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General| Brand | ESAB |
|---|---|
| Model | A2 |
| Category | Control Panel |
| Language | English |
Details the function of each control panel component, including buttons and knobs.
Explains the function of individual keys and setting knobs on the control panel.
Guides the user through the initial steps, including language selection.
Guides on how to change the unit of measurement for welding parameters.
Explains the control panel display, cursor, and text boxes.
Explains the meaning of various symbols shown on the control panel display.
Details the types of settings available: numerical, alternatives, and ON/OFF.
Explains the function of the QUIT and ENTER soft keys.
Describes the functions available in the main menu for parameter adjustment.
Outlines options for changing language, password, and general/machine configurations.
Explains functions related to file transfer, statistics, and event logs.
Details how to adjust various welding parameters like voltage, current, and speed.
Allows viewing measured welding parameters while welding is in progress.
Covers storing, recalling, deleting, and copying weld data sets.
Allows linking soft keys to weld data memory positions for quick access.
Lists and explains various settings for Submerged Arc Welding (SAW).
Lists and explains various settings for Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW).
Lists and explains various settings for arc air gouging.
Explains how the wire feed is controlled to achieve constant amperage.
Explains how welding current is a result of the selected wire feed speed.
Describes how voltage varies to achieve constant welding current.
Explains the selection and impact of wire/electrode dimensions on welding.
Details how arc voltage affects arc length and weld pool characteristics.
Explains how wire feed speed affects filler wire feed and welding current.
Describes setting the feed speed for cold wire.
Explains how to set the delay for cold wire feed start after welding begins.
Explains how to set the required speed for column and boom or trolley movement.
Details how to select the welding direction based on directional symbols.
Explains AC frequency and its selection in the weld data setting menu.
Describes AC balance as the relationship between positive and negative pulses.
Explains how AC offset adjusts the AC level relative to the zero level.
Controls the time flux flows before the arc is struck in SAW.
Controls the time shielding gas flows before the arc is struck in GMAW.
Controls the time air flows before the arc is struck in Gouging.
Describes the two options for start type: Direct start and Scrape start.
Sets the desired creep speed for the electrode motor upon start-up.
Allows creation of custom start sequences for special wire or material.
Explains how to set OCV and its relation to welding voltage.
Controls the time flux flows after the arc is extinguished in SAW.
Controls the time shielding gas flows after the arc is extinguished in GMAW.
Controls the time air flows after the arc is extinguished in Gouging.
Reduces heat and weld pool size for controlled weld completion.
Delay between wire braking and arc voltage switch-off.
Used for setting crater filling, allowing custom stop sequences.
Alters power source characteristics for multiple electrode welding.
Affects dynamic characteristics like Inductance for weld pool control.
Explains the two units of the control panel: working memory and weld data memory.
Details the process of storing weld data sets into memory positions.
Explains how to retrieve stored weld data sets from memory.
Describes the procedure for deleting one or more weld data sets from memory.
Explains how to copy the content of a weld data set to a new memory position.
Guides on how to give a custom name to stored weld data sets.
Explains how to edit the content of an existing weld data set.
Describes how to activate and use the password lock function.
Explains how to activate/deactivate the lock function without deleting the code.
Details how to edit an existing or enter a new lock code.
Covers settings like soft keys, data logging, auto save, and units of length.
Configures soft keys (WELD DATA 1-4) for use in the fast mode menu.
Explains how to activate the quality data logging feature.
Allows assigning functions to the eight available soft keys.
Configures the automatic saving of weld data in memory positions.
Allows selection of welding machine, axes, tandem, and other hardware settings.
Selects the automatic welding machine, column, boom, or positioner.
Sets the wire feed motor automatically based on selected product code.
Configures the axis settings for the cold wire feed system.
Sets the travel motor automatically based on selected product code.
Configures motor settings for external roller beds, positioners, or linear axes.
Sets up welding with two welding heads for LAF and TAF power sources.
Configures tandem welding with two or more heads for Aristo 1000.
Sets up two power sources to operate in parallel.
Enables and configures the ice wire feed option.
Allows setting the welding polarity (positive or negative).
Displays ID numbers for I/O nodes in the system.
Shows active power sources, tandem/parallel mode, and master/slave configuration.
Compensates for voltage drop due to cable length by specifying actual cable length.
Sets how often the contact tip should be changed based on weld starts.
Applies a filter factor to welding current measurement values for stability.
Manages fault codes and indicates when faults occur in the welding process.
Documents all errors that arise during equipment use as error messages.
Shows only the errors that are currently active for the moment.
Explains the unit IDs for power sources, motor boards, and control panels.
Provides descriptions and actions for user-correctable fault management codes.
Transfers information (weld data, settings, logs) to/from the control panel via USB.
Manages information on a USB memory, including deleting and copying files.
Explains how to delete files or empty folders from the USB memory.
Guides on how to rename files or folders on the USB memory.
Describes the process of creating a new folder on the USB memory.
Explains how to copy and paste files between locations on the USB memory.
Sets custom maximum and minimum values for welding parameters.
Sets custom measurement values for various welding methods.
Tracks total arc time, material, and number of welds since the last reset.
Tracks and stores detailed weld data for individual welds.
Saves quality data (about 100 most recent welds) to the USB memory.
Allows setting the current date and time on the control panel.
Registers user names, account levels, and passwords for security.
Shows Machine ID, Node ID, and Software Version of the control unit.
Details the menu hierarchy and available settings for Submerged Arc Welding.
Details the menu hierarchy and available settings for Gas Metal Arc Welding.
Details the menu hierarchy and available settings for Gouging.
Lists all sub-menus within the main Configuration menu.
Lists all sub-menus within the main Tools menu.
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