Users of ESAB equipment have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that anyone who works on or
near the equipment observes all the relevant safety precautions. Safety precautions must meet the
requirements that apply to this type of equipment. The following recommendations should be ob
served in addition to the standard regulations that apply to the workplace.
All work must be carried out by trained personnel well-acquainted with the operation of the equip
ment. Incorrect operation of the equipment may lead to hazardous situations which can result in in
jury to the operator and damage to the equipment.
1.Anyone who uses the equipment must be familiar with:
S its operation
S location of emergency stops
S its function
S relevant safety precautions
S welding and cutting
2.The operator must ensure that:
S no unauthorized person is stationed within the working area of the equipment when it is
started up.
S no-one is unprotected when the arc is struck
3.The workplace must:
S be suitable for the purpose
S be free from drafts
4.Personal safety equipment
S Always wear recommended personal safety equipment, such as safety glasses, flame-proof
clothing, safety gloves.
S Do not wear loose-fitting items, such as scarves, bracelets, rings, etc., which could become
trapped or cause burns.
5.General precautions
S Make sure the return cable is connected securely.
S Work on high voltage equipment may only be carried out by a qualified electrician.
S Appropriate fire extinquishing equipment must be clearly marked and close at hand.
S Lubrication and maintenance must not be carried out on the equipment during operation.
CAUTION
Read and understand the instruction manual before
installing or operating.
Arc welding and cutting can be injurious to yourself and others. Take precausions when welding and
cutting. Ask for your employer's safety practices which should be based on manufacturers' hazard
data.
ELECTRIC SHOCK - Can kill
SInstall and earth the unit in accordance with applicable standards.
SDo not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet gloves or wet clothing.
SInsulate yourself from earth and the workpiece.
SEnsure your working stance is safe.
FUMES AND GASES - Can be dangerous to health
SKeep your head out of the fumes.
SUse ventilation, extraction at the arc, or both, to take fumes and gases away from your breathing zone
and the general area.
ARC RAYS - Can injure eyes and burn skin.
SProtect your eyes and body. Use the correct welding screen and filter lens and wear protective
clothing.
SProtect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains.
FIRE HAZARD
SSparks (spatter) can cause fire. Make sure therefore that there are no inflammable materials nearby.
NOISE - Excessive noise can damage hearing
SProtect your ears. Use earmuffs or other hearing protection.
SWarn bystanders of the risk.
MALFUNCTION - Call for expert assistance in the event of malfunction.
Read and understand the instruction manual before installing or operating.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!
ESAB can provide you with all necessary welding protection and accessories.
Dispose of electronic equipment at the recycling facility!
In observance of European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment and its implementation in accordance with national law, electrical and/or
electronic equipment that has reached the end of its life must be disposed of at a
recycling facility.
As the person responsible for the equipment, it is your responsibility to obtain
information on approved collection stations.
For further information contact the nearest ESAB dealer.
Applied Interface Robot S4 A360 checks and converts the CAN bus signals from
the power source to the welding robot and is used for CAN bus controlled power
sources, such as AristoMig 400/500 with Aristot U8 I/O.
Applied Interface Robot S4 A360 converts analog and digital signals to field bus
communication (CAN) and from field bus signals to digital and analog signals.
2.1Equipment
Applied Interface Robot S4 A360 is supplied with an instruction manual.
3TECHNICAL DATA
Applied Interface Robot S4 A360
Mains voltage42 V 50 - 60 Hz
Mains voltage 2 (from robot)24 V DC
Fuse1 A
External power source robot+/- 15V to robot
Robot connection48 pin connection socket
Weight6.1 kg
Dimensions (l x w x h)365 x 351 x 110 mm
Protection classIP23
Enclosure class
The IP code indicates the enclosure class, i. e. the degree of protection against penetration by solid
objects or water. Equipment marked IP23 is designed for indoor and outdoor use.
4INSTALLATION
The installation must be executed by a professional.
CAUTION
This product is intended for industrial use. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference. It is the user's responsibility to take adequate precautions.
WARNING
When welding in an environment with increased electrical danger, only power
sources intended for this environment may be used. These power sources are
marked with the symbol
Applied Interface Robot S4 A360 is installed above the power source. Remove the
rubber mat (C) on the power source and then slide the flange of the interface box (A)
into the side profiles (B) of the power source, see the illustration below.
IMPORTANT! Screw the 3 screws into place on the front of the interface box,
sufficiently hard in the screw threads that electrical connection is made. Check that
electrical connection has been established.
4.2Connection instructions
AH 0738
Complete descriptions of the power source / wire feed unit are available in separate instruction
manuals.