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DATE: June 16, 2005 BULLETIN NO: M_05_006
TITLE/ PRODUCT NAME: AristoFeed 30 & 48 Control Board Change
RATING:
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(Action is Required) (Potential Problem)
_ _ INFORMATION _
(Action is Optional) (Enhanced Product)
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(Unrestricted) (Restricted Distribution)
PRODUCT SERIES/ MODEL:
AristoFeed 30 & 48 Wire Feeders
SERIAL NO:
451-XXX-XXXX and newer
SUMMARY:
The Aristo wire feeder control board has been redesigned using an improved 8-bit
microprocessor. The old and new control board part numbers depending on the dr ive stand
size are:
Part Number W/F Model Serial Number
0487187881
_ DIRECTIVE _ X _ ALERT
X _ PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT
X_ General Distribution _
PC BOARD 30-4 SN - 038-xxx to 445-xxx-xxxx (old PCB)
_ Business Confidential
0487187882
0487187883
0487187884
Using an new PCB to replace an old PCB is not recommended because the wiring harness of
the older wire feeder is different and not easily adaptable to the new PCB.
See reverse side for picture of new control board.
OPERATIONAL IMPACT:
The new control board has additional functionality and interconnect ability to mechanized
equipment and push/pull welding guns.
PC BOARD 48-4 SN - 038-xxx to 445-xxx-xxxx (old PCB)
PC BOARD 30-4 SN - from 451-xxx-xxxx (new PCB)
PC BOARD 48-4 SN - from 451-xxx-xxxx(new PCB)

ACTION:
Be aware of the lack of backward compatibility and order the PCB relative the size of the drive
stand in the wire feeder.
CONTACT:
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products
Product & Service Information Group
843-664-4416 Phone
843-664-5539 FAX