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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Power Wave
The Power Wave power source is designed to be used with the semi automatic family of Power Feed wire feeders, operating as a system. Each component in the system has special circuitry to "talk with" the other system components, so each component (power source, wire feeder, user interface) knows what the other is doing at all times. These components commu- nicate with ArcLink
The Power Wave 455M is a high performance, digital- ly controlled inverter welding power source capable of complex,
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES AND EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES
The Power Wave 455M can be set up in a number of configurations, some requiring optional equipment or welding programs. Each machine is factory prepro- grammed with multiple welding procedures, typically including GMAW,
The Power Wave 455M is recommended for semi- automatic welding with ArcLink compatible equipment like the Power Feed M series of feeders. The Power Wave 455M can have a number of modules installed that allow the machine to be used in Robotic and hard automation applications.
Wire Drive Interface Module
For Robotic platforms the Wire Drive Control Module is required to drive the
The Wire Drive Control Module is also be equipped with a terminal strip for making simple input signal connections. It can be used to externally control the basic wire drive function. It is divided into three groups: Trigger group, Cold Inch group, and Shutdown group.
DeviceNet Interface Module
This module can be used for DeviceNet capability. It will has a 5 pin sealed mini connector per ANSI
EtherNet/DeviceNet Module
This module includes the DeviceNet and EtherNet capability. The DeviceNet uses a 5 pin sealed mini connector per ANSI
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
Power Wave 455M –
All welding programs and procedures are selected through the Power Feed M
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Any ArcLink compatible
LIMITATIONS
WARNING
•The Power Waves are not to be used in outdoor environments.
•Only ArcLink compatible Power Feed
•Power Wave 455M Output Limitations
The Power Wave 455M will support maximum aver- age output current of 570 Amps (@ 60% duty cycle) on the standard Power Wave stud.
DUTY CYCLE AND TIME PERIOD
The Power Feed wire feeders are capable of welding at a 100% duty cycle (continuous welding). The power source will be the limiting factor in determining system duty cycle capability. Note that the duty cycle is based upon a ten minute period. A 60% duty cycle repre- sents 6 minutes of welding and 4 minutes of idling in a ten minute period.