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ESAB Aristo U8 User Manual

ESAB Aristo U8
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Valid for program version 1.41, 1.500459 310 274 080115
U8
Aristot
Instruction manual

Table of Contents

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ESAB Aristo U8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryWelding Accessories
TypeWire feeder
DisplayDigital
Wire Feed Speed Range0.5 - 25 m/min
Input Current16 A
Wire Diameter Range0.6 - 1.6 mm

Summary

1 Introduction

1.1 Equipment

Details on what is included with the U8 unit.

1.2 First Steps

Initial setup and language selection upon first machine start.

1.3 Display Overview

Explanation of the controller display, cursor, and text boxes.

1.4 Control Keys

Description of arrow keys, menu key, and plus/minus keys for operation.

1.5 About Settings

Covers numerical, fixed option, and ON/OFF/YES/NO settings.

1.6 Enter and Quit

Functions of the ENTER and QUIT soft keys for navigation.

2 Menus

2.1 Main Menu

Access to change weld process, method, wire type, and other submenus.

2.2 Menu Structure

Diagram illustrating the hierarchical flow of the controller menus.

3 MIG/MAG Welding

3.1 Weld Data Settings

Configuration parameters for MIG/MAG welding processes.

3.2 Function Explanations

Detailed explanations for various MIG/MAG welding parameters.

4 MMA Welding

4.1 Weld Data Settings

Configuration parameters for MMA welding processes.

4.2 Function Explanations

Detailed explanations for various MMA welding parameters.

5 TIG Welding

5.1 Weld Data Settings

Configuration parameters for TIG welding processes.

5.2 Function Explanations

Detailed explanations for various TIG welding parameters.

6 Carbon, Arc Air Welding

6.1 Weld Data Settings

Configuration parameters for Carbon, Arc Air welding.

6.2 Function Explanations

Explanations for Carbon, Arc Air welding parameters.

7 Aristo SuperPulse

7.1 Wire and Gas Combinations

Information on compatible wire and gas types for Aristo SuperPulse.

7.2 Pulsing Types

Overview of different pulsing methods based on material thickness.

7.3 Weld Data Settings

Configuration settings for Aristo SuperPulse welding.

7.4 Function Explanations

Explanations for Aristo SuperPulse specific functions.

8 Memory Management

8.1 Controller Operation

How the controller's memory units (primary and weld data) function.

8.2 Storing Weld Data

Step-by-step guide on how to save weld data settings.

8.3 Deleting Weld Data

Procedure for deleting stored weld data sets.

8.4 Recalling Weld Data

Steps to retrieve stored weld data settings.

8.5 Copying Weld Data

Instructions on how to copy weld data to other memory positions.

9 Auxiliary Functions

10 File Manager

Manages data on internal memory and flash cards (saving, deleting, recalling).

10.1 Inserting Compact Flash Card

10.2 Saving Welding Data to Internal Memory

10.3 Creating New Folders

10.4 Deleting Files and Folders

10.5 Renaming Files and Folders

10.6 Copying Files

10.7 Recalling Welding Data

10.8 Quality Data File Content

10.8.1 Welding Equipment Information

Explains the information in the first block of quality data files.

10.8.2 About the Welds

10.8.3 ChangeStatus Explanation

Describes the meaning of different values in the ChangeStatus column.

10.8.4 ChangeStatus Digit Explanation

Details the meaning of each digit in the ChangeStatus column.

10.8.5 Welding Data Schedule Description

How to describe and manage welding data schedules.

11 Weld Data Sets

11.1 Saving Data to Memory Card

Example of saving welding data configurations to a compact flash card.

11.2 Recalling Weld Data from Memory Card

11.3 Deleting Weld Data from Memory Card

12 Configuration Menu

12.1 Code Lock

Enables/disables password protection for certain menus.

12.1.1 Lock Code Mode

How to enable/disable the lock function and set/change the code.

12.1.2 Set/Change Lock Code

Procedure for editing or entering a new lock code.

12.2 Remote Control Configuration

Settings for connecting and configuring remote control devices.

12.2.1 Forget Override

Function to automatically recall last settings before each weld.

12.2.2 Digital Remote Control

Configuration options for digital remote controls.

12.2.3 Analogue Remote Control

Configuration for analogue potentiometers (voltage, wire speed).

12.2.4 Input Range

Setting control ranges (min/max) for potentiometers.

12.3 MIG/MAG Defaults

Default settings for MIG/MAG welding processes.

12.3.1 Trigger Mode (2-stroke/4-stroke)

Settings for 2-stroke and 4-stroke trigger control modes.

12.3.2 Soft Keys Setup

Assigning functions to the controller's soft keys.

12.3.3 Voltage Measurement for Dip

Options for measuring voltage in dip welding (peak/average).

12.3.4 4-Stroke Configuration

Customizing 4-stroke start and stop functions.

12.4 MMA Defaults

Default settings for MMA welding processes.

12.4.1 Hot Start Amplitude

Setting the current level for the hot start function.

12.4.2 Hot Start Duration

Adjusting the time duration for the hot start function.

12.4.3 Droplet Welding

Optimizing heat supply for starting on hot material.

12.5 General Defaults

General machine configuration settings.

12.5.1 Fast Mode Soft Keys

Configuring soft keys for quick access to weld data.

12.5.2 Double Start Sources

Enabling simultaneous start from multiple inputs.

12.5.3 Panel Remote Enable

Allowing panel controls to function in remote mode.

12.5.4 Auto Save Mode

Automatic saving of settings when recalling new data.

12.5.5 Trigger Weld Data Switch

Switching between weld data sets using the torch trigger.

12.5.6 Quality Data Logging

Enabling continuous saving of weld quality data to a flash card.

12.6 Multiple Wire Feeders

Configuring and connecting multiple wire feeders to the unit.

12.6.1 Weld Data Connection

Connecting specific weld data to active wire feeders.

12.7 Unit of Length

Selecting between metric and inch units for length measurements.

13 Quality Functions

13.1 Saving Quality Data to Compact Flash Card

Procedure for saving recorded quality data onto a memory card.

14 Production Statistics

15 Error Log

15.1 Deleting Error Messages

Options for removing specific or all error messages from the log.

15.2 Reviewing Error Summary

Displays a summary of all registered error messages.

15.3 Error Code List

A comprehensive list of error codes and their associated components.

15.4 Error Code Descriptions

Detailed explanations and troubleshooting actions for error codes.

16 User-Defined Synergic Data

16.1 Specify Voltage/Wire Co-ordinates

Steps to define voltage and wire speed points for synergic lines.

16.1.1 Dip/Spray

Specific process for defining dip/spray synergic line coordinates.

16.1.2 Pulsing

Specific process for defining pulse synergic line coordinates.

16.2 Specify Valid Wire/Gas Combination

Associating defined synergic lines with wire and gas types.

16.3 Creating User-Defined Wire/Gas Options

Extending available wire/gas options with custom entries.

16.4 Deleting User-Defined Synergic Line

17 Limit Editor

18 Other Information

18.1 ESAB Logic Pump (Water Lock)

Information on the ESAB Logic Pump function and its integration.

Wire and Gas Combinations

MIG/MAG Welding with DIP/SPRAY

Specific combinations for DIP/SPRAY welding.

MIG/MAG Welding with PULSE

Specific combinations for PULSE welding.

MMA Welding

Electrode types and diameters for MMA welding.

Carbon, Arc Air

Electrode diameters for Carbon, Arc Air welding.

U8 Ordering Numbers

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