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- Page 1 RobustFeed AVS ECHO Instruction manual Valid for: Serial number: OP431YY-XXXXXX 0448 227 101 GB 20241021...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Function explanation ....................Operating procedures ....................6.4.1 Weld data table ..........6.4.2 RobustFeed AVS ECHO with CC Power Sources ..........6.4.3 RobustFeed AVS ECHO with CV power sources ..........6.4.4 RobustFeed AVS ECHO with Warrior upgrade kits ......................6.4.5 Shutdown .................. -
Page 5: Safety
Sheets (SDSs). Safety precautions Users of ESAB equipment have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that anyone who works on or near the equipment observes all the relevant safety precautions. Safety precautions must meet the requirements that apply to this type of equipment. The following recommendations should be observed in addition to the standard regulations that apply to the workplace. - Page 6 If equipped with ESAB cooler Use ESAB approved coolant only. Non-approved coolant might damage the equipment and jeopardize product safety. In case of such damage, all warranty undertakings from ESAB cease to apply. For ordering information, see the "ACCESSORIES" chapter in the instruction manual.
- Page 7 For further information contact the nearest ESAB dealer. ESAB has an assortment of welding accessories and personal protection equipment for purchase. For ordering information contact your local ESAB dealer or visit us on our website. 0448 227 101 - 7 -...
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Page 8: Introduction
The RobustFeed AVS ECHO is sealed and contains four-wheel drive wire feed mechanisms as well as control electronics. It can be used together with standard Ø 200 mm and Ø 300 mm wire bobbin or with ESAB's Marathon Pac™ with a wire adapter to feed the wire. -
Page 9: Technical Data
0.6 - 1.6 mm (0.023 - 0.062 in.) Cored wire 0.9 - 2.4 mm (0.035 - 0.093 in.) Weight RobustFeed AVS ECHO CE, with flowmeter with Euro connector 18.4 kg (40.5 lb) Maximum weight wire spool 20.0 kg (44.1 lb.) Dimensions (l×w×h) -
Page 10: Installation
Risk of crushing when lifting the wire feeder. Protect yourself and warn bystanders of the risk. CAUTION! To avoid personal injury and damage of equipment, lift using methods and attachment points presented below. 0448 227 101 - 10 - © ESAB AB 2024... - Page 11 The 40 kg / 90 lb approved weight consists of wire feeder plus accessories (standard feeder weight is 18.4 kg / 40.5 lb, for all weights see the TECHNICAL DATA chapter). 0448 227 101 - 11 - © ESAB AB 2024...
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Page 12: Operation
To prevent the reel from sliding off the brake hub, lock the reel by tightening the brake hub nut! WARNING! Rotating parts can cause injury, take great care. WARNING! Secure the equipment, especially if used on an uneven or sloping surface. 0448 227 101 - 12 - © ESAB AB 2024... -
Page 13: Connections And Control Devices
Turn ON the power switch in the internal control panel to “I” position. • Set to CV mode in the internal control panel of the AVS ECHO. • RobustFeed AVS ECHO will be powered up and will start establishing handshake with the power source. 0448 227 101 - 13 -... -
Page 14: Lighting Inside The Wire Feed Unit
Do not overload the bobbin brake! A too high brake force may overload the motor and reduce the welding result. The bobbin brake force is adjusted using the 6 mm (0.236 in.) hexagon Allen screw in the middle of the brake hub nut. 0448 227 101 - 14 - © ESAB AB 2024... -
Page 15: Changing And Loading Wire
5) Reapply the pressure on the feed rollers, by pushing the swing arms (C) down and secure them using the tensioner units (B). 6) Lock the rollers by rotating the roller quick locks (A). 0448 227 101 - 15 - © ESAB AB 2024... -
Page 16: Changing The Wire Guides
2) Remove the inlet wire guide (B). 3) Install the correct inlet wire guide (according to the WEAR PARTS appendix). 4) Lock the new inlet wire guide using the wire guide quick lock (A). 0448 227 101 - 16 - © ESAB AB 2024... -
Page 17: Middle Wire Guide
4) Remove the outlet wire guide (B). 5) Install the correct outlet wire guide (according to the WEAR PARTS appendix). 6) Lock the new outlet wire guide using the wire guide quick lock (A). 0448 227 101 - 17 - © ESAB AB 2024... -
Page 18: Roller Pressure
Wire diameter (mm) (in.) .023 .030 .070 5/64 3/32 Pressure setting Wire material Fe, Ss Tensioner unit 1 Tensioner unit 2 3–3.5 Cored Tensioner unit 1 Tensioner unit 2 2.5–3 0448 227 101 - 18 - © ESAB AB 2024... -
Page 19: Wear Parts Storage Compartment
1. Inlet wire guide 4. Feed rollers (×4 pcs) 2. Middle wire guide 5. Contact tips for the welding torch (×4 pcs) 3. Outlet wire guide 0448 227 101 - 19 - © ESAB AB 2024... -
Page 20: Attachment Of Wheel Kit
M12 screws, washers and nuts, using a tightening torque of 40 ±4 Nm (354 ±35.4 in. lb). The fixed wheels at the rear end should be positioned parallel to the frame. 5.10.2 Wire feed unit in vertical position 0448 227 101 - 20 - © ESAB AB 2024... -
Page 21: 5.10.3 Wire Feed Unit In Horizontal Position
5.10.3 Wire feed unit in horizontal position NOTE! To be able to attach the wire feeder in horizontal position on the wheel kit, the two bumpers on the wire feeder door must be removed! 0448 227 101 - 21 - © ESAB AB 2024... -
Page 22: Attachment Of Both Wheel Kit And The Torch Strain Relief Accessory
Fasten the wheel kit and the torch strain relief to the wire feeder, using the two screw joints closer to the front end of the wire feeder. 0448 227 101 - 22 - © ESAB AB 2024... -
Page 23: Marathon Pac™ Installation
5 OPERATION 5.12 Marathon Pac™ installation 0448 227 101 - 23 - © ESAB AB 2024... - Page 24 5 OPERATION 0448 227 101 - 24 - © ESAB AB 2024...
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Page 25: User Interface
2. Knob for setting the voltage (V). 4. ECHO communication handshake indicator, illuminates in “GREEN” when the handshake between the power source and the feeder is detected and illuminates in “RED” when it is not detected. 0448 227 101 - 25 - © ESAB AB 2024... -
Page 26: Internal Control Panel
Wire inching Wire inching is used when one needs to feed wire without welding voltage being applied. The wire is fed as long as the button is depressed. 0448 227 101 - 26 - © ESAB AB 2024... - Page 27 The welding amperage provided by the power source will be proportional to the wire feed speed set on the wire feeder. 0448 227 101 - 27 - © ESAB AB 2024...
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Page 28: Operating Procedures
When the CV/CC switch inside the RobustFeed AVS ECHO, is set to "CV", the “Preset” wire feed speed will be shown on the display. The wire feed speed will be kept constant, as set and it will not vary with any changes made to the voltage on the power source. -
Page 29: Robustfeed Avs Echo With Cc Power Sources
340 A 400 A 6.4.2 RobustFeed AVS ECHO with CC Power Sources 1) Select the weld current/arc voltage needed for the wire type and diameter to be welded, see section "Weld data table" in this chapter. 2) Set the power supply current with the knob for setting the current on the front panel of the power source / feeder. -
Page 30: Robustfeed Avs Echo With Warrior Upgrade Kits
6.4.4 RobustFeed AVS ECHO with Warrior upgrade kits 1) Select a voltage higher that 20V and corresponding wire feed speed for the wire type and diameter to be welded, see section "Weld data table" in this chapter. -
Page 31: Rotating The Control Panel
1) Remove the two screws for the control panel and remove the panel. 2) Rotate the control panel 90° counter-clockwise. 3) Attach the control panel making sure the small tabs are in the correct position. 4) Fasten the screws. 0448 227 101 - 31 - © ESAB AB 2024... -
Page 32: Maintenance
The wear parts of the welding torch should be cleaned and replaced at regular intervals in order to achieve trouble-free wire feed. Blow the wire guide clean regularly and clean the contact tip. 0448 227 101 - 32 - © ESAB AB 2024... -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
No ECHO upgrade kit is installed into the Warrior or upgrade kit fault. feeder Contact authorized service. The weld voltage does not Re-initialize the voltage compensation procedure. match with the set voltage 0448 227 101 - 33 - © ESAB AB 2024... -
Page 34: Ordering Spare Parts
Spare parts and wear parts can be ordered through your nearest ESAB dealer, see esab.com. When ordering, please state product type, serial number, designation and spare part number in accordance with the spare parts list. -
Page 35: Block Diagram
APPENDIX APPENDIX BLOCK DIAGRAM 0448 227 101 - 35 - © ESAB AB 2024... -
Page 36: Ordering Numbers
ORDERING NUMBERS Ordering number Denomination Notes 0448 700 880 RobustFeed AVS ECHO with Rotameter with EURO connector 0448 227 * Instruction manual The three last digits in the document number of the manual show the version of the manual. Therefore they are replaced with * here. -
Page 37: Wear Parts
0446 080 882 0.9–1.6 mm (2 mm) 0445 830 881 (Euro) 0445 830 884 (Tweco) Wire diameter 0.070–3/32 in. 0445 822 002 0446 080 883 1.8–2.4 mm (3 mm) 0445 830 882 (Euro) 0448 227 101 - 37 - © ESAB AB 2024... -
Page 38: Accessories
For assembly instructions, refer to the Boom adaptor assembly instruction manual 0446 958 880 Torch holder For assembly on the RobustFeed For assembly instructions, refer to the Torch holder assembly instruction manual 0448 227 101 - 38 - © ESAB AB 2024... - Page 39 APPENDIX 0446 082 880 Torch strain relief 0446 675 880 Interconnection cable SR CE 0.6 m (24 in.) 0448 227 101 - 39 - © ESAB AB 2024...
- Page 40 For contact information visit http://esab.com ESAB AB, Lindholmsallén 9, Box 8004, 402 77 Gothenburg, Sweden, Phone +46 (0) 31 50 90 00 manuals.esab.com...
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