Installation and Commissioning

ArcWare 3.14 ProcessWare4.1 ArcWare 3.1ArcWare comprises a large number of dedicated arc welding functions, which make therobot well suited for arc welding. It is a simple yet powerful program since both thepositioning of the robot and the process control and monitoring are handled in one andthe same instruction.I/O signals, timing sequences and weld error actions can be easily configured to meetthe requirements of a specific installation.ArcWare functionsA few examples of some useful functions are given below.Adaptation to different equipmentThe robot can handle different types of weld controllers and other welding equipment.Normally communication with the welding controller uses parallel signals but a serialinterface is also available.Advanced process controlVoltage, wire feed rate, and other process data can be controlled individually for eachweld or part of a weld. The process data can be changed at the start and finish of awelding process in such a way that the best process result is achieved.Testing the programWhen testing a program, welding, weaving or weld guiding can all be blocked. Thisprovides a way of testing the robot program without having the welding equipmentconnected.Automatic weld retryA function that can be configured to order one or more automatic weld retries after aprocess fault.WeavingThe robot can implement a number of different weaving patterns up to 10 Hzdepending on robot type. These can be used to fill the weld properly and in the bestpossible way. Weaving movement can also be ordered at the start of the weld in orderto facilitate the initial striking of the arc.Product Specification RobotWare for BaseWare OS 3.1 29