WTC DEP 300s User manual

USER MANUAL
DEP 300s - Q06905
Weld Control Communications

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TABLEOFCONTENTS
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Regarding this Documentation.............................................2
Revision History ...................................................................2
Languages Available..............................................................2
Symbols Used in this Documentation...................................3
Common Techniques Used in this Manual ..........................4
WTC Support - Industrial Technical services [ITS]............4
Working with Static-Sensitive Devices.................................5
Chapter 1: Overview...........................................................9
DEP 300s..............................................................................9
Physical Connections..........................................................11
Keypad layout......................................................................12
Chapter 2: Home Menu ...................................................19
1. System Settings...............................................................20
2. Network Connections .....................................................22
Backup / Restore.................................................................23
Network Communications..................................................29
3. Serial Network ................................................................37
4. Changing Language Preference ......................................39
Chapter 3: MODE SELECTION ..................................41
Home [f1]...........................................................................42
Chapter 4: Program Mode................................................43
Program Mode- Navigation Tree........................................44
Level 1: ...............................................................................45
Level 2: ...............................................................................46
Level 3: ...............................................................................47
Level 4: ...............................................................................48
Level 1.1: Review Schedule Menu......................................49
Programming a Schedule ....................................................51

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Level 1. 2: Review Stepper Menu.......................................63
level 1. 3 Review Setups Menu ...........................................69
level 2.1 Review HIC Menu ...............................................70
level 2.2 EIP Options Menu...............................................70
level 2.3 Welder ID Menu ..................................................78
Level 2.4 Reload Options Menu.........................................79
Breaker Type.......................................................................83
Level 3. 1 Local Ethernet Menu.........................................89
Level 3.2 Fieldbus Mapping Menu.....................................95
Level 3.3 I/O Mapping.......................................................96
Level 3.4 Network Address Menu ......................................96
Level 4.1 Servo Cal.............................................................97
level 4.2 Spots .....................................................................98
Chapter 5: Status Mode..................................................105
Fault Menu .......................................................................108
fault filtering .....................................................................109
Stepper Status Menu ........................................................110
stepper reset ......................................................................112
RAFT Menu ....................................................................113
HIC Menu........................................................................115
IO Status Menu ................................................................115
Weld Data Menu ..............................................................117
Pressure Control Menu.....................................................120
Errors Menu .....................................................................120
Chapter 6: Display Mode ...............................................121
Heat Display Menu ..........................................................123
Chapter 7: Change Timer...............................................127
FAQ ..................................................................................131
How do I Upgrade DEP300 (EDEP) Software?..............131

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REGARDING THIS DOCUMENTATION
This documentation is written to support the DEP 300s hand-held data
entry panel with software Q06905-23
It has been designed for planning, programming, start-up personnel,
operators, service technicians, plant operators, line builders and
maintenance personnel to assist with procedures related to installing
the weld control.
Screen shots of the software application are for illustrative purpose
only and may appear different than your specific application.
REVISION HISTORY
LANGUAGES AVAILABLE
This documentation was originally published in English. Translations
are available in Chinese and Japanese.
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REVISION REL.DATE COMMENTS
1.0 1/28/11 InitialreleaseofmanualM‐035030,softwareQ06905‐00‐11.
2.0 6/20/16 CompleteupdateofmanualwithsoftwareversionQ96905‐23
2.1 12/19/16 AddednoteforBack‐upandRestorecycleandMStiming.Updated
formats.

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SYMBOLS USED IN THIS DOCUMENTATION
In compliance with the CE standard, the following symbols are
used to identify safety instructions. Their meaning is a s follows:
This symbol will be used wherever failure to observe safety measures
may result in death, severe bodily injury o 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 symbol informs the user about special features, or where to find
more information.
This symbol draws attention to specific instructions or product
features.
This symbol indicates that only WTC service personnel or WTC repair
partners should service or open this device. Breaking a warranty seal
will void the warranty of this device.

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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.
JNumbered lists provide sequential steps or hierarchical
information.
Italic typeisusedforemphasis.
WTC SUPPORT - INDUSTRIAL TECHNICAL SERVICES [ITS]
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 the troubleshooting
information contained in this publication. If you need assistance,
please contact Customer Support (see the table below); our trained
technical specialists are available to help. When emailing please
provide a photograph of the serial tag and Hardware Status Screen on
the DEP 300s if possible.
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.
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Phone
United States/Canada 1.248.477.3900 Ext: 3020
Outside United States/
Canada
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Internet
Worldwide Go to http://support.wtc.com

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WORKING WITH STATIC-SENSITIVE DEVICES
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ESD COSTS!
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can ignite flammable materials and
damage electronic components. Static electricity can attract
contaminants in clean environments or cause products to stick
together. Other costs of ESD-damaged electronic devices are in their
replacement and production down time. Associated costs of repair
and rework, shipping, labor and overhead can be significant. Reducing
losses to ESD and static electricity is an ABSOLUTE NECESSITY.
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PERSONNEL GROUNDING
Before touching any Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive (ESDS) devices or
circuit boards, put on and wear an Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) wrist
strap. Ground this strap through a one megohm (1 MΩ) resistor.
HANDLING OR MOVING ESDS DEVICES
Handle all circuit boards by their edges ONLY. NEVER touch the traces
or edge pad connectors.
WORKSTATION REQUIREMENTS
If diagnostics are required, move the circuit board to an approved ESD
workstation. A static-safe workstation must include a grounded ESD
mat, wrist strap and cord. The measured static voltage at a workstation
MUST NOT exceed 50 volts.
For detailed information about ESD contact:
WTC Industrial Technical Services
Phone: [phone] | Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.weldtechcorp.com
HOW TO GET HELP AND SUPPORT
NEVER use the personnel grounding system described below when
working with voltages above 220 VAC.
NOTE:
Use ONLY static-shielding containers for transporting ESDS devices or
circuit boards.

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For technical support, contact WTC's Industrial Technical Services
department. Please have the following information available:
Your Contact Information:
• Company Name
• Phone Number
• FaxNumber
• Email Address
Weld Control Part Number and Serial Number
• Located on the serial tag on the outside of the cabinet
Weld Timer and DEP-300 Firmware Revisions
• The weld timers firmware revision is located in the Display Mode
menu.
• The DEP-300s firmware revision is located in the System Settings
menu.
Description of Problem
• Faults and Alerts
• Mechanical and Electrical Issues
• Weld Quality Issues

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NOTES:

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Chapter 1: OVERVIEW
DEP 300S
The WTC DEP-300s Data Entry Panel is a portable, hand-held,
programming device, used to communicate with WTC weld timers
through an EtherNet IP network. It can communicate with up to 30
WTC weld controls through the network.
The DEP-300s allows the user to program weld schedules, set-up
parameters and stepper profiles, then download the information to
the weld control. It also receives weld data summary uploaded by the
weld timer and displays weld results.
When power is applied to the DEP-300s, the Home Menu is displayed,
which allows the user to connect to an active weld control via one of
three methods: 
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BGlobal EtherNet IP Network
CLocal EtherNet Network or
DSerial (RS-485) Network
When connected via the Global EtherNet IP network, the DEP-300s
polls the network for active devices. Each active device responds with
information about itself, which includes IP address, welder ID and
status. At this point, the user can select which device to connect to. 
This manual provides instruction on the following topics:

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• Menu Navigation
• Network Configuration and Connectivity
• Review and Edit Weld Schedules
• Review and Configure Fault and Setup Parameters
• Review and Configure Linear Current Stepper Profiles
• Fault and Stepper Reset
• I/O Mapping and Status
Each weld control functions independently. The data displayed by the
DEP 300s for each device varies, based on the software and features.
NOTE: Example LCD display images are used in this manual to
provide instruction in the use of the DEP-300s. Actual features and
parameters viewed on the DEP-300s may vary depending on the
customer's application requirements and the firmware loaded into
the weld timer. If assistance is required in the use of this product,
please contact WTC.

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PHYSICAL CONNECTIONS
ON THE WELD TIMER
DEP PORT ON THE CONTROL DOOR
Serial Port
EtherNet Port

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KEYPAD LAYOUT
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBES THE KEY FUNCTIONS OF THE DEP-
300S:
POWER KEY
This key turns the LCD display either ON or OFF. It does not reboot
or recycle power to the DEP. The green LED is illuminated when the
LCD display is on.
FUNCTION
KEYS
The five F-number keys located at the top of the keypad, are used
to perform various functions depending upon which menu is cur-
rently displayed on the DEP.

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EXAMPLE 1:
In the Home Menu above, there are five functions displayed at the
bottom of the menu. The user can select any of these five functions by
pressing the corresponding function key located on the top row of the
keypad.
EXAMPLE 2:
In the Mode Selection Menu above there are also five functions
displayed at the bottom of the menu. Although they are different from
what was seen in the Home Menu, they are selected by pressing the
same five corresponding function keys.

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CURSOR MOVEMENT KEYS
The directional arrows keys are used to both move the cursor and
scroll through displays
NUMERIC KEYS
ALPHA KEYS
UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT: These keys
move the cursor within data fields on the
display.
UP-RIGHT, DOWN-RIGHT: These keys
scroll up or down through pages on the
display.
UP-LEFT, DOWN-LEFT: These keys are
unassigned and not used.
The numeric keys are used to change the numeric
parameters of programmable functions and fea-
tures.
The alpha keys are used to assign alpha charac-
ters to the Welder ID in the Program Mode
menu.
NOTE: To enter an alpha character, press the
key first, then press the appropriate
alpha key(s). Note the shift key will remain locked
ON (indicated by the lit green LED) until the shift
key is pressed again.

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ENTER KEY
ESC KEY
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DELETE KEY
SPACE KEY
This key places a new parameter into the DEP300s
memory. The parameter is not changed in the weld
timer until it is downloaded.
NOTE: Before pressing the enter key, ensure the
key is OFF (indicated by the unlit green
LED). Otherwise, a space will be put in the field.
If a parameter has been changed in a particular
field, pressing this key will change the value back to
its original value. This is only applicable prior to
pressing the Enter key.
NOTE: Before pressing the ESC key, ensure the
key is OFF (indicated by the unlit green
LED). Otherwise, the data in the field will be deleted.
This key is used to delete a parameter within a
particular field.
NOTE: To delete a parameter, press the
first. Note the shift key will remain locked ON (indi-
cated by the lit green LED) until the shift key is
pressed again.
This key is used to insert a space when assigning
the Welder ID in the Program Mode menu.
NOTE: To delete a parameter, press the
first. Note the Shift key will remain locked ON (indi-
cated by the lit green LED) until the shift key is
pressed again.

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NEGATIVE KEY
HOT KEYS
The following Hot Keys allow the user one-touch, quick access to
commonly viewed menus in the DEP-300s. Once the DEP is connected
to a weld timer, the Hot Keys can be used from any menu:
NOTE: Do not press the key prior to pressing the Hot Keys.
UNASSIGNED KEYS AND LED INDICATORS
The following keys and LED indicators are unassigned and not used:
This key is used when a negative number is required
in a particular field.
Weld Data Screen (In Status Mode menu)
Display Mode menu
Heat Display Screen (In Display Mode menu)
Status Mode menu
Program Mode menu
LED 1 - LED 5
Positive Key
Asterisk Key
Comma Key
Period Key
At Key

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LCD DISPLAY
During normal keypad input activity, the back-light to the LCD display
is ON. During extended periods of inactivity, the display will go into
one of the following three inactivity modes:
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MODE DISPLAY
BACK-LIGHT DIM After 10 minutes of inactivity, the back-light will dim.
SCREEN SAVER
MODE
After 20 minutes of inactivity, the display will “blank”
and go into screen saver mode.
BACK-LIGHT OFF After 40 minutes of inactivity, the back-light will turn
off.
NOTE: Pressing any key will bring the display back into the active
mode.