    Design and function TIG welding 5.8.5 TIG arc ignition 5.8.5.1 Liftarc ignition Figure 5-20 The arc is ignited on contact with the workpiece: a) Carefully place the torch gas nozzle and tungsten electrode tip onto the workpiece and press the torch trigger (liftarc current flowing, regardless of the main current set).
  • Page 57 Design and function TIG welding Non-latched mode Figure 5-21 Selection • Select non-latched operating mode Step 1 • Press and hold torch trigger. • Shielding gas is expelled (gas pre-flows). The arc is ignited using liftarc. • Welding current flows with pre-selected setting. Step 2 •...
  • Page 58 Design and function TIG welding Latched mode Figure 5-23 Selection • Select latched operating mode Step 1 • Press and hold torch trigger • Shielding gas is expelled (gas pre-flows) The arc is ignited using liftarc. • Welding current flows with pre-selected setting. Step 2 •...
  • Page 59 Design and function TIG welding Latched special Figure 5-24 Selection • Select latched special mode Step 1 • Press and hold torch trigger. • Shielding gas is expelled (gas pre-flows). The arc is ignited using liftarc. • Welding gas flows at pre-selected setting in start program "P ".
  • Page 60: Mma Welding

    Design and function MMA welding MMA welding 5.9.1 Welding task selection NOTE Selection of a welding task involves the interaction of the controls on the welding machine and the wire feed unit. After the basic settings are made on the welding machine, the operating point and other parameters can be set on the wire feed unit.
  • Page 61: Arcforce

    Design and function MMA welding 5.9.1.2 Arcforce NOTE The settings are made on the wire feed unit control. Operating Action Result Display element Select arcforce welding parameter LED for the button is on. Arcforcing setting for electrode types: (Setting range -40 to 40) Negative values Rutile Values around zero...
  • Page 62: Remote Control

    Design and function Remote control 5.10 Remote control NOTE The remote controls are operated via the 19-pole remote control connection socket (analogue) or the 7-pole remote control connection socket (digital), depending on the model. Please note the relevant documentation of the accessory components. 5.11 Interfaces for automation DANGER...
  • Page 63: Remote Control Connection Socket, 19-Pole

    Design and function Interfaces for automation 5.11.1 Remote control connection socket, 19-pole Figure 5-27 Signal form Short description Output Connection for PE cable screen Output Reference voltage for potentiometer 10 V (max. 10 mA) Control voltage specification (0 V–10 V) – wire feed speed Input Output Reference potential (0 V)
  • Page 64: Special Parameters (Advanced Settings)

    Design and function Special parameters (advanced settings) 5.12 Special parameters (advanced settings) Special parameters (P1 to Pn) are applied for customer-specific configuration of machine functions. This allows the user maximum flexibility in optimising their requirements. These settings are not configured directly on the machine control since a regular setting of the parameters is generally not required.
  • Page 65: Selecting, Changing And Saving Parameters

    Design and function Special parameters (advanced settings) 5.12.1 Selecting, changing and saving parameters ENTER EXIT VOLT A M P PROG HOLD NAVIGATION m /m in m /m in Figure 5-28 Display Setting/selection Ramp time for wire inching 0 = normal inching (10s ramp time) 1 = fast inching (3s ramp time) (Ex works) Block program "0"...
  • Page 66 Design and function Special parameters (advanced settings) Display Setting/selection Display mode for Up/Down welding torch with one-digit 7-segment display (two keys) 0 = normal display (ex works) program number/JOB or welding performance/welding voltage correction is shown 1 = alternating display display switches between program number and welding method Program limitation Programs 1 to max.
  • Page 67: Reset To Factory Settings

    Design and function Special parameters (advanced settings) Display Setting/selection Predefined execution of the pulsed arc welding process in the PA program If the superPuls and welding process switching functions are available and activated, the pulsed arc welding process is always executed in the main program PA (ex factory).
  • Page 68: The Special Parameters In Detail

    Design and function Special parameters (advanced settings) 5.12.3 The special parameters in detail Ramp time for wire inching (P1) The wire inching starts with a speed 1.0 m/min for 2 secs. It is subsequently increased to a ramp function to 6.0 m/min. The ramp time can be set between two ranges. During wire inching, the speed can be changed by means of the welding parameter setting rotary dial.
  • Page 69 Design and function Special parameters (advanced settings) Correction operation, threshold value setting (P7) The correction operation is switched on and off for all JOBs and their programs at the same time. A correction operation is specified for wire speed (DV) and welding voltage correction (Ukorr) for each JOB. The correction value is saved separately for each program.
  • Page 70 Design and function Special parameters (advanced settings) Operating Action Result Display (examples) element Left Right Press button until "PROG" LED comes Left: Wire feed speed Right: Program number Press button and hold down for approx. Left: Current limit value of the wire feed speed correction Right: Current limit value of the...
  • Page 71 Design and function Special parameters (advanced settings) Switching programs with the standard torch trigger (P8) Special latched (latched absolute program sequence) • Cycle 1: absolute program 1 is run • Cycle 2: absolute program 2 is run after completion of "tstart". •...
  • Page 72 Design and function Special parameters (advanced settings) The number of programs (P ) corresponds to the cycle number specified under N cycle. 1st cycle • Press and hold torch trigger. • Shielding gas is expelled (gas pre-flows). • Wire feed motor runs at "creep speed". •...
  • Page 73 Design and function Special parameters (advanced settings) "Single or dual operation" (P10) setting NOTE If the system is fitted with two wire feeds, no further accessory components may be operated on the 7-pole connection socket (digital)! This relates to digital remote controls, robot interfaces, documentation interfaces, welding torches with digital control lead connection, etc.
  • Page 74 Design and function Special parameters (advanced settings) Block JOB mode (P16) The following accessory components support block JOB mode: • Up/Down welding torch with one-digit 7-segment display (two keys) Program 0 is always active in JOB 0 and program 1 in all other JOBs In this operating mode, a total of 27 JOBs (welding tasks) divided into three blocks can be called up using accessory components.
  • Page 75: Machine Configuration Menu

    Design and function Machine configuration menu Mean value display for super pulses (P19) Function active (P19 = 1) • For super pulses, the mean power from program A (P ) and program B (P ) is shown in the display (factory setting).
  • Page 76 Design and function Machine configuration menu ENTER EXIT VOLT PROG NAVIGATION m /m in Figure 5-32 Display Setting/selection Lead resistance 1 Lead resistance for the first welding circuit 0 mΩ–60 mΩ (8 mΩ ex works). Lead resistance 2 Lead resistance for the second welding circuit 0 mΩ–60 mΩ (8 mΩ ex works). Only qualified service personnel may change the parameters! Only qualified service personnel may change the parameters! Time-based power-saving mode...
  • Page 77: Matching The Cable Resistance

    Design and function Machine configuration menu 5.13.2 Matching the cable resistance The resistance value of cables can either be set directly or it can be matched using the power source. The factory setting of the power sources is 8 m-ohm. This value correponds to a 5 m earth cable, a 1.5 m intermediate hose package and a 3 m water-cooled welding torch.
  • Page 78: Power-Saving Mode

    Design and function Machine configuration menu 1 Preparation • Switch off the welding machine. • Remove the gas nozzle from the welding torch. • Cut the wire flush on the contact tip. • Slightly withdraw the wire at the wire feeder (approx. 50 mm). There should be no wire left in the contact tip.
  • Page 79: Maintenance, Care And Disposal

    Maintenance, care and disposal General Maintenance, care and disposal DANGER Risk of injury from electric shock! Cleaning machines that are not disconnected from the mains can lead to serious injuries! • Disconnect the machine completely from the mains. • Remove the mains plug! •...
  • Page 80: Monthly Maintenance Tasks

    Maintenance, care and disposal Maintenance work 6.2.2 Monthly maintenance tasks 6.2.2.1 Visual inspection • Casing damage (front, rear and side walls) • Wheels and their securing elements • Transport elements (strap, lifting lugs, handle) • Check coolant tubes and their connections for impurities 6.2.2.2 Functional test •...
  • Page 81: Disposing Of Equipment

    In addition to this, returns are also possible throughout Europe via EWM sales partners. Meeting the requirements of RoHS We, EWM AG Mündersbach, hereby confirm that all products supplied by us which are affected by the RoHS Directive, meet the requirements of the RoHS (Directive 2002/95/EC).
  • Page 82: Rectifying Faults

    Rectifying faults Checklist for rectifying faults Rectifying faults All products are subject to rigorous production checks and final checks. If, despite this, something fails to work at any time, please check the product using the following flowchart. If none of the fault rectification procedures described leads to the correct functioning of the product, please inform your authorised dealer.
  • Page 83: Error Messages (Power Source)

    Rectifying faults Error messages (power source) Error messages (power source) NOTE A welding machine error is indicated by an error code being displayed (see table) on the display on the machine control. In the event of a machine error, the power unit is shut down. The display of possible error numbers depends on the machine version (interfaces/functions).
  • Page 84 Rectifying faults Error messages (power source) Legend for categories (error reset) a) The error message will disappear once the error has been rectified. b) The error message can be reset by pressing a key button: Welding machine control Key button RC1 / RC2 Expert CarExpert / Progress (M3.11)
  • Page 85: Resetting Jobs (Welding Tasks) To The Factory Settings

    Rectifying faults Resetting JOBs (welding tasks) to the factory settings Resetting JOBs (welding tasks) to the factory settings 7.3.1 Resetting a single JOB NOTE All customised welding parameters that are stored will be replaced by the factory settings. RESET ENTER JOB- JOB- LIST...
  • Page 86: Resetting All Jobs

    Rectifying faults Resetting JOBs (welding tasks) to the factory settings 7.3.2 Resetting all JOBs NOTE JOBs 1–128 and 170–256 will be reset. Custom JOBs 129–169 are maintained. RESET ENTER JOB- JOB- LIST LIST EXIT m /m in Figure 7-2 Display Setting/selection Reset to factory settings The RESET will be done after pressing the button.
  • Page 87: Vent Coolant Circuit

    Rectifying faults Vent coolant circuit Vent coolant circuit NOTE Coolant tank and quick connect coupling of coolant supply and return are only fitted in machines with water cooling. To vent the cooling system always use the blue coolant connection, which is located as deep as possible inside the system (close to the coolant tank)! Figure 7-3 099-004846-EW501...
  • Page 88: Technical Data

    Technical data Phoenix Expert drive 4L Technical data NOTE Performance specifications and guarantee only in connection with original spare and replacement parts! Phoenix Expert drive 4L Supply voltage 42 VAC/60 VDC Max. welding current at 60% DC 550 A Max. welding current at 100% DC 420 A Wire feed speed 0.5 m/min to 24 m/min...
  • Page 89: Accessories

    Accessories General accessories Accessories NOTE Performance-dependent accessories like torches, workpiece leads, electrode holders or intermediate hose packages are available from your authorised dealer. General accessories Type Designation Item no. DM AR/MIX 35L/MIN Manometer pressure regulator 094-000009-00000 AK300 Wire spool adapter K300 094-001803-00001 HOSE BRIDGE Tube bridge...
  • Page 90: Replaceable Parts

    Replaceable parts Wire feed rollers Replaceable parts CAUTION Damage due to the use of non-genuine parts! The manufacturer's warranty becomes void if non-genuine parts are used! • Only use system components and options (power sources, welding torches, electrode holders, remote controls, spare parts and replacement parts, etc.) from our range of products! •...
  • Page 91: Conversion Sets

    Replaceable parts Wire feed rollers 10.1.4 Conversion sets Type Designation Item no. URUE VERZ>UNVERZ FE/AL Conversion kit, 37mm, 4-roller drive on non-toothed 092-000845-00000 rollers (steel/aluminium) URUE AL 4ZR4R 0,8+1,0 Conversion kit, 37mm, 4-roller drive for aluminium 092-000867-00000 URUE AL 4ZR4R 1,0+1,2 Conversion kit, 37mm, 4-roller drive for aluminium 092-000846-00000 URUE AL 4ZR4R 1,2+1,6...
  • Page 92: Job-List

    Appendix A JOB-List Appendix A 11.1 JOB-List 099-004846-EW501 8.01.2014...
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