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ESAB Aristo U6 Instruction Manual

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Aristo®
U6
Instruction manual
Valid for: from program version 2.16U
0459 287 601 GB 20200522

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  • Page 1 Aristo® Instruction manual Valid for: from program version 2.16U 0459 287 601 GB 20200522...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    VRD (Voltage Reduction Device) ............MEMORY MANAGMENT ................Store welding data .................. Recall welding data ................Delete welding data ................FAULT CODES .................... General ....................List of fault codes ................... Fault code descriptions ................. 0459 287 601 © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 3 DIAGRAM ......................WIRE AND GAS DIMENSIONS ................37 Synergic lines ......................Synergic lines – North American version ............... MENU STRUCTURE .................... 41 ORDERING NUMBERS ..................55 Rights reserved to alter specifications without notice. 0459 287 601 © ESAB AB 2020...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    SELECT MENU. MIG / MAG ER70S 0,8 MM   19,2 VOLT 5.0 M/MIN               SELECT MENU PROCESS SETTING CONFIG MEMORY Press CONFIG to reach the CONFIGURE MENU. 0459 287 601 - 4 - © ESAB AB 2020...

  • Page 5: Control Panel's Working Method

    Note! The functionality of all U6 control panels are the same regardless of product variant, i.e. even if the appearance is not exactly like in the graphic to the left. 0459 287 601 - 5 - © ESAB AB 2020...

  • Page 6: Symbols In The Display

    Update of software If this warning is shown in the display, it means that the power source doesn’t support this function. Contact an authorised ESAB service engineer to get an updated software. 0459 287 601 - 6 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 7 1 INTRODUCTION RESTRICTED FUNCTIONALITY ! PLEASE UPDATE SOFTWARE ! ↓ MAIN MENU NEXT 0459 287 601 - 7 - © ESAB AB 2020...

  • Page 8: Menus

    - - PROCESS MENU 1 / 2 - - PROCESS MIG / MAG SYNERGIC WIRE Fe ER70S C0 2 ↓ MAIN MENU NEXT Use the PROCESS MENU to change the welding process, material type etc. 0459 287 601 - 8 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 9 Memory menu   EMPTY   STORE RECALL DELETE NEXT Use the MEMORY MENU to store, recall and/or erase various stored welding data settings. There are ten storage positions for welding data. 0459 287 601 - 9 - © ESAB AB 2020...

  • Page 10: Mig/Mag Welding

    The burnback time setting is only available when SCT is OFF. This will be the case if SCT setting = OFF, or SCT setting = SYN and the chosen synergic line has SCT set to OFF. 0459 287 601 - 10 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 11 The burnback time setting is only available when SCT is OFF. This will be the case if SCT setting = OFF, or SCT setting = SYN and the chosen synergic line has SCT set to OFF. 0459 287 601 - 11 - © ESAB AB 2020...

  • Page 12: Function Explanations

    (3), which starts crater filling (if in operation) and reduces the welding data to a lower value. Releasing the trigger switch again (4) extinguishes the arc and starts gas post-flow (if used). 0459 287 601 - 12 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 13 When approaching the spray arc area the value for QSet™ must be increased. Disengage the QSet™ function when welding with pure spray arc. All settings are inherited from QSet™, with the exception of the voltage which must be set. 0459 287 601 - 13 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 14 The synergy line package supplied with the machine is called “Standard synergic lines”. It is also possible to order other packages of synergy lines, but these must be installed by an authorised ESAB service engineer. Display of amperage estimate Given the chosen synergic line an amperage estimate is calculated using the current wire feed speed.
  • Page 15 (which means that the chosen method is Short Arc). Gas post-flow The gas post-flow function controls the time during which shielding gas continues to flow after the arc has been extinguished. 0459 287 601 - 15 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 16 Applies to MIG/MAG welding with short/spray arc and short pulsing. When pulsing, completion is synchronised with a pulse, finishing pulse, which can be set between 0 % and 100 %. 0459 287 601 - 16 - © ESAB AB 2020...

  • Page 17: Tig Welding

    0.001 s 0.100 s 0.1 - 5 s 0.1 s Gas pre-flow 0.0 - 5.0 s 0.1 s 0.5 s Slope up time 0.0 - 5.0 s 0.1 s 0.0 s 0459 287 601 - 17 - © ESAB AB 2020...

  • Page 18: Function Explanations

    4-stroke operation of the welding torch switch button. A = Gas pre-flow B = Slope up C = Slope down D = Gas post-flow 4-stroke operation of the welding torch switch button. 0459 287 601 - 18 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 19 Gas purging is used when measuring the gas flow or to flush any air or moisture from the gas hoses before welding starts. Gas purging occurs for as long as the button is held depressed and occurs without voltage or wire feed starting. 0459 287 601 - 19 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 20 Irrespective of which menu is displayed, the setting value for the pulse current can always be changed. The value is displayed in the MAIN MENU, the SELECT MENU or the SETTINGS MENU. 0459 287 601 - 20 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 21 - Activation of min current performed in the SETTINGS MENU. Spot welding Select Spot welding when you want to spot-weld thin metal sheets. - Activation and setting of Spot welding is performed in the SETTINGS MENU. 0459 287 601 - 21 - © ESAB AB 2020...

  • Page 22: Mma Welding

    If the max current is 100 A and the min current is to be 90 A, set the min current to 90%. - Activation of min current performed in the SETTINGS MENU. 0459 287 601 - 22 - © ESAB AB 2020...

  • Page 23: Arc-Air Gouging

    37.0 V with one decimal.) Electrode diameter A larger electrode diameter produces wider and deeper penetration into the workpiece. Voltage Higher voltage produces wider and deeper penetration into the workpiece. 0459 287 601 - 23 - © ESAB AB 2020...

  • Page 24: General Functions

    / current or voltage. The limits can be saved in the first 5 memory positions of the welding data memory. • Activation of limits is performed in the CONFIGURE MENU. 0459 287 601 - 24 - © ESAB AB 2020...

  • Page 25: Code Lock

    Default set to OFF. 7.7.1 Configure a lock code The lock code is configured by an authorised ESAB service technician using ESAB Software Administration Tool (ESAT). 7.7.2 Activate code lock function Activation of CODE LOCK function is performed in the CONFIGURE MENU.

  • Page 26: Memory Managment

    Press to access the SELECT MENU and then on MEMORY to access the relevant settings. 0459 287 601 - 26 - © ESAB AB 2020...

  • Page 27: Delete Welding Data

    - - MEMORY MENU - - CURRENT SETTINGS MIG / MAG   Fe ER70S   0,0 VOLT 0,8 MM 5,0 M/MIN NEXT Press NEXT to access the MEMORY MENU. 0459 287 601 - 27 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 28 WELD DATA IN MEMORY? Press YES if you want to delete welding data from memory position 2, (if you change your mind, press NO). Memory position 2 is now empty. 0459 287 601 - 28 - © ESAB AB 2020...

  • Page 29: Fault Codes

    If the error persists, send for a service technician. Microprocessor RAM error The microprocessor is unable to read/write from/to a certain memory position in its internal memory. This error does not disable any functions. 0459 287 601 - 29 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 30 Battery voltage too low. If the battery is not replaced, all stored data will be lost. This error does not disable any functions. Send for a service technician to replace the battery. 0459 287 601 - 30 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 31 The current welding process is stopped. Check the equipment to ensure that only one wire feed unit or remote control unit is connected. If the error is repeated, send for a service technician. 0459 287 601 - 31 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 32 Turn off the mains power supply to reset the unit. Receiver buffer overflow The control panel is unable to process information from the other units at a sufficiently high speed. 0459 287 601 - 32 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 33 Gas flow is less than 6 l/min. Welding cannot be started. Check the gas valve, hoses and connectors. Incompatible units Incorrect wire feed unit is connected. Start is prevented. Connect the correct wire feed unit. 0459 287 601 - 33 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 34 The U6 panel has detected that the dip/spray line corresponding to the chosen synergy line for pulse welding, is not available. Applicable only when using synergy group 99 with user defined synergy lines. Download the missing synergy line using ESAT and restart. 0459 287 601 - 34 - © ESAB AB 2020...

  • Page 35: Ordering Spare Parts

    All warranty undertakings from the supplier cease to apply if the customer attempts any work to rectify any faults in the product during the warranty period. Spare parts and wear parts can be ordered through your nearest ESAB dealer, see esab.com. When ordering, please state product type, serial number, designation and spare part number in accordance with the spare parts list.

  • Page 36: Diagram

    DIAGRAM DIAGRAM 0459 287 601 - 36 - © ESAB AB 2020...

  • Page 37: Wire And Gas Dimensions

    1.0 1.2 1.0 1.2 Ar + 2% CO Stainless solid wire (Ss 309 MoL) Ar + 2% CO 1.0 1.2 Stainless duplex wire (Duplex ER2209) Ar + 30% He + 1% O 1.0 1.2 Magnesium-alloyed aluminium wire 1.0 1.2 1.6 (AlMg ER5356) 0459 287 601 - 37 - © ESAB AB 2020...

  • Page 38: Synergic Lines - North American Version

    .03 .035 .045 .052 1/16 AR+2%O 0.8 0.9 1.2 1.4 .03 .035 .045 .052 1/16 0.8 0.9 1.2 .03 .035 .045 Ar+8%CO 0.8 0.9 1.2 1.4 .03 .035 .045 .052 1/16 0459 287 601 - 38 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 39 (AlMg ER5356) Silicon-alloyed aluminium wire 0.9 1.2 1.6 .035 .045 1/16 (AlSi ER4043) Metal powder-filled cored wire Ar+8%CO 1.2 1.4 1.6 .045 .052 1/16 (Fe E70 MCW) Ar+10%CO 1.2 1.4 1.6 .045 .052 1/16 0459 287 601 - 39 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 40 2.0 2.5 3.2 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.0 .079 .099 .13 .16 .18 .20 .22 .24 Air arc gouging Electrode type Electrode diameter (mm) (in.) 4.0 5.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 .16 .20 .24 .31 .39 0459 287 601 - 40 - © ESAB AB 2020...

  • Page 41: Menu Structure

    MENU STRUCTURE MENU STRUCTURE 0459 287 601 - 41 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 42 Trigger data » ON / OFF Gun trigger mode » 2 / 4 SCT » SYN » ON / OFF Start Parameter R MENU 2 / 4 Stroke Crater filling Hot start Creep start Gas purging Wire inching AMP 0459 287 601 - 42 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 43 MENU STRUCTURE 0459 287 601 - 43 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 44 Trigger data » ON / OFF Gun trigger mode » 2 / 4 SCT » SYN » ON / OFF Start Parameter R MENU 2 / 4 Stroke Crater filling Hot start Creep start Gas purging Wire inching AMP 0459 287 601 - 44 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 45 MENU STRUCTURE 0459 287 601 - 45 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 46 Gas post-flow time Auto save » ON / OFF Remote min Limits » ON / OFF Trigger data » ON / OFF Code lock » ON / OFF Spot welding time Spot welding ON / OFF MENU 2 / 4 Stroke Gas purging 0459 287 601 - 46 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 47 MENU STRUCTURE 0459 287 601 - 47 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 48 Slope up time Code lock » ON / OFF Slope down time Gas post-flow time Remote min Trigger data » ON / OFF Spot welding time Spot welding ON / OFF MENU 2 / 4 Stroke Gas purging 0459 287 601 - 48 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 49 MENU STRUCTURE TIG welding with Live-Tig start      8 AMP SELECT MENU PROCESS SETTINGS CONFIG MEMORY 0459 287 601 - 49 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 50 MENU STRUCTURE PROCESS SETTINGS CONFIG MEMORY Live Remote min Language Store Dimensions Recall Panel enable » Delete ON / OFF Auto save » ON / OFF Limits » ON / OFF Code lock » ON / OFF 0459 287 601 - 50 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 51 MENU STRUCTURE MMA welding 4.0 MM Rutile      164 AMP SELECT MENU PROCESS SETTINGS CONFIG MEMORY 0459 287 601 - 51 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 52 Language Store Electrode diameter Hot start time Dimensions Recall Remote min Panel enable » Delete ON / OFF Auto save » ON / OFF Limits » ON / OFF Code lock » ON / OFF MENU Hot start 0459 287 601 - 52 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 53 MENU STRUCTURE AIR GOUGING AIR GOUGING 4,0 MM         37, 0 VOLT SELECT MENU PROCESS CONFIG MEMORY 0459 287 601 - 53 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 54 MENU STRUCTURE PROCESS CONFIG MEMORY Electrode diameter Language Store Dimensions Recall Panel enable » ON / OFF Delete Auto save » ON / OFF Limits » ON / OFF Code lock » ON / OFF 0459 287 601 - 54 - © ESAB AB 2020...

  • Page 55: Ordering Numbers

    ORDERING NUMBERS ORDERING NUMBERS For ordering numbers, refer to the spare parts list for the welding power source or the wire feed unit respectively. 0459 287 601 - 55 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 56 For contact information visit esab.com ESAB AB, Lindholmsallén 9, Box 8004, 402 77 Gothenburg, Sweden, Phone +46 (0) 31 50 90 00 http://manuals.esab.com...

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