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DESCRIPTION
POWER WAVE
®
E500
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Power Wave
®
E500 is a robust power source with feeder
control intended for basic CV and CV-Pulse robotic welding appli-
cations. The 40-500 amp current range will support a wide variety
of welding situations. The interface to the wire feeder and robotic
controller are both conveniently located on the front of
Power Wave
®
E500. The wire feeder control interfaces to the wire
feeder through a 14-pin MS-style connector. The interface to the
robot controller is over ArcLink XT, through a shielded RJ-45
connector.
The case of the Power Wave
®
E500 has two lifting handles
located on the front and rear of the case. The Power Wave
®
E500
has an IP23 rating that allows the machine to operate reliably in
harsh industrial environments.
EqUIPmENT LImITaTIONS
The Power Wave
®
E500 is only compatible with the Lincoln
Electric wire feeders listed in the compatible equipment section. It
does not support any semi-automatic welding. The Power Wave
®
E500 is also compatible only with robotic controllers that support
ArcLink XT.
DESIGN FEaTURES
• Compact, Durable Case
– Tough IP23 enclosure rating
ensures the ability to withstand extreme field environments.
WELDING PROCESSES
Process
Output Range
(Amperes)
OCV (Uo)
GMAW
40-500 A
Peak 58 V
GMAW-Pulse
FCAW-G
OUTPUT RATINGS AT 40° C
Amps
Duty Cycle
Volts
Temperature
450
100%
36.5V
40° C
500
60%
39V
OUTPUT RATINGS AT 55° C ELEVATED TEMPERATURES
Amps
Duty Cycle
Volts
Temperature
375
100%
35V
55° C
400
60%
36V
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE
-10° C to + 55° C.
Output is de-rated for temperatures in excess of 40° C.
COMPATIBLE WIRE FEEDERS
AutoDrive 4R220
AutoDrive 4R100
Power Feed 10R
