GYS SMARTFEED M-4, MB-PP Robotic Wire Feeder Instruction Manual

GYS SMARTFEED M-4, MB-PP Robotic Wire Feeder Instruction Manual

WARNINGS – SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

These instructions must be read and fully understood before use.

Do not carry out any alterations or maintenance work that is not directly specified in this manual.

The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage to persons or property resulting from use not in accordance with the instructions in this manual.

In the event of problems or uncertainties, please consult a qualified person to handle the installation properly. Read the welding machine’s instruction manual before using the wire feeder

ENVIRONMENT

This equipment should only be used for welding operations performed within the limits indicated on the information panel and/or in this manual.

These safety guidelines must be observed. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible in the event of improper  or dangerous use.

The equipment must be operated and stored in a location that is free of dust, acid, flammable gases or any other corrosive substances. Operate the machine in an open, or well-ventilated area.

Temperature range:

• Use between -10 and +40°C (+14 and +104°F).
• Store between -20 and +55°C (-4 and 131°F).
• Air humidity:
• Lower than or equal to 50% at 40°C (104°F).
• Lower than or equal to 90% at 20°C (68°F).
• Altitude:
• Up to 1,000 m above sea level (3280 feet).

PROTECTING YOURSELF AND OTHERS

Arc welding can be dangerous and cause serious injury or death. Welding exposes people to a dangerous source of heat, light radiation from the arc, electromagnetic fields (caution to those using pacemakers) and risk of electrocution, as well as noise and fumes.

To protect yourself and others, please observe the following safety instructions:
To protect yourself from burns and radiation, wear insulating, dry and fireproof clothing without lapels. Ensure the clothing is in good condition and that covers the whole body.

Wear protective gloves which provide electrical and thermal insulation.

Use welding protection and/or a welding helmet with a sufficient level of protection (depending on the specificuse). Protect your eyes during cleaning procedures. Contact lenses are specifically forbidden. It may be necessary to section off the welding area with fireproof curtains to protect the area from arc radiation and hot spatter.Inform people in the welding area not to stare at the arc rays or molten parts and to wear appropriate clothing for protection.

Wear noise protection headphones if the welding process becomes louder than the permissible limit (this is also applicable to anyone else in the welding area).

Keep hands, hair and clothing away from moving parts (the ventilation fan, for example).

Never remove the cooling unit housing protections when the welding power source is live, the manufacturer cannot be heldresponsible inthe event of an accident.

Newly welded parts are hot and can cause burns when handled. When maintenance work is carried out on the torch or electrode holder, ensure that it is sufficiently cold by waiting at least 10 minutes before carrying out any work. The coolingunit must be switched on when using a water-cooled torch to ensure that the liquid cannot cause burns. It is important to secure the working area before leaving it, in order to protect people and property

WELDING FUMES AND GAS

The fumes, gases and dusts emitted by welding are harmful to health. Sufficient ventilation must be provided and an additionalair supply may be required. An air-fed mask could be a solution in situations where there is inadequate ventilation. Check the extraction system’s performance against the relevant safety standards.

Caution: Welding in confined spaces requires safety monitoring from a safe distance. In addition, the welding of certain materials containing lead, cadmium, zinc, mercury or even beryllium can be particularly harmful. Remove any grease from the parts before welding. Cylinders should be stored in open or well-ventilated areas. They should be stored in an upright position and kept on a stand or trolley. Welding should not be carried out near grease or paint.

RISK OF FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS

Fully shield the welding area, flammable materials should be kept at least 11 metres away.

Fire fighting equipment should be kept close to wherever the welding activities are being undertaken.

Beware the expulsion of hot spatter or sparks, even through cracks, which can cause fires or explosions.

Keep people, flammable objects and pressurised containers at a safe distance.

Welding in closed containers or tubes is to be avoided. If the containers or tubes are open, they must be emptied of all flammable or explosive materials (oil, fuel, gas residues, etc.).

Grinding work must not be directed towards the source of the welding current or towards any flammable materials.

GAS CYLINDERS

Gas escaping from cylinders can cause suffocation if there is too high a concentration of it in the welding area (ensure good ventilation).

The machine must be transported in complete safety: gas cylinders must be closed and the welding power source turned off.

They should be stored upright and supported to limit the risk of falling.

Close the cylinder between uses. Beware of temperature variations and exposure to the sun.

The cylinder must not come into contact with flames, arcs, torches, earth clamps or any other sources of heat or ignition.

Be sure to keep it away from electrical and welding circuits. Never weld a pressurised cylinder.

When opening the cylinder valve, keep your head away from the valve and ensure that the gas being used is suitable for the welding process.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

The electrical network used must be earthed. Use the recommended fuse size from the rating plate.

An electric shock can be the source of a serious accident, whether directly or indirectly, or even death.

Never touch live parts connected to the live current, either inside or outside the power source casing unit (torches, clamps, cables, electrodes), as these items are connected to the welding circuit.

Before opening the welding machine’s power source, disconnect it from the mains and wait two minutes to ensure that all the capacitors have fully discharged.

Do not touch the torch or the electrode holder and the earth clamp at the same time.

If the cables or torches become damaged, they must be replaced by a qualified and authorised person.

Measure the cable cross-section according to the intended application. Always use dry and in-fact clothing to insulate yourself from the welding circuit.

Alongside this, wear well-insulated footwear in all working environments.

INSTALLATION OF THE REEL AND LOADING OF THE WIRE

Isolation of the welder at the arc in relation to the welding voltage !
Not all the different parts involved in the welding current can be protected against direct human contact. The welder must therefore avoid the risks by following the relevant safety regulations. Even a contact at low current may take the operator by surprise andcause an incident.

• Wear dry and intact protective equipment (shoes with rubber soles/baked welder’s protective gloves without rivets or staples)!
• Avoid direct contact with non-insulated or connecting sockets!
• Always place the welding torch or electrode holder on an insulated support!

Risk of burning at the welding power connection!
If the connectors are not safely locked in place, the connectors and the cables can become hot and cause burns !

• Check the welding connectors daily and lock them in place if needed by turning them to the right.

Risk of electrocution !

If the weld is performed using different processes while the torch and the electrode holder are connected to material, a no-load voltage or welding voltage is applied to the circuits !

At the beginning of a job and during interruptions, always isolate the torch and the electrode holder !

ELECTRO-MAGNETIC EMISSIONS

An electric current passing through any conductor produces localised electric and magnetic fields (EMF). The welding current produces an electromagnetic field around the welding circuit and the welding equipment.

Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) can interfere with some medical devices, for example pacemakers. Protective measures must be taken for people with medical implants. For example, restricted access for onlookers or an individual risk assessment for welders.

All welders should use the following guidelines to minimise exposure to the welding circuit’s electromagnetic fields:

• position the welding cables together – securing them with a clamp if possible;
• position yourself (head and body) as far away from the welding circuit as possible;
• never wrap the welding cables around your body;
• do not position yourself between the welding cables. and keep both welding cables on your same side;
• connect the return cable to the workpiece, as close as possible to the area to be welded,
• do not work next to, sit on, or lean against the source of the welding current;
• do not weld while the current source or wire feeder is being carried.

Pacemaker users should consult a doctor before using this equipment.
Exposure to electromagnetic fields during welding may have other health effects that are not yet known.

TRANSPORT AND TRANSIT OF THE WIRE FEEDER

Stray welding currents can destroy earthing conductors, damage electrical equipment and devices and cause component parts to overheat leading to fires.

• All welding connections must be firmly secured and regularly checked!
• Make sure that the item’s attachment is firm and secure, without any electrical problems!
• Join together or suspend any electrically conductive parts of the welding source such as the frame, trolley and lifting systems so that they are insulated!
• Do not place other equipment such as drills or grinding devices etc. on the welding source, trolley, or lifting systems unless they are insulated!
• Always place welding torches or electrode holders on an insulated surface when not in use!

SETTING UP THE EQUIPMENT

• Put the wire feeder on a floor with a maximum incline of 10°.
  • The dispenser must be protected from driving rain and not exposed to sunlight.
• The machine benefits from an IP21 protection index, which means:
  • its dangerous parts are protected from being entered by objects greater than 12.5 mm and,
  • Protection against vertically falling drops

This machine is designed for indoor use.
The power cables, extensions and welding cables must be fully uncoiled to prevent overheating.

GYS does not incur any responsibility regarding damages to both objects and persons that result from an incorrect and/or dangerous use of the machine.

MAINTENANCE / RECOMMENDATIONS

• Maintenance should only be carried out by a qualified person. Annual maintenance is recommended.
• Ensure the wire feeder is disconnected from the welding machine, and wait for two minutes before carrying out maintenance work.
• Regularly remove the cover and blow out any dust. Take this opportunity to have the electrical connections checked by a qualified person, using an insulated tool.
• Regularly check the condition of the connection cable between the wire feeder and the machine. If found damaged, the interconnection cable must be replaced.
• Warning ! If the welding machine is transported/handled by another solution than the one recommended by the manufacturer; the wire feeder casing must be insulated from the transporting/handling solution. Rules to follow :
• The wire feeder must be switched on with all access panels closed.

INSTALLATION – USING THE PRODUCT

Only experienced personnel, authorised by the manufacturer, may carry out the machine’s set-up. During set up, ensure that the power source is unplugged from the mains. It is recommended to use the welding cables supplied with the unit in order to obtain the optimum product settings.

DESCRIPTION OF THE EQUIPMENT (I)

1. Euro connector

2. Power relay connector

3. Air outlet connector

4. Collision sensor connector (M-4)
   

5. pin connector for Push-Pull torch and collision sensor (MB-PP)
   

6.  Optional input/output connectors

7.  Connector for the welding power source

8. Connector for wire end sensor

9. Gas inlet connector

10. Manual motor control (wire inching)

11. Manual motor control (wire retraction)

12. Manual gas valve control (purge)

13. Manual air valve control (cleaning)

14. Access panel for wire connector fitting

15. Power supply indication LED

16. Wire-feed motor
    
    

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The SMARTFEED robotic wire feeders (M-4 and MB-PP) have been designed to work exclusively with GYS power sources from the NEOPULSE range:

• NEOPULSE 500 G (ref. 014503)
• NEOPULSE 400 G (ref. 014497)
• NEOPULSE 400 CW (ref. 062061)
• NEOPULSE 320 C (ref. 062474)

+ remote HMI option available (ref. 062122)

• The SMARTFEED M-4 is equipped with a 115W DC motor.
• The SMARTFEED MB-PP wire feeder is equipped with a 100W BRUSHLESS motor.
• The connection between the power source (NEOPULSE) and the wire feeder (SMARTFEED) is made via a dedicated interconnection cable.
• These wire feeders can be used with both manual and robotic MIG-MAG torches.
• The SMARTFEED MB-PP wire feeder is compatible with Push-Pull robotic torches (see specifications on the following pages).

PRECAUTIONS

Make sure the main welding power source switched off when connecting or disconnecting the wire feeder.

WIRE LOADING

To change the rollers, do the following:

• Loosen the knobs (a) to the maximum and lower them.
• Unlock the rollers by turning the retaining rings (b) by a quarter turn.
• Fit the correct drive rollers for your use and lock the retaining rings in place.

The rollers supplied are double steel groove rollers (1.0 and 1.2)

• Check the inscription on the roller to ensure that the rollers are suitable for the wire diameter and the wire material (for a Ø 1.2 wire, use the Ø 1.2 groove).
• Use V-grooved rollers for steel and other hard wires.
• Use U-grooved rollers for aluminium and other soft, alloyed wires.
  
  

: visible inscription on the roller (example: 1.2 VT)
: groove to be used

To install the wire, follow the steps below:

• Loosen the dials to the maximum and lower them.
• Insert the wire, then close the motor reel and tighten the dials as shown.
• Activate the motor by pressing the manual wire inching button (I-10)
  

SMARTFEEDs are equipped with a connector for a wire end sensor on the rear panel (I-7).
The plug is an M8 / 3-pole connector.

Voltage: 24 VDC
Max current: 250mA

(view from wire feeder)

CONNECTOR SPECIFICATION FOR COLLISION SENSOR

SMARTFEED M-4 :

• The SMARTFEED M-4 is equipped with a collision sensor connector on the front panel (I-4).
• The plug is an M8 / 3-pole connector.

(view from wire feeder)

SMARTFEED MB-PP :

• The SMARTFEED MB-PP is equipped with a collision sensor connector on the front panel (I-4).
• The connector is a 24-pin plug.
• The collision input operates on 24V

(view from wire feeder)

TORCH COMPATIBILITY

• The SMARTFEED M-4 is compatible with all standard robotic torches (excluding Push-Pull) with aEURO connection.
• The SMARTFEED MB-PP can accommodate 3 types of torches:
  • Standard robotic torches without Push-Pull (EURO connection). Compatible with all brands.
  • Push-Pull DC robotic torches (EURO connection / max. voltage 42V / without encoder). Compatible with the WH PP torch from BINZEL. For all other brands or torch specifications, please contact us.
  • Push-Pull DC robotic torches (EURO connection / max. voltage 42V / with encoder). For all other brands or torch specifications, please contact us.
  • Push-Pull BRUSHLESS robotic torches (EURO connection / max. voltage 42V / hall effect sensor).
    Compatible with the MPP OA PUSH PULL torch from BINZEL.

For all other brands or torch specifications, please contact us.

The configuration of the torch type is done by wiring on the torch connector, see following pages.

TORCH TYPE CONFIGURATION AND TORCH WIRING (MB-PP ONLY)

The SMARTFEED MP-PP is configured by default to work with standard torches without motors.

1. When using the BINZEL DC, WH PP torch:
   Connect pins 22 (DETECT_PP) and 9 (GND) together on the 24pts connector of the torch.
   

2. When using the BRUSHLESS, MPP OA PUSH PULL torch from BINZEL :
   Connect pins 22 (DETECT_PP), 23 (TYPE_MOTEUR) and 9 (GND) together on the 24pts connector of the torch.
   

WIRING OF THE TORCH

Pin| Name| FunctionBRUSHLESS DC
---|---|---
|
1| Phase 3| Phase 3 – W (motor supply)|
2| Phase 2| Phase 2 – V (motor supply)| (-) Motor (motor supply)
3| Phase 1| Phase 1 – U (motor supply)| (+) Motor (motor supply)
4| GND| **** Hall Effect Sensor
5| 5Vdc
6| HALL_A
7| HALL_B
8| HALL_C
9| GND| Encoder500pts
10| 5Vdc
11| A
12| B
13| GND| Collision sensorDry contact between 24vdc and collision signal
14| 24Vdc
15| Collision signal
16| Reverse signal Wire| Dry contact between GND and Reverse wire signal
17| Advance signal Wire| Dry contact between GND and wire feed signal
18| Signal EV GAZ| Dry contact between GND and EV GAZ signal
19| GND| **** Torch selection
20| 10Vdc
21| IN 4
22| Detect_PP
23| Type_Mot
24| Signal EV AIR| Dry contact between GND and EV AIR signal

DETERMINING THE FEEDER NUMBER

• SMARTFEED wire feeders can be configured in «MASTER» or «SLAVE» mode.
• In the case of two feeders, feeder no. 1 will be «MASTER» and feeder no. 2 will be «SLAVE».
• The configuration is done via a DIP SWITCH (requires opening the product, see page 61-62).

Maste

Slave

If the configuration is not followed, the display of the HMI will show the following error.

HARDWARE error

OPTIONAL CONNECTIVITY

The SMARTFEED M-4 / MB-PP wire feeders are equipped with a hatch on the front panel (I-5) that provides access to a 10-pin connector. This connector allows the user to have additional inputs/outputs for automation functions.

Input/output terminal block markings (Top view):

Diagram of terminal block :

• The outputs are to be connected between terminals 1 to 5 and are arranged as follows:
• Terminal 1: 24 VDC power supply common to all outputs
• Terminal 2: Output no. 1
• Terminal 3: Output no. 2
• Terminal 4: Output no. 3
• Terminal 5: Output no. 4

The inputs are to be connected on terminals 6 to 10 and are arranged as follows:

• Terminal 6: Input no. 1 24VDC
• Terminal 7: Input no. 2 24VDC
• Terminal 8: Input no. 3 24VDC
• Terminal 9: Input no. 4 24VDC
• Terminal 10 : Ground 0 VDC common to all inputs

! It is recommended to make the connection between the safety module and terminal block using a shielded cable. Maximum wire cross-section will be 28-16AWG – 1.5mm².

Summary and technical characteristics of inputs and outputs:

| Output| Input
---|---|---
Type of insulation| Contact SEC 24V DC 1 – 24VDC2-5 – DO1 – DO4 (NO)| Photocoupler insulation 500 VDC 6-9 – DI1 – DI4 (NO)10 – Ground (0V)
ON Voltage Vmin/Vmax| +20V to +30 V| 15VDC – 28VDC
OFF Voltage Vmin/Vmax| | 0VDC – 5 VDC
Input impédance| | 800 KOhm
Rated current at +24 V| Max 2A| 10 mA

RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING COMPONENTS

The motorised wire-feed rollers have moving parts that can catch on hands, hair, clothing or tools and may result in injuries!

• Do not touch pivoting or mobile parts or parts used for the feeding parts !
• Ensure that the housing covers or protective covers remain fully closed when in operation.
• Do not wear gloves when threading the filler wire or changing the filler-wire’s spool.

WARRANTY CONDITIONS

The warranty covers any defects or manufacturing faults for two years from the date of purchase (parts and labour).
The warranty does not cover:

• Any other damage caused during transport.
• The general wear and tear of parts (i.e. : cables, clamps, etc.).
• Incidents caused by misuse (incorrect power supply, dropping or dismantling).
• Environment-related faults (such as pollution, rust and dust). In the event of a breakdown, please return the appliance to your distributor, along with:
• a dated proof of purchase (receipt or invoice etc.). a note explaining the malfunction.
  • A description of the fault reported
  • une note explicative de la panne.

SPARE PARTS

1

| Illuminated black green button (wire feed)|

51403

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2

| Illuminated black button green (wire recoil)

3

| Illuminated black button green (gas venting)

4

| lluminated black button green ( cleaning)
5| Gas and air inlet connector|

71304

6

7

| Control wiring harness adaptation card|

97749C

8| Solenoid gas valve| 71538
9| Solenoid air valve| 55304
10| Plastic hinge|

72004

11
12| Glass opening| 56238
13| Window| 56231
14| Door lock| 71003
15| Fan| 51018
16| Backplane circuit| E0044C
17| Air output connector| 71726
18| -contact female connector| 55303
19| Power input| M0134
20| Feed motor assembly| A0057
21|

Plaque option / Option plate

| K0142GF
22| K0141GF

1

| Illuminated black green button (wire feed)|

51403

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2

| Illuminated black button green (wire recoil)

3

| Illuminated black button green (gas venting)

4

| Illuminated black button green ( cleaning)
5| Gas and air inlet connector|

71304

6

7

| Control wiring harness adaptation card|

97749C

8| Solenoid gas valve| 71538
9| Solenoid air valve| 55304
10| Plastic hinge|

72004

11
12| Glass opening| 56238
13| Window| 56231
14| Door lock| 71003
15| Fan| 51018
16| Control circuit| E0120C
17| Air output connector| 71726

18

| 24pts female connector| 53029
+ 24pts male connector| 53019
19| Power input| M0134
20| Feed motor assembly| A0235
21| Motor control circuit| E0121C
22| Plaque option| K0142GF
23| K0141GF

CONTROL CIRCUIT

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

| M-4| MB-PP
---|---|---
Power supply voltage (DC) – generator output| U11 = 48 V – 2 A U12 = 24 V – 1 A
Motor speed| 1 25 m/min (39 984 IPM)
Motor power| 115 W| 100 W
Torch connector| EURO
Steel| ø 0.6 1.6 mm (.023 .039”)
Stainless steel| 0.6 1.6 mm (.023 .039”)
Supported wires| Aluminium ø 0.8 1.6 mm (.031 .039”)
CuAl| ø 0.8 1.2 mm (.031.047
Flux Cored Wire| ø 0.9 2.4 mm (.035 .094”)
Duty cycle at 40°C (10 min)*| 100% 460 A
Maximum gas pressure (Pmax)| 5 bar (0.5 MPa)
Drive roller type| F
Functionning temperature| -10°C+40°C (14°F+104°F)
Storage temperature| -20°C +55°C (-4°F +131°F)
Protection level| IP21
Dimensions (LxWxH)| 244 x 207 x 152 mm (9.6 x 8.15 x 5.98”)
Weight| 4.5 kg (9.92 lb)

*The duty cycles are measured according to standard EN60974-1 at 40°C and on a 10 min cycle.

SYMBOLS

| Warning ! Read the user manual before use.
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| Direct welding current
I2| Rated welding current(s) at 100% and/or 60% duty cycle.
A| Amperes
V| ** Volt
U1| EN Rated input voltage(s).
** I1| Rated input current(s) at maximum load.
****| Device complies with europeans directives, The EU declaration of conformity is available on our website (see cover page)
| Equipment in compliance with British requirements. The British Declaration of Conformity is available on our website (see home page).
| Equipment in conformity with Moroccan standards. The declaration Cم (CMIM) of conformity is available on our website (see cover page).
IEC 60974-5| This product is compliant with standard EN 60974-5.
| This hardware is subject to waste collection according to the European directives 2012/19/EU. Do not throw out in a domestic bin !
| This product should be recycled appropriately.
| EAEC Conformity marking (Eurasian Economic Community).

| Remote control
| Wire unwinding
| Cooling liquid input.
| Cooling liquid output.
| Gas input
| Gas output
| Warning, hot surface.

GYS SAS
1, rue de la Croix des Landes
CS 54159
53941 SAINT-BERTHEVIN Cedex
France

References

• Arc Welding, Battery Chargers & Body Repair | GYS

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