Caddyt A32, A33, A34. Instruction manual

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1 Caddyt A32, A33, A34 Instruction manual GB Valid from program version 1.03

2 1 INTRODUCTION Control panel A Control panel A Control panel A MMA WELDING Settings Symbol and Function explanations Hidden functions MMA welding TIG WELDING Settings Symbol and Function explanations WELDING DATA MEMORY FAULT CODES List of fault codes Fault code descriptions ORDERING NUMBER Rights reserved to alter specifications without notice. TOCe - 2 -

3 1 INTRODUCTION The manual describes use of A32, A33 and A34 control panels. For general information about operation see user s instructions for the power source. 1.1 Control panel A32 When mains power is supplied the unit runs a self diagnosis of the LEDs and the display, the program version is displayed and in this example the program version is Display Knob for setting the current Choice of welding method MMA or TIG Setting from panel or connecting remote control unit Display of VRD function (reduced open--circuit voltage)

4 1.2 Control panel A33 Display Indication of which parameter is shown in the display (current or percent) Knob for setting data (current or percent) Buttons for weld data memory settings. See title 4. Button for choosing parameters Hot start or arc pressure Arc force when MMA welding Choice of welding method MMA or TIG Setting from panel and connecting remote control unit Display of VRD function (reduced open--circuit voltage) This function is not yet fully supported

5 1.3 Control panel A34 Display Indication of which parameter is shown in the display (current, voltage or percent) Choice of current indication (A) or voltage indication (V) during welding, in the display Knob for setting data (current or percent) Buttons for settings in welding data memory. See title 4. Button for choosing parameters Hot start or arc pressure Arc force when MMA welding Choice of welding method MMA or TIG Choice of electrode type Basic, Rutile or Cellulose when MMA welding Setting from panel and connecting remote control unit Display of VRD function (reduced open--circuit voltage)

6 2 MMA WELDING 2.1 Settings Function Setting range A32 A33 A34 Current 4 max 1) x x x Active panel OFF or ON x x x Remote control unit OFF or ON x x x Hot start % x 2) x x Arc force % x 2) x x Drop welding OFF or ON x 2) x 2) x 2) VRD -- x -- x 1) The setting range is dependent on the power source used. 2) Hidden function 2.2 Symbol and Function explanations MMA welding MMA welding may also be referred to as welding with coated electrodes. Striking the arc melts the electrode, and its coating forms protective slag. Setting current A higher current produces a wider weld pool, with better penetration into the workpiece. Active panel Settings are made from the control panel. Remote control unit Settings are made from the remote control unit. The remote control unit must be connected to the remote control unit socket on the machine before activation. When the remote control unit is activated the panel is inactive. Hot Start Increases the welding current during a fixed time at the start of the welding process. Set the value of the hot start current by using the knob. This reduces the risk of incomplete fusion at the start of the weld. Arc force The arc force is important in determining how the current changes in response to a change in the arc length. A lower value gives a calmer arc with less spatter

7 VRD (Voltage Reduction Device) NOTE! The VRD function is not active (LED has gone out) on delivery. Contact an authorised ESAB service technician to activate the function. The VRD function ensures that the open--circuit voltage does not exceed 35 V when welding is not being carried out. This is indicated by a lit VRD LED. The VRD function is deactivated when the system senses that welding has started. If the VRD function is activated and open--circuit voltage exceeds the 35 V limit, this is indicated by an error message (16) appearing in the display and welding cannot be started whilst the error message is displayed. 2.3 Hidden functions MMA welding There are hidden functions in the control panel. To access the functions in A32, use the method button,. To access the functions in A33 and A34, hold button depressed for 5 seconds. The display shows a letter and a value. The correct function is selected by pressing the buttons. The knob is used to change the value of the selected function. Function letter C H d Function Arc Force Hotstart Drop welding To leave the function in A32, hold the button depressed for 5 seconds. For A33 and A34, hold the button depressed for 5 seconds. Arc force The arc force is important in determining how the current changes in response to a change in the arc length. A lower value gives a calmer arc with less spatter. Hot Start Increases the welding current during a fixed time at the start of the welding process. Set the value of the hot start current by using the knob. This reduces the risk of binding defects at the start of the weld

8 Drop welding Drop welding can be used when welding with stainless electrodes. The function involves alternately striking and extinguishing the arc in order to achieve better control of the supply of heat. The electrode needs only to be raised slightly to extinguish the arc. 3 TIG WELDING 3.1 Settings Function Setting range A32 A33 A34 Current 4 max 1) x x x Active panel OFF or ON x x x Remote control unit OFF or ON x x x VRD -- x -- x 1) The setting range is dependent on the power source used. 3.2 Symbol and Function explanations TIG welding TIG welding melts the metal of the workpiece, using an arc struck from a tungsten electrode, which does not melt itself. The weld pool and the electrode are protected by shielding gas. LiveTig start With LiveTig start the arc strikes when the tungsten electrode is brought into contact with the workpiece and then lifted away from it. Active panel Settings are made from the control panel

9 Remote control unit Settings are made from the remote control unit. The remote control unit must be connected to the remote control unit socket on the machine before activation. When the remote control unit is activated the panel is inactive. VRD (Voltage Reduction Device) NOTE! The VRD function is not active (LED has gone out) on delivery. Contact an authorised ESAB service technician to activate the function. The VRD function ensures that the open--circuit voltage does not exceed 35 V when welding is not being carried out. This is indicated by a lit VRD LED. The VRD function is deactivated when the system senses that welding has started. If the VRD function is activated and open--circuit voltage exceeds the 35 V limit, this is indicated by an error message (16) appearing in the display and welding cannot be started whilst the error message is displayed. 4 WELDING DATA MEMORY Two different welding data programs can be stored in the control panel memory. Press button or for 5 seconds to store the welding data in the memory. The welding data is stored when the green indicator lamp starts to flash. To switch between the different welding data memories press button or. The welding data memory has a back--up so that the settings remain even if the machine has been switched off. 5 FAULT CODES Fault codes are used to indicate that a fault has occurred in the equipment. It is indicated in the display by an E followed by a fault code number. A unit number is displayed to indicate which unit has generated the fault, for example U0. If several faults have been detected only the code for the last occurring fault is displayed. Press any function button or turn the knob to remove the fault indication from the display. NOTE! If the remote control unit is activated, deactivate the remote control unit by pressing to remove the fault indication

10 5.1 List of fault codes Unit number: U0 = welding data unit U2 = power source U4 = remote control unit 5.2 Fault code descriptions The fault codes that the user can correct themselves are given below. If a different code appears, call a service technician. Fault code E6 E14 E16 E 19 Description High temperature The thermal overload cut--out has tripped. The current welding process is stopped and cannot be restarted until the temperature has fallen. Action: Check that the cooling air inlets or outlets are not blocked or clogged with dirt. Check the duty cycle being used, to make sure that the equipment is not being overloaded. Communication error (bus off) Serious interference on the CAN bus. Action: Check that there are no faulty units connected on the CAN bus. Check the cables. Send for a service technician if the fault persists. High open -circuit voltage Open circuit voltage has been too high. Action: Turn off the mains power supply to reset the unit. Send for a service technician if the fault persists. Memory error Content of existing memory is incorrect. Basic data will be used. Action: Turn off the mains power supply to reset the unit. Send for a service technician if the fault persists

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