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Smart Reader
OPERATING MANUAL
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Contents
1 Introduction................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Introduction to Smart Reader................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Introduction to WeldEye..............................................................................................................................4
1.3 Security................................................................................................................................................................6
2 Structure....................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Parts......................................................................................................................................................................7
2.2 Main screen and navigation.................................................................................................................... 10
3 Getting started.......................................................................................... 11
3.1 Smart Reader operating principle.........................................................................................................11
3.1.1 How welding data is recorded............................................................................................... 12
3.1.2 Identifier database.......................................................................................................................12
3.1.3 Measurement of parameters................................................................................................... 12
3.1.4 Time-keeping................................................................................................................................. 13
3.2 Connect Smart Reader to the welding machine............................................................................. 13
3.2.1 Connect Smart Reader to Kemppi FastMig KMS/M/Pulse/X, KempArc KMS/
Pulse, Kemppi A7.............................................................................................................................. 14
3.2.2 Connect Smart Reader to other welding machines....................................................... 15
3.3 Switch Smart Reader ON and OFF....................................................................................................... 19
3.4 Link Smart Reader to your company WeldEye account............................................................... 20
3.5 Configure Smart Reader's network connection............................................................................... 20
3.6 Internet connectivity requirements.......................................................................................................21
4 Collecting welding data........................................................................... 22
4.1 Welder's workflow with Smart Reader................................................................................................ 22
4.2 Identifiers shown on Smart Reader......................................................................................................24
4.3 Alerts shown on Smart Reader.............................................................................................................. 25
4.4 Reason codes.................................................................................................................................................26
4.5 Heat input tracking..................................................................................................................................... 27
4.6 Weld Data view after welding................................................................................................................ 28
5 Other Smart Reader features.................................................................. 29
5.1 Cable compensation................................................................................................................................... 29
5.2 Real-time WPS monitoring.......................................................................................................................29
5.3 Channel WPS..................................................................................................................................................30
5.4 WPS suggestion for weld identifiers....................................................................................................31
5.5 TIG drop-down filtering.............................................................................................................................31
5.6 Smart Reader usage and WPS limit enforcement.......................................................................... 31
6 Administration...........................................................................................32
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6.1 Administrator section views.....................................................................................................................32
6.2 Updating Smart Reader firmware..........................................................................................................34
6.3 Factory reset...................................................................................................................................................35
7 Technical specifications............................................................................ 36
8 Contact information................................................................................. 37
9 Glossary...................................................................................................... 38
WELDEYE 1.1 Introduction to Smart Reader
1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction to Smart Reader
Smart Reader is a device that enables automated monitoring of the quality and productivity of arc
welding.
Smart Reader records welding parameter data, and transmits the data to the WeldEye cloud
service through a wireless network.
Smart Reader is the welder's user interface to WeldEye for inputting identifying information, such
as welder identification, the WPS in use, the weld or welding piece, or filler material heat (batch)
number.
Smart Reader also displays useful information to the welder. For example, before welding,
the welder sees the current and voltage limits of the WPS, and after welding, the welder gets
feedback, such as whether the welding parameters stayed within the WPS limits.
Smart Reader can be connected to any arc welding machine through an adapter, and directly
(without an adapter) to certain Kemppi welding machines.
In a typical use case, every welding machine performing critical welding in the factory has a Smart
Reader connected to it. For factory-wide productivity use cases, all welding machines can be
equipped with one.
Smart Reader is available in the following user interface languages: Chinese, Danish, Dutch,
English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish,
Swedish.
1.2 Introduction to WeldEye
WeldEye is a comprehensive system for collecting and managing welding data, and your primary
tool and storage space for keeping your welding-related documents in order.
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WELDEYE 1.2 Introduction to WeldEye
Figure 1: 1. X8 MIG Welder 2. Kemppi FastMig, KempArc or A7 MIG Welder 3. Other welding
machines
WeldEye's modular structure is based on various useful functions that serve the needs of wide-
ranging industries and welding-related tasks:
Welding procedures
Includes the digital library and management of pWPS, WPQR and WPS templates according to
the most important welding standards.
Personnel and qualifications
Includes the management and renewal processes of all personnel - welders and inspectors -
qualification certificates.
Quality management
Includes quality verification functionalities with digital WPS and qualification compliance
control against automatically collected digital welding data.
Welding management
Includes document register functionalities and features for comprehensive welding project
documentation and management.
For more information on the full system and other modules, see www.weldeye.com.
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WELDEYE 1.3 Security
1.3 Security
Smart Reader is a handheld IoT device, and the related security issues have been taken into
account accordingly.
Smart Reader is a locked-down, embedded Linux-based device. It connects to a WiFi network,
communicates via encrypted HTTPS channel, and continuously uploads data as it is recorded.
Smart Reader is not dependent on an uninterrupted stable Internet connection; it works
seamlessly offline with reduced capability (no new data sent to or received from the server) until
the connection becomes available again.
A security inspection was conducted for Smart Reader in May 2016 by a third party. Quote from
the final report:
As a summary, the security status of the Smart Reader is good since no significant security issues
were found.
The Smart Reader device was found quite secure in normal mode thus not being a threat to the
underlying network infrastructure. Using the device as attack tool against the client infrastructure
was not found feasible during testing.
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WELDEYE 2.1 Parts
2 Structure
2.1 Parts
1. Display
Use the keyboard to scroll and select items.
2. Keyboard
• Up and down arrow buttons: press to highlight items on the display.
• Middle button: press to select the highlighted item.
• Left and right arrow buttons: press to change the pass within a WPS.
3. Barcode scanner
Smart Reader is delivered with either 1d or 2d barcode scanner.
4. Connection cable port:
Power DC+ in 50V 200mA
5. Back cover
Removable
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6. Buttons on the back under the sticker: BMS, RST, PWR
For resetting and troubleshooting purposes. Use a thin object, for example, a paper clip, to
press the buttons.
7. USB port
For maintenance purposes. Only USB flash storages (USB sticks) may be connected to the
port. Smart Reader configuration files and update packages are transferred to the Smart
Reader via USB port.
8. Micro USB connector
For troubleshooting purposes.
9. Ethernet connector (100 Mbit)
For troubleshooting purposes.
10. Micro SD card slot
By default, a 4 Gb memory card is connected. Smart Reader stores all welding and barcode
data on the memory card. The first time you power on Smart Reader, the SD card is formatted.
Removing the back cover
Use, for example, a coin to open the back cover lock.
Silicon cover
Silicon cover is available as an accessory, ordered separately. It protects the device from metal
dust and provides additional protection if the device, for example, falls from heights.
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Figure 2: Attaching the silicon cover
Hanging Smart Reader
You can hang Smart Reader by the hook on the handle of the wire feeder.
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WELDEYE 2.2 Main screen and navigation
2.2 Main screen and navigation
1. WPS pass number
To change the pass, press left/right arrow buttons.
2. Wifi icon
See Configure Smart Reader's network connection on page 20.
3. Qualification deviation alert
The alert is shown if the welder has no valid qualification certificate for the seelcted WPS.
4. Identified feature
The barcode for the feature has been scanned and the device has recognized the item.
5. Unidentified feature
The barcode for the feature has not been scanned. In WeldEye cloud service, you can select
which features are always shown on the display. See Identifiers shown on Smart Reader on
page 24.
6. Menu
Select Menu to go to other views and settings.
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