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FTV 20
FTV 50
Operating Instructions
EN
Carriage
42,0426,0096,EN V09 - 04072016
Table of contents
General ............................................................................................................................................................ 3
Application areas ........................................................................................................................................ 3
Proper use of FTV 20 ................................................................................................................................. 3
Proper use of FTV 50 ................................................................................................................................. 4
Warning notices on the rating plate ............................................................................................................ 5
Standard equipment ................................................................................................................................... 6
Options and accessories ............................................................................................................................ 6
Controls and connections ................................................................................................................................ 7
Connections for FTV 20 carriage ............................................................................................................... 7
Connections for FTV 50 carriage ............................................................................................................... 7
FRC-40 remote control ............................................................................................................................... 8
Welding position and seam tracking ................................................................................................................9
Preparing the carriage ................................................................................................................................... 10
Checking the surface of the workpiece and the carriage to ensure they are clean .................................. 10
Check the eccentric guide rollers ............................................................................................................. 10
Using the switchable magnetic feet .......................................................................................................... 11
Using the vacuum feet with lever ............................................................................................................. 11
Using the vacuum equipment ................................................................................................................... 12
Welding positions of vacuum equipment .................................................................................................. 12
Removing the vacuum equipment ............................................................................................................ 12
Replacing the guide rail ............................................................................................................................ 13
Adjusting the eccentric guide rollers ........................................................................................................ 14
Adjusting the motor .................................................................................................................................. 15
Loading a welding program ...................................................................................................................... 16
Carrying out a test run .............................................................................................................................. 17
Starting the welding process .................................................................................................................... 17
Control error messages ............................................................................................................................ 19
Maintenance and care ................................................................................................................................... 20
Maintenance record ................................................................................................................................. 20
Maintenance operations and intervals ..................................................................................................... 20
Technical data ............................................................................................................................................... 22
Accessories and options ............................................................................................................................... 24
System overview ...................................................................................................................................... 24
Spare parts list .............................................................................................................................................. 25
EU-Declaration of conformity ........................................................................................................................ 53
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General
PrincipleThe FTV 20 and FTV 50 carriages are mobile straight-line carriages which travel along
a rail on a toothed rack. The carriages are used for welding mechanised butt and llet
welds.
Device concept
FTV 20 carriage
The carriages have been designed for exibility and to improve productivity in the
execution of longitudinal weld seams.
Various accessories, such as magnetic feet or vacuum feet, allow quick and easy
positioning on the workpiece.
The carriage is powered via a mains cable.
It is controlled and operated by a remote control.
Application areasThe FTV 20 and FTV 50 carriages can be used in all situations where a high degree of
exibility is required when executing longitudinal weld seams:
- Welding of longitudinal members
- Shipyards
- Production halls
- Building sites
Proper use of
FTV 20
The FTV 20 carriage must only be used for creating mechanised butt and llet welds in
the PA position.
Any other use shall be deemed improper and the manufacturer will assume no responsibility for any damages arising.
Can be used in the following welding processes:
- MIG / MAG process
- TIG process
- Plasma process
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Proper use of
FTV 50
The FTV 50 carriage must only be used for creating mechanised butt and llet welds in
the:
- PA position
- PC position
- PG position
- PF position
Any other use shall be deemed improper and the manufacturer will assume no
responsibility for any damages arising.
Can be used in the following welding processes:
- MIG / MAG process
- TIG process
- Plasma process
Proper use of both carriages also includes:
- carrying out all maintenance work at the appropriate intervals
- keeping a service book with the most important data (date, operator, activities carried
out)
- using the spare parts stipulated by Fronius
- following all the information in the operating instructions
- using this document in combination with the operating instructions for the integrated
system components (power source, wire-feed unit, etc.)
NOTE! Any use of the machine other than for its intended purpose or
unauthorised conversion or modications, shall be deemed improper use.
Any liability or warranty from the manufacturer is hereby invalidated.
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Warning notices
on the rating
plate
A number of safety symbols can be seen on the rating plate axed to the carriage. The
safety symbols must not be removed or painted over.
FTV 20
U
1
230 V
2
U
Art.No.:
Ser.No.:
A-4600 Wels
www.fronius.com
YM:2010
1~
50/60 Hz
42/24 VDC
L x W x Hmax. load
440 x 500 x 355 mm
EN 12100
I1
1 A
2
I
6,3/0,4 ADC
20 kg
8,045,279
v
max
300 cm/min
P
230 VA
weight
18 kg
FTV 20 rating plate
Do not use the functions until you have fully read all the operating instructions.
Do not dispose of used devices with domestic waste. Dispose of them according to
safety rules.
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Carriage components
Standard
equipment
Options and
accessories
- Driven via cog and toothed rack
- Limit position function in both directions
- Mains cable with plug (12m)
- Power source control line (10m)
- FRC-40 remote control with cable (3m)
- Holder for FRC-40 remote control
- FGU 4 spindle cross support
- FSU 7 ball joint with FTH torch holder
- Wire-feed unit mount
- Rail system with toothed rack
- Mounting system, permanent magnetic feet, with mounting plate for PA position
- Mounting system, switchable magnetic feet (PA position)
- Mounting system, vacuum feet with lever
- Vacuum equipment, complete
Vacuum
equipment
Magnetic feet,
switchable
Wire-feed unit
Control device
FRC-40
FGU 4
Vacuum feet
with lever
FSU 7
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Controls and connections
Connections for
FTV 20 carriage
WARNING! Operating the equipment incorrectly can cause serious injury and
damage. Do not use the functions described here until you have thoroughly
read and understood the following documents:
- These operating instructions
- All the operating instructions for the system components, especially the
safety rules
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
No. Function
(1) Mains connection with fuse
to connect the mains cable
(2) On/Omainsswitch
to switch the carriage and connected
remote control on and o
(3) Remote control connection
(control unit)
to connect the manual remote control
(4) Power source control
Connections for
FTV 50 carriage
Connections for FTV 20 carriage
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
No. Function
(1) Mains connection with fuse
to connect the mains cable
(2) On/Omainsswitch
to switch the carriage and connected
remote control on and o
(3) Remote control connection
(control unit)
to connect the manual remote control
(4) Power source control
(5) Control of external I-kit start
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FRC-40
remote control
The FRC-40 remote control allows the user to save and load up to 99 complete parameter lists.
The working parameters created for one single component can be saved using a program number selected by the user.
These parameter lists can be reloaded at any time, and corrected as required. Programs
can be saved and loaded from any parameter page.
A robot interface enables nished jobs to be called up from the power source using the
FRC-40 remote control.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)(6)(7)
FRC-40 remote control
(6) "Manual mode" button
to manually position the carriage
(7) "START" button
to start an automatic program sequence
No. Function
(1) Touchscreen display
for menu navigation
(2) Emergency Stop button
(3) Multi-function wheel
to select and edit the welding
parameters
(4) STOP button
stops the automatic program
sequence
(5) "Welding ON/OFF" selector switch
to select the automatic program
sequence with or without welding
NOTE! Detailed information about loading and saving programs and using the
remote control can be found in the FRC-40 operating instructions.
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Welding position and seam tracking
Welding
positions
FTV 20
Welding
positions
FTV 50
The following welding positions are possible:
- PA position
The following welding positions are possible:
- PA position
- PC position
- PG position
- PF position
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Preparing the carriage
Checking the
surface of the
workpiece and
the carriage to
ensure they are
clean
Carriage strain
relief
Before positioning the carriage, check the following:
- The surface of the workpiece must be clean (no sand, shavings, etc.)
- The bottom plate of the carriage must be clean and free of shavings
- The drive wheels and guides must be undamaged and clean
- The guide rails and toothed racks must be clean, undamaged and free of welding
spatter
When using vacuum feet:
- The suction feet must be undamaged, clean and free of shavings or welding spatter
When using a magnetic mounting system:
- The magnetic feet must be clean and free of shavings and dirt that could be attracted
by the magnets.
To attain optimum wirefeed, observe the following when laying the hosepack:
- Do not allow the hosepack to become kinked
- Always lay the hosepack as straight as possible
- Suspend the hosepack (it must not come into contact with the oor), use balancers
and hosepack holders (e.g. universal hosepack holder)
Check the eccentric guide rollers
Hosepack handling
Carriage, delivered without rail:
Mount and adjust the carriage on rail, as described in the following chapters:
- Replacing the guide rail
- Adjusting the eccentric guide rails
- Adjusting the motor
Carriage, delivered on rail:
Check the eccentric guide rollers and motor, as described in the following chapters:
- Adjusting the eccentric guide rollers
- Adjusting the motor
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Using the
switchable
magnetic feet
(1)
When switchable magnetic feet are used,
the rail and carriage can be accurately
positioned on the part.
Now switch on the magnetic feet (1).
The rail attaches itself to the part.
To remove the rail, switch the magnetic
feet (1) o again.
Using the
vacuum feet
with lever
(1)
Two or three pairs of magnetic feet are
needed for every metre of rail.
NOTE! The adhesive force of the switchable magnetic feet is only designed for
the PA welding position.
Position the rail and carriage at the desired
position.
Now turn the levers (2) on the vacuum
feet.
(2)
Two or three pairs of vacuum feet are
needed for every metre of rail.
NOTE! The adhesive force of the vacuum feet with manual lever is only
designed for the PA welding position.
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Using the
vacuum
equipment
WARNING!
Risk of injury and damage due to
unsecured carriage rail.
A carriage rail that has toppled over or fallen down can cause serious
injuries and considerable damage.
Always secure the rail using a securing device (belt or chain) that has a loadbearing capacity of at least 200 kg.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for any injuries or damage arising from a
vertical installation without the use of a load securing device.
(2)
(1)
(2)
Welding
positions
of vacuum
equipment
Removing
the vacuum
equipment
1. Insert the vacuum tubing into the slide valve (1).
2. Place the rail into the desired position on the part.
Secure the rail to prevent it from toppling over or falling down.
3. Switch on the vacuum pump so that the rail can attach itself.
4. Secure the carriage rail to the stop points (2) using a belt or chain to prevent it from
falling down.
IMPORTANT! The securing device must have a load-bearing capacity of at least 200 kg.
The vacuum equipment is suitable for the following welding positions:
PA position (FTV 20 and FTV 50)
PC position (FTV 50 only)
PG position (FTV 50 only)
PF position (FTV 50 only)
1. Ensure that the carriage rail is secured to prevent it from toppling over or falling
down.
2. Switch o the vacuum pump.
3. Open the sliding valve (1) and detach the vacuum tubing.
4. Detach the carriage rail from the part and remove the load securing device.
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Replacing the
guide rail
The carriage is already tted to the guide rail when it is delivered.
As the various grip feet can be screwed onto the rail in pairs, the carriage can remain
permanently attached to the rail.
If the rail needs to be replaced because it is damaged, etc., proceed as follows:
1.Remove the actuators (1) on the
(1)
rail.
2.Loose motor:
-Remove the carriage cover.
-Loose the four allen head
screws (see picture)
3. -Loose the eccentric guide rollers
(2) on the bottom side of the
carriage.
4. -Remove the rail.
(2)(2)
5.Remove the actuators on the new rail..
6.To t the new rail, press the dirt trap on the rail guide into the guides with your
ngers.
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Replacing the
guide rail
(continued)
7. Ask a second person to carefully push the rail into the carriage guides until the cog
on the bottom side of the carriage grips the toothed rack of the rail.
8. Ret the actuators on the new rail.
NOTE! The cog and toothed rack must mesh properly so that there is no play.
If the cog does not mesh properly into the toothed rack, stop the carriage
movement immediately to prevent any damage.
Adjusting the
eccentric guide
rollers
After mounting a new rail, the eccentric guide rails (a) must be adjusted:
(a)
(a)
1.Screw the rollers towards the rail..
(a)
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Adjusting the
eccentric guide
rollers
(continued)
2.Fix the roller with the allen key..
Grasp the outer holes of the ec-
centric roller with ne pincers and
x the eccentric roller.
Adjusting
the motor
The motor is adjusted in enlongated slots with four socket head screws.
When replacing the rail, the motor must be loosened before removing the rail.
If only the gear wheel must be adjusted, without chainging the rail, the four allen screws
must be loosened (see picture).
1.Move the motor towards the
toothed rack until the cog and
toothed rack of the rail mesh
properly again without any play.
2.Tighten the four socket head
screws.
3.Replace the carriage top cover.
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Commissioning
Checking the
connections
WARNING! Operating the equipment incorrectly can cause serious injury and
damage. Do not use the functions described here until you have thoroughly
read and understood the following documents:
- These operating instructions
- All the operating instructions for the system components, especially the
safety rules
The following activities and work steps apply to the installed system. All connections
must be established. Before start-up, check the connections of the following system
components:
- Power source
- Cooling circuit
- Gas cylinder
- Wire-feed unit
- Welding torch with hosepack
- Workpiece
Precise information on the assembly and connection of the system components can be
found in the relevant system component operating instructions.
Switching on
system
components
Deningcarriage
parameters
Loading a
welding program
IMPORTANT! There are no xed rules for the sequence in which the system
components are switched on. They can be switched on in any order.
On the following system components turn the main switch to the "ON - 1" position:
- Carriage control unit
- Power source
- Wire-feed unit (if power is not supplied from the power source)
Carry out the following settings for the welding process:
- Traversing speed
- Path
- Select the correct welding program
IMPORTANT! For each workpiece a corresponding welding program must be created.
This contains a list of welding parameters that is saved under a specic program number
(job number). These programs can be reloaded at any time, and corrected as required.
The programs are managed from the FRC-40 remote control.
Load the relevant welding program.
Detailed information on "Managing welding programs" can be found in the operating
instructions for the FRC-40 remote control.
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Carrying out a
test run
Perform a test run to check that all system components work together correctly. This is
done without an arc and thus allows you to check all movements during the process.
1. Set the "Welding ON / OFF" selector
switch (1) to the "OFF" position.
2. Press the "START" button (2).
The automatic program sequence
starts.
IMPORTANT! Never leave the
machine unattended, particularly
when it is moving automatically.
NOTE! After you have pressed
(2)
(1)
the "START" button, the carriage
only starts to move once the
predetermined start-up delay time
has elapsed.
FRC-40 remote control
3. Carry out a visual check during the process.
4. If necessary, make the relevant corrections (welding torch position, direction of travel
of carriage, traversing speed, etc.).
Starting the
welding process
5. After the test, move the carriage back to its original position.
Start the welding process:
1. Set the "Welding ON / OFF" selector switch (1) to the "ON" position.
2. Press the "START" button (2). The automatic program sequence starts.
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Troubleshooting
General
Basic
requirements for
the system to
work
Carriage
In the event of faults, note that the functioning of the entire system depends on many
additional components (power source, wire-feed unit, etc.) that are also potential sources
of problems.
- Connections established between separate system components
- System components are supplied with electricity and the mains voltage is as
specied (see rating plate)
Carriage is switched on but does not move
Cause:Carriage overloaded (e.g. the torch cables pull the carriage up)
Remedy:Relieve cable strain (suspend)
Cause:The driving cog of the carriage does not mesh properly in the
toothed rack of the guide rail
Remedy:Check that the carriage is tted correctly to the guide rail
Cause:Dirt, shavings or welding spatter on the guide rail, in the toothed
rack or on the cog on the underside of the carriage
Remedy:Check the listed components and clean them if necessary
Cause:The carriage drive is damaged
Remedy:Contact your Fronius service team
Play on the torch
Cause:Play on the handles
Remedy:Tighten handles
Cause:Play on the guide rails
Remedy:Tighten the pressure screws
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Control error
messages
EMERGENCY STOP
Cause:Emergency stop signal activated by the Emergency Stop protection
device. All controls are disabled during an emergency stop
Remedy:Rectify the Emergency Stop situation and release the Emergency
Stop button
Nocurrentowsignal
Cause:No arc ignition
Remedy:Clean the surface of the workpiece and reignite the arc
Cause:Fault on the power source
Remedy:Check the settings on the power source
Correct if necessary
Cause:No robot interface in use
Remedy:Integrate ROB 3000 robot interface
Cause:Faulty connection to power source
Remedy:Check the connection to the power source
Limit reached - adjust with manual mode button
Cause:The relevant limit switch on the carriage has been activated
Remedy:Leave the limit position using the manual mode button
Cause:The limit switch was actuated unintentionally
Remedy:Leave the limit position using the manual mode button
Cause:Mechanical fault on limit switch
Remedy:Replace the limit switch (spare parts list, carriage)
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Maintenance and care
Personnel
Maintenance
record
Maintenance
operations and
intervals
WARNING! Risk of injury and damage from incorrectly performed
maintenance.
All maintenance work on the FTV 20 and FTV 50 carriages must only be
carried out by trained technicians. It is essential to adhere to the maintenance
intervals and maintenance procedures. The manufacturer accepts no liability
for any damage caused by inadequate or poorly performed maintenance.
The operator must put the following organisational measures in place with regard to
maintenance:
- keeping a service book with the most important data (date, operator, maintenance
activities carried out)
NOTE! Before beginning maintenance work, switch o device and disconnect
from mains supply.
ItemPartActionInterval
A
Linear guidesClean, check oil lmM
B
Thread playClean, regreaseM
C
Rack and pinionClean, regreaseM
D
Toothed beltPretension, check for tearsM
E
Rollers and railsClean, check positionM
F
Ventilation openingsCleanW
G
Terminal contactsCleanW
H
Wheels / rollers, underbody,
CleanD
guide rails
Recommended
lubricants
DDaily
WWeekly
MMonthly
1/2 yHalf-yearly
YYearly
Important! Lubricants with solid lubricant additives (e.g.: MoS2, graphite and PTFE) are