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Weaving unit
W8000
Instruction manual
Valid for: 1901-xxxx
0463 722 001 GB 20200203

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Summary of Contents for ESAB W8000

  • Page 1 Weaving unit W8000 Instruction manual Valid for: 1901-xxxx 0463 722 001 GB 20200203...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Assembly ....................OPERATION ....................Menu ......................Weaving ....................0-Line ....................... MAINTENANCE ..................ORDERING SPARE PARTS ................ BLOCK DIAGRAM ....................16 ORDERING NUMBERS ..................17 ACCESSORIES ....................18 Rights reserved to alter specifications without notice. 0463 722 001 © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety Data Sheets (SDSs). Safety precautions Users of ESAB equipment have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that anyone who works on or near the equipment observes all the relevant safety precautions. Safety precautions must meet the requirements that apply to this type of equipment. The following recommendations should be observed in addition to the standard regulations that apply to the workplace.
  • Page 5 Protect your eyes and body. Use the correct welding screen and filter lens and wear protective clothing. • Protect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains. NOISE - Excessive noise can damage hearing Protect your ears. Use earmuffs or other hearing protection. 0463 722 001 - 5 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 6 There may be potential difficulties in ensuring electromagnetic compatibility of class A equipment in those locations, due to conducted as well as radiated disturbances. 0463 722 001 - 6 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 7 For further information contact the nearest ESAB dealer. ESAB has an assortment of welding accessories and personal protection equipment for purchase. For ordering information contact your local ESAB dealer or visit us on our website. 0463 722 001 - 7 - ©...
  • Page 8: Introduction

    You can store: weaving speed, width, hold time out, hold time in and preheat. The Weaving unit W8000 has a maximum weaving width of 60 mm. Control unit is included.
  • Page 9: Technical Data

    3 TECHNICAL DATA TECHNICAL DATA Weaving unit W8000 Supply 20 – 49 VAC 24 – 70 VDC Power 30 W Weight weaving unit (incl. bracket and slide) 4 kg Motor type Stepper motor Weaving speed 1 – 40 mm/s Weaving width 0 – 60 mm Hold time (left and right position) 0.0 – 5.0 s...
  • Page 10: Installation

    It is the user's responsibility to take adequate precautions. Assembly Height Slide Torch bracket for adjusting torch position Weaving unit Torch clamp Base plate Control box Connector supply Connector weaving unit Joystick 0463 722 001 - 10 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 11: Operation

    Electric shock! Do not touch the workpiece or the welding head during operation! Menu The MENU with all values for Welding unit W8000 will be visible in the information display 10 seconds after power up. Then the information display will change to weaving mode. To return to menu press the MENU switch 2 seconds.
  • Page 12: 0-Line

    0.25 mm. When not weaving it is possible to return to menu by pressing the MENU switch 2 seconds. Joystick for position adjusting out/in Maximum working length 80 mm Yellow ring, center position 0463 722 001 - 12 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 13 Keep the torch as close as possible to the weaving arm and the length from arm down to the tip of welding torch as short as possible. Ready for weaving. 0463 722 001 - 13 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 14: Maintenance

    Perform maintenance more often during severe dusty conditions. Before each use - make sure that: • Product and cables are not damaged, • The torch is clean and not damaged. 0463 722 001 - 14 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 15: Ordering Spare Parts

    Repair and electrical work should be performed by an authorised ESAB service technician. Use only ESAB original spare and wear parts. Weaving unit W8000 is designed and tested in accordance with the international and European standards IEC/EN 60204-1, ISO/EN 12100-2 and IEC/EN 60974-10. On completion of service or repair work, it is the responsibility of the person(s) performing the work to ensure that the product still complies with the requirements of the above standards.
  • Page 16: Block Diagram

    BLOCK DIAGRAM BLOCK DIAGRAM Pin H: External Start / Stop weaving with +24V from PLC. Connect 0V to pin L 0463 722 001 - 16 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 17: Ordering Numbers

    Ordering number Denomination Type 0459 990 646 Weaving unit W8000 0463 723 001 Service manual 0463 724 001 Spare parts list Technical documentation is available on the Internet at: www.esab.com 0463 722 001 - 17 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 18: Accessories

    For rotation position of the weaving unit. +/- 30 degree. 0398 145 106 Torch clamp Ø20 – 30 degree. 0457 467 880 Transformer 0457 360 880 Control cable 12 – 23 pin L = 5m 0457 360 881 Control panel 12 pin L = 5m 0463 722 001 - 18 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 19 ACCESSORIES 0463 722 001 - 19 - © ESAB AB 2020...
  • Page 20 For contact information visit esab.com ESAB AB, Lindholmsallén 9, Box 8004, 402 77 Gothenburg, Sweden, Phone +46 (0) 31 50 90 00 http://manuals.esab.com...

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