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WELD SEQUENCER
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THANK YOU FOR SELECTING
A QUALITY PRODUCT BY KEEP YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES.
LINCOLN ELECTRIC. DONT get too close to the arc.
Use corrective lenses if necessary
to stay a reasonable distance
away from the arc.
READ and obey the Safety Data
PLEASE EXAMINE CARTON AND EQUIPMENT FOR Sheet (SDS) and the warning label
DAMAGE IMMEDIATELY that appears on all containers of
When this equipment is shipped, title passes to the purchaser welding materials.
upon receipt by the carrier. Consequently, claims for material USE ENOUGH VENTILATION or
damaged in shipment must be made by the purchaser against the exhaust at the arc, or both, to
transportation company at the time the shipment is received. keep the fumes and gases from
your breathing zone and the general area.
IN A LARGE ROOM OR OUTDOORS, natural ventilation may be
adequate if you keep your head out of the fumes (See below).
SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU
USE NATURAL DRAFTS or fans to keep the fumes away
Lincoln arc welding and cutting equipment is designed and built
from your face.
with safety in mind. However, your overall safety can be increased
by proper installation ... and thoughtful operation on your part. If you develop unusual symptoms, see your supervisor.
DO NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT Perhaps the welding atmosphere and ventilation system
WITHOUT READING THIS MANUAL AND THE SAFETY should be checked.
PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED THROUGHOUT. And, most importantly,
think before you act and be careful.
WEAR CORRECT EYE, EAR &
BODY PROTECTION
PROTECT your eyes and face with welding helmet
WARNING properly fitted and with proper grade of filter plate
(See ANSI Z49.1).
This statement appears where the information must be followed
exactly to avoid serious personal injury or loss of life. PROTECT your body from welding spatter and arc
flash with protective clothing including woolen
clothing, flame-proof apron and gloves, leather
CAUTION leggings, and high boots.
PROTECT others from splatter, flash, and glare
This statement appears where the information must be followed with protective screens or barriers.
to avoid minor personal injury or damage to this equipment.
IN SOME AREAS, protection from noise may be appropriate.
BE SURE protective equipment is in good condition.
Also, wear safety glasses in work area
AT ALL TIMES.
SPECIAL SITUATIONS
DO NOT WELD OR CUT containers or materials which previously
had been in contact with hazardous substances unless they are
properly cleaned. This is extremely dangerous.
DO NOT WELD OR CUT painted or plated parts unless special
precautions with ventilation have been taken. They can release
highly toxic fumes or gases.
Additional precautionary measures
PROTECT compressed gas cylinders from excessive heat,
mechanical shocks, and arcs; fasten cylinders so they cannot fall.
BE SURE cylinders are never grounded or part of an
electrical circuit.
REMOVE all potential fire hazards from welding area.
ALWAYS HAVE FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT READY FOR
IMMEDIATE USE AND KNOW HOW TO USE IT.
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SAFETY
SECTION A: 1.d. Keep all equipment safety guards, covers

and devices in position and in good repair.
Keep hands, hair, clothing and tools away
WARNINGS from V-belts, gears, fans and all other
moving parts when starting, operating or
repairing equipment.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS
Diesel Engines 1.e. In some cases it may be necessary to remove safety guards to
perform required maintenance. Remove guards only when
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known necessary and replace them when the maintenance requiring
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other their removal is complete. Always use the greatest care when
reproductive harm. working near moving parts.
Gasoline Engines 1.f. Do not put your hands near the engine fan. Do not attempt to
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known override the governor or idler by pushing on the throttle control
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other rods while the engine is running.
reproductive harm.
1.g. To prevent accidentally starting gasoline engines while turning
the engine or welding generator during maintenance work,
disconnect the spark plug wires, distributor cap or magneto wire
ARC WELDING CAN BE HAZARDOUS. PROTECT as appropriate.
YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS
1.h. To avoid scalding, do not remove the radiator
INJURY OR DEATH. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. pressure cap when the engine is hot.
PACEMAKER WEARERS SHOULD CONSULT WITH
THEIR DOCTOR BEFORE OPERATING.
Read and understand the following safety highlights. For
additional safety information, it is strongly recommended
that you purchase a copy of Safety in Welding & Cutting -
ANSI Standard Z49.1 from the American Welding Society, ELECTRIC AND
P.O. Box 351040, Miami, Florida 33135 or CSA Standard
W117.2-1974. A Free copy of Arc Welding Safety booklet MAGNETIC FIELDS MAY
E205 is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, BE DANGEROUS
22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199.
BE SURE THAT ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, 2.a. Electric current flowing through any conductor
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES ARE causes localized Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF).
PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS. Welding current creates EMF fields around welding cables
and welding machines
2.b. EMF fields may interfere with some pacemakers, and

welders having a pacemaker should consult their physician
before welding.
FOR ENGINE POWERED 2.c. Exposure to EMF fields in welding may have other health effects
EQUIPMENT. which are now not known.
1.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshooting 2.d. All welders should use the following procedures in order to
and maintenance work unless the minimize exposure to EMF fields from the welding circuit:
maintenance work requires it to be running. 2.d.1. Route the electrode and work cables together - Secure
them with tape when possible.
1.b. Operate engines in open, well-ventilated
2.d.2. Never coil the electrode lead around your body.
areas or vent the engine exhaust fumes outdoors.
2.d.3. Do not place your body between the electrode and work
1.c. Do not add the fuel near an open flame cables. If the electrode cable is on your right side, the
welding arc or when the engine is running. work cable should also be on your right side.
Stop the engine and allow it to cool before 2.d.4. Connect the work cable to the workpiece as close as pos-
refueling to prevent spilled fuel from sible to the area being welded.
vaporizing on contact with hot engine parts
2.d.5. Do not work next to welding power source.
and igniting. Do not spill fuel when filling
tank. If fuel is spilled, wipe it up and do not start engine until
fumes have been eliminated.
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SAFETY
ELECTRIC SHOCK ARC RAYS CAN BURN.

CAN KILL.
3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your
electrically hot when the welder is on. Do eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or
not touch these hot parts with your bare skin or wet clothing. observing open arc welding. Headshield and filter lens should
Wear dry, hole-free gloves to insulate hands. conform to ANSI Z87. I standards.
3.b. Insulate yourself from work and ground using dry insulation. 4.b. Use suitable clothing made from durable flame-resistant material
Make certain the insulation is large enough to cover your full area to protect your skin and that of your helpers from the arc rays.
of physical contact with work and ground.
4.c. Protect other nearby personnel with suitable, non-flammable
In addition to the normal safety precautions, if screening and/or warn them not to watch the arc nor expose
welding must be performed under electrically themselves to the arc rays or to hot spatter or metal.
hazardous conditions (in damp locations or while
wearing wet clothing; on metal structures such as
floors, gratings or scaffolds; when in cramped FUMES AND GASES
positions such as sitting, kneeling or lying, if there
is a high risk of unavoidable or accidental contact
CAN BE DANGEROUS.
with the workpiece or ground) use the following
5.a. Welding may produce fumes and gases
equipment:
hazardous to health. Avoid breathing these fumes and gases.
Semiautomatic DC Constant Voltage (Wire) Welder. When welding, keep your head out of the fume. Use enough
DC Manual (Stick) Welder. ventilation and/or exhaust at the arc to keep fumes and gases
AC Welder with Reduced Voltage Control. away from the breathing zone. When welding hardfacing
(see instructions on container or SDS) or on lead
3.c. In semiautomatic or automatic wire welding, the electrode,
or cadmium plated steel and other metals or
electrode reel, welding head, nozzle or semiautomatic welding
coatings which produce highly toxic fumes, keep
gun are also electrically hot.
exposure as low as possible and within applicable
3.d. Always be sure the work cable makes a good electrical OSHA PEL and ACGIH TLV limits using local
connection with the metal being welded. The connection should exhaust or mechanical ventilation unless exposure
be as close as possible to the area being welded. assessments indicate otherwise. In confined
spaces or in some circumstances, outdoors, a
3.e. Ground the work or metal to be welded to a good electrical (earth) respirator may also be required. Additional
ground. precautions are also required when welding
on galvanized steel.
3.f. Maintain the electrode holder, work clamp, welding cable and
welding machine in good, safe operating condition. Replace 5. b. The operation of welding fume control equipment is affected by
damaged insulation. various factors including proper use and positioning of the
equipment, maintenance of the equipment and the specific
3.g. Never dip the electrode in water for cooling. welding procedure and application involved. Worker exposure
level should be checked upon installation and periodically
3.h. Never simultaneously touch electrically hot parts of electrode thereafter to be certain it is within applicable OSHA PEL and
holders connected to two welders because voltage between the ACGIH TLV limits.
two can be the total of the open circuit voltage of both
welders. 5.c. Do not weld in locations near chlorinated hydrocarbon vapors
coming from degreasing, cleaning or spraying operations. The
3.i. When working above floor level, use a safety belt to protect heat and rays of the arc can react with solvent vapors to form
yourself from a fall should you get a shock. phosgene, a highly toxic gas, and other irritating products.
3.j. Also see Items 6.c. and 8. 5.d. Shielding gases used for arc welding can displace air and cause
injury or death. Always use enough ventilation, especially in
confined areas, to insure breathing air is safe.
5.e. Read and understand the manufacturers instructions for this
equipment and the consumables to be used, including the
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and follow your employers safety
practices. SDS forms are available from your welding
distributor or from the manufacturer.
5.f. Also see item 1.b.
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SAFETY
WELDING AND CUTTING CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IF

SPARKS CAN CAUSE DAMAGED.
FIRE OR EXPLOSION. 7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders containing
6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. If the correct shielding gas for the process used
this is not possible, cover them to prevent the welding sparks and properly operating regulators designed for
from starting a fire. Remember that welding sparks and hot the gas and pressure used. All hoses, fittings,
materials from welding can easily go through small cracks and etc. should be suitable for the application and
openings to adjacent areas. Avoid welding near hydraulic lines. maintained in good condition.
Have a fire extinguisher readily available. 7.b. Always keep cylinders in an upright position securely chained to
6.b. Where compressed gases are to be used at the job site, special an undercarriage or fixed support.
precautions should be used to prevent hazardous situations. 7.c. Cylinders should be located:
Refer to Safety in Welding and Cutting (ANSI Standard Z49.1)
and the operating information for the equipment being used. Away from areas where they may be struck or subjected
to physical damage.
6.c. When not welding, make certain no part of the electrode circuit is A safe distance from arc welding or cutting operations
touching the work or ground. Accidental contact can cause and any other source of heat, sparks, or flame.
overheating and create a fire hazard.
7.d. Never allow the electrode, electrode holder or any other
6.d. Do not heat, cut or weld tanks, drums or containers until the electrically hot parts to touch a cylinder.
proper steps have been taken to insure that such procedures
will not cause flammable or toxic vapors from substances inside. 7.e. Keep your head and face away from the cylinder valve outlet
They can cause an explosion even though they have been when opening the cylinder valve.
cleaned. For information, purchase Recommended Safe
Practices for the Preparation for Welding and Cutting of 7.f. Valve protection caps should always be in place and hand tight
Containers and Piping That Have Held Hazardous Substances, except when the cylinder is in use or connected for use.
AWS F4.1 from the American Welding Society
7.g. Read and follow the instructions on compressed gas cylinders,
(see address above).
associated equipment, and CGA publication P-l, Precautions for
6.e. Vent hollow castings or containers before heating, cutting or Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders, available from
welding. They may explode. the Compressed Gas Association, 14501 George Carter Way
Chantilly, VA 20151.
6.f. Sparks and spatter are thrown from the welding arc. Wear oil free
protective garments such as leather gloves, heavy shirt, cuffless
trousers, high shoes and a cap over your hair. Wear ear plugs
when welding out of position or in confined places. Always wear
safety glasses with side shields when in a welding area.
FOR ELECTRICALLY
6.g. Connect the work cable to the work as close to the welding area POWERED EQUIPMENT.
as practical. Work cables connected to the building framework or
other locations away from the welding area increase the 8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnect
possibility of the welding current passing through lifting chains, switch at the fuse box before working on
crane cables or other alternate circuits. This can create fire the equipment.
hazards or overheat lifting chains or cables until they fail.
8.b. Install equipment in accordance with the U.S. National Electrical
6.h. Also see item 1.c. Code, all local codes and the manufacturers recommendations.
6.I. Read and follow NFPA 51B Standard for Fire Prevention During 8.c. Ground the equipment in accordance with the U.S. National
Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work, available from NFPA, 1 Electrical Code and the manufacturers recommendations.
Batterymarch Park, PO box 9101, Quincy, MA 022690-9101.
6.j. Do not use a welding power source for pipe thawing.

Refer to
http://www.lincolnelectric.com/safety
for additional safety information.
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Table of Contents
Preface
Typographical Conventions Used ......................................................................................................... 1
Cross-References ........................................................................................................................ 1
Text You Type Using the Keyboard ............................................................................................. 1
Keys You Press and Buttons You Click ........................................................................................ 1
Menus You Select ....................................................................................................................... 1
Dialog Box, Application Window Titles, and Field Names .......................................................... 1
Notes, Warnings, and Tips .................................................................................................................... 2
Revision History
General Information
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 1.1
Typical Setup ..................................................................................................................................... 1.1
Single Computer Running the Weld Sequencer System .......................................................... 1.2
Multiple Computers Running the Weld Sequencer System .................................................... 1.3
System Hardware Requirements ....................................................................................................... 1.4
Compatible Equipment ...................................................................................................................... 1.4
Installing the Weld Sequencer Software
Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 2.1
Stand-Alone Single-Computer Installation .............................................................................. 2.1
Multiple Computer Installations with a Shared Server ........................................................... 2.1
Uninstalling the Software ........................................................................................................ 2.2
Installing Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.1 ....................................................................................... 2.2
Installing Weld Sequencer Toolkit ..................................................................................................... 2.3
Installing the Weld Sequencer Toolkit ..................................................................................... 2.3
Folders Created During Installation ......................................................................................... 2.4
Installing/Configuring Microsoft SQL Server ..................................................................................... 2.5
Enterprise Configuration ......................................................................................................... 2.5
Stand-Alone Installation .......................................................................................................... 2.5
Activating the Software ..................................................................................................................... 2.6
Updating the Welding Power Source Firmware ................................................................................ 2.8
Connecting to the Welding Power Source ...................................................................................... 2.11
Connect to the Welding Power Source.................................................................................. 2.11
Disconnecting from the Welding Power Source .................................................................... 2.13
Finding the IP Address of a Welder ....................................................................................... 2.13
Creating Multiple Instances of Weld Sequencer ................................................................... 2.14
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Setting Up the System

User Accounts .................................................................................................................................... 3.1
Overview .................................................................................................................................. 3.1
User Roles ................................................................................................................................ 3.2
Creating User Accounts ........................................................................................................... 3.2
Editing and Deleting User Accounts ........................................................................................ 3.3
Barcode Scanners .............................................................................................................................. 3.4
Weld Sequence Editor
Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 4.1
Top Toolbar ....................................................................................................................................... 4.2
File Actions ............................................................................................................................... 4.2
Edit Options ............................................................................................................................. 4.3
Connections ............................................................................................................................. 4.4
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 4.4
Properties ................................................................................................................................ 4.4
Tools......................................................................................................................................... 4.5
Layout ...................................................................................................................................... 4.5
Settings Preferences ............................................................................................................. 4.5
Zoom Options .......................................................................................................................... 4.6
Work Area .......................................................................................................................................... 4.7
Status Bar........................................................................................................................................... 4.7
Sequence Functions ........................................................................................................................... 4.8
Part Lookup Table .............................................................................................................................. 4.8
Editing a Part Number Entry .................................................................................................... 4.9
Deleting a Part Number Entry................................................................................................ 4.10
Sequence-Level Properties
Global Properties ............................................................................................................................... 5.1
Weld Record Logging ............................................................................................................... 5.6
Opening Tab-Delimited Sequence Reports ........................................................................... 5.12
Weld Procedures Library ................................................................................................................. 5.13
Adding a Weld Procedure to the Library ............................................................................... 5.15
Adding a Weld Procedure to the Database ........................................................................... 5.16
Editing a Weld Procedure in the Library ................................................................................ 5.17
Deleting a Weld Procedure from the Library......................................................................... 5.18
Weld Validations Library ................................................................................................................. 5.18
Adding Weld Validations to the Library ................................................................................. 5.18
Editing a Weld Validation in the Library ................................................................................ 5.22
Deleting a Weld Validation from the Library ......................................................................... 5.23
Report Analysis Tool ........................................................................................................................ 5.23
Analysis Parameters............................................................................................................... 5.29
Select Calculated Data to Include in the Weld Sequence File ............................................... 5.31
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Sequence Functions
Planning Your Weld Sequence........................................................................................................... 6.1
Steps in a Weld Sequence ................................................................................................................. 6.2
Inserting/Deleting a Step ......................................................................................................... 6.3
Step Properties ........................................................................................................................ 6.3
Adding Functions to the Weld Sequence .......................................................................................... 6.4
Connecting and Validating Functions ................................................................................................ 6.5
Connecting Functions .............................................................................................................. 6.5
Conditional Connectors ........................................................................................................... 6.6
Start and End Functions..................................................................................................................... 6.7
Start ......................................................................................................................................... 6.7
End ........................................................................................................................................... 6.7
Alert ................................................................................................................................................... 6.9
Consumable Weight ........................................................................................................................ 6.11
Decision ........................................................................................................................................... 6.12
Display HTML ................................................................................................................................... 6.14
Display Picture ................................................................................................................................. 6.15
Display Video ................................................................................................................................... 6.18
Field Entry ........................................................................................................................................ 6.20
Field Appender ................................................................................................................................ 6.22
Goto Step Function .......................................................................................................................... 6.24
Approval .......................................................................................................................................... 6.25
Review ............................................................................................................................................. 6.27
Review Function .................................................................................................................... 6.27
Review Function Exit Conditions ........................................................................................... 6.29
Welding Functions ........................................................................................................................... 6.30
Weld Function........................................................................................................................ 6.30
Weld Accumulator Function .................................................................................................. 6.32
Weld Open Function .............................................................................................................. 6.34
Weld Procedures Tab............................................................................................................. 6.35
Weld Validation Tab .............................................................................................................. 6.36
Using Weld Profiles to Validate Welds .................................................................................. 6.37
Connecting a Welding Function ............................................................................................. 6.38
Resuming a Welding Function ............................................................................................... 6.39
Weldset Software ............................................................................................................................ 6.40
Database Functions ......................................................................................................................... 6.41
Work Item Create Functions .................................................................................................. 6.42
Work Item Lookup Functions................................................................................................. 6.46
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Functions ............................................................................. 6.51
PLC Field Entry ....................................................................................................................... 6.52
PLC Tag Read .......................................................................................................................... 6.53
PLC Tag Write ......................................................................................................................... 6.56
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Connecting Weld Sequencer to the PLC ................................................................................ 6.57

Weld Sequencer to PLC Interface Example ........................................................................... 6.58
Weld Sequencer
Load and Run a Weld Sequence File.................................................................................................. 7.1
Part Lookup........................................................................................................................................ 7.2
Weld Sequencer ................................................................................................................................ 7.4
Goto Step ........................................................................................................................................... 7.7
Workstation Preferences ................................................................................................................... 7.8
Locking a Welding Power Source .................................................................................................... 7.10
Weld Sequencer and PLCs ............................................................................................................... 7.10
Connecting to the PLC ........................................................................................................... 7.11
Disconnecting the PLC ........................................................................................................... 7.11
PLC Connection Properties .................................................................................................... 7.11
Automatically Launch a Weld Sequence Based on a PLC Tag................................................ 7.12
Enterprise Configuration
Creating a Named Instance ............................................................................................................... A.2
Adding the Database to the Instance ................................................................................................ A.6
Connecting Computers to the Database ........................................................................................... A.9
Modifying the Connection File .............................................................................................. A.10
Install the Connection File on Client Computers ................................................................... A.12
Tips and Helpful Hints
Two-Step Process for Creating a Weld Sequence ............................................................................. B.1
Using PowerPoint to Create Images .................................................................................................. B.2
Keyboard Shortcuts ........................................................................................................................... B.3
Loading a Weld Sequence File by Command Line ............................................................................. B.4
Ignoring Short Welds in a Weld Sequence ........................................................................................ B.5
Troubleshooting
Cannot Connect to a Power Source................................................................................................... C.1
User Has Incorrect User Role ................................................................................................... C.1
IP Address or Other Ethernet Settings on the Welding Power Source Are Invalid ................. C.1
Ethernet Settings Seem Valid but Still Cannot Connect .......................................................... C.2
Weld Sequencer Cannot Create a Database ..................................................................................... C.3
Frequently Asked Questions
Installation ......................................................................................................................................... D.1
How big will the Weld Sequencer database get? .................................................................... D.1
Do I have to name the Microsoft SQL Server instance LEWS100? ....................................... D.1
Enterprise Configuration ................................................................................................................... D.1
Can I use an existing named instance? .................................................................................... D.1
Do I need to include the instance name in the connection string? ......................................... D.1
Why wont the computer connect to my network resources? ............................................... D.1
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Preface
Typographical Conventions Used
Before using this guide, it is important to understand the typographical conventions used to identify and
describe information.
Cross-References
Cross-references to chapters, sections, page numbers, headings, etc. are shown in an italic typeface.
e.g., Refer to Text You Type Using the Keyboard on page 1.
Text You Type Using the Keyboard

Text that you type using the keyboard is shown in a Courier typeface.
e.g., Type John Smith in the Name field.
Keys You Press and Buttons You Click

Keys that you press on the keyboard and buttons/icons that you click with the mouse are shown in a bold
sans-serif typeface.
e.g., Press Enter.
e.g., Click OK to continue.
Menus You Select

Menus and the selections you make from the menus are shown in a bold sans-serif typeface.
e.g., Select Start > Control Panel from the main computer menu.
e.g., Select Tools > Options from the menu.
Dialog Box, Application Window Titles, and Field Names

The titles of dialog boxes and application windows are shown in italics. Field names and selections made
from drop-down menus, etc. are also shown in italics.
e.g., The Print Preview window opens.
e.g., Select All Shifts from the drop-down list.
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Preface Notes, Warnings, and Tips
Notes, Warnings, and Tips

Notes, stops and tips appear throughout the manual. They provide additional information that is important
for you to know about the topic.
STOP | You should definitely read the information in a stop table.

It could help you prevent a situation from which you cannot
recover.
NOTE | A note is an important piece of information.
TIP | A tip table helps you with some interesting or useful

information about using the program.
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Revision History
Date Change Description
January 2017, v1.9 Made the following updates reflecting the new version:
Added Require Approval for Manual feature to Global Properties
Removed e-mail address field from User Accounts section
Updated Display functions with changes made related to linked files and
displaying the image preview
Added tip to overview section related to the new autosave feature
Added PLC tag monitoring information
August 2016, v1.8 Made the following updates reflecting the new version:
Updated Microsoft .NET Framework version requirement
Made a note about analysis comment in the Sequence Report Analysis tool
regarding quick welds and Start/End delays.
Added Locking a Welding Power Source to the Weld Sequencer chapter
Updated Adding a Weld Procedure to the Database section to provide
clarification on the use of square brackets in the Weld Procedure name
April 2016, v1.7 Made the following updates reflecting the new version:
Removed references to support for Microsoft Windows XP
Added Require Approval for Abort feature to Global Properties
Removed references to Common Resources folder
Updated references to computer license number
Added System Units preferences to Weld Sequence Editor and Weld
Sequencer Preferences sections
Updated the default values for the Report Analysis tool
Removed the Estimated Time parameter from the Decision function
Updated the Report Analysis tool with new features
Added new checks to the Weld Sequence Review
Added Automatically Run a Quantity of Parts (Sequences) to the Part
Number Lookup feature in Weld Sequencer
Enhanced trigger pull descriptions for clarity
Updated installation instructions for Microsoft SQL Server 2014
October 2015, v1.6 Made the following updates reflecting the new version:
Updated screenshots throughout manual to reflect user-interface changes
Removed the application version numbers from all screenshots
Reviewed icons on all screenshots and updated as appropriate
Added new section Adding a Weld Procedure to the Database
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Revision History

Added information about the saving the original weld procedures on the
Welding Power Source before changing to the Welding Procedures from
the weld sequence
Renamed Compare Expected Value to Compare Acquired Value on the
conditional connector from a PLC Tag Read function and clarified
descriptions.
Added Warning and Error categories to the Weld Sequence Review
Added Previous step to the Report Analysis Wizard
Added option to load sequence by command line on the application
shortcut
Removed details about sequences that are grayed out from the Part
Lookup feature
July 2015, v1.5 Made the following updates reflecting the new version:
Added the following new functions: Display Video and Decision
Added Estimated Time to the Approval Function
Added Compare Expected Value to conditional connector from the PLC Tag
Read Function
Updated Timeout parameter on PLC Tag Read function
Added details about disconnecting from the Welding Power Source or PLC
Added information that Weld Sequencer automatically deletes log files
more than 90 days old
Updated Sequence Report Analysis Wizard with improvements
Added Weld Sequence Review when saving a file
Moved the Zoom control into the top toolbar
Added information to the approval function that Weld Sequencer records
the username in the Sequence Reports
Added new Location of Sequence Reports field to Preferences sections
June 2015, v1.4 Made the following updates reflecting the new version:
Updated manual to reflect change to when the Login window appears
Updated the Activating the Software section to include details about the
License Key File Request Form
Added Sequence Reports section, including Report Analysis tool, and
moved the Opening Tab-Delimited Reports section from Tips and Helpful
Hints
Added Microsoft Excel Sequence Report option to Global Properties
Added Weld Record Logging option to Global Properties and created a
Weld Record Logging section
Updated Frequently Asked Questions section to reflect increase of
database size if enabling the Weld Record Logging option
Added options to Alert function
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Revision History

Added Goto Step function
Added PLC Field Entry function
Added Load From option to PLC Tag Write function
Added Ignoring Short Welds in a Weld Sequence section to the Tips and
Helpful Hints section
Added a note to the Enterprise Configuration section regarding security
requirements for a Trusted Connection SQL login user
March 2015, v1.3 Made the following updates reflecting the new version:
Updated the information regarding the change to how trigger pulls work
Added information about resuming a welding function after receiving an
Alert so the operator may continue with their previous operation
Added new user roles to the User Accounts section
Added information regarding new drag-and-drop feature for Display
Picture and Alert functions
Added section for the new Display HTML function
Updated Weld Procedures section to reflect change from multiple tabs to a
drop-down, as well as reloading weld procedure information from the
power source for an existing procedure in the sequence
Updated Weld Validations section to reflect change from multiple tabs to a
drop-down
Added True Energy parameter to Weld Validation
Added a Frequently Asked Questions appendix section
October 2014, v1.2 Made the following updates reflecting the new version:
Reorganized and edited manual based on user feedback
Added instance information to Activating the Software
Added Barcode Scanners section to setup chapter
Removed Out-of-Limit Actions from Global Properties
Added display message for Workpoint and Trim units in Global Properties
and Weld Procedures when configuration differs from the connected
Welding Power Source
Added validation details to the Alert function displayed in Weld Sequencer
Added information regarding the Continue button on the Display Picture,
Consumable Weight and Review functions
Added information to Review function to note that all functions do not
appear to the operator
Enhanced Weld Accumulator function explanations
Changed Work Item Functions section heading to Database Functions
IM8003 Weld Sequencer User Manual REV.3

Revision History

Added section for new PLC functions
Enhanced Sequence Reports explanation
Added Tips and Helpful Hints section to the manual
June 2014, v1.1 Made the following updates reflecting the new version:
Updated manual to reflect several text changes in the application
Updated support e-mail address
Updated compatible equipment list
Updated order in which the user requests the License Key File
Added new preference for Sequence Location and explained about the
potential to break any links in the weld sequence file
Enhanced information throughout manual about logging in to connect to a
power source and/or enabling menu items
Added Enterprise configuration instructions
Added Navigation Enabled and Manual Enabled options to Global
Properties window
Added the quick-trigger function to activate the Start button on a
weld sequence
Added Logout option to the End function
Added the Load from option in the Field Entry function
Added the ability to use a double-trigger on torch in a Review function to
act as the Continue button
Enhanced Weld Validation explanations throughout manual to represent
good condition
Enhanced Weld Accumulator section
Added a section on validating functions using information from a Weld
Profile
Added compressed files issue to the Troubleshooting section
Updated screenshots throughout manual to reflect changes
December 2013, v1.0 Initial release as IM8003
August 2013 Pre-release to selected customers
REV.4 Weld Sequencer User Manual IM8003

Chapter 1
General Information
Introduction
Weld Sequencer is a technology from Lincoln Electric designed to control every aspect of the assembly
sequence for complex, multi-step welded assembly work. Weld Sequencer benefits include:
Increased productivity
No compromises on weld procedures
Detection of missed welds
Logging and validation of all steps
Real-time QA feedback
Quick operator training
Improved data integrity
Using the Weld Sequencer software, work instructions become a controlled sequence of events, including
the instructions, pictures, audio files, traceability and weld validations involved in completing the assembly.
The flowchart-type editor allows Weld Engineers to design a weld sequence that controls every aspect of
the welding operation including (but not limited to) enabling and disabling the power source; requiring user
login; validating welds performed; and ensuring traceability data is entered as required. Weld Operators
have a simple, easy-to-use and intuitive interface on the production floor to run the weld sequence file.
Typical Setup
Weld Sequencer is a flexible tool that can meet the needs of many companies. You can install the software
based on your companys needs. If you plan to both create and run the weld sequence files on the same
computer, you can install Weld Sequencer as a stand-alone system, where you do not involve a common
network server.
If your plan is to have two or more computers on the production floor running weld sequence files created
by Weld Engineers on their office computers, the computers will need to share that data on a common
network server and use an Enterprise version of Microsoft SQL Server.
IM8003 Weld Sequencer User Manual 1.1

Chapter 1. General Information Typical Setup
Single Computer Running the Weld Sequencer System

With a stand-alone installation of the system, you typically have a computer station on the production floor
near to the Welding Power Source that connects to it. You install all of the software needed for the system
on that one computer and run both Weld Sequence Editor and Weld Sequencer from this computer. You
will have a single local instance of Microsoft SQL Server.
Figure 1.1 Single Computer
1.2 Weld Sequencer User Manual IM8003

Typical Setup Chapter 1. General Information
Multiple Computers Running the Weld Sequencer System

With an Enterprise installation of the Weld Sequencer system, you typically have a computer station on the
production floor for each work cell running the weld sequence files. You also have Weld Engineers with
computers they will use to create weld sequence files. Since all of these computers must share data to
function effectively, you also have a common network server with a shared folder.
You install an Enterprise version of Microsoft SQL Server on your network server. You install the Weld
Sequencer Toolkit on all of the computers and link them to the appropriate SQL Server database.
TIP | When installing to an existing Enterprise installation of the

Weld Sequencer system, contact your local database
administrator or IT department for the setup files you need
to connect to the database.
NOTE | For specific details on setting up an Enterprise system,

please see Appendix A.
Figure 1.2 Example of a Typical Setup

Chapter 1. General Information System Hardware Requirements
System Hardware Requirements

The computers running the Weld Sequencer system need to meet the following minimum computer
hardware requirements:
Operating System: Windows 7 (32 or 64 bit)
Processor: Dual core, 2 GHz
RAM: 2 GB
Disk Space (minimum): 4 GB
Ethernet Network Type: IEEE 802.3 compliant
Network Architecture: Common subnet for PC and power source
Compatible Equipment
You may use the Weld Sequencer system with some second-generation and most third-generation Lincoln
Electric Power Wave Welding Power Sources. This list includes, but is not limited to:
Power Wave 355M
Power Wave 455M
Power Wave 655R
Power Wave i400
Power Wave C300
Power Wave C300 CE
Power Wave S350
Power Wave S500
Power Wave S700
NOTE | Stick/TIG user interfaces are not supported.
The following wire feeders are compatible with the Weld Sequencer system, with more to come in the
future:
Power Feed 10M Single/Dual/Bench/Boom with Dual Procedure/Memory
Panel option (K2360-1)
Power Feed 25M
Power Feed 84
Weld Sequencer supports the following Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), with more to come in
the future:
Allen-Bradley Logix5000 Controller Family

Chapter 2
Installing the Weld Sequencer Software

The installation of the Weld Sequencer software depends on the way your company wants to use the
system. If you have a single computer that will both create and run weld sequence files, you only have a
single installation to consider. If you have multiple computers, you will need access to a central server for
data storage and management and install software on all computers. Please see page 1.1 for information
on the typical setup of the Weld Sequencer system.
In all cases, before you begin the installation process, be sure of the following:
All computers meet the requirements on page 1.4.
You have all installation files on hand or access to the Internet in order to download them.
You have read through these instructions in their entirety. Be sure you fully understand how to
install the software for your companys setup.
You have administrative access to the computer(s) on which you will install the system.
TIP | Be sure to allow yourself about 30 minutes to install the

Weld Sequencer applications.
Overview
Since the installation varies depending on whether you want to use a single computer to run the Weld
Sequencer system or you will have multiple computers running the software, the following is the order of
installation for both scenarios.
Stand-Alone Single-Computer Installation

1. Install .NET Framework 4.5.1 (or higher) on computer (page 2.2). Skip if already installed.
2. Install the Weld Sequencer Toolkit on computer (page 2.3).
3. Install Microsoft SQL Server Express (page 2.5).
4. Activate software on computer (page 2.6).
5. Update the Welding Power Source firmware (page 2.8).
Multiple Computer Installations with a Shared Server

1. Install .NET Framework 4.5.1 (or higher) on each computer station (page 2.2). Skip if already installed.
2. Install the Weld Sequencer Toolkit on each computer station (page 2.3).
3. Activate software on each computer station (page 2.6).
4. Update the Welding Power Source firmware for each Welding Power Source (page 2.8).
5. Configure Microsoft SQL Server and connect client computers to the databases (Appendix A). If you
are a new user to an existing Enterprise installation of the Weld Sequencer system, contact your local
database administrator or IT department for the setup files you need to connect to the database.
Microsoft SQL Server is already installed.

Chapter 2. Installing the Weld Sequencer Software Installing Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.1
Uninstalling the Software

If you need to remove the Weld Sequencer database, you can use the WeldSequencer_Uninstall.sql file
(instructions provided in the file). Find the file at C:\Program Files (x86)\Lincoln Electric\Weld Sequencer
Tool Kit\Weld Sequencer Set-up Tools.
Installing Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.1

The Weld Sequencer system requires Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.1 or higher on each of the computers
running the application and automatically guides you to the website to download the installer. To verify
your version or to verify if you have .NET Framework installed, open your computer Control Panel and open
Programs and Features. Microsoft .NET Framework should appear in your list, along with the version.
NOTE | If you already have .NET Framework 4.5.1 or higher installed

on the computer, you can skip this step and continue with
the Weld Sequencer Toolkit installation (page 2.3).
NOTE | Please allow about 10 minutes for the .NET Framework

installation (from download to installation), depending on
your Internet speed.
To install .NET Framework 4.5.1:
Procedure Details
1. Log in to the computer as a user with Contact your IT department if you do not have
administrative privileges. administrator privileges.
2. Visit the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.1 web

page: https://www.microsoft.com/en-
us/download/details.aspx?id=40773.
3. Click the Download button.
4. Double-click the downloaded file.
5. Click Run if prompted with a security warning. The End User License Agreement displays.
6. Accept the license agreement and click Install. The installation proceeds.
7. Click Finish when the installation is complete.
8. Repeat on each computer that will run the This includes all computers on the production floor
Weld Sequencer system. that will run weld sequence files and any
computers that will be used to create weld
sequence files.

Installing Weld Sequencer Toolkit Chapter 2. Installing the Weld Sequencer Software
Installing Weld Sequencer Toolkit

On all computers that will use the Weld Sequencer system (including a single-computer installation), you
need to make sure you have .NET Framework 4.5.1 (or higher) installed (page 2.2). Once you have it
installed, you can install the Weld Sequencer Toolkit.
NOTE | You cannot install the Weld Sequencer Toolkit on a drive

or in a directory that is compressed. See page C.3 for
troubleshooting details if you receive a message that Weld
Sequencer could not create the database during
installation.
Installing the Weld Sequencer Toolkit

TIP | The installation requires .NET Framework 4.5.1 (or higher)
installed. If you are unsure of your .NET version, the
installation process verifies the version installed on the
computer and exits to the Microsoft .NET website for you
if a newer version is required. Once you install .NET, launch
the Weld Sequencer Toolkit installation again.
To install the Weld Sequencer Toolkit:
Procedure Details
2. Download the Weld Sequencer Tool Kit. TIP | If you have a 64-bit computer and prefer to
install the 64-bit version of the software, be sure
to download WeldSequencerToolKit64.exe.
3. Double-click WeldSequencerToolKit.exe
(or WeldSequencerToolKit64.exe).
4. On the Welcome screen, click Next. The License Agreement screen displays.
5. Accept the license agreement and click Next. The Choose Install Location screen displays.
6. Leave the default in the Destination Folder The installation begins.

field and click Install.
NOTE | If you do not have .NET Framework
4.5.1 (or higher) installed, the installation
launches the .NET web site automatically and
cancels the install. Please see page 2.2 for more
information.
7. Click Finish when the installation is complete.
8. Restart your computer if prompted. You now need to install Microsoft SQL Server
Express (page 2.5).

Chapter 2. Installing the Weld Sequencer Software Installing Weld Sequencer Toolkit
Folders Created During Installation

The installation creates the Weld Sequencer Files directory on the root directory of the computer (typically
the C:\ directory). Within the Weld Sequencer Files directory are the following folders:
Database: The Database folder stores the original Microsoft SQL Server Express database files
installed with the stand-alone Weld Sequencer system database. You should not store any other
files in this folder.
Key: Each computer running the system must have a unique License Key File. Once all
components of the installation are complete, you need to activate the software on each
computer using the License Key File provided to you by Lincoln Electric for that computer. Save
that file in this directory.
Logs: Anytime either application encounters an error, the system creates a log file with
programming details. Lincoln Electric support may request this file when attempting to
troubleshoot an issue. Weld Sequencer also saves Sequence Reports in this folder.
TIP | Weld Sequencer retains log files for 90 days.
Sequences: By default, the system saves any weld sequence files you created with the Weld
Sequence Editor in this directory. The Weld Sequencer also looks in this directory, by default, to
find the weld sequence files available for it to launch and run.
You can change the default location under the Preferences in either application (page 4.5 for the
Weld Sequence Editor and page 7.8 for Weld Sequencer); however, you must remember that all
files related to the weld sequence file are stored in the directory specified here (e.g., sequence
file, audio files, image files). If you change this directory without moving the related files, you
will break links to those files in the weld sequence files, and the operator or Weld Engineer will
have problems opening and/or running the file.
NOTE | In an Enterprise situation where the computers creating the

weld sequence files are different from the computers
running the files, the weld sequence files should be moved
to a central location on your companys network when
completed. See page 1.3 for more details on Enterprise
installations.
Settings: The Weld Sequence Editor and the Weld Sequencer both create settings files for the
workstation preferences established in that application. The system saves those settings files in
this directory.
We recommend that you do not modify these folders or the files within them unless directed to do so by
Lincoln Electric support.

Installing/Configuring Microsoft SQL Server Chapter 2. Installing the Weld Sequencer Software
Installing/Configuring Microsoft SQL Server

The Weld Sequencer system requires Microsoft SQL Server in order to share data efficiently. How you
install Microsoft SQL Server depends whether you will be running the same weld sequence files on multiple
Welding Power Sources or you have a stand-alone system, where you will use the same computer to both
create and run weld sequence files.
If you have an Enterprise configuration, you may want to customize your existing installation to meet your
unique requirements for Weld Sequencer. Youll need to create a new SQL server instance (or use an
existing instance), add the Weld Sequencer databases to that instance and connect the client computers.
STOP | See Appendix A for detailed Enterprise instructions. Do not

attempt an Enterprise configuration unless you are an
administrator with Microsoft SQL Server experience.
NOTE | If you are a new user to an existing Weld Sequencer system,

your administrator may have already created a procedure
and/or an installation package to help connect you to the
system. Be sure to check with your administrator before
proceeding.
Stand-Alone Installation
In a situation where you want to run both the Weld Sequence Editor and the Weld Sequencer from a single
computer (a stand-alone installation), the Weld Sequencer Toolkit installation file contains the Microsoft
SQL Server Express installation media. You just need to launch the installation.
STOP | As soon as you select the menu option in Step 2, the

installation begins. The SQL Server installation takes about
15 to 20 minutes to complete.
To install Microsoft SQL Server on a stand-alone computer:
Procedure Details
2. Select All Programs > Lincoln Electric > Weld Sequencer Toolkit installs SQL Server Express and
Weld Sequencer Toolkit > Weld Sequencer creates the system database.
Setup Tools > Weld Sequencer SQL Express
NOTE | At times, the installation may pause for a few
Install from the computers Windows
seconds. This is normal and expected.
menu.
Once the installation is complete, a command window
displays informing you that the database was created
successfully.

Chapter 2. Installing the Weld Sequencer Software Activating the Software
Procedure Details
3. Press any key on your keyboard to The command window closes.

complete the installation.
4. Restart your computer to finish the The SQL installation is complete. Now, you need to
installation. activate the software (page 2.6).
Activating the Software

Once all components of the installation are complete, you need to activate the software on each computer.
Each computer running the software must have a unique License Key File for the appropriate software (i.e.,
Weld Sequence Editor and Weld Sequencer). For example, if you have one (1) Weld Engineer creating weld
sequence files from the desktop computer in his or her office and five (5) computers on your production
floor running weld sequence files, you need six (6) License Key Files.
Included with the Weld Sequencer software download is the WS License Request Form in a Microsoft
Word document. You must complete this file and send it to weldsequencer@lincolnelectric.com.
NOTE | If the computer will only run one of the applications (either
Weld Sequencer Editor or Weld Sequencer), be sure to add
this request to the Special Installation Notes section of the
Request Form. You will receive a License Key File only
coded for that application.
NOTE | If you need to make a connection between a PLC and the

Weld Sequencer and/or you need to run multiple instances,
be sure to add this request to the Special Installation Notes
section of the Request Form. The key file contains
important information that enables these features.

Activating the Software Chapter 2. Installing the Weld Sequencer Software
To activate the software:
Procedure Details
Request License Key File
1. Open the WS License Request Form.docx file. The file was included with the software download.
2. Enter your companys name and address.
3. Enter the Primary Contact(s) regarding Weld Your contact(s) should be the individual(s) who
Sequencer. should receive e-mail notifications regarding
license details, license expiration dates, and Weld
Sequencer software updates.
4. Enter the name of your Lincoln Sales

Representative.
5. Click the box next to the appropriate License Available options:
Type for this License Key File.
90-Day Evaluation License: Select if you
are evaluating the software. This License
Key File includes both Weld Sequencer and
Weld Sequence Editor for 90 days.
Purchased License on PO#: Select this
option for the Weld Sequencer paid
license and enter the PO number. Indicate
in the Special Installation Notes if you also
need to run Weld Sequence Editor on this
computer.
Free Editor License: Select this option if
the License Key File you are requesting is
for a computer that needs to run the Weld
Sequence Editor software.
6. Enter a Computer Identification. This is a computer name, asset number, or other
identifying information used to associate this
license with a specific computer.
7. Enter the Computer Number. Launch the Weld Sequencer application on the
appropriate computer. Since a License Key File
does not exist yet, the application displays a
message, along with the serial number of that
computer.

Chapter 2. Installing the Weld Sequencer Software Updating the Welding Power Source Firmware
Procedure Details
8. Enter any Special Installation Notes. This includes, but is not limited to:
PLC activation
multiple instances of the software on
the same computer
Weld Sequenceronly installation
Weld Sequence Editoronly installation
9. Send the completed form to weldsequencer@ NOTE | This process may take one or two
lincolnelectric.com so they can generate a business days.
License Key File for you.
Install the License Key File

10. Once you receive the License Key File, copy STOP | Each License Key File is specific to each
the file to the following directory on that computer. Be sure to copy the file to the correct
computer: computer.
C:\Weld Sequencer Files\Key
11. Verify the License Key File has now activated Select All Programs > Lincoln Electric > Weld
the Weld Sequencer application(s) on that Sequencer Toolkit > Weld Sequence Editor from
computer. the computers Windows menu.
OR
Select All Programs > Lincoln Electric > Weld
Sequencer Toolkit > Weld Sequencer from the
computers Windows menu.
Updating the Welding Power Source Firmware

Firmware is the memory and programming code within the Welding Power Source that is the control
program for the machine. Making sure you have the latest firmware ensures that you have the latest
features available for the power source, including the most recent version of the CheckPoint software.
To install the latest firmware:
Procedure Details
2. Open your browser and go to The Login page displays.

www.powerwavesoftware.com.

Updating the Welding Power Source Firmware Chapter 2. Installing the Weld Sequencer Software
Procedure Details
3. Enter your user name and password in the If youre creating a new account, follow the
Email and Password fields and click Sign In. onscreen instructions and return to this step when
finished.
OR
Once you log in, the system displays the Power
Click the Register Today link to create an
Wave Resource Center.
account.
4. In the Quick Links section, click the Power The system displays a page containing the
Wave, Power Feed/MAXsa Software Download Power Wave Bundle-FREE button.
link.
5. Click the Download Power Wave Bundle- NOTE | Depending on your Windows version, you
FREE button to run the update. may have to click Run or Allow to permit your
system to launch the file.
The system opens the Lincoln Electric System Update
Utility window where you tell the utility how to find
the Welding Power Source you want to update.
6. Choose the Connect through Ethernet TIP | If there is an IP address already displayed, it
option and enter the IP address of the is the IP address of the last Welding Power Source
Welding Power Source you want to update. that was connected. Be sure you enter the correct
address for the current Welding Power Source you
want to update.
You can enter the IP address for the Welding Power

Chapter 2. Installing the Weld Sequencer Software Updating the Welding Power Source Firmware
Procedure Details
Source in one of two ways:
Type the specific IP address into the I know
the IP address of the welder field.
Choosing the I do not know the IP address of
the welder option. The update utility scans
your network and displays a list of Welding
Power Source IP addresses on the same
subnet.
NOTE | If this Welding Power Source has older
firmware, the IP address will not show up using this
method.
TIP | If you run into a problem, please refer to the
Troubleshooting section (Appendix A).
7. Click the Connect button once you have The software scans the Welding Power Source to
entered the IP address for the power verify if the firmware currently on the machine is up
source you are updating. to date.
8. If the firmware is not up to date, you must The system proceeds with the update.
click Continue to update the Welding
If the firmware is already up to date, you will receive
Power Source.
the message Update not required and you can click
Exit to close the window.
9. Exit the program once the firmware has

finished updating.
10. Repeat steps 4 through 9 for each power
source you need to update.

Connecting to the Welding Power Source Chapter 2. Installing the Weld Sequencer Software
Connecting to the Welding Power Source

The final step in configuring the Weld Sequencer system is setting the communication from Weld
Sequencer applications to a specific Welding Power Source. In each application, you need to log into the
application in order to establish connection to the Welding Power Source.
The Weld Sequencer applications automatically attempt to connect to the last IP address they connected
to. This is also true if you have multiple instances of either application on one computer (page 2.14). If that
power source is turned off or the IP address has changed, you will need to log in again and connect again.
NOTE | Only a user with the Administrator user role associated

with their account can log in and change the connected
Welding Power Source in either application. See page 3.2
for details on user roles.
NOTE | The Welding Power Source must have a static IP address to

use the Weld Sequencer software.
Figure 2.1 Connection Window
Connect to the Welding Power Source

In order for Weld Engineers to load weld procedures in the Weld Sequence Editor and for Weld Operators
to be able to load weld sequence files or use the Part Lookup table in Weld Sequencer, you need to connect
the Weld Sequence Editor and the Weld Sequencer to a Welding Power Source.
NOTE | You must be a user with the Administrator role associated

with your account. See page 3.2 for details on user roles.
If you need to connect multiple Welding Power Sources to a single installation of Weld Sequencer out on
the production floor (e.g., one computer kiosk controls two Welding Power Sources), you can create an
application shortcut for each Welding Power Source and then connect each instance of the application to
the appropriate Welding Power Source. See page 2.14 for details on creating multiple instances of Weld
Sequencer.

Chapter 2. Installing the Weld Sequencer Software Connecting to the Welding Power Source
To connect to the Welding Power Source for the first time or to change connection:
Procedure Details
1. Select All Programs > Lincoln Electric > Weld
Sequencer Toolkit > Weld Sequence Editor
from the computers Windows menu.
OR
Select All Programs > Lincoln Electric > Weld
Sequencer Toolkit > Weld Sequencer from
the computers Windows menu.
2. Click the Login button in Weld Sequence

Editor and enter your administrator
credentials.
OR
Click the Login button ( ) in Weld
Sequencer and enter your administrator
credentials.
3. In Weld Sequence Editor, click the PS Connect The Create Connection window opens (Figure 2.1).
button in the top toolbar.
OR
In Weld Sequencer, select File > Power
Supply Connect from the main menu.
4. Choose the Connect through Ethernet option.
5. Choose I know the IP address of the welder (if An IP address is a numeric identifier for a device
you know the network address) and type the on a network, similar to a phone number, and is
IP address in the text field. composed of four numbers (each ranging from 0
to 255). All devices that participate on the
Or if you dont know the IP address:
network must each have a unique IP address.
Choose I do not know the IP address of the
For example, 10.23.10.90 is a valid IP address.
welder if you need to scan the network to
find the welders address. See page 2.13 for NOTE | If there is an IP address already
more information on finding the IP address. displayed in the text field, it is the IP address of
the last Welding Power Source that was
connected. Be sure you enter the correct address
Welding Power Source to which you want to
connect.
NOTE | The Welding Power Source must have a
static IP address to use the Weld Sequencer
software.

Procedure Details
6. Click the Connect button. The system attempts to connect to the Welding
Power Source. If the Weld Sequence Editor or
Weld Sequencer cannot connect to the Welding
Power Source, there may be a couple of solutions
you can try. Please refer to Appendix A for more
information.
7. Click the Logout button.
Disconnecting from the Welding Power Source

There may be times when you need to disconnect the Welding Power Source from the Weld Sequencer
software. You can do this easily from the main menu: File > Power Source Disconnect.

Weld Sequencer disconnects from the Welding Power Source and erases the power sources IP address
from the connection memory.
Finding the IP Address of a Welder

If you dont know the IP address of a Welding Power Source or if you are having trouble connecting when
you enter a specific IP address, you can have Weld Sequencer scan your network for welders. When you
choose the I do not know the IP address of the welder option on the Connect window, the system
automatically begins scanning your network for power sources. Once it completes the scan, Weld
Sequencer displays the results in the list, along with the model name and machine name.
Simply click on each Welding Power Source in the list until you see the green status light on the Welding
Power Source you want start to blink rapidly. Click Connect. See Appendix A for common reasons you may
experience problems connecting to the power source.
NOTE | The Welding Power Source must be on the same subnet as

the Weld Sequencer computer in order to retrieve the IP
address when using this option.

Creating Multiple Instances of Weld Sequencer

The standard installation process creates a single Weld Sequencer shortcut on the Desktop that uses the
default instance settings. If you have multiple Welding Power Sources that you need to connect to the
same computer and that need to use the same Weld Sequencer software on the production floor, you need
a Weld Sequencer desktop shortcut for each Welding Power Source.
Figure 2.2 Multiple Instances of Weld Sequencer

Each of the Weld Sequencer shortcuts will launch a different instance of the application, and each instance
will remember the connection information for its connected Welding Power Source.
To create and configure an additional Desktop shortcut for each Welding Power Source:
Procedure Details
1. Right-click the default Weld Sequencer shortcut
and select Copy from the pop-up menu.
2. Right-click on the Desktop of the computer
and select Paste from the pop-up menu.
3. Right-click the new shortcut and select Rename
from the pop-up menu.
4. Enter a unique name for this shortcut and For example, Weld Sequencer System 2.
click OK.
5. Right-click the new shortcut and select The Properties window opens.
Properties from the pop-up menu.

Procedure Details
6. Click on the Target field and place your cursor
at the end of the existing text in the field.
7. Add the following text: -s system2 Be sure to add a space after the existing text and
then begin typing.
OR
Add the following text: -settings system2
TIP | Instead of system2, you can use any

text you want (e.g., welder2). Just be sure
that the name does not include spaces or
special characters.
8. Click OK to save your changes.
9. Repeat steps 1 through 8 for each additional STOP | Be sure to provide a unique name in
Welding Power Source. step 7 for each shortcut (e.g., system2,
system3, system4).
Once you have created the additional shortcuts,
return to page 4.8 for details on connecting the
Welding Power Source.

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Chapter 3
Setting Up the System
Before Weld Operators can begin using Weld Sequencer, you need to create user accounts and connect the
Weld Sequencer to the Welding Power Source.
User Accounts
Once you have Weld Sequencer installed, you need to create user accounts for each Weld Operator,
Weld Engineer and Quality Manager, as well as any other individual who needs to use the Weld
Sequencer software.
Overview
You can access the user accounts under the User Maintenance button in the Weld Sequence Editor (see
page 3.2 for more details). When you create or edit a user account, there are several fields you have
available. Table 3.1 explains these fields in more detail.
Figure 3.1 User Maintenance Properties Window

Table 3.1 Fields on the User Maintenance Properties Window
Field Description
User Name Enter the text the person will use as a user name to log in to the Weld Sequencer
and/or into User Maintenance and Part Maintenance.
Digital ID The Digital ID allows the system to log users in through RFID badges or barcode
scanners. The information is sent electronically and logs the user in automatically.
This field must be blank or it must contain at least four characters to be considered a
valid Digital ID.
TIP | Every Digital ID across your system must be unique (i.e., no duplicates).

Chapter 3. Setting Up the System User Accounts
Field Description
Password Enter the characters this user should use as a password to log in to the Weld
Sequencer and/or into User Maintenance and Part Maintenance.
Roles Place a check mark next to the appropriate role for this user. See page 3.2 for details.
User Roles
You define user permissions in Weld Sequencer by assigning a User Role (Figure 3.1 on page 3.1) to the user
account. These permissions allow (or dont allow) users to access certain areas of the software. Currently,
the following actions are restricted by the users role:
Connecting Weld Sequence Editor and Weld Sequencer to a Welding Power Source.
Creating and maintaining user accounts
Creating and maintaining the Part Lookup table
NOTE | Weld Sequencer stores the user name as the Operator ID in

the Welding Power Source.
TIP | When using the Approval function, you can specify the type
of user required to login before a weld sequence can go any
farther. See page 6.24 for more details.
Table 3.2 Permissions Available with Each Role

Permission Administrator Operator Inspector Engineer
Connecting the Welding Power Source
User Maintenance
Part Lookup Table Maintenance
Loading and Running Weld Sequences
Creating User Accounts

You must create a user account for any person who needs to log in to the Weld Sequencer. This includes
(but is not limited to) Weld Operators, Weld Engineers and Quality Managers. You also need to create a
user account for any person who needs to be able to add other user accounts to the system (e.g., a
foreman who needs to add Weld Operators to the system).
When Weld Sequencer was first installed, a default administrative account was created for you. When you
log in, use admin for the user name and password for the password.
STOP | After you log in for the first time, you should change this to
a secure password. Alternatively, you can create a new
administrator account and delete the pre-installed one.

UserAccounts Chapter3.SettingUptheSystem

Figure3.2 CreatingaUserAccount
Tocreateanewuseraccount:
Procedure Details
1. LaunchtheWeldSequenceEditor.
2. ClicktheLoginbutton. TheWeldSequenceEditorpromptsyouforauser
nameandpassword.
3. EnteryourusercredentialsandclickOK. NOTE | YoumustbeanAdministratoruserto

accessUserMaintenance.
4. ClickUserMaintenanceinthetoptoolbar. TheUserMaintenancePropertieswindowopens
(Figure3.1onpage3.1).
5. ClicktheCreatetab. SeeFigure3.2.
6. Enterthedetailsoftheusersaccount. SeeTable3.1onpage3.1fordetailsonthese
fields.
7. Placeacheckmarknexttotheappropriate SeeTable3.2onpage3.2foruserprivileges.
roleforthisuser.
8. ClicktheCreateUserbutton. Thesystemaddsthenewuseraccounttothe
Userstab.
Editing and Deleting User Accounts

Onceyouhaveuseraccountscreatedinthesystem,theremaybetimeswhenyouneedtoeditthedetails
ofthoseaccountsorremovetheaccountentirely.Perhapsyouneedtochangethepasswordonan
accountforthatuser.Youcandosoeasily.
ToupdateauseraccountsimplyhighlighttheaccountontheUserstab,makeyourchangesandclickthe
UpdateUserbutton.YoucanclicktheDeleteUserbuttontoremoveauseraccountfromWeldSequencer.
SeeFigure3.1onpage3.1.
IM8003 WeldSequencerUserManual 3.3

Chapter 3. Setting Up the System Barcode Scanners
Barcode Scanners
If your company uses bar code scanners to enter data into Weld Sequencer (e.g., logging in or entering part
numbers), you need to make sure that you configure the scanner properly. For use with Weld Sequencer,
you only need to make sure you enable the Line Feed/Carriage Return setting for entering data.
Enabling the Line Feed/Carriage Return setting means that when someone scans a barcode, the scanner
also sends along data that acts like they pressed the Enter key on the keyboard or clicked OK in Weld
Sequencer. Refer to the manufacturers documentation for your scanner for instructions on configuring
this setting.

Chapter 4
Weld Sequence Editor
Overview
The Weld Sequence Editor is where the Weld Engineer creates the weld sequence file. The weld sequence
for the engineer is in the form of a flowchart. The flowchart shows the building blocks and details of the
welding operation. Weld Sequence Editor is similar to many popular flowchart software packages, with
drag-and-drop functions and connectors, and is flexible enough to meet the needs of most assembly
operations.
TIP | Contact Lincoln Electric Weld Sequencer support for any

questions about using Weld Sequencer with your
assemblies: weldsequencer@lincolnelectric.com.
The Weld Sequencer Editor application stores each weld sequence that you create as a file on a computer.
You can store unfinished files locally on the Weld Engineers computer; however, we recommend that you
share the finished weld sequence file on a central server computer. This allows the computers on the
production floor to access any weld sequence files they need to load.
TIP | Weld Sequencer automatically saves your open file every

five minutes (with the file extension .wsfautosave).
Figure 4.1 Weld Sequence Editor

Chapter 4. Weld Sequence Editor Top Toolbar
Top Toolbar
The top toolbar is divided into sections with related actions grouped together. From here, you can create a
new weld sequence file, open an existing one to edit, establish properties for the current weld sequence
file, maintain user accounts and change your grid options.
Figure 4.2 Top Toolbar
File Actions
From the Browse section of the top toolbar, you can perform a number of actions on the weld sequence
file.
Figure 4.3 File Actions
Creating a New Weld Sequence File

To create a new blank weld sequence file, click the New button. Weld Sequencer creates a blank file
with three default steps already added. See page 6.2.
Opening an Existing Weld Sequence File

If you want to edit an existing weld sequence file, click the Open button.
Saving a Weld Sequence File

You can also save the file you currently have open with either the Save or Save As button. The Save
button saves the current file under the same name. Clicking the Save As button allows you save a new
copy of the file with a different name or in a new location.
When you save a weld sequence file, the software performs a Weld Sequence Review (Figure 5.4).
This Weld Sequence Review lists common problems that you should fix before attempting to run the
sequence file (e.g., missing PLC Tags; empty descriptions or titles; missing connectors to and from
functions; unused Weld Procedures or Weld Validations; or incomplete or incorrect validation rules).

Top Toolbar Chapter 4. Weld Sequence Editor
Figure 4.4 Automatic Weld Sequence Review

Weld Sequencer divides the issues into two categories: Warnings ( ) and Errors ( ). Before you
run the sequence, be sure to correct any issues flagged as Errors or serious welding issues could occur.
You can click OK to save the file despite issues being present, or you can click Cancel to go back and
make the corrections before you save the file.
Printing a Weld Sequence File

If you would like to check your weld sequence so you can update the file or you want to create a hard
copy of the steps in the sequence, you can click the Print button on the top toolbar to send the file to
your printer.
Edit Options
While working with the functions in your sequence, you can use the Edit options in the top toolbar to cut or
copy functions from one step and paste them into another step. You can also delete functions if necessary.
Figure 4.5 Edit Actions

TIP | If you run into an issue using the Paste button or receive an
error message, try clicking your cursor in the location where
you want to paste the function(s) and press the Ctrl + V key
combination on your keyboard. This provides the software
with a precise location for the pasted functions and
eliminates any guesswork that could produce an error.
TIP | To select a group of functions, click and drag the cursor

around the functions to create a selection area.

Connections
The Connections section of the top toolbar provides you with the ability to log in and connect to a Welding
Power Source. It also allows you to log in if you need to access the User Maintenance (see page 3.1) and
Part Maintenance (see page 4.8). For more details on connecting to a power source, please see page 2.11.
Figure 4.6 Connections
Maintenance
In order to activate the options in the Maintenance section, you need to log in as a user with the
Administrator role associated with their user account. Once you log in, you can add, edit or delete users
under User Maintenance (page 3.1) and add, edit or delete entries from your Part Lookup table using Part
Maintenance (page 4.8).
Figure 4.7 Maintenance
Properties
The Properties section of the top toolbar applies to each sequence. These options allow you to establish
various settings on the weld sequence.
Figure 4.8 Properties

Global Properties (page 5.1): Global Properties are settings you establish for the entire weld
sequence and include options such as the type of wire feeder, quick trigger options and options
for locking the User Interface.
Weld Procedures (page 5.6): Weld Procedures is a library of weld procedures that you can call
for the welding functions in this weld sequence. This allows you to set the parameters for each
type of weld.
Weld Validations (page 5.18): Weld Validations in the top toolbar allows you to create a library
of conditions for passing a weld that you can use within this sequence. If the weld does not
meet these conditions, the weld fails validation and you can tell Weld Sequencer what to do.

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Tools
The Report Analysis Wizard allows you to load all Sequence Reports made using the open weld sequence
file and add valuable data to the sequence. Sequence Reports contain all raw data captured while welding
with the weld sequence file and provides you with complete views of how a part was created. See page
5.23 for more details on the Report Analysis Wizard.
Figure 4.9 Tools
Layout
The grid in the Weld Sequence Editor helps you align your functions and groups of functions in an orderly
manner. The grid looks just like graph paper and can help you organize your weld sequence in a way that
makes it easier for you to navigate and edit. Simply click the Show Grid button in the top toolbar to display
the alignment grid in the background.
Figure 4.10 Layout
TIP | Click the Snap to Grid button to force the functions you add
or move to snap to the nearest gridline. This helps you
keep your functions aligned automatically.
Settings Preferences
Weld Sequence Editor has a few preferences you can set. The Weld Sequencer has several preferences you
can set for the Weld Operators (page 7.8). Table 4.1 explains these fields in more detail.
Figure 4.11 Workstation Preferences

Table 4.1 Preferences Available in Weld Sequence Editor

Field Description
Location of This field displays the directory where the Weld Sequence Editor can find the
Configuration Files files necessary to run the application, from program files to the default location
for saving weld sequence files.
Location of The Location of Sequence Files is where the Weld Sequence Editor stores all the
Sequence Files weld sequence files you create, along with any accompanying files like images
and sounds. By default, the location is the C:\Weld Sequencer Files\Sequences
directory on this workstation. You can use the Select button to change the
location; however, remember that you could have image and/or sound files
linked to various functions of the sequence. If you move the weld sequence file
without moving these external files, you will break the links and the weld
sequence file will no longer function properly.
TIP | A great practice to get into: store your weld sequence file and the
image/sound files together in a folder for a given part. When you move the
folder, you also move the associated image/sound files and can prevent
broken links.
Location of Sequence This location is where Weld Sequencer finds the Sequence Reports generated
Report Files by Welding Power Source on the production floor that use the weld sequences.
This is especially helpful if all reports are saved to a common location (e.g., a
network drive).
System Units You can choose to display the units within the Weld Sequence Editor as Imperial
or Metric units. This is a display preference only.
Zoom Options
Depending on the complexity of your weld sequence, it could turn into a large workflow document where
much of your weld sequence is hidden from your view. The zoom bar allows you to navigate your
document easily. Use the Zoom Bar at the top of the window to zoom out to see your whole document,
click on a function near where you want to be, and then slide the zoom bar back to 100% to begin editing in
a normal zoom.
Figure 4.12 Zoom Bar

Work Area Chapter 4. Weld Sequence Editor
Work Area
The main open area in the Weld Sequence Editor window (Figure 4.13) is where you build your weld
sequence. You can drag-and-drop functions into this Work Area, rearrange them, group them, add
properties and more. You can use the scroll bar to navigate the weld sequence.
Figure 4.13 Work Area
Status Bar
At the bottom of the window, Weld Sequence Editor displays several bits of information for you.
Figure 4.14 Status Bar in Weld Sequence Editor

Welding Power Source Connection: If you have connected to a Welding Power Source, the
system displays the IP address of that power source on the left.
Database Connection: Next to the Welding Power Source connection, the system displays the
Weld Sequencer database that you are currently connected to. This is especially helpful for an
Enterprise installation.
PLC Connection (Weld Sequencer only): Next to the Database Connection information, Weld
Sequencer displays whether you are currently connected to a programmable logic controller
(PLC) device.
Version Number: At the far right is the software version number. This is helpful if you need to
provide the support team with your current version.

Chapter 4. Weld Sequence Editor Sequence Functions
Sequence Functions
On the left of the Weld Sequence Editor window, you have access to the tools you need to create your weld
sequencethe Sequence Functions. These functions are the building blocks of the welding operation. You
add functions to the weld sequence that controls every aspect of the Welding Power Source and the welds
the operator creates. These functions help you define a consistent and repeatable process for the Weld
Operator. Chapter 6 explains each of these functions in detail and how to use them in your sequence.
Figure 4.15 Sequence Functions
Part Lookup Table

If you want to load weld sequence files based on part numbers, the Part Lookup table is a simple
association between your part number and the weld sequence file that should be used to weld it. Weld
Operators access this table from the Weld Sequencer under File > Part Lookup in the main menu (page
7.2). When the Weld Operator enters the part number, Weld Sequencer looks in the location specified in
the workstation preferences (page 7.8) for the weld sequence file you associated with the part number and
launches it.
NOTE | If you want any Weld Sequencer on any computer to look

up a part number and then launch the correct weld
sequence file, you need to save the weld sequence files
(and all supporting image or sound files) in a central
network folder that all computers can access.

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TIP | There is a workstation preference that prompts for a part

number as soon as the user logs in to the Weld Sequencer
Engine. See page 7.8 for more details.
Figure 4.16 Part Maintenance Properties

To add to your Part Lookup table:
Procedure Details
1. Launch the Weld Sequence Editor.
2. Click the Login button. The Weld Sequence Editor prompts you for a user
name and password.
3. Enter your user credentials and click Login. NOTE | You must log in as an administrator
user in order to add, edit or delete part number
entries.
4. Click Part Maintenance in the top toolbar. The Part Maintenance Properties window opens
(Figure 4.16).
5. Click the Create tab.
6. Enter the part number in the Part Remember, this is the number that the Weld
Number field. Operator will type when prompted in the Weld
Sequencer.
7. Click the Browse button next to the Sequence

File field and select the file you want to
associate with this part number entry.
8. Click the Create Part button.
Editing a Part Number Entry

If you need to associate a part number with a different weld sequence file, you can highlight the part
number, click the Browse button and associate a new file. Click the Update Part button to save your
change (Figure 4.16).

Chapter 4. Weld Sequence Editor Part Lookup Table
Deleting a Part Number Entry

If you need to remove a part number entry from the Part Lookup table, simply highlight the part and click
the Delete Part button (Figure 4.16).
STOP | Once you click the Delete Part button, the entry is removed.
If you delete the entry by mistake, you will need to add
it again.

Chapter 5
Sequence-Level Properties
The overall properties of the weld sequence and the weld sequence file also allow you to ensure a
consistent semi-automatic welding program.
Global Properties
The Global Properties are settings you establish for the entire weld sequence file. These properties help
you set up the Welding Power Source to meet the needs of the welds within the sequence. When the Weld
Operator launches the weld sequence file and begins the weld sequence, Weld Sequencer prevents outside
control of the Welding Power Source. All control occurs from the weld sequence file. See Table 5.1 for
details on each parameter on this window.
NOTE | Any settings under Global Properties will overwrite the

current settings of the Welding Power Source.
Figure 5.1 Global Properties for Weld Sequence

Chapter 5. Sequence-Level Properties Global Properties
Table 5.1 Global Properties Available for a Weld Sequence File

Field Description
General Properties
Description The Description field is the title of the entire weld sequence file. This text
appears in the list of files that the Weld Operator can load. See page 7.1 for
details on loading weld sequence files in the Weld Sequencer.
Part Name The text that you enter in the Part Name field is the text that displays in the
Assembly Name column in CheckPoint. This helps you identify one part of
the assembly from another one for reporting purposes. All weld sequences
that use this part name will be grouped together in CheckPoint.
Weld Sequencer also uses the Part Name when locating the appropriate
Sequence Report files for analysis with the Report Analysis Wizard (page
5.23).
NOTE | Typically, the Part Name is the same text you have for the part
number; however, they are different fields and different data in the system.
Expected Welds This field automatically calculates the total number of welds you expect the
Weld Operator to have performed by the end of the weld sequence. If this
number of welds is not reached or is exceeded, Weld Sequencer identifies the
sequence as containing errors.
NOTE | When the sequence contains Weld Open or Weld Accumulator
functions, the Expected Welds field displays the number in the Minimum
Number of Welds field of the function.
Wire Feeder Type If you have a weld sequence that requires a dual-head wire feeder, select
Dual Head Feeder from the Wire Feeder Type drop-down. This adds an
additional set of procedure options to the Weld functions so you can specify
which torch you want to use for the weld. See page 5.6 for details on
establishing weld procedures per feed head and page 6.35 for selecting
procedures for the feed head per weld.
Quick Trigger Enabled Place a check mark in the Quick Trigger Enabled checkbox to allow the Weld
Operator to navigate the weld sequence (i.e., Previous, Next and Enter) using
the trigger on the welding torch instead of the keyboard.
Two quick trigger pulls simulate pressing the Enter key, as well as
clicking the Next button ( ). Two quick trigger pulls also simulate
clicking the Continue button in the case of the Review function or
activating the Start button when waiting to start a sequence. If you
activate the Continue button for a Display Picture, Display HTML or
Display Video function, two quick trigger pulls also simulate clicking
this Continue button.
Three quick trigger pulls simulate clicking the Previous button ( ).
Four quick trigger pulls simulate clicking the Manual ( ) and
Automatic ( ) toggle button.

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Field Description
Sequence Report The Weld Sequencer can automatically export a file listing the details of the
Enabled finished weld sequence and all of the welds created each time a Weld
Operator completes it, including welds made in Manual mode. Weld records
contain information such as weld duration, start delay, wire density,
deposition and WeldScore.
Simply place a check mark in the Sequence Report Enabled checkbox and
select the format from drop-down:
Tab-Delimited File: Weld Sequencer creates a simple text file that
separates each piece of data for the weld record with a tab
character.
Microsoft Excel: Weld Sequencer creates a Microsoft Excel
spreadsheet file that contains a row for each weld record and
column for each piece of weld record data.
Weld Sequencer stores this file under C:\Weld Sequencer Files\Logs\
SequenceReports. The software also automatically creates XML files
for each Sequence Report that you can find under C:\Weld Sequencer
Files\Logs\SequenceReports\XML. You will need these XML files to use
the Report Analysis tool.
NOTE | You need to generate Sequence Reports if you want to use the
Report Analysis tool. See page 5.23 for details on the Report Analysis tool.
Navigation Enabled The Weld Sequencer has Previous ( ) and Next buttons ( ) that allow the
Weld Operator to navigate through the weld sequence, even if the sequence
step is not complete. The Navigation Enabled checkbox allows you to control
whether or not the operator is allowed to navigate the sequence with these
buttons.
To prevent the user from advancing or going back before the end of the
sequence step, remove the check mark from this checkbox.
NOTE | This option also includes the Goto Step feature in the File menu of
Weld Sequencer.
Manual Enabled If you want to prevent the Weld Operator from going into Manual mode at all
times during the weld sequence, simply remove the check mark from the
Manual Enabled checkbox. When a Weld Operator runs the sequence, they
will not be able to click the Manual button ( ) in the Weld Sequencer.
They will be restricted to the functions in the sequence.
Require Approval Place a check mark in this option to specify that a user associated with the
for Manual selected user role must log in to allow the weld operator to use Manual
mode during an active sequence.
When the Weld Operator (or other user) clicks the Manual button ( ) in
the Weld Sequencer, Weld Sequencer requires someone with the specified
user role to log in to release the Welding Power Source into manual mode.

Field Description
Weld Record Place a check mark in this option to activate Weld Record Logging in a weld
Logging Enabled sequence file. For every weld completed by the Welding Power Source, Weld
Sequencer creates a new database entry. This is not a replacement for
Production Monitoring or CheckPoint data. Weld Sequencer saves the
same Weld Record information in the Weld Sequencer database. See page
5.6 for more details about Weld Record Logging.
STOP | Using this option increases the size of the database. Each weld
record is approximately 1600 bytes.
NOTE | Weld Record Logging is most useful for those advanced users who
need to use raw data and have some SQL knowledge.
Require Approval Place a check mark in this option to specify the user role allowed to abort a
for Abort sequence or close the Weld Sequence while a sequence is active.
When the Weld Sequence encounters an abort situation or the Weld
Operator (or other user) attempts to close the weld sequence before it is
complete, Weld Sequencer requires someone with the specified user role to
log in to approve the action.
3rd Generation Power Wave Power Source Options

Workpoint in Amps Place a check mark in this option to base the output level on Amps instead of
wire feed speed for this weld sequence. If you are connected to a welding
power source and this property differs from the power sources
configuration, Weld Sequence Editor displays a message.
Trim in Volts Place a check mark in this option to set the output level based on voltage
instead of a unitless control (trim) for this weld sequence. If you are
connected to a welding power source and this property differs from the
power sources configuration, Weld Sequence Editor displays a message.
Wire Package
Wire Package In the Wire Diameter field, enter the diameter of wire required for the welds
in this weld sequence. From the Metal Density drop-down, select the density
of the metal from which the wire is composed. If none of the available
options apply to the wire loaded into the power source, select User Defined
Density from the drop-down and enter the density value in the text field that
appears.
When the Weld Operator loads this weld sequence file, Weld Sequencer
changes the Wire Package information on the Welding Power Source to
match the information you entered here.
STOP | Be sure that the consumable actually loaded for the power
source matches what you enter here.
STOP | This feature is not available for dual-head wire feeders.
Deposition calculations will use this same wire diameter and density

Field Description
for both wire feed heads.
User Interface Controls

Automatic and Manual The Automatic and Manual columns let you control the User Interface
lockout when the weld sequence is in Automatic mode and when the Weld
Operator puts the sequence into Manual mode. Simply select the
appropriate lockout preferences in each column.
Master Lockout The Master Lockout checkbox allows you to lock all user interface controls for
this weld sequence, preventing the operator from making any changes.
Master Lockout takes precedence over the Encoder Lockout, Memory Save
Lockout, Memory Button Disable, Mode Select Panel Lockout and Preference
Lock options.
Encoder Lockout The Encoder Lockout drop-down allows you to lock one or both of the upper
knobs (encoders) on the Welding Power Source for this weld sequence,
preventing the operator from changing wire feed speed, amps, volts or trim.
The function of each upper knob depends on the selected weld mode. When
a constant current weld mode is selected (e.g., Stick, TIG, Gouge), the upper
right knob will always function as an on/off switch.
Select the appropriate lockout option, setting the options for both Automatic
and Manual operation of the weld sequence.
Memory Save Lockout The Memory Save Lockout allows you to control whether the operator can
overwrite the memories on the Welding Power Source with new data.
Unlocked: When you select Unlocked, the operator can save
memories and reconfigure limits set on them machine.
Fully Locked: Fully Locked prevents the memories from being
changed and prohibits reconfiguration of limits on the machine.
Allow Saving Within Limits:
Memory Button Disable If you want to enable/disable a specific memory button on the User Interface,
you can select the memory button from the Memory Button Disabled drop-
down (or enable/disable ALL memories).
When a memory is disabled, you cannot restore Weld Procedures from or
save Weld Procedures to that memory.
NOTE | In multi-head systems, this parameter disables the same memory
buttons on both feed heads.
Mode Select Panel Lock The Mode Select Panel Lock allows you to select between several Mode
Select Panel lockout preferences. This helps you control the selections the
Weld Operator may make on the Welding Power Source.
All MSP Options Unlocked: All adjustable parameters on the Mode
Select Panel are unlocked.
All MSP Options Locked: All knobs and buttons on the Mode Select

Field Description
Panel are locked.
Start & End Options Locked: The Start and End parameters on the
Mode Select Panel are locked; all others are unlocked.
Weld Mode Option Locked: The Weld Operator cannot change the
Weld Mode from the Mode Select Panel; all other Mode Select Panel
settings are unlocked.
Wave Control Options Locked: The Wave Control parameters on the
Mode Select Panel are locked; all others are unlocked.
Start, End & Wave Options Locked: The Start, End and Wave Control
parameters on the Mode Select Panel are locked; all others are
unlocked.
Start, End & Mode Options Locked: The Start, End and Weld Mode
Select parameters on the Mode Select Panel are locked; all others are
unlocked.
Preference Lock With the Preference Lock checkbox, you can control whether the Weld
Operator can modify the setup parameters on the Welding Power Source
with or without a passcode.
Unchecked: The operator does not need to enter the passcode to
change any setup menu parameter, even if the passcode is non-zero.
Checked: The operator must enter the passcode (if the passcode is
non-zero) in order to change any setup menu parameters.
Passcode Creating a passcode allows you to prevent unauthorized changes to the
equipment for this weld sequence. The default passcode is zero, which
allows full access. A non-zero passcode will prevent unauthorized:
changes to memory limits
saving to memory (if Memory Save Lockout is disabled)
changes to setup parameters (if the Preference Lock checkbox is
unchecked)
Valid passcode entries are from 0 to 9998.
Weld Record Logging

A weld record is a string of data from the Welding Power Source. This data contains the details of an
individual weld, from the arc start time to the WeldScore of the weld. The welding power source gathers
that data and then transmits it to the Lincoln Electric software connected to the power source.
The Weld Record Logging feature in Weld Sequencer receives the same weld record data that the Welding
Power Source sends to Production Monitoring and CheckPoint and stores it in the Weld Sequencer
database. In addition, the weld record in the Weld Sequencer database includes sequence-specific welding
information such as the sequence file name and whether the weld validation passed or failed.
Since Weld Sequencer saves the weld record to the Weld Sequencer database, you can search the database
for related welds on a variety of parameters. For example, John at Advanced Manufacturing searches the

database for all welds made using a specific weld sequence file and reviews each of the weld records. He
can also search the database for those weld records related to a specific part serial number.
TIP | Weld Record Logging is also good if you want to keep data
locally (perhaps there is no Internet connection)
Table 5.2 explains the database table in more detail.
STOP | Remember: Using this option increases the size of the

database. Each weld record is approximately 1600 bytes.
TIP | Weld Record Logging is also good if you want to keep data
locally (perhaps there is no Internet connection)
Table 5.2 Data Available in the Weld Records Table

Column Description
WeldRecordId This column displays the unique database identifier for this weld record in
Weld Sequencer database. This is different from the WeldId column, which is
the identifier used by the Welding Power Source.
PC_CreatedOnUTC This is the time from the computer running the Weld Sequencer and the
weld sequence file, which could be different from the computer running the
Weld Sequencer database.
SequenceFile This is simply the file name for the weld sequence file used when creating
this weld record. All functions and weld validations used for this weld record
can be found in the file listed here.
PartName This column displays the assembly name associated with this weld. You can
find this information in the Part Name field of the weld sequence under
Global Properties (page 5.1).
FunctionType This column displays the type of sequence function that determined the
parameters of this weld: Welding, Weld Accumulator or Weld Open.
FunctionName This column displays the description of the function from the Name field of
the Properties window. For example, Figure 6.11 on page 6.9.
ValidationPassed This column indicates if the validations that were set on the Weld
Validations tab of the welding function passed.
PowerSourceStartOfWeld This is the start time for this specific weld on the Welding Power Source.
IsPowerSourceTimeUTC This column displays whether the time stamp of the power source at the
beginning of the weld is in UTC format.
ArcTime The time displayed in this column is the length of time it took to create the
individual weld.
WeldProfile This is the Weld Profile used for creating this individual weld. In the weld

Column Description
sequence, you can find this in the Weld Profile field of the welding functions
properties.
CausedLatchedFault This column indicates if this weld went outside the limits set by the Weld
Profile for the weld, which faulted the power source and caused it to stop
welding immediately. This is also known as a Fault System event. The
Weld Operator would have been able to make adjustments and begin
welding again.
CausedFault This column indicates if a fault occurred as a result of this weld.
CausedLatchedAlarm This column indicates if a weld went outside the limits set by the Weld Profile
and caused the power source to enter into a faulted state when the weld
ended (also known as a Alarm Latch event). In order for the power source
to continue welding, the Weld Operator would have had to clear the fault.
CausedAlarm This column indicates if an alarm was issued for an event that occurred while
making this weld.
ArcTimeExceededHigh This column indicates if the duration of the weld went above the high end of
the time limit that was set in the Weld Profile used to make the weld.
ArcTimeExceededLow This column indicates if the duration of the weld went below the low end of
the time limit that was set in the Weld Profile used to make the weld.
IsShortWeld This column indicates if the duration of the weld less than the Start plus End
delay times set in the Weld Profile used to make the weld.
ArcTimeOutOfLimits This column indicates if the arc time for the weld went outside the high or
low Weld duration limit set in the Weld Profile used to make the weld.
WeldScoreExceededLow This column indicates if the WeldScore of the weld went below the
WeldScore limit that was set in the Weld Profile used to make the weld.
WireSpeedExceededHigh This column displays whether the wire feed speed went above the wire feed
speed limit set in the Weld Profile that was used to make the weld.
WireSpeedExceededLow This column displays whether the wire feed speed went below the wire feed
speed limit set in the Weld Profile that was used to make this weld.
VoltageExceededHigh This column displays whether the arc voltage went above the high end of the
arc voltage limit set in the Weld Profile that was used to make this weld.
VoltageExceededLow This column displays whether the arc voltage went below the low end of the
arc voltage limit set in the Weld Profile that was used to make this weld.
CurrentExceededHigh This column displays whether the current went above the high end of the arc
current limit set in the Weld Profile that was used to make this weld.
CurrentExceededLow This column displays whether the current went below the low end of the arc
current limit set in the Weld Profile that was used to make this weld.

Column Description
CurrentAverage Hundreds of times per second, the Welding Power Source takes a
measurement of the arc current while the welder is active for this weld
(minus the Start and End delays). When the weld is complete, the power
source averages those measurements together. The CurrentAverage column
displays that average arc current value for this weld.
CurrentMax The CurrentMax column displays the highest arc current measurement taken
by the Welding Power Source throughout the duration of this weld (minus
the Start and End delays).
CurrentMin The CurrentMin column displays the lowest arc current measurement taken
by the Welding Power Source throughout the duration of this weld (minus
the Start and End delays).
CurrentPercentHigh This value is the percentage of measurements taken during the weld (minus
the Start and End delays) that were above the high end of the arc current
limit set in the Weld Profile that was used to make this weld.
CurrentPercentLow This value is the percentage of measurements taken during the weld (minus
the Start and End delays) that were below the low end of the arc current
CurrentHighLimit This column displays the high end of the arc current limit that was set in the
Weld Profile used to make the weld.
CurrentLowLimit This column displays the low end of the arc current limit that was set in the
VoltageAverage Hundreds of times per second, the Welding Power Source takes a
measurement of the arc voltage while the welder is active for this weld
(minus the Start and End delays). When the weld is complete, the power
source averages those measurements together. The VoltageAverage column
displays that average arc voltage value for this weld.
VoltageMax The VoltageMax field displays the highest arc voltage measurement taken by
the Welding Power Source throughout the duration of this weld (minus the
Start and End delays).
VoltageMin The VoltageMin field displays the lowest arc voltage measurement taken by
the Welding Power Source throughout the duration of this weld (minus the
Start and End delays).
VoltagePercentHigh This value is the percentage of measurements taken during the weld (minus
the Start and End delays) that were above the high end of the arc voltage
VoltagePercentLow This value is the percentage of measurements taken during the weld (minus
the Start and End delays) that were below the low end of the arc voltage

Column Description
VoltageHighLimit This column displays the high end of the arc voltage limit that was set in the
VoltageLowLimit This column displays the low end of the arc voltage limit that was set in the
WireSpeedAverage Hundreds of times per second, the Welding Power Source takes a
measurement of the speed at which the wire is put into the weld (minus the
Start and End delays). When the weld is complete, the power source
averages those measurements together. The WireSpeedAverage column
displays that average wire feed speed value for this weld.
WireSpeedMax The WireSpeedMax column is the highest wire feed speed measurement
taken by the Welding Power Source throughout the duration of this weld
(minus the Start and End delays).
WireSpeedMin The WireSpeedMin field displays the lowest wire feed speed measurement
WireSpeedPercentHigh This value is the percentage of measurements taken during the weld (minus
the Start and End delays) that were above the wire feed speed limit set in the
Weld Profile that was used to make this weld.
WireSpeedPercentLow This value is the percentage of measurements taken during the weld (minus
the Start and End delays) that were below the wire feed speed limit set in the
WireSpeedHighLimit The WireSpeedHighLimit column simply displays the high end of the wire
feed speed limit that was set in the Weld Profile used for the weld.
WireSpeedLowLimit The WireSpeedLowLimit column simply displays the low end of the wire feed
speed limit that was set in the Weld Profile used for the weld.
WeldScoreAverage The WeldScoreAverage column displays the average score for this weld.
Every quarter of a second, the Welding Power Source compares the
performance of the weld against the trained weld for the Weld Profile being
used. When the weld is complete, the power source averages those
measurements together for an average WeldScore value. For more details
on WeldScore, please refer to the Power Wave Manager User Manual
(IM8002).
WeldScoreMax The WeldScoreMax column is the highest WeldScore measurement

calculated by the Welding Power Source throughout the duration of this
weld (minus the Start and End delays).
WeldScoreMin The WeldScoreMin column displays the lowest WeldScore measurement


Column Description
WeldScorePercentLow This value is the percentage of measurements taken during the weld (minus
the Start and End delays) that were below the WeldScore limit set in the
WeldScoreLowLimit This column displays the WeldScore limit that was set in the Weld Profile
used to make this weld.
ArcTimeMaxLimit This column displays the high end of the time limit that was set in the Weld
Profile used to make the weld.
ArcTimeMinLimit This column displays the low end of the time limit that was set in the Weld
Profile used to make the weld.
StartDelay This is the amount of delay that was used for the beginning of this weld. The
Start delay is an option set in the Weld Profile and is the amount of time (in
seconds) that the power source will wait, directly after the start of a weld,
until the limits entered for the Weld Profile begin to be applied. This option
is necessary because the start of a weld is often unpredictable and may fall
out of limits easily. For more in-depth details on Start Delay, please refer to
the Power Wave Manager User Manual (IM8002).
EndDelay This is the amount of delay used at the end of this weld. The End delay is an
option set in the Weld Profile and is the amount of time (in seconds) directly
before the end of a weld that the power source stops applying the limits
entered for the Weld Profile. This option is necessary because, at the end of
a weld, the set points for the Welding Power Source are often different than
the rest of the weld (e.g., if the Power Wave is in a burn-back state). For
more in-depth details on End Delay, please refer to the Power Wave
Manager User Manual (IM8002).
SerialNumber The Serial Number column is the part serial number associated with this weld
and entered with either a Field Entry function or a PLC Field Entry function.
OperatorId This is the username of the person who was logged into Weld Sequencer
during the creation of this weld.
ConsumableLot The Consumable Lot is the consumable lot code that was entered with either
a Field Entry function or a PLC Field Entry function.
WeldId This column displays the identifier used by the Welding Power Source for this
weld record. This is different from the WeldRecordId column, which is the
database identifier for this weld record in the Weld Sequencer database.
ConsumableDensity The ConsumableDensity column displays the density of the metal used for
this individual weld. The system uses the wire density in its calculation of the
how much material was deposited for this weld.

Column Description
WireDiameter The WireDiameter column displays the diameter of the wire used for this
individual weld. The system uses the wire diameter in its calculation of how
much material was deposited for this weld.
TrueEnergy This column displays the True Energy calculated for this weld using the
following equation:

1
[ ] = ( )

=1
If the Welding Power Source that made the weld had older firmware and did
not support the True Energy calculation, this column displays a 0.
Deposition The Deposition shows how much material was deposited during the weld,
normalized to pounds per hour.
Opening Tab-Delimited Sequence Reports

Tab-delimited Sequence Report files are special text files where each piece of data in each of the weld
records is separated by a tab character. Once you have the Sequence Report file, you can use it a variety of
ways. One of the common ways to open the file is to open it in Microsoft Excel.
NOTE | Depending how you open this file, the formatting may
look strange.
To import a Sequence Report into Microsoft Excel:
Procedure Details
1. Open Microsoft Excel.
2. Select File > Open from the main menu.
3. Navigate to C:\Weld Sequencer Files\Logs\

SequenceReports.
4. Select your report file and click Open. The Text Import Wizard in Microsoft Excel
should open.
5. Verify you have Delimited chosen under Original

data type and click Next.

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Procedure Details
6. On Step 2 of the Text Import Wizard, verify there Weld Sequencer exports Sequence Reports as
is a check mark next to Tab in the Delimiters tab-delimited files (as of 9/29/14). If you have a
section. different delimiter, choose the appropriate
option.
7. Click Next.
8. On Step 3 of the Text Import Wizard, click Finish. Microsoft Excel opens the file with data
separated into columns based on the delimiter.
Weld Procedures Library

The Weld Procedures in the top toolbar is a library of procedures that you can call from the welding
functions in this weld sequence. This allows you to set the parameters for each type of weld (i.e., what will
be used for Procedure A and Procedure B on each weld). When you change a parameter in the library, any
function using that type of weld automatically begins using the new parameter.
When the Weld Operator launches Weld Sequencer, the application saves the weld procedures currently
found on the connected Welding Power Source. Once the operator closes the application, Weld Sequencer
reloads those weld procedures back to the Welding Power Source. This allows the power source to retain
its original procedures and prevents customized procedures from a sequence file to remain active in the
NOTE | There is an exception, however. If parameter P.16 (Push-

Pull Gun Knob Behavior) is set to either Gun Pot Enabled
or Gun Pot Proc A on the wire feeder, this setting
overrides the defined wire feed speed from the weld
procedure. Please refer to the appropriate Operator
Manual for your Welding Power Source or wire feeder for
more information on using this parameter.

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Figure 5.2 Weld Procedures Library

For existing weld procedures in a sequence, you can click the appropriate Update from Feed Head button
(Figure 5.2) to replace all of the parameters with those from the connected power source.
Weld Sequence files older than version 1.5 have weld procedures that do not have parameter limits. When
this condition exists, a warning icon ( ) displays next to the Weld Mode field. You can click the Refresh
button to load the parameter limits from the connected power source.
NOTE | If a weld procedure uses a Weld Mode that does not exist in
the connected power source, a warning icon ( ) appears
next to the Weld Mode field. Hover your mouse over the
icon to display an explanation.
TIP | Weld Sequencer only shows those parameters related to

the Weld Mode selected.
You can also set the defaults for Procedure A and Procedure B to help you quickly build your weld
sequence. If you have a sequence where the majority of the welds use the same procedure, you can use
the Default Procedure A and Default Procedure B drop-downs at the top of the window to automatically
pre-populate the Weld Procedures tab on every welding function you add.
STOP | You must connect to the Welding Power Source in order to

load the parameters into the weld sequence file.
STOP | Weld Sequencer automatically connects to the last Welding

Power Source connected. Before editing the weld
parameters, be sure you are connected to the correct
NOTE | For details on the specific parameters available, please refer

to the appropriate Operator Manual for your Welding
Power Source or wire feeder.

TIP | If you have a dual-head feeder for this weld sequence, you
will have two sets of default drop-downsone set for each
feed head.
Adding a Weld Procedure to the Library

In order to add a Weld Procedure for a type of weld, you need to connect to the appropriate Welding
Power Source to be used with the weld sequence file and load the available parameters into the file. You
can then create the set of procedures you need for the welding functions in your sequence. (See page 5.16
for information on saving Weld Procedures to the database instead.)
NOTE | If the Workpoint and Trim units differ from those

established in the Global Properties for this weld sequence,
Weld Sequence Editor displays a warning message.
Figure 5.3 Adding a Weld Procedure

To add a procedure to the Weld Procedures library:
Procedure Details
1. Launch the Weld Sequence Editor and load
your weld sequence file.
2. Log in to Weld Sequence Editor.
3. Click the PS Connect button and connect to See page 4.8 for more in-depth information.
the Welding Power Source.
4. Click the Weld Procedures button in the top
toolbar.
5. Select <New> from the Weld Procedure See Figure 5.3.
drop-down if not already selected.
6. Enter a name for the type of weld in the This appears in the Procedure A and Procedure B
Weld Procedure Name field. drop-downs for welding functions on the Weld
Procedures tab (page 6.35). For example, Tack,
Weld 1 or Weld 2.

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Procedure Details
7. Click the Load from Feed Head #1, Weld Sequence Editor populates the available
Procedure A or Load from Feed Head #1, parameters from this procedure group.
Procedure B button to load this weld
TIP | If you have a dual-head feeder, there are
procedure from the appropriate procedure
two buttons for each feed head.
group on the wire feeder.
8. Click OK. Weld Sequence Editor adds a new entry to the
Weld Procedures drop-down.
TIP | You can add multiple weld procedures in

one sitting; however, be sure you click OK when
finished to save your changes.
Adding a Weld Procedure to the Database

You also have the option of saving a Weld Procedure to a common database so that multiple weld
sequence files can use the same weld procedure. This allows you to create the weld procedure once, assign
the weld procedure to functions in multiple files, and then only update the procedure once. When you
update the weld procedure from within any of the sequence files, every weld sequence that uses that
procedure will always use the latest parameters.
STOP | Use caution when making changes to or deleting Weld

Procedures saved in the database. Any weld sequence file
that uses the procedure will be impacted.
Saving a Weld Procedure to the common database is simple:

1. Create your weld procedure (page 5.15) and be sure to save it.
2. Edit the Weld Procedure Name field and enclose the name in square brackets (Figure 5.4).
3. Save the Weld Procedure.
The brackets tell Weld Sequence Editor to save the weld procedure to the database so you can pull it from
the database for other weld sequence files. When you select the weld procedure on a function (page 6.35),

the drop-down contains all weld procedures created for the individual sequence file and then all weld
procedures saved in the database (enclosed in square brackets).
Figure 5.4 Weld Procedures Saved in the Database
NOTE | Each computer using Weld Sequencer out on the floor must
have access to the database when using this feature.
Editing a Weld Procedure in the Library

When you need to edit welding parameters in a procedure for a weld in a weld sequence, you do not need
to connect to the Welding Power Source to make your changes. You can make your changes, and once the
Weld Operator loads the weld sequence file, Weld Sequencer updates the Welding Power Source before
welding begins. Once you make your changes to the procedure in the Weld Sequence Editor, any function
using that type of weld reflects the change.
TIP | If a Weld Procedure uses a weld mode that does not exist
on the connected power source, a warning icon ( )
appears next to the Weld Mode field. Hover your mouse
over the icon for an explanation of the error.
If you want to update the weld procedure to match the procedure on the connected Welding Power
Source, simply click the Refresh button. The Weld Sequence Editor clears the current parameters and
replaces them with the values from the Welding Power Source.
Procedure Details
toolbar.
3. From the Weld Procedure drop-down, select
the type of weld you want to edit.
4. Make the changes you need to make.
5. Click OK. Weld Sequencer updates the parameters and all the
functions using this weld procedure automatically
begin to use the new parameters.

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Deleting a Weld Procedure from the Library

When you need to remove a weld procedure from a weld sequence, you do not need to connect to the
Welding Power Source to make your changes. You can make your changes, and once the Weld Operator
loads the weld sequence file, Weld Sequencer updates the Welding Power Source before welding begins.
Once you make your changes to the procedure in the Weld Sequence Editor, any function using that type of
weld reflects the change.
Procedure Details
toolbar.
3. From the Weld Procedure drop-down, select
the procedure you want to remove.
4. Click the Delete icon ( ) next to the Weld
Procedure Name field.
5. Click OK to commit your changes. Weld Sequence Editor removes the weld procedure
from the weld sequence file.
Weld Validations Library

You create all of the validations needed in this weld sequence under Weld Validations in the top toolbar.
Once you create your library of welding requirements, you can select them on the Weld Validation tab of
each welding function.
Figure 5.5 Weld Validations
Adding Weld Validations to the Library

You can validate a weld based directly on the properties of the weld record or based on the limits from the
Weld Profile used for the weld. These validations instruct the sequence what to do next based on average
values from the weld record or properties of Weld Profile events.
The validation using the weld record compares the values directly from the weld record (e.g.,
deposition, duration, short weld alert) and does not involve the limits from the Weld Profile.

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Validating based on Weld Profile limits compares the average values in the weld record to the
limits set in the Weld Profile, which you can set on the Properties tab of the welding function.
To create validation rules, select <New> from the Select Weld Validation drop-down; enter a name for the
validation in the Weld Validation Rule field; and select the appropriate property from the Property Name
drop-down. Use the Operation and Value fields to set the condition for passing the weld. Table 5.3
explains each of the options in the Property Name drop-down in detail. Be sure to click OK to commit your
changes.
Figure 5.6 Adding a Validation

The Condition Operator drop-down allows you to add more than one validation for the weld. Select AND
from the drop-down to tell the weld sequence that the weld must meet both conditions.
TIP | Be sure that you have None selected in the Condition

Operator drop-down on the last condition of the rule.
Otherwise, the sequence errors out for the Weld Operator.
For example, John at Advanced Manufacturing has several tack welds in his weld sequence. He wants each
of those welds to meet certain qualities before the Weld Operator can continue and to ensure the welds
are consistent. Therefore, he created a Tack validation rule where the duration must be greater than one
second but less than two seconds: Duration >= 1 AND Duration <= 2. These are Johns good conditions.
Table 5.3 Validation Properties Available in the Property Name Drop-down
Property Name Description
(WR = weld record property; WP = Weld Profile property)
Current Alert (WP) This option allows you to validate the weld based on whether the arc
current went above the maximum OR below the minimum limit set in the
Current Average (WR) Hundreds of times per second, the Welding Power Source takes a
measurement of the arc current while the welder is active for this weld (minus
the Start and End delays). When the weld is complete, the power source
averages those measurements together. The Current Average property allows
you to set the validation of the weld based on the average arc current value
for this weld.
Current Exceeded High (WP) This option allows you to validate the weld based on whether the
Limit current went above the high end of the arc current limit set in the Weld Profile
that was used to make this weld.


Current Exceeded Low (WP) This option allows you to validate the weld based on whether the
Limit current went below the low end of the arc current limit set in the Weld Profile
Current Maximum (WR) The Current Maximum option allows you to validate a weld based the
highest arc current measurement taken by the Welding Power Source
throughout the duration of the weld (minus the Start and End delays).
Current Minimum (WR) The Current Minimum option allows you to validate a weld based on the
lowest arc current measurement taken by the Welding Power Source
throughout the duration of the weld (minus the Start and End delays).
Deposition (WR) The Deposition option allows you validate a weld based on the total
amount of material deposited during the welds (in lbs.) in the function. This is
extremely useful with the Weld Accumulator function (page 6.32).
Duration (WR) The Weld Duration displays the length of time (in seconds) from the
time listed in the Start of Weld field to the time the Welding Power Source
stopped welding.
Short Weld Alert (WP) You can validate a weld based on whether it is a short weld (i.e., Welds
with a duration less than the sum of the Start Delay time plus the End Delay
time) as defined in the Weld Profile.
Time Exceeded High Limit (WP) This option allows you to validate the weld based on whether the
duration went above the time limit set in the Weld Profile that was used to
make this weld.
Time Exceeded Low Limit (WP) This option allows you to validate the weld based on whether the
duration was below the time limit set in the Weld Profile that was used to
make this weld.
True Energy (WR) True Energy is a Lincoln Electric technology that uses the digital control
system embedded in each Power Wave power source to measure and
calculate the instantaneous amount of energy put into a weld. The True
Energy option allows you to set the validation of the weld based on the
average True Energy put into this weld.
Voltage Alert (WP) This option allows you to validate the weld based on whether the arc
voltage went above the maximum OR below the minimum limit set in the
Voltage Average (WR) Hundreds of times per second, the Welding Power Source takes a
measurement of the arc voltage while the welder is active for this weld (minus
the Start and End delays). When the weld is complete, the power source
averages those measurements together. The Voltage Average option allows
you to set the validation of the weld based on the average arc voltage value
for this weld.

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Voltage Exceeded High (WP) This option allows you to validate the weld based on whether the arc
Limit voltage went above the high end of the arc voltage limit set in the Weld Profile
Voltage Exceeded Low (WP) This option allows you to validate the weld based on whether the arc
Limit voltage went below the low end of the arc voltage limit set in the Weld Profile
Voltage Maximum (WR) The Voltage Maximum field allows you to validate a weld based on the
highest arc voltage measurement taken by the Welding Power Source
throughout the duration of this weld (minus the Start and End delays).
Voltage Minimum (WR) The Voltage Minimum option allows you to validate a weld based on the
lowest arc voltage measurement taken by the Welding Power Source
throughout the duration of this weld (minus the Start and End delays).
WeldScore Average (WR) Every quarter of a second, the Welding Power Source compares the
performance of the weld against the trained weld for the Weld Profile being
used. When the weld is complete, the power source averages those
measurements together for an average WeldScore value.
The WeldScore Average option allows you to validate the welding function
based on the average WeldScore for the weld.
WeldScore Low Alert (WP) In each Welding Power Source, you can have the power source issue an
alert if the WeldScore goes below a certain score. You can validate the weld
on whether or not an alert was issued.
For example, if a WeldScore Low alert was issued for the weld(s) performed in
the weld function, you can forward the sequence to an Alert function or an
Approval function to address the potential quality issue. If no alert was issued,
the weld sequence can go on to the next function in the sequence.
WeldScore Maximum (WR) The WeldScore Maximum option allows you to validate the weld(s)
based on whether the maximum WeldScore on the weld performed is above,
below or equal to the number you specify here.
WeldScore Minimum (WR) The WeldScore Minimum option allows you to validate the weld(s)
based on whether the minimum WeldScore on the weld performed is above,
below or equal to the number you specify here.
Wire Feed Speed Alert (WP) This option allows you to validate the weld based on whether the wire
feed speed went above the maximum OR below the minimum limit set in the
Wire Feed Speed Average (WR) Hundreds of times per second, the Welding Power Source takes a
measurement of the speed at which the wire is put into the weld (minus the
Start and End delays). When the weld is complete, the power source averages
those measurements together. The Wire Feed Speed Average option allows you
to validate the weld based on the average wire feed speed value for the weld.


Wire Feed Speed (WP) This option allows you to validate the weld based on whether the wire
Exceeded High Limit feed speed went above the wire feed speed limit set in the Weld Profile that
was used to make this weld.
Wire Feed Speed (WP) This option allows you to validate the weld based on whether the wire
Exceeded Low Limit feed speed went below the wire feed speed limit set in the Weld Profile that
was used to make this weld.
Wire Feed Speed (WR) The Wire Feed Speed Maximum option allows you to validate a weld
Maximum based on the highest wire feed speed measurement taken by the Welding
Power Source throughout the duration of the weld (minus the Start and End
delays).
Wire Feed Speed (WR) The Wire Feed Speed Minimum option allows you to validate a weld
Minimum based on the lowest wire feed speed measurement taken by the Welding
Power Source throughout the duration of the weld (minus the Start and End
delays).
Editing a Weld Validation in the Library

To edit a validation rule, simply click the Weld Validations button in the top toolbar, select the appropriate
entry from the drop-down and make your changes. Be sure to click the OK button to commit your changes.
TIP | If you want to edit multiple entries in one sitting, simply

select each entry and edit. Then you can click OK once to
commit all of the changes you made and close the window.
Figure 5.7 Editing a Weld Validation Entry
NOTE | Weld Validations added to the library from the Sequence

Report Analysis tool use the naming convention
FunctionName X.Y where FunctionName equals the
function name; X equals the step number (found in the
lower left corner of the vertical title bar); and Y equals the
consecutive function for the step (starting at 0).

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Deleting a Weld Validation from the Library

To remove a validation rule from the sequence, click the Weld Validations button in the top toolbar; select
the entry you want to remove; and click the Delete icon ( ) next to the Weld Validation Rule field. Be
sure to click the OK button to commit your changes.
Figure 5.8 Deleting a Weld Validation
STOP | If you delete a validation rule that is currently in use by a

weld in the sequence, Weld Sequencer Editor automatically
removes the selection from the welding function(s).
Report Analysis Tool

On page B.1, we explained the Two-Step Process for creating a weld sequence file. First, you build the
skeleton of the sequence with all of the sequence functions you want to use and connect the functions to
each other. Second, you add all the weld validations you want to use. Its this second part that is time-
consuming. The Report Analysis tool, however, can do it for you automatically.
NOTE | The weld record data saved in the report(s) use the active
Weld Profile to omit starting and ending data. You must
correctly configure the Weld Profile Start and End delays
BEFORE collecting and analyzing the Report data.
When using average data for quick welds (approximately
less than 5 seconds), the Start and End delays can have a
significant impact on the analysis process and will not
reflect an accurate reading for the steady state welding
conditions. (For in-depth details on Weld Profiles, please
refer to the Power Wave Manager User Manual (IM8002).)
NOTE | You must have already generated a series of Sequence

Reports to use the Report Analysis tool.
After loading the XML Sequence Report files, the Report Analysis Wizard provides an automated analysis of
the report files to create weld validations. A Sequence Report contains all raw data captured while welding
with the weld sequence file and gives you a complete view of how a part was created.

Chapter 5. Sequence-Level Properties Report Analysis Tool
When you create tab-delimited text files or Microsoft Excel files for your Sequence Reports, Weld
Sequencer also automatically creates an XML file for each report. You need these XML files to use with
Report Analysis. The Report Analysis tool should find the XML files automatically for you, but you can
generally find them in the following location if necessary:
C:\Weld Sequencer Files\Logs\SequenceReports\XML.
In order to use the Report Analysis Tool, you must have the weld sequence file you want to edit open in the
Weld Sequence Editor. The intention of this tool is to modify your skeleton sequence. The Sequence
Reports that you want to analyze must match this open file.
NOTE | You must have a weld sequence file open in Weld Sequence
Editor to enable the Report Analysis button in the top
toolbar.
Procedure Details
Load Sequence Reports
1. Open Weld Sequence Editor.
2. Open the weld sequence file you want to edit.
3. Click the Report Analysis button in the top The Sequence Report Analyzer window opens.
toolbar.
4. Click either the Load XML Report Folder or The Load XML Report Folder button allows you to
Load XML Report Files button. load an entire folder of XML Sequence Reports.
The Load XML Report Files button allows you to load
specific individual XML file(s) from within a folder.
TIP | Weld Sequencer automatically sorts through
the XML files and knows which files go with your
open weld sequence file, as well as those report
files that are empty of completed steps, executed
functions or automatic welds. You will confirm the
reports you want to use in a later step.

Procedure Details
5. Repeat step 4 until satisfied that you have You may have multiple Sequence Reports saved from
loaded all your XML report files. several welding stations running the same weld
sequence file.
NOTE | The list of XML files continues to build as
you add more and more reports.
6. Click Next. The Select Assembly Part Names for Analysis window
displays.
Select Assembly Part Names for Analysis

7. Review the set(s) of Sequence Reports The system compares the Part Name (under Global
automatically selected by the Report Analysis Properties) of the currently open weld sequence file
tool. to the Part Name in each Sequence Report.
The Report Analysis tool automatically places a check
mark next to the group(s) of files it determines are a
match.
8. Place a check mark next to any additional This can happen if the Part Name of the Sequence
set(s) of reports you want to include. Report does not match the open weld sequence file,
but the Sequence Report still represents valid
examples for analysis.
9. Click Next. The Adjust Analysis Parameters window displays.

Procedure Details
Adjust Analysis Parameters
10. In the Data Analysis section, set the Minimum The Minimum Consistency percentage represents the
Consistency percentage. percentage of repeated Sequence Report parameter
values where the data is consistent.
For example, if you have this value set at 70%, then at
least 70% of the parameter values contained in the
Sequence Reports must be the same value to be
automatically included for analysis.
11. In the Function Estimated Time section, set The Report Analysis tool uses these parameters to
the parameters for the Estimated Time in the limit the dataset to the data you consider valuable
dataset. when calculating the final Estimated Time for each
function. Table 5.4 on page 5.30 explains the
parameters in detail.
The Report Analysis tool reviews and creates the
Estimated Time for the following functions:
Display HTML (only if there is a check mark
next to Wait for Continue Action)
Display Picture (only if there is a check mark
next to Wait for Continue Action)
Field Entry
Review
Weld
Weld Accumulator
Weld Open
PLC Field Entry
PLC Tag Read
PLC Tag Write
12. In the Function Weld Parameters section, set The Report Analysis tool uses these values to limit the
the parameters for the welding data in the dataset to the data you consider valuable when
dataset. calculating the final welding parameters for each
function. Table 5.4 on page 5.30 explains the
The Report Analysis tool reviews and creates the
following parameter values from the following
functions:
Weld Accumulator: Minimum Number of
Welds and Accumulate Minimum/Maximum
values
Weld Open: Minimum Number of Welds and
Maximum Number of Welds

Procedure Details
13. In the Weld Validations for Arc Time and The Report Analysis tool uses these parameters
Deposition section, set the parameters for the to limit the dataset to the data you consider valuable
arc time and deposition in the dataset. when calculating the final values for each function.
Table 5.4 on page 5.30 explains the parameters
in detail.
14. In the Weld Validations for Other Parameters The Report Analysis tool uses these values to limit the
section, set the parameters for the remaining dataset to the data you consider valuable when
data in the dataset. calculating the remaining welding parameters for
each function. Table 5.4 on page 5.30 explains the
The Report Analysis tool also reviews and creates the
following parameter values from the welding
functions:
Arc Voltage
Arc Amperage
Wire Feed Speed
Deposition
True Energy
WeldScore
15. Click Next. The Report Analysis Tool calculates your parameters
using the contents of all report files you selected.
Select Reports for Analysis

16. Verify the reports you want to use for the The Report Analysis Tool automatically groups
final analysis. together similar reports and selects the reports that
fall above your Minimum Consistency Percentage for
the following:
Highest Completed Step: This is the highest
step number completed in the weld sequence
files and the percentage of reports that
reached that number.
Executed Functions: This is the number of
functions that were performed in the weld
sequence files and the percentage of reports
that reached that number.
Automatic Welds: This is the number of
welds performed in Automatic mode in the
weld sequence files and the percentage of
reports that reached that number.

Procedure Details
17. Place a check mark next to any additional The Sequence Reports may not match your Minimum
set(s) of reports you want to include. Consistency requirements, but you know they
represent valid examples for analysis.
18. Click Next. The Report Analysis tool performs statistical analysis
of the all the reports you included.
First, the tool removes any data points that fall
outside the standard deviation limits, specified by the
Automatic Outlier Removal field for the parameters.
Next, the tool uses your SD/Mean Limit parameters
on the remaining data to determine if they are
consistent. Finally, the Report Analysis tool uses the
Prediction Range calculate the minimum and
maximum recommended values.
Select Calculated Data to Include in the Weld Sequence File

19. On the Function Data tab, place a check mark The Report Analysis tool automatically places a check
next to each Parameter you want to add to mark next to each item that meets your SD/Mean
the indicated function. Limit percentage. Table 5.5 on page 5.31 explains
each column in this section in more detail.
You can use the Uncheck All and Check All buttons to
select parameters in bulk.
20. On the Weld Validation Data tab, place a The Report Analysis tool automatically places a check
check mark next to each Weld Validation you mark next to each item that meets your SD/Mean
want to add to the indicated function. Limit percentage. Table 5.5 on page 5.31 explains
each column in this section in more detail.
You can use the Uncheck & Hide buttons and the
Show buttons to select validations in bulk.
21. Click Apply Changes to make the selected The Report Analyzer Tool updates the appropriate
changes to the open weld sequence file. function parameter values, creates new weld
validations and selects the new weld validations in
the welding functions.
NOTE | Weld Validations created by the Sequence
Report Analysis tool use the naming convention
FunctionName X.Y where:
FunctionName equals the function name
X equals the step number (found in the
lower left corner of the vertical title bar)
Y equals the consecutive function for the
step (starting at 0).

Procedure Details
Summary of Changes
22. Review the list of changes that were made to
23. Click OK.
Analysis Parameters
The analysis parameters in the Report Analysis tool allow you to control which data from within the
Sequence Report files to use for calculating a recommended function parameter values and recommended
weld validations. You can remove invalid data and narrow down to just good solid weld data.
TIP | This window remembers your choices and displays them

the next time you use the Report Analysis tool.
Figure 5.9 Analysis Parameters

TIP | Different sets of analysis parameters are provided for

Estimated Time, Function Weld Parameters, Weld
Validations for Arc Time and Deposition, and Weld
Validations for Other Parameters so you can set individual
preferences for each type of parameter.
TIP | Click the Reset Parameters button to revert to the original

default settings.
Table 5.4 Parameters Available for the Report Analysis Tool

Field Description
Minimum The Minimum Consistency percentage represents the percentage of repeated
Consistency Sequence Report parameter values where the data is consistent.
Automatic Outlier The Report Analysis tool loads all the data from the selected Sequence Reports and
Removal calculates statistics from the entire dataset. The tool then removes any data points
that fall outside the standard deviation limits, specified by the upper and lower
Automatic Outlier Removal limits. The Samples column (Table 5.5 on page 5.31) in
the final results indicates how many data points were used in the final statistics in
the form of X of Y. If X is less than Y, some of the data points (the outliers) were
removed based on these Automatic Outlier Removal limits.
SD/Mean Limit The SD/Mean Limit field is the maximum limit for considering the data useful or
consistent. If the analysis produces an SD/Mean (or Coefficient of Variation) value
that is less than this limit, the Report Analysis tool automatically selects the data in
the final step of the analysis.
Prediction Range Enter the limit range you want the Report Analysis tool to implement when it
calculates its recommendations. It does so in terms of standard deviation (SD or
Sigma). The Report Analysis tool uses this Prediction Range value to provide a
reliable buffer on either end of the average value. See Table 5.5 on page 5.31 for
more details on how the Report Analysis tool uses the Prediction Range to calculate
the Low Limit and High Limit.

Select Calculated Data to Include in the Weld Sequence File

Once the Report Analysis tool combs the Sequence Report files, it compiles the data into a usable format
and displays the results on the screen. From this information, you make a determination whether the
system should make changes to your open weld sequence file. Table 5.5 explains the columns available in
more detail.
Figure 5.10 Data to Include in the Weld Sequence File

Table 5.5 Columns for Calculated Data
Field Description
Include Place a check mark in this option to add this data or validation to the open weld
sequence file. The Report Analysis tool automatically selects those rows that best
match the parameters you have established based on the SD/Mean Limit (Coefficient of
Variation); however, you can choose not to include those and include others.
Step This is the step number displayed in the weld sequence. You can find that number in
the steps title bar.
Step Name This is the name of the step displayed in the weld sequence. You can find that name in
the steps title bar.

Field Description
Function Type This column displays the type of sequence function from which this data was collected
(e.g., a Display Picture function, a Review function or a Welding Function).
Function Name This column displays the description of the function from the Name field of the
Properties window.
Parameter In the Select function data to be included section, the Parameter column displays the
data represented by the row (e.g., Estimated Time or Minimum Number of Welds).
The Parameter column only appears on the Function Data tab.
Weld Validation In the Select weld validations to be included section, the Weld Validation column
indicates the calculated Weld Validation parameter represented by this column. This is
the Property that the Report Analysis tool will use in the weld validation if selected.
The Weld Validation column only appears on the Weld Validation Data tab.
Predicted Low Based on the Average and SD columns calculated from the Sequence Reports (and
Limit taking into account the Prediction Range you set earlier), the Predicted Low Limit
column displays the recommended value from the Report Analysis. The Predicted Low
Limit uses the following equation:
+ [( ) ]
STOP | This is the change that will be made to your weld sequence for this item
when you click Apply Changes.
TIP | The Predicted Low Limit column does not apply to some parameters like the
Estimated Time parameter.
Predicted High Based on the Average and SD columns calculated from the Sequence Reports (and
Limit taking into account the Prediction Range you set earlier), the Predicted High Limit
column displays the recommended value from the Report Analysis. The Predicted High
Limit uses the following equation:
+ [( ) ]
STOP | This is the change that will be made to your weld sequence for this item
when you click Apply Changes.
TIP | The Predicted High Limit column does not apply to the WeldScore parameter.
Samples The Samples column displays the number of data points that were used to determine
the Predicted Low Limit and Predicted High Limit values. If an outlier was discovered
during the analysis, this column indicates that. For example, the Samples column could
display 3 of 4. This means that one of the data points was removed due to the
inconsistency of the data, based on the analysis parameters you set.

Field Description
Average The Average column displays the average value across the data points used.
SD The SD column represents the standard deviation of the data for this property across
the data points used for this analysis.
Comments The Report Analysis tool adds any additional information in this column.


Chapter 6
Sequence Functions
On the left of the Weld Sequence Editor window, you have access to the tools you need to create your weld
sequencethe Sequence Functions. These functions are the building blocks of the welding operation. You
add functions to the weld sequence that controls every aspect of the Welding Power Source and the welds
the operator creates. These functions help you define a consistent and repeatable process for the Weld
Operator. Each step that you create is actually a group of functions in the Weld Sequence Editor.
TIP | As the Weld Sequencer application matures, more functions

will become available.
Figure 6.1 Sequence Functions
Planning Your Weld Sequence

Before you begin creating your weld sequence file, it is a good idea to think through the sequence first and
make sure you have any work instructions you may need and/or a clear idea of the welding requirements
and parameters you need for the welds the operator needs to perform.
TIP | Sketching out the flowchart using the function names and
their parameters before you begin could make it quick and
easy to build the weld sequence file in the software.

Chapter 6. Sequence Functions Steps in a Weld Sequence
Steps in a Weld Sequence

Every time the Weld Operator clicks Next (or completes the welds in the step) in the Weld Sequencer,
they move forward to a new step. Each step could contain multiple instructions and series of functions,
depending on the needs of the welds. You create each step of the weld sequence in the Weld Sequence
Editor (Figure 5.4).
Figure 6.2 New Blank Weld Sequence File

When you create a new weld sequence file (i.e., click New in the top toolbar), Weld Sequencer
automatically adds three steps for you:
Start: The Start step contains the Start function (page 6.1) and is where you can indicate if you
want to perform a restore on the Welding Power Source.
Step 1: This is the first step in your weld sequence. You can edit this step (including renaming
it), and you can insert additional steps above or below this one as needed for your sequence.
End: The End step contains the End function (page 6.1) and is where you can choose to display a
summary of the performance on the weld sequence after the Weld Operator completes it.

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Inserting/Deleting a Step
Creating a step in Weld Sequence Editor is simple. Right-click the left title area of any step already
displayed in your Work Area and select one of the Insert options from the pop-up menu (Figure 6.3).
Figure 6.3 Inserting a Step

You can insert a step above or below the current one. Once you insert the step, you can drag-and-drop any
function(s) you want to add to the step.
Step Properties
Weld Sequencer allows you to rename each step in the editor so you can easily tell your steps apart. This is
especially useful in the larger weld sequences that contain a large number of steps.
Figure 6.4 Step Properties

To access the properties for any step, simply double-click the left title area of the step. The Properties
window opens (Figure 6.4), and you can rename the step and see the estimated time of the step. Table 6.1
explains these fields in more detail.

Chapter 6. Sequence Functions Adding Functions to the Weld Sequence
Table 6.1 Fields on the Step Properties Window

Field Description
Name Enter text in this field that helps you to distinguish this step from all the others in
your weld sequence. For example, you can create a step called Setup and
another called Tack Welds. Your Review step could contain an Approval
function and the Review function.
Estimated Time Weld Sequencer totals up all the estimated times you enter for each of the
functions within the step and displays that total here. If you need to change the
estimated time, you should adjust the time on the appropriate function(s). Weld
Sequencer uses the total time for each step when it displays the Cycle Status and
Step Status progress bars (Figure 7.2 on page 7.4).
TIP | The Step Status ( ) bar in Weld Sequencer turns yellow when the Weld
Operator reaches 85% of the time you enter here. See Table 7.1 on page 7.5 for
details on the Weld Sequencer display.
Adding Functions to the Weld Sequence

Adding functions to your weld sequence is simple. Find the function you want to add from the list on the
left. Drag-and-drop that function into the appropriate step. Double-click the function to open the
Properties window and configure the function as needed. Each function has different properties, and you
can find information on each function starting on page 6.7.
STOP | You MUST have a First Function identified in each step. If

you have a function at the beginning of the step without a
blue border, right-click the function and select Make First
Function from the pop-up menu.
Figure 6.5 Adding a Function to the Sequence

When you drag-and-drop the first function into a step, Weld Sequencer automatically turns the border of
the function to blue and tags that function as the starting point in that step so the previous step knows

Connecting and Validating Functions Chapter 6. Sequence Functions
which function to run first. If you need to identify a different function, simply right-click the function and
select Make First Function from the pop-up menu.
TIP | Be sure your function is fully within the orange boundary.

This ensures Weld Sequencer can detect the function as
part of the correct step.
Connecting and Validating Functions

In order for Weld Sequencer to move in a path from the Start function to the End function and all the
functions in between, you need to connect each function to the next one, always moving forward. When
possible, you need to also add conditions for possible outcomes to the function (e.g., what should Weld
Sequencer do when welds do not pass validation or the user credentials for an Approval function are
incorrect).
Figure 6.6 Basic Connector and Conditional Connector
Connecting Functions
To connect a function to another function, simply hover you mouse over one of the handles until the cursor
changes to a crosshairs, click and drag a line to the function you want to occur next and release it. Once
you release the connector, it turns into an arrow that indicates the direction in which the weld sequence
will run from function to function. The connector essentially becomes glued to each function and
remains glued until you delete the connector or function(s).
Figure 6.7 Connecting Functions

Chapter 6. Sequence Functions Connecting and Validating Functions
Conditional Connectors
There are some functions that provide you with the option to validate the outcome of the function based
on conditions you can set (e.g., Weld functions and the Approval function). Weld Sequencer automatically
detects the decision-making capabilities for the function. If you have the option to validate the function,
the connector changes to green (Figure 6.8). Double-click the connector to configure the validation settings
for that function.
TIP | Hover your mouse over a conditional connector between

two functions, to display the current validation rules.
Figure 6.8 Green Validation Connector

For more information on the validation for specific functions, refer to the following sections:
Approval function (page 6.24)
Welding functions (page 6.35)
Database functions (page 6.41)
PLC functions (page 6.51)

Start and End Functions Chapter 6. Sequence Functions
Start and End Functions

Every weld sequence file launched by a Weld Operator must have a Start function and an End function.
When you click the New button in the top toolbar, Weld Sequence Editor adds them to the sequence
automatically to help you out (Figure 5.4 on page 6.2).
Start
The Start function gives the Weld Sequencer a defined beginning and dictates if you want to
perform a restore on the Welding Power Source that runs the weld sequence file before the rest
of the sequence gets under way.
Figure 6.9 Start Function in the Editor

Table 6.2 Properties Available for the Start Function
Field Description
Name You can add a description for this function that appears on the functions
icon in the Weld Sequence Editor. This helps you easily identify the
function within the step.
Restore Out-of-Limit and Place a check mark next to this option to change the Welding Power Source
Wire Package Settings to match the Wire Package settings from Global Properties on the weld
sequence file. Once the Weld Operator loads the weld sequence file and
clicks the Start button ( ), the Wire Package settings on the Welding
Power Source change to match these settings.
End
Every weld sequence must have an end. The End function indicates to the Welding Power
Source that there are no more functions to come in this weld sequence. It displays a summary
to the Weld Operator (Figure 6.10); the Cycle Timer ( ) stops; and the Weld Operator can
quickly launch into the loaded weld sequence again for the next assembly. Table 6.3 explains
the properties available on the End function. (See page 7.4 for more details on the right
information panel in Figure 6.10.)

Chapter 6. Sequence Functions Start and End Functions
Figure 6.10 End Function

Table 6.3 Properties Available for the End Function
Field Description
Name You can add a description for this function that appears on the functions icon in
the Weld Sequence Editor. This helps you easily identify the function within the
step.
Seconds To Pause For use with the Auto Restart preference in the Weld Sequencer workstation
preferences (page 7.7), the Seconds To Pause field allows you to set a delay time
before the sequence automatically begins again. The Cycle Time stops when the
sequence stops, but you can have the sequence pause for any length of time (in
seconds) before the Auto Restart activates. The system does not include the pause
time in the Cycle Time.
TIP | If you have a check mark in the Show Display option in conjunction with a
value in the Seconds To Pause field, the sequence displays the performance
summary information during this pause time.
Show Display Place a check mark in this checkbox to display the performance summary for the
sequence (Figure 6.10) to the Weld Operator in the Weld Sequencer. If you do not
want or need to display this information to the operator, remove the check mark.
Logout Place a check mark in the Logout checkbox if you would like Weld Sequencer to
automatically log the user out of the application at the end of the weld sequence.

Alert Chapter 6. Sequence Functions
Alert
The Alert function allows you to communicate with the Weld Operator. This is a simple message
that displays on the screen along with a Continue button and prevents the Weld Operator from
proceeding until they acknowledge the message. The system also displays additional information
based on validations that caused the Alert to display. There are many uses for the Alert function,
including providing important information or instruction. Table 6.4 explains the properties
available for the Alert function.
Figure 6.11 Alert Function

For example, after each welding function on a tricky assembly, John at Advanced Manufacturing added an
Alert function to the weld sequence that displays an alert in Weld Sequencer if the weld exceeds the
duration limits set on the weld. The Alert informs the Weld Operator that they must obtain a quality
inspection before they can continue welding, as well as which validations failed. In Figure 6.11, the Weld
Operator performed one weld. The validation on the weld was that it needed to be greater than or equal
to 1.2 seconds, and the weld had to be less than or equal to 1.8 seconds.
The Alert displayed because the weld performed by the operator failed validation. The weld failed because
the duration was 2.4 seconds (longer than 1.8 seconds). Weld Sequencer highlights the failures in red. The
weld passed the first validation because it was longer than 1.2 seconds.
TIP | If there had been four welds the operator needed to

perform, and the duration on each of the welds was too
short, there would be four sets of notifications.

Chapter 6. Sequence Functions Alert
Once the Weld Operator clicks Continue on the alert in Weld Sequencer, John has the sequence display the
Approval function (page 6.24), requiring a Quality Manager to sign in to unlock the sequence and allow the
operator to continue.
Table 6.4 Properties Available for the Alert Function
Field Description
Name You can add a description for this function that appears on the functions icon in the
Weld Sequence Editor. This helps you easily identify the function within the step.
Message Box The text in the Title field and the Description field comprise the alert message that
appears on the screen for the Weld Operator.
Title: The text in the Title field appears first in the alert message for the Weld
Operator. See Figure 6.11.
Description: The text in the Description field appears after the text from the
Title field. This is the specific information you want to communicate to the
Weld Operator.
Sound File The Sound File field allows you to play a sound when the weld sequence reaches this
alert. This helps you get the attention of the Weld Operator so they look at the
computer screen. Click the Browse button and navigate to the sound file you want
to use.
STOP | Be sure that the computer running the Weld Sequencer has access to the
location of this sound file. If it does not, the sound file will not play for the Weld
Operator. Also be sure that the computer has speakers that are loud enough for the
Weld Operator to hear over the noise in the production area.
TIP | You can drag-and-drop a sound file from outside the Weld Sequence Editor
application, right onto the Alert function. Be sure that you have already added the
function to the sequence and that you have saved the weld sequence file before you
drag-and-drop.

Consumable Weight Chapter 6. Sequence Functions
Consumable Weight
Before a welding job begins, you want to make sure that there is currently enough consumable
loaded for the wire feeder to complete the job. This will help prevent the Weld Operator from
stopping in the middle of the weld sequence to load the wire feeder.
Figure 6.12 Consumable Weight Function

When you add the Consumable Weight function to the weld sequence, Weld Sequencer displays a message
to the Weld Operator listing the consumable weight required for the job and the weight currently loaded
(Figure 6.12). The message gives the Weld Operator the option to replenish the consumable now or to click
continue without replacing.
NOTE | If the user clicks the Previous ( ) or Next ( ) buttons

instead of the Continue button, Weld Sequencer flags the
sequence with an error.
Table 6.5 Properties Available for the Consumable Weight Function

Field Description
Name You can add a description for this function that appears on the functions icon
in the Weld Sequence Editor. This helps you easily identify the function within
the step.
Required Weight Enter the amount of consumable needed to complete the weld sequence in its
entirety. The system checks this requirement with the amount currently

Chapter 6. Sequence Functions Decision
Field Description
loaded for the Welding Power Source.
If the amount required is more than what is available on the power source, this
function provides the Weld Operator with the ability to continue with the
amount currently loaded or to replace the consumable (Figure 6.12).
Decision
The Decision function allows you to forward the weld sequence based on one of the available
properties on the connector from the function, in addition to any available conditions you used
when exiting the previous function. Table 6.6 explains the options available on the conditional
connector from the Decision function.
For example, John at Advanced Manufacturing wants a quality manager to approve the welding if the Weld
Operator makes any welds in Manual mode. If there arent any manual welds, he wants to allow the
welder to continue seamlessly.
In Figure 6.14, John added two functions after his welding function: Decision and Approval. He connected
the Welding function to the Decision function. Then he connected the Decision function to the Approval
function. On this connector, he set the property to Manual Weld Count > 0. If there are any welds made in
manual mode, the weld sequence will display the Approval function. He also added a connector from the
Decision function to the next the next step in the case where there are no manual welds: Manual Weld
Count = 0.
Figure 6.13 Example Use of Decision Function
NOTE | Remember: You must set an exit connector for each

condition (e.g., one for a True result and one for a False
result).

Decision Chapter 6. Sequence Functions
Figure 6.14 Decision Function Connector

Table 6.6 Properties Available for the Decision Function Conditional Connector
Property Description
Automatic Weld Count The Automatic Weld Count property allows you to run specific functions
based on the number of welds performed in Automatic mode. Read more
about Automatic mode on page 7.7.
Manual Weld Count The Manual Weld Count property allows you to run specific functions based
on the number of welds performed in Manual mode. Read more about
Manual mode on page 7.7.
Sequence Errors If you want to perform a specific function when sequence errors occur, you
can use the Decision function to direct the weld sequence.

Chapter 6. Sequence Functions Display HTML
Display HTML
If you need to show the Weld Operator a web page, whether internal or external, the Display
HTML function allows you to display that page during the weld sequence. The only difference
between the Display Picture function (page 6.15) and the Display HTML function is that instead of
specifying an image path, you specify a URL path.
STOP | When you use the Display HTML function, the computer
running Weld Sequencer must have access to that files
location on the network or on the Internet. It cannot
display the file if it cannot access it.
Figure 6.15 Display HTML

In the URL field, simply type the URL address of the HTML you want to display. Be sure to have all
characters in the address correct, including https versus http if applicable. If in doubt about the correct
format for the files location, contact your local IT department.
Here are a few examples:
https://www.osha.org/law-regs.html
http://www.oursite.com/example.html

Display Picture Chapter 6. Sequence Functions
Display Picture
One of the most useful features of Weld Sequencer is the ability to show a Weld Operator an
example of each weld you want them to make (Figure 6.16). This can help them place the welds
on the assembly consistently and in the proper order. You can insert the Display Picture function
before each welding function and show the progression of welds with each new picture. You
could also use the Display Picture function in a variety of other ways. You can display any
standard image format, as well as play audio files with the image. Table 6.7 explains the
properties for the Display Picture function.
TIP | In the Weld Sequence Editor, right-click the Display Picture

function in your sequence (e.g., Figure 6.13 on page 6.12)
and select Show Image from the pop-up menu to see a
preview of the image file attached to the function.
Figure 6.16 Display Picture Function

For example, John at Advanced Manufacturing inserted a Display Picture function before the Tack Welds
Weld function to show a picture of where to place the two tack welds (Figure 6.16). On all pictures in the
sequence, he circled the welds on the current step and added text on the expected length of the weld, as
well as the Weld Mode being used.

Chapter 6. Sequence Functions Display Picture
STOP | When you use the Display Picture function, the computer
location on the network. It cannot display the file if it
cannot access it. This is a great reason to have a common
server folder for your Weld Sequencer files.
Table 6.7 Properties Available for the Display Picture Function

Field Description
Image Path Click the Browse button to navigate to the image file you want to display when Weld
Sequencer reaches this function in the sequence. Remember, the computer running
the weld sequence file on the production floor must have access to this image file over
your network. You can use the following types of files: *.png, *.jpg or *.gif.
TIP | You can drag-and-drop an image file from outside the Weld Sequence Editor
application, right onto the Display Picture function. Be sure that you have already
added the function to the sequence.
Sound File If you would like to play a sound file when the sequence displays the picture to the
Weld Operator, click the Browse button and navigate to the sound file. You can use
this sound file to get the attention of the Weld Operator so they look at the computer
screen, or to offer a brief explanation of the welds to be performed.
STOP | Be sure that the computer running the Weld Sequencer has access to the
location of this sound file. If it does not, the sound file will not play for the Weld
Operator. Also be sure that the computer has speakers that are loud enough for the
Weld Operator to hear over the noise in the production area.
TIP | You can drag-and-drop a sound file from outside the Weld Sequence Editor
application, right onto the Display Picture function. Be sure that you have already
added the function to the sequence.
Wait for If you need to make sure that a Weld Operator looks at the picture you have displayed
Continue Action (e.g., a setup picture or a safety reminder to wear their safety glasses), you might want
to give them time to acknowledge they have seen the image, to put on their safety
glasses, or to set up the part.
When you place a check mark next to Wait for Continue Action, Weld Sequencer keeps
the display active until the operator clicks the Continue button (or uses two quick
trigger pulls), rather than allowing Weld Sequencer to advance automatically.
STOP | If the user clicks the Previous ( ) or Next ( ) buttons instead of the
Continue button, Weld Sequencer flags the sequence with an error.
TIP | There is no Continue button unless you use the Wait for Continue Action
button. Weld Sequencer adds the Continue button to the display for the Weld
Operator with this option.

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Field Description
Seconds To Pause The Seconds To Pause field allows you to set a delay time before executing the next
or function in the sequence. This field is useful if you need to show a progression of
Estimated Time images before the welding function begins.
If you place a check mark in the Wait for Continue Action checkbox, this field changes
to Estimated Time, which is how long you think it should take for someone to review
and acknowledge the displayed image. Weld Sequencer uses this time in the Cycle
Status so be sure to provide ample time for a person to review and understand the
picture and then to acknowledge the picture.
TIP | The Cycle Status ( ) bar in Weld Sequencer turns yellow when the Weld
Operator reaches 85% of the estimated time you enter here. This alerts the operator
that time is running out. See Table 7.1 on page 7.5 for details on the Weld Sequencer
display.

Chapter 6. Sequence Functions Display Video
Display Video
There are some welding operations that are easier to explain by demonstrating the process,
rather than displaying an series of pictures. The Display Video function is similar to a Display
Picture function except you can launch a video instead of displaying a static image during the
weld sequence.
STOP | When you use the Display Video function, the computer
location on the network or on the Internet. It cannot run
the file if it cannot access it.
Figure 6.17 Display Video Function

Table 6.8 Properties Available for the Display Video Function
Field Description
Video Path Click the Browse button to navigate to the video file you want to play when Weld
Sequencer reaches this function in the sequence. Remember, the computer
running the weld sequence file on the production floor must have access to this
video file over your network. You use the following types of files: *.avi, *.asf,
*.wma, *.wmv, and *.wm.

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Field Description
Wait for If you want to provide the Weld Operator enough time to view the video and even
Continue Action replay it when necessary, you can use the Wait for Continue Action option. When
you place a check mark next to Wait for Continue Action, Weld Sequencer loops the
video until the operator clicks the Continue button (or uses the trigger options to
advance), rather than allowing Weld Sequencer to advance automatically.
STOP | If the user clicks the Previous ( ) or Next ( ) buttons instead of the
Continue button, Weld Sequencer flags the sequence with an error.
NOTE | Remember to enter an Estimated Time if you choose this option.
TIP | There is no Continue button unless you use the Wait for Continue Action
button. Weld Sequencer adds the Continue button to the display for the Weld
Operator with this option.
Estimated Time Weld Sequencer enables the Estimated Time fields when you place a check mark in
the Wait for Continue Action option.
The Estimated Time field is how long you think it should take for someone to view
this video and click the Continue button. Weld Sequencer uses this time in the
Cycle Status (Table 7.1 on page 7.5) so be sure to provide ample time for a person
to watch the entire video (replay it if necessary) and click the Continue button.
Operator reaches 85% of the time you enter here. This alerts the operator that
time is running out. See Table 7.1 on page 7.5 for details on the Weld Sequencer
display.

Chapter 6. Sequence Functions Field Entry
Field Entry
To help increase the traceability of your parts and welds, you can insert the Field Entry function
into your weld sequence anywhere you need to capture one of two IDs: Consumable Lot and
Part Serial Number. When you use the Field Entry function, Weld Sequencer displays an input
screen to the Weld Operator (Figure 6.18), and you can configure the text on the input screen to
meet your needs.
Figure 6.18 Field Entry Function

The Weld Operator must enter the requested information (Figure 6.18) and press Enter, or the software
flags the sequence with an error. Weld Sequencer adds the entered information to the Welding Power
Source for increased traceability.
NOTE | Weld Sequencer clears the part serial number at the end of
the sequencer to ensure the software does not use an old
or left over serial number for new sequences (new parts).

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TIP | You can use the Field Appender function (page 6.22) to
attach an additional identifier to the end of the ID number
to increase the granularity of the parts traceability.
Table 6.9 Properties Available for the Field Entry Function

Field Description
Name You can add a description for this function that appears on the functions icon in the Weld
Sequence Editor. This helps you easily identify the function within the step.
Title The text that you enter in the Title field displays in the Weld Sequencer first on the screen
when the Weld Operator reaches this function (e.g., Serial Number in Figure 6.18).
NOTE | When you use the Clear Value option, this field is disabled since there is no
display to the Weld Operator in Weld Sequencer.
Description The text you enter in the Description field displays in the Weld Sequencer after the text from
the Title field (e.g., Enter the Upper Base Boom Serial Number: text in Figure 6.18).
NOTE | When you use the Clear Value option, this field is disabled since there is no
display to the Weld Operator in Weld Sequencer.
Type Weld Sequencer needs to know which number you are asking the Weld Operator to enter in
order to save the number properly. From the Type drop-down, select which ID number this
function represents: Consumable Lot Code or the Part Serial Number. You will see this
number in reports in CheckPoint.
Load From You use the Load From field in conjunction with the WI Create or the WI Lookup functions
(page 6.41). The Load From field allows you to pull data from the Work Item table in the
Weld Sequencer database that was created with the Database functions. The Field Entry
function then sends that data to the Welding Power Source as the type you specify in the
Type field. Simply place a check mark next to Load From and select the column from which
you would like to pull data.
For example, John at Advanced Manufacturing has a weld sequence file for a vehicle that
consists of several sub-assemblies with their own serial numbers. John wants the operator
to scan in the vehicle serial number and each of the serial numbers for the sub-assemblies to
build that record in the Weld Sequencer database. He has used a WI Create function in the
sequence to create this record. (See page 6.41 for more details on using Database
functions.)
Now, rather than using the Field Entry function to request the Weld Operator to enter the
vehicles serial number a second time to send the data to CheckPoint, John just wants to
pull the number already entered and pass it to CheckPoint.
So, since the vehicles record is currently active, John places a check mark next to Load From
and selects Field 1 from the drop-down since Field 1 contains the vehicle serial number he
wants to use as the serial number for the welds.
NOTE | When you use the Load From option, Weld Sequencer does NOT display an entry
field to the Weld Operator.

Chapter 6. Sequence Functions Field Appender
Field Description
Clear Value The Clear Value checkbox allows you to create a function that clears the existing Consumable
Lot Code or Part Serial Number currently entered on the Welding Power Source. This is
especially helpful to add at the end of a weld sequence so future weld records from this
Welding Power Source do not contain any leftover values.
NOTE | When you use the Clear Value checkbox, the Weld Operator does not see a
display in the Weld Sequencer. The activity occurs behind the scenes.
Place a check mark in the Clear Value checkbox and select the field you want to clear from
the Type drop-down. When the Weld Operator runs this weld sequence file and reaches this
function, the sequence removes the selected data.
Estimated The Estimated Time field is how long you think it should take for someone to find the
Time appropriate ID and enter it into Weld Sequencer. Weld Sequencer uses this time in the Cycle
Status (Table 7.1 on page 7.5) so be sure to provide ample time for a person to locate the
consumable lot code or part serial number and come back to the computer to enter the
data.
TIP | The Cycle Status ( ) bar in Weld Sequencer turns yellow when the Weld Operator
reaches 85% of the time you enter here. This alerts the operator that time is running out.
See Table 7.1 on page 7.5 for details on the Weld Sequencer display.
Field Appender
You can use the Field Appender function to add an identifier to the consumable lot code or part
serial number to help you identify individual welds. Many companies have a single part serial
number for all pieces of a part for example. The Field Appender allows you to label the specific
welds for increased traceability. The appended text becomes part of the Consumable Lot and
Part SN fields in CheckPoint.
TIP | You can use this function in conjunction with the Field Entry
function as well (page 6.18) and add identifiers to the data
entered by the Weld Operator.
Figure 6.19 Field Appender Properties

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NOTE | The Field Appender remains in effect until you use another
Field Appender function to change it or the sequence ends,
whichever comes first.
For example, in Figure 6.20, John at Advanced Manufacturing has created a weld sequence file for an
engine cradle that includes 14 different welds. There is one part serial number for the engine cradle;
however, John wants to be able to identify every one of those welds individually.
John has already added the Field Entry function at the beginning of the sequence to prompt the Weld
Operator for the part serial number in Weld Sequencer. Before the Weld function of each weld in Weld
Sequence Editor, he includes the Field Appender function and tells the system to add specific text to the
end of the part serial number that was entered by the Weld Operator:
Before the Weld function for the first weld, John adds the Field Appender function and types a
hyphen - and a 1 in the Text property: -1
He adds a Field Appender function before the Weld function for the second weld and types a
hyphen - and a 2 in the Text property: -2
And so on for all 14 welds, changing the numbers accordingly.
Figure 6.20 Example of Using Field Appender Function

Chapter 6. Sequence Functions Goto Step Function
Table 6.10 Properties Available for the Field Appender Function

Field Description
Type Weld Sequencer needs to know to which number you want to append the text you enter in
the Text field. From the Type drop-down, select the data you want to append.
Text Enter the letters, numbers or special characters (either a hyphen - or an underscore _ ) that
you want the system to tack on to the end of the ID number selected in the Type field.
For example, John at Advanced Manufacturing wants to add a dash ( - ) and a 1 after the
part serial number for the first weld in the sequence. Before the first Weld function, he
inserts the Field Appender function and types the following in the Text field: -1
Goto Step Function

For large sequences with a large number of steps and the need to jump to a distant step, the
Goto Step function allows you to go directly to that later step without a long connector. You can
identify the target step using the unique step name.
Figure 6.21 Goto Step Function

Table 6.11 Properties Available for the Goto Step Function
Field Description
step.
Step Name Enter the name of the step to which you want the sequence to jump. This step
name should be unique across the weld sequence. If the step name you use is
not unique, Weld Sequencer jumps to the first instance of that step name. For
example, if you have multiple steps with the default step name New Step, Weld
Sequencer uses the first step with that name.
NOTE | Be sure to use the step name. The Goto Step function does not
recognize the step number.

Approval Chapter 6. Sequence Functions
Approval
With the Approval function, you can specify the type of User Role that is required to login at this
point in your weld sequence before the weld sequence can go any farther. Weld Sequencer
disables all navigation buttons (i.e., Previous, Next, Goto Step, etc.) until a user logs in. You can
use the function to incorporate a quality check or manager approval into your weld sequence.
Figure 6.22 Approval Function

For example, once the Weld Operator completes all the welds in the sequence, John at Advanced
Manufacturing wants their Quality Control Manager to log in to Weld Sequencer and review any welds that
did not pass validation during the sequence. In Weld Sequence Editor, John adds the Approval function
before the Review function (Figure 6.22). In Weld Sequencer, this forces the Quality Control manager to
login and complete the review step (page 6.27) before the Weld Operator can continue.
When you connect the Approval function with another function, you need to specify if Weld Sequencer
should take this path if the user logging in has the correct user role or if the user logging in does not have
the correct user role. You do this using the properties on the connector. Simply double-click the connector
and set the validation.

Chapter 6. Sequence Functions Approval
Figure 6.23 Validation on Approval Function

For example, in Figure 6.23, John at Advanced Manufacturing wants a Quality Manager to log in to review
and approve the welds made by the Weld Operator. If the user who logs into this function in Weld
Sequencer does not have the Administrator role, John still wants Weld Sequencer to display the Review
function, but he doesnt want that user to change any of the statuses.
On the connector to the first Review function in Weld Sequence Editor (the one for the Quality Manager
where there is a check mark next to Allow Editing), he selected Correct User Role = True. On the connector
to the second Review function (with no check mark next to Allow Editing), he selected Correct User Role =
False. (See page 6.27 for details on the Review function and the Allow Editing checkbox.)
Table 6.12 Properties Available for the Approval Function
Field Description
Description The text you enter in the Description field appears in the Weld Sequencer with the user
name and password fields for the login. You can use this text to help guide your Weld
Operator with what to do next.
For example, once all the welds in the sequence are complete, John at Advanced
Manufacturing wants their Quality Control Manager to log in to Weld Sequencer and
review any welds that didnt pass validation during the sequence. In Weld Sequence
Editor, John enters the following text in the Description field for the function: Contact
a Quality Control Manager to log in and review.
Role Select the user role for the type of user you want to login. Only a user with the selected
user role on their user account can log in at this step of the weld sequence. See page 3.1
for more details on user roles and accounts.
TIP | When an approver user logs in to the Approval function, Weld Sequencer
records that username in the Sequence Reports.
Estimated Time The Estimated Time field is how long you think it should take for someone to log in with
their username and password. Weld Sequencer uses this time in the Cycle Status (Table
7.1 on page 7.5) so be sure to provide ample time for the appropriate personnel to be
located and then log in, if different from the Weld Operator.
Operator reaches 85% of the time you enter here. This alerts the operator that time is
running out. See Table 7.1 on page 7.5 for details on the Weld Sequencer display.

Review Chapter 6. Sequence Functions
Review
The Review function is a Quality Control measure. It displays a list of all the steps in the weld
sequence up until the point of the Review function and whether they passed or failed validation.
Typically, you add this to the end of the weld sequence. You also have the option to set up a
conditional exit out of the Review function based on whether or not there were any errors during
the sequence.
NOTE | If the user clicks the Previous ( ) or Next ( ) buttons

instead of the Continue button, Weld Sequencer flags the sequence
with an error.
Review Function
Once a Weld Operator completes the weld sequence, you can display the Review function so either the
Weld Operator or a manager can review the validation on all steps in a sequence. They can review any
welds that failed and either approve them or deal with them appropriately. To change the status of a step,
the user simply selects Pass or Fail from the drop-down. Table 6.13 explains the properties available for the
Review function.
Figure 6.24 Review Function

Chapter 6. Sequence Functions Review
TIP | Not all functions appear in the Review list as they relate to
running the sequence and not actual welding (e.g., the
Display Picture function or the Alert function).
TIP | See page 5.2 for details on how to set up the torch trigger
to work as the Continue button on the Review function.
TIP | For more stringent quality control measures, you can

implement this function along with the Approval function
to force a manager to log in and review the welds
produced using this weld sequence before the Weld
Operator can continue.
Table 6.13 Properties Available for the Review Function

Field Description
in the Weld Sequence Editor. This helps you easily identify the function
within the step.
Allow Editing The Allow Editing checkbox allows you to choose whether or not you want to
allow the current user to change the Status drop-down on the steps. This is
especially helpful if you simply want to display a read-only review step.
If you decide to use the Review function in conjunction with the Approval
function, you can choose to display the read-only version for a user without
the appropriate user role and an editable version for the correct user (Figure
6.23 on page 6.26).
Estimated Time The Estimated Time field is how long you think it should take for someone to
complete the review process on this weld sequence. Weld Sequencer uses
this time in the Cycle Status (Table 7.1 on page 7.5) so be sure to provide
ample time for a person to read through each failed step and verify the
quality of the assembly.
TIP | The Cycle Status ( ) bar in Weld Sequencer turns yellow when the
Weld Operator reaches 85% of the time you enter here. This alerts the
operator that time is running out. See Table 7.1 on page 7.5 for details on
the Weld Sequencer display.

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Review Function Exit Conditions

When you connect the Review function to the next function in the sequence, the connector turns green.
This indicates that you make a decision based on whether or not there were any errors during the
sequence.
Figure 6.25 Connector Options on the Review Function

When you double-click the green connector, you can make the following conditions using the drop-downs
on the Conditional Connection Properties window (Figure 5.4):
Sequence Errors = True means that if there are sequence errors (steps that display the word
Fail on the Review display), this is the route the sequence should take.
Sequence Errors = False means that if there are no sequence errors (all steps display the word
Pass on the Review display), this is the route the sequence should take.
For example, John at Advanced Manufacturing added a Review function for the Weld Operator at the end
of the sequence. He added the Sequence Error conditions to the green connectors so that:
If there were sequence errors (i.e., Sequence Errors = True), the sequence would display an
Approval function that requires a Quality Manager to come over, discuss the problems with the
Weld Operator and then log in to allow the Weld Operator to continue.
If there were no sequence errors (i.e., Sequence Errors = False), the sequence simply skips the
Approval function and allows the Weld Operator to continue to finish the sequence.
Figure 6.26 Example Use of Review Exit Conditions

Chapter 6. Sequence Functions Welding Functions
Welding Functions
The heart of a weld sequence is, of course, the welding. With the welding functions, you dictate how many
welds to perform, which Weld Profile to use, how to validate the welds and which weld procedures to use.
There are several functions available for welding that you can insert into your sequence, depending on the
needs of your weld operation:
Weld (page 6.30): The standard Weld function is a standard specification for the welds in a
specific step of the weld sequence. There are a strict number of welds the Weld Operator must
perform, with no variance allowed in the number of welds performed.
Weld Accumulator (page 6.32): The Weld Accumulator function provides flexibility in the
number of welds that can be made in order to complete the operation (e.g., to accommodate
various experience levels of Weld Operators).
Weld Open (page 6.34): The Weld Open function accommodates variable parts and non-
standard welds (such as welding over a gap in a part) in the weld sequence where it is difficult to
predict the number of welds needed to perform the weld. You do, however, need to define the
minimum and maximum number of welds.
Weld Function
When you have a specific number of welds that must be performed, where the Weld Operator
cannot make any more or any fewer welds, you can use the Weld function to dictate the precise
number of welds the Weld Operator must perform. The system tracks welds by counting the arc
starts and stops. If the Weld Operator does not perform the specified number of welds, the
sequence is flagged with an error. See page 6.35 for details on validating welds within the
function and page 6.35 for details on specifying procedures for the feed head(s).
Figure 6.27 Weld Function Properties

To add welds to your weld sequence, drag-and-drop the Weld function to your weld sequence, enter the
number of welds and other properties (Table 6.14); select the weld procedures (page 6.35); and select the
validation properties (page 6.36).

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Table 6.14 Properties Available for the Weld Function

Field Description
step.
Number of Welds Enter the number of welds you need to perform with this function. This is the
number of arc starts that Weld Sequencer must sense before continuing to the
next function. See page 6.35 for details on adding validation to your Weld
function.
NOTE | Remember, if you use multiple welds with the same Weld function, all
settings and the Weld Profile are used for all welds. For example, if you need
two welds with different characteristics, you need to add two separate Weld
functions to your sequence.
Weld Profile Enter the number for the Weld Profile you want the Welding Power Source to use
for all of the welds in this function. This Weld Profile determines the welding limits
for the welds. For in-depth details on Weld Profiles, please refer to the Power
Wave Manager User Manual (IM8002).
STOP | Be sure that the Weld Profile on the Welding Power Source contains
the settings you want to use for this weld. For example, each Welding Power
Source has a Weld Profile 4; however, the profile limits set on each machines
Profile 4 could be different.
TIP | You can use the Weld Profiles field to ignore short welds. See page B.5 for
more information.
complete all the welds you have listed in this function. Weld Sequencer uses this
time in the Cycle Status (Table 7.1 on page 7.5) so be sure to provide ample time
for a person to make the weld(s), reposition the part if needed and carry out other
behaviors that go into making the weld(s).
STOP | The Estimated Time is NOT ONLY arc-on time. It also includes non-
welding time involved in completing the welds.
time is running out. See Table 7.1 on page 7.5 for details on the Weld Sequencer
display.

Weld Accumulator Function

If you have a weld operation that requires a little flexibility in the number of welds (or arc starts)
that can be made in order to complete the operation, the Weld Accumulator function provides
that flexibility. For example, those weld operations that an experienced welder can complete
with a single weld, but a new welder may take two or three welds (e.g., welding around a circle),
you can insert the Weld Accumulator function into your weld sequence.
Figure 6.28 Weld Accumulator Function

With the flexibility of the Weld Accumulator function, you end the function based on the Minimum Number
of Welds, Minimum Deposition and Maximum Deposition fields. These are the total amounts for the entire
function. You VALIDATE those welds by the choice(s) you make on the Weld Validation tab and on the
connectors you add to the next function in the sequence.
For example, Ron at Advanced Manufacturing has been welding for 20 years. Hes a very competent and
experienced welder. David, on the other hand, has only been welding for a few months and isnt quite as
skilled.
The weld operation they each need to accomplish is a circular weld with a minimum of two welds and a
minimum deposition of 0.15 lbs. (but a maximum of 0.20 lbs.). At Rons skill level, he can perform this weld
operation in two welds, meeting the weld quantity and deposition requirements. David, however, needs
the flexibility to complete that weld operation in more welds.
Since the wire deposition on Davids second weld is still below the minimum set in the weld sequence, he is
allowed to continue without flagging the step with an error and finish the weld operation with a third weld
that brings the total deposition above the minimum (and of course, below the maximum).
Table 6.15 Properties Available for the Weld Accumulator Function
Field Description
in the Weld Sequence Editor. This helps you easily identify the function
within the step.
Minimum Number Enter the minimum number of total welds that it takes to complete this
of Welds welding operation. Weld Sequencer uses this field, along with the Minimum

Field Description
Deposition and Maximum Deposition fields, to determine when to exit the
function. If a Weld Operator attempts to advance to the next step without
making at least this many welds, Weld Sequencer displays a red border and
flags the step with an error. In the Review function, this step would show as
failed.
Accumulate From You can choose to determine weld accumulation by Deposition or by Arc Time.
The Minimum and Maximum fields allow you to specify the acceptable upper
and lower limits for:
Deposition: The total amount of material it takes to complete this
welding operation.
or
Arc Time: The total amount of arc time it takes to complete this
welding operation.
This helps to determine when the function ends, in conjunction with the
Minimum Number of Welds field.
For example in Figure 6.28, if David at Advanced Manufacturing completed
three welds (which was above the defined Minimum Number of Welds) and
the total amount of material he deposited for the welds was above the
amount defined in the Minimum Deposition field, the function would be
completed and the next function would start to execute.
Weld Profile Enter the number for the Weld Profile you want the Welding Power Source to
use for all of the welds in this function. This Weld Profile determines the
welding limits for the welds. For in-depth details on Weld Profiles, please
refer to the Power Wave Manager User Manual (IM8002).
STOP | Be sure that the Weld Profile listed on the Welding Power Source
contains the settings you want to use for this weld. For example, each
Welding Power Source has a Weld Profile 1; however, the profile limits set
on each machines Profile 1 could be different.
complete all the welds you have listed in this function. Weld Sequencer uses
this time in the Cycle Status (Table 7.1 on page 7.5) so be sure to provide
ample time for a person to make the weld(s), reposition the part if needed
and carry out other behaviors that go into making the weld(s).
STOP | The Estimated Time is NOT ONLY arc-on time. It also includes non-
welding time involved in completing the welds.
TIP | The Cycle Status ( ) bar in Weld Sequencer turns yellow when the
Weld Operator reaches 85% of the time you enter here. This alerts the
operator that time is running out. See Table 7.1 on page 7.5 for details on
the Weld Sequencer display.

Weld Open Function

When you need to include a welding function that accommodates variable parts and non-
standard welds (such as welding over a gap in a part), you can use the Weld Open function. The
Weld Open function allows the Weld Operator to make necessary adjustments to complete the
weld(s). Those welds must be within the minimum and maximum range that was set for the
welding operation. Table 6.16 explains the properties for the Weld Open function in more detail.
See page 6.35 for details on validating welds within the function and page 6.35 for details on
specifying procedures for the feed head(s).
Figure 6.29 Weld Open Properties

Once a Weld Operator completes the welding operation, and as long as the number of welds made falls
within the minimum and maximum range, the operator will be able to advance to the next step without
flagging the sequence with an error. However, if the welds do go outside the limits set by the Weld
Engineer, Weld Sequencer will flag the step with an error (turning the border red) when the Weld Operator
attempts to advance to the next step.
For example, Ron at Advanced Manufacturing needs to weld over a gap in his assembly. John, the Weld
Engineer, added a Weld Open function to the weld sequence in Weld Sequence Editor to allow the Weld
Operator some freedom to weld as needed to cover the gap appropriately, with a limit of two to six welds.
Table 6.16 Properties Available for the Weld Open Function
Field Description
Name You can add a description for this function that appears on the functions
icon in the Weld Sequence Editor. This helps you easily identify the
function within the step.
Minimum Number Enter the minimum number of welds that it takes to complete this welding
of Welds operation. If a Weld Operator attempts to advance to the next step
without making at least this many welds, Weld Sequencer displays a red
border and flags the sequence as having errors. In the Review function,
this step would show as failed.
Maximum Number Enter the maximum number of welds that it takes to complete this welding
of Welds operation. Once the Weld Operator makes the maximum number of
welds, Weld Sequencer automatically advances to the next function.

Field Description
Weld Profile Enter the number for the Weld Profile you want the Welding Power Source
to use for all of the welds in this function. This Weld Profile determines
the welding limits for the welds. For in-depth details on Weld Profiles,
please refer to the Power Wave Manager User Manual (IM8002).
STOP | Be sure that the Weld Profile on the Welding Power Source
contains the settings you want to use for this weld. For example, each
Welding Power Source has a Weld Profile 1; however, the profile limits
set on each machines Profile 1 could be different.
Estimated Time The Estimated Time field is how long you think it should take for someone
to complete this Weld Open function. Weld Sequencer uses this time in
the Cycle Status (Table 7.1 on page 7.5) so be sure to provide ample time
for a person to make the weld(s), reposition the part if needed and carry
out other behaviors that go into making the weld(s).
STOP | The Estimated Time is NOT ONLY arc-on time. It also includes
non-welding time involved in completing the welds.
TIP | The Cycle Status ( ) bar in Weld Sequencer turns yellow when
the Weld Operator reaches 85% of the time you enter here. This alerts
the operator that time is running out. See Table 7.1 on page 7.5 for
details on the Weld Sequencer display.
Weld Procedures Tab

With any of the welding functions, you use the Weld Procedures tab to specify which procedures the
Welding Power Source should use for the welds in this function. Once you enter the number of welds you
want to make on the Properties tab of the function, Weld Sequencer activates the drop-downs on the Weld
Procedures tab, and you can select the appropriate weld procedure for the weld and indicate which feed
head should be enabled for this weld. You can select a Procedure A and a Procedure B for each feed head.
See page 5.13 for details on adding weld procedures to the weld procedure library so it appears in this
drop-down.
Figure 6.30 Weld Procedures for Single- and Dual-Head Feeders

TIP | To enable this sequence for a dual-head feeder system,

select the appropriate Wire Feeder Type under Global
Properties (page 5.1). Enabling a dual-head feeder displays
another set of Procedure drop-downs so you can enable the
correct feed head(s) for the weld.
Weld Validation Tab

Validations allow you to set conditions for passing a weld (i.e., the good conditions). If the weld does not
meet these conditions, the weld fails validation and you can tell Weld Sequencer what to do next (e.g.,
display an alert or require a Quality Managers approval). You do all this using the Weld Validations in the
top toolbar (which is unique to each weld sequence) and selecting the appropriate entry from the Weld
Validation tab of the welding function. See page 5.18 for details on the sequences library of Weld
Validations.
In order to validate a welding function, you use both the Weld Validation tab on the function and the
function connectors. On the Weld Validation tab (Figure 6.31), simply select which validation you want to
use for the welds in this function. Remember: The validation parameters indicate what properties must be
met in order for the function to pass and move the sequence forward (i.e., the good condition). The
function connectors tell Weld Sequencer which function to run when the validation passes and which
function to run when the validation fails. See page 6.38 for details on connecting functions.
Figure 6.31 Weld Validation Tab

For example, John at Advanced Manufacturing has a Weld function in his Tack Welds step. He created a
validation rule for the Tack weld where he set the following parameters: Duration > = 1 AND Duration <= 2.
Now he is ready to use that rule for a weld. He simply selects the Tack entry from the Weld Validation Rule
drop-down on the Weld Validation tab of the Weld function (Figure 6.31).

Figure 6.32 Weld Validations and the Weld Validation Tab of Welding Function
Using Weld Profiles to Validate Welds

Weld Profiles can help you validate welds and make sure that any welds you want the operator to perform
are consistent across multiple parts. Profiles can cause alerts to occur when welding goes outside any limits
you set in the profile. The availability of these alerts provides you with a great way to validate any welds in
the sequence. If the welding operation causes an alert based on the Weld Profile being used, Weld
Sequencer can perform any number of actions for you, including preventing the operation from moving
forward.
TIP | The Power Wave Manager User Manual (IM8002) explains

Weld Profiles in great detail.
Figure 6.33 Using Weld Profiles to Validate Welds

For example, John at Advanced Manufacturing wants to use Weld Profiles for the welds in his sequence. In
his Weld Profiles, the WeldScore is set a little differently depending on the needs of the welds that will use
that profile. No matter what the WeldScore limit is for each profile, they each create an alert in the power
source if welding goes below the limit. John is going to use the existence of that alert to validate the
welding functions.
He created a welding validation on the sequence that indicated that the good condition is no WeldScore
alert when the Weld Operator completes the operation. Once he has this validation created, he can now
use this validation on any of the welds that use any Weld Profile.
If the WeldScore on any of the welding functions goes below whatever limit is chosen for whatever Weld
Profile is listed on the welding function, John can use the connectors to direct the path of the sequence
(e.g., to an Alert function if there is a WeldScore alert issued or on to the next function if there is no alert
issued).
TIP | See page B.5 for a helpful way to use a Weld Profile to
ignore short welds in your welding operation.
Connecting a Welding Function

When you add validations to a welding function, you need to connect that function to the next sequence
function you want the sequence to run if the validation you set fails (e.g., an Approval function) AND to the
function you want the sequence to run if the validation passes (e.g., the next welding function). You must
add a connector to address all possible values for the Property Name you select. See Figure 6.23 on page
6.26.
TIP | The connector turns green if there are validation options

available for the function.
Figure 6.34 Connector Properties

The validations on the connector are simple. You have a choice between Arc Starts, Maximum Deposition
Exceeded or Validation Passed.
Arc Starts: The Arc Starts (i.e., number of welds) property allows you to move to another
function based on a comparison to the number of arc starts that occurred in the welding
function (e.g., Arc Starts >= 2).
Maximum Deposition Exceeded: Available only with the Weld Accumulator function, this
property allows you to indicate which path Weld Sequencer should take if the total amount of
material used by the Weld Operator went over the amount you specified as the top limit on the
Properties tab within the accumulator function.

Validation Passed: This property tells the weld sequence which path to take from the welding
function based on the parameters on the Weld Validation tab.
- Validation Passed = True means that if the validation you set on the Weld Validation tab
within the welding function passes, this is the route the sequence should take.
- Validation Passed = False means that if the validation you set on the Weld Validation
tab within the welding function fails, this is the route the sequence should take.
In our example on page 6.36, John at Advanced Manufacturing set his validations for the Weld function in
the Weld Sequence Editor based on the WeldScore being above 90%. He added an Approval function next
to the Weld function. He dragged a connector from the Weld function to the Approval function and
double-clicked the connector. This is the path John wants Weld Sequencer to take if the WeldScore is 90%
or lower. So he selects Validation Passed from the Property Name drop-down and selected False from the
Value drop-down. He did the same with the connector he dragged from the Weld function to the next
Weld function in his sequence, but he selected True from the Value drop-down instead so the weld
sequence would take this path if the WeldScore was above 90%.
Resuming a Welding Function

If a weld fails validation in one of the welding functions (i.e., Weld, Weld Accumulator and Weld Open), a
Weld Engineer typically takes the weld sequence to an Alert function or an Approval function or handles it
some other way. If a connector comes back to the welding function, Weld Sequencer picks up where the
operator left off, ready for the next weld.
Figure 6.35 Best Practices with an Alert Function

For example, John at Advanced Manufacturing created a step in his weld sequence that contains a Display
Picture function, a Weld function (with four welds) and an Alert function (to handle failed welds). He then
drew a connector from the Alert function back to the Weld function (NOT to the next function of the next
step).
When Ron down on the floor reached this part of the welding operation, his third weld failed validation.
The weld sequence exited the welding function after the failed weld and displayed the alert for Ron (Figure
5.4). He acknowledged the message with two quick trigger pulls on his torch. The sequence went back to
the welding function and picked up where Ron left off. However, Ron needed to make a correction in the
failed weld. So he switched into Manual mode with four quick trigger pulls and corrected the failed weld.
He switched back into Automatic mode with four quick trigger pulls and continued the sequence with the
final weld in the function.

Chapter 6. Sequence Functions Weldset Software
Weldset Software
Use the Weldset Software function when you need to verify whether the connected Welding
Power Source contains a special Weld Set (i.e., a specific library of Weld Modes on the machine).
If you require a special weld set, you want to make sure the Welding Power Source that runs
your weld sequence contains the appropriate welding software revision before the Weld
Operator begins welding. When Weld Sequencer encounters this function, it checks the Welding
Power Source for you and verifies the weld set.
Figure 6.36 Weld Set Software Function Properties

If the Welding Power Source does not contain the weld set software revision you indicate in the function,
Weld Sequencer displays an error and stops the weld sequence. This prevents a Weld Operator from
attempting to execute a sequence on a power source with wrong or unverified welding software.
TIP | To read the values from the power source you have
currently connected to the Weld Sequence Editor, simply
click the Read Power Source Values button.
You can also find the weld set information for a Welding
Power Source using Power Wave Manager. Connect to the
power source (page 4.8) and select System Status > Module
Information. In the Basic Information section, youll see the
Weld Set Version in the format: name (checksum).
Table 6.17 Properties Available for the Weld Set Software Function
Attribute Description
Name Enter the name of the weld set that must be on the Welding Power Source for this
weld sequence. When the weld sequence finds the weld sets name, it then verifies
the checksum.
Checksum Enter the required checksum value for the weld set. If the checksum you list here
does not match the checksum on the Welding Power Source for this weld set, Weld
Sequencer displays an error and stops the sequence.

Database Functions Chapter 6. Sequence Functions
Database Functions
The Database functions allow you to create and/or interact with the Work Item table in the Weld
Sequencer database.
STOP | These functions make changes to a table in the Microsoft

SQL Server database. Only those users who are familiar
with maintaining a SQL database should use these
functions.
There are two sets of functions that work with this table:
Work Item Create functions allow you to add records to the Work Item table in the Weld
Sequencer database and help you increase the traceability of assemblies and subassemblies.
For example, John at Advanced Manufacturing needs to track the welds that go into making a
vehicle. The vehicle has a serial number and each of the sub-assemblies has a serial number.
John needs to be able to put those together. So he has a weld sequence with the WI Create and
WI Field Create functions to create a work order.
Work Item Lookup functions allow you to look up data from a table and use it in your weld
sequence (even if the data wasnt created with the Work Item Create functions).
For example, John at Advanced Manufacturing has assemblies that require the Weld Operator
to use specific materials for the welds. He wants the operator to verify the material on the
Welding Power Source and if what the operator enters does not match what John has in the
table, John can make the weld sequence stop and inform the operator that the material is not
correct. This helps him prevent unacceptable welds before the Weld Operator gets too far.
NOTE | Work Items are up to you. You can use them for tracking
assemblies and sub-assemblies. You can also use them to
create material lists for an assembly. Contact Lincoln
Electric Weld Sequencer support for additional assistance:
weldsequencer@lincolnelectric.com.

Chapter 6. Sequence Functions Database Functions
Work Item Create Functions

The WI Create and WI Field Create functions work together to build the records in the Work Item table.
These functions allow you to prompt the Weld Operator (or other personnel) for data that Weld Sequencer
saves into the database table.
WI Create function: Use this function to prompt the Weld Operator for a unique identifier for
the record. Weld Sequencer creates the row in the Work Item table and identifies the row by
whatever text the operator enters (e.g., vehicle serial number or work order number). See
page 6.43 for more details on this function.
WI Field Create function: This function prompts the Weld Operator for data to add to the
columns of the active record (e.g., columns for the cab, frame, bucket and other sub-assemblies
of a loader vehicle). See page 6.44 for more details on this function.
TIP | When the operator creates a new record, that record remains
active until the sequence changes it or the application closes.
Figure 6.37 Work Item Create Functions

WI Create
The WI Create function displays an entry field in Weld Sequencer (Figure 6.38). When
the Weld Operator (or other personnel) enters the data, the function verifies if that entry
already exists in the table and if it doesnt exist, the system creates a new row in the
database and uses that data as the unique identifier for the record and keeps the record
as the currently active record. Table 6.18 on page 6.44 explains the fields on the Properties
window in more detail.
Figure 6.38 WI Create Function

The validation on the connector from this sequence function is simple: Item is New = True or False.
Since we want to create a new entry for a new record and we dont want to recreate a record when
it already exists, this validation is important to maintain the integrity of the database. You need to tell
Weld Sequencer what sequence function to run next if the entry is new and which one to run when it
is not. (See page 6.5 for more details on connecting and validating functions.)
Figure 6.39 Validation on WI Create Function

Table 6.18 Properties Available for the WI Create Function

Field Description
Title The text that you enter in the Title field displays in the Weld Sequencer first on the
screen when the Weld Operator reaches this function (e.g., Create Work Order in
Figure 6.38).
Description The text you enter in the Description field displays in the Weld Sequencer after the
text from the Title field (e.g., Enter the Vehicle Serial Number: text in Figure 6.38).
WI Field Create
Now that you have a record created in the Work Item table, you need to add data to the
columns in that table so the Weld Operator can enter data into that column (Figure 6.40).
To add to a column for the record, you need to add the WI Field Create function to a new
step in the sequence and tell the sequence which column in the table you want to use for
this bit of data, using the Type drop-down. Table 6.19 on page 6.45 explains the fields on
the Properties window in more detail.
Figure 6.40 WI Field Create Functions

NOTE | You need to add the WI Field Create function for each
column you want in the record.
For example, if you want the vehicles record to contain the
serial number for the cab, the frame and the bucket, you
would have three WI Field Create functions in your weld
sequence (Figure 6.37 on page 6.42).
The validation on this function is simple, too: Field is Valid = True or False. When the Weld Operator
enters data for this function, the system checks if the indicated column is empty for this record.
Figure 6.41 Validation on WI Field Create Function in Weld Sequence Editor

If the column is empty, the system considers this a valid entry and adds the serial number to the
column. With a valid entry, the weld sequence continues to the function you have connected with the
validation Field is Valid = True.
If the column is not empty, Weld Sequencer follows the path you established with the validation Field
is Valid = False. Typically, this is an Alert function communicating with the Weld Operator.
Table 6.19 Properties Available for the WI Field Create Function
Field Description
Title The text that you enter in the Title field displays in the Weld Sequencer first on the screen
when the Weld Operator reaches this function (e.g., Create Work Order in Figure 6.40).
Description The text you enter in the Description field displays in the Weld Sequencer after the text
from the Title field (e.g., Enter the Bucket Serial Number: text in Figure 6.40).
Type The Type field is how you identify in which column of the active work item record you want
to store the data entered by the Weld Operator. Simply select the appropriate column
from the drop-down.
Heres an example of the table in the database:

Field Description
NOTE | Be sure the Type drop-down on each of the WI Field Create functions in your
sequence is a different selection (e.g., Field 1, Field 2, Field 3, etc.).
TIP | Weld Sequencer automatically records the Computer Name, User name and IP
address of the Welding Power Source that creates the record in the Work Item table.
Example
John at Advanced Manufacturing has a weld sequence file created that will help his personnel create
the work order needed to build a vehicle from its sub-assemblies. In Figure 6.37 on page 6.42, he used
the WI Create function and multiple WI Field Create functions.
When the Weld Operator runs this weld sequence file in the Weld Sequencer, they will enter the
vehicles serial number (WI Create function labeled Vehicle SN Entry in Figure 6.37). If that number is
not yet in the database, John makes Weld Sequencer display an alert that a new record was created
and then move to the next step. If it is already in the database, the system automatically displays the
next step, with the entered serial number as the active record.
The next step is to enter the serial number of the first sub-assembly (WI Field Create function labeled
Cab SN Entry in Figure 6.37). When the operator enters the serial number for the cab, the system
checks if that column is empty for this vehicles record. If it is empty, this is considered a valid entry
and the system adds the serial number to the column and moves to the next step. If that column is
not empty, John has Weld Sequencer display an alert that the entry was not valid and allows the
operator to enter the information again.
This continues for the frame and the bucket.
Work Item Lookup Functions

If your IT team has imported data into the Work Item table for you or if you have created records in this
table using the WI Create functions, you can look up data from the table and use them to make decisions in
your weld sequence. The Work Item Lookup functions help you do this.
WI Lookup function: This function prompts the Weld Operator for the unique identifier on the
record they want to look up and, if found, keeps that record active for the remainder of the
sequence. See page 6.47 for more details on this function.
WI Field Lookup function: This function prompts the Weld Operator for information in the active
record (found using the WI Lookup function). This function allows you to verify information in
the table and act on it. See page 6.49 for more details on this function.

Figure 6.42 Work Item Lookup Functions

For example, John at Advanced Manufacturing has assemblies that require the Weld Operator to use
specific materials for the welds. He wants the operator to verify the material on the Welding Power Source
and if the material entered does not match what is in the table, he can stop the weld sequence and inform
the operator that the material is not correct. This helps him prevent unacceptable welds before the Weld
Operator gets too far.
WI Lookup
The WI Lookup function displays an entry field in Weld Sequencer (Figure 6.41) and prompts
the Weld Operator (or other personnel) for the information needed to look up the record in
the Work Item table (e.g., the vehicle serial number or work order number). When the
operator enters that data in Weld Sequencer, the function looks for that record in the Work
Item table and reacts based on the validation you establish on the connector. (Table 6.20
explains the fields on the Properties window in more detail.)

Figure 6.43 WI Lookup Function

The validation for the WI Lookup function is simple: Item was Found = True or False (Figure 6.44). If
the system finds a record matching the text entered by the Weld Operator (or other personnel) in
Weld Sequencer, the sequence follows the path youve laid out for it based on the validation Item was
Found = True and maintains the record as the currently active record. If it doesnt find a matching
entry, Weld Sequencer takes the path you have indicated with the validation Item was Found = False.
Figure 6.44 Validation on the WI Lookup Function

Table 6.20 Properties Available for WI Lookup Function

Field Description
step.
screen when the Weld Operator reaches this function (e.g., Work Order in Figure
6.43).
Description The text you enter in the Description field displays in the Weld Sequencer after the
text from the Title field (e.g., Enter the Work Order: text in Figure 6.43).
WI Field Lookup
The WI Field Lookup function allows you to verify information that appears in the columns of
the record found when the Weld Operator entered data in the WI Lookup function (e.g.,
various materials listed for the record). When the function runs in Weld Sequencer, the
system displays a prompt for the Weld Operator (or other personnel) to enter text in a field.
Table 6.21 explains the fields on the Properties window in more detail.
Figure 6.45 WI Field Lookup Function

The validation on this function is simple: Field Matches = True or False. When the Weld Operator
enters data for this function, the system checks if the text entered matches the text in the appropriate
column of this record in the Work Item table.
Figure 6.46 Validation on WI Field Lookup Function

If the text matches the data in the indicated column of the record, the system considers this a valid
entry, and the weld sequence continues to the function you have connected with the validation Field
Matches = True.
If the text entered does not match the data in the column indicated in the function, Weld Sequencer
follows the path you established with the validation Field Matches = False. Typically, this is an Alert
function communicating with the Weld Operator.
Table 6.21 Properties Available for the WI Field Lookup Function
Field Description
screen when the Weld Operator reaches this function (e.g., Material One in Figure
6.45).
Description The text you enter in the Description field displays in the Weld Sequencer after the text
from the Title field (e.g., Enter Material One: text in Figure 6.45).
Type The Type field is how you identify in which column of the active work item record you
want to search for the data entered by the Weld Operator. Simply select the
appropriate column from the drop-down. Heres an example of the table in the
database:
You can use the WI Field Lookup function to verify computer name, Welding Power
Source IP address and/or user name in the work item record. When you choose one of
these types, however, the system simply checks the data and goes to the function you
have selected for each validation. There is no prompt or display for the Weld Operator
in Weld Sequencer.

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Example
John at Advanced Manufacturing wants to make sure that specific materials are loaded for the
Welding Power Source before the Weld Operator can begin welding. His IT team imported a materials
list into the Work Item table for him with the columns containing Work Order, Material One, Material
Two and Filler Material. In Figure 6.42 on page 6.47, he used the WI Lookup function and multiple WI
Field Lookup functions to work with the data.
When the Weld Operator runs this weld sequence file in Weld Sequencer, they will enter the work
order number (WI Lookup function labeled Order Lookup in Figure 6.42 on page 6.47). If Weld
Sequencer finds this record in the table, John has the sequence move to the next step, with the
entered work order as the active record. If Weld Sequencer could not find the work order number,
John has the sequence display an Alert function.
The next step is to enter the first material for the work order (WI Field Lookup function labeled
Material One Lookup in Figure 6.42 on page 6.47). When the operator enters the material, the system
checks if that text is a match for the data in Material Ones column of the work order record. If it is a
match, this is considered a valid entry, and John has the sequence move to the next step. If the text
does not match the data in the column, John has the sequence display an Alert function.
This continues for Material Two and the Filler Material. Once all the lookup fields pass validation, John
allows the Weld Operator to begin the welding steps of the sequence.
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Functions

The Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) functions allow you to incorporate the use of PLC-controlled
automation, sensors and actuators into the weld sequence. You can read information from your PLC-
controlled equipment and bring it into Weld Sequencer, and you can send information out from Weld
Sequencer to the PLC. See page 6.57 for a detailed example for using PLC Tag Read and PLC Tag Write
functions.
Weld Sequencer establishes a point-to-point connection to the PLC using TCP/IP protocol, and each request
sent to the PLC is a self-contained transaction. The Guideline for Using the Weld Sequencer PLC Interface
document provides in-depth details and discussions on the PLC interface.
For example, Weld Sequencer can read PLC tag values to determine:
Preheat and interpass temperature
Assembly position from automatic positioners
Clamp position (open or closed)
Part presence
Weld Sequencer can write tag values to PLCs such as those that run the following:
Turn on a stack light or other type of status indicator
Signify the end of a welding cycle
Enable fixture motion
STOP | When referencing PLC tags in the Weld Sequence editor,

you must enter the precise name of the PLC I/O or memory
tag. Typically, you can export the tags to a comma-

Chapter 6. Sequence Functions Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Functions
separated value (CSV) file using software provided by the

manufacturer of your PLC. Refer to the manufacturers
documentation for details.
PLC Field Entry

Similar to the standard Field Entry function (page 6.18), the PLC Field Entry function allows Weld
Sequencer to retrieve a specific tag from the PLC and use that string as the part serial number or
consumable lot code. This helps streamline the weld sequence.
Figure 6.47 PLC Field Entry Function
NOTE | Weld Sequencer clears the part serial number at the end of
the sequence to ensure the software does not use an old or
left over serial number for new sequences (new parts).
Table 6.22 Properties Available for the PLC Field Entry Function
Field Description
step.
Tag Name The tags name is dependent on the PLC to which the sequence needs to connect
and identifies the instruction to be read from the PLC. Be sure the name you type
matches the format and syntax required by the manufacturer of the PLC.
STOP | Refer to the manufacturers documentation for the correct tag name.
Tag Type From the Tag Type drop-down, select the kind of data the tag contains. For
example, if the data is a string, you would select String from the drop-down.
Generally, you can set this drop-down to Auto and allow Weld Sequencer to select
the best method for reading the tag value specified in the Tag Name field. Setting
the Tag Type to Auto is especially helpful with I/O tag specifiers.
In some cases, however, it may be necessary to select the precise data type of the
element specified in the Tag Name field (e.g., when accessing user-defined data
type (UDT) element).
NOTE | When referencing PLC tags in the Weld Sequence Editor, refer to the

Field Description
manufacturers documentation if you need to determine the correct data type
for the tag.
Type Weld Sequencer needs to know which number you are retrieving from the PLC in
order to save the number properly. From the Type drop-down, select which ID
number this function represents: Consumable Lot or the Serial Number. You will
see this number in reports in CheckPoint.
Estimated Time The Estimated Time field is how long you think it should take for the operation
represented by this function. Weld Sequencer uses this time in the Cycle Status
(Table 7.1 on page 7.5) so be sure to provide ample time to complete the
operation.
time is running out.
PLC Tag Read

The PLC Tag Read function allows you to pull data from your PLC-controlled device into Weld
Sequencer and determine what to do next in the sequence. For example, if the PLC for the
clamps returns the correct value indicating they are closed, you can tell Weld Sequencer to move
to the Weld function. If the value returned is different from the closed tag, you can tell the
sequencer to follow a different path.
PLC Tag Read Properties

In the PLC Read Properties window, you tell Weld Sequencer which tag you want it to read and the
value you expect that tag to contain. You can also set the amount of time the system waits for a value
before it produces a sequence error. Your PLC manufacturers documentation should provide you with
the appropriate values used with the device. Table 6.23 explains each field in detail.
Figure 6.48 PLC Tag Read Function

Table 6.23 Properties Available for the PLC Tag Read Function
Field Description
step.
Tag Name The tags name is dependent on the PLC to which the sequence needs to connect
and identifies the instruction to be read from the sequence. Be sure the name you
type matches the format and syntax required by the manufacturer of the PLC.
Tag Type From the Tag Type drop-down, select the kind of data the tag contains. For
example, if the data is a string, you would select String from the drop-down.
Generally, you can set this drop-down to Auto and allow Weld Sequencer to select
the best method for reading the tag value specified in the Tag Name field. Setting
the Tag Type to Auto is especially helpful with I/O tag specifiers.
element specified in the Tag Name field (e.g., when accessing user-defined data
type (UDT) element).
NOTE | When referencing PLC tags in the Weld Sequence Editor, refer to the
manufacturers documentation if you need to determine the correct data type
for the tag.
Expected Value Enter the value you expect to appear in the tags data when Weld Sequencer
retrieves it. You have the option on the conditional connector from the PLC Tag
Read function to specify how Weld Sequencer behaves based on this value.
represented by this function. Weld Sequencer uses this time in the Cycle Status
(Table 7.1 on page 7.5) so be sure to provide ample time to complete the
operation.
time is running out.
Timeout In the Timeout field, enter the number of seconds (greater than 0) Weld
Sequencer should monitor the tag value with periodic read operations and then
process one of the two conditional connectors. The periodic read timing is set
with the PLC Settings in Weld Sequencer (page 7.10).
If the Timeout period expires, the function will end and the exit connectors for the
function will be processed. In this case, a default connector (with no rules) or a
conditional connector with Timeout Occurred = True would be taken.
If you enter a value of 0 in the Timeout field, the PLC Tag Read function performs a
single read and then compares the value it receives to the Expected Value and
processes the exit connectors for the function. Two exit connectors should always
be used in this case:

Field Description
one for the Matches Expected Value = True result
a second default connector (with no rules) to handle all other results. In
the case of a PLC communication problem that does not allow the single
read operation to complete successfully, the second default connector is
needed to handle this condition.
PLC Tag Read Conditional Connector

When you add a PLC Tag Read function, you need to connect that function to the next one. The
connector for a PLC Tag Read function is conditional. Its based on either the value you entered in the
Expected Value field or whether the number of seconds in the Timeout field have elapsed without a
value. Table 6.24 explains the properties in more detail.
NOTE | You must add a connector to address all possible values for
the Property Name you select.
Figure 6.49 Connector Properties

Table 6.24 Available Properties for the PLC Tag Read Connector
Field Description
Compare Acquired Value This property tells the weld sequence which path to take from the PLC Tag
Read function based on a comparison of values. Weld Sequencer can
compare the text it receives from the PLC to the text you enter in the
Value field here on the connector. This is a one-time read operation. If
you use this property, the function reads the acquired value, compares it
to the value you enter here and then moves on with the result.
STOP | When you use the Compare Acquired Value condition, Weld
Sequencer ignores any text in the Expected Value field for the function.
Matches Expected Value This property tells the weld sequence which path to take from the PLC Tag
Read function based on whether Weld Sequencer received the text you
entered in the Expected Value field on the PLC Tag Read function.
Matches Expected Value = True means if the text received from
the PLC message matches the text you entered in the Expected
Value field, this is the route the sequence should take.
Matches Expected Value = False means if the text received from
the PLC message DOES NOT match the text you entered in the
Expected Value field, this is the route the sequence should take.

Field Description
Timeout Occurred Rather than matching the Expected Value, you can define the path of the
sequence based on whether the number of seconds you defined in the
Timeout field on the function have passed.
Timeout Occurred = True means that the time elapsed before the
Expected Value could be received and produces a sequence error.
Timeout Occurred = False means that the Expected Value was
received before the time elapsed and does not produce a
sequence error.
PLC Tag Write

The PLC Tag Write function allows you to send information to the PLC-controlled device from
Weld Sequencer. For example, when the sequence begins, you can activate a stack light to
inform passers-by that welding is in progress and then turn it off again afterward. Table 6.25
explains the properties for the PLC Tag Write function in more detail.
Figure 6.50 PLC Tag Write Function
NOTE | You cannot configure the connector coming from a PLC Tag
Write function. If the tag write fails, a sequence error
occurs.
Table 6.25 Properties Available for the PLC Tag Write Function
Field Description
Tag Name The tags name is dependent on the PLC to which the sequence needs to connect and
identifies the instruction to be written to the sequence. Be sure the name you type
matches the format and syntax required by the manufacturer of the PLC.

Field Description
Tag Type From the Tag Type drop-down, select the kind of data the tag contains. For example,
if the data is a string, you would select String from the drop-down. Generally, you can
set this drop-down to Auto and allow Weld Sequencer to select the best method for
sending the tag value specified in the Tag Name field. Setting the Tag Type to Auto is
especially helpful with I/O tag specifiers.
element specified in the Tag Name field (e.g., when accessing user-defined data type
(UDT) element).
Value Enter the value you want Weld Sequencer to send to the PLC.
Load From You use the Load From field in conjunction with the WI Create or the WI Lookup
functions (page 6.41). The Load From field allows you to pull data from the Work Item
table in the Weld Sequencer database that was created with the Database functions.
You can then pass this information to the PLC. Simply select the column from which
you would like to pull data.
represented by this function. Weld Sequencer uses this time in the Cycle Status (Table
7.1 on page 7.5) so be sure to provide ample time to complete the operation.
Operator reaches 85% of the time you enter here. This alerts the operator that time
is running out.
Connecting Weld Sequencer to the PLC

If you have a sequence that contains PLC Tag Read and PLC Tag Write functions, you need to remember to
configure the Weld Sequencer computer on the production floor to connect to the PLC. See page 7.10 for
details.

Weld Sequencer to PLC Interface Example

The following example shows how you can use the PLC Tag Read and PLC Tag Write functions on a welding
fixture that has part present sensing and clamps controlled by a PLC. For more in-depth information about
using PLCs with Weld Sequencer, refer to the Guideline for Using the Weld Sequencer PLC Interface
document.
Figure 6.51 PLC Example

In the Load Parts step, Weld Sequencer displays a picture indicating the part locations that the operator
needs to load. The PLC Tag Read function labeled Parts Loaded? executes. This function simply reads the
part present sensor input from the PLC. The function waits for the part present sensor to send the
Expected Value of True. Once it does, the sequence continues.
In the Close Clamps step, John created an enable and confirmation control pattern. The Weld Sequencer
sends a tag to the PLC with the PLC Tag Write function labeled EN Clamp Act. This tag enables the clamp
close operation from the Weld Sequencer point of view. The PLC itself specifies other conditions that have
to be met before the clamps will move. As soon as the EN Clamp Act. function sends the memory tag, Weld
Sequencer displays a picture indicating to the operator that it is time to close the clamps. The operator
moves clear of the fixture and initiates closing the clamps by using standard operator controls. The PLC
energizes the clamping actuators only if all conditions for safe operation have been met.
Once Weld Sequencer displays the picture to the operator, the next function is a PLC Read Tag labeled
Clamps Closed?. This function provides you with a way to get confirmation that the clamps are closed as
expected. The Clamps Closed? function waits for the Expected Value for the clamps closed tag to return
as True (based on the Group Update Rate in the PLC Settings). Once it does, the sequence continues.
Next, the Weld Sequencer executes a PLC Tag Write function labeled DS Clamp Act. This function clears the
PLC memory tag that was set by the EN Clamp Act. function. In the PLC, this disables clamp operation from
the Weld Sequencer point of view in preparation for opening the clamps at the end of the sequence. The
PLC logic, of course, maintains the current clamp position with the appropriate clamping pressure, etc. as
needed as long as conditions require it. The step completes as soon as the PLC memory tag is clear.
Next are the welding functions and a final Review step, which performs another set of PLC Tag Read and
PLC Tag Write functions to open the clamps.

Chapter 7
Weld Sequencer
Once the Weld Engineer(s) create a weld sequence file to help when performing semi-automatic welding
operations, Weld Operators can run those files on the Weld Sequencer computer. These weld sequence
files help Weld Operators perform weld operations in a consistent and repeatable way. Once the Weld
Operator loads the weld sequence file, they simply begin welding. The weld sequence file takes care of the
settings on the Welding Power Source for each weld.
STOP | Once you connect to the Welding Power Source, Weld

Sequencer disables the power source anytime the application
starts. The Weld Operator must log in to the application to
enable the power source. From that point, the sequence can
determine if the User Interface is locked or unlocked. See
page 5.1 for information on Global Properties.
NOTE | If your company uses bar code scanners to enter data into
Weld Sequencer (e.g., logging in or entering part numbers),
you need to make sure that you configure the scanner
properly (page 3.4).
Load and Run a Weld Sequence File

When you are ready to begin using weld sequence files to weld, you can simply log in and launch the weld
sequence file. Various settings are available for each instance of the Weld Sequencer application to reflect
the needs of the operators (page 7.7).
TIP | You can also set up the application shortcut to launch a

specific weld sequence file automatically (page B.4).
The general workflow for running a weld sequence file:
Procedure Details
1. Launch Weld Sequencer. Weld Sequencer automatically connects to the last
Welding Power Source connected and displays the
Login window.
2. Enter your user name and password. Weld Sequencer uses these credentials as the
Operator ID for each weld performed.
3. Select File > Load Sequence from the The Please select a file window opens.
main menu.
4. Double-click the appropriate weld sequence TIP | If you have the Auto Start preference for
file from the list to launch it or click Browse this instance of the Weld Sequencer enabled, the
to find the file. weld sequence begins automatically.

Chapter 7. Weld Sequencer Part Lookup
Procedure Details
5. Click the Start button ( ). The Cycle Time ( ) starts.
6. Follow the steps in the sequence. If you execute the sequence properly, it ends
automatically, and the Cycle Time ( ) stops.
TIP | If you have the Auto Restart preference for
this instance of the Weld Sequencer enabled, the
weld sequence file resets itself, begins again
automatically and resets the Cycle Time.
Part Lookup
The Part Lookup table provides an easy way to load the appropriate weld sequence file based on a part
number. The Part Lookup table uses the part number database. In the part number database is a simple
association between your part numbers and the file name of the weld sequence file that goes along with
each one. Once the Weld Operator enters the part number, Weld Sequencer looks it up in the part number
database and then, if its a valid part number, automatically loads the correct weld sequence file for the
operator.
NOTE | Weld Engineers create the Part Lookup table in the Weld
Sequence Editor (page 4.8).
TIP | Weld Sequencer can monitor a PLC tag and automatically

perform a part number lookup based on the value of that
tag. Please see page 7.12 for details.

Part Lookup Chapter 7. Weld Sequencer
Figure 7.1 Part Lookup
TIP | Under File > Preferences, users have the option to

automatically display a prompt for the part number as soon
as they log in. See page 7.8 for more details on workstation
preferences.
The Weld Operator also has the option to run the same sequence a specified number of times. When
running a sequence based on Part Number, the Weld Operator can enter a number in the Number of Parts
to Run field (Figure 7.1).
When the quantity is more than one, the status panel on the right side of the screen will show Part X of Y,
where X is the number of the part you are actively running and Y is the total number of parts to run. If the
Automatically Request New Part Number option is enabled under File > Preferences, Weld Sequencer only
displays the Part Number Lookup window again after all parts (Y) have been completed.
To load a weld sequence file in Weld Sequencer based on Part Number:
Procedure Details
1. Launch the Weld Sequencer. The Login window displays.
2. Enter your user name and password.
3. Select File > Part Lookup from the main menu.
4. Enter the part number (and quantity if Weld Sequencer locates the part number in the
applicable) and click Lookup. database and loads the file associated with that
part number.

Chapter 7. Weld Sequencer Weld Sequencer
Weld Sequencer
The Weld Sequencer runs the weld sequence file created by the Weld Engineer. Each step can contain a
variety of displays, weld procedures and/or audio files to guide the Weld Operator through complex
welding operations, from simple tack welds to critical welds. These help ensure consistency when welding
the same assembly over and over.
Figure 7.2 Weld Sequencer

The right side of the Weld Sequencer displays the status of the sequence/steps and the details of the
welding currently in progress. When the Weld Operator starts the sequence, the Cycle Time ( ) begins
and the Cycle Status bar ( ) begins to track the Weld Operators progress through the timeline of the
sequence. The rest of the fields in this information panel reflect the weld currently in progress. Table 7.1
explains each of these fields and the buttons in more detail.
TIP | The Cycle Status ( ) and Step Status ( ) bars turn

yellow when you reach 85% of the time estimated for
completion of the cycle or step.

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Table 7.1 Fields Displayed on the Weld Sequencer

Field Description
Cycle Status The Cycle Status bar displays the Weld Operators progress in the current
weld sequence. Each step in a weld sequence has an estimated time for
completion. As the weld sequence progresses, each new step adds a new
time target to the Cycle Status progress bar. The middle point of the progress
bar is always the next time target for the weld sequence and is the
aggregated totals from each steps estimate.
For example, Ron at Advanced Manufacturing clicked Start for his weld
sequence. Several things occurred at once:
The Step progress at the top of the panel showed Step 1 of 28.
The Cycle Time ( ) began, which is a timer for the entire sequence.
The Cycle Status bar ( ) began inching toward the first time target
for the weld sequence, which is 30 seconds in our example.
The Step Status bar ( ) began inching toward the time target for
this step, which is 30 seconds in our example.
As Ron begins welding for his first step, the Cycle Status bar is the same as the
Step Status bar. As he closes in on that tick mark in the middle, he completes
the current step and advances to the next step. Several things occur:
The Cycle Status bar ( ) adds the next time target, adjusts the
progress bar, and begins inching toward the new target for the
sequence, which is 1:30 in our example.
The Step Staus bar ( ) resets and begins inching toward the time
target for the new step, which is 1:00 in our example.
TIP | A great rule of thumb is: Progress displayed on the left of the tick
mark on the progress bar is within the time estimate. Progress displayed
on the right side of the tick mark on the progress bar means the timing has
exceeded the time estimate.
Step Status The Step Status bar displays the Weld Operators progress in the current step
of the weld sequence. Each step in a weld sequence has an estimated time
for completion and is represented by the target in the middle of the progress
bar. If the time spent on the step exceeds the estimated time, the progress
bar passes the target and turns red.
TIP | A great rule of thumb: Progress displayed on the left of the tick mark
is within the time estimate. Progress displayed on the right side of the tick
mark means the timing has exceeded the time estimate.

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Field Description
Power Source The Power Source field displays the current status of the Welding Power
Source.
Disabled ( ): This means that the power source is disabled so that
Weld Operator cannot weld and the torch trigger does not do
anything when pulled.
Enabled ( ): This means that the power source is enabled and the
Weld Operator can perform welds established in the welding
function(s) of a sequence.
Volts, Amps, WFS, and Mainly for a Quality Manager walking by, these fields display a live update of
WeldScore the volts, amps, wire feed speed and WeldScore occurring with the weld
currently in progress. Once the Weld Operator stops welding, the display
, , , resets to zero. This is the same information displayed on the wire feeder.
Cycle Time The Cycle Time field is the actual time for the weld sequence currently in
progress and begins when the Weld Operator clicks the Start button ( ).
It stops when the user reaches the end of the sequence, they click the Abort
button ( ), or if the weld sequence aborts for any reason. The time
disappears when the sequence stops.
TIP | If you need to keep the Cycle Time on the screen after the sequence
ends, place a check mark next to the Display Summary checkbox on the End
function (page 6.7).
Arc Time This is the amount of arc time spent on the welds performed in the weld
sequence so far. This field resets to zero when the weld sequence ends.
Weld Count This is the number of welds completed so far in the weld sequence, and the
Wire Deposited field reflects the deposition for those welds. This field resets
to zero when the weld sequence ends.
Wire Deposited The Wire Deposited field displays the amount of wire that has been deposited
on the welds performed in the weld sequence so far. This field resets to zero
when the weld sequence ends.
Login/Logout Click the Login button ( ) to enter your user name and password. The
user name entered becomes the Operator ID associated with the welds
/ performed during the weld sequence.
Start/Abort The Start/Abort button controls the weld sequence. Once the Weld Operator
is ready to begin welding with the sequence, they click the Start button. The
/ Cycle Time for the sequence begins and doesnt stop until the sequence ends.
TIP | If you have the Auto Start preference enabled for this instance of the
Weld Sequencer, the weld sequence begins automatically when you
load the weld sequence file. It can also start automatically if you have Auto
Restart enabled.

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Field Description
Previous/Next Click the Next button ( ) to move the sequence forward to the following
step in the weld sequence. Use the Previous button ( ) to reverse the
/ sequence and go back to the preceding step.
STOP | If you click Next ( ) and skip a required function in the current
step, Weld Sequencer turns the border of the weld sequence to red and
flags the sequence with errors.
NOTE | If you click the Manual button ( ) to put the weld sequence
into Manual mode, Weld Sequencer disables the Previous and Next buttons
until you click Automatic ( ).
Manual/Automatic If the Weld Operator needs to release the lock on the Welding Power Source
and free the machine from the sequence to make welds that are not defined
/ in the weld sequence, they can click the Manual button ( ). This allows
the Weld Operator to change the settings on the Welding Power Source if
necessary. Click Automatic ( ) to pick up the sequence again and allow
the weld sequence to control the machine.
NOTE | When the Weld Operator clicks the Manual button ( ) and
makes a weld, Weld Sequencer turns the border of the weld sequence to
red and flags the sequence with errors.
NOTE | Any welds made during Manual mode still count toward your
sequence totals, but they count as errors.
Goto Step
If your weld sequence unexpectedly aborted or you suffered any other type of restart on the sequence
while you were working it, the Goto Step feature allows you to jump directly to (or near to) the step you
were on when youre back up and running.
Figure 7.3 Goto Step

Simply select File > Goto Step from the main menu in the Weld Sequencer Engine. Enter the number of the
step you want to execute and click Go.
NOTE | When you use the Goto Step feature, Weld Sequencer flags
the sequence as containing errors since the weld sequence
was not performed intact from start to finish.

Chapter 7. Weld Sequencer Workstation Preferences
Workstation Preferences
Each computer that runs the Weld Sequencer has preferences you can set, from the location of weld
sequence files to the style and size of the text for the application. You can also choose to have the weld
sequence start or restart automatically for you. Table 7.2 explains each preference in more detail.
Figure 7.4 Workstation Preferences
NOTE | If you have multiple instances of Weld Sequencer (see page

2.14) on the same computer, each instance can have its
own preferences.
Table 7.2 Fields on the Preferences Window

Field Description
Location of The Location of Configuration Files field displays the directory where the Weld
Configuration Files Sequencer can find the files necessary to run the application, from program
files to the default location for retrieving weld sequence files.
Location of This is the location where the Weld Sequencer should look for weld sequence
Sequence Files files, along with any accompanying files like images and sounds. By default,
the location is the C:\Weld Sequencer Files\Sequences directory on this
workstation.
Location of Sequence This location is where Weld Sequencer finds the Sequence Reports generated
Report Files by Welding Power Source on the production floor that use the weld
sequences. This is especially helpful if all reports are saved to a common
location (e.g., a network drive).

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Field Description
Default Font The Default Font field sets the style and size of the text for the main menu
and the text on other pop-up windows. This is especially useful when you
need to increase the readability on a distant monitor.
Function This field sets the style and size of the text on each of the steps in the display
Information Font area of the weld sequences run on this computer. This is especially useful
when you need to increase the readability on a distant monitor.
Status Panel Font The Status Panel Font field controls the style and size of the text for the panel
on the right of the main display area of the Weld Sequencer (Figure 7.2 on
page 7.4). This is especially useful when you need to increase the readability
on a distant monitor.
Automatically Request If you want Weld Sequencer to automatically prompt users of this machine
New Part Number for a part number when they log in and after they complete a sequence, you
can place a check mark next to this preference. As soon as the user logs in
and after they complete a sequence, Weld Sequencer displays the Part
Lookup window (Figure 7.1 on page 7.3).
Automatically Request If you want Weld Sequencer to automatically monitor for a specific tag from
New Part Number the connected PLC, place a check mark next to this preference. This tag
from PLC provides the part number to Weld Sequencer.
Automatic Start If you want Weld Sequencer to start running the weld sequence and start the
Cycle Time automatically when you load the weld sequence file, place a check
mark next to Automatic Start. This preference is typically unchecked.
Automatic Restart If you want Weld Sequencer to start the loaded weld sequence file again
automatically once you complete it, place a check mark next to the Automatic
Restart option.
Automatic User Logout If Weld Sequencer has no activity for the amount of time entered (in
minutes), the system automatically logs the user out.
System Units You can choose to display the units within the Weld Sequencer as Imperial or
Metric units.

Chapter 7. Weld Sequencer Locking a Welding Power Source
Locking a Welding Power Source

You can now lock (or disable) a Welding Power Source when the Weld Sequencer is not connected. This
prevents operators from using the Welding Power Source unless the Weld Sequencer is running and
communicating with the power source.
NOTE | Only user accounts with the role of Administrator or

Engineer can enable or disable this feature.
To enable (or disable) the Welding Power Source unless connected to Weld Sequencer:
Procedure Details
1. On the computer connected to the Welding Remember: Only user accounts with the role of
Power Source, open Weld Sequencer and Administrator or Engineer can enable or disable
log in. this feature.
2. Connect to the Welding Power Source.
3. Select File > Power Supply Auto Lockout The system remembers this setting, and the
Enable from the main menu. Welding Power Source will only function if the
Weld Sequencer software is communicating with
the machine.
To turn the feature off, select Power Supply Auto
Lockout Disable from the menu.
Weld Sequencer and PLCs

If you have a weld sequence file that contains PLC Tag Read and PLC Tag Write functions, you need to
physically connect the PLC and the Weld Sequencer computer on the production floor. Then you need to
establish the appropriate settings in Weld Sequencer and connect the software to the PLC. Once
connected, Weld Sequencer monitors the Ethernet/IP connection and the PLC controller mode
continuously. You can see the status of the connection in the status bar of the Weld Sequencer.
Figure 7.5 Status Bar Showing PLC Connection Status


Weld Sequencer and PLCs Chapter 7. Weld Sequencer
Connecting to the PLC

After you connect the PLC to the Weld Sequencer computer, you need to establish the connection between
the PLC and the Weld Sequencer software.
Figure 7.6 PLC Settings

To connect to the PLC:
Procedure Details
1. Select All Programs > Lincoln Electric > Weld
Sequencer Toolkit > Weld Sequencer from the
computers Windows menu.
2. Click the Login button ( ) and enter your
administrator credentials.
3. Select File > PLC Connect from the main menu. The PLC Settings window opens (Figure 7.6).
4. Complete the fields for the PLC to which you See Table 7.3 for in-depth details on each of these
want to connect. fields.
5. Click the OK button.
6. Click the Logout button.
Disconnecting the PLC

To disconnect the PLC from the Weld Sequencer, simply select File > PLC Disconnect from the main menu.
PLC Connection Properties

For details on the actual data that you need to include in each of these fields, refer to the manufacturers
documentation for your PLC and consult your IT department if necessary.

Chapter 7. Weld Sequencer Weld Sequencer and PLCs
Table 7.3 Fields on the PLC Settings Window

Field Description
Connection Type Select the appropriate type of PLC from the drop-down.
IP Address This is the IP address assigned to the Ethernet bridge module in the PLC
backplane.
Backplane This is the port number in the Ethernet bridge module of the backplane
connection. It is almost always 1.
CPU Slot This is the slot number of the target PLC in the PLC backplane. This is typically 0
(the leftmost slot).
Connection Timeout This is the amount of time you want Weld Sequencer to wait (in milliseconds)
before dropping the Ethernet/IP connection.
Transaction Timeout This is the amount of time you want to pass (in milliseconds) before Weld
Sequencer should consider a communication from a PLC Tag Read or PLC Tag
Write to have failed due to a bad connection.
Group Update Rate This is the polling rate you want Weld Sequencer to use when a PLC Tag Read
function is waiting for the data in the Expected Value field (page 6.54) to be
received from the PLC.
New Part Number This is the tag that you want Weld Sequencer to monitor from the PLC. The tag
Tag Name from the PLC contains the part number used to automatically look up the weld
sequence (page 4.8).
Automatically Launch a Weld Sequence Based on a PLC Tag

Weld Sequencer provides you with the ability to monitor a tag sent from the PLC that contains the part
number. When the system detects the tag name you enter in the PLC Settings window, it attempts to find a
part number match in the database. If the system finds a match with a valid part number, Weld Sequencer
launches the associated weld sequence file, just like with a part lookup.
TIP | If there is a check mark in the Automatic Start checkbox,

the sequence automatically begins as soon as it launches.
To establish this functionality:

Set up your PLC with a tag using a string value that sends the part number to Weld Sequencer.
Create the part in the part database (page 4.8).
On the workstation preferences, place a check mark in the Automatically Request New Part
Number from PLC option (Figure 7.4 on page 7.8).
In the New Part Number Tag Name field on the PLC Settings window (Figure 7.6 on page 7.11),
add the PLC tag that you want to monitor for a part number. This tag must be a string.
When the Weld Operator (or other user) opens Weld Sequencer or saves the tag name in the PLC Settings,
Weld Sequencer begins to monitor the PLC for tag changes and loads the next sequence accordingly.

Appendix A
For a situation where you already have SQL installed on a server machine in an Enterprise configuration,
you may want to customize the installation to meet your unique requirements. This section walks you
through the various installation settings and SQL scripts that are necessary to create an Enterprise
installation of the Weld Sequencer Database.
STOP | Do not attempt an Enterprise configuration unless you are

an administrator with Microsoft SQL Server experience.
STOP | This section of the manual refers only to configuring an

Enterprise system. For a stand-alone installation, please
see page 2.1.
TIP | If you need assistance with the Enterprise configuration,

please contact Lincoln Electronic Weld Sequencer support
at weldsequencer@lincolnelectric.com.
This section assumes you have familiarity with the following Microsoft SQL Utilities and bases any
instructions on SQL Server 2014. Use these instructions as a guide for any other version of SQL Server you
may have installed.
SQL Server Installation Center
SQL Server Configuration Manager
SQL Server Management Studio
All of these utilities were installed when you installed SQL Server.
NOTE | This section does not cover the details of the initial
installation of Microsoft SQL Server and presumes you are
working with an existing default server instance and that
you have experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
With the default SQL server installation, you only need to create a named SQL Server Instance for the Weld
Sequencer and add the Weld Sequencer database to it. You can perform both of these steps manually
using the SQL Server tools (listed above) distributed with Microsoft SQL Server.
Weld Sequencer Toolkit components used in this process:
SQL script to create Weld Sequencer database: WeldSequencer_Install.sql
Connection String: local.connectionString.config
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Appendix A. Enterprise Configuration Creating a Named Instance
Creating a Named Instance

You create a Weld Sequencer SQL server instance like any other SQL Server named instance through the
SQL Server Installation Center. For an Enterprise installation, you create this instance manually on the
database server machine.
STOP | You can add the database to an existing instance if you

prefer. Be sure you know the name of the instance and
whether it supports Mixed Mode or Windows
Authentication. Skip to page A.6 for detailed instructions.
To create a new instance:
Procedure Details
1. Launch the SQL Server Installation
Center.
2. In the SQL Server Installation Center

window, click the Installation link on the
left.
3. On the right side, click the New SQL

Server stand-alone installation or add
features to an existing installation link.
4. If prompted, insert the SQL Server 2014

installation media or navigate to the
setup file on your computer system.
5. On the first Setup Support Rules screen, If necessary, address any issues that appear and begin
click OK. again.
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Creating a Named Instance Appendix A. Enterprise Configuration
Procedure Details
6. If prompted with an Installation Type
step, choose Perform a new installation
of SQL Server 2014 and click Next.
7. On the Product Key screen, enter the

product key if not defaulted and
click Next.
8. You must accept the license agreement

and click Next.
9. On the Product Updates screen, click
Next.
10. On the Install Setup Files screen,
click Install.
11. On the Install Rules screen, solve any
issues displayed and click Next.
12. On the second Setup Support Rules
screen, click Next.
13. On the Setup Roles screen, choose SQL This is a recommendation. Make the choice appropriate
Server Feature Installation. for your setup.

Appendix A. Enterprise Configuration Creating a Named Instance
Procedure Details
14. On the Feature Selection screen, be sure
to select Database Engine Services and
Management Tools.
Add any other features you require for your enterprise

system.
15. Click Next.
16. On the Feature Rules screen, solve any

issues and click Next.
17. On the Instance Configuration screen,
choose Named instance.
18. Enter the standard LEWS100 in the NOTE | If you choose not to use LEWS100 as the
Named instance and Instance ID fields. instance name, make note of the instance name you
choose. You will need this information later.
19. Leave the Instance root directory field at Typically, this value is C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL
its default value. Server. Other pre-existing installed instances are allowed.
You can change the Instance root directory field without
affecting Weld Sequencer operation.
20. Click Next.
21. On the Disk Space Requirements screen,

click Next.

Creating a Named Instance Appendix A. Enterprise Configuration
Procedure Details
22. On the Server Configuration screen,
provide a specific Account Name,
Password, and Startup type as required
for your enterprise.
No settings specific to Weld Sequencer are necessary for

any of the other settings on this screen.
23. Click Next.
24. On the Database Engine Configuration

screen, choose either Windows
authentication mode or Mixed Mode.
25. If you chose Windows authentication

mode, skip to step 27. If you chose
Mixed Mode, continue with step 26.
26. In the Enter password field, enter a
strong password and confirm it with the
next field.
This is your system administrator (sa) password and

must be a strong password. Type one that contains both
letters and numbers.
27. In the Specify SQL Server administrators

section, click the Add button and add
any administrators if necessary for your
organization.
28. Click Next.
29. On the Error and Usage Report Reporting

screen, leave the boxes unchecked and
click Next.
30. On the Installation Rules screen, address
any errors and click Next.
31. On the Ready to Install screen, click
Install.

Appendix A. Enterprise Configuration Adding the Database to the Instance
Procedure Details
32. When the installation finishes, click Next.
33. On the Complete screen, click Close. Your instance name and passwords for future reference:
Named Instance: _________________________________
SA Password: ____________________________________
Windows Authentication Mode
Mixed Mode:
SQL Server Authentication Login
_______________________________________________
SQL Server Authentication Password
_______________________________________________
34. Open the SQL Server Management

Studio and verify the new SQL Server
instance was created and that it is
running.
Adding the Database to the Instance

Now that you have the Weld Sequencer instance created on the server machine, you need to add the Weld
Sequencer database to that instance.
Procedure Details
1. Using SQL Server Management Studio,
connect to the server instance.
2. In the SQL Server Management Studio

window, select File > Open > File from the
main menu.

Adding the Database to the Instance Appendix A. Enterprise Configuration
Procedure Details
3. Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\ TIP | If you need to remove the Weld Sequencer
Lincoln Electric\Weld Sequencer Tool Kit\ database, you can use the WeldSequencer_
Weld Sequencer Set-up Tools\ Uninstall.sql file (instructions provided in the file).
WeldSequencer_Install.sql.
4. Click Open. The SQL file opens. The block of comment text at
the beginning of the file also provides instructions.
5. Uncomment the four :Setvar lines of code. STOP | Do not modify any lines of code below the
block of commented text.
6. Select Query > SQLCMD Mode from the With the :Setvar statements uncommented, you
main menu. must set the query to run in SQLCMD mode. This will
change the background color of the :Setvar lines.
7. Leave the default paths for the two databases NOTE | The installation uses the default C:\Weld
(:Setvar My_DefaultDataPathName and Sequencer Files\Database\MSSQL\Data\ path as a
:Setvar My_DefaultLogPathName). convenient location for the WeldSequencer.mdf and
WeldSequencer.ldf files, but this path is not
referenced by the Weld Sequencer applications
themselves. If you need to create the databases in
another folder, replace C:\Weld Sequencer
Files\Database\MSSQL\Data\ with the path you
want to use.

Appendix A. Enterprise Configuration Adding the Database to the Instance
Procedure Details
8. If you chose Mixed Mode for your
Authentication Mode, enter the default
LincolnWeldSequencer between the
quotes for :Setvar My_UserId and
WeldCap1t@l between the quotes for :Setvar
My_Password
For Mixed Mode, if you created a new user name and
password for the database, enter those credentials.
Leave the default text if using Windows
authentication mode.
9. Click Execute after making changes. The script creates the necessary files for you in the
locations you specified.
10. Review the Messages tab and verify the script

executed correctly
11. Right-click Databases in the folder tree and

select Refresh from the pop-up menu.
12. Verify the WeldSequencer database entry
now exists.
13. Verify the LincolnWeldSequencer user was

created within that database.
TIP | If the SQL server instance uses Windows

authentication mode only, you can delete this user.

Connecting Computers to the Database Appendix A. Enterprise Configuration
Procedure Details
14. Verify the LincolnWeldSequencer login was
created (or the user name you created if
different from the default).
TIP | If the SQL server instance uses Windows

authentication mode only, you can delete this login.
You have successfully added the database to the
instance. Now you need to configure each client
computer so it can connect to the database.
Connecting Computers to the Database

Each client computer that needs to use the Enterprise Weld Sequencer database must be set up to connect
to the database. To reference the SQL Enterprise computer, you need to modify the connection string
application files on the client computers to reference the SQL Server instance and to specify a SQL Server
Authentication login and password that the applications can use to access the database.
STOP | This section only applies to an Enterprise installation of the

Weld Sequencer system. It does not apply to stand-alone
installations.
NOTE | Only users with administrative privileges can make changes

within the C:\Program Files directory. Contact your IT
department if you do not have administrator privileges.
Weld Sequencer Toolkit installs two configuration files with the Weld Sequencer applications. These
configuration files identify the SQL Server that the applications should use and what access credentials they
should use (i.e., user name and password) for the Weld Sequencer database.
The two files have the same file name local.ConnectionStrings.config, and you can find them on each
workstation in the following default folders:
On a 32-bit computer:
C:\Program Files\Lincoln Electric\Weld Sequencer Tool Kit\Weld Sequence Editor\
C:\Program Files\Lincoln Electric\Weld Sequencer Tool Kit\Weld Sequencer
On a 64-bit computer:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Lincoln Electric\Weld Sequencer Tool Kit\Weld Sequence Editor\
C:\Program Files (x86)\Lincoln Electric\Weld Sequencer Tool Kit\Weld Sequencer

Appendix A. Enterprise Configuration Connecting Computers to the Database
NOTE | If you chose a different directory during installation, you

can find the configuration files in that location.
Modifying the Connection File

To configure the files:
Procedure Details
1. Open a simple text-editing program (such
as Notepad or Notepad++).
2. In Notepad, select File > Open from the
main menu.
3. Select All files in the drop-down next to the
File name field.
4. Navigate to C:\Program Files\Lincoln
Electric\Weld Sequencer Tool Kit\Weld
Sequence Editor\ (or the appropriate path
as discussed on page A.9).
5. Select local.ConnectionStrings.config and The file also contains instructions in the comment text.
click Open. Those comments contain the following text for Mixed
Mode authentication:
<add name="LincolnConnection"
connectionString="Server=MySQLServer;
Initial Catalog=WeldSequencer; User
Id=LincolnWeldSequencer;
Password=MyPassword;"
providerName="System.Data.SqlClient"/>
and the following for Windows Authentication mode:
Initial Catalog=WeldSequencer;
Trusted_Connection=True;"
6. Copy the appropriate text and paste it So the text should look like this for Mixed Mode:
between <connectionStrings> <connectionStrings>
and </connectionStrings>. <add name="LincolnConnection"
Initial Catalog=WeldSequencer; User
Id=LincolnWeldSequencer;
Password=MyPassword;"
</connectionStrings>
and like this for Windows Authentication Mode:
<connectionStrings>

Connecting Computers to the Database Appendix A. Enterprise Configuration
Procedure Details
7. Replace MySQLServer with the name of Examples:

the SQL server and, if necessary, the AdvMfg001\LEWS100
instance name.
ADVSQLV03
TIP | Refer to page D.1 for some more information on
this connection string.
8. If you chose Mixed Mode authentication,

continue with step 9. If you chose
Windows authentication mode, skip to
step 11.
9. Replace LincolnWeldSequencer with the For example: WeldSeqUser
user name for the SQL server database.
NOTE | A Trusted Connection SQL login user must
have the db_owner SQL security rights.
10. Replace MyPassword with the password For example: WeldCap1t@l

for the SQL server database.
11. Save the file. Aside from the block of comment text, the contents of
our example would look like this for Mixed Mode:
<connectionStrings>
connectionString="Server= AdvMfg001\LEWS100;
Initial Catalog=WeldSequencer; User Id=
WeldSeqUser; Password= WeldCap1t@l;"
or like this for Windows authentication mode:
<connectionStrings>
connectionString="Server= AdvMfg001\LEWS100;

Appendix A. Enterprise Configuration Connecting Computers to the Database
Install the Connection File on Client Computers

In the following steps, you copy your modified local.connectionString.config file and replace the existing file
that is distributed with the Weld Sequencer Editor and Weld Sequencer applications.
TIP | Alternatively, you can rename the original installed

local.connectionString.config file to local.connection
Strings_asInstalled.config instead of replacing the file.
This would allow you to keep the original file for future
reference.
TIP | If you will add new computers to the system in the future,
you could create a common configuration file for your
Enterprise database and possibly package it up (e.g., with
InstallShield or a self-extracting ZIP file) to distribute to
those new users in the future after installing the Weld
Sequencer Toolkit.
Procedure Details
1. Copy the local.connectionString.config file
that you edited.
2. Paste and replace the file into C:\Program
Files\Lincoln Electric\Weld Sequencer Tool
Kit\Weld Sequence Editor (or the appropriate
path as discussed on page A.9).
3. Paste and replace the file into C:\Program
Files\Lincoln Electric\Weld Sequencer Tool
Kit\Weld Sequencer (or the appropriate path
as discussed on page A.9).
4. Test the database connections by launching A green indicator next to the name of the database
the Weld Sequence Editor and Weld in the status bar (at the bottom) of each application
Sequencer applications. indicates that the database connection was
successful.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each This includes all computers that will build weld
workstation or client computer. sequence files and all computers that will run weld
sequence files.

Appendix B
Tips and Helpful Hints
Two-Step Process for Creating a Weld Sequence
Creating a weld sequence is quite simple with the Weld Sequence Editor. If you break up your process into
a couple of steps, you can avoid being overwhelmed by all the little details that go into creating a great
sequence.
Step 1: Get the basics down first.
When you begin creating a sequence, your first step is to create most of the steps you will need
and provide a basic connection between the functions. This helps you make sure you have all
the welds in place. Run the weld sequence file in Weld Sequencer to make sure the order of
your sequence is correct and the flow of your sequence is correct. You want to make sure you
have the correct pictures displaying when they are supposed to and the welding functions are in
the correct order.
Step 2: Refine the functions and incorporate your validations.
Once you are confident you have all the functions in the correct order, you can begin refining
and adding parameters and conditions to the sequence functions.
- Run the weld sequence file, make any adjustments needed, and start collecting production
data. Use the Sequence Reports feature to create a file after welding with the weld sequence
file. You can analyze these reports manually, or you can use the Report Analysis tool (page
5.23) to add parameters and weld validations automatically.
- Use the production data to "finalize" the sequence: enter estimated times for each function,
add weld validations for each welding operation to improve the sequencer control and
quality.
- Ask the Weld Operator for feedback and ways to improve the weld sequence. Possibly re-
order some of the steps to improve cycle time or to make it easier for the operator.
TIP | You can use the Report Analysis Wizard to help you with
Step 2. See page 5.23 for in-depth details.
IM8003 Weld Sequencer User Manual B.1

Appendix B. Tips and Helpful Hints Using PowerPoint to Create Images
Using PowerPoint to Create Images

Youve taken great pictures of the welds you want to display in Weld Sequencer. You want to add text to
the photos and circle different parts of the pictures for different parts of the sequence, but you do not have
an image-editing software. Good news. You can use Microsoft PowerPoint to create images.
Figure 7.7 Example Image While in PowerPoint

Simply make slides with your pictures and add some bullets. You can highlight where the operator should
make the welds. The possibilities are endless. Once you finish, you can save the presentation as image files
and load them into the Display Picture function.
To create an image using Microsoft PowerPoint:
Procedure Details
1. Open Microsoft PowerPoint.
2. Create one slide for each Display Picture See Figure 5.4.
function you want the Weld Operator to see.
TIP | Save your PowerPoint presentation as you
normally would. This allows you to make
changes easily in the future.
3. To save as an image, select File > Save As

from the main menu in PowerPoint.
4. Navigate to the location where you want to TIP | To make it easy on yourself, save the
save the images for this sequence. image files in the weld sequence files location so
you do not have to move them later.
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Keyboard Shortcuts Appendix B. Tips and Helpful Hints
Procedure Details
5. From the Save as type field, select the image
file format you prefer (e.g., JPG or PNG) and
click Save.
6. If you have multiple slides, PowerPoint will

ask you if you want to export all of them or
just the current slide. Click the appropriate
button.
Microsoft PowerPoint saves each slide as an

individual image, and you can now add them to
your Display Picture functions.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Weld Sequencer includes keyboard shortcuts to help you quickly perform certain tasks. You can access the
File menu using the Alt F key combination. You can then press the following key on the keyboard to access
the indicated menu item:
s for Load Sequence
n for Part Number Lookup
t for Consumable Lot
g for Goto Step
c for Power Supply Connect
L for PLC Connect
p for Preferences
x for Exit

Appendix B. Tips and Helpful Hints Loading a Weld Sequence File by Command Line
Loading a Weld Sequence File by Command Line

To load a specific weld sequence file automatically when the Weld Operator launches the application, you
can add the following text to the command line of the application shortcut. You need to know the location
and file name for the weld sequence file. You can add either of the following commands to the shortcut:
-l [filename]
-load [filename]
TIP | If Automatic Start is enabled under File > Preferences on the

workstation, the sequence will also start automatically.
Figure 7.8 Loading a Sequence by Command LineTo load a weld sequence file by command line:
Procedure Details
1. Right-click the Weld Sequencer shortcut and The Properties window opens (Figure 5.4).
select Properties from the pop-up menu.
2. Click on the Target field and place your cursor
at the end of the existing text in the field.
3. Type a space after the existing text.

Ignoring Short Welds in a Weld Sequence Appendix B. Tips and Helpful Hints
Procedure Details
4. Type either -l or -load, followed by the For example:
filename you want to load automatically.
TIP | If your filename contains spaces, be

sure to enclose the filename with quotes.
For example, you would type Frame Weld
Sequence.wsf as Frame Weld
Sequence.wsf.
5. Click OK to save your changes.
Ignoring Short Welds in a Weld Sequence

There may be times when you want to allow the Weld Operator to create short welds during a welding
operation, but you do not want to define functions in the weld sequence for them. These are short welds
that you do not need to have recorded and tracked with the CheckPoint software nor do you need to
specify detailed welding information for the operator in the sequence. You also do not want these welds to
produce an alert or error in the sequence.
If you are not already using a specific Weld Profile for the welding function, you can use the Weld Profile
feature to ignore these short welds without recognizing them and without creating individual functions
for them.
NOTE | This is a special configuration and requires the use of the

Weld Profile in Power Wave Manager.
NOTE | Not all short welds need to be ignored. If you have short
welds that need to be validated, simply create a function
for the welds and do not use this special Weld Profile.
To create a special Weld Profile to ignore short welds:
Procedure Details
1. Decide on the maximum length of arc time For example, you could say a short weld is less than
that defines the short weld. two seconds of arc time, and you want to ignore all
small welds like this.
You need to configure a Weld Profile to ignore
these short welds.
Configure Special Weld Profile

2. Launch the Power Wave Manager software.

Appendix B. Tips and Helpful Hints Ignoring Short Welds in a Weld Sequence
Procedure Details
3. Connect to the Welding Power Source.
4. Select Production Monitoring >

Configuration from the navigation tree.
5. Click the Profile Limits tab.
6. Click the Weld Profile you want to configure. STOP | Profile 1 is the default profile for all
welding functions in the Weld Sequencer. You
need to pick a different Weld Profile for this
special configuration.
NOTE | You will need to configure each Welding
Power Source that will run the weld sequence file.
Power Wave Manager saves the configuration to
the power source. The Backup and Restore
feature in Power Wave Manager can help you
easily copy this configuration to a different
Welding Power Source. See the Power Wave
Manager User Manual (IM8002) for details.
7. Adjust the Start delay and the End delay In our example:
fields to equal the maximum length of arc
Start Delay = 1
time you determined in step 1.
End Delay = 1
Total 2
8. Place a check mark next to the Discard welds Where x should match your maximum length of arc
shorter than X sec option. time.
9. Click Apply Settings. In our example, when you use Weld Profile 2, the
Welding Power Source ignores any welds less than
two seconds.

Ignoring Short Welds in a Weld Sequence Appendix B. Tips and Helpful Hints
Procedure Details
10. Repeat steps 3 through 9 for each Welding TIP | You can use the Backup and Restore feature
Power Source that will use the weld in Power Wave Manager to simply copy your
sequence file. configuration if you have multiple machines to set
up. See the Power Wave Manager User Manual
(IM8002) for details.
Now you need to configure the welding function
in the Weld Sequence Editor to use your new
Weld Profile.
Configure Welding Function

11. Launch Weld Sequence Editor.
12. Open your weld sequence file.
13. Double-click on the welding function(s)

where the short welds normally occur.
14. Enter the profile number in the Weld
Profile field.
15. Click OK. Since you configured the Weld Profile to discard any
welds shorter than the time you specified, the
Welding Power Source does not create a weld
record for these short welds. Therefore, there is no
data to send to Weld Sequencer and no welds to
recognize.

Appendix B. Tips and Helpful Hints Ignoring Short Welds in a Weld Sequence

Appendix C
Troubleshooting
Sometimes, when working with a software program or installing software, you need a little extra
information to help troubleshoot and solve the problem. There are some common minor issues you might
be able to fix without a call to support.
NOTE | If you continue to have trouble, please contact your local

IT department or Lincoln Electric Weld Sequencer support:
weldsequencer@lincolnelectric.com.
Cannot Connect to a Power Source

There are multiple reasons you may not be able to access the connection window, connect to the IP
address of a power source or why the IP address may not show up in the list of addresses. Here are some
possibilities.
User Has Incorrect User Role

Only users with the Administrator role associated with their account can change the Welding Power Source
connected to an instance of the Weld Sequencer software. See page 3.1 for details on user accounts.
IP Address or Other Ethernet Settings on the Welding Power Source Are Invalid
To correct this issue, you need to connect directly to the Welding Power Source through a temporary
connection and change the permanent Ethernet settings.
Procedure Details
1. Contact your local IT department for the
correct Ethernet settings for the Welding
Power Source.
2. Temporarily disconnect the Welding Power
Source from the network.
3. Plug an Ethernet cable into the computer TIP | You may need to use a cross-over cable with
running Power Wave Manager. some older computers in order to make the
connection.
4. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into TIP | Microsoft Windows assigns a temporary IP
the Welding Power Source. address to the computer and the Welding Power
Source so they can communicate.
5. Launch Power Wave Manager.
6. On the Connect tab, choose I do not know

the IP address of the welder.
7. Click the Refresh List button. Only one IP address should appear.
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Appendix C. Troubleshooting Cannot Connect to a Power Source
Procedure Details
8. Select the welder and click Connect. TIP | When you select the power source, the green
status light on the machine should begin to blink.
The system automatically takes you to the System
status section in Power Wave Manager.
9. Click Ethernet in the navigation tree.
10. Edit the Ethernet settings to those provided Refer to the Power Wave Manager User Manual
by your IT department. (IM8002) for more details on Ethernet settings.
11. Click Apply Settings. The Welding Power Source resets and accepts its new
network settings.
12. Unplug the Ethernet cable from the Welding

Power Source.
13. Reconnect the Welding Power Source to the The new settings should take effect.
plant network again.
Ethernet Settings Seem Valid but Still Cannot Connect

If you have checked the Ethernet settings, and they are valid, use the following information to verify
communications and physical connections:
Check the physical network connections to the computer and the power source. Check for a
solid green or yellow light near each Ethernet jack. If you see a light, the physical connections
are probably not the issue.
Cycle the power to the Welding Power Source (off then back on). The power source could still
have a residual network connection in its memory under some circumstances.
If you continue to have trouble connecting, verify the following:
Do you have multiple Ethernet adapters enabled? This could cause issues. Verify that the
Ethernet communications are going through a single adapter. To do this, temporarily disable
any additional adapters.
If you are using an Ethernet cable connection, try to temporarily disable any wireless
communication on the computer. This could help the computer to directly connect to the
Welding Power Source through the cable without interference.
If the computer is running some type of security software or firewall, this may block the IP
address of the Welding Power Source. Check with your local IT department.
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Weld Sequencer Cannot Create a Database Appendix C. Troubleshooting
Weld Sequencer Cannot Create a Database

If you receive a message that Weld Sequencer cannot create a database, the culprit could be that the
directories involved in the installation are compressed. If this happens, the folder names appear blue in the
file explorer (Figure C.1). If they are compressed, you just need to fix it and try the installation again.
Figure C.1 Compressed Files/Folders

To decompress a file or a folder:
Procedure Details
1. Right-click the file or folder and select
Properties from the pop-up menu.
2. On the General tab, click the Advanced

button.
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Appendix C. Troubleshooting Weld Sequencer Cannot Create a Database
Procedure Details
3. Remove the check mark from the Compress
contents to save disk space checkbox.
4. Click OK. This decompresses the file or folder. Try your

installation again.
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Appendix D
Frequently Asked Questions
The Frequently Asked Questions list is a compilation of questions posed by users of the software and the
answers generally provided. Over time, the list will continue to grow and provide useful information
requested often by our users.
Installation
How big will the Weld Sequencer database get?
There is minimal growth once you install and create the Weld Sequencer database. Weld Sequencer saves
only a small amount of data to the database. The initial size of the database is approximately 334 MB.
Enabling Weld Record Logging in a weld sequence file increases the size of the database. Each weld record
is approximately 1600 bytes.
Do I have to name the Microsoft SQL Server instance LEWS100?

No. You can name the Microsoft SQL Server instance whatever you need to name it. We provide
LEWS100 in these instructions and elsewhere as a suggestion for those who need a basic installation, as
well as for illustration purposes. Just be sure to record and keep track of the name you use if it is different.
Can I use an existing named instance?
Yes. If you have an existing Microsoft SQL Server installation with an existing instance you would like to
use, you can simply add the Weld Sequencer database to that instance. Appendix A provides Enterprise
configuration information. Please refer to page A.6 for more detailed information on adding to an
existing instance.
Do I need to include the instance name in the connection string?

Whether or not to include the instance name in the connection string depends on your needs and
how the server is set up to resolve the connection. The format of the connectionString property in
the local.ConnectionStrings.config files follows the standard format for SQL Server connection strings and
the standard rules for parsing connection strings. If you have unique needs, you have the flexibility to use
advanced connection string syntax if you choose. The Weld Sequence Editor and Weld Sequencer
applications simply use the unmodified string when making the connection.
Why wont the computer connect to my network resources?

If you have a connection issue but the connection string files have been edited correctly, try using the fully
qualified domain names when referencing the network resource. In our example in step 7 on page A.11,
John at Advanced Manufacturing would change ADVSQLV03 to ADVSQLV03.us.corp.am in the
connection string file to fully resolve the name for his network. This made it easier for Weld Sequencer to
find the resource. How you resolve the name depends on the domain set up on your companys network.
IM8003 Weld Sequencer User Manual D.1

Appendix D. Frequently Asked Questions Enterprise Configuration
D.2 Weld Sequencer User Manual IM8003

NOTES
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USED AND FOLLOW YOUR EMPLOYERS SAFETY PRACTICES.
SE RECOMIENDA LEER Y ENTENDER LAS INSTRUCCIONES DEL FABRICANTE PARA EL USO DE ESTE EQUIPO Y LOS
CONSUMIBLES QUE VA A UTILIZAR, SIGA LAS MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD DE SU SUPERVISOR.
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Operators Manual

Register your machine: Need Help? Call 1.888.935.3877

For Service outside the USA:

Serial: (ex: U1060512345)

IM8003 | Issue Date Jan-17

SECTION A: 1.d. Keep all equipment safety guards, covers

2.b. EMF fields may interfere with some pacemakers, and

ELECTRIC SHOCK ARC RAYS CAN BURN.

WELDING AND CUTTING CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IF

6.j. Do not use a welding power source for pipe thawing.

IM8003 Weld Sequencer User Manual TOC.1

Setting Up the System

TOC.2 Weld Sequencer User Manual IM8003

IM8003 Weld Sequencer User Manual TOC.3

Connecting Weld Sequencer to the PLC ................................................................................ 6.57

TOC.4 Weld Sequencer User Manual IM8003

Text You Type Using the Keyboard

Keys You Press and Buttons You Click

Menus You Select

Dialog Box, Application Window Titles, and Field Names

IM8003 Weld Sequencer User Manual 1

Notes, Warnings, and Tips

STOP | You should definitely read the information in a stop table.

NOTE | A note is an important piece of information.

TIP | A tip table helps you with some interesting or useful

2 Weld Sequencer User Manual IM8003

IM8003 Weld Sequencer User Manual REV.1

Date Change Description

REV.2 Weld Sequencer User Manual IM8003

Date Change Description

IM8003 Weld Sequencer User Manual REV.3

Date Change Description

August 2013 Pre-release to selected customers

REV.4 Weld Sequencer User Manual IM8003

IM8003 Weld Sequencer User Manual 1.1

Single Computer Running the Weld Sequencer System

Figure 1.1 Single Computer

1.2 Weld Sequencer User Manual IM8003

Multiple Computers Running the Weld Sequencer System

TIP | When installing to an existing Enterprise installation of the

NOTE | For specific details on setting up an Enterprise system,

Figure 1.2 Example of a Typical Setup

IM8003 Weld Sequencer User Manual 1.3

System Hardware Requirements

NOTE | Stick/TIG user interfaces are not supported.

1.4 Weld Sequencer User Manual IM8003

Installing the Weld Sequencer Software

TIP | Be sure to allow yourself about 30 minutes to install the

Stand-Alone Single-Computer Installation

Multiple Computer Installations with a Shared Server

IM8003 Weld Sequencer User Manual 2.1

Uninstalling the Software

Installing Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.1

NOTE | If you already have .NET Framework 4.5.1 or higher installed

NOTE | Please allow about 10 minutes for the .NET Framework

To install .NET Framework 4.5.1:

2. Visit the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.1 web

4. Double-click the downloaded file.

7. Click Finish when the installation is complete.

2.2 Weld Sequencer User Manual IM8003