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Aristo®
U6
Instruction manual
Valid for: from program version 2.14P
0459 287 501 US 20170331

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  • Page 1 Aristo® Instruction manual Valid for: from program version 2.14P 0459 287 501 US 20170331...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    LOCK CODE ....................28 FAULT CODES ....................29 10.1 General ...................... 10.2 List of fault codes..................10.3 Fault code descriptions ................ORDERING SPARE PARTS ................35 DIAGRAM ......................WIRE AND GAS DIMENSIONS................MENU STRUCTURE..................... 0459 287 501 © ESAB AB 2017...
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ORDERING NUMBERS ..................Rights reserved to alter specifications without notice. 0459 287 501 © ESAB AB 2017...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    (the soft button on the right beneath the display) until the correct language is shown in the display. The control panel's working method The control panel can be said to comprise two units: the primary memory and the welding data memory. 0459 287 501 - 4 - © ESAB AB 2017...

  • Page 5: Control Panel

    This pushbutton brings you to the selection menu (see item <>), if you are in the main menu. If you are in some other menu, it moves you back up one menu. 0459 287 501 - 5 - © ESAB AB 2017...

  • Page 6: Symbols In The Display

    Update of software If this warning is shown in the display, it means that the power source doesn’t support this function. Contact an authorized ESAB service engineer to obtain updated software. 0459 287 501 - 6 - © ESAB AB 2017...

  • Page 7: Menus

    Use this menu to Use this menu to change the language, store, recall and/or measurements units, erase various stored etc. welding data settings. There are ten storage positions for welding data. 0459 287 501 - 7 - © ESAB AB 2017...

  • Page 8: Mig/Mag Welding

    Lock code OFF or ON  These functions cannot be changed while welding is in progress. The synergy line on delivery: solid wire (ER70S), shielding gas CO with wire 0.8 mm. 0459 287 501 - 8 - © ESAB AB 2017...
  • Page 9 The burnback time setting is only available when SCT is OFF. This will be the case if SCT setting = OFF, or SCT setting = SYN and the chosen synergic line has SCT set to OFF. 0459 287 501 - 9 - © ESAB AB 2017...

  • Page 10: Explanation Of Functions

    (3), which starts crater filling (if in operation) and reduces the welding data to a lower value. Releasing the trigger switch again (4) extinguishes the arc and starts the gas postflow (if used). 0459 287 501 - 10 - © ESAB AB 2017...
  • Page 11 QSet™, with the exception of the voltage, which must be set. Recommendation: First, make a weld (6 seconds) with QSet™ on a test piece, to obtain all the correct data. 0459 287 501 - 11 - © ESAB AB 2017...
  • Page 12 The synergy line package supplied with the machine is called “Standard synergic lines”. It is also possible to order other synergy line packages, but these must be installed by an authorized ESAB service engineer. 0459 287 501 - 12 -...
  • Page 13 The following settings exist: SYN = The value (ON/OFF) is determined by the synergy line (default option). 0459 287 501 - 13 - © ESAB AB 2017...
  • Page 14 Pinch-off pulse is applied to ensure that a ball is not formed on the wire when welding stops. Applies to MIG/MAG welding with short/spray arc and short pulsing. When pulsing, completion is synchronized with a pulse, finishing pulse, which can be set between 0% and 100%. 0459 287 501 - 14 - © ESAB AB 2017...

  • Page 15: Tig Welding

    0 - 5 s 0,1 s 0,5 s “Slope up” time 0 - 5 s 0,1 s 0,0 s ”Slope down” time 0 - 5 s 0,1 s 2,0 s 0459 287 501 - 15 - © ESAB AB 2017...

  • Page 16: Explanation Of Functions

    Releasing the switch button (2) reduces the current (or starts “slope down” if in operation) and extinguishes the arc. Gas postflow follows, if it is in operation. - Activating 2-stroke from the main menu. 0459 287 501 - 16 - © ESAB AB 2017...
  • Page 17 The trigger switch is pressed, and a low current starts to flow. The welder lifts the electrode from the workpiece: the arc strikes, and the current rises automatically to the set value. 0459 287 501 - 17 - © ESAB AB 2017...
  • Page 18 - Setting the background time from the settings menu. Background current This is the lower current value of the two currents used in pulsed current welding. 0459 287 501 - 18 - © ESAB AB 2017...
  • Page 19 50 A, set the min current to 50%. If the max. current is 100 A and the min. current is 90 A, set the min. current to 90%. - Activating min current from the settings menu. 0459 287 501 - 19 - © ESAB AB 2017...
  • Page 20 (16) appearing in the display and welding cannot be started while the error message is displayed. The VRD icon NOTE! The VRD function works for power sources where it is implemented. 0459 287 501 - 20 - © ESAB AB 2017...

  • Page 21: Mma Welding

    50 A, set the min current to 50%. If the max. current is 100 A and the min. current is 90 A, set the min. current to 90%. - Activating min current from the settings menu. 0459 287 501 - 21 - © ESAB AB 2017...
  • Page 22 (16) appearing in the display and welding cannot be started while the error message is displayed. The VRD icon NOTE! The VRD function works for power sources where it is implemented. 0459 287 501 - 22 - © ESAB AB 2017...

  • Page 23: Arc-Air Gouging

    0.25 V (Displayed to 37.0 V one decimal.) Electrode diameter Larger electrode diameters produce wider and deeper penetration into the workpiece. Voltage Higher voltages produce wider and deeper penetration into the workpiece. 0459 287 501 - 23 - © ESAB AB 2017...

  • Page 24: General Functions

    By using this function, the settings menu can be locked, it is then only possible to select the main menu, the memory menu and the measurements menu, see the “LOCK CODE” chapter. - Activating lock code from the configuration menu. 0459 287 501 - 24 - © ESAB AB 2017...

  • Page 25: Memory Management

    2. Press a welding data setting is now stored in memory position 2. The other memory positions are empty. 0459 287 501 - 25 - © ESAB AB 2017...

  • Page 26: Recall Welding Data

    Press “YES”, if you want to recall welding data from memory position 2 and change the settings that are currently in the primary memory. (If you change your mind, press “NO”). This icon in the main menu shows which memory position is recalled. 0459 287 501 - 26 - © ESAB AB 2017...

  • Page 27: Delete Welding Data

    2. The following question appears: Press “YES”, if you want to delete welding data from memory position 2, (if you change your mind, press “NO”). Memory position 2 is now empty. 0459 287 501 - 27 - © ESAB AB 2017...

  • Page 28: Lock Code

    PIN code is selected. Press , to store the first digit of the code. Repeat the procedure for the remaining digits. Press to unlock the control panel. 0459 287 501 - 28 - © ESAB AB 2017...

  • Page 29: Fault Codes

    Communication error (bus off) Messages lost High open-circuit voltage Lost contact with the wire feed unit Lost contact with the power unit Incorrect settings values in external Memory allocation error 0459 287 501 - 29 - © ESAB AB 2017...

  • Page 30: Fault Code Descriptions

    The microprocessor is unable to read/write from/to a certain memory position in its internal memory. This fault does not disable any functions. Action:Restart the machine. If the fault persists, contact a service technician. 0459 287 501 - 30 - © ESAB AB 2017...

  • Page 31: Intermediate Dc Voltage Outside

    The voltage is too low or too high. Action: Contact a service technician. -15 V power supply (power unit) The voltage is too low or too high. Action: Contact a service technician. 0459 287 501 - 31 - © ESAB AB 2017...

  • Page 32: Communication Error (Warning)

    Lost contact The control panel has lost contact with the power unit. The current welding process is stopped. Action: Check the cables. If the fault persists, contact a service technician. 0459 287 501 - 32 - © ESAB AB 2017...

  • Page 33: Incorrect Settings Values In External

    Too long of a regulator time has occurred (only in MIG/MAG). No reply from the display unit The microprocessor is not in contact with the display board. Action: Contact a service technician. 0459 287 501 - 33 - © ESAB AB 2017...
  • Page 34 Applicable only when using synergy group 99 with user-defined synergy lines. Action: Download the missing synergy line using ESAT and restart. 0459 287 501 - 34 - © ESAB AB 2017...

  • Page 35: Ordering Spare Parts

    Spare parts and wear parts can be ordered through your nearest ESAB dealer, see the back cover of this document. When ordering, please state product type, serial number, designation and spare part number in accordance with the spare parts list.

  • Page 36: Diagram

    DIAGRAM DIAGRAM 0459 287 501 - 36 - © ESAB AB 2017...

  • Page 37: Wire And Gas Dimensions

    1.0 1.2 Stainless duplex wire (Duplex ER2209) Ar + 30% He + 1% O 1.0 1.2 Magnesium-alloyed aluminium wire 1.0 1.2 1.6 (AlMg ER5356) Magnesium-alloyed al wire (AlMg ER5356) Ar + 30% He Magnesium-alloyed al wire (AlMg ER5183) 0459 287 501 - 37 - © ESAB AB 2017...
  • Page 38 The text on the display panel is available in the following languages: Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, English, German, Dutch, French, Spanish (Castilian), Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish and US English. 0459 287 501 - 38 - © ESAB AB 2017...

  • Page 39: Menu Structure

    MENU STRUCTURE MENU STRUCTURE 0459 287 501 - 39 - © ESAB AB 2017...
  • Page 40 MENU STRUCTURE 0459 287 501 - 40 - © ESAB AB 2017...
  • Page 41 MENU STRUCTURE 0459 287 501 - 41 - © ESAB AB 2017...
  • Page 42 MENU STRUCTURE 0459 287 501 - 42 - © ESAB AB 2017...
  • Page 43 MENU STRUCTURE 0459 287 501 - 43 - © ESAB AB 2017...
  • Page 44 MENU STRUCTURE 0459 287 501 - 44 - © ESAB AB 2017...
  • Page 45 MENU STRUCTURE 0459 287 501 - 45 - © ESAB AB 2017...
  • Page 46 Denomination 0458 535 890 Aristo™ U6 0458 818 990 Spare parts list M2, MA4, MA6, U6 Instruction manuals and the spare parts list are available on the Internet at www.esab.com 0459 287 501 - 46 - © ESAB AB 2017...
  • Page 47 ORDERING NUMBERS 0459 287 501 - 47 - © ESAB AB 2017...
  • Page 48 ESAB subsidiaries and representative offices Europe THE NETHERLANDS North and South America SOUTH KOREA ESAB Nederland B.V. ESAB SeAH Corporation AUSTRIA Amersfoort ARGENTINA Kyungnam ESAB Ges.m.b.H Tel: +31 33 422 35 55 CONARCO Tel: +82 55 269 8170 Vienna-Liesing Fax: +31 33 422 35 44...

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