Lincoln Electric Power Wave 455M Robotic - Manual (Page 5)

Power Wave 455M Robotic and Power Wave 455M/STT Robotic
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A CLOSER LOOK
INTERFACE OPTIONS
• ArcLink is a digital communication protocol designed specifically
for the arc welding industry. It integrates welding systems and
networked components to create a flexible welding cell.
• ArcLink is a Controlled Area Network (CAN) based network with a
40V supply.
• ArcLink is used to connect the welding equipment such as the
power supply and wire feeder together where reliable, priority-
based operation is essential.
• DeviceNet is a network that provides connections between simple
industrial devices (such as sensors and actuators) and higher-level
devices (Programmable Logic Controllers [PLC]). The Power Waves
can be interfaced with DeviceNet using a K2206-1 DeviceNet
interface module.
• Data is transmitted through wide area network (10 baseT, IEEE
802.3 Compliant). Monitor/control all equipment from a single
interfaced desktop computer. The Power Waves can be interfaced
with Ethernet using a K2207-1 Ethernet/DeviceNet Interface
Module.
• Also includes full DeviceNet capability.
Hard Automation - DeviceNet
• Standardized PLC connections enable engineers to connect
welding systems to other automation devices. Sample application
templates make it easy to implement typical control features.
The Power Waves require a K2206-1 or K2207-1 Interface Module.
Serial
• All Lincoln digital equipment is configured with a serial interface.
• All software services are accessible for maintenance.
• RS-232 serial interfaces are inexpensive and easy to use and
understand.
Analog
• This module provides Analog and Discrete Inputs/Outputs (I/O) for
trigger controls plus feedbacks.
ArcLink Cable Connector
DeviceNet Cables
Ethernet Cables
Allen-Bradley Panelview 600
Analog Interface
RS-232 Cable RS-232 Port on the front lower
panel of the machine.
Nextweld’s digital communications offers
fabricators a fast, reliable, inexpensive way
to integrate and operate equipment. Large
amounts of data transmit reliably and accu-
rately, and wiring costs are relatively low,
especially when the number of devices on
the network increase.
WHAT IS DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS?