The following is a quotation from the General Conclusions Section
of the U.S. Congress, Office of T echnology Assessment,
Effects of Power Frequency Electric & Magnetic Fields –
Background Paper
Government Printing Office, May 1989): “. . . there is now a very
large volume of scientific findings based on experiments at the
cellular level and from studies with animals and people which clearly
establish that low frequency magnetic fields can interact with, and
produce changes in, biological systems. While most of this work is
of very high quality, the results are complex. Current scientific
understanding does not yet allow us to interpret the evidence in a
single coherent framework. Even more frustrating, it does not yet
allow us to draw definite conclusions about questions of possible
risk or to offer clear science-based advice on strategies to minimize
or avoid potential risks.”
, OTA-BP-E-53 (Washington, DC: U.S.
Considerations About Welding And The Effects Of Low Frequency Electric And
Magnetic Fields
To reduce magnetic fields in the workplace, use the following
Biological
procedures:
1. Keep cables close together by twisting or taping them.
2. Arrange cables to one side and away from the operator.
3. Do not coil or drape cables around the body.
4. Keep welding power source and cables as far away as
practical.
5. Connect work clamp to workpiece as close to the weld as
possible.
About Pacemakers:
The above procedures are among those also normally
recommended for pacemaker wearers. Consult your doctor for
complete information.
Information presented in this manual and on various labels, tags, and plates on the unit pertains to equipment
design, installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting which should be read, understood, and followed for the safe and effective use of this equipment.
B. Safety
The installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of plasma arc welding equipment requires
practices and procedures which ensure personal safety
and the safety of others.
Read and follow safety information in the Plasma Welding Console Owner’s Manual and Welding Torch Owner’s Manual, as well as the other Owner’s Manuals for
this system, to ensure the safe installation and operation
of the Plasma Arc Welding system.
SECTION 2 – INTRODUCTION
1-2.SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL AND SIGNAL
WORDS
The following safety alert symbol and signal words are
used throughout this manual to call attention to and
identify different levels of hazard and special instructions.
This safety alert symbol is used with the signal
words WARNING and CAUTION to call attention to the safety statements.
WARNING statements identify procedures or
practices which must be followed to avoid serious personal injury or loss of life.
CAUTION statements identify procedures or
practices which must be followed to avoid minor
personal injury or damage to this equipment.
IMPORTANT
statements identify special instructions
necessary for the most efficient operation of this equipment.
2-1.DESCRIPTION
The robot P AW interface panel is a control designed to
be used with a Thermal Dynamics WC 100B plasma
SECTION 3 – INSTALLATION
PAW Interface
Panel
Plug PLG21 Connects
To Computer Interface
Receptacle RC8
(See Section 3-7)
Gas Set/Pilot Arc
Start Push Button
Receptacle RC21
(See Section 3-8)
Receptacle RC20
(See Section 3-8)
welding console and a plasma arc welding torch
2
PWM-3A, MILLER Computer Interface, and MRH
or
MRV2 robot system for the Plasma Arc Welding (PAW)
process.
Computer
Interface
Computer Interface
Input Power Receptacle RC11
Location (See Section 3-9 And
Computer Interface Owner’s Manual)
Figure 3-1. PAW Interface Panel
ST-800 732
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IMPORT ANT:
When installing or operating plasma arc
welding equipment, refer to the Plasma Welding Console Owner’s Manual and Welding Torch Owner’s
Manual for specific precautionary information that applies to this equipment.
IMPORTANT:
All directions, such as left or right, are
with respect to the operator facing the Computer Interface front panel. Retain all hardware removed during
this procedure for reinstallation unless specifically told
otherwise.
3-1.FIELD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
P A W INTERF ACE PANEL TO COMPUTER INTERFACE (Figure 3-1 And Figure 3-2)
WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
•
Do not touch live electrical parts.
•
Shut down robot and welding power source,
and disconnect input power employing lock-
out/tagging procedures before beginning
this installation.
Lockout/tagging procedures consist of padlocking line disconnect switch in open position,
removing fuses from fuse box, or shutting off
and red-tagging circuit breaker or other disconnecting device.
CAUTION: ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE
(ESD) can damage circuit boards.
•
Put on properly grounded wrist strap BEFORE handling circuit boards.
•
Perform work only at a static-safe work area.
INCORRECT INSTALLATION or misaligned
plugs can damage circuit board.
•
Be sure that plugs are properly installed and
aligned.
EXCESSIVE PRESSURE can break circuit
board.
•
Use only minimal pressure and gentle movement when disconnecting or connecting
board plugs and removing or installing board.
1.Remove Computer Interface top cover and left
side panel.
2.Remove side panel from PAW Interface panel.
3.Install P AW Interface frame onto left side panel of
Computer Interface with sheet metal screws removed in Step 1 (see Figure 3-1).
4.Make the following internal connections to the
Computer Interface (see Figure 3-2).
a. Remove jumper link between terminals B and C
on terminal strip 2T.
b. Connect lead 26 from the Interface panel to ter-
minal B on terminal strip 2T.
c. Connect lead 60 from the Interface panel to top
mounting screw on filter FL1.
d. Connect green lead from the Interface panel to
the ground stud located directly above terminal
strip 2T.
IMPORT ANT :
Remove the outside star washer from the
ground stud to make room for the green lead terminal.
e. Remove plug PLG3 from receptacle RC1 on In-
terface Board PC4.
f. Connect plug PLG10 from the PAW Interface
panel to Interface Board PC4 receptacle RC1
where plug PLG3 was removed in Step 4e (plug
PLG3 is not connected for this application).
Figure 3-3. MRH2 Shock Sensor Unit Assembly And Installation
Torch Clamp
ST-800 733
Output Hub
Bracket
Welding Gun
Body
Angle Bracket
Clamp
Torch Mounting
Bracket
L-Bracket
Insulating Block
Shock Sensor
Leads
Shock Sensor
Angle Bracket
Torch Clamp
Figure 3-4. MRV2 Shock Sensor Unit Assembly And Installation
ST-800 778
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g. Connect lead 23 from PAW interface panel to
terminal A on terminal strip 2T.
h. Route plug 30/31 from PAW interface panel
through center baffle in computer interface. Disconnect plug PLG10 from plug PLG1 1 and connect PLG 30/31 to PLG 10/11.
5.Locate switch S1 on Interface Board PC4 (see
Figure 3-2). Remove varnish and potting compound from S1 and place the two DIP switches on
S1 in the following positions:
a. S1-1 (Disable Voltage Ramp) in OFF position.
b. S1-2 (Disable Stick Checking) in ON position.
6.Reinstall side panel onto PAW Interface panel.
7.Install supplied top cover onto the Computer Interface – PAW Interface panel.
3-2.SHOCK SENSOR UNIT ASSEMBLY AND
INSTALLATION TO ROBOT (Figure 3-3 And
Figure 3-4)
WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
•
Do not touch live electrical parts.
•
Shut down robot and welding power source,
and disconnect input power employing lock-
out/tagging procedures before inspecting or
installing.
Lockout/tagging procedures consist of padlocking line disconnect switch in open position, removing fuses from fuse box, or shutting off and
red-tagging circuit breaker or other disconnecting device.
MOVING PARTS can cause serious injury.
•
Keep away from moving parts.
HOT SURFACES can cause severe burns.
•
Allow cooling period before servicing.
To assemble and install the shock sensor unit, refer to
Figure 3-3 or Figure 3-4 and proceed as follows:
2
A. MRH
1.If applicable, remove existing gun/torch and insu-
Models
lator plate from robot arm.
2.Install supplied insulator plate to robot arm with
screws removed in Step 1.
3.Assemble shock sensor, mounting bracket, and
torch clamp as shown in Figure 3-3.
4.Install shock sensor unit to the insulator plate
installed in Step 2 with supplied screws.
2
B. MRV
1.If applicable, remove existing shock sensor from
2.Assemble shock sensor, mounting bracket, and
3.Install shock sensor unit to robot insulating block
3-3.HIGH-FREQUENCY PROTECTION FOR
The Pilot mode switch on the WC 100B console provides a selection for the pilot arc mode of operation. If
plasma arc welding is performed with the switch in the
NORMAL position, the optional shield sleeving should
be installed on the torch cable.
The optional shield sleeving is for covering the torch
cable to prevent high frequency from interfering with robot operations.
IMPORT ANT:
Models
robot arm.
torch clamp as shown in Figure 3-4.
with screws removed in Step 1.
TORCH CABLE
When installing shield sleeving, be sure
end with lead and attached ring terminal is at console
end of the torch cable.
To install shield sleeving, proceed as follows:
1.Unscrew sleeve from torch head assembly
(see Figure 3-5).
2.Disconnect fittings and remove torch head assembly.
3.Insert torch cable into shield sleeving at end with
lead and attached ring terminal.
4.Slide shield sleeving over torch cable until end of
torch cable exits opposite end of shield sleeving.
5.Reconnect fittings from torch cable to torch head
assembly (match color-coded markings).
6.Check for coolant leaks at fittings by turning on recirculating coolant system. Tighten fittings if necessary .
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MOVING PARTS can cause serious injury.
•
Keep away from moving parts.
HOT SURFACES can cause severe burns.
•
Allow cooling period before servicing.
Sleeve
Green And Black
Connections
Yellow And Red
Connections
Torch Head
Assembly
ST-800 836
Figure 3-5. Connections At Torch Head Assembly
7.Screw sleeve onto torch head assembly.
8.Secure shield sleeving to torch cable using supplied clamp.
3-4.TORCH AND TORCH CABLE INST ALLATION
TO ROBOT (Figure 3-3 Thru Figure 3-11)
WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
•
Do not touch live electrical parts.
•
Shut down robot and welding power source,
and disconnect input power employing lock-
out/tagging procedures before inspecting or
installing.
Lockout/tagging procedures consist of padlocking line disconnect switch in open position, removing fuses from fuse box, or shutting off and
red-tagging circuit breaker or other disconnecting device.
A. MRH2 Models
1.If applicable, remove the existing wire feed motor/reed relay mounting bracket and stabilizer
brace from the robot (refer to robot Owner’s
Manual for bracket and brace locations). Reinstall the two lifting brackets only (see robot Owner’s Manual and Figure 3-10).
2.If applicable, remove the wire feed hub support
from the robot (refer to robot Owner’s Manual for
hub support location). Install supplied torch cable
support bracket in location where hub support
was secured (see Figure 3-10).
3.The torch cable is enclosed in a black protective
case. Secure torch in torch clamp.
IMPORTANT:
Before operating, see Section 4 and robot Owner’s Manual for instructions for absolute offset
adjustment. When doing this procedure, remove the
shield cup and tip from torch and install the supplied
brass tip gauge.
4.If applicable, remove the existing clamps suspended from the outlet cable support arm and replace them with the two supplied clamps. Route
torch cable through new clamps so there is about
3-1/2 ft. (1 m) of cable between the top of the
shock sensor and the first clamp (see
Figure 3-10).
5.Route torch cable through torch cable support
bracket tray and secure with rubber straps.
6.Route remaining end of torch cable to the WC
100B welding panel for internal connections (see
Step 3, Section 3-6B).
7.The supplied high frequency filter box prevents
noise interference at the shock sensor circuit in
the Robot Control. T o install the filter , proceed as
follows:
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Robot Control
LEFT SIDERIGHT SIDE
Blank Cover Plates
(Both Rows)
Figure 3-6. View Of Left And Right Sides Of Robot Control
WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) can
damage circuit boards.
•
Do not touch live electrical parts.
•
Shut down welding power source and Robot
Control, and disconnect input power employ-
ing lockout/tagging procedures before inspecting high-frequency filter.
Lockout/tagging procedures consist of padlocking line disconnect switch in open position, removing fuses from fuse box, or shutting off and
red-tagging circuit breaker or other disconnecting device.
•
Put on properly grounded wrist strap BEFORE handling circuit boards or making con-
nections inside Robot Control.
•
Transport circuit boards in proper staticshielding carriers or packages.
•
Perform work only at a static-safe work area.
a. Open Robot Control cabinet door using the two
supplied keys, and rotate the power switch handle beyond the OFF position to the Reset/Open
position.
b. Select and remove a blank cover plate from Ro-
bot Control for installing high-frequency filter
(see Figure 3-6).
c. Remove screws securing cover to high-fre-
quency filter box, and remove cover from box.
d. Insert cord attached to box through opening in
Robot Control side panel where cover plate was
removed.
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Blank Cover Plates
S-0782
e. Place a supplied external star washer over
each screw, and thread screws into mounting
holes in side panel (see Figure 3-7).
f. Tighten screws until star washers flatten and
penetrate through paint into metal surface.
g. Place remaining star washers over threaded
portion of each screw extending out from side
panel inside Robot Control, and install nut on
each screw.
h. Tighten nuts until star washers flatten and
penetrate through paint into metal surface.
i. Reinstall and secure cover onto filter box.
j. Route high-frequency cord inside Robot Con-
trol to Interlock board on left side panel of cabi-
net.
k. Route black and white leads to terminal block
TB1 (see Figure 3-9).
l. Connect black lead to terminal 4 on TB1.
m. Connect white lead to terminal 5 on TB1.
n. Close and secure Robot Control cabinet door.
o. Disconnect friction terminals on leads of exist-
ing shock sensor cord from shock sensor leads
at welding gun body (see Figure 3-8).
p. Remove existing shock sensor cord by discon-
necting plug from receptacle on robot.
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Robot Control
Side Panel
Screw
Filter Box
Star Washer
Cord
Nut
Figure 3-7. Installation Of Securing Hardware For Filter Box
q. Route supplied 35 ft. (10.5 m) shielded shock
sensor cable under the torch cable securing
straps on the outside of the protective casing so
that the two leads with friction connectors are
located near the shock sensor.
Shock Sensor
ST-152 641
r. Connect plug on end of cord to filter box recep-
tacle.
s. Connect friction connectors or plug on remain-
ing end of cord to shock sensor leads or recep-
tacle at shock sensor.
Leads
Welding
Gun
Body
Welding
Gun
Body
Figure 3-8. Welding Gun/Torch Shock Sensor Leads
ST-141 731 / ST-137 518
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TB2
CN68
Interlock
Board
TB1 (IN)
1
ESTOP
2
ESTOP
3
ESTOP
4
SHOCK
5
SHOCK
6
INCOM
7
INCOM
8
L
LAMP
9
AUTO
10
TEACH
11
ST#1
12
ST#2
13
ST#3
14
STOP
15
SV. ON
16
SV. ON
Terminal
Block TB1
TB1
CN69
CN80
LED301
LED202
LED203
LED204
LED205
LED101LED305
LED304
F3 (3A)
JP304 JP303 JP302
CN33 CN32 CN31
LED401
LED402
LED403
LED601
LED404
JP601 JP602 JP603
LED405
LED406
CN70 CN71 CN72
JP701
CN67
CN38
CN73
CN37
CN22
JP301
LED602
JP501
CN28
LED603
CN40
LED501
LED303
LED302
FC11
CN41
CN46
JP306
CN45
F2
(1A)
Figure 3-9. Function Control Terminal Block TB1 On Interlock Board Inside Robot Control
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CN47
LED503
LED502
DSW1
SW1
F4 (2A)
S-0729 / S-0727
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DC Welding
Power Source
PAW/Computer
Interface
Coolant
System
Robot Control
Ground
Rod No.1
115VAC Input
Power Cord
Torch Cable
Support Bracket
High Frequency
Filter Box
Shock Sensor
Cable
WC 100B
Plasma
Welding
Console
Outlet Cable
Support Arm
Lifting
Bracket
Ground Cable
Securing Bolt
Location
Clamps
Welding Gun
Body
Braided Ground
Cable
Ground
Rod No.2
Torch
Cable In
Protective Case
Shock
Sensor
Cable
Torch
ST-800 734
Figure 3-10. MRH2 Robot PAW System
B. MRV2 Models
1.Remove the outlet cable support arm and wire
drive assembly from the robot Axis 3 housing.
2.Install supplied torch cable support bracket onto
robot Axis 3 housing using the existing mounting
holes. Position supplied insulator plate between
bracket and robot, align holes and secure with
supplied hardware (see Figure 3-11).
3.Install supplied servo light box onto robot Axis 3
housing directly in front of torch cable support
bracket using the existing mounting holes (see
Figure 3-7). Position supplied insulator plate between light box and robot, align holes and secure
with supplied hardware. Connect plug on light
box cord to nearby matching receptacle located
on the side of the Axis 3 housing. The receptacle
on the light box is not used for this application.
5.The torch cable is enclosed in a black protective
case. Secure torch in torch clamp using supplied
shim. Position torch handle so that there is
approximately 4 in. (96 mm) between the bottom
of the torch clamp and the torch tip. Clamp torch
cable to tool balancer on cable hanger and route
cable through support bracket.
IMPORTANT:
Before operating, see Section 4 and ro-
bot Owner’s Manual for instructions for absolute offset
adjustment. Install positioning gauge (universal J-bar
for MRH2 or I-bar for MRV2) onto robot output hub bracket. Remove the shield cup and tip from torch and install
the supplied brass tip gauge.
6.Route remaining end of torch cable to the WC
100B welding panel for internal connections (see
Step 3, Section 3-6B).
7.Install supplied high frequency filter box according to instructions for MRH2 (see Section 3-4A).
3-5.GROUND CABLE CONNECTIONS
(Figure 3-10 And Figure 3-11)
IMPORT ANT :
If welding power source is equipped with
a plastic case, only one ground cable is necessary for
connecting to robot base.
See Figure 3-10 or Figure 3-11 and install three supplied flat, braided ground cables as follows:
1.Connect one end of the ground cables to the customer-supplied ground rod (see robot Owner’s
Manual).
2.Connect remaining end of one ground cable to robot base as follows:
a. Locate unused threaded hole on robot base.
b. To ensure good electrical conduction, scrape
away enough paint from around the hole so that
the ground cable terminal will touch bare metal.
c. Attach ground cable terminal to base with sup-
plied 12 mm bolt.
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DC Welding
Power
Source
PAW/Computer
Interface
Coolant
System
Robot Control
115VAC Input
Power Cord
High Frequency
Filter Box
Shock Sensor
Ground
Rod No.1
WC 100B
Plasma
Welding
Console
Torch Cable
Support Bracket
Cable
Braided
Ground
Cable
Braided
Ground
Cable
Ground
Rod No.2
Servo
Light
Box
Cable
Hanger
Torch Cable
In Protective
Case
Welding
Gun
Body
Torch
ST-800 735-A
Shock
Sensor
Cable
Figure 3-11. MRV2 Robot PAW System
3.Route remaining end of another ground cable to
the plasma welding console. Connect ground
cable together with the lead from the shield sleeving after completing internal connections (see
Section 3-8).
4.Route remaining end of the last ground cable to
the welding power source. Connect ground cable
to welding power source case unless welding
power source is equipped with a plastic case,
then no connection is necessary.
3-6.TORCH CABLE INTERNAL CONNECTIONS
TO PLASMA WELDING CONSOLE
(Figure 3-12)
WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
•
Do not touch live electrical parts.
•
Shut down robot and welding power source,
and disconnect input power employing lock-
out/tagging procedures before inspecting or
installing.
Lockout/tagging procedures consist of padlocking line disconnect switch in open position, removing fuses from fuse box, or shutting off and
red-tagging circuit breaker or other disconnecting device.
MOVING PARTS can cause serious injury.
•
Keep away from moving parts.
HOT SURFACES can cause severe burns.
•
Allow cooling period before servicing.
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To make torch cable internal connections, proceed as
follows:
1.Remove WC 100B wrapper.
2.Route torch cable through strain relief on front
panel.
3.Connect 2 cables and 2 hoses to torch mounting
panel. The color-coded cables and hoses match
the color-coded connectors as follows:
a. Red to red
b. Yellow to yellow
c. Black to black
d. Green to green
4.Reinstall WC 100B wrapper.
3-7.PAW INTERFACE PANEL – COMPUTER IN-
TERFACE CONNECTION (Figure 3-1,
Figure 3-10, And Figure 3-11)
Connect plug PLG21 attached to cord extending from
the P AW Interface panel front panel to weld current relay
receptacle RC8 on the Computer Interface front panel.
Make connections as follows: align keyway , insert plug,
and rotate threaded collar fully clockwise.
ER SOURCE – PAW CONSOLE CONNECTIONS (Figure 3-1, Figure 3-10, And
Figure 3-11)
WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
•
Do not touch live electrical parts.
•
Shut down robot and welding power source,
and disconnect input power employing lock-
out/tagging procedures before inspecting or
installing.
Lockout/tagging procedures consist of padlocking line disconnect switch in open position, removing fuses from fuse box, or shutting off and
red-tagging circuit breaker or other disconnecting device.
Make connections to units as follows:
1.Locate supplied cord with matching plug for welding power source Remote 14 receptacle and connect plug to receptacle.
2.Connect plug on remaining end of cord from Remote 14 receptacle to receptacle labeled Power
Supply Control on rear of WC 100B console.
3.Locate supplied cord with matching plug for P AW
interface panel receptacle RC20 and connect
plug to receptacle.
4.Connect plug on remaining end of cord from receptacle RC20 to receptacle labeled Remote
Control on front of WC 100B console.
5.Locate supplied cord with matching plug for P AW
interface panel receptacle RC21 and connect
plug to receptacle.
6.Remove wrapper from WC 100B console. Route
cord to rear of WC 100B console. Insert cord
through strain relief and route end of cord to terminal strip TB1 (see Figure 3-12).
7.Remove jumper leads from terminals on TB1 as
follows:
a. 10 and 11
b. 12 and 13
c. 13 and 14
8.Connect terminal connectors on remaining end of
cord to terminals as follows:
a. Green lead to terminal 5
b. Orange lead to terminal 6
c. Brown lead to terminal 10
d. Blue lead to terminal 11
e. White lead to terminal 12
f. Black and red leads to terminal 13
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g. Yellow lead to terminal 14.
9.Route cable from welding power source negative
(–) weld output receptacle through opening in
rear of WC 100B console. Route end of cable to
shunt, located where torch cable bus bar is connected, and connect cable to shunt at end opposite from bus bar.
10.Route cable from welding power source positive
(+) weld output receptacle and connect end of
cable to workpiece.
11.Reinstall WC 100B wrapper.
a. Remove paint from around right front screw
hole on right side of wrapper,
b. Connect ring terminal, located on end of lead
from shield sleeving, to wrapper using screw
that secures right front side of wrapper.
3-9.COMPUTER INTERFACE – INPUT POWER
CONNECTIONS (Figure 3-1, Figure 3-10,
And Figure 3-11)
Connect plug on supplied input power cord to 14-pin input power receptacle RC11 on the Computer Interface
front panel as follows: align keyway , insert plug, and rotate threaded collar fully clockwise. Connect input power plug on other end of cord to a 115 volts ac external
supply.
3-10. GAS SET/PILOT ARC ST ART PUSH BUTTON
IMPORT ANT:
Thoroughly purge plasma torch gas line
before starting pilot arc.
This button starts shielding gas flow when the Run/Set
switch on the WC 100B welding panel is in the Set position. When the switch is in Run position, pressing the
button starts shielding gas flow and 5 seconds later
plasma gas flows and the pilot arc ignites.
WARNING: PLASMA ARC can cause injury.
•
Keep away from the torch tip.
•
Pilot arc can cause burns – keep away from
torch tip when pilot arc is present.
The pilot arc can be intermittent or continuous
depending on the application. ALWAYS point
torch away from personnel and toward work
when starting the pilot arc or leaving the pilot arc
on continuously .
To purge the plasma torch gas line, proceed as follows:
1.Turn on input power to welding power source and
WC 100B console.
2.Place Run/Set switch in the Set position.
3.Press the Gas Set/Pilot Arc Start push button.
IMPORTANT:
Gas flow and pilot arc stop when an
Emergency Stop button is pressed.
3-11. REMOTE GAS SET/PILOT ARC START
SWITCH CONNECTIONS
WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
•
Do not touch live electrical parts.
•
Shut down robot and welding power source,
and disconnect input power employing lock-
out/tagging procedures before inspecting or
installing.
Lockout/tagging procedures consist of padlocking line disconnect switch in open position, removing fuses from fuse box, or shutting off and
red-tagging circuit breaker or other disconnecting device.
To make remote Gas Set/Pilot Arc Start switch connections, proceed as follows:
1.Remove side panel from PAW Interface panel.
2.Route one end of a 2-conductor, customer-supplied cord through strain relief on rear of P AW Interface panel.
3.Installing terminal connectors for connecting to
terminal strip 6T onto leads at end of cord inside
P AW Interface panel. Install a normally open momentary contact switch to remaining end of cord.
4.Connect leads to terminals 6TB and 6TD. Tighten
strain relief.
5.Reinstall side panel onto PAW Interface panel.
IMPORTANT:
The remote Gas Set/Pilot Arc Start
switch operates the same as the front panel push button
switch (see Section 3-10).
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SECTION 4 – ROBOT PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS
IMPORTANT:
The robot program must be changed to
accommodate plasma arc welding. The program is factory set to accommodate factory installed plasma arc
welding equipment. The following information pertains
to the robot Owner’s Manual and must be followed when
field installing plasma arc welding equipment.
WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
•
Do not touch live electrical parts.
•
Shut down robot and welding power source,
and disconnect input power employing lock-
out/tagging procedures before inspecting or
installing.
Lockout/tagging procedures consist of padlocking line disconnect switch in open position,
removing fuses from fuse box, or shutting off
and red-tagging circuit breaker or other disconnecting device.
4-1.SETTING UP PLASMA (NON-STANDARD)
TORCH FOR MRH2 ROBOT (Figure 4-1)
It is necessary to use the robot Owner’s Manual in addition to this manual to complete the proper installation of
the torch.
IMPORT ANT:
Follow entire procedure in presented order.
1.Check System Data settings against the test
sheet supplied with the unit. These should match
before beginning installation.
2.Mount plasma arc welding torch according to
Section 3-3 of this manual. Make sure that supplied brass tip gauge and holder have been
installed on torch.
3.Do tool center point adjustment according to Section 4.6 of the robot Owner’s Manual.
4.The universal J-bar is included to record exact
torch position so that it is possible to recover position in case of a robot crash. Install universal Jbar as follows:
a. Remove 2 screws and cover plate from bottom
of Axis 5 gear housing.
b. Install universal J-bar onto Axis 5 by aligning in-
dex pin with hole in housing, and securing with
supplied screws.
Attaches To Bottom
Of Axis 5 Housing
Indexing Pin
Scribe Marks
Scribe marks where
torch tip touches
lower bar.
Lower Bar
Scribe around rod below
lower bar to record height.
Tighten screw and setscrew
when torch tip is touching
lower bar.
Setscrew
Rod
Screw
ST-146 220
Figure 4-1. Scribe Marks on Universal J-Bar
5.Position lower bar of universal J-bar so that it
touches torch tip gauge, and scribe marks on the
J-bar to indicate exact torch position as shown in
Figure 4-1.
6.Remove universal J-bar, and retain for future use.
4-2.SETTING UP PLASMA TORCH FOR MRV
ROBOT (Figure 4-1)
The plasma torch does not require any changes to data
in P ARMTER/SYSTEM/TOOL P ARAMETER. The standard I-bar is used for adjusting torch position and for
position recovery after a robot crash. Mount plasma arc
welding torch, install tip gauge, and follow mounting adjustment procedures according to instructions in Section 4 – System Set Up in the robot Owner’s Manual.
Loosen torch clamp setscrews and position torch so that
tip gauge touches I-bar reference point. Retighten setscrew.
After completing torch adjustment procedure, remove
tip gauge and reinstall cup onto end of torch.
4-3.MARKING POSITION OF TORCH HEAD AS-
SEMBLY (Figure 4-2)
When the mounting adjustment procedure is complete,
place scribe marks on the torch head assembly and
sleeve to mark the torch head assembly position for future alignment adjustments.
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Robot
Arm
Sleeve
Torch
Head
Assembly
Scribe
Marks
Sleeve
Torch
Head
Assembly
Scribe
Marks
Robot
Arm
ST-800 747-A
Figure 4-2. Marking Position Of Torch Head Assembly
4-4.SYSTEM SETUP FOR MRH2 AND MRV2 WITH C2 ROBOT CONTROL
Set welding power source specifications in user parameters for the Plasma Arc Welding (P AW) process according to
the following instructions.
1.Turn on Robot Control input power by placing the power switch handle on the Robot Control cabinet door in the
ON position, and the following displays will appear as shown:
WELCOMETO
DIAGNOSIS
MILLERCOOPERATIVECONTROL
MILLERELECTRIC Mfg.Co.
’92–07–31
08:30
DIAGNOSIS
’92–07–31
08:30
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WELCOMETO
MILLERCOOPERATIVECONTROL
STEP OFINITIALDIAGNOSIS
1,2,3,4,5,
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TEACH
SERVOOFF
TEACHEDI
TFILEALLOTLOCK>
2.Press the FUNCTION APPLICA TION key for additional functions to appear on the display.
PARMTERCH ECKMANAGESYS . SETMEMORY>
3.Press the F1
F1
key for the PARMTER function.
SELECTTYPEOFPARAMETER
TEACHMODE
BYFUNCTIONKEY
SERVOOFF
SYSTEMSWI
TCHWELDI /OAUTO>
4.Press the FUNCTION APPLICA TION key for additional functions to appear on the display.
SELECTTYPEOFPARAMETER
TEACHMODE
BYFUNCTIONKEY
SERVOOFF
SENSORAR
5.Press F4
F4
key for the W–CHARA function to set welding characteristics.