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ATS180 - Operator Manual

Operating Controls

ATS 180

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Operating Controls ........................................................................................................................
Safety Notes .....................................................................................................................................

Product Specification ...................................................................................................................

Intended Use ....................................................................................................................................
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................
Delivered Items ................................................................................................................................
Electrical Safety ................................................................................................................................
Using the Equipment .....................................................................................................................
Data Log Memory ............................................................................................................................
Manual Welding .............................................................................................................................
Fusamatic Welding .......................................................................................................................
Bar Code Welding .........................................................................................................................
Fusion Operator Badge ..............................................................................................................
GPS Location .................................................................................................................................
Extreme Low Temperature Operation .................................................................................
Downloading the Weld Memory .............................................................................................
Upgrading the Operating Software .......................................................................................
Set Up Options ..............................................................................................................................
Information .....................................................................................................................................
Fault Finding ...................................................................................................................................
Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................
Disposal ............................................................................................................................................
Calibration and Warranty ...........................................................................................................
Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................................................
Service and Repair.........................................................................................................................
Quick Start Guide ..........................................................................................................................

ATS 180 

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Combination Unit Models

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Summary of Contents for ATS 180

Page 1: ...Log Memory Manual Welding Fusamatic Welding Bar Code Welding Fusion Operator Badge GPS Location Extreme Low Temperature Operation Downloading the Weld Memory Upgrading the Operating Software Set Up Op...

Page 2: ...ct Specification Intended Use Introduction Delivered Items Electrical Safety Duty Cycle Using the Equipment Data Entry Welding Options Menu Maintenance Fault Finding Disposal Calibration and Warranty...

Page 3: ...g 4 On Off Switch 5 Cooling Fan 6 Display 7 Buttons 8 Welding Cable 9 Bar code scanner reader Operating Controls 8 Welding Cable 9 Bar Code Scanner Reader 6 Display 3 Protective Bag 5 Cooling Fan On s...

Page 4: ...ge or disconnect the welding cable while the unit is welding a fitting Do not lift or pull the equipment by its cables Do not disconnect the welding cables by pulling on them always pull off the conne...

Page 5: ...tact us to discuss your requirements Specification details ATS 180 Operating Modes Manual Barcode Welding Voltage 39 5V 8 to 48V Welding Current 1 50A Welding Time 1 1500 seconds Supply Voltage 115 15...

Page 6: ...he correct assembly and safe use of your welding unit It is important that you read these instructions carefully and keep these instructions for the life of the unit This manual does not detail the sp...

Page 7: ...tandard All cables must be unwound from the reel to stop inductive heating effects The cable dimensions should be as follows It is recommended for increased electrical safety to use a Residual Current...

Page 8: ...cycles The equipment uses fan cooling and it is preferable to have the equipment switched on with the fan running to accelerate the cooling For larger diameter fittings above 110mm it is recommended...

Page 9: ...screen Connect the welding cable to the fitting to begin the welding process Press the STOP button to enter the data logging menu Press the OK button to enter the options menu The supply voltage and f...

Page 10: ...row button will move to the next position If a mistake has been made the left arrow button can be used to backspace For example in the following screen To enter 40 seconds Press the up arrow button fo...

Page 11: ...tance of the fitting will be measured and checked to the bar code data If they match the message Fitting Resistance Verified OK will be shown This is to make sure the correct bar code for the correct...

Page 12: ...bar code labels show the 24 numbers underneath the bar code stripes Read these from the label and enter them When all numbers have been entered press the OK button The display will now show Confirm t...

Page 13: ...displayed Enter the welding time and press the OK button The welding voltage can now be entered This will default to 39 5 volts Use the up and down arrows to select the required voltage and press the...

Page 14: ...e screen will now show Enter the Job Reference and press the OK button The screen will now show Continue with the welding process by connecting the welding cable to the fitting C H A N G E O P E R A T...

Page 15: ...atures without permission When asked for a password the following screen will be shown Enter the Supervisor Password Use the up and down arrows to scroll through A to Z and then use the left and right...

Page 16: ...SB socket and connect a USB memory drive Follow the instructions shown on the screen The data will be downloaded This will allow the clock to be set This will allow the date to be set Data Download Op...

Page 17: ...he screen will show The software should be copied onto the USB memory drive and it should be inserted into the USB socket on the unit Press the right arrow button and follow the instructions to update...

Page 18: ...W E L D C O U N T 0 0 0 0 0 4 O K C O N T I N U E E C U F I R S T U S E D O N 2 1 0 9 2 0 0 9 A W P A R T A W 1 1 2 3 1 0 S E R I A L A T S 2 5 0 0 0 0 1 C A L D A T E 0 9 1 0 2 0 0 9 P E R I O D W 1...

Page 19: ...tor Erase Data Log Supervisor F I T T I N G R E S I S T A N C E 0 0 8 0 4 4 O H M S P R E S S S T O P T O E X I T E R A S E L O G N O Y E S This will encrypt the data download into a format that can n...

Page 20: ...L E D In bar code welding the actual resistance of the fitting is matched against the information in the bar code label With this option set if the resistance of the fitting does not match the informa...

Page 21: ...O U N T 0 0 0 2 7 8 O K Y E S S T O P C A N C E L This option allows an authorised service agent to set the calibration period of the welder The unit can have a calibration period between 1 month and...

Page 22: ...s There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit It should be returned to an approved service agent for repair and calibration It is recommended that the unit is calibrated and checked for electr...

Page 23: ...ol down and the fault will clear If this happens when the unit is cold then there could be a bad connection on one of the internal plugs In this case the unit will need to be returned for repair 4 No...

Page 24: ...enerator that is too small If a large fitting is welded then a large amount of power will be needed from the generator If it can not supply this power then it will stall and the voltage will drop away...

Page 25: ...ally caused by a shorted turn happening in the fitting An increase of 10 If this happens then it is most likely a faulty fitting This must be replaced If the fault persists then it could be a fault wi...

Page 26: ...id Energy Correction Digit 3 of the bar code has been decoded incorrectly 48 Bar Code Invalid Component Type Digits 1 and 2 of the bar code have been decoded incorrectly 49 Bar Code Invalid Check Digi...

Page 27: ...96 EC Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE when no longer suitable for use this equipment must be separately collected and sent for recycling According to the European Directive 2011 65 EU R...

Page 28: ...se by the end user customer If during this period notice of a defect which is covered by this warranty is received then Advance Welding will either repair or replace the product at its option Any repl...

Page 29: ...d with respect to its products To the extent that this warranty statement is inconsistent with the law of the locality where the customer uses the product this warranty statement shall be deemed modif...

Page 30: ...g K M Wilkinson Declaration of Conformity This welding unit has been designed to comply with the harmonised standards under the New Approach directives and has been CE marked accordingly 2004 108 EC 2...

Page 31: ...ctured in the UK by ADVANCE WELDING Units 1 2 Taylor Street Cleckheaton West Yorkshire BD19 5DZ United Kingdom Tel UK 0844 880 7748 44 1274 870112 Fax UK 0870 752 6139 44 870 752 6139 Email sales adva...

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