Fronius Acerios, Operating Instructions Manual

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General
Device Concept The fully digitized and microprocessor-
controlled Acerios plasma power
source is used for Hot Active Plasma
(HAP) surface treatments on metallic
materials.
The modular design makes it easy to
upgrade the system and allows great
flexibility. The devices can be adapted
to practically any conditions.
The plasma power source has a Local-
Net interface to make it easy to con-
nect digital system add-ons. The ex-
tensive robot and system interfaces
simplify networking and control.
All key functions can be quickly viewed and adjusted.
Job Mode allows differing process parameters to be saved and retrieved and can
be used for pre-setting.
The plasma pulsed arc function with a wide frequency range provides additional
process-stabilizing options.
The Acerios plasma power source has an optimized high-frequency ignition pro-
cess for short cycle times and high repeatability.
NOTE!
The plasma surface treatment process will simply be referred to as the plasma
process in the rest of these instructions.
Operating Prin-
ciple The central control and regulation unit of the plasma power source is coupled
with a digital signal processor. Together, the central control and regulation unit
and signal processor control the entire plasma process.
During the plasma process, the actual data is measured continuously and the
device responds immediately to any changes. Control algorithms ensure that the
desired status is maintained.
This results in:
- a precise plasma process,
- an exact degree of reproducibility for all process parameters,
- excellent surface treatment properties.
The energy yield can be individually tailored by distance and speed.
It is possible to achieve high plasma process speeds, thanks to stable and precise
arc control and the regulated supply of process gas (argon).
Another gas can be introduced via an additional gas connection, e.g. as a shield-
ing gas or as a reactive gas.
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