How to Edit a Job on the Fronius iWave – Step-by-Step Image Guide

The Fronius iWave is an advanced welding system designed to optimize welding processes, ensuring high-quality welds and enhanced performance. Optimising weld parameters is essential to achieving the desired results for various welding applications. In ‘Job’ mode the parameters are fixed but you can get into the program and adjust these to improve the end result. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of changing your Job welding parameters on the Fronius iWave, step by step.

Step 1: Turn the Machine On

Turn your Fronius iWave machine on, the switch is located at the back of the power-source. Please allow 1-3 minutes for the machine to power up.

Step 2: Ensure you have enabled Full Screen

The first step in adjusting your Job welding parameters is to ensure you are in full screen mode, the ‘Full screen’ button is located at the bottom right on your Fronius iWave control screen.

Step 3: Select ‘Process Parameters’

In the menu options, click on the “Process Parameters” button. This section is where you can access, enable and adjust the various welding processes available on your iWave.

Step 4: Click on ‘Job’ Button

Once you’re in the process parameters menu, locate and click on the “Job” button. This will take you to a list of available welding jobs you have set up on the system, where you can optimize specific settings for each job.

Step 5: Click the ‘Optimize Job’ Button

To fine-tune the settings for a specific welding job, click the “Optimize Job” button. This will bring up a range of optimization options to improve existing welding jobs.

Step 6: Select the Job You Wish to Optimize

Ensure you select the correct Job you want to optimize from the list of available Jobs.

Step 7: Click the ‘Job Number/Parameter’ Button

After selecting the job you wish to adjust, click the “Job Number/Parameter” button. This will open up a menu that allows you to choose the specific parameters you want to change, such as welding voltage, current, speed, or other settings depending on the job requirements.

Step 8: Choose Your Chosen Parameter

From the menu, select the specific parameter you want to adjust. In Synergic MIG welding mode, the Wire Speed parameter will also adjust the Amps & Volts shown on the bar above the Welding Parameters section.

Step 9: Adjust Your Chosen Parameter

Whether you need to increase or decrease the setting, the iWave gives you precise control to match the required welding conditions.

Step 10: Click the Exit Button

After making your adjustments, click the exit button to confirm your changes and return to the previous menu. This will ensure your updated parameters are saved.

Step 11: Click the ‘Job Welding’ Button

Next, click on the “Job Welding” button to activate the adjusted settings for your welding job. Your Fronius iWave system will now operate with the new parameters you’ve set.

Conclusion: You Have Successfully Changed Your Job Parameters

Congratulations! You have successfully changed the weld parameters for your selected job on the Fronius iWave system. These adjustments will help you achieve more precise and optimal welds, ensuring a higher quality and more efficient welding process.

By understanding how to modify your parameters, you can enhance your welding performance and adapt to different materials, tasks, and projects with ease.

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