Online control
AX MIG Welder's online control function allows the robot to adjust certain welding parameters directly. This allows the robot to change welding parameters during welding, for example when changing the welding position or welding around a corner.
For more information, refer to Robot settings.
The robot can adjust the following parameters in online control mode:
| Parameter | Default value |
|---|---|
| WireFeedSpeed | 0.5 m/min |
| Current | 0 A |
| PlateThickness | 0.0 mm |
| Voltage | 8.0 V |
| FineTuning | 0 |
| Dynamics | 0 |
| PostCurrent | 0 |
| HotStartOn | OFF (0) |
| CraterFillOn | OFF (0) |
Some parameters may not be available in some fieldbus control tables. In such cases, the missing parameter is automatically set to the default value. For more information, refer to Fieldbus control tables and Control information.
The online control function is used in the following way:
| 1. | Before welding starts, the robot sets the 'OnlineControl' control bit to state 1. |
| 2. | The robot selects the correct memory channel for welding. |
| 3. | The robot adjusts the values of all online control parameters available in the selected fieldbus control table. |
| 4. | The robot starts welding in online control mode by setting the 'StartWelding' control bit to state 1. |
>> RCM automatically activates the online control mode, and the arc ignites.
| 5. | The robot adjusts online control parameters during welding if necessary. |
| 6. | The robot stops welding by setting the 'StartWelding' control bit to state 0. |
>> RCM automatically disables the online control mode.
