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Mobile power source T I G – W i t h o r w i t h o u t f i l l e r w i r e , A V C , O S C Operating, maintenance and programming manual...
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Addition of chapters: Connecting the measuring unit, Adjusting the measu- Rev. 6 ring card, Compatibility of standard equipment. 03/2012 Changes to pictures of the P6 power source. Rev. 7 Addition chapter 4.5.3 Quick connector gas input 06/2012 Addition chapter Setting oxygen meter Rev.
3. 2. 3. The tube to tubesheet welding heads ..............17 3. 2. 4. Accessories ...................... 17 3. 3. Technical specifi cations of the P6 power source ..............18 3. 3. 1. Basic design ..................... 18 3. 3. 2. Remote control unit 6 axis .................. 19 3.
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6. 2. 5. Transfert of Log-fi les ..................69 6. 2. 6. Spare parts of the power source ................70 6. 2. 7. Spare parts for P6 remote control ................ 72 6. 2. 8. Spare parts of the touchscreen ................74 6.
Safety precautions Note: Protect yourself and others from injury - read and follow these instructions 1. 1. Arc welding hazards The following symbols are used in the text to draw your attention and to identify risks and dangers. When you see a symbol, consult the safety rules in the Recommendations chapter below. Only qualifi...
1. 3. Recommendations Risk of fume or gas inhala- Risk of electric shocks tion Electrical parts are the electrode, the weld circuit, the During welding, fumes and gases are released which supply circuit and the internal circuits, the fi ller wire are dangerous to your health.
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Warning: hot parts – Risk Risk of explosion of burns These risks are caused by using and handling gas • Do not touch welded or torch-cut parts with bare bottles and by fl ying sparks. hands. If you have to handle them use suitable tools and/or wear thick and insulating welding •...
1. 4. Danger in using a power source Work or maintenance procedures described in this manual may be accompanied by dangers or risks. Such procedures are indicated by the following pictograms. Risk or situation with danger of serious injuries or even death.
Prevention of fi re and explosion Welding equipment must not be used on premises where infl ammable, volatile or explosive products are present. In no circumstances is the P6 power source to be used to thaw pipework. 1. 4. 7.
General information 2. 1. Applicable directives 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic compatibility 2006/95/EC Electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits 2. 2. Standards applied EN 60974-1 Arc welding equipment — Part 1: Welding power sources EN 60974-10 Arc welding equipment — Part 10: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) require- ments.
The P4-P6 P6 HW series The P6 belongs to a new series of universal and functional power sources for orbital TIG welding. The complete realisation of a weld is the result of applying a WP (Weld Procedure), containing one or more programs when...
P6 HW 520 A mobile power source. Ideal for high current, hot-wire welding. Fig. 3.1 - P6 HW power source 12-92 PN-0509076 Rev. 16 THE ART OF WELDING...
300 A mobile power source. 170 A mobile power source. Ideal for prefabrication work. Ideal for mobile use on site. Fig. 3.2 - P6 power source Fig. 3.3 - P4 power source PN-0509076 Rev. 16 13-92 THE ART OF WELDING...
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(including torch rotation control) with printer 00 2505 9101 P6 CW - 400/415 V ± 10%, three-phase, 50/60 Hz (4 axes) – Basic version (including torch rotation control) with touchscreen, wire feeder control, printer and remote control pendant (4 axes) 00 2505 9103 P6 CW - 400/415 V ±...
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PN-0509076 Rev. 16 15-92 THE ART OF WELDING...
3. 2. The welding heads These power sources support several of the Polys- oude series welding heads. 3. 2. 1. The open welding heads • MU IV type (Fig. 3.4) for standard or special ap- plications. Modular design. Weldheads designed for butt welding pipes, with or without fi...
3. 2. 3. The tube to tubesheet welding heads • TS welding heads to meet sought-after produc- tivity and quality requirements. • TS 25, standard welding head for tube to tube sheet. Closed welding head, designed for slightly pro- truding or fl ush tubes. •...
The power source is fi tted with a 2-metre long power supply cable. Fig. 3.11 - Description of P6 power source Protection for programming screen RJ45 connection Screen and touchscreen (option)
Simulation of weld cycles without arc. • Parameter modifi cations during a weld cycle. • Shielding gas test. • Manual start of the cooling pump. Fig. 3.12 - P6 remotes control unit PN-0509076 Rev. 16 19-92 THE ART OF WELDING...
3. 4. Technical characteristics Threephase + earth 400 V/415 V ± 10 % Mains power source 50 or 60 Hz Multivoltage option 200 V - 480 V ± 10 % Current consumption 13 A (400 V) Open circuit voltage 100 V Insulation class F (E for multivoltage option) IP 23 (with touchscreen closed)
• Pad set anti-slip (Fig.4.1 - Rep.9). Fig. 4.1 - Accessories supplied with the power source P6 If a PC is used you must use the RJ45 cable supplied with the power source. Failure to use this cable may result in hazards for the user.
Installation 4. 2. 1. Handling To move the P6 power source use the handles provid- Note: The operating company is responsible for the installation and the use of the arc welding equip- Never pull on any cables or pipework. If moving ment conform to the manufacturer’s instructions.
240V 380V For a P6 fi tted with the multi-voltage kit the trans- former must be coupled up before the mains is 400V connected. The table in Fig. 4.3 gives the position of the coupling links as a function of the mains voltage.
To ensure a successful welding cycle, please provide for a minimum of 2.5 L/min for Argon gas fl ow and 8 L/ min for Helium fl ow. Continuous gas fl ow option for P6 with UHP welding head A gas fl ow continuing outside the weld cycle can be obtained, if a UHP welding head is connected to a power source which is equipped with the continuous gas fl...
Fig. 4.5 - Connection of the gas supply to the power source P6 Fig. 4.7 - Connection diagram if two different gases Fig. 4.6 - Connection diagram if one gas is used are used PN-0509076 Rev. 16 25-92 THE ART OF WELDING...
4. 3. Connecting the acquisition module Acquisition module Ethernet cable RJ45 240 V Power supply Printer (optional) Notebook P.C. 26-92 PN-0509076 Rev. 16 THE ART OF WELDING...
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Measure connector of power source P6 welding power source PN-0509076 Rev. 16 27-92 THE ART OF WELDING...
If a PC is used you must use the RJ45 cable supplied with the power source. Failure to use this cable may result in hazards for the user. Polysoude declines to accept any lia- bility unless the PC/Power source connection is made with the RJ45 cable.
4. 3. 2. Equipment compatibility To know the standard axis confi guration to equipments Polysoude, see the memo ‚‚Axis Confi guration Standard“. L’opérateur doit impérativement respecter le choix de types d’axes spécifi és par Polysoude. En cas de non respect de ce choix il existe de forts risques de destruction du matériel.
The cable of the remote control unit is connected by means of a bayonet fi tting on the connector panel. Power sources equipped with the emergency stop option cannot be powered up if the remote control unit is not connected. Fig. 4.9 - Connection of the remote control unit to the P6 power source 30-92 PN-0509076 Rev. 16...
4. 4. 3. Connection of a gas cooled closed chamber welding head Polysoude UHP heads belong to this group. Connection of the electrode current cable Connect the current cable with the quick connector to the “-” terminal on the connector panel, locking it by rotation to the right.
4. 4. 4. Connection of an open welding head of the MU type or a tube/tubesheet welding head of the type TS or TP Connection of the electrode current cable Connect the current cable with the quick connector to the “-” terminal on the connector panel, locking it by rotation to the right.
Fig. 4.10 - Connection of an open welding head of the MU type or a tube/tubesheet welding head of the type TS or TP PN-0509076 Rev. 16 33-92 THE ART OF WELDING...
4. 4. 5. Connection of a liquid cooled closed chamber welding head Gas cooled closed chamber welding heads of the type K and MW old versions belong to this group. Connection of the electrode current cable Connect the current cable with the quick connector to the "-" terminal, locking it by a short rotation to the right. This terminal is not marked by a colour.
The connection is made with a quick connector, locked by rotation to the right. The cable end is marked red. Connection of the rotation motor cable Connection is made at the front of the P6 at connector (symbol ). Make sure that the securing ring is properly tightened, otherwise the system may not function correctly.
Connection of a wire feed unit The wire feed unit is connected at the front connection panel of the P6 by a screw connector (symbol ). Make sure that the securing ring is properly tightened, otherwise the system may not function correct- Fig.
4. 4. 8. Connection of a closed chamber welding head equipped with tacheometry (option) Adapters are mounted in the lines from the welding head to the power source/cooling system assembly: • Welding gas. • Torch rotation. • Electrode current and water return. •...
4. 4. 9. Connection of a manual torch with double command Connection of the electrode current cable Connect the current cable on the “-” terminal with the quick connector, locking it by rotation to the right. Connection of the earth cable Connect the earth cable to the “+”...
4. 4. 10. Detection of the welding head If the head connected to the power source does not correspond with the welding procedure selected, the cycle will not start. Select the correct WP or change the head appropriately to enable the welding cycle to start. 4.
In order to use an oxygen meter with the power source it is essential to use the RS232 serial port cable supplied by Polysoude. Use of any other cable will result in major mal- function. Connect the RS232 serial port cable to connector FA 22 (Fig.4.16 – Pos. 1) on the connection panel at the rear of the power source.
4. 4. 13. Option commands mechanised equipment With this option the power source operates mecha- The auxiliary connector is connected to the outlet nised equipment type boom, positioner etc. The FA 20 (Fig.4.18 - Pos. 1) on the back cover of the power source is equipped with modules (Fig.4.19) of power source.
The rear connector 44–pin connector allows the Item Description drive. Here the representation of the connector Way A encoder with the I / O available. 0V encoder Drive connects ready Order cycle stop 24 V max (input) Reverse gear 24 V max (input) 0V motor Not used (0->10V signal) Not used...
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PN-0509076 Rev. 16 43-92 THE ART OF WELDING...
4. 5. Description of controls 4. 5. 1. Front control and connection panel Item Designation FA 2 Connection of the remote control unit. FA 3 Connection of the rotation cable. FA 4 Connection of the wire feeder. FA 5 Connection of the command cable of a manual torch or of a type MW welding head. FA 7 Connection of a second gas (option).
4. 5. 2. Rear connector panel Item Designation Item Designation FA 1 On/off switch. FA 21 Connection of the data acquisition unit.. FA 6 Connection second supply FA 22 Serial connection RS232.. (option). FA 8 Connection of the shielding gas supply. FA 23 Connection of a bar code reader.
4. 5. 3. Quick connector gas input • Gas fi tting female - Part number 01514008 - Item 1. • Ribbing bush - Part number 00692055 - Item 2. • Copper seal 13.5x18x1.5. -No part number - Item 3. Fig. 4.25 - Quick connector gas input 4.
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Item Designation BT 8 Push button operating in two modes: Out of cycle: Manual rotation rearwards at 4. 5. 4. 2. Functions of elements of remote control unit low speed for 1 s, at medium speed for 2 s, afterwards at full speed. Item Designation For a weld cycle: Decrementation of the...
4. 5. 5. Remote control pendant 4 axis 0026149101 Function of operating elements Designation Designation AF 1 2 line 16 character backlight display. BT 8 Push button operating in two modes: Red indicator illuminated: Simulation without Out of cycle: Manual rotation rearwards at low arc.
AF 1 BT 2 BT 1 BT 3 BT 16 BT 5 BT 6 BT 15 BT 7 BT 14 BT 8 BT 9 BT 13 BT 10 BT 12 BT 11 Fig.4.27 - Remote control pendant 4 axis PN-0509076 Rev. 16 51-92 THE ART OF WELDING...
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4. 5. 5. 1. Display messages Examples of displayed messages out of weld cycle: Switching on End of installation > < > Example of fault message < > During a gas and water fl ow rate test. The message disappears when the button is <...
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Examples of displayed messages during a weld cycle: The display during a cycle shows: • on the fi rst two rows, the WP and the current program, • on the third row, the number of the current sector, elapsed time <...
“open” position is reached. Release the the EMERGENCY STOP function, the operator button then press it again to continue rotation. control unit must be connected to the P6, oth- 5. 1. 4. Wire setting erwise the latter will not power up.
5. 1. 5. Adjustment of the oscillation 5. 1. 6. Adjustment of the gas fl ow To position the electrode in line with the joint use The gas fl ow is adjusted with a fl ow meter installed BT 24 and BT 25 of the remote control unit. This on the gas bottle or the supply network.
5. 2. 4. Weld cycle 5. 2. Execution of a weld cycle 5. 2. 1. Safety precautions Start of a weld cycle A weld cycle is started by pressing BT 15 on the remote control unit. Before starting any manipulation on the equipment please refer to chapter 1 "Safety precautions".
5. 2. 5. Stop at end of the weld cycle Stop at end of a correct weld cycle If the end of a correctly executed weld cycle is reached, the message « Program end OK » is displayed on the remote control unit.
When the welding procedure is exported for the fi rst The downslope sequence determined in the program time, a «Polysoude» folder is created in the root of can be started at any moment during weld cycle the USB key. If this is not the case, it is necessary to...
Servicing, maintenance and troubleshooting 6. 1. 2. Adjustment of the tachometer 6. 1. Servicing If the power source is equipped with the optional 6. 1. 1. Adjustments tachometer card, it is recommended to check whether the programmed speed corresponds to the real travel General speed achieved by the rotation of the welding head.
6. 1. 3. Cooling circuit The cooling circuit is equipped with a safety device to stop the actual weld cycle and to prevent the start of a new one if the coolant temperature exceeds 80°C. A coolant level safety device prevents the start of a weld cycle if there are less than 4 litres in the tank.
6. 1. 4. Printer Changing the printer paper To change paper the power source must be switched on. Depending on the model of printer, change the roll of thermal paper either by pulling down the two tabs of the cover (Fig.6.2 – Item 1) or by pressing the button (Fig.6.2 - Item 4).
6. 2. Maintenance and troubleshooting 6. 2. 1. Replacement of fuses Warning: a blown fuse often indicates That there is a fault. Take great Care when switching on the machine after a fuse has been replaced. The FU1 delayed action fuse 4 A (Fig.6.3 – item 1) for the supply of all auxiliary devices is situated at the lower left side of the power source.
6. 2. 3. Cooling circuit fi lter The P6 power source is equipped with one or two fi lters in the cooling circuit(s) depending on the options select- ed. The cleanliness of the fi lter cartridge should be checked every six months.
(buttons "+" and "-" Select other WP tions not allowed » inoperative) Touchscreen is illuminated but Touchscreen controller RS232 defect Contact Polysoude After Sales Service inoperative Connector J17 on the card LVDS Check Nothing displayed on the touch-...
(welding heads MU, TP, TS …) Gas not suitable, gas fl ow rate not Try with argon adapted Power source badly adjusted Contact Polysoude After Sales Service Current source defect Contact Polysoude After Sales Service Electrode tip damaged or wrongly Consult operation manual of the...
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Mains supply voltage too low Correct or modify the connection Source control Polygaine defect (MU welding heads) Replace Power source badly adjusted Contact Polysoude After Sales Service (Stop immediately) Current source defect Contact Polysoude After Sales Service Rotation or wire feed control Clean...
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Problem (Consequence) Possible causes What to do Poor synchronisation between pulses of current, voltage, arc voltage, rota- Check or correct programming tion, wire and oscillation. Pulses too short for servo control to Correct the values of parameters in Fault of arc height regulation arc voltage.
To fi nd out the best solution in case of problems the so-called Log-fi les must be copied from the power source and sent to the Polysoude After Sales Service. Logs fi les should be recovered as soon as possible after the onset of the problem.
6. 2. 6. Spare parts of the power source Fig 6.10 to Fig 6.13 Item Reference no. Designation 00629085 Gas fl ow rate safety device 9000629198 Water fl ow rate safety device 9000629220 Water level safety device 9000629189 Water temperature safety device 9000699063 Coolant fi...
Fig. 6.10 - Internal view of the right side Fig. 6.11 - Internal view of the left side Fig. 6.12 - Internal view bottom right Fig. 6.13 - Internal view bottom left PN-0509076 Rev. 16 71-92 THE ART OF WELDING...
Black button for the remote control 0028049100 Remote control module 0028209200 Display adapter 00503026 Display 4 x 20 characters 0028319100 Assembled fl exible card for P6 pendant 0026149110 Cable assembly (Spare remote control P4/P6) 72-92 PN-0509076 Rev. 16 THE ART OF WELDING...
6. 2. 8. Spare parts of the touchscreen Fig 6.16 Position Reference no. Designation 0026119199 Touchscreen unit 9000623722 Touchscreen 9000623724 Screen SVGA LVDS 10.4’ 9000623725 Backlight converter for the screen 9000623723 Touchscreen controller (old) 9000623790 Touchscreen controller (new 09/2013) 0028239100 Interconnection card for the screen 0026119121 Cable power source / touchscreen link...
90 V to 260 Vac at 50 Hz or 60 Hz. The basic functions of the P6 are realised by a PC card of the PC104 standard, connected to the sequencer card (0028009100). This sequencer card...
WP, the tube diameter, the wall thickness, the base material, the application, Fig.7.1 Item 1 Tube end preparation. the type of welding head, the weld position; the P6 power source can offer you the pre-defi ned WP best Fig.7.1 Item 2 Electrode diameter.
7. 2. List of programmed welding parameters Gas axis Function Wording Ref. Min. Max. Unit Increment Default Prepurge time Pregas time 999,0 10.0 Postpurge time Postgas time 999,0 10.0 Oxygen Oxygen fl ow rate control 206400 50.0 threshold Current axis Function Wording Ref.
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Rotation axis Function Wording Ref. Min. Max. Unit Increment Default Prerotation Prerotation time 60.0 time Pre-rolling Angle 9999 ° Tube diameter to be welded Diameter Rotation ramp time Ramp time 99,0 0 (b) then (c) 0 (b) Rotation speed (high) Speed in/min 0.01...
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Arc voltage control axis – AVC (option) Function Wording Ref. Min. Max. Unit Increment Default Delay before start AVC leadtime 999,0 Ignition height Height 0.001 Torch height regulation Speed speed in/min 0.01 AVC sensitivity Sensitivity 20.0 Activate Stop AVC Position 9999 °...
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End of service life, recycling the equipment Our equipment incorporates electrical and electronic components which must be collected in accordance with Directive 2002/96/CE. Any item of equipment which is declared obsolete or out of service must be sent to approved recycling companies in order to reduce the amount of ultimate waste disposal. A number of solutions may be deployed, including: •...
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RETURN OF EQUIPMENT Returned equipment form (Please fill out and join this sheet when returning equipment to POLYSOUDE) Reseller / Person in charge : Customer / Person in charge / Tel. : EQUIPMENT RETURNED : Power source Type : Serial number :...
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Fig.4.8 - Memo Axis confi guration standard ................29 Fig. 4.9 - Connection of the remote control unit to the P6 power source ........30 Fig. 4.10 - Connection of an open welding head of the MU type or a tube/tubesheet welding head of the type TS or TP...................
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Fig. 5.11 - Push-button for cycle stop with downslope ............58 Fig. 5.12 - Push-button for immediate stop ................58 Fig. 5.13 - Polysoude USB key .................... 58 Fig. 5.14 - Push button start cycle with restart ..............58 Fig. 6.1 - Points of adjustment on the interface source card 0028029300 ........ 60 Fig.
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Fig. 6.15 - Internal view of the remote control ..............77 Fig. 6.16 -Internal view of the touchscreen ................79 Fig. 6.17 - Block diagram of the P6 power source ..............81 Fig. 6.18 - Block diagram of AVC/Oscillation options ............. 82 Fig.
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2009 Polysoude First Edition: Polysoude S.A.S. Nantes France. The photos, diagrams and drawings are used for greater ease of understanding and are therefore not contrac- tual. All rights reserved. No total or partial reproduction of this work will be made in any form or by any means whatsoever, be it electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by computer, without the written consent of the publisher.
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