Aristo™

GB
Aristo™
MA6
Instruction manual
0458 854 274 GB 091214
Valid from program version 1.30
1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
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Do this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control panel's working method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbols in the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4
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2 MENUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2.1
2.2
2.3
The main menu and the measurements menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The selection menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3 MIG/MAG WELDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3.1
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4 MMA WELDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4.1
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5 ARC-AIR GOUGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5.1
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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6 GENERAL FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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6.1
6.2
Remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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7 MEMORY MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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7.1
7.2
7.3
Store welding data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recall welding data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delete welding data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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8 LOCK CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 FAULT CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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9.1
9.2
Fault code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fault code descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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10 ORDERING SPARE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ORDERING NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Rights reserved to alter specifications without notice.
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INTRODUCTION
This manual describes operation of the MA6 control panel.
For general information on operation, see the power source or the wire feed unit
instruction manuals.
If this warning is shown in the display it means that the machine don't support this
function.
Contact an authorised ESAB service engineer to get an updated software.
1.1
Do this first
This menu appears on the display the first time that you start the power unit.
When delivered, the control panel and display are set to English. There are 14
languages stored in the control panel: change to the one that you want as follows.
Press
Press
Press
(i.e. the soft button on the right beneath the display) until the correct
language is shown in the display.
to reach the first selection menu.
to reach the configuration menu.
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1.2
Control panel's working method
The control panel can be said to comprise two units: the primary memory and the
welding data memory.
Store
Primary memory
Welding data memory
Recall
In the primary memory, a complete set of welding data settings are created which
can be stored in the welding data memory.
When welding, it is always the content of the primary memory which controls the
process. It is therefore also possible to recall welding data settings from the welding
data memory to the primary memory.
Note that the primary memory always contains the most recently set welding data
settings. These can be recalled from the welding data memory or individually altered
settings. In other words, the primary memory is never empty or “reset”
1.3
Control panel
1
Display
2
Knob for setting the voltage
3
Knob for setting the wire feed speed and
current
4
Soft pushbuttons (function keys)
5
MENU button
Soft pushbuttons
The functions of these buttons (i.e. what each one does) change, depending on the
sub-menu shown on the display. The particular function for each button is shown by
the text in the bottom line of the display, corresponding to the buttons. (A white dot
beside the text indicates that the button is active.)
MENU pushbutton
This pushbutton brings you to the selection menu (see item <>) if you are in the main
menu. If you are in some other menu, it moves you back up one menu.
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1.4
Symbols in the display
Back to the main menu.
Move the cursor down to a new setting parameter.
Change the function in the selected line.
Increase the value.
2
Decrease the value.
MENUS
The control panel uses several different menus: the main menu, the measurements
menu, the selection menu, the process menu, the settings menu, the configuration
menu and the memory menu. A startup display is also shown when starting, with
information on the type of panel and the software version in use.
2.1
The main menu and the measurements menu
The main menu always appears immediately after starting,
showing the values that are set. If you are in the main menu
when you start to weld, the menu changes automatically to
show the measured values (the measurements menu). The
measured values remain on the display even after welding
stops.
Other menus can be accessed without losing the measured values.
It is only when a knob is turned or the welding method changed that the setting
values are displayed instead of the measured values.
2.2
The selection menu
Use the selection menu to select the next level of menu to
which you want to go: process, settings, configuration or
memory.
The process menu
Use this menu to
change the welding
process, material type
etc.
The settings menu
Use this menu to set
welding parameters,
such as gas pre-flow,
hot start time, crater fill
time etc.
The configuration
menu
Use this menu to
change the language,
measurement units etc.
The memory menu
Use this menu to store,
recall and/or erase
various stored welding
data settings. There
are ten storage
positions for welding
data.
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2.3
Menu structure
MIG/MAG
2/4−stroke
MIG/MAG Pulsed
MMA
2/4−stroke
Craterfill
Craterfill
Hot start
Hot start
Creep start
Creep start
Gas purge
Gas purge
Wire inch
Wire inch
Arc gouging
Hot start
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MIG/MAG
QS
Synergic
1) Wire typ
Gas
Wire diam.
MIG/MAG
Pulsed
2) Wire typ
Gas
Wire diam.
Setting menu
MMA
3) E−type
E−diam
Arc gouging
4) E−diam
MIG/MAG
Induktanc
Gas pre fl.
Hot start
Craterfill
Burnbackt
Gas post fl.
Spot welding
MIG/MAG
Pulsed
Gas pre fl.
Hot start
Crater fill
Burnbackt
Gas post fl.
Spot welding
Configuration menu
MIG/MAG
MMA
Arc force
Hot start
MIG/MAG
Pulsed
5) Lang.
Dimension
Panel ena.
Trigger dat.
MMA
5) Lang.
Dimension
Panel ena.
Arc gouging
Memory menu
MIG/MAG
MIG/MAG
Pulsed
MMA
Aric goug.
5) Lang
Dimension
Panel ena.
Store
Recall
Delete
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1)
2)
3)
The table below shows the electrode diameters that can be selected in the process settings
menu for MIG/MAG synergy welding.
Wire type
Shielding gas
Wire diameter
Low-alloy or non-alloy solid wire (Fe)
Ar + 18% CO2
Ar + 8% CO2
0.8 1.0 1.2
0.8 1.0 1.2
Stainless solid wire (Ss)
Ar + 2%CO2
1.0 1.2
Magnesium-alloyed aluminium wire (AlMg)
Ar
1.0 1.2 1.6
Silicon-alloyed aluminium wire (AlSi)
Ar
1.0 1.2 1.6
Metal powder-filled cored wire (Fe)
Ar + 18% CO2
1.2 1.4 1.6
Rutile flux-filled cored wire (Fe)
Ar + 18% CO2
1.2 1.4 1.6
Basic flux-filled cored wire (Fe)
Ar + 18% CO2
1.2 1.4 1.6
The table below shows the electrode diameters that can be selected in the menu for pulsed
MIG/MAG welding.
Wire type
Shielding gas
Wire diameter
Low-alloy or non-alloy solid wire (Fe)
Ar + 18% CO2
Ar + 8% CO2
0.8 1.0 1.2
0.8 1.0 1.2
Stainless solid wire (Ss)
Ar + 2%CO2
1.0 1.2
Magnesium-alloyed aluminium wire (AlMg)
Ar
1.0 1.2 1.6
Silicon-alloyed aluminium wire (AlSi)
Ar
1.0 1.2 1.6
The table below shows the electrode diameters that can be selected in the MMA welding
process menu.
Electrode type
Electrode diameter
Basic
1.6 2.0 2.5 3.2 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.0 7.0
Rutile
1.6 2.0 2.5 3.2 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.0 7.0
Cellulose
2.0 2.5 3.2 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.6 6.0
4)
Following electrode diameters can be selected in the process menu for air-arc gouging:
4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0
5)
The text on the display panel is available in the following languages:
Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, English, German, Dutch, French, Spanish (Castilian),
Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish and US English.
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MIG/MAG WELDING
The arc in MIG/MAG welding melts a filler wire (the electrode) that is continuously fed
into the weld, with the molten zone being protected by a shielding gas.
Pulsing the current affects the transfer of molten droplets from the wire , to produce a
stable, spatter-free arc even at low welding data.
3.1
Settings
MIG/MAG welding without pulsing
Settings
Setting range
In steps of
Default setting
2/4-stroke
Crater filling
Crater fill time
Hot start
Hot start time
Creep start
Gas purging 1)
Cold wire feed
QSet
Synergy
Inductance
Gas pre-flow
Burnback time
Gas post-flow
Spot welding
Spot welding time
Voltage
2-stroke or 4-stroke
OFF or ON
0-5s
OFF or ON
0 - 10 s
OFF or ON
OFF or ON
OFF or ON
0 - 100
0,1 - 25 s
0 - 0,35 s
0,1 - 20 s
OFF or ON
0,1 - 25 s
8 - 60
Wire feed speed
Trigger data
0,8 - 25,0 m/min
OFF,
ON or
ARC OFF
METRIC or INCH
OFF or ON
OFF or ON
OFF or ON
OFF or ON
OFF or ON
-
0,1 s
0,1 s
1
0,1 s
0,01 s
1s
0,1 s
0,25 (displayed with
one decimal)
0,1 m/min
-
2-stroke
OFF
1,0 s
OFF
1,5 s
ON
OFF
ON 2)
70
0,1 s
0,10 s
1s
OFF
0,1 s
synergy deviation
0
5 m/min
OFF
-
METRIC
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
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1)
Dimensions
Panel enable
Automatic save 3)
AVC feeder 3)
Limits 3)
Lock code 3)
VRD 3)
1)
These functions cannot be changed while welding is in progress.
The synergy line on delivery: solid wire (Fe), shielding gas CO2 with wire 0.8 mm.
3) Contact an authorised ESAB service engineer to activate this function.
2)
MIG/MAG welding with pulsing
Settings
1)
2/4-stroke
Crater filling
Crater fill time
Setting range
In steps of
Default setting
2-stroke or 4-stroke
OFF or ON
0-5s
0,1 s
2-stroke
OFF
1,0 s
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Settings
Setting range
In steps of
Default setting
Hot start
Hot start time
Creep start
Gas purging 1)
Cold wire feed
Gas pre-flow
Burnback time
Gas post-flow
Spot welding
Spot welding time
Voltage
OFF or ON
0 - 10 s
OFF or ON
0,1 - 25 s
0 - 0,35 s
0 - 20 s
OFF or ON
0,1 - 25 s
8 - 60
Wire feed speed
Trigger data
0,8 - 25,0 m/min
OFF,
ON or
ARC OFF
METRIC or INCH
OFF or ON
OFF or ON
OFF or ON
OFF or ON
OFF or ON
-
0,1 s
0,1 s
0,01 s
1s
0,1 s
0,25 (displayed with
one decimal)
0,1 m/min
-
OFF
1,5 s
ON
0,1 s
0,10 s
1s
OFF
0,1 s
synergy deviation
0
5 m/min
DISABLE
-
METRIC
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
-
Dimensions
Panel enable
Automatic save 2)
AVC feeder 2)
Limits 2)
Lock code 2)
VRD 2)
1)
These functions cannot be changed while welding is in progress.
an authorised ESAB service engineer to activate this function.
The synergy line on delivery: solid wire (Fe), shielding gas Ar 8% CO2 with wire 1.0 mm.
2) Contact
2-stroke
Gas pre-flow
Hot
start
Welding
Crater
fill
Gas post-flow
Functions when using 2-stroke control of the welding gun.
In the 2-stroke control mode, pressing the welding gun trigger switch starts gas
pre-flow (if used) (1) and strikes the arc. Releasing the trigger switch (2) starts
crater filling (if in operation), extinguishes the arc and starts gas post-flow (if in
operation).
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TIP: If the welding gun trigger switch is pressed again during the crater fill time,
welding can be continued for as long as required (shown by the dotted line), using
the crater fill data. Crater filling can also be interrupted by quickly pressing and
releasing the trigger switch while crater filling is in progress.
- Activation of 2-stroke performed in the main menu.
4-stroke
Gas pre-flow
Hot
start
Welding
Crater fill
Gas post-flow
Function when using 4-stroke control of the welding gun.
In the 4-stroke control mode, pressing the welding gun trigger switch starts gas
pre-flow (1). Releasing the trigger switch (2) starts the welding process. At the end of
welding, the welder presses the trigger switch again (3), which starts crater filling (if
in operation) and reduces the welding data to a lower value. Releasing the trigger
switch again (4) extinguishes the arc and starts gas post-flow (if used).
TIP: Crater filling stops when the trigger switch is released. Keeping the button
pressed continues welding at the lower data of the crater filling function (dotted line).
- Activation of 4-stroke performed in the main menu.
Crater filling
Crater filling helps to avoid pores, thermal cracking and crater formation in the
workpiece at the end of the weld.
- Setting of crater filling time performed in the settings menu.
Hot start
The hot start function increases the welding current for an adjustable time at the start
of welding, which reduces the risk of poor fusion at the start of the weld.
- Setting of hot start time performed in the settings menu.
Creep start
The creep start function reduces the initial feed speed of the wire to 50 % of the set
speed until the wire contacts the workpiece.
- Activation of creep start performed in the main menu.
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Gas purging
The gas purging function is used when measuring the gas flow rate, or to purge the
gas hoses of any air or moisture before starting to weld. It continues as long as the
button is held pressed, and prevents voltage from being applied and wire feed from
starting.
- Activation of gas purging performed in the main menu.
Cold wire feed
Cold wire feed is used in order to feed out wire without energising the arc. The wire
is fed out for as long as the button is held pressed.
- Activation of cold wire feed performed in the main menu.
QSett
QSet
, is used to facilitate setting welding parameters.
Turning the knob clockwise increases (+) the arc length.
Turning the knob anti-clockwise reduces (-) the arc length.
SHORT ARC
When first starting welding with a wire type / gas type QSetautomatically sets all
the necessary welding parameters. After that QSetstores all the data to produce
a good weld. The voltage then automatically conforms to changes in the wire feed
speed.
SPRAY ARC
When approaching the spray arc area the value for QSet must be increased.
Disengage the QSet function when welding with pure spray arc, All settings are
inherited from QSet, with the exception of the voltage which must be set.
Recommendation: Make the first weld (6 seconds) with QSet on a test piece to
obtain all the correct data.
Note! The QSet function and the synergy function
cannot be activated at the same time.
- Activation of QSet performed in the process menu.
Synergy
Every combination of wire type, wire diameter and gas mixture requires a unique
relationship between wire feed speed and voltage (arc length) in order to ensure a
stable arc. The arc voltage (arc length) is automatically controlled in accordance
with the preprogrammed synergy line that has been selected by the welder, which
makes it much easier quickly to find the optimum welding parameters. The
relationship between the wire feed speed and the other parameters is referred to as
the synergy characteristic or synergy line.
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Synergy ON: the main menu shows the set wire
feed, as well as positive and negative deviation
from the synergy line's voltage.
Positive deviation is displayed with a bar above
SYN, negative is displayed below.
Synergy OFF: the main menu shows the set value for voltage and wire feed.
- Activation of synergy performed in the process menu.
Synergy line package
The synergy line package supplied with the machine is called “Standard synergic
lines” and contains the 33 most frequently used synergy lines.
It is also possible to order other packages of synergy lines, but these must be
installed by an authorised ESAB service engineer.
Inductance
Higher inductance produces a more flowing weld and less spatter. Lower inductance
produces a harsher sound and a stable, concentrated arc.
- Setting of inductance performed in the settings menu.
Gas pre-flow
The gas pre-flow time is the time during which the shielding gas flows before the arc
is struck.
- Setting of gas pre-flow time performed in the settings menu.
Burnback time
The burnback time is a delay between when the wire feed unit starts to brake the
wire until the power unit shuts off the welding current. Too short a burnback time
leaves a long piece of filler wire projecting after welding has stopped, with resulting
risk of the wire freezing into the solidifying weld pool. On the other hand, too long a
burnback time reduces the stickout to such an extent that there is a risk of the arc
striking from the welding gun contact tip when welding is next started.
- Setting of burnback time performed in the settings menu.
Gas post-flow
The gas post-flow function controls the time during which shielding gas continues to
flow after the arc has been extinguished.
- Setting of gas post-flow time performed in the settings menu.
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Change of trigger data
Using this function, it is possible to switch to various pre-set welding data
alternatives by double-clicking on the welding gun's trigger.
Switching takes place between the memory positions 1, 2 and 3 (see under chapter
7 “memory management”). If there is no data in memory position 2, switching takes
place instead between positions 1 and 3.
ON - Switching between memory positions can take place before, after or during
welding.
ARC OFF - Switching between memory positions can only take place before or
after welding.
- Activation of trigger data switching performed in the configuration menu.
AVC feeder
When this function is activated it is possible to use an Arc Voltage Controlled or
Off-The-Arc feeder, where the arc voltage from the power source is used to power
the feed unit.
Contact an authorised ESAB service engineer to activate this function.
- Activation of AVC feeder performed in the configuration menu.
Spot welding
Select Spot welding when you want to “spot-weld” thin metal sheets.
- Activation and setting of Spot welding is performed in the settings menu.
Voltage
A higher voltage gives a longer arc, with a hotter and wider weld pool.
Irrespective of which menu is displayed, the setting value for the voltage can always
be changed. The value is displayed in the main menu or selection menu.
Wire feed speed
The wire feed speed is the speed at which the filler wire is supplied, measured in
m/min.
Irrespective of which menu is displayed, the setting value for the wire feed speed can
always be changed. The value is displayed in the main menu or selection menu.
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VRD (Voltage Reduction Device)
The VRD function ensures that the open-circuit voltage does not exceed 35 V when
welding is not being carried out. This is indicated when the icon for VRD is visible,
see picture.
The VRD function is blocked 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.
The VRD function is not active on delivery. Contact an authorised ESAB service
technician to activate the function.
The VRD icon
Note! The VRD function works for power sources where it is implemented.
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MMA WELDING
MMA welding is welding with the use of coated electrodes. Striking the arc melts the
electrode and the coating, with the coating forming a protective slag.
4.1
Settings
Settings
Setting range
In steps of
Default setting
ON or OFF
-
OFF
Hot start time
1 - 30
1
10
Arc force
0 - 10
0,5
3
16 - 500 A
1A
164 A
METRIC or INCH
-
METRIC
OFF or ON
-
ON
OFF or ON
-
OFF
OFF or ON
-
OFF
Lock code 3)
OFF or ON
-
OFF
VRD 3)
-
-
-
Hot start
Current
1)
2)
Dimensions
Panel enable
Automatic save
Limits
3)
3)
1) This
function cannot be changed while welding is in progress.
current depends on which machine type is used.
3) Contact an authorised ESAB service engineer to activate this function.
The synergy line on delivery rutile electrode 4.0 mm.
2) Maximal
Hot start
The hot start function increases the welding current for an adjustable time at the start
of welding. This reduces the risk of poor fusion defects at the start of the weld.
Setting of hot start time performed in the settings menu.
Arc force
The arc force function controls how the current changes when the arc length changes.
A lower value gives a less harsh arc with less spatter.
Setting of arc force performed in the settings menu.
Current
Higher current produces wider and deeper penetration into the workpiece.
Irrespective of which menu is displayed, the setting value for the current can always
be changed. The value is displayed in the main menu or selection menu.
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VRD (Voltage Reduction Device)
The VRD function ensures that the open-circuit voltage does not exceed 35 V when
welding is not being carried out. This is indicated when the icon for VRD is visible,
see picture.
The VRD function is blocked 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.
The VRD function is not active on delivery. Contact an authorised ESAB service
technician to activate the function.
The VRD icon
Note! The VRD function works for power sources where it is implemented.
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ARC-AIR GOUGING
Arc-air gouging involves the use of a special electrode consisting of a carbon bar
with a copper case. An arc is formed between the carbon bar and the workpiece, air
is supplied to blow away the melted material, and a seam is formed.
5.1
Settings
Settings
Setting range
In steps of
Default setting
Wire diameter
4.0-8.0 mm
1 mm
4,0 mm
Voltage
8-60 V
0,25 V (Displayed with
one decimal.)
37.0 V
Wire diameter
A larger wire diameter produces wider and deeper penetration into the workpiece.
Voltage
Higher voltage produces wider and deeper penetration into the workpiece
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS
6.1
Remote control unit
Control panel's behaviour on connection of the remote control unit
The display freezes in the menu showing when the remote control unit is
connected.
Measurement and setting values are updated, but only displayed in those menus
in which the values can be shown.
If a fault code symbol is displayed, it cannot be removed until the remote control
has been disconnected.
With 10-program remote control units, it is possible to switch between memory
positions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. If memory position 2 is empty, the values
from position 1 are retained. For further information, see chapter 7 “memory
management”.
6.2
Settings
Panel enable
When a remote control unit is connected it is possible to set current or voltage and
wire feed speed by the control panel or the remote control unit.
Note: this function must be activated before the remote control unit is connected.
- Activation of panel enable performed in the configuration menu.
Auto save
If a welding data setting is recalled from the welding data memory and the settings
are adjusted, the changed settings will automatic be saved when a new welding data
setting is recalled from the memory.
Contact an authorised ESAB service engineer to activate this function.
- Activation of auto save performed in the configuration menu.
Limits
This function facilitates the assurance of a good welding quality by setting max. and
min. values for wirefeed / current or voltage. The limits can be saved in the first 5
memory positions of the welding data memory.
Contact an authorised ESAB service engineer to activate this function.
- Activation of limits performed in the configuration menu.
Lock code
By this function the settings menu can be locked, then it is only possible to select the
main menu and the measurements menu, see chapter 8 “Lock code”.
Contact an authorised ESAB service engineer to activate this function.
- Activation of lock code performed in the configuration menu.
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MEMORY MANAGEMENT
Various welding data created in the primary memory can be stored in the memory
menu. Up to 10 different welding data settings can be stored.
7.1
Store welding data
Set a welding data setting in the primary memory.
Press
to access the “selection menu” and then on
relevant settings.
to access the
Check that the welding data settings are correct.
Press
Press
until you come to the memory position in which you want to store the
welding data setting, e.g. position 2.
Press
, a welding data setting is now stored in memory position 2. The
other memory positions are empty.
to access the memory menu.
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7.2
Recall welding data
Press
to access the selection menu and then on
relevant settings.
Press
Choose which memory position you want to recall, e.g. position 2. Press
until you come to position 2.
Press
Press “YES” if you want to recall welding data from memory position 2 and
change the settings that are currently in the primary memory. (If you change
your mind, press “NO”)
to access the memory menu.
to recall memory position 2. The following question appears:
This icon
in the main menu
memory position that is recalled.
shows which
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7.3
Delete welding data
Press
to access the selection menu and then on
relevant settings.
Press
Choose which memory position you want to delete, e.g. position 2. Press
until you come to position 2.
Press
Press “YES” if you want to delete welding data from memory position 2, (if you
change your mind, press “NO”). Memory position 2 is now empty.
8
to access the
to access the memory menu.
to delete memory position 2. The following question appears:
LOCK CODE
Contact an authorised ESAB service engineer to activate the lock code.
Press
Press
, to store the first digit of the code. Repeat the procedure for the
Press
remaining digits.
Press
to access the lock code menu.
until the first digit of the PIN code is selected.
to unlock the control panel.
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FAULT CODES
Fault codes are used to indicate that a fault has occurred in the equipment. They
are shown in the display in the form of a symbol as follows:
Fault codes are updated every three seconds. The upper numeral in the
symbol is the number of the particular fault code: see Item 9.1. The
lower figure indicates where the fault is.
The above symbol shows that the control panel (0) has lost contact with the power unit.
If several faults have been detected, only the code for the last fault to occur will be
displayed.
Press any of the function keys in order to clear the symbol from the display.
Symbols may be steady or flashing, depending on the type of fault.
Flashing symbols are highlighted with “o” in the list of fault codes.
9.1
Fault code list
0
= control panel
3
= wire feed unit
1
= cooling unit
4
= remote control
2
= power source
Fault
code
Description
0
1
2
3
1
Memory error, EPROM
x
x
x
x
2
Memory error, RAM
x
x
x
x
3
Memory error, external RAM
x
x
4
5V power supply
x
5
Intermediate DC voltage outside limits
6
High temperature
8
Power supply 1*
9
10
11
Wire feed servo
12
Communication error (warning)
x
x
14
Communication error (bus off)
x
x
15
Messages lost
x
16
High open-circuit voltage
17
Lost contact with the wire feed unit
o
18
Lost contact with the power unit
o
19
Incorrect settings values in external RAM
x
20
Memory allocation error
x
22
Transmitter buffer overflow
x
x
23
Receiver buffer overflow
x
x
26
Watchdog
x
27
Out of wire
28
Stack overflow
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Power supply 2*
x
x
x
Power supply 3*
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
o
x
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Fault
code
Description
29
No cooling water flow
31
No reply from the display unit
32
No gas flow
40
Incompatible units
0
1
2
3
o
x
o
Unit
Power supply 1*
Cooling unit
+24V
Control panel
+3V
Power unit
x
Power supply 2*
Power supply 3*
+15V
-15V
+24V
Wire feed unit
Wire feed unit L
+15V
+15V
+ 20V
+ 60V
Remote control
+12V
+10V
9.2
Fault
code
1
2
3
4
5
6
Fault code descriptions
Description
Program memory error, (EPROM)
There is a fault in the program memory.
This fault does not disable any functions.
Action: Restart the machine. If the fault persists, send for a service technician.
Microprocessor RAM error
The microprocessor is unable to read/write from/to a certain memory position in its internal
memory
This fault does not disable any functions.
Action: Restart the machine. If the fault persists, send for a service technician.
External RAM error
The microprocessor is unable to read/write from/to a certain memory position in its external
memory
This fault does not disable any functions.
Action: Restart the machine. If the fault persists, send for a service technician.
5 V power supply low
The power supply voltage is too low.
The current welding process is stopped, and cannot be restarted.
Action: Turn off the mains power supply to reset the unit. If the fault persists, send for a
service technician.
Intermediate DC voltage outside limits
The voltage is too low or too high. Too high a voltage can be due to severe transients on
the mains power supply or to a weak power supply (high inductance of the supply or loss
of a phase).
The power unit is stopped, and cannot be restarted.
Action: Turn off the mains power supply to reset the unit. If the fault persists, send for a
service technician.
High temperature
The thermal overload cutout has operated.
The current welding process is stopped, and cannot be restarted until the cutout has reset.
Action: Check that the cooling air inlets or outlets are not obstructed or clogged with dirt.
Check the duty cycle being used, to make sure that the equipment is not being overloaded.
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Fault
code
8
8
8
8
9
9
9
10
11
12
14
15
16
Description
+24V power supply (cooling unit)
The voltage is too high or too low.
Action: Send for a service technician.
Low battery voltage +3V (in the control panel)
The voltage of the memory backup battery is too low. If the battery is not replaced, the
contents of the welding data memory in the control panel will be lost.
This fault does not disable any functions.
Action: Send for a service technician to replace the battery.
+15V power supply (wire feed unit and power unit)
The voltage is too high or too low.
Action: Send for a service technician.
+13V power supply, (remote control unit)
The voltage is too high or too low.
Action: Send for a service technician.
-15V power supply (power unit)
The voltage is too high or too low.
Action: Send for a service technician.
+20V, +60V power supply, (wire feed unit)
The voltage is too high or too low.
Action: Send for a service technician.
+10 V power supply (remote control unit)
The voltage is too high or too low.
Action: Send for a service technician.
+24V power supply
The voltage is too high or too low.
Action: Send for a service technician.
Wire feed speed
The wire feed speed differs from the set value.
Wire feed stops if this fault occurs.
Action: Send for a service technician.
Communication error (warning)
The load on the system CAN bus is temporarily too high.
The power unit or wire feed unit may have lost contact with the control panel.
Action: Check the equipment to ensure that only one wire feed unit or remote control unit
is connected. If the fault persists, send for a service technician.
Communication error
The system's CAN bus has temporarily ceased to work due to excessive load.
The current welding process is stopped.
Action: Check the equipment to ensure that only one wire feed unit or remote control unit
is connected. Turn off the mains power supply to reset the unit. If the fault persists, send
for a service technician.
Messages lost
The microprocessor is unable to process incoming messages sufficiently quickly, with the
result that information has been lost.
Action: Turn off the mains power supply to reset the unit. If the fault persists, send for a
service technician.
High open-circuit voltage
The open-circuit voltage has been too high.
Action: Turn off the mains power supply to reset the unit. If the fault persists, send for a
service technician.
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Fault
code
17
18
19
20
22
23
26
27
28
29
31
Description
Lost contact
The control panel has lost contact with the wire feed unit.
The current welding process is stopped.
Action: Check the cables. If the fault persists, send for a service technician.
Lost contact
The control panel has lost contact with the power unit.
The current welding process is stopped.
Action: Check the cables. If the fault persists, send for a service technician.
Incorrect settings values in external RAM
This fault will be detected if the information in the battery-backed memory has become
corrupted.
Action: The fault will correct itself, but the data stored in the current memory position will
be lost.
Memory allocation error
The microprocessor is unable to reserve sufficient memory space.
This fault will generate fault code 26.
Action: Send for a service technician.
Transmitter buffer overflow
The control panel is unable to transmit information to the other units at a sufficiently high
speed.
Action: Turn off the mains power supply to reset the unit.
Receiver buffer overflow
The control panel is unable to process information from the other units at a sufficiently high
speed.
Action: Turn off the mains power supply to reset the unit.
Watchdog
Something has prevented the processor from performing its normal program duties.
The program restarts automatically. The current welding process will be stopped.
This fault does not disable any functions.
Action: If the fault recurs, send for a service technician.
Out of wire (wire feed unit)
The wire feed unit is not feeding any wire. The current welding process will be stopped,
and cannot be restarted.
Action: Load new wire.
Stack overflow
Program execution is not working.
Action: Turn off the mains power supply to reset the unit. If the fault persists, send for a
service technician.
No cooling water flow
The flow monitor switch has operated.
The current welding process is stopped, and cannot be restarted.
Action: Check the cooling water circuit and the pump.
No reply from the display unit
The microprocessor is not in contact with the display board.
Action: Send for a service technician.
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Fault
code
32
40
10
Description
No gas flow
Gas flow is less than 6 l/min. Welding cannot be started.
Action: Check the gas valve, hoses and connectors.
Incompatible units
Incorrect wire feed unit is connected. Start is prevented
Action: Connect the correct wire feed unit.
ORDERING SPARE PARTS
CAUTION!
All guarantee undertakings from the supplier cease to apply if the customer himself
attempts any work in the product during the guarantee period in order to rectify any faults.
Spare parts may be ordered through your nearest ESAB dealer, see the last page of
this publication.
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Producte type
Ordering number
Ordering no.
Denomination
0458 535 886 Aristo MA6
0458 854 270
0458 854 271
0458 854 272
0458 854 273
0458 854 274
0458 854 275
0458 854 276
0458 854 277
0458 854 278
0458 854 279
0458 854 280
0458 854 281
0458 854 282
0458 854 283
0458 854 284
0458 854 286
Instruction manual SE
Instruction manual DK
Instruction manual NO
Instruction manual FI
Instruction manual GB
Instruction manual DE
Instruction manual FR
Instruction manual NL
Instruction manual ES
Instruction manual IT
Instruction manual PT
Instruction manual GR
Instruction manual PL
Instruction manual HU
Instruction manual CZ
Instruction manual RU
0458 818 990 Spare parts list
Instruction manuals and the spare parts list are available on the Internet at www.esab.com
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ESAB subsidiaries and representative offices
Europe
AUSTRIA
ESAB Ges.m.b.H
Vienna-Liesing
Tel: +43 1 888 25 11
Fax: +43 1 888 25 11 85
BELGIUM
S.A. ESAB N.V.
Brussels
Tel: +32 2 745 11 00
Fax: +32 2 745 11 28
THE CZECH REPUBLIC
ESAB VAMBERK s.r.o.
Vamberk
Tel: +420 2 819 40 885
Fax: +420 2 819 40 120
DENMARK
Aktieselskabet ESAB
Herlev
Tel: +45 36 30 01 11
Fax: +45 36 30 40 03
FINLAND
ESAB Oy
Helsinki
Tel: +358 9 547 761
Fax: +358 9 547 77 71
FRANCE
ESAB France S.A.
Cergy Pontoise
Tel: +33 1 30 75 55 00
Fax: +33 1 30 75 55 24
GERMANY
ESAB GmbH
Solingen
Tel: +49 212 298 0
Fax: +49 212 298 218
GREAT BRITAIN
ESAB Group (UK) Ltd
Waltham Cross
Tel: +44 1992 76 85 15
Fax: +44 1992 71 58 03
ESAB Automation Ltd
Andover
Tel: +44 1264 33 22 33
Fax: +44 1264 33 20 74
HUNGARY
ESAB Kft
Budapest
Tel: +36 1 20 44 182
Fax: +36 1 20 44 186
ITALY
ESAB Saldatura S.p.A.
Mesero (Mi)
Tel: +39 02 97 96 81
Fax: +39 02 97 28 91 81
THE NETHERLANDS
ESAB Nederland B.V.
Amersfoort
Tel: +31 33 422 35 55
Fax: +31 33 422 35 44
NORWAY
AS ESAB
Larvik
Tel: +47 33 12 10 00
Fax: +47 33 11 52 03
POLAND
ESAB Sp.zo.o.
Katowice
Tel: +48 32 351 11 00
Fax: +48 32 351 11 20
PORTUGAL
ESAB Lda
Lisbon
Tel: +351 8 310 960
Fax: +351 1 859 1277
SLOVAKIA
ESAB Slovakia s.r.o.
Bratislava
Tel: +421 7 44 88 24 26
Fax: +421 7 44 88 87 41
SPAIN
ESAB Ibérica S.A.
Alcalá de Henares (MADRID)
Tel: +34 91 878 3600
Fax: +34 91 802 3461
SWEDEN
ESAB Sverige AB
Gothenburg
Tel: +46 31 50 95 00
Fax: +46 31 50 92 22
ESAB international AB
Gothenburg
Tel: +46 31 50 90 00
Fax: +46 31 50 93 60
SWITZERLAND
ESAB AG
Dietikon
Tel: +41 1 741 25 25
Fax: +41 1 740 30 55
North and South America
ARGENTINA
CONARCO
Buenos Aires
Tel: +54 11 4 753 4039
Fax: +54 11 4 753 6313
Asia/Pacific
Representative offices
CHINA
Shanghai ESAB A/P
Shanghai
Tel: +86 21 2326 3000
Fax: +86 21 6566 6622
BULGARIA
ESAB Representative Office
Sofia
Tel/Fax: +359 2 974 42 88
INDIA
ESAB India Ltd
Calcutta
Tel: +91 33 478 45 17
Fax: +91 33 468 18 80
INDONESIA
P.T. ESABindo Pratama
Jakarta
Tel: +62 21 460 0188
Fax: +62 21 461 2929
JAPAN
ESAB Japan
Tokyo
Tel: +81 45 670 7073
Fax: +81 45 670 7001
MALAYSIA
ESAB (Malaysia) Snd Bhd
USJ
Tel: +603 8023 7835
Fax: +603 8023 0225
SINGAPORE
ESAB Asia/Pacific Pte Ltd
Singapore
Tel: +65 6861 43 22
Fax: +65 6861 31 95
EGYPT
ESAB Egypt
Dokki-Cairo
Tel: +20 2 390 96 69
Fax: +20 2 393 32 13
ROMANIA
ESAB Representative Office
Bucharest
Tel/Fax: +40 1 322 36 74
RUSSIA
LLC ESAB
Moscow
Tel: +7 095 543 9281
Fax: +7 095 543 9280
LLC ESAB
St Petersburg
Tel: +7 812 336 7080
Fax: +7 812 336 7060
Distributors
For addresses and phone
numbers to our distributors in
other countries, please visit our
home page
www.esab.com
SOUTH KOREA
ESAB SeAH Corporation
Kyungnam
Tel: +82 55 269 8170
Fax: +82 55 289 8864
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
ESAB Middle East FZE
Dubai
Tel: +971 4 887 21 11
Fax: +971 4 887 22 63
BRAZIL
ESAB S.A.
Contagem-MG
Tel: +55 31 2191 4333
Fax: +55 31 2191 4440
CANADA
ESAB Group Canada Inc.
Missisauga, Ontario
Tel: +1 905 670 02 20
Fax: +1 905 670 48 79
MEXICO
ESAB Mexico S.A.
Monterrey
Tel: +52 8 350 5959
Fax: +52 8 350 7554
USA
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products
Florence, SC
Tel: +1 843 669 44 11
Fax: +1 843 664 57 48
ESAB AB
SE-695 81 LAXÅ
SWEDEN
Phone +46 584 81 000
www.esab.com
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