BUG-O Systems Piper-Plus - Manual (Page 20)

20
4.5 Folder – The name of the current folder that was selected from the Main Screen is displayed
here. See Figure 3.1.
4.6 Mode – This box displays the Welding Mode selected in the Lincoln Electric Power Wave ®
Power Source.
4.7 Status – This box displays important events, errors and machine status. Any time a new pass
is loaded the full set of ArcLink ® parameters for the given pass are displayed. If the system
stops unexpectedly, it is critical to check for any error messages that may be displayed
in this Status Box.
4.8 Reverse – Clicking this button will cause the system to operate in Reverse. This function
can only be changed when the machine is idle. Initiating this function will reload the default
parameters for the selected pass. This function also reverses the steering direction so you
will not have to turn the steering knob backwards. This function is particularly useful when two
tractors are operating on the same ring rail, each welding one side of a pipe joint. When this
function is active the box will be surrounded by a red outline. When this function is turned off,
no red outline will appear.
4.9 Height off – Clicking this button will cause the Automatic Height Control to no longer be
active. This can only be changed when the machine is idle. If this function has been activated,
the Automatic Height Control will not adjust the welding gun position with respect to the work
piece surface. As a result, if the gun position is not monitored and adjusted by the operator,
faulty welds or damage to the system could occur. When this function is active the box will be
surrounded by a red outline. When this function is turned off, no red outline will appear.
4.10 Save As – This button is only visible if you run while logged in as an admin (See SECTION
3.3). This function allows the Administrator to save welding parameter data that has been
modified during the welding operation. After a weld pass has been completed and the
Administrator would like to save the pass with the changes that have been made, this
button can be clicked. A text box will appear similar to that displayed in Figure 3.1.4. The
Administrator will be asked to input the name for the new welding pass. Upon clicking OK
the newly named pass will be added to the display in the Pass Selection Box (See SECTION
4.12) The new pass will be saved with the modified welding parameters but it will use the
same startup/crater/adjustment limit values of the pass being copied.
4.11 Exit – Clicking on this button returns the system to the Main Screen (See SECTION 3.0).
4.12 Pass Selection – This box displays the individual passes that are stored within the folder
selected. The pass that is active is highlighted. Selecting a new pass will load all of the default
parameters for that pass. Loading of a new pass can be accomplished by using the MOUSE
(See SECTION 2.4) to move the cursor over the required pass and then clicking the LEFT
Mouse button. You can also toggle from pass to pass by pressing the Pass Select Button
on the Full Function Operator Pendant (See SECTION 5.2.A). Changing of the pass can be
done while the system is in operation. Be cautious if this is to be attempted as all welding
parameters will change immediately.
SECTION 4.0 RUN SCREEN