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We know you don’t have time to do it any other way. That’s why when Niels Miller first started building arc welders in 1929, he made sure his products offered long-lasting value and superior quality.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS – READ BEFORE USING..............1 Symbol Usage .
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY for European Community (CE marked) products. MILLER Electric Mfg. Co., 1635 Spencer Street, Appleton, WI 54914 U.S.A. declares that the product(s) identified in this declaration conform to the essential requirements and provisions of the stated Council Directive(s) and Standard(s).
SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS – READ BEFORE USING Protect yourself and others from injury—read, follow, and save these important safety precautions and operating instructions. 1-1. Symbol Usage DANGER! – Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols or explained in the text.
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HOT PARTS can burn. WELDING can cause fire or explosion. � Do not touch hot parts bare handed. � Allow cooling period before working on equipment. Welding on closed containers, such as tanks, drums, or pipes, can cause them to blow up. �...
� Never weld on a pressurized cylinder — explosion will result. CYLINDERS can explode if � Use only correct compressed gas cylinders, regulators, hoses, damaged. and fittings designed for the specific application; maintain them Compressed gas cylinders contain gas under high and associated parts in good condition.
� Have the installation regularly checked and maintained. � Be sure all equipment in the welding area is electromagnetically compatible. � Keep high-frequency source doors and panels tightly shut, keep spark gaps at correct setting, and use grounding and shielding to �...
SECTION 2 – CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ - LIRE AVANT UTILISATION Pour écarter les risques de blessure pour vous-même et pour autrui — lire, appliquer et ranger en lieu sûr ces consignes relatives aux précautions de sécurité et au mode opératoire. 2-1.
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� Porter un harnais de sécurité si l’on doit travailler au-dessus du � Ne pas souder des métaux munis d’un revêtement, tels que l’acier sol. galvanisé, plaqué en plomb ou au cadmium à moins que le revête- ment n’ait été enlevé dans la zone de soudure, que l’endroit soit �...
� Ne pas couper ou souder des jantes ou des roues. Les pneus peu- Les CHAMPS vent exploser s’ils sont chauffés. Les jantes et les roues réparées ÉLECTROMAGNÉTIQUES (CEM) peuvent défaillir. Voir OSHA 29 CFR 1910.177 énuméré dans les peuvent affecter les implants normes de sécurité.
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� Suivre les consignes du Manuel des applications pour l’équation � Lorsque cela est nécessaire pour des travaux d’entretien et de dé- de levage NIOSH révisée (Publication Nº94– 110) lors du levage pannage, faire retirer les portes, panneaux, recouvrements ou dis- manuelle de pièces ou équipements lourds.
2-4. Proposition californienne 65 Avertissements AVERTISSEMENT – Ce produit peut vous exposer à des pro- Pour plus d’informations, consulter www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. duits chimiques tels que le plomb, reconnus par l’État de Californie comme cancérigènes et sources de malforma- tions ou d’autres troubles de la reproduction. 2-5.
Information About Default Weld Parameters And Settings NOTICE – Each welding application is unique. Although certain Miller Electric products are designed to determine and default to certain typical welding parameters and settings based upon specific and relatively limited application variables input by the end user, such default settings are for reference purposes only;...
NOTICE Use ONLY with compatible power sources or equipment damage may occur. Do not use with Dynasty , Maxstar , or Syncrowave power sources. • Read Owner’s Manual to check compatibility. AVIS Utiliser des sources de courant compatibles SEULEMENT, sinon un bris d'équipement pourrait survenir.
3-5. Connections And LED Designations On Module 3 Internet LED - Green 5 USB Port 1 Ethernet Port 4 Network LED - Yellow 2 Power LED - Green OM-260430 Page 12...
Digital/Analog require optional SubArc Digital Series to Insight Core Adaptor � Module can be mounted on either side 301295. Contact Miller Electric for as- of welding power source. sistance in selecting the proper adap- tor for your SubArc power source.
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Series controller, require 115V to 14- Pin Adapter Cord 301259. Contact � Module can be mounted on either side 6 Control Cable Miller Electric assistance of welding power source. 3 14-Pin Control Cable To Power Source 4 115VAC To 14-Pin Adapter Cord...
Series controller, require 115V to 14- � Module can be mounted on either side Pin Adapter Cord 301259. Contact of welding power source. 6 Control Cable Miller Electric assistance 3 14-Pin Control Cable To Power Source 4 115VAC To 14-Pin Adapter Cord OM-260430 Page 16...
SECTION 4 – INSTALLATION 4-1. Insight Core Quick Installation Guide Step 1. Download and print Network Connectivity Survey from https://insight.millerwelds.com/download. Have form completed by IT department. Step 2. Install Insight Core Configuration Utility from https://insight.millerwelds.com/download to a PC. See Section 4-3. Step 3.
4-2. Downloading Connectivity Survey To ensure proper connectivity, visit the Insight Core Download page at https://insight.millerwelds.com/download Download and print the Network Connectivity Survey Form. Ask your corporate IT department to complete the survey. 4-3. Downloading And Installing Insight Core Setup Application To A PC 1.
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3. Click Next on the Setup Wizard screen to begin installation to your computer (see Figure 4-3). Figure 4-3. Setup Wizard Screen 4. Read the End-User License Agreement and check the box to accept. Click Next to continue (see Figure 4-4). Figure 4-4.
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5. By default, the application selects a local drive on your computer with sufficient space to install the program. Click Next to accept the default location, or change the path before proceeding (see Figure 4-5). Figure 4-5. Destination Folder 6. Click Install to complete installation of the Configuration Utility (see Figure 4-6). Figure 4-6.
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Figure 4-7. Install Completed 9. The application is now installed on your computer. The program can be found inside All Programs in a folder named Miller Insight Core Configuration (see Figure 4-8). A shortcut is also placed on your computer’s desktop during installation.
4-4. Running Configuration App For Installation Of Firmware And Connection Criteria � The application provides the ability to update the firmware on your Insight Core module, set the device for a wired Ethernet connection, or set it for a WiFi connection. 1.
4-5. Preparing Firmware For Installation 1. Before entering connectivity information, you must first load the current revision of firmware from the download page. Click the text Click Here to display the download page if the computer is connected to the Internet. Figure 4-12.
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3. Click Browse. A dialog box opens. Figure 4-14. Browsing For Firmware Update Files 4. Locate the firmware files you downloaded previously to your computer. Click the files you plan to upgrade, placing the files inside the browse box. Click Open. Figure 4-15.
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5. Set the number of days you want the firmware files to be valid. Options are 1 to 7 days. This setting prevents an accidental back rev of old firmware files after the timeframe has expired. Figure 4-16. Locating Latest Firmware Update Files �...
Verifying Accessibility Before Connecting The Miller Insight Cloud must be accessible before the Insight Core unit will connect to a network. Using a computer in the same location and connected to the same network as the Insight Core unit will be, navigate to https://collector.millerwelds.com.
4-7. Configuring The Type Of Insight Core Network Connection � Determine what type of network connection Insight will use and select one of the following configurations. � To configure a wired Ethernet connection using DHCP (dynamic IP addresses), go to Section A. �...
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B. Connecting The Insight Core Module To WiFi � If WiFi Settings is selected, use the information supplied by your IT department from your Corporate Network Connectivity Survey of Re- quirements. See Section 4-2. Connection information must be applied to each unit purchased. 1.
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E. Configuring A Wired Ethernet Connection Using A Static IP Address Per An Embedded Server Page Before proceeding with installation, confirm that your wired Ethernet line has open access to the Internet by plugging your laptop into the network C. Configuring A Wired Ethernet Connection Using A Static IP Address Per An Embedded Server Page jack using a CAT5 patch cord and browsing to a known external website.
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If the LEDs are not illuminated and the network connection has been verified (See Section 4-6), please contact your Miller Sales If the LEDs are not illuminated and the network connection has been verified (See Section 4-11), please contact your Miller Sales representative.
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E. Configuring A Wired Ethernet Connection Using A Static IP Address Per An Embedded Server Page D. Configuring A WiFi Connection Using A Static IP Address Per An Embedded Server Page Before proceeding with installation, confirm that your wired Ethernet line has open access to the Internet by plugging your laptop into the network jack using a CAT5 patch cord and browsing to a known external website.
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If the Static Assigned IP address cannot be accessed, turn the power source off, insert the USB stick and power the unit on. This will write a text file to the USB stick labeled IP_MAC_LIC_ADDR.txt. Open this file using Notepad to verify the Static Assigned IP address that you are attempting to browse to is the same IP address of the Insight device as listed in the IP_MAC_LIC_ADDR.txt file.
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MC10001Z AC1000000X1X1X00XX00X0 Figure 4-24. Insight Server Page Figure 4-27. Insight Server Page 7. Unplug the Ethernet (CAT5 or CAT6) patch cord from your PC. 8. Turn the welding power source off, and remove any USB stick if still inserted. In the WiFi Settings section, select Static for Device IP Address. 9.
4-8. Firmware Update Installation � For help installing or running the Configuration Utility, see Section 4-3 and Section 4-4. For help locating firmware files, see Section 4-5. When firmware files are located and any additional configuration settings are made (if necessary), click Save in the Configuration window. You will be prompted to insert a USB drive.
4-9. Determining Device Serial Number And License Key � Obtaining device serial number and license key is necessary for product registration. The USB drive used in Section 4-8 now contains a .txt file that is needed to obtain the license key. 1.
4-10. Registering Initial Device And Creating An Account 1. Open a web browser and navigate to https://insight.millerwelds.com/registration. 2. Fill in all information shown in Figure 4-30. Use serial number and license key from Section 4-9. Figure 4-30. Registering A New Account 3.
4-11. Registering Additional Devices 1. Log in to Insight Core website at https://insight.millerwelds.com. 2. Click the Configuration tab. 3. Click Register New Device. Figure 5-42. Configuration Screen Figure 4-32. Configuration Screen 4. Enter the information for the new device you intend to register. 5.
2-8. Setting Up A Work Shift 4-12. Setting Up A Work Shift 2-8. Setting Up A Work Shift In order to make company settings, log in to Insight Core Website at https://insight.millerwelds.com/. � To make company settings, log in to Insight Core Website at https://insight.millerwelds.com In order to make company settings, log in to Insight Core Website at https://insight.millerwelds.com/.
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After clicking on the Save button, an Edit screen will appear to allow changes or corrections. Once the shift data is acceptable, click on the Save button (see Figure 4-4). Figure 4-4. Shift Data Edit Screen Figure 4-4. Shift Data Edit Screen Figure 4-36.
2-9. Setting Up A Group To set up a group to organize your Insight devices into logical groups, click on the Groups tab (see Figure 4-6). 4-13. Setting Up A Group 2-9. Setting Up A Group 1. To set up a group to organize your Insight devices into logical groups, click on the Groups tab (see Figure 4-38). To set up a group to organize your Insight devices into logical groups, click on the Groups tab (see Figure 4-6).
SECTION 5 – TROUBLESHOOTING If unit does not connect to the Internet, try connecting to http://collector.millerwelds.com. If the connection is valid, a web page validating the connection will appear. See Figure 5-1. Figure 5-1. Insight Core Collector Web Page OM-260430 Page 41...
Effective January 1, 2021 (Equipment with a serial number preface of NB or newer) This limited warranty supersedes all previous Miller warranties and is exclusive with no other guarantees or warranties expressed or implied. LIMITED WARRANTY − Subject to the terms and conditions TIG Torches (No Labor) below, Miller Electric Mfg.
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