General
Safety
WARNING!
Danger from incorrect operation and work that is not carried out properly.
This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property.
All the work and functions described in this document must only be carried out by technically trained and qualified personnel.
Read and understand this document in full.
Read and understand all safety rules and user documentation for this device and all system components.
WARNING!
Danger from electric current.
This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property.
Before starting work, switch off all the devices and components involved and disconnect them from the grid.
Secure all the devices and components involved to prevent unintentional restarting.
After opening the device, use a suitable measuring instrument to check that electrically charged components (such as capacitors) have been discharged.
NOTE!
After repairs and installations or conversions, a safety inspection must be performed in accordance with the Service Instructions of the device.
Observe national standards and directives.
Only carry out the safety inspection when the device is fully assembled.
Correct any defects found and repeat the safety inspection!
Safety inspection according to Service Instructions 42,0426,0174.
Safety
WARNING!
Danger from incorrect operation and work that is not carried out properly.
This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property.
All the work and functions described in this document must only be carried out by technically trained and qualified personnel.
Read and understand this document in full.
Read and understand all safety rules and user documentation for this device and all system components.
WARNING!
Danger from electric current.
This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property.
Before starting work, switch off all the devices and components involved and disconnect them from the grid.
Secure all the devices and components involved to prevent unintentional restarting.
After opening the device, use a suitable measuring instrument to check that electrically charged components (such as capacitors) have been discharged.
NOTE!
After repairs and installations or conversions, a safety inspection must be performed in accordance with the Service Instructions of the device.
Observe national standards and directives.
Only carry out the safety inspection when the device is fully assembled.
Correct any defects found and repeat the safety inspection!
Safety inspection according to Service Instructions 42,0426,0174.
Scope of supply
| (1) | 1x wire buffer cable harness |
| (2) | 2x Taptite screws M5x10 mm |
| (3) | 2x Taptite screws 4x8 mm |
| (4) | 2x screws T20 4x8 mm |
| (5) | 10x cable ties |
| (6) | 1x LHSB connecting lead 0.75 m |
| (7) | 1x M12 adapter plate |
| (8) | 1x LHSB IN cable |
Required tools and materials
- TX25 Torx screwdriver
- TX20 Torx screwdriver
- 19 mm flat spanner
- Diagonal cutting pliers
Requirements
Installation kit PM43 must be already installed in the VR 1550 in order to add the CMT VR 1550 installation kit.
Fitting the CMT VR 1550 installation kit
Preparations
1Turn the welding machine mains switch to the "O" position
2Unplug the welding machine from the mains
3Disconnect all system components connected to the VR 1550
4Remove the TX25 screws from the side panel
5Remove the side panel from the control unit
Preparations
1Turn the welding machine mains switch to the "O" position
2Unplug the welding machine from the mains
3Disconnect all system components connected to the VR 1550
4Remove the TX25 screws from the side panel
5Remove the side panel from the control unit
Fitting the CMT VR 1550 installation kit - rear
1Remove the rubber cover (1) from the red socket
2Remove the two TX20 screws (2) and (3)
3Pull the red socket inside the housing
4Remove blanking cover (4)
5Fit the red socket to the new opening using two TX20 screws (2) and (3)
6Refit rubber cover (1)
7Fit LHSB connecting lead (5) (with plastic plate) to top opening using two 4x8 mm T20 screws (6) and (7)
8Undo screw (9)
9Connect LHSB connecting lead earth cable (8) to housing using the screw (9)
Fitting the CMT VR 1550 installation kit - front
1Remove blanking covers (1) and (2)
2Unscrew 19 mm hexagonal nut (3) from LHSB IN cable (5)
3Fit M12 adapter plate (4) to LHSB IN cable (5)
4Secure M12 adapter plate (4) using 19 mm hexagonal nut (3)
5Fit wire buffer cable harness (7) to the top opening from the inside
6Fit wire buffer cable harness (7) to housing using two 4x8 mm Taptite screws
7Fit LHSB IN cable (5) to lower opening from the inside
8Fit LHSB IN cable (5) to housing using two M8x10 mm Taptite screws
Connecting the CMT VR 1550 installation kit
IMPORTANT! The PM 43 installation kit is required in order to use the CMT VR 1550 installation kit.
Only if installation kit PM43 has not yet been fitted to the VR 1550:
1Install and connect installation kit PM43 to the VR 1550 according to the relevant installation instructions
2Remove cable ties (1) and (2)
3Connect open cable end (4) to X3 on the PM43 PC board
4Disconnect cable (3) from X5 on the SR43 PC board
5Connect cable (6) from wire buffer connection to X5 on the SR43 PC board
6Connect the open cable end (5) from the wire buffer connection to the cable (3)
7Connect the LHSB cable to the SR43 PC board:
- LHSB IN cable (8) to "SLAVE"
- LHSB connecting lead (7) to "MASTER"
Finally...
1Fix cable using cable ties (1) and (2)
NOTE!
While fitting the side panel to the control unit, ensure that cables are not trapped or damaged in any way.
2Fit side panel to control unit
3Put VR 1550 back into the welding system