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Chapter 4
Connection
4.4 Confirmation of Connection
This section explains the point of confirmation after completing all of the connections. Check for the following after the
connection is complete.
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No looseness in the cable connections
If looseness is found, tighten it to secure the connection.
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No cable of other equipment is connected to the breaker to which input cable of the welding power source is
connected.
Connect only the cable of the welding power source to the breaker.
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Capacity of the disconnect switch and the rating of fuse and circuit breaker are appropriate. (
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Perform grounding for the case of the welding power source.
Ground terminal is properly grounded when grounding cable of the welding power source is connected to the
breaker's ground terminal.
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No tools or equipments are left placed on the surface of the welding power source.
Do not place any material on the surface of the welding power source.
4.5 Connection of External Equipment
This section explains the method for connecting the welding power source with automatic machines.
4.5.1
Connection of robot
This section explains the configuration example of connecting the welding power source with robots made by other
manufacturer. When connecting with robots made by OTC, refer to the instruction manual of the robot controller.
4.5.1.1
Configuration example for connection
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Signal line
Pack wire
Gas cylinder
Gas shortage/wire shortage
detection circuit
Manipulator
Robot
controller
Control cable
(17 core)
Socket for
the wire
feeder
Output terminal (Torch side)
Output terminal
(Base metal side)
Voltage detection terminal
for base metal side
Base metal
Internal printed circuit board
Case
ground
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