ESAB Versotrac Cadet EWT 1000 Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 Versotrac Cadet EWT 1000 Welding tractor Instruction manual Valid for: Serial number: xx 234 22xx xxxx 0463 893 001 GB 20230313...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Safety precautions ......................... INTRODUCTION ......................Welding methods ....................... Horizontal welding ........................Stability ........................TECHNICAL DATA ............. Versotrac Cadet EWT 1000 Welding tractor ........................... INSTALLATION ......................Lifting instruction ......................Main components ....................4.2.1 Welding cables ..................... 4.2.2 Bobbin holder ......................... Connections ................ - Page 4 Speed error on a motor (wire feed, travel motor) ....................8.27 A motor has stopped ....................... ORDERING SPARE PARTS ..........................WIRING DIAGRAM ......................... ORDERING NUMBERS ............................. ACCESSORIES ............................WEAR PARTS 0463 893 001 - 4 - © ESAB AB 2023...
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Page 5: Safety
(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 6 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 893 001 - 6 - © ESAB AB 2023...
- 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 893 001 - 7 -...
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Page 8: Introduction
NOTE! Always check the welding equipment for stability before welding. The Versotrac Cadet EWT 1000 is designed to be flexible and cover many different welding applications and setups. The stability can be improved by moving the pillar holder sideways, the position of the flux container, etc. -
Page 9: Technical Data
3 TECHNICAL DATA TECHNICAL DATA Versotrac Cadet EWT 1000 Welding tractor 1. Tractor carriage 3. EAC 10, control pendant 2. Bobbin holder, column and welding head Versotrac Cadet EWT 1000 Supply voltage 60 V DC or 42 V AC, 50/60 Hz Max power requirement 900 VA Travel speed 0.1–2.0 m/min (0.3–6.6 feet/min) - Page 10 SS solid 1.6–3.2 mm (0.06–0.12 in.) Maximum wire feed speed (≤ 4 mm wire) 9.0 m/min (29.5 feet/min) Brake hub braking torque 1.5 Nm (13.3 in. lb) Flux hopper volume EMC classification Class A 0463 893 001 - 10 - © ESAB AB 2023...
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Page 11: Installation
Disconnect and remove welding cables from the welding tractor. The welding cables are not to be lifted with the tractor. • Make sure the column is in locked position (1 and 2), directed forward as shown in illustration. 0463 893 001 - 11 - © ESAB AB 2023... -
Page 12: Main Components
1. EAC 10 Control pendant 6. Guide bar 2. Versotrac Cadet Control unit 7. Cable support 3. Column 8. Guide pin 4. Tractor carriage 9. Welding head 5. Guide bar lock 10. Wire liner 0463 893 001 - 12 - © ESAB AB 2023... -
Page 13: Welding Cables
500 - 1000 A two 120 mm cables NOTE! With two welding cable setup, run the welding cables close to each other in parallel, but do not twist them around each other. 0463 893 001 - 13 - © ESAB AB 2023... -
Page 14: Bobbin Holder
1. On/Off indicator 5. Connection power source 2. On/Off switch 6. Connection tractor carriage 3. Connection work piece voltage reference 7. Cable to control pendant brush 4. Accessory cable entries 0463 893 001 - 14 - © ESAB AB 2023... -
Page 15: Connecting To Power Source
Connecting to power source Connect the interconnection cable to connector. Interconnection cable between CAN based ESAB power source and Verotrac Cadet Control unit are available as accessories in different lengths. ESAB CAN based power sources are LAF xxx1, TAF xxx1 and Aristo® 1000. -
Page 16: Operation
If the power source is disconnected without turning off power first, the power source emergency stop can be activated. 2) Remove wire from wire feed unit and wire liner (2). 0463 893 001 - 16 - © ESAB AB 2023... -
Page 17: Dismount The Carriage
2) Disconnect the cable (3) between the tractor carriage and the control unit 3) Unlock the column rotation with the handle (4). Rotate to end point. Pull (5) and rotate a few more degrees. 0463 893 001 - 17 - © ESAB AB 2023... -
Page 18: The Clutch
(6). 10. When needed, adjust wire straightness with knob (7). NOTE! Do not tighten feed pressure knob (6) too hard. This can result in overheating the wire feeder. 0463 893 001 - 18 - © ESAB AB 2023... -
Page 19: Changing The Feed Roller
Upgrading the tractor to 4 wheel drive NOTE! The following pictures can differ from the Cadet version of the tractor. The pictures are however correct when it comes to handling the equipment. 0463 893 001 - 19 - © ESAB AB 2023... - Page 20 Mount the sprockets to the wheels using the included screws. Mount the wheels onto the shafts and lock them in position using the roll pins. 0463 893 001 - 20 - © ESAB AB 2023...
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Page 21: Control Panel Eac
5. OK / Setting menu 12. Memory 1, 2, 3 / Soft keys 6. Back 13. Travel speed / frequency* 7. Manual wire feed upwards 14. USB connection *Only with Aristo® 1000 in AC mode. 0463 893 001 - 21 - © ESAB AB 2023... -
Page 22: Keys And Knobs
The welding current / wire feed speed/balance knob (3) is used for increasing or decreasing set values. The arc voltage / offset voltage knob (4) is used for increasing or decreasing set values. 0463 893 001 - 22 - © ESAB AB 2023... -
Page 23: Initial Configuration
At first startup after delivery, after a program update and after a completed reset, the control panel requires initial configuration. The initial configuration starts automatically. Initial configuration can also be initiated by pressing and holding during startup, while the ESAB logo is shown. It is possible for an authorised user to change the configuration in the GENERAL SETTINGS menu. -
Page 24: Measured Screen
A short press on any of the keys 1, 2, or 3 recalls the corresponding memory slot. The screen is opened and the values are displayed. 5.7.5 Set screen, power source MEASURED 0463 893 001 - 24 - © ESAB AB 2023... -
Page 25: Welding Menu
BURNBACK TIME 0.50 s Example of welding menu for SAW welding with LAF or TAF WELDING MENU REGULATION TYPE START TYPE DIRECT CRATER FILL TIME O.O s BURNBACK TIME 0.7 s 0463 893 001 - 25 - © ESAB AB 2023... -
Page 26: Adjustments
• The wire liner is located in a good position that makes the wire go in to the wire straightener in the correct angle. 0463 893 001 - 26 - © ESAB AB 2023... -
Page 27: Work Piece Voltage Reference Brush
The solution effectively eliminates disturbance in the arc voltage measuring cables by providing a more stable welding arc. This is the recommended solution for work piece reference when welding with an AC power source with Versotrac. 0463 893 001 - 27 - © ESAB AB 2023... -
Page 28: Welding Applications
See chapter "ACCESSORIES". 5.11 Welding applications NOTE! The following pictures can differ from the Cadet version of the tractor. The pictures are however correct when it comes to handling the equipment. 0463 893 001 - 28 - © ESAB AB 2023... -
Page 29: 5.11.1 Basic Version
The idling rollers can also be used for various types of workpieces, for example along guide edges parallel to the weld joint. See chapter "ACCESSORIES". 0463 893 001 - 29 - © ESAB AB 2023... -
Page 30: Laser Lamp (0821 440 984)
The guide wheel bogey is secured to the contact tube, and the welding nozzle is positioned to weld behind the guide wheel bogey. See chapter "ACCESSORIES". 0463 893 001 - 30 - © ESAB AB 2023... -
Page 31: Grooved Wheels (0443 682 881)
The flat fillet welding kit can be used to keep the equipment straight upwards when welding a tilted fillet joint. The angle can be set to 0, 30° and 45°. See chapter "ACCESSORIES". 0463 893 001 - 31 - © ESAB AB 2023... -
Page 32: Maintenance
30 kg wire reel should be 1.5 Nm. To adjust the braking torque, see section "Adjusting the brake hub". Weekly • Inspect the slides. Lubricate them, if they are binding. 0463 893 001 - 32 - © ESAB AB 2023... -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
7 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Perform these checks and inspections before sending for an authorised service technician. Versotrac Cadet EWT 1000 Type of fault Possible cause Action No travel motion Poor electrical connection. Clean and tighten all electrical connections. Check cables. -
Page 34: Versotrac Cadet Control Unit
Check control cable. Check if On/Off switch is in the right position. Control pendant 12 V missing. Check the electrical connections. does not start Check cable. 0463 893 001 - 34 - © ESAB AB 2023... -
Page 35: Event Codes
The load on the system's CAN-bus is temporarily too high. The power source may have lost contact with the control unit Check that all the equipment is correctly connected. If the error persists, send for a service technician. 0463 893 001 - 35 - © ESAB AB 2023... -
Page 36: Communication Error
The load on the system's CAN-bus is temporarily too high. The power source may have lost contact with the control unit Check that all the equipment is correctly connected. If the error persists, send for a service technician. 0463 893 001 - 36 - © ESAB AB 2023... -
Page 37: Communication Error
Check that the cooling air inlets or outlets are not obstructed or clogged with dirt. Check the duty cycle being used, to make sure that the equipment is not being overloaded. 0463 893 001 - 37 - © ESAB AB 2023... -
Page 38: High Temperature
There are no pulses from the motor pulse transducer. For LAF and TAF: 168 = Motor M1 (Wire feeder motor), 169 = Motor M2 (Travel motor). Check the motor cables. Replace the pulse transducer. 0463 893 001 - 38 - © ESAB AB 2023... -
Page 39: Ordering Spare Parts
Spare parts and wear parts can be ordered through your nearest ESAB dealer, see esab.com. When ordering, please state product type, serial number, designation and spare part number in accordance with the spare parts list. -
Page 40: Wiring Diagram
APPENDIX APPENDIX WIRING DIAGRAM 0463 893 001 - 40 - © ESAB AB 2023... -
Page 41: Ordering Numbers
* here. Make sure to use a manual with a serial number or software version that corresponds with the product, see the front page of the manual. Technical documentation is available on the Internet at: www.esab.com 0463 893 001 - 41 - © ESAB AB 2023... -
Page 42: Accessories
APPENDIX ACCESSORIES Versotrac Cadet EWT 1000 0904 586 880 Flat fillet welding kit 0910 053 880 4 wheel drive kit 0910 531 880 Wheel kit 0904 537 880 Steering handle 0446 151 880 Idling roller (1 piece) 0463 893 001 - 42 - ©... - Page 43 APPENDIX Versotrac Cadet EWT 1000 0443 682 881 V-wheeltrack steel (4 pcs) 0443 682 880 V-wheeltrack steel (1 piece) 0332 947 880 Bracket suction 0904 223 880 Work piece voltage reference brush 0413 542 880 Guide wheel bogey. For V-joints, used for joint tracking, for fitting on the contact tube.
- Page 44 0446 146 882 25 m (82 ft) 0446 146 883 35 m (115 ft) 0446 146 884 50 m (164 ft) 0446 146 885 75 m (246 ft) 0462 062 001 USB Memory stick 2 Gb 0463 893 001 - 44 - © ESAB AB 2023...
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Page 45: Wear Parts
APPENDIX WEAR PARTS Feed rollers - SAW Part no. D (mm) 0218 510 281 0218 510 282 0218 510 283 0218 510 286 0218 510 298 3.0–3.2 0463 893 001 - 45 - © ESAB AB 2023... - Page 46 For contact information visit http://esab.com ESAB AB, Lindholmsallén 9, Box 8004, 402 77 Gothenburg, Sweden, Phone +46 (0) 31 50 90 00 manuals.esab.com...
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