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Power Feed 10 Robotic

K1780-1

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

IM689-A

May, 2007

Safety Depends on You

Lincoln arc welding and cutting
equipment is designed and built
with safety in mind. However, your
overall safety can be increased by
proper installation ... and thought-
ful operation on your part.

DO

NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR
REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT
WITHOUT

READING

THIS

MANUAL AND THE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED
THROUGHOUT.

And,

most

importantly, think before you act
and be careful.

For use with machines having code numbers:

10729,10801

• Sales and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide •

Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199 U.S.A. TEL: 216.481.8100 FAX: 216.486.1751 WEB SITE: www.lincolnelectric.com

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Copyright © 2007 Lincoln Global Inc.

This manual covers equipment which is no 
longer in production by The Lincoln Electric Co.  
Specifications and availability of optional 
features may have changed.

Summary of Contents for Power Feed 10

Page 1: ...THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED THROUGHOUT And most importantly think before you act and be careful For use with machines having code numbers 10729 10801 Sales and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide Cleveland Ohio 44117 1199 U S A TEL 216 481 8100 FAX 216 486 1751 WEB SITE www lincolnelectric com World s Leader in Welding and Cutting Products Copyright 2007 Lincoln Global Inc...

Page 2: ... SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR DOCTOR BEFORE OPERATING Read and understand the following safety highlights For additional safety information it is strongly recommended that you purchase a copy of Safety in Welding Cutting ANSI Standard Z49 1 from the American Welding Society P O Box 351040 Miami Florida 33135 or CSA Standard W117 2 1974 A Free copy of Arc Welding Safety booklet E205 is available from ...

Page 3: ...de in water for cooling 3 h Never simultaneously touch electrically hot parts of electrode holders connected to two welders because voltage between the two can be the total of the open circuit voltage of both welders 3 i When working above floor level use a safety belt to protect yourself from a fall should you get a shock 3 j Also see Items 6 c and 8 FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous 5 a Welding m...

Page 4: ...an easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas Avoid welding near hydraulic lines Have a fire extinguisher readily available 6 b Where compressed gases are to be used at the job site special precautions should be used to prevent hazardous situations Refer to Safety in Welding and Cutting ANSI Standard Z49 1 and the operating information for the equipment being used 6 c When not w...

Page 5: ...inflammables 4 Des gouttes de laitier en fusion sont émises de lʼarc de soudage Se protéger avec des vêtements de protection libres de lʼhuile tels que les gants en cuir chemise épaisse pan talons sans revers et chaussures montantes 5 Toujours porter des lunettes de sécurité dans la zone de soudage Utiliser des lunettes avec écrans lateraux dans les zones où lʼon pique le laitier 6 Eloigner les ma...

Page 6: ...ecially important when identifying the correct replacement parts On Line Product Registration Register your machine with Lincoln Electric either via fax or over the Internet For faxing Complete the form on the back of the warranty statement included in the literature packet accompanying this machine and fax the form per the instructions printed on it For On Line Registration Go to our WEB SITE at ...

Page 7: ... Bushings and Adapters A 7 Conduit Adapters A 7 Remote Sense Lead Specifications A 7 Installation of Field Installed Options A 7 Feeding Electrode and Brake Adjustment A 8 Drive Roll Pressure Setting A 8 Operation Section B Safety Precautions B 1 Duty Cycle B 1 General Description B 1 Recommended Processes B 1 Process Limitations B 1 Recommended Equipment Interface B 1 Accessories Section C Option...

Page 8: ...d K1780 1 Power Feed 10 50 800 IPM 025 3 32 in 035 120 in 75 1200 IPM 025 1 16 in 035 5 64 in 1 27 20 3 m m 0 6 2 4 mm 0 9 3 2 mm 2 03 30 5 m m 0 6 1 6 mm 0 9 2 0 mm CONTROL BOX WIRE DRIVE AND COMPLETE UNITS SPEC TYPE INPUT POWER PHYSICAL SIZE TEMPERATURE RATING Dimensions Height Width Depth Weight Operating Storage K1780 1 Power 40 VDC 13 5 10 3 12 0 23 5 Lbs 20 to 40 C 40 to 40 C Feed 10 340 mm ...

Page 9: ...the bottom of the case front A work lead must be run from the negative power source output stud to the work piece The work piece connection must be firm and secure especially if pulse welding is planned Excessive voltage drops at the work piece connection often result in unsatisfacto ry pulse welding performance Connect a work lead of sufficient size and length per TABLE 1 between the proper outpu...

Page 10: ...switch 4 Using a pencil or other small object slide the switch to the ON position for negative electrode polarity Conversely slide the switch to the OFF position for positive electrode polarity 5 Replace the cover and screws The PC board will read the switch at power up automatically adjust ing all control parameters for the speed range selected SHIELDING GAS CONNECTION The customer must provide a...

Page 11: ...tion A 1 for feed speed and wire size capabilities with high and low speed gear ratios To determine whether you should be using the high or low speed ratio use the following guidelines If you need to operate at wire feed speeds above 800 IPM 20 m m you will need to install the high speed gear large 30 tooth 1 6 inch diameter gear If you do not need to run at wire feed speeds in excess of 800 IPM 2...

Page 12: ...using a 3 16 Allen wrench Continue to loosen the screw until the feed plate can be easily pulled off of the wire feeder 3 Loosen but do not remove the screw on the lower right face of the feed plate with a 3 16 Allen wrench 4 Remove the screw on the left face of the feed plate If changing from high speed larger gear to low speed smaller gear line the lower hole on the left face of the feed plate w...

Page 13: ... gun adapter should be followed when installing and configuring a gun The following guidelines are general procedures only that are not intended to cover all guns 1 Check that the drive rolls and guide tubes are prop er for the electrode size and type being used 2 Lay the cable out straight Insert the connector on the welding conductor cable into the brass conduc tor block on the front of the wire...

Page 14: ...er connector Install gun adapters per the instructions shipped with it K1500 5 Oxo connection For any gun having an Oxo style threaded connector Install gun adapter per the instructions shipped with it CONDUIT ADAPTERS The K1546 1 and K1546 2 Adapter for use with Lincoln Magnum conduit K515 or 565 and E Beam conduit The K1546 1 is to be used for wire sizes 023 1 16 K1546 2 is to be used for wire s...

Page 15: ...less Cold Feed trigger mode is selected the electrode and drive mechanism are always Hot to work and ground and could remain Hot several seconds after the Gun trigger is released 5 Feed the electrode through the gun 6 Adjust the brake tension with the thumbscrew on the spindle hub until the reel turns freely but with little or no overrun when wire feeding is stopped Do not over tighten Drive Roll ...

Page 16: ...wer Feed Robotic Feeders must be used with PowerWave 455 R PowerWave 655 R or other Robotic PowerWave source These are the only power source to supply the correct operating voltage 40 volts DC and communication method Arc Link digital communications required by the Power Feed 10 Robotic B 1 OPERATION POWER FEED 10 R B 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand this entire section of operat ing inst...

Page 17: ... KP1505 5 64 3 32 2 4 mm KP1505 3 32 Cored Electrode 0 030 0 8 mm KP1505 035C 0 035 0 9 mm KP1505 035C 0 040 1 0 mm KP1505 045C 0 045 1 2 mm KP1505 045C 0 052 1 4 mm KP1505 052C 1 16 1 6 mm KP1505 1 16C 0 068 1 7 mm KP1505 068 5 64 2 0 mm KP1505 5 64 3 32 2 4 mm KP1505 3 32 7 64 Lincore Hard Facing 2 8mm KP1505 7 64H 7 64 2 8mm KP1505 7 64 120 3 0mm KP1505 120 Aluminum Electrode 0 035 0 9 mm KP150...

Page 18: ...te grease Every six months check the motor brushes Replace them if they are less than 1 4 long SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Drive Rolls and Guide Tubes After feeding every coil of wire inspect the feed plate and drive rolls Clean them as necessary All drive rolls have two identical grooves The rolls may be flipped over to use the other groove See Procedure to Install Drive Rolls and Wire...

Page 19: ...IBLE CAUSE lists the obvious external possibilities that may contribute to the machine symptom Step 3 RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION This column provides a course of action for the Possible Cause generally it states to contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility If you do not understand or are unable to perform the Recommended Course of Action safely contact your local Lincoln Autho...

Page 20: ...tion of drive rolls relative to split wire guide groove 4 Drive rolls may not be seated properly 5 Gun cable dirty clean if neces sary 6 Worn drive roll 7 Electrode rusty and or dirty Cable frayed or poor sol der joint at work or electrode lug 8 Worn nozzle or cable liner Replace if necessary 9 Partially flashed or melted con tact tip Replace if necessary 10 Incorrect drive roll pressure Readjust ...

Page 21: ...r work connection 3 Loose electrode or work cable connections 4 Wrong polarity Make sure electrode polarity is correct for process being used 5 Gas nozzle extended beyond gun tip or wire stickout too long while welding 6 Poor gas shielding on processes requiring gas Check gas flow and mixture 1 Improper procedures or tech niques See Gas Metal Arc Welding Guide GS 100 2 Improper gas shielding Clean...

Page 22: ...m Welding may or may not vary from normal procedure Wire feeds properly Wire feed speed is consistent and adjustable but operates at the wrong speed 1 Tip overheating due to pro longed or excessive high current and or duty cycle welding Note A light application of high temperature antiseize lubri cant such as Lincoln E2067 Graphite Grease may be applied to tip of threads 1 The wire drive motor may...

Page 23: ...It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual The specific diagram for a particular code is pasted inside the machine on one of the enclosure panels If the diagram is illegible write to the Service Department for a replacement Give the equipment code number ...

Page 24: ...MS F 2 POWER FEED 10 R POWER FEED 10 R DIMENSION PRINT 12 23 3 54 1 77 1 20 1 12 1 97 11 98 10 23 7 75 75 2 00 44 12 2000 L11579 11 98 2 75 1 47 1 22 1 48 2 08 Ø 156 2 HOLES 65 X 3 2 9 SLOT 1 4 20 2 PLACES 16 82 ...

Page 25: ...NOTES POWER FEED 10 R ...

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Page 27: ...electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing Insulate yourself from work and ground No toque las partes o los electrodos bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja da Aislese del trabajo y de la tierra Ne laissez ni la peau ni des vête ments mouillés entrer en contact avec des pièces sous tension Isolez vous du travail et de la terre Berühren Sie keine stromführenden Teile oder Elektrode...

Page 28: ...gute Be und Entlüftung des Arbeitsplatzes Mantenha seu rosto da fumaça Use ventilação e exhaustão para remover fumo da zona respiratória Turn power off before servicing Desconectar el cable de ali mentación de poder de la máquina antes de iniciar cualquier servicio Débranchez le courant avant l entre tien Strom vor Wartungsarbeiten abschalten Netzstrom völlig öff nen Maschine anhalten Não opere co...

Page 29: ...s and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide Cleveland Ohio 44117 1199 U S A TEL 216 481 8100 FAX 216 486 1751 WEB SITE www lincolnelectric com World s Leader in Welding and Cutting Products ...

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