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Coolant pump service life in cooling units for multi-shift operation Warning notices on the device Overview Connections and mechanical components Connections and mechanical components Connections and mechanical components: CU 1100i, CU 1200i, CU 1400i Connections and mechanical components: CU 800i Installation and commissioning Before installation and commissioning Safety...
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Disconnecting the cooling unit from the power source Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Safety Troubleshooting Turning the coolant pump shaft on the CU 800i, CU 1100i, CU 1100i /MV Safety Turning the coolant pump shaft Care, maintenance and disposal Care, maintenance and disposal...
Safety rules Explanation of DANGER! safety notices Indicates immediate danger. ▶ If not avoided, death or serious injury will result. WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation. ▶ If not avoided, death or serious injury may result. CAUTION! Indicates a situation where damage or injury could occur. ▶...
The device is intended solely for the welding processes specified on the rating plate. Any use above and beyond this purpose is deemed improper. The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damage arising from such usage. Proper use includes: carefully reading and following all the instructions given in the operating instructions studying and obeying all safety and danger notices carefully performing all stipulated inspection and maintenance work.
This may affect a number device types in terms of: Connection restrictions Criteria with regard to the maximum permissible mains impedance Criteria with regard to the minimum short-circuit power requirement at the interface with the public grid see "Technical data" In this case, the plant operator or the person using the device should check whether the device may be connected, where appropriate by discussing the matter with the power supply company.
Danger from tox- The fumes produced during welding contain harmful gases and vapours. ic gases and va- Welding fumes contain substances that cause cancer, as stated in Monograph 118 of the pours International Agency for Research on Cancer. Use at-source extraction and a room extraction system. If necessary, use a welding torch with an integrated extraction device.
Risks from mains An electric shock is potentially life threatening and can be fatal. current and weld- Do not touch live parts either inside or outside the device. ing current During MIG/MAG welding and TIG welding, the welding wire, the wirespool, the feed rollers and all pieces of metal that are in contact with the welding wire are live.
Meandering weld- If the following instructions are ignored, meandering welding currents can develop with ing currents the following consequences: Fire hazard Overheating of parts connected to the workpiece Damage to ground conductors Damage to device and other electrical equipment Ensure that the workpiece is held securely by the workpiece clamp. Attach the workpiece clamp as close as possible to the area that is to be welded.
Earthing of the workpiece If necessary, establish an earth connection using suitable capacitors. Shield, if necessary Shield other devices nearby Shield the entire welding installation EMF measures Electromagnetic fields may pose as yet unknown risks to health: Effects on the health of persons in the vicinity, e.g. those with pacemakers and hear- ing aids Individuals with pacemakers must seek advice from their doctor before approaching the device or any welding that is in progress...
Use only suitable load-carrying equipment supplied by the manufacturer when transport- ing devices by crane. Hook chains or ropes onto all suspension points provided on the load-carrying equipment. Chains and ropes must be at the smallest angle possible to the vertical. Remove gas cylinder and wirefeeder (MIG/MAG and TIG devices).
If the shielding gas cylinder is not connected, leave the valve cap in place on the cylin- der. The manufacturer's instructions must be observed as well as applicable national and in- ternational regulations for shielding gas cylinders and accessories. Danger from es- Risk of suffocation from the uncontrolled escape of shielding gas caping shielding Shielding gas is colourless and odourless and, in the event of a leak, can displace the...
Never bypass or disable safety devices. Before switching on the device, ensure that no one is likely to be endangered. Check the device at least once a week for obvious damage and proper functioning of safety devices. Always fasten the shielding gas cylinder securely and remove it beforehand if the device is to be transported by crane.
(e.g. relevant product standards of the EN 60 974 series). Fronius International GmbH hereby declares that the device is compliant with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text on the EU Declaration of Conformity can be found at the follow- ing address: http://www.fronius.com...
The op- erating status of the cooling unit can be manually changed by selecting different op- erating modes CU 800i /460 V (standard version for 460 V TPS 270i C power sources operation) For single-shift operation The coolant pump and fan are switched on and off automatically as standard.
Cooling unit description Cooling unit compatible with CU 1100i /460 V (standard version for 460 V TPS 320i - 600i power sources operation) For single-shift operation The coolant pump and fan are switched on and off automatically as standard. The op- erating status of the cooling unit can be manually changed by selecting different op- erating modes...
Payment Condi- tions' CU 800i, CU 800i /460 V, CU 1100i, CU 1100i /460 V, CU 1100i /MV, CU 1100i /MV RVP: max. 8 hrs operation per day (single-shift operation) only original Fronius coolant is used...
This option is available for the following devices: temperature CU 800i sensor CU 800i /460 V CU 800i Pro The OPT/i CU flow temperature sensor option offers monitoring of the coolant temperat- ure and flow rate. Coolant temperature monitoring and flow monitoring are parts of an installation set and cannot be ordered separately.
OPT/i CU level This option is available for the following devices: sensor CU 1100i CU 1100i /460 V CU 1100i /MV CU 1100i /MV RVP CU 1200i Pro /MC The option is installed as standard on the CU 1400i Pro/MC cooling unit. The level sensor monitors the level of coolant in the cooling unit.
CU 800i, 1100i If used properly, the coolant pump will have a service cooling units for CU 800i /460 V, life of approx. 10,000 operating hours. After the end of single-shift oper- 1100i /460 V its nominal service life, the coolant pump could devel-...
The cooling unit displays safety symbols and has a rating plate. The rating plate and safety symbols must not be removed or painted over. The symbols warn against operat- ing the equipment incorrectly, as this could result in serious injury or damage to property. Part No.: www.fronius.com Ser.No.: IEC 60 974-2/-10 Cl.A IP 23 460 V 0.35 A...
Connections and mechanical components Connections and (1) (2) (10) mechanical com- ponents: CU 1100i, CU 1200i, CU 1400i Front of cooling unit Rear of cooling unit Coolant flow connection blanking cover (blue) Coolant return connection blanking cover (red) Screw cap for coolant tank Important notes on maintenance and operation Coolant viewing window Coolant return connection (red)
Connections and mechanical com- (1) (2) ponents: CU 800i Front of cooling unit Rear of cooling unit Coolant flow connection (blue) Coolant return connection (red) Screw cap for coolant tank Important notes on maintenance and operation Coolant viewing window Blanking cover...
Before installation and commissioning Safety WARNING! Danger from incorrect operation and work that is not carried out properly. This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property. ▶ All the work and functions described in this document must only be carried out by technically trained and qualified personnel.
Intended use The device is intended solely for use in conjunction with Fronius system components. The device is to be used exclusively for its intended purpose. Any use above and beyond this purpose is deemed improper. The manufacturer is not liable for any damage, or unexpected or incorrect results arising out of such misuse.
Fitting the cooling unit to the trolley General The welding system can be fitted to a trolley to make the system (incl. cooling unit) more mobile. Screwing the WARNING! cooling unit to the trolley Danger due to devices toppling over. This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property.
Connecting the cooling unit to the power source Safety WARNING! Danger from electrical current. This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property. ▶ Before starting work, switch off all devices and components involved and disconnect them from the grid. ▶...
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Use the screws supplied with the cooling unit to secure the power source to the cooling unit. Only if the cooling unit has the OPT/i CU Torch deflate option: max. 20 l/min (5.28 gal./min [US]) max. 4 bar (58.02 psi) Gas hose from the scope of delivery of the cooling unit (gas hose is only supplied if the OPT/i CU Torch deflate option is installed in the cooling unit) For gas supply...
Connecting the coolant return filter and coolant hoses Safety WARNING! Danger from electrical current. This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property. ▶ Before starting work, switch off all devices and components involved and disconnect them from the grid. ▶...
Filling and starting up the cooling unit Filling the cool- WARNING! ing unit Danger from electrical current. This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property. ▶ Before starting work, switch off all devices and components involved and disconnect them from the grid.
Push the locking ring backwards until the sealing cone returns to its original position and release the locking ring again Starting up the CAUTION! cooling unit Danger from insufficient coolant in the cooling unit. This can result in severe damage to property. ▶...
CAUTION! Danger from insufficient coolant when starting the cooling unit for the first time. This can result in severe damage to property. ▶ If the cooling unit is fitted with an OPT/i CU level sensor, the OPT/i CU level sensor may cause an error message to be output if long hosepacks are being used when starting for the first time.
Available on: All cooling units Operating status on CU 800i, CU 800i /460 V, CU 800i Pro, CU 1100i, CU 1100i /460 V, CU 1100i /MV, CU 1100i /MV RVP: Continuous. As soon as the power source is switched on, the cool- ing unit starts to work.
Operating Description mode Available on: CU 1200i Pro /MC, CU 1400i Pro /MC Operating status on CU 1200i Pro /MC: When welding starts, the cooling unit begins to operate, fan and coolant pump run. The coolant pump regulates to a minimum coolant flow of 1.0 l/min (0.26 gal./min [US]).
Disconnect the cooling unit from the power source Safety WARNING! Danger from electrical current. This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property. ▶ Before starting work, switch off all devices and components involved and disconnect them from the grid. ▶...
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Close the cover on the cooling unit connection...
Troubleshooting Safety WARNING! Danger from incorrect operation and work that is not carried out properly. This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property. ▶ All the work and functions described in this document must only be carried out by technically trained and qualified personnel.
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Remedy: Wait until the end of the coolant pump's cooling phase (2 - 3 minutes) Insufficient or no coolant flow (with CU 800i Pro, CU 1100i /460 V, CU 1100i /MV RVP, CU 1200i Pro /MC, CU 1400i Pro /MC):...
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52). Contact After-Sales Service if the coolant pump shaft proves impossible to turn Welding torch becomes very hot (with CU 800i /460 V, CU 800i Pro, CU 1100i /460 V, CU 1100i /MV RVP, CU 1200i Pro /MC, CU 1400i Pro /MC):...
Turning the coolant pump shaft on the CU 800i, CU 1100i, CU 1100i /MV Safety WARNING! Danger from electrical current. This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property. ▶ Before starting work, switch off all devices and components involved and disconnect them from the grid.
Care, maintenance and disposal Safety WARNING! Danger from incorrect operation and work that is not carried out properly. This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property. ▶ All the work and functions described in this document must only be carried out by technically trained and qualified personnel.
Symbols for care Change the coolant and maintenance Gas purge the cooler of the cooling Clean the coolant return filter on unit the outside of the unit and the coolant pre-filter inside the unit and replace the filter element if neces- sary Only use original coolant from the manufacturer (Cooling Liquid FCL...
Every 2 months If present: clean the coolant return filter on the outside of the unit and replace the filter element if necessary Every 6 months Gas purge the cooler Every 6 months in 3-shift operation with ethanol-based coolant Gas purge the cooler Change the coolant Every 12 months in single-shift operation with ethanol-based coolant Change the ethanol-based coolant...
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WARNING! Danger from coolant leakage. This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property. ▶ If there is any coolant on the exterior of the cooling unit, remove it immedi- ately. ▶ Make sure that no coolant gets into the interior of the cooling unit.
Cleaning the WARNING! coolant pre-filter inside the unit Danger from welding current and accidental ignition of an arc. (CU 1200i This can result in serious injury and damage to property. ▶ Pro /MC only) Disconnect the ground earth connection between the welding system and the work- piece.
* If the filter insert can no longer be cleaned without tools, replace the filter in- sert. Ensure that there is no coolant inside the device or on its exterior Tightening torque of housing screws = 3 Nm (2.21 ft-lb) Gas purging the CAUTION! cooler...
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For the sake of clarity, the cooling unit is shown in the following figures without the power source. However, the power source can remain on the cooling unit when gas purging the cooler. Remove device side panels and clean inside of cooler with dry, reduced compressed air With heavy dust deposits, additionally clean inside of device with dry, re-...
Changing coolant WARNING! (CU 800i, 1100i, and 1400i) Danger from welding current and accidental ignition of an arc. This can result in serious injury and damage to property. ▶ Disconnect the ground earth connection between the welding system and the work- piece.
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Push back the Push-in connection on the coolant pump and pull the coolant hose out of the coolant pump at the same time Drain the coolant Insert the coolant hose into the coolant pump...
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Disconnect the coolant hose from the coolant supply Push the sealing cone in the coolant flow connection connection backwards CAUTION! Danger from using non-permitted coolants. This can result in severe damage to property. ▶ Use only original coolant from the manufacturer when refilling the cooling unit - refer also to section Information about the coolant on page 21.
Ensure that all hose connections are properly established and are not leaking Ensure that there is no coolant inside the device or on its exterior Tightening torque of housing screws = 3 Nm (2.21 ft-lb) Changing coolant WARNING! (CU 1200i) Danger from welding current and accidental ignition of an arc.
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WARNING! Danger from coolant leakage. This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property. ▶ Seal off the coolant hose as soon as it is pulled out of the coolant pump connection. ▶ Immediately remove any coolant that does get into the device or spills onto the ex- terior of the device.
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Drain the coolant Insert the coolant hose into the coolant pre-filter Disconnect the coolant hose from the coolant supply Push the sealing cone in the coolant flow connection connection backwards...
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CAUTION! Danger from using non-permitted coolants. This can result in severe damage to property. ▶ Use only original coolant from the manufacturer when refilling the cooling unit - refer also to section Information about the coolant on page 21. Push the locking ring backwards until the sealing cone returns to its original position and release the locking ring again Ensure that all hose connections are properly established and are not leaking Ensure that there is no coolant inside the device or on its exterior...
Flow rate Q (l/min) - The flow rate Q depends on the length of the interconnecting hosepack and the diameter of the hose. CU 800i, CU 800i CU 800i /460 V Mains voltage 400 V AC Mains voltage tolerance -10% / +10%...
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CU 800i /460 V Mains voltage 460 V AC Mains voltage tolerance -10% / +10% Grid frequency 50/60 Hz Current consumption 0.35 A Cooling capacity at Q=1 l/min. + 25 °C (77 °F) 800 W Q = 1 l/min. + 40 °C (104 °F) 500 W Q = max.
CU 800i Pro If a TPS 270i C power source is used with a CU 800i Pro cooling unit, the cooling unit will not benefit from the maximum pump power. CU 800i Pro Supply voltage 24 V DC Current consumption 4.4 A...
CU 1100i, CU 1100i CU 1100i /460 V Mains voltage 400 V AC Mains voltage tolerance -10% / +10% Grid frequency 50/60 Hz Current consumption 0.7 A Cooling capacity at Q=1 l/min. + 25 °C (77 °F) 1100 W Q = 1l / min. + 40 °C (104 °F) 800 W Q = max.
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CU 1100i /460 V Mains voltage 460 V AC Mains voltage tolerance -10% / +10% Grid frequency 50/60 Hz Current consumption 0.35 A Cooling power at Q = 1 l/min + 25 °C (77 °F) 1100 W Q = 1 l/min + 40 °C (104 °F) 800 W Q = max.
CU 1100i /MV, CU 1100i /MV CU 1100i /MV Mains voltage 200 - 230 V AC / 400 - 460 V AC Mains voltage tolerance -10% / +10% Grid frequency 50/60 Hz Current consumption 1.4 A / 0.7 A Cooling capacity at Q=1 l/min.
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CU 1100i /MV RVP Mains voltage 200 - 230 V AC / 400 - 460 V AC Mains voltage tolerance -10% / +10% Grid frequency 50/60 Hz Current consumption 0.8 A / 0.35 A Cooling power at Q = 1 l/min + 25 °C (77 °F) 1100 W Q = 1 l/min + 40 °C (104 °F) 800 W...
CU 1200i Pro /MC CU 1200i Pro /MC Supply voltage 24 V DC Current consumption 2.1 A Cooling capacity at Q=1 l/min. + 25 °C (77 °F) 1200 W Q = 1l / min. + 40 °C (104 °F) 800 W Q = max.
CU 1400i Pro /MC If a TPS 320i C power source is used with a CU 1400i Pro /MC cooling unit, the cooling unit will not benefit from the maximum pump power. CU 1400i Pro /MC Supply voltage 24 V DC Current consumption 4.4 A Cooling capacity at...
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