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FRC-30
42,0426,0104,EN
V02 - 06072016
Operating instructions
Remote control
FRC-30

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  • Page 1 / Perfect Welding / Solar Energy / Perfect Charging Operating instructions FRC-30 Remote control FRC-30 42,0426,0104,EN V02 - 06072016...
  • Page 3 Read the manual carefully and you will soon be familiar with all the many great features of your new Fronius product. This really is the best way to get the most out of all the advantages that your machine has to offer.
  • Page 5 Safety rules DANGER! “DANGER!” indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations. This signal word is not used for property damage hazards unless personal injury risk appropriate to this level is also involved.
  • Page 6 General remarks Any malfunctions which might impair machine safety must be eliminated (continued) immediately - meaning before the equipment is next switched on. It’s your safety that’s at stake! Utilisation for The machine may only be used for jobs as defined by the “Intended intended purpose purpose”.
  • Page 7 Obligations of Before starting work, all persons to be entrusted with carrying out work with personnel (or on) the machine shall undertake to observe the basic regulations on workplace safety and accident prevention to read the sections on “safety rules” and the “warnings” contained in this manual, and to sign to confirm that they have understood these and will comply with them.
  • Page 8 Protection for “Protective clothing” also includes: yourself and protecting your eyes and face from UV rays, heat and flying sparks with other persons an appropriate safety shield containing appropriate regulation filter glass (continued) wearing a pair of appropriate regulation goggles (with sideguards) behind the safety shield wearing stout footwear that will also insulate even in wet conditions protecting your hands by wearing appropriate gloves (electrically insula-...
  • Page 9 Hazards from The harmfulness of the welding fumes will depend on e.g. the following noxious gases components: and vapours the metals used in and for the workpiece (continued) the electrodes coatings cleaning and degreasing agents and the like For this reason, pay attention to the relevant Materials Safety Data Sheets and the information given by the manufacturer regarding the components listed above.
  • Page 10 Hazards from Do not loop any cables or other leads around your body or any part of your mains and weld- body. ing current (continued) Never immerse the welding electrode (rod electrode, tungsten electrode, welding wire, ...) in liquid in order to cool it, and never touch it when the power source is ON.
  • Page 11 Stray welding When using current supply distributors, twin head wire feeder fixtures etc., currents please note the following: The electrode on the unused welding torch/welding (continued) tongs is also current carrying. Please ensure that there is sufficient insula- ting storage for the unused welding torch/tongs. In the case of automated MIG/MAG applications, ensure that only insulated filler wire is routed from the welding wire drum, large wirefeeder spool or wirespool to the wirefeeder.
  • Page 12 EMI Precautions Electromagnetic fields may cause as yet unknown damage to health. Effects on the health of persons in the vicinity, e.g. users of heart pace- makers and hearing aids Users of heart pacemakers must take medical advice before going anywhere near welding equipment or welding workplaces Keep as much space as possible between welding cables and head/body of welder for safety reasons...
  • Page 13 Particular danger When hoisting the machines by crane, only use suitable manufacturer- spots supplied lifting devices. (continued) Attach the chains and/or ropes to all the hoisting points provided on the suitable lifting device. The chains and/or ropes must be at an angle which is as close to the vertical as possible.
  • Page 14 Safety precauti- A machine that topples over can easily kill someone! For this reason, always ons at the instal- place the machine on an even, firm floor in such a way that it stands firmly. lation site and An angle of inclination of up to 10° is permissible. when being transported Special regulations apply to rooms at risk from fire and/or explosion.
  • Page 15 Safety precauti- If any damage occurs in cases where other coolants have been used, the ons in normal manufacturer shall not be liable for any such damage, and all warranty operation claims shall be null and void. (continued) Under certain conditions, the coolant is flammable. Only transport the coolant in closed original containers, and keep it away from sources of ignition.
  • Page 16 Safety markings Equipment with CE-markings fulfils the basic requirements of the Low- Voltage and Electromagnetic Compatibility Guideline (e.g. relevant product standards according to EN 60 974). . Equipment marked with the CSA-Test Mark fulfils the requirements made in the relevant standards for Canada and the USA. Data security The user is responsible for the data security of changes made to factory settings.
  • Page 17: Table Of Contents

    Options ............................... 6 System descriptions ............................7 Application ..............................7 Controls and connections ..........................8 Safety ................................. 8 FRC-30 remote control, front view ......................8 Commissioning .............................. 10 Safety ............................... 10 Checking the connections ........................10 Connecting the remote control ......................... 10 Checking the EMERGENCY STOP safety equipment ................
  • Page 19: Introduction

    Introduction These operating instructions will help you familiarise yourself with the FRC-30. It is in your interest to read these instructions carefully and to observe the directions contained herein. This will prevent faults and incorrect operation or possible damage to the product or its system components.
  • Page 20: About This Document

    About this document Function of this These operating instructions tell you how to commission and operate the FRC-30 document in combination with its system components. Look after the operating instructions carefully; they must always be to hand at the location where the product is being used. They can be used as a reference should any operational or functional problems occur in the future.
  • Page 21: Meaning Of The Special Safety Instructions

    Meaning of the "DANGER!" indicates immediate and real danger. If it is not avoided, death or special safety serious injury will result. instructions "WARNING!" indicates a possibly dangerous situation. Death or serious injury may result if appropriate precautions are not taken. "CAUTION!"...
  • Page 22: General

    FRC-30 remote control Proper use The FRC-30 remote control should only be used for remotely operating the powered FTU 1000-500/ 1500-1000/ 2000-1500 Fronius tripod units. Any use above and beyond this purpose is deemed improper. The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage result- ing from such improper use.
  • Page 23: System Descriptions

    System descriptions 7KLV ¿JXUH VKRZV WKH GLIIHUHQW WUDYHUVLQJ SDWKV WKDW FDQ EH FRQWUROOHG XVLQJ WKH )5& Application FTU tripod unit ... Wire-feed unit Horizontal traversing path Verfahrweg horizontal FRC-30 remote Welding control torch Verfahrweg vertikal Vertical traversing path FRC-30 Workpiece...
  • Page 24: Controls And Connections

    Incorrect operation may result in serious injury or damage. Do not use the functions described until you have thoroughly read and under- stood the following documents: these operating instructions all operating instructions for the system components FRC-30 remote control, front view FRC-30 control panel...
  • Page 25 "Emergency Stop" button The control voltage for the entire system is deactivated. All equipment is switched off. The system cannot be restarted. IMPORTANT! It is vital that this protective feature is always checked before the system is started. “Traversing direction" buttons Change the traversing direction to that indicated by the arrows: up/down, left/right.
  • Page 26: Commissioning

    Connecting the Important! The connection socket for the remote control FRC-30 remote control is located on the underside of the tripod unit control box. 1. Connect the remote control plug to the connecting socket on the tripod unit control box.
  • Page 27: Checking The Emergency Stop Safety Equipment

    STOP safety equipment 1. Press the EMERGENCY STOP button on the FRC-30 remote control. 2. Check that the following operating sta- tuses are correct: control voltage on the tripod unit...
  • Page 28: Lowering And Setting Up The Welding Torch

    Lowering and CAUTION! setting up the Danger of the welding torch colliding with the workpiece. welding torch If the torch is not moved back far enough, it may collide with the workpiece. %HIRUH ORZHULQJ WKH ZHOGLQJ WRUFK ¿UVW PDNH VXUH WKDW LW LV SRVLWLRQHG IDU enough back.
  • Page 29: Setting The Welding Path Lengths

    Setting the Set up the welding path on the tripod unit according to the length or height of the work- welding path piece. Reposition the vertical or horizontal contact cams depending on the welding direc- lengths tion. Important! Each contact cam is secured ZLWK WZR VL]H  FKHHVHKHDG VFUHZV ¿WWHG on the inside.
  • Page 30: Technical Data

    Technical data FRC-30 Supply voltage 24 V DC voltage Dimensions l x w x h 200 x 90 x 60 mm technical data Weight 2 kg Connecting cable length No. of pins on connecting plug Suitable types of tripod unit...
  • Page 31: Spare Parts Overview

    Spare parts overview Spare parts for FRC-30 remote control...
  • Page 32: Ordering Details

    NOTE! Only trained technicians may change parts and may only do so after having read the installation and dismantling instructions supplied. When ordering spare parts for the FRC-30 remote control you should provide the follow- ing data: exact designation of the spare part...
  • Page 33: Circuit Diagrams

    Circuit diagrams...
  • Page 39 FRONIUS INTERNATIONAL GMBH TechSupport Automation E-Mail: support.automation@fronius.com www.fronius.com www.fronius.com/addresses...

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