ESAB WeldCloud Mobile User manual

Instruction manual

0464 547 001 GB 20171106 Valid for: Serial no: 648-xxx-xxxx

WeldCloud™ Mobile

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1SAFETY ....................................................................................................... 4

1.1 Meaning of symbols ............................................................................... 4

1.2 Safety precautions ................................................................................. 4

2INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................... 6

2.1 Equipment ............................................................................................... 6

3TECHNICAL DATA ...................................................................................... 7

4INSTALLATION............................................................................................ 8

5OPERATION ................................................................................................ 10

5.1 Connections and control devices ......................................................... 10

5.2 Startup sequence ................................................................................... 11

6MAINTENANCE........................................................................................... 12

6.1 Inspection and cleaning......................................................................... 12

7ORDERING SPARE PARTS ........................................................................ 13

DIAGRAM ............................................................................................................. 14

ORDERING NUMBERS........................................................................................ 15

ACCESSORIES .................................................................................................... 16

Rights reserved to alter specifications without notice.

1 SAFETY

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1 SAFETY

1.1 Meaning of symbols

As used throughout this manual: Means Attention! Be Alert!

DANGER!

Means immediate hazards which, if not avoided, will result in immediate,

serious personal injury or loss of life.

WARNING!

Means potential hazards which could result in personal injury or loss of

life.

CAUTION!

Means hazards which could result in minor personal injury.

WARNING!

Before use, read and understand the instruction manual

and follow all labels, employer´s safety practices and Safety

Data Sheets (SDSs).

1.2 Safety precautions

Users of ESAB equipment have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that anyone who

works on or near the equipment observes all the relevant safety precautions. Safety

precautions must meet the requirements that apply to this type of equipment. The following

recommendations should be observed in addition to the standard regulations that apply to

the workplace.

All work must be carried out by trained personnel well-acquainted with the operation of the

equipment. Incorrect operation of the equipment may lead to hazardous situations which can

result in injury to the operator and damage to the equipment.

1. Anyone who uses the equipment must be familiar with:

○ its operation

○ location of emergency stops

○ its function

○ relevant safety precautions

○ welding and cutting or other applicable operation of the equipment

2. The operator must ensure that:

○ no unauthorised person is stationed within the working area of the equipment

when it is started up

○ no-one is unprotected when the arc is struck or work is started with the

equipment

3. The workplace must:

○ be suitable for the purpose

○ be free from drafts

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4. Personal safety equipment:

○ Always wear recommended personal safety equipment, such as safety glasses,

flame-proof clothing, safety gloves

○ Do not wear loose-fitting items, such as scarves, bracelets, rings, etc., which

could become trapped or cause burns

5. General precautions:

○ Make sure the return cable is connected securely

○ Work on high voltage equipment may only be carried out by a qualified

electrician

○ Appropriate fire extinguishing equipment must be clearly marked and close at

hand

○ Lubrication and maintenance must not be carried out on the equipment during

operation

CAUTION!

Class A equipment is not intended for use in residential

locations where the electrical power is provided by the

public low-voltage supply system. There may be potential

difficulties in ensuring electromagnetic compatibility of class

A equipment in those locations, due to conducted as well

as radiated disturbances.

NOTE!

Dispose of electronic equipment at the recycling

facility!

In observance of European Directive 2012/19/EC on Waste

Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation

in accordance with national law, electrical and/or electronic

equipment that has reached the end of its life must be

disposed of at a recycling facility.

As the person responsible for the equipment, it is your

responsibility to obtain information on approved collection

stations.

For further information contact the nearest ESAB dealer.

ESAB has an assortment of welding accessories and personal protection equipment

for purchase. For ordering information contact your local ESAB dealer or visit us on

our website.

2 INTRODUCTION

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2 INTRODUCTION

WeldCloud™ Mobile enables two-way communication between the welding power source

and a remote WeldCloud™ server, either through Wi-Fi, Wired LAN or 3G. The

WeldCloud™ Mobile incorporates a GPS functionality to track the location of the welding

power source. There is also a Bluetooth interface to enable connection to a Bluetooth

device, for example a Bluetooth enabled bar code scanner.

WeldCloud™ Mobile can be used with power sources that are fitted with a W82control unit

or a PEK control panel.

2.1 Equipment

WeldCloud™ Mobile is supplied with:

• An instruction manual

• A control cable for connection to a W82control unit or to a PEK control panel

• Two Ethernet cables for connection to LAN and W82control unit or PEK control panel

Instruction manuals in other languages can be downloaded from the Internet:

www.esab.com

3 TECHNICAL DATA

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3 TECHNICAL DATA

WeldCloud™ Mobile

Supply voltage from power source through W8232-50 V AC, 50-60 Hz

Weight 2.15 kg (4.74lb)

Dimensions (l × w × h) 205 × 135 × 189 mm

(8.07×5.31×7.44in.)

Enclosure class IP23

Enclosure class

The IP code indicates the enclosure class, i.e. the degree of protection against penetration

by solid objects or water.

4 INSTALLATION

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4 INSTALLATION

WeldCloud™ Mobile can be used with all power sources that are fitted with a W82control

unit or PEK control panel.

Install the WeldCloud™ Mobile on the W82

1. Clean the top of the W82control unit

using alcohol before assembling the

WeldCloud™ Mobile on top of it.

2. Remove the protection cover on the Dual

Lock fastener.

3. Attach the WeldCloud™ Mobile centered

on the W82control unit as indicated by

the grey area in the illustration.

Connect the WeldCloud™ Mobile

1. Make sure that all the involved equipment

is powered down.

2. Connect the control cable from the

Internal CAN on the W82control unit to

the CAN connector on the WeldCloud™

Mobile.

3. Connect the Ethernet cable from the W82

control unit to LAN port 1 on the

WeldCloud™ Mobile.

4. Optional, if not using Wi-Fi or 3G:

Connect an Ethernet cable from the LAN

connector 2 on the WeldCloud™ Mobile

to external LAN. Make sure not to clamp

the Ethernet cable with power cables or

welding cables.

For connections on WeldCloud™ Mobile,

see section OPERATION.

CAUTION!

When using WeldCloud™ Mobile on a tractor, do not use wired LAN for data

transfer. Risk for personal injury or damaged equipment.

Make sure the antenna on the WeldCloud™ Mobile is not covered or blocked.

NOTE!

The Dual Lock adhesive bonds with the surface of the W82control unit for 24

hours to gain full strength.

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Remove and attach the WeldCloud™ Mobile on the W82

To remove: Grab the bottom of the WeldCloud™ Mobile and pull it slowly outwards from the

W82control unit, as shown to the left in the illustration below.

To attach: Put the WeldCloud™ Mobile straight down on the W82control unit, as shown to

the right in the illustration below. Make sure that the Dual Lock fastener stems are

completely fitted.

Install WeldCloud™ Mobile with PEK

Contact your service center for guidance for the specific system configuration.

5 OPERATION

5.1 Connections and control devices

1. Antenna

Combined Wi-Fi, 3G and GPS antenna to provide wireless connectivity

2. Status indicating LED

Indicates the status of WeldCloud™ Mobile

3. Power on LED

Indicates that there is power to the WeldCloud™ Mobile

4. LAN connector 2

Ethernet port 2 used for external connections

5. CAN connector, male

Used to provide power supply to WeldCloud™ Mobile and to connect the control

cable to the W82control unit or to the PEK control panel

6. CAN connector, female

Used for communication with ESAB wire feed unit

7. LAN connector 1

Ethernet port 1 used to connect to W82control unit or to PEK control panel

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