Laf 630 - 800 - 1250 - 1600 DC - 0740801008
Laf 630 - 800 - 1250 - 1600 DC - 0740801008
Laf 630 - 800 - 1250 - 1600 DC - 0740801008
1250/ 1600 DC
Service manual
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
TEST DEVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
LOAD CHARACTERISTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
INSTRUCTION MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
CONNECTION INSTRUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
SOFTWARE VERSIONS
From production start July 1997 486525880
LAF 1.00A
98.09.01 486525880
LAF 2.0
Stainless steel welding improved (error 39)
This software works only together with the new power source board 0486368001A
TAF is supported by the program
HARDWARE VERSIONS
98.09.01 Circuit board 486368880 with component layout 496367001A
Software version LAF2.0
Modification:
Hardware has been upgraded for improved stainless steel welding.
New transformer (T1) used.
Switch (IC 30) added for improved stainless steel welding (Function only accessible together
with software version LAF2.0 and higher (see also comments for software version LAF 2.0).
Improvements in voltage-- and current measuring (C11 and C21 added).
D39 and D40 added to improve max. output voltage from power source
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WARNING
ARC WELDING AND CUTTING CAN BE INJURIOUS TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS. TAKE PRECAU-
TIONS WHEN WELDING. ASK FOR YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES WHICH SHOULD BE
BASED ON MANUFACTURERS’ HAZARD DATA.
WARNING
This product is intended for industrial use. In a domestic environment this
product may cause radio interference. It is the user’s responsibility to take
adequate precautions.
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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION, LAF 630/800/1250/1600
Unless otherwise stated, the components listed below are those as used in the LAF 630,
LAF 800, LAF 1250 and LAF 1600.
AP1 Circuit board
AP2 Circuit board, EMC filter (only for LAF 800/1250/1600)
C1 Capacitor, 1.0 ìF
C4 Capacitor
FU1 Fuse, 16 A slow--blow
FU2 Automatic fuse, 15 A
FU3 Fuse, 315 mA (only for LAF 800)
HL1 Indicating lamp (white), for Power On indication.
HL2 Indicating lamp (yellow), for indication of excess temperature.
KM1 Main contactor.
KM2 Auxiliary contactor (see page 15)
L1 Inductor
M1 Fan
QF Main On/Off switch (see page 27).
QS Emergency stop pushbutton.
R1, R2 Resistor, 50W, 80 Ù
R3 Resistor (only for LAF 630/800)
R4 Resistor, inductor (only for LAF 630)
RS1 Shunt (see page 16)
ST1 Thermal cutout (see page 16)
ST2 Thermal cutout (only for LAF 630), (see page 16)
TM1 Main transformer.
TC1 Control power supply transformer, 42V, 900 VA
TC2 Transformer for synchronising pulses (only LAF 1250/1600)
V1 Thyristor 1100A/300V (only for LAF 630/800/1250)
1500A/500V (only for LAF 1600).
V2 Diode.
V3 Diode bridge (basic current bridge) (only for LAF 630/800)
V4 Diode (only for LAF 800/1250/1600)
Diode bridge (basic voltage bridge) (only for LAF 630)
XS4 Burndy contact, 12--pole.
XS3 Pole terminal for voltage measurement.
XT2 Terminal block.
Z1-- Z3 Suppressor
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CONNECTION DIAGRAM, LAF 630
Connection block XT2 is connected for 400 V / 50 Hz, see the connection
instruction on page 28.
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CONNECTION DIAGRAM, LAF 800
Connection block XT2 is connected for 400/415 V / 50 Hz, see the connection
instruction on page 28.
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1. POWER SUPPLY 6. THYRISTOR FIRING CIRCUITS
2. THERMAL OVERLOAD CUTOUT 7. COMMUNICATIONS INTERFACE
3. SHUNT INPUT 8. START/STOP
4. SYNCHRONISING 9. TEST INPUT
5. ARC VOLTAGE
Numbers 1 - 9 refer to the description of operation on pages 15--20.
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CONNECTION DIAGRAM, LAF 1250/1600
Connection block XT2 is connected for 400/415 V / 50 Hz, see the connection
instruction on page 28.
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COMPONENT POSITIONS ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD AP1
Circuit board with part no. 0486 368 001
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COMPONENT POSITIONS ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD AP1
Circuit board with part no. 0486 368 001A
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DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION
Circuit board AP1 - Main features
Circuit board AP1 is built up around a microprocessor and associated program memory.
There are two DIP switches on the circuit board (see page 26):
The circuit board communicates with the PEH control unit and with any other units that may
be in use by means of a two--wire serial bus (a LON bus).
There are also analogue circuits on the circuit board for measuring the arc voltage and shunt
signals, together with circuits for firing the power unit’s thyristors.
The board can be divided into three function blocks:
Program monitoring
A red LED is fitted to the circuit board and lights if the microprocessor cannot read its
program. If this LED is lit or flashing, check that memory chip IC6 (see page 26) is fitted
and that it is correctly orientated.
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Sections 1 - 9 below refer to the circuit diagrams on pages 6 - 11.
1. POWER SUPPLY
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2. THERMAL OVERLOAD CUTOUT
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Thermal overload cutout switch ST1 in the power unit operates (opens) at a temperature
of 92±3˚C, raising the voltage at input F1 to about 20 V.
The voltage at output F4 then rises to about 18 V, which lights lamp HL2 on the front
panel of the power unit. At normal temperature, the voltage at input F1 = 0V.
Thermal cutout switch ST1 resets (closes) at a temperature of 73±3˚C.
Thermal cutout switch ST2 is fitted only to the LAF 630. It operates at a temperature of
160±5˚C and resets at a temperature of 130±15˚C.
3. SHUNT INPUT
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4. SYNCHRONISING
TM1
LAF 630
LAF 800
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TC2
LAF 1250
LAF 1600
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The thyristor firing circuits are synchronised with the mains by three zero crossing detec-
tors, with the phase voltages being sensed at inputs B1, B2 and B3 respectively.
The voltage between the inputs must be 12.5 V AC ± 2 V.
5. ARC VOLTAGE
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Inputs C1 and H3 measure the arc voltage between the welding torch and the workpiece,
regardless of the polarity of the filler wire.
The maximum arc voltage that can be handled is 90 V.
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6. THYRISTOR FIRING CIRCUITS
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The firing signals for the thyristors are carried on outputs A1-- A2, A3 - A4 and
A5 - A6.
The firing pulse peak voltage is about 20 V when the thyristors are disconnected, and the
pulse duration is about 350 ←s.
NEVER disconnect individual thyristors. This can unbalance the thyristor bridge and
destroy the other thyristors.
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7. COMMUNICATIONS INTERFACE
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8. START/STOP
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Outputs H4--H5 control the power unit main contactor (KM1) for starting and stopping
welding.
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9. TEST INPUT
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Contact K enables the power unit to be controlled without the PEH control unit.
A special test device can be used (see the drawing on page 21).
With the switch on the test device at Position 1 (input K4 = 0 V), a special test routine in
the program is called.
Main contactor KM1 operates and the thyristor firing angles can be controlled by a 0--5 V
analogue voltage signal between inputs K2 (+) and K1 (0V).
S 0 V (With the potentiometer in position 0 [min.]) minimum thyristor conduc-
tion, about 0 V arc voltage.
S 5 V (With the potentiometer in position 100 [max.]) max. thyristor conduction,
about 50 V arc voltage.
10. PROCESSOR
The processor controls the arc voltage and the welding current, as well as communication
with the PEH control unit and any other units that may be connected.
The power unit has two current limits:
S A hardware current limit which reduces the current after about 10 ms.
S A lower current limit which is monitored by the processor.
Its setting is matched to the respective power unit, and it disconnects the power
unit after about three seconds.
The current limits are:
for LAF 630 700 A
for LAF 800 1050 A
for LAF 1250 1300 A
for LAF 1600 1700 A
The processor monitors the thermal cutout switch and lights indicating lamp HL2 if the
temperature becomes too high, thus interrupting welding.
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TEST DEVICE
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LOAD CHARACTERISTICS
U2 (V) U2 (V)
I2 (V)
I2 (V)
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
This chapter contains an extract from edition 990114 of the LAF 630/800/1250/1600
instruction manual.
GENERAL
LAF 630/800/1250/1600 are remote--controlled 3--phase welding power sources designed for
high--efficiency mechanical gas metal arc welding (MIG/MAG) or sub arc welding (SAW).
It is always to be used in combination with ESAB‘s control box A2--A6 Process Controller
(PEH).
LAF is fan--cooled and monitored by a thermal overload protection. When the protection
enters into action a yellow indicating lamp on the front panel goes on and is reset
automatically as soon as the temperature has gone down to an acceptable level.
The welding power sources and the control unit are linked together over a 2--wire bus
enabling precision control of the welding process.
All welding parameter settings for the power source can be made by the operator on the front
panel of the control unit. The operation of the power source is completely controlled and
monitored by this unit. Even the start and stop qualities can be set by way of the control unit.
The preset welding current parameters can also be monitored in the course of welding.
For more detailed information regarding the settings and the working mode of the welding
power source, please refer to the A2--A6 Process Controller (PEH) instruction manual.
Technical data
LAF 630 LAF 800 LAF 1250 LAF 1600
Voltage 400/415 V, 400/415/500 V, 400/415/500 V, 400/415/500 V,
3µ50 Hz 3µ50 Hz 3µ50 Hz 3µ50 Hz
400/440 V, 400/440/550 V, 400/440/550 V, 400/440/550 V,
3µ60 Hz 3µ60 Hz 3µ60 Hz 3µ60 Hz
Permissible load at:
100 % duty cycle 500 A/39 V 800 A /44 V 1250 A/44 V 1600 A /44 V
80 % duty cycle 560 A/42 V ---- ---- ----
60 % duty cycle 630 A/44 V ---- ---- ----
Setting range
MIG/MAG 50A/17V-- 50A/17V-- 800A/45V 60A/17V--1250A/44V ----
630A/44V
SAW 30A/21V-- 40A/22V-- 800A/45V 40A/22V--1250A/44V 40A/22V--1600A/46V
630A/44V
No--load voltage 52 V 52 V 51 V 54 V
No--load power 145 W 145 W 220 W 220 W
Effiency 0,81 0.84 0.87 0.86
Power factor 0,92 0,95 0.92 0.87
Weight 230 kg 330 kg 490 kg 585 kg
Dimensions LxWxH 540 x 460 x 930 646 x 552 x 1090 774 x 598 x 1430 774 x 598 x 1430
720 x 885 x 930
(including wheels)
Class of enclosure IP 23 IP 23 IP 23 IP 23
Class of application
Enclosure class
The IP code indicates the enclosure class, i. e. the degree of protection against penetration
by solid objects or water. Equipment marked IP 23 is designed for indoor and outdoor use.
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Application class
The symbol indicates that the power source is designed for use in areas with increased
electrical hazard.
INSTALLATION
General
The installation shall be executed by a skilled person.
Unpacking and placement
S Place the welding power source on a level foundation, don’t forget to block the wheels
for LAF 630.
S Make sure there is nothing to prevent the cooling.
LIFTING INSTRUCTIONS
LAF 630
Connections
S On delivery the welding power source is connected for 400 V. For other supply voltage,
switch over to the desired voltage on the main transformer and the control transformer
according to the connection instructions on page 28.
S Make sure the mains cable has the right sectional area and fuse it with an adequate fuse
according to applicable local directions (see table on page 25).
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LAF 630 with MIG/MAG--welding
S Connect the welding cable from the wire feed unit to the socket marked +.
S Connect the return cable from the workpiece to either of the sockets marked --.
S Socket A is used for short arc welding (this sheet or root beads, and aluminium).
S Socket B is used for short arc welding, but gives a slightly hotter welding cycle than
socket A.
S Socket C is used for spray arc welding in thick plate.
S Connect the water cooling unit, if applicable.
LAF 630
2
4
1 3
Mains connection
LAF 630 50 Hz 60 Hz
Voltage V 400 415 400 440
Current A 100% 40 39 40 39
80% 45 43 45 43
60% 50 49 50 49
Cable area mm2 4 x 16 4 x 16 4 x 16 4 x 16
Fuse, slow A 50 50 50 50
LAF 800 50 Hz 60 Hz
Voltage V 400 415 500 400 440 550
Current A 100% 64 64 52 64 64 52
Cable area mm2 4 x 16 4 x 16 4 x 16 4 x 16 4 x 16 4 x 16
Fuse, slow A 63 63 63 63 63 63
LAF 1250 50 Hz 60 Hz
Voltage V 400 415 500 400 440 550
Current A 100% 99 99 80 99 99 80
Cable area mm2 3x35+ 25 3x35+ 25 3x25+ 16 3 x35+ 25 3 x35+ 25 3x25+ 16
Fuse, slowA 125 125 80 100 100 80
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LAF 1600 50 Hz 60 Hz
Voltage (V) 400 415 500 400 440 550
Current (A) 100% 136 136 108 136 136 108
Cable area mm2 3 x 70+35 3 x 70+35 3 x 50+35 3x70+ 35 3x70+ 35 3x70+ 35
Fuse, slow A 160 160 125 160 160 125
PC board
DIP switches
The Circuit board (AP1) has two DIP switches (SW1 and SW2) which are preset on delivery.
The settings are not to be changed.
For the supply of spare parts the settings of the DIP switches must be checked (and set, if
necessary) before fitting the PC board into the welding power source.
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OPERATION
Controls
The front panel contains:
Start--up
S Connect the return cable to the work piece.
S Set the main switch (1) to position “I“.
The white indicating lamp (2) goes on and the fan starts.
S Set the welding parameters and start welding by way of the control box
(see the A2--A6 Process Controller 443 745--XXX instruction manual).
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning
S Clean the welding power source as necessary.
Dry compressed air is recommended for the purpose.
WARNING!
Blocked air inlets or outlets will lead to overheating.
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CONNECTION INSTRUCTION
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SPARE PARTS LIST
Edition 990409
LAF 630/800/1250/1600
Spare parts are to be ordered through the nearest ESAB agency as per the list on
the back of the cover. Kindly indicate type of unit, serial number, denominations and
ordering numbers according to the spare parts list.
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Item Qty. Ordering no. Denomination Remarks C
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19 20 21 22 23 24
5 6 7 8 9 10
18
17
16
15
14
13
2 4 12
1 3
11
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Item Qty Ordering no. Denomination Remarks C
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16 17 18 19 20 21 22
3 4 5 6
7
23
24
25
2
26, 32
1
27
15
14
8 9 10 11 12 13
28 29 30
31
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Item Qty. Qty. Ordering no. Denomination Remarks C
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12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
2 3 45 6 7 8
28
1
11 10
26 27
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