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10500 Orbital Way
Pacoima, California 91331 U.S.A.
MODEL 227 POWER SUPPLY
OPERATION MANUAL
Document No. 740063
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Summary

SECTION I - INTRODUCTION

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Overview of the manual's purpose and the M-227's capabilities and system requirements.

1.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Contains critical warnings and cautions regarding electrical, arc, and physical hazards.

1.2 OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS

Checklist for operators to ensure proper handling and minimize system downtime.

1.3 RF AND EMI EMISSIONS

Discusses RF regulation, EMI suppression, and RF protection measures for the equipment.

1.4 SHOCK HAZARD WARNING

Highlights high voltage hazards, especially concerning the electrode, and safe practices.

SECTION II - SPECIFICATIONS

2.0 ELECTRICAL

Details rating plate definitions, input power, output current, and voltage specifications.

2.1 PHYSICAL CONSTRUCTION

Provides physical dimensions, material, and weight specifications of the M-227 unit.

2.2 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS

Lists parameters controllable via software for weld schedule programming.

2.3 MULTI-LEVEL FUNCTIONS

Explains how functions can be programmed to change values during a weld sequence.

2.4 NON-PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS

Identifies functions with fixed settings that cannot be altered by the user.

2.5 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RANGE

Specifies the acceptable operating temperature limits for the equipment.

2.6 CABLE OPERATING DISTANCE LIMITS

Defines the maximum recommended lengths for system cables.

SECTION III - INSTALLATION

3.0 INSPECTION

Guidance on checking the equipment for damage and loose parts upon unpacking.

3.1 POWER CONNECTION

Detailed steps for connecting the M-227 to AC power, including voltage selection.

3.2 WELDING GAS CONNECTIONS

Procedure for connecting the gas source to the M-227 for the welding process.

3.3 ADAPTER CABLE TO M-227 INSTALLATION

Connecting adapter cables between the weld head and the M-227 unit.

3.4 WELD HEAD INSTALLATION

Instructions for connecting the weld head to the adapter cable and power supply.

3.5 GROUND (WELDING WORK) CABLE INSTALLATION

Procedure for establishing a proper ground connection to the workpiece.

3.6 REMOTE PENDANT INSTALLATION

Steps for connecting the remote pendant for system control.

SECTION IV - SYSTEM FUNCTIONS

4.0 INTRODUCTION

Overview of the M-227's functions tailored for AMI orbital welding heads.

4.1 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION, GENERAL

Describes core M-227 features: Library, Sequence, Current, Travel, Wire Feed, AVC, Oscillation, Pulsation, Overrides.

4.2 WELD LIBRARY AND WELD DESCRIPTION

Explains how weld schedules are identified and described using key parameters.

4.3 WELD SEQUENCE

Details the automatic sequence of events during a weld, from prepurge to completion.

4.4 PANEL KEYS

Descriptions of all active operating keys on the system's main control panel.

4.5 OPERATE MODE SWITCH

Explains the three-position switch for selecting Operate, Lock, or Program modes.

4.6 FAULTS

Lists and describes system faults, their causes, and initial correction steps.

4.7 SENSOR 1, 2, 3 FAULTS

Details user-defined external fault inputs and their setup for fault detection.

4.8 SET-UP FUNCTIONS

Covers functions for system customization, calculations, and performance tuning.

4.9 GLOSSARY OF DISPLAY SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

Alphabetical list of abbreviations and symbols used on M-227 displays.

4.10 GLOSSARY OF DISPLAY TERMS

List of terms not directly related to function or sequence on M-227 displays.

SECTION V - OPERATION

5.0 INTRODUCTION

Covers the steps required to perform a weld, excluding programming.

5.1 INITIAL POWER ON;STATUS SCREEN

Procedure for powering on the M-227 and understanding the initial status display.

5.2 USE OF NEXT;PREV SCREENS;LEVELS

Guide to navigating weld schedule data using screen and level selection keys.

5.3 WELD SCHEDULE SELECTION

Step-by-step process for selecting a weld schedule from the system's library.

5.4 PASS ADVANCE

Instructions for moving between different passes within a selected weld schedule.

5.5 VIEWING FUNCTION VALUES

How to review the programmed parameter values for a selected weld schedule.

5.6 OVERRIDING FUNCTION VALUES

Procedure for temporarily altering function values within programmed limits.

5.7 SET UP FUNCTIONS

Details various setup functions for system customization and feature configuration.

5.8 REMOTE PENDANT (RP) OPERATION

Operational guide for controlling the M-227 system using the remote pendant.

5.9 ROTATION CALIBRATION

Procedure for calibrating weld head rotation speed for optimal performance.

5.10 WIRE FEED CALIBRATION

Procedure for calibrating the weld head wire feed speed for accurate feeding.

5.11 MANUAL ADVANCE FUNCTION

Explains manual level advancement during sequence when using MAN timer mode.

5.12 WELDING OPERATION

Step-by-step instructions for performing an actual weld using the M-227.

5.13 PRINTER OPERATION

How to use the printer for reports and weld schedule copies.

SECTION VI - PROGRAMMING

6.0 INTRODUCTION

Introduces programming mode for creating, modifying, and copying weld schedules.

6.1 CREATE A WELD SCHEDULE

Step-by-step guide for creating a new weld schedule from initial parameters.

6.2 MODIFY WELD SCHEDULE

Procedure for making changes to existing weld schedules stored in memory.

6.3 COPY A WELD SCHEDULE

Instructions for duplicating an existing weld schedule.

6.4 TRANSFER;RECEIVE WELD SCHEDULE MEMORY

Explains memory transfer between M-227 units or to EMM.

6.5 DELETE A WELD SCHEDULE

Procedure for removing weld schedules from the system's memory.

6.6 PROGRAM SELECT FUNCTION

Configures which weld schedules are selectable via the M-227-RP.

SECTION VII - CALIBRATION

7.0 INTRODUCTION

Purpose of calibration procedures for system performance and user adjustments.

7.1 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR CALIBRATION

Lists the tools and equipment needed for calibration procedures.

7.2 CURRENT CALIBRATION

Detailed steps for calibrating the M-227's current output measurement.

7.3 ARC VOLTAGE CONTROLLER (AVC) CALIBRATION

Procedure for calibrating the AVC to maintain accurate arc gap.

7.4 TORCH OSCILLATION (OSC) AMPLITUDE CALIBRATION

Procedure for calibrating torch oscillation movement for correct weave.

7.5 GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION

Guidelines for routine maintenance of the M-227, including filters and cleaning.

7.6 SYSTEM FAULT CORRECTIONS

Describes system faults and provides recommendations for their correction.

7.7 ERROR MESSAGES

Explains error messages related to memory checks and their resolution.

7.8 MISCELLANEOUS MAINTENANCE ITEMS

Covers BATRAM replacement and RS232 communications maintenance.

SECTION VIII - OPTIONS

8.0 INTRODUCTION

Introduces installation and operation instructions for M-227 options.

8.1 M227;207-CW & M207-CW COOLING UNIT SPECIFICATIONS;INSTALLATION

Details specifications and installation for optional cooling units.

8.2 M-227-EMM EXTERNAL MEMORY MODULE

Information on the External Memory Module for library transfer and backup.

AMI 227 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAMI
Model227
CategoryPower Supply
LanguageEnglish

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