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R Pulsed GMAW Power Source Operating Instructions YD-500HM3YLC Model No. Dip Pulse LISTED WELDING MACHINE 35ZM A.I. Controlled / Full Digital Fully digital and A.I. controlled pulsed GMAW Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
♦ Introduction • This welding power source is applicable to automatic • It is necessary to connect the dedicated controller; YD- welding or robotic welding. It is not applicable to manual 00UDS1YAD welding. • The interface box; YC-00UD1YAD is needed to connect this product to automatic welder or robot.
About safety 1. About safety 1.1. Safety 1.2. Sécurité Introduction Introduction Ce manuel est structuré de façon à ce que les précautions de This manual is structured so that all the appropriate sécurité appropriées, relativement à une tâche particulière, safety precautions relative to a particular task are placed soient placées au début de chaque section.
Important safety items 2. Important safety items The following instructions must be followed carefully in case of working near the robot performing arc welding operation. 1.1. Safety Compressed Gas Choosing a Work Site WARNINGS: WARNINGS: Compressed gas cylinders should be Do not locate welding operation near handled with extreme care.
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Important safety items number of turns. In addition to this instruction booklet, you should also be thoroughly familiar with and have on-hand Make sure all connections are leak-tight. Test or available for ready reference, the following connections for leaks using soapy water or a publications: commercial leak solution compatible with the gases being used.
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Important safety items 1.2. Sécurité Électricité Choix d’un emplacement de travail AVERTISSEMENT: AVERTISSEMENTS: SEULS des techniciens qualifies pourront installer le courant électrique d’entrée. Ne placez pas une opération de soudage à Une mauvaise installation risque proximité des opérations de dégraissage. d’entraîner des blessures graves ou même Les vapeurs provenant la mort dues à...
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Important safety items Gaz comprimé Ouvrez lentement le robinet de la bouteille, tout AVERTISSEMENTS: d’abord en l’ouvrant légèrement puis en l’amenant La manutention des bouteilles de gaz à la position de fonctionnement. comprimé devrait faire l’objet de grandes N’ouvrez JAMAIS un robinet à un nombre de tours précautions.
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Important safety items En plus du livret d’instructions, vous devriez aussi travail. Si le travail est tel que vous ne pouvez pas vous familiariser avec les publications suivantes et éviter les fumées et les vapeurs, utilisez un les avoir sous la main ou disponibles pour pouvoir respirateur à...
Rated Specifications 3.2 Duty cycle • The rated duty cycle for this product is 100%. Duty cycle (%) “The duty cycle is 100% at the rated output” means that the power source can maintain opera- tion continuously with the rated output current without overheating.
Installation site and transportation 4. Installation site and transportation AVERTISSEMENT: Consultez la portion ‹‹SÉCURITÉ›› de précédent section concernant les versions françasises des avertissements et precautions. 4.1 Installation site Proper site location is a critical ingredient for trouble-free operation. Read and understand these direc- tions before choosing a location for the power source.
Note approved eyebolts from local When you go around the curve, do not curve sharply. Or wheel or Panasonic welding distributors. floor may be damaged. OMDT6363E01...
Configuration 5. Configuration 5.1 Manual welding system Name Note Distribution Welding power source ⑦ Wire feeder ⑥ ① ① ① ① Remote controller Welding torch Connecting cables Gas regulator ③ ② Gas cylinder (Shield gas) ④ Output cable Standard equipment components (at shipment) Available as optional units (separately sold) To be provided by customers.
Names and functions 6. Names and functions 6.1 Front panel About handling of fuse Prior to handling a fuse, turn OFF power to the power source so as WARNING to prevent electric shock. (In case of handling fuses inside the power source (Fu6 to Fu8), disconnect power at the distribution box.
Connection 7. Connection • The installation shall be done by qualified installation personnel and should conform to all national and local codes. • Important Type and capacity of protection devices, such as breaker and fuse, to be applied should con- form to all national and local codes.
Connection 7.1.2 Connecting power cable Connect power cable from the wire feeder to the torch ter- minal (+) with the attached M8 bolt. Torch terminal (+) Note Do not use both terminals at the same time. Use one termi- nal and cover the other one (not in use) with the attached insulation cap.
Connection 7.3 Input and ground (PE) cable connection The frame of this power source must be grounded to protect operat- WARNING ing technician from portentially deadly electrical shock. Never pull or apply undue force on primary cable once it has been WARNING installed.
Connection 7.4 Jig terminals connections When touching a printed circuit board, observe the following item to prevent electrostatic destruction of the printed circuit board. WARNING Before starting an operation, for example, touch any metal part of the case with your hand to discharge static electricity. 7.4.1 Connecting jig terminals Jig terminals for controlling emergency stop or temporary stop from external equipment such as a robot, or of send-...
Connection 7.4.2 Connecting jig terminals for gauges Top view of the power source without top panel. Note As terminals for ammeter and voltmeter are directly con- (Front side) (Rear side) nected to the output circuit of the product, work with cau- tion when connecting gauges to prevent any effects to be on the product including electrical insulation, earth fault, short-circuit or noise, from a circuit of the peripherals.
Operation 8. Operation 8.1 Preparation steps 8.1.1 Use of protective equipment To protect you and other people from gases, fumes and lack of oxygen that may WARNING be generated during the welding operation, make sure to prepare ventilation facil- ities and use protective equipment, etc. •...
Operation 8.3 Steps after welding operation 8.3.1 Shutting off gas First of all, close the main valve of the gas bottle, and then do the “gas purge” to take the residual pressure out of the pipe. 8.3.2 Shutting off power To allow the inside of this product to cool down, turn the power off at least 5 minutes after the com- Important pletion of welding operations.
The daily check is important to make the most of For replacement of parts, make sure to use our the performance of this product and to secure the genuine parts for Panasonic welding machine to safety of daily operations. keep its performance and functions •...
Maintenance and inspection 9.1.1 Welding machine (This product) Check item Check point Remarks Devices (such as switch, indi- cating lamp, fuse holder, out- Check for breakage and loose attachment. put terminal, connector) Front Indication lamps If it functions correctly. If there is any defect, an Eyebolts, cases (such as top inside check, additional Check for loose attachment.
Maintenance and inspection 9.2 Periodic check Touching any current-carrying parts may cause a fatal electric shock or burn injury. WARNING To prevent a fatal accident, such as an electric shock, burn injury, etc., make sure to observe the followings. • To secure physical safety, make sure that a qualified person or a person who is familiar with the welding machine takes care of a regular check.
• In periodic check and maintenance, treat the cooling fan and electrolytic capacitor as expandable parts. • In order to maintain high performance and function, use the welding genuine parts of Panasonic as replacement. 9.2.2 Precautions on long storage In case of storing the unit for long period while retaining the It is about 3 weeks without the power turned on.
This product uses semiconductor components such as ical injury or mechanical failure. In case of necessity, con- transistor. Executing withstand voltage test or insulation tact our sales distributors or Panasonic representatives. resistance measurement casually may cause serious phys- ♦ Attention of sales distributors / Panasonic representatives...
Troubleshooting 10. Troubleshooting Safety Sécurité WARNINGS: AVERTISSEMENTS: Do not perform any inspection before Ne réalisez pas d’inspection avant turning off power at distribution box. d’avoir fermé le courant à la boîte de distribution. Mettez une etiquette rouge Red tag disconnect switch once power sur le commutateur de débranchement is disconnected.
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Troubleshooting Controller side Power Probable causes and countermeasures source Emergency Stop Emergency stop from the external equipment connected to the jig terminal. Turn off power switch, remove the causes and then turn power switch on again. Sec. OverCurrent Short-circuit in the secondary circuit, or welding current exceeds rated value.
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Check if communication cables connecting the controller, wire feeder and the welding power source is damaged. And if the same error occurs repeatedly, contact sales distributor or Panasonic representatives, in addition to the specific coun- termeasures to the individual error item if mentioned.
Troubleshooting 10.2 Troubleshooting table * In the case of welding errors without any error (Err) indication, refer to the following table to search for their causes. • Blowholes Error • condition Welded tip • Wire runs into the base metal •...
Parts list 11. Parts list Model number: YD-500HM3YLC OMDT6363E01...
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Parts list YD-500HM3YLC YD-500HM3YLC YD-500HM3YLC YD-500HM3YLC Model number: Model number: Model number: Model number: Mark Parts number Description Q'ty Note Internal code DTU00197 Main transformer DTU00197 UTU21600 Control transformer UTU21600 UTU21610 Control transformer UTU21610 DLU00070 DLU00070 DLU00106 DLU00106 DLU00105 DLU00105...
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