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Operating instructions
EN Quality management software
Xnet
099-008787-EW501 Observe additional system documents! 31.01.2017
General instructions
WARNING
Read the operating instructions! The operating instructions provide an introduction to the safe use of the products. • Read and observe the operating instructions for all system components, especially the
safety instructions and warning notices! • Observe the accident prevention regulations and any regional regulations! • The operating instructions must be kept at the location where the machine is operated. • Safety and warning labels on the machine indicate any possible risks.
Keep these labels clean and legible at all times. • The machine has been constructed to state-of-the-art standards in line with any applicable
regulations and industrial standards. Only trained personnel may operate, service and repair the machine.
• Technical changes due to further development in machine technology may lead to a differing welding behaviour.
In the event of queries on installation, commissioning, operation or special conditions at the installation site, or on usage, please contact your sales partner or our customer service department on +49 2680 181-0. A list of authorised sales partners can be found at www.ewm-group.com.
Liability relating to the operation of this equipment is restricted solely to the function of the equipment. No other form of liability, regardless of type, shall be accepted. This exclusion of liability shall be deemed accepted by the user on commissioning the equipment. The manufacturer is unable to monitor whether or not these instructions or the conditions and methods are observed during installation, operation, usage and maintenance of the equipment. An incorrectly performed installation can result in material damage and injure persons as a result. For this reason, we do not accept any responsibility or liability for losses, damages or costs arising from incorrect installation, improper operation or incorrect usage and maintenance or any actions connected to this in any way. © EWM AG Dr. Günter-Henle-Straße 8 56271 Mündersbach Germany The copyright to this document remains the property of the manufacturer. Copying, including extracts, only permitted with written approval. The content of this document has been prepared and reviewed with all reasonable care. The information provided is subject to change; errors excepted.
Contents
Information on the instructions
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1 Contents 1 Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 3 2 Additional instructions .......................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Information on the instructions ....................................................................................................... 5 2.2 Other applicable documents .......................................................................................................... 5 2.3 Documentation update ................................................................................................................... 5 2.4 Warranty terms and conditions ...................................................................................................... 5 2.5 Customer service ........................................................................................................................... 5 2.6 Technical support ........................................................................................................................... 5
3 Getting to know the user interface ....................................................................................................... 6 3.1 User interface sections .................................................................................................................. 6 3.2 Symbols used ................................................................................................................................ 7
3.2.1 Exclusive machine status symbols ................................................................................. 7 3.2.2 Additive machine status symbols ................................................................................... 7 3.2.3 JOB display symbols for welding procedures ................................................................ 7 3.2.4 JOB display symbols for cycle frequency ....................................................................... 8 3.2.5 JOB display symbols for process switching ................................................................... 8 3.2.6 JOB display symbols for weld seams ............................................................................. 8 3.2.7 Other JOB display symbols ............................................................................................ 8
4 Taking the first steps ............................................................................................................................. 9 4.1 Starting the program ...................................................................................................................... 9 4.2 Changing the language .................................................................................................................. 9 4.3 Calling up the help function ........................................................................................................... 9 4.4 Changing a password .................................................................................................................... 9 4.5 Logging in and out ......................................................................................................................... 9
4.5.1 Logging in ....................................................................................................................... 9 4.5.2 Logging out ..................................................................................................................... 9
5 Configuration ........................................................................................................................................ 10 5.1 Welding machines ........................................................................................................................ 10
5.1.1 Integrating a welding machine into the network ........................................................... 10 5.1.2 Welding machines with preinstalled network adapter .................................................. 10 5.1.3 Welding machines with retrofitted network adapters .................................................... 10 5.1.4 Configuring parameters ................................................................................................ 10 5.1.5 Machine parameters ..................................................................................................... 10
5.1.5.1 Configuring network parameters ................................................................... 11 5.1.5.2 WiFi parameters (only on welding machines with WiFi functionality) ........... 11
5.2 Site plan ....................................................................................................................................... 12 5.2.1 Creating a site plan ....................................................................................................... 12 5.2.2 Editing a site plan ......................................................................................................... 13 5.2.3 Deleting a site plan ....................................................................................................... 13
5.3 User roles ..................................................................................................................................... 13 5.4 User rights .................................................................................................................................... 13 5.5 Create user role ........................................................................................................................... 14 5.6 Edit user role ................................................................................................................................ 14 5.7 Delete user role ............................................................................................................................ 14 5.8 User.............................................................................................................................................. 14
5.8.1 Creating a user ............................................................................................................. 14 5.8.2 Editing a user ................................................................................................................ 15
5.9 System settings ............................................................................................................................ 15 5.9.1 Enter company data ..................................................................................................... 15
5.10 Print settings ................................................................................................................................ 15 5.10.1 User manual ................................................................................................................. 16
5.11 Managing favourites..................................................................................................................... 16 5.11.1 Adding favourites .......................................................................................................... 16 5.11.2 Deleting favourites ........................................................................................................ 16
5.12 Viewing welding machine information .......................................................................................... 16 5.12.1 Displaying consumption values and totals ................................................................... 16
Contents Information on the instructions
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5.12.2 Calculate consumables costs ....................................................................................... 17 5.12.2.1 Resetting consumption values ...................................................................... 17
5.12.3 Real-time view of the welding data ............................................................................... 18 5.12.4 Saved welding data display .......................................................................................... 19 5.12.5 Comparison of saved weld seams ................................................................................ 21
5.13 Viewing a welding machine configuration .................................................................................... 23 5.13.1 Machine parameters ..................................................................................................... 23 5.13.2 Network parameters ..................................................................................................... 24
5.13.2.1 WiFi parameters (only on welding machines with WiFi functionality) ........... 24 5.14 Maintenance counter .................................................................................................................... 24
5.14.1 Viewing the maintenance counter ................................................................................ 25 5.15 Maintenance parameters ............................................................................................................. 25
5.15.1 Resetting the maintenance counter .............................................................................. 25 5.15.1.1 Service data (WiFi) ........................................................................................ 26
5.15.2 WiFi parameters ........................................................................................................... 26 5.16 Recording welding data to a USB stick ........................................................................................ 27
5.16.1 Initialising a USB stick .................................................................................................. 27 5.16.2 Recording welding data ................................................................................................ 27
5.16.2.1 Manual recording ........................................................................................... 27 5.16.2.2 Automatic recording ...................................................................................... 27
5.16.3 Importing welding data from a USB stick to Xnet ......................................................... 28 6 Optional modules ................................................................................................................................. 29
6.1 Customer service ......................................................................................................................... 29 6.2 Welders and welder qualifications ............................................................................................... 29
6.2.1 Welder ........................................................................................................................... 29 6.2.1.1 Create data record ........................................................................................ 29 6.2.1.2 Edit data record ............................................................................................. 29 6.2.1.3 Delete data record ......................................................................................... 29
6.2.2 Welder qualifications ..................................................................................................... 30 6.2.2.1 Create data record ........................................................................................ 30 6.2.2.2 Edit data record ............................................................................................. 30 6.2.2.3 Delete data record ......................................................................................... 30
6.3 WPS/WPQR ................................................................................................................................. 31 6.3.1 Explanation of terms ..................................................................................................... 31 6.3.2 pWPS ............................................................................................................................ 31
6.3.2.1 Create data record ........................................................................................ 31 6.3.2.2 Visualising the weld preparation using imported drawings ........................... 31 6.3.2.3 Visualising the weld preparation using generated drawings ......................... 31 6.3.2.4 Visualising the welding sequence using imported drawings ......................... 32 6.3.2.5 Visualising the welding sequence using generated drawings ....................... 32 6.3.2.6 Edit data record ............................................................................................. 33 6.3.2.7 Duplicate pWPS ............................................................................................ 33
6.3.3 WPQR ........................................................................................................................... 33 6.3.3.1 Create data record ........................................................................................ 33 6.3.3.2 Duplicate pWPS ............................................................................................ 34
7 Rectifying faults .................................................................................................................................... 35 7.1 Checklist for rectifying faults ........................................................................................................ 35
8 Appendix A ............................................................................................................................................ 37 8.1 Overview of EWM branches......................................................................................................... 37
Additional instructions
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2 Additional instructions 2.1 Information on the instructions
These instructions enable the reliable and efficient use of the ewm Xnet quality management software ("software" in the following). It is part of the software and must be stored in a place where it is accessible to the personnel at all times. The content of this document has been prepared and reviewed with all reasonable care. The information provided is subject to change; errors excepted.
2.2 Other applicable documents • Operating instructions for the connected welding machines • Documents of optional software expansions
2.3 Documentation update The current version of the software manual is available at the following web page: Download address: www.ewm-group.com
2.4 Warranty terms and conditions Our general terms and conditions of business are available for download in their current form at www.ewm-group.com.
2.5 Customer service Our service team is available to provide you with product information should you need it. EWM AG Dr. Günter-Henle-Str. 8 56271 Mündersbach Germany Phone: +49 2680 181-0 Mon.–Fri.: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fax: +49 2680 181 244 Email: [email protected] Internet: www.ewm-group.com
2.6 Technical support Should you have questions or problems with our products, our technical support staff would be happy to assist you. Email: [email protected]
The error messages and their descriptions and causes are presented in Chapter . You will also find information on remedying the respective faults there.
Getting to know the user interface User interface sections
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3 Getting to know the user interface 3.1 User interface sections
Figure 3-1
Section Designation 1. Navigation bar
The navigation bar shows you where you are in the software and references the button you last clicked. It also shows the user name, the user role, the login time and the time until automatic logout in case of inactivity.
2. Display field Shows the contents of the respective context, such as site plans, welding data and diagrams.
3. Event display, left-hand section Shows the software status messages.
4. Button bar Shows context-sensitive buttons and is used for navigating the software.
5. Event display, right-hand section Shows the welding machine status messages.
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Symbols used
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3.2 Symbols used 3.2.1 Exclusive machine status symbols
Symbol Meaning
Welding machine is welding
Welding machine is ready for operation
Welding machine is in standby mode
Welding machine is switched off
Welding machine has a fault
3.2.2 Additive machine status symbols Symbol Meaning
Welding machine requires maintenance
Operating condition warning
WiFi connection active
WiFi connection inactive
Login via Xbutton
3.2.3 JOB display symbols for welding procedures Symbol Meaning
Standard MIG/MAG welding
Pulsed MIG/MAG welding
Pulsed TIG welding
Fast pulsed DC TIG welding
TIG automated pulses
Special AC TIG
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3.2.4 JOB display symbols for cycle frequency Symbol Meaning
Non-latched operation
Non-latched operation, special
Latched operation
Latched operation, special
3.2.5 JOB display symbols for process switching Symbol Meaning
superPuls on
superPuls off
3.2.6 JOB display symbols for weld seams Symbol Meaning
Vertical-down weld
Fillet weld
Lap weld
Butt joint
3.2.7 Other JOB display symbols Symbol Meaning
Material
Wire diameter in millimetres
Wire diameter in millimetres with TIG welding
Shielding gas
Taking the first steps
Starting the program
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4 Taking the first steps 4.1 Starting the program
• Boot up the computer. • Open the browser window. • In the browser address bar, enter the software’s IP address.
You will receive the IP address from your administrator.
• Confirm the entry with [Enter]. - The Welcome page appears.
Figure 4-1
4.2 Changing the language • Click [Change language] . • Select the language.
4.3 Calling up the help function The software provides context-sensitive help.
This can be called up at any point in the program by clicking the [Help] button.
4.4 Changing a password • Click [Change password]. • In the Change password dialog, enter the relevant parameters. • Click [Save] to continue or [Cancel] to cancel.
4.5 Logging in and out 4.5.1 Logging in
• Enter the login data. • Enter the password. • Click [Login].
4.5.2 Logging out • Click [Logout] .
Configuration Welding machines
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5 Configuration This chapter describes how the basic settings for the software are made. You will need access with the "Administrator" user role for all actions described in this chapter.
5.1 Welding machines 5.1.1 Integrating a welding machine into the network
The welding machines do not support the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). As standard, welding machines are supplied with a fixed IP address. It can be found on the sticker on the controller or, in the case of machines, on the sticker below the rating plate.
The gateway and the server/computer have to be in the same IP address range for the gateway to be configured.
5.1.2 Welding machines with preinstalled network adapter • Connect the welding machine to the network. • Switch on the welding machine.
5.1.3 Welding machines with retrofitted network adapters • Connect the gateway to the welding machine with the 7-pole connection cable. • Connect gateway to the network. • Switch on the welding machine.
5.1.4 Configuring parameters • Click [List]. • Click [Search] • Click the machine selection list, click the welding machine you want to configure. • Click [Configuration].
5.1.5 Machine parameters • Click [Machine parameters]. • In the Machine parameters dialog, enter the relevant values. • Click [Save] to continue or [Back] to cancel. Parameter Meaning Name Internal name of the welding machine. You can enter any name.
Station/seam reference
Used for referencing the weld seam to the machine
Group name Used for controlling authentication with Xbutton. You can enter any name.
Reduced data recording
Use this checkbox to specify whether you want to record all individual steps of the welding process or the average values per weld seam only.
Gas 1 target If no gas sensor system is connected, you can set an estimated consumption value here.
Gas 2 target If no gas sensor system is connected, you can set an estimated consumption value here.
Gas sensor system
Use this checkbox to specify whether a gas sensor system is connected.
Password Here you can change the machine password.
Configuration
Welding machines
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5.1.5.1 Configuring network parameters • Click [Network parameters]. • In the Network parameters dialog, enter the relevant values. • Click [Save] to continue or [Back] to cancel. Parameter Meaning Welding machine IPv4 address
Free text field to enter the unique network address of the welding machine.
Subnet mask Free text field to enter the subnet mask of the welding machine.
Default gateway
Free text field to enter the network address of the default gateway.
UDP port
Free text field to enter the UDP port.
Primary data server IPv4 address
Free text field to enter the network address of the server where the data are saved.
Data server port
Free text field to enter the port of the server where the data are saved.
Management server IPv4-Adresse
Free text field to enter the network address of the server where Xnet is installed.
Management server port
Free text field to enter the port of the server where Xnet is installed.
5.1.5.2 WiFi parameters (only on welding machines with WiFi functionality) • Click [WiFi]. • In the WiFi dialog, enter the relevant values. • Click [Save] to continue or [Back] to cancel. Parameter Meaning WiFi on/off Use this checkbox to specify whether the welding machine and the Xnet software use
WiFi for data transfer.
SSID Free text field to enter the ID used to address the welding machine.
Transmitting power
Selection list to set the maximum transmitting power of the welding machine.
Region Selection list to set the region in which the welding machine sends and receives data.
Encryption Selection list to set the encryption method for data transfer between welding machine and Xnet Software.
Algorithm Free text field to enter the algorithm used to encrypt the data transfer between welding machine and Xnet Software.
Key Free text field to enter the key used for data transfer between welding machine and Xnet Software.
Configuration Site plan
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5.2 Site plan The software enables you to create a site plan. Various different production locations and their site plans can be created in this site plan. In turn, machines can be assigned to the production locations and positioned in the site plan accordingly based on their locations. Locations and machines can be selected as so-called "nodes" in the structure tree. • Click [Machine]. • Click [Site plan].
Figure 5-1
Section Designation 1 Site plan structure tree 2 Site plan detailed view 3 Site plan overview
5.2.1 Creating a site plan • Click the node under which the new site plan is to be added. • Click [Edit site plan]. • Click [Add]. • In the Add node dialog, scroll down to select New view. • Click [Add]. • In the Edit node dialog, enter the relevant values. • Click [Select file]. • Select the file from the file system. • Click [Save] to continue or [Cancel] to cancel.
The image should have a minimum size of 400 x 600 pixels. Image formats *.jpg, *.png and *.svg are supported. For scaling of the vector format without loss, choose *.svg.
Configuration
User roles
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5.2.2 Editing a site plan • In the site plan tree, click the node you want to edit. • Click [Edit site plan]. • Click [Details]. • In the Edit node dialog, enter the relevant values. • Click [Select file]. • Select the file from the file system. • Click [Save] to continue or [Cancel] to cancel.
The image should have a minimum size of 400 x 600 pixels. Image formats *.jpg, *.png and *.svg are supported. For scaling of the vector format without loss, choose *.svg.
• Click [Save] to continue or [Cancel] to cancel.
5.2.3 Deleting a site plan • In the site plan tree, click the node you want to delete. • Click [Delete]. • In the Delete node dialog, click [Yes] to continue or [Cancel] to cancel.
5.3 User roles The permissions for the software are managed based on roles. Users have different access and management permissions depending on their user role. The basic installation includes the user roles Administrator, User and Guest, which you can uses as basis for your own user roles. User role Permission Administrator Has unlimited access to all sections of the software.
User Has no access to configuration settings and user management.
Guest Has no access to the maintenance module and generally only monitored access to the system.
5.4 User rights Permission Meaning Login Permits logging in to the system.
Show site plan
Permits viewing of site plans.
Edit site plan Permits creating and editing of site plans.
Show machine list
Permits listing of the welding machines known to the system.
Search for machine
Permits searching for newly added welding machines.
Show real-time view
Permits viewing of the welding data in real time.
Show welding data
Permits viewing of the recorded welding data.
Show consumption
Permits viewing of the cumulated consumables consumptions.
Reset consumption
Permits resetting of the cumulated consumables consumptions.
Edit user management
Permits access to the user management and welder management (if licensed).
Show configuration
Permits viewing of the welding machine configuration.
Edit configuration
Permits configuring and editing of the welding machine configuration.
Edit maintenance data
Permits configuring and editing of the maintenance data.
Configuration Create user role
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Permission Meaning Reset maintenance data
Permits resetting of the maintenance data.
Show WPQ Manager
Permits listing of all created WPSs and WPQRs.
Edit WPQ Manager
Permits editing of saved WPSs and WPQRs.
Delete WPQ Manager
Permits deleting of saved WPSs and WPQRs.
Block WPQ Manager
Permits blocking of saved WPSs and WPQRs.
Edit company data
Permits viewing of the company data.
Import welding data
Permits importing of the welding data via USB flash drive.
No automatic logout
Inhibits automatic logout from the system.
5.5 Create user role • Click [System]. • Click [User]. • Click [User role]. • In the User role drop-down menu select the user role you want to use as template for the new user
role. • Click [Add]. • In the Permissions dialog, enter a name for the new user role in the User role field. • Use the checkboxes to assign or revoke permissions for the individual sections. • Click [Save] to continue or [Cancel] to cancel.
5.6 Edit user role • Click [System]. • Click [User]. • Click [User role]. • In the User role drop-down menu, select the user role you want to edit. • Use the checkboxes to assign or revoke permissions for the individual sections. • Click [Save] to continue or [Cancel] to cancel.
5.7 Delete user role • Click [System]. • Click [User]. • Click [User role]. • In the User role drop-down menu, select the user role you want to delete. • Click [Delete].
5.8 User 5.8.1 Creating a user
• Click [System]. • Click [User]. • Click [Add]. • In the Add user dialog, enter the relevant values. • Click [Save] to continue or [Cancel] to cancel.
Configuration
System settings
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5.8.2 Editing a user • Under User management, click the user you want to edit. • Click [Edit]. • Click [Save] to continue or [Cancel] to cancel.
5.9 System settings 5.9.1 Enter company data
• Click [System]. • Click [Company data]. • In the Company data dialog, enter the relevant values.
The ideal logo size has a height of 80 pixels. Larger images are automatically scaled to a height of 80 pixels. The image width is adjusted automatically here. Image formats *.jpg, *.png and *.svg are supported.
• Click [Select file]. • Select the file from the file system. • Click [Save] to continue or [Back] to cancel.
5.10 Print settings The logo and the window height, line count and page width for all print-outs from the software are defined here.
The printer to be used for print-outs is selected in the system dialog of the operating system.
• Click [System]. • Click [Printer settings]. • In the Printer settings dialog, enter the relevant values. • Click [Save] to continue or [Back] to cancel.
Configuration Managing favourites
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5.10.1 User manual This chapter describes the modules users will need for their everyday work. You will need access with the "User" user role for all actions described in this chapter.
5.11 Managing favourites The favourite function enables quick access to frequently required data compilations. You can access saved favourites from the Home page.
5.11.1 Adding favourites • Click [Add favourites] . • In the Add favourites dialog, enter a name. • Click [Save] to continue or [Cancel] to cancel.
5.11.2 Deleting favourites • On the Home page, click in the favourite icon.
5.12 Viewing welding machine information This chapter describes which information you can read out from connected welding machines, and how to do so. The machine management and site plan provide an introductory overview of all the welding machines entered in the system. Each welding machine is displayed with detailed information about the network, identification and status and can be selected directly. For reasons of clarity, the machine management is always used as the starting point in this chapter. The menu items and functions of the machine management and the site plan are identical, however. • Click [Machine].
5.12.1 Displaying consumption values and totals • Click [List]. • Click [Consumption].
Figure 5-2
Section Designation
Configuration
Viewing welding machine information
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Section Designation 1 Consumption values total display
Shows the calculated costs for the consumable.
2 Prices input screen Use this dialog to enter consumables costs per consumable and consumption unit.
3 Machine selection list Shows all welding machines known to the system along with their current status and cumulated consumables consumption since the integration with the Xnet software.
5.12.2 Calculate consumables costs • In the machine selection list, select the machine for which you want to calculate the consumables
costs. • In the Prices dialog, enter the relevant values. • Click [Calculate].
- The Consumption values total view shows the calculated costs. 5.12.2.1 Resetting consumption values
• In the machine selection list, select the machine for which you want to reset the consumption values. • In the Reset counter dialog, select the consumables for which you want to reset the consumption
values. • Click [OK] to continue or [Cancel] to cancel.
Configuration Viewing welding machine information
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5.12.3 Real-time view of the welding data The real-time view enables the direct monitoring of important operating parameters of up to five welding machines simultaneously. When selecting more than one welding machine, the Actual value history is removed from the display. • Click [List]. • In the machine selection list, select the machine for which you want to show the real-time data. • Click [Real-time view].
Figure 5-3
Section Designation 1 Welding machine display
References the welding machine(s) to ensure the mapping of machine(s) and data is always up to date.
2 Job display Shows the currently active welding task, including the operating mode and welding type.
3 Actual value display Shows the average values of the most recent measured values. The welding power specification can be used for evaluating the energy per unit length when entering a welding speed manually. Once the process is complete, the Actual value display remains in a holding state, where the last average values of the main process phase are displayed.
4 Consumption values display Shows the current status of the process consumption values.
5 Running time meter display Shows the current status of the machine operating hours and arc duration.
6 Actual value history display Shows the history of the Actual value display starting from the right.
Configuration
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Section Designation 7 Actual value history display – parameter selection
Used to set the parameters of the Actual value history display and to scale the timeline display.
5.12.4 Saved welding data display By displaying the recorded welding data you can analyse the individual welding data for a welding machine and compare up to 5 weld seams per welding machine. • Click [List]. • In the machine selection list, select the machine for which you want to view the recorded welding data. • Click [Welding data].
Figure 5-4
Section Designation 1 Welding data input screen
Used to enter a heading for the print-out.
2 Welding machine information display Shows the selected welding machine including the current operating status.
3 Comparison list information display Shows the selected welding data to be compared.
4 Display input screen Used to limit the display duration for the recorded welding data.
5 Welding data selection list Shows all recorded welding data of the selected welding machine for the selected period.
Configuration Viewing welding machine information
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• In the welding data selection list, select the data records for which you want to view the details. • Click [Details].
Figure 5-5
Section Designation 1 Welding machine information display
Shows the welding machine used to weld the selected weld seam, along with welding process start time.
2 Job information display Shows the recorded welding task, including the operating mode and welding type and the program number relevant for the welding power.
3 Average values information display Shows the weld seam number assigned by the system as well as the average values for welding current, welding voltage and wire feed speed.
4 Diagram information display Shows a graphic history of the values for welding current, welding voltage, wire feed speed, shielding gas and motor current. You can select to display the individual parameters by enabling or disabling the checkboxes.
Configuration
Viewing welding machine information
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5.12.5 Comparison of saved weld seams • Click [List]. • In the machine selection list, select the machine for which you want to view the welding data to be
compared. • Click [Welding data].
Figure 5-6
Section Designation 1 Welding data input screen
Used to enter a heading for the print-out.
2 Welding machine information display Shows the selected welding machine including the current operating status.
3 Comparison list information display Shows the selected welding data to be compared.
4 Display input screen Used to limit the display duration for the recorded welding data.
5 Welding data selection list Shows all recorded welding data of the selected welding machine for the selected period.
Configuration Viewing welding machine information
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• In the welding data selection list, select a maximum of 5 data records to compare. • Click [Remember]. • Click [Compare].
Figure 5-7
Section Designation 1 Weld seam information display
Shows the weld seams selected for comparison and offers the possibility to select a specific data record.
2 Welding machine information display Shows the welding machine used to weld the selected weld seam, along with welding process start time.
3 Job information display Shows the recorded welding task, including the operating mode and welding type and the program number relevant for the welding power.
4 Average values information display Shows the weld seam number assigned by the system as well as the average values for welding current, welding voltage and wire feed speed.
5 Synchronisation selection list Used to superimpose process phases to facilitate the comparison of the individual process phases.
6 Diagram information display Shows a graphic history of the values for welding current, welding voltage, wire feed speed, shielding gas and motor current. You can select to display the individual parameters by enabling or disabling the checkboxes.
Configuration
Viewing a welding machine configuration
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5.13 Viewing a welding machine configuration By displaying the machine configuration you can view the parameters that have been configured for each welding machine, which will help you to troubleshoot any errors that might occur. • Click [List]. • In the machine selection list, select the machine for which you want to view the configuration data. • Click [Configuration].
Figure 5-8
Section Designation 1 Welding machine information display
Shows the welding machine whose machine configuration is currently displayed.
2 Machine parameter information display Shows the saved machine parameters.
3 Network parameter information display Shows the saved network parameters.
4 WiFi information display Shows the saved WiFi parameters for welding machines with WiFi functionality.
5.13.1 Machine parameters Parameter Meaning Name Internal name of the welding machine. You can enter any name.
Station/seam reference
Used for referencing the weld seam to the machine
Group name Used for controlling authentication with Xbutton. You can enter any name.
Reduced data recording
Use this checkbox to specify whether you want to record all individual steps of the welding process or the average values per weld seam only.
Gas 1 target If no gas sensor system is connected, you can set an estimated consumption value here.
Gas 2 target If no gas sensor system is connected, you can set an estimated consumption value here.
Gas sensor system
Use this checkbox to specify whether a gas sensor system is connected.
Password Here you can change the machine password.
Configuration Maintenance counter
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5.13.2 Network parameters Parameter Meaning Welding machine IPv4 address
Free text field to enter the unique network address of the welding machine.
Subnet mask Free text field to enter the subnet mask of the welding machine.
Default gateway
Free text field to enter the network address of the default gateway.
UDP port
Free text field to enter the UDP port.
Primary data server IPv4 address
Free text field to enter the network address of the server where the data are saved.
Data server port
Free text field to enter the port of the server where the data are saved.
Management server IPv4-Adresse
Free text field to enter the network address of the server where Xnet is installed.
Management server port
Free text field to enter the port of the server where Xnet is installed.
5.13.2.1 WiFi parameters (only on welding machines with WiFi functionality) Parameter Meaning WiFi on/off Use this checkbox to specify whether the welding machine and the Xnet software use
WiFi for data transfer.
SSID Free text field to enter the ID used to address the welding machine.
Transmitting power
Selection list to set the maximum transmitting power of the welding machine.
Region Selection list to set the region in which the welding machine sends and receives data.
Encryption Selection list to set the encryption method for data transfer between welding machine and Xnet Software.
Algorithm Free text field to enter the algorithm used to encrypt the data transfer between welding machine and Xnet Software.
Key Free text field to enter the key used for data transfer between welding machine and Xnet Software.
5.14 Maintenance counter The maintenance data view is used to monitor the service intervals of the connected welding machines. Depending on the process, maintenance intervals can be defined for parts of the required welding equipment and commented on with a free maintenance text.
Damage to property due to non-observance of other applicable documents! The maintenance intervals defined by the owner are for information only – Under no circumstances do they replace the maintenance specifications in the operating instructions of the respective welding machines. Observe the maintenance intervals in the operating instructions of the welding machines!
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5.14.1 Viewing the maintenance counter • Click [List]. • In the machine selection list, select the machine for which you want to view the maintenance data. • Click [Maintenance].
Figure 5-9
Section Designation 1 Welding machine information display
Shows the welding machine whose maintenance data are currently displayed.
2 Maintenance counter information display Shows the saved maintenance parameters and the time remaining until the next maintenance is due (if applicable).
5.15 Maintenance parameters Parameter Meaning Welding machine
Fixed date, i.e. of the next repetition test
Process type Shows the process type used by the welding machine.
Contact tip Time until the next recommended checking of the contact tip.
Shielding gas system
Time until the next recommended checking of the shielding gas system.
Electrode Time until the next recommended checking of the electrode.
Wire guide Time until the next recommended checking of the wire guide.
Wire feeder 1 Time until the next recommended checking of the main wire feeder.
Wire feeder 2 Time until the next recommended checking of the optional second wire feeder.
Plasma gas nozzle
Time until the next recommended checking of the plasma gas nozzle.
5.15.1 Resetting the maintenance counter • Click [Reset]. • In the Reset counter dialog, select the counters you want to reset. • Click [OK] to continue or [Cancel] to cancel.
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5.15.1.1 Service data (WiFi) By displaying the service data you can view the connection details of the welding machines connected to the software via WiFi, which will help you to troubleshoot any errors that might occur. • Click [List]. • In the machine selection list, select the machine for which you want to view the service data. • Click [Service].
Figure 5-10
Section Designation 1 Welding machine information display
Shows the welding machine whose WiFi service data are currently displayed.
2 WiFi information display Shows the identified WiFi service data.
5.15.2 WiFi parameters Parameter Meaning WiFi available Indicates whether the connected welding machine offers WiFi functionality.
Connection status
Indicates whether a WiFi connection has been established to the connected welding.
SSID Shows the SSID saved for the welding machine.
BSSID Shows the MAC address of the WiFi adapter connected to the welding machine.
Channel number
Shows the channel number used by the welding machine to communicate with the Xnet software.
Intensity Shows the current damping of the intensity of the signal the Xnet software receives from the welding machine.
WiFi firmware Shows the software version of the WiFi adapter connected to the welding machine.
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5.16 Recording welding data to a USB stick Using the supplied “XWDImport” module, you can load welding data from a welding machine to the quality management software using a USB flash drive without the welding machine having to be on the network.
To increase long-term availability and reliability, we recommend using an industrial USB stick.
5.16.1 Initialising a USB stick Before use, the USB stick must be registered once on the welding machine with which it is to be used. During the registration, the USB stick is checked for functionality. • Insert the USB stick at the welding machine. • Press and hold the „Master“ button at the gateway or at the welding machine. • Switch on the welding machine.
- The „Profile“ LED on the controller will blink. • Register at the controller with your Xbutton.
- The „USB“ LED on the controller will flash. - Registration of the USB stick is complete.
Should the USB stick be faulty, the „Error“ LED will flash and registration will not be carried out.
5.16.2 Recording welding data 5.16.2.1 Manual recording
• Insert the USB stick at the welding machine. • Press the „Master“ button at the gateway or on the welding machine.
- The „USB“ LED begins flashing on the controller, and data recording begins. • To stop recording, press the “Master” push-button.
The current weld seam will still be fully recorded. Recording is complete when the LEDs are no longer flashing on the controller.
5.16.2.2 Automatic recording • Insert the USB stick at the welding machine. • Switch on the welding machine.
- Recording starts automatically. • To stop recording, press the “Master” push-button.
The current weld seam will still be fully recorded. Recording is complete when the LEDs are no longer flashing on the controller.
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5.16.3 Importing welding data from a USB stick to Xnet • Start the „XWDImport.exe“ program.
- The program welcome page opens.
Figure 5-11
• Connect the USB flash drive with the welding data to the computer. • Enter the following parameters:
- Host: The server IP address of the computer on which Xnet is installed. - Login - Password
• Select the drive letter which is assigned to the USB stick with the welding data. • Click the "Start" button.
- The import is started.
All data which are found on the USB stick and imported are deleted on the USB stick automatically and without further notice after being imported.
You can view the imported welding data in the "Welding machine management" area of the Xnet software. The name and MAC address of the welding machine are automatically assigned to the imported data.
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6 Optional modules This chapter describes the optional modules in Xnet which may not be included in your license. For information on licensing, please contact our customer service.
6.1 Customer service Our service team is available to provide you with product information should you need it. EWM AG Dr. Günter-Henle-Str. 8 56271 Mündersbach Germany Phone: +49 2680 181-0 Mon.–Fri.: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fax: +49 2680 181 244 Email: [email protected] Internet: www.ewm-group.com
6.2 Welders and welder qualifications This chapter describes how to manage welders and welder qualifications.
6.2.1 Welder • On the Home page, click [Welder].
6.2.1.1 Create data record • Click [Add welder]. • Enter the required data.
The Name and First name fields are mandatory and have to be completed. The value of the Employee number field is unique across the system and may be assigned only once. The value of the field System role can be assigned as required. By clicking in the field you can open a drop-down menu with existing values. To enter a new value, enter it in the System role field. The new value is added to the list automatically.
• Set up Xnet access (optional). • Enable the Xnet user data checkbox. • Enter the credentials.
6.2.1.2 Edit data record • Under Welder management, click the welder you want to edit. • Click [Show welder]. • Click [Edit welder]. • Enter the required data.
The Name and First name fields are mandatory and have to be completed. The value of the Employee number field is unique across the system and may be assigned only once. The value of the field System role can be assigned as required. By clicking in the field you can open a drop-down menu with existing values. To enter a new value, enter it in the System role field. The new value is added to the list automatically.
• Set up Xnet access (optional). • Enable the Xnet user data checkbox. • Enter the credentials.
6.2.1.3 Delete data record • Under Welder management, click the welder you want to edit. • Click [Show welder]. • Click [Delete welder]. • Click [Yes] to continue or [No] to cancel.
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6.2.2 Welder qualifications • On the Home page, click [Welder].
6.2.2.1 Create data record • Under Welder management, click the welder you want to edit. • Click [Show welder]. • Click [Add welder qualification]. • On the Validity dialog, enter the data from the relevant welder exam certificate.
To enter a qualification not included in the EN ISO 9606-1:2013, enable the Special qualification checkbox and enter the number manually.
• On the Exam number dialog, enter the data from the relevant welder exam certificate.
The values in the Exam number dialog conform to the EN ISO 9606-1:2013 specifications.
• Add document (optional). • Click [Upload document]. • Select the file from the file system. • Click [Save] to continue or [Cancel] to cancel.
• Click [Save welder qualification] to continue or [Back] to cancel.
6.2.2.2 Edit data record • Under Welder management, click the welder you want to edit. • Click [Show welder]. • Click the welder qualification you want to edit. • Click [Show welder qualification]. • On the Validity dialog, enter the data from the relevant welder exam certificate.
To enter a qualification not included in the EN ISO 9606-1:2013, enable the Special qualification checkbox and enter the number manually.
• On the Exam number dialog, enter the data from the relevant welder exam certificate.
The values in the Exam number dialog conform to the EN ISO 9606-1:2013 specifications.
• Add document (optional). • Click [Upload document]. • Select the file from the file system. • Click [Save] to continue or [Cancel] to cancel.
• Click [Save welder qualification] to continue or [Back] to cancel.
6.2.2.3 Delete data record • Under Welder management, click the welder you want to edit. • Click [Show welder]. • Click the welder qualification you want to edit. • Click [Show welder qualification]. • Click [Delete welder qualification].
The data record will be deleted without any prompt for confirmation.
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6.3 WPS/WPQR This chapter describes how to create and manage welding procedure specifications (WPS) and welding procedure qualification records (WPQR).
6.3.1 Explanation of terms pWPS (preliminary Welding Procedure Specification) The pWPS is the preliminary welding procedure specification. It includes the welding procedure specification information but still needs to be qualified by an approved test authority. WPQR ( Welding Procedure Qualification Record) The WPQR is the record of the qualification process for a welding procedure. A component is welded with the specification from the pWPS and tested by an approved test authority. If the test is positive, the approved test authority creates a WPQR. WPS ( Welding Procedure Specification) The WPS is the qualified welding procedure specification. It includes pWPS information and the WPQR number.
6.3.2 pWPS • On the Home page, click [WPQ Manager].
6.3.2.1 Create data record • Click [Create WPS]. • In the upper left corner of the dialog, enter the relevant data from the company which has created the
pWPS in the Manufacturer, Street and City fields.
If WPQ Manager is licensed as module of the Xnet software, the Manufacturer, Street and City fields will be populated by the system.
• You can optionally complete the Tester or test authority, Client, Job No, Drawing No and Part No fields in the upper left corner of the dialog.
• In the upper right corner of the dialog, enter the weld seam specification. 6.3.2.2 Visualising the weld preparation using imported drawings
To visualise the weld preparation and welding sequence, the program offers the option to import drawings from an external system or to create the drawings within the program.
• Click [Edit drawing] . • In the Edit drawing dialog, click [Weld preparation] .
• In the Edit drawing dialog, click [Load drawing] . • In the Load drawing dialog, enable the Weld preparation checkbox. • Click [Select file]. • Select the file from the file system. • Click [Save] to continue or [Cancel] to cancel.
You can change the orientation of the drawing using the or button.
• Click [OK] to continue or [Cancel] to cancel. 6.3.2.3 Visualising the weld preparation using generated drawings
To visualise the weld preparation and welding sequence, the program offers the option to import drawings from an external system or to create the drawings within the program.
• Click [Edit drawing] . • In the Edit drawing dialog, click [Weld preparation] . • In the Parameter dialog, enter the relevant values.
By activating the Symmetric checkbox, the parameters from workpiece 1 will automatically be applied to workpiece 2.
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• Click [OK] to continue or [Cancel] to cancel. 6.3.2.4 Visualising the welding sequence using imported drawings
To visualise the weld preparation and welding sequence, the program offers the option to import drawings from an external system or to create the drawings within the program.
• Click [Edit drawing] .
• In the Edit drawing dialog, click [Load drawing] . • In the Load drawing dialog, enable the Welding sequence checkbox. • Click [Select file]. • Select the file from the file system. • Click [Save] to continue or [Cancel] to cancel. • In the drawing, click the starting point for the weld bead. • Move the cursor to the required end point of the weld bead and confirm by clicking. • Move the cursor to adjust the orientation and size of the weld bead. Confirm by clicking.
To delete a weld bead, click it to select and then click .
To change the welding sequence, click the weld bead and then click or .
6.3.2.5 Visualising the welding sequence using generated drawings To visualise the weld preparation and welding sequence, the program offers the option to import drawings from an external system or to create the drawings within the program.
• Click [Add runs] . • In the Automatic runs dialog, enter the relevant parameters.
• Click [Add runs] . • Click [OK] to continue or [Cancel] to cancel.
To delete a weld bead, click it to select and then click .
To change the welding sequence, click the weld bead and then click or .
• In the Welding details dialog, enter the relevant parameters per weld bead.
Click to activate input rows for hidden weld beads.
• In the Welding consumable dialog, enter the relevant parameters per weld bead.
Click to activate input rows for hidden weld beads.
• In the Shielding gas dialog, enter the relevant parameters per weld bead.
Click to activate input rows for hidden weld beads.
• In the Other parameters dialog, enter the relevant parameters.
Click the Tungsten electrode checkbox to expand the dialog to show fields for tungsten electrode specifications.
Click the Heat treatment checkbox to expand the dialog to show fields for heat treatment specifications.
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• Add document (optional). • Click [Upload document]. • Select the file from the file system. • Click [Save] to continue or [Cancel] to cancel.
• Click [Save] to save the entered data for editing at a later time or click [Back] to discard the data. • Click [Block] to finish the pWPS input.
6.3.2.6 Edit data record • In WPQ Manager, click the pWPS you want to edit. • Click [Show WPS]. • Adjust the parameters as in chapter “Create pWPS”.
6.3.2.7 Duplicate pWPS • In WPQ Manager, click the pWPS you want to duplicate. • Click [Duplicate].
- The duplicated pWPS is created in WPQ Manager and can be recognised by the yellow background colour and the pWPS number being suffixed with Copy.
6.3.3 WPQR 6.3.3.1 Create data record
You should block the pWPS on which the WPQR is based before you start entering the WPQR.
• Click [Create WPQR]. • In the Welding procedure test dialog, enter the certificate number of the certified welding procedure
test in the WPQR no field. • You can optionally enter a revision number for the certified welding procedure test in the Rev field. • In the upper left corner of the dialog, enter the relevant data from the company which has created the
pWPS in the Manufacturer, Street and City fields.
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• In the pWPS field, click . • In the Select WPS dialog, select the associated pWPS. • Click [OK] to continue or [Cancel] to cancel.
- The data saved for the pWPS will be applied to the relevant WPQR fields. • Enter the remaining parameters based on the certified welding procedure test. • Add document (optional).
• Click [Upload document]. • Select the file from the file system. • Click [Save] to continue or [Cancel] to cancel.
• Click [Block WPQR] to finish the WPQR input. • Click [Save] to save the entered data for editing at a later time or click [Back] to discard the data.
6.3.3.2 Duplicate pWPS • In WPQ Manager, click the pWPS you want to duplicate. • Click [Duplicate].
- The duplicated pWPS is created in WPQ Manager and can be recognised by the yellow background colour and the pWPS number being suffixed with Copy.
• In WPQ Manager, click the duplicated pWPS. • Click [Show WPS].
• In the Welding details dialog, click in the WPQR No column. • In the Select WPQR dialog, select the WPQR No you want to assign. • Click [OK] to continue or [Cancel] to cancel. • Click [Save] to continue or [Back] to cancel. • In the Block WPQR dialog, click [Yes] to block the assigned WPQR or [No] to keep the assigned
WPQR open for further editing.
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7 Rectifying faults 7.1 Checklist for rectifying faults
Legend Symbol Description Fault/Cause
Remedy
No connection to the server The Xnet server was switched off during a session. The network connection was broken. Check the data connection from the client to the Xnet server. Check the dongle.
No connection to the welding machine Faulty connection between the machine and the Xnet server. Check the connection between the machine and the Xnet server.
Login is not possible Login or password entry error. User account does not exist. Enter the user name and password for an existing user account.
Session has expired Automatic logout due to inactivity. Log in again.
The image is smaller than the minimum size (600 x 400 pixels) A bitmap image with a resolution smaller than 600 x 400 pixels was uploaded to the site plan. Comply with the bitmap image minimum size (600 x 400 pixels).
No data available There are no welding data for the current day. Query the welding data after the first few welding processes.
There are no welding data for the selected day. Check the selection.
You are not authorised to perform this function The user has selected a program function for which he or she does not have rights. Contact the system administrator and ask for additional access rights.
Incorrect format When entering a value, an incorrect entry format was selected (typo). Delete the value entry and re-enter it in the correct format.
Key length When entering a key for the WiFi configuration, the minimum number of characters for entry was not
met. Delete the WiFi key and enter the key again.
Data record already exists The user has attempted to create a data record which already exists. Create a new data record with a different name or rename the old data record.
Value has to be a positive integer The user made an incorrect entry. Delete the value entry and re-enter it.
A value is required The user left out an entry. Check the entry and complete it.
General error A program error without further specification has occurred. Contact support.
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Machine addressing error An internal communication error has occurred. Contact support.
Appendix A
Overview of EWM branches
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8 Appendix A 8.1 Overview of EWM branches
