WTC View-R User manual

Welding Technology Corp2021. All rights reserved.
USER MANUAL 1.5
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WELDING TECHNOLOGY CORP © 2021
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Regarding this Documentation ................................................................1
Revision History.......................................................................................1
Languages Available .................................................................................1
Symbols Used in this Documentation ......................................................2
Common Techniques Used in this Manual ..............................................2
WTC Technical Services and Support .....................................................3
Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION AND INSTALLATION.............. 4
About the View-R....................................................................................4
Features and Specifications.......................................................................5
Minimum Requirements ..........................................................................5
Installation ...............................................................................................6
Chapter 2: CONFIGURATION OF THE VIEW-R.................... 9
Configuration Requirements ....................................................................9
Changing the View-R IP Address using keyboard/monitor ..................13
Clear the configuration...........................................................................13
Chapter 3: VIEW-R MANAGEMENT........................................ 15
Chapter 4: UNDERSTANDING THE USER INTERFACE ... 19
Section A: Date and Time......................................................................20
Section B: Status.....................................................................................22
Section C: Database Management .........................................................23
Section D: EtherNet Configuration .......................................................25
Section E: DNS Server and Email Setup ...............................................26
Section F: Logs & Services ....................................................................27
Section G: Update ..................................................................................28
Section H: System ..................................................................................29
Chapter 5: LICENSING ................................................................ 31
Chapter 6: TROUBLESHOOTING AND OFFLINE FUNCTIONS33
Chapter 7: VIEW-R SOFTWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE ... 35
CLI Update ............................................................................................38

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REGARDING THIS DOCUMENTATION
This documentation is written to support the WTC View-R.It has
been designed for planning, programming, start-up personnel,
and maintenance personnel to assist with procedures related to
installing and commissioning the View-R.
REVISION HISTORY
LANGUAGES AVAILABLE
This documentation was originally published in English.
Available in Spanish and Japanese.
REVISION REL. DATE COMMENTS
1.0 12/ 09/ 15 Initial release of View-Rsoftware
1.1 01/18/16 Updated initial setup procedure and drawings.
1.2 03/03/16 Initial setup procedure updated to reflect changes in software
version 1.1.0
1.3 01/09/18 Addendum for Software Update and description for new View-R
management features.
1.4 5/28/21 Instructions for offline IP MOD, terminal command to wipe the
configuration, NTP instruction.
1.5 11/11/21 Updated all screen-shots for Configuration page, CLI update,
database and purging,

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SYMBOLS USED IN THIS DOCUMENTATION
COMMON TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS MANUAL
The following conventions are used throughout this manual:
• Bulleted lists such as this one provide information, not procedural
steps.
1. Numbered lists provide sequential steps or hierarchical
information.
Italic type is used for emphasis.
This symbol will be used wherever failure to observe safety
measures may result in death, severe bodily injury or serious
damage to property.
This symbol will be used wherever insufficient or lacking
compliance with instructions may result in personal injury.
This symbol denotes when insufficient or lacking compliance
with instructions may damage equipment or files
NOTE:
This convention informs the user about special features, or
where to find more information.
This symbol draws attention to specific instructions or product
features.

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WTC TECHNICAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT
WTC tests all of our products to ensure that they are fully
operational when shipped from the manufacturing facility.
If you are experiencing installation or startup problems, please
review Installation and Configuration information in this
publication. If you need technical assistance please contact
Customer Support (see the table below); our trained technical
specialists are available to help.
If the product is not functioning and needs to be returned,
contact your distributor. You must provide a Customer Support
case number to your distributor in order to complete the return
process.
PHONE United States/Canada 1.248.477.3900
INTERNET Worldwide http://www.weldtechcorp.com/service-repairs.html

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Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION AND INSTALLATION
ABOUT THE VIEW-R
WTC's View-Rlets you remotely view, monitor and modify the
programmable data that a WTC weld control stores and
produces. Most functions in the View-Roperate through a
standard Web browser.
THE VIEW-R PROVIDES THREE ESSENTIAL SERVICES:
•THE DATABASE SERVICE. This feature enables the storage
of static data like function strings and setup strings etc. and
historical data like weld history, graph history etc. from the
weld controls.
•THE APPLICATION SERVICE. This feature enables
verification of the database and data gathering functionality
for events, faults, graphs, etc.
•THE WEB SERVICE. This feature enables the View-R to
receive or push information to the timer.

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FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
•View-Rcan communicate with up to 48 WTC Weld Controls
• Email setup to receive comparison reports automatically for
backup files
• User login levels to manage, configure and troubleshoot
• Offline comparison of two backup files via View-NET
• Setup daily, weekly or monthly auto-backup and auto-
compare
• Wall mounted Industrial Computer
• Fanless cooling
• 2.4 GHz memory speed
• 19 VDC, 65 W Power Adapter
• Configurable via the Web
• Data collected from weld controls is stored in the database
• Optional mounting plate available for ease of replacement
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
SOFTWARE:
• Chrome: 46.0.2490.86 / Firefox: 43.0 / Internet Explorer: 11.0
/ Microsoft Edge: 10586
• Java Script must be enabled in the browser
HARDWARE:
•Cat5EorCat6Cable
• Processor: 2.3 GHz
• 8 GB memory

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OPERATING ENVIRONMENT:
Ensure the operating Environment of the View-R meets these
requirements:
• Temperature: 0° C to 50° C (32° F to 122° F)
• Humidity: 8-90% relative humidity, non-condensing.
STORAGE ENVIRONMENT:
• Temperature: -40° C to 60° C (-40° F to 140° F)
• Humidity: 8-90% relative humidity, non-condensing.
INSTALLATION
For the LAN network, you MUST use a WTC DEP (Data Entry
Panel 105/300s/600) or the robot teach pendant on integrated
controls, to program a unique address in each WCU that will be
on the same LAN channel. If using a DEP, it must be connected
to the DEP port of the weld control. If you do not program a
unique LAN address in each WCU, communication errors will
result and the LAN channel will become disabled.
THE VIEW-R CONSOLE COMES INSTALLED WITH 2 USB ANTI-DUST
COVERS AND 2 MINI DISPLAY-PORT COVERS. THESE COVERS ARE
NOT INTENDED FOR A HIGH VIBRATION ENVIRONMENT AND MAY
BECOME LOOSE.
AS PART OF YOUR REGULAR MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES CHECK
EVERY SIX MONTHS TO ENSURE THAT THE POWER SUPPLY CORD,
ETHERNET CABLE(S) AND THE DUST COVERS ARE FULLY SEATED.
SETTING WELD CONTROL UNIT’S NETWORK ADDRESSE(S):
THE ETHERNET NETWORK ADDRESS IDENTIFIES EACH WELD
CONTROL'S LOCATION ON THE NETWORK. EACH WELD CONTROL
MUST BE PROGRAMMED A UNIQUE ADDRESS BEFORE
COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE VIEW-R OVER THE ETHERNET ARE
POSSIBLE.

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SETTING THE PLANT ETHERNET AND VIEW-RCONNECTIONS:
The cable connection originates at the EtherNet connector at
the back of the View-Runit. This cable connects to the EtherNet
switch on the plant EtherNet. The laptop or computer terminal
that will be used to access and program the View-Rshould also
be connected to the plant EtherNet.
CABLE REQUIREMENTS:
WTC recommends using Cat5E or Cat6E cable of 100 m max.
length to connect to the Plant EtherNet.
85-250V Power Cable, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 Amps should be used to
connect to the power supply.

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VIEW-R INSTALLATION