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  • Page 1 User Information TPS/i Interface Signal Descriptions EN-US User information 42,0426,0227,EA 027-08072022...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents General Data types used Behavior of the Power Source when an Interface is Connected Availability of Functions Signal Transmission Time Safety Digital Inputs Welding start (Welding on) - Single Bit Robot ready (Robot ready) - Single Bit Working mode (Operating mode) - Single Bit Gas on (Gas on) - Single Bit Wire forward (Wire forwards) - Single Bit...
  • Page 4 MIG/MAG standard manual Electrode ConstantWire Arc Break Monitoring Arc break monitoring Fronius Data Channel Fronius Data Channel Signal sequence when selected using "Job Mode" operating mode Signal sequence when selected using "Characteristics Mode" operating mode WireSense - more information Process description WireSense (contour detection)
  • Page 5 Setting of the reaction when exceeding or falling below the limits: Setting of the reaction when exceeding or falling below the limits for the motor force Smart Manager + OPT/i Jobs (4,067,002)

  • Page 6: General

    Bit High – see mark- ings. Behavior of the If a power source from the TPS/i series is connected to a robot interface, the set- Power Source tings on the power source remain unchanged (2-step mode, special 2-step mode, when an Inter- etc.).

  • Page 7: Signal Transmission Time

    Signal Transmis- sion Time Welding start TPS/i <10 ms Process active TPS/i Representation of the signal transmission time; the signals shown are for illustrative purposes only Safety WARNING! Danger from incorrect operation and work that is not carried out properly.

  • Page 8: Digital Inputs

    Digital Inputs Welding start The rising edge of the Welding start signal starts the welding process. (Welding on) - The welding process runs for as long as the Welding start signal is active. Single Bit Exceptions: The Robot ready signal is deactivated or the power source is re- porting an error (for example: overtemperature, too little coolant, etc.).
  • Page 9 Description of special 2-step mode characteristics: To select welding parameters using the analog set values and the character- istic number (characteristic ID), the correct characteristic number must be used. The characteristic numbers can be found on the website of the power source, in the characteristics overview.

  • Page 10: Gas On (Gas On) - Single Bit

    The Gas on signal can only be set if the Robot ready signal is set at the same time. If this is not the case, the gas flow must be activated by pressing a but- ton on one of the Fronius system components (power source, wirefeeder, torch hosepack, etc.).

  • Page 11: Wire Backward (Wire Return) - Single Bit

    The Wire backward signal can only be set if the Robot ready signal is set at the same time. If this is not the case, retraction of the wire electrode must be controlled using the wire-return button on one of the Fronius system components (wirefeeder, torch hosepack, etc.).

  • Page 12: Error Reset (Reset Error)

    Error reset (Re- If an error message is output on the power source, the error is reset using the Er- set error) ror reset signal. In order to reset the signal successfully, the signal must remain set for at least 10 ms.
  • Page 13 Touch sensing function/process: delta u (rising voltage) --> delta t (time) Condition: voltage drop i.e. 1,5 volt (adjustable) max. Open circuit voltage depends on PowerSource type (i.e. 60V) max. current aprox. 3A digital I/O plus. 300ms * or as long as the wire touches the work piece <...

  • Page 14: Torch Blow Out (Blow Out Welding Torch) - Single Bit

    Additional information for Touch sensing with the gas nozzle: If the position detection is carried out by touching the workpiece with the gas nozzle (instead of the wire electrode), the gas nozzle must be connected to the welding current lead using an RC circuit or the Touch Sensing Adv. op- tion.

  • Page 15: Torchbody Xchange (Change Torch Body) - Single Bit

    NOTE! Risk of signal overlap. This may result in problems holding the wire electrode. ▶ It is not recommended to activate any other signals while the WireBrake on signal is active. ▶ After deactivating the WireBrake on signal, wait 4 seconds before activating another signal.

  • Page 16: Extinput 1-8 (External Input 1-8) - Single Bit

    Ensure the desired distance (Stickout) to the workpiece (cut the wire electrode to the cor- rect Stickout , etc.). = 15 mm (0.59 inch) If the distance between the gas nozzle and the workpiece becomes smaller during robot movement, the wirefeeder retracts the wire electrode –...

  • Page 17: Job Number (Job-Number) - Group Input

    The inputs have no effect on other signals (for example Robot ready, etc.) OPT/i RI External FB REL Device Robot output Power source input Options output Additional information for TWIN systems: TWIN systems are only compatible with the OPT/i RI FB REL EXT 8I/8O op- tion.

  • Page 18: Disable Process Control (Deactivate Process-Dependent Correction) - Group Input

    Disable process If this signal is active, a process-dependent correction (Process controlled cor- control (Deactiv- rection signal) can be manually selected on the power source. ate process-de- pendent correc- Additional information for TWIN systems: tion) - Group In- Process-dependent corrections must be activated separately for both power sources.

  • Page 19: Contact Tip Short Circuit Detection On (Contact Tip Short Circuit Detection On) - Single Bit

    (starting the count at 10 instead of 0, for example). With the exception of: If the Fronius Data Channel is used, the number of weld seams is specified using the Fronius Data Channel and not the power source.

  • Page 20: Wiresense Break - Single Bit

    Other effects of the WireSense start signal: As soon as the signal is active, the forward and backward movement of the wire electrode begins. After the wire electrode has touched the workpiece for the first time, the point of the first contact is used as a zero position (reference point) for the WireSense height measurement.

  • Page 21: Analog Inputs

    Analog Inputs Wire feed speed As described below, the set value can be specified on a Digital Interface or an command value Analog Interface. (Wire speed set value) - Group The following set value specifications apply to the MIG/MAG standard synergic, Input / Analog MIG/MAG pulse synergic, MIG/MAG PMC, MIG/MAG LSC, CMT, and Con- Input...

  • Page 22: Pulse-/ Dynamic Correction (Pulse/Dynamic Correction) - Group Input / Analog Input

    Analog Interface: By entering a value between 0 and 10 V using an analog method, the arc length is corrected, but the wire speed is not changed. Value range Designation Min./max. possible value Arc length correction -10% = shorter arc Arc length correction 0% = saved value 10 V...

  • Page 23: Hotwire Current (Hot-Wire Amperage) - Group Input / Analog Input

    Hotwire current As described below, the value for the hot-wire amperage can be specified on a Di- (Hot-wire amper- gital Interface or an Analog Interface. age) - Group In- put / Analog In- The following specifications apply to the ConstantWire welding process. Digital Interface: The hot-wire amperage is specified by entering a value between 0 and 65,535 (UINT 16).

  • Page 24: Seam Number (Seam Number) - Group Input / Analog Input

    10 V Wire retraction correction Additional information for TWIN systems: It is not possible to enter an analog value on TWIN systems. Seam number The seam number of the respective welding process is specified using this value, (Seam number) - for example for documentation purposes.

  • Page 25: Wire Forward / Backward Length (Length Specification Wire Threading / Wire Retraction)

    Additional information for TWIN systems: In single wire mode, only the wire electrode of the active process line is used for WireSense edge detection . In TWIN mode, both wire electrodes are used for WireSense edge detection . The touch signal is only ever generated and output by the Lead-power source.
  • Page 26 Value range Min./max. possible value 1 mm (0.039 inches) 10 V 10,000 mm (393.7 inches) Additional information for TWIN systems: It is not possible to enter an analog set value on TWIN systems. Signal course - set Wire forward length (= 25 Signal course - workpiece contact occurs be- mm / 0.984 inches) could be reached accord- fore the set Wire forward length (= 25 mm /...

  • Page 27: Digital Outputs

    Digital Outputs Definition Digital outputs are signals from the power source to the robot. Robot input Power source output Heartbeat power As soon as the interface creates an authenticated connection to the power source (Heart- source, this signal changes its activity with a frequency of 1 Hz (1 second High, 1 beat power second Low, 1 second High, etc.).

  • Page 28: Process Active (Process Active) - Single Bit

    Additional information for TWIN systems: The signal is set to High as soon as one of the two power sources issues a warn- ing. Process active The Process active signal is set from the beginning of gas pre-flow to the end of (Process active) gas post-flow in order to inform the robot that welding is still taking place.

  • Page 29: Robot Motion Release (Robot Motion Release) - Single Bit

    High Welding start Main current Current flow (current flow) Additional information for TWIN systems: The signal is set to High as soon as one of the two wire electrodes becomes live. Robot motion re- The signal is active from the end of the starting current to the end of the gas lease (Robot mo- post-flow.

  • Page 30: Arc Stable /Touch Signal (Arc Stable/Touch Signal) - Single Bit

    At the end of welding, the signal is set to Low in the following instance: Welding start Low. The gas post-flow has ended. Additional information for TWIN systems: The signal is output separately for both process lines. Arc stable / This signal is set as soon as the wire electrode touches the workpiece and Touch signal current flows, thus reporting to the robot controller that the arc is burning.
  • Page 31 The signal functions differently depending on the welding process. See below for an overview of the function of the signal in conjunction with the different welding processes. MIG/MAG pulse synergic, MIG/MAG PMC, mixed processes: Example of correct ignition at the start of welding. MIG/MAG pulse synergic, MIG/MAG PMC, mixed processes: Example of incorrect ignition at the start of welding.
  • Page 32 MIG/MAG standard synergic, MIG/MAG standard manual, MIG/MAG LSC, MIG/MAG CMT, MIG/MAG CMT mixed processes: Example of correct ignition at the start of welding. MIG/MAG standard synergic, MIG/MAG standard manual, MIG/MAG LSC, MIG/MAG CMT, MIG/MAG CMT mixed processes: Example of incorrect ignition at the start of welding. 150-200ms...

  • Page 33: Main Current Signal (Main Current Signal) - Single Bit

    Additional information for TWIN systems: In single-wire operation, the following applies: Once welding is started, the Arc stable / Touch signal is set as soon as the wire electrode comes into contact with the workpiece and current begins to flow. In Touch mode, the Arc stable / Touch signal is set as soon as the wire electrode touches the workpiece.

  • Page 34: Collisionbox Active (Crashbox Active) - Single Bit

    Immediate shutdown of the robot is initiated. The welding process is ended. The signal has no effect on the power source. Torchbody This signal indicates that a Fronius torch body has been registered in the system. gripped (Torch body gripped) - Single Bit Command value This signal indicates that the „Wire feed speed command value“...

  • Page 35: Extoutput 1-8 (External Output 1-8) - Single Bit

    Value range for welding process: Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Description No internal mode selection or process MIG/MAG pulsed synergic MIG/MAG standard synergic MIG/MAG PMC MIG/MAG LSC MIG/MAG standard manual Electrode ConstantWire ExtOutput 1-8 Outputs used to control options, such as OPT/i RI FB REL. (External output 1-8) - Single Bit Max.

  • Page 36: Touch Signal (Touch Signal) - Single Bit

    Touch signal The signal is used for various functions and indicates that: (Touch signal) - In Touch mode the gas nozzle or the wire electrode touches the workpiece Single Bit (depending on the system configuration). In Teach mode the wire electrode touches the workpiece. During unwinding (Wire forward signal) the wire electrode touches the work- piece.

  • Page 37: Sensor Status 2 (Sensor Status 2) - Single Bit

    If there is no sensor in the system, the signal is set to High. Additional information for TWIN systems: The signal is output separately for both process lines. Sensor Status 4 The signal indicates the status of the wire buffer set CMT TPS/i 4,001,763 op- (sensor status 4) tion. - Single Bit...

  • Page 38: Short Circuit Contact Tip (Contact Tip Short Circuit) - Single Bit

    Short circuit This signal is set to High as soon as a short-circuit between the contact tip and contact tip (con- the gas nozzle has been detected during the Touch mode (short circuit due to tact tip short cir- contamination between the contact tip and the gas nozzle, for example due to cuit) - Single Bit welding spatter).

  • Page 39: Main Supply Status (Mains Voltage Status) - Single Bit

    For more information on Limit Monitoring see section: Limit Monitoring - functions and activation from page Limit Monitoring - details on the individual welding parameters from page Main supply This signal indicates whether a phase error has occurred on the power source (in- status (Mains correct power supply to the power source).

  • Page 40: Touch Signal Gas Nozzle - Single Bit

    Touch signal gas The Touch signal gas nozzle is set to High as soon as a short circuit between nozzle - Single the gas nozzle and the workpiece is detected during Touch. mode The Touch signal gas nozzle is set in addition to the following signals: Arc stable / Touch signal Touch signal.

  • Page 41: Analog Outputs

    Analog Outputs Welding voltage As described below, the current welding voltage actual value can be output on a (Welding Digital Interface or an Analog Interface. voltage) - Group Output / Analog Digital Interface: Output During the welding process, the current welding voltage actual value will be output as a value between 0 - 65,535 (UINT 16).

  • Page 42: Wire Feed Speed (Wire Speed) - Group Output / Analog Output

    Analog Interface: During the welding process, the present welding current actual value will be output as a value between 0 - 10 V. The welding current command value is output when idling. The Hold- value is output immediately after welding. Value range Designation Min./max.
  • Page 43 Digital Interface: During the welding process, the current actual value for seam tracking will be output as a value between 0 and 65,535 (UINT 16). The Hold-value is output at the end of welding. Value range Designation Min./max. possible value Current actual value for seam (depending on the position of the welding...

  • Page 44: Motor Current M1 (Motor Current M1) - Group Output / Analog Output

    Weaving overview (current actual value for seam tracking, the values given are for illustrative purposes only): Stickout: 10 mm (0.394 inches) Wirefeeder: 7 m/min (275.59 inches/min) Arc length correction: 0 Current actual value for seam tracking: approx. 7650 Stickout: 25 mm (0.984 inches) Wirefeeder: 7 m/min (275.59 inches/min)

  • Page 45: Motor Current M2 (Motor Current M2) - Group Output / Analog Output

    Additional information for TWIN systems: The analog actual value is not output on TWIN systems. Motor current Motor current M2 is the motor current of the front motor in the welding system M2 (Motor cur- (wirefeeder, etc.). As described below, the present motor current actual value M2 rent M2) - Group can be output on a Digital Interface or an Analog Interface.

  • Page 46: Error Number (Error Number) - Group Output / Analog Output

    Additional information for TWIN systems: The analog actual value is not output on TWIN systems. Error number This signal indicates the current error number on the power source and the robot (Error number) - controller. Group Output / Analog Output Additional information for TWIN systems: The signal is output separately for both process lines.

  • Page 47: Available Process Images

    Available Process Images Process Image Dip switch Types 6 5 4 3 2 1 Process image and configuration - - - - - - Standard Image 320 Bit - - - - - - Economy Image 128 Bit - - - - - - Retrofit Image (scope dependent on bus mod- ule) - - - - - - Not used...
  • Page 48 Enter user name and password Factory setting: User name = admin Password = admin The website of the power source is displayed Note down the IDs of the desired characteristics: On the power source website, select the "Synergic lines overview" tab Note down the IDs of the characteristics that it should be possible to select using the interface On the power source website, select the tab for the interface used...

  • Page 49: Information On The Use Of The Mig/Mag Standard Manual, Tig, Electrode, And Constantwire

    Information on the use of the MIG/MAG standard manual, TIG, electrode, and ConstantWire weld- ing processes MIG/MAG Use the MIG/MAG standard manual welding process: standard manual Select 2-step mode characteristics Select the MIG/MAG standard manual welding process using the appropriate characteristic number During the standard manual welding process, the wire speed and welding voltage parameters are set as follows:...

  • Page 50: Arc Break Monitoring

    Arc Break Monitoring Arc break monit- The arc break monitoring is a function that can be activated on the power source. oring The function becomes active when arc breaks occur. If the arc break monitoring becomes active due to an arc break, the Robot mo- tion release signal is set to Low.
  • Page 51 arc break arc break <190ms <200ms Example of arc break monitoring behavior (1) The status of the Welding start signal is dependent on: The arc break monitoring setting. The robot setting (how the robot should react to the "Ignore" setting on the arc break monitoring).

  • Page 52: Fronius Data Channel

    (robot controller, etc.) via the Ethernet connection on the rear of the power source (service port). In order to be able to use the Fronius Data Channel, OPT/i Documentation must be enabled for the power source.

  • Page 53: Signal Sequence When Selected Using "Job Mode" Operating Mode

    Signal sequence when selected using "Job Mode" operating mode Robot ready (Input) Power source ready (Output) Error number (Output) Working mode (Job mode) (Input) Job number (Input) Welding start (Input) Process active (Output) Arc stable (Output) Robot motion release (Output) Main current signal (Output) Wait time of at least 0.1 seconds...

  • Page 54: Signal Sequence When Selected Using "Characteristics Mode" Operating Mode

    Signal sequence when selected using "Character- istics Mode" operating mode Robot ready (Input) Power source ready (Output) Error number (Output) Working mode; 2-step mode characteristics (Input) Welding characteristic (Input) Wire feed speed command value (Input) Arclength correction (Input) Pulse-/ dynamic correction (Input) Wire retract correction (Input)
  • Page 55 Wait time of at least 0.1 seconds Wait time of at least 0.1 seconds Wait time of at least 0.1 seconds Gas pre-flow time Starting current time Slope 1 Gas post-flow time Slope 2 + final current time...

  • Page 56: Wiresense - More Information

    WireSense - more information Process descrip- WireSense Edge Detection = tion WireSense 3mm | 0.118in. (ON) (contour detec- Input: BIT 256 - 271 tion) WireSense start = High (ON) Input: BIT 29 Wait for: Arc stable = High (ON) Output Bit 5 Start robot movement for WireSense action Wire position = 0mm...

  • Page 57: Process Description Wiresense Edge Detection (Edge Detection)

    Process descrip- WireSense Edge Detection = tion WireSense 3mm | 0.118in. (ON) edge detection Input: BIT 256 - 271 (edge detection) WireSense start = High (ON) Input: BIT 29 Wait for: Arc stable = High (ON) Output Bit 5 Start robot movement for WireSense action Wire position = 0mm Output: 256 –...

  • Page 58: Signal Curve Of Edge Detection Mode On A Level Surface

    Signal curve of Edge Detection Mode on a level Robot surface h=2,5mm (0.098 in.) for example (0.079 in.) 20 ms 250ms 100ms h= - 2,5mm (- 0.098 in.)
  • Page 59 * The start time of the Arc stable / Touch signal may vary depending on the con- dition and electrical conductivity of the tip of the wire electrode. Below are two examples. No slag on the tip of the wire electrode: The WireSense process starts without the WireSense -Slaghammer function and the Arc stable / Touch signal is output around 20 ms after the wire elec- trode touches the workpiece.

  • Page 60: Signal Curve Of Edge Detection Mode On A Slanted Surface

    Signal curve of Edge Detection Robot Mode on a h=2,5mm slanted surface (0.098 in.) for example 2mm (0.079 in.) 20 ms 250ms 100ms h= - 2,5mm (- 0.098 in.)
  • Page 61 * The start time of the Arc stable / Touch signal may vary depending on the con- dition and electrical conductivity of the tip of the wire electrode. Below are two examples. No slag on the tip of the wire electrode: The WireSense process starts without the WireSense -Slaghammer function and the Arc stable / Touch signal is output around 20 ms after the wire elec- trode touches the workpiece.

  • Page 62: Signal Curve Of Sensing Mode For Different Surface Geometries

    Signal curve of Sensing Mode for different sur- face geometries Robot 20 ms...
  • Page 63 * The start time of the Arc stable / Touch signal may vary depending on the con- dition and electrical conductivity of the tip of the wire electrode. Below are two examples. No slag on the tip of the wire electrode: The WireSense process starts without the WireSense -Slaghammer function and the Arc stable / Touch signal is output around 20 ms after the wire elec- trode touches the workpiece.

  • Page 64: Signal Curve Of Wiresense Break (During Sensing Mode)

    Signal curve of WireSense break (during Sensing Robot Mode) Reference-Point 20 ms...

  • Page 65: Representation Of The Possible Measurement Range

    * The start time of the Arc stable / Touch signal may vary depending on the con- dition and electrical conductivity of the tip of the wire electrode. Below are two examples. No slag on the tip of the wire electrode: The WireSense process starts without the WireSense -Slaghammer function and the Arc stable / Touch signal is output around 20 ms after the wire elec- trode touches the workpiece.

  • Page 66: Note On Ignition Timeout (Ignition Timeout)

    Reference-Point *CTWD: Contact-Tip To Workpiece Distance *NTWD: Nozzle To Workpiece Distance Note on ignition If the ignition timeout is set to 30 mm (1.18 inches), for example, but the end of timeout (Ignition the wire electrode is more than 30 mm (1.18 inches) away from the workpiece, Timeout) the WireSense function will not start successfully because the wire feed is stopped after 30 mm (1.18 inches).

  • Page 67: Available Signals For Component Scanning

    Available signals for component scanning Signal list WireSense (contour detection): Signal designation Type of sig- Data type Facto Value range WireSense start Input (BIT 29) WireSense break Input (BIT 30) WORD Wire position Output (SINT) in -327.68 to +327.67 (BIT 256-271) WireSense Edge Detection (edge detection): Signal designation Type of sig-...

  • Page 68: Limit Monitoring - Functions And Activation

    Limit Monitoring - functions and activation Functions of Limit Monitoring monitors the welding parameters of the welding process. Limit Monitoring Limit Monitoring indicates whether the weld is performed within the pre- defined limit values of the weld specification (= job set values). If Limit Monitoring determines that the actual values are outside the defined limits, the weld seam should be checked.

  • Page 69: Prerequisites For The Successful Use Of Limit Monitoring

    Prerequisites for Job mode must be enabled for each power source. the successful At least 1 job must be assigned to each weld seam use of Limit It is recommended to use several jobs per weld seam if significant influ- Monitoring encing factors change during welding, such as robot speed, angle of at- tack of the welding torch, Stick-Out, etc.

  • Page 70: Detailed Description Of Limit Monitoring

    Detailed de- Limit Monitoring is only active in the main current phase. scription of Limit The data is recorded / checked every 50 ms during Limit Monitoring. Monitoring At point A, the upper voltage limit is exceeded; the time until the reaction of Limit Monitoring begins to count constantly upwards.

  • Page 71: Limit Monitoring - Details On The Individual Welding Parameters

    Limit Monitoring - details on the individual weld- ing parameters Voltage monitor- Serves to: Set the voltage set value and the desired limits. Monitor the voltage actual value per weld seam / job. Voltage monitoring Adjustable parameters: Voltage set value: 0 to 100 V Lower voltage limit: -10 to 0 V...

  • Page 72: Current Monitoring

    Current monitor- Serves to: Set the current set value and the desired limits. Monitor the current actual value per weld seam / job. Current monitoring Adjustable parameters: Current set value: 0 to 100 A Lower current limit: -10 to 0 A Upper current limit: 0 to 10 A Time limit for the reaction of Limit Monitoring:...

  • Page 73: Wirefeeder Monitoring

    Wirefeeder monitoring Adjustable parameters: Wirefeeder set value: 0 to 100 m/min Lower wirefeeder limit: -10 to 0 m/min Upper wirefeeder limit: 0 to 10 m/min Time limit for the reaction of Limit Monitoring: Off / 0 to 10 seconds Explanation for setting from 0 to 10 seconds: If, for example, 5 seconds are set, Limit Monitoring will only react after a limit has been exceeded or undershot continuously for 5 seconds.
  • Page 74 Example: A weld seam consists of 4 jobs, each with a duration of 4 seconds. Limit Monitoring ignores the first 3 jobs and only records the last job. For this reason, a welding time set value of at least 16 seconds must be set for the last job (4 x 4 seconds) in order to prevent Limit Monitoring from un- intentionally issuing a notification.

  • Page 75: Energy Monitoring

    Energy monitor- Serves to: Set the energy set value and the desired limits. Monitor the energy input per weld seam / job. If a weld seam consists of 2 or more jobs, the energy input of the previously wel- ded job must be added for the subsequent jobs in the weld sequence. Example: A weld seam consists of 4 jobs, with an energy input of 40 kJ each.
  • Page 76 Setting of the re- The setting is used for: action when ex- Determination of how the power source reacts when the set limits are ex- ceeding or fall- ceeded or not reached. ing below the limits: The following reactions are possible: Ignore Warning Error...
  • Page 77 Reaction when limits are exceeded or undershot = Warning Overview of the entries in the logbook...
  • Page 78 Display of the individual sections in the logbook Additional information on reactions of the power source to a warning: The power source indicates whether the limits have been overrun or under- shot. The overrun or undershoot is displayed until the end of welding. The welding parameters affected by exceeding or falling below the limits are marked in red.
  • Page 79 Display of the warning with the system data Display of the warning with Job optimization Additional information on reactions at the interface to a warning: During welding, the limit signal (WORD 1 / Byte 2 / Bit 19) reacts directly to exceeding or falling below the limits If no overshoot or undershoot of the limits is detected, the Limitsignal Low remains.
  • Page 80 Indicator on the interface; Limitsignal = Low Indicator on the interface; Limitsignal = High Reaction when limits are exceeded or undershot = error: Power source stops the welding process. Entry is made in the logbook. The welding parameters affected by exceeding or falling below the limits are marked in red.
  • Page 81 Reaction when limit exceeded / limit undershot = error Error message...
  • Page 82 Overview of the entries in the logbook Logbook details Additional information on reactions at the interface to an error: During welding, the limit signal (WORD 1 / Byte 2 / Bit 19) reacts directly to exceeding or falling below the limits. If no overshoot or undershoot of the limits is detected, the Limitsignal Low remains.
  • Page 83 Indicator on the interface; Limitsignal = Low Indicator on the interface; Limitsignal = High Overview of the interface functionalities in case of exceeding or falling below the limits:...
  • Page 84 Set reaction Limit signal Error number Warning num- Stop weld- (WORD 1 / (WORD 8 / ber (WORD 9 / ing: yes / Byte 2 / Bit 19) Byte 16 - 17 / Byte 18 - 19 / Bit 128 - 134) Bit 144 - 159) Ignore Warning...
  • Page 85 Reaction when limits are exceeded or undershot = warning: The welding parameters affected by exceeding or falling below the limits are marked in red. Reaction when limits are exceeded or undershot = Warning Display of the warning with the system data Additional information on reactions at the interface to a warning: During welding, the limit signal (WORD 1 / Byte 2 / Bit 19) reacts directly to exceeding or falling below the limits...
  • Page 86 Indicator on the interface; Limitsignal = Low Indicator on the interface; Limitsignal = High Reaction when limits are exceeded or undershot = error: Power source stops the welding process. Entry is made in the logbook. The welding parameters affected by exceeding or falling below the limits are marked in red.
  • Page 87 Reaction when limits are exceeded or undershot = Error Error message...
  • Page 88 Overview of the entries in the logbook Logbook details Additional information on reactions at the interface to an error: During welding, the limit signal (WORD 1 / Byte 2 / Bit 19) reacts directly to exceeding or falling below the limits. If no overshoot or undershoot of the limits is detected, the Limitsignal Low remains.
  • Page 89 Indicator on the interface; Limitsignal = Low Indicator on the interface; Limitsignal = High Smart Manager + If the function package OPT/i Jobs has been activated, the desired limits can OPT/i Jobs also be defined via the Smart Manager: (4,067,002)
  • Page 90 Define limit in Smart Manager Information on exceeding or falling below limits is also displayed in the Smart Manager : Smart Manager...
  • Page 91 Smart Manager Display of overshooting or undershooting limits in the system data display of the Smart Manager: System data display in the Smart Manager The welding parameters affected by exceeding or falling below the limits are marked in red.

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