SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WIRELESS CONTROL OF A WELDING POWER SUPPLY

摘要

Embodiments described herein include wireless control of a welding power supply via portable electronic devices. In particular, operating parameters and statuses of the welding power supply may be modified by the portable electronic device, as well as be displayed on the portable electronic device. For example, in certain embodiments, the welding power supply may be an engine-driven welding power supply, and the portable electronic device may be configured to start and/or stop an engine of the engine-driven welding power supply. A pairing procedure may be used to pair the welding power supply and the portable electronic device in a wireless communication network. Furthermore, in certain embodiments, a method of prioritization of control between a control panel of the welding power supply and the portable electronic device may be implemented.

主权项

1. A welding power supply comprising:
a housing; power conversion circuitry disposed within the housing and configured to convert an input power into an output power for a welding operation; and local control circuitry disposed within the housing and configured to wirelessly receive a control signal from remote control circuitry of a portable electronic device, and to control the welding power supply based at least in part on the received control signal.