Setup cont’d, Verify setup – BUG-O Systems CAS-2050 User Manual

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SETUP CONT’d

Position and Clamp Welding Gun

With CAS-1500 installed on the Linear Weaver Cross Arm, secure the welding gun in the clamp located

on the end of the Height Slide Assembly. Arrange cables so that they do not interfere with the movement

of the machine before securing the cable in the cable anchor.

Connect Control Cables

Connect weld contact outlet pins A&B, on the MPD-1000 Drive unit to the wire feeder contact circuit.

Install Current Sensor

Connect CAS-1550 Hall Effect Current Sensor “in-line” in the welding current circuit. NOTE: It can be

installed on either side of the circuit.

Plug in MdS System with aHC

Inspect the power cord before each use. Do not use if damaged. Plug in the machine to a power outlet

of the appropriate voltage.

Power ON the MdS System with aHC

CAUTION: machine may start moving as soon as it is powered

“ON.” Use the power switch on the

MPD-1000 Drive Unit to turn the power

“ON” and “OFF” to the machine. For operator safety, set weld

pattern to

“NO WEaVE” and the Drive Unit to “OFF” before turning on the machine.

Position Welding Gun

Proper setup of the welding gun is critical to a successful weld. In addition to manually positioning

the welding gun within the clamp, the welding gun must also be properly set with respect to three

mechanical controls: The cross arm, the height controller and the tractor position.

Cross arm: The cross arm offers a weave of up to 1" (25.4 mm) left and right, 2" (50.8 mm)

total. Center the cross arm before placing the welding gun over the work area.

Height Slide assembly: The slide assembly has 2" (50.8 mm) of travel available. For best results,

position the slide assembly in the middle of the total range before setting the

welding gun. Use the Up – Down JOG Toggle Switch located on Remote

Control (CAS-2051-10).

Tractor Position: Use the tractor Carriage Travel Switch to position the Drive Unit

at the start of the weld. The operator can increase or decrease the tractor

travel speed at any time using the speed control on the MDS Control Module.

Set Motion Parameters

Use the Weaver Control Module (MDS-1005) to set the motion parameters. Refer to “Modular Drive

System Instructions and Parts Manual” for detailed explanation of all settings and adjustments for a

Linear Weaver (WPD-1100).

VERIFY SETUP

Before welding, take a moment to verify the machine is set up correctly. With the tractor “ON” and the

Arc “OFF”, run the machine and verify it is moving in the intended direction. Verify cross arm is in the

proper position as well as the Drive Unit travel speed. Use the Up – Down JOG Toggle Switch on the

Control Box (CAS-2051) to make sure enough vertical travel is available.

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