Lincoln Electric POWER WAVE IM718 - Manual (Page 24)

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
/INTERFACE
Robotic Operation
All welding programs and procedures are configured
through software for the robotic Power Waves. With
the proper configuration, Fanuc robots equipped with
RJ-3 or RJ-3iB controllers may communicate directly
to the Power Wave via ArcLink or DeviceNet. Proper
configuration and options allow other equipment such
as PLC
’ s or computers to interface with a Power
Wave through a serial, DeviceNet, ArcLink, or
Ethernet interfaces. All wire welding processes require
a robotic Power Feed wire feeder.
Hard Automation
Operating the Power Wave AC/DC in a hard automa-
tion application requires a PC or PLC for the user
interface. The power source communicates with the
PC via Ethernet. A wire feeder can be controlled
through Arc-link, DeviceNET or Ethernet.
SemiAutomatic Operation
Operating the Power Wave AC/DC in the semi-auto-
matic mode requires an Arc-Link compatible wire
feeder and user interface.
EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS
• The Power Waves are not to be used in outdoor
environments.
• Only Arc-Link Power Feed wire feeders may be
used with standard interfaces. Other Lincoln wire
feeders or non-Lincoln wire feeders can only be
used with custom interfaces.
• Operating Temperature Range is – 20C to + 40C.
• The Power Wave AC/DC will support a maximum
average output current of 500 Amps at 100% Duty
Cycle.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
• Control Cables (22 pin to 22 pin), K1795-10,-25,-50,-100
• Control Cables (for use on FANUC robot arm, 22 pin to 14
pin, 10 ft), K1804-1
• Control Cables (for use on FANUC robot arm, 22 pin to 14
pin, 18 in), K1805-1
• Control Cables (for use on FANUC robot arm, 22 pin to 14
pin, 18 in), K1804-2
DUTY CYCLE AND TIME PERIOD
The Power Wave AC/DC is capable of welding at a
100% duty cycle (continuous welding).
B-4 OPERATION B-4
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Power Wave AC/DC power source is designed to
be a part of a modular welding system. Each welding
arc may be driven by a single machine or by a number
of machines in parallel. Additionally with the use of an
external Phase Generator the phase angle and fre-
quency of different machines can be synchronized.
The Power Wave AC/DC is a high performance, digi-
tally controlled inverter welding power source capable
of complex, high-speed waveform control. The Power
Wave AC/DC is capable of producing a variable fre-
quency and amplitude AC output, a DC positive out-
put, or a DC negative output. The Power Wave
AC/DC can support constant current, constant voltage
and pulse welding modes.
The Power Wave AC/DC is designed to communicate
with other Arc-Link equipment. Additionally it can com-
municate with other industrial machines via
DeviceNET. Also the Power Wave AC/DC machines
are capable of communicating by Ethernet. The result
is a highly integrated and flexible welding cell.
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES AND
EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES
The Power Wave AC/DC can be set up in a number of
configurations, some requiring optional equipment or
welding programs. Each machine is factory prepro-
grammed with multiple welding procedures, typically
including SAW, GMAW, GMAW-P, FCAW, GTAW for
a variety of materials, including mild steel, stainless
steel, cored wires, and aluminum. It carries an output
rating of 500 amps, 44 volts (at 100% duty cycle).
The Power Wave AC/DC can be configured for robot-
ic, hard-automation or semi-automatic use.
PROCESS LIMITATIONS
The Power Wave AC/DC is suitable only for the
processes listed.
POWER WAVE AC/DC