EN7000 Technical Manual
Welding control for 50/60 Hz spot, projection, roll-spot, seam and multi-welding applications
EN7000 Technical Manual
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Added parameter descriptions and % conduction parameter.
Increased weld programs from 128 to 256. New options for SCR select and CT calibration.
New options for valves. New tutorial (resetting faults). Issue number corresponds to
EN7000 firmware.
Added seam welding features.
Models 5 and 6 discontinued. Seam welding features added to Models 3 and 4.
Added note to reset stepper/counter inputs. Updated status codes.
Revised description of force control.
Data log contains 6000 records
Models 1 and 2 discontinued. Model 3 is referred to as EN7000 and model 4 as EN7000TS. EN7000 and EN7000-TS can emulate the functionality of Models 1 and 2.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE EN7000
WARNING
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE, REPAIR, OR MODIFY THE EN7000. These actions can cause electric shock and fire.
Use only as described in this manual. Use only BF ENTRON recommended accessories and
replacement parts.
Stop operation if any problems occur. If the equipment is not working as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or been in contact with water, contact BF ENTRON.
Only apply the specified power. Application of a voltage or current beyond the specified range can
cause electric shock or fire.
Do not use damaged plugs or connecting cables.
Keep water and water containers away from the EN7000. Water ingress can cause a short circuit,
electric shock, or fire.
Do not insert objects into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust and debris.
Do not install the EN7000 in any of the following environments
o damp environments where humidity is 90% or higher.
o dusty environments.
o environments where chemicals are handled.
o environments near a high-frequency noise source.
o hot or cold environments where temperatures are above 40°C or below 0°C, or environments
where water will condense.
Section 1
Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………...…5
Section 2
Mounting…………………………………………………………………………………..………………15
Section 3
Inputs and outputs…………………….…....……………………………………………………17
Section 4
Discrete i/o……………………………..…….…………………………………………………….……19
Section 5
MODBUS i/o…………………..…….………………………………………………………….….…...24
Section 6
Weld control…………………..…….………………………………………………………………....30
Section 7
Electrode management…………………..…….…………………………………….………38
Section 8
Status information…………………………………………………………………….………….44
Section 9
History log…………………..…….…………………………………………………………………..…47
Section 10
Multiwelding…………………..…….……………………………………………………..…………..48
Section 11
Seam welding………………..…….……………………………………………………..…………..52
Section 12
Configuration…………………..…….……………………………………………….………………59
Section 13
Programming…………………..…….………………………………………………………….……61
Section 14
Tutorials…………………..…….………………………………………………………………………...80
Section 15
Appendix…………………..…….……………………………………………………………….…….…91
Section 16
Terminology……………..…….…………………………………………………………………….…95
Introduction
The EN7000 is a SINGLE PHASE AC and 3-PHASE DC constant current and proportional force
controller for 50/60 Hz spot, projection and seam welding applications..
The controller is available in two formats:
EN7000: core welding control with single air-valve, electrode manager and expansion port.
Pre-heat and main heat intervals. Extended features include post-heat interval, force
profile, multi-gun, multi-air valve, multi electrode manager and seam welding. Gear-plate
mounted.
EN7000-TS: as EN7000, plus built-in touch screen display. Front panel mounted.
Multiple communication and control options are supported by a number of programming methods. The
Ethernet port supports simultaneous programming and control connection via a single physical cable.
Short-circuit proof outputs and a guided-contact pilot relay provides enhanced safety. Connection to the
power system is via a single ribbon cable. Analog inputs and outputs can be used to drive a proportional
air regulator valve for force control.
Operation in Standard mode provides a basic set of features for simple applications. Extended mode
adds advanced features for more demanding applications. Choose between Standard or Extended
features (Section 12 Configuration). EN7000 must be restarted after changing this setting.
1
Colour touch-screen display
2
Two simultaneous connections
3
0 to 10 V
4
24 V dc, short-circuit proof, monitored
5
Extended feature
6
Guided contact safety relay, monitored
The extended features can be enabled for greater flexibility or more demanding applications.
Programming options
NetFlash
This PC-compatible program displays and allows editing of all
welding parameters and status information.
In addition to programming, NetFlash provides backup/restore
functions for control data, live data logging to a file and a utility for
updating the firmware in the EN7000.
WSP3 Pendant
EN7000s work with the same WSP3 pendant that is used with
iPAK and WS2003. Access to all parameters is provided, plus
diagnostic indication.
MODBUS
A PLC or HMI MODBUS master can be used to program, control
and monitor EN7000s. All parameters are directly mapped to
MODBUS registers for easy access. Both MODBUS-TCP/IP
(Ethernet) and MODBUS-RTU (RS485) protocols are supported.
Built-in touch screen
EN7000-TS has a touch screen panel which provides easy
access to all parameters and indications.
Applications
Standard machines, portable/manual guns, robot guns, multi-welders and seam welders.
Standard machine.
Multi-head machine. Up to eight cylinders. Cascade or independent firing.
Program 1
I1 = 17.0kA H1 = 23.5% PHA
PSQ = 0 ~ SQZ = 10 ~
W1 = 12 ~ C1 = 0 ~
W2 = 12 ~ C2 = 0 ~
HLD = 10 ~
Edit Program
12.5 kA Prog 01 Low cu rrent W2
BF701 V1.01
Program 1
I1 = 17.0kA H1 = 23 .5% PHA
PSQ = 0 ~ SQZ = 10 ~
W1 = 12 ~ C1 = 0 ~
W2 = 12 ~ C2 = 0 ~
HLD = 10 ~
Edit Program
12.5 kA Prog 01 Low current W2
BF701 V1.01
1 2 8
Multi-welder. Up to 8 transformers and cylinders. Cascade or independent firing.
Program 1
I1 = 17.0kA H1 = 23. 5% PHA
PSQ = 0 ~ SQZ = 10 ~
W1 = 12 ~ C1 = 0 ~
W2 = 12 ~ C2 = 0 ~
HLD = 10 ~
Edit Program
12.5 kA Prog 01 Low current W2
BF701 V1.01
1
2
8
8
2
1
Program 1
I1 = 17.0 kA H1 = 23.5% PHA
PSQ = 0 ~ SQZ = 10 ~
W1 = 12 ~ C1 = 0 ~
W2 = 12 ~ C2 = 0 ~
HLD = 10 ~
Edit Program
12.5 kA Prog 01 Low current W2
BF701 V1.01
Seam welder with one transformer.
Program 1
I1 = 17.0 kA H1 = 23.5% PHA
PSQ = 0 ~ SQZ = 10 ~
W1 = 12 ~ C1 = 0 ~
W2 = 12 ~ C2 = 0 ~
HLD = 10 ~
Edit Program
12.5 kA Prog 01 Low current W 2
BF701 V1.01
Seam welder with a multi-tap transformer.
Getting started
Section 2 Mounting: Ensure the EN7000 is securely mounted.
Section 3 Inputs and outputs: connect the essential services and inputs/outputs depending on
the application.
Make sure that you have sufficient air pressure and cooling water where necessary.
Section 13 Programming: switch on then use the ‘Initialise all data’ function to clear the
EN7000’s memory.
Section 12 Configuration: set the Configuration parameters appropriately for the application.
Section 7 Electrode management: edit the calibration file.
Section 13 Programming: edit program 0 to set up a basic weld sequence e.g. Squeeze = 10,
Main heat = 10, Hold = 10, Pulses=1, and Main mode = PHA.
Section 13 Programming: a welding operation should be possible at this stage. Begin by using
the gun short-circuit. The EN7000 should report the measured current on the diagnostic
display.
Section 7 Electrode management: perform the calibration operation for the toroid sensitivity.
Observe the current with an external meter. Set the program heat to give a typical value of
welding current on the meter. Adjust the sensor sensitivity until the EN7000 measurement
corresponds with the meter.
Make any other adjustments which may be required and set up other programmes for welding.
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Mounting
EN7000 is gear-plate mounted and EN7000-TS is front panel mounted.
If you have purchased a complete system the EN7000 will already be mounted in the case. If you have
purchased a timer only kit you will need to mount the EN7000 to the rest of your equipment.
Gear plate mounting
The mounting arrangements for EN7000 are shown below. All dimensions are in mm.
Front panel mounting
The mounting arrangements for EN7000-TS are shown below. All dimensions are in mm.
Allow space for the connectors when mounting EN7000 or EN7000-TS
Section 3 Inputs and outputs
Inputs and outputs
EN7000 uses a number of inputs and outputs to control and monitor the weld sequence.
Inputs
When this input is activated a weld sequence begins. If the input is
removed during the Squeeze interval the sequence is aborted. If the input
is maintained through the Squeeze interval but switched off subsequently,
the sequence terminates normally.
This input enables the weld current. If this input is inactive a weld
sequence will not produce any current.
Sequencing is inhibited or aborted if this input is not active.
This input is usually connected to a normally closed thermal contact
attached to the weld transformer. Sequencing is inhibited if this input is not
active.
If enabled, EN7000 checks that the 2nd Stage signal is present before
proceeding to weld. The checking is programmable to take place either
before or after the Squeeze interval. If the signal is not present EN7000
waits for the signal before it proceeds. If the Start signal is removed while
waiting, the sequence is aborted.
This input is used to control the Retract function.
This input resets the Fault output and clears the status messages. Only
momentary application is required (minimum time 40ms).
Reset
counter/tip
dress
acknowledge1
Used to reset the counter(s) or acknowledge a tip dress request.
Reset
Used to reset the stepper(s).
P1
Program select inputs. Weld program selection is made by applying the
binary code for the required program. Programs 0 to 127 can be selected
(programs 128 to 255 can be selected internally or via the fieldbus).
CT Input for the current transformer.
0 to 10 V analog input. Can be used to monitor a proportional air regulator
valve output or other sensor for force control and monitoring.
Section 3 Inputs and outputs
This output switches on to indicate the end of the weld sequence.
Used in conjunction with the Retract input to control the welding head.
This output indicates a fault condition.
This output is active if EN7000 is ready to weld. The output switches off
under some fault conditions.
This output can be used to control an isolation contactor.
Counter/tip
dress request
This output indicates that the counter has reached its limit or that a tip
dressing operation is required.
This output indicates that the stepper has reached its limit.
This output indicates that the stepper is close to its limit.
Additional outputs that can be used during the weld sequence.
0 to 10 V analog output. Can be used to drive a proportional air regulator
valve for force control
1
Momentary operation will reset all expired counters. If maintained for more than 5 seconds all counters will be
reset, regardless of status.
2
Momentary operation will reset all expired steppers. If maintained for more than 5 seconds all steppers will be
reset, regardless of status.
Discrete i/o
The inputs and outputs are accessible via connectors X2, X3, X4 and X5. The connectors are two-part
terminals for use with wires up to 1 mm
2
If the EN7000 is supplied fitted into a case some connections will have been pre-wired by BF ENTRON.
See the case wiring diagram for details.
EN7000
Outputs are rated 500 mA @24 V dc
AWS designations in parenthesis
1
inputs must be linked if not required
1. Heartbeat
2. Synchronised to ac mains
3. Sequence initiated
4. Weld current
5. Data receive COM0
6. Data send COM0
7. Data receive COM1
8. Data send COM1
9. Data receive COM2
10. Data send COM2
11. Data receive COM3
12. Data send COM3
1. CT input
2. CT input
3. Toroid input
4. Toroid input
5. Gnd
1. 0 V
2. Output (0 to 10 V)
3. Input (0 to 10 V)
4. Gnd
i/o bit
17. 24 V (24 VDC) 1
16. 15 P64 (BP64)
15. 14 P32 (BP32)
14. 13 P16 (BP16)
13. 12 P8 (BP8)
12. 11 P4 (BP4)
11. 10 P2 (BP2)
10. 9 P1 (BP1)
9. 8 Reset stepper (SR1)
8. 7 Reset counter/tip dress ack
7. 6 Reset fault (FR1)
6. 5 Retract (RT1)
5. 4 2nd stage (PS1)
4. 3 Transformer thermal (TT1) 1
3. 2 Stop (ES1) 1
2. 1 Weld on (NW1) 1
1. 0 Start (FS1)
i/o bit
18. 0 V (SVC)
17. Do not connect
16. 15 AV1 (SV1)
15. 14 AV2 (SV2)
14. 13 AV3 (SV3)
13. 12 AV4 (SV4)
12. 11 AV5 (SV5)
11. 10 AV6 (SV6)
10. 9 AV7 (SV7)
9. 8 AV8 (SV8)
8. 7 Prewarn
7. 6 Stepper
6. 5 Counter/Tip dress request
5. 4 Contactor (MC1)
4. 3 Ready
3. 2 Fault (FT1)
2. 1 HAV (RV1)
1. 0 EOS (EH1)
EN7000-TS
Outputs are rated 500 mA @24 V dc
AWS designations in parenthesis
1
inputs must be linked if not required
1. Heartbeat
2. Synchronised to ac mains
3. Sequence initiated
4. Weld current
5. Data receive COM0
6. Data send COM0
7. Data receive COM1
8. Data send COM1
9. Data receive COM2
10. Data send COM2
11. Data receive COM3
12. Data send COM3
1. CT input
2. CT input
3. Toroid input
4. Toroid input
5. Gnd
1. 0 V
2. Output (0 to 10 V)
3. Input (0 to 10 V)
4. Gnd
i/o bit
17. 24 V DC out 1
16. 15 P64 (BP64)
15. 14 P32 (BP32)
14. 13 P16 (BP16)
13. 12 P8 (BP8)
12. 11 P4 (BP4)
11. 10 P2 (BP2)
10. 9 P1 (BP1)
9. 8 Reset stepper (SR1)
8. 7 Reset counter/tip-dress ack
7. 6 Reset fault (FR1)
6. 5 Retract (RT1)
5. 4 2nd stage (PS1)
4. 3 Transformer thermal(TT1) 1
3. 2 Stop (ES1) 1
2. 1 Weld on (NW1) 1
1. 0 Start (FS1)
i/o bit
18. 0 V (SVC)
17. do not connect
16. 15 AV1 (SV1)
15. 14 AV2 (SV2)
14. 13 AV3 (SV3)
13. 12 AV4 (SV4)
12. 11 AV5 (SV5)
11. 10 AV6 (SV6)
10. 9 AV7 (SV7)
9. 8 AV8 (SV8)
8. 7 Prewarn
7. 6 Stepper
6. 5 Counter/tip-dress request
5. 4 Contactor (MC1)
4. 3 Ready
3. 2 Fault (FT1)
2. 1 HAV (RV1)
1. 0 EOS (EH1)
MODBUS i/o
EN7000 can be operated via MODBUS instead of using the discrete inputs and outputs.
Both MODBUS TCP/IP (Ethernet) and MODBUS RTU (RS485) protocols are supported.
Write the inputs using MODBUS function 16
Read the outputs using MODBUS function 3
MODBUS access types
MODBUS mapping (inputs to EN7000)
MODBUS mapping (outputs from EN7000)
≘ discrete input 2nd stage
≘ discrete input Reset fault
≘ discrete input Reset counter
≘ discrete input Reset stepper
1
value is multiplied by the scale factor (898.88 for kN or 4 for lbf)