Product Description; Recommended Processes And Equipment; Recommended Processes - Lincoln Electric POWER WAVE I400 Operator's Manual

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

PRODUCT SUMMARY
General Physical Description
The POWER WAVE i400 is intended as a replace-
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ment for the PW355i using an updated power and
control platform to enhance performance and reliabili-
ty. The POWER WAVE
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wire drive module and 14-pin MS-Style connection to
support the PF-10R and Auto Drive series. ArcLink
communication is supported through the 5 pin MS-
style interface. The new ArcLink
protocol is supported through an RJ-45 type Ethernet
connection, which also provides access for the
POWER WAVE Utilities software tools. In addition,
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the DeviceNet communication protocol is supported
by a 5 pin sealed mini style receptacle. Access to
remote voltage sensing is available through the 4 pin
sense lead connector (work and electrode), at the
feeder via the 14 pin MS-style connector (electrode
only), or at the 5 pin MS-style ArcLink
(electrode only).
Optional features include DeviceNet or Sync-Tandem
capability, and an internal filter kit to achieve CE com-
pliance.
The POWER WAVE i400 includes an innovative new
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case design featuring a removable slide mounted
power section for ease of service. The case is
designed to support the Fanuc R30iA / R30iB con-
troller and op box (up to 300lbs), matching both the
controllerʼs footprint and styling. Mounting is externally
accessible for simplified integration. The flexibility of
the POWER WAVE i400 also allows it to be operated
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as a stand alone unit.
Input power for the Fanuc R30iA / R30iB controller is
supplied through the POWER WAVE
switch. The ArcLink XT connection is provided
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through Ethernet. Both power and communication
leads are routed to the controller via access holes in
the top of the power source. The K2677-2 Integration
Kit includes all necessary cables and hardware to
complete this task.
General Functional Description
The POWER WAVE i400 is a high performance,
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multi-process, digitally controlled inverter power
source, designed as a pedestal to support the Fanuc
R30iA / R30iB controller. It may also be used with
other controllers as a standalone power source. It is
capable of producing a welding output from 5-420
amperes, and is rated for 350A, 100%.
OPERATION
i400 includes an integrated
XT communication
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connector
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i400 on/off
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POWER WAVE
The POWER WAVE
tion high speed digital controls, and communicates via
ArcLink XT to the Fanuc controller. The inverter
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power section utilizes state of the art power electron-
ics and is re-connectable for 3 phase input voltages
from 208 to 575VAC. A 15A auxiliary receptacle is
provided for fume extraction and water cooler acces-
sories.
The POWER WAVE
when equipped with a K2670-1 CE Filter kit*.
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* Input voltage limited to 380-415/3/50/60 with kit
installed.
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES AND
EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED PROCESSES

The POWER WAVE
process power source capable of regulating the cur-
rent, voltage, or power of the welding arc. With an out-
put range of 5 to 420 amperes, it supports a number
of standard processes including synergic GMAW,
GMAW-P and FCAW on various materials especially
steel, aluminum and stainless.
PROCESS LIMITATIONS
The software based weld set of the POWER WAVE
i400 limit the process capability within the output
range and the safe limits of the machine.
EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS
The POWER WAVE
with analog machines or interfaces.
The input power pass-through connection (Terminal
Block - 4TB) of the POWER WAVE
R30iA / R30iB controller. It is designed to support a
3kW maximum robot controller load through cable
provided with the K2677-2 Integration Kit.
i400
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i400 utilizes the latest genera-
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i400 is fully CE compatible
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i400 is a high speed, multi-
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i400 is not directly compatible
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i400 is intended
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