Product Description; Recommended Processes And Equipment; Recommended Processes - Lincoln Electric POWER WAVE IM986 Operator's Manual

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

PRODUCT SUMMARY
General Physical Description
The POWER WAVE® i400 is intended as a replace-
ment for the PW355i using an updated power and
control platform to enhance performance and reliabili-
ty. The POWER WAVE® i400 includes an integrated
wire drive module and 14-pin MS-Style connection to
support the PF-10R and Auto Drive 4R90. ArcLink®
communication is supported through the 5 pin MS-
style interface. The new ArcLink®XT communication
protocol is supported through an RJ-45 type Ethernet
connection, which also provides access for the
POWER WAVE® Utilities software tools. In addition,
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® connector
(electrode only).
Optional features include DeviceNet or Sync-Tandem
capability.
The POWER WAVE® i400 includes an innovative
new case design featuring a removable slide mounted
power section for ease of service. The case is
designed to support the Fanuc R30iA controller 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 as a stand
alone unit.
Input power for the Fanuc R30iA controller is supplied
through the POWER WAVE® i400 on/off switch. The
ArcLink®XT connection is provided through Ethernet.
Both power and communication leads are routed to
the controller via access holes in the top of the power
source. The K2677-1 Integration Kit includes all nec-
essary cables and hardware to complete this task.
General Functional Description
The POWER WAVE® i400 is a high performance,
multi-process, digitally controlled inverter power
source, designed as a pedestal to support the Fanuc
R30iA controller. It may also be used with other con-
trollers as a standalone power source. It is capable of
producing a welding output from 5-420 amperes, and
is rated for 350A, 100%.
OPERATION
The POWER WAVE® i400 utilizes the latest genera-
tion high speed digital controls, and communicates via
ArcLink®XT to the Fanuc controller. The inverter
power section utilizes state of the art power electron-
ics and is re-connectable for 3 phase input voltages
from 200 to 208VAC. A 15A auxiliary receptacle is
provided for fume extraction and water cooler acces-
sories.
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES AND
EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED PROCESSES

The POWER WAVE® i400 is a high speed, multi-
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® i400 is not directly compatible
with analog machines or interfaces.
The input power pass-through connection (Terminal
Block - 4TB) of the POWER WAVE® i400 is intended
to supply power exclusively to the Fanuc R30iA con-
troller. It is designed to support a 3kW maximum robot
controller load through cable provided with the K2677-
1 Integration Kit.
POWER WAVE® i400
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