Lincoln Electric IM943 POWER WAVE i400 - Manual (Page 30)

B-3 OPERATION B-3
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PRODUCT SUMMARY
General Physical Description
The POWER WAVE ® i400 is intended as a replace-
ment for the PW355i using an updated power and
control platform to enhance performance and reliabili-
ty. The POWER WAVE
® i400 includes an integrated
wire drive module and 14-pin MS-Style connection to
support the PF-10R and Auto Drive series. ArcLink
®
communication is supported through the 5 pin MS-
style interface. The new ArcLink
® XT communication
protocol is supported through an RJ-45 type Ethernet
connection, which also provides access for the
POWER WAVE
® Utilities software tools. In addition,
the DeviceNet communication protocol is supported
by a 5 pin sealed mini style receptacle. Access to
remote voltage sensing is available through the 4 pin
sense lead connector (work and electrode), at the
feeder via the 14 pin MS-style connector (electrode
only), or at the 5 pin MS-style ArcLink
® connector
(electrode only).
Optional features include DeviceNet or Sync-Tandem
capability, and an internal filter kit to achieve CE com-
pliance.
The POWER WAVE ® i400 includes an innovative new
case design featuring a removable slide mounted
power section for ease of service. The case is
designed to support the Fanuc R30iA / R30iB con-
troller and op box (up to 300lbs), matching both the
controllerʼs footprint and styling. Mounting is externally
accessible for simplified integration. The flexibility of
the POWER WAVE
® i400 also allows it to be operated
as a stand alone unit.
Input power for the Fanuc R30iA / R30iB controller is
supplied through the POWER WAVE
® i400 on/off
switch. The ArcLink ® XT connection is provided
through Ethernet. Both power and communication
leads are routed to the controller via access holes in
the top of the power source. The K2677-2 Integration
Kit includes all necessary cables and hardware to
complete this task.
General Functional Description
The POWER WAVE ® i400 is a high performance,
multi-process, digitally controlled inverter power
source, designed as a pedestal to support the Fanuc
R30iA / R30iB controller. It may also be used with
other controllers as a standalone power source. It is
capable of producing a welding output from 5-420
amperes, and is rated for 350A, 100%.
The POWER WAVE ® i400 utilizes the latest genera-
tion high speed digital controls, and communicates via
ArcLink
® XT to the Fanuc controller. The inverter
power section utilizes state of the art power electron-
ics and is re-connectable for 3 phase input voltages
from 208 to 575VAC. A 15A auxiliary receptacle is
provided for fume extraction and water cooler acces-
sories.
The POWER WAVE ® i400 is fully CE compatible
when equipped with a K2670-1 CE Filter kit*.
* Input voltage limited to 380-415/3/50/60 with kit
installed.
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES AND
EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES
The POWER WAVE ® i400 is a high speed, multi-
process power source capable of regulating the cur-
rent, voltage, or power of the welding arc. With an out-
put range of 5 to 420 amperes, it supports a number
of standard processes including synergic GMAW,
GMAW-P and FCAW on various materials especially
steel, aluminum and stainless.
PROCESS LIMITATIONS
The software based weld set of the POWER WAVE ®
i400 limit the process capability within the output
range and the safe limits of the machine.
EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS
The POWER WAVE ® i400 is not directly compatible
with analog machines or interfaces.
The input power pass-through connection (Terminal
Block - 4TB) of the POWER WAVE
® i400 is intended
R30iA / R30iB controller. It is designed to support a
3kW maximum robot controller load through cable
provided with the K2677-2 Integration Kit.
POWER WAVE ® i400