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DATE: July 22, 2004 BULLETIN NO: M_04_012
TITLE/ PRODUCT NAME: Aristo Communications Error Codes
RATING:
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(Action is Required) (Potential Problem)
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(Action is Optional) (Enhanced Product)
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(Unrestricted) (Restricted Distribution)
PRODUCT SERIES/ MODEL:
All Aristo Models
SERIAL NO:
All
SUMMARY:
If communications Error Codes #12, 14, 15,17,18 or 19 is displayed or the control panel
experiences a “lock-up” where manipulation of the buttons or knobs has no effect, check to
see if the terminating resistor is installed or damaged.
The Aristo Products use a serial communications protocol (CAN bus) to communicated
between system components. The ends of the CAN bus must be fitted with a “terminating
Resistor” to avoid communications interference. One end of the CAN bus is at the control
panel (MA-4, Ma-6, etc.) which has an internal terminating resistor. The other end, at the
power source, must be fitted with a terminating resistor as shown below.
OPERATIONAL IMPACT:
More stable communications between Power source, wire feeder and other components
_ DIRECTIVE _X_ ALERT
X_ INFORMATION _ _ PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT
X_ General Distribution _ _ Business Confidential
ACTION:
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Install the OEM terminating resistor (0459313880 or 0456680880) into any of the CAN bus
connectors on the power source. As an emergency solution connect a 120 ohm resistor
between pins K & L at the end of the CAN bus network (usually the power source) on an open
receptacle.
Terminating Resistor
could also ship as a black plastic connector
Note
CONTACT:
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products
Product & Service Information Group
843-664-4416 Phone
843-664-5539 FAX
120 Ohm Resistor
Pins K & L
Note – Power source
receptacle will be
female
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