Tools

Gas test

Gas test is used to flush the previous shielding gas, run new shielding gas into the system, and test that the shielding gas flows through the system properly.

The gas test time can be adjusted by selecting the Gas test time button.

R500 Wire Feeder EUR+: If the Gas flow sensor is ON, the gas flow rate is displayed (refer also to Robot settings).

Wire inch

Wire inch drives the filler wire forward or backward as long as the Forward/Backward button is pressed. Releasing the button takes you back to the Tools view.

The wire feed speed can be adjusted by selecting the Wire inch button. With the wire inch forward and backward functions, wire feeding starts at 1 m/min for the first 2 seconds and then accelerates to the set wire feed speed. If the set wire feed speed is below 1 m/min, wire feeding starts and continues at that speed.

A counter shows how much wire has been driven. The counter helps to estimate when the filler wire will reach the gun end (forward) or come out of the wire feed rolls (backward).

Air blow (available in R500 Wire Feeder EUR+ only)

Air blow is used to clean the welding gun with compressed air.

The air blow time can be adjusted by selecting the Air blow time button.