Motoweld El350iii HW0485399.0

YASKAWA
MOTOWELD-EL350 Ⅲ
INSTRUCTIONS
TYPE: YWE-EL350-BJ3
Upon receipt of the product and prior to initial operation, read these instructions thoroughly, and retain
for future reference.
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MANDATORY
• This instruction manual is intended to explain operating instructions
and maintenance procedures primarily for the MOTOWELD-EL350 Ⅲ .
Read this manual carefully and understand the contents before handling
the MOTOWELD-EL350 Ⅲ . For the wire feeder, the welding torch, and
the gas regulator, read each instruction manual carefully.
• General items related to safety are listed in the Safety Manual Section
1: Safety. To ensure correct and safe operation, carefully read the Setup
Manual before reading this manual.
CAUTION
• Some drawings in this manual are shown with the protective covers or
shields removed for clarity. Be sure all covers and shields are replaced
before operating this product.
• The drawings and photos in this manual are representative examples

and differences may exist between them and the delivered product.
• YASKAWA may modify this model without notice when necessary due to
product improvements, modifications, or changes in specifications. If
such modification is made, the manual number will also be revised.
• If your copy of the manual is damaged or lost, contact a YASKAWA rep-

resentative to order a new copy. The representatives are listed on the
back cover. Be sure to tell the representative the manual number listed
on the front cover.
• YASKAWA is not responsible for incidents arising from unauthorized

modification of its products. Unauthorized modification voids your prod-
uct’s warranty.
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Notes for Safe Operation

Read this manual carefully before installation, operation, maintenance, or inspection of the
MOTOWELD-EL350 Ⅲ .
In this manual, the Notes for Safe Operation are classified as “WARNING,” “CAUTION,”
“MANDATORY,” or “PROHIBITED.”
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

WARNING avoided, could result in death or serious injury to personnel.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

CAUTION avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury to personnel
and damage to equipment. It may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
Always be sure to follow explicitly the items listed under this

MANDATORY heading.
PROHIBITED Must never be performed.
“Serious injury” described above indicates loss of eyesight, injuries, burns (both due to high/
low temperature), electric shock, fractures, poisoning, etc. which may cause personnel to suf-
fer aftereffects, hospitalization, or prolonged out-patient medical treatment.
“Moderate injury” indicates injuries, burns, or electric shock which does not require hospital-
ization or prolonged out-patient medical treatment.
“Damage to equipment” indicates expanded damages relating to property or equipment.
Even items described as “CAUTION” may result in a serious accident in some situations. At
any rate, be sure to follow these important items.
NOTE To ensure safe and efficient operation at all times, be sure to follow all instructions, even if
not designated as “CAUTION” and “WARNING.”
For safe training concerning welding, utilize technical institutes held by the welding society or
association, or related societies or associations, technical courses held by the headquarters
or their branches, or qualifications examinations for welding technicians or engineers.
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WARNING
Be sure to observe the following warnings to avoid serious injury to personnel.
• Be sure to observe the precautions in this instruction manual although

this welder is designed and manufactured with sufficient consideration
given to safety.
Failure to observe this warning may result in death or serious injury to personnel.
• Observe the regulations and your own references for the construction of
the input power sources, selection of the installation site, handling of
high-pressure gases, storage and piping, storage of manufactured prod-
ucts after welding, disposal of wastes, etc.
• Do not let personnel to approach the welder or welding sites unneces-

sarily.
• Any person using a pacemaker must not approach the welder or welding
site under operation unless permitted by doctor.
The welder generates a magnetic field around it during current conduction, resulting in
bad influence on the pacemaker.
• Clean the cooling-water path once a month when using a water-cooled

torch and the cooling water circulator.
Failure to observe this warning may result in explosion or burns due to the choked path.
• In order to secure safe operations, only a trained or qualified person

who has understood the welder must perform installation, maintenance
and inspection, or repair of the welder.
• In order to secure safe operations, only a person that has understood

this instruction manual and has knowledge and techniques to handle
the welder safely must operate the welder.
• Do not use the welder for any applications other than welding.
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WARNING
Be sure to observe the following warnings to avoid an electric shock.
• Never touch the charged parts.
Touching the charged parts may result in critical electric shock or burns.
• Only a qualified person in electric construction should perform ground-

ing construction for the welder case and base metals (to be welded) or
jigs that are electrically connected to the base metals as specified in
the electric facility technical reference.
• Be sure to perform installation or maintenance and inspection five min-

utes after all the input power supplies are turned OFF by using switches
in the switch box.
Even if the input power supply is turned OFF, the capacitor may still be charged. Be sure
to confirm that charged voltage is gone before starting operations.
• Do not use any cable of insufficient capacity or damaged or with its con-
ductor exposed.
• Tighten the cable connecting sections firmly and insulate them.
• Do not use the welder with its case or cover removed.
• Do not use worn, damaged or wet gloves. Always use dry insulated
gloves.
• Use lifelines when working at hights.
• Perform maintenance and inspection periodically. Repair damaged

parts immediately.
• Turn OFF all equipment input power supplies when not being used.
• When performing AC arc welding in a small space or at hights, be sure

to use equipment to prevent critical electric shock as specified by labor
safety and sanitary regulations.
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WARNING
Be sure to observe the following warnings and use protectors to protect
yourself or other people from the fumes or gases generated at welding and
short of the oxygen.
• In order to prevent gas poisoning or suffocation, be

sure to ventilate sufficiently or use an inhaler, etc.
when welding at a place specified by regulations such
as labor safety and sanitary regulations or hypoxia
preventive regulations.
• In order to prevent dust trouble or gas poisoning due to the fumes or

gases, use a local air exhaust facility specified by regulations such as
labor safety and sanitary regulations or dust trouble preventive regula-
tions or use effective protectors for breathing.
Fumes or gases generated at welding may harm your health.
• When welding within such areas as a tank, a boiler, or a ship’s hold, be

sure to ventilate sufficiently or use an inhaler, etc. in order to prevent or
offset any actual or potential oxygen shortage.
Gas heavier than air such as carbon dioxide gas or argon gas stays at the bottom.
• When welding in a small space, be sure to ventilate the site sufficiently

or use an inhaler. At the same time, operations must be done under
trained supervisor.
Welding operations at a small space may result in short of the air, causing a person to be
suffocated.
• Do not perform welding near degreasing, cleaning, or spraying opera-

tions.
Failure to observe this warning may generate extremely noxious gases.
• Before welding coated steel plates, be sure to ventilate sufficiently or

use protectors for breathing.
Welding such coated steel plates generates noxious fumes or gases.
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WARNING
Observe the following cautions to prevent fire, explosion, or rupture.
• Remove inflammables so that they will not get spattered.

If they cannot be removed, use the inflammables with
nonflammable covers.
Spatters or hot base metal immediately after welding may result in fire.
• Do not weld near flammable gases.
If arc is generated in a container (for inflammables) in which gasoline or the like is put, the
container may explode.
• Do not make hot base metals immediately after welding close to inflam-
mables.
• Remove inflammables at the hidden side when welding ceiling, floor, or

wall.
Failure to observe this caution may result in fire.
• Tighten and insulate the cable connections.
Imperfect cable connections or imperfect contacting section of the current path at the
base metal such as iron framework may result in fire due to heat generation by current
conduction.
• Connect the cable at the base metal as close to the welding part as pos-
sible.
• Do not weld a gas tube having gas inside or an enclosed tank or pipe.
Welding an enclosed tank or pipe may result in rupture.
• Locate fire extinguishers near the welding site.
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CAUTION
Be sure to observe the following cautions and use protectors to protect yourself
or other people from arc beams, spatters, slugs or noise generated from weld-
ing.
• Wear welding mask or shaded glasses appropriate for

welding.
• Wear protective glasses to protect your eyes from spat-

ters or slags.
Scattered spatters or slags may damage eyes or burn the skin.
• Use such protectors as leather gloves, clothes with long sleeves, leg
covers, or leather aprons for welding.
• Install protective curtains around the welding site to protect your eyes
from arc beams.
Arc beams may irritate eyes or burn skins.
• Use noise protector when there is excessive noise.
Noise may damage hearing.
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CAUTION
Be sure to observe the following cautions to prevent a gas cylinder from fall-
ing or a gas regulator from rupturing.
• Observe the regulations and your own references for

the handling of gas cylinders.
Since a gas cylinder is filled with high pressure gas, improper handling may cause high
pressure gas to blow up, resulting in personal injury.
• Use the attached gas regulator or our recommended one.
• Read carefully the instruction manual of the gas regulator and observe
the precautions before using it.
• Hold the gas cylinder in the exclusive-use gas cylinder stand.
A gas cylinder falling may result in personal injury.
• Do not expose the gas cylinder to high temperature.
• Do not bring your face close to the discharging opening when opening
the valve of the gas cylinder.
• Be sure to attach the protective cap when the gas cylinder is not used.
• Do not hang the welding torch over the gas cylinder or keep the elec-
trode away from the gas cylinder.
Observe the following cautions to prevent personal injury due to improper handling.
• Do not use the welder with the case or cover removed.
• Only a qualified person or a person who has understood the

welder must remove the welder case for maintenance and
inspection or repair. Take preventive measures not to let
other personnel approach the welder or welding sites unnecessarily by
putting up a guard fence or the like.
• Do not contact the rotating cooling fan or feeding roll of the wire feeder
with hands, fingers, hair, or clothes.
Failure to observe this caution may cause someone to be caught in the machine resulting
in personal injury.
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CAUTION
Observe the following cautions to prevent personal injury by the end tip of the weld-
ing wire.
• Do not peep through the chip hole to confirm that the wire
is being fed.
If the wire is projected from the end tip of the welding torch, it may poke
you in the eyes or face.
• Do not bring the welding torch end close to eyes, face, or body to per-
form inching or pulling the torch switch.
If the wire is projected from the end tip of the welding torch, it may poke you in the eyes,
face, or body.
• When hanging the wire feeder, remove the anti-fall fastening

from the spool shaft and tighten.
Failure to observe this caution may cause the wire to

be removed from the spool shaft, resulting in personal injury.
Observe the following cautions to prevent burns due to the plasma arc.
If body parts such as hands and fingers directly touch the plasma arc,
burns will result.
• Do not put your hands and fingers near the chip and
the electrodes of the torch end during cutting operation.
• Do not grasp near the base metal during cutting operation.
• Turn OFF the power supply before replacing the chip or the electrodes
of the torch.
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CAUTION
Observe the following cautions to prevent a fire accident caused by deterioration of
welder insulation.
• Perform all welding and grinding away from welder to pro-

tect welder from spattering and metal powder.
Spatter and metal powder inside the welder may cause a deterioration of
insulation resulting in accidental fire.
• Be sure to perform maintenance and inspection periodically to prevent

deterioration of insulation caused by accumulation of dust and dirt.
• If spatter or metal powder enters the inside of the welder, remove it by

forced air spray after turning OFF the welder and switch in the switch
box.
Spatter and metal powder inside the welder may cause a deterioration of insulation result-
ing in accidental fire.
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1 Basic Specifications
2 Installation and Connection

2.1 Installation Site and Welding Source Environment . 2-1
2.2 Precautions on Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.3 Power Supply Installed Capacity and Connection
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.4 Combination with Earth Leakage Breaker . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.5 Connection of Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.6 Connection of Welding Voltage Detecting Line . . . . . 2-8
2.7 Connection of Shielding Gas System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
2.7.1 For Mixed Gas or Carbon Dioxide Gas Welding. . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
2.7.2 Installation Site and Gas Cylinder Environment . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
2.8 Ambient Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
2.9 Precautions on Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
3 Welding Preparation
4 Operations on Panel
4.1 Explanation of Welding Source Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.2 Settings on Welding Source Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.2.1 Changing Welding Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.2.2 User Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
4.2.3 Changing P Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
4.2.4 Changing Common (C) Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
4.2.5 Changing D Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
4.2.6 Saving Welding Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
4.2.7 Checking the Flow Amount of Shielding Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
4.2.8 Selecting Feeding Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
4.2.9 Monitoring of Motor Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
4.2.10 System Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
4.2.11 Lock Of Panel Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
4.3 List of Process Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
4.4 List of Common Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
4.5 List of D Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
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5 Welding Operation
5.1 Checking the Welding Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.2 Wire Stickout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.3 Direction of Welding and Torch Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.4 Precautions on Using Extension Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
6 Precautions on Welding
6.1 Error Detection Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.2 Tripped Power Supply Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
6.3 Precautions on Welding Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
7 Built-in Functions
7.1 Internal Selecting Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
7.2 Location of Printed Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
7.2.1 DIP Switch Settings for Pr(MB)-021 Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3
7.2.2 Jumper-pin Settings of the Pr(MB)-021 Board . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3
8 Maintenance and Inspection

8.1 Daily Inspection Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
8.2 Bimonthly to Semiannual Inspection Items . . . . . . . . . 8-2
8.3 Annual Overhaul and Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
8.4 Guideline for Service Lifetime and Replacement of
Components Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
8.5 Cleaning of Dust Protective Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
8.6 Replace Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
9 Failure Analyses
9.1 Confirming Setting conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
9.2 Cause and Remedy of Welding Section Failure . . . . 9-3
9.3 Cause and Remedy of Failure at Electrical Circuit
Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
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10 Robot Interface Signals

10.1 Specifications of Robot Interface Signals . . . . . . . . . 10-1
10.2 Meaning and Function of External joining terminal and
Pr(IF)-008 Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
10.2.1 External joining terminal TM1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
10.2.2 Pr(IF)-008Terminal TB3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
10.3 Meaning and Function of Signal for Starting Point
Detecting Function
(Optional board Pr (OP) -003 [for EL350 Ⅲ ] . . . . . . 10-6
11 Connection System Diagram
12 Diagnosis Function
12.1 Starting up Welding Source in Diagnosis Mode . . 12-1
12.2 Confirmation of DIP Switch Set Status . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3
12.3 Confirmation of Software Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-4
12.4 Confirmation of the Number of Welding Source
Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-5
12.5 Clear of Error Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-6
12.6 End of Diagnosis Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-6
13 Process Parameters
(Adjustment of Welding Characteristics)
13.1 Adjustable Welding Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1
13.2 Adjustment of Arc Start Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . 13-2
13.2.1 Adjustment of Start Pulse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2
13.2.2 Adjustment of Hot Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3
13.3 Adjustment of Arc End Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . 13-4
13.4 Adjustment of Short-circuit Welding
Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-6
13.5 Adjustment of Pulse Welding Characteristics . . . . . 13-7
13.5.1 Adjustment of MAG/MIG Pulse Welding Characteristics . . . 13-7
13.5.2 Adjustment of MIG Pulse Welding Characteristics . . . . . . . . 13-8
13.6 Adjustment of Other Pulse Welding
Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-9
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13.7 Adjustment of Current Output Characteristics . . 13-10
14 Calibration for External Resistance

14.1 Outline of External Resistance Calibration . . . . . . . 14-1
14.2 Procedure of External Resistance Calibration . . . 14-2
14.2.1 Connecting the Cable for Resistance Measurement. . . . . . .14-2
14.2.2 Measuring the External Resistance Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-4
14.2.3 Display of External Resistance Setting Parameter . . . . . . . .14-6
14.2.4 Setting the D Parameter for Calibration of External
Resistance to "Enabled" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-6
15 Calibration Function of Welding Current

15.1 Overview of the Welding Current Calibration
Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-1
15.2 Procedure of Welding Current Calibration. . . . . . . 15-2
15.3 Parameters for Welding Current Calibration
Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-6
16 Welding Source Condition File of the Robot

Controller
17 Setting of Arc Monitoring Function
18 Operation by External Remote Mode

18.1 Gas Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-1
18.2 Switch of User Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-2
19 List of Service Parts
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1 Basic Specifications
Item Specifications
Model MOTOWELD-EL350 Ⅲ
Type YWE-EL350-BJ3
Number of Phases, Three-phase, 200/220 V ±10 % and 380/400V ±10 %

Rated Input Voltage (When the factory is shipped, can it be assumed 380V/400V setting, and
change the switch of the input voltage with the back switch. Nameplate
is assumed to be 380V/400V when the factory is shipped, and other volt-
age display plate is assumed to be an attachment.)
Rated Frequency 50/60 Hz common
Rated Input 18 kVA
15 kW
Welding Current Adjust- 30 to 350 A (depends on the wire diameter)

ment Range
Welding Voltage Adjust- 12 to 36 V (depends on the wire diameter)

ment Range
Rated Operational Ratio 60 % (for 10 minutes)
Welding Type CO2 short-circuit welding, MAG/MIG short-circuit welding, pulse welding
Welding Object Material Iron, stainless steel, aluminium (Refer to the “Type” on the panel for
details.)
Feeding Motor Types of feeding motors can be selected among;

0: Print servomotor (default setting)
1: Minertia servomotor for servo torch
2: 4-roller servomotor (YWE-WF-340MELC)
Wire Feeding speed 1.5 to 18 m/min
Wire Feeding CO2 short-circuit welding: Approx. 3 m/min

Slow-down Speed (adjustable range by panel operation: 1.5 to 6 m/min)
MAG/MIG short-circuit welding and pulse welding: Approx. 2 m/min
(adjustable range by panel operation: 1 to 4m/min)
Encoder cable 5 m (standard), 7 m max.

(Optional: 25 m max with a cable extender)
Gas Running-in Time Approx. 20 seconds (Can be adjusted by panel operation)
Gas Pre-flow Time Approx. 0.06 seconds (Can be adjusted by panel operation)
Gas After-flow Time Approx. 0.5 seconds (Can be adjusted by panel operation)
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Item Specifications
Wire-stick Prevention Approx. 0.2 seconds (Can be adjusted by panel operation: 0.02 to 0.4
Time seconds)
Voltage for Starting Point Peak value: 220 V ±20 % (full-wave rectification)
Detecting Function
(Optional)
External Dimensions 371 x 645 x 600 (width x depth x height)

[mm] (excluding the projections such as screws or eyebolts)
Mass Approx. 67 kg
Welding Voltage Setting Can be switched by "Auto Adjustment/Individual" (Synergic/Indepen-

Method dent) button on the welding source panel.
Arc Touch Start Function This function can be used by the parameters D2-2, D2-3, and D2-4.
User File Number of files: 3

"Panel" or "robot" can be switched by the parameter D1-11.
Adjustment of Voltage Can be changed by P parameters in the user file.

and Current Waveform
Control
Interface for Robot Con- Refer to " 10 Robot Interface Signals ".
troller
Output Setting Analog 0 to 14 V (The set voltage, current, and wire feeding speed are displayed
Input on the welding source panel.)
Error Output Outputs the arc failure signal to the robot side. (Error contents are indi-
cated on the welding source panel.)
Output for Arc Outputs the signal corresponding to current or voltage to the robot side.
Monitoring The output terminal stand for analog indicator is also available.
Power Supply of the None

Heater for the Gas
Regulator
Standard Accessory Fuse contained in glass tube of 2 A (1 fuse)

Fuse contained in glass tube of 10 A (1 fuse) for Pr(SD)-006 board
200V/400V Nameplate
Remarks Front panel: Main Nameplate
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2.1 Installation Site and Welding Source Environment
2 Installation and Connection
2.1 Installation Site and Welding Source Environment
CAUTION
• The welding source can be moved easily by using the caster. After
installation, use the stopper to fix the welding source before starting
operations.
For precautions on transporting, see " 2.9 Precautions on Transporting ".
The welding source can be used under the following environmental conditions:
• Dry, indoor and at least 30 cm from the wall or peripheral devices
• Free from direct sunlight, wind, and rain
• Ambient temperature of 0 to 40°C
• Altitude less than 1000 m
• Free from direct splash of welding spatter or metallic fine powder at grinding
2.2 Precautions on Grounding
CAUTION
• Be sure to turn OFF the main switch of the switchboard before perform-
ing the grounding work.
• If the welding source is used with rated input voltage: 200 V, the ground
resistance must be 100 Ω or less. Grounding must be performed by
authorized or certified personnel.
1. Be sure to perform secure grounding work (ground resistance must be 100 Ω or less)
on the welding source so as not to charge its case or lead to unstable operation.
2. Connect a grounding cable of 14 mm2 or thicker to the terminal marked "GROUND" or
"EARTH".
3. Be sure to ground the base metal (ground resistance must be 100 Ω or less) as well
when or any other non-conductive material is placed under the base metal.
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2.3 Power Supply Installed Capacity and Connection Cables
4. If there is a pool or pond between the grounding of the power supply switchboard and
the welding source, the leak current is concentrated in the pool or pond. In such a
case, connect the grounding with a cable to escape the leak current through the cable.
2.3 Power Supply Installed Capacity and Connection

Cables
The following table " Table. 1 Power Supply Installed Capacity and Cables " shows the power
supply installed capacity and connection cables which are required for using the welding
source.
The rated input voltage for the welding source is three-phase, 200/220 V or 380/400V. 200/
220V or 380V/400V(Default setting) can be switched with the switch in rear face of welding
source. When the factory is shipped, it is set for 380V/400V. When using it with 200V/220V, it
is necessary to set the input voltage switch for 200V/220V. Please switch according to the fol-
lowing.
i)When using it by input voltage 200V/220V.

① Four screws of the cover are detached. ．
．．(a)
② The cover is detached. ．．．(b)
③ The switch lever is raised up. ．．．(c)
④ The cover is turned inside out and obtained. ．．．(d)
⑤ Four screws of the cover are installed. ．
．．(d)
(a)The screw of the cover is removed. (b)The cover is detached. (c)The lever is raised. (d)The cover is installed.
Fig. 1 i) Input selection
ii)When using it by input voltage 380V/400V.

① Four screws of the cover are detached. ．
．．(a)
② The cover is detached. ．．．(b)
③ The switch lever is lowered. . ．．．(c)
④ The cover is turned inside out and obtained. ．．．(d)
⑤ Four screws of the cover are installed. ．
．．(d)
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(a)The screw of the cover is removed. (b)The cover is detached. (c)The lever is lowered. (d)The cover is installed.
Fig 1 ii) Input selection
CAUTION
・Please note it to cause the power line failure when it makes a mistake in the setting of
the input voltage.
・A front panel doesn't light when 200V/220V is input when 380V/400V is set (It is not a
breakdown). Please confirm the setting of the input voltage switch.
・Please note that there is a possibility that the power supply is damaged though Err001 is
displayed when 380V/400V is input by 200V/220V setting.
The welding source supports a voltage compensation circuit so that the equipment can oper-
ate at a power voltage within ±10 % fluctuations of the rated value. All the same, it is recom-
mended to use a power supply as stable as possible. If fluctuations in power supply voltage
exceed ±10 %, welding source conditions cannot be guaranteed and problems may occur.
Diameter of the input cable and the fuse capacity must be in compliance with the table " Table.
1 Power Supply Installed Capacity and Cables ". Install a non-fuse breaker (NFB) or a switch
with fuse for each welding source.
The non fuse breaker used should be the same capacity of the fuse indicated in " Table. 1
Power Supply Installed Capacity and Cables ", and the tripping time at 600 % of the rated cur-
rent should be one second or longer (General motor breakers satisfy these requirements). If
breaker capacity is insufficient or primary voltage is too high, the breaker will be tripped when
the welding source is turned ON.
.
Table. 1 Power Supply Installed Capacity and Cables
Installed Capacity 20 kVA
Fuse Rated Current 75 A (rated voltage: 200/220 V)

45 A (rated voltage: 380/400 V)
Input Cable 14 mm2 or more
Exclusive-use base metal cable 60 mm2 or more *1
Grounding Cable 14 mm2 or more
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2.4 Combination with Earth Leakage Breaker
*1 Be sure to use cables for welding. Also, use cables with sufficient thickness for
NOTE pulse welding or current of 250 A or more. Small gauge cables may result in
poor welding and cause abnormal heating in burn or fire.
*1 If you wind a extention cable to a coil, it will store electromagnetic energy due to
its inductance effect and generate a large spike voltage at blocking-off of second-
ary current, which may cause troubles in the machine.Do not wind a extension
cable to acoil.
2.4 Combination with Earth Leakage Breaker
When the welding source is used in a construction site, in a place with high humidity, or on an
iron plate, iron framework, or surface plate with high conductivity, a leakage breaker should be
installed according to the proper regulations or laws. In such a case, connect a leakage
breaker of current sensitivity 30 mA for each welding source. The welding source may mal-
function because of the inverter operations depending on the model or current sensitivity of
the leakage breaker. Therefore, select a proper one for inverter drives.
2.5 Connection of Electrical System
CAUTION
• Open the disconnect switch of the swtichgear before connecting wires
between welding machine and primary power supply.
Even one imperfect contact in the connections precludes proper welding. Be sure to
make perfect connection to the base metal by using jigs.
1. Connection on the Welding Source Side

See " Fig. 2 Connection Diagram of Welding Source at Rear Face " for proper connec-
tions.
1) Input cable
2) Ground cable
2. Connection on the Welding Side

See " Fig. 3 Connection Diagram of Welding Source at Front Face " for proper connec-
tions.
1) Welding cable
The welding cable connects between the welding torch and power output termi-
nal (+).
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2) Exclusive-use base metal cable

The exclusive-use base metal cable connects between the base metal and
power output terminal (-).
3) Welding Voltage Detecting Line
The welding voltage detecting line connects between the base metal and con-
nector "CON 7" at rear face of the welding source.
CAUTION
• Be sure to connect the welding voltage detecting line.
If the welding voltage detecting line is not connected, the error "Err702: Voltage Detection
Wire Error" may occur, and welding cannot be performed.
• Only if the length of the welding cable and exclusive-use base metal
cable is 5 m or less respectively, the welding source can be used with
connecting a short-circuiting cap for detecting voltage of output termi-
nal (-) to the connector "CON 7" at rear face of the welding source. For
improving the welding performance, connect the base metal and con-
nector "CON 7" with the welding voltage detecting line whenever possi-
ble.
3. Connection of Control Cable

Connect cables of every kind to connectors at rear face of the welding source. When
connecting the cables, securely tighten the plug until it stops rotating.
1) Connect the control cable of the robot controller to the connector "CON 3".
2) Connect the motor cable of the wire feeder to the connector "CON 4".
3) Connect the encoder cable of the wire feeder to the connector "CON 5".
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Fig. 2 Connection Diagram of Welding Source at Rear Face
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Fig. 3 Connection Diagram of Welding Source at Front Face
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4. Grounding
Ground terminal (crimp contact M6, 14 mm2) is provided at the lower part of rear face
of the welding source for safe operation. Connect the grounding cable of 14 mm2 or
more to the crimp contact. Ground resistance must be 100 Ω or less.
Be sure to ground the base metal at resistance of 100 Ω or less individually as shown
in " Fig. 3 Connection Diagram of Welding Source at Front Face ". If it is not
grounded, voltage may be generated in the base metal resulting in electric shock.
Make sure that the grounding is always done individually, separated from grounding for
the manipulator. Also, connect the welding source and the base metal with exclusive-
use base metal cable.
In the connection of the welding voltage detecting line, Be sure to observe the following items
.If the following items are not observed, the amount of the spatter generation might increase.
1. Connect the welding voltage detecting line as close to the position where welding is
performed as possible.
2. The welding voltage detecting line and the welding output cable must separate as far
as possible.(The distance is required 100mm or more.)
3. When you use MOTOPOS(external welding positioner), Connect the welding voltage
detecting line with the feeding power point of the non-moving part under the turntable.
When two or more stations are used, connect the welding voltage detecting line with a station
as far away from the welding source as possible as indicated in " Fig. 4 Connection of Weld-
ing Voltage Detecting Line when Multiple Stations are Used ".
.
Fig. 4 Connection of Welding Voltage Detecting Line when Multiple Stations are Used
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When a rotation axis is used, connect the welding voltage detecting line with the feeding point
of non-moving part under the turntable as indicated in " Fig. 5 Connection of Welding Voltage
Detecting Line when Rotation Axis and two welders is Used ".(Connect the welding voltage
detecting line as close to the position where welding is performed as possible.)
Two voltage Two voltage

detecting lines detecting lines
Two welding
output cables
(a) Connection of voltage detecting line (b) Connection of welding output cable
Fig. 5 Connection of Welding Voltage Detecting Line when Rotation Axis and two welders is Used
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When you use two or more welders, Connect the each welding output cable of the welder as
close to the position where welding is performed as possible.
Separate the welding output cable A from the welding voltage detecting line B,and separate
the welding output cable B from the welding voltage detecting line A as far as possible.(Dis-
tance between Cable A and cable B is required 100mm or more.)
Welder A Welder B
V A Wire m/min /Type

V A Wire m/min /Type
/Power
/Power
Warning
Warning
Search
Search
Auto Adj.
PRM Select PRM Set Weld Type Auto Adj.
D PRM Select PRM Set Weld Type
D
/
D PRM Select Common PRM Select Auto Adjustment /
Voltage detecting lineA

Push PRM Select / Individual D PRM Select Common PRM Select Auto Adjustment
while Common PRM + File No.1 Push PRM Select / Individual
Select is pushed. while Common PRM + File No.1
File No.2 Select is pushed.
L R File No.2
File No.3 L R
File No.3
-
-
on base metal side

20
Record Gas User File Select 20
Record Gas User File Select
LED
Warning:When the record switch is pushed, LED
do not turn off the breaker before LED re-lighting. NW6 Warning:When the record switch is pushed,
do not turn off the breaker before LED re-lighting. NW6
MAG Fe 0.6 3.38 MIG SUS 0.6 5.38 MIG SUS 1.2 P 4.43
MAG Fe 0.8 EL2 3.76 MIG SUS 0.8 EL2 5.86 Ar AL 1.2 P 4000 2.13 MAG Fe 0.6 3.38 MIG SUS 0.6 5.38 MIG SUS 1.2 P 4.43
MAG Fe 0.9 EL2 3.77 MIG SUS 0.9 EL2 5.87 Ar AL 1.2 P 5000 2.15 MAG Fe 0.8 EL2 3.76 MIG SUS 0.8 EL2 5.86 Ar AL 1.2 P 4000 2.13
MAG Fe 1.0 EL2 3.78 MIG SUS 1.0 EL2 5.88 Ar AL 1.2 LP 5000 2.17 MAG Fe 0.9 EL2 3.77 MIG SUS 0.9 EL2 5.87 Ar AL 1.2 P 5000 2.15
MAG Fe 1.2 EL2 3.79 MIG SUS 1.2 EL2 5.89 MAG Fe 1.0 EL2 3.78 MIG SUS 1.0 EL2 5.88 Ar AL 1.2 LP 5000 2.17
ON MAG Fe 1.2 EL2 3.79 MIG SUS 1.2 EL2 5.89
MAG
MAG
Fe
Fe
0.8
0.9
P
P
3.16
3.19
MIG
MIG
SUS
SUS
0.8
0.9
P
P
5.45
5.46
ON MAG Fe 0.8 P 3.16 MIG SUS 0.8 P 5.45
MAG Fe 1.0 P 3.22 MIG SUS 1.0 P 5.42 MAG Ar80%+CO2 20% P 2 AL MAG Fe 0.9 P 3.19 MIG SUS 0.9 P 5.46
MIG Ar98%+O2 2% LP 3 Fe MAG Fe 1.0 P 3.22 MIG SUS 1.0 P 5.42 MAG Ar80%+CO2 20% P 2 AL
MAG Fe 1.2 P 3.25 MIG SUS 1.2 P 5.44 P2 4 SUS
MIG2 Ar92%+CO2 8% MIG Ar98%+O2 2% LP 3 Fe
MAG Fe 1.2 P2 3.26 MAG SUS 0.8 P 5.40 EL2 5 SUS MAG Fe 1.2 P 3.25 MIG SUS 1.2 P 5.44 P2 4 SUS
MIG2 Ar92%+CO2 8%
File D1-11 OFF SP MAG Fe 1.2 P2 3.26 MAG SUS 0.8 P 5.40 EL2 5 SUS
MIG2 Fe 1.2 ZP 3.59 MAG SUS 0.9 P 5.28 ON ZP Zn File D1-11 OFF
MIG2 Fe 1.2 ZP 3.59 MAG SUS 0.9 P 5.28 SP
CO2 Fe 0.8 EL2 3.80 MAG SUS 1.0 P 5.30 ON ZP Zn
CO2 Fe 0.9 EL2 3.81 MAG SUS 1.2 P 5.32 C CO2 Fe 0.8 EL2 3.80 MAG SUS 1.0 P 5.30
C09 0 CO2 Fe 0.9 EL2 3.81 MAG SUS 1.2 P 5.32 C
CO2 Fe 1.0 EL2 3.82 MIG SUS 1.0 SP 5.67 OFF ON C09 0
CO2 Fe 1.2 EL2 3.83 MIG SUS 1.2 SP 5.69 C09 0 1 2 4 CO2 Fe 1.0 EL2 3.82 MIG SUS 1.0 SP 5.67 OFF ON
OFF CO2 Fe 1.2 EL2 3.83 MIG SUS 1.2 SP 5.69 C09 0 1 2 4
NW6
OFF
NW6
MAG Fe 0.8 EL 3.18 CO2 Fe 0.8 EL 3.34 CO2 Fe 1.2 3.37 MIG SUS 1.2 5.33
MAG Fe 0.9 EL 3.21 CO2 Fe 0.9 EL 3.35 MIG SUS 1.0 5.31 MAG Fe 0.8 EL 3.18 CO2 Fe 0.8 EL 3.34 CO2 Fe 1.2 3.37 MIG SUS 1.2 5.33
MAG Fe 1.0 EL 3.50 CO2 Fe 1.0 EL 3.51 MAG Fe 0.9 EL 3.21 CO2 Fe 0.9 EL 3.35 MIG SUS 1.0 5.31
EL350
MAG Fe 1.2 EL 3.53 CO2 Fe 1.2 EL 3.54 MAG Fe 1.0 EL 3.50 CO2 Fe 1.0 EL 3.51 EL350
Caution Do not turn on again C C33=1 MAG Fe 1.2 EL 3.53 CO2 Fe 1.2 EL 3.54
if the power switch trips due to a
MAG Fe 1.2 ELM 3.58 MAG Fe 1.0 3.24 Caution Do not turn on again C C33=1
MAG Fe 1.0 ELS 3.72 MAG Fe 1.2 3.27 MAG Ar80%+CO2 20% EL 3 Fe MAG Fe 1.2 ELM 3.58 MAG Fe 1.0 3.24
fault contact a service technician. MIG Ar98%+O2 2% ELM 5 SUS if the power switch trips due to a MAG Fe 1.0 ELS 3.72 MAG Fe 1.2 3.27 MAG Ar80%+CO2 20% EL 3 Fe
MAG Fe 1.2 ELS 3.73 CO2 Fe 1.0 3.36 ELS fault contact a service technician. MIG Ar98%+O2 2% ELM 5 SUS
MAG Fe 1.2 ELS 3.73 CO2 Fe 1.0 3.36 ELS
Err 001 Err 205 Err 601

Err 002 299 Err 701 Err 001 Err 205 Err 601
Err 102 Err 702 Err 002 299 Err 701
Err 303 Err 102 Err 702
Err 107 Err 790 Err 303
Err 110 Err 304 Err 791 Err 107 Err 790
Err 111 309 Err 110 Err 304 Err 791
Err 203 Err 501 Err 111 309
CPU Err 203 Err 501
204 Err 502 CPU
204 Err 502
Base Metal
Welding - + - +
Current
− + − +
Voltage detecting
line B on base metal side
Welding output cableA on base metal side
Welding output cableB on base metal side
Fig. 6 Connection of Welding Voltage Detecting Line and Welding outputcable

when two or more welders are used.
CAUTION
• Be sure to connect the welding voltage detecting line.
If the welding voltage detecting line is not connected, the error "Err702: Voltage Detection
Wire Error" may occur, and welding cannot be performed.
• Only if the length of the welding cable and exclusive-use base metal
cable is 5 m at a maximum respectively, the welding source can be used
with a short-circuiting cap for detecting voltage of output terminal (-) on
the connector "CON 7" at rear face of the welding source. For improving
the welding performance, connect the base metal and connector "CON
7" with the welding voltage detecting line whenever possible.
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2.7 Connection of Shielding Gas System
2.7.1 For Mixed Gas or Carbon Dioxide Gas Welding

The 100 VAC power supply is required for a heater of carbon dioxide gas regulator. Connect
the gas cylinder as follows:
1. Remove dust from the gas cylinder connecting port. Install the MAG/carbon dioxide
common gas regulator. Check the quality of the gas and the type of the cylinder.
2. Insert one end to the supplied rubber gas hose into the output of the gas regulator, and
the other end into the gas terminal inlet of the wire feeder. Clamp both ends securely
with hose bands.
2.7.2 Installation Site and Gas Cylinder Environment

Handle the gas cylinder with special care because it contains high pressure gas. Refer to the
instruction manual attached to the gas cylinder.
1. Installation SIte of Gas Cylinder

Place the gas cylinder in a specified gas container posi-
tion that is not exposed to direct sunlight. If the gas cyl-
inder is unavoidable placed at the welding site, it must
Gas cylinder stand

be fixed to post or cylinder stand in an upright position to
Gas cylinder
prevent it from falling. Also, the gas cylinder must not be

heated by a welding arc or the like.
2. Type of Gas Cylinder

Carbon dioxide gas-filled cylinders can be classified into
two types: one is the general type that is not the siphon
type, and the other is the siphon type.
Never use siphon type gas cylinders. The provided car- Fix the gas cylinder to prevent
bon dioxide gas regulator is not applicable to siphon it from falling.
type cylinder. If the regulator is connected to a siphon Fig. 7 Installation Site of Gas
Cylinder
type gas cylinder, the contents of the cylinder are not
gaseous and enter the regulator as remaining liquefied.
In such a case, the pressure reduction mechanism of
the regulator cannot be operated. The type of gas cylin-
der can be distinguished by cylinder color according to
the cylinder’s manufacturer. Contact the gas distributor
for details.
The safety valve operates when the pressure goes
extremely high. When the valve operates, stop opera-
tion immediately, confirm the reason, and take appropri-
ate corrective actions to prevent that the same error
occurs again.
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3. Quality of Gas for Welding

Moisture or impurity in the carbon dioxide gas or argon gas used to shield welding arcs
adversely influenced welding. High purity and low moisture gas must be used.
Use MAG gas containing 80 % argon and 20 % carbon dioxide gas for mixed gas.
The gas mixing ratio of MAG gas is content, which contributes to constant welding
quality. Especially for pulse welding, improper pulse welding will be resulted if the
argon gas ration is less than 80 %.
Use carbon dioxide gas designated as "for welding" or what conforms to Class 3
specified in JIS-K1106 (moisture content 0.005 % or less) or the equivalent. Avoid
using carbon dioxide gas containing moisture more than 0.005 %, not only for the
adverse effect on welding, but also because it may cause clogging in the gas regulator
if the water content freezes.
4. Gas Regulator with Flow Meter

Use gas regulator with flow meter suitable for the gas to be used. The following table
show the examples of the gas regulator.
Table. 2 Gas Regulator with Flow Meter
No. Type Applicable Gas Remarks
1 FCR-2505A CO2, MAG Meter: Indicates secondary pressure

and flow amount
Heater: 100 VAC*1, 190 W
2 FCR-225 CO2, MAG, Ar Meter: Indicates primary pressure and

float-type flow amount
Heater: 100 VAC*1, 190 W
*1 The power supply for the heater is not provided with the welding source. Prepare a 100
VAC power supply for the heater of the gas regulator.
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2.8 Ambient Environment
2.8 Ambient Environment
1. Wind Prevention
Normally, the allowable wind limit for welding using shielding gas is approx. 1.5 m/s or
less. If the wind speed is higher than this limit, stop operation or take some counter-
measures such as putting up a screen.
Even for indoor operations, sufficient attention to the shield effect must be paid when
using air tools or fans around the welding.
2. Ventilation
The carbon dioxide gas used as the shielding gas is decomposed by arc heating, and a
small amount of carbon monoxide is generated.
For operations indoor or in a container or a tank, ventilation is needed. In this case, do
not use a fan to blow the air, but ventilate the accumulated gas by providing a ventila-
tion fan or exhaust duct.
Ventilating fan
Torch
Torch
Screen
Wind
Object to be welded
Fig. 8 Shielding Wind for Welding Fig. 9 Ventilation Example
3. Shading Measures
For shaded glasses of helmets or hand shields, use filter numbers 8 to 10 of JIS T8141
for welding of thin plates since it has a weak arc beam and the arc must be seen easily.
Use numbers 10 to 13 for welding of medium-hick plates since the arc is bright. For
MAG welding, for which stronger arc light is required compared to CO2 welding, use
greater filter numbers.
The welder brings in ultraviolet rays stronger than that caused by manual welding.
Periodically check protectors for eyes and the skin. Also, be sure to always wear these
protectors.
When the welding source is controlled by external control input signal or while operat-
ing the manipulator, provided proper shade around the welding torch.
Accidental arc generation may damage eyes or burn the skin of those without proper
protection.
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2.9 Precautions on Transporting
Helmet
Handshield
Jacket must be
long-sleeved.
Welding gloves
Foot covers
Safety boots
Fig. 10 Protection Example
CAUTION
• Sling applications and crane or forklift operations must be performed by
authorized personnel only.
Failure to observe this caution may result in injury or damage.
• Avoid excessive vibration or shock while transporting.
The welding source consists of precision components. Failure to observe this caution
may affect its performance.
1. Transporting with Using Casters

When using the casters, move the welding source slowly so that it can be stopped
quickly at any time. Moving the welding source with casters quickly may result in an
accident due to inertia, and you cannot control the direction of movement.
Moreover, be sure to stop the welding source with casters at a step and move it slowly
to prevent any shock sudden. Do not move the welding source with casters up a slope,
stairs, etc.
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2. Transporting with Using a Crane

When using the crane, be sure to confirm the following points before transporting.
1) Confirme the mass of the welding source by referring to " 1 Basic Specifications
". Select the wire rope suitable for the mass and angle.
2) Use eyebolts for transporting and confirm that the eyebolts are tightened firmly
before transporting.
3) Lift the welding source using the crane after the above confirmation.
3. Transporting with Using a Forklift

Observe the following points to use the forklift for transporting.
1) Confirm availability of safe operations site, and transfer the welding source to the
installing site.
2) After determining the operation site, warnings must be placed on transport path
to prevent accidents.
3) Put the welding source on the transporting pallet and fix firmly to prevent falling
or shifting. Employ a stopper on the casters to fix the welding source.
Over-tightening the cover may cause it to deform.
4) Do not raise the lift excessively.
5) Avoid excessive shock or vibration while transporting since the system consists
of precision component.
6) Transport the welding source at yield speed when using the forklift.
4. Others
1) Do not climb up on the welding source or place anything on it.
2) Do not pass a rope directly around the welding source case during transporting.
Failure to observe this caution may deform the shape of the case or cause mal-
function.
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3 Welding Preparation
The following table describes the preparation procedure to start actual welding.
Table. 3 Welding Preparation Procedure
Step Item Details
Setting welding wire Set a wire suitable to the welding method. Make sure
1 that the diameter of the roller of wire feeder matches
the wire diameter.
Checking torch Confirm that a contact tip suitable to the diameter of

2
the wire is installed on the torch.
Turning ON the switch in the Confirm that connections are correct, then turn ON the
3
switch gear switch of the switch gear of the welding source.
Turning ON switches for the weld- Turn ON the power switch. The power indicator lamp
ing source lights and the built-in cooling fan starts. The fan stops
4
after fifteen minutes unless the arc starts. The fan
automatically restarts when the arc starts.
Setting feeding motor The feeding motor type can be set by the parameter
C09.
0: Print servomotor (default setting)
1: Minertia servomotor for servo torch
2: 4-roller servomotor (YWE-WF340MELC)
Incorrect setting of the feeding motor precludes proper
welding because the wire cannot be fed at wire feed-
ing speed as directed by the set value.
When the parameter was changed, follow the instruc-
5 tions as follows:
1. Keep on pressing the "Record" button for
more than three seconds to save changes.
Do not turn OFF the welding source while
saving.
2. Confirm that the 7-segment LED indicators
light again, then turn OFF the welding source
once and ON again.
For details, refer to " 4.2.8 Selecting Feeding Motor ".
Setting welding source voltage Set the welding source voltage control: either "Syner-
control gic (auto adjustment)" or "Independent (individual)".
6 When "Synergic" is set, the LED indicator lamp above
"Auto Adjustment/Individual" button will light up.
"Synergic (auto adjustment)" is set before shipping.
Setting at the robot side Set the welding source condition files (including “Syn-
ergic (auto adjustment)” or “Independent (individual)”).
7
For details, refer to " 16 Welding Source Condition
File of the Robot Controller ".
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Table. 3 Welding Preparation Procedure
Step Item Details
Selecting welding type Before Setting; Select the welding type according to
the type of shielding gas and wire, or short-circuit/
pulse.
8
Selectable types are written on the nameplate on the
front face of the panel. Set the welding type number to
the Type on the welding source panel.
Checking the indicated value on Check the settings for the voltage, current, wire feed-
the welding source panel ing speed, and welding type of the digital meter on the
9 welding source panel. Check the indicated value on
the panel by changing command value from the robot
controller.
Wire inching Adjust the welding wire by wire inching so that it can
be used for welding as follows:
1. Output the inching command from the robot
10
controller.
2. Inch the wire until it comes out from the end of
the torch.
Adjusting gas flow Adjust the gas flow as follows:

1. Press the "Gas" button on the panel of weld-
ing source. The LED indicator lights and the
gas flows for 20 seconds. The gas automati-
cally stops after the 20 seconds. (The gas
flow time can be set by the parameter C00.
Refer to " 4.2.7 Checking the Flow Amount of
Shielding Gas ".)
11
2. Turn the valve of the gas cylinder counter-
clockwise to open.
3. Turn the knob of the gas regulator to adjust
the flow according to welding conditions.
Proper gas flow rate is 10 to 25 liters per
minute. The flow rate must be increased in
proportion to the welding current (the higher
the current, the larger the flow rate).
Saving welding conditions Save the conditions before turning OFF the welding
source as follows:
1. Keep on pressing the "Record" button for
more than three seconds to save changes.
12 Do not turn OFF the welding source while
saving.
2. The 7-segment LED indicators light up again
at the completion of the saving. Confirm that
the 7-segment LED indicators light again.
13 End
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4.1 Explanation of Welding Source Panel
4 Operations on Panel

Pressing the panel buttons during welding does not change any operation other than user
NOTE file selection.
Be sure to stop welding before starting the panel operations.
1 2 3 4 5
V A Wire m/min Type
Power
Warning 6
Search 7
PRM Select Auto Adj. PRM Set Weld.Type

8 11 12
10 Auto Adjustment
Common PRM Select /Individual +
9 L R File No.1
13 - File No.2
File No.3
14 15 16
Fig. 10 Welding Source Panel
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The following table explains the display of the meters c, d, e, and f.

The content of the display differs according to the status as follows:
V A Wire m/min Type
Status
c Welding Volt- d Welding Cur- e Wire Feeding f Welding Type

age Indicator rent Indicator Speed Indicator Indicator
During When Displays the set Displays the set Displays the feed- Displays the weld-
standb Parameter welding voltage welding current ing amount (m/ ing type (Type).
y C32=0, value (V). value (A). min) of the set
Displays welding current
Setting value.
Conditions.
When Displays 0.0V Displays 0A Displays 0.0m/min Displays the weld-

Parameter ing type (Type).
C32=1,
Displays
Stanby
During welding Displays the weld- Displays the weld- Displays the feed- Displays the weld-
During wire inching ing voltage value ing current value ing amount (m/ ing type (Type).
(V) that is fed- (A) that is fed- min) of the motor
back. back. that is fed-back, or
the motor current.
(Can be switched
by the parameter
D1-5.)
During setting param- Displays the Normally displays Displays Displays the weld-
eter parameter num- "---". When the arc -P parameter: ing type (Type).
ber. touch start is ratio (%)
selected, displays -C parameter:
"-" in the parame- value
ter P01. (in decimal)
-D parameter
ON/OFF
Display Lamps
Item Content Explanation
g Power Lamp Lights when the power supply is turned ON.
h Warning Lamp Lights or blinks when an error occurs. The error number is dis-
played on the digital meter.
i Search Lamp Lights while the starting point detecting function is used. High
voltage is being generated while the lamp is turned ON. (Effec-
tive only when the starting point detecting unit is installed.)
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Setting Buttons
Item Content Explanation
j Parameter Select When the "PRM Select" button is pressed during standby status,
(P parameter) the display changes to the P parameter setting display. The 7-seg-
ment LED indicator c displays "P.00", and the 7-segment LED indi-
cator e displays the parameter set value. (Effective only when the
user file is selected.)
Press this button again to return to the standby display.
k Common Parameter When the "Common PRM Select" button is pressed during standby
Select (C parameter) status, the display changes to the common parameter setting dis-
play. The indicator c displays "C.00", and the indicator e displays
the common parameter set value.
Press this button again to return to the standby display.
l Auto Adjustment/Indi- Switches the control type of welding voltage.

vidual (synergic/inde- -Auto adjustment: LED indicator lamp lights.
pendent) Switch (Output voltage is set at % from the robot controller.)
-Individual: LED indicator lamp turns OFF.
(Output voltage is set by welding voltage command from the
robot controller.)
Parameters Setting When setting parameters or common parameters, the numbers and
11
the parameter set values can be switched. The blinking 7-segment
LED indicator is the selected item.
Selecting of Welding Press the button 12 "Weld Type" button during standby status to
12 Type change the welding type (Type), and the 7-segment LED indicator
f blinks. The welding type setting is confirmed with pressing of this
button again, and the 7-segment LED indicator f stops blinking.
Right to Left or Up and Used to change the settings. Press "L" or "R" to move the digit.
13 Down Move Button Press "+" or "-" to increase or decrease the value.
Saving Conditions Used to save the setting. The LED indicator lamp blinks when the
14 setting is changed.
To save the changed setting, keep pressing the "Record" button for
three seconds or more. If the welding source is turned OFF when
the 7-segment LED indicators go out, the changed setting cannot
be saved successfully. Wait until the 7-segment LED indicators are
lit again. If the welding source is turned OFF and back ON after the
7-segment LED indicators are lit again (the conditions are saved),
the settings return to the status where the conditions were saved.
Turn the welding source OFF and back ON without pressing this
button so as not to save the changed settings.
Checking Gas Checks the gas. The LED indicator lamp lights when pressing the
15 "Gas" button, and the gas flows for 20 seconds. (The default setting
for the gas flow time is 20 seconds. This time can be changed by
C00 parameter.) When this button is pressed again during the gas
check, the gas stops flowing.
Selecting of the User Selects the file to save the contents of the changed settings. Each
16 File time the "User File Select" button is pressed, the LED indicator
lamp for the file number is changed.
(No File → File No.1→ File No.2 → File No.3)
P parameters cannot be changed or saved without a file: "No File".
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4.2 Settings on Welding Source Panel
4.2.1 Changing Welding Type

The following describes how to change the welding type.
(1) Press the button 12 "Weld. Type", and the 7-segment LED indicator f "Type"
blinks.
V A Wire m/min Type
(2) Use the button 13 "+" or "-" to increase or decrease the value. Use the button 13 "L"
or "R" to move the digit.
(3) After changing the value, press the button 12 "Weld. Type" or leave it without doing
anything for 10 seconds, and the 7-segment LED indicator f "Type" lights.
V A Wire m/min Type
Press the button 14 "Record" for 3 seconds or more to save the changed value. Do
not turn OFF the welding source while pressing this button. The saving of condi-
tions is completed when the 7-segment LED indicators are lit again.
The welding types available for software version 3.21-007-A (CPU) are listed on the
nameplate attached to the front panel of the welding source.
Welding types other than listed on the nameplate are not available. Using improper
welding type will result in unstable welding, which causes excessive spatters or
imperfect bead appearance. Before starting welding, confirm that the welding type
has been correctly selected.
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Table. 4 List of Weld Types: EL350 Ⅲ
Weld
Pulse or Wire
Shielding Gas Wire Type Remarks
Short-circuit Diameter
No.
φ 0.6 3.38 Servo torch: necessary

Servo torch: recom-
φ 0.8 3.76 mended
EL3 mode (low spatter)
MAG
Soft steel φ 0.9 3.77 EL3 mode (low spatter)
(Ar 80%, CO2 Short-circuit
Fe
20%) φ 1.0 3.78 EL3 mode (low spatter)
φ 1.2 3.79 EL3 mode (low spatter)
φ 1.2 3.74 For galvanized sheet iron
Servo torch: recom-
φ 0.8 3.16
mended
φ 0.9 3.19
MAG
Soft steel φ 1.0 3.22
(Ar 80%, CO2 Pulse
Fe
20%) φ 1.2 3.25
φ 1.2 3.26 High-current pulse
φ 1.2 3.75 For voltage lowering
Servo torch: recom-
φ 0.8 3.80 mended
Soft steel
CO2 Short-circuit φ 0.9 3.81 EL3 mode (low spatter)
Fe
φ 0.6 5.39 Servo torch: necessary
Servo torch: recom-
φ 0.8 5.86 mended
MIG Stainless-
(Ar 98%, O2 steel Short-circuit
2%) SUS φ 0.9 5.87 EL3 mode (low spatter)
Servo torch: recom-
φ 0.8 5.45
mended
φ 0.9 5.46
MIG Stainless- φ 1.0 5.42
(Ar 98%, O2 steel Pulse
φ 1.2 5.44
2%) SUS
φ 1.0 5.67 Soft pulse
φ 1.2 5.69 Soft pulse
φ 1.2 5.99 For voltage lowering
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Table. 4 List of Weld Types: EL350 Ⅲ
Weld
Pulse or Wire
Shielding Gas Wire Type Remarks
Short-circuit Diameter
No.
Servo torch: recom-

φ 0.8 5.40
mended
MAG Stainless-
(Ar 80%, CO2 steel Pulse φ 0.9 5.28
20%) SUS φ 1.0 5.30
φ 1.2 5.32
MIG Based pulse
(Ar 98%, O2 SUS Pulse φ 1.2 4.43
2%)
Servo torch: recom-
Aluminum Pulse φ 1.2 2.15
Ar mended
5000
Low pulse φ 1.2 2.17 Servo torch: necessary
Aluminum
Ar Pulse φ 1.2 2.13 Servo torch: necessary
4000
MAG
Soft steel Strong pulse For galvanized sheet iron
(Ar 80%, CO2 φ 1.2 3.66
Fe
20%)
MIG Strong pulse φ 0.9 3.11 For galvanized sheet iron
Soft steel
(Ar 92%, CO2
Fe Zinc pulse φ 1.2 3.59 For galvanized sheet iron
8%)
EL3 Mode
SUPPLE The EL3 mode is a welding type for short arc, which has the cutoff function on output side
-MENT
and the instantaneous pulse function at arc welding. Since the EL3 mode allows welding
with less spatter, set the welding type to the EL3 mode for normal operation.
Conventional welding type for short arc, however, is suitable depending on the ground
state and types of wire and shielding gas. In such a case, select the welding type for short
arc other than the EL3 mode.
For voltage lowering 3.75 5.99

For voltage lowering is a welding process in which the pulse width is set short and the
pulse frequency is raised. Even when the instruction voltage is lowered, spatters few,
steady weldings can be done.
Strong pulse 3.11 3.66

Strong pulse is a welding process in which the pulse peak current is set high for the galva-
nized sheet iron. Few weldings of the blow hall can be done.
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Set the C parameter to "C33 = 1" to use the welding type registered in EL350.
Table. 5 List of Weld Types: EL350
Pulse or Wire Weld

Shielding Gas Wire Remarks
Short-circuit Diameter Type No.
φ 0.8 3.18 EL mode (low spatter)

MAG
Soft steel
(Ar 80%, CO2 Short-circuit φ 1.2 3.58 EL mode (medium arc)
Fe
20%)
φ 1.0 3.72 EL mode (low arc)
φ 1.2 3.73 EL mode (low arc)
φ 1.0 3.24
φ 1.2 3.27
Servo torch: recom-
φ 0.8 3.34 mended
EL mode (low spatter)
Soft steel
CO2 Short-circuit φ 1.0 3.51 EL mode (low spatter)
Fe
φ 1.0 3.36
φ 1.2 3.37
Servo torch: recom-
φ 0.8 5.41 mended
EL mode (low spatter)
MIG Stainless- φ 0.9 5.29 EL mode (low spatter)

(Ar 98%, O2 steel Short-circuit φ 1.0 5.52 EL mode (low spatter)
2%) SUS
φ 1.0 5.31
φ 1.2 5.33
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4.2.2 User Files

The conditions changed by the P parameter concerning any welding type are saved in the
user files: File No. 1, File No. 2, and File No. 3.
Also, the user file can be called up from the manipulator controller to perform welding.
The P parameters cannot be changed or saved unless the user file is selected (No File sta-
tus).
1. When the content of P parameter is to be changed, confirm that the user file can be
changed by the panel operation (D1 parameter D1-11=OFF), then select the user file:
file No. 1, 2, or 3. The file No. is changed each pressing of 16 “User File Select” button,
and the LED indicator lamp of selected file lights. The file No. is changed as: No
FileÆFile No.1ÆFile No.2ÆFile No.3.
2. Press the button 12 “Weld.Type” to change the welding type (Type).
Refer to " 4.2.1 Changing Welding Type " for details on changing of the welding type.
When conditions are changed, the LED indicator lamp for "Record" blinks.
SUPPLE
-MENT Keep pressing the button 14 "Record" for three seconds or more to save the changed con-
tent. Do not turn OFF the welding source while pressing this button. The saving of condi-
tions is completed when the 7-segment LED indicators are lit again.
CAUTION
• When the welding type which is set in the user file is changed, the P
parameters are initialized and everything becomes the value at 100 %.
4.2.3 Changing P Parameters

The P parameters are used for welding adjustment. The P parameters are changed by multi-
plying the internal set data of the selected welding type by the modification ratio. The change
of the P parameters is allowed only when the user file: file No.1, No.2, or No.3 is selected.
For details on the P parameter, refer to " 4.3 List of Process Parameters ".
Follow the instructions to change P parameter value as follows:

(1) Press the button j "PRM Select" during standby status. The 7-segment LED indi-
cator c voltmeter (V) displays "P.00" blinking, and the 7-segment LED indicator e
"Wire m/min" (WF) displays the parameter value lighting.
(2) Press the button 13 "L" or "R" button to change the number of blinking digits to one.
Press the button 13 "L" button to move the blinking to the left, and press the button
13 "R" to move the blinking to the right.
(3) Using the button 13 “L” or “R”, move the blinking digits to the number to be
changed.
(4) Use the button 13 “+” or “-“ to increase or decrease the value.
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(5) Press the button 11 “PRM Set”, and the parameter value on the 7-segment LED indi-
cator e “Wire m/min” blinks. The set value of parameter is ready to be changed.
Change the set value in the range between 10 and 200 %.
For changing the parameter number, press the button 11 “PRM Set” again.
The blinking digits move as shown below with each pressing of the button 11 “PRM
Set”.
V A Wire m/min Type
V A Wire m/min Type
(6) After changing the value, press the button j “PRM Set” or leave it without doing
anything for 10 seconds to return to the standby display.
Press the button 14 "Record" for three seconds or more to save the changed values
(conditions). Do not turn OFF the welding source during saving conditions. When
the 7-segment LED indicators are lit again, the saving of conditions is completed.
4.2.4 Changing Common (C) Parameters

For the details on the common parameter, refer to " 4.4 List of Common Parameters ".
The C parameter is the common parameters for the welding source.
Follow the instructions to change C parameter value as follows:

(1) Press the button k "Common PRM Select" during standby status. The 7-segment
LED indicator c voltmeter (V) displays "C.00" blinking, and the 7-segment LED indi-
cator e "Wire m/min" (WF) displays the parameter value lighting.
(2) Press the button 13 "L" or "R" to change the number of blinking digits to one. Press
the button 13 "L" to move the blinking to the left, and press the button 13 "R" to
move the blinking to the right.
(3) Using the button 13 "L" or "R", move the blinking digits to the number to be changed.
(4) Use the button 13 "+" or "-" to increase or decrease the value
(5) Press the button 11 "PRM Set", and the parameter value on the 7-segment LED
indicator e "Wire m/min" blinks. The set value of parameter is ready to be
changed. If the set value is four digits or more, use the button 13 "L" to move the
cursor to the indicator d ammeter (A). The indicator d ammeter (A) displays the
number(s) above the forth digit.
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For changing the parameter number, press the button 11 "PRM Set" again.
The blinking digits move as shown below with each pressing of the button 11 "PRM
Set".
V A Wire m/min Type
V A Wire m/min Type
(6) After changing the value, press the button k "Common PRM Select" or leave it
without doing anything for 10 seconds to return to the standby display.
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4.2.5 Changing D Parameters

For details on the D parameter, refer to " 4.5 List of D Parameters ".
D parameters specify the setting or operation conditions for the welding source by ON/OFF.
The D parameters consist of D-1 parameter and D-2 parameter. The setting items for each
parameter are: No.1 to No.16, altogether 32 setting items are available.
Follow the instructions to change D parameter as follows:

(1) Keep pressing the button k "Common PRM Select" and press the button j "PRM
Select" during standby status. The 7-segment LED indicator c voltmeter (V) dis-
plays "d-1" blinking, the 7-segment LED indicator d ammeter (A) displays the soft-
ware switch number blinking, and the 7-segment LED indicator e "Wire m/min"
(WF) displays ON or OFF lighting.
(2) Use the button 13 "+" or "-" to switch "d-1" and "d-2"
(3) The blinking digits move as shown below with each pressing of the button 11 "PRM
Set".
V A Wire m/min Type
V A Wire m/min Type
V A Wire m/min Type
Use the button 13 "L","R", "+", or "-" to change the parameter number and the set
contents.
When the 7-segment LED indicator d ammeter (A) is blinking, the software switch
numbers (1 to 16) can be selected.
When the 7-segment LED indicator e "Wire m/min" is blinking, the setting of soft-
ware switch (ON/OFF) can be changed. ON and OFF are switched with each press-
ing of the button 13 "+" or "-".
(4) After changing the setting, press the button k "Common PRM Select" or leave it
without doing anything for 10 seconds to return to the standby display.
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<Example>
When the parameter D1-11 is ON (enabled):
V A Wire m/min Type
4.2.6 Saving Welding Conditions

When the parameter set value is changed by the operations on the welding source panel, the
LED indicator lamp above the button 14 "Record" blinks.
The following describe how to save the settings.

(1) Referring to " 4.2.2 User Files ", specify the file number where the data are to be
saved.
(2) Press the button 14 "Record" for 3 seconds or more, and the 7-segment LED indica-
tors display dashes "- - -".
(3) When the saving is completed, the 7-segment LED indicators returns to the status
where the conditions were saved.
If the power supply is turned OFF while saving the welding conditions, the data can-
not be successfully saved. Confirm that the 7 segment LED indicators are lit again
before turning OFF the power supply.
CAUTION
• For P parameters, the changed data are validated at the same time the
change is made. However, when the welding type is changed or the
power supply switch of the welding source is turned OFF, the changed
data will be lost.
The changed data are overwritten on the data of the file where the data
are to be stored.
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4.2.7 Checking the Flow Amount of Shielding Gas

The shielding gas flow amount can be checked.
Press the button 15 "Gas" button. The LED indicator lamp above the "GAS" button lights and
the gas flows for 20 seconds.
Press the button again during gas checking to stop the gas flow.
The checking time of the gas flow amount can be adjusted by change in the numerical value
of C parameter C00, while, the default setting is 20 seconds (unit: second).
Press the button 14 "Record" for 3 seconds or more to save the changed value.
NOTE Do not turn OFF the breaker until the 7-segment LED indicators are lit again when the
“Record” button was pressed.
4.2.8 Selecting Feeding Motor

The feeding motor can be selected by change in the numerical value of C parameter C09.
C09: 0 Print servo (Default setting)
C09: 1 Servo torch
C09: 2 4-roller servo (YWE-WF340MELC)
Press the button 14 "Record" button for 3 seconds or more to save the changed value.
To validate the change in setting, turn OFF the welding source and ON again after saving the
conditions.
NOTE Do not turn OFF the breaker until the 7-segment LED indicators are lit again when the
“Record” button was pressed.
CAUTION
• Welding performance will be unsatisfactory, since the wire cannot be
fed at the wire feeding speed as instructed by the command value
unless the feeding motor is set correctly.
• The change in the motor setting will be first reflected when the welding
source is restarted (turned OFFÆ ON) after saving the conditions.
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4.2.9 Monitoring of Motor Current

The motor current of rotating feeding motor can be displayed in the 7-segment LED indicator
"Wire m/min" by setting D parameter D1-5 to "OFF". During the standby status, the 7-seg-
ment LED indicator displays the command of wire feeding amount (m/min).
V A Wire m/min Type
When the 7-segment LED indicator displays the motor current, "A" is indicated at the third digit
of the indicator.
In the figure above, the motor current is 0.5 A.
When the 7-segment LED indicator does not display "A" at the third digit, D parameter D1-5 is
set to "ON" status, and the indicator shows the feedback speed of wire feeding.
There are two levels for monitoring the motor current: the warning level and the error level.
• Motor current warning
Outputs a warning signal when the motor current exceeds the warning level which has
been set by C parameter C25. Wire feeding and welding will be continued although the
motor current exceeds the warning level. The warning signal will be output through the
terminals 524 and 525 on the Pr(IF)-008 board.
• Motor current error
Outputs Err502 "motor overcurrent" and ends wire feeding and welding when the motor
current is passed more than the rated current.
4.2.10 System Reset

System Reset initializes all the setting data in the welding source. Reset the system only when
the software is updated or initialization or when Memory Error (Error 205 to 299) occurs.
CAUTION
• Be sure that executing System Reset initializes all the internal data.
If some parameters must be retained, write them down on a sheet of
paper before System Reset. The data cannot be restored after the sys-
tem reset operation.
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The following describes how to reset the system.

(1) Press the button k "Common PRM Select" during standby status. The 7-segment
LED indicator c voltmeter (V) displays "C.00" blinking, and the 7-segment LED indi-
cator e "Wire m/min" (WF) displays the parameter value lighting.
V A Wire m/min Type
(2) Use the button 13 "+", "-", "L" or "R" to display the parameter "C23".
V A Wire m/min Type
(3) Press the button 11 "PRM Set", and the parameter value on the 7-segment LED
indicator e "Wire m/min" blinks. Change the setting value of parameter "C23" to
"2004". When the setting value is four digits or more, use the button 13 "L" to move
the cursor to the 7-segment LED indicator d ammeter (A). The indicator d amme-
ter (A) displays the number(s) above the forth digit. The system reset will be exe-
cuted at C23=2004.
Wait until "sys rst" starts blinking.

V A Wire m/min Type
(4) Turn OFF the welding source when "sys rst" is displayed. This is end of the initial-
ization.
V A Wire m/min Type
(5) Turn ON the power supply and the parameters return to the default setting. Set the
recorded parameters again if necessary.
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4.2.11 Lock Of Panel Operation

"Lock of panel operation" is a function to invalidate the button operation so as not to operate
the button of a front panel of the welding power supply by mistake. The button that can be
operated with the panel operation locked is only a gas check button.
Method of setting "lock of panel operation"

R button is pushed continuousness three times while pushing L button.
V A Wire m/min Type

Power
Warning
Search
PRM Select Auto Adj. PRM Set Weld, Type
Auto Adjustment
Common PRM Select /Individual File No.1
L R File No.2
File No.3
After the condition is stored, HOLd is displayed.
V A Wire m/min Type
If "HOLd" is displayed, "lock of panel operation" is set.

In the state of "lock of panel operation", only the gas check button can be operated.
HOLd "is displayed when buttons other than the gas check button are pushed, and the button
operation is not accepted.
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Method of releasing "lock of panel operation"

L button is pushed continuousness three times while pushing R button with the panel
operation locked.
V A Wire m/min Type

Power
Warning
Search
Auto Adjustment
L R File No.2
File No.3
After the condition is memorized, and 7- Segment LED lights again, "lock of panel operation"
has been released.
All the button operations of a front panel become possible.
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4.3 List of Process Parameters
The welding characteristics (start/main conditions/end) that are specified by database in the
welding source can be adjusted according to your environmental conditions by changing the
set values of the process parameters (P parameters).
All the values are set to "100% = Operating as the characteristics in the database" before
shipping.
If the adjustment of welding characteristics is required, refer to " 13 Process Parameters
(Adjustment of Welding Characteristics) "
Display
Items Description
No.*1
P00 C Wire slow-down speed
P01 C Wire speed at start
P02 C Starting pulse peak current
P03 - Reserved for system Do not change.
P04 C Starting pulse peak time
P05 C Average value of hot current
P06 C Average value of hot voltage
P07 C Hot time
P08 P Pulse current
P09 P Base current
P10 P Pulse time
P11 C Average current at ending VALID when the parameter D1-4=ON
P12 C Average voltage at ending VALID when the parameter D1-4=ON
P13 C End time VALID when the parameter D1-4=ON
P14 C Average current value at burning
P15 C Average voltage value at burning
P16 C Burning time
P17 C Droplet pulse peak current
P18 C Droplet pulse peak time
P20 C Wire-stick prevention time
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Display
Items Description
No.*1

to
P30
P31 P MAG/MIG pulse current increas-

ing speed
P33 P MAG/MIG pulse current decreas-

ing speed
P35 A Aluminum MIG pulse current

increasing ratio
P36 A Aluminum MIG pulse current

decreasing ratio
P37 S Short-circuit current increasing

speed 1
P38 S Short-circuit current decreasing

speed 2
P43 C Hot slope time
P44 C Ending slope time
P49 S Arc control 1
P50 S Arc control 2
P51 S Arc control 3

to
P54
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Display
Items Description
No.*1
P55 A Low-pulse frequency ratio Changes the frequency based on C parameter C03.
(for welding type 2.17, aluminum) E.g.)
When C03=100 and P55=50%, 5.0Hz
P56 A Low-pulse wire feeding speed Changes the amplitude based on C parameter C04.
ratio E.g.)
(for welding type 2.17, aluminum) When C04=10 and P55=200%, C04*200%=20%

to
P59
P60 C Synergic voltage adjustment Compensates the voltage by 1V with ±10%.

(automatic adjustment)
P61 P Arc length control gain
P62 C Current output characteristic 1 Wire feeding speed compensation ratio 1 (unit: %)
P63 C Current output characteristic 2 Wire feeding speed compensation ratio 2 (unit: %)

to
P67
*1 P: For pulse welding (including aluminum pulse)

A: For aluminum welding
S: For short-circuit welding
C: Common for all the welding types
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4.4 List of Common Parameters
Common parameters (C parameters) specify the operations of the welding source. Set the
parameters according to the operation conditions.
Save the changed common parameters to enable common parameters. Then turn OFF the
power and ON again.
Display Default
Contents Unit Description
No. Setting
C00 Gas check time 20 s −
Gas pre-flow time Gas flowing time before welding
C01 56 ms
output starts (minimum: 56 ms)
Gas after-flow time Gas flowing time after welding out-
C02 500 ms
put completes
Low-pulse frequency (for weld- Low-pulse frequency
C03 100 0.1Hz
ing type 2.17, aluminum)
Low-pulse amplitude (for weld- Low-pulse wire feeding speed
C04 20 %
ing type 2.17, aluminum) amplitude
Current at low-pulse accelera- Current at low-pulse acceleration
C05 tion (for welding type 2.17, alu- 120 %
minum)
Current at low-pulse decelera- Current at low-pulse deceleration
C06 tion (for welding type 2.17, alu- 100 %
minum)
Digital meter displayed speed Time for average moving for dis-
C07 1000 ms play of current/voltage digital
meter
External resistance set value Electric resistance value of weld-
×10- ing current path such as power
C08 505 *1 5
Ω cable, jig stand connected to weld-
ing source
Motor setting Motor selection
0: Print-type servomotor (default
setting)
C09 0 - 1: Minertia servomotor for servo
torch
2: 4-roller servomotor (YWE-
WF340MELC)
C10 Reserved for system 50 Do not change.
Current calibration reference Reference current 1 for the user
C13 150 A
current 1 (File 1) file No.1
C14 250 A
C15 150 A
C16 250 A
C17 150 A
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Display Default
No. Setting
C18 250 A
System Reset When the C parameter C23 is set
to "2004", System Reset is exe-
cuted to initialize all parameters
(default setting).
Before executing System Reset,
record the modified parameters.
C23 0
After executing System Reset, turn
OFF the welding source and turn
ON again.
When the power supply is turned
OFF, the C parameter C23 is back
to "0".
Motor current warning value % (for The value at which the warning is
motor output for the excess current of
C25 70 rated feeding motor.
current
)
Error: outside the range of out- 0: If the output current is outside
put current the range, the error (Err790,
Err791) is issued after welding.
1: If the output current is outside
the range, the error (Err790,
C28 0
Err791) is issued during welding
and the welding stops.
2: If the output current is outside
the range, the error is not
issued.
Setting range of the error: out- Sets the range of the error: outside
side the range of output current the range of output current
(Err790, Err791).
If the output current is within the
C29 70 A
range of welding current command
±C29, the error is not issued. If it
exceeds the range, the error:
Err790, Err791 is issued.
running time of Cooling Fan When setting 30000(max
C31 900 s
after welding value),Cooling Fan always runs.
Digital Meter Display during Set Digital meter display during
stanby stanby.
C32 0 0: Displays setting conditions.
1: Displays stanby status
(0.0V,0A,0.0m/min).
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4.5 List of D Parameters
Display Default
No. Setting
Reserved for system 0: Nondisplay
C33 0
1: Displays EL350 welding type.
*1 The initial value of the external resistance set value is the value measured under the
environment for the MOTOWELD-EL350 Ⅲ database creation. For measurement of
the external resistance value under your operation conditions, refer to " 14 Calibration
for External Resistance ".
D parameters specify the operation conditions for the welding source. Set the parameters
according to the operation conditions.
The D parameters are displayed by following the instructions as follows: Keep pressing the
button k "Common PRM Select" and press the button j "PRM Select" during standby status.
D-1
Display Default
Contents ON OFF
No. Setting
1 Reserved for system Do not change. OFF
2 Reserved for system Do not change. ON
3 Wire slow-down Enabled Disabled ON
End event End condition process- End condition process- ON
4
ing enabled ing disabled
Display of feeding speed/ Displays feeding speed Displays motor current ON
5
motor current
Data communication Enabled Disabled OFF
10
mode
11 User file switching Switched at robot side Switched on panel OFF
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D-2
Display Default
Contents ON OFF
No. Setting
External resistance cali- Compensates by exter- Disabled OFF
1 bration*1 nal resistance value set
in the parameter C08
2 Touch start User File1 Enabled Disabled (normal start) OFF
Error Latch Error Latch until the Automatic error reset OFF
15
power is turned OFF
*1 To enable the calibration for the external resistance value, the external resistance value
must be measured. For measurement of the external resistance value under your
operation conditions, refer to " 14 Calibration for External Resistance ".
• Always set the parameter "D1-10" to "disabled" (OFF) at times other than data communi-
cations.
• For aluminum welding, it is recommended to set the parameter for the end event "D1- 4"
to "enabled" (ON) since automatic crater processing is effective. The crater processing
requires approx. two seconds after ARCOF instruction. Set additionally the Timer instruc-
tion so that the manipulator stops for two seconds at the welding end point.
• For synergic voltage, the voltage that Yaskawa assumes adequate is specified as 100%.
Changing the synergic voltage by 10%, voltage varies by approx. 1V. (Example: In case
of 20V at 100%, it becomes 19V and 21V at 90% and 110%, respectively. The percent-
age (%) can be changed in the range between 50% and 150% (±5V).) The percentage
(%) that is set at robot synergic voltage is displayed on the welding source in the unit of V.
• For the welding type: CO2 short-circuit arc welding, do not use the touch start but select
the normal start.
• When aluminum welding is selected, the touch start arc becomes enabled (default set-
ting) with the parameters "D2-2", "D2-3", and "D2-4" set to "OFF".
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5.1 Checking the Welding Conditions
5 Welding Operation
5.1 Checking the Welding Conditions
Before starting actual welding operation, perform the test welding for welding conditions to
check if the welding performance is satisfactory. Remove oil, rust, oil paint, water, and foreign
matter generated by gas-cutting to prevent the surface pore and blowhole.
5.2 Wire Stickout
The wire length from the torch tip to the arc point is called wire stickout. Keep this length
constant during welding.
The following table shows the length ( ) of wire stickout as standard.
Wire Diameter (1.2 mm) Wire Diameter (0.9 mm)
Length ( ) of wire stickout 15 mm 10 to 15 mm
5.3 Direction of Welding and Torch Angle
There are two welding types: backhand welding (same as manual welding), in which the torch
is tilted by 0° to 10° in the direction of welding, and forward welding, in which welding is
carried out in the same state but in the opposite direction. The forward welding is more
popular in robot welding because it results in better gas shielding and the welding can be
performed viewing the welding line.
0° 10°
Torch
out
stick
Wire
Nozzle
Forward Backhand
welding welding
Gas
Base metal
Forward welding is preferred in CO2/MAG welding.

Fig. 11 Direction of Welding and Torch Angle
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5.4 Precautions on Using Extension Cable
5.4 Precautions on Using Extension Cable
When an extension cable is used, actual output between the torch and the base metal
decreases because of voltage drop in the cable. To prevent this, set the command value of
welding voltage adjustment higher than the target voltage value to compensate for the output
voltage drop. " Fig. 12 Reference for Voltage Drop along Extension Cable " shows a
reference for the voltage drop along an extension cable.
Use the one-class thicker extension cable to keep stable welding voltage.
4 This graph indicates the relationship

Extension cable length
(one way)
between voltage drop and welding
25m current when an extension cable of 60
Voltage 20m mm2 is used. If extension cables are
drop (V) 2
15m
10m used for both ways, the voltage drop
becomes twice as much as the value
0 indicated in this graph.
100 200 300 500
Welding current (A)
4 This graph indicates the relationship

Extension cable length
(one way) between voltage drop and welding
25m current when an extension cable of 80
Voltage 20m
drop (V) 2 mm2 is used. If extension cables are
15m
10m used for both ways, the voltage drop is
twice as much as the value indicated in
0
100 200 300 500
this graph.
Welding current (A)
Fig. 12 Reference for Voltage Drop

along Extension Cable
• If an extension cable is used for pulse welding, the response for the pulse waveform con-
SUPPLE
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trol may be delayed, which may prevent the spatter-less pulse welding. Use a cable as
short as possible for high quality welding.
• In order to compensate for the voltage drop due to extension cables, etc., perform auto-
matic correction by the calibration of the external resistance value which is described in "
14 Calibration for External Resistance ".
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6.1 Error Detection Function
6 Precautions on Welding
Error detection is performed for the following items, and the welding source is automatically
stopped when an error is detected.
If an error occurs, the "Warning" lamp lights or blinks and the error number is displayed in the
digital meter on the panel face. For the contents of errors, refer to the following table.
At error detection, an arc failure signal is output at the robot side.
Table. 6 List of Error Display Contents
Error No. Item Contents Remedy
Err001 Input over- Primary input voltage exceeding Check the input voltage.
voltage 265 V)( ± 5V)(200/220V setting) Check the input voltage switch.
or 530V(±5V)(380/400V setting)
is applied continuously for two
seconds.
Err002 Input under- Primary input voltage is lower Check the input voltage.
voltage than 165 V( ± 5V)(200/220V set-
ting) or 330V( ± 5V)( 380/400V
setting)continuously for two sec-
onds.
Err102 Excessive The temperature in the primary or • Check the ambient temperature
temperature secondary control circuit exceeds (40°C or less) and operational
the specified value of the welding ratio (60 %).
source. • Check if there are dust, dirt, and
clogging on the dust protective
filter. Clean or replace the dust
protective filter if necessary.
Err107 Input/output Overcurrent flows in the primary • Check if the output cable is
overcurrent control circuit. short-circuited or grounded.
• The power circuit may be bro-
ken. Contact your Yaskawa
representative.
Err110 Voltage The welding voltage is not Contact your Yaskawa represen-
detector error detected. tative.
Err111 Auxiliary cir- Overcurrent flows in the auxiliary The board may be broken. Con-
cuit overcur- circuit. tact your Yaskawa representa-
rent tive.
Err203 CPU error A communications error between The board may be broken. Con-
and 204 the CPU1 and the CPU2 occurs. tact your Yaskawa representa-
tive.
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Err205 to Memory error An error occurs in the data in the The data may not have been cor-
299 welding source internal memory. rectly saved when the welding
conditions are recorded because
of a power failure, etc. Reset the
system after saving the changed
parameters. (See " 4.2.10 Sys-
tem Reset ")
If the error occurs again, the
board may be broken. Contact
your Yaskawa representative.
Err303 Panel switch The DIP switch of PR(CR)-008 • Check the DIP switch setting of
setting error board is not correctly set. PR(CR)-008 board.
• PR(CR)-008 board may be bro-
ken. Contact your Yaskawa
representative.
Err304 to Improper Nonconformity in the model set- The setting of hardware or soft-
309 model setting ting of hardware and software ware may not be performed cor-
rectly. Contact your Yaskawa
representative.
Err501 Improper The welding wire was not fed as Check the following.
feeding instructed by the feeding amount • Check that the encoder cable is
amount command value. not damaged.
There is a certain difference • Check if the screws of the con-
between the feeding amount nector terminal block are
command value and the feed- securely fastened. If the
back from the encoder. encoder cable is disconnected
or the screws are loosened, the
wire feeding speed becomes
excessively fast and an error
occurs in the wire feeding
amount. Replace the encoder
cable or fasten the screws of
the connector terminal block.
• Check if the wire load becomes
heavy. Make sure that the torch
cable and conduit cable are not
bent excessively.
Err502 Motor over- Overcurrent above the rated cur- Check if the wire load becomes
current rent flows in the motor circuit. heavy. Make sure that the torch
cable and conduit cable are not
bent excessively.
Err601 Starting sig- Arc starting signal is input before Check again the operation timing
nal error the welding source’s main power or signal cable connections. The
supply starts up. same error may occur at momen-
tary power failure.
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Err701 Output over- Overcurrent flows in the second- Confirm the following.
current ary control circuit. • Check that the torch cable or
power cable is not grounded.
• Check that the contact tip does
not contact the workpiece to be
welded. Set the contact tip so
as not to contact the work-
piece, then perform welding.
• Check that the encoder cable is
not damaged.
• Check if the screws of the con-
nector terminal block are
securely fastened. If the
encoder cable is disconnected
or the screws are loosened, the
wire feeding speed becomes
excessively fast and an error
occurs in the wire feeding
amount. Replace the encoder
cable or fasten the screws of
the connector terminal block.
Err702 Voltage The welding voltage is not • Check if the voltage detection
detection wire detected. wire is connected. Check if the
error voltage detection line or the
short-circuit cap is connected to
the connector CON7.
• Check that the contact tip does
not contact the workpiece to be
welded. Set the contact tip so
as not to contact the workpiece.
• Temporary power failure may
have occurred.
Err790 Outside of The actual welding current • Check if the selection of motor
output cur- becomes far removed from the is correct, or confirm the set-
rent setting welding current command value. tings of C parameter C09.
(Over the • Check that the welding wire
upper limit) does not slip, or the wire is fed
as instructed by the feeding
Err791 Outside of command.
output cur- • Check that the wire stickout is
rent setting not excessively short or long.
(Over the • Check that the range set in C
lower limit) parameter C29 is not too nar-
row.
• Check if the wire, shielding gas,
welding type, earthing, etc. are
correctly set.
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6.2 Tripped Power Supply Switch
6.2 Tripped Power Supply Switch
If the power supply switch is tripped, do not turn it ON again. Contact your Yaskawa
representative. If the power is turned ON again with the power supply switch tripped, the
problem may be compounded and may affect the welding.
6.3 Precautions on Welding Operation
Check the following precautions before starting welding.
1. The welding wire is electrically charged during welding. Be careful that the welding
voltage still remains for two seconds after the welding ends due to the two-second
delay set for the welding source. Also, do not touch the welding wire during the starting
point detection (optional function) since the voltage of approx. 300 V is applied to the
wire.
2. If a conduit cable is extremely bent, the welding wire cannot be smoothly fed, and thus
the set welding conditions may be altered. To prevent this, place conduit as straight as
possible.
3. If welding is performed at a current exceeding the rated output current, internal parts of
the welding source may be burnt. Allowable operational ratio for a current under the
rated value is calculated as follows:
Rated current
Allowable operational ratio = Rated operational ratio × [ Operating current ]2%
Table. 7 Allowable Operational Ratio of the Welding Source of 350 Ampere

(with Rated Operational Ratio of 60%)
Welding Allowable
Allowable Continuous
Current Operational Ratio Welding Pause Time
Welding Time
(A) (%)
350 60 6 minutes or less 4 minutes or more
270 100 Continuous welding possible -
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6.3 Precautions on Welding Operation
4. Power switch operation

The inverter welding source is the forced air-suction cooling type. Do not turn OFF the
power supply switch until the cooling fan completely stops after completion of the oper-
ation. To prevent electric shock, never disconnect or connect the cables for the weld-
ing source, the wire feeder, the welding torch, etc. while the power is ON. Make sure
that the power supply switch of the welding source is turned OFF after the operation.
5. Cooling fan
The cooling fan starts rotating as soon as the power supply is turned ON. Then, the
fan stops if approx. 15 minutes passes without arc start. However, the fan restarts
rotating when welding starts, and it stops approx. 15 minutes after the welding ends.
One of three fans operates at all times in sync with the power supply switch.
6. Stretch a protective curtain around the welding operation space for workers and others
to protect from arc light, spatter, and slag.
7. Installation Environment
Do not weld on a wet earth floor or metallic floor to avoid electric shock. Also avoid
welding where there are inflammables to prevent fire due to scattering of heated spat-
ter or slag.
8. The welding source cannot be used for gouging other than CO2/MAG welding.
9. Radio disturbance
Noise may be generated over the radio during welding.
When listening to the radio, keep the radio as far as possible from the welding source.
When a radio is not on battery but on a 100 VAC power supply, do not bring the weld-
ing torch close to the 100 VAC cable.
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7.1 Internal Selecting Switches
7 Built-in Functions
7.1 Internal Selecting Switches
The internal selecting switches are set as follows before shipping.

The internal switches are not allowed for change since the switches are prepared for adjuste-
ment and maintenace performed by manufacturers.
Table. 8 DIP Switch Setting for Pr (CR)-008 Board
DIP Switch (DSW) Default Setting Remarks

1-8 OFF
1-7 OFF
1-6 OFF
1-5 OFF
1-4 OFF
1-3 OFF
1-2 OFF
1-1 OFF
2-8 OFF
2-7 OFF
2-6 OFF
2-5 OFF
2-4 OFF
2-3 OFF
2-2 OFF
2-1 ON
3-8 OFF
3-7 OFF
3-6 OFF
3-5 ON
3-4 OFF
3-3 ON
3-2 ON
3-1 OFF
4-8 OFF
4-7 OFF
4-6 OFF
4-5 OFF
4-4 OFF
4-3 OFF
4-2 OFF
4-1 OFF
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7.2 Location of Printed Boards
ON
OFF
87 65 43 21 87 65 43 21 87 65 43 21 87 65 43 21 Pr (CR)-008
DSW1 DSW2 DSW3 DSW4
Fig. 13 DIP Switch Settings for Pr (CR)-008 Board
CAUTION
• Be sure not to switch the selecting switch which is designated as
"switch disabled" by mistake. Failure to observe this caution may result
in a trouble.
Fig. 14 Top View without the Top Cover from the Welding Source
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7.2.1 DIP Switch Settings for Pr(MB)-021 Board

The DIP switch settings for Pr(MB)-021 board are for manintenance. Do not change these
settings.
Table. 9 Settings of DIP Switches
SW1 Setting
1 ON
2 OFF
3 ON
4 OFF
7.2.2 Jumper-pin Settings of the Pr(MB)-021 Board

The settings of the Pr(MB)-021 board are for maintenance. Do not change these settings.
Table. 10 Settings of Jumper Pins
(no mark) Open Circle Side

SW5 H
SW6 H
SW7 3
SW8 R
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8.1 Daily Inspection Items
8 Maintenance and Inspection
WARNING
• Before maintenance or inspection, or wiring, be sure to turn OFF the
switch in the switchgear on the input side and put up a warning sign.
(ex. DO NOT TURN THE POWER ON.)
Failure to observe this warning may result in electric shock or injury.
• For internal inspection immediately after using the welding source, the
capacitor in the welding source may be charged. Wait for approx. five
minutes and remove the cover for inspection.
CAUTION
• Maintenance and inspection must be performed by specified personnel.
Failure to observe this caution may result in electric shock or injury.
Perform periodical maintenance and inspection for safe and efficient operations of the welding
source.
8.1 Daily Inspection Items
Check the following:

(1) The switches operate without fail.
(2) The cooling fan rotates smoothly by turning ON/OFF the power supply switch and
draws the air in from the rear face.
(3) There is no abnormal vibration, beat, or odor.
(4) There is no leakage of gas.
(5) The cable connecting section is not excessively heated.
(6) The welding cable and its connecting section is not excessively heated.
(7) There is no damage on the connection cable such as a cable on the input side or on
the base metal side, resulting in imperfect insulation.
(8) Each connecting section is tightened securely.
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8.2 Bimonthly to Semiannual Inspection Items
8.2 Bimonthly to Semiannual Inspection Items
Perform the following:

(1) Cleaning of dust protective filter
Remove the dust protective filter on the rear face of the welding source, then
remove the dust and dirt on the air filter.
(2) Removal of dust and dirt

Remove dust and dirt by spraying dry compressed air. Carefully clean spaces
between the transformer and reactor windings, and semiconductors.
To clean circuit boards, use the exclusive-use dust remover device.
(3) Inspection of electric connecting sections

Check that the bolts are firmly tightened and rust or the like does not deteriorate the
contacts in the connecting sections with the external wiring such as input/output ter-
minals or with the internal wiring. Retighten the bolts if necessary or use a file to
remove rust, if any, so that the metallic faces contact with each other.
(4) Inspection of ground line

Confirm that the case is grounded properly.
8.3 Annual Overhaul and Repair
Carry out the integrated repair such as replacement of defective components, case repair, and
reinforcement of insulation deteriorated parts. Insulation resistance must be 1MΩ or more
between the control unit circuit and the case; if it is less than 1MΩ, the insulation of the
deteriorated part must be repaired.
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8.4 Guideline for Service Lifetime and Replacement of Components Used
8.4 Guideline for Service Lifetime and Replacement of

Components Used
The welding source is composed of many components. Unless all these components operate
normally, the welding source cannot utilize its essential functions. Therefore, it is absolutely
necessary to find any sign leading to a failure of a component or device as early as possible
according to the periodical inspection and take proper corrective action.
These components cannot be used continuously for ever. Even under normal operation
status, they are apt to have variation of the characteristics or malfunction after the life elapses.
Therefore, it is recommended that the components be replaced periodically so that the welder
can operate at optimum performance.
Normally, refer to the following guideline of the component replacement when the welding
source is used in the rated specifications (8 hours a day, 250 days a year).
• Electrolytic capacitor: Approx. 5 years

• Cooling fan: Approx. 5 years
• Breakers, relays: Depends on how often they are used. It is recommended that they be
replaced approx. every 5 years.
8.5 Cleaning of Dust Protective Filter
Dust protective filter prevents spatters, etc from entering into the welding source and reduces
damage on components due to dust and dirt. The air suction power into the welding source,
however, gets weakened as the welding source operates and the filter gets contaminated. As
a result of this, the temperature in the welding source may increase and the component life
may be shortened.
It is recommended to clean the filter once every two months periodically in order to maximize
the product life.
The dust protective filter is installed in the rear face of the welding source as illustrated in "
Fig. 15 Cleaning of Filter ". Clean the filter by following procedures below.
(1) Remove the filter cover2.

(2) Remove the filter installed on the filter cover2.
(3) Clean the filter.
Tap at the filter with a rod, etc. to remove dust and dirt.
(4) Clean the filter.
Tap at the filter with a rod, etc. to remove dust and dirt.
(5) Install the filter in filter cover 2.
(6) Install the filter cover2 on the rear face of the welding source.
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8.5 Cleaning of Dust Protective Filter
Fig. 15 Cleaning of Filter
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8.6 Replace Fuse
8.6 Replace Fuse
If any fault shown below occurs,Check fuse.If Fuse blown again after replace fuse,Contact
your Yaskawa representative.
Table. 11 Fuse
Item Fault
Fuse 10A blown.(purple • Although the start signal is ON or the wire inching signal is
color) ON,Motor does not operate.
• Cooling fan does not rotate.
Fuse 2A blown. • Although power switch is ON,the Digital Meter does not dis-
play.
Fig. 16 Fuse
Please exchange fuses (2A) according to the following points.

(1) Remove two screws of the control panel.(Fig17)
(2) Open the control panel . (Fig 17)
(3) Open the fuse holder.(Fig 18)
(4) Remove the fuse and exchange it.(Fig 18)
(5) Close the fuse holder.
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8.6 Replace Fuse
(6) Ciose the control panel.

(7) Close two screws of the control panel.
Fig. 17 Control panel
Fig. 18 Fuse holder
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9.1 Confirming Setting conditions
9 Failure Analyses
WARNING
• Before maintenance, inspection, or wiring, be sure to turn OFF the
switch in the primary side switch gear and put up a warning sign. (ex.
DO NOT TURN THE POWER ON.)
CAUTION
• To connect a nylon connector, insert the connector after matching the
connector number and confirm that it is locked. Do not apply excessive
force to the printed board when inserting the connector. Never change
the positions of the internal wiring or modify the connections.
Failure to observe this caution may result in device problems.
Confirm that the junctions between the metal receptacle and the cable, and the connectors on
the printed boards are connected securely. Then, take corrective action by referring to "
Table. 12 Check Items ", " Table. 13 Failure Analyses for Welding Section ", and " Table. 14
Fault Analyses for Electrical Circuit Section ". If the equipment does not function properly
even after the corrective action, contact your Yaskawa representative to investigate the cause
and to repair as soon as possible.
If any fault occurs, check the following items in " Table. 12 Check Items ". Afterwards, take
proper corrective actions in " Table. 13 Failure Analyses for Welding Section "."
Table. 12 Check Items
Item Contents
Welding type Check if the welding type suitable for material and the wire diameter or shielding
gas has been selected.
Parameter Check that changing of parameters does not lead to the error in welding operation.
After recording the changed parameters, return the data to the initial values and
check how welding is performed.
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Table. 12 Check Items
Item Contents
Synergic/ Check if synergic/independent (auto adjustment/individual) selection of the welding

Independent source is the same as that on the robot side. Synergic/Independent of the welding
selection source can be set by the panel button l "Auto Adjustment/Individual" on the weld-
ing source panel. When "synergic (auto adjustment)" is selected, the LED indicator
"Auto Adj." lights. If the setting is different from that on the robot side, incorrect
welding voltage value is displayed on the panel. Furthermore, if the welding source
condition files of the robot are not correctly set, the robot command values are not
correctly displayed on the welding source panel.
Motor selec- Confirm the set value of C parameter C09 to check if the motor is correctly
tion selected. (0: Print servo 1: Servo torch, 2: 4-roller servo (YWE-WF340MELC))
If the motor is not correctly selected, the wire is not fed as instructed by the com-
mand value and welding performance becomes unsatisfactory.
Voltage If the voltage detection wire is disconnected, the 7-segment LED indicator for weld-
detection wire ing voltage c on the welding source panel displays approx. 0 V. Then the error
ERR702 "Voltage detection wire error" is displayed on the 7-segment LED indica-
tors. Check if the voltage detection wire is correctly connected.
P Parame- P parameters are effective only when the user file is selected. Select the user file
ters cannot File 1, File 2, File 3) when using P parameters.
be changed.
User files D parameter D1-11 is used to specify whether the user file is selected from the
cannot be panel or the robot. (D1-11 OFF: from panel, ON: from robot)
selected.
Record of After selecting the welding type or changing the parameter, save conditions before
conditions turning OFF the welder power supply. Before recording conditions, be sure not to
select other welding type while the user file is being adjusted because the changed
data on P parameters are deleted.
Encoder When the encoder cable is disconnected, or when the phases A and B are con-
cable nected inversely, the wire feeding becomes excessively fast or the motor runs
inversely. In addition, the 7-segment LED indicator for wire feeding speed e dis-
plays 0 and the error Err501 "Improper feeding amount" is issued. Check the con-
nection of encoder cable.
Shielding gas Check if the shielding gas suitable for the welding type is selected. For pulse weld-
ing, the argon ratio must exceed 80% to execute one pulse per drop. If short-circuit
occurs excessively during pulse welding, check the argon ratio.
Arc monitor When the arc monitoring function is used, refer to " 17 Setting of Arc Monitoring
Function ". The parameter set value is different from the MOTOWELD-S350.
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9.2 Cause and Remedy of Welding Section Failure

Table. 13 Failure Analyses for Welding Section
Fault Cause Remedy
Blowholes Excessive oil, rust, or paint Carefully remove the adherent substances to
and pits adheres to the base metal. clean the base metal.
occur.
Oil adheres to the welding wire. Carefully store and handle the welding wire.
Or rust occurs. Remove the oil or rust from the feeding roller or
conduit.
Sufficient shielding gas does Check for gas leakage. Also check that the gas
not flow. regulator has been correctly adjusted and the gas
cylinder is not empty.
Gas shielding in the welding When the wind blows hard, stop the operation or
section does not properly work use a screen, etc. to help block the wind.
due to wind, etc.
Spatters adhere to the nozzle Often remove the spatters from the nozzle and
and the gas does not flow out apply spatter preventive agent to the interior of the
smoothly. nozzle.
The quality of the shielding gas Replace the shielding gas with one of better qual-
is poor. ity.
The nozzle is too far from the Keep the proper length of the wire stickout (10 mm
arc point. to 25 mm) to perform welding. Increase the gas
flow amount.
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Fault Cause Remedy
Arc is Power supply voltage exces- Use a different power supply from that of other
unstable. sively fluctuates. machines that cause power supply voltage fluctua-
tion. Or increase the power supply transformer
capacity.
Chip hole diameter becomes Replace the chip. (Use a genuine chip.)
larger and worn.
Welding wire is not fed Remove the dust or iron powder choking up the
smoothly. feeding roller section or conduit.
Check that the conduit is not excessively bent and
that the liner, contact tip, and feeding roller match
the wire diameter.
Voltage between phases of the Use a different power supply from that of other
3-phase power supply is not machines that cause the imbalance. Or increase
balanced. the power supply transformer capacity.
The welding conditions are not Use the test arc to increase or decrease the set-
correct. tings of the welding current value and voltage
value.
Unstable arc tends to occur Use gas mixed with carbon dioxide gas and argon
when thin-plate or small-current gas to improve the arc behavior.
welding is performed only with
carbon dioxide gas.
The connecting section is Check each terminal connection and the connec-
loose. tions with the base metal. Securely re-tighten if
necessary.
Voltage drop is excessive with Shorten the extension cable’s length.

the extension cable. Use a thicker cable. Use the extension cable with-
out bending it.
The polarities of the secondary Correct the connection of + and -.

terminal are inverted.
Jig current conduction is poor. Correct the contact between the jig and the base
metal.
Excessive The welding conditions are not Increase or decrease the settings of the welding
spatters correct. voltage and current values to adjust the welding
conditions.
Welding wire is not suitable for Check if a welding wire suitable for the welding
the shielding gas. type is used.
The status of the base metal is Check the groove forms or dirt of the base metal.
poor. Replace them with one of higher accuracy.
The welding section is dis- Check each terminal connection and the connec-
torted. tions with base metal. Polish the contacting face
and tighten them securely.
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Fault Cause Remedy
Bead form Manipulation of electrode is not Change the welding torch angle a little. Employ
is bad and correct. the forward welding method and practice so that
the appear- welding torch can constantly aim at a target. Or
ance is change the welding speed.
poor.
The shielding gas has a prob- Since the gas flow amount is not sufficient, let the
lem. gas flow 10 to 25 litters per minute, and mix argon
gas if necessary. Or use a gas of better quality.
The welding conditions are not Increase or decrease the settings of the welding
correct. voltage or current value a little.
Arc-start is Welding current conduction is Check the connections and the current conduction
poor. not perfect. contacting section of the base metal to confirm the
current conduction.
The connection cable is too Replace the cables at the 3-phase input side and
thin. base metal side with those of sufficient thickness.
The welding conditions are not Check that the welding voltage set value is not too
correct. small or that the wire feeding speed set value is
not too large.
The status of the base metal is Check that dirt or insulating material does not
poor. adhere to the base metal or slugs do not remain
on it.
The welding torch operations The wire stickout of the welding wire is too long.
are not correct. Shorten it a little. Change the welding torch angle.
Or slow down the welding speed.
The power cable is wired with Wire the power cable as straight as possible.
the cable being winded.
Burnback The welding torch operations The wire stickout of the welding wire is too short.
occurs. are not correct. Extend it a little. Change the welding torch angle.
(The weld-
ing wire The welding conditions are not Check that the welding voltage set value is not too
sticks to the correct. large or that the wire feeding set value is not too
end of the small.
contact tip.)
Contact tips are defective. Check that the contact tip hole is worn and its inner
diameter has become too big. Also check for
defect on the tip inner side.
Welding current conduction is Check the connections and the current conduction
not perfect. contacting section of the base metal to confirm the
current conduction.
The welding wire almost buck- Pull the welding wire from the inside of the conduit
les. and pass the welding wire again through the con-
duit.
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9.3 Cause and Remedy of Failure at Electrical Circuit Section
9.3 Cause and Remedy of Failure at Electrical Circuit

Section
Table. 14 Fault Analyses for Electrical Circuit Section
No. Failure Cause Remedy
Power supply indicator lamp does Power supply indicator lamp Check contacting sec-
not light even if the power supply failure, improper contact. tions. Replace the power
1 switch is turned ON. When the input voltage supply indicator lamp.
switch set 380V/400V, 200V/
220V was impressed.
Cooling fan Power supply Cooling fan or control circuit Check the cooling fan
does not indicator lamp failure and the printed board
rotate even if lights. (MB)-021 and (SD)-006.
power sup-
ply switch is Fuse F1, F2 (2A) blown Investigate the cause and
turned ON. replace the fuse.
2
Fuse (10 A) on the board Investigate the cause and
Pr(SD)-006 blown replace the fuse (10 A)
on the board Pr(SD)-006.
Power supply Power supply indicator lamp Check contacting sec-

indicator lamp failure, improper contact tions. Replace the power
does not light. supply indicator lamp.
The welding source does not start The start signal is not sent to • Check for the welding
although the start signal is turned the welding source. command cable.
ON. • Check for insertion of
3
the connector (CR4) on
the printed board (CR)-
008.
Although the Voltage is Motor failure Replace the motor.

start signal is applied to the
ON, only the motor terminals
motor does (between #A and
not operate. #B of the con-
nector CON4)
The voltage is Disconnection of the device Replace the device con-

4 not applied to the control cable, or improper trol cable or check con-
motor terminals contact of the connector tacting sections.
(between #A and
#B of the con- Fuse (10A) on the board Upon investigating the
nector CON4). Pr(SD)-006 blown error cause, replace the
fuse (10A) on the printed
board Pr(SD)-006.
Printed board (SD)-006 fail- Check and replace the

ure printed board (SD)-006.
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9.3 Cause and Remedy of Failure at Electrical Circuit Section
Table. 14 Fault Analyses for Electrical Circuit Section
No. Failure Cause Remedy
Welding current (welding current The analog command sent Check the analog com-
5 command) cannot be changed from the robot side is not nor- mand output on the robot
from the robot side. mal. side.
Welding voltage (welding voltage The analog command sent Check the analog com-
6 command) cannot be changed from the robot side is not nor- mand output on the robot
from the robot side. mal. side.
Error indication on the digital See " Table. 6 List of Error See " Table. 6 List of
7
meter Display Contents ". Error Display Contents ".
The power supply switch is Damage to the input diode Contact your Yaskawa
tripped and the power is not representative.
8
turned ON. Damage to the main circuit
transistor (IGBT)
Shielding gas cannot be adjusted Failure of the gas solenoid Investigate the gas sys-
or stopped. valve tem.
Fuse (10 A) on the board Upon investigating the

Pr(SD)-006 blown error cause, replace the
fuse (10 A) on the printed
board Pr(SD)-006.
9
Failure of the printed board Check or replace the
(SD)-006 printed board (SD)-006.
The printed board (SD)-004 Replace the board with

is installed by mistake. the printed board (SD)-
(The printed board (SD)-004 006.
cannot be used.)
The starting point detection can- The starting point detection Check the connection
not be detected. command is not sent to the signal cable.
welding source or the power
supply for starting point I/F is
10 not supplied to the welding
source.
The starting point detection

signal is not sent from the
welding source.
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10.1 Specifications of Robot Interface Signals
10 Robot Interface Signals
The following table shows the correspondence of the pin number and the signal of connector
CON3 (26 pins).
For signal systems, refer to “11. Conncetion System Diagram.”
Pin No.
Correspon Signal Direct Signal
No. Function *1
ding to Meaning ion Form
Connector
A-B Arc voltage Gives the compensation value of the arc R→ Analog
(0V side) adjustment voltage when set to "Synergic." W voltage
1
instruction (When set to "independent," the arc volt- input of
age is sent directly.) 0V to 14V
C-D Welding cur- Gives the set value of the output current R→ Analog
(0V side) rent instruc- (wire feeding amount) for the welding W voltage
2
tion source. input of
0V to 14V
F-G Wire inching Performs the wire inching. R→ Contact

instruction W input
3
(Valid at
closed)
H-J Wire retract Withdraws the wire. R→ Contact

instruction W input
4
(Valid at
closed)
K-L ARCON/ Instructions to start/stop the welding. R→ Contact

ARCOF W input
5
instruction (Valid at
closed)
M-N Wire stick Sends the output terminal voltage of the W→ Welding
("-" side) detection welding source. R source
The wire stick detection voltage output
6
(approx.15 V) is input from the robot side. voltage
(Analog
value)
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Pin No.
No. Function
ding to Meaning ion*1 Form
Connector
P-E Arc occur- 1. The signal is output when the current W→ Contact
(COM) rence detec- is detected continuously for 16 ms R output
tion after the gas pre-flow upon receiving (Valid at
the arc start signal. closed)
2. If the current is not detected for 48 ms
or more continuously after the signal is
7
output, the signal stops being output.
3. (1) and (2) are repeated.
The signal stops being output at the same

time as the wire stick prevention voltage
ends.
R-E Arc failure 1. The signal is output when the arc start W→ Contact
(COM) detection is not detected for 1.5 seconds after R output
the gas pre-flow upon receiving the (Valid at
arc start signal. closed)
2. After the arc occurrence is detected
within 1.5 seconds, the signal is output
when the arc occurrence is not
8 detected for 0.6 seconds or more con-
tinuously.
3. After the arc failure is detected, the
states described in (1) and (2) are self-
maintained until the start command of
welding source is released.
4. The signal is output also when an
error occurs in the welder.
S-E Reserved W→ Contact

(COM) R output
9
(Valid at
closed)
T-E Reserved W→ Contact

(COM) R output
10
(Valid at
closed)
E (536) Common Common for detection line W→ Return

R line of
11
contact
output
W-X Monitoring Sends the monitoring signal of the output W→ Analog

output for current. R voltage
output cur- 3.0V/600A
12
rent Note: When using the arc monitoring
function, refer to " 17 Setting of Arc
Monitoring Function ".
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Pin No.
No. Function
ding to Meaning ion*1 Form
Connector
U-V Monitoring Sends the monitoring signal of the output W→ Analog

output for voltage. R voltage
output volt- 3V/60V(66V for 66V or more)
13
age Note: When using the arc monitoring
function, refer to " 17 Setting of Arc
Monitoring Function "
b-Z User file Externally switches the user file selection R→ +24V
14 selection by connecting each signal to common (Z). W ±10%,
OP1 Note: Connected to the pin terminals: current
"OP1" and "OP2" of the standard capacity
Y-Z User file welding instruction cable. of 50mA
15 selection To externally switch the user file, set or more
OP2 D parameter D1-11 to "ON".
a-Z Gas check Turns ON/OFF the gas solenoid valve by R→ +24V
GAS connecting to common (Z). W ±10%,
Note: Connected to "GAS" pin terminal of current
16
the standard welding instruction capacity
cable. of 50mA
or more
Z (531) Common Common of OP1, OP2, and GAS signals R→ Return

COM Note: Connected to "COM" pin terminal of W line of
17
the standard welding instruction contact
cable. input
*1 "R" indicates the robot side while "W" indicates the welding source side.
The voltage for wire stick detection which is output from the robot side does not appear on the
welding source panel.
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10.2 Meaning and Function of External joining terminal and Pr(IF)-008Terminal
10.2 Meaning and Function of External joining terminal

and Pr(IF)-008Terminal
10.2.1 External joining terminal TM1
Connecti
on
Signal Dire
N Terminal
Meani Function ction
o. Block
ng *1
Cable
No.
1 209 Ammet
er Outputs W→
termin 400A, 60mV. R
2 211
al
3 526 Voltme Directly

ter outputs the W→
termin output R
4 527
al voltage.
5 529 R→
Wier Inching
W
inching instruction
6 531
7 −
Reserv
− −
ed
8 −
*1 "R" indicates the robot side

while "W" indicates the welding
source side.
The external meters connected to the TB2 terminal are analog meters of ammeter (400A /
NOTE 60mV) and voltmeter (75V). Values of the ten's volts for wire stick or ground detection at
the robot controller side may be displayed in the analog voltmeter, which is not a failure of
the device.
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10.2 Meaning and Function of External joining terminal and Pr(IF)-008Terminal
10.2.2 Pr(IF)-008Terminal TB3
TB3
Connection
524 Terminal Signal Directi
No. Function Signal Form
Block Cable Meaning on*1
6Y No.
525
24V
539 1 524 This signal monitors

6Y the motor current of At normal
Motor
wire feeding and W→ time: Open
538 current
5Y alerts that the motor OP At warning:
2 525 warning
537 current exceeds the Closed
warning level.
4Y
531
Reserved
Contact
3 539 for − −
input
system
Contact
OP→
4 538 Reserved − input (valid
W
at closed)
Contact
OP→
5 537 Reserved − input (valid
W
at closed)
OP→
6 531 Common − −
W
*1 "W" indicates the welding source side while "OP" indi-

cates the option.
NOTE The external detection signals connected to TB3 terminal are output from each external
device. To use these signals, prepare external devices with a detector.
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10.3 Meaning and Function of Signal for Starting Point Detecting Function (Optional board Pr (OP) -003
[for EL350 Ⅲ ])
10.3 Meaning and Function of Signal for Starting Point

Detecting Function
(Optional board Pr (OP) -003 [for EL350 Ⅲ ])
CAUTION
• The starting point detection function is an optional function. The
optional board Pr (OP) -003 [EL350 Ⅲ ] is included when the starting
point detection function is ordered, that is, not included in standard
package.
• The optional board for EL350 Ⅲ is Pr (OP) -003 [EL350 Ⅲ ]. The optional
board Pr (OP) -350 for MOTOWELD-E350 II cannot be used for MOTOW-
ELD-EL350 Ⅲ .
Read this section only when the starting point detection function is used.
The following table shows the cable number of connection terminal block and corresponding
signals.
Connection
Terminal Signal Direc-
Block Cable Meaning tion*1
No.
Power supply Power supply for starting point R→ W +24V±10%,

for starting detecting instruction and sending current capac-
1 520
point detec- /receiving of the starting point ity of 30mA or
tion I/F detection signal more
Starting point The signal is output when the W→ R Transistor out-

detection sig- output "+" (torch side) of welding put
2 521 nal source drops to approx. 0V while (ON when 0V),
the starting point detecting sink current of
instruction is ON. 50mA or less
Common Power cable on 0V side of the R→ W

3 522 power supply for starting point
detection I/F.
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10.3 Meaning and Function of Signal for Starting Point Detecting Function (Optional board Pr (OP) -003
[for EL350 Ⅲ ])
Connection
Terminal Signal Direc-
Block Cable Meaning tion*1
No.
Starting point While this signal is ON: R→W Contact output

detection 1. The high voltage (full-wave (Valid at
instruction rectification, peak value of closed)
280V) for the starting point
detection is applied between
4 523
welding source’s output "+"
(torch side) and "-" (base
metal side).
2. Lights "Search Mode" lamp in
red on the front panel.
Monitoring Monitoring signal for output volt- W→ R Analog voltage

5 V output for out- age
put voltage 5V/50V (For arc sensor)
Monitoring Monitoring signal for output cur- W→ R Analog voltage

6 A output for out- rent
put current 3.5V/350A (For arc sensor)
Common Common of the monitoring sig- W→ R

7 COM
nal
*1 "R" indicates the robot side while "W" indicates the welding source side.
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11 Connection System Diagram
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12.1 Starting up Welding Source in Diagnosis Mode
12 Diagnosis Function
MOTOWELD-EL350 Ⅲ has a Diagnosis mode to confirm the software version, the number of
occurrence of welding source error, and DIP switch set status.
To start up the welding source in the Diagnosis mode, turn OFF the main power of
MOTOWELD-EL350 Ⅲ once, and turn ON the main power again while pressing the "Record"
button.
The diagnosis information is displayed in the 7-segment LED indicators on the welding source
front panel once the Diagnosis mode is launched.
V A Wire m/min Type

Power
Warning
Search
Auto Adjustment
L R File No.2
File No.3
ON
OFF
The set status of DIP switch is displayed in the 7-segment LED indicators when the Diagnosis
mode is launched.
V A Wire m/min Type Power
Warning
Search
PRM Select Auto Adj. Weld, Type

PRM Set
Auto Adjustment
L R File No.2
File No.3
ON
OFF
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Fig. 19 Panel at Launch of MOTOEWELD-EL350 Ⅲ Diagnosis Mode

The information which is displayed in the 7-segment LED indicator can be changed with using
the buttons "+" or "-" on the MOTOWELD-EL350 Ⅲ front panel.
"d-*" : DIP switch set status The displayed contents are

"C-*" : Software version changed with the buttons
"Err.*" : The number of error occurrence "+" or "-".
L R
At start-up of welding source

>
in the Diagnosis mode
Fig.20 Diagnosis Mode Operation
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12.2 Confirmation of DIP Switch Set Status
12.2 Confirmation of DIP Switch Set Status
By referring to the information: "d-1" to "d-4" which is displayed in the Diagnosis mode, the
setting status of DIP switch on the Pr(CR)-008 board of welding source inside can be
confirmed without removing the cover of the welding source.
Fig.21 DIP Switch of MOTOWELD-EL350 Ⅲ
For displaying the DIP switch status, ON/OFF state of each switch is displayed with 0/1 bit
data.
DSW No. : 1 to 4
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
ON/OFF state of each switch : 1=ON / 0=OFF

Fig.22 Display of DIP Switch Set Status
The figure " Fig.22 Display of DIP Switch Set Status" shows that the switches No.2, 3, and 5
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12.3 Confirmation of Software Version
of DSW3 are ON.
NOTE If the display of Diagnosis mode is different from the actual DIP switch setting, there may
be failure on the Pr(CR) board or Pr(MB) board. Replace the board.
12.3 Confirmation of Software Version
By referring to the information: "C-1", "C-2", and "C-3" which is displayed in the Diagnosis
mode, the software version which is loaded in the welding source can be confirmed.
• C-1: Main CPU 1 Software Version

• C-2: Sub CPU 2 Software Version
• C-3: Memory Software Version
The software version is displayed as shown below.
CPU No. : 1=CPU1, 2=CPU2, 3=Memory
Software version No. : {. {{-{{ Model No. : (C represents EL350 .)

Fig.23 Display of Software Version
The figure "Fig.23 Display of Software Version" shows that the software version of the main
CPU is 3.21-007-Ａ.
CAUTION
• For main circuit board: Pr (MB) -021 which is installed in MOTOWELD-
EL350 Ⅲ , make sure that "C" is displayed in the model NO. of the soft-
ware version display.
If welding is performed with the main circuit board: Pr (MB), whose model No. is other
than "Ａ", installed in the welding source, it may results in damage to the welding source.
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12.4 Confirmation of the Number of Welding Source Errors
12.4 Confirmation of the Number of Welding Source Errors
By referring to the information: "Err.001" to "Err.999" which is displayed in the Diagnosis

mode, the number of errors which occurred in the welding source can be confirmed.
NOTE The number of welding source errors is automatically saved.
The number of welding source errors which has been recorded is displayed in the Diagnosis
mode as shown below.
.
V A Wire m/min Type
Error code The number

of errors
Fig.24 Display of the Number of Welding Source Errors
The 7-segment LED indicator shows the number of welding source errors. The number of
welding source errors is counted from when the welding source is delivered to when the weld-
ing source is started up in the Diagnosis mode. Once an error has occurred, the 7-segment
LED indicator displays "1" for the error. From then onward, every time the error occurs, one is
added to the number of errors.
In case of the figure "Fig.24 Display of the Number of Welding Source Errors", the 7-segment
LED indicator shows that the error Err001 (Input overcurrent) has occurred once. For details
on errors, see " Table. 6 List of Error Display Contents ".
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12.5 Clear of Error Record
12.5 Clear of Error Record
To delete the number of welding source errors, perform the clear operation of the error record.
The following explain how to clear the error record.
V A Wire m/min Type

Power
Warning
Search
Auto Adj.
PRM Select PRM Set Weld, Type
Common PRM Select Auto Adjustment

/Individual File No.1
L R File No.2
File No.3
Press the buttons simultaneously.

Fig.25 Error Record Clear Mode
(1) In the Diagnosis mode, press "L" button and "Record" button simultaneously to set
the welding source ready for clearing of error record ("Err CLr on" is displayed).
V A Wire m/min Type
(2) Press "RECORD" button with "Err CLr on" displayed to clear the error record. To
cancel the operation for clearing the error record, press "L" button again.
12.6 End of Diagnosis Mode
To end the diagnosis mode, turn OFF the MOTOWELD-EL350 Ⅲ main power once, then start
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12.6 End of Diagnosis Mode
up the welding source as normal without pressing any buttons.
CAUTION
• Welding cannot be performed in the Diagnosis mode. After diagnosing,
be sure to start up the welding source in the usual mode.
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13.1 Adjustable Welding Characteristics
13 Process Parameters
(Adjustment of Welding Characteristics)
Welding characteristics of the digital inverter welding source: MOTOWELD-EL350 Ⅲ are spec-
ified by database in the welding source. The values of welding characteristics, however, can
be changed to 10 to 200 % of the database values with using process parameters (P parame-
ters).
The characteristics values specified by database can be usually used without change. If the
database values need to be changed in accordance with ambient environment and your con-
venience, change the characteristics values referring to the following description.
SUPPLE User file (File 1, File 2, File 3) needs to be selected to change P parameters.
-MENT
All the values are set to "100 (%) = Operating as specified by the characteristics in the
database" before shipping.
13.1 Adjustable Welding Characteristics
The welding characteristics that can be adjusted by P parameters are as follows:
• Arc start characteristics: Characteristics from when ARCON signal is out-

put until the main welding condition becomes sta-
ble
• Arc end characteristics: Characteristics from when ARCOF signal is out-
put until arc disappears
• Short-circuit welding characteris- Characteristics while the main welding is per-
tics: formed at short-circuit welding (short arc)
• Pulse welding characteristics: Characteristics while the main welding is per-
formed at pulse welding
• Other characteristics: Characteristics of arc length control and current
output
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13.2 Adjustment of Arc Start Characteristics
13.2.1 Adjustment of Start Pulse

The following parameters change the characteristics related to the first arc start at ARCON
signal.
Parameter
Meaning Guideline of Adjustment
No.
Wire speed until the wire contacts -When scrap of the wire tip end remains;
the base metal Decrease the value.
P00
-When arc does not start;
Increase the value.
Wire speed from when the wire con- -For excessive repelling at arc start;
tacts the base metal until arc starts. Decrease the value.
P01
-For arc burning at arc start;
Increase the value.
Peak value of pulsed current that -For arc burning at arc start;
P02
flows for arc start Decrease the value.
-For excessive repelling at arc start;
Peak time of pulsed current that Increase the value.
P04
flows for arc start
ARCON signal Hot conditions
Wire slow-down speed Wire speed at start

P00 P01
Start pulse peak current

P02 t
Hot conditions
Start pulse peak time

P04
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13.2.2 Adjustment of Hot Characteristics

The following parameters change the hot characteristics before transition to the main current
after the first arc start at ARCON signal.
Parameter
No.
Average current of hot char- -For excessive arc burning;

acteristics to stabilize the mol- Increase the value.
P05
ten pool -For excessive repelling;
Decrease the value.
Average voltage of hot char- -For excessive repelling;

acteristics to stabilize the mol- Increase the value.
P06
ten pool -For excessive arc burning;
Decrease the value.
Output time of hot character- -When taking time to stabilize arc;

istics to stabilize the molten Increase the value.
P07
pool -For burn-through at start point;
Decrease the value.
Transition time from hot char- -When taking time to stabilize arc:
acteristics to main welding Increase the value.
P43
characteristics -For burn-through at start point:
Decrease the value.
Hot conditions Main welding conditions
Starting pulse
P05
I
Average hot current
Average current under main conditions

(Commanded from the robot side)
P07
t
Hot time
Starting pulse
P43
V P06
Hot slope time
Average hot
voltage
Average voltage under main conditions
(Commanded from the robot side)
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13.3 Adjustment of Arc End Characteristics
The following parameters change the characteristics from when ARCOF signal is input until
arc disappears.
Parameter
No.
Average current for crater processing after VALID when -When craters are not
P11
ARCOF signal is input D parame- filled;
ter D1- Increase the value.
Average voltage for crater processing after 4=ON, how- -When craters make
P12
ARCOF signal is input ever crater holes;
processing Decrease the value.
Crater processing time after ARCOF signal always
P13 invalid at P
parameter
P13=10.
P14 Average current to adjust the burning after welding -When wire sticks to the
base metal;
P15 Average voltage to adjust the burning after welding Increase the value.
-When wire sticks to the
Arc time to adjust the burning after welding contact tip;
P16 Decrease the value.
Peak current to adjust the spherical diameter of wire end -When arc does not
P17
after welding start at next ARCON
signal;
Peak time to adjust the spherical diameter of wire end after Increase the value.
welding -When the wire is
P18 repelled at next
ARCON signal;
Decrease the value.
Time to prevent the wire from sticking to the base metal -When wire sticks to the
after welding base metal;
Increase the value.
P20 -When arc comes out to
the part other than the
welded spot at air-cut;
Decrease the value.
Transition time from the main characteristics to the end -When craters are not
characteristics filled;
(VALID when D parameter D1-4=ON, however crater pro- Increase the value.
P44
cessing always invalid at P parameter P13=10. -When craters make
holes;
Decrease the value.
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End conditions Burning conditions Droplet pulse Wire-stick prevention
Main conditions
Adjustment of
Wire stop sphere at end tip Voltage only
Average current P18

I under main conditions
(Instructed from
Droplet pulse peak time
the robot side) P11
P44 Average end current
Droplet pulse peak current
End slope time
P14 P17
Average burning current t
P13 P20
V Average voltage Ending time Wire-stick prevention time
under main conditions
(Instructed from
the robot side)
P12
Average end voltage
t
Average burning voltage P16
P15 Burning time
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13.4 Adjustment of Short-circuit Welding Characteristics
13.4 Adjustment of Short-circuit Welding Characteris-

tics
The following parameters change the short-circuit welding characteristics under the main
welding characteristics.
Parameter
No.
Current increasing speed -For unstable arc; Increase the value.
P37
at short-circuit (first half) -For excessive spatters; Decrease the value.
Current increasing speed
P38 at short-circuit (second
half)
P49 Arc control 1 • When arc occurs for a long time without sphere-drip
dropping; Decrease P49, increase P50 and P51.
P50 Arc control 2
• When arc is not stable;
Arc control 3 Increase P49, decrease P50 and P51.
• To make beads flat for stainless-steel or the like;
Increase P49, P50, and P51
• When short-circuit occurs for a long time;
Decrease P parameter P49, increase P parameter P50
P51
and P51.
• When burn-through occurs;
Decrease P parameter P49, P50, and P51.
• When weld penetration is needed;
Increase P parameter P49, P50, and P51.
Droplet transition Short-circuit Arc Creation of droplet
P38
Short-circuit current increasing speed 2
P49 Arc control 1
I
P50 Arc control 2

P37
Short-circuit current
increasing speed 1 P51 Arc control 3
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13.5 Adjustment of Pulse Welding Characteristics
13.5.1 Adjustment of MAG/MIG Pulse Welding Characteris-

tics
The following parameters change the pulse welding characteristics under the main character-
istics for MAG/MIG pulse welding using mixed gas with Ar 98% or less.
Parameter
No.
P08 Pulse peak current for droplet transition -For excessive spatters;
Increase the value.
P09 Base current to keep arc -For excessive burning;
Decrease the value.
P10 Pulse peak time for droplet transition
Pulse current increasing speed -For arc repelling;

Increase the value.
P31
-For arc burning;
Decrease the value.
Pulse current decreasing speed -For arc burning;

Increase the value.
P33
-For arc repelling;
Decrease the value.
Pulsed current Droplet transition Base current
Pulsed current P08
Pulsed current decreasing speed P33

I
Pulsed current increasing speed
P31
t
P10 Pulse time Base current P09
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13.5.2 Adjustment of MIG Pulse Welding Characteristics

The following parameters change the pulse welding characteristics under the main character-
istics for aluminum MIG welding.
Parameter
No.
P08 Pulse peak current for droplet transition -For excessive spatters;
Increase the value.
P09 Base current to keep arc -For excessive burning;
Decrease the value.
P10 Pulse peak time for droplet transition
P35 Pulsed current increasing rate -For arc repelling; Increase the value.
-For arc burning; Decrease the value.
P36 Pulsed current decreasing rate
Pulse Droplet Base

current transition current
P08
Pulse current
P36
I
Pulse current decreasing rate
P35
Pulse current increasing rate
Pulse time Base current

P10 P09
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13.6 Adjustment of Other Pulse Welding Characteristics
13.6 Adjustment of Other Pulse Welding Characteristics
Parameter
No.
Gain of the constant control for arc length -For improper arc length follow-up:
at pulse welding Increase the value.
P61
-For arc length oscillation:
Decrease the value.
Arc length oscillation: large

Arc length
NG constant control
gain is too large.
Welding advancing direction
OK
Arc length c
Arc length constant control gain

P61 Arc length response: slowly
NG
Arc length
constant control Transient state Static state
gain is too small.
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13.7 Adjustment of Current Output Characteristics
13.7 Adjustment of Current Output Characteristics
Parameter Meaning Guideline of Adjustment

No.
Welding current output characteristic 1 - When real welding current value is
(150 A or less: default setting) higher than the welding current com-
Changes the wire feeding amount so mand: Decrease the value.
P62
that the real welding current value corre- - When real welding current value is lower
sponds to the welding current com- than the welding current command:
mand. Increase the value.
Welding current output characteristic 2 - When real welding current value is

(250 A or more: default setting) higher than the welding current com-
Changes the wire feeding amount so mand: Decrease the value.
P63
that the real welding current value corre- - When real welding current value is lower
sponds to the welding current com- than the welding current command:
mand. Increase the value.
The welding current output can be adjusted by setting parameters P62 and P63. The change
in the welding current output includes checking the welding current command against the
welding current that is fed back.
For welding current output characteristics, use the welding current calibration function than
setting the value of parameters P62 and P63.
Compensation by Interpolation between Compensation by

the parameter P62 calibration points 1 and 2 the parameter P63 Wire feeding amoutn
after the compensation
P63
speed command
Wire feeding
Wire feeding amount

before the compensation
P62
Calibration current 1 Calibration current 2 Welding current command

E.g. 150 A E.g. 250 A (Panel display current)
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14.1 Outline of External Resistance Calibration
14 Calibration for External Resistance
The MOTOWELD-EL350 Ⅲ has a function to compensate for the voltage drop due to cable
extension, etc. This function is effective only when short-circuit welding is selected.
14.1 Outline of External Resistance Calibration
Since the negative (-) side power cable and jig stand connecting the welding source and the
base metal to be welded contain electric resistance, voltage applied between the torch and
the base metal drops by several volts compared with the voltage output from the welding
source.
The MOTOWELD-EL350Ⅲcan automatically compensate for the voltage drop due to external
resistance by measureing the electric resistance of the connected power cable or jig stand to
set the resistance value.
By calibrating the external resistance, the same actual welding voltage can be obtained with
the same synergic voltage command even in a station having different power cable length or
jig stand with different electric resistance. Therefore, the database incorporated into the
MOTOWELD-EL350 Ⅲ can be effectively used.
Positive (+) side power cable
Welding current I
Voltage detection cable
Negative (-) side power cable

Welder output voltage Em
Actual welding voltage Ea
External resistance R
Actual welding voltage Ea = (Welder output voltage Em) − (Welding current I) × (External resistance R)
Fig.26 Voltage Drop by External Resistance
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14.2 Procedure of External Resistance Calibration
The following outlines how to calibrate the external resistance. For details, refer to the
following sections.
1. Connect the cable for resistance measurement. (Refer to " 14.2.1 Connecting the
Cable for Resistance Measurement ".)
2. Measure the external resistance value and confirm the display. (Refer to " 14.2.2 Mea-
suring the External Resistance Value " and " 14.2.3 Display of External Resistance
Setting Parameter ".)
3. Set the D parameter for calibration of the external resistance to "enabled." (Refer to "
14.2.4 Setting the D Parameter for Calibration of External Resistance to "Enabled" ".)
14.2.1 Connecting the Cable for Resistance Measurement
CAUTION
• Use a machine tool, etc. to securely tighten the connecting section of
the cable for resistance measurement. Since approx. 300 A current
flows at measurement of the external resistance, excessive heat gener-
ation may damage the devices in case of insufficient tightening.
• After moving the manipulator for connection of the cable for resistance
measurement, be sure to turn OFF the power supply of the robot control-
ler.
Unexpected motion of the manipulator during measurement may result in equipment

damage or personal injury.
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To measure the external resistance value, move the manipulator so that the torch will be close
to the jig stand. Then, use the cable for resistor measurement to connect the torch tip end
and the jig stand where base metal to be welded is set, as shown in the following figure.
For the cable for measurement, use a conductor of 38 mm2 × 0.5 m (as thick and short as
possible), and securely connect the tip body at the torch end and the jig stand using a bolt or
vice.
Connect in this order: torch cable → wire feeder

→ positive (+) side power cable → welder
Torch
Use a bolt M6 to connect the cable for
resistance measurement to the tip body.
Use a bolt or vice to connect the other end of the

cable for resistance measurement to the jig stand.
Jig stand
Cable for resistance

measurement
38 mm2 × 0.5 m
Remove the nozzle and chip from

the torch and pull back the wire.
Connect in this order: negative (-)

side power cable → welder
Fig.27 Connection of Cable for Resistance Measurement
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14.2.2 Measuring the External Resistance Value

The external resistance is measured by panel operations. The following describe how to
measure the resistance value.
1. Start-up of the resistance measurement mode
With the "Weld.Type" button pressed, turn ON the welding source main power supply.
The welding source starts up in the resistance measurement mode.
In the resistance measurement mode, the external resistance can be obtained by out-
putting the constant current of approx. 300 A and measuring the voltage required at
that time.
V A Wire m/min Type

Power
Warning
Search
PRM Select PRM Set Weld,Type
In the resistance measurement Displays "r" which indicates
V/Set
mode, the current commandA.W/S
value the resistance measurement mode.
is set to "300
Common PRMA".Select
File No.1
L R File No.2
File No.3
V A Wire m/min Type

Power
Warning
Search
Common PRM Select File No.1
L R File No.2
cWhile pressing "Weld,
File No.3 Type"
button,
ON
dturn ON the welding source

main power.
OFF
Fig.28 Start-up of the Resistance Measurement Mode
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2. Output of current for the resistance measurement
CAUTION
• Do not touch, the power cable, torch, or jig stand while current for the
resistance measurement is being output.
Failure to observe this caution may result in electric shock.
(1) Record the value of parameter C08 in advance since the result of the measurement
is overwritten.
(2) Press the "Record" button for 3 seconds or more.
The constant current is output for measurement of the resistance, and power is sup-
plied to the power cable that is to be an external resistance path.
The conduction lasts for approx. 2 seconds and completes automatically.
After the output, the resistance is measured and its result is stored in the parameter
C08.

Warning
Search

During
A.W/Selectric conduction, outputs the
current of approx 300 A without motor
rotation, and displays blinking voltage
or current on the voltmeter or ammeter.
L R File No.2
File No.3
Pressing the "Record" button for approx

Record 20
three seconds lights the LED indicator
User File above
Select
Gas
the "Record" button, and starts electric conduction.
Fig.29 Current Output for Measurement of Resistance
- Press the "Record" button again to stop the current output during conduction, however
NOTE the resistance is not measured.
- When cable for resistance measurement or the power cable, etc. is not connected, the
ammeter (7-segment LED indicator for current) displays 0 A. Confirm the connection
path.
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14.2.3 Display of External Resistance Setting Parameter

Press the "Weld.Type" button to end the external resistance measurement mode and returns
to the normal welding mode.
Confirm the measured external resistance value with the parameter C08 as follows:
(1) Press the "Common PRM Select" button to display the setting of common parame-
ters. Pressing the "+" button increases the displayed parameter number by one.
(2) Press the "+" button 8 times to confirm the measurement result with the parameter
C08.
Warning
Search
Press the "Common PRM Select" button to
set the mode to the C parameter setting mode.
Then, press "+" or "-" button to display "C.08"
onA.W/S
the 7-segment LED indicator.
L R File No.2
File No.3
Fig.30 Display of the Set Parameter
14.2.4 Setting the D Parameter for Calibration of External

Resistance to "Enabled"
To validate the calibration for the external resistance, the setting of D parameter is required.
1. Display the parameter that sets calibration for external resistance as follows:
(1) With the "Common PRM Select " button pressed, press the "PRM Select" button.
The setting of D parameter appears.
(2) Pressing of the "+" button once displays the parameter "d-2 1" that sets the external
resistance calibration to "Enabled" or "Disabled".
Warning
Search
L R File No.2
File No.3
Record Press the "PRM

20 Select" and "Common PRM Select" buttons
simultaneously
Gas to set the mode to User
the DFile
parameter
Select setting
mode.
Then press the "+" button to display the parameter "D-2 1".
Fig.31 Display of D Parameter
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2. Change the parameter that sets calibration of external resistance to "enabled" as fol-
lows:
(1) Press the "PRM Set" button twice and the display "oFF" starts blinking.
(2) While the display is blinking, press the "+" button to change the display from "oFF"
to "on".
When the 7-segment LED indicator displays "on," the calibration for the external
resistance becomes valid.

Warning
Search
L R File No.2
File No.3
Press the "PRM Set" button

20 twice so that User File Select
the "OFF" display Gas
Record blinks. Then press "+" button
to change the setting of parameter "d-2 1" to
"on" from "OFF".
After the setting change, press "PRM Select" to
return to the stadby status.
Fig.32 D Parameter Setting
(3) Press the "PRM Select" button once to return to the standby status.
3. Save the setting as follows:

(1) Press the "Record" button for three seconds or more. The LED indicator lamp
above the "Record" button changes from flashing to lit, and the 7-segment LED indi-
cators display dashes.
(2) When the7-segment LED indicators are lit and the LED indicator lamp above the
"Record" button is turned OFF, the data on the set parameter are saved.
If the set parameters are not saved, the set data will be deleted with the main power
supply OFF.
V A Wire m/min Type

Power
Warning
Search

V/Set A.W/S
Pressing of the "Record" button for three seconds
or more changes the LED indicator lamp above the
Common PRM Select File
"Record" button from flashing toNo.1
lit, and the
7-segment LED indicators display dashes.
L 7-segment
R File No.2
When the LED indicators return to the
FileLED
normal standby status and the No.3indicator lamp
above the "Record " button is turned OFF, the data
on changed setting are all saved.
Record Gas
User File Select
Fig.33 Saving the Setting
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15.1 Overview of the Welding Current Calibration Function
15 Calibration Function of Welding Current
15.1 Overview of the Welding Current Calibration Function
The welding current command value may be different from the actual welding current if the
wire extension is out of standard value, the welding voltage command value is set entirely
different from the synergic voltage which is specified as 100 % and Yaskawa deems to be
adequate, or the P parameter value is changed.
The calibration function of welding current allows the actual welding current value to check
against the welding current command by adjusting the wire feeding amount corresponding to
the welding current command.
When the calibration function of welding current is set to "enabled" (The set values of P62
NOTE and P63 are other than 100), be sure to record the parameter values of:
-C parameter (C13 to C18) and;
-P parameter of each user file (P62 and P63).
If parameters were initialized, input the recorded parameter contents directly.
Set the parameters P62 and P63 to "100" again to disable the calibration function of weld-
ing current.
For welding current calibration of MOTOWELD-EL350Ⅲ, adjust the wire feeding speed based
on the welding current commands at 2 points
Compensation by the Interpolation between Compensation by the Wire feeding amount

parameter P62 calibration points 1 and 2 parameter P63 after the compensation
Wire feeding amount

Wire
×P63 補正前
before the compensation
feeding ﾜｲﾔ送給量
speed
command
×P62
Calibration current 1 Calibration current 2 Welding current command

e.g.) 150A e.g.) 250A
溶接電流指令
(Panel display current)
（パネル表示電流）
Fig.34 Compensation of Wire Feeding Speed Command by Welding Current Calibration Function
NOTE Be sure to set the welding current command value of current calibration 2 is higher than
that of current calibration 1.
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15.2 Procedure of Welding Current Calibration
The main procedures of welding current calibration are as follows;

1. Starting up the welding source in the Welding Current Calibration mode
2. Welding by the current calibration 1
3. Confirming the result of calibration 1
6. Saving the conditions of calibration (results)
7. Returning to the usual welding mode
The following explain the procedures of welding current calibration in detail.
1. Starting up the welding source in the Welding Current Calibration mode

(1) Turn ON the welding source main power while pressing the "PRM Select" button to
start up the welding source in the Welding Current Calibration mode.
If the 7-segment LED indicators of "V" and "A" on the panel blink, the mode is being
set to the Welding Current Calibration mode.
V A Wire m/min Type

Power
Warning
Search
Auto Adjustment
Common PRM Select /Individual File No.1 V A Wire m/min Type
L R File No.2
File No.3
The 7-segment LED indicators of "V" and "A" starts blinking.

ON
OFF
The welding current calibration cannot be performed without selecting a user file. Be sure
NOTE to select one of user files No.1, No.2, or No.3 beforehand, save the conditions (see " 4.2.6
Saving Welding Conditions "), and turn ON the welding source with the user file selected.

(1) If the 7-segment LED indicators of "V" and "A" on the panel blink, the current cali-
bration 1 is in standby state.
V A Wire m/min Type
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(2) Set the welding current command to be calibrated from the robot controller side, and
perform welding for six seconds or more.
NOTE Set the welding current command value so that the command value of the current calibra-
tion 1 is lower than that of the current calibration 2.
(3) The calibration performs arithmetic operation for the ratio of the welding current
command to the actual welding current value based on the welding current value
after two to six seconds from welding start.
(4) The LED indicator lamp above the "Record" button flashes when the calibration
operation is confirmed.
If the welding time is less than six seconds, the LED indicator lamp above the "Record"
NOTE button does not flash after welding. Perform welding for a longer time and welding current
calibration again.
3. Confirming the result of current calibration 1

(1) Keep pressing the "R" button to confirm the result of current calibration 1.
Keep pressing the "R" button to confirm the result of current calibration 1.
V A Wire m/min Type
The display of : Displays the execution of calibration 1.

7-segment LED
indicator "V"
The display of : Displays the welding current command value at the
7-segment LED execution of calibration 1.
indicator "A" (The value is registered in the C parameter.)
The display of : Displays the calculation result of calibration 1.
7-segment LED (The result is registered in the parameter P62.)
indicator "Wire" (Ratio= welding current command value / actual welding current value × 100 %)
The example display shown above indicates; The result of calibration 1: 90 %

The welding current command: 150 A

(1) Press "+" or "-" button to switch between the current calibration 1 and current cali-
bration 2.
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(2) If the 7-segment LED indicators of "A" and "Wire" on the panel blink, the current cal-
ibration 2 is in standby state.
V A Wire m/min Type
(3) Set the welding current command to be calibrated from the robot controller side, and
perform welding for six seconds or more.
NOTE Set the welding current command value so that the command value of the current calibra-
tion 2 is higher than that of the current calibration 1.
(4) The calibration performs arithmetic operation for the ratio of the welding current
command to the actual welding current value based on the welding current value
after two to six seconds from welding start.
(5) The LED indicator lamp above the "Record" button flashes when the calibration
operation is confirmed.
If the welding time is less than six seconds, the LED indicator lamp above the "Record"
NOTE button does not flash after welding. Perform welding for a longer time and welding current
calibration again.

(1) Keep pressing the "R" button to confirm the result of current calibration 2.
V A Wire m/min Type
The display of : Displays the execution of calibration 2.

7-segment LED
indicator "V"
The display of : Displays the welding current command value at the
7-segment LED execution of calibration 2.
indicator "A" (The value is registered in the C parameter.)
The display of : Displays the calculation result of calibration 2.
7-segment LED (The result is registered in the parameter P63.)
indicator "Wire" (Ratio= welding current command value / actual welding current value × 100 %)
The example display shown above indicates; The result of calibration 1: 95 %

The welding current command: 250 A
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6. Saving the conditions of calibration results

After confirming the calibration result, keep pressing the "Record" button for three sec-
onds or more to save the result.
7. Returning to the usual welding mode

Perform either of the following procedures to return to the usual welding mode.
• Press "PRM Select" button; or
• Turn OFF the welding source once and turn it ON again.
The welding after the welding current calibration is performed by the wire feeding
speed command which is calculated from the result of welding current calibration.
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15.3 Parameters for Welding Current Calibration Function
15.3 Parameters for Welding Current Calibration Function
The following tables show the parameters which are used for the welding current calibration
function.
Parameters used when the user file No.1 is selected
Display No. Item Initial Value Content
P62 Current output characteristic 1 100 Compensation ratio 1 for wire feed-
ing speed (Unit: %)
ing speed (Unit: %)
C13 Current calibration 150 Reference current 1 for the user file
Reference current 1 (File No.1) No.1 (Unit: A)
ing speed (Unit: %)
ing speed (Unit: %)
ing speed (Unit: %)
ing speed (Unit: %)
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16 Welding Source Condition File of the

Robot Controller
Welding condition files for the MOTOWELD-EL350 Ⅲ are as follows.
Common for All Welding Types: "Synergic (automatic adjustment)" (A/%)

Wire-stick prevention processing time: 0.1 seconds
Arc failure confirming time: 0.6 seconds
Command Voltage (V) Welding Current (A) Command Voltage (V) Welding Voltage (%)
0.00 30 0.00 50
1.35 62 7.20 99
2.70 94 7.50 100
10.80 286 7.80 101
12.15 318 14.00 150
13.50 350 0.00 0
0.00 0 0.00 0
0.00 0 0.00 0
Common for All Welding Type: "Independent (individual)" (A/V)

Wire-stick prevention processing time: 0.1 seconds*1
Arc failure confirming time: 0.6 seconds
Command Voltage (V) Welding Current (A) Command Voltage (V) Welding Voltage (V)
0.00 30 0.00 12.0
1.35 62 2.25 16.0
2.70 94 4.50 20.0
10.80 286 6.75 24.0
12.15 318 9.00 28.0
13.50 350 11.25 32.0
0.00 0 13.50 36.0
0.00 0 0.00 0.0
Since the MOTOWELD-EL350 Ⅲ uses a print-type servomotor for its standard model, the
SUPPLE
-MENT
motor stops within 0.1 seconds. To reduce the manipulator’s cycle time, Yaskawa recom-
mends that the wire-stick monitoring time on the robot side be set short.
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17 Setting of Arc Monitoring Function
For using the arc monitoring function on the robot side, the setting of parameters for the robot
controller as shown below is required.
NOTE Parameters to be set are different according to the type of robot controller.
For the Robot Controller: NX
Parameter No. Item Set Value Remarks
S2C355 Arc monitoring function: Magnification of current 200 For welder 1

conversion
S2C356 Arc monitoring function: Current offset 0 For welder 1
S2C357 Arc monitoring function: Magnification of voltage 200 For welder 1

conversion
S2C358 Arc monitoring function: Voltage offset 0 For welder 1

conversion

conversion

conversion

conversion

conversion

conversion
For details on the arc monitoring function, see "NX100 OPTIONS INSTRUCTIONS FOR
SUPPLE
-MENT ARC MONITORING FUNCTION" (Manual No. RE-CKI-A451).
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18.1 Gas Check
18 Operation by External Remote Mode
The external remote operations are available for MOTOWELD-EL350 Ⅲ as follows:

1. Gas check
2. Switch of user files
For external remote operations, connect contacts (dry contacts) to the pin terminals which
emerge from adjacent to the connector on the robot controller side of welding command
cable.
Pin terminal for gas check (GAS)

Pin terminals for user files switching (OP1, OP2)
Pin terminal COM
Welding command cable
18.1 Gas Check
Connect contacts to the pin terminals "GAS" and "COM", which emerge from adjacent to the
connector of the welding command cable.
• Contact ON (closed): The shielding gas flows with the gas magnet valve ON.
• Contact OFF (open): The shielding gas stops with the gas magnet valve OFF.
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18.2 Switch of User Files
18.2 Switch of User Files
Perform the settings as follows to select a user file by external command.

1. Set the D parameter D1-11 to "ON". Then save conditions by referring to " 4.2.6 Sav-
ing Welding Conditions ".
2. Connect the contacts to the pin terminals "OP1", "OP2", and "COM", which emerge
from adjacent to the connector of the welding command cable.
The user files can be selected by combinations of contacts ON/OFF as follows:
Selection of User File Contact OP1 Contact OP2
No user files OFF OFF
User file No.1 ON OFF
User file No.2 OFF ON
User file No.3 ON ON
The user files cannot be selected externally when the D parameter D1-11 is set to "OFF".
NOTE Additionally, the switch of user files is only enabled either by the external command or the
welding source panel.
With the D parameter D1-11, change the user file selection method: by the external com-
mand or by the welding source panel.
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19 List of Service Parts
Fig.35 YWE-EL350-BJ3 Front Face
Table. 15 List of YWE-EL350-BJ3 Service Parts (Front Face)
Item Q’ty per

Parts Code No. Parts Name
No. Welding Source
505 902000 Eyebolt M8 2
510 BJ3EL3510 Front panel 1
511 BJ3EL3511 Control panel 1
513 BJ3EL3513 Cover (top) 1
514 BJ3EL3514 Side cover (right) 1
515 BJ3EL3515 Side cover (left) 1
521 GP430521 Terminal cover 1
590 BJ3EL3590 Sheet panel 1
775 BJ3EL3775 Nameplate 1
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Fig.36 YWE-EL350-BJ3 Base Section
Table. 16 List of YWE-EL350-BJ3 Service Parts (Base Section)
Item Q’ty per

No. Welding Source
004 BJ3EL3004 DC reactor (DCL2) 1
500 BJ3EL3500 Base 1
501 BJ3EL3501 PE terminal 1
533 926588 Terminal seat (lower) 1
534 925759 Terminal seat 2
535 925759 Terminal seat (upper) 1
582 911970 plate 1
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Fig.37 YWE-EL350-BJ3 Right Face
Table. 17 List of YWE-EL350-BJ3 Service Parts (Right Face)
Item Q’ty per

No. Welding Source
003 BJ3EL3003 Transformer 4
021 BJ3EL3021 Printed board set (SN)-GF002 1
022 BJ3EL3022 Printed board set (SH)-GF002 1
023 BJ3EL3023 Printed board set (DI)-GF004 1
027 BJ3EL3027 Printed board set (DI)-GF003 2
538 BJ3EL3538 Current-limiting reactor (CLR) 1
539 BJ3EL3539 DC reactor (DCL3) 1
570 BJ3EL3570 Heat sink (R) 1
575 BJ3EL3575 Heat sink (D) 1
739 BJ3EL3739 Thermal guard (85°C) 1
800 925711 Caster 4
870 AJ0EL3870 IGBT (CM600HU-12F) 2
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Fig.38 YWE-EL350-BJ3 Resistor and Electrolytic Capacitor
Table. 18 List of YWE-EL350-BJ3 Service Parts (Resistor and Electrolytic Capacitor)
Item Q’ty per

No. Welding Source
563 BJ3EL3563 Resistor(300W) 1
564 BJ3EL3564 Resistor(400W) 1
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Fig.39 YWE-EL350-BJ3 Left Face
Table. 19 List of YWE-EL350-BJ3 Service Parts (Left Face)
Item Q’ty per

No. Welding Source
012 BJ3EL3012 circuit breaker 1
020 BJ3EL3020 Printed board set (PT)-GF003 1

BJ3EL3025 Printed board set (EF)-GF003
025 2
With Printed board set (DL)-GF003
571 BJ3EL3571 Heat sink (L) 1
717 BJ3EL3717 Diode bridge 1
750 BJ3EL3750 FFB holder 1
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Fig.40 YWE-EL350-BJ3 Partition Board
Table. 20 List of YWE-EL350-BJ3 Service Parts (Partition Board)
Item Q’ty per

No. Welding Source
001 BJ3EL3001 Control transformer (TR1) 1
013 BJ3EL3013 Fuse holder 1
014 BJ3EL3014 Fuse 2.0A 2
024 BJ3EL3024 Printed board set (MB)-021 1
026 BJ3EL3026 Printed board set (SD)-006*1 1
028 BJ3EL3028 Printed board set (CR)-008 *1 1
029 BJ3EL3029 Printed board set (IF)-008 1
032 BJ3EL3032 Circuit board spacer 10
553 BJ3EL3553 Partition 1
650 BJ3EL3650 Rubber bush 4
*1 Printed board set (MB) -021, printed board set (SD) -006, printed board set (CR)
-008 are different from printed board of MOTOWELD-E350II.
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Fig.41 YWE-EL350-BJ3 Rear Face
Table. 21 List of YWE-EL350-BJ3 Service Parts (Rear Face)
Item Q’ty per

No. Welding Source
102 AJ0E35102 Connector (4 pins) 1
114 AJ0E35114 Connector (6 pins) 1
512 BJ3EL3512 Rear cover plate 1
537 BJ3EL3537 Cover 1
540 BJ3EL3540 Switch 1
541 BJ3EL3541 CP cover 1
580 BJ3EL3580 Cable clamp 2
650 BJ3EL3650 Rubber bush 1
825 AJ2S35825 Connector (26 pins) 1
952 DTPT35952 4-pin receptacle 1
953 DTPT35953 4-pin short-circuit cap 1
954 BJ3EL3954 Terminal block (8 pins) 1
990 BJ3EL3990 Input terminal 1
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Fig.42 YWE-EL350-BJ3 Filter Unit
Table. 22 List of YWE-EL350-BJ3 Service Parts (Filter Unit)
Item Q’ty per

No. Welding Source
516 BJ3EL3516 Filter cover2 3
517 BJ3EL3517 Filter cover1 3
919 BJ3EL3919 Cooling fan 3
987 BJ3EL3987 Air Filter 3
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MOTOWELD-EL350 Ⅲ
INSTRUCTIONS
TYPE: YWE-EL350-BJ3
HEAD OFFICE
2-1 Kurosaki-Shiroishi, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyusyu-shi, 806-0004, Japan
Phone +81-93-645-7745 Fax +81-93-645-7746
MOTOMAN INC. HEADQUARTERS
805 Liberty Lane, West Carrollton, OH 45449, U.S.A.
Phone +1-937-847-6200 Fax +1-937-847-6277
MOTOMAN ROBOTICS EUROPE AB
Franska Vagen 10, Box 4004, SE-390 04 Kalmar, Sweden
Phone +46-480-417800 Fax +46-480-417999
MOTOMAN ROBOTEC GmbH
Kammerfeld strasse 1, 85391 Allershausen, Germany
Phone +49-8166-90-100 Fax +49-8166-90-103
YASKAWA ELECTRIC KOREA CORPORATION
1F, Samyang Bldg. 89-1, Shinchun-dong, Donk-Ku, Daegu, Korea
Phone +82-53-382-7844 Fax +82-53-382-7845
YASKAWA ELECTRIC (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
151 Lorong Chuan, #04-01, New Tech Park, Singapore 556741
Phone +65-6282-3003 Fax +65-6289-3003
YASKAWA ELECTRIC (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.
Unit 47-1 and 2. Jalan PJU 5/9, Dataran Sunway, Kota Damansara, 47810, Petailng Jaya Selangor, Malaysia
Phone +60-3614-08919 Fax +60-3614-08929
YASKAWA ELECTRIC (THAILAND) CO., LTD.
252/246, 4th Floor. Muang Thai-Phatra office Tower II Rechadapisek Road, Huaykwang Bangkok 10320, Thailand
Phone +66-2-693-2200 Fax +66-2-693-4200
SHOUGANG MOTOMAN ROBOT CO., LTD.
No.7,Yongchang-North Road, Beijing Economic and Technological and Development Area, Beijing 100076, China
Phone +86-10-6788-0541 Fax +86-10-6788-0542
MOTOMAN MOTHERSON ROBOTICS LTD.
910, DLF Galleria, DLF City Phase IV, Gurgaon - 122002 Haryama, india
Phone +91-124-414-8514 Fax +91-124-414-8016
YASKAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATION
YASKAWA
Specifications are subject to change without notice

for ongoing product modifications and improvements. C Printed in Japan Oct 2009 10-20
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YASKAWA MANUAL NO.

• The drawings and photos in this manual are representative examples

• If your copy of the manual is damaged or lost, contact a YASKAWA rep-

• YASKAWA is not responsible for incidents arising from unauthorized

Notes for Safe Operation

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

Always be sure to follow explicitly the items listed under this

PROHIBITED Must never be performed.

• Be sure to observe the precautions in this instruction manual although

• Do not let personnel to approach the welder or welding sites unneces-

• Clean the cooling-water path once a month when using a water-cooled

• In order to secure safe operations, only a trained or qualified person

• In order to secure safe operations, only a person that has understood

• Never touch the charged parts.

• Only a qualified person in electric construction should perform ground-

• Be sure to perform installation or maintenance and inspection five min-

• Tighten the cable connecting sections firmly and insulate them.

• Do not use the welder with its case or cover removed.

• Use lifelines when working at hights.

• Perform maintenance and inspection periodically. Repair damaged

• When performing AC arc welding in a small space or at hights, be sure

• In order to prevent gas poisoning or suffocation, be

• In order to prevent dust trouble or gas poisoning due to the fumes or

Fumes or gases generated at welding may harm your health.

• When welding within such areas as a tank, a boiler, or a ship’s hold, be

• When welding in a small space, be sure to ventilate the site sufficiently

• Do not perform welding near degreasing, cleaning, or spraying opera-

Failure to observe this warning may generate extremely noxious gases.

• Before welding coated steel plates, be sure to ventilate sufficiently or

Welding such coated steel plates generates noxious fumes or gases.

• Remove inflammables so that they will not get spattered.

• Do not weld near flammable gases.

• Remove inflammables at the hidden side when welding ceiling, floor, or

Failure to observe this caution may result in fire.

• Tighten and insulate the cable connections.

Welding an enclosed tank or pipe may result in rupture.

• Locate fire extinguishers near the welding site.

• Wear welding mask or shaded glasses appropriate for

• Wear protective glasses to protect your eyes from spat-

Scattered spatters or slags may damage eyes or burn the skin.

Arc beams may irritate eyes or burn skins.

• Use noise protector when there is excessive noise.

Noise may damage hearing.

• Observe the regulations and your own references for

• Use the attached gas regulator or our recommended one.

• Hold the gas cylinder in the exclusive-use gas cylinder stand.

A gas cylinder falling may result in personal injury.

• Do not expose the gas cylinder to high temperature.

• Do not use the welder with the case or cover removed.

• Only a qualified person or a person who has understood the

• When hanging the wire feeder, remove the anti-fall fastening

Failure to observe this caution may cause the wire to

• Do not grasp near the base metal during cutting operation.

• Perform all welding and grinding away from welder to pro-

• Be sure to perform maintenance and inspection periodically to prevent

• If spatter or metal powder enters the inside of the welder, remove it by