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ATS 250
ATS250 - Operator Manual
Operating Controls
Operating Controls ........................................................................................................................
Safety Notes .....................................................................................................................................
Product Specification ...................................................................................................................
Intended Use ....................................................................................................................................
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................
Delivered Items ................................................................................................................................
Electrical Safety ................................................................................................................................
Using the Equipment .....................................................................................................................
Data Log Memory ............................................................................................................................
Manual Welding .............................................................................................................................
Fusamatic Welding .......................................................................................................................
Bar Code Welding .........................................................................................................................
Fusion Operator Badge ..............................................................................................................
GPS Location .................................................................................................................................
Extreme Low Temperature Operation .................................................................................
Downloading the Weld Memory .............................................................................................
Upgrading the Operating Software .......................................................................................
Set Up Options ..............................................................................................................................
Operating manual
Information .....................................................................................................................................
Fault Finding ...................................................................................................................................
Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................
Disposal ............................................................................................................................................
Calibration and Warranty ...........................................................................................................
Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................................................
Service and Repair.........................................................................................................................
Quick Start Guide ..........................................................................................................................
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  • Page 1 ATS 250 ATS250 - Operator Manual Operating Controls Operating Controls ........................Safety Notes ............................. Product Specification ........................Intended Use ............................ Introduction ............................Delivered Items ..........................Electrical Safety ..........................Using the Equipment ........................Data Log Memory ..........................Manual Welding ..........................ATS 250 Fusamatic Welding ........................
  • Page 2: Quick Start Guide

    ATS 250 ATS250 - Operator Manual Quick Start Guide • Prepare the pipe and fitting according to the manufacturer’s specification. • Unwind all cables from the welding unit. • Connect the supply cable to the correct voltage and switch it on.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ........................... Delivered Items ..........................Electrical Safety..........................Using the Equipment ........................ Data Entry ............................ATS 250 MANUAL Welding......................ATS 250 BASIC Welding ......................ATS 250 EXTRA Welding ......................Options Menu ..........................Maintenance ..........................Fault Finding ........................... Disposal ............................Calibration and Warranty ......................
  • Page 4: Operating Controls

    ATS 250 ATS250 - Operator Manual Operating Controls Welding Cable Ratings Plate Supply Cable Buttons Temperature Sensor Protective Frame On/Off switch (on right hand side of unit) Display Bar code pen reader 6. Protective Frame 3. Supply Cable 8. Display 7.
  • Page 5: Safety Notes

    ATS 250 ATS250 - Operator Manual Safety Notes • RISK OF EXPLOSION! This welding unit must not be used in a gaseous atmosphere. • RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Do not open. No user serviceable parts inside. • Before using, always visually inspect the unit to see that the cables and connectors are not worn or damaged.
  • Page 6: Product Specification

    Bespoke OEM As a bespoke OEM Original Manufacturer we can produce this product as an OEM to suit your business Contact us to discuss your requirements Specification details - ATS 250 Operating Modes Manual, Barcode Welding Voltage 39.5V (8 to 48V)
  • Page 7: Intended Use

    ATS 250 ATS250 - Operator Manual Intended Use This equipment is intended to weld constant voltage electrofusion fittings suitable for low, medium and high pressure pipe work systems. This welding unit has been designed to comply with the International Organization for Standardization standard ISO12176-2:2000 “Plastic pipes and fittings, equipment for fusion...
  • Page 8: Electrical Safety

    ATS 250 ATS250 - Operator Manual Electrical Safety WARNING! Switch off and remove the plug from the mains before adjusting, cleaning or if the cable is cut, damaged or entangled. This welding unit is Class 1 and requires an earthed (grounded) connection. An earth spike must be used with generators.
  • Page 9: Using The Equipment

    ATS 250 ATS250 - Operator Manual Using the equipment Prepare and clamp the pipe and fittings inline with the manufacturers recommendations. Connect the supply cable to the correct supply voltage and switch the unit on. The screen will show the model number and software version. It will also show the current date and the calibration due date.
  • Page 10: Data Entry

    ATS 250 ATS250 - Operator Manual Data Entry Letters and numbers are entered using the arrow buttons. Using the up and down arrows will scroll through the list of A to Z and 1 to 9. When the correct letter has been chosen, pressing the right arrow button will move to the next position.
  • Page 11: Ats 250 Manual Welding

    ATS 250 ATS250 - Operator Manual Welding modes: Bar Code Manual Data Logging Connect the welding cable to the fitting and the screen will show Enter the welding time and press the OK button. The welding voltage can now be entered. This will default to 39.5 volts. Use the up and down arrows to select the required voltage and press the OK button to select.
  • Page 12 ATS 250 ATS250 - Operator Manual During the welding, the following screen will be displayed: The elapsed time will count up from zero to the set weld time. The welding voltage and current will be displayed to allow the operator to confirm the welding process is correct.
  • Page 13: Ats 250 Basic Welding

    ATS 250 ATS250 - Operator Manual ATS 250 BASIC Welding Welding modes: Bar Code Manual Data Logging Connect the welding cable to the fitting and the screen will show Read the bar code on the fitting. If the code is read correctly then a message will be displayed saying “Read OK”.
  • Page 14 ATS 250 ATS250 - Operator Manual During the welding, the following screen will be displayed: The elapsed time will count up from zero to the set weld time. The welding voltage and current will be displayed to allow the operator to confirm the welding process is correct.
  • Page 15 ATS 250 ATS250 - Operator Manual Many bar code labels show the 24 numbers underneath the bar code stripes. Read these from the label and enter them. When all numbers have been entered, press the OK button. The display will now show &...
  • Page 16: Ats 250 Extra Welding

    ATS 250 ATS250 - Operator Manual ATS 250 EXTRA Welding Welding modes: Bar Code Manual Data Logging Connect the welding cable to the fitting and the screen will show Read the bar code on the fitting. If the code is read correctly then a message will be displayed saying “Read OK”.
  • Page 17 ATS 250 ATS250 - Operator Manual During the welding, the following screen will be displayed: The elapsed time will count up from zero to the set weld time. The welding voltage and current will be displayed to allow the operator to confirm the welding process is correct.
  • Page 18 ATS 250 ATS250 - Operator Manual Many bar code labels show the 24 numbers underneath the bar code stripes. Read these from the label and enter them. When all numbers have been entered, press the OK button. The display will now show &...
  • Page 19 ATS 250 ATS250 - Operator Manual DATA LOGGING If data logging information is required, on the “Connect Fitting Screen” press the STOP button. The screen will show: Enter the Operator Name press the OK button. The screen will now show: Enter the Location and press the OK button.
  • Page 20: Options Menu

    ATS 250 ATS250 - Operator Manual Options Menu When the display shows the “Connect Fitting” message, pressing the OK button will enter the options menu. Press OK and the display will show: Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the options. When the required option is shown press the left or right arrow to select it.
  • Page 21 ATS 250 ATS250 - Operator Manual This will enter the welding menus. Data Download Operator This will allow the stored data log memory to be downloaded to a USB memory drive. To view the details of the last weld on the screen, press the up arrow. All stored information will be shown.
  • Page 22 ATS 250 ATS250 - Operator Manual Change Language Supervisor This will allow different display languages to be selected. Use the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the available languages. When the required language is shown, press the left or right arrow button to select it.
  • Page 23 ATS 250 ATS250 - Operator Manual This will allow the operating software to be updated. After the software has prepared for the update the screen will show: The software should be copied onto the USB memory drive and it should be inserted into the USB socket on the unit.
  • Page 24 ATS 250 ATS250 - Operator Manual This will show basic information about the last calibration, then the weld counters will be shown: Display Full Calibration Information Operator This will show the full calibration information. Use the right arrow button to scroll through the calibration information.
  • Page 25 ATS 250 ATS250 - Operator Manual Erase Data Log Supervisor This will encrypt the data download into a format that can not be altered. This gives extra security to the downloaded data. The information can not be adjusted by the supervisor. A “Download Manager”...
  • Page 26 ATS 250 ATS250 - Operator Manual In bar code welding, the actual resistance of the fitting is matched against the information in the bar code label. With this option set, if the resistance of the fitting does not match the information in the bar code, a warning message will be displayed.
  • Page 27: Maintenance

    ATS 250 ATS250 - Operator Manual This option allows an authorised service agent to set the calibration period of the welder. The unit can have a calibration period between 1 month and 99 months. For 30 days before the calibration is due, the unit will warn the operator. The unit can then be set to continue working or stop when the calibration has expired.
  • Page 28: Fault Finding

    ATS 250 ATS250 - Operator Manual Fault Finding During operation, the welding unit monitors all aspects of its operation. If a fault occurs then an error message will be shown. 0: Weld OK No Fault, weld completed OK. 1: Stuck button on start up This fault shows when the power is first switched on.
  • Page 29 ATS 250 ATS250 - Operator Manual 8: Ambient temperature more than +600ºC. The unit has detected that the ambient temperature sensor has broken or a wire has gone open circuit. The unit must be returned to a service agent for repair.
  • Page 30 ATS 250 ATS250 - Operator Manual 21: High output volts (+1.25%) This fault will happen if the output voltage is 1.25% higher than the set point for more than 3 seconds. It will normally be caused by a poor quality generator with the supply voltage fluctuating.
  • Page 31 ATS 250 ATS250 - Operator Manual 41: Bar Code Invalid: Resistance Coefficient Digit 18 of the bar code has been decoded incorrectly. 42: Bar Code Invalid: Welding Voltage. Digits 13 and 14 of the bar code have been decoded incorrectly 43: Bar Code Invalid: Regulation Mode.
  • Page 32: Disposal

    ATS 250 ATS250 - Operator Manual Disposal The equipment and packaging should be sorted for environmentally friendly recycling. DO NOT DISPOSE OF THIS EQUIPMENT INTO HOUSEHOLD WASTE ! According to the European Directive 2002/96/EC Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), when no longer suitable for use, this equipment must be separately collected and sent for recycling.
  • Page 33: Calibration And Warranty

    ATS 250 ATS250 - Operator Manual Calibration and Warranty This welding unit has been manufactured, inspected and tested in accordance with the quality control systems in place at Advance Welding. This welding unit has been calibrated using equipment that is traceable to national and international standards, through a NAMAS accredited laboratory.
  • Page 34 ATS 250 ATS250 - Operator Manual Customers will prepay all shipping charges for products returned under warranty, and Advance Welding will charge for return of the products back to the customer. This warranty statement gives the customer specific legal rights. The customer may also have other rights which vary from country to country in the world.
  • Page 35: Declaration Of Conformity

    ATS 250 ATS250 - Operator Manual Declaration of Conformity This welding unit has been designed to comply with the harmonised standards under the “New Approach” directives, and has been CE marked accordingly. The applicable standards are: 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic compatibility 73/23/EEC...
  • Page 36: Service And Repair

    ATS 250 ATS250 - Operator Manual Service and Repair Manufactured in the UK by: ADVANCE WELDING Units 1 & 2 Taylor Street Cleckheaton West Yorkshire BD19 5DZ United Kingdom Tel: UK 0844 880 7748 +44 1274 870112 Fax :UK 0870 752 6139 +44 870 752 6139 Email: sales@advancewelding.co.uk...

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