Lincoln-electric IM946 CRUISER Digital Tractor User Manual

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Cruiser™ TractorPRODUCT OVERVIEW1-11-1Specifications Note: *Duty Cycle is based upon the amount of welding performed in a 10 minute period. Specific

Cruiser™ TractorOPERATION10-2310-23Enable Limits? Yes No4. Press the left MSP4 button (YES) to enable limits or the right MSP4 but-ton (N

Cruiser™ TractorOPERATION10-2410-24Setup Features Menu The Setup Menu provides access for configuring user preferences, which are generally only set

Cruiser™ TractorOPERATION10-2510-25Parameter DefinitionExit Setup MenuP.0This option is used to exit the setup menu. When P.0 is displayed, press the

Cruiser™ TractorOPERATION10-2610-26Parameter DefinitionP.12 Tractor Travel SpeedThis option allows the adjustment of the Tractor Travel Speed for the

Cruiser™ TractorOPERATION10-2710-27Parameter DefinitionP.99 Show Test Modes?Most power sources contain weld modes used for calibration and test purpos

Cruiser™ TractorOPERATION10-2810-28Parameter DefinitionP.501 Encoder LockoutLocks one or both of the upper knobs (encoders), preventing the operator f

Cruiser™ TractorOPERATION10-2910-29Moving the Cruiser™ Tractor The Cruiser™ Tractor will not automaticallytravel unless the clutch is engaged. To eng

Cruiser™ TractorOPERATION10-3010-30Jog Button 2. Select either forward or reverse travelon the pendant. Press and releasethe travel button until the

Cruiser™ TractorTROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE11-111-1Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting • If for any reason a user does not understan

Cruiser™ TractorTROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE11-211-2Output Problems Problems (Symptoms) Possible Areas of Misadjustment(s) Recommended Course of A

Cruiser™ TractorPRODUCT OVERVIEW1-21-2Product Summary General Physical Description The Cruiser™ tractor is a self-propelled carriage for performing s

Cruiser™ TractorTROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE11-311-3Output Problems Problems (Symptoms) Possible Areas of Misadjustment(s) Recommended Course of A

Cruiser™ TractorTROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE11-411-4Maintenance Procedure Routine Lubricate clutch Blow out slides Periodic Check motor brushes Lub

Cruiser™ TractorSOFTWARE INSTALLATION12-112-1DE-9 Male Connector USB Connection Software Installation The software in the power source may need to b

Cruiser™ TractorSOFTWARE INSTALLATION12-212-23. Connection Cable. Upgrading a welder will require aserial cable, usually called a serial modem cablewi

Cruiser™ TractorSOFTWARE INSTALLATION12-312-3Updating Software 1. While connected to the Internet, navi-gate to:http://www.powerwavesoftware.com.2. L

Cruiser™ TractorSOFTWARE INSTALLATION12-412-43. Before downloading begins, a dialogbox will pop up asking for the locationwhere the update package s

Cruiser™ TractorSOFTWARE INSTALLATION12-512-56. Double-click on the update packagethat was downloaded from the Website. This will launch the Lincoln

Cruiser™ TractorNOTES12-612-6

Cruiser™ TractorKITS AND ACCESSORIES13-113-1Kits and Accessories Optional Kits and Accessories Optional Kits and Accessories K2716-1 Tube and Clamp

Cruiser™ TractorKITS AND ACCESSORIES13-213-2Drive Roll and Guide Tube Kits 1 K1733-5 Wire Straightener 1 2 KP1899-1 Drive Roll/Guide Tube K

Cruiser™ TractorPRODUCT OVERVIEW1-31-3Recommended Processes and Equipment Recommended Processes • SAW (alternating current [AC], DC+ and DC-) up to

Cruiser™ TractorKITS AND ACCESSORIES13-313-3Drive Roll and Guide Tube Kits 3 K231-5/64(nozzlesrated up to600 amps) Contact Nozzle Assembly, 5/64

Cruiser™ TractorKITS AND ACCESSORIES13-413-4Drive Roll and Guide Tube Kits 4 KP2721-1 Nozzle Extension (if required) 4 5 KP1962-3B1 Contact

Cruiser™ TractorKITS AND ACCESSORIES13-513-5Drive Roll and Guide Tube Kits 7 T11807 Nozzle Extension Insulator 7 Positive Contact Nozzle for 3

Cruiser™ TractorKITS AND ACCESSORIES13-613-6Drive Roll and Guide Tube Kits 9 M13739 Nozzle Adapter 8-inch (203 mm) M13739-1 Nozzle Adapter 2.25

Cruiser™ TractorDIAGRAMS14-114-1ENHANCED BUTTON

Cruiser™ TractorNOTES14-214-2

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Cruiser™ TractorPRODUCT OVERVIEW1-41-4Design Features Arc Performance The Cruiser™ tractor and Power Wave AC/DC 1000 combination brings high producti

Cruiser™ TractorINITIAL SETUP2-12-1Accessories Included with the Cruiser™ Tractor Note: *The Lincoln Electric Cruiser™ tractor does not include a con

Cruiser™ TractorINITIAL SETUP2-22-2Flux Hopper Lift Bail Mast Tube Clamp Handle Vertical Slide Spindle Brake Wire Drive Clamp Wire StraightenerA

Cruiser™ TractorINITIAL SETUP2-32-3Manual Steering Wheel Collar Wire Guide Anchor Horizontal Slide Flux Valve Slide Bracket Clutch Slide Tube

Cruiser™ TractorINITIAL SETUP2-42-41-inch (Preferred) or 25 mm Combination Wrench 1/2-inch (Preferred) or13 mm Combination Wrench9/16-inch (Preferre

Cruiser™ TractorINITIAL SETUP2-52-5Assembly Preparation Before configuring the Cruiser™ tractor for welding, parts must be removed from theirshipped

Cruiser™ TractorINITIAL SETUP2-62-63. Remove wire reel mounting spindle andbracket. Loosen (two) clamp screwsusing a 1/2-inch (13 mm) wrench andslide

Cruiser™ TractorSAFETYiiFOR ENGINEpowered equipment.1.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenancework unless the maintenance work re

Cruiser™ TractorASSEMBLY3-13-1Assembly Before the Cruiser™ tractor can be set up for welding, all steps in Assembly Preparationon page 2-5 must be com

Cruiser™ TractorASSEMBLY3-23-21. Loosen wire drive mounting bracketfrom horizontal slide by loosening fournuts using a 1/2-inch (13 mm) wrench.Reloca

Cruiser™ TractorASSEMBLY3-33-34. Mount the flux hopper to the feedplatewith long carriage bolts using a 7/16-inch (11 mm) wrench. 5. Install one flux

Cruiser™ TractorASSEMBLY3-43-46. Install the contact nozzle extension. 7. Install second flux tube retaining ring. 8. Install the flux cone assembly

Cruiser™ TractorASSEMBLY3-53-59. Install the flux delivery tube from theflux hopper to the flux cone or to theend of the contact nozzle assemblyusing

Cruiser™ TractorASSEMBLY3-63-613. Mount control pendant in the pendantholder. Continue to Chapter 4, Wheel Configurations.

Cruiser™ TractorASSEMBLY3-73-7Right-Hand Butt and Groove Welds Figure 3-2 The Cruiser™ Tractor Configured forRight-Hand Track Guided Butt Welds 1. L

Cruiser™ TractorASSEMBLY3-83-8450 3. Loosen the feedplate locking screwusing a 5/16-inch (8 mm) Allenwrench. 4. Rotate feedplate, so the contactnozzl

Cruiser™ TractorASSEMBLY3-93-91/2”/13mm 6. Slide wire drive mounting bracket to-ward the right-hand end of the hori-zontal slide about 1/2 inch (1

Cruiser™ TractorASSEMBLY3-103-109. Secure flux cone assembly with thethumbscrew. 10. Slide crossslide assembly to the endof horizontal tube. 11. Tig

Cruiser™ TractorSAFETYiiiiARC RAYS can burn.4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and coverplates to protect your eyes from sparks andthe rays of t

Cruiser™ TractorASSEMBLY3-113-1112. Rotate feedplate clockwise until con-tact nozzle assembly is perpendicu-lar with welding surface. 13. Loosen wir

Cruiser™ TractorASSEMBLY3-123-1215. Remove the flux hopper from itsmounting plate and clamp assemblywith two long carriage bolts using a7/16-inch (11

Cruiser™ TractorASSEMBLY3-133-1318. Remount the electrode reel andmounting bracket on the long sup-port arm, so the spindle is centeredapproximately

Cruiser™ TractorASSEMBLY3-143-1421. Mount control pendant to the bracket on fluxhopper. Continue to Chapter 4, Wheel Configurations.

Cruiser™ TractorASSEMBLY3-153-15Figure 3-3 Flat Fillet Flat Fillet 1. Remove the long horizontal tube byloosening clamp nuts using a 1/2-inch(13 mm

Cruiser™ TractorASSEMBLY3-163-163. Disconnect sense lead (67) andmotor control lead from the Cruiser™tractor chassis. 4. Remove the wire drive assembl

Cruiser™ TractorASSEMBLY3-173-176. Move horizontal cross support tubeby loosening its clamp and sliding tothe left until the tube is about equallyspac

Cruiser™ TractorASSEMBLY3-183-184”/100mm 9. Install the flanged wheel assembly onthe left-hand tube with the wheel fac-ing right. Ensure the wheel s

Cruiser™ TractorASSEMBLY3-193-1912. Remount the slide assembly to theright-hand side of the long supporttube as close to the long tube clampbracket as

Cruiser™ TractorASSEMBLY3-203-2016. Rotate the drive roll faceplate ap-proximately 45˚ clockwise by loos-ening the faceplate locking screwusing a 5

Cruiser™ TractorSAFETYiiiiiiFOR ELECTRICALLYpowered equipment.8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnectswitch at the fuse box before working onth

Cruiser™ TractorASSEMBLY3-213-2119. Remove rear outrigger bar and re-verse it, so it is oriented the sameas the front outrigger bar20. With the Cruis

Cruiser™ TractorASSEMBLY3-223-2223. Install the contact nozzle extension.24. Install the second flux tube retainingring.25. Tighten both outrigger bar

Cruiser™ TractorASSEMBLY3-233-2328. Remove the flux hopper from itstube clamp bracket. 29. Mount the long bolts using a 7/16-inch (11 mm) wrench to

Cruiser™ TractorASSEMBLY3-243-2430. Install the flux delivery tube fromthe flux hopper to the flux cone orto the end of the contact nozzleassembly u

Cruiser™ TractorWHEEL CONFIGURATIONS4-14-1Wheel Configurations The Cruiser™ tractor features a patent-pending design that provides freedom for manydif

Cruiser™ TractorWHEEL CONFIGURATIONS4-24-2Self-Guided, Four-Wheeled Welding Self-guided means the Cruiser™ tractor is steered slightly towards a wall

Cruiser™ TractorWHEEL CONFIGURATIONS4-34-33. Loosen the steering locking nuts. 4. Adjust the steering knob on eachwheel to aim the wheel approxi-mate

Cruiser™ TractorWHEEL CONFIGURATIONS4-44-4Manually Steered, Three-Wheeled Welding When the Cruiser™ tractor is assembled for manual steering, the ope

Cruiser™ TractorWHEEL CONFIGURATIONS4-54-54. Slide the manual steering assembly onto one of the front tubes. Positionthe wheel, so it is perpendicula

Cruiser™ TractorWHEEL CONFIGURATIONS4-64-6Joint Guide Wheels The joint guide wheels work best for single pass butt or groove welds withprepared edges

Cruiser™ TractorSAFETYivivPRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉPour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions etles précautions de sûreté speci

Cruiser™ TractorWHEEL CONFIGURATIONS4-74-74. For improved access, remove one ofthe front tubes by loosening twoclamps bolts on the base clampusing a

Cruiser™ TractorNOTES4-84-8

Cruiser™ TractorWIRE GUIDES & DRIVE ROLL - REMOVE & INSTALL5-15-1Wire Guides and Drive Roll Removal and Installation Wire Guides and Drive Ro

Cruiser™ TractorWIRE GUIDES & DRIVE ROLL - REMOVE & INSTALL5-25-29. Obtain new drive roll kit. Note:The drive comes as two halves. 10. Install

Cruiser™ TractorWIRE STRAIGHTENER ADJUSTMENT6-16-1ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL• TURN THE INPUT POWER OFF AT THE DISCONNECT SWITCH BEFOREWORKING ON THIS EQU

Cruiser™ TractorWIRE STRAIGHTENER ADJUSTMENT6-26-21. Turn off power at the welding powersource. 2. Using a 1/4-inch hex key, loosen twoscrews holding

Cruiser™ TractorLEVELING7-17-1Leveling When configured with four wheels, it may be necessary to make adjustments to the frontwheels to keep the Cruise

Cruiser™ TractorLEVELING7-27-23. Tighten the clamp. 4. Loosen the wheel clamp. 5. Rotate the wheel assembly clockwise.

Cruiser™ TractorLEVELING7-37-36. Use a square for final alignment. 7. Tighten the clamp.

Cruiser™ TractorNOTES7-47-4

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Cruiser™ TractorALTERNATE CONFIGURATIONS8-18-1Alternate Configurations The Cruiser™ tractor components may be assembled in countless ways. This chapte

Cruiser™ TractorALTERNATE CONFIGURATIONS8-28-21. Turn off the power at the weldingpower supply. 2. Loosen the feedplate locking screwusing a 5/16-inch

Cruiser™ TractorALTERNATE CONFIGURATIONS8-38-35. The Cruiser™ tractor is equipped from the factory with A as the inletand B as the outlet. To make B

Cruiser™ TractorALTERNATE CONFIGURATIONS8-48-4ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL• TURN THE INPUT POWER OFF AT THE DISCONNECT SWITCH BEFOREWORKING ON THIS EQUIPME

Cruiser™ TractorALTERNATE CONFIGURATIONS8-58-5• TO PREVENT PHYSICAL INJURY, THE CRUISER™ TRACTOR MUST REMAINSTABLE AND BALANCED BOTH WHEN THE FLUX HO

Cruiser™ TractorALTERNATE CONFIGURATIONS8-68-6Figure 8-4 Flux Hopper Mounted to Mast Vertically Figure 8-5 Flux Hopper Mounted to Mast Horizontally F

Cruiser™ TractorALTERNATE CONFIGURATIONS8-78-7Good Flow Poor Flow Figure 8-6 Flux Tube Position

Cruiser™ TractorALTERNATE CONFIGURATIONS8-88-8Slides on Horizontal and Vertical Axis Slide Positions As assembled from the factory, slides are orien

Cruiser™ TractorCABLES AND CONNECTIONS9-19-11 K2607-1 CruiserTMTractor3 K1811-75 Work Sense Lead4 K2684-1 Pendant (Included with K2607-1 CruiserTM5 K2

Cruiser™ TractorCABLES AND CONNECTIONS9-29-2D C E B A Figure 9-2 Wire Drive Connection Wire Drive Connection Pin DefinitionA Motor PowerB Moto

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ABCDEABCDECruiser™ TractorCABLES AND CONNECTIONS9-39-3Controller Connector Pin Definition A Arc Link Can B Arc Link Can C 67 Electrode SenseD

Cruiser™ TractorCABLES AND CONNECTIONS9-49-4ArcLink Control Cables ArcLink control cables are available in two forms: • K1543-xx series for most ind

Cruiser™ TractorCABLES AND CONNECTIONS9-59-5Weld Cable Sizes The recommended copper cable sizes for different currents and duty cycles are shown inth

Cruiser™ TractorCABLES AND CONNECTIONS9-69-6Connecting Welding Power Cables to Contact Nozzle Assembly - All Configurations 1. Rotate the brass bar

Cruiser™ TractorCABLES AND CONNECTIONS9-79-74. Tighten the strain-relief clamp using a 7/16-inch (11 mm) wrench. Note:It might be desirable to leave

Cruiser™ TractorCABLES AND CONNECTIONS9-89-8Loading Electrode Loading a Coil on to a Reel 1. Turn the power OFF at the weldingpower source. 2. Determ

Cruiser™ TractorCABLES AND CONNECTIONS9-99-94. Tighten the spinner nut as much as possible by hand. Always ensure the free end of the coilis secure

Cruiser™ TractorNOTES9-109-10

Cruiser™ TractorOPERATION10-110-1Operation Safety Precautions ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL• TURN THE INPUT POWER OFF AT THE DISCONNECT SWITCH BEFOREWORKIN

Cruiser™ TractorOPERATION10-210-2ELECTRODE POTENTIAL• MAINTAIN CLEARANCE BETWEEN PARTS AT ELECTRODE POTENTIALAND ALL OTHER CRUISER™ TRACTOR COMPONENTS

Cruiser™ TractorTABLE OF CONTENTSTOC-1TOC-1Chapter 1, Product Overview Specifications ...

Cruiser™ TractorOPERATION10-310-3Four ScrewHeads on Back ofWire Straightener Wire Straightener Feedplate Wire and Wire Spool Contact Nozzle A

Cruiser™ TractorOPERATION10-410-4The serviceability of a product or structure utilizing any welding programs is and must bethe sole responsibility of

Cruiser™ TractorOPERATION10-510-5Pendant Controls Figure 10-2 Pendant Controls MSP DisplayPantalla MSPÉcran d’Affichage MSPVolts/Trim DisplayExhibic

Cruiser™ TractorOPERATION10-610-6 Travel Speed Making a Weld 1. Set the travel speed. The travel speedrange equals 10 to 100 in/min.2. Select the

Cruiser™ TractorOPERATION10-710-7Current Held Constant and Wire Feed Speed Varied and Constant Arc Length Maintained AMPS Extension Heating = VIR

Cruiser™ TractorOPERATION10-810-8Current Varied and Wire Feed Held Constant and Maintain Constant Arc Length AMPS Extension Heating = VIR Total El

Cruiser™ TractorOPERATION10-910-9 Hertz FrequencyUse Frequency to Fine Tune Stability of Imbalanced Wave-forms and Multiple Arc Systems Decrease

Cruiser™ TractorOPERATION10-1010-10Less PenetrationMore Deposition More Penetration Less Deposition More positivewave equals more penetration More

Cruiser™ TractorOPERATION10-1110-11Arc Start Delay Downslope Crater Start Burnba ck Upslope Weld Strike Output Start ButtonPressedWire Beg

Cruiser™ TractorOPERATION10-1210-12End Options The downslope, crater, and burnback parameters are used to define the end of the weldsequence. The are

Cruiser™ TractorTABLE OF CONTENTSTOC-2TOC-2Chapter 9, Cables and Connections System Setup ...

Cruiser™ TractorOPERATION10-1310-13500-5000-10001000Nominal OffsetPositive OffsetMore PenetrationLess DepositionNegative OffsetLess PenetrationMore De

Cruiser™ TractorOPERATION10-1410-14 Seconds Arc Delay Time6. Set the arc delay time. Range equals0 to 5.0 seconds.

Cruiser™ TractorOPERATION10-1510-15WFS Arc Strike..seconds Start Time7. Set the arc strike parameters. Rangeis dependent on gear ratio

Cruiser™ TractorOPERATION10-1610-16Contact Tip Flux Nozzle Electrode Stickout Distance Manual 12. Travel to confirm the position of theguides and

Cruiser™ TractorOPERATION10-1710-17Start Stop 15. Open the flux hopper valve.16. Press the Start button to beginwelding. 17. Press the Stop button t

Cruiser™ TractorOPERATION10-1810-18Recall a Memory: Press for 1 Second Memories WELD MODE SEARCHINGThe Cruiser™ Tractor has four available memorie

Cruiser™ TractorOPERATION10-1910-19Saving a Memory with Memory Buttons To save a memory, press and hold the desired memory button for 2 seconds. When

Cruiser™ TractorOPERATION10-2010-20Set Limits: Press for 5 Seconds  Memory 2 Set LimitsLimits Limits allow the welder to adjust the welding proce

Cruiser™ TractorOPERATION10-2110-21Hi=200 Lo=180 Weld WFSMemory Value High Limit Low Limit Parameter Name Hi=200 Lo=180 Weld WFSRotate to

Cruiser™ TractorOPERATION10-2210-22Memory 2 Limits Enable/DisableEnable Limits? Yes No7. Press the left MSP4 button (YES) tosave and en