Section 3 Inputs and outputs 20
Outputs
Output AWS
designation
Description
EOS EH1 This output switches on to indicate the end of the weld sequence.
HAV RV1 Used in conjunction with the Retract input to control the welding head.
Fault FT1 This output indicates a fault condition.
Ready
3
This output is active if iPAK2 is ready to weld. The output switches off under
some fault conditions.
Contactor MC1 This output can be used to control an isolation contactor.
Counter/tip
dress request
This output indicates that the counter has reached its limit or that a tip dressing
operation is required.
Stepper This output indicates that the stepper has reached its limit.
Pre-warn This output indicates that the stepper is close to its limit.
AV1 Additional outputs that can be used during the weld sequence.
AV2
AV3
AV4
AV5
AV6
AV7
AV8
Analog 0 to 10 V analog output. Can be used to drive a proportional air regulator valve
for force control
1
Momentary operation will reset all expired counters. If maintained for more than 5 seconds all counters will be
reset, regardless of status.
2
Momentary operation will reset all expired steppers. If maintained for more than 5 seconds all steppers will be
reset, regardless of status.
3
If iPAK (v1) mode is selected (Section 12 Configuration)
the sense of the READY output is reversed and it signifies NOT READY
outputs AV4, 5, and 6 are used for MUX selection and are not available