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- Page 1 Operating instructions Control Puls (M3.7X-K) 099-0M37XK-EW501 Observe additional system documents! 16.07.2018...
- Page 2 +49 2680 181-0. A list of authorised sales partners can be found at www.ewm-group.com/en/specialist-dealers. Liability relating to the operation of this equipment is restricted solely to the function of the equipment.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Notes on the use of these operating instructions Contents 1 Contents ..............................3 2 For your safety ............................5 Notes on the use of these operating instructions ................5 Explanation of icons ........................5 Part of the complete documentation ....................6 3 Intended use ............................ - Page 4 Contents Notes on the use of these operating instructions 4.5.1 Selecting, changing and saving parameters..............28 4.5.2 Aligning the cable resistance ..................29 4.5.3 Power-saving mode (Standby) ..................30 5 Rectifying faults............................ 31 Display machine control software version ..................31 Error messages (power source) ....................
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Page 5: For Your Safety
For your safety Notes on the use of these operating instructions For your safety Notes on the use of these operating instructions DANGER Working or operating procedures which must be closely observed to prevent imminent serious and even fatal injuries. •... -
Page 6: Part Of The Complete Documentation
For your safety Part of the complete documentation Symbol Description Symbol Description Time representation (e.g.: wait 4 s / Signal light flashes red actuate) Interruption in the menu display (other setting options possible) Tool not required/do not use Tool required/use Part of the complete documentation These operating instructions are part of the complete documentation and valid only in combination with all other parts of these instructions! Read and observe the operating... -
Page 7: Intended Use
Intended use Use and operation solely with the following machines Intended use WARNING Hazards due to improper usage! The machine has been constructed to the state of the art and any regulations and standards applicable for use in industry and trade. It may only be used for the welding procedures indicated at the rating plate. - Page 8 Intended use Machine control – Operating elements Figure 3-1 Item Symbol Description Control section A > see 3.4.1.1 chapter Control section B > see 3.4.1.2 chapter 099-0M37XK-EW501 16.07.2018...
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Page 9: Control Section A
Intended use Machine control – Operating elements 3.4.1.1 Control section A Figure 3-2 Item Symbol Description JOB- Welding task push-button (JOB) LIST Select the welding task from the welding task list (JOB-LIST). The list can be found inside the protective cap on the wire feeder and in the appendix to these operating instructions. -
Page 10: Control Section B
Intended use Machine control – Operating elements Item Symbol Description Correction of arc length click wheel • ---------- Setting the arc length correction > see 4.2.2.3 chapter • ---------- Setting arc dynamics > see 4.2.2.4 chapter • ---------- Setting various parameters values depending on the preselection. The white signal lights (LED) around the rotary knob light up when setting is possible. - Page 11 Intended use Welding data display Item Symbol Description Coolant fault signal light Indicates flow fault or low coolant level. Second signal light The displayed value is displayed in seconds. JOB number display (welding task) > see 4.2.1 chapter Status display signal light (Hold) Display of mean values across the entire welding process.
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Page 12: Welding Data Display
Intended use Welding data display Welding data display To the left of the parameter displays, there is the parameter selection push-button. It is used to select the welding parameters to be displayed and their values. Each time one the button is clicked, the display proceeds to the next parameter (signal lights indicate the selection). -
Page 13: Changing Basic Settings (Machine Configuration Menu)
Intended use Operating the machine control 3.6.4 Changing basic settings (machine configuration menu) The basic welding system functions can be adjusted in the machine configuration menu. Only experienced users should change the settings > see 4.5 chapter. 3.6.5 Lock function The lock function protects against accidental adjustment of the device settings. -
Page 14: Functional Characteristics
Functional characteristics Operating the machine control Functional characteristics 4.1.1 Shielding gas volume settings If the shielding gas setting is too low or too high, this can introduce air to the weld pool and may cause pores to form. Adjust the shielding gas quantity to suit the welding task! •... -
Page 15: Wire Thread
Functional characteristics Operating the machine control 4.1.1.3 Wire thread The wire inching function is used for potential- and gas-free inching of the wire electrode after the wire spool change. By pressing and holding the wire inching button for a long time, the wire inching speed increases in a ramp function (special parameter P1 >... -
Page 16: Mig/Mag Welding
Functional characteristics MIG/MAG welding MIG/MAG welding 4.2.1 Welding task selection The following steps have to be carried out to select the welding job: • Select basic parameters (material type, wire diameter and shielding gas type) and welding procedures (select and enter JOB number by means of JOB-List > see 6.1 chapter). •... -
Page 17: Welding Type
Functional characteristics MIG/MAG welding 4.2.2 Welding type Different forms of MIG/MAG processes are collectively referred to as welding type. Standard (welding with standard arc) Depending on the set combination of wire feed speed and arc voltage, the arc types short arc, transitional arc or spray arc can be used for welding. -
Page 18: Arc Length
Functional characteristics MIG/MAG welding 4.2.2.3 Arc length When required, the arc length (welding voltage) can be adjusted for the welding task in hand by +/– 9.9 V. Figure 4-9 4.2.2.4 Arc dynamics (choke effect) This function can be used to adjust the arc between a narrow, hard arc with deep penetration (positive values) and a wide and soft arc (negative values). -
Page 19: Expert Menu (Mig/Mag)
Functional characteristics MIG/MAG welding 4.2.3 Expert menu (MIG/MAG) The Expert menu has adjustable parameters stored that don’t require regular setting. The number of parameters shown may be limited, e.g. if a function is deactivated. Figure 4-11 Display Setting/selection Ignition current Setting range in percent: depending on main current Setting range, absolute: Imin to Imax. -
Page 20: Burn-Back
Functional characteristics MIG/MAG welding 4.2.3.1 Burn-back The wire burn-back parameter prevents the sticking of the wire electrode in the weld pool or at the contact tip at the end of the welding process. The value is optimally preset for a variety of applications (but can be adjusted if necessary). -
Page 21: Automatic Cut-Out
Functional characteristics MIG/MAG welding Gas post-flow Non-latched Latched Special latched Time Start program START Main program End program 4.2.5.2 Automatic cut-out The welding machine ends the ignition process or the welding process with an • ignition fault (no welding current flows within 5 s after the start signal) •... - Page 22 Functional characteristics MIG/MAG welding Latched mode Figure 4-14 Step 1 • Press and hold torch trigger • Shielding gas is expelled (gas pre-flows) • Wire feed motor runs at “creep speed”. • Arc ignites after the wire electrode makes contact with the workpiece; welding current flows. •...
- Page 23 Functional characteristics MIG/MAG welding Latched special Figure 4-15 1st cycle • Press and hold torch trigger. • Shielding gas is flowing (gas pre-flow). • Wire feed motor runs at “wire creep speed”. • Arc ignites when the wire electrode makes contact with the workpiece, welding current is flowing (start program P START 2nd cycle...
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Page 24: Standard Mig/Mag Torch
Functional characteristics MMA welding 4.2.6 Standard MIG/MAG torch The MIG welding torch trigger is essentially used to start and stop the welding process. Operating elements Functions • Torch trigger Start/stop welding Other functions are also possible by tapping the torch trigger, depending on the machine type and control configuration >... -
Page 25: Welding Current Setting
Functional characteristics Special parameters (advanced settings) 4.3.2 Welding current setting Figure 4-17 4.3.3 Arcforce Figure 4-18 Setting: • Negative values: rutile electrode types • Values at zero: basic electrode types • Positive values: cellulose electrode types 4.3.4 Hotstart The function hot start ensures a secure igniting of the arc and a sufficient heating to the still cold parent metal at the beginning of the welding process. -
Page 26: Special Parameters (Advanced Settings)
Functional characteristics Special parameters (advanced settings) Special parameters (advanced settings) Special parameters (P1 to Pn) are applied for customer-specific configuration of machine functions. This allows the user maximum flexibility in optimising their requirements. These settings are not configured directly on the machine control since a regular setting of the parameters is generally not required. -
Page 27: Ramp Time For Wire Inching (P1)
Functional characteristics Special parameters (advanced settings) 4.4.1.1 Ramp time for wire inching (P1) The wire inching starts with a speed 1.0 m/min for 2 secs. It is subsequently increased to a ramp function to 6.0 m/min. The ramp time can be set between two ranges. During wire inching, the speed can be changed by means of the welding power rotary knob. -
Page 28: Machine Configuration Menu
Functional characteristics Machine configuration menu Machine configuration menu 4.5.1 Selecting, changing and saving parameters Figure 4-23 Display Setting/selection Lead resistance 1 Lead resistance for the first welding circuit 0 mΩ–60 mΩ (8 mΩ ex works). Lead resistance 2 Lead resistance for the second welding circuit 0 mΩ–60 mΩ (8 mΩ ex works). Only qualified service personnel may change the parameters! Only qualified service personnel may change the parameters! Time-based power-saving mode >... -
Page 29: Aligning The Cable Resistance
Functional characteristics Machine configuration menu 4.5.2 Aligning the cable resistance The resistance value of the cables can be set directly or it can be adjusted through the power source. The power source cable resistance value is set to 8 mΩ when delivered. This value corresponds to an earth cable length of 5 m, an intermediate hose package length of 1.5 m and a water-cooled welding torch length of 3 m. -
Page 30: Power-Saving Mode (Standby)
Functional characteristics Machine configuration menu 1 Preparation • Switch off the welding machine. • Unscrew the gas nozzle from the welding torch. • Trim the welding wire so that it is flush with the contact tip. • Retract the welding wire a little (approx. 50 mm) on the wire feeder. There should be no more welding wire in the contact tip at this point. -
Page 31: Rectifying Faults
Rectifying faults Display machine control software version Rectifying faults All products are subject to rigorous production checks and final checks. If, despite this, something fails to work at any time, please check the product using the following flowchart. If none of the fault rectification procedures described leads to the correct functioning of the product, please inform your authorised dealer. -
Page 32: Resetting Jobs (Welding Tasks) To The Factory Settings
Rectifying faults Resetting JOBs (welding tasks) to the factory settings Error Category Possible cause Remedy (Err) 59 - Machine incompatible Check machine usage 60 - Software update required Inform Service. Categories legend (resetting the error) a) The error message will disappear once the error has been rectified. b) The error message can be reset by pressing a push-button: Welding machine control Push-button... -
Page 33: Resetting All Jobs
Rectifying faults Resetting JOBs (welding tasks) to the factory settings 5.3.2 Resetting all JOBs JOBs 1–128 and 170–256 will be reset. Custom JOBs 129–169 are maintained. Figure 5-2 099-0M37XK-EW501 16.07.2018... -
Page 34: Job-List
Appendix A JOB-List Appendix A JOB-List Figure 6-1 099-0M37XK-EW501 16.07.2018... -
Page 35: Parameter Overview - Setting Ranges
Appendix B Parameter overview – setting ranges Appendix B Parameter overview – setting ranges 7.1.1 MIG/MAG welding Name Display Setting range Ignition current Correction of arc length in start program P -9,9 START Slope time of start program P to main program P START Slope time of main program P to end program P... -
Page 36: Searching For A Dealer
Appendix C Searching for a dealer Appendix C Searching for a dealer Sales & service parteners www.ewm-group.com/en/specialist-dealers "More than 400 EWM sales partners worldwide" 099-0M37XK-EW501 16.07.2018...
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