Demo time
X5 WF AP/APC
The demo time feature allows a free test evaluation of MAX and Wise welding software. Demo time is available (starting from October 2023) in all new X5 Wire Feeder AP/APC and X5 Power Source 400/500 equipment with welding program work pack installed.
The total available demo time is 3 hours. The demo time passes only when welding using a welding feature you don't have a license for. When the demo time is set to ON, the remaining time is shown on the display.
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Note that different equipment requirements apply to the different Wise and MAX welding software. |
Available for test evaluation are:
• | WisePenetration |
>> Requires X5 Wire Feeder AP/APC. For more information, refer to WisePenetration feature.
• | WiseRoot+ |
>> Requires X5 Wire Feeder AP/APC and X5 Power Source 400/500 Pulse+. For more information, refer to WiseRoot+ process.
• | WiseThin+ |
>> Requires X5 Wire Feeder AP/APC and X5 Power Source 400/500 Pulse+. For more information, refer to WiseThin+ process.
• | MAX Cool |
>> Requires X5 Wire Feeder AP/APC. For more information, refer to MAX Cool process.
• | MAX Speed |
>> Requires X5 Wire Feeder AP/APC. For more information, refer to MAX Speed process.
• | MAX Position |
>> Requires X5 Wire Feeder AP/APC and X5 Power Source 400/500 Pulse or Pulse+. For more information, refer to MAX Position process.
The demo time feature can be turned on and off in AP/APC control panel: Device settings. By default, the demo time is set to OFF.
When the demo time expires, the features without a license cannot be used anymore. To continue using the optional features, you must buy licenses for them.