The control unit is integrated into the driving vehicle. Field of applica- Driving vehicle FDV 15 MF can be used in all situations where a high degree of flexibility tion is required when executing longitudinal weld seams:...
Proper use following all the information in the operating instructions (continued) using this document in conjunction with the operating instructions of the integrated system components (power source, wire-feed unit, etc.) Improper use Any use of the machine other than for its intended purpose shall be deemed improper use.
Do not use the functions until you have fully read all the operating instructions. Do not dispose of used chargers with domestic waste. Dispose of them according to safety rules. Rating plate FDV 15 MF WARNING! Risk of burns from hot surfaces.
Options The optional equipment of the driving vehicle comprises: AC-AC voltage transformer (38,0006,0164) Driving vehicle brush (48,0005,1424) This accessory comprises two parts. Brush bracket and 1x brush. For workpieces with very rough surface: Stainless steel drive wheel (48,0005,1602), article number inclu- des 1 pc.
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Options Lateral guides: (continued) (1) Lateral guide, tiltable (48,0005,1889) (2) Lateral guide for edge (48,0005,1887) (3) Lateral guide, magnetic (48,0005,1891) Lateral guide with guide rail: (4) Guiding arm for flexible rail, 1850 mm / 72.84 in (2 pc.) (48,0005,1896) (5) Flexible guide rail, 1850 mm / 72.84 in (48,0005,1894) (6) Magnet block for guide rail...
(4) Toggle switch Start LEFT / STOP / Start RIGHT For starting and stopping the automa- tic program sequence. Driving vehicle FDV 15 MF control panel AC-ACvoltage The voltage transformer allows the charger to be operated using 110 V and 120 V mains transformer supplies.
Charger and CAUTION! The charger may be damaged if the wrong supply voltage battery pack is used. The FDV MF charger is designed for a supply voltage of 230 V. Directly con- necting the charger to a 110 / 120 V mains supply can cause serious material damage.
Welding position and seam tracking Possible The 4-wheel drive and built-in permanent magnet ensure that the driving vehicle adheres welding optimally to the workpiece and guarantee the best possible traction. The following weld- positions ing positions are possible. IMPORTANT! In vertical operation, the driving vehicle must be secured by a load secur- ing device with a locking function to prevent it from falling.
Possible welding positions (continued) Inside of container with minimum diameter of 2500 mm NOTE! When used inside a container, the container must be turned in the op- posite direction and at the same speed. IMPORTANT! Use of the driving vehicle in the "PE" overhead position is prohibited. Guidance of the The guide wheels automatically track the torch in the filled joint.
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Guidance of the driving vehicle (continued) Guidance on angle piece (vertical) or rail Guidance on outside vertical surface Guidance on outside of curve with minimum diameter Guidance on inside of curve with minimum diameter of 5000 mm of 5000 mm NOTE! When guided on a hori- zontal angle piece, the welding torch must only be placed on the...
Guidance of the driving vehicle with optional lateral guides Lateral guide, tiltable Lateral guide for edge Lateral guide, standard / with magnet Lateral guide with flexible guide rail Lateral guide for flexible rail (2 pc.) (1850 mm / 72.84 in) Magnet block for guiding rail Guiding for flexible rail (1850 mm / 72.84 in) IMPORTANT! 10 magnet blocks per rail are necessary!
Preparing the driving vehicle Fitting the guide rails FDV-15 MF driving vehicle 1. Use M5 x 14 allen screws and a 5.5 shim to attach the guide rails to the driving vehicle. 2. Tighten the screws using a size 5 allen key. See „Adjusting the guide wheels“ for information on how to set the guide wheels.
Fitting the brushes (option) FDV-15 MF driving vehicle with brushes NOTE! The brush may be fitted to either the front or rear of the driving vehicle. 1. Remove the M5 x 14 (a) screws using a size 5 allen key. 2.
Fitting the lateral All lateral guides for the FDV 15 carriage are fastened with the M5 x 14 fixing screws guides with washer. (Option) The lateral guides are mounted on both front sides of the carriage. Tighten the fixing screws with a size 5 allen key. Lateral guide, tiltable Lateral guide for edge Lateral guide, magnetic...
Fitting lateral The lateral guides, which are used with guide rail, are fixed with the M5 x 14 fixing guides with screws with washers. flexible guide rail Tighten the screws with the 5 mm allen key. (Option) The flexible guide rail is fixed with magnet blocks. 10 magnet blocks are necessary for one rail (1850 mm / 72.84 in), to ensure a secure fit.
Connecting the CAUTION! The charger may be damaged if the wrong supply voltage charger to the is used. mains supply The FDV MF charger is designed for a supply voltage of 230 V. Directly con- necting the charger to a 110 / 120 V mains supply can cause serious material damage.
Charge the 2. Push the battery pack into the charger battery pack docking station until it engages with (continued) the retainer (b) in the upper recess. The battery pack charges up. The signal lamp flashes GREEN during the charging process. IMPORTANT! The battery pack is fully charged after a charging time of 45 minutes.
Adjusting the 5 - 10 mm guide wheels Direction of travel Adjusting the guide wheels 1. Undo the fastening screws (a) 2. Extend the guide wheels (b) to the desired length. To ensure that the driving vehicle keeps to the chosen direction, the extended guide wheels must be extended by at least 5 - 10 mm (see diagram).
Attach fall IMPORTANT! In vertical operation, the driving vehicle must be secured by a load secur- protection ing device with a locking function to prevent it from falling. The load securing device must (vertical be designed for the total weight of the vehicle. The manufacturer accepts no liability for operation) any damage to persons or property resulting from vertical use of the driving vehicle with- out a load securing device.
Driving vehicle To attain optimum wirefeed, observe the following when laying the hose pack: strain relief Do not allow the hose pack to become kinked Always lay the hose pack as straight as possible Suspend the hose pack (it must not come into contact with the floor), use balancers and hose pack holders (e.g.
Start-up Check the WARNING! Operating the equipment incorrectly can cause serious injury and connections damage. Do not use the functions described until you have thoroughly read and understood the following documents: these operating instructions all the operating instructions for the system components, especially the safety rules The following activities and work steps apply to the installed system.
Carry out Perform a test run to check that all system components work together correctly. This is test run done without an arc and thus allows you to check all movements during the process: 1. Set the "Start LEFT / STOP / Start RIGHT" toggle switch to the de- sired direction - The test run starts.
Troubleshooting General In the event of faults, note that the functioning of the entire system depends on many additional components (power source, wire-feed unit, etc.) that are also potential sources of problems. Basic require- Connections established between separate system components ments for the System components are supplied with electricity and the mains voltage for each system to work...
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Driving vehicle "Control unit ON" signal lamp is lit but machine does not work (continued) Cause: "Start LEFT / STOP / Start RIGHT" toggle switch is in the "STOP" position. Remedy: Turn the toggle switch to the required direction. Cause: Traversing speed is set to "0".
WARNING! Risk of injury and damage from incorrectly performed main- tenance. All maintenance on the FDV 15 MF driving vehicle must only be carried out by trained technicians. It is essential to adhere to the maintenance intervals and maintenance procedures. The manufacturer accepts no liability for any damage caused by inadequate or poorly performed maintenance.
Technical data FDV 15 MF IMPORTANT! Standard version of FDV 15 MF carriage is not suitable for preheated workpieces from 50°C (122°F)! Driving vehicle supply voltage 14.4V / 3Ah (battery pack) Max. load 15 kg Pulling force (horizontal/vertical) 150 N / 100 N...
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Lateral guides Lateral guide, tiltable (2 pc.) Art. Nr. 48,0005,1889 (2) Lateral guide for edge (2 pc.) Art. Nr. 48,0005,1887 (3) Lateral guide, magnetic (2 pc.) Art. Nr. 48,0005,1891 Lateral guide with guide rail: Guide arm for flexible guide rail 1850 mm / 72.84 in (2 pc.) Art.
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