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releasing any weld energy.
Exploring the Welder’s Back Panel
The back panel of the welder has a dozen different components including: Ethernet port, accessory port, PLC,
E-Stop, WH Control, Primary Trigger, Secondary Trigger, Positive and Negative weld Terminals, Fuse, AC line in,
and cooling fans. The back panel also show identifying details such as model number, serial number, and certifi-
cation marks.
The Ethernet Port is used to control the welder with a PLC through an Ethernet connection. Additional
information can be found in Chapter 11.
The Accessory Port can be used to connect to and communicate with external accessories.
The PLC Port includes logic inputs and outputs that can be used to communicate with a PLC.
The E-Stop can be used as an emergency stop. The E-stop is normally open and engaged. It must be closed to
disengage the E-Stop. Pin out information can be found in Appendix A, page 54.
Figure 7.1. On the back of the
CDDP-A is where you’ll find all
connections to power, weld heads,
triggers, and more.
Ethernet Port
Accessory Port
PLC Port
E-stop
Weld Head Control
Primary Trigger
Secondary Trigger
Negative Weld Terminal
Postivie Weld Terminal
Fuse
Power