As used throughout this manual: Means Attention! Be Alert!
DANGER!
Means immediate hazards which, if not avoided, will result in immediate,
serious personal injury or loss of life.
WARNING!
Means potential hazards which could result in personal injury or loss of life.
CAUTION!
Means hazards which could result in minor personal injury.
WARNING!
Before use, read and understand the instruction manual
and follow all labels, employer´s safety practices and
Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).
1.2Safety precautions
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 observed 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
equipment. Incorrect operation of the equipment may lead to hazardous situations which can
result in injury to the operator and damage to the equipment.
1.Anyone who uses the equipment must be familiar with:
○ its operation
○ location of emergency stops
○ its function
○ relevant safety precautions
○ welding and cutting or other applicable operation of the equipment
2.The operator must ensure that:
○ no unauthorised person is stationed within the working area of the equipment
when it is started up
○ no-one is unprotected when the arc is struck or work is started with the
equipment
3.The workplace must:
○ be suitable for the purpose
○ be free from drafts
4.Personal safety equipment:
○ Always wear recommended personal safety equipment, such as safety glasses,
flame-proof clothing, safety gloves
○ Do not wear loose-fitting items, such as scarves, bracelets, rings, etc., which
could become trapped or cause burns
5.General precautions:
○ Make sure the return cable is connected securely
○ Work on high voltage equipment may only be carried out by a qualified
electrician
○ Appropriate fire extinguishing equipment must be clearly marked and close at
hand
○ Lubrication and maintenance must not be carried out on the equipment during
operation
WARNING!
Arc welding and cutting can be injurious to yourself and others. Take precautions
when welding and cutting.
ELECTRIC SHOCK - Can kill
•Install and ground the unit in accordance with instruction manual.
•Do not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet gloves or
wet clothing.
•Insulate yourself from work and ground.
•Ensure your working position is safe
ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS - Can be dangerous to health
•Welders having pacemakers should consult their physician before welding.
EMF may interfere with some pacemakers.
•Exposure to EMF may have other health effects which are unknown.
•Welders should use the following procedures to minimize exposure to
EMF:
○ Route the electrode and work cables together on the same side of
your body. Secure them with tape when possible. Do not place your
body between the torch and work cables. Never coil the torch or work
cable around your body. Keep welding power source and cables as
far away from your body as possible.
○ Connect the work cable to the workpiece as close as possible to the
area being welded.
FUMES AND GASES - Can be dangerous to health
•Keep your head out of the fumes.
•Use 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
•Protect your eyes and body. Use the correct welding screen and filter lens
and wear protective clothing.
•Protect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains.
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NOISE - Excessive noise can damage hearing
Protect your ears. Use earmuffs or other hearing protection.
•Keep all doors, panels and covers closed and securely in place. Have only
qualified people remove covers for maintenance and troubleshooting as
necessary. Reinstall panels or covers and close doors when service is
finished and before starting engine.
•Stop engine before installing or connecting unit.
•Keep hands, hair, loose clothing and tools away from moving parts.
FIRE HAZARD
•Sparks (spatter) can cause fire. Make sure that there are no inflammable
materials nearby.
•Do not use on closed containers.
MALFUNCTION - Call for expert assistance in the event of malfunction.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!
CAUTION!
This product is solely intended for arc welding.
WARNING!
Do not use the power source for thawing frozen pipes.
CAUTION!
Class A equipment is not intended for use in residential
locations where the electrical power is provided by the
public low-voltage supply system. There may be
potential difficulties in ensuring electromagnetic
compatibility of class A equipment in those locations,
due to conducted as well as radiated disturbances.
NOTE!
Dispose of electronic equipment at the recycling
facility!
In observance of European Directive 2012/19/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.
ESAB has an assortment of welding accessories and personal protection equipment
for purchase. For ordering information contact your local ESAB dealer or visit us on
our website.
EAC10 is a control unit intended for submerged arc welding (SAW) and for gas metal arc
welding (GMAW). The control unit is included in VersotracEWT1000 and can be used to
control automated welding equipment, for example welding portals, column and booms. The
control unit can be used with the following ESAB CAN based power sources: LAF, TAF and
Aristo®1000.
For information about the control panel EAC10 features, refer to the control panel instruction
manual.
For general information about operation, see the instruction manuals for the power source.
ESAB accessories for the product can be found in the "ACCESSORIES" chapter of
this manual.
2.1Equipment
EAC10 can be connected to ESAB CAN based (digital) and compatible analogue based
power sources. EAC10 control unit consists of:
•Motor drive unit – contains control electronics to drive the wire feed and carrier motors.
•Control pendant – provides a user interface to select the desired settings.
The control unit is supplied with:
•A control pendant holder with screws
•An instruction manual for the control unit
•An instruction manual for the control panel
A USB memory is available as accessory, see the "ACCESSORIES" chapter of this manual.
Instruction manuals in other languages can be downloaded from the Internet: www.esab.com
General safety regulations for handling the equipment can be found in the "SAFETY"
chapter of this manual and the "SAFETY" chapter of the manual for the power source.
Read it through before you start using the equipment!
5.1Control pendant
See separate instruction manual for description of the features of the control panel.
1. Welding stop8. Manual travel motion direction
2. Welding start9. Fast motion
3. Welding current / Wire feed
speed/balance*
4. Arc voltage / Offset voltage*11. Manual travel motion direction
Regular maintenance is important for safe, reliable operation.
Maintenance may only be carried out by an authorised technician. Only personnel with the
appropriate electrical skills (authorised staff) may remove safety plates.
CAUTION!
All warranty undertakings from the supplier cease to apply if the customer attempts
any work to rectify any faults in the product during the warranty period.
6.1Inspection and cleaning
Check regularly that the control unit is not clogged with dirt.
How often and which cleaning methods apply depend on:
•welding process
•arc time
•location of the unit
•surrounding environment
Usually it will be sufficient to blow the unit clean once a year, using dry compressed air
(reduced pressure).
Repair and electrical work should be performed by an authorised ESAB service
technician. Use only ESAB original spare and wear parts.
EAC10 is designed and tested in accordance with the international and European
standards EN 60974-1 and EN 60974-10. On completion of service or repair work, it is the
responsibility of the person(s) performing the work to ensure that the product still complies
with the requirements of the above standards.
Spare parts and wear parts can be ordered through your nearest ESAB dealer, see
esab.com. When ordering, please state product type, serial number, designation and spare
part number in accordance with the spare parts list. This facilitates dispatch and ensures
correct delivery.