ESAB LAF 1000,LAF 1000M DC Instruction manual

LAF 1000/ 1000M
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LAF 1000 valid for Serial NO 615 XXX--XXXX

LAF 1000M valid for Serial NO 845 XXX--XXX and for Serial NO 902 XXX--XXXX

SVENSKA 3..............................................

DANSK 11................................................

NORSK 19................................................

SUOMI 27................................................

ENGLISH 35..............................................

DEUTSCH 44.............................................

FRANÇAIS 52.............................................

NEDERLANDS 60.........................................

ESPAÑOL 68..............................................

ITALIANO 76..............................................

PORTUGUÊS 84..........................................

ЕЛЛЗНЙКБ 92.............................................

Rätt till ändring av specifikationer utan avisering förbehålles.
Ret til ændring af specifikationer uden varsel forbeholdes.
Rett til å endre spesifikasjoner uten varsel forbeholdes.
Oikeudet muutoksiin pidätetään.
Rights reserved to alter specifications without notice.
Änderungen vorbehalten.
Sous réserve de modifications sans avis préalable.
Recht op wijzigingen zonder voorafgaande mededeling voorbehouden.
Reservado el derecho de cambiar las especificaciones sin previo aviso.
Ci riserviamo il diritto di variare le specifiche senza preavviso.
Reservamo--nos o direito de alterar as especificações sem aviso prévio.

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ENGLISH

1 DIRECTIVE 36........................................................

2SAFETY 37...........................................................

3 INTRODUCTION 39...................................................

3.1 Technical data 39............................................................

4 INSTALLATION 40....................................................

4.1 General 40..................................................................

4.2 Unpacking and erection 40....................................................

4.3 Mounting of the water protection cover 40.......................................

4.4 Connections 41..............................................................

4.5 PC board 42.................................................................

5 OPERATION 43.......................................................

5.1 Controls 43..................................................................

5.2 Start--up 43..................................................................

6 MAINTENANCE 43....................................................

6.1 Cleaning 43.................................................................

7 ORDERING OF SPARE PARTS 43......................................

DIAGRAM 100............................................................

LIST OF COMPONENTS 101...............................................

CONNECTION INSTRUCTION 102..........................................

SPARE PARTS LIST 105...................................................

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1 DIRECTIVE

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Esab Welding Equipment AB, S--695 81 Laxå, Sweden, gives its unreserved guaran­tee that welding power source LAF 1000/ 1000M from serial number 615 / 845(M)
complies with standard EN 60974--1, in accordance with the requirements of direc­tive (73/23/EEC) and addendum (93/68/EEC) and with standard EN 50199 in ac­cordance with the requirements of directive (89/336/EEC) and addendum
(93/68/EEC).

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Anders Birgersson
Managing Director
Esab Welding Equipment AB
695 81 LAXÅ
SWEDEN Tel: + 46 584 81000 Fax: + 46 584 411924

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2SAFETY

In any arc welding or gouging operation, it is the responsibility of the user to observe certain safety rules
to ensure his personal safety and to protect those working near him. Read all safety articles relevant to
arc welding published by the WMA. Pay particular attention to any CAUTION or WARNING Notes in ­cluded in this manual. CAUTION indicates possible equipment damage. WARNING indicates possible
hazard to life.

WARNING

The ON/OFF switch on this equipment does not isolate the unit from the mains electrical supply.

AC POWER IS PRESENT ON THE ON/OFF SWITCH TERMINALS.

The ON/OFF lamp is an indication that the supply is switched on and does not imply that the unit is isolated from the supply.

BEFORE REMOVING THE COVERS FOR MAINTENANCE, ISOLATE THE UNIT FROM THE MAINS ELECTRICAL
SUPPLY.

1. Electrical

S Treat electricity with respect. Even the open circuit voltage of this equipment can be dangerous. Adjust-

ments to the torch or replacement of torch parts should be undertaken with the mains supply isolated from
the unit.

If damaged torch cables or torch components are found, the unit must be disconnected from the mains and
defective parts must be replaced using only Murex spare parts.

S Do not work on live circuits or c ables. Disconnect the main power supply before checking the machine or

performing any maintenance operation.

S Be sure the case of the welding machine is properly connected to a good electrical earth.
S Have the wiring for the welding machine installed by a qualified electrician. All connections must be made

according to specifications in force and to general safety standards.

S Do not stand in water or on damp floors while using an arc welder or cutter. Do not use in the rain.
S Do not operate with worn or poorly connected cables. Inspect all cables frequently for insulation failure,

exposed wires and loose connections.

S Do not overload cables or continue to operate with overheating cables. Cables which are too small for the

current carried will overheat, causing rapid deterioration of the insulation.

S Pay attention that live parts of the torch do not touch any metal which is connected to the earth cable. Fix

an insulated hook to hang the torch on when it is not in use.

2. Ventilation

S Do not weld or cut on containers which have held combustible or flammable materials, or materials which

give off flammable or toxic vapours when heated, without proper cleaning.

S Locate the welding/cutting operation far enough from any vapour--type degreaser using trichlorethylene or

other chlorinated hydrocarbons as solvents. The ultraviolet light from the arc can decompose these va­pours into toxic gases at a considerable distance from the arc, even though the concentration of the gases
is low enough to be undetectable by smell.

S Be sure to provide adequate ventilation for removal and dilution of fume and gases. Fume exhaust facilities

near the arc, or a ventilated helmet should be used when cutting in confined spaces or on toxic material.

3. Glare

S Never look at the arc without wearing eye protection.

Always use the proper protective clothing, filter glasses, and gloves. Be careful to avoid exposed skin
areas. Do not use cracked or defective helmets or shields.

S Never strike an arc when there is someone near who is not protected from the strong light of the arc.
S Warn bystanders who are not aware of the dangers of ultraviolet light.

4. General

S Take care when lifting the unit.
S Ensure that cylinders are secured by chains.
S Locate the unit so that there is adequate air flow to the ventilation louvres.
S Always dress correctly to protect against glare, radiation and spatter.

5. Fire

S Ensure that the correct type of fire extinguisher is available in the welding area.
S Do not weld near flammable materials or liquids, in or near explosive atmospheres, or on pipes carrying

explosive gases.

6. Vehicle electrics

S When working on motor vehicles, remove the battery and any circuitry which may be damaged by the arc.
S Whilst welding be aware of the possibility of ’hidden wires’ behind panels or bulkheads.

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WARNING

ARC WELDING AND CUTTING CAN BE INJURIOUS TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS. TAKE PRECAU­TIONS WHEN WELDING. ASK FOR YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES WHICH SHOULD BE
BASED ON MANUFACTURERS’ HAZARD DATA.

ELECTRIC SHOCK -- Can kill

S Install and earth the welding unit in accordance with applicable standards.
S Do not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet gloves or wet clothing.
S Insulate yourself from earth and the workpiece.
S Ensure your working stance is safe.

FUMES AND GASES -- Can be dangerous to health

S Keep your head out of the fumes.
S Use ventilation, extraction at the arc, or both, to keep fumes and gases from your breathing zone and

the general area.

ARC RAYS -- Can injure eyes and burn skin.

S Protect your eyes and body. Use the correct welding screen and filter lens and wear protective

clothing.

S Protect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains.

FIRE HAZARD

S Sparks (spatter) can c ause fire. Make sure therefore that there are no inflammable materials nearby.

NOISE -- Excessive noise can damage hearing

S Protect your ears. Use ear defenders or other hearing protection.
S Warn 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!

WARNING

This product is intended for industrial use. In a domestic environment this prod­uct may cause radio interference. It is the users responsibility to take adequate
precautions.

WARNING

This welding equipment has been designed, manufactured and tested to the highest standards to ensure long

and trouble free life. However, regular maintenance is an essential part of keeping the machine operating in a

reliable and safe manner and your attention is drawn to any maintenance instructions that are contained in this

manual.

In general all welding equipment should be thoroughly inspected, tested and serviced at least annually. More

frequent checking will be required when the equipment is heavily used.

Wear and tear, particularly in electro-- mechanical and moving components, are gradual processes. Caught in

time, repair costs are small and the benefits in performance reliability and safety are significant. Left alone they

can put the equipment, and you, at risk.

Have this equipment regularly inspected and maintained by an approved service centre.

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3 INTRODUCTION

LAF 1000/ 1000M are remote--controlled 3--phase welding power sources designed

for high --efficiency mechanical gas metal arc welding (MIG/MAG) or sub arc welding
(SAW). It is always to be used in combination with ESAB‘s control box
A2--A6 Process Controller (PEH).

LAF is fan--cooled and monitored by a thermal overload protection. When the protec­tion enters into action a yellow indicating lamp on the front panel goes on and is
reset automatically as soon as the temperature has gone down to an acceptable
level.

The welding power sources and the control unit are linked together over a 2 --wire
bus enabling precision control of the welding process.

All welding parameter settings for the power source can be made by the operator on
the front panel of the control unit. The operation of the power source is completely
controlled and monitored by this unit. Even the start and stop qualities can be set by
way of the control unit. The preset welding current parameters can also be moni­tored in the course of welding.

For more detailed information regarding the settings and the working mode of the
welding power source, please refer to the A2--A6 Process Controller (PEH) instruc­tion manual.

3.1 Technical data

LAF 1000 LAF 1000M

Voltage 400/415/500 V, 3µ50 Hz

400/440/550 V, 3µ60 Hz

Permissible load at:

100 % duty cycle
60 % duty cycle

Setting range

MIG/MAG
SAW

No--load voltage 52 V 52 V
No--load power 145 W 145 W
Effiency 0,84 0,84
Power factor 0,95 0,95
Weight 330 kg 330 kg
Dimensions L x W x H 646 x 552 x 1090 646 x 552 x 1090
Class of enclosure IP 23 IP 23

800 A/44 V
1000 A/44 V

50 A/17 V -- 1000 A/45 V
40 A/22 V -- 1000 A/45 V

230/400/415/500 V, 3µ50 Hz
230/400/440/550 V, 3µ60 Hz

800 A/44 V
1000 A/44 V

50 A/17 V -- 1000 A/45 V
40 A/22 V -- 1000 A/45 V

DP, (CSA) drip proof is valid with water
protection cover, No. 458 186--001

Class of application

Enclosure class

The IP code indicates the enclosure class, i. e. the degree of protection against penetration by solid
objects or water. Equipment marked IP 23 is designed for indoor and outdoor use.

Application class

The symbol indicates that the power source is designed for use in areas with increased
electrical hazard.

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4 INSTALLATION

4.1 General

The installation shall be executed by a professional.

4.2 Unpacking and erection

WARNING -- TIPPING RISK!

Fasten the equipment -- particularly if the ground is uneven or slanting.

S Place the welding power source on a level foundation.
S Make sure there is nothing to prevent the cooling.

Lifting instructions

4.3 Mounting of the water protection cover

To obtain the stated protection against water, Drip Proof, the water protection cover
shall be mounted.

Mount the water protection cover before use.

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4.4 Connections

S On delivery the welding power source is con-

nected for 400 V. For other supply voltage, switch
over to the desired voltage on the main trans­former and the control transformer according to
the connection instructions on page 102.

S Make sure the mains cable has the right sectional

area and fuse it with an adequate fuse according
to applicable local directions (see table on page

41).

S Connect the earth cable to the screw marked .
S Tighten the cable support (1).
S Connect the mains cable to the main terminal

blocks L1, L2 and L3.

S Connect the control cable between the LAF

welding power source and the control unit to

1

3

the 12--pole contact (2) inside the welding
power source.

S Connect 1 pin socket measure cable (4).
S Connect a suitable welding and return cable to the contacts (3) marked + and --

on the front of the power source.

Mains connection

LAF 1000

Voltage V 400 415 500 400 440 550
Current A

100%
60%

Cableareamm
Fuse, slow A 63 63 63 63 63 63

LAF 1000M 50 Hz 60 Hz

Voltage V 230 400 415 500 230 400 440 550
Current A

100%
60%

Cableareamm
Fuse, slow A 125 63 63 63 125 63 63 63

2

2

64
80

4x16 4x16 4x16 4x16 4x16 4x16

111

138

4x50 4x16 4x16 4x16 4x50 4x16 4x16 4x16

50 Hz 60 Hz

64
80

64
80

64
80

52
65

52
65

111

138

64
80

64
80

64
80

64
80

52
65

52
65

2
4

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4.5 PC board

DIP switches

The PC board (AP1) has two DIP switches (SW1 and SW2) which are preset on de­livery. T he settings are not to be changed.

When spare parts are supplied the settings of the DIP switches must be checked
(and set, if necessary) before fitting the PC board into the welding power source.

S DIP switch SW1

To make the communication with the
A2--A6 Process Controller (PEH) work
DIP switch 1 (SW1) must be set.

S DIP switch SW2

DIP switch 2 (SW2) must be set in order to
inform the A2--A6 process controller (PEH)
about the rating of the power source that is
connected.

Setting of DIP switch SW1

S Set pole 6 to “OFF“ position and all other

poles to “ON“.

Setting of DIP switch SW2

S Set pole 3 to “OFF“ position and all other

poles to “ON“.

Welding power source program

The welding power source program is stored in the
flash memory
IC 6. The capsule is fitted in a holder and is replace­able.

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5OPERATION

5.1 Controls

The front panel contains:

1. Main switch, breaking the incoming mains
voltage for the welding power source.

2. Indicating lamp (white), showing that the main
switch is activated.

3. Indicating lamp (yellow), showing that the
thermal protection has entered into action due to
overheating in the transformer. The lamp is reset
when the temperature has gone down to an
acceptable level.

4. Pushbutton, for the resetting of automatic fuse FU1 for 42 V supply voltage.

5. Emergency pushbutton. When the button is activated the m ain contactor in the
power source trips and the supply voltage for the control box is broken. (The
emergency button on the control unit has the same function).

5.2 Start--up

S Connect the return cable to the work piece.
S Set the main switch (1) to position “I“.

The white indicating lamp (2) goes on and the fan starts.

S Set the welding parameters and start welding by way of the control box

(see the A2--A6 Process Controller 0443 745 XXX instruction manual).

6 MAINTENANCE

6.1 Cleaning

S Clean the welding power source as necessary.

Dry compressed air is recommended for the purpose.

WARNING!

Blocked air inlets or outlets will lead to overheating.

7 ORDERING OF SPARE PARTS

Spare parts are ordered through your nearest ESAB representative, see back cover.
When ordering spare parts, please state machine type and number as well as desig­nation and spare part number as shown in the spare parts list on page 105.
This will simplify dispatch and ensure you get the right part.

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ESAB subsidiaries and representative offices

Europe

AUSTRIA

ESAB Ges.m.b.H
Vienna--Liesing
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

BELGIUM

S.A. ESAB N.V .
Brussels
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

THE CZECH REPUBLIC

ESAB VAMBERK s.r.o.
Prague
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

DENMARK

Aktieselskabet ESAB
Copenhagen--Valby
Tel:[phone]
Fax:[phone]

FINLAND

ESAB Oy
Helsinki
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

FRANCE

ESAB France S.A.
Cergy Pontoise
Tel:[phone]
Fax:[phone]

GERMANY

ESAB GmbH
Solingen
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

GREAT BRITAIN

ESAB Group (UK) Ltd
Waltham Cross
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

ESAB Automation Ltd
Andover
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

HUNGARY

ESAB Kft
Budapest
Tel:[phone]
Fax:[phone]

ITALY

ESAB Saldatura S.p.A.
Mesero (Mi)
Tel:[phone]
Fax:[phone]

THE NETHERLANDS

ESAB Nederland B.V.
Utrecht
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

NORWA Y

AS ESAB
Larvik
Tel:[phone]
Fax:[phone]

POLAND

ESAB Sp.z.o.o
Warszaw
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

PORTUGAL

ESAB Lda
Lisbon
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

SLOVAKIA

ESAB Slovakia s.r.o.
Bratislava
Tel:[phone]
Fax:[phone]

SPAIN

ESAB Ibérica S.A.
Alcobendas (Madrid)
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

SWEDEN

ESAB Sverige AB
Gothenburg
Tel:[phone]
Fax:[phone]

ESAB International AB
Gothenburg
Tel:[phone]
Fax:[phone]

SWITZERLAND

ESAB AG
Dietikon
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

North and South America

ARGENTINA

CONARCO
Buenos Aires
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

BRAZIL

ESAB S.A.
Contagem--MG
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

CANADA

ESAB Group Canada Inc.
Missisauga, Ontario
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

MEXICO

ESAB Mexico S.A.
Monterrey
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

USA

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products
Florence, SC
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Asia/Pacific

AUSTRALIA

ESAB Australia Pty Ltd
Ermington
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

CHINA

Shanghai ESAB A/P
Shanghai
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

INDIA

ESAB India Ltd
Calcutta
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

INDONESIA

P.T. Esabindo Pratama
Jakarta
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

MALAYSIA

ESAB (Malaysia) Snd Bhd
Selangor
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

SINGAPORE

ESAB Singapore Pte Ltd
Singapore
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

ESAB Asia/Pacific Pte Ltd
Singapore
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

SOUTH KOREA

ESAB SeAH Corporation
Kyung--Nam
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

THAILAND

ESAB (Thailand) Ltd
Samutprakarn
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

ESAB Middle East
Dubai
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Representative offices

BULGARIA

ESAB Representative Office
Sofia
Tel/Fax: [phone]

EGYPT

ESAB Egypt
Dokki--Cairo
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

ROMANIA

ESAB Representative Office
Bucharest
Tel/Fax: [phone]

RUSSIA-- CIS

ESAB Representative Office
Moscow
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

ESAB Representative Office
St Petersburg
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Distributors

For addresses and phone
numbers to our distributors in
other countries, please visit our
home page

www.esab.com

ESAB Welding Equipment AB
SE--695 81 LAXÅ
SWEDEN
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]

www.esab.com

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