INSTALLATION
ArcWorld II-200 System Manual
4-8
MOTO
MAN
4.8
Connecting the Cables
After components are level and securely in place, the cables should be unwrapped
from around the equipment and laid out according to the cable diagram included in
the system drawing package. Each cable connection is clearly identified for ease of
installation.
CAUTION!
Route wires and cables away from hazardous work areas to avoid
wire breakage and unnecessary interruption of cell operation.
4.8.1
Connecting the Earth Ground
The robot and the controller must each be connected to an earth ground. An earth
ground is a ground in which the equipment is connected to a ground stake driven
into the earth. The ground stake must be driven a minimum of 2.43 m (8 ft) into the
earth, and the earth must be treated with chemicals in order to reduce resistance to
the ground stake. Deeper ground stakes may be required depending on area soil
conditions. A maximum of 100 ohms ground resistance is recommended. To
ground the robot and the controller, proceed as follows:
WARNING!
• If proper earth grounds cannot be provided, do not use the
equipment! Serious injury or death can occur.
• Do not place the MIG system within 15.24 m (50 ft) of other
sources of noise (i.e., GTAW arc starters, plasma cutters,
induction furnaces, high-power-resistance spot welders,
dielectric heaters, etc.). Equipment that generates impulse or
high-frequency noise can cause unexpected equipment operation
and failure, which can result in serious injury or death.
NOTE:
If the robot and the controller are within 4.57 m (15 ft) of each other, a common earth ground
may be used. Otherwise, separate earth grounds must be used.
1. Connect one end of robot earth ground cable to lug marked EARTH
GROUND on bottom back of robot.
2. Connect other end of robot earth ground cable to earth ground stake.
3. Connect one end of second earth ground cable to common ground bus bar
inside the controller.
4. Connect other end of second earth ground cable to earth ground stake.
4.8.2
Connecting the Robot Cables
Three cables, 1BC, 2BC, and 3BC connect the robot to the controller. The 1BC
cable supplies power to the robot servo motors. The 2BC cable provides
communication between the controller and the robot. The 3BC cable connects the
controller to the power supply. To connect the robot cables, proceed as follows:
NOTE:
The right side of the controller is on your right as you are facing the front of it.
1. Unpack programming pendant and plug connector into receptacle on right
side of the controller.