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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING ......1-1.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 8 – TEACHING A MIG WELDING PROGRAM ........8-1.
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Please fill out the following information when setting up your equipment. It can be used for your records and also be valuable if you ever need to call for service. Model: ROBOTIC INTERFACE II, Serial Number: Software Version SET-UP INFORMATION (found in set-up menu)
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Declaration of Incorporation for European Community (CE) Products Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Manufacturer’s Name: 1635 W. Spencer Street Manufacturer’s Address: Appleton, WI 54914 USA Robotic Interface II Declares that the product: conforms to the following Directives and Standards: Directives Electromagnetic Compatibility Directives: 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC...
SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING som _nd_5/97 1-1. Symbol Usage Means Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards with this procedure! The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols. This group of symbols means Warning! Watch Out! possible Y Marks a special safety message.
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ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin. BUILDUP OF GAS can injure or kill. D Shut off shielding gas supply when not in use. Arc rays from the welding process produce intense D Always ventilate confined spaces or use visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays that can burn eyes and skin.
1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard. MOVING PARTS can cause injury. D Do not install or place unit on, over, or near D Keep away from moving parts such as fans. combustible surfaces. D Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards D Do not install unit near flammables.
1-5. EMF Information Considerations About Welding And The Effects Of Low Frequency 1. Keep cables close together by twisting or taping them. Electric And Magnetic Fields 2. Arrange cables to one side and away from the operator. Welding current, as it flows through welding cables, will cause electro- magnetic fields.
SECTION 1 – CONSIGNES DE SECURITE – LIRE AVANT UTILISATION som _nd_fre 5/97 1-1. Signification des symboles Signifie Mise en garde ! Soyez vigilant ! Cette procédure présente des risques de danger ! Ceux-ci sont identifiés par des symboles adjacents aux directives. Ce groupe de symboles signifie Mise en garde ! Soyez vigilant ! Il y a des Y Identifie un message de sécurité...
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LES RAYONS DE L’ARC peuvent pro- LES ACCUMULATIONS DE GAZ ris- voquer des brûlures dans les yeux et quent de provoquer des blessures ou sur la peau. même la mort. Le rayonnement de l’arc du procédé de soudage D Fermer l’alimentation du gaz protecteur en cas de génère des rayons visibles et invisibles intenses non utilisation.
1-3. Dangers supplémentaires en relation avec l’installation, le fonctionnement et la maintenance Risque D’INCENDIE OU DES ORGANES MOBILES peuvent D’EXPLOSION. provoquer des blessures. D Ne pas placer l’appareil sur, au-dessus ou à proxi- D Rester à l’écart des organes mobiles comme le mité...
1-4. Principales normes de sécurité Safety in Welding and Cutting, norme ANSI Z49.1, de l’American Wel- Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders, CGA Pamphlet P-1, ding Society, 550 N.W. Lejeune Rd, Miami FL 33126 de la Compressed Gas Association, 1235 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 501, Arlington, VA 22202.
SECTION 2 – INSTALLATION 2-1. Specifications Specification Description Type Of Input Power From Welding Single-Phase 115 Volts AC, 5 Amperes, 50/60 Hertz Power Source Welding Power Source Type Constant Voltage (CV) DC, With Contactor And 14-Pin Remote Control For GMAW Welding Constant Voltage (CV)/Constant Current (CC) DC Inverter, With Contactor And 14-Pin Remote Control For GMAW-P Welding Wire Feed Speed Range*...
2-3. Rear Panel Connections Receptacle Keyway 14-Pin Receptacle (Connec- tion To Welding Power Source) 17-Pin Receptacle (Connec- tion To Welding Power Source With 17-Pin Receptacle) 19-Socket Receptacle (Motor/ Shielding Gas Control Connection To Motor Drive Assembly) 10-Socket Receptacle (Op- Example Receptacle tional Remote Program Select Connection To Robot Control) To connect matching interconnect-...
2-4. Connecting Optional Emergency Stop Push Button Terminal strip 2T provides connec- tion points for an optional normally closed Emergency Stop (E-stop) push button. To make connections, proceed as follows. Remove top cover. Terminal Strip 2T Strain Relief Loosen strain relief and insert leads from normally closed E-stop push button.
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Setup Screen Terms: Access Code NOTE: The optional Data Card is required to activate this feature. With code off, access to the setup displays is not restricted. With code on, the operator must know and enter the access code to access or change any of the setup displays.
SECTION 4 – OPERATION 4-1. Safety Equipment Wear the following while welding: Dry, Insulating Gloves Safety Glasses With Side Shields Welding Helmet With Correct Shade Of Filter (See ANSI Z49.1) sb3.1 1/94 4-2. Work Clamp Work Clamp Connect work clamp to a clean, paint-free location on workpiece, as Tools Needed: close to weld area as possible.
4-3. Controls Front Panel Display Reset Button After clearing an error, press this button to reset the display. Purge Button Push to energize gas valve. If a purge time value is programmed, the gas will flow for the programmed length of time. If a value is not pro- grammed, the gas flows until the Purge button is released.
4-4. Shielding Gas Shielding Gas Cylinder Valve Open valve on cylinder just before welding. Close valve on cylinder when fin- ished welding. sb5.1* 6/92 – S-0621-C 4-5. Sequence Of Gas Metal Arc (GMAW), Gas Metal Arc - Pulse (GMAW-P), And Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) Install &...
4-7. Control Settings On Dimension 452 Or 652 Ampere Model Welding Power Source Arc Force (Dig) Control Dimension 452 Model Hot Start Switch Amperage/Voltage Adjustment Control Setting at controls and switch posi- tion does not matter when Process Selector switch is in GMAW posi- tion and remote Amperage/Voltage Set controls as shown for all Control switch is in REMOTE posi-...
4-8. Control Settings On XMT 304 Inverter Model Welding Power Source Set controls as shown for all welding processes when using this interface unit. ST-801 192 / Ref. ST-175 086 Voltage/Amperage Adjustment Control For remote control, make connections to assist with arc starts as well as reduce stick- Remote 14 receptacle, and place switch in ing while welding.
4-9. Control Settings On Invision 456P Inverter Model Welding Power Source Set controls as shown for all welding processes when using this interface unit. ST-801 718 / ST-180 311-B Voltage Adjustment Control Remote On/Off Receptacle (Optional) a remote switch to the receptacle and place front panel Power On/Off switch in Off posi- Inductance Control tion.
4-10. Setting Switches On Maxtron 450 Ampere Inverter Model Welding Power Source Set switches as shown for all welding processes when using this interface unit. Ref. ST-150 171-C / Ref. SC-154 197 SECTION 5 – INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING 5-1. Interface Unit Interface Unit The interface unit is designed for use in pulse MIG welding (adaptive...
5-2. Pulse MIG Programs The eight pulse programs are shown in the table. Each program can be used in standard pulse MIG Program Hardwire Selected* Softwire Selected* or adaptive pulse MIG. In an adaptive pulse MIG program, .035” Steel, Argon – Oxy .045”...
160 / 4.1 105 / 2.7 5-4. Pulse Panel Mode Select Button Y Control circuit and interface op- erational power are On when using or changing the micro- processor settings. Mode Display Mode Select Button Press Mode Select button to move indicator in left window display.
5-5. Pulse Panel Parameter Select Button Y Control circuit and interface op- erational power are On when using or changing the micro- processor settings. Parameter Display Moving Line Moving line is under value that can be changed. Pulse Panel Parameter Select Button Press pulse panel parameter select button to move indicator in right win-...
5-6. Pulse Panel Parameter Increase And Decrease Buttons Y Control circuit and interface op- erational power are On when using or changing the micro- processor settings. Use mode select button to select mode to be changed (see Section 5-4). Use pulse panel parameter select button to select parameter to be changed (see Section 5-5).
SECTION 6 – GETTING STARTED FOR PULSE WELDING 6-1. Weld Cycle Weld Time Start Time Crater Time Start Burnback Time Speed Preflow Time Postflow Time Time Weld Start Weld Stop Start Ref. S-0271 NOTE The type of robot being used is defined during the setup process (see Section 10). The Robot type indicates which parts of the weld cycle the robot controls.
6-2. Setting Preflow Sequence Display Mode Select Button When unit is turned On, Process is P r o c e s s >P r e f l o w the default mode, at other times, use mode select button to select C a r d 0 .
6-4. Setting Crater Sequence Display Crater Parameters Display Parameter ranges are as follows: Seconds, 0-2.50 Sec. If value set is >C r a t e r C r a t e r C r a t e r zero (0), there is no Crater 0 .
SECTION 7 – TEACHING A PULSE WELDING PROGRAM Control circuit and interface operational power are On when using or changing the microprocessor settings. NOTE See GMAW-P (Pulsed MIG) Process Guide supplied with unit for more information. 7-1. Pulse Waveforms And Explanation Of Terms The interface, not the welding pow- er source, controls weld output for pulsed welds.
7-2. Typical Teach Point Settings And Resulting Synergic Setting Example Of A Synergic Setting For 425 IPM With All Teach Points Set At 50 IPM Increments PWms PWms The teach mode allows the user to create point, and above the wire feed speed of the pulse parameters.
7-3. Selecting Teach Point Wire Feed Speed Process Display When unit is first turned On, Pro- cess is the default screen, at other times use mode select button to se- lect Process. Teach Display Use parameter select button to se- P u l s e >P r o c e s s >P r g...
7-4. Setting Teach Point Parameters On The Pulse Panel Increase/ Decrease >P r o c e s s T e a c h T e a c h T e a c h 4 5 0 I P M C a r d >4 5 0 I P M 4 5 0...
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NOTE Make copies of this chart for future use. Program # Wire Size/Type Program Name Card # Gun Model Flowrate PWms COMMENTS Preflow: Sec. Run-In Trim: IPM: Sec.: Crater Trim: IPM: Sec.: Postflow: Sec. OM-172 324 Page 39...
7-5. Changing To Adaptive Pulse Welding Welding parameters are the same for both a Pulse and an Adaptive Pulse welding program. While welding adaptively, the unit uses feedback to attempt to maintain a constant arc length. To change to Adaptive Pulse welding, proceed as shown: Pulse Panel Display Default display when unit is first...
SECTION 8 – TEACHING A MIG WELDING PROGRAM Control circuit and interface operational power are On when using or changing the microprocessor settings. 8-1. Weld Cycle Weld Time Start Time Crater Time Start Burnback Time Speed Preflow Time Postflow Time Time Weld Start...
8-2. Changing To MIG In The Process Mode Pulse Panel Display Default display when unit is first turned On, at other times use mode select button to select Process. Go to Section 8-3A. Mode Select >P r o c e s s >P r g C a r d P u l s e...
8-3. Setting Sequence MIG Welding Parameters Control circuit and interface operational power are On when using or changing the microprocessor settings. A. Setting Preflow Sequence Display Pulse Panel Display When unit is turned On, Process is the default mode. Use mode select button to select Sequence.
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B. Setting Start Sequence Display Start Parameters Display Parameter ranges are as follows: Seconds, 0-2.5 Sec. If value set is >S t a r t S t a r t S t a r t zero (0), there is no Run-In 0 .
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D. Setting Crater Sequence Display Crater Parameters Display Parameter ranges are as follows: Seconds, 0-2.50 Sec. If value set is zero (0), there is no Crater sequence. >C r a t e r 0 . 0 2 S e c Volts, 10.0-38.0 Volts.
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F. Setting Postflow Sequence Display Postflow Parameters Display Postflow can be adjusted from 0-9.9 seconds. If value set is zero (0), there is no Postflow sequence. >P o s t f l o w P o s t f l o w >P o s t f l o w 0 .
SECTION 9 – USING THE OPTIONAL DATA CARD 9-1. Installing Data Card Label Peel backing from label and apply to data card with THIS SIDE UP by metal pins. Write the names of the programs stored on the card on the label. Write the name of the piece of equipment the card is used with on the label.
9-3. Naming Programs And Writing To Card NOTE All program types (Pulse, Adaptive Pulse, and MIG) can be stored on a data card and retrieved. Card Display Use Mode Select button to select Card. P r o c e s s Moving Line >C a r d Moving line is under value that can...
9-4. Reading From Card Use Mode Select button to select Card. Card Display P r o c e s s >C a r d Moving Line S e q u e n c e P r e s s Moving line is under value that can B e l o w be changed.
9-6. Deleting Programs From Card Use Mode Select button to select Card. Card Display Moving Line Moving line is under value that can P r o c e s s be changed. >C a r d S e q u e n c e P r e s s Delete Display B e l o w...
SECTION 10 – SETUP 10-1. Setup Flow Chart Display Selections Features >R a n g e V o l t M i n S e c u r i t y 1 0 . 0 V o l t Settings A c c e s s To set up features that customize M i g...
10-2. Using Setup Displays Front Panel Setup Display Front panel display during setup. Pulse Panel Mode And Para- meter Select Buttons Power Switch On Rear Panel Mode Parameter Select Select Press and hold down both buttons while turning On unit. Pulse Panel Setup Display Follow this procedure any time ac- cess is required.
10-3. Selecting Welding Power Source Range NOTE Welding power source minimum and maximum voltage values are always required. Amperage values are required for pulse welding. Range Display See welding power source Owner’s Manual for voltage and amperage ranges. Set values to match weld- ing power source ranges.
10-4. Selecting Security Lock NOTE Security lock works only when a data card is inserted (see Section 9). Security Display Use this display to lock a program’s weld parameters so that changes Access can not be made using pulse panel Setup controls.
10-5. Selecting Or Changing Access Code NOTE Access code works only when a data card is inserted (see Section 9). Code Display Access With code off, access to the setup Setup displays is not restricted. Display With code on, the operator must know and enter the access code to access or change any of the setup displays.
10-6. Selecting Voltage Correction Mig Type Display With DVC Voltage Correction On, the unit uses closed-loop feedback from the 17-pin cord or voltage sensing leads to maintain set volt- age parameters. With DVC Voltage Correction Off, feedback from the arc is not used for closed-loop feedback to main- tain voltage parameters.
10-9. Selecting Voltage Sensing Method Voltage Feedback Display When using the 17 Pin setting, arc voltage feedback is through the welding power source and the feed- back signal is sent through the 17-pin cord to the feeder. If the 17 Pin setting is used, it is rec- ommended that the voltage sens- ing terminals on the welding power source be used to monitor arc volt-...
10-11.Resetting Arc Time Arc Time Display The unit accumulates arc hours up to 9999.99 hours or 999999 weld cycles before rolling over to zero (0). The arc timer can be reset using this display. Press V o l t a g e 0 .
10-13.Selecting Wire Type NOTE If wire type is changed, perform a memory reset (see Section 10-15) immediately after selecting wire type to bring up the correct welding programs. Wire Type Display Select soft wire when using alumi- num wire in the wire feeder. Select hard wire when using any other kind of wire.
10-15.Resetting Memory No Reset Memory cannot be reset. Press Program Reset Mode Select W i r e t y p e >N o R e s e t Access Press Parameter Select button to D i s p l a y Setup reset last active program to original >M e m o r y...
10-17.Selecting Program Name Feature Name Display When a data card is used, the pro- grams written from the unit to the card can be named. Press Mode Select M e m o r y Ca r d Ca r d Access S h u t d o w n Pr o g r a m s...
10-20.Jog Wire Feed Speed Selection Jog IPM Display This feature is only used with Jog wire feed speed can be varied arc-On style robots. between 50 and 780 inches per minute, IPM. Press Mode Select P r o g r a m Access S t i c k I P M...
10-22.Arc Voltage Error Selection Monitor Display Provides a means to enable/dis- When a system reset is done, Monitor is set to Off. Access able the arc voltage error feature Setup and to set an acceptable range of Display deviation from set arc voltage or arc length (trim) before the error will ac- tuate.
SECTION 11 – CONTROL MENU The control menu allows the user access to rise time setting that controls rise and fall time of the pulse square wave. Changing the rise time setting changes the square wave shape by rounding off the corners, and makes it possible to quiet the pulse arc by just changing the rise time.
11-2. Setting Rise Time NOTE Maximum Rise Time setting will make the welding power source go to its maximum output. Rise Time Display Setting is depend on desired arc characteristics. Make a sample weld after each setting until desired arc characteristics are obtained. >R i s e T i m e >1 2 5 0...
SECTION 12 – MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 12-1. Routine Maintenance Turn Off all power before maintaining. 3 Months 6 Months 3 Months Tape Or Blow Out Replace Replace Unreadable Cracked Vacuum Labels Weld Inside Cable During Heavy Service, Replace Clean Monthly Cracked Parts 14-Pin Cord...
12-3. Front Panel Error Displays Memory CRC Error Display Corrupted program data has been detected or loaded. The “X” value in- dicates the program number. May be caused by incompatible in- M e m o r y P r g formation on the data card or bad memory.
12-4. Error Displays (Continued) Stop Weld Cycle Error Display An error has been detected and the robot hasn’t stopped the weld cycle, causing the interface unit to stop the weld cycle and wait for the robot to stop. S t o p W e l d C y c l e Error Card Read Display...
12-5. Interface Board PC5 Diagnostic LED’s Diagnostic LED’s Cover Remove cover. Interface Board PC5 Diagnostic LED’s are visible inside unit, located on edge of Interface Board PC5 facing front of unit. Refer to Section 12-6 for information on diagnostic LED’s. Reinstall cover after checking diag- nostic LED’s.
12-7. Customer Interface Board PC4 Diagnostic LED’s Robotic Interface II Customer Interface Board PC4 Diagnostic LED’s are visible inside unit, located on PC4 mounted to cen- ter panel facing front of unit. Refer to Section 12-8 for information on diagnostic LED’s.
12-8. Diagnostic LED’s On Interface Board PC4 Status Diagnosis Input signal On for RPS8-A. Input signal Off for RPS8-A. Input signal On from robot for shielding gas valve. Input signal Off from robot for shielding gas valve. Input signal On for welding power source contactor. Input signal Off for welding power source contactor.
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Effective January 1, 2000 (Equipment with a serial number preface of “LA” or newer) This limited warranty supersedes all previous Miller warranties and is exclusive with no other Warranty Questions? guarantees or warranties expressed or implied. Call LIMITED WARRANTY – Subject to the terms and conditions APT, ZIPCUT &...
Distributor Address City State For Service Call 1-800-4-A-Miller or see our website at www.MillerWelds.com to locate a DISTRIBUTOR or SERVICE AGENCY near you. Always provide Model Name and Serial/Style Number. Contact your Distributor for: Welding Supplies and Consumables Options and Accessories...
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