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Operating instructions Wire feed unit Drive XQ AC 099-005613-EW501 Observe additional system documents! 23.04.2019...
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+49 2680 181-0. A list of authorised sales partners can be found at www.ewm-group.com/en/specialist-dealers. Liability relating to the operation of this equipment is restricted solely to the function of the equipment. No other form of liability, regardless of type, shall be accepted.
Contents Notes on the use of these operating instructions Contents 1 Contents ..............................3 2 For your safety ............................5 Notes on the use of these operating instructions ................5 Explanation of icons ........................6 Part of the complete documentation ....................7 3 Intended use ............................
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Warnings ............................42 Vent coolant circuit ........................43 Checklist for rectifying faults ......................43 8 Technical data............................45 Drive XQ AC ..........................45 9 Accessories ............................46 Welding torch, electrode holder and workpiece lead ..............46 General accessories ........................46 7-pole remote control ........................
For your safety Notes on the use of these operating instructions For your safety Notes on the use of these operating instructions DANGER Working or operating procedures which must be closely observed to prevent imminent serious and even fatal injuries. •...
For your safety Explanation of icons Explanation of icons Symbol Description Symbol Description Indicates technical aspects which the Activate and release / Tap / Tip user must observe. Switch off machine Release Switch on machine Press and hold Switch Incorrect / Invalid Turn Correct / Valid Numerical value –...
For your safety Part of the complete documentation Part of the complete documentation These operating instructions are part of the complete documentation and valid only in combination with all other parts of these instructions! Read and observe the operating instructions for all system components, especially the safety instructions! The illustration shows a general example of a welding system.
3.3.1 Warranty For more information refer to the "Warranty registration" brochure supplied and our information regarding warranty, maintenance and testing at www.ewm-group.com! 3.3.2 Declaration of Conformity The labelled product complies with the following EC directives in terms of its design and construction: •...
Intended use Documents which also apply 3.3.3 Service documents (spare parts and circuit diagrams) WARNING Do not carry out any unauthorised repairs or modifications! To avoid injury and equipment damage, the unit must only be repaired or modified by specialist, skilled persons! The warranty becomes null and void in the event of unauthorised interference.
Machine description – quick overview Front view / side view from the right Machine description – quick overview Front view / side view from the right Figure 4-1 099-005613-EW501 23.04.2019...
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Machine description – quick overview Front view / side view from the right Item Symbol Description Carrying handle Protective cap, welding machine control > see 5.2.6 chapter Welding torch connection (Euro or Dinse torch connector) Welding current, shielding gas and torch trigger integrated Turning mandrel support The wire feeder is placed onto the power source turning mandrel using this support to enable horizontal pivoting of the machine.
Machine description – quick overview Rear view / side view from left Rear view / side view from left Figure 4-2 099-005613-EW501 23.04.2019...
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Machine description – quick overview Rear view / side view from left Item Symbol Description Connection socket 7-pole (digital) For connecting digital accessory components (remote control, etc.). Power source welding current connector plug Welding current connection between power source and wire feeder Shielding gas connection (inlet) Connecting nipple, G¼”...
Design and function Transport and installation Design and function WARNING Risk of injury from electrical voltage! Contact with live parts, e.g. power connections, can be fatal! • Observe the safety information on the first pages of the operating instructions! • Commissioning must be carried out by persons who are specifically trained in handling power sources! •...
Design and function Transport and installation 5.1.1.2 Transport and storage Storage in a closed room, temperature range of the ambient air: • -30 °C to +70 °C (-22 °F to 158 °F) Relative humidity • up to 90 % at 20 °C (68 °F) Ambient temperature dependent on coolant! Observe the coolant temperature range of the torch coo- ling 5.1.2...
All information relates to the total hose package length of the complete welding system and presents exemplary configurations (of components of the EWM product portfolio with standard lengths). A straight kink-free installation is to be ensured, taking into account the max. delivery height.
Design and function Transport and installation 5.1.3 Notes on the installation of welding current leads • Incorrectly installed welding current leads can cause faults in the arc (flickering). • Lay the workpiece lead and hose package of power sources without HF igniter (MIG/MAG) for as long and as close as possible in parallel.
Design and function Transport and installation 5.1.4 Stray welding currents WARNING Risk of injury due to stray welding currents! Stray welding currents can destroy protective earth conductors, damage machines and electronic devices and cause overheating of components, leading to fire. •...
Design and function Intermediate hose package connection Intermediate hose package connection Figure 5-5 Item Symbol Description Power source Intermediate hose package Power source welding current connector plug Welding current connection between power source and wire feeder Shielding gas connection (inlet) Connecting nipple, G¼”...
The attachment must always take place on both sides of the intermediate hose package! • The connections of the hose package must be locked properly! 5.2.2 Locking the strain relief EWM intermediate hose package Figure 5-6 5.2.3 Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine) WARNING...
Design and function Intermediate hose package connection 5.2.4 Pressure regulator connection Figure 5-7 Item Symbol Description Pressure regulator Output side of the pressure regulator Shielding gas cylinder Cylinder valve • Before connecting the pressure regulator to the gas cylinder, open the cylinder valve briefly to blow out any dirt.
• Power source of type Titan XQ 400 AC puls D • Wire feeder of type Drive XQ AC • Welding torch series of type PM 551 W AC Note the following equipment and setting features of the wire feed system: •...
Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.3.2 Welding torch connection Equipment damage due to improperly connected coolant pipes! If the coolant pipes are not properly connected or a gas-cooled welding torch is used, the coolant circuit is interrupted and equipment damage can occur. •...
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Design and function MIG/MAG welding Preparation for connecting welding torches with a liner: • Push forward the capillary tube on the wire feed side in the direction of the Euro torch connector and remove it there. • Insert the liner guide tube from the Euro torch connector side. •...
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Design and function MIG/MAG welding Figure 5-11 Item Symbol Description Welding torch Welding torch hose package Welding torch connection (Euro torch connector) Welding current, shielding gas and torch trigger integrated Quick connect coupling (blue) coolant supply Quick connect coupling (red) coolant return 19-pole connection socket (analogue) For connecting analogue accessory components (remote control, welding torch control...
Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.3.3 Wire feed CAUTION Risk of injury due to moving parts! The wire feeders are equipped with moving parts, which can trap hands, hair, clothing or tools and thus injure persons! • Do not reach into rotating or moving parts or drive components! •...
Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.3.3.2 Changing the wire feed rollers Figure 5-13 Item Symbol Description Tommy The tommy is used to secure the closure brackets of the wire feed rollers. Closure bracket The closure brackets are used to secure the wire feed rollers. Feed roll tensioner Fixing the clamping unit and setting the pressure.
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Design and function MIG/MAG welding Unsatisfactory welding results due to faulty wire feeding! The wire feed rolls must be suitable for the diameter of the wire and the material. The wire feed rolls are colour-coded to facilitate distinction (see the Wire feed roll overview table). When working with a wire diameter of >...
Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.3.3.3 Inching the wire electrode CAUTION Risk of injury due to welding wire escaping from the welding torch! The welding wire can escape from the welding torch at high speed and cause bodily injury including injuries to the face and eyes! •...
Design and function MIG/MAG welding A prerequisite for the automatic inching process is the correct preparation of the wire guide, especially in the capillary and wire guide tube area > see 5.3.2 chapter. • The contact pressure has to be adjusted separately for each side (wire inlet/outlet) at the feed roll ten- sioner setting nuts depending on the welding consumable used.
Design and function MIG/MAG welding 5.3.4 Standard MIG/MAG torch The MIG welding torch trigger is essentially used to start and stop the welding process. Operating elements Functions Torch trigger • Start/stop welding 5.3.5 MIG/MAG special-torches 5.3.5.1 Switching between Push/Pull and intermediate drive WARNING Do not carry out any unauthorised repairs or modifications! To avoid injury and equipment damage, the unit must only be repaired or modified by...
Design and function MMA welding MMA welding CAUTION Risk from electrical current! If welding is carried out alternately using different methods and if a welding torch and an electrode holder remain connected to the machine, the open-circuit/welding voltage is applied simultaneously on all cables. •...
Design and function Access control Access control To protect against unauthorised or unintentional adjustment of the welding parameters on the machine, the control input can be locked with the aid of a key switch. In key switch position 1 all functions and parameters can be set without restriction. In key switch position 0 the following functions and parameters cannot be changed: •...
Design and function Interfaces for automation 5.8.1 Remote control connection socket, 19-pole Figure 5-19 Signal form Short description Output Connection for PE cable screen Output Reference voltage for potentiometer 10 V (max. 10 mA) Input Control voltage specification (0 V–10 V) – wire feed speed Output Reference potential (0 V) Input...
Maintenance, care and disposal General Maintenance, care and disposal General DANGER Risk of injury due to electrical voltage after switching off! Working on an open machine can lead to fatal injuries! Capacitors are loaded with electrical voltage during operation. Voltage remains present for up to four minutes after the mains plug is removed.
A periodic test according to IEC 60974-4 "Periodic inspection and test" has to be carried out. In addition to the regulations on testing given here, the relevant local laws and regulations must also be observed. For more information refer to the "Warranty registration" brochure supplied and our information regarding warranty, maintenance and testing at www.ewm-group.com! 099-005613-EW501 23.04.2019...
• Information about returning used equipment or about collections can be obtained from the respective municipal administration office. • In addition to this, returns are also possible throughout Europe via EWM sales partners. 099-005613-EW501 23.04.2019...
Rectifying faults Error messages (power source) Rectifying faults All products are subject to rigorous production checks and final checks. If, despite this, something fails to work at any time, please check the product using the following flowchart. If none of the fault rectification procedures described leads to the correct functioning of the product, please inform your authorised dea- ler.
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Rectifying faults Error messages (power source) Category Error Possible cause Remedy error Pre-pressure too low Remove kinks in the hose package; nominal value: 4-6 bar primary pressure Sec. overvolta- Overvoltage at output: Inverter Inform Service error Earth fault (PE Connection between welding Remove electrical connection error) wire and machine casing...
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Rectifying faults Warnings Category Error Possible cause Remedy Permanent overload of the wire Do not place the liner in tight drive (slave drive) radii; check wire core for smooth movement Short circuit Check welding circuit for short Check welding circuit; isolate circuit welding torch before deposi- ting...
Rectifying faults Warnings Warnings A warning is denoted by the letter A on the machine display, or Att in case of multiple machine displays. The possible cause of the warning is signalled by the respective warning code (see table). • In case of multiple warnings, these are displayed in sequence.
Rectifying faults Vent coolant circuit Vent coolant circuit To vent the cooling system always use the blue coolant connection, which is located as deep as possible inside the system (close to the coolant tank)! Figure 7-1 Checklist for rectifying faults The correct machine equipment for the material and process gas in use is a fundamental requirement for perfect operation! Legend...
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Rectifying faults Checklist for rectifying faults Collective interference signal light illuminates Excess temperature, welding machine Allow the machine to cool down whilst still switched on Welding current monitoring device triggered (stray welding currents flowing across the protective e- arth).
Technical data Drive XQ AC Technical data Performance specifications and guarantee only in connection with original spare and replacement parts! Drive XQ AC Supply voltage (from the welding machine) 42 VAC Duty cycle DC at 40° C 40 % 600 A...
Accessories Welding torch, electrode holder and workpiece lead Accessories Welding torch, electrode holder and workpiece lead Type Designation Item no. PM 551 W AC RD3 X M9 3 m MIG/MAG function torch with OLED graphic display, 094-700005-40600 Ø 1,0 mm water-cooled, X technology PM 551 W AC RD3 X M9 4 m MIG/MAG function torch with OLED graphic display,...
Replaceable parts Wire feed rollers Replaceable parts Performance specifications and guarantee only in connection with original spare and replacement parts! 10.1 Wire feed rollers 10.1.1 Wire feed rollers for steel wire Type Designation Item no. FE 4R 0.6 MM/0.023 INCH Drive roll set, 37 mm, 4 rolls, V-groove for steel, 092-002770-00006 LIGHT PINK...
Replaceable parts Wire feed rollers 10.1.3 Wire feed rollers for cored wire Type Designation Item no. FUEL 4R 0.8 MM/0.03 INCH Drive roll set, 37 mm, 4 rolls, V-groove/knurled for 092-002848-00008 WHITE/ORANGE flux cored wire FUEL 4R 1.0 MM/0.04 INCH Drive roll set, 37 mm, 4 rolls, V-groove/knurled for 092-002848-00010 BLUE/ORANGE...
Appendix Searching for a dealer Appendix 11.1 Searching for a dealer Sales & service partners www.ewm-group.com/en/specialist-dealers "More than 400 EWM sales partners worldwide" 099-005613-EW501 23.04.2019...
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