ABB MigRob 500 User manual

Product Manual
Welding power source
MigRob 500
3HEA 801740-001 200610 16 Valid for serial no. 517-xxx-xxxx, 524-xxx-xxxx, 610-xxx-xxxx,
640-xxx-xxxx

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ABB Automation Technologies AB
Arc Welding Products
SE-69582 Laxå
Sweden
Reference number: 0459 809 074

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Rights reserved to alter specifications without notice.
1 DIRECTIVE 4........................................................
2SAFETY 4...........................................................
3 INTRODUCTION 6...................................................
3.1 Communication 6...........................................................
3.2 Equipment 6................................................................
4 TECHNICAL DATA 6.................................................
5 INSTALLATION 7....................................................
5.1 Lifting instructions 7.........................................................
5.2 Location 7..................................................................
5.3 Mains power supply 8........................................................
5.4 Terminating resistors 8.......................................................
6 OPERATION 9.......................................................
6.1 Connections and control devices 9............................................
6.2 Turning on the power source 9................................................
6.3 Fan control 10...............................................................
6.4 Overheating protection 10.....................................................
6.5 Arc voltage measurement 10..................................................
6.6 Forced welding stop 11.......................................................
7 MAINTENANCE 11....................................................
7.1 Cleaning the dust filter 11.....................................................
8 FAULT--TRACING 12..................................................
9 LISTOFFAULTCODES 12............................................
9.1 Fault code descriptions 13.....................................................
10 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 15..........................................
DIAGRAM 16............................................................
ORDERING NUMBER 18.................................................
SPARE PARTS LIST 19...................................................

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1DIRECTIVE
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
ESAB AB, Welding Equipment, SE--695 81 Laxå, Sweden, gives its unreserved guarantee that weld-
ing power source MigRob 500 from serial number 517 complies with standard IEC/EN 60974--1, in
accordance with the requirements of directive (73/23/EEC) and addendum (93/68/EEC) and with
standard IEC/EN 60974--10 in accordance with the requirements of directive (89/336/EEC) and add-
endum (93/68/EEC).
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Henry Selenius
Managing Director
ESAB AB, Welding Equipment
695 81 LAXÅ
SWEDEN Tel: + 46 584 81000 Fax: + 46 584 411924
Laxå 2006--03--01
2SAFETY
Users of welding equipment have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that anyone who works on
or near the equipment observes all the relevant safety precautions. Safety precautions must meet
the requirements that apply to this type of welding equipment. The following recommendations
should be observed in addition to the standard regulations that apply to the workplace.
All work must be carried out by trained personnel well--acquainted with the operation of the welding
equipment. Incorrect operation of the equipment may lead to hazardous situations which can result
in injury to the operator and damage to the equipment.
1. Anyone who uses the welding equipment must be familiar with:
Sits operation
Slocation of emergency stops
Sits function
Srelevant safety precautions
Swelding
2. The operator must ensure that:
Sno unauthorized person is stationed within the working area of the equipment when it is
started up.
Sno--one is unprotected when the arc is struck
3. The workplace must:
Sbe suitable for the purpose
Sbe free from drafts
4. Personal safety equipment
SAlways wear recommended personal safety equipment, such as safety glasses, flame--proof
clothing, safety gloves.
SDo not wear loose--fitting items, such as scarves, bracelets, rings, etc., which could become
trapped or cause burns.
5. General precautions
SMake sure the return cable is connected securely.
SWork on high voltage equipment may only be carried out by a qualified electrician.
SAppropriate fire extinquishing equipment must be clearly marked and close at hand.
SLubrication and maintenance must not be carried out on the equipment during operation.

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WARNING
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING.
ARC WELDING AND CUTTING CAN BE INJURIOUS TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS. TAKE PRECAU-
TIONS WHEN WELDING. ASK FOR YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES WHICH SHOULD BE
BASED ON MANUFACTURERS’ HAZARD DATA.
ELECTRIC SHOCK -- Can kill
SInstall and earth the welding unit in accordance with applicable standards.
SDo not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet gloves or wet clothing.
SInsulate yourself from earth and the workpiece.
SEnsure your working stance is safe.
FUMES AND GASES -- Can be dangerous to health
SKeep your head out of the fumes.
SUse ventilation, extraction at the arc, or both, to take fumes and gases away from your breathing zone
and the general area.
ARC RAYS -- Can injure eyes and burn skin.
SProtect your eyes and body. Use the correct welding screen and filter lens and wear protective
clothing.
SProtect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains.
FIRE HAZARD
SSparks (spatter) can cause fire. Make sure therefore that there are no inflammable materials nearby.
NOISE -- Excessive noise can damage hearing
SProtect your ears. Use earmuffs or other hearing protection.
SWarn bystanders of the risk.
MALFUNCTION -- Call for expert assistance in the event of malfunction.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!
WARNING!
Read and understand the instruction manual before installing
or operating.
Do not use the power source for thawing frozen pipes.
WARNING!
This product is solely intended for arc welding.
Do not dispose of electrical equipment together with normal waste!
In observance of European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment and its implementation in accordance with national law, electrical equipment
that has reached the end of its life must be collected separately and returned to an
environmentally compatible recycling facility. As the owner of the equipment, you should
get information on approved collection systems from our local representative.
By applying this European Directive you will improve the environment and human health!

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3 INTRODUCTION
MigRob 500 is a welding power source intended for MIG/MAG welding.
The welding power source comprises a control unit and a welding data unit.
All man--machine communication is performed from the robot’s control panel.
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3.1 Communication
All exchange of information between the welding equipment and the robot system
takes place via a CAN--bus. The welding data unit in the welding power source
handles this communication.
3.2 Equipment
The MigRob 500 power source is supplied with 2 terminating resistors, a 5 m return
cable and an instruction manual.
Note! One terminating resistor for the internal bus and one for the external bus.
4 TECHNICAL DATA
MigRob 500
Mains voltage 400 V, ±10%, 3∼50/60 Hz
Primary current Imax 39 A
No--load power demand when in the energy--sa-
ving mode, 6.5 min. after welding 50 W
Setting range 8--60 V / 16--500 A
Maximum permissible load at
60% duty cycle
100% duty cycle 500 A / 39 V
400 A / 34 V
Power factor at maximum current 0.85
Efficiency at maximum current 86%
Open--circuit voltage 72 -- 88 V

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MigRob 500
Operating temperature -- 1 0 t o + 4 0 ˚C
Constant A--weighed sound pressure <70dB
Dimensions lxwxh 625 x 394 x 496 mm
Weight 72 kg
Insulation class transformer H
Enclosure class IP 23
Application class
Duty cycle
The duty cycle refers to the time as a percentage of a ten--minute period that you can weld at a cer-
tain load without overloading.
Enclosure class
The IP code indicates the enclosure class, i. e. the degree of protection against penetration by solid
objects or water. Equipment marked IP23 is designed for indoor and outdoor use.
Application class
The symbol indicates that the power source is designed for use in areas with increased
electrical hazard.
5 INSTALLATION
The installation must be executed by a professional.
WARNING!
This product is intended for industrial use. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference. It is the user’s responsibility to take adequate precautions.
5.1 Lifting instructions
5.2 Location
Position the welding power source such that its cooling air inlets and outlets are not
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5.3 Mains power supply
Check that the welding power source is connected to the
correct mains power supply voltage, and that it is protected by
the correct fuse size. A protective earth connection must be
made in accordance with regulations.
Rating plate with supply connection data
Recommended fuse sizes and minimum cable area
MigRob 500 400 V 3μ50 Hz
Mains voltage 400 V
Mains cable area mm24G6
Phase current, IRMS 31 A
Fuse
Anti--surge
Type C MCB 35 A
40 A
Note! The mains cable areas and fuse sizes as shown above are in accordance with Swedish
regulations. Use the welding power source in accordance with the relevant national regulations.
5.4 Terminating resistors
The ends of the CAN bus must be fitted with terminating resistors to avoid
communication interference.
Internal CAN--bus
One end of the CAN--bus is at the welding data unit,
which has an integral resistor. The other end is at the
power source and must be fitted with the terminating
resistor, as shown in figure A.
External CAN--bus
The power source has two connections for the
external CAN--bus, ”EXT CAN IN” and
”EXT CAN OUT”.
The cable from the robot system is connected to the
connector marked ”EXT CAN IN”. If the power
source is located at the end of the CAN--bus, the
terminating resistor must be located in ”EXT CAN
OUT” in accordance with figure B. If the power
source is not the final unit on the CAN--bus, ”EXT
CAN OUT” is used to connect the bus on to
additional CAN units (in such cases the terminating
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6 OPERATION
General safety regulations for the handling of the equipment can be found on
page 4. Read through before you start using the equipment!
6.1 Connections and control devices
1Connection for welding current cable (+) 7Fuse, 4 A
2Connection for terminating resistor, 42 V,
Internal CAN--bus. 8Connection measurement cable, (arc voltage detection welding wire /
workpiece), MEASURE
3Connection for return cable (--) 9Connection for terminating resistor,
EXTERN CAN OUT
4Mains power supply switch, 0 / 1 / START 10 Connection for communication with robot
system, EXTERN CAN IN
5White indicating lamp – Power supply ON 11 Connection for welding current cable (+)
6Orange indicating lamp – Overheating
6.2 Turning on the power source
Turn on the mains power by turning switch (4) to the ”START” position. Release the
switch, and it will return to the ”1” position.
If the mains power supply should be interrupted while welding is in progress, and
then be restored, the power unit will remain de--energised until the switch is again
turned manually to the ”START” position.
Turn the unit off by turning the switch to the ”0” position.
Whether the mains power supply is interrupted or the power unit is switched off in
the normal manner, welding data will be stored so that it is available next time the
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6.3 Fan control
The power source has a time control that means that the fans continue to run for 6.5
minutes after welding has stopped, and the unit switches to energy--saving mode.
The fans start again when welding restarts.
The fans run at reduced speed for welding currents up to 180 A, and at full speed for
higher currents.
6.4 Overheating protection
The welding power source has three thermal overload trips that operate if the
temperature becomes too high. When this occurs the welding current is interrupted
and the orange indicating lamp on the front of the power source comes on. The
thermal overload trip resets automatically when the temperature has fallen.
6.5 Arc voltage measurement
Arc voltage measurement can be carried out in two ways:
Alternative 2 means that a measurement cable must be connected to the workpiece.
This method gives the most accurate arc voltage measurement.
Alternative 1 (delivery version)
Measurement between welding wire and OKC outlet.
Connections to connector XS31.
Required external
connections
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MWelding minus from OKC outlet
HArc voltage from the welding wire in the wire feed unit.
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Alternative 2A
Measurement between welding wire positive polarity, workpiece negative.
Connections to connector XS31.
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Alternative 2B
Measurement between welding wire negative polarity, workpiece positive.
Connections to connector XS31.
Required external
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6.6 Forced welding stop
During normal operation, this inlet must be bridged.
Note! In an emergency, the welding power source can be stopped immediately by
opening this inlet. See table above.
Note! The welding power source remains connected to power, even when welding
stop is activated.
7 MAINTENANCE
Regular maintenance is important for safe, reliable operation.
Maintenance may only be carried out by an authorised technician.
Only personnel with the appropriate electrical skills (authorised staff) may remove
safety plates.
Note!
All guarantee undertakings from the supplier cease to apply if the customer himself
attempts any work in the product during the guarantee period in order to rectify any
faults.
7.1 Cleaning the dust filter
SRemove the fan grille with the dust
filter (1).
SSwing out the grille (2).
SRelease the dust filter (3).
SBlow the filter clean with compressed
air (reduced pressure).
SReplace if necessary.
SReplace the filter with the finer mesh on the side against the grille (2) (out from
the power source).
SReplace the fan grille with the dust filter.

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8 FAULT--TRACING
Try these recommended checks and inspections before sending for an authorised
service technician.
Type of fault Action
No arc. SCheck that the mains power supply switch is turned on.
SCheck that the welding current supply and return cables are
correctly connected.
SCheck that the correct current value is set.
SCheck that the fuse is intact.
The welding current is interrup-
ted during welding.
SCheck whether the thermal cut--outs have tripped (indicated
by the orange lamp on the front panel).
SCheck the mains power supply fuses.
The thermal cut--out trips fre-
quently.
SCheck to see whether the dust filter is clogged.
SMake sure that you are not exceeding the rated data for the
power source (i.e. that the unit is not being overloaded).
Poor welding performance. SCheck that the welding current supply and return cables are
correctly connected.
SCheck that the correct current value is set.
SCheck that the correct wire is being used.
SCheck the mains power supply fuses.
9 LISTOFFAULTCODES
Fault
code
Description Welding data
unit
Power unit
1EPROM memory error x x
2RAM memory error x x
3External Read/Write RAM memory error x
45 V power supply x x
5High DC intermediate voltage x
6High temperature x
7High primary current x
8Mains power supply 1* x x
9Mains power supply 2* x
10 Mains power supply 3* x
12 Communication error (warning) x x
14 Communication error (bus off) x
15 Messages lost x x
18 Lost contact with the power unit x
19 Incorrect set values in external RAM x
20 Unacceptable settings stored in RAM x
21 Incompatible settings stored in RAM x
22 Transmitter buffer overflow x
23 Receiver buffer overflow x

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Fault
code
Power unitWelding data
unit
Description
26 Program error x x
28 Lost program data x x
Unit Power supply 1* Power supply 2* Power supply 3*
Welding data unit +3 V
Power unit +15 V -- 1 5 V +24 V
9.1 Fault code descriptions
Fault
code
Description
1Program memory error (EPROM)
The program memory is damaged.
This fault does not disable any functions.
Action: Restart the machine. If the fault persists, send for a service technician.
2Microprocessor RAM error
The microprocessor is unable to print/read to the internal memory.
This fault does not disable any functions.
Action: Restart the machine. If the fault persists, send for a service technician.
3External RAM error
The microprocessor is unable to print/read to the external memory.
This fault does not disable any functions.
Action: Restart the machine. If the fault persists, send for a service technician.
45 V power supply low
The power supply voltage is too low.
The current welding process is stopped and starting is prevented.
Action: Turn off the mains power supply to reset the unit. If the fault persists, send for a
service technician.
5Intermediate DC voltage outside limits
The voltage is too high or too low. Too high a voltage can be due to severe transients on
the mains power supply or to a weak power supply (high inductance of the supply or a
phase missing).
The power unit is stopped and cannot be started.
Action: Turn off the mains power supply to reset the unit. If the fault persists, send for a
service technician.
6High temperature
The thermal overload cut--out has tripped.
The current welding process is stopped and cannot be restarted until the cut--out has
reset.
Action: Check that the cooling air inlets or outlets are not blocked or clogged with dirt.
Check the duty cycle being used, to make sure that the equipment is not being overloaded.
7High primary current
The power unit takes too much current from the DC voltage that supplies it.
The power unit is stopped and cannot be started.
Action: Turn off the mains power supply to reset the unit. If the fault persists, send for a
service technician.

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Fault
code
Description
8Low battery voltage +3 V, (welding data unit)
Battery voltage too low. If the battery is not replaced, all stored data will be lost.
This fault does not disable any functions.
Action: Send for a service technician to replace the battery.
8+15 V power supply, (power unit)
The power supply is too high or too low.
Action: Send for a service technician.
9--15 V power supply, (power unit)
The power supply is too high or too low.
Action: Send for a service technician.
10 +24 V power supply
The power supply is too high or too low.
Action: Send for a service technician.
12 Communication error (warning)
The load on the system’s CAN--bus is temporarily too high.
The power unit / wire feed unit has lost contact with the welding data unit.
Action: Check that all the equipment is correctly connected.
If the fault persists, send for a service technician.
14 Communication error
The system’s CAN--bus has temporarily stopped working due to the load being too high.
The current welding process stops.
Action: Check that all the equipment is correctly connected. Turn off the mains power
supply to reset the unit. If the fault persists, send for a service technician.
15 Messages lost
The microprocessor is unable to process incoming messages sufficiently quickly and
information has been lost.
Action: Turn off the mains power supply to reset the unit. If the fault persists, send for a
service technician.
18 Lost contact
The welding data unit has lost contact with the power unit.
The current welding process stops.
Action: Check the cables. If the fault persists, send for a service technician.
19 Memory error in battery--supplied data memory RAM
The battery has lost voltage
Action: Turn off the mains power supply to reset the unit. The welding data unit is reset.
The settings are in English, with MIG/MAG, DIP/SPRAY, Fe, CO2, 1.2 mm
20 Non--permitted set values stored in RAM
Non--permitted values have been discovered at start--up. Delete all data contained in the
welding data unit.
Action: Turn off the mains power supply to reset the unit. The welding data unit is reset.
The settings are in English, with MIG/MAG, DIP/SPRAY, Fe, CO2, 1.2 mm
21 Incompatible set values stored in RAM
Non--permitted welding data combinations have been specified.
Action: Turn off the mains power supply to reset the unit. If the fault persists, send for a
service technician.
22 Transmitter buffer overflow
The welding data unit does not manage to transmit information to the other units
sufficiently quickly.
Action: Turn off the mains power supply to reset the unit.

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Fault
code
Description
23 Receiver buffer overflow
The welding data unit does not manage to process information from the other units
sufficiently quickly.
Action: Turn off the mains power supply to reset the unit.
26 Program error
Something has prevented the processor from performing its normal duties in the program.
The program restarts automatically. The current welding process will be stopped. This fault
does not disable any functions.
Action: Review the handling of welding programs during welding. If the fault is repeated,
send for a service technician.
28 Lost program data
Program execution does not work.
Action: Turn off the mains power supply to reset the unit. If the fault persists, send for a
service technician.
10 ORDERING SPARE PARTS
MigRob 500 is designed and tested in accordance with the international and European
standards IEC/EN 60974--1 and EN 60974--10. It is the obligation of the service unit
which has carried out the service or repair work to make sure that the product still
conforms to the said standard.
Repair and electrical work should be performed by an authorized serviceman.
Use only original spare and wear parts.
Spare parts are ordered through ABB Automation Technologies AB. When ordering,
please specify type and production number, as well as designation and order
number.
ABB Automation Technologies AB reserves the right to alter specifications without
prior notification.

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Ordering no. Denomination Type
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13HEA801730--002 Filter
23HEA801730--003 Front grill
33HEA801730--001 Fuse 4 AT, 10.3x38.1mm

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