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MODEL EVOLUTION SP3-C EVOLUTION SP4-E EVOLUTION SP5-E FEEDER EVO-4R G.R. EVO INSTRUCTION MANUAL for installation, use and maintenance of welding machines. Original instructions in Italian. Please keep for future use. 1.995.220 EN - Rev. 1.1...
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO Contents 1. PREFACE 1.1. PURPOSE OF THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE 1.2. RECIPIENTS 1.3. STORAGE OF THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1.4. UPDATING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1.5.
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6.5. OPERATOR SOFTWARE 6.5.1. Introduction 6.5.2. General notes 6.5.3. Welding machine control panel 6.5.4. Wire feeder control panel (not used with EVOLUTION SP3-C) 6.5.4.1. WELDING MODE SELECTION Key (not used with EVOLUTION SP3-C) 6.5.5. Switching on the welding machine 6.5.6. Language selection 6.5.7.
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EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 6.5.14.3. PASSWORD - SETUP Menu 6.5.14.4. BLOCKS - SETUP Menu 6.5.14.5. CONFIG - SETUP Menu 6.5.15. ADVANCED SETUP Menu 6.5.15.1. ADVANCED CONFIG - ADVANCED SETUP Menu 6.5.15.2.
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 1. PREFACE THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE CHOSEN BY THE MANU- FACTURER IS ITALIAN. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for translations in other languages that do 1.1. PURPOSE OF THE INSTRUCTION...
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 1.5. HOW TO READ • capable of comprehending and interpreting the operator manual and the safety instructions; THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL • familiar with the emergency procedures and how The Manual is split into chapters, each one dedicated to implement them;...
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 2.3. DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY 2.6. PREPARATION BY THE CUSTOMER The machine is constructed in compliance with the Unless otherwise agreed in the contract, the follow- relevant EU Directives, applicable at the time of its ing are normally the Customer's responsibility: •...
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 3. SAFETY It is, however, essential to diligently follow the follow- ing indications: • It is absolutely forbidden to operate the machine 3.1. GENERAL automatically with the fixed and/or mobile guards SAFETY WARNINGS removed;...
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EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO All safety features placed on moving parts to prevent B) Radiation accidents and safeguard safety can not be modified Ultraviolet radiation, emitted from the electric arc, or removed, but must be adequately safeguarded.
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EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO - Do not expose cylinders to excessive heat, sparks, - Do not keep combustible materials such as light- molten slag or flames. ers or matches in your pocket.
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EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO DO NOT WELD or cut where solvent vapours can Work area control to prevent E.M. interference be drawn into the welding atmosphere or if radiant Before installing the welding machine it is necessary...
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO which may have been deposited on the transformer They include: or on the diodes of the rectifier unit; to do this use a • inspection of all supporting structures, which jet of dry, clean air.
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 3.6. SIGNS ATTENTION: It cannot therefore be used as a de- vice tor thaw pipes; any improper use automati- The safety signs must always be clearly visible and it cally voids the warranty and excludes the man- is absolutely forbidden to remove or hide them.
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO Explosion hazard: Noise: This symbol indicates the presence of Protection goggles or mask explosive substances or explosion hazard. near this symbol. 3.7. RESIDUAL RISKS Careful use of the machine minimises the probability of accidents;...
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 4. INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: in case of damage or absence of some parts, immediately report the anomaly to the carrier, making any descriptive notes of the 4.1. SHIPPING damage on the transport document before sign- ing.
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO • Position appropriate descent ramps from the pallet verifying that the slides are well hooked to the pallet. < 25 kg For movements within the plant, the machine may be •...
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 4.7. PREPARATIONS IMPORTANT: in addition to handling the machine us- ing the special trolley, it can be lifted from the ground Installation preparations after having wrapped it with lifting straps, by sling- For the installation, it is necessary to prepare a ma- ing it from the bottom in a stable and safe way.
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 4.8. ASSEMBLY/POSITIONING If the system is set to operate at three-phase 400 V at 50-60 Hz, wire the end of the power cable to an EEC...
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 4.10. PRELIMINARY CHECKS 5. OVERVIEW It is necessary to carry out the following operations 5.1. OPERATING PRINCIPLE before each machine start-up: • Check all the safety systems;...
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO EVO SPEED – EVO FORCE – EVO PIPE – EVO COLD The machine is suitable for operating in environ- Within the research and development context, 3 ments that: •...
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 5.7. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The following table shows the main technical specifications relating to the machine: EVOLUTION EN 60974-1 SP3-C SP4-E SP5-E 3 Phase Input 400 V - 50/60 Hz...
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 6. MACHINE USE 6.1.2. Front and rear layout EVOLUTION version E 6.1. MACHINE LAYOUT DESCRIPTION 6.1.1. Front and rear layout EVOLUTION version C 1. Remote control 2.
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 6.2. INSTALLATION & OPERATION FOR MMA WELDING Pole +(electrode holder) Pole - (ground cable) 6.3. TIG WELDING WITH “LIFT” Gas connection (pressure reducer) Power switch Gas connection...
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EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO In the TIG process welding is achieved by melting the ELECTRODE TYPE two metal pieces to be joined, with the possible addi- Current adjustment field (A) tion of material from the outside, using an arc ignited Ø...
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 6.3.1. Remote current control POTENTIOMETER The welding machine can accept remote current Adjust current roller control from a potentiometer/ analogue signal or wheel, when it’s roll a digital up/down button signal.
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EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 17-pole connector pin • PARAMETER REGULATION - V • Terminals P(-) / S (+) By regulating the voltage on this input between 1V and 10V the welding parameters (ARC LENGTH, WELDING VOLTAGE, ELECTRONIC INDUCTANCE) are regulated from the minimum to the maximum value.
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 6.4. INSTALLATION & OPERATION FOR MIG/MAG WELDING MIG/MAG Euro torch connection Pole - (ground cable) Extension Signal connector (extension) Pole Power cable Water outlet (blue) Water inlet (red) 1.995.220 EN - Rev.
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 6.5.4. Wire feeder control panel (not used with EVOLUTION SP3-C) The FEEDER EVO-4R wire feeder panel has 2 keys, 2 encoders and 7 LEDs in the upper section and 4 keys and 5 LEDs in the lower section.
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO CRATER 4T LED 4T switched on - LED CRATER switched on 1. 1When the TORCH TRIGGER is pushed the arc ignites and the parameters assume the values for the “initial crater”.
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 6.5.6. Language selection SX KEY DX KEY VISION SCREEN MENU KEY ENTER/MEM KEY ENCODER KNOB - SX ENCODER KNOB - DX “EVOLUTION” control panel On the EVOLUTION SCREEN the DEFAULT language set by is ENGLISH.
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 6.5.8. WELDING PROCESS SELECTION Menu (PROCESS) “EVOLUTION” CONTROL PANEL To access the PROCESS SELECTION Menu (PROCESS) push the MENU KEY. MENU KEY ENTER/MEM KEY ENCODER KNOB - SX...
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO “FEEDER EVO-4R” CONTROL PANEL (not used with EVOLUTION SP3-C) is not possible to access the PROCESS SELECTION Menu (PROCESS) via the FEEDER EVO-4R control panel. 6.5.9. MIG-MAG, MIG pulse/dual pulse 6.5.9.1.
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO “FEEDER EVO-4R” CONTROL PANEL (not used with EVOLUTION SP3-C) To access the WELDING MODE SELECTION Menu (MODE) push the WELDING MODE SELECTION KEY. WELDING MODE SELECTION LED...
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EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO “FEEDER EVO-4R” CONTROL PANEL (not used with EVOLUTION SP3-C) To access the SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Menu (SET UP Fx) push the SPECIAL FUNCTIONS (FX) KEY. PARAMETER DISPLAY SCREEN - V...
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EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO Adjustable special functions Special function PARAMETER PARAMETER DISPLAY Welding mode DISPLAY Screen - V Screen - A INITIAL ARC LENGTH -30 - +30 (*) (*) (*) (*) INITIAL CRATER TIME 1.0s...
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EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO Adjustable special functions Special function PARAMETER PARAMETER DISPLAY Welding mode DISPLAY Screen - V Screen - A SECOND SLOPE F33 *** (0 - 100) • •...
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EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO The SPECIAL FUNCTIONS (Fx) for the MIG-MAG manual process correspond to the feeder (when fitted) as follows: Adjustable special functions Special function PARAMETER PARAMETER DISPLAY Welding mode...
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 6.5.9.4. PRE-SETTING “EVOLUTION” CONTROL PANEL SX KEY DX KEY MENU KEY ENCODER KNOB - SX ENCODER KNOB - DX Used to access the PROCESS SELECTION Menu (PROCESS) and subsequent MENU KEY menus, as applicable.
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO WIRE KEY Activates loading of the wire. WELDING MODE SELECTION Scrolls the various welding modes in succession. WELDING MODE SELECTION The LED unit indicates the welding mode selected according to the EVO- LUTION SCREEN.
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 6.5.9.6. HOLD (real current reading) When welding ends the fields in the display must show the same values that were displayed during welding, with the difference that they are now values defined as . In this phase the EVOLUTION SCREEN shows the HOLD box highlighted, while on the FEEDER EVO-4R panel the HOLD FUNCTION LED flashes until the end of the HOLD Function.
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO Rotate the ENCODER KNOB - SX the wire loading speed can be changed from 1,0 to 22,0 (default 8,0). The other keys and knobs are not active.
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 6.5.10. MMA Select the MMA welding process by using the MENU KEY. 6.5.10.1. PROGRAM SELECTION Menu (PROGRAM) “EVOLUTION” CONTROL PANEL To access the PROGRAM SELECTION Menu (PROGRAM) push the MENU KEY.
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EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO “FEEDER EVO-4R” CONTROL PANEL (not used with EVOLUTION SP3-C) To access the SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Menu (SET UP Fx) push the SPECIAL FUNCTIONS (FX) KEY. PARAMETER DISPLAY SCREEN - V...
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 6.5.10.3. PRE-SETTING “EVOLUTION” CONTROL PANEL DX KEY MENU KEY ENTER/MEM KEY ENCODER KNOB - SX ENCODER KNOB - DX MENU KEY Used to access the PROCESS SELECTION Menu (PROCESS) and subse- quent menus, as applicable.
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 6.5.10.4. WELDING When welding takes place the fields in the displays show the same values as those included for pre-setting with the difference that now they are those measured.
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 6.5.10.5. HOLD When welding ends the fields in the display must show the same values that were displayed during welding, with the difference that they are now values defined as HOLD. In this phase the EVOLUTION SCREEN shows the HOLD box highlighted, while on the FEEDER EVO-4R panel the HOLD FUNCTION LED flashes until the end of the HOLD Function.
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 6.5.10.6. ATTIVAZIONE DEL DISPOSITIVO VRD The Voltage Reduction Device (VRD) is a safety device that reduces voltage. It prevents voltages forming on the output termi- nals that may pose a danger to people. The standard settings and those defined beforehand by do not provide for the VRD to be active on the welding machine and so the EVOLUTION SCREEN does not normally provide any indication.
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 6.5.11. TIG LIFT Select the TIG LIFT welding process by using the MENU KEY. 6.5.11.1. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Menu (SET UP Fx) TIG LIFT “EVOLUTION” CONTROL PANEL To access the SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Menu (SET UP Fx) push the MENU KEY.
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO The SPECIAL FUNCTIONS (Fx) related to the TIG LIFT process correspond as follows to those on the wire feeder: Adjustable special functions Special function PARAMETER DISPLAY...
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO “FEEDER EVO-4R” CONTROL PANEL (not used with EVOLUTION SP3-C) PARAMETER DISPLAY SCREEN - V PARAMETER DISPLAY SCREEN - A PARAMETER SELECTION LED - V PARAMETER SELECTION LED - A...
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO “FEEDER EVO-4R” CONTROL PANEL (not used with EVOLUTION SP3-C) 6.5.11.4. HOLD TIG LIFT When welding ends the fields in the display must show the same values that were displayed during welding, with the difference that they are now values defined as HOLD.
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO CREATING AND SAVING A JOB To create and save a JOB (welding point) proceed as follows: • During any welding process and at any time, once you have acquired the nec- essary parameters, hold the ENTER/MEM KEY down for 3 consecutive seconds.
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 6.5.12.2. JOB/SEQUENCES SELECTION Menu JOB/SEQUENCES WARNING: All the parameters saved within a JOB/SEQUENCE (including SPECIAL FUNCTIONS (Fx)) can be viewed but not edited! “EVOLUTION” CONTROL PANEL To access the JOB/SEQUENCES SELECTION Menu push the MENU KEY.
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EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO “FEEDER EVO-4R” CONTROL PANEL (not used with EVOLUTION SP3-C) HOLD Function LED PARAMETER DISPLAY SCREEN - V PARAMETER DISPLAY SCREEN - A PARAMETER SELECTION KEY - V...
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 6.5.12.3. PRE-SETTING JOB/SEQUENCES WARNING: All the parameters saved within a JOB (including SPECIAL FUNCTIONS (Fx)) can be viewed but not edited! “EVOLUTION” CONTROL PANEL SX KEY...
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EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO “FEEDER EVO-4R” CONTROL PANEL (not used with EVOLUTION SP3-C) PARAMETER DISPLAY SCREEN - V PARAMETER DISPLAY SCREEN - A PARAMETER SELECTION KEY - V SPECIAL FUNCTIONS (FX) KEY...
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 6.5.12.4. WELDING JOB/SEQUENCES WARNING: All the parameters saved within a JOB (including SPECIAL FUNCTIONS (Fx)) can be viewed but not edited! “EVOLUTION” CONTROL PANEL SX KEY...
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EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO “FEEDER EVO-4R” CONTROL PANEL (not used with EVOLUTION SP3-C) HOLD Function LED PARAMETER DISPLAY SCREEN - V PARAMETER DISPLAY SCREEN - A PARAMETER SELECTION KEY - V...
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 6.5.12.5. HOLD JOB/SEQUENCES When welding ends the fields in the display must show the same values that were displayed during welding, with the difference that they are now values defined as HOLD. In this phase the EVOLUTION SCREEN shows the HOLD box highlighted, while on the FEEDER EVO-4R panel the HOLD FUNCTION LED flashes until the end of the HOLD Function.
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 6.5.13. Error condition WARNING: Under normal conditions of use it is not possible to open the “ERROR LOG Menu” display since the alarm message appears instantaneously on the EVOLUTION SCREEN as soon as the problem arises on the weld- ing plant.
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EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO “FEEDER EVO-4R” CONTROL PANEL (not used with EVOLUTION SP3-C) HOLD Function LED PARAMETER DISPLAY SCREEN - A PARAMETER DISPLAY SCREEN Displays the error message (e.g. Err.).
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 6.5.14. SETUP Menu “EVOLUTION” CONTROL PANEL To access the SETUP Menu hold down for at least 5 consecutive seconds the SX KEY. SX KEY ENTER/MEM KEY...
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 6.5.14.1. JOB EDIT SETUP Menu The purpose of this menu is to allow the operator to copy or delete a JOB (automatic welding point) entered previously.
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 6.5.14.2. SEQ EDIT SETUP Menu The purpose of this menu is to allow the operator to create, copy, overwrite, or delete a welding sequence. To access the SEQ EDIT Menu from the SETUP Menu: •...
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EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO CREATING A SEQUENCE Use the ENTER/MEM KEY to create a new sequence. Use the SX KEY to add the JOB selected using the ENCODER KNOB - DX to the section of the sequence selected using the ENCODER KNOB - SX.
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EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO If the sequence position chosen is already in use, when the ENTER/MEM KEY is pushed the image to the left is displayed. Push the SX KEY and sequence4 6 will be replaced by sequence 4, whereas the DX KEY cancels everything.
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 6.5.14.3. PASSWORD SETUP Menu The purpose of this menu is to allow the operator to enter a PASSWORD for accessing the SETUP Menu. To access the PASSWORD Menu from the SETUP Menu: •...
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO DELETING THE EXISTING PASSWORD WARNING: This operation is only possible after having accessed the SETUP Menu using the password you wish to delete! To delete the existing PASSWORD proceed as follows: Make sure the EVOLUTION SCREEN shows the PASSWORD entered previously (a number that must be between 001 and 999).
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO Block type Description LEVEL 1 PARTIAL BLOCK The operator can weld using the parameters set prior to the block and may make adjustments and/or changes to the welding parameters us- ing the knobs on the control panels on the welding machine and the wire feeder (if fitted).
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EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO Advanced function Description Indicates the languages that can be set for the EVOLUTION SCREEN. LANGUAGE As regards the procedure for selecting a language on the EVOLUTION SCREEN see the relevant paragraph in the manual (“Language Selec-...
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 6.5.15. ADVANCED SETUP Menu “EVOLUTION” CONTROL PANEL Tasto SETUP/SX Tasto DX Display EVOLUTION Tasto MENU Tasto ENTER/MEM Manopola ENCODER - SX Manopola ENCODER - DX To access the ADVANCED SETUP Menu from any point on the control panel: •...
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO “FEEDER EVO-4R” CONTROL PANEL (not used with EVOLUTION SP3-C) It is not possible to access the ADVANCED SETUP Menu and all the related sub-menus using the “FEEDER EVO- 4R”...
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO Advanced function Description By rotating the ENCODER KNOB - DX (this operation does not re- ENERGY SAVING quire confirmation) it is possible to choose the energy saving mode you prefer from the 3 available for the welding plant: •...
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EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO Within the ADVANCED MODE Menu it is possible, by rotating the ENCODER KNOB - SX, to choose the advanced welding mode re- quired from the 4 available (according to the welding process selected) and this can be AC- TIVATED (this operation does not require confirmation) by rotating the ENCODER KNOB - DX.
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO Advanced function Description MODO TIG LIFT If activated, this function makes an additional welding mode known as TIG LIFT TORCH TRIGGER available to an operator using the TIG LIFT welding process.
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EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO Within the EQUIPMENT LAYOUT Menu, it is possible, by rotating the ENCODER KNOB - SX, to select the compo- nent of the welding plant, while by rotating the ENCODER KNOB - DX, you can decide the type of connection required (e.g.
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EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO Advanced function Description WIRE FEEDER 1 / WIRE FEEDER 2 OPTIONAL - This means that FEEDER 1-2 can or cannot be connected to the welding plant. Once feeder 1-2 is detected when the plant is switched on, its presence becomes obligatory.
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EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO Advanced function Description REMOTE CONTROL 1 / DISABLED - Means that REMOTE CONTROL 1-2 must not be managed REMOTE CONTROL 2 by the plant, even if it is connected up.
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EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO Advanced function Description CONTROLLO PUSH PULL 1 / Indicates the PUSH PULL HARDWARE control type inside the welding CONTROLLO PUSH PULL 2 machine and more specifically: •...
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EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO Advanced function Description Δ ‰ VELOCITÀ PUSH PULL 1 / Indicates the relative speed deviation of the push pull 1-2 from the Δ ‰ VELOCITÀ PUSH PULL 2 factory default value.
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EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO Advanced function Description ROBOT CONN. MODE (ROBOT RI-A 1 - Means that the presence of an interface board for analogue / CONNECTION MODE) digital type robots is detected...
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EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO Advanced function Description ROBOT DYNAMICS NOT ACTIVE - In this mode, DYNAMIC regulation is active, via the weld- ing machine’s panel. ACTIVE - In this mode, DYNAMIC regulation is active, via the robot in- terface board.
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EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO Advanced function Description SLAVE FEEDER SPEED The parameter indicates the speed difference in ‰ for the slave feed- er, compared to the main feeder. MIN. ROBOT ANALOG VOLTAGE...
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO Advanced function Description VAR. Rarc - VAR V0 Setting these parameters defines the thresholds (absolute values and percentages) of system intervention in relation to the values acquired during the calibration procedure described above.
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EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO Function Description RESET DATI PROCESSO Used to return the Special functions (Fx) of the welding PROCESS the operator is using to their DEFAULT settings. NOTE: The welding PROCESS for which the Special Functions (Fx) are to be returned to the factory settings, is indicated on the EVOLUTION SCREEN.
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 6.5.15.5. INFO SETUP Menu The purpose of this menu is to allow the operator to know what version of the software has been loaded into each component that is part of the welding plant.
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EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO Software Description This indicates the serial number for the microprocessor contained in the digital interface board. This is the serial number required for load- ing special functions at additional cost.
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO Software Description ENABLED OPTIONS The special programs enabled, specifically: • PULSED • ECP estended curves package • EVO.COLD • EVO.PIPE • EVO.POWER • EVO.ULTRASPEED The contents of thus menu are for information only, the operator cannot change anything they can only read the information con- tained by scrolling the various options available in the menu by rotating the ENCODER KNOB - SX.
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO Function Description NETMASK This indicates the sub-network template number to which the weld- ing machine has been assigned. GATEWAY This indicates the gateway number to which the welding machine has been assigned.
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 6.5.15.8. ERROR LOG SETUP Menu The purpose of this menu is to allow the operator to know, interpret, and understand error conditions that have occurred or may be encountered on the welding plant.
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EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO Within the menu, by rotating the ENCODER KNOB - SX it is possible to scroll the errors (also indicated in the table below), view them and select them.
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EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO Error Error Error description and possible diagnosis condition code WIRE FEEDER MISSING NON automatic reset error. Check that the WIRE FEEDER - OBLIGATORY function is included within the AD- VANCED SETUP Menu / EQUIPMENT LAYOUT.
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EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO Error Error Error description and possible diagnosis condition code MMA DEFAULTS MISSING E1.6 NON automatic reset error. Immediately contact technical assistance dept. Error visible on EVOLUTION SCREEN ONLY in the event of a fault and NOT in the ERROR LOG Menu.
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EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO Error Error Error description and possible diagnosis condition code JOBS WRONG E4.1 NON automatic reset error. Immediately contact technical assistance dept. Error visible on EVOLUTION SCREEN ONLY in the event of a fault and NOT in the ERROR LOG Menu.
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EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO Error Error Error description and possible diagnosis condition code MIG MANUAL PROGRAMS MISSING E5.5 NON automatic reset error. Immediately contact technical assistance dept. Error visible on EVOLUTION SCREEN ONLY in the event of a fault and NOT in the ERROR LOG Menu.
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EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO Error Error Error description and possible diagnosis condition code E8.3 NO GAS FLOW Error reset by a command from the robot’s board (see robot interface manual).
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 6.6. START-UP 6.7. NORMAL STOP Turn the switch on the welder panel to OFF. After turning on machine or line power, conduct a careful visual inspection of the entire machine and...
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 7. MAINTENANCE 7.4. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE General requirements 7.1. MACHINE ISOLATION The machine is designed to minimise routine main- tenance, thus it is up to the operator to assess its Before carrying out any type of Maintenance or Re- condition and suitability for use.
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO ATTENTION: These operations, although simple, repaired welding machines, in which some com- must be performed by a Qualified and Authorised ponents have been replaced or modified, must be Technician.
EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO 8. ACCESSORIES AND SPARE 9. ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS PARTS 9.1. WASTE DISPOSAL 8.1. CUSTOMER SERVICE It is the responsibility of the user, in accordance with the laws in force in their country, to ensure correct...
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EVOLUTION SP3-C / EVOLUTION SP4-E / EVOLUTION SP5-E / FEEDER EVO-4R / G.R. EVO There are 2 ways to discard DOMESTIC WEEE: For the management of "WEEE", SINCOSALD relies a) If you decide to buy a new equivalent equipment, on Erion Consortium.
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