Power Wave Manager - Release Notes

July 2, 2020
Lincoln Electric Software Release Notes for

Power Wave Manager
www.powerwavesoftware.com
Revision Release Date (DD/MM/YYYY)

1.3.0.0 July 2, 2020 (02/07/2020)
Power Wave Manager v1.3.0.0 – Updates and Technical Notes
Enhancements
Enhancements/Updates included in v1.3.0.0:

 Now runs under the Microsoft® .NET 4.6.1 framework, requiring Windows 7 SP1 or
later.
 Added support for PIPEFAB™ equipment.
 Updated User Memories to support process-based memories used in PIPEFAB™
systems.
 Added support for Feedforward Calibration on PIPEFAB™ systems.
 Removed obsolete E-Mail Setup section.
 In the Miscellaneous | Settings tab, added the Output Timers section, providing a
configurable Burnback timer for turning off output and Touch Sense timer for turning
off Touch sense. This applies to wire processes on robot-controlled systems only.
 In the Checkpoint | Configuration | Wire Package tab, added a help instruction for
modifying the wire diameter when using Hyperfill™.

1.2.4.21 RC1 March 31, 2020 (31/03/2020)
Power Wave Manager v1.2.4.21 RC1 – Updates and Technical Notes
Enhancements
Enhancements/Updates included in v1.2.4.21 RC1:

 Domain Name field is added to Ethernet settings screen when Ethernet attribute 30843
is present.
 Added check for FAT32 drive in USB Operator Key screen.
 About screen now shows release date.

1.2.4.20 October 15, 2019 (15/10/2019)
Enhancements
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 No Enhancements in this revision.
Bug Fixes
Issues fixed from Previous Version v1.2.4.19:

 LACI board not enabling CheckPoint on a SpeedTec 505.
 Modify Sense Lead test to turn on the Gas controller Device 3 State (contactor) only if
the UI is a PF84
 Some settings may fail to restore when using older backup files.

1.2.4.19 July 10, 2019 (10/07/2019)
Enhancements

 Added MQTT screen for configuration of settings and displaying connection status.
 In the CheckPoint | Configuration | Limit Settings tab, added ability to set required
limits. If required, a limit must be enabled in a weld profile in order for the system to
weld.
Bug Fixes

 Help tip text doesn’t display on Ethernet | Configuration | Firewall tab.
 Synchronize on Miscellaneous | Time tab is not disabled if Checkpoint is enabled.
 Limits occasionally enabled on all profiles when applied with CheckPoint running from
Front Ethernet.
 Decimal point not shown correctly for data in DeviceNet Weld sequencer table.
 Limit settings occasionally not saved in CheckPoint | Configuration screen.
 Warning level percentages not included in backup of Production Monitoring limit
settings.
 In Observer, use correct number of decimal places for voltage and current values in
weld log data file.

1.2.4.18 March 08, 2019 (08/03/2019)
Enhancements
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 No Enhancements in this revision.
Bug Fixes

 Corrected issues related to Multiple Wire Drive functionality for CheckPoint.
 User manual updates to add in USB Key documentation.

1.2.4.17 February 20, 2019 (20/02/2019)
Enhancements

 Added Ethernet Diagnostics tab to Ethernet form.
 Updated Wi-Fi form and Add/Edit Connection form to handle Enterprise Settings only
when WPA ENT is chosen from the Type dropdown.
 Added required field designations on the Add/Edit Connection form based on Type
and/or Method selected.
 Made User Name optional when choosing TLS Methods.
 Removed Static IP requirement for CheckPoint.
 Added Enable Auto Drive Roll Selection checkbox to the Miscellaneous Form.
 Added Multiple Wire Drive capability for CheckPoint.
Bug Fixes

 Current version not displayed in status bar.
 DeviceNet Weld Sequencer screen exception when double clicking Weld Mode row.
 Unable to rename Training Weld file.
 Ethernet Configuration tab, Speed and Duplex combo box not displaying configured
value.
 DN MACIID not displaying after restoring from backup.
 Minor display issues on Ethernet Setup form.
 Gear Selection not being backed up or restored.

1.2.3.16 March 2, 2018 (02/03/2018)
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Enhancements

 In the Checkpoint | Training form, added multiple chart functions including the ability
to zoom in and out of particular section of interest of a weld training chart.
 In the Network Settings | Communications Status form, added Wi-Fi checkbox to view
live communications of the Wi-Fi module (when present).
 Added the “Help Me Connect Guide” to the installation update package since it was
only available via the Power Wave Utilities download.
Bug Fixes

 Removed default SaaS Server IP address of 216.26.175.3 from possible selection since
that Checkpoint server IP is no longer used.
 Added function to reset and automatically change the Default SaaS IP address from
216.26.175.3 to 207.89.49.2 and likewise for the Actual SaaS IP Address. This occurs
with an automatic update upon connection of Power Wave Manager to a valid Power
Source.
 Fixed potential issue with the Restore function in particular with matching up existing
hardware with current module information in the restore package.
 Fixed an issue with Machine Finder functionality.
 Fixed issue with Parsing responses from the Test Message button in Checkpoint
|Register form.
 Stopped the flickering of the multi-line tab control in the System Information form.

1.2.2.15 December 21, 2017 (21/12/2017)
Enhancements

 Added Functionality to support USB Operator Key.
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 In the Checkpoint | Training form, for the “Load training weld data file” function, added
ability to select multiple weld files to load at a time for a given profile.
Bug Fixes

 Fixed issue with Error Lookup form and key down events defaulting to Connect form
which might prematurely close the form.

1.2.1.14 October 16, 2017 (16/10/2017)
Enhancements

 Added Water Cooler Enable flags for Smart Water Cooler modules. These can now be
viewed and configured and are now backed up/restored if module is found.
 In Accessories | Water Cooler tab added Factory Reset button for Smart Water Cooler
modules.
 Added Fault if No Smart Cooler found checkbox to the Power Source settings |
Miscellaneous tab.
 In Network Settings | Ethernet tab in TCP/IP Setup tab, added DHCP Timeout enable
option for those modules that support configuration of this new TCP/IP Setting.
Bug Fixes
Issues fixed from v1.0.3.10/v1.0.4.11:

 In Network Settings | Bluetooth tab, don’t allow Bluetooth radio to be disabled if
currently communicating over Bluetooth.
 In Network Settings | Ethernet tab, corrected issue where the “Ethernet Comm Setting”
combo box was disabled for non-WIFI Ethernet modules. This version now allows user
to change 10BaseT or 100 Base T Ethernet speed for non-WIFI boards.
 In Network Settings | Ethernet tab, corrected issue where the “Configuration |
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Network Security” tab would not show up when there was more than one Ethernet
module in the system and the last one did not support Network security.
 In Network Settings | Ethernet tab, in Trace tab fixed overlapping text regarding
checkboxes in Display Filter section.
 In Snapshot tab, improved functionality of reading snapshots by delaying some time on
error from reading EEPROM memory to clear up network issue. Previous versions
might miss reading attributes of objects after an EEPROM read failure.
 Fixed issue with not displaying the “Fault if No Smart Cooler Found” Checkbox.
 In the Anybus | Job Setup tab, fixed units conversion issue when converting job file to
CSV file, previously was displaying metric units and non-converted English values.
 In Connection tab, fixed issue with Advanced Connection tab not appearing if other
menus are selected first.
 In Backup/Restore Tab, fixed issue with backup and restore functions when a
Production Monitor object does not exist (or only a Disabled PM object exists) the
backup would fail as well as the restore operation.

1.0.3.10 July 20, 2017 (20/07/2017)
Network settings - Ethernet- Firewall
This version now supports machines with updated 4800 firmware that allow enabling/disabling of the
Ethernet Firewall as well as filtering of any Ethernet traffic not intended for that device.
If firewall functionality is not present in Welding device then the above picture will be displayed with
disabled ‘greyed-out’ controls.
Network settings – Ethernet - ArcLink XT Trace
The ArcLinkXT Trace buttons (start/stop) correctly follow the given state of the trace. If trace is started
then the Stop Trace button is enabled, if Trace is stopped then the Start Trace button is enabled.
Power source settings – Miscellaneous – Custom Weld Set
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The Miscellaneous | Custom Weld Set tab now displays the name of current Custom Weld Set and the
version when one has been loaded (where applicable).
Power source settings – Miscellaneous – Time
The Miscellaneous | Time tab now supports ability to read back (and set) the time format to either
Local Time or UTC Time. Assuming Checkpoint is not enabled this can be set back to use Local Time.
Timestamps are used for Checkpoint and logging events. Note: Time is always displayed in Local Time.
Enhancements

 Allows connections to Power Wave equipment over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
 Added support to locate machines over Wi-Fi by implementing a configurable Machine
Finder protocol over Wi-Fi (using Multicast or Broadcast messages).
 This version supports PowerMeter UI modules (G8814) by allowing configuration and
viewing statistics of Wi-Fi/Bluetooth settings.
 In the Wi-Fi tab, added a checkbox to display advanced diagnostics. This version only
supports configuration of ‘Direct Setting’ Connections as opposed to ‘Profile’
connections.
 In the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth tabs, added support for UI Lockout functionality in order to
lockout the user from enabling/disabling the Wi-Fi or Bluetooth radios from the UI.
 Added warning message if user had configured Checkpoint over Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi is in
Configuration Mode.
 In the PM Register tab, when sending a Test Message, this version now waits an
appropriate amount of time for a response when previous versions did not.
 If connected via USB, Serial or Bluetooth, this version now displays the baud rate next
to the COM Port in the status pane. This version also auto-negotiates to use the highest
supported baud rate, previous versions used the lowest supported baud rate:
 This version does not allow download (install) of Custom Weld Sets over Bluetooth due
to certain limitations with the Bluetooth connection.
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 In Weld View tab, sped up the time it took to clear the trace buffers.
 In Accessories | Water Cooler | Diagnostics tab, when a Smart Cooler is found, it now
reads the ‘Fault if No Smart Cooler’ attribute and displays the correct setting in the
“Force Smart Cooler” checkbox as:
 Also, if the “Cooler On Time (minutes)” and “Force Smart Cooler” settings do not exist
in the Weld Controller, then the program will not enable the “Apply Settings” button
since there are no settings to configure.
Bug Fixes
Issues fixed from v1.0.2.9 RC3:

 Fixed issue related to loading Bluetooth DLL, irprops.cpl, on startup; where for
Bluetooth this is required but if you aren’t using Bluetooth and if the DLL did not exist
(e.g. on Windows Server 2012) then the software would not even startup.
 Fixed issues with loading Custom Weld Sets due to timeout failures, software was not
waiting long enough over slower connections.
 In the Calibration tab, if a required Test Weld Mode is not found when attempting to
execute a calibration test then an error dialog is displayed. In addition, software now
checks all Ethernet modules to see if Checkpoint is enabled in case Checkpoint is
enabled on a module that is not the Master Ethernet; this is required to temporarily
disable Checkpoint before performing a calibration test.
 Resolved issues with Checkpoint, in the Production Monitoring | Configuration | Profile
Limits tab, where Minimum Weld Score™ could be changed for profiles that did not
have training weld data associated with them.
 Resolved issues with Backup/Restore tab, it was not supporting multiple PM objects
with different settings. Fixed issue with incorrectly saving/reloading some settings such
as the SSID.
 The PM Configuration form was prematurely checking the IP address before it was
completely entered by the user.
 The PM Register tab was sometimes not reading/setting the correct method (port)
used to communicate over Checkpoint. Also now when Checkpoint is enabled then it
sets it up using UTC Time format.
 In PM Register tab, fixed issue where anytime you went to Apply changes it would
enable Checkpoint/SaaS Cloud functionality by setting attribute 31088 ‘SaaS Enabled’
to true regardless of whether you were using Checkpoint or not.
 Fixed Wire Feeder issue where it was not showing all 4 feed heads as enabled; the last
one was always displayed as disabled.
 In Weld View form, now the buttons are not enabled unless a connection exists.
 Fixed issue with Wi-Fi page on tab close (when changing to another tab) erroring out
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with the following dialog:
 In Miscellaneous | Time tab, fixed issue where various actions would cause the tree
time pulldown to grey out the synchronize time button: code was disabling controls on
the form during the Apply operation and was not re-enabling them after completion
(after reset of the machine).
 In Network Settings | Ethernet tab, corrected issue where the “Enable ArclinkXT”
checkbox setting was not getting correctly set in the Power Source after “Apply
Settings” button was pressed.
 In Network Settings | Ethernet tab, corrected issue where the “Ethernet Comm.
Setting” may have been set incorrectly in the Power Source after “Apply Settings”
button was pressed.
 In Network Settings | Ethernet tab, corrected issue where the letter F was not allowed
to be entered into the hex field for “Mac ID (Hi UWORD)” and “Mac ID (Low ULONG)
 In the Wire Feeder | Feeder Settings | Diagnostics tab, fixed issue where the Actual Pull
WFS was switched with the Actual Push WFS. Also swapped the Motor pull amperage
with the Motor push amperage which was reversed and sometimes was not even
displayed.
 In the Power source settings | Water Cooler tab, when a Smart Water Cooler is missing
and the system was setup with the requirement to ‘Fault if the Smart Cooler is not
found’ and you click on tab then a dialog will allow the user to
clear up this scenario by removing this requirement or allowing you to continue along
and not weld until the Water Cooler is reconnected.
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1.0.2.9 RC3 February 7, 2017 (07/02/2017)
Production Monitoring – Register
Change the dropdown that appears when using a communication module. The “Run
Production Monitoring from” drop down now lists Back Ethernet, Front Ethernet, and Wifi.
When switching from the control board (Back Ethernet) to the comm module (Front Ethernet
or Wifi), PWM will now automatically copy Production monitoring data to the correct locations.
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Production Monitoring – Training
Now when PWM misses capturing a training weld, a message will now be displayed, see below.
A “* Missed Weld *” message is displayed next to the Welding Status message. This is to
prevent training weld from overlapping.
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1.0.2.9 RC2 January 20, 2017 (20/01/2017)
Bug fixes for PWM 1.0.2.9 RC1

1.0.2.9 RC1 January 16, 2017 (16/01/2017)
Connection
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A new radio button “Connect through Bluetooth” has been added to the connect page. If there
are available Bluetooth devices when this radio button is selected, a dropdown list will appear
as shown in the image above. The list may contain Bluetooth devices that are not Lincoln
power sources.
The format for the items in the list are as follows: “COM# - Device_Name BTaddress”
Power source settings – Calibration
When DC+ is not selected, the adjustments are disabled. Calibration should only be done in
DC+.
Capacitor voltage controls are no longer visible when calibrating chopper based machines.
Chopper base machines do not have capacitor voltages; the controls are invisible to avoid
confusion.
Power source settings – Cable settings and tests
Sense lead test now works without a sense lead object in the system.
Enable Voltage Sense Boards enables all sense lead objects. This setting is only in effect until
the machine is reset. Disabled until function of control is finailized
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Tools – Observer
True Energy graph added to the observer node. If the power source does not support true
energy, the graph will be disabled.
Power source settings – Miscellaneous
Added Sleep/Hibernation Settings. Sleep is for user interfaces and Hibernation is the entire
system. When the sleep value is zero, sleep is disabled.
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Power source settings – Weld Mode Settings
Added a dynamic node called Weld Mode Settings. This node appears under the Power Source
Settings node. As of now, this node is only used to display the new Weld Mode Favorites
feature. In the future more related settings will be moved to this node.
Weld Mode Favorites
Weld Mode favorites is a new feature in new Power Waves, and some older powerwaves, with
a software update. Weld Mode Favorites allows you to select a subset of the total availible
weld modes, and when enabled, will show only that subset of weld modes.
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You will only be able to view the enitire list of possible weld modes if Weld Mode Favorites is
diabled. (except test modes)
Test modes are hidden from the user in Weld mode favorites. They are hidden because they
will always be enabled in the machine.
When Apply settings is clicked a dialog will appear letting you know the machine will have to be
reset in order to apply the settings. If youl click yes, the settings will be sent to the machine and
it will begin to reset.
While the machine is resetting, the window below appears:
While this window is displayed you cannot interact with power wave manager. When the
machine is done resetting, the window will disappear and you will be able to interact with
power wave manager.
Picture below of Weld Mode Favorites Enabled on the same machine as above.
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Network Settings – Wifi
Rearranged Wifi form. Changed the Saved Connections tab into the Connections tab
and added a button to add a connection. The button brings up an add connection
Dialog window which replaces the Add connection tab. Move the delete profiles
section to the connection tab.
Wire Feeder – Feeder Settings
Added a Motor Command LED and a Motor Status LED in the WFS Feedback section of the
Diagnostic tab.
Tools – Backup/Restore
Added Weld mode favorites to Backup/Restore. New Weld Mode tab.
Production Monitoring – Configuration
Added Warning Level Percent controls. Controls only appear if Warning Level is
supported. Added to the “Limit Settings” tab, renamed from “Out-of-limit actions”. See
user manual for more information.
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1.0.2.8 December 8, 2016 (08/12/2016)
Bug Fixes
Issues fixed from v1.0.2.8 RC7:

 Water cooler forms were not removed when connecting to another power source
without restarting the program.
 Backups were not being read properly
 Could not connect to machine in bootstrap

1.0.2.8 RC7 September 19, 2016 (19/09/2016)
Main window
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The Connection status text in the lower left corner of the window will now display the actual IP
of the machine instead of the Alternate IP when an Alternate IP is used.
Connection
Added Trouble Connecting link to the connect form. When clicked, suggestions are displayed to
help the user try to successfully connect to the machine.
System status
Ability to right click and copy fields was added.
Power source settings – Calibration
Capacitor voltages are no longer displayed when connected to chopper based machines.
Output no longer has to be on in order to use the adjustment controls.
Moved the Cooler on Time setting to the Water Cooler forms.
Power source settings – Water Cooler
This node only shows if the welder supports water coolers and a smart cooler is not detected.
The form associated with this node is identical to the Miscellaneous – Water cooler form
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except the Force Smart cooler option does not exist in this form.
If the Force Smart Cooler attribute is true and this node appears, it means a smart cooler was
not detected and clicking on this node will cause an error to be shown.
Accessories – Water Cooler
Added settings for Cooler on Time and Forcing a smart cooler. Cooler on Time determines the
amount of time in minutes the water cooler runs after welding is stopped. Force Smart Cooler,
if checked, will cause the machine to fault if no smart cooler is detected. Force smart cooler can
only be set if a smart cooler is attached to the machine.
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Network settings – DeviceNet
The DeviceNet node is now greyed out and disabled if DeviceNet is not available on the
machine. Previously a popup error would be displayed if this node was clicked and DeviceNet
was not supported.
Network settings – Ethernet
Ethernet security settings are now disabled if they are not supported by the machine.
Wire feeder – Feeder settings
Moved the water cooler purge button to the water cooler form.
Tools – Snapshot
Added a Quick Snapshot button. Quick Snapshots skip EE memory reads providing a faster
Snapshot process.
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Added a water cooler tab. This tab only saves information for smart coolers. Information for
non-Smart water coolers is saved as it was previously, in the Miscellaneous tab, under the Weld
Controller Advanced Options.
Tools – Observer
The weld score graph is now disabled if weld score is not supported by the machine.
Revision Release Date (DD/MM/YY)

v.1.0.2.8 RC6 – WiFi Field Trial – June 17, 2016 (17/06/2016)
FT1
Power Wave Manager v1.0.2.8 RC6 WiFi Field Trial - FT1
– Updates and Technical Notes
Network settings – WiFi
When connected to a G7761-1 Comm Module, a WiFi configuration/status and setup screens
appear as illustrated bellow.
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Additional details are provided in separate documentation.
Production Monitoring - Registration
When connected to a G7761-1 Comm Module, the Registration screen contains a new setting
called ‘Communication Port To Use. It provides options for choosing to use the wired
communication ports on either the power source or the Comm Module. It also provides the
option to utilize the Wifi port for Production Monitoring or Checkpoint.
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Other Checkpoint/Production monitoring related screens
When connected to a G7761-1 Comm Module, other screens such as the Production
Monitoring Configuration and Training as well as the Network Communication Status will
utilize the settings from the Registration screen and configure and report data based on its
selection.

v.1.0.2.8 RC5 June 3, 2016 (03/06/2016)
Power source settings – Miscellaneous – Custom Weld Set Install/Archive/Remove support.
The Miscellaneous tab now supports a 'Beta Release' version of the Custom Weld Set tab.
This tab provides support for the Installation/Archiving/Removal support of *.weldsetv11
(Format 11) Weld Sets into/from Format 11 Power Sources.. Follow-up work in future releases
will include archiving of Weld Sets based on matching hardware, software, and machine type.
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Production Monitoring – Configuration – Wire Packages

The Wire package weight settings are now converted to Metric when the
Display Preference or the Setup
Parameter is set to . Units are shown as follows.
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Network settings - Ethernet.- ArcLink XT Trace
The ArcLinkXT Trace screen was refactored to fit all of the controls within the minimized screen
and 150% text scaling Maximized screen. The new screen layout is shown as follows
Other Changes
The version is now displayed on the main screen in the lower right corner.
v.1.0.2.8 RC3 – Anybus FT3b May 12, 2016 (12/05/2016)
Power Wave Manager v1.0.2.8 RC3 – Anybus FT3b – Updates and
Technical Notes
Connection
When connecting to robotic welding power sources with CAN ports, versions v1.0.2.8 RC1
through RC3 would fail to connect and show the following error.
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This is now corrected.
Network settings – Anybus
Added corrections to allow the Group tab’s button to restore

groups to the power source.
Production Monitoring - Registration
 The (4611) error noted above resulted in an improper routedPortName entry in the
token file (associated with a local serial port). This is now corrected,
 In versions v1.0.2.8 RC1 through v1.0.2.8 RC3, enabling Checkpoint did not enable the
using of Universal Time Synchronization in the power sources.
(of the v1.0.2.4 RC4 Release notes)Revision Release Date (DD/MM/YY)

v.1.0.2.8 RC3 - Anybus FT3a April 13, 2016 (13/04/2016)
Power Wave Manager v1.0.2.8 RC3 – Anybus FT3a – Updates and
Technical Notes
Network settings – Anybus – FT3a
The Job Setup tab now supports Metric values for Work point and Wire Feed Speed (WFS).
Metric units can be enabled by setting the P.1 – Wire Feed Speed Units on the LGA to Metric or
by checking the ‘Convert engineering units to Metric’ setting via the Power Wave Manager
Preferences button.
v.1.0.2.8 RC3 - Anybus FT3 April 11, 2016 (11/04/2016)
Power Wave Manager v1.0.2.8 RC3 – Anybus FT3 – Updates and
Technical Notes
Power Source – Cable Settings and Tests – Sense Lead Test
Sense Lead diagnostics has been modified to disregard the Sense Lead Loss action setting
functionality when operating with older welding equipment / firmware that does not support
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the Sense Lead Loss action functionality.
The Miscellaneous Setting tab has been enhanced to provide an additional setting called
‘Cooler On Time’ when working with external water cooler equipment interfaced via special
S500 CE control board code (S29513-8.1) firmware. This setting allows for the control of the
duration of time the external water cooler equipment is left on after the completion of a weld.
This setting is not available when using standard welding firmware.
Changed the appearance of the AutoDrive S\SA setting to AutoDrive S/SA.
Network settings – Anybus – FT3
The changes since Anybus version FT2 consist of cosmetic and minor functional changes to the
Groups and Job Setups tabs including
 Job Search is removed as it is not supported by the LGA.

 Extra File information display is removed - Groups/Jobs Setup.
 Update of Numeric Up-downs when user clicks on Groups/Jobs.
 View Jobs Fields now show the extra fields from the installed weld table.
Wire feeder – User Memories
The User Memories Parameter editing functionality has been enhanced to allow for better call-
up/editing of individual parameters. Specifically users no longer need to click directly on the
Value/User Limits column to edit a value or user limit. For the Auto-Settings column, clicking
on the value/user limit entry while the Auto-Setting value is set to Automatic, will call up a
disabled edit box with instructions on how to gain manual control of the Parameter.
Wire feeder – feeder settings - Diagnostics
The Miscellaneous functionality of the diagnostic tab has been enhanced to provide an
additional ‘Pump cooler’ button and ‘Flow Sensor’ led indicator working with external water
cooler equipment interfaced via special S500 CE control board code (S29513-8.1) firmware.
This button/led is not available when using standard welding firmware.
Note: ‘Pump cooler’ and ‘Flow Sensor’ does not work with Cool Arc 55/55 S Smart Water
cooler equipment. Utilize the controls on Accessories – Water Cooler for equivalent
functionality.

v.1.0.2.8 RC2 Dec 18, 2015 (18/12/2015)
Power Source – Miscellaneous
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The Miscellaneous form now supports configuring the power source to take action on the
detection of the loss of the Sense Lead. The setting is called Sense Lead Loss action and has
the following available selections:
 Do nothing – No action is taken on a loss of detection of the Sense Lead.

 Alarm – Event 53 (sense lead loss) is logged in the event logs of the welder and welding is
allowed to continue.
 Fault System – Event 53 (sense lead loss) will show up on the user interface and welding
output is turned off.
Power Source – Cable Settings and Tests – Sense Lead Test
Sense Lead diagnostics has been modified to ignore the Sense Lead Loss action setting when
the Test Sense lead selection button is pressed.
Power Source – Tools - Backup/Restore
The Backup/Restore Miscellaneous Weld Controller Advanced Options functionality has been
modified to backup and restore the Sense Lead action setting.
Note: when restoring a backup made using Power Wave Manager version v1.0.2.7 or prior, the
default Do nothing setting is chosen for Sense lead Loss action.
Network settings –Device Net- Weld Limits
The Weld Mode List called up from the Device Net Weld Limits tab, now includes a 'Gas Type'
column with Weld Set information about the Gas Types supported by each Weld Mode

v.1.0.2.8 RC1 Oct 5, 2015 (05/10/2015)
Power Source – System Status – Multiple Weld Set support
The Module Information tab has been enhanced to identify the versions of multiple weld sets
that may be loaded in a machine. If a machine supports multiple weld sets, they are displayed
as Weld Set 1 Version, Weld Set 2 Version, and User Weld Set Version.
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Note: A User Weld Set is a customized weld set developed from an existing format 11 factory weld set.
Note: Only one stored weld set may be active at any given time. The active weld set is selected using the
Weld Set Selection Weld Controller option found in Power Source Miscellaneous.
For machines that only support one weld set, the version is displayed as Weld Set Version.
Power Source – Miscellaneous
 The AutoDrive SA Weld Controller option is now identified as AutoDrive S\SA in

recognition that it is utilized for both AutoDrive S as well as AutoDrive SA drives.
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 The Miscellaneous screen now grays out / clears the Retract Start Ramping Weld
Controller option checkbox when Touch Retract Starting option is unchecked. Retract
Start Ramping enabled is not a valid setting in the machine when Touch Retract Starting is
disabled. This prevents setting Retract Start Ramping setting to an invalid/unusable state.
Production Monitoring – Configuration – Wire Packages

The Wire package weight settings are disabled on power sources that are connected to more
than one wire drive. Checkpoint/Production Monitoring does not support this combination.
Previous versions of Power Wave Manger left these settings enabled when multiple wire drives
where present, however the Wire Package functionality did not work properly.
Production Monitoring – Configuration – Weld Profiles

Corrected screen resizing display of Windows 7 - Aero style control background.
v.1.0.2.7 July 15, 2015 (15/07/2015)
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Power Source - Calibration

Corrected a problem that occurred when the computer loses power during Calibration.
On opening the form again after plugging in power to the computer, the Output button was
disabled and did not allow the output to be turned off. The Output button is now corrected to
be enabled. Similar changes were made for control buttons on the Accessory screens and the
Wire Feeder diagnostic screens. A summary of all of the control buttons and how they react
to the same scenario is as follows:
Summary of ‘Control’ buttons in Power Wave Manager

Screen Button label Button name Notes(s)
Calibration n/a Turn output ON/OFF Will stay on until user turns
it off. If opened after
reconnect, button is
available.
Weld cable test n/a Perform test Sequencer faults when

button is pressed after
reconnection.
Sense lead diagnostics n/a Test sense lead selection Re-executes test when
button is pressed after re-
connection.
Advanced Module Hi-Frequency Generator Enable Hi-frequency generator will

typically time-out and
disable itself before re-
connect of the screen.
Pressing and releasing
button will turn the Hi-
frequency generator off.
Water Cooler Water Cooler Pump test Turn Pump ON/OFF Will stay on until user turns
it off.
Feeder Diagnostics Cold-inch wire Inch forward If turned on,

pressing/releasing the button
turns it off.
Source: Code Review and Testing
Power Source – Calibration(Continued)
Screen Button label Button name Notes(s)
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Feeder Diagnostics Cold-inch wire Inch reverse If turned on,

pressing/releasing the
buttons turns reverse off
Feeder Calibration n/a Fast Forward ON/OFF If turned on,

(Auto Drive SA only) pressing/releasing the
button turns the fast
forward off
Observer n/a Turn output ON/OFF Will stay on until user turns
(‘Show Output On/Off it off.
button’ is checked)
Source: Code Review and Testing
Power Source - Cable settings and tests - Weld Cable Test
The Weld Cable Test now instructs the tester to disconnect the power source from
Power Wave® STT® Advanced Process Module, Power Wave® Advanced Module Aluminum and
Power Wave® Advanced Module accessories. The presence of these accessories affects the
Inductance Test results. Correct Resistance and Inductance measurements can be obtained
by disconnecting these accessories and testing the power sources separate from the accessory
hardware.
When run with the Power Wave® STT® Advanced Process Module connected, this is shown.
In the case of the Power Wave® Advanced Module and Power Wave® Advanced Module
Aluminum accessories the following message is shown.
Power Source - Miscellaneous
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Support for a new AutoDrive SA setting has been added as follows:
Retract Start Ramping – This setting allows for the enabling of the AutoDrive SA
Retract Start Ramping feature. AutoDrive SA Touch Retract Ramping works in
conjunction with the Touch Retract Starting setting to ramp the Workpoint, Trim, and
AutoDrive SA Servo’s Wire Feed Speed to create smoother transitions from the Starting
to Weld state. When this setting is disabled, no ramping will occur even if ramping
values are defined for the selected weld mode.
Note: The May 2015 firmware release and prior firmware releases do not
support this feature. The Retract Start Ramping setting when using this
firmware is implicitly disabled. The setting cannot be modified / enabled until
firmware and weld sets are released to support this feature.
Note: Restoring Backup’s taken using version v1.0.2.6 of Power Wave Manager
will set the Retract Start Ramping setting to disabled.
Note: The Retract Start Ramping setting can only be enabled when the
AutoDrive SA setting is enabled. To enable the AutoDrive SA setting, connect
an Auto Drive Servo Controller to the power source.
Accessories - Advanced Module
 The Advanced Module screen is incorrectly displayed when a Power Wave® STT®
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Advanced Process Module accessory is connected to the power source. The incorrect
screen as shown using version 1.0.2.6 of Power Wave Manager is as follows:
This is now corrected and the Advanced Module screen under Accessories no longer
shows up when a Power Wave® STT® Advanced Process Module accessory is
connected. The Advanced Module Screen is now only presented when a Power
Wave® Advanced Module or Power Wave® Advanced Module Aluminum accessory is
connected to the power source. In this case the Accessory module would indicate
AC Advance Switch.
 The button on Advance Modules screen did not engage the proper
purge gas setting on the object. This is now corrected.
Network settings - ArcLink.
Corrected a problem that occurs when using previous version of Power Wave Manager on
systems containing a Yaskawa Motoman Robotics DX200 Robot Controller. The following
error no longer occurs:
Network settings – DeviceNet – Configuration tab.

For AC/DC 1000 SD power sources, the setting's check-
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marked status is now initialized based on the value of the setting as read from the power
source. Versions v1.0.2.5 and v1.0.2.6 this setting would be displayed as check marked even
though it had been previously cleared on the power source.
Tools - Snapshot
The Snapshot processing has been enhanced to skip over data that cannot be read from add-on
3rd party Vendor welding components. Missing data in these cases typically consisted of
missing Fatal/Event Error Log information or EE Memory. In the past, the Snapshot utility has
had problems recording some of this type of data from add-on Vendor devices and reacted by
abandoning recording of data from other welding components.
Snapshot will also, if necessary, skip over recording settings data if it is unable to read the
settings data from an individual welding component. In the past, reading settings data has not
typically been a problem when recording data from Vendor devices.
If there is a problem recording any of the expected data, Snapshot will note that that a partial
snapshot has been recorded for the problem welding component and then move on to record
data from other welding components until all have been recorded.
At the end of the snapshot collection, if there was a problem recording data, the following
message is shown
.
If this is seen, try the Snapshot again to see if the Snapshot can be recorded a second time.
Note: Typically, the most common reason for this message is a temporary loss in communications and/or a
transition of one of the welding component objects into a bootstrapped state. A follow-up snapshot
recording in these cases will typically succeed and provide more information for investigation of any
problems. If the message persists, notify your Lincoln Electric representative about see this message
when sending the Snapshot for analysis.
Snapshot when encountering3rd party Robotic welding component objects, such as the
Yaskawa Motoman Robotics DX200 Robot Controller, will not attempt to record Event or Fatal
errors or EE Memory. Third party vendor specific information from Robots does not need to
be recorded in the snapshot. Such Snapshots are considered to be 'Complete' and are not
reported as 'partial Snapshots'.
Tools – Snapshot (Continued)
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The message shown for a ‘Complete’ snapshot is as follows.
Tools - WeldView
The WeldView has had problems in past revisions recording data from older versions of AC/DC
1000 SD firmware. The following error message is displayed.
Note: Newer versions of AC/DC 1000 SD firmware do not exhibit this problem.
WeldView has been modified to detect these older sets of firmware and adjust the number of
channels to be collected to match the same number and type of channels supported by newer
version of AC/DC 1000 SD firmware. This allows WeldView to work with older firmware.
This problem has been corrected and verified using S27568-9 AC/DC 1000 SD firmware.
Tools - Backup/Restore
Corrected the Backup/Restore handling of negative values for the Push-pull options typically
displayed as Wire feeder Settings – Push/Pull Options on 2nd generation welders. On 3rd
generation power sources the same settings appear as Setup Parameters.
Push-pull option Setup Parameters form entry

Stall Factor P.6 Stall Offset
(PF10M Only)
Gun Offset P.7 Gun Offset
Note: Handling of these settings as Setup Parameters was corrected in v1.0.2.6.

v.1.0.2.6 April 30, 2015 (30/04/2015)
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Power Wave Manager
Windows 8 Support – Power Wave manager installation and operation under Windows 8 has
been tested.
System Status
The System Status form’s Module Information tab is updated to support displaying the Weld
Set version from power sources that provide Weld Set Version reporting support.
The System Status form’s Module Information tab is updated to support displaying the FGEN
version from power sources that provide FGEN support.
The System Status form’s Detailed Status was enhanced to report the number of
connected AutoDrive SA Servos
The System Status form’s Detailed Status was modified to work with power sources
that do not provide Latched Fault information. For such power sources, the number of
latched faults is reported as zero.
The System Status’s System Status tab has been enhanced to detect these additional
faults.
Secondary Overpower Fault
Momentary AC Dropout Fault
Water Cooler Shutdown Fault
Single Phase Input Fault
FGEN Processor CPU Load Overrun
AutoDrive SA Fault
For Semi-Automatic Wire Feeders, the System Information screen has been updated to
report 'Missing User Interface'.
When Power Wave Manager is setup to utilize a non-English language, the System
Status will report Event/Fatal conditions in English when a translation does not exist for
the Event/Fault.
System Status – System Status tab Diagnostic
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When Parameter P514 - USB-Key Lock set to Yes on a PF84 User Interface, in v1.0.2.5
and prior releases it caused the System Status to display 'User Interface is being
configured' instead of 'User Interface is not Ready'
In this case, the PF 84 User Interface is not necessarily being Configured and is not
necessarily reporting an Error, it is simply in a condition in which is not 'Ready to Weld'.
That is the reason for this minor change in description.
When a User Interface indicates it is not ready and does report any Events/Faults then
the user needs to examine the front panel to determine exactly why it is not ready. In
this case the PF84 will indicate that the USB Key lock is in effect.
Power Source Settings – Calibration
The Calibrations screen's button processing has been modified to

correctly choose the correct settings from protected flash memory for the case in
which the Factory defaults for and are not initialized
properly (either one is set to zero). In prior Versions of Power Wave Manager, for this
scenario, the settings for 120 Kilohertz were always chosen. For power sources such as
the AC/DC 1000 SD, correct defaults are based on an 80 Kilohertz frequency.
Note: The above noted scenario is rare, power sources are pre-calibrated at the
factory with non-zero values for and . This scenario
is identified by the appearance of the following message.
Power Source Settings – Miscellaneous
The Miscellaneous form has addition settings to support new power source features.
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They are in order, System Type Selection, Weld Set Selection, Amperage CTWD
Selection, Auto Drive SA, and Touch Retract Starting. Refer to the flyover help for
details on these settings.
System Type Selection – This setting allows the selection of one of several System
Types that may be pre-loaded into the power source via its Weld Set. Current
selections include Aluminum Only and Standard. The System Type Selection allows
for the selection of a group of weld modes typically associated with a type of metal to
be welded. With this setting it is possible to set a machine back to Standard (or to any
other system types defined in the Weld Set). Any weld modes that are not part of the
list of weld modes for a of the active selected system type are “hidden” and cannot be
selected by the user. The Standard System Type Selection allows access to all of the
standard weld modes that are part of the Weld Set.
Note: The December 2014 Aluminum Only firmware release and prior firmware
releases do not support this feature and as such the System Type Selection is
not made visible for these power sources. For the Aluminum Only release, Its
System Type is implicitly Aluminum.
Note: For all older firmware, the System Type is implicitly Standard. With the
upcoming standard firmware release, this feature will be enabled. Upgrading
firmware will default the selection to Standard.
Weld Set Selection – This setting allows the selection of one of several weld sets that
may be pre-loaded into the power source. Selections include Imperial Units, SI Units,
and User Weld Set.
Power Source Settings – Miscellaneous (Continued)
Amperage CTWD selection - When the Workpoint is Amps, the setting for Contact Tip
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to Work Distance (CTWD) is used to look-up the wire feed speed that gives the desired
Amps. Selections include CTWD-Variable, CTWD-Standard, CTWD-Extended, and
CTWD-Other.
AutoDrive SA - Servo Control setting - This setting is automatically set upon detection
of AutoDrive SA Servo Controllers by the power source. To clear this setting and return
the power source to standard operation, un-check this setting.
Touch Retract Starting – The Touch Retract Starting is used by robots to control arc
starts by moving the wire down until it touches the work piece, generate a low current,
then pulling the wire back until the arc is lit. The wire then is commanded to move
forward for normal welding. Retract settings are stored in the weld set and are mode
dependent (a different set of values for each mode). Touch Retract is used in
conjunction with the AutoDrive SA Servo Control setting.
The time related functions on the Settings form have been moved to their own tab as
shown as follows.
Accessories – Advanced Module and Cool Arc
The Accessories forms are new in version v1.0.2.6 – They serve to provide the
capability to interact with various accessory units that can be added on to existing
power sources. Examples of these as introduced in the release of Power Wave
Manager include the Advanced Module and Cool Arc 55 modules.
Accessories – Advanced Module and Cool Arc (continued)
When connection to the power source is made they appear in the left navigation pane
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as follows.
Accessory forms provide the ability to configure and perform diagnostics on Accessory
modules that cannot be normally set or configured from the User Interface. For the
Advanced Module and Cool Arc 55 modules these forms provide diagnostic tests.
The Advanced Module form appears as:
The Advanced Module form allows for the engagement of the Hi-Frequency generator
for a maximum time duration predetermined by the power source. It also provides a
diagnostic that tests the TIG Gas Solenoid.
Accessories – Advanced Module and Cool Arc (Continued)
The Water Cooler form appears as
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The Cool Arc form allows for the testing of the coolant pump.
Note: Refer to the Advanced Module And Cool Arc 55 S Operator Manuals for
information on Safety Precautions that need to be observed when working with
these accessories.
Network Settings - DeviceNet
In version 1.0.2.5, the settings on the

DeviceNet Configuration tab was disabled for AC/DC 1000 SD power sources.
This setting is now enabled for these power sources.
The DeviceNet Monitor tab was modified to report Analog Reference 1/2/3 and
Analog feedback 1/2/3 values as signed rather than unsigned values.
Note: This change takes the values read from the power source and
displays them between the ranges of -32767 to +32767
The DeviceNet Weld limits tab now supports new and updated fields to support the latest
Weld Set formats.
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The new field is the Waveform selection field. The Wire Size field has been
expanded to include displaying additional wire type sizes.
For older Weld Set formats the Weld limits form displays the same basic
information but has be re-organized to be consistent in display with the new
Weld Set format display as shown previously. The existing Process name field
appears in place for the Waveform field.
Note: The Weld limits form is utilized when selecting weld modes from
the Weld sequencer, User Memories, and Observer forms.
Network Settings – Ethernet
The Ethernet form has been modified to allow switching to the

selection without having to define values for the IP
Address: Subnet mask and Default gateway settings under the
selection. When addresses are obtained automatically
these fields are not utilized.
Wire feeder – Setup Parameters
The Setup Parameters form has been enhanced to handle Parameters in Automatic
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Feeders such as the Auto drive SA feeder that may be configured to be controlled by a
PLC and do not have a corresponding User Interface.
Wire feeder – User Memories

Updated the User Interface form to display and allow selection of the
column settings. Possible settings values are: , , and .
Explanations for these settings are documented in the Operator’s Manual. Version
v1.0.2.6 is required for use with the Fall 2014 release of PF 84 and PF25M firmware.
Wire feeder – Feeder settings
The Feeder settings Diagnostics has been enhanced to report
Wire Feed Speed feedback
and Power feedback for Auto Drive SA wire feeders.
Corrections added to on the Feeder diagnostics tabs.

Note: Newly released power feeder software may cause Power Wave Manager versions 1.2.0.4
or 1.2.0.5 to fail to update the form correctly. Version v1.0.2.6 resolves this problem.
Wire Feeder
In versions 1.0.2.4 and 1.0.2.5 it was found for some welding systems that a group
identification number was being displayed at the end of the node when
only one Wire feeder node is present. Group identifiers are only displayed when the
form navigation tree needs to display more than one Wire feeder node.
Wire Feeder – Feeder settings - Diagnostics
AutoDrive™ SA Servo Fault Status - The Status group box on the Diagnostics tab has
been updated to support the AutoDrive™ SA Servo Controller specific fault status. For
AutoDrive™ SA Servos, the Status group box will display the following fault indicators:
Motor temperature - When lit indicates the motor heat sink is too hot
Motor stuck - When lit indicates the motor is stuck and cannot feed wire
Motor overcurrent - When lit indicates an overcurrent fault condition involving the motor.
Motor overload - When lit indicates an overload fault condition involving the motor.
Miscellaneous - When lit indicates an AutoDrive SA fault that is not normally expected,
Look in the System status detailed Event log for information on the fault condition.
Wire Feeder – Calibration
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A new tab called Calibration has been added to support the calibration AutoDrive™ SA
Servo Controllers.
Reference Calibration Tab (AutoDrive™ SA) on Page 9.8 in IM8002 Power Wave
Manager Operator's Manual for AutoDrive SA calibration procedures.
Tools –Lookup Error
Motoman "LECO" event selection has been combined together with existing FANUC
"LECO" event selection. Thi is done in order to help in translating Lincoln Event Codes
as they are displayed on Motoman Robotic Controller’s user interfaces into the correct
Lincoln Event.
When selected, the common FANUC/Motoman selection provides an explanation of

the relationship between FANUC/Motoman 'Events' and LECO 'Events'.
When Power Wave Manager is setup to utilize a non-English language, the System
Status will report Event/Fatal conditions in English when a translation does not exist.
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Tools –Lookup Error (Continued)
The Lookup Error form now supports new Event and Fault codes as follows
New Event Codes are as follows: New Fault Codes are as follows:
74 - Unsupported Automation Fault 1124 - Flash Decryption Key

75 - Servo Motor Controller faulted 1125 – Autodrive SA problem
431 - ALPS Mapping Failure 5611 - Incompatible Object was Found
471 – Non-existent weld set was selected 5612 - Array Overflow
512 - USB Snapshot Event 6219 - Weld Set Error
526 - Servo Motor Fault 6312 - ArcLink Read Failure
527 - Servo Mapping Problem
528 - Servo Motor Watchdog
529 - Touch Retract Fault
591 - PSOC Error Additional details on these new Event/Fault
617 - HW Watchdog Timeout codes can be called up from Error Lookup.
723 - Supply Voltage Fault
724 - Chopper Under-Voltage Lockout
725 - VRD Output Voltage Limit Exceeded
726 - Boost Relay Fault
Tools – Snapshot
Enhanced to support recording 128K byte – Electronically Erasable memory.
Tools – WeldView
On opening a Weld View Trace, the Weld View form was producing in some cases with
an AC/DC 1000 SD power source, a 'virtual list' exception error when the Weld Trace
was originally recorded using a Trace Frequency setting of 10000. Corrections were
added to handle this exception.
The Backup and Restore settings has been enhanced to provide backup / restore
capability of new settings found on the Miscellaneous form as well as allowing backup
/ restore of Auto Drive SA settings on the Setup Parameters form.
Tools – Backup/Restore using a file from the PF84 USB memory feature (G7417).
The Backup/Restore to USB functionality has been enhanced to provide additional help
for scenarios where USB access is restricted.
When performing a Lincoln USB Backup and security access restrictions are placed on
accessing USB drives by Security Software, the alternative file location is presented is
the current user's 'My Documents folder
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Tools – Observer
The Wire Feed Speed chart processing has been corrected to read the actual Wire Feed
Speed directly from the Wire Drive when it cannot be read it from the summary Actual
Wire Feed Speed on the Ethernet board. In v1.0.2.5, the Wire Feed Speed for an LF45
based welding system was being shown as zero due to this error.
The Wire Feed Speed chart processing has been has been corrected to handle negative
values correctly.
Wire Feed Speed (WFS) is now displayed using one decimal point for AC/DC 1000 or
AC/DC 1000 SD power sources, and zero decimal places for all other power sources.
This change is made to be compatible with the DeviceNet Observer application's
treatment of Wire Feed Speed for submerged arc power sources.
Changes were made to allow for improved Observer capture/logging of WeldScore™

values for short duration momentary welds. When sampling problems occur, they can
at times be logged / recorded as a WeldScore value of zero.
Note: There is a lower limit to what the Observer form can reliably record due to its
sampling limitations of the Observer tool. Observer only samples weld "telemetry"
every 200-250ms and can miss rapid arc status transitions. Best results are provided
by the WeldScore™ capabilities of Checkpoint and Production Monitoring 2.x.
Note: To use Power Wave Manager to verify Checkpoint/Production monitoring

setups, use the Read Weld History function (format 3) found on the Production
Monitoring - Register - Diagnostics tab. It is designed to upload the entire set of data
(including WeldScore) from the Power Source which supports direct sampling/
recording of telemetry data and exceeds the data sampling capabilities of Observer.
Production Monitoring – Registration
When ‘Enable CheckPoint over the Internet’ is unchecked, the
function has been modified to prevent the

generation of Production Monitoring Installation Keys when the power source is
connected to Power Wave Manager using an Alternate IP connection. (An Alternate IP
connection is in use when the indicator is green and the IP
address differs from the settings setup for the Power source in the Ethernet form
under Current settings as follows. .
Note: See additional rules in Production Monitoring – Registration – Installation Key Generation rules.
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Production Monitoring – Registration – Installation Key Generation rules.
Several rules apply to Installation Key production based on whether the
setting is checked or not.

For the case, the
will save the installation key and associate

it with the IP address that is configured based on the Ethernet module TCP/IP setup
options as show bellow.
Note: Checkpoint is capable of resolving changes in the IP address that occur

after the machine is registered, so the is
supported. With the obtain IP Address automatically setting, the machine’s IP
address is shown as on the Ethernet form.
Note: Checkpoint is capable of utilizing the

selection as well so long as valid static IP address,
Subnet mask and Default gateway settings are setup in the machine.
When the setting is unchecked, then the power

source is setup for use with Production Monitoring 2.x.
When the is pressed, the Installation Key

can only be saved if the is selected and valid IP address,
Subnet mask, and Default gateway settings are selected. An example is shown as
follows.
Note: Production Monitoring does not support the

machine setting.
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Production Monitoring – Registration
The diagnostic tab incorrectly indicated 'In Limits' in the Status column when the
profile limits for Weld Score, Weld Duration, Amperage, Voltage, or Wire feed where
disabled. For any given weld record, the Status column now only provides text when
there is an actual out of limit error, it otherwise is left empty.
Other changes – Left Pane Screen Selection
The Left Pane Screen Selection
has been modified to reduce the need to add in an additional 'Wire Feed ID' next to the
'Wire feeder' entry. The basic rule is that number will only be added if the tree view
needs to display more than one of the same classes of feeders (i.e. Single Headed vs
Dual Headed).
Other changes - Module Selection/Identification.
The Select Weld Controller module selection on various screens have been changed to
replace the indication of the Power source module model name as illustrated bellow.
Corresponding blink button and drop down selections are only displayed when there is
more than one power source to choose from.
The following example graphics illustrate what is seen when connecting to a two arc
AC/DC 1000 SD system with two master power sources and a slave.
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Other changes - Power Source Settings – Calibration and Cable settings and tests.
The Instructions shown in Red text have been updated for these forms.
The text for & , and has been updated with additional
information.
Other changes -Wire feeder – Feeder Settings – Wire Feeder Diagnostics
The text for & has been updated with additional

information.
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Known Problems/Issues/FAQs
1. Workaround: If the program is slow to respond and/or if a communications related
message box appears allow the program to time-out. Clicking Ok on the message box may
either generate a new message box or may not respond immediately. If the program does
not eventually respond, then Power Wave Manager can be closed using Windows Task
Manager
2. Problem: Power Wave Manager may be slow to respond to disconnections/interruptions

of communications (such disconnections of the physical Ethernet cable and responding to
powered down power sources)
Resolution: None at this time, improvements in this area will be addressed in an upcoming
release of Power Wave Manager.
Workaround: If the program is slow to respond and/or if a communications related

message box appears allow the program to time-out. Clicking Ok on the message box may
either generate a new message box or may not respond immediately. If the program does
not eventually respond, then Power Wave Manager can be closed using Windows Task
Manager.
3. Problem: When installing Power Wave Utilities on a Windows 8 computer, shortcuts are
not created for the user documentation.
Resolution: Windows 8 does not support the Windows Start button as found in Windows
7 where the application and document short cuts are normally found. Instead the
shortcuts are located under the All Programs of the main Windows 8 display. To get to all
programs, right click on the bottom right corner of the screen. Power Wave Utilities are
Desktop applications and are also access able from the Desktop shortcut.
Note: The documents can also be found opening file explorer and navigating to the
location of the documents in:
C:\Program Folders\Lincoln Electric\Power Wave Utilities\Docs
Workaround: Desktop shortcuts to the specific User documents can be manually created
after the installation of Power Wave Utilities by right clicking on the document and
choosing create shortcut.
3. Problem: The following Events/Fatal Error Codes do not contain suggested solutions:
Events: 12,59,63,71,96,217,218,274,277,278,286,293,295,331,354,364,384,611,612,613
Fatal Errors: 1334,1335,1418,1511,3112,5111,5512,6412,6413,9122
Resolution: Some of these errors are quite rare, some are obsoleted, and some are of the
type that may require further investigations to resolve the underlying problem. In many
of the remaining cases, the information in the Event/Fatal Descriptions fields contains
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enough information to identify and resolve the problem by itself. These codes are
reviewed over time and appropriate Solutions fields will be added on a case by case basis.
Workaround: If further assistance is needed with these errors, obtain a snapshot of the
welder and Contact Lincoln Electric service.
4. Problem: The DeviceNet Weld Limits tab does not convert Wire size to metric when the
Preferences Display Preferences selection is set to Convert engineering units to Metric.
Resolution: The Wire size as reported from this screen is the Wire size as provided by the
Weld Set and is intentional that it is not converted. Any conversion of the Wire size as
provided by the Weld Set is a User Interface specific function.
Workaround: View Wire Size for the weld mode from User Interface device/application.
Note: This display may also be called up when changing weld mode form the Weld
Sequencer, User Memories, and Observer screens.
5. Problem: On AC/DC 1000 SD submerged arc welding configurations with MAXsa 10 user
interfaces, the memory editor in Power Wave Manager v1.0.2.4 and earlier may apply
incorrect limits to memory parameters after a weld mode change. The MAXsa 10 User
Interface embedded software version that fixes this is not released at this time.
Resolution: Check the latest MAXsa 10 system software update for a resolution for this
problem. Otherwise use the MAXsa 10 front panel to edit memory selections.
6. Problem: When WeldView is used on AC/DC 1000 SD or AC/DC 1000 power sources, the
displayed Wire Feed Speed channel is 10 times the Commanded Wire Feed Speed.
Resolution: None required, works as intended. See Explanation, Note, and Workaround.
Explanation: WeldView is intended as a diagnostic utility to be utilized under the direction

and guidance of Lincoln Electric Technical Support/Engineering. Use of WeldView generally
requires their expertise in interpretation of data returned from the power source.
Note: Checkpoint and Production Monitoring are designed for general collecting/logging
of production data and should be utilized instead of WeldView.
Workaround: The Wire Feed Speed value is correctly displayed on the Observer screen.
When viewing or utilizing saved data collected from AC/DC 1000 SD and AC/DC 1000
power sources using WeldView, divide the Wire Feed Speed value by 10.
7. Frequently Asked Question: How does WeldView handle the collection of data from
Master and Slave AC/DC 1000 SD power sources in a Parallel configuration? There is no
drop down selection that lets me choose one or the other.
Answer: WeldView will collect data from the power source that you are directly connected
to. For example, to collect WeldView data from a Slave power source, make sure it’s
Ethernet port is connected to the network and connect to it from the Connection screen.
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Note: If you have problems connection, verify the IP Address settings using the Ethernet
screen or the Configure button on the Connection screen.
8. Frequently Asked Question: The Operator Manual’s Legacy Application section indicates
that the applications have been moved to a folder called LincNet, but I don’t see a folder by
this name. What happened and why were they not moved as noted in the document.
Answer: If Power Wave Utilities was originally installed prior to Version 6.11, then an
Automatic update of Power Wave Manager to v1.0.2.7 does not relocate the Legacy
Applications, only the SnapShot.exe application is removed (it is incompatible for use with
new hardware/firmware). As of version v1.02.6, they are for use only with LincNet.
Correction: Download and run Power Wave Utilities 6.11 to correct this problem.
Note: Some older Legacy applications such as the original Submerged Arc Utilities and the
Palm OS version of Weld Manager will be removed by the installation of Power Wave
Utilities 6.11. They have been functionally replaced and are no longer supported.
9. Frequently Asked Question: What happens to my Weld profile and WeldScore

information when I restore an old backup that only contains 32 profiles?
Answer: When restoring Weld profile settings and/or WeldScore parameters on a machine
with 200 weld profile system software, the restore operation determines the number of
weld profiles to be restored based (a) on the user's selections in the Items to restore tab
group and (b) the number of profiles in the backup file and (c) the number of profiles
currently on the machine. Weld profile settings and WeldScore™ training models are
handled independently during restore but the software ensures consistency in the number
of profiles configured on the machine.
For example, when restoring from a backup file with 32 profiles into a machine with 200
profiles, if the user has checked WeldScore parameters but not Weld profile settings, this
will cause the restore function to:
1. Remove weld profiles 33 through 200 from the machine (training models and limits),
2. Preserve weld profile settings (training models and limits) for profiles 1 through 32,
3. Restore WeldScore™ parameters for profiles 1 through 32 from the backup file.
When the restore operation is completed the machine will have 32 weld profiles (training
models and limits) configured and will be ready to apply new configurations for profiles 33
through 200.
If the user does not check Weld profile settings and WeldScore parameters before pressing
Restore, then the weld profile configuration on the machine will not be changed. Also,
backups of machines that have WeldScore capability made with Power Wave Manager
v1.0.2.3 or later have WeldScore parameter factory settings if no training has taken place.
Restoring WeldScore parameters from a backup file containing WeldScore parameter

factory settings has the effect of clearing any existing training models. If the user does not
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want to clear the WeldScore parameter settings on a restore, then the Weld Score
parameter checkbox should be unchecked.
10. Frequently Asked Question: What happens when I upgrade from 32 profiles to 200
profiles? When does the conversion take place?
Answer: When connected to a Power Wave controller with 200 weld profiles system
software, Power Wave Manager performs a one-time conversion from 32 profiles to 200
profiles that moves all weld profile configurations on the machine from battery-backed
RAM to flash memory. Training data and configuration for profiles 1-32 are preserved. This
one-time conversion occurs the first time the user requests one of the following actions::
1. Production Monitoring – Configuration screen ‘Apply’ (if any weld profile limit was changed)
2. Production Monitoring – Training screen ‘Apply’ (if any weld profile is checked)
3. Production Monitoring – Training screen ‘Remove all welds and clear the training model’
4. Tool – Backup / Restore screen ‘Restore’ (if profile limits is checked and there are 200 profiles in
the file)
Prior to the conversion to 200 profiles, a machine with the 200 profiles system software
can be accessed and configured using Power Wave Manager v1.0.2.2 and earlier versions.
Once the conversion to 200 profiles has occurred, Power Wave Manager v1.0.2.2 and
earlier can no longer be used for WeldScore training, to configure profile limits, or restore
profile limits on that machine. After the conversion to 200 profiles, any user action (see list,
above) that causes an update to training data or profile limits will result in a machine reset
after the weld profile data is written to flash memory.
11. Problem: Minor display issues with the Custom Weld Set screen, progress bar and screen
sizing.
Resolution: This will be corrected in the next release candidate build..
NOTE: This document may include release notes since the most recent Power Wave
Utilities Installation CD release. Refer to Lincoln Electric Software Release Notes for S26064
– the release notes for the Power Wave Utilities Installation CD – for release information
prior to version v.1.0.2.6
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Lincoln Electric Software Release Notes for

Revision Release Date (DD/MM/YYYY)

Enhancements/Updates included in v1.3.0.0:

Revision Release Date (DD/MM/YYYY)

Enhancements/Updates included in v1.2.4.21 RC1:

Revision Release Date (DD/MM/YYYY)

Enhancements/Updates included in v1.2.4.20:

 No Enhancements in this revision.

Issues fixed from Previous Version v1.2.4.19:

Revision Release Date (DD/MM/YYYY)

Enhancements/Updates included in v1.2.4.19:

Issues fixed from Previous Version v1.2.4.18:

Revision Release Date (DD/MM/YYYY)

Enhancements/Updates included in v1.2.4.18:

 No Enhancements in this revision.

Issues fixed from Previous Version v1.2.3.17:

Revision Release Date (DD/MM/YYYY)

Enhancements/Updates included in v1.2.4.17:

Issues fixed from Previous Version v1.2.3.16:

Revision Release Date (DD/MM/YYYY)

Enhancements/Updates included in v1.2.3.16:

Issues fixed from Previous Version v1.2.2.15:

Revision Release Date (DD/MM/YYYY)

Enhancements/Updates included in v1.2.2.15:

Issues fixed from Previous Version v1.2.1.14:

Revision Release Date (DD/MM/YYYY)

Enhancements/Updates included in v1.2.1.14:

Issues fixed from v1.0.3.10/v1.0.4.11:

Revision Release Date (DD/MM/YYYY)

Network settings – Ethernet - ArcLink XT Trace

Power source settings – Miscellaneous – Custom Weld Set

Power source settings – Miscellaneous – Time

Enhancements/Updates included in v1.0.3.10:

Issues fixed from v1.0.2.9 RC3:

with the following dialog:

Revision Release Date (DD/MM/YYYY)

Production Monitoring – Register

Production Monitoring – Training

Revision Release Date (DD/MM/YYYY)

Revision Release Date (DD/MM/YYYY)

Power source settings – Calibration

Power source settings – Cable settings and tests

Power source settings – Miscellaneous

Power source settings – Weld Mode Settings

Weld Mode Favorites

While the machine is resetting, the window below appears:

Network Settings – Wifi

Wire Feeder – Feeder Settings

Added Weld mode favorites to Backup/Restore. New Weld Mode tab.

Production Monitoring – Configuration

Revision Release Date (DD/MM/YYYY)

Issues fixed from v1.0.2.8 RC7:

Revision Release Date (DD/MM/YYYY)

Ability to right click and copy fields was added.

Power source settings – Calibration

Power source settings – Miscellaneous

Moved the Cooler on Time setting to the Water Cooler forms.

Power source settings – Water Cooler

Accessories – Water Cooler

Network settings – DeviceNet

Network settings – Ethernet

Wire feeder – Feeder settings

Revision Release Date (DD/MM/YY)