AUTOMATED SOLUTIONS

®
Power Wave i400
Processes Input Power Enclosure Rating
MIG, Pulsed-MIG, Flux-Cored, 200-208/230/380-415/460/575 IP21S
3 Phase, 50/60 Hz Weight/Dimensions (H x W x D)
Metal-Cored, TIG (Lift Start Only)
Rated Output 209 lbs. (95 kg)
Product Number 350A/31.5V/100% Duty Cycle 22.7 x 24.4 x 21.5 in.
K2669-1 400A/34V/60% Duty Cycle (577 x 620 x 546 mm)
420A/35V/40% Duty Cycle
Universal Certification
See back page for complete specs Output Range CE, C-Tick, CSAC/US.
5-420A, 10-35V

Intelligent Robotic Solution

The Power Wave® i400 delivers Lincoln’s
best performance technologies and welding
processes all rolled into one highly efficient
inverter power source. Designed for
high-end robotic welding.

FEATURES

Flexible Design - Designed for simple,
seamless integration with the FANUC®
Robotics SYSTEM R-30iA Controller, or
use as a separated configuration to
meet your weld cell requirements.

Quality and Consistent Welding
Results - Lincoln’s Waveform Control
Technology® gives you the ability to
select the right waveform for each
application – that means the arc has Shown K2669-1
been optimized for each wire type
and size for exceptionally smooth arc
performance.

High Performance Digital
Communications - The Power Wave® INPUT OUTPUT
i400 can communicate via traditional
APPLICATIONS

Robotic Fabrication
ArcLink® over a CAN-based network or
via ArcLink® XT over an industrial
Ethernet connection.

Best in Class Power - 5-420 amps
RECOMMENDED WIRE FEEDERS

AutoDrive® 4R220
output delivers the power you need for a
wide range of processes and materials,

AutoDrive® 4R90
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with no derating for pulse waveforms. IN

Ready to Perform - Auxiliary outlet

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offers flexibility to add a fume extraction

unit, water cooler, computer or other
accessories quickly and easily. Two Year Extended
Warranty Available in
the U.S.A. and
Canada.

ISO
9001:2000
14001:2004

THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC COMPANY

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Publication E10.11 | Issue Date 12/09
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 DESIGN FEATURES

• Industry best 120 kHz inverter: • Engineered Power Distribution:

- Operates at a high efficiency and (.95) power factor at rated output. - Single power drop saves time and cost.
- Capable of operating from a universal input voltage (208 to 575 volts). - 3 phase input power supplied to robot controller via dedicated
• Fan-As-Needed™ (F.A.N.) - reduces power consumption and the amount reconnect block.
of debris that gets drawn into the machine by shutting the fan down - 115VAC, 15 amp capacity auxiliary duplex receptacle to power
when it is not needed. optional water cooler, fume extraction unit, grinder, and computer.
• Recessed connection panel for protection against accidental impact.
• External access to controller mounting hardware.

COAXIAL TRANSFORMER TECHNOLOGY™

Coaxial Transformer Technology™ eliminates The benefits for the customer include:
inefficiency and power loss. Regardless of the • Higher power capabilities with a less complex design.
size (power level), a coaxial transformer has
superior coupling and efficiency. This is • Higher efficiency (reduced energy costs).
obtained through the coaxial orientation of the • Higher reliability (lower stresses on components).
primary and secondary windings. • Proven reliability.

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

• Removable left side panel permits easy access to internal components • Mechanical connection to SYSTEM R-30iA Controller accessible from
for routine maintenance or repair, even when integrated in a robotic cell. exterior of Power Wave® i400 for easy removal of controller.
• Panel mounted status LED indicators allow for quick and easy • Full support of Lincoln Electric Diagnostic Utility software for easy
troubleshooting. troubleshooting through the Teach Pendant.
• Lockable on/off power switch on power source for controller/robot.
For maintenance purposes power must be disconnected at the wall.

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 DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY

The Lincoln Electric Company led the industry with the introduction of ArcLink® in 2002, the first
digital communications protocol for the arc welding industry. ArcLink® is a protocol, or means of
communicating and sharing information between intelligent components for seamless, time-
critical data transfer in an arc welding system.

COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL
Continuing this leading position, Lincoln Electric has now introduced another industry first with
ArcLink® XT, which takes all of the same features and benefits of traditional ArcLink®
communication, but extends this communication protocol on an Ethernet connection directly to
the FANUC® Robotics SYSTEM R-30iA Controller.

For more information, see Nextweld® Document #NX-1.20

LINCOLN ELECTRIC AND FANUC® ROBOTICS ADVANTAGES

ArcLink XT Features:
New Standard Features - Ethernet is a standard feature on the Power Wave® i400 with no
additional hardware cost and also offers Lincoln Electric's Production Monitoring™ 2 utility as a
part of the robotic solution.
Performance Based Design - 100 Mbps, full duplex Ethernet interface offers a reliable and
consistent hardware platform for industrial environments, and facilitates future feature expansion.
Lower Cost System - Lower cost system for multi-equipment (multi-arm) through addition of a
network Ethernet switch. No additional cards or hardware required.

ArcLink Features:
Common User Interface - The Teach Pendant can display actual volts,
wire feed speed, etc, in process specific units.
Reduced Set-up Time - As an ArcLink® device, all communication with the
robot controller, power source and wire feeder are automatically recognized.
Full Access to Welding Database - Search by process, material, and
procedure right from the Teach Pendant and access all set-up variables.

HIGH SPEED DIGITAL CONTROL TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Lincoln Electric emerges as an industry leader with a distributed control architecture

design in the Power Wave® i400 system created with a flexible design that ensures
future expansion capabilities and features.
The state-of-the-art technology used in this system is designed with the highest
performance digital controls in the
robotic power source marketplace:
• Over 5000 MIPS processing power
• 100 Mbps full duplex data
transfer rate
• 32 Mbytes SDRAM memory
• More than 16 Mbytes FLASH
Memory

Power Wave® i400 | [ 3 ]

SYSTEM DIAGRAMS

Easy connection and installation provides for a stress-free commissioning stage. The ease of use and servicing ensures users are efficient
and productive with their time.

FANUC® Robotics R-30iA

“a-cabinet” Controller
with Integrated Op Box

*Power *ArcLink XT
®

cable Ethernet
cable

Power Wave i400 ®

**DETAIL A
K2669-1

New FANUC® Robotics/Lincoln Electric solution providing the latest technology and features together - the best of
robotics and robotic welding combined.

Electrode
Connection

AutoDrive® 4R90
K2685-2

FANUC® Robotics R-30iA

“a-cabinet” Controller
Wire Feeder with Integrated Op Box
Gas ArcLink® XT
Ethernet Cable
Air (Internal) Circuit Breaker
(15 Amp)

Devicenet
ARC Mate™ 1XXiC Connector

Power Wave® i400

* Electrode
K2669-1
Cable (+)
K2163-xx or
K1842-xx

Optional Work Wire Feeder

Sense Lead (21) Connector

Wire Feeder Voltage Sense

Control Cable Connector
Work
K1785-xx
Piece ArcLink®
* Work Cable (+) Connector
K2163-xx or ArcLink® XT
K1842-xx Ethernet Connection

* Refer to Output Cable Guidlines for recommended cable size in Power Wave i400 Instruction Manual.
®

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 SYSTEM DIAGRAMS

Electrode
Connection
AutoDrive® 4R90
K2685-2

FANUC Robotics R-30iA

“a-cabinet” Controller
with Integrated Op Box

Flexible solution for integrated or

Wire Feeder
separated installations. The system
adjusts to your needs. Gas
Air

ARC Mate® 1XXiC ArcLink XT® Circuit Breaker

Ethernet Cable (15 Amp)
Devicenet
* Electrode Power Wave i400
®
Connector
Cable (+) K2669-1
K2163-xx or
K1842-xx
Wire
Optional Work Feeder
Connector
Sense Lead (21)
Voltage
Sense
Connector
Work
Wire Feeder Piece ArcLink ®

Control Cable Connector

K1785-xx
ArcLink XT
®

Ethernet
* Work Cable (+) Connection
K2163-xx or
K1842-xx

Electrode AutoDrive® 4R90

Connection K2685-2
FANUC Robotics R-30iA
AutoDrive® “a-cabinet” Controller
4R90 with Integrated Op Box
K2685-2 (Slave)

Wire Feeder ArcLink XT

®

Control Cable
Gas
ARC Mate® 1XXiC (Slave) FANUC Robotics R-30iA
Air “a-cabinet” Controller
with Integrated Op Box
Power Wave® (Master)
* Electrode
Cable (+) i400
K2669-1 Circuit Breaker
ARC Mate® (15 Amp)
Optional Work
1XXiC (Master)
Sense Lead (21) Devicenet
* Electrode Connector
Cable (+) Work
Piece
Optional Work
Sense Lead (21) Wire Dual Arm System
*Work Feeder
Work Power Wave ®
Connector
Cable (+)
Piece i400
Voltage
K2669-1
Sense
Wire Feeder Connector
ArcLink XT
®

Control Cable
Ethernet cable ArcLink ®

K1785-xx
(Internal) Connector
ArcLink XT
®

Ethernet
Connection
*Work
Cable (+)
Wire Feeder
Control Cable
K1785-xx

FANUC Robotics
R-J3iB Controller
Gas
Air Power Feed™ 10R
K1780-2

18” Adaper Cable

K1785-2

Electrode
Connection

Wire Feeder
Backward compatibility is
supported to ensure existing
ARC Mate® 1XXiBe
robotic cells can be integrated Air

with Power Wave® i400

Robotic
(shown here is a Power Wave® Torch ArcLink®
Control Cable
F355i replacement). Power Wave i400 ®
K1543-xx
Circuit Breaker
Gas K2669-1
Wire Feeder (15 Amp)
* Electrode
Devicenet
Cable (+)
Connector
K2163-xx or
K1842-xx
Optional Work
Sense Lead (21)
Wire Feeder
Control Cable
K1785-xx

Work Wire
Piece Feeder
Connector
* Work Cable (+) Voltage
K2163-xx or Sense
K1842-xx Connector
ArcLink®
Connector
ArcLink XT
®

Ethernet
Connection

Power Wave® i400 | [ 5 ]

 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Net
Product Product Input Power(1) Rated Output(2) Input Current Output HxWxD Weight
Name Number Voltage/Phase/Hertz Current/Voltage/Duty Cycle @ Rated Output Range inches (mm) lbs. (kg)
Power Wave® i400 K2669-1 200-208/230/380- 350A/31.5V/100% 40/37/21/18/15A 5-420A 22.7 x 24.4 x 21.5 209
415/460/575/ 400A/34V/60% 50/45/26/23/18A 10-35V (577 x 620 x 546) (95)
3/50/60 420A/35V/40% 54/49/28/25/20A

(1) CE compliance is provided with a CE Filter Kit. Input voltage is limited to

380-415/3/50/60 with kit installed.
(2) No derating for CV versus Pulse modes.

OPTIONS

WIRE DRIVE CONTROL CABLE (14-PIN TO 14-PIN)

Description Cable Length Order Number
ft. (m)
For use with FANUC® arms 16 (4.8) heavy duty K1785-16
having integrated cable 25 (7.6) heavy duty K1785-25
50 (15.2) K1785-50
100 (30.4) K1785-100
For external dress 25 (7.6) K2709-25
of FANUC® arm 50 (15.2) K2709-50
or hard automation 100 (30.4) K2709-100

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES TO EXPAND MACHINE CAPABILITIES

GENERAL OPTIONS Sense Lead Kit AutoDrive® 4R90

Recommended for extended cable The AutoDrive® 4R90 is a compact
Integration Kit
length. Application allows machine to wire drive featuring the MAXTRAC®
For mounting FANUC®
sense voltage directly at the work Wire Drive System. Designed for
SYSTEM R-30iA Controller directly
piece for improved arc performance. robotic and hard automation
to Power Wave® i400. Includes
Order K940-25 for 25 ft. (7.6 m) applications, the AutoDrive® 4R90 is
industrial ethernet cable, power
Order K940-75 for 75 ft. (23 m) optimized for the FANUC® ARC
cable, protective grommets,
Mate® 100iC arm. The 4R90's
mounting plate, and dust proof
small, light weight package
strain relief.
Welding Fume Extractors maximizes arm speed and working
Order K2677-1
Lincoln offers a wide variety of envelope. Learn more in publication
welding fume extraction E10.12.
environmental system solutions, Order K2685-2
CE Filter
ranging from portable systems easily
Required to meet CE and C-Tick
wheeled around the shop to
conducted emission requirements.
shopwide central systems servicing AutoDrive® 4R220
Input power limited to 380-
many dedicated welding stations. The AutoDrive® 4R220 is a powerful
415/3/50/60 with kit installed.
Request Publication MC08-70. yet compact 4-roll wire drive for
Order K2670-1
robotic and hard automation
applications. It features the
DeviceNet™ Kit MAXTRAC® Wire Drive System and is
Allows the Power Wave® i400 to best for feeding larger diameter
communicate via DeviceNet™ wires, pulling wire through long
protocol. conduits and in applications
Order K2780-1 requiring extra ruggedness. Learn
more in publication E10.12.
Order K2685-1

For best welding results with Lincoln Electric equipment, always use Lincoln Electric consumables.
Visit www.lincolnelectric.com for more details.

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE POLICY

The business of The Lincoln Electric Company is manufacturing and selling high quality welding equipment, consumables, and cutting equipment. Our challenge is to meet the needs of our customers and to exceed their expectations. On
occasion, purchasers may ask Lincoln Electric for information or advice about their use of our products. Our employees respond to inquiries to the best of their ability based on information provided to them by the customers and the knowledge
they may have concerning the application. Our employees, however, are not in a position to verify the information provided or to evaluate the engineering requirements for the particular weldment. Accordingly, Lincoln Electric does not warrant
or guarantee or assume any liability with respect to such information or advice. Moreover, the provision of such information or advice does not create, expand, or alter any warranty on our products. Any express or implied warranty that might
arise from the information or advice, including any implied warranty of merchantability or any warranty of fitness for any customers’ particular purpose is specifically disclaimed.

Lincoln Electric is a responsive manufacturer, but the selection and use of specific products sold by Lincoln Electric is solely within the control of, and remains the sole responsibility of the customer. Many variables beyond the control of Lincoln
Electric affect the results obtained in applying these types of fabrication methods and service requirements.

Subject to Change – This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing. Please refer to www.lincolnelectric.com for any updated information.