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Power-up the ACL by turning he POWER ON/OFF rocker switch to ON. The
following power-up messages appear on the monitor.
1.2 Self Check
Once the system has completed the power-up diagnostics, it then performs a
program self test. The purpose of this is to ensure that the welding system
is functional before proceeding on with the welding. If there are any failures
detected by the ACL, the monitor and the HHC will display the fault and error
massages warning the operator of the pending and potential problems.
1.3 Logo Screen
The ACL self-test sequence is completed when the MK Products logo
appears on the monitor. This screen will remain for approximately 5 seconds;
it can be paged to the next screen by pressing any key on the keyboard
or on the HHC.
After pressing any key or letting the screen time out, the ACL will go into the
self-identification sequence.
1.4 Identification
In the self-identification sequence the ACL displays its identification
information, on both the monitor and the HHC. This information is similar
for each and every ACL; it shows the name of the company and the welding
system, the model and serial numbers, software program revision, and phone
numbers for service and assistance.
At the bottom of this screen are the words “Hit Any Key”. This is a prompt
for the operator to touch any key on the keyboard or on the HHC, to page to
the next screen and the next sequence. After pressing any key or letting the
screen time out, the ACL will go to the MAIN MENU screen.
2. Main Menu Operations
This section will explain how to view the library of procedures, select a saved
procedure, weld with that procedure, modify and override during welding and
setting deviation and abort limits on the welding parameters.
There are two welding modes in the ACL unit: Production and Teach. Both
of these are obtainable by turning the key switch on the front panel of the
ACL. The Teach Mode (key switch in vertical position) is used primarily
for weld procedure development and editing, whereas the Production Mode
(key switch in horizontal position) is used for welding. The key switch is a
method of “locking” the operator into the Teach Mode, so that he does not
inadvertently modify, erase or copy.
While in the Teach Mode, all options on the MAIN MENU are available,
unless deemed disabled when highlighted in red. In Production Mode, only
those options needed by the operator are available. All the development
and modifying types of options are now out of the operators’ control, and
he is responsible only for choosing the correct procedure and pressing the
[START] button.
Unless otherwise stated, all operations discussed in this manual are from the
standpoint of being in the Teach Mode, since this is where all the developing,
editing, saving, erasing and copying of procedures occurs.
2.1 Selecting Weld Procedures
Once the ACL unit has completed its Power Up, Self Check, Logo Screen,
and Identification, the next visible screen is the MAIN MENU. From here,
the operator has a variety of options to choose from: anything from welding,
printing, erasing, saving, and even setting the time and date in the ACL
computer.
To view the library and select a procedure, from the MAIN MENU, press
[2 Select Saved Procedure]. This will show the titles of any and all weld
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