Nelson N800i User Manual

Part No. 729-110-053 V.1.03 © 2018 Nelson Stud Welding, Inc. All rights reserved.
Operating the
N1500i FACS Stud
Welding System
Operations Manual
(729-110-053)
For Dot Matrix Units Software Version 1.00 and later
These instructions are for experienced operators.
If you are not fully familiar with
the principles of operation and safe practices for arc welding equipment, we urge you
to read AWS SP -“Safe Practices” available from the American Welding Society. Do not
permit untrained persons to install, operate or maintain this equipment. Do not
attempt to install or operate this equipment until you have read and fully
understand these instructions. If you do not fully understand these instructions,
contact your supplier for further information. Be sure to read the Safety section before
utilizing this equipment.
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Nelson N800i Specifications

General

Brand	Nelson
Model	N800i
Category	Welding System
Language	English

Summary

Operating the N1500i FACS Stud Welding System

Safety Precautions

Equipment Safety and Handling

1. Connection and Installation

1.1 Installation Precautions

Guidelines for safely installing the N1500i welder unit.

1.2 Connection Procedures

Details on connecting various cables and elements to the N1500i.

1.6 Specifications

2. FACS Dot Matrix User Interface

3. Operation

3.1 Stud Welding Recommendations

3.2 Basic Setup Procedure

3.3 Weld Parameters

3.3.1 Setting Weld Current

How to set and read weld current on the N1500i.

3.3.2 Setting Weld Time

How to set and read weld time on the N1500i.

3.3.3 Lift and Plunge Parameters

3.3.4 Calibrate Gun Drop Time

3.3.7 Weld Parameters and Settings

3.3.10 Stud Expert Weld Table

3.5 N1500i Weld Cycle Timing

3.7 Inspection and Testing of the Weld

3.8 Weld Process Monitor

Process Monitoring Setup

Bad Weld Notifications

4. Operational Function Codes & Error Codes

4.1 Function Codes

Table listing function codes, descriptions, possible values, defaults, and notes.

4.2 Diagnostic Error Codes

4.3 Weld Process Problems

9. Wiring Diagram Nelweld N1500i

10. Spare Parts List for N1500i