OPERATOR’ S REMOTE
Firefly is a semi-automated machine – the welder must use their skill to make final adjustments to the weld by operating the remote once the weld is underway.
With constant use throughout a welding shift, firefly’ s operator’ s remote is designed for ease of handling and operation. Much attention has been given to the size, weight and physical robustness of the unit. Similar attention has been given to the positioning and colour of the positive click buttons. The remote incorporates leading digital technology to enhance response times.
A hi-visibility display screen enables ease of parameter identification and quality buttons offer long life and reliability.
The remote is connected to firefly’ s control box and controls functions such as travel speed, travel direction and oscillation.
Each firefly remote is inter-changeable with all firefly control boxes.
After extensive field testing, the ease of use design features and physical robustness of the remote will suit most users. However, other options are available.
HMI PROGRAMMING LAPTOP
Firefly uses a ruggedized laptop computer as a programming pendant to enable welding parameter set-up in a familiar windows environment – 50 parameter memories come as standard. Each firefly HMI is compatible with all firefly control boxes, so only one HMI is required per worksite.
The firefly HMI has a‘ team viewer’ remote assist capability. This feature enables on-line diagnostics to be carried out by technicians. Firefly’ s HMI allows the user to download actual weld programming data to a USB memory stick for further processing in an Excel spreadsheet format.
TRAVEL BANDS
Firefly is a‘ bug and band’ system – the bug or weld head runs on a travel guide band( sometimes called a track or ring) which is mounted to the workpiece.
With set-up times a key factor for most welding projects, much attention has been given to aid this important process.
The firefly weld head has a simple band clamping latch mechanism to enable fast and effective clamping of the weld head to the band. Positioning the weld head on the workpiece is straightforward by using a‘ free wheel’ setting before final locking of the weld head into the chosen position.
Removing firefly from the band is equally simple with a latch release mechanism. Mounting the guide band to the workpiece is aided by a simple attach and release mechanism on the guide band.
Firefly can operate on various band designs – orbital on an external track or orbital on an internal track. Firefly also has a linear capability; where it can operate on a flat track, both vertical and horizontal.
For applications where the workpiece is neither round or linear, but oval or curved instead, a specially modified Firefly is possible. Firefly has a bi-directional capability on all band configurations – there is no need for separate left and right hand machines.
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