Deltaweld 452 Mil
Deltaweld 452 Mil
Deltaweld 452 Mil
March 2002
Processes
Gas Metal Arc (MIG) Welding
Description
Auto Deltaweld
452
Y Marks a special safety message. This group of symbols means Warning! Watch Out! possible
ELECTRIC SHOCK, MOVING PARTS, and HOT PARTS hazards.
Consult symbols and related instructions below for necessary actions
. Means “Note”; not safety related. to avoid the hazards.
Arc rays from the welding process produce intense D Shut off shielding gas supply when not in use.
visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays D Always ventilate confined spaces or use
that can burn eyes and skin. Sparks fly off from the approved air-supplied respirator.
weld.
D Wear a welding helmet fitted with a proper shade of filter to protect
your face and eyes when welding or watching (see ANSI Z49.1
and Z87.1 listed in Safety Standards). HOT PARTS can cause severe burns.
D Wear approved safety glasses with side shields under your
helmet. D Do not touch hot parts bare handed.
D Use protective screens or barriers to protect others from flash and D Allow cooling period before working on gun or
glare; warn others not to watch the arc. torch.
D Wear protective clothing made from durable, flame-resistant mate-
rial (leather and wool) and foot protection.
MAGNETIC FIELDS can affect pacemakers.
WELDING can cause fire or explosion.
D Pacemaker wearers keep away.
D Wearers should consult their doctor before
Welding on closed containers, such as tanks,
drums, or pipes, can cause them to blow up. Sparks going near arc welding, gouging, or spot
can fly off from the welding arc. The flying sparks, hot welding operations.
workpiece, and hot equipment can cause fires and
burns. Accidental contact of electrode to metal objects can cause
sparks, explosion, overheating, or fire. Check and be sure the area is
safe before doing any welding. NOISE can damage hearing.
D Protect yourself and others from flying sparks and hot metal.
Noise from some processes or equipment can
D Do not weld where flying sparks can strike flammable material. damage hearing.
D Remove all flammables within 35 ft (10.7 m) of the welding arc. If
this is not possible, tightly cover them with approved covers. D Wear approved ear protection if noise level is
high.
D Be alert that welding sparks and hot materials from welding can
easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas.
D Watch for fire, and keep a fire extinguisher nearby.
D Be aware that welding on a ceiling, floor, bulkhead, or partition can CYLINDERS can explode if damaged.
cause fire on the hidden side.
D Do not weld on closed containers such as tanks, drums, or pipes, Shielding gas cylinders contain gas under high
pressure. If damaged, a cylinder can explode. Since
unless they are properly prepared according to AWS F4.1 (see gas cylinders are normally part of the welding
Safety Standards). process, be sure to treat them carefully.
D Connect work cable to the work as close to the welding area as
practical to prevent welding current from traveling long, possibly D Protect compressed gas cylinders from excessive heat, mechani-
unknown paths and causing electric shock and fire hazards. cal shocks, slag, open flames, sparks, and arcs.
D Do not use welder to thaw frozen pipes. D Install cylinders in an upright position by securing to a stationary
support or cylinder rack to prevent falling or tipping.
D Remove stick electrode from holder or cut off welding wire at
contact tip when not in use. D Keep cylinders away from any welding or other electrical circuits.
D Wear oil-free protective garments such as leather gloves, heavy D Never drape a welding torch over a gas cylinder.
shirt, cuffless trousers, high shoes, and a cap. D Never allow a welding electrode to touch any cylinder.
D Remove any combustibles, such as a butane lighter or matches, D Never weld on a pressurized cylinder – explosion will result.
from your person before doing any welding.
D Use only correct shielding gas cylinders, regulators, hoses, and fit-
tings designed for the specific application; maintain them and
associated parts in good condition.
FLYING METAL can injure eyes.
D Turn face away from valve outlet when opening cylinder valve.
D Welding, chipping, wire brushing, and grinding D Keep protective cap in place over valve except when cylinder is in
cause sparks and flying metal. As welds cool, use or connected for use.
they can throw off slag.
D Read and follow instructions on compressed gas cylinders,
D Wear approved safety glasses with side associated equipment, and CGA publication P-1 listed in Safety
shields even under your welding helmet. Standards.
300
40 50 60 70 80 90 100
% DUTY CYCLE
Continuous Welding
Overheating
0 V
15
OR
Minutes Reduce Duty Cycle duty1 4/95 / Ref. 168 918
18 in
(460 mm)
18 in
(460 mm)
802 962
A 35 in (889 mm)
Weight
2-6. Tipping
Y Be careful when placing or
moving unit over uneven
surfaces.
802 963
Negative 400 1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0 2-2/0 2-3/0 2-4/0 2-4/0
Positive
High 500 2/0 3/0 4/0 2-2/0 2-3/0 2-4/0 3-3/0 3-3/0
Inductance Positive
Low 600 3/0 4/0 2-2/0 2-3/0 2-4/0 3-3/0 3-4/0 3-4/0
Inductance
700 4/0 2-2/0 2-3/0 2-4/0 3-3/0 3-4/0 3-4/0 4-4/0
*Weld cable size (AWG) is based on either a 4 volts or less drop or a current density of at least 300 circular mils per ampere. Contact your distributor for
the mm2 equivalent weld cable sizes. S-0007-E
1
Ref. S-174 973-A
Tools Needed:
A
B M
C L
P NT
D K
R S J
E H
FG
Example Receptacle
5 6
3 4
C* Circuit common.
Purge
D Contact closure to C completes 24 volts dc
solenoid circuit to purge shielding gas line.
8 9
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 Jog Forward Push Button 4 Gas Indicator LED LED lights when welding power source
Advances wire out of the gun. LED lights when gas solenoid is energized. contactor is energized.
7 Main Display
2 Wirefeed Indicator LED 5 Purge Push Button
Shows system state, error messages, com-
LED lights when wire feed motor is Momentarily energizes gas solenoid to mands at idle and actual feedback during
energized. purge air from gun shielding gas line, or to welding.
3 Jog Reverse Push Button adjust shielding gas regulator. 8 Motor Circuit Breaker
Retracts wire up into the gun. 6 Contactor Indicator LED 9 High Temperature Shutdown Light
3 Months
Repair or
replace cracked
cables and cords.
6 Months
Clean and
tighten weld Blow out
terminals. inside.
4-3. Fuse F1
Y Turn Off power before open-
ing rear access door.
1 Fuse Holder Cover
2 Fuse F1 (See Parts List For
Rating)
Fuse F1 protects control transform-
er from overload. If F1 opens, weld
output and fan motor stops. Re-
place F1.
2
1
Tools Needed:
3/8 in
1 7
Mem CRC E r r o r S t o p We l d C y c l e E r r
2 8
Mem R a n g e E r r N o F l o w D e t e c t e d
3 9
N o V o l t S e n s e d E r r o r G r d C u r r e n t D e t e c t
4 10
N o T a c h S e n s e d E r r o r W i r e S t i c k E r r o r
5 11
A r c S t o p E r r o r A r c F a i l T i me O u t E r r
6 12
A r c S t a r t E r r o r N o I n p u t I PM
1 Memory CRC Error Display The motor tachometer feedback is not 9 Ground Current Detect Error Display
reaching the control.
Corrupted program data has been detected Weld current has been detected in the earth
or loaded. The “X” value indicates the pro- May be caused by obstructions in the wire ground connection.
gram number. feed system or a faulty wire drive system.
May be caused by a conductor making
May be caused by incompatible information 5 Arc Stop Error Display connection to the unit chassis.
on the data card or bad memory. Trouble is occurring at arc end.
10 Wire Stick Error Display
2 Memory Range Error Display May be caused by obstructions in the wire
feed system or a faulty wire drive system or The welding wire has stuck to the workpiece
Improper welding power source range is torch is touching part at end of weld. at the end of the weld.
selected. The “X” value indicates the pro-
gram number. 6 Arc Start Error Display May be caused by poor weld conditions.
Trouble is occurring at arc start. 11 Arc Fail Time Out Error Display
May be caused by improper range settings
or improper data loaded into the interface May be caused by obstructions in the wire An arc was not established within the allotted
unit. feed system or a faulty wire drive system. time.
3 No Volt Sensed Error Display 7 Stop Weld Cycle Error Display May be caused by an inoperable wire drive,
An error has been detected and the robot absence of shield gas, or improperly operat-
The arc voltage sense circuit did not receive
hasn’t stopped the weld cycle, causing the ing welding power source.
feedback within the required time after an arc
interface unit to stop the weld cycle and wait
was established. 12 No Input IPM Display
for the robot to stop.
May be caused by an inability to establish an 8 No Flow Detected Analog IPM (inches per minute) from robot is
arc in the pulse schedule, or a lack of voltage not being received.
feedback. No coolant is detected after preflow in the
weld cycle. Check coolant system and flow May be caused by having no wire feed speed
4 No Tach Sensed Error Display switch for proper operation. programmed at the robot.
LED13
Front
Top View
LED4 LED21
LED20
LED19
LED3 LED18
LED17
LED2
LED1
Front Control
Panel Removed
Front View
802 995
LED4
LED3
LED6
Front Control
Panel Removed
Front View
Trouble Remedy
No weld output; unit completely Place line disconnect switch in On position (see Section 2-11).
inoperative.
Check and replace line fuse(s), if necessary, or reset circuit breaker (see Section 2-11)).
No weld output; Power switch pilot light Check, repair, or replace remote control.
on; fan on; meter display On.
Unit overheated. Allow unit to cool with fan On (see Section 2-2).
Unit overheated. Allow unit to cool with fan On (see Section 2-2).
Unit provides only maximum or mini- Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check control board PC1.
mum weld output.
Erratic or improper weld output. Use proper size and type of weld cable (see Section 2-9).
Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check control board PC1 and/or SCR in main rectifier.
Fan not operating. Note: fan runs only Check for and remove anything blocking fan movement.
when cooling is necessary.
207 810
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available unless listed.
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15
13 14
12
10 11
4
9
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7
6
24
5
28
29
39
27
4
2
30
1
26
31 (Fig.6–2)
25
32 (Fig.6–3)
23
34
38
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40
35
36
37
802 994-A
7
6 7
available unless listed.
10
6 7
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802 997-A
+When ordering a component originally displaying a precautionary label, the label should also be ordered.
To maintain the factory original performance of your equipment, use only Manufacturer’s Suggested
Replacement Parts. Model and serial number required when ordering parts from your local distributor.
4
5
3
. Hardware is common and not 4
available unless listed. 5
6
2
1
11
7
10 9
Ref. 802 798 / 800 707-A
+When ordering a component originally displaying a precautionary label, the label should also be ordered.
To maintain the factory original performance of your equipment, use only Manufacturer’s Suggested
Replacement Parts. Model and serial number required when ordering parts from your local distributor.
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