RAD-400 and RAD-780: Motor/Drive Assemblies
RAD-400 and RAD-780: Motor/Drive Assemblies
RAD-400 and RAD-780: Motor/Drive Assemblies
2007−04
Processes
Submerged (SAW) Welding
Description
Motor/Drive Assemblies
Mil_Thank 4/05
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Arc rays from the welding process produce intense D Shut off shielding gas supply when not in use.
visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays D Always ventilate confined spaces or use
that can burn eyes and skin. Sparks fly off from the approved air-supplied respirator.
weld.
D Wear an approved welding helmet fitted with a proper shade of fil-
ter lenses to protect your face and eyes when welding or watching
(see ANSI Z49.1 and Z87.1 listed in Safety Standards). HOT PARTS can cause severe burns.
D Wear approved safety glasses with side shields under your
helmet. D Do not touch hot parts bare handed.
D Allow cooling period before working on gun or
D Use protective screens or barriers to protect others from flash,
torch.
glare and sparks; warn others not to watch the arc.
D To handle hot parts, use proper tools and/or
D Wear protective clothing made from durable, flame-resistant mate-
wear heavy, insulated welding gloves and
rial (leather, heavy cotton, or wool) and foot protection.
clothing to prevent burns.
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1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance
OVERUSE can cause OVERHEATING D High-frequency (H.F.) can interfere with radio
navigation, safety services, computers, and
D Allow cooling period; follow rated duty cycle. communications equipment.
D Reduce current or reduce duty cycle before D Have only qualified persons familiar with
starting to weld again. electronic equipment perform this installation.
D Do not block or filter airflow to unit. D The user is responsible for having a qualified electrician prompt-
ly correct any interference problem resulting from the installa-
tion.
D If notified by the FCC about interference, stop using the
STATIC (ESD) can damage PC boards. equipment at once.
D Have the installation regularly checked and maintained.
D Put on grounded wrist strap BEFORE handling D Keep high-frequency source doors and panels tightly shut, keep
boards or parts. spark gaps at correct setting, and use grounding and shielding to
D Use proper static-proof bags and boxes to minimize the possibility of interference.
store, move, or ship PC boards.
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SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE AVANT UTILISATION
som _3/05
Y Avertissement : se protéger et protéger les autres contre le risque de blessure — lire et respecter ces consignes.
Y Indique un message de sécurité particulier Ce groupe de symboles signifie Avertissement ! Attention ! Risques
d’ÉLECTROCUTION, ORGANES MOBILES et PARTIES
CHAUDES. Consulter les symboles et les instructions afférentes
ci-dessous concernant les mesures à prendre pour supprimer
. Signifie NOTE ; n’est pas relatif à la sécurité. les dangers.
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2-3. Dangers supplémentaires en relation avec l’installation, le fonctionnement et la maintenance
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SECTION 3 − INSTALLATION
3-1. Specifications
Wire Feed Speed Wire Diameter Type Of Input Input Power
Model Rating Weight
Range Range Power Cord
20 To 400 ipm 3/32 To 7/32 in 1/4 HP, 33 lb
RAD−400 115 VDC 24 in (0.61 m)
(0.5 To 10 mpm) (2.4 To 5.6 mm) 85 RPM (15 kg)
30 To 780 ipm 1/16 To 1/8 in 1/4 HP, 33 lb
RAD−780 115 VDC 24 in (0.61 m)
(0.7 To 19.8 mpm) (1.6 To 3.2 mm) 143 RPM (15 kg)
3-2. Description
1 Motor/drive Assembly
This unit is a heavy-duty wire feed-
1 ing motor/drive assembly designed
for automated Submerged Arc
Welding (SAW) applications.
The various model designations in-
dicate information about the specif-
ic model. The units are offered in ei-
ther low speed or standard speed
drives.
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3-3. Overall Dimensions And Mounting Hole Layout
Inches Millimeters
Inches Millimeters
A 2-1/2 64
A 8 203
B 4-5/8 117
B 12-1/2 318
C 4-1/4 108
C 13 330
D 13/32 Dia. 10.3 Dia.
8 Holes 8 Holes
E 3/8-16 Tapped
8 Holes
D
B
A
B
C
E A
C
A
B
C
804 930-A
6 3 5
7
7
804 907-A
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3-5. Installing Wire Guide And Drive Roll
. When changing wire size or
type, check drive roll size
(see Table 5-1).
1 Wire Pressure Adjustment
Screw (Hidden)
Loosen screw to decrease tension
on spring.
2 Drive Roll Nut
3 Drive Roll
Remove drive roll.
4 Drive Roll Carrier
Turn nut one click to line up lobes
with lobes on drive roll carrier.
5 Wire Guide Securing Screw
(Hidden)
Loosen wire guide screw.
6 Inlet Wire Guide (Supplied
With Wire Straightener Kit)
Remove inlet wire guide.
Install drive rolls, and turn drive roll
nut one click.
3
2
Tools Needed:
1/4 in
Ref. 804 930-A
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3-6. Plug Connections
1 Weld Control
2 Motor Control Cord
(Not Supplied)
3 Motor/Drive Assembly
1 To make connections, align key-
way, insert plug, and tighten
threaded collar.
804 966-A
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3-7. Threading And Feeding Welding Wire
POWER ON
Tools Needed:
V
OFF
WIRE ADVANCE
Push wire thru guide up to drive rolls; continue to hold welding wire. Press Cut off wire at a diagonal.
Wire Advance push button until drive rolls grab wire. Adjust tension until wire
does not slip. Indicator is for reference only.
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3-9. Manually Changing Feed Plate Angle
1 Adjusting Knob
Turn adjusting knob to change torch
angle.
2 Hub Clamp Screw
Tighten screw.
3 Feed Plate Screw
Loosen screw.
Tools Needed:
1
1/4 in
2
15° 15°
Max. Max.
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3-10. Location Of Torch For Tandem Arc Applications
. Follow instructions below to change torch to right of center or left of center.
Assembly As Shipped
(With torch right of center)
1 8
6
5 Tools Needed:
1/4, 3/16 in
2
3
4
2
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SECTION 4 − MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
4-1. Routine Maintenance
3 Months
Repair Or Clean
Replace Replace And
Unreadable Cracked Tighten
Labels Weld Weld
Cable Terminals
6 Months
Blow Out Or
Vacuum Inside. Clean
OR Drive
During Heavy
Service, Rolls
Clean Monthly
Notes
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4-2. Brush Inspection And Replacement
1 Brush Cap
2 Spring Clip
3/8 in (9.5 mm) 3 Brush
Minimum Length Remove brush cap. Remove spring
clip and brush.
3/4 in (19 mm) Replace brush if it becomes chipped
New Length or broken, or if less than 3/8 in (9.5
mm) of brush material is left.
Install brush so curved surface on
end of brush matches curve of motor.
Reinstall spring clip and cap.
Replace
Damaged Repeat procedure for other brush.
Brushes
3
2
Tools Needed:
4-3. Troubleshooting
Trouble Remedy
Electrode wire feeding stops or feeds Readjust hub tension and drive roll pressure.
erratically during welding.
welding
Change to correct size drive roll.
Clean or replace dirty or worn drive roll.
Check and replace incorrect size or worn wire guides.
Replace contact tip or liner. See gun/torch Owner’s Manual.
Remove weld spatter or foreign matter from around gun/torch nozzle opening.
Check and secure motor plug connection; check brushes.
Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check drive motor.
Motor runs slowly. Reduce load. Decrease hub brake tension or drive roll tension.
Check for correct input voltage.
Motor runs at full speed regardless of Check weld control unit for proper operation.
wire speed setting.
Motor runs in reverse direction. See applicable controller Owner’s Manual for changing motor direction and correct wiring instructions.
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SECTION 5 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM
PLG1
3 RED
5 GREEN Motor
1 BROWN
PLG1
BARE
4
GREEN
6
BLACK
7 TACH
8 RED
9 WHITE
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Notes
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SECTION 6 − PARTS LIST
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
17
1
18
19
20
21
22
27 24
28 25
26
29
23
30
31
33
32
34
35
804 931-A
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Item Dia. Part
No. Mkgs. No. Description Quantity
195 265
Figure 6-1. Wire Drive Assembly
195 266 300 250
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