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B-4 B-4
POWER WAVE 655/R
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RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
• Automatic Operation
All welding programs and procedures are set through
software for the robotic Power Waves. FANUC robots
equipped with RJ-3 controllers may communicate
directly to the Power Wave. Other pieces of equip-
ment such as PLCʼs or computers can communicate
to the Power Wave using DeviceNET.
All wire welding processes require a robotic Power
Feed wire feeder.
• Semi-Automatic Operation
Operating the Power Wave 655/R in the semi-auto-
matic mode requires an Arc-Link compatible wire
feeder and user interface.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
• Control Cables (22 pin to 22 pin), K1795-10ft.,-25ft.,-50ft.,
-100ft.
• Control Cables for use on FANUC robot arm, 22 pin to 14
pin, 10ft.(3m), K1804-1
• Control Cables for use on FANUC robot arm, 22 pin to 14
pin, 18in.(457mm), K1805-1
• Control Cables for use on FANUC robot arm, 22 pin to 14
pin, 18in.(457mm), K1804-2
LIMITATIONS
• Power Waves are not to be used in outdoor environ-
ments.
• Only Arc-Link Power Feed wire feeders and user
interfaces may be used. Other Lincoln wire feeders
or non-Lincoln wire feeders cannot be used.
DUTY CYCLE AND TIME PERIOD
The Power Feed wire feeders are capable of welding
at a 100% duty cycle (continuous welding). The power
source will be the limiting factor in determining system
duty cycle capability. Note that the duty cycle is based
upon a ten minute period. A 60% duty cycle represents
6 minutes of welding and 4 minutes of idling in a ten
minute period.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Power Wave power source is designed to be a
part of a modular, multi-process welding system.
Depending on configuration, it can support constant
current, constant voltage, and pulse welding modes.
The Power Wave power source is designed to be used
with the family of Power Feed wire feeders, operating
as a system. Each component in the system has spe-
cial circuitry to "talk with" the other system compo-
nents, so each component (power source, wire feeder,
electrical accessories) knows what the other is doing at
all times. The components communicate with Arc-Link.
Robotic systems can communicate with other industri-
al machines via DeviceNET. The result is highly intri-
gated and flexible welding cell.
The Power Wave 655/R is a high performance, digital-
ly controlled inverter welding power source capable of
complex, high-speed waveform control. Properly
equipped, it can support the GMAW, GMAW-P, FCAW,
SMAW, GTAW and CAC-A processes. It carries an out-
put rating of either 650 amps, 44 volts (at 100% duty
cycle) and 800 amps, 44 volts (at 60% duty cycle).
If the duty cycle is exceeded, a thermostat will shut off
the output until the machine cools to a reasonable
operating temperature.
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES
AND EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES
The Power Wave 655/R can be set up in a number of
configurations, some requiring optional equipment or
welding programs. Each machine is factory prepro-
grammed with multiple welding procedures, typically
including GMAW, GMAW-P, FCAW, GTAW,CAC-A,
and SMAW for a variety of materials, including mild
steel, stainless steel, cored wires, and aluminum.
The Power Wave 655/R can be configured for either
robotic or semi-automatic use.