Nelson NCD+ 1600T User Manual

Part No. 729-110-038 Rev. 1.21 | May 2016 © 2014 Nelson Stud Welding, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Operating the
Capacitor Discharge
NCD+ 1000T/1600T Stud Welding Unit
Operations Manual
(729-110-038)
For Software Version 1.06 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.

Nelson NCD+ 1600T Specifications

General

Brand	Nelson
Model	NCD+ 1600T
Category	Welding System
Language	English

Summary

Connection and Installation

Installation Precautions

Guidelines for safely and correctly positioning the welding unit before operation.

Connection

Details on connecting various cables and components to the NCD+ welding unit.

Input Connection

Instructions for connecting the main power supply to the NCD+ unit, emphasizing grounding.

Connection of Gun Welding Cable

How to connect the welding gun cable to the NCD+ unit for proper operation.

Connection of Gun Control Cable

Procedure for connecting the gun control cable to transmit signals for gun operation.

Dual Connection of Workpiece Ground Cable

Steps for connecting the workpiece ground cable for current return.

Connection of the Workpiece

Control and Display Elements

Front Panel Controls and Displays Weld Parameter

Process Monitor (PM)

Teaching Welds

Normal Operation

Powering Up

Steps for safely powering on the NCD+ unit and initial self-tests.

Welding Operations

Detailed procedure for performing welding operations with the NCD+ unit.

Error Codes

Welding Parameters

Contact Gun

Auto-Gap Gun

Nelson NCD+ Welding Modes

Contact Mode Capacitor Discharge Welding

Auto-Gap Mode Capacitor Discharge Welding