Lincoln Electric

Power Wave S500

Also applies to: S350, S500, S700

45 minutesModerateEtherNet/IPFull OEE

What You Need

ArcLink XT EtherNet/IP module (if not installed)

Cat6 Ethernet cableIncluded in kit

Flowstate CL260 edge nodeIncluded in kit

Customer provides:

1
Locate Ethernet port
The Power Wave S500 has an EtherNet/IP port on the rear panel (requires ArcLink XT EtherNet/IP module if not factory-installed).
2
Connect Ethernet
Cat6 from the EtherNet/IP port to the Flowstate edge node.
3
Set IP address
Use Lincoln's Power Wave Manager software or the front panel: Setup > Communication > Ethernet > IP Address. Static IP in 10.0.100.x.

1
Enable data logging
Enable WeldScore data logging in the Power Wave Manager. This enables real-time weld parameter streaming.
2
Configure production monitoring
Set part counter, wire usage tracking, and gas flow monitoring in the weld schedule.

1
Read weld parameters
Trigger a test weld. Verify arc voltage, current, and wire feed speed appear in real-time on the edge node.
2
Dashboard check
Welder appears in Flowstate with arc-on time, weld parameters, and consumable tracking.

Arc voltage (V)

Weld current (A)

Wire feed speed (in/min)

Gas flow rate (CFH)

Arc-on time (hours)

Part count

Weld fault codes

Duty cycle (%)

Don't have EtherNet/IP access?

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