Fronius PlasmaModule 10 User Manual

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Table of contents
General remarks ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Device concept......................................................................................................................................... 5
Explanation of terms used ....................................................................................................................... 5
The principle of plasma welding ............................................................................................................... 6
Power sources for plasma welding .......................................................................................................... 6
Advantages of plasma welding over TIG welding..................................................................................... 7
Application areas...................................................................................................................................... 7
Options and accessories .......................................................................................................................... 7
Controls and connections .............................................................................................................................. 8
General remarks ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Housing front panel .................................................................................................................................. 8
Housing rear panel ................................................................................................................................. 10
Before commissioning ..................................................................................................................................11
General remarks .....................................................................................................................................11
Utilisation in accordance with „intended purpose“ ...................................................................................11
Setup regulations ....................................................................................................................................11
Mains connection ....................................................................................................................................11
Generator-powered operation ................................................................................................................ 12
Digital plasma gas control ...................................................................................................................... 12
Installation ................................................................................................................................................... 13
General remarks .................................................................................................................................... 13
Installation .............................................................................................................................................. 13
Connecting the interconnecting hosepack to the TIG power source ...................................................... 13
Connecting the plasma welding torch .................................................................................................... 14
Connecting the shielding gas and plasma gas ....................................................................................... 15
Connecting PlasmaModule 10 and TIG power source to the robot control ............................................ 15
Commissioning ........................................................................................................................................... 16
General remarks .................................................................................................................................... 16
Commissioning ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Notes on operation ................................................................................................................................. 16
Plasma welding process ........................................................................................................................ 17
The Setup menu.......................................................................................................................................... 18
General remarks .................................................................................................................................... 18
Gas Setup .............................................................................................................................................. 18
Setup menu ............................................................................................................................................ 19
Setup menu level 2 (2nd) ....................................................................................................................... 19
Correction factors................................................................................................................................... 21
Signals for robot welding ............................................................................................................................. 22
General remarks .................................................................................................................................... 22
Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 22
Signals for robot welding ........................................................................................................................ 22
Signal waveform..................................................................................................................................... 23
Application example ............................................................................................................................... 23
Important information for robot operation ............................................................................................... 24
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................... 25
General remarks .................................................................................................................................... 25
Service codes displayed ........................................................................................................................ 25
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................... 27

Fronius PlasmaModule 10 Specifications

General

Brand	Fronius
Model	PlasmaModule 10
Category	Welding System
Language	English