FD-ARThrough the Arc Seam Tracking•Simple&Easyoperation.•Noadditionaltorchcomponentsforeasymaintenance.

•Mostpopularsensorworldwide.•High-reliabilityandversatility.

FD-SFH Laser Search Sensor•HighSpeedandHighAccuracyLaserLineBeamSensor.

•RobotTeachingAssistFunctionthatdecreasesteachingtime.

•Fulloperationfromteachingpendant.

FD-LTLaser Tracking Sensor•High-endtechnologyforhigh-endapplications.

•Designedforarcweldingenvironments.•Relativelycompactandlowmaintenance.

FD-QD Laser Search Sensor•Uniquesensingfunctionswithlowercosts.

•Designedforarcweldingapplications.

•Fulloperationfromteachingpendant.

FD-WD (H)Touch Sensor•Conventionalsensingwithmodernfunctions.

•Simpleandeasytousemaintenance.

Going beyond your expectations...

Leading Sensing Technology... ... from the Leading Company in Welding Innovations

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Sensor Selection Guide

Heat distortion during welding?

Welding seams are not straight?

ORTRUE

FALSE

Tracking Sensor(FD-AR, FD-TR, FD-LT)

Deviation Finder(FD-WD, FD-SFH, FD-QD, FD-WDH)

TrackingSensors

DeviationFinders

Mild Steel, Stainless

Aluminum

TIG Welding

Most Common

Scale, Rusty Surface

FD-AR (Through Arc Sensor)

FD-LT (Laser Sensor)

FD-TR (TIG Arc Sensor)

FD-WD (Touch Sensor)

FD-SFH, FD-QD (Laser Search)

FD-WDH (HV Touch Sensor)* High Voltage

Giving you the best choice from a wide selection... ... for the best welding results and quality!

Frequently Asked QuestionsQ1.Whatisaroboticsensor?A1.Aroboticsensorisasystemthatdetectsvariationsinpartsandcompensatesforthevariationbyshiftingthe

roboticprograms.

Q2.Whenisiteffectiveand/orapplicable?A2.Asensoriseffectivewhenitisdifficulttokeepprogrammedpointsinconsistentlocationsandtherearepart

accuracyproblemsrequiringtheoperatortofrequentlyadjusttaughtrobotpoints.Whenthisoccurs,sensorscanbeusedtoautomaticallyshifttheweldingpoints.Note:Sensorscannotcreateteachingprograms–itcanonlyshiftthecurrentprograms.Teachinganinitialprogramisalwaysrequired.

Q3.Howcanwedeterminewhichsensorisbest?A3.DAIHENcanprovidevarioustypesofsensorsforalmostanysituation.Pleaserefertothechartbelowtofind

thebestsensorforyourapplication.

Aluminum, Fast & Stable

CAT. NO. 466B

Sensing Solutions – Seam Tracking / Laser Search / Laser Tracking / Arc Sensor

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FD-SFH SUPER FAST LASER SEARCHExtremelyfastandaccurate,stabledeviationdetectorvialaserbeam.

Real-TimeTracking NO(usewithFD-AR)Material MildSteel,Stainless,Aluminum(Othermaterialsavailable)ApplicableRange LapJoints,(1mmormore),FilletJoint,CornerJoint

andmanymore.*Notapplicableformirroredsurfaces.Accuracy ±0.2mm(0.008”)WeldingMachine AllOTCMachinesWeldingTorch 350AAirCooledMAGTorch

(Othertorchesareavailablebyspecialorder)BasicFunctions LaserProbe,GrooveDataAcquisitionsCombination FD-AR(forTracking)• Jointdetectionaslowas.5sec,reducingcycletimecomparedtotheFD-QD.•Adaptivetechnologywithgaprecognition.•Mountingpositionleavesmuchroomfortorchaccessibilityintheproductionenvironment.

Basic Sensors Advanced Sensors with Laser Technologies

Conventional Concepts with improved Functionality and OperationOTCmakesweldingequipment,OTCknows“whatiswelding”,andOTCknows“whatweneedtodo”toensurethehighestpossiblequalityofwelding.

FD-AR ARC SENSORReal-timeSeamTrackingSensorusingThrough-ArcTracking.

• IdealformidtothickplateMildSteelandStainlessapplications.•Settingsandcontrolsintheteachingpendantareinadedicated,user-friendlymenu.•Easytounderstand&easytouse.

DeviationDetection NO(usewithFD-WD/FD-QD/FD-SFH)

Material MildSteel,Stainless(SolidorCoredWire)

ApplicableRange FilletJoints,LapJoints(3mmormore),V-groove(Firstpath)

WeldingMethods CO2,MAG,MAGPulseWeldingMachine DM350,DP400,DP500WeldingTorch DAIHENCO2/MAGTorch(Air

Cooled/WaterCooled)Accuracy ±1mm(0.04”)

Remarks Weavingmotionisrequired.

Application Examples

FD-WD (WD-H) WIRE DETECTION TOUCH SENSINGDeviationfindingusingtheweldingwire.

Real-timeTracking NO(usewithFD-AR/FD-TR)Material MildSteel,Stainless

(NotrecommendedforAluminum)

ApplicableRange LapJoints(3mmormore),Mostotherjoints

Accuracy ±1mm(0.04”)WeldingMachine AllOTCDAIHENmachinesWeldingTorch DAIHENCO2/MAGTorch(Air

Cooled/WaterCooled)Combination FD-AR2/FD-TR2(withprobe)

•Simpleyetquiteversatile.

•Variousfunctionsformanyapplications.

•Dedicateddesignedmenuinteachingpendant.

•Programmablecommandcanincreaserangeofusability.

FD-TR TIG ARC SENSORReal-timeheighttrackingsensorforTIGapplications.

DeviationDetection NO(usewithFD-WD)Material MildSteel,Stainless,Aluminum

(Othermaterialsavailable)

ApplicableRange Fillet,Lap,Corner,ButtWeldsAccuracy ±0.5mm(0.02”)WeldingMachine AllOTCDAIHENTIGmachinesWeldingTorch DAIHENTIGTorch(AirCooled/

WaterCooled)Combination FD-WD(withprobe)

•100%controlfromtheteachingpendantviaadedicatedmenu.•SimpleconfigurationthatcanbeconnectedtoanytypeofOTCDAIHENTIGmachine.•Stableandaccuratetracking.

Application Example

Compensatesformisalignmentandlackingpartaccuracy

New Sensing Possibilities with Laser TechnologiesGotanapplicationthatrequiresthehighestdegreeofaccuracy?OTCDAIHEN’sadvancedlasertechnologiesaretheultimatesolutionforensuringthebestweldquality&partconsistency.

FD-QD QUICK DETECT LASER SEARCHHigh-speed,stabledeviationdetectorvialaserbeam.

Real-TimeTracking NO(usewithFD-AR)Material MildSteel,Stainless,Aluminum(Othermaterialsavailable)ApplicableRange LapJoints,(1mmormore),FilletJoint,CornerJoint

andmanymore.*Notapplicableformirroredsurfaces.Accuracy ±1mm(0.04”)WeldingMachine AllOTCMachinesWeldingTorch 350AAirCooledMAGTorch

(Othertorchesareavailablebyspecialorder)BasicFunctions LaserProbe,GrooveDataAcquisitionsCombination FD-AR(forTracking)

LaserApplicationExamples

BodyFrame(ThinPlateLap)

PressureTank(FlairLap)

GutterPlate(Inconsistent

Fit-up)

•Uniqueconceptsensingsystemwithbetterversatilityfordeviationdetection•Simpleusage:similarwithwiretouchsensorbutobtainsbetterresultsusinglasertechnology.•FullyintegratedfunctionsdevelopedbyDAIHEN.

FD-LT LASER TRACKINGHigh-endlaserwithreal-timeseamtrackingsensor.

DeviationDetection UnderDevelopment(Askfordetails)

Material MildSteel,Stainless,Aluminum(Othermaterialsavailable)

ApplicableRange LapJoints,(1mmormore),FilletJoint,CornerJointandmanymore.*Notapplicableformirroredsurfaces.

Accuracy ±0.5mm(0.02”)WeldingMachine AllOTCMachinesWeldingTorch 350AAirCooledMAGTorch

(Othertorchesareavailablebyspecialorder)BasicFunctions Start,EndPointSearch

3DSeamTrackingCombination FD-AR(forTracking)

•Dedicatedmenucanprovideuser-friendlyandeasytouseoperation.•Advanced3Dtrackingtechnologiescanprovidestableandaccuratetrackingresults.•Fullsupportofequipment(Robot,Welderandsensor)fromonecompany.

LawnMowing

ConstructionSegments

Adoptadvanced3Dtechnologies(Maketeachingeasyandsimple)

MotorcycleParts

ShipStructure