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MI200 LC / LX SPOTWELDER - 400 V
USER MANUAL
IN20805
Rev.A 03/15/2017
2017 © Chief Automotive Technologies
CO10041

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  • Page 1 MI200 LC / LX SPOTWELDER - 400 V USER MANUAL IN20805 Rev.A 03/15/2017 2017 © Chief Automotive Technologies CO10041...
  • Page 2 Chief Automotive Technologies cannot be held responsible for damage to persons or items, as a result of using the machine in the following circumstances: - Modification or neutralisation of safety elements has been undertaken.

  • Page 3: Description Of The Machine

    Remote control for the Remote control to thickness of the sheet Arms choose the metal steel nuts (MI200 LC) C clamp Locking / Unlocking C - Lever Close / Weld C arms Remote control of the thickness of the sheet metal...

  • Page 4: Installation Of The Machine

    Assembling the clamp handle, clamp stand and earth cable (accessories bag): MI200 LC: MI200 LX: Assemble the handle on the left hand side of the clamp. Assemble the clamp handle on the left or right side of the clamp, depending on the preferred choice.

  • Page 5: Before Use

    4x6 mm2. If this cable is longer than 10m, use a conductor size of 10mm². If you use an electrical extension cord, use a 6mm² conductor size (10mm² if electrical line + extension cord total length is superior to 10m). - Connect a 3 phase + earth plug (minimum 32A) on the supply cable. Chief MI200 LC / LX - Be careful: in order to avoid voltage drops which can generate bad welding spots, you must never have overloaded electrical lines, nor supply cable diameters which cross section are not large enough.

  • Page 6: Starting The Machine

    Filling the cooling tank: Chief Automotive Technologies recommends that you specific welding machine coolant with following properties: Corrosion resistance Freeze resistance Dielectric resistance (low electrical conductivity) Low foam Free of nitrate and heavy metals Dillute with distilled water only The use of other cooling liquids, and in particular standard cooling liquids, can lead to the accumulation of solid substances inside the cooling system (due to electrolysis).

  • Page 7: Product Operation

    4- PRODUCT OPERATION Key definition:         ① key ④ Saving of user welding parameters -This key is used to select the tool required: Clamp, The « save » button allows the user to save single-sided gun or “clamp adjustment”...
  • Page 8 The AUTO, ENERGY, and CAR MANUFACTURER modes are available on MI200 LC or LX models only. The AUTO mode allows welding without entering any parameter inside the machine. This mode may be used on all welding spots identified as non-critical by the car manufacturers.
  • Page 9 When using the pneumatic clamp, always disconnect the copper plate used in single sided gun welding. C clamp (MI200 LC):  Tighten the C-clamp using the locking lever and check that the screw between the arm and the clamp is correctly tightened.
  • Page 10 MANUAL mode: This mode allows the user to manually select the welding parameters, for example when following instructions from a manufacturer. The default settings in manual mode correspond to the settings automatically selected in standard mode (thickness and type of sheet, electrode force, arm). The parameters can be adjusted using the + and –...
  • Page 11 (AUTO MODE : ON / OFF). On MI200 LC, this mode can be used with the C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7 and C9 arms. It cannot be used with the C8, C10 and C11 arms, for which the error message « ARM NOT COMPATIBLE » will be displayed if they are selected.
  • Page 12 X clamp (MI200 LX):  Line up the electrodes so they face each other, then set and tighten the clamp arms (couple: 15 Nm).  Enter « clamp adjustment » mode to check the alignment of the electrodes.  The force is calculated by the machine according to the setting of the force or of the sheet thickness. Clamp adjustment: key is used change from one tool to the next, as well as to enter the clamp adjustment mode.
  • Page 13 Multi-sheet mode: This mode allows the user specify the thickness and type of each sheet in an assembly of 2 or 3 sheets. The first piece (Thickness of the metal sheet 1) is selected. The up and down button allows the selection of the parameters for each sheet.

  • Page 14: Settings Mode

    SETTINGS MODE: The SETTINGS mode can be accessed by pressing the MODE key during more than 2 seconds. The language of the menus can be selected on line 1. The date and time can be entered on line 2. The CAR MANUFACTURER, AUTO, ENERGY, STANDARD and MULTITOLE modes can be also be disabled in this menu.

  • Page 15: Error Management

    When highlighted, a parameter can be adjusted using the + and – keys. The  and  keys allow movement from one parameter to the next. CAUTION: The clamps and gun are connected to the same power supply, therefore when one is in use, current will be delivered to all tools.

  • Page 16: Welding Spot Counter

    Chief Automotive Technologies supplies software called SPOT to read the SD card and the user manual. This SPOT software is stored in the SD card with the user manual.
  • Page 17 To erase the content of a report, it Then press and the following has to be on screen by pressing Press a second time message will be on the screen: "view" When the warning image is displayed, press again and the report content will be erased. The warning image will disappear after 3 seconds.
  • Page 18 Screen: « Registration number » (optional) Screen: « Vehicle make » (optional) Screen: « Vehicle model » (optional) Screen: « Chassis number » (optional) Catalogue: The View button , allows you to view all repair orders on the screen - "CATALOGUE": The number of pages is displayed (max 13) at the top The left and right arrow keys scroll through the pages.

  • Page 19: User Programs

    ELEKTRON Software The software allows the user to edit and save the weld reports made by a MI200 LC or LX equipped with a SD drive. The Elektron software can be installed from files present on the SD card. In the \ V X.XX directory, double click on the INSTALL.EXE file, and follow the instructions to install the software on your PC.
  • Page 20 3.1/ Import the spot reports made from an SD card To import the spot reports made with your welding machine to your PC, insert the SD card into the PC card drive, or use a card reader, and start up the Elektron software. Select the drive and click on the Import icon.
  • Page 21 3.6/ Export the report as a PDF file To export the report as a PDF, select a file, and click on . A preview of the print is displayed. Click Below shows an example of the parameters saved and printed by using the Elektron software. 4/ Welding spot programming module In order to enter the «...
  • Page 22 The list of welding spots defined by the Car Manufacturer are displayed in the second table below. Select a programmed welding spot in order to display the welding spot profile on the screen. 4.2/ Add a programmed welding spot in the USER file In order to add a welding spot in the USER file, select the USER file in the list of files and then click on the button the right of the table below.
  • Page 23 Ensure the dehumidifier filter located at the back of the machine is cleaned regularly. Generator maintenance The maintenance and repair of the generator should only be carried out by a Chief Automotive Technologies technician. Any repair/maintenance made to the generator by unauthorized personnel will invalidate the machine's warranty - Chief Automotive Technologies will not take responsibility for any or accident under these circumstances.
  • Page 24 (MI200 LC) Replacement of the C arms ATTENTION : The clamps and gun are connected to the same power supply, therefore when one is in use, current will be delivered to all tools It is necessary that the tools which are not used are placed on their respective supports.
  • Page 25 Adjustment of the C arms :  Ⓓ    Pull the locking system to place the arm on the clamp and push it back to secure the arm.   Tighten ring manually, then the tighten  Tighten ...
  • Page 26 Arm types for the C clamp: Arms kits : Ref. CEL019126 : C2 + C3 + C4 Ref. CEL050044 : C2 + C3 + C5 + C6 + C9 Ref. CEL021457 : C2+C3+C4 Accessories and consumables Spot control HLE / HTS 1,0mm (x150) Ref. CEL050181 Ref.
  • Page 27 (MI200 LX) Replacement of the X arms  Turn the machine off, or place machine in « clamp setting » mode.  Place the clamp somewhere above the level of the cooling liquid tank to drain water from the arms. ...

  • Page 28: Symptoms / Reasons / Solutions

    6- SYMPTOMS / REASONS / SOLUTIONS SYMPTOMS REASONS SOLUTIONS The caps used are worn out/faulty Replace the caps Insufficient preparation of the Sand and clean the metal sheet The Spot weld doesn’t hold / work-piece again is not good The arm selected doesn’t match the Check the arm with the software one installed The caps used are worn out/faulty...

  • Page 29: Warranty

    7- WARRANTY...

  • Page 30: Circuit Diagrams

    8- CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS MI200 LC:...
  • Page 31 MI200 LX:...

  • Page 32: Cooling Liquid Circuit

    9- COOLING LIQUID CIRCUIT...

  • Page 33: Thermal Characteristics

    10- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS MI 200 LC 400 V MI 200 LX 400 V Nominal input voltage : U1N, Frequency 400V 3~ 50/60 Hz Permanent input current : ILP (ILCC) 32 A (274 A) Permanent input power : Sp (S50) 23 kVA (32 kVA) Maximum welding input power : Smax 190 kVA...

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