Method and apparatus for wireless remote control communication of a welder

摘要

A method and apparatus of communicating control signals to a welding power source from a remote location includes a welding system operated by control signals transmitted by a wireless remote control that can be remotely located from the welding power source. A plurality of welding parameters in the welding system are set and adjusted in response to wireless command signals transmitted to a receiver that is connected to the welding power source via a connection port and is further connected to a controller in the welding power source. In this regard, an operator is able to quickly and efficiently control a welding system from a remote location, with no more cables than are necessary to perform the intended task.

主权项

1. A welding-type system comprising:
a power source having a controller to regulate welding operation; a welding torch connected to the power source; a wireless remote control configured to remotely transmit a signal for controlling at least one of a plurality of welding parameters in the welding-type system; a wireless receiver connected to the controller remote from the wireless remote control and configured to receive the signal and allow the controller to regulate at least one of the plurality of welding parameters in response thereto; and wherein the wireless receiver is further configured to engage an existing connection port located on an exterior of the power source, the existing connection port configured to engage both a control cable coupled to a wired control device when the wireless receiver is not engaged and the wireless receiver in place of the control cable when the control cable is not engaged.