Tweco HMC-410 - Manual (Page 58)

HMC-410
4-16 July 27, 2005
4.06 Setup
Before attempting to operate this system, read and
carefully follow instructions in the manuals for the HMC-
410, welding power source, and feedhead. Observe all
Safety Warning chapters included in all of these manuals.
Power Source Setup
The HMC-410 is designed to operate with the Arc-Master,
the Power Master, the Ultra Flex, the Fabstar 4030, the
Excel-Arc, and the RC/RCC Family of power sources. The
power source configuration will vary from machine to
machine so consult the manual for details. The following
sections will describe generally the power source setup
for the two families.
Arc-Master Inverter Family Configuration
Set “Remote/Local” toggle switch to REMOTE.
If CV welding, set process selection switch to GMAW/
FCAW.
If Pulsed MIG welding, set process selection switch to
PULSED GMAW. Also set “Pulsed MIG Schedule Select”
switch to the appropriate material and gas.
Fabstar 4030 Configuration
Set “Remote/Local” toggle switch to REMOTE.
Excel-Arc Family Configuration
Set the “Arc Voltage Control” toggle switch to
REMOTE.
Set the CC/CV Selector Switch to CV (if available).
Power Master
Set Local/Remote to remote operation. Select GMAW
process.
Ultra Flex Configuration
Set Local/Remote to remote operation. Select process
(GMAW or Pulse GMAW).
Fixturing Setup
Any customer specific fixturing should be setup before
power is applied to the system. This fixturing should be
interfaced to the HMC-410 through the auxiliary interface
port. The functional description of this port is in the
Auxiliary description in the Description of Equipment
chapter of this manual.
The amphenol connections/color codes are given here:
PinWire Color Function
A WHT-GRN Auxiliary Gas Purge
B WHT-RED Auxiliary Feeder Inch
C VIOLET
D GRAY
E GREEN Auxiliary Weld Sub
Segment Advance
F RED-BLK Auxiliary Start/Stop
G WHT-YEL
H RED Auxiliary Control (+30 VDC)
J WHT
K BLK
L WHT-BLK
M ORG Auxiliary Relay 2 Lo
N YEL Auxiliary Relay 2 Hi
P BLU Auxiliary Error Relay Lo
R BRN Auxiliary Error Relay Hi
S WHT-BLU Auxiliary Relay 1 Lo
T TAN Auxiliary Relay 1 Hi
HMC-410 Setup
The HMC-410 must be configured before it is powered
up for the first time. Refer to the System Configuration
section of this chapter for details.
After the HMC-410 is configured and installed following
the procedures set forth in this manual, attach all pertinent
cables to the HMC-410. Make sure that power is OFF on
the power source and HMC-410.
Power ON the power source and HMC-410. Program the
control panel. Instructions for this are given in the
Programming section of this chapter.
After the HMC-410 is configured, installed, programmed,
and properly connected with its associated equipment, it
is ready to use. The different modes of operation are
discussed in the following section of this manual.