MODEL 9500ProductInformation
System Controller
Closed-loop
control All arc welding processes Controls 4 parameters 25 program memory Synergic TIG
control Multi-pass capability
Introduction Integrated welding systems rarely consist of just a welding power supply. Consequently,
control of the welding sequence is only partially addressed using the type of sequence
control normally available with welding power supplies. Even though some of these controllers are of a microprocessor design, they can only
control the output of the welding power supply and are often limited to a specifi c weld process. An integrated welding system, in ad-
dition to controlling welding current, requires
control of other parameters such as wire and travel speed and, in some cases,
control of arc length through the
control of arc voltage. Firmware The 9500 Controller is of a microprocessor design, similar to a computer. In addition to the "hardware" which is the
control itself, the operation of the unit is based upon "software". The operation of the 9500 Controller is controlled by a software program in the same way as a computer. The main difference is that the software is permanently loaded on two EPROM memory chips. The program is burned into the chip and cannot be changed by the user. The program and the chip are together known as "fi rmware".To make the 9500 System Controller suitable for a number of different welding operations, Jetline has developed a series of fi rmware options. EPROMS, loaded with all the appropriate fi rmware, will be installed in the controller at the time of supply. If, however, it is required to add options or change the weld process at a later date, new EPROMS containing the new fi rmware can be supplied to retrofi t the controller. Description The 9500 System Controller is a microprocessor based unit designed and built to provide economical, ac-
curate
control over the complete welding process. The unit will
control all arc welding processes and, although primarily designed for systems utilizing Jetline equipment, can easily be used with other manufacturer's equipment and on other welding systems.The
control is compact and is capable of controlling up to four welding parameters using appropriate
control modules which are individually available as optional equipment. The output level of each parameter is set using an integrated digital keypad and is displayed on a fl uorescent display. The 9500 Controller includes sequence start and stop buttons as well as an emergency stop button.
An important advantage of the 9500 Controller, compared with more conventional units, is that it employs a menu system to create weld programs through the keypad. Actual values can be entered and are displayed. This permits the parameter levels to be pre-selected before welding starts. During welding, the display provides a readout of actual weld values. 15 Goodyear St, Irvine, California, 92618 U.S.A. • Tel: (949) 951-1515 • Fax: (949) 951-9237
