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9 Troubleshooting

xFUME

®

 ABIROB

®

 AF500

6

Cut off the overlapping liner

(E)

 flush with the retaining sleeve

(A)

.

7

Screw the collet

(F)

 onto the liner

(E)

 as far as it will go.

Use the sight bore on the collet

(F)

 to check the position of the wire guide.

8

Slide the collet  

(F)

 and liner

(E)

 into the central connector

(B)

 as far as they will go. 

9

Screw the threaded side of the retaining sleeve

(A)

 into the central connector

(B)

 and tighten.

10

Use the nut

(D)

 to secure the cable assembly

(C)

 to the central connector

(B)

.

8.3 Cleaning the torch neck 

To increase the system availability of the welding robot, ABICOR BINZEL offers automated torch cleaning.

1

Remove the gas nozzle.

2

Remove the weld spatter and spray with ABICOR BINZEL anti-spatter fluid.

3

Check the wear parts for visible damage and replace them if necessary.

4

Replace the equipment kit when worn or soiled.

5

Clean the separating point and O-rings with silicone-free seal grease.

6

Check the TCP after each use or after a collision in the WH alignment jig.

9 Troubleshooting

CAUTION

Risk of injury and device damage when handled by unauthorized persons 

Improper repair work and modifications to the product may lead to serious injuries and damage to the 
device. The product warranty will be rendered invalid if work is carried out on the product by 
unauthorized persons.
► Consult the documentation for the welding components.

Tab. 8

Troubleshooting

Fault

Cause

Troubleshooting

Torch neck gets hot.

Contact tip loose.

► Check and tighten.

Contact tip loose on torch side and toward 
the workpiece.

No trigger function.

Control lead interrupted/defective.

► Check/repair.

Wire burned solid in the contact tip.

Wrong parameters set.

► Check and correct setting.

Contact tip worn out.

► Replace.

Irregular wire feed.

Liner clogged.

► Clean both directions with compressed 

air or replace if necessary.

► Replace the contact tip.

Contact tip and wire diameter not aligned.

Wrong contact pressure set on the wire 
feeder.

► Correct as specified by the 

manufacturer.

Spatter bridge between the contact tip and 
the gas nozzle.

► Clean and spray the gas nozzle interior.

Arc between the gas nozzle and the 
workpiece.

Contact tip not tailored to the wire diameter 
or contact tip worn out.

► Check the contact tip.

Erratic arc.

Wrong welding parameters set.

► Correct the welding parameters.

Wire guide unit worn out.

► Replace the wire guide.

Strong weld spatter build-up in the gas 
nozzle.

► Clean the gas nozzle.

Pore formation.

Insufficient or no gas coverage.

► Check the gas cylinder contents and 

pressure setting.

Air current blows shielding gas away.

► Use partitions to shield the welding 

area.

Summary of Contents for xFUME AF500

Page 1: ...T E C H N O L O G Y F O R T H E W E L D E R S W O R L D www binzel abicor com EN Operating instructions xFUME ABIROB AF500 EN Welding torch system...

Page 2: ...3 1 Emergency information EN 6 4 Product Description EN 6 4 1 Setup and functional description EN 7 4 2 Technical Data EN 8 5 Putting into operation EN 9 5 1 Setting up the torch neck EN 10 5 2 Settin...

Page 3: ...ing The device can be used to extract welding fumes that contain CMR substances and to extract welding fumes that do not contain CMR substances When extracting welding fumes that contain CMR substance...

Page 4: ...o based on their special training knowledge experience and due to their knowledge of the relevant standards are able to assess the tasks assigned to them and identify possible dangers Keep the work ar...

Page 5: ...Close the air regulator immediately afterwards The air regulator must be closed to ensure efficient capture of fumes Observe the instructions on the adapter label for connecting components When weldi...

Page 6: ...ackaged it is not possible to fully rule out the risk of transport damage Goods in inspection Check for order completeness by checking the delivery note Check the delivered goods for damage visual ins...

Page 7: ...MAG The standard torch neck types are available in the geometries straight 22 and 45 bends The uniform interface at the connection module makes all torch necks compatible with one another The connect...

Page 8: ...eneral torch data according to EN 60 974 7 xFUME ABIROB AF500 Type of voltage DC Polarity of the wire electrode for DC Usually positive Wire types Commercially available round wires Type of use Automa...

Page 9: ...7 145 6 mm 45 Contact Sales Contact Sales Contact Sales Contact Sales 15 75 400 mm Fig 1 Torch neck geometry Fig 2 Torch neck diameter A 26 5 mm B 18 mm Y2 X1 X2 Y1 cx A B CAUTION Risk of injury due t...

Page 10: ...eaching the stop 7 Screw the suction nozzle C into the fume tube E hand tight 8 Screw the gas nozzle A onto the tip adapter D hand tight 5 2 Setting up the cable assembly Select the correct wire type...

Page 11: ...ent the shielding gas supply from becoming clogged by impurities briefly open the cylinder valve before connecting the cylinder This will expel any impurities that may be present 2 Make all shielding...

Page 12: ...to welding Do not place degreasing baths containing chlorine in the vicinity of the welding area WARNING Risk of burns from sparks During welding activities sparks glowing workpieces or hot slag can...

Page 13: ...e the old liner E with a new one and insert the stripped side into the central connector B 5 Place the retaining sleeve A inverted by 180 onto the new liner E side without thread WARNING Electric shoc...

Page 14: ...amage to the device The product warranty will be rendered invalid if work is carried out on the product by unauthorized persons Consult the documentation for the welding components Tab 8 Troubleshooti...

Page 15: ...eets specified by the manufacturer of the consumables The disposal of dust collecting bags and disposal bags is subject to special waste regulations The dust must not enter sewage systems or be dispos...

Page 16: ...O L O G Y F O R T H E W E L D E R S W O R L D ABICOR BINEZL USA Inc 650 Medimmune Ct 110 Frederick MD 21703 T 301 846 4196 F 301 846 4497 customerservice abicorusa com www binzel abicor com INT 9059 2...

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