Synergic Pulse 320sp
Synergic Pulse 320sp
400SP TRANSMIG
500SP
Service Manual
Version No: 2 Issue Date: October 25, 2005 Manual No.: 0-4773.003
Operating Features:
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this product and its safe operation is our ultimate concern. Therefore
please take the time to read the entire manual, especially the Safety
Precautions. They will help you to avoid potential hazards that may
exist when working with this product.
Read and understand this entire Manual and your employer’s safety practices before instaling,
operating, or servicing the equipment.
While the information contained in this Manual represents the Manufacturer's best judgement,
the Manufacturer assumes no liability for its use.
Transmig 500SP Automation Power Supply with integrated cooler Spec Number W1000600
Transmig 400SP Automation Power Supply with integrated cooler Spec Number W1000400
Transmig 500SP Power Supply with integrated cooler Spec Number W1000500
Transmig 400SP Power Supply with integrated cooler Spec Number W1000200
Transmig 400SP Power Supply Spec Number W1000300
Transmig 320SP Power Supply Spec Number W1000100
Wirefeeder SP4000G Suits Gas Cooled MIG Torch Spec Number W3000100
Wirefeeder SP4000W Suits Coolant Cooled MIG Torch Spec Number W3000200
Wirefeeder SP4000R Suits Automation Power Supply/Cooled MIG Torch Spec Number W3000300
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71 Gower Street
Preston, Victoria, Australia, 3072
www.cigweld.com.au
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CIGWELD
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caused by any error or omission in this Manual, whether such error results from negligence, accident, or
any other cause.
SECTION 2:
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................
2.01 How To Use This Manual ..............................................................................................
2.02 Equipment Identification ....................................................................................
2.03 Receipt Of Equipment ...................................................................................................
2.04 Symbol Chart .................................................................................................................
2.05 Machine Components ........................................................................................
2.06 Specifications .................................................................................................................
SECTION 3:
INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................................
3.01 Quick Start Set Up ........................................................................................................
3.02 Recommended Setup for MIG ......................................................................................
SECTION 4:
OPERATION...................................................................................................................
SECTION 5:
SERVICE ..............................................................................................................................................
5.01 Maintenance ...................................................................................................................
5.02 System Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................................................
5.03 Welding Process Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................................
5.04 Error codes ....................................................................................................................
SECTION 6.0:
PARTS LIST .........................................................................................................................................
SECTION 1:
ARC WELDING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
PACEMAKER WEARERS KEEP AWAY UNTIL CONSULTING YOUR DOCTOR. DO NOT LOSE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS. READ OPERATING/INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING, OPERATING OR
SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT.
Welding products and welding processes can cause serious injury or death, or damage to other equipment or
property, if the operator does not strictly observe all safety rules and take precautionary actions.
Safe practices have developed from past experience in the use of welding and cutting. These practices must be
learned through study and training before using this equipment. Some of these practices apply to equipment
connected to power lines; other practices apply to engine driven equipment. Anyone not having extensive
training in welding and cutting practices should not attempt to weld.
Safe practices are outlined in the American National Standard Z49.1 entitled: SAFETY IN WELDING AND
CUTTING. This publication and other guides to what you should learn before operating this equipment are
listed at the end of these safety precautions. HAVE ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND
REPAIR WORK PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED PEOPLE
15.Keep all panels and covers securely in place. FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous to your health.
Eye protection filter shade selector for welding or cutting (goggles or helmet), from AWS A 8.2-73
Welding or Cutting Electrode size Metal Thickness Filter Welding or Cutting operation Electrode size Metal Filter
operation or Welding Current shade Thickness or Welding shade
no. Current no.
WARNING
.
02 PRINCIPAL SAFETY STANDARDS
Safety in Welding and Cutting, ANSI Standard Z49.1,
from American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune
Rd., Miami, FL 33126.
Safety and Health Standards, OSHA 29 CFR 1910,
from Superintendent of Documents, U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
20402.
Recommended Safe Practices for the Preparation for
Welding and Cutting of Containers That Have Held
Hazardous Substances, American Welding Society
Standard AWS F4.1, from American Welding
Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd., Miami, FL 33126.
National Electrical Code, NFPA Standard 70, from
National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders,
CGA Pamphlet P-1, from Compressed Gas
Association, 1235 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite
501, Arlington, VA 22202.
Code for Safety in Welding and Cutting, CSA
Standard W117.2, from Canadian Standards
Association, Standards Sales, 178 Rexdale
Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3.
Safe Practices for Occupation and Educational Eye
and Face Protection, ANSI Standard Z87.1, from
American National Standards Institute, 1430
Broadway, New York, NY 10018.
Cutting and Welding Processes, NFPA Standard
51B, from National Fire Protection Association,
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
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1.03 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer: CIGWELD
Address: 71 Gower St, Preston
Victoria 3072
Australia
Description of equipment: Welding Equipment (GMAW, MMAW, GTAW, and CAG). CIGWELD TRANSMIG 500SP,
400SP, 320SP and associated accessories.
Serial numbers are unique with each individual piece of equipment and details description, parts
used to manufacture a unit and date of manufacture.
The equipment conforms to all applicable aspects and regulations of the ‘Low Voltage Directive’ (Directive
73/23/EU, as recently changed in Directive 93/68/EU and to the National legislation for the enforcement of the
Directive.
National Standard and Technical Specifications
The product is designed and manufactured to a number of standards and technical requirements among them
are:
• AS1966-1 applicable to welding equipment and associated accessories.
• AS/NZS 3652-(EMC Directive EN50199) applicable to arc welding equipment - generic emissions and
regulations.
• EN60974-1 applicable to welding equipment and associated accessories.
Extensive product design verification is conducted at the manufacturing facility as part of the routine design and
manufacturing process, to ensure the product is safe and performs as specified. Rigorous testing is
incorporated into the manufacturing process to ensure the manufactured product meets or exceeds all design
specifications.
CIGWELD has been manufacturing and merchandising an extensive equipment range with superior perfor-
mance, ultra safe operation and world class quality for more than 30 years and will continue to achieve
excellence.
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1.04 LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY: CIGWELD, A Thermadyne Company, hereafter, “CIGWELD” warrants to customers of its
authorized distributors hereafter “Purchaser” that its products will be free of defects in workmanship or material.
Should any failure to conform to this warranty appear within the time period applicable to the CIGWELD products as
stated below, CIGWELD shall, upon notification thereof and substantiation that the product has been stored, installed,
operated, and maintained in accordance with CIGWELD’s specifications, instructions, recommendations and
recognized standard industry practice, and not subject to misuse, repair, neglect, alteration, or accident, correct such
defects by suitable repair or replacement, at CIGWELD’s sole option, of any components or parts of the product
determined by CIGWELD to be defective.
CIGWELD MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHERS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: CIGWELD SHALL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL,
INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS AND BUSI-
NESS INTERRUPTION. The remedies of the Purchaser set forth herein are exclusive and the liability of CIGWELD with
respect to any contract, or anything done in connection therewith such as the performance or breach thereof, or from
the manufacture, sale, delivery, resale, or use of any goods covered by or furnished by CIGWELD whether arising out
of contract, negligence, strict tort, or under any warranty, or otherwise, shall not, except as expressly provided herein,
exceed the price of the goods upon which such liability is based. No employee, agent, or representative of CIGWELD
is authorized to change this warranty in any way or grant any other warranty.
PURCHASER’S RIGHTS UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE VOID IF REPLACEMENT PARTS OR ACCESSORIES
ARE USED WHICH IN CIGWELD’S SOLE JUDGEMENT MAY IMPAIR THE SAFETY OR PERFORMANCE OF ANY
CIGWELD PRODUCT. PURCHASER’S RIGHTS UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE VOID IF THE PRODUCT IS SOLD
TO PURCHASER BY NON-AUTHORIZED PERSONS.
The warranty is effective for the time stated below beginning on the date that the authorized distributor delivers the
products to the Purchaser. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the warranty period extend more than the
time stated plus one year from the date CIGWELD delivered the product to the authorized distributor.
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Terms of Warranty – August 2005
The Trade Practices Act 1974 (Commonwealth) and similar State Territory legislation relating to the supply
of goods and services, protects consumers’ interests by ensuring that consumers are entitled in certain
situations to the benefit of various conditions, warranties, guarantees, rights and remedies (including
warranties as to merchantability and fitness for purpose) associated with the supply of goods and ser-
vices. A consumer should seek legal advice as to the nature and extent of these protected interests. In
some circumstances, the supplier of goods and services may legally stipulate that the said conditions,
warranties, guarantees, rights and remedies are limited or entirely excluded. The warranties set out in
Clause 2 shall be additional to any nonexcludable warranties to which the Customer may be entitled pursu-
ant to any statute.
2. Subject to Clause 3. CIGWELD gives the following warranties to the Customer:
Insofar as they are manufactured or imported by CIGWELD, goods will upon delivery be of merchantable
quality and reasonably fit for the purpose for which they are supplied by CIGWELD.
CIGWELD will repair or, at its option, replace those of the goods which, upon examination, are found by
CIGWELD to be defective in workmanship and/or materials.
CIGWELD reserves the right to request documented evidence of date of purchase.
3. The Warranty in Clause 2;
Is conditional upon:
The Customer notifying CIGWELD or our Accredited Distributor in writing of its claim within seven (7) days
of becoming aware of the basis thereof, and at its own expense returning the goods which are the subject of
the claim to CIGWELD or nominated Accredited Distributor/Accredited Service Provider. The goods being
used in accordance with the Manufacturer’s Operating Manuals, and under competent supervision.
Does not apply to:
Obsolete goods sold at auction, second-hand goods and prototype goods.
Breakdown or malfunction caused by accident, misuse or normal wear and tear.
Repairs or replacement made other than by CIGWELD or Accredited Service Providers, unless by prior
arrangement with CIGWELD.
Replacement parts or accessories which may affect product safety or performance and which are not
manufactured, distributed or approved by CIGWELD.
4. CIGWELD declares that, to the extent permitted by law, it hereby limits its liability in respect of the supply
of goods which are not of a kind ordinarily acquired for personal, domestic or household use or consump-
tion to any one or more of the following (the choice of which shall be at the option of CIGWELD).
The replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods.
The repair of goods.
The payment of cost of replacing the goods or acquiring equivalent goods.
The payment of the cost of having goods repaired.
5. Except as provided in Clauses 2 to 4 above, to the extent permitted by statute, CIGWELD hereby
excludes all liability for any loss, damage, death or injury of any kind whatsoever occasioned to the
Customer in respect of the supply of goods including direct, indirect, consequential or incidental loss,
damage or injury of any kind.
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W a r r a n t y S c h e d u l e – J u ly 2 0 0 5
These warranty periods relate to the warranty conditions in clause 2. All warranty periods are from date of sale
from the Accredited Distributor of the equipment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the war-
ranty period extend more than the time stated plus one year from the date CIGWELD delivered the product to
the Accredited Distributor. Unless otherwise stated the warranty period includes parts and labour. CIGWELD
reserves the right to request documented evidence of date of purchase.
MULTI PROCESS EQUIPMENT WARRANTY PERIOD
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Original Main Power Rectifier, Control P.C. Boards ...........................................................
1 year
All other circuits and components including, but not limited to, relays, switches, contactors,
solenoids, fans, power switch semi-conductors ........................................................................
WIREFEEDER EQUIPMENT 1
Please note that the information detailed in this statement supersedes any prior published data produced by
CIGWELD.
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NOTE
Due to variations that can occur in manufactured products, claimed performance, voltages, ratings,
a l capacities, measurements, dimensions and weights quoted are approximate only. Achievable
capacities and ratings in use and operation will depend upon correct installation, use, applications,
maintenance and service.
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3.0 11
Fasten the Work clamp (shown as #2 below), near Screw out the contact tip in the MIG torch handset.
the welding location; this avoids stray current flow Open the wire feed compartment lid on the power
through mains earthing system. U_
supply or wirefeed case.
M
The diameter of the wire should correspond to the
diameter of the feedrolls. The wire size is on the face
of the feedrolls. Open the pressure lever (27) and
thread the wire through the inlet guide (28) and the
outlet guide (16).
(40) Nut
(41) Nylon or Teflon liner
(42) Support tube. Replaces the outlet guide in the
central connection (16 See Previous Torch
Connection Illustration), for nylon or teflon liners
with 4 mm OD. The 4.7 mm or larger diameter liners
do not require the support tube.
(29) Feedroll
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For saving user-defined, frequently used welding
SECTION 4: jobs.
OPERATION (46) ”Welding wire diameter” push-button
For diameter selection of the wire to be welded.
The push-button is also used for the “End”
4.01 Welding Controls function, with which you can move back to the
previous menu level.
This section explains the Secondary Control Panel (8)
and Primary Control Panel (7) displays and buttons. (47) “TT Enter” push-button (Tiptronic)
See Section 2.05. For acknowledgement when saving a welding
job.
(48) “Gas type” push-button
414 4 4`51.46-47'48} 40 ' 91,5'1' For selection of the gas to be used. The push-
button is also used for the “increment” (+)
function, e. g., to increase the value of a
secondary parameter.
(49) “Tiptronic” push-button For switching
the Tiptronic mode on or off.
(50) Multi-function display
For indication of all parameter values and
messages.
(51) A and V push-buttons (Enter)
For switching between the individual secondary
parameters. Pressing both push-buttons at the
same time is used for acknowledgement (Enter).
(52) “2 stroke (2T) / 4 stroke (4T)” push-button
For switching between 2T and 4T (Latch)
operation mode. A lit LED indicates the currently
selected operating mode.
(53) “Synergic Power” control knob
(43)“Mode” push-button Sets welding current or material thickness or
For switching between the operation modes wire speed in Normal, Pulse, TwinPulse mode.
OR
Synergic = Synergic non-pulse MIG welding;
“Arc Voltage” control knob Sets welding arc
Pulse = Synergic pulse MIG welding; voltage in GMAW/FCAW mode.
TwinPulse = Synergic TwinPulse pulse MIG
welding; (54) “Digital multifunction” display
Displays the primary parameters such as
MMAW/GTAW = Programmable scratch start welding current, material thickness (in mm),
TIG OR Stick welding with VRD; wire feed speed (in m/min) or arc length trim.
(44) “Material” push-button (55) “Primary parameter” Indicator Lights
For selection of the wire material to be welded. These lights show which primary parameter is
The push-button is also used for the currently displayed in the multifunction display
“Decrementing" (-) function, e. g., to reduce the (54).
value of a secondary parameter.
(56) “Primary parameter” push-button
(45) “TT Save” push-button (Tiptronic) For switching between welding current, material
thickness, wire feed speed and arc length, as
indicated in the digital multifunction display (54).
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(57) “Downslope” push-button
(62) Smart torch push-button
Switches the downslope function on or off. A lit
Has the same function as the “Primary
LED next to the push-button indicates that the
parameter” push-button (56) on the Control
downslope is on.
Panel. In Tiptronic mode this push-button can
(58) “Arc length” control knob be used to switch between job selection and job-
To adjust the arc length in Synergic Pulse, set selection.
TwinPulse mode,
OR
Current / voltage display
"Wire speed/Inductance" control knob. To adjust The actual welding voltage and welding current values
the wire speed or Inductance in GMAW/FCAWl are indicated during welding. After the welding
mode. procedure, the “Hold” LED illuminates and the last
welding voltage and welding current values are
(59) “Arc length” LED indication
indicated. When the operator changes certain welding
Indicates the degree of the trim in Normal, Pulse,
adjustments (e. g. thickness, program, job), the
TwinPulse mode.
“Hold” LED goes out and the preview values for
OR
current and voltage are displayed.
”Wire speed” LED indication Indicates the wire
speed in Manual mode.
When the uppermost centre LED is lit, the
programmed arc length/wire speed remains
unchanged; “0” is indicated in the multifunction
display (54). Turn the rotary control knob (58)
left to shorten the arc length/wire speed; turn
the rotary control knob (58) right to lengthen
the arc length/wire speed
A r t # A -0 6 3 7 7
Edit mode for set Move the cursor with the up and down y push-buttons
and job name (51); change the character with the pushbuttons (48)(+)
and (44)(-)
Extras 1 Machine data Operating system Master Version number, operating system Master
Operating system Process Version number, operating system process
Operating system DMRs Version number, motor assembly
Welding program version Version number, welding programs
Operating hour counter Indication of the welding duration in h, min, sec
Configuration Machine type and the recognized power module (with
max. current ) are indicated alternately
2 Diagnosis Last error message Indication of the last three error messages from the error
memory (0 = last error, 2 = oldest error)
Module temperatures Temperatures of the power modules in °C
Operating voltages Indication of the operating voltages (15 V / 24V) of the
assembly DPMAPRO
Flow rate, cooling unit Indication of the coolant flow rate in l/min
3 Language Selection of the menu language
4 Display contrast Contrast setting of the LCD display
5 Mode cooling 0 normal Cooling unit switches on, as soon as an arc is ignited
system 1 on Cooling unit runs constantly
2 off Cooling unit is deactivated
6 Lock function 0 All free
1 Welding current, mode and Tiptronic on/off free
2 Tiptronic on/off, job selection free
3 All locked except menu selection, gas and pump test
7 Arc length control Voltage Correct arc length with rotary pulse encoder(58)
Wire Correct wire speed with rotary pulse encoder(58)
8 Robot interface Menu item is only visible when the machine is equipped
with a robot interface (further details about
setup/configuration see Robot Interface Operation Manual)
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500SP
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A. Secondary Parameters (Menu Main b. Press the “TT Save” button (45) (Save LED
Level) flashes).
c. Select the target job number with the push-
buttons (44) (-) and (48) (+) or with the smart
torch rocker, and confirm with the “TT Enter”
push-button (47) (if you do not press Enter, the
Save LED goes out after 10 seconds after the
last keystroke and the save operation is
aborted).
d. The Save and Enter LEDs flash briefly to
confirm that programming is terminated.
2. Selecting jobs:
a. Switch the Tiptronic function on by pressing
With and push-buttons you can switch “Tiptronic” (49) (associated LED comes on).
to the secondary parameters. The currently selected b. Select the job number with the smart torch
parameter is indicated in the display (50). The value rocker (alternatively the job number can be
in the square brackets is a standard or suggested selected with the push-buttons (44) (-) and
value. (48) (+)).
Push-button (44) (-) is used to reduce the indicated c. To exit the Tiptronic mode, press “Tiptronic”
parameter and push-button (48) (+) is used to (49) (Tiptronic LED goes out). The parameters
increase the value of the indicated parameter. Pressing are reset to the values that existed before you
the push-button (46) (END) saves the parameter and switched on the Tiptronic mode.
the system switches back to the material-wire-gas
combination display. 3. Setting a job inactive:
B. Extras menu a. Switch the Tiptronic function on by pressing
“Tiptronic” (49) (associated LED comes on).
In addition to the secondary parameters, the Extras
b. Select job number with the smart torch
menu item is also available; it offers the following
rocker (61) or with the push-buttons (44) (-)
functions:
and (48) (+) (an active job is indicated in the
Push-buttons (44) (-) and (48) (+) are used to switch smart torch display (60) and in digital
between the menu items. The different entries of the multifunction display (54) with a decimal point
menu items are called up by pressing the and between the job set and the job number).
push-buttons (51) at the same time. Switching c. Hold the Enter push-button (47) pressed for
between the individual entries is also possible here two seconds (the decimal point in the smart
with the push-buttons (44) (-) and (48) (+). To return, torch display 60 and in the digital display (54)
press push-button (46) (END). goes out).
C. Tiptronic
4. Setting a job active:
a. Switch the Tiptronic function on by pressing
The Tiptronic function provides you with 100 “Tiptronic” (49) (associated LED comes on).
independent jobs (10 job set with 10 jobs each). A
job stores all the settings and corrections on the b. Select the job number with the push-buttons
operating panel. (44) (-) and (48) (+) (with an inactive job, the
The best way to use the Tiptronic function is to as ign decimal point between job set and job number
job numbers to frequently recurring welding tasks or is missing).
save the settings which individual welders use c. Hold the “TT Enter” push-button (47)
specifically for “their” jobs. pressed for two seconds (the decimal point
between the job set and the job number lights
1. Save/Programming jobs:
up).
a. Determine the optimal welding values.
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a. Switch the Tiptronic function on by and push-buttons (51). At the end of the
pressing “Tiptronic” (49) and select a job (see line, the cursor jumps to the respective next
Selecting Jobs). line.
Benefits:
• Controlled, short-circuit-proof material transfer without spatter •
Low thermal transfer due to low primary current
Disadvantages:
• Only shielding gases with low CO2 content can be used
4.06 Basics of Pulsed Arc Welding
A. Current and voltage pulses
Material transfer is achieved by current and voltage pulses controlled at the same rate as the pulse frequency.
The arc power is changed by the ratio between background and pulses current, the pulse duty cycle and the
pulse frequency.
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B. Forces acting during material transfer C. Wire feed speed vD and pulse frequency
fP
The main condition for a controlled material transfer
A number of forces come into play which influences with one drop per pulse is to set a defined drop
the resulting molten metal drop formation and volume. The volume of the melted drop must then be
separation. identical with the volume of the wire electrode fed in
each pulse period. The necessary wire feed speed vD
results from the product of pulse frequency fP and
the wire length “L” melted in each pulse period. From
this relationship you see that a change in wire feed
speed requires a linear change in pulse frequency. A
rise in electrode melt rate by increasing wire feed
speed needs a higher pulse frequency. The objective
drop diameter should be about 1.2 mm with a wire
diameter of 1.2 mm.
D. Primary current
Arc length ionisation must be maintained during the
primary current phase, whose period results from the
selected frequency and pulse period. This requires
currents ranging between 25 and 80 A depending on
wire diameter, material and material thickness. The
primary current can also be used to affect the arc and
material transfer. At a constant ratio of wire feed speed
and pulse frequency, the arc length can be changed
by varying the primary current and the associated
voltage. Reducing the primary current causes a
shorter arc. This can be used to counteract arc
Welding parameters deflection with fillet welds or at high welding rates.
A. Pulse period tP The time of drop separation can be affected by varying
the ratio of primary current to pulse current. Normally
The pulse period for separating the droplet is between
the objective is to separate the drop just after the
1.5 and 3.0 ms depending on wire diameter and the
current pulse in the primary current phase (in the third
pulse current setting IP. pulse current phase).This can be achieved by
If the pulse period is too long, material transfer only increasing the primary current and reducing the pulse
takes place during the pulse phase. current at the same time. Remember that excessively
high primary current will melt the free wire end too
Arc formation and drop rate can be affected by
quickly. This will form very large drops which can
additional pulse stages. lead to spatter during the transition to the welding
B. Pulse voltage UP and pulse current IP
pool.
Since welding with pulsed arc is based on the
temporary utilisation of the pinch effect, the drop-
separating pulse current must always be large enough
to exceed critical current intensity depending on wire
diameter, wire material and shielding gas composition,
etc. If this value is not achieved, material transfer takes
place completely or partially in the short circuit with
possible spatter.
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E. Pulse MIG applications
4.07 Synergic Welding
The main application for pulse MIG is for precision
MIG welding of aluminium, stainless steel, steel and
other weldable materials.
• Spray transfer welding permitted at lower-than-
normal average weld currents.
• No spatter or undercut in the majority of welding
applications.
• Precise control of welding power, to assure bead
shape and root penetration rivalling TIG welding.
• High energy arc produced, that virtually
eliminates the risk of lack of fusion.
• Improved arc control for out-of-position welding
and more effective welding of thin materials,
with all the advantages of spray transfer.
• Optimised pulse programs for gas/wire
combinations
• TwinPulse® capabilities.
• Exceptional out-of-position welding for non-
ferrous materials, including aluminium.
• Effortless TIG-like weld appearance on
aluminium and stainless steel
• Deeper weld penetration
• Accurate penetration on sheet metal
• Superior welding characteristics on hard-facing
and highalloy steels
• The ability to use larger-than-normal diameter
wires on thin base material, providing a cost
saving on wire
• Spray arc welding vertical up, giving smoother
welds, better control and deeper penetration
• Improved edge wetting in synergic pulse mode
At the lower end of the performance range the pulsed
arc cannot fully replace the dip transfer. The reason
is the continuous arc that occurs in the primary
current phase. This phenomenon does not exist with
the short-circuiting arc. An exception to this is when
welding aluminium and aluminium alloys. Normally,
these materials can only be reliably welded using a
pulsed arc. In the upper performance range, the
pulsed arc is preferable to the sprayer arc, in particular
for welding aluminium materials and high-alloy steels.
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4.08 Conventional Manual MIG
4.09 GTAW Welding
Welding
The following instructions explain how to set up for
The following instructions explain how to set up for GTAW (TIG) welding with VRD on.
conventional manual MIG welding.
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4.10 MMAW Welding 4.11 Lift TIG welding (optional)
The following Instructions explain how to set up for
MMAW (stick) welding with VRD on.
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SECTION 5:
SERVICE
5.01 Maintenance
E13 Error, temperature Thermo sensor not operative Notify an accredited CIGWELD Service Provider
sensor for repair
E14 Supply voltage Internal supply voltage too low Check mains voltages
E16 Over-current protection Allowable maximum power supply of power Notify an accredited CIGWELD Service Provider
1 unit 1 too high for repair
E18 Overload protection Safety switch device for protection of Allow the system to cool down in standby
electrical components
E20 Over-voltage secondary Output voltage too high Notify an accredited CIGWELD Service Provider
for repair
E21 Output voltage / current Power unit delivers voltage / current without Notify an accredited CIGWELD Service Provider
drive for repair
E22 Mains under voltage 1 Mains voltage at power unit 1 too low Check mains voltages
E23 Mains over-voltage Mains voltage too high Check mains voltages
E24 Over-current protection Power supply of power unit 2 too high Notify an accredited CIGWELD Service Provider
2 for repair
E25 Power-module detection Power unit not being recognized or Notify an accredited CIGWELD Service Provider
unallowable combination of power units for repair
E27 No program (DSP) Welding programs faulty or not available Notify an accredited CIGWELD Service Provider
for repair
E30 Mains under-voltage 2 Mains voltage at power unit 2 too low Check mains voltages
E31 Communication error Faulty communication CAN-Bus (master) Switch system off and then on again
TRANSMIG 320SP, 400SP, 500SP
SECTION 6.0:
PARTS LIST
(E)spare part
(T)replacement
Spare Parts List Workshop Wirefeeder SP4000
If the machine is to be programmed via the serial port, the DIP switches 1-3 has to be set to "ON". In normal operation they has
to be set to "OFF".
If the pc-board is used in a Cigweld Transming 320SP, the DIP switch 4 has to be set to "ON". For the use in a standard 400SP
500SP switch 4 has to be set to "OFF".
Normal
LED State Designation
1 (green ) Flashing (half freq . o f LED5 ) CPLD-processor ok
2 (red ) Off Digital Signal Processor (DSP) o k
3 (green ) On Supply voltage 3 ,3 V DC o k
4 (red ) Off Micro controller ok
5 (green ) Flashing DSP is working
6 (green ) Flashing Micro controller is working
Malfunction
LED State Designation
1 (green) Never on CPLD-processor is not working
2 (red) On DSP is not working
3 (green) Off Supply voltage 3,3V DC is missing check 18V~ AC of control transformer
X2/1 X2/2
4 (red) On Micro controller is not working
5 (green) Never on DSP is not working
6 (green) Never on Micro controller is not working
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Overview f u s e s DP-MAPRO
X3 connector DS-E
X3 1 gnd for supply GND
X3 2 supply +24V DC
X3 3 clock
X3 4 supply from control transformer (fused) 42V AC
X3 5 supply from control transformer (not fused) 42V AC
X3 6 data
X3 7 strobe
X3 8 n.c.
X3 9 n.c.
X3 10 n.c.
X8 CAN interface 1
X8 1 supply CAN
X8 2 supply CAN +15V DC
X8 3 CAN low
X8 4 CAN high
X8 5 n.c.
X8 6 n.c.
norm al
LED State Designation
1 (red) Off Micro controller ok
2 (green) On Supply voltage 5V ok
Malfunction
LED State Designation
Is lit weak Micro controller not programmed
1 (red)
Flashes Malfunction CAN bus
2 (green) Off Supply voltage 5V not ok
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Description Connectors / Measuring Points
X5 connector tacho
X5 1 supply +5V DC
X5 2 tacho signal
X5 3 gnd GND
X5 4 tacho on
Functions
Functions
• Encoding power unit
• Connection temperature sensor of heat sink
• Supply PC-Board LSW
• Monitoring DC link voltage and supply voltage
• Safety shut-down of power supply
• Pass-through signal powerup relays
• Pass-through signal, "welding current on", (from pc-board LSW)
1 = contact closed
If DIP switches are used instead of jumper: 0 = "OFF", 1 = "ON"
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LED displays
Normal
LED State Designation
1 (red) Off Primary overcurrent shut down
2 (green) On Drive level of low-side is ok
4 (green) On DC link voltage max is ok
5 (green) On Drive level of high-side is ok
6 (green) On DC link voltage min is ok
Malfunction
LED State Reason
1 (red) On Primary current is too high, power unit has been switched off
2 (green) Never on No drive level low-side
4 (green) Off DC link voltage is too high (e.g. mains over voltage)
5 (green) Never on No drive level high-side
6 (green) Off DC link voltage is too low (e.g. mains voltage too low)
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Description connectors/measuring points
X3 connector temp.sensor
X3 1 gnd gnd
X3 2 temp.sens 10kW at 25°C
or (about +2V DC)
TRANSMIG 320SP, 400SP, 500SP
Functions
• Reducing start-up peak current for capacitors
• Supply and safe guarding of control transformer
Fuses
Protection of the control transformer via Si1, Si2 : 4A idle each
TRANSMIG 320SP, 400SP, 500SP
Pc-Board DP-S3NEFI
The pc-board DP-S3NEFI is the mains filter and power up circuit for the Transmig 320SP.
Functions
• Mains filter
• Reducing start-up peak current for capacitors
• Supply and safeguarding for control transformer
Descriptions connectors / measuring points
Functions
• Wiring
• Pulse smoothing
X2, X3 connector
X2 “-“ welding voltage
X3 “+“ welding voltage (in MMA mode) +80V DC
Functions
• EMC filter
4
TRANSMIG 320SP, 400SP, 500SP
Pc-board LSW
X2 connector to DP-MAPRO
X2 1 gnd gnd
X2 2 gnd gnd
X2 3 CAN high
X2 4 CAN low
X2 5 wire feeder case active
X2 6 supply motor +70V DC
X2 7 supply motor
X2 8 supply +24V DC
TRANSMIG 320SP, 400SP, 500SP
For the installation the Windows Installer 2.0 is needed. It is already included in Windows
XP, in Windows NT/2000 the program InstMsiW.exe must be installed and in Windows
95/98/Me the program InstMsiA.exe must be installed first. Both programs are in the folder
Microsoft on the Cigweld-Install-CD.
• If the Microsoft Installer is
already installed, the msi files
are displayed with the
following icon:
• Log on as Administrator
under Windows NT/2000/XP.
• Doubleclick the Cigweld-
Install2.msi icon. Newer
versions get higher version –
numbers as shown in the
picture.
• Click on Next to continue the
installation.
• Don’t change the Installation
folder and select the
Everyone option.
• Click on Next to continue
the installation.
• Clicking on Next, all
necessary files are being
copied to the folder
C:\Program Files\CIGWELD
and shortcuts are created on
the desktop and in the
Startmenu.
• note: flashing an operating system and update welding characteristics via CAN port, can be
made in one step.
!! caution !! please backup existing Tiptronic jobs before any flash operation (use VJob-Tool or
SJob- Tool).
• connect the PC to the welding machine by the CAN-Dongle. If the welding machine is not
equiped with an external CAN port, a CAN adapter cable (661.8914.3) is needed to make the
connection directly to an internal CAN port of the machine.
• switch on the machine and the PC.
• doubleclick the icon CIGWELD-Install on the Windows desktop or click on
Start\Programs\CIGWELD\CIGWELD-Install.
• The program
CIGWELD-Install
automatically checks the
connection to the
machine at startup and
displays all found
devices with their
version numbers. Only
devices which are
correctly programmed
and which are able to be
updated via CAN port,
are displayed.
• If no CAN connection
can be established
between PC and
machine, an error
message is displayed.
After confirming the
error message an empty
device window is shown,
which means that no
devices have been found.
If there are Devices
which are not displayed
but definitely exist in the
machine can only be pro-
grammed via serial port
(see Programming
(flashing) an Operating
System via serial Port).
• Clicking on the button repeat search, the program searches for existing devices again.
• Devices, which ought to
be flashed must be
selected first. Clicking on
button next, the program
continues to the next
screen.
• The program CIGWELD-Install automatically checks the version number of the selected
files. If someone tries to overwrite an operating system or characteristics with an older
version, a warning message is shown.
• By activating the
checkbox Master Reset
all parameters are reset to
default values and all
Tiptronic jobs are deleted
after flashing. The
operating hour counter
and the error memory
remain unchanged.
• Finally all devices with
their version numbers are
displayed. The program
is terminated by clicking
on finish.
• important: it is not possible to update the welding characteristics via the serial COM-port.
Update the charateristics as described in chapter "Programming (flashing) via CAN
interface and updating characteristics".
• important: If a flash procedure has failed (error during data transfer) the pc-boards can only
be reprogrammed at the factory.
Programming (flashing) the V/S Master / robotic interface INT04 via serial port
• remove the right side panel (V series) resp. left side panel (S series) of the machine.
• connect the serial COM port of the computer with the COM port of the pc-board MAPRO
resp. pc-board INT04, using a serial SUB-D cable (9 pin).
• to flash the V-Master, the jumpers J2, J3 and J4 on the old version of pc-board MAPRO must
not be set, on the new version of the pc-board MAPRO, the DIP switches S1-1 to S1-3 has to
be set to “OFF“. Do not change the DIP switch S1-4, it’s for the identification of V-mobile.
• to flash the S-Master, set the DIP switches S1-1 to S1-3 on pc-board MAPRO to OFF. Do not
change the DIP switch S1-4, it’s for the identification of S-mobile.
• switch on the machine and the computer.
• start the ComFlash program.
• click on Search File... and choose the
file to be flashed (vMaster.m23 for V
series, sMaster.m14 for S series,
RobIntf.m21 for the robotic
interface). Date and size of the file are
shown in the status line. Click on
Flash to start the progamming
procedure.
• The program ComFlash checks at
first the serial connection to the pc-
board. If no connection could be
established, an error message is
displayed.
• if the connection is ok, the program
starts the flash procedure , the
progress is displayed in the status line.
• remove the right side panel (V series) resp. left side panel (S series) of the machine.
• connect the serial COM port of the computer with the COM port of the pc-board MAPRO,
using a serial SUB-D cable (9 pin).
• to flash the V-Process : on the old version of the pc-board MAPRO the jumpers J2, J3 and J4
must be set, on the new version of the pc-board MAPRO the DIP switches S1-1 to S1-3 must
be set to “ON“. Do not change DIP switch S1-4.
• to flash the S-Process, set the DIP switches S1-1 to S1-3 on pc-board MAPRO to ON. Do not
change the DIP switch S1-4.
• !! caution !! mark the flat ribbon cables, which cable was connected to which connector
• before flashing the V-Process, all flat ribbon cables of X2, X3, X4 and X5 on pc-board
MAPRO must be disconnected.
• before flashing the S-Process, all flat ribbon cables of X1 and X4 on pc-board MAPRO must
be disconnected.
• switch on the machine and the computer.
• depending on which COM port of the computer is used, start the program V-Flash Com1 or
V-Flash Com2 (V series) resp. S-Flash Com1 or S-Flash Com2 (S series).
• the program checks the serial connection. If no connection could be established, an error
message is displayed:
if the connection is ok, the program starts the flash procedure , the progress is displayed in the
window.
These steps are only necessary if the LPT-CAN-Dongle is installed for the first time.
The CAN interface is ready after a successful installation of the CAN-Dongle and CAN driver
software:
• connect the Dongle to the parallel LPT port when the computer is in off-state and the power
supply of the Dongle with the adapter cable to the keyboard connector. Do not connect the
LPT-Dongle when the computer is on, resp. do not disconnect the dongle from the
computer if it’s still on.
• turn on the computer and enter the BIOS setup mode (check user manual of the computer).
• select the parallel port LPT1 (Onboard Devices or Peripheral Setup).
• check the operation mode of the LPT port. It must run in ECP mode, not ECP/EPP, EPP resp.
bi-directional. If it’s not in ECP mode, change it to ECP.
• go back to the main menu.
• leave the BIOS setup by selecting Save and Exit menu item.
• after the computer has rebooted install the CAN driver software as described in Annex A3.
Annex A2 Installation USB-CAN-Dongle
These steps are only necessary if the USB-CAN-Dongle is installed for the first time.
The CAN interface is ready after a successful installation of the CAN-Dongle and CAN driver
software:
• start Windows 98/ME/2000/XP. Windows NT does not support USB-devices ! put the USB-
plug of the Dongle into a free USB-socket of the computer.
• a windows appears starting
the installation procedure
(example for Windows
2000):
• the hardware-assistant starts
automatically. click on
Weiter (next).
Important:
Windows is binding the driver to the used USB port. If the CAN-Dongle is used at other ports, the
driver must be installed for every single port like described in this annex.
Annex A3 CAN driver Installation for Windows 9x/Me/NT/2000/XP
These steps are only necessary when the CAN driver software is installed for the first time. In
Windows NT/2000/XP it is necessary to log on as Administrator in order to install the driver
software.
• after the system has rebooted, the CAN dongle must be registered in the control panel.
• click on Start/Settings/Control Panel/PCAN2-CAN-Hardware.
• if previous CAN driver have
been installed, do not use the
old icon :
• in case of a LPT-CAN-
Dongle, click on the radio
button Peakcan (non Plug-
and-Play).
• if the LPT-CAN-Dongle is
not displayed automatically,
the resource informations has
to be set manually.
• look up the hardware resources
of the printer port via the
control panel
(I/O adress and IRQ). The
standard I/O adress of the
printer port is 0378 with
IRQ 7.
The INT04 works as a participant of the internal CAN-Bus. Commands coming over the INT04 interface are
converted into CAN-Bus messages and vice versa : actual values and status signals coming from the internal
CAN-Bus (e.g. „welding current on“) are put out to the INT04 interface.
The INT04 is potentially separated to the machine. The analog and digital inputs are not potentially seperated
against each other.
All inputs and outputs are available at the 42 pin Harting socket at the rear side of the welding power
source. Additional signals and functions (like gas monitoring) can be connected optionally.
Digital Inputs
The 18 digital inputs are designed for a voltage of +24V DC. For some of the digital inputs, LEDs are
showing the state of the inputs (see “Overview LEDs Robot interface INT04” on page 4).
Digital Outputs
The two digital outputs are designed as potential free relays contact. The power rating of the contacts ist
max. 1A at 48V. The state of the digital outputs are displayed on the pc-board INT04 with two LEDs (see
“Overview LEDs Robot interface INT04” on page 4).
Analog inputs
The eight analog inputs are designed for a voltage of 0 to +10V DC. Programming the analog in-puts
(assignment to welding parameters) is made with a PC with CAN interface (see PC Program RobotTool) or
directly at the power source over the front panel (menu Extras, Robot Interface). The selectable range of a
welding parameter corresponds to the range which is selectable at the front panel. The settings can be
monitored at the displays of the welding machine.
The factory default-assignment is:
Harting socket
input S-Series V-Series
Pin no.
A1 23 welding current welding current I1
A2 24 arc lenght second current I2
A3 25 start current welding time I1
A4 26 downslope welding time I2
A5 27 start current time AC frequency
A6 28 end current AC balance (+)
A7 29 end current time start current
A8 30 Twinpuls frequency end current IE
Parameter selection
The DIP switch (S1) on the pc-board INT04is used to determine, which parameter is set from ex-tern or
set at the front panel of the welding machine. When activating the signal „set extern“, all parameters
whose related DIP switch is set to „On“, can only be adjusted over the robot interface INT04. All input
signals for the other parameters whose related DIP switches are set to „off“, are ignored. The described
parameter selection can also be made with a PC using the program „RobotTool“. As soon as the parameter
selection is altered with the program, the settings of the DIP switch S1 are no longer valid. Any change of
the DIP switch itself reactivates set DIP switch settings again. A lit LED close to the DIP switch (LED 15
„DIPAKTIV“) indicates whether the settings of the DIP switch is valid or not.
If the signal „Job setting“ is used, the DIP switch S1 and consequently all analog inputs are without
function. In this mode all parameters stored in the welding job are used.
Connector Description
X1 CAN connector
X2 Internal programming connector
X3 Flat ribbon connector to 42 pin Harting socket (digital and analog inputs)
X4 Flat ribbon connector to 42 pin Harting socket (digital in- and outputs)
8
1
2
Harting type designation description v s c signal functiom
Pin No
1-7 d. i. job- / program no. These digital inputs are used to select a job no. (at Saprom S also program no.). The X X X +24V DC bit = 1
job no. has to beset into binary code (see “Conversion decimal-binary” on page 12). 0V bit = 0
only at Saprom S: when none of the inputs are set (program no. 0), a program selec-
tion can be made at the front panel of the welding machine.
8 d. i. job select The Tiptronic mode is activated with this signal. A valid job no. has to be set at the X X X +24V DC Tiptronic mode on
inputs 1-7 in binary code(see “Conversion decimal-binary” on page 12). 0V Tiptronic mode off
If the signal is not set, the signals at the digital inputs 1-7 are interpreted as welding
program no. (only at Saprom S and only when DIP switch 9 „program select“ is “ON“)
9 d. i. welding on Start signal of the welding machine. This signal corresponds with a pressed torch but- X X X +24V DC machine starts welding
ton. At C- and S-series the wire feed unit 1 is activated. 0V machine stops welding
10 d. i. welding on 2 Start signal of the welding machine. This signal corresponds with a pressed torch but- X X +24V DC machine starts welding
ton. At C- and S-series the wire feed unit 2 is activated. (wire feed unit 2)
0V machine stops welding
welding mode AC2 Welding mode AC2 is activated: alternating current welding (noise reduced). The alter- X +24V DC AC2 mode on
nating current is not that rectangular like AC1 but smoother. 0V AC2 mode off
12,13 d. o. power source ok potential free output (relay contact): if the power source is operable the contact is clo- X X X 0 il between machine is operable
sed, otherwise the contact is open (in case of an error or during initialisation after the 12 and 13
machine is switched on)
oobd between machine is operable
12 and 13
13,14 d. o. welding current on potential free output (relay contact): if welding current flows (arc is ignited) the contact X X X 0 11 between „welding current on“ is active
is closed, if no welding current (no arc) the contact is open 13 and 14 (contact closed)
25 a. i. pulse welding time I1 control voltage 0-10V for the pulse welding time I1 X
The function of this control voltage depends on the user mode set in the machine: 0V automatic mode: 0,2 Hz
automatic or manual. in automatic mode the pulse frequency is set by the control
voltage (0,2 - 2000 Hz), in manual mode the pulse welding time is set in ms
10V DC automatic mode: 2000 Hz
(0,2 - 5000 ms). The machine must operate in pulse mode.
manual mode: 5000 ms
control voltage 0-10V for the start current
start current the start current is set as a percentage of the welding current. X
Hartin Type Designation Description V S C Signal Function
g pin
No
26 a. i. pulse welding time I2 control voltage 0-10V for pulse welding time I2 X 0V
The function of this control voltage depends on the user mode set in the machine: automatic mode: 1%
automatic or manual. in automatic mode the control voltage sets the duty cycle (1% -
99%), in manual mode the pulse welding time is set in ms (0,2 - 5000 ms)
The machine must operate in pulse mode. 10V DC automatic mode: 99%
manual mode: 5000 ms
control voltage 0-10V for the downslope
downslope The operating mode slope must be active. X
a. i. control voltage 0-10V fur die AC-Frequenz
27 AC frequency The machine must operate in AC1 or AC2 mode. X
control voltage 0-10V for the start current time
machine
designation description signal function
V S
pre gas time control voltage 0-10V for the pre gas time X 0V 0,1 sec.
10V DC 10 sec.
X 0V 0 sec.
10V DC 10 sec.
start current time control voltage 0-10V for the start current time X 0V 0 sec.
10V DC 10 sec.
upslope control voltage 0-10V for the upslope X 0V 0,1% (10 A/sec.)
The operating mode slope must be active. 10V DC 99% (990 A/sec.)
spot welding time control voltage 0-10V for the spot welding time X 0V 0,1 sec.
The operating mode spot welding must be active. 10V DC 10 sec.
downslope control voltage 0-10V for the downslope X 0V 0,1% (10 A/sec.)
The operating mode slope must be active. 10V DC 99% (990 A/sec.)
final current time control voltage 0-10V for the final current time X 0V 0 sec.
10V DC 10 sec.
gas post time control voltage 0-10V for the gas post time X 0V 50%
10V DC 200%
X 0V 20%
10V DC 200%
ignition current control voltage 0-10V for the ignition current X 0V 50%
10V DC 200%
arc shape control voltage 0-10V for the arc shape (calotte forming) X 0V 50%
The operating mode AC1 or AC2 must be active. 10V DC 200%
positive ignition current control voltage 0-10V for the positive ignition current X 0V 50%
10V DC 200%
twinpulse current change control voltage 0-10V for the twinpulse current change X 0V 5% of welding current
The operating mode twinpulse must be active. 10V DC 50% of welding current
twinpulse relation control voltage 0-10V for the twinpulse relation X 0V 20%
The operating mode twinpulse must be active. 10V DC 80%
wire burnback time control voltage 0-10V for the wire burnback time X 0V 20% of programmed value
10V DC 300% of programmed value
inductor effect control voltage 0-10V for the inductor effect X 0V 20% of programmed value
10V DC 200% of programmed value
coarse step pulsing control voltage 0-10V for the coarse step pulsing X 0 - 0,5V step 0 : (full range)
To achieve a more precise setting of the pulse parameters, the control voltage works as a coarse step preselecting cetain 0,5V - 1,5V step 1 : 0,2 - 2 Hz / 0,2 - 1ms
ranges for the pulse frequency resp. pulse welding times. The actual frequency/welding time has to be set with the control
voltages at the inputs 25/26. 1,5V - 2,5V step 2 : 2 - 5 Hz / 1 - 3ms
2,5V - 3,5V step 3 : 5 - 12,5 Hz / 3 - 7,5ms
3,5V - 4,5V step 4 : 12,5 - 30 Hz / 7,5 - 20ms
4,5V - 5,5V step 5 : 30 - 75 Hz / 20 - 50ms
5,5V - 6,5V step 6 : 75 - 200 Hz / 50 - 125ms
6,5V - 7,5V step 7 : 200 - 500 Hz / 125 - 300ms
7,5V - 8,5V step 8 : 500 - 1000 Hz / 300 - 750ms
8,5V - 10V step 9 : 1 - 1,5 kHz / 750 - 2000ms
Configuration at front panel menu
The INT04 can also be programmed at the front panel in menu “Extras, Robot Interface“ (only S-
and V-series). The eight analog inputs can be enabled or disabled. So it is not necessary to open the
machine and set the DIP switches. There is a special feature at Saprom S: if there are not enough
digital outputs available at the robot control to select a welding program, it is possible to select three
different pre-defined welding pro-grams with only two digital outputs. Those welding programs can
be set at menu items „ProgIn1“ to „ProgIn3“. The selection of these welding programs is made over
the digital inputs 1 and 2 (pin 1 and 2).
menu item pin no. setting description
Opt01(AnalogIn1) 23 On analog input is enabled (corresponds with DIP switch 1 set to „ON„)
Off analog input is disabled
Opt02(AnalogIn2) 24 On analog input is enabled (corresponds with DIP switch 2 set to „ON„)
Off analog input is disabled
Opt03(AnalogIn3) 25 On analog input is enabled (corresponds with DIP switch 3 set to „ON„)
Off analog input is disabled
Opt04(AnalogIn4) 26 On analog input is enabled (corresponds with DIP switch 4 set to „ON„)
Off analog input is disabled
Opt05(AnalogIn5) 27 On analog input is enabled (corresponds with DIP switch 5 set to „ON„)
Off analog input is disabled
Opt06(AnalogIn6) 28 On analog input is enabled (corresponds with DIP switch 6 set to „ON„)
Off analog input is disabled
Opt07(AnalogIn7) 29 On analog input is enabled (corresponds with DIP switch 7 set to „ON„)
Off analog input is disabled
Opt08(AnalogIn8) 30 On analog input is enabled (corresponds with DIP switch 8 set to „ON„)
Off analog input is disabled
Opt09(ProgSelect) On program selection is enabled (corresponds with DIP switch 9 set to „ON„)
Off program selection is disabled
Opt10(OperMode) On operating mode selection is enabled (corresponds with DIP switch 10 set to „ON„)
Off operating mode selection is disabled
Opt11(Setextern) On „robot mode„ is active (corresponds with the signal „set extern„)
Off „manual hand mode„ is active
Opt12(Job+Analog) On When using job selection (tiptronic mode) it is possible during the welding, to change
enabled parameters over the analog inputs. For example during the welding process the
welding current can be altered with the control voltage at the analog input 1
[Opt01(AnalogIn1) must be set to „ON„]
Off normal tiptronic mode, all welding parameters are stored in the job and can’t be changed
over the analog inputs.
ProgIn1 = Prog (0-99) Assignment of a welding program (only Saprom S)
welding program no. (0-99) set as program 1
ProgIn2 = Prog (0-99) Assignment of a welding program (only Saprom S)
welding program no. (0-99) set as program 2
ProgIn3 = Prog (0-99) Assignment of a welding program (only Saprom S)
welding program no. (0-99) set as program 3
Installation Software RobotTool
Insert the Installation floppy disk/CD RobotTool into your disk drive A, resp. CD-drive, click
on Start and execute, type in the command printed on the disk label and click on OK.
Follow the instructions given by the program which installs the software. A new icon
RobotTool is created on the Windows desktop.
Program description
The software RobotTool is for control and monitoring the interface INT04. It is expected, that
a CAN-interface is already installed and working. If not, please install a CAN-interface first. For
instructions see Operation Manual MT 900 or CIGWELD Install.
Start the software by double-clicking the icon
on the Windows desktop.
Conversion decimal-binary
decimal binary decimal binary decimal binary
0 0000000 34 0100010 67 1000011
1 0000001 35 0100011 68 1000100
2 0000010 36 0100100 69 1000101
3 0000011 37 0100101 70 1000110
4 0000100 38 0100110 71 1000111
5 0000101 39 0100111 72 1001000
6 0000110 40 0101000 73 1001001
7 0000111 41 0101001 74 1001010
8 0001000 42 0101010 75 1001011
9 0001001 43 0101011 76 1001100
10 0001010 44 0101100 77 1001101
11 0001011 45 0101101 78 1001110
12 0001100 46 0101110 79 1001111
13 0001101 47 0101111 80 1010000
14 0001110 48 0110000 81 1010001
15 0001111 49 0110001 82 1010010
16 0010000 50 0110010 83 1010011
17 0010001 51 0110011 84 1010100
18 0010010 52 0110100 85 1010101
19 0010011 53 0110101 86 1010110
20 0010100 54 0110110 87 1010111
21 0010101 55 0110111 88 1011000
22 0010110 56 0111000 89 1011001
23 0010111 57 0111001 90 1011010
24 0011000 58 0111010 91 1011011
25 0011001 59 0111011 92 1011100
26 0011010 60 0111100 93 1011101
27 0011011 61 0111101 94 1011110
28 0011100 62 0111110 95 1011111
29 0011101 63 0111111 96 1100000
30 0011110 64 1000000 97 1100001
31 0011111 65 1000001 98 1100010
32 0100000 66 1000010 99 1100011
33 0100001
Frimware Operating System Programming
Please ensure that the different versions of the operating systems match to each other, when updating a machine.
The actual version numbers are printed in bold numbers in the table below. Operating systems which haven’t
changed, needn’t to be updated. The actual versions of the operating systems can be displayed at the front panel or
It is possible to update both - systems and welding programs - at once via CAN-interface on the machines of the
Transmig Series with the Cigweld-Install. It is not necessary to open the machine. Cigweld-Install shows at the start
the number of the versions of the different pc-boards. A detailed description can be found in the user manual "PC-
PC-Software Job-Tool
Brief description of the job managing program
SJobTool.exe
The program SJobTool.exe is used for managing and editing welding jobs of the S-
Series.
Program description
With a working CAN-connection the version number of the operating system and the
operating hour counter can be displayed by clicking on the control: in the toolbar.
Additionally the version number of the operating system is displayed in the status-bar or
in case of a bad CAN-connection, an error message is shown in the status-bar.
Managing Jobs
On the left side of the dialog window a tree-structure is shown, containing the 10 job-
sets with each 10 jobs. The last entry in the tree-structure „Current settings„ represent
the actual settings of the machine regardless if the tiptronic mode is active or not. Even
if a valid job is altered and not jet saved.
The selected job is shown in the upper area of the dialog window in form of „Job x-x„.
Only if the checkbox „Valid„ is selected, the job is useable in the machine. If the
checkbox „Active„ is selected, the job is selectable via up/down-torch switches or
up/down switches of a remote control. If the checkbox „Active„ is not selected, the job
can only be selected with the digital encoder at the front panel of the machine.
An valid job is marked with a decimal point in the display (shown as „1-.0„).
Any name can be given to a job or a job-set which is stored in the machine and
displayed in the display. The name can be edited by reclicking a selected job or job-set.
A maximum of 23 characters can be used for one name and may contain space and
special characters.
Mode Selection
In the upper right rectangle „Operating mode„ all modes are visible and selectable: 2-
stroke/4-stroke/spot welding, Normal/Pulse/Twinpulse as well as Slopes. MMA mode is
not available when in tiptronic mode.
Service Tool
Using menu „Extras„ - „Service tool...„ or clicking on in the toolbar, a dialogbox
appears to configure the key switch lock function and displaying diagnosis informations
of the machine.
When opening the window, the data is displayed and can be altered if neccessary. Click
on „Apply„ to send the changed parameter to the machine. Clicking on „Ok„, the
changed parameter are also send to the machine and the dialog windows is closed.
Click on „Cancel„ to close the window without any change.
Parameter description:
- „Current lock level„ is equal to th parameter Lock function of the machine (menu
Extras, lock function). If a machine is equipped with a key switch and the switch is
activated, it sets the machine to the specified lock level.
- „Key switch on = lock level„ defines which lock level is valid when the key switch is
activated (preset: lock level 2)
In middle area of the dialog window the Master Operating system version and the actual
operating hour counter is displayed.
In the lower part of the window the last five error messages are displayed including the
operating hour counter of the time the error occured. (0) ist the latest error, (4) is the
oldest error.
Language selection
The language in which the job parameter are displayed can be set using the menu
„Extras„ - „Language...„. The language setting is stored for the next use of the program.
Smart Torch Spare Parts
Power Master Schematic
Installation of Push Pull
5
4
3 1
Attention: before opening the housing 2. Puncture the panel sticker at the
disconnect from the mains! marked place.
1. unsrew cover (right side) 3. Cut the panel sticker according to
(6 x crosshead screw). the round gap in the metal
housing.
4. Plug in the socket (5) from outside 7. Disconnect all plug-in connections
(cables first). off the pc-board.
5. Fix the socket (5) with the screws And do name/mark them!
(2). Attention: danger of wrong polarity!
6. Connect the minifit-connection (4) 8. take of pc-board (6) from the
with the cable of the socket (5). spacers.
Info: The two left cables of the socket
are not needed (see arrow).
Overview
9. Open housing (left site). 11. Fix pc-board (3) with the screws
4
(1) at the metal sheet.
10. Take the spacers (7) of the sheet.
Activating TIG-option:
• switch to menu Extras, lock function
• pressing button 1 (minus) or 3 (plus) question,”change parameter ?“ is
displayed
• acknowledge with button 4 (up)
• set three-digit code number “660“ with button 1 (minus), 3 (plus) or encoder 6
• acknowledge the code number with button 5 (down) !
Deactivating TIG-option:
• switch to menu Extras, lock function
• pressing button 1 (minus) or 3 (plus) question „change parameter ?“ is
displayed
• acknowledge with button 4 (up)
• set three-digit code number “661“ with button 1 (minus), 3 (plus) or encoder 6
• acknowledge the code number with button 5 (down) !
For the TIG option you need an additional gas valve, gas hose, gas connector and two connection cable sets.
No interface board is needed.
In detail that is: (with OEM part no.)
665.3009.0 gas valve (mounted at the back side of the machine)
661.8874.5 connection cable gas valve (to pc-board DP-MAPRO X10)
661.8214.5 connection cable TIG torch control socket (this is the 5 pin control socket in the front, to pc-board DP-
MAPRO X15)
612.6019.0 gas connector (this is the gas connector for the TIG torch in the front)
610.3505.0 external gas hose
610.3580.0 internal gas hose
622.1221.1 reducing bushing R1/4'a x R1/8'a / long
622.0005.0 hose connector R1/8 4mm KU
612.0150.0 sealing ring R 1/8" alu
The 5 pin socket is a standard TIG control socket. Pins 1 and 2 are connected to the start-button of the torch.
You press the torch button and ignite by contacting the tip of the needle to the welding material shortly.
After hardware setup you need to activate the TIG function via the front panel.
After activating the TIG function, you can select the TIG mode using the mode button at the front panel.
Here some additional pictures from a 500SP:
500SP
Semi Conductor Device Data
Torque Setting(s)
All power semi conductors and mounting screws should be tightened with a torque wrench to
1.5 Nm.
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