Summary of Contents for Daihen OTC Welbee Inverter W400
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AC/DC Pulsed MIG Welding Power Source W400 Welbee Inverter OWNER'S MANUAL Model: WB-W400 Ensure to read this instruction manual thoroughly for safe and proper use of the product. August, 2016 DAIHEN Corporation Manual No. : P30205-1...
Preliminaries Forward Thank you for your purchase of OTC's welding power source. This Owner's Manual (hereafter referred to as "this manual") explains the following points for safe use of the product. • Caution regarding the product • Welding operation/setting method •...
Important Information Use of the Product This product is a power supply unit designed and manufactured for use in arc welding. Do not use the product for any other purposes. Safe Use of the Product For safe use of the product (hereafter referred to as welding power source), ensure to follow the instructions below: •...
Service and Support See the back cover for contact numbers and mailing addresses. When contacting your dealer for service, you are required to provide the following information: • Name, address, telephone number • Product model, manufacture year, serial number, and software version number (Refer to the diagram below for product information.
ABLE OF ONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 4 CONNECTION Forward ..............i Important Information..........ii 4.1 Precautions for Connection Procedure Use of the Product ............ii and Grounding ..........4-1 Safe Use of the Product ........... ii 4.2 Connecting the Welding Power Source ..4-2 Copyright................
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ABLE OF ONTENTS CHAPTER 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 6.4 Preparing Welding Conditions ....6-9 6.5 Memory Function of Welding Conditions. 6-9 9.1 Action in Case of Error .......9-1 6.5.1 Memory registration of welding conditions..6-10 9.2 Troubleshooting ..........9-3 6.5.2 Read out of welding conditions ....... 6-11 6.5.3 Deletion of memory registration ......
Chapter 1 Safety Information This chapter explains the precautions on the welding power source and welding operation. 1.1 Warning Symbols The following safety warning symbols and signs are used throughout the manual to ensure proper operation of the product and to prevent from various hazards that cause serious injury and damages. Indication and explanation for the symbols are as follows: Make sure to fully understand the content before beginning operation.
AFETY NFORMATION HAPTER AFETY RECAUTION 1.2 Safety Precaution This section explains the safety precautions regarding operation of the welding power source. 1.2.1 Operating precautions To prevent serious injury or accidents, ensure to follow the instructions below: • Be sure to read and understand the information in the manual before operating the product.
AFETY NFORMATION HAPTER AFETY RECAUTION 1.2.2 Precautions for power supply and electric shock To prevent electric shock or burn injury, ensure to follow the instructions below: • Do not touch the input and output terminals and the internal live electrical parts of the welding power source.
AFETY NFORMATION HAPTER AFETY RECAUTION 1.2.3 Precautions for air discharge and use of respiratory protective equipment To prevent suffocation or gas poisoning in the welding operation, ensure to follow the instructions below: • When welding is required in tank, boiler, reaction tower, or hold of a ship, closed space, or any other places of poor ventilation, ensure to provide ventilation equipment.
AFETY NFORMATION HAPTER AFETY RECAUTION 1.2.4 Precautions for flammable materials To prevent fire, explosion and rupture, ensure to follow the instructions below: • Remove all flammables within 10 m (33 ft) of the welding arc so that sparks and spatter do not strike flammable materials. If this is not possible, tightly cover them with noncombustible covers.
AFETY NFORMATION HAPTER AFETY RECAUTION 1.2.5 Precautions for gas cylinder and gas regulator To prevent falling of gas cylinder, gas regulator explosion and accident caused by gas, ensure to follow the instructions below: • Use only correct shielding gas cylinders according to the related laws, regulations and customer's standard.
AFETY NFORMATION HAPTER AFETY RECAUTION 1.2.7 Precautions for disassembling and modifying the welding power source To prevent electrical shock, fire, injury from malfunction and error in the welding power source, ensure to follow the instructions below: • Do not disassemble/modify the welding power source. Disassembling/modifying by customer is out of the warranty scope.
Chapter 2 Product Specification and Configuration This chapter explains the specification, name of each parts and configuration of the welding power source. 2.1 Specification This section explains the specification and external dimension of the welding power source. 2.1.1 Specifications This section explains the specification of the welding power source. Specification/Model Welbee Inverter W400 Model...
RODUCT PECIFICATION AND ONFIGURATION HAPTER PECIFICATION *1: Note that the "collective" voltage adjustment may not meet the appropriate condition if a mixing gas other than those with the following mixing ratios is used. *1-1: MIG gas (Aluminum/Aluminum bronze/Silicon bronze): Argon (Ar)100 % *1-2: MIG gas (mild steel): Argon (Ar) 97.5 % + Oxygen (O )2.5 % *1-3: MIG gas (stainless steel): Argon (Ar) 98 % + Oxygen (O...
RODUCT PECIFICATION AND ONFIGURATION HAPTER PECIFICATION 2.1.4 Rated duty cycle This section explains the rated duty cycle of the welding power source. • Use this welding power source at or under the rated duty cycle. Exceeding the rated duty cycle may result in deterioration and damage to the welding power source.
RODUCT PECIFICATION AND ONFIGURATION HAPTER RODUCT ONFIGURATION 2.2 Product Configuration This section explains the standard or optional composition of the welding power source and parts to be prepared by customers. 2.2.1 Standard composition This section explains the standard composition of the welding power source. For equipment used in combination with the welding power source connected to robot, refer to the instruction manual of the robot controller.
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RODUCT PECIFICATION AND ONFIGURATION HAPTER RODUCT ONFIGURATION *2: Optional extension cable and hose (5 m/10 m/15 m/20 m) are also available. ( 2.2.3 Optional accessories) • When air-cooled welding torch (with voltage detection) is used Welding power source Base metal Ground a base metal if required by local law.
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RODUCT PECIFICATION AND ONFIGURATION HAPTER RODUCT ONFIGURATION • At TIG welding: Welding power source Base metal Supplied unit Optional Name Remarks (*1) accessories Gas regulator To be prepared by the customer. 2.2.2 Accessory (not Welding torch supplied)) Gas hose (3 m) ○...
RODUCT PECIFICATION AND ONFIGURATION HAPTER RODUCT ONFIGURATION • At DC STICK welding: Welding power source Base metal Supplied unit Optional Name Remarks (*1) accessories To be prepared by the customer. Welding electrode holder 2.2.2 Accessory (not supplied)) Power cable (38mm or more) ○...
RODUCT PECIFICATION AND ONFIGURATION HAPTER RODUCT ONFIGURATION • Gas regulator For the gas regulator, make sure to use a device for compressed gas cylinder that conforms to the specific application of the shielding gas. • Cooling water circulation device In using the water-cooled welding torch, prepare a cooling water circulation device. •...
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RODUCT PECIFICATION AND ONFIGURATION HAPTER RODUCT ONFIGURATION 2.2.3.2 Details on extension cables and hoses Following extension cables and hoses are optionally available. For extending the working radius, use extension cable and hose according to the working radius. • When using extension cables, roll them out. Winded extension cable may cause an unstable arc.
RODUCT PECIFICATION AND ONFIGURATION HAPTER AMES 2.3 Part Names This section explains the part names of the welding power source. 2.3.1 Front panel The section explains the front section of the welding power source. Operation panel 6.2 Function on Operation Panel) Main power lamp Power switch Socket for wire feeder...
RODUCT PECIFICATION AND ONFIGURATION HAPTER AMES 2.3.2 Rear panel The section explains the rear section of the welding power source. Printed circuit board Connector for connecting CAN Terminal block for Blind bush Cover for external external connections (for drawing externally connections 4.5.2 Connection of connecting wire)
Chapter 3 Transportation and Installation This chapter explains the necessary equipment, installation environment and transportation method for installing the welding power source. 3.1 Required Equipment This section explains the necessary power supply equipment for installing the welding power source and equipment for preventing lack of oxygen and dust hazard during welding.
RANSPORTATION AND NSTALLATION HAPTER EQUIRED QUIPMENT • Use an engine generator with a damper winding that has a capacity of more than twice the rated input (kVA) of the welding power source. Generally, the recovery time of the engine generator's voltage for load change is slower than that of the commercial power source.
RANSPORTATION AND NSTALLATION HAPTER NSTALLATION NVIRONMENT 3.2 Installation Environment This section explains the installation environment of the welding power source. • For prevention from fire or damage to the welding power source, be sure to install in a location that satisfies the following environment: 3.2.1 Installation environment •...
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RANSPORTATION AND NSTALLATION HAPTER NSTALLATION NVIRONMENT • Equipment used for calibration or measurement; • The user shall ensure that other equipment being used in the environment is compatible; • The time of day that welding or other activities are to be carried out; Methods of reducing EMC: •...
RANSPORTATION AND NSTALLATION HAPTER RANSPORTATION ROCEDURE 3.3 Transportation Procedure This section explains the procedure for transportation of the welding power source. • Do not touch the input and output terminals and the internal live electrical parts of the welding power source. It may cause electric shock.
RANSPORTATION AND NSTALLATION HAPTER RANSPORTATION ROCEDURE 3.3.1 Transportation with lifting lug This section explains the procedure for transportation with lifting lug such as a crane. For preventing falling of the welding power source and resulting accidents, be sure to observe the following: •...
Chapter 4 Connection This chapter explains the procedure for connecting the welding power source. 4.1 Precautions for Connection Procedure and Grounding This section explains the precautions for connection and grounding procedure. For protection from serious injury or fire, observe the following: For protection from electric shock, observe the following points: •...
ONNECTION HAPTER ONNECTING THE ELDING OWER OURCE 4.2 Connecting the Welding Power Source This section explains the procedure for connecting the welding power source. Follow the steps below for connection of the welding power source. • Do not turn on the input power of the welding power source until confirming the completion of connection work.
ONNECTION HAPTER ONNECTING THE ELDING OWER OURCE 4.2.1 Connection of cable at output side This section explains the procedure for connecting of cable at output side. • Use a grounding cable for the case, of welding power source and perform grounding. Otherwise, voltage may increase in the case or base metal which could cause electric shock.
ONNECTION HAPTER ONNECTING THE ELDING OWER OURCE 4.2.2 Connection of wire feeder This section explains the connecting procedure of the wire feeder. Refer also to the instruction manual of wire feeder. • When not using an analog remote control (optional accessory), do not remove the cap for the analog remote control.
ONNECTION HAPTER ONNECTING THE ELDING OWER OURCE 4.2.3 Connection of welding torch This section explains the procedure for connecting the welding torch. TIPS • When the air-cooled welding torch (with voltage detection) is used, refer to "4.2.4 Connection of voltage detection cable (Voltage detection cable is used)". When air-cooled welding torch is used Wire feeder Power cable for...
ONNECTION HAPTER ONNECTING THE ELDING OWER OURCE 4.2.4 Connection of voltage detection cable (Voltage detection cable is used) This section explains the procedure for connecting the voltage detection cable. TIPS • For connection of welding torch, refer also to "4.2.3 Connection of welding torch".
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ONNECTION HAPTER ONNECTING THE ELDING OWER OURCE 4.2.4.1 Caution on connection of voltage detection cable Voltage detection cable needs to be wired so that arc voltage can be fed back with accuracy. Be sure to check the following for reducing the influence of inductance noise. •...
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ONNECTION HAPTER ONNECTING THE ELDING OWER OURCE 4.2.4.2 Caution on connection (AC pulse/AC wave pulse) When using the welding power source in the AC pulse/AC wave pulse mode, make the cables as short as possible. When it is inevitable to use an extension cable, use caution on the following points. •...
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ONNECTION HAPTER ONNECTING THE ELDING OWER OURCE Divide surplus cables to A and B and wind them in the same manner, times of winding, and diameter. Side view Top view Pile the bundle A on the bundle B. ● Pile them so that their winding directions are opposite. Top view Side view Connect the bundles A and B with a wire or the like so that they do not get loose.
ONNECTION HAPTER ONNECTING THE ELDING OWER OURCE 4.2.5 Connection at TIG welding • In using the welding power source for TIG welding, prepare a welding torch by the customer. • Contrary to the normal connection, the TIG welding requires connection of the welding torch to the output terminal (base metal side).
ONNECTION HAPTER ONNECTING THE ELDING OWER OURCE 4.2.6 Connection at DC STICK welding • In using the welding power source for DC STICK welding, prepare a welding electrode holder by the customer. • After five seconds have passed, the safety voltage(approx.15 V) is automatically provided.
ONNECTION HAPTER ONNECTING THE ELDING OWER OURCE 4.2.7 Connection of shielding gas This section explains the procedure for connecting the the shielding gas. Refer also to the instruction manual of wire feeder and gas regulator. • Be sure to observe the following points to prevent from suffocation due to gas leakage or explosion.
ONNECTION HAPTER ROUNDING AND ONNECTION OF NPUT OWER UPPLY 4.3 Grounding and Connection of Input Power Supply This section explains the procedure for performing grounding work, connecting the welding power source and input power supply (power supply at facility side). •...
ONNECTION HAPTER ONFIRMATION OF ONNECTION Connect the power cables (3 pcs) to the output terminals of power source at facility side. ● Input cable : AWG12 (4.0 mm ) with 10 mmΦ terminal × 3 Grounding and connection of input power supply is complete. Procedure is followed by 4.4 Confirmation of Connection.
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ONNECTION HAPTER ONNECTION OF XTERNAL QUIPMENT 4.5.1.1 Configuration example for connection Gas shortage/wire shortage Pack wire detection circuit Gas cylinder Signal line (*1) Internal printed circuit board Case ground Robot controller Socket for Voltage detection terminal Control cable the wire for base metal side (17 core) Manipulator...
ONNECTION HAPTER ONNECTION OF XTERNAL QUIPMENT 4.5.2 Connection of automatic machine This section explains the procedure for connection of automatic machine with the welding power source. 4.5.2.1 Wiring for connecting automatic machine The welding power source is equipped with terminal block for external connection inside the cover for external connection at the rear.
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ONNECTION HAPTER ONNECTION OF XTERNAL QUIPMENT • Output signal of the external connection terminal block Welding power Output signal is open collector output. Ensure to keep the source side maximum rated power of the transistor. Maximum rated power of transistor READY: DC50 V/100 mA OUT EXT1 to 4: DC50 V/100 mA Transistor...
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ONNECTION HAPTER ONNECTION OF XTERNAL QUIPMENT • The control cable drawn out from the terminal for external connection should be kept away from the welding power cable or the torch cable as much as possible. Otherwise, failure may occur due to noise during use. •...
ONNECTION HAPTER IRING OF OLTAGE ETECTION ABLE AT ETAL 4.6 Wiring of Voltage Detection Cable at Base Metal Side When the extension cable is 30 m or more in length in total, use of the voltage detection cable at the base metal side is recommended.
ONNECTION HAPTER IRING OF OLTAGE ETECTION ABLE AT ETAL 4.6.2 Wiring to welding power source This section explains how to connect the voltage detection cable at the base metal side to the voltage direct detection terminal at the base metal side of the welding power source. Welding power source Terminal for voltage direct detection at base metal side...
ONNECTION HAPTER IRING OF OLTAGE ETECTION ABLE AT ETAL 4.6.3 Wiring example of voltage detection cable This section shows the wiring examples of the voltage detection cables at the base metal side to the base metal. 4.6.3.1 Wiring examples for plural welding stages Connect the voltage detection cable at the base metal side to the stage to which the cable on the base metal side was last connected.
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ONNECTION HAPTER IRING OF OLTAGE ETECTION ABLE AT ETAL 4-22...
Chapter 5 Welding Operation This chapter explains the procedures from preparation to completion of the welding operation. 5.1 Precaution at Welding Operation This section explains the safety precautions for welding operation. 5.1.1 Precautions for air discharge and use of respiratory protective equipment To prevent suffocation or gas poisoning in the welding operation, ensure to follow the instructions below:...
ELDING PERATION HAPTER HECK BEFORE ELDING 5.1.2 Precaution for protective equipment For protection from arc ray generated from welding, spatter and spattering dross and hearing disorder from noise, observe the following: • Wear safety goggles with sufficient blocking effect or face shield in the work area and the surrounding.
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ELDING PERATION HAPTER HECK BEFORE ELDING Check parameter Countermeasures Check The voltage detection cables at the base metal side and the torch side The voltage detection cable should be should be wired along each other. adequately wired. Keep the voltage detection cable (base metal side) at least 10 cm away from the cable at the base metal side.
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ELDING PERATION HAPTER HECK BEFORE ELDING Check parameter Countermeasures Check Ensure that the torch cable has no bending at a sharp angle. If the liner is clogged with dirt or when inched wire has flaw, replace the There should be no large feeding resistance liner with a new one.
ELDING PERATION HAPTER OWER UPPLY 5.3 Power ON and Gas Supply This section explains how to supply power and shielding gas. • Handle the gas cylinder according to the related laws or regulations as well as the internal standard of the customer. Note that the gas cylinder contains a high-pressure gas.
ELDING PERATION HAPTER NCHING Turn the flow rate adjustment knob to "OPEN", and adjust the flow rate of shielding gas. Press the GAS CHECK key. ⇒ The LED of the GAS CHECK key lights off, to stop gas check. 5.4 Wire Inching This section explains the inching operation (feeding operation) of the wire.
ELDING PERATION HAPTER HECK AND ETTING OF ELDING ONDITION 5.5 Check and Setting of Welding Condition This section explains how to check the welding condition as well as how to prevent erroneous operation on the operation panel (Erroneous operation prevention function). 5.5.1 Reading welding condition Before starting the welding operation, it is necessary to set the welding conditions (such as welding current/voltage, type of shielding gas, and wire type/wire diameter).
ELDING PERATION HAPTER ERFORMING ELDING PERATION TIPS • Turning the power switch OFF does not deactivate the erroneous operation prevention function. • Initializing the welding condition and the internal function deactivates the erroneous operation prevention function. Initializing Welding Conditions and Internal Functions) 5.6 Performing Welding Operation This section explains the procedure from the start to the end of the welding operation.
ELDING PERATION HAPTER ERFORMING ELDING PERATION 5.6.2 Operation during welding This section explains the operation requiring adjustment of welding current/voltage during the welding. The welding current/voltage can be adjusted during each sequence such as welding under initial condition, welding condition, or crater condition. TIPS •...
ELDING PERATION HAPTER ERFORMING ELDING PERATION TIPS • When no operation is performed for approximately five seconds, the display will return to the one showing current/voltage in welding. • Using the internal function (F48) enables to increase/decrease the welding current by the torch switch operation.
Chapter 6 Welding Condition This chapter explains the functions on the operation panel as well as how to set the welding conditions. 6.1 List of Welding Conditions This section explains the parameters/functions settable in the welding power source. 6.1.1 Parameter (Welding parameter) Parameter Set Range Initial Value...
ELDING ONDITION HAPTER IST OF ELDING ONDITIONS 6.1.3 Internal function Details of internal function ( Setting Internal Functions) The functions with circle mark (O) on the Memory row can be stored with the welding conditions. Function Name Setting range Initial value Explanation Memory Sets the waveform control mode for voltage...
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ELDING ONDITION HAPTER IST OF ELDING ONDITIONS Function Name Setting range Initial value Explanation Memory Allows fine tuning meltage of the wire at the end Anti-stick voltage adjustment -9.9 to 9.9 0.0 (V) of welding based on the anti-stick process ○...
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ELDING ONDITION HAPTER IST OF ELDING ONDITIONS Function Name Setting range Initial value Explanation Memory Sets the initial condition and crater condition as applied for a fixed period of time regardless of the Special crater OFF/ON torch switch operation: ○ sequence OFF: Not applied ON: Applied (Time set by F46 and F47 is applied)
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ELDING ONDITION HAPTER IST OF ELDING ONDITIONS Function Name Setting range Initial value Explanation Memory Arc loss detection time Arc start error detection time WCR output ON Used when connecting with OTC automatic OFF (fixed) delay time machine. WCR output OFF delay time Analog setting switch Pulse peak current fine...
ELDING ONDITION HAPTER UNCTION ON PERATION ANEL 6.2 Function on Operation Panel This section explains the function of displays and keys arranged on the operation panel. DC NO-LOAD VOLTAGE m/min. sec. LOAD JOB No. START SAVE m/min. WAVE SYNERG. SYN. (3 sec.) INDIV.
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ELDING ONDITION HAPTER UNCTION ON PERATION ANEL Name Function Select the TRAVEL SPEED to apply. (*1) • The LED of the parameter in selection lights up. TRAVEL SPEED key • Some option is invalid depending on the combination of the wire diameter, wire material, gas and the welding method.
ELDING ONDITION HAPTER ELDING ONDITIONS Name Function Select air-cooled welding torch or water-cooled welding torch to be used. Switching the mode is enabled by pressing the key. TORCH key • When the LED is ON: water-cooled welding torch mode • When the LED is OFF: air-cooled welding torch mode Sets welding voltage.
ELDING ONDITION HAPTER REPARING ELDING ONDITIONS • Synergic adjustment of voltage ( Function on Operation Panel) Using the VOLT.ADJUST key enables to automatically set the welding voltage according to the welding current. Fine adjustment of the welding voltage automatically set is also available. •...
ELDING ONDITION HAPTER EMORY UNCTION OF ELDING ONDITIONS • The welding conditions (electronic data) stored by this function are susceptible to occurrence of static electricity, impact, repair, etc., and there is a possibility that the stored contents may be changed or lost. BE SURE TO MAKE A COPY FOR IMPORTANT DATA.
ELDING ONDITION HAPTER EMORY UNCTION OF ELDING ONDITIONS Press the ENTER key. ⇒ The LED of ENTER key flashes. 3 sec. ⇒ Pressing the DISPLAY CHANGE key enables to ENTER check the value of welding parameter registered in the JOB No. to overwrite. The setting values are 3 sec.
ELDING ONDITION HAPTER EMORY UNCTION OF ELDING ONDITIONS Press the ENTER key. ⇒ The LED of ENTER key flashes. 3 sec. ⇒ Pressing the DISPLAY CHANGE key enables to ENTER check the set values of welding conditions (welding parameters) to read out. The setting values are 3 sec.
ELDING ONDITION HAPTER ETTING ELDING ONDITIONS Turn the parameter adjustment knob, and select the JOB No. to delete. ● To delete all the registration at the same time, turn the parameter adjustment knob counterclockwise, to display "ALL" on the right digital meter. When "ALL"...
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ELDING ONDITION HAPTER ETTING ELDING ONDITIONS *2: Available for applications either of "STANDARD" or "HIGH". *3: For "STANDARD" mode, the standard mode or extended cable mode (extended mode of power cable) is available. 6.7.2.1 F1: Standard/Extended cable mode) <Relationship of wire diameter and welding current at aluminum welding (Reference)> Wire diameter Range of stable welding Aluminum material...
ELDING ONDITION HAPTER ETTING ELDING ONDITIONS Press the WELDING METHOD key, and select the welding method to apply. Press the WIRE MATERIALS key, and select the wire material to apply. Press the GAS key, and select the shielding gas to apply. Press the WIRE DIA.
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ELDING ONDITION HAPTER ETTING ELDING ONDITIONS Parameter adjusting knob DC NO-LOAD VOLTAGE m/min. sec. JOB No. START CURRENT SETTING DISPLAY SWITCH key m/min. WAVE SYNERG. SYN. VOLT.ADJUST INDIV. VOLTAGE SETTING DISPLAY CHANGE key DISPLAY SWITCH key Set the gas discharge time. ●...
ELDING ONDITION HAPTER ETTING ELDING ONDITIONS 6.6.3 Crater setting This section explains the details of crater treatment and torch switch operation. There are modes listed below for the crater setting. For initialization conditions, select availability by the INITIAL CONDITION key. Mode Initial condition Description...
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ELDING ONDITION HAPTER ETTING ELDING ONDITIONS 6.6.3.2 Crater "ON" (no initial condition) Select "CRATER-FILL ON" by the CRATER-FILL key to light off the LED of the INITIAL CONDITION key. • Carry out twice the ON/OFF operation of the torch switch and carry out the welding operation. In the second ON operation, the welding sequence is carried out by the crater current.
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ELDING ONDITION HAPTER ETTING ELDING ONDITIONS 6.6.3.3 Crater "ON" (with initial condition) Select "CRATER-FILL ON" by the CRATER-FILL key to light on the LED of the INITIAL CONDITION key. • Carry out twice the ON/OFF operation of the torch switch and carry out the welding operation. The operation from the first ON to OFF enables the welding by the initial current, and the second ON operation enables the welding by the crater current.
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ELDING ONDITION HAPTER ETTING ELDING ONDITIONS 6.6.3.4 Crater (Repeated) Select “CRATER-FILL ON (REPEATED)” by the CRATER SWITCH key. • The torch switch operation until the crater treatment is the same with the welding of “CRATER-FILL ON”. ( 6.6.3.2 Crater "ON" (no initial condition)) •...
ELDING ONDITION HAPTER ETTING ELDING ONDITIONS 6.6.4 Arc spot time This section explains the details of arc spot and torch switch operation. Selecting "ARC SPOT" by the CRATER-FILL key allows the machine in the main mode. • In this mode, the torch switch remains to be ON for welding operation. When the arc spot time elapses, the welding automatically stops.
ELDING ONDITION HAPTER ETTING ELDING ONDITIONS ■ SYNERGIC mode Press the VOLT.ADJUST key. When the LED of the key is ON, it means the SYNERGIC mode is applied. • The welding voltage is automatically set to the values corresponding to the welding current. •...
ELDING ONDITION HAPTER ETTING ELDING ONDITIONS The relation between EN ratio setting and welding result are shown in the table below. Negative direction EN ratio setting Positive direction Decreasing EN ratio Increasing Slow Wire melting speed Quick Small Gap tolerance Large *: It is substantially constant penetration.
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ELDING ONDITION HAPTER ETTING ELDING ONDITIONS TIPS • This function is available when "DC WAVE PULSE" or "AC WAVE PULSE" is selected by the WELDING METHOD key. • Wave pattern of the welding bead varies depending on the type of welding material, travel speed, and the heat input during welding.
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ELDING ONDITION HAPTER ETTING ELDING ONDITIONS Turn the parameter adjustment knob, and change the setting value. ● Adjust the value between 0.5 to 32 Hz. DC NO-LOAD VOLTAGE m/min. sec. JOB No. Press the WAVE FRQ key or the DISPLAY CHANGE key. ⇒...
ELDING ONDITION HAPTER ETTING NTERNAL UNCTIONS 6.7 Setting Internal Functions This section explains how to set the internal functions with the details. The internal functions can be customized according to the using environment of the customer for further convenient use of the welding power source. 6.7.1 Setting procedure This section explains how to set the internal functions.
ELDING ONDITION HAPTER ETTING NTERNAL UNCTIONS Turn the parameter adjustment knob, and change the setting value. ⇒ The set value is activated as it is changed. ⇒ Pressing the F (Function) key enables to return the display to the status described in step 1. DC NO-LOAD VOLTAGE m/min.
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ELDING ONDITION HAPTER ETTING NTERNAL UNCTIONS 6.7.2.3 F3: Crater (no pulse) setting Sets the presence (ON/OFF) of the pulse in crater treatment. • [ON]: Executes welding without pulse in crater treatment. Welding in the initial condition is the same as in the main welding.
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ELDING ONDITION HAPTER ETTING NTERNAL UNCTIONS • Supply 0V to 15 V to E1 and E2. Exceeding 15 V may result in damage to the control circuit of the welding power source. (Welding current) (Welding current) Analog remote control receptacle (*5) External power source 0 to 15 V, 0.5 mA or more capacity...
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ELDING ONDITION HAPTER ETTING NTERNAL UNCTIONS 6.7.2.7 F7: Downslope time When the difference between the welding current and crater current is large, the wire may plunge into weld pool at the change of the conditions (the wire is fed by inertia because the speed reduction is too late).
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ELDING ONDITION HAPTER ETTING NTERNAL UNCTIONS • [1] to [30]: enables the function. Turning the welding current adjustment knob on the analog remote control enables to fine adjust the current, and turning the voltage knob enables to fine adjust the voltage. –...
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ELDING ONDITION HAPTER ETTING NTERNAL UNCTIONS Time Start current Current 6.7.2.14 F16: Slowdown speed adjustment Slow-down speed is the speed to slowly feed the wire from the time of the machine start to the time of arc start. The slowdown speed is automatically set to an appropriate speed depending on the welding method and wire diameter;...
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ELDING ONDITION HAPTER ETTING NTERNAL UNCTIONS Means to reset alarms is the same as those for errors, including restoration of the power. ( Action in Case of Error) 6.7.2.17 F20: Low input voltage detection level Set the low input voltage detection level on the primary side. When the input voltage is lower than the set value, an error code is displayed.
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ELDING ONDITION HAPTER ETTING NTERNAL UNCTIONS 6.7.2.21 F24: Wire feeding speed setting The welding current can be automatically set based on the wire feed speed. • [ON]: enables the function. – The welding power source is automatically set based on the wire feed speed. –...
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ELDING ONDITION HAPTER ETTING NTERNAL UNCTIONS 6.7.2.22 F25 to F28: External output terminal setting Through F25, you can set the functions of OUT-EXT1("3"-"4") on the terminal block for external connection. Through F26, you can set the functions of OUT-EXT1("5"-"6") on the terminal block for external connection.
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ELDING ONDITION HAPTER ETTING NTERNAL UNCTIONS JOB No. Function (external input terminal) (Registration F29(IN-EXT1) F30(IN-EXT2) F31(IN-EXT3) F32(IN-EXT4) No.) OFF (open) OFF (open) OFF (open) OFF (open) ON (close) OFF (open) OFF (open) OFF (open) OFF (open) ON (close) OFF (open) OFF (open) ON (close) ON (close)
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ELDING ONDITION HAPTER ETTING NTERNAL UNCTIONS *10: When welding condition is not registered in the JOB No., it shifts to the registered JOB No.. The condition can not be changed during welding. To release the JOB shift mode, release the external input terminals. The digital meter displays current and voltage after 2 sec have passed.
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ELDING ONDITION HAPTER ETTING NTERNAL UNCTIONS 6.7.2.24 F38: Arc voltage direct detection switching Sets the status of the voltage direct detection terminal on the base metal side of the welding power source or voltage detection terminal of the wire feeder. Extending the power cable without the cable at the base metal side can cause extraordinary volume of spatter.
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ELDING ONDITION HAPTER ETTING NTERNAL UNCTIONS 6.7.2.27 F43: CAN ID When multiple welding power sources are connected with a PC monitoring system, set ID for CAN. 6.7.2.28 F44: Reading welding conditions with remote control Sets whether to read the welding condition registered to the memory by the analog remote control (optional) or not.
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ELDING ONDITION HAPTER ETTING NTERNAL UNCTIONS • To the internal function F46, set the time for initial welding in the range of 0.0 to 10.0 seconds. Set the value in the range of 0.0 to 10.0 seconds. • To the internal function F47, set the crater treatment time in the range of 0.0 to 10.0 seconds. Set the value in the range of 0.0 to 10.0 seconds.
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ELDING ONDITION HAPTER ETTING NTERNAL UNCTIONS TIPS • When the internal function F45 is set to [ON], automatically the setting of "CRATER-FILL ON" is selected, disabling other welding modes. (The CRATER-FILL key does not work.) • Setting for current increase and decrease is available for both single-clicking and doubleclicking.
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ELDING ONDITION HAPTER ETTING NTERNAL UNCTIONS 6.7.2.32 F50: Current increase and decrease by double-clicking To increase/decrease the welding current by the torch switch operation, set the current increase/ decrease volume at double-clicking. This function is available when the internal function F48 (Adjusting current with torch switch) is set to [ON].
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ELDING ONDITION HAPTER ETTING NTERNAL UNCTIONS – Internal function F48 (Adjusting current with torch switch) is set to "ON" (enabled); or – Either of the internal functions F29 to F32 (External input terminal setting) is set to either "4" (Start) or "5"...
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ELDING ONDITION HAPTER ETTING NTERNAL UNCTIONS 6.7.2.38 F60: Fine adjustment of pulse peak current This function allows fine adjustment of the standard pulse peak current; by setting the adjustment value, finely adjusted pulse peak current can be obtained. Moreover, in the pulse condition of the wave pulse welding at HIGH side, fine adjustment is available to the standard pulse peak current at HIGH side by setting the adjustment value.
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ELDING ONDITION HAPTER ETTING NTERNAL UNCTIONS 6.7.2.40 F62: Fine adjustment of base current This function allows fine adjustment of the standard base current; by setting the adjustment value, finely adjusted base current can be obtained. Set the adjustment value in the range of -60 to 60 A. Fine adjustment of unit pulse condition ( 6.7.2.38 F60: Fine adjustment of pulse peak current, <Fine...
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ELDING ONDITION HAPTER ETTING NTERNAL UNCTIONS 6.7.2.44 F66: Adjustment of feed amplitude ratio This function sets the feed amplitude ratio of wire (amplitude change of wire feed speed) in the wave pulse welding. When the wave frequency is under 5 Hz, the wire feed speed is adjusted. By fine adjusting the amplitude of this feed speed, optimized welding result for the specific purpose can be obtained.
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ELDING ONDITION HAPTER ETTING NTERNAL UNCTIONS 6.7.2.49 F78:Prevention of unintended torch switch operation Sets whether or not to output the error code when welding is not performed for a certain time after the pre-flow to avoid an unexpected torch switch operation. •...
ELDING ONDITION HAPTER PERATION OF NALOG EMOTE ONTROL PTIONAL 6.8 Operation of Analog Remote Control (Optional) This section explains the functions of knobs and buttons arranged for the analog remote controller (optional) as well as their operation. Since the setting at the analog remote control is preferred when connected, it is not possible to set this condition on the operation panel of welding power source.
Chapter 7 Administrator Functions This chapter explains the functions used by administrators such as protection and initialization of welding conditions. 7.1 Protection of Welding Conditions This section explains the protection function (password function) of welding conditions. When the function is enabled, 5.5.2 Preventing erroneous operation on operation panela password will be requested to disable the erroneous operation prevention function.
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DMINISTRATOR UNCTIONS HAPTER ROTECTION OF ELDING ONDITIONS Turn off the power switch. Press and hold the F (function) key and the ENTER key simultaneously and turn on the power switch. ● Hold the two keys pressed down until "Loc" is displayed on the left digital meter.
DMINISTRATOR UNCTIONS HAPTER ROTECTION OF ELDING ONDITIONS 7.1.2 Disabling erroneous operation prevention This section explains how to disable the password-protected erroneous operation prevention function. • To change the password on the way, press the DISPLAY CHANGE key and move the digit position to the hundreds place.
DMINISTRATOR UNCTIONS HAPTER ELDING ESULT ONTROL UNCTION 7.2 Welding Result Control Function This section explains about the welding result control function. The function enables the management of the items below. Welding control Monitor Initial Setting range Explanation parameter value Cumulative number of welding points (number of times) Number of welding 0 to 999 Target value of welding points (number of times)
DMINISTRATOR UNCTIONS HAPTER ELDING ESULT ONTROL UNCTION With the parameter adjusting knob and the WELD MONITOR key, select the desired monitor No. ● Turning the parameter adjusting knob will change the tens place digit of monitor No. (Example: "P10" - >...
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DMINISTRATOR UNCTIONS HAPTER ELDING ESULT ONTROL UNCTION Set value Operation The count value is cleared when the target is achieved (*1) Operation is continued after the target is achieved (*2) Enable Enable Enable Enable Disabled Disabled The count value is cleared when the power is turned on *1: When an alarm is displayed, pressing any key of the operation panel can also clear the count value.
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DMINISTRATOR UNCTIONS HAPTER ELDING ESULT ONTROL UNCTION 7.2.2.3 Total welding time The total welding time is controlled according to the setting range. • P30 (Cumulative total welding time) Every interval from the start of current flowing triggered by the torch switch ON to the stop of output triggered by the torch switch OFF is counted and accumulated as welding time.
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DMINISTRATOR UNCTIONS HAPTER ELDING ESULT ONTROL UNCTION When the out-of-range state becomes longer than the time specified here, an alarm displays. ( 7.2.2.7 Alarm indication at the time of WARNING detection (Welding Monitor "P45" "P46")) If "0" is set, WARNING detection will not be performed. •...
DMINISTRATOR UNCTIONS HAPTER ACKUP TILIZATION OF DATA • In the right example, the control No. "P20" flashes on the left DC NO-LOAD VOLTAGE digital meter and the specified value "910" on the right digital meter. m/min. sec. • The display returns to the normal state when any key of the JOB No.
• There is software allowing you to easily display waveforms and edit welding conditions. You can download it from our home page. URL: http://www.daihen.co.jp/products/welder/software/en.html 7.3.1 Setting of welding conditions/internal functions The following contents can be stored in the "DAIHEN_OTC_WELDING_PRAMETER.CSV" file.
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DMINISTRATOR UNCTIONS HAPTER ACKUP TILIZATION OF DATA Column Item Description Unit Column Item Description Unit Initial voltage Anti-stick time pre_uni_vset 1(±) ant_tim_adj 0.01(s) F AF (synergic) adjustment Anti-stick voltage G wld_iset Welding current 1(A) AG ant_vset_adj 0.1(V) adjustment Slowdown H wld_vset Welding voltage 0.1(V)
DMINISTRATOR UNCTIONS HAPTER ACKUP TILIZATION OF DATA TIPS • It is not possible to separately save the welding condition data recorded in memory and the internal function setting data. Both of the data will always be written in the "DAIHEN_OTC_WELDING_PARAMETER.CSV" file. •...
DMINISTRATOR UNCTIONS HAPTER ACKUP TILIZATION OF DATA TIPS • The length of time that can be used for recording depends on the sampling speed. If the sampling speed is set to 100 ms, data of approximately five hours can be recorded. When the data exceeds the capacity, they will be deleted in order from the oldest.
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DMINISTRATOR UNCTIONS HAPTER ACKUP TILIZATION OF DATA The data can be backed up in a USB flash drive. TIPS • The USB flash drive to be used should be formatted as FAT32. If it is formatted as FAT16 or NTFS, reformat it to FAT32. Turn on the power switch.
DMINISTRATOR UNCTIONS HAPTER ACKUP TILIZATION OF DATA 7.3.6 Importing backup data This section explains how to import the backup data. NOTE • The data stored in the welding power source will be overwritten by the backup data. Make sure of it before overwriting. Turn on the power switch.
DMINISTRATOR UNCTIONS HAPTER NITIALIZING ELDING ONDITIONS AND NTERNAL UNCTIONS 7.4 Initializing Welding Conditions and Internal Functions This section explains how to initialize the welding conditions and internal functions. If initialized, the welding conditions in memory and internal function values will return to the default (initial) setting.
DMINISTRATOR UNCTIONS HAPTER HECKING OFTWARE ERSION 7.5 Checking Software Version This section explains how to check the software version installed in the welding power source. The software version is managed as below. P## ### Ver. ### ### ### Product Main version Extended version Minor version Turn off the power switch.
Chapter 8 Maintenance and Inspection This chapter explains the daily and periodical inspection of the welding power source. 8.1 Precautions for Maintenance and Inspection This section explains the precautions for maintenance and inspection work. To prevent electric shock or burn injury, ensure to follow the instructions below: •...
AINTENANCE AND NSPECTION HAPTER AILY NSPECTION To prevent damage and problem of the welding power source and loss of the data, ensure to follow the instructions below: • The welding conditions (electronic data) stored by this function are susceptible to occurrence of static electricity, impact, repair, etc., and there is a possibility that the stored contents may be changed or lost.
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AINTENANCE AND NSPECTION HAPTER AILY NSPECTION Daily inspection item Content Appearance of the welding power • Check that there is no abnormality such as crack in plastic parts of the welding source power source. Noise/vibration/odor generated from • Check that there is no sound of metal, abnormal vibration or burnt odor inside the welding power source the welding power source.
AINTENANCE AND NSPECTION HAPTER ERIODICAL NSPECTION 8.3 Periodical Inspection This section explains the periodical inspection of the welding power source. Check the items in the table below every three (3) to six (6) months. • Before performing maintenance and inspection, read the instructions in "8.1 Precautions for Maintenance and Inspection"...
AINTENANCE AND NSPECTION HAPTER ERIODICAL EPLACEMENT ARTS 8.4 Periodical Replacement Parts This section explains the parts to be replaced periodically. • Printed circuit board PCB7 ( 10.1 Parts List) The printed circuit board PCB7 inside the welding power source has a high voltage electrolysis capacitor. The high voltage electrolysis capacitor supplies stable direct current to the inverter circuit, but its performance will degrade year by year.
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AINTENANCE AND NSPECTION HAPTER NSULATION ESISTANCE EASUREMENT AND ITHSTAND OLTAGE – Short-circuit the positive (+) and the negative ( - ) sides of the output terminal. – Unground all the case grounding cables (line No.80, total of 6 positions) and insulate them with insulation tape.
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting This chapter explains the typical troubleshooting for the welding power source. The cause of problems can be categorized as below: • Mechanical problems (e.g., problems of driving mechanism of the wire feeder) • Electric and control problems •...
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ROUBLESHOOTING HAPTER CTION IN ASE OF RROR Error code Error cause Action and how to cancel error 000 There is no load between the • Identify the cause of no load between the STOP terminals (3-4) of the terminal STOP terminals (*1) block TM3 for external connection.
ROUBLESHOOTING HAPTER ROUBLESHOOTING Error code Error cause Action and how to cancel error 700 An over current was detected at • Check that the chip at the end of torch is not contacting the base metal. the output side of the welding •...
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ROUBLESHOOTING HAPTER ROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible cause Corrective action Leave it untouched (with the power on) and operate "Temperature WARNING" LED the cooling fan for 10 minutes or more, and then The protection circuit has been lights and an error code is turn off the power.
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ROUBLESHOOTING HAPTER ROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible cause Corrective action There is a problem in the Check that there is no abnormality in the gas shielding gas. cylinder or gas hose. There are blowholes. The chip of the welding torch Replace the chip. wore out.
Chapter 10 Reference Materials This chapter contains the parts list of welding power source, and reference materials for setting the welding conditions. 10.1 Parts List This section shows the parts list of welding power source. • When placing an order, provide your dealer with the necessary information: the model name of welding power source, the name of the part to be replaced, and the part number (or specifications if part has no number).
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EFERENCE ATERIALS HAPTER ARTS Code Part No. Product Name Specifications Q’ty Remarks R1 to 4 6100-052 Surge absorber TND14V-911KB0LLAA0 R5 to 10 100-0234 Carbon resistor RD20S 1KΩJ TR1 to 4 R12,13 100-1430 Metal film resistor RPM200Z 5Ω 100-0662 Thermistor EC2F103A2-40113 R19a,b 100-1432 Winding resistor...
EFERENCE ATERIALS HAPTER ATERIALS FOR ETTING ELDING ONDITIONS 10.3 Materials for Setting Welding Conditions This section provides reference information for setting the welding conditions. 10.3.1 Guide for changing welding conditions This section gives examples of the problems that can occur due to improper welding conditions. Problem Symptom •...
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EFERENCE ATERIALS HAPTER ATERIALS FOR ETTING ELDING ONDITIONS Plate Number Current Voltage Travel speed thickness length Aim angle and position of layers (cm/min) t(mm) (mm) 3 to 4 26 to 27 26 to 27 27 to 28 Focus here Angle of advance 10°...
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EFERENCE ATERIALS HAPTER ATERIALS FOR ETTING ELDING ONDITIONS Example for both side welding conditions of downward butt welding (STANDARD mode) Plate Number Current Voltage Travel speed thickness Bevel shape of layers (cm/min) t(mm) 25 to 26 26 to 27 29 to 30 30 to 31 30 to 31 12.0...
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EFERENCE ATERIALS HAPTER ATERIALS FOR ETTING ELDING ONDITIONS Plate Number Current Voltage Travel speed thickness Bevel shape of layers (cm/min) t(mm) 180 to 190 24 to 25 12.0 25 to 26 26 to 27 24 to 25 19.0 29 to 30 29 to 30 Root path oscillation width: 2 mm Number of oscillation: 120 times/min.
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EFERENCE ATERIALS HAPTER ATERIALS FOR ETTING ELDING ONDITIONS Number Current Voltage Bevel shape Remarks of layers 100 to 200 20 to 22 No oscillation 2 to 8 24 to 25 No oscillation 9 to 12 24 to 25 No oscillation 10.3.2.3 Example for welding conditions of aluminum pulse MIG Example welding conditions of I shape butt Plate...
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