PLC Retrofits for Automated GTAW/PAW Systems at Precision Welding Technologies

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PLC Retrofits for Automated Welding Equipment: Feature Sheet

PWT's powerful PLC retrofits extend the usefulness and life of selected automated welding equipment such as Hobart DABBER TIG systems, Griffin automated welding machines, and others.

PLC CPU	Memory Size: 30K Fast (milli-seconds) Scan Time Four Communication Ports PLC Programming Windows Based Basic PLC, Math, Data Programming Instructions Analog Input & Output Modules (3 Cards Each) Total of 12 Channels Output Range +/-10V Resolution of 12 Bits Discrete Input & Output Modules (1 Card Each) Total of 32 Inputs External Terminal Strip & Cable
Programming Touch Panel (select to see larger image)	10.4" TFT Color Panel VGA Resolution: 640x480 192 Touch Cells Communication to PLC Programming Screens Waveform of Current, Arc Voltage, Wirefeed, Travel, Pulsation, & Gas Flow is Displayed Associated Program Variable Placed with Graph Keypad for Data Entry Displayed When Programmable Value Box is Selected Diagnostic Screen with Messages is Displayed I/O Status Screen Process Screen Displays Programmed & Feedback Values Set Up Screen with Preset Values & Overrides Panel Recipe for Storing Different Schedules Several Screens Can Be Scrolled with Easy Access Back to Home Screen
Weld Current Pulsation	Pulsation Frequency : 0.1 Hz to 10 Hz, in increments of 0.1 Hz Current High Time: 0.01 Sec. to 10 Sec., in increments of 0.1 Sec Weld Current High & Low
Arc Voltage Control	Arc Voltage Sampled Only During the High Current Pulse Control Will Lock Out the AVC Slide Motor During Low Current Pulse
Wire Feed	Wire Feed Reference Synchronized with Weld Current High Controllable Wire Feed Retract Time & Feed Rate
Scaling PC Boards	Scaling of Four Channels Per Board Adjustments for Coarse Gain, Fine Gain, & Offset for Each Channel High Stability Instrumentation Amplifiers
Manual Parameter Adjustment	Multi Turn Potentiometers Provided on the Operator Pendant Allowable Override Adjustments Set by a Keypad Function Override Values Can Be Reset on the Operator Pendant
Programmed Shutdown	Slope Down Sequence of Weld Parameters in Event of Planned or Unplanned Weld Stop Gas Stays on for Pre-programmed Post Flow Time in Case of Emergency Stop
Auto Home	Axes Homed Automatically at End of Weld if Desired Executed from Part Program
Hand-Held Pendant (select to see larger image)	Six Inch Touch Screen Screen Has Reference & Feedback Values Displayed Setup Parameters Overrides for Travel Speed, Weld Current, Arc Voltage, & Wire Feed Discrete Operator Buttons
Wire Feeder & Control	Wire Feed with Micro Stepping Motor Motor Controller Wire Feed Control Interface PC Board Roller Sets Included
Gas Box	Four Flow Meters and Solenoids are Provided Interconnection to PLC Control
Torch Oscillation	Oscillation in One Axis During a Weld Program Oscillation Distance, Feed Rate, & End Dwells are Programmable Oscillator Slide Mounted to Existing Weld Torch Package

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