Design and function
Process signals
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5.8.5
Process active
The signal is active for the duration of the entire process, starting with the gas pre-flows to the completion
of the gas post-flows after the process. The positioning device can be used as a condition of movement.
Signals switched on
Signal
X8/3 on X8/1
Process is active
X8/3 on X8/2
Process ended
5.8.6
Main current signal
When the main welding program starts, this signal is set and reset after that program is exited. It is used
by positioning equipment as an additional trigger signal when using the current start and end programs in
the non-latched special operating mode. These are normally used for pre-heating or for treating the end
of the seam.
Signals switched on
Signal
X8/6 on X8/4
Main current phase active
X8/6 on X8/5
Main current phase not active
5.8.7
Workpiece touch detection
This signal is used to detect whether the welding electrode or the cold wire touches the workpiece. It is a
special function which can only be activated outside of the process (- See 5.9.1 Position search chapter).
Signals switched on
Signal
X8/9 on X8/7
Electrode/cold wire touches workpiece
X8/9 on X8/8
Electrode/cold wire is not touched
