FRO­NIUS OPT/i TWIN SyncBox User manual

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OPT/i TWIN SyncBox Operating Instructions
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Dear reader,
Introduction Thank you for the trust you have placed in our company and congratulations on buying this
high-quality Fronius product. These instructions will help you familiarize yourself with the
product. Reading the instructions carefully will enable you to learn about the many different
features your Fronius product has to offer. This will allow you to make full use of its advan-
tages.
Please also note the safety rules to ensure greater safety when using the product. Careful
handling of the product will repay you with years of safe and reliable operation. These are
essential prerequisites for excellent results.

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Contents
General ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
Safety.................................................................................................................................................... 7
Scope of Supply.................................................................................................................................... 7
Environmental Conditions ..................................................................................................................... 7
Technical Data ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Notes on the function of the OPT/i TWIN SyncBox .............................................................................. 8
Indications on OPT/i TWIN SyncBox ......................................................................................................... 9
Indications on OPT/i TWIN SyncBox .................................................................................................... 9
Application example................................................................................................................................... 10
Application Example ............................................................................................................................. 10
Installation.................................................................................................................................................. 11
Installation............................................................................................................................................. 11

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General
Safety
Scope of Supply
Environmental
Conditions
Technical Data
WARNING! Incorrect operation and faulty work can cause serious personal injury
and material damage.
All work and functions described in this document must be performed only by
trained specialist personnel who have read and understood the following docu-
ments in full:
- this document
- all Operating instructions for system components, especially the safety rules
WARNING! Danger of serious personal injury and damage to equipment due to
unplanned signal transmission. Under no circumstances may safety-related sig-
nals be transmitted via the OPT/i TWIN SyncBox.
CAUTION! Equipment can be severely damaged if operated or stored outside of
stipulated environmental conditions.
It must be ensured that the environmental conditions can be met for all operating
conditions before starting up the device.
Temperature range of ambient air:
- During operation: -10°C to +40°C (14°F to 104°F)
- During transport and storage: -20°C to +55°C (-4°F to 131°F)
Relative humidity:
- Up to 50% at 40°C (104°F)
- Up to 90% at 20°C (68°F)
Ambient air: free of dust, acids, corrosive gases or substances, etc.
Altitude above sea level: up to 2000 m (6500 ft).
Power supply internally (24 V)
Protection class IP 20
EMC device class A

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Notes on the
function of the
OPT/i TWIN Sync-
Box
Function:
OPT/i TWIN SyncBox synchronizes the welding processes of both power sources for
TWIN welding. When connected to the OPT/i TWIN SyncBox, characteristics that were es-
pecially optimized for this will be activated at the power sources.
Remote controls:
If a remote control is connected to the system, the settings on the remote control only affect
the power source that the remote control is connected to. For both power sources to be
controlled via remote control, a remote control must be connected to each power source.
Troubleshooting:
The OPT/i TWIN SyncBox does not have a troubleshooting function—an error in power
source 1 would therefore not automatically affect/deactivate power source 2.
Cooling:
For the welding system to be adequately cooled, both power sources need to be switched
on. Even when only one power source is used for the welding process (both parts of the
CU 2000i Pro /MC must be supplied from the respective power source so that the cooling
of the welding system can function properly).
Firmware update:
The OPT/i TWIN SyncBox uses its own firmware (not identical with the firmware of the
power source). Always update the OPT/i TWIN SyncBox firmware separately.
Marks of conformity CE
Dimensions L × W × H 450 x 350 x 90 mm
17.72 x 13.78 x 3.54 inch
Weight 3.6 kg
7.94 lb.

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Indications on OPT/i TWIN SyncBox
Indications on
OPT/i TWIN Sync-
Box
(1) LED Heartbeat
Staus Meaning
Off Offline; no supply voltage
Flashing green The PC board operating system is
working properly
(2) LED Synchronisation
Staus Bedeutung
Lights up green power sources are synchronized
Lights up red power sources are not synchronized
(3) + (4) no function
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Application example
Application Ex-
ample

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Installation
Installation Apply the following settings on the control panel of power source 1:
-Select Defaults/System/Next Page/TWIN Setup/Power Source 1
-Set Process Parameters/Components & Monitoring/Components/Cooling Unit
Operating Mode to ON
Activate the following settings on the control panel of power source 2:
-Select Defaults/System/Next Page/TWIN Setup/Power Source 2
-Set Process Parameters/Components & Monitoring/Components/Cooling Unit
Operating Mode to ON
Switch off power sources
Connect power sources of OPT/i Twin SyncBox and wirefeeder as shown in the appli-
cation example
-TWIN welding characteristics are now activated and the welding process is syn-
chronized immediately
Switch on the power source
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