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Table of Contents5
Safety Rules11
- Explanation of Safety Symbols11
- General11
- Proper Use12
- Environmental Conditions12
- Obligations of the Operator12
- Obligations of Personnel12
- EMC Device Classifications13
- EMC Measures13
- EMF Measures13
- Safety Measures at the Installation Location and During Transport14
- Commissioning, Maintenance and Repair14
- Safety Symbols15
- Data Protection15
- Copyright15
General16
- Device Concept16
- Application Areas16
- Advantages16
- Standard Equipment16
- Options16
- Technical Data17
- Information on Radio Certification17
- FCC Compliance17
- Functions Not Described17
Control Elements and Connections18
- Control Panel18
- Information on OK Key19
- Other Controls, Connections, Mechanical Components20
Operating Concept22
- Activities - Orientation22
- Main Menu22
- Clothesline22
- Saving Values23
Description of the Displays24
- General24
- Menu" Screen24
- Data" Screen24
- Wizard" Screen25
- Dialogue" Screen26
- Message" Screen26
- Error" Screen26
Start-Up28
- Before Commissioning28
- System Requirements28
- Connecting RCU 5000I28
- Starting Sequence - Language Setting29
- Error "073 (no Host)" - no Connection to the Power Source30
Locking and Unlocking the RCU 5000I with a Keycard31
- Requirement31
- User Management, Profiles, Keys31
- Locking the RCU 5000I31
- Unlocking the RCU 5000I32
- Unlock RCU 5000I Using Unlock Function33
MIG/MAG Synergic Welding34
- General34
- Call up "MIG/MAG Synergic Welding" Menu Item34
- Overview34
Retrieving a Welding Program35
Setting Working Parameters36
- Trigger Modes36
- Process36
- CMT" Process39
Switching to Extra-Large Display40
- General40
Setting Process Settings Parameters41
Setting Additional Parameters: Special 2-Step, Special 4-Step, Spot Welding42
- Setting Additional Special 2-Step Parameters42
- Setting Additional Special 4-Step Parameters43
- Setting Additional Spot Welding Parameters44
Setting Synchropuls Parameters45
- General45
- Setting Synchropuls Parameters (Software Option)45
MIG/MAG Standard Manual Welding46
- General46
- Call up "MIG/MAG Standard Manual Welding" Menu Item46
- Overview46
Retrieving a Welding Program47
- Select Welding Program47
Setting Working Parameters48
- Trigger Modes48
Switching to Extra-Large Display49
- General49
Setting Process Settings Parameters50
Setting Additional Spot Welding Parameters51
Setting Welding Program and Filler Metal52
- General52
Plotting User Characteristics - Optimising a Characteristic54
- General54
- The Basics of Plotting User Characteristics54
Creating New Characteristic Points for User Characteristics57
- General57
- The Basics of Plotting New Characteristic Points57
- Creating a New Characteristic Point57
Selecting User Characteristics60
MMA Welding61
- Call up "Rod Electrode (MMA) Welding" Menu Item61
- Setting Working Parameters61
- Switching to Extra-Large Display62
- Setting Process Settings Parameters62
TIG Welding63
- Call up "TIG Welding" Menu Item63
- Setting Working Parameters63
- Switching to Extra-Large Display64
CC/CV Mode65
- General65
- Call up "CC/CV Mode65
- Setting Working Parameters65
- Switching to Extra-Large Display66
- Setting Process Settings Parameters66
Job Welding67
- Call up the "Job Welding" Menu Item67
- Setting Working Parameters for a Job67
- Switching to Extra-Large Display68
- Changing the Welding Process During CMT Advanced Welding68
Saving Settings as a Job69
- General69
- Instructions on Storing Jobs69
- Store as Job69
Internal/External Adjustment of Selected Parameters72
- General72
- Setting Parameters Internally/Externally72
Optimizing and Managing Jobs74
- General74
- Calling up "Optimizing & Managing Jobs" Menu Item74
- Overview75
Manage Jobs76
- Managing Jobs76
- Deleting Groups and Jobs78
Retrieving Administration Data for a Selected Job80
- Retrieving Administration Data for a Job80
- Different Administration Data Displays, Depending on Job Type80
Retrieving and Changing a Welding Program for a Selected Job81
- General81
- Retrieving a Job Welding Program81
- Changing a Job Welding Program81
Retrieving and Changing Working Parameters for a Selected Job84
- General84
- Retrieving and Changing Job Working Parameters84
- Instructions on Changing the Wire Feed Speed Value84
Retrieving and Changing Process Settings for a Selected Job85
- General85
- Retrieving and Changing Job Process Settings85
Retrieving and Changing Special 2-Step Parameters for a Selected Job86
- General86
- Retrieving and Changing Special 2-Step Parameters for a Job86
Retrieving and Changing Special 4-Step Parameters for a Selected Job87
- General87
- Retrieving and Changing Special 4-Step Parameters for a Job87
Retrieving and Changing Spot Welding Parameters for a Selected Job88
- General88
- Retrieving and Changing Spot Welding Parameters for a Job88
Establishing Correction Boundaries for a Selected Job89
- General89
- Purpose of Correction Boundaries89
- Establishing Correction Boundaries for a Job89
- Explanation of Correction Boundaries90
Job-Specific Documentation91
- General91
- Purpose of the "Job-Specific Doc." Function91
- Requirement for "Job-Specific Doc91
- Establishing Job-Specific Documentation91
- Explanation of Job-Specific Documentation92
Retrieving and Changing Synchropuls Parameters for a Selected Job93
- General93
- Retrieving and Changing Synchropuls Parameters for a Job93
Establishing Qmaster Values for a Selected Job94
- General94
- Purpose of Qmaster Values94
- Establishing Q-Master Values for a Job94
- Explanation of Qmaster Values95
Determining Qmaster Wirefeed Speed Values for a Selected Job96
- General96
- Purpose of Qmaster Values96
- Determining Q-Master Wire Feed Speed Values for a Job96
- Explanation of Q-Master Wire Feed Speed Values97
Optimizing and Managing Characteristics98
- General98
- Calling up the "Optimizing & Managing Characteristics" Menu Item98
- Overview99
Manage Characteristics100
- Select Characteristics100
- Naming and Renaming Characteristics101
- Deleting Characteristic102
Managing Characteristic Points104
- Select Characteristic Points104
- Inserting Characteristic Points104
- Deleting Characteristic Points107
Parameters of Standard Characteristics109
- Ignition109
- Arc (Static)109
- Arc (Dynamic)110
- End of Welding111
- Guideline Values111
- Accepting Voltage and Current Guideline Values112
Parameters of Pulse Characteristics113
- Ignition113
- Pulsing Parameters113
- Arc (Static)115
- Short Circuit117
- End of Welding117
- Guideline Values117
- Accepting Voltage and Current Guideline Values117
Parameters of CMT Characteristics118
- General118
- Ignition118
- CMT Parameters119
- End of Welding120
- Guideline Values120
- Accepting Voltage and Current Guideline Values121
Parameters of CMT / Pulse Characteristics122
- General122
- Ignition122
- Overview: CMT Parameters, Pulse Parameters123
- CMT Parameters123
- Pulsing Parameters124
- Cmt/Pulsed124
- End of Welding125
- Guideline Values125
- Accepting Voltage and Current Guideline Values125
Parameters of CMT Advanced Characteristics126
- General126
- Ignition126
- Hotstart126
- Weld Start127
- CMT Parameters and EN-CMT Parameters127
- En/Ep Cmt129
- End of Welding129
- Guideline Values129
- Accepting Voltage and Current Guideline Values130
Parameters of Cmt/Pulsed Advanced Characteristics131
- General131
- Ignition131
- Hotstart131
- Overview: CMT Parameters, Pulse Parameters132
- CMT Parameters132
- Pulsing Parameters133
- Pulsed/Cmt Cycles135
- End of Welding135
- Guideline Values135
Changing Characteristic Parameters137
- The Process Controller137
- Screens Displayed for Different Characteristics137
- Changing Characteristic Parameters138
Documentation139
- General139
- Evaluating Welding Data139
- Call up the "Documentation" Menu Item140
- Overview140
Establishing Basic Settings for the Documentation141
- Basic Documentation Settings When Storing Jobs141
- Explanation of the Parameters in the "Basic Settings" Screen141
- Documentation on Memory Card142
- Memory Requirements for Documentation on Memory Card142
Establishing Qmaster Values144
- Purpose of Qmaster Values144
- Explanation of Qmaster Values144
Setting Maximum Motor Current146
- General146
Component Counter147
- General147
- Activating the Component Counter147
- Defining the Component Number147
- Incrementing the Component Number149
Welding Log150
- General150
- Displaying Welding Data from the Welding Log150
Event Log152
- General152
Removing a Memory Card153
- General153
Machine Pre-Sets155
- General155
- Call up the "Machine Pre-Sets" Menu Item155
- Overview155
Setting Machine Pre-Sets for Welding156
- Setting Machine Pre-Sets for "MIG/MAG156
- Setting Machine Pre-Sets for "TIG156
- Setting Machine Pre-Sets for "Rod Electrode (MMA) Welding157
- Setting Machine Pre-Sets for "Job157
Ethernet Setting158
- General158
- Changing Ethernet Setting158
- Ethernet Parameters159
Setting Date and Time160
Robot Interface - Robot Welding161
- General161
- Internal Parameter Control in Robot Welding161
- External Parameter Control in Robot Welding162
- Selective External/Internal Switching of Selected Parameters with External Parameter Control163
- Other Functions in Robot Welding164
Profiles/Keys166
- General166
- Explanation of Terms Used167
- Predefined Profiles167
- Administrator" Profile168
- Locked" Profile168
Recommendation for Creating Profiles and Keys169
- Requirement169
- Procedure169
Creating and Editing Profiles170
- Requirement170
- Create Administrator Key170
- Creating Profiles172
- Opening/Closing Profiles175
- Editing Profile176
- Deleting Profile180
Example Profiles181
- General181
- Locked181
- MIG/MAG Welding Specialist182
- Robot Programmer183
- Welder/Worker184
Creating and Editing Keys185
- Assigning Key Cards to Profiles (Key Setup)185
- Editing Users/Keys187
- Deleting Users/Keys189
Logging Registered Users on and off at the Remote Control Unit191
- General191
- Logging on a User191
- Displaying Logged on Users192
- Logging out a User193
- Displaying "Locked" Profile193
RCU 5000I - Unlock Function194
- General194
- Activating the "Profile / Keys" Screen Using the Unlock Function194
- Further Actions196
Setting the Language and Units of Measurement197
- General197
Displaying Version Data198
- General198
Creating Backup199
- General199
Restoring Data201
- General201
Aligning Wirefeeder or Push-Pull Unit203
- Aligning Wirefeeder (VR Alignment)203
- Aligning the Push-Pull Unit204
L/R Alignment - Aligning Welding Circuit Inductivity and Welding Circuit Resistance208
- General208
- L/R Alignment208
RCU 5000I - Resetting to Factory Settings211
- General211
- Resetting RCU 5000I to Factory Settings211
RCU 5000I - Updating Software212
- Requirements212
- Before First Update - Installing Localnet USB Driver212
- Before First Update - Installing Basicload Software217
- RCU 5000I - Updating Software221
Alphabetical Overview of Settable Parameters223
- Explanation223
- Parameters a - Z223
Appendix243
Spare Parts List: RCU 5000I244

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