Lincoln Electric IM10144 POWER WAVE S700 - Manual (Page 29)

B-3 OPERATION B-3
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PRODUCT SUMMARY
The Power Wave
® S700 is an advanced-process DC
inverter and is rated for 700 amps, 44 volts at a 100%
duty cycle or 900 amps, 44 volts at a 60% duty cycle.
It operates on 380V-415V, 440V-460V, 500V, or 575V
50 Hz or 60 Hz, 3 phase power, so that it can be used
worldwide. However, a CE filter kit (K2444-4) is
required for CE compliance. Switching between input
voltages is made simple by use of a single reconnect
panel. The power source is designed with a rugged
case that carries an IP23 environmental rating for both
indoor and outdoor use. Transporting and lifting the
Power Wave
® S700 are made simple though a lift bale
and integrated fork-lift tracks in the machine base. A
duplex 10A, 115V receptacle is located on the case
back for auxiliary power.
The Power Wave ® S700 is designed to be compatible
with the current range of ArcLink ® compatible wire
feeders and accessories, such as the Power Feed
series wire feeders, via connectivity through a 5-pin
circular connector on the case back. Other Lincoln
wire feeders and non-Lincoln wire feeders cannot be
used. The machine comes equipped with an Ethernet
connector useful for software upgrades and access to
Power Wave
® software tools like Checkpoint ™ and
Production Monitoring ™ . It also comes standard with a
DeviceNet connector for PLC interfacing. For robotic
and tandem systems, the Power Wave
® S700 is com-
patible with Autodrive Controller and Wire Feeders.
Each machine is factory preprogrammed with multiple
welding procedures, typically including GMAW,
GMAW-P, FCAW, SMAW, CAC, and GTAW for a vari-
ety of materials, including mild steel, stainless steel,
cored wires, and aluminum. All welding programs and
procedures are configured through software for the
Power Waves
® available at
(http://powerwavesoftware.com/). For tandem
robotic welding a 6-pin sync connector comes stan-
dard on the Power Wave
® S700. When connected
with the proper accessories, this will allow for unlock-
ing of additional tandem weld modes.
Proper configuration and options allow other equip-
ment such as PLCʼs or computers to interface with a
Power Wave
® through a DeviceNet, ArcLink, or
Ethernet interfaces. In some cases, interface kits may
be required for analog control.
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES AND
EQUIPMENT
The Power Wave ® S700 is recommended for semi-automat-
ic welding, robotic welding, and can be used for tandem
welding with additional accessories. The Power Wave
®
S700 can be set up in a number of configurations, some
requiring optional equipment or welding programs.
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
The Power Wave ® S700 is designed to be compatible
with the current range of Power Feed ® wire feeders for
semi-automatic welding. The Power Wave ® S700 is
also designed for robotic applications and can com-
municate with Fanuc RJ-3 or RJ-3iB controllers via
ArcLink
® . For robotic and tandem systems, the Power
Wave ® S700 is compatible with Autodrive Controller
and Wire Feeders.
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES
The Power Wave ® S700 is a multi-process inverter
power source capable of regulating current, voltage,
and power of the welding arc. The Power Wave
®
S700 has an output range of 20 to 900 amps, and
supports a number of standard processes including
synergic GMAW, GMAW-P, FCAW-G, FCAW-S,
CAG, SMAW, and GTAW on various materials espe-
cially steel, aluminum and stainless.
PROCESS LIMITATIONS
The Power Wave ® S700 is suitable only for the
processes listed.
Do not use the Power Wave ® S700 for pipe thawing
applications.
EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS
Operating temperature range is -20° C to + 40° C
(-4°F to 104ºF).
Only ArcLink compatible wire feeders and accessories
may be used with the Power Wave
® S700. Other
Lincoln wire feeders and non-Lincoln wire feeders are
not compatible with this power source.
The Power Wave ® S700 will support a maximum aver-
age output of 700A/44V at 100% duty cycle or
900A/44V at a 60% duty cycle.
POWER WAVE ® S700