Exchange and changing of the electrode cartridges:
When electrodes are consumed and the caps are empty a signal is transmitted with two
inductive sensors located at each cap. To add new electrodes to the caps the entire magazine
can be removed by depressing and removing the 2 ball lock pins (Figure 15). Ensure the lock
pins are in place by pulling on the pins and then the caps. The two cartridges are spring loaded,
held in position with stop pins and turn in opposite directions. Rotate the caps to load the new
electrodes. For use with welding guns with different electrode geometries can differing
cartridges to match the gun requirements.
Figure 15 Magazine with cartridges
Testing electrodes and adapters:
The presence or absence of the electrodes in the process steps (identified in Section 6.1) are
confirmed by the inductive query as follows:
When electrode is present signal is made with the sensor.
When the electrode is not present the signal is not made with the sensor.
Always use only new welding caps of the cap type prescribed!
Already milled or shortened caps can also lead to potential
problems.
