Systems and methods for remote welding scheme control

Abstract

Systems and methods for remotely controlling welding power supply devices are disclosed. In some examples, a remote device is provided for monitoring or controlling the welding power supply device, which controls and supplies power to one or more welding tools (e.g., welding torches) and / or accessories (e.g., wire feeders). The remote device includes a user interface for receiving one or more inputs provided to a control circuitry system configured to transmit signals to or receive signals from the welding power supply device via a remote transceiver. In some examples, these signals include data corresponding to one or more welding schemes.

Description

[0001] Cross-reference to related applications

[0002] This application is a non-provisional patent application that claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 924,414, filed October 22, 2019, entitled "Systems and Methods For Remote Weld Schedule Control," the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. Background Technology

[0003] Conventionally, welding power supply units include a control panel positioned with the welding power supply unit to provide access to controls at the location of the welding power supply unit. However, remote control of welding power supply units has proven challenging. Therefore, systems and methods that provide operators with tools for remotely controlling welding power supply units are desired. Summary of the Invention

[0004] A system and method for remotely controlling a welding power supply device are disclosed, substantially as illustrated and described in conjunction with at least one accompanying drawing. Attached Figure Description

[0005] Figure 1A These are illustrations of example remote devices based on various aspects of this disclosure.

[0006] Figure 1B This is an illustration of an example display of a remote device according to various aspects of this disclosure.

[0007] Figure 1C This is an illustration of a list of welding solutions provided by example remote devices according to various aspects of this disclosure.

[0008] Figure 1D This is an illustration of an example remote device providing an updated welding scheme based on various aspects of this disclosure.

[0009] Figure 2A This is a list of example welding schemes based on various aspects of this disclosure.

[0010] Figure 2B This is a list of example operation settings based on various aspects of this disclosure.

[0011] Figure 3A This is a schematic diagram of an example welding system based on various aspects of this disclosure.

[0012] Figure 3BThis is a schematic diagram of another example welding system based on various aspects of this disclosure.

[0013] Figure 3C This is a schematic diagram of another example welding system based on various aspects of this disclosure.

[0014] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating an example method for remotely controlling a welding scheme, based on various aspects of this disclosure.

[0015] The accompanying drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. Where appropriate, similar or identical reference numerals are used to refer to similar or identical parts. Detailed Implementation

[0016] A system and method for remotely controlling a welding power supply device are disclosed. When welding using remote control, it is desirable to be able to remotely change the welding scheme at the work site during welding. This provides a quick change from an existing setting to a new one after welding is completed. When the welding scheme or welding procedure changes, different settings are changed to settings specifically tailored to the welding operation being performed (e.g., root pass welding operation, hot pass welding operation, joint filler welding operation, or cap pass welding operation). The operating settings of the welding power supply device can also be changed to optimize welding performance, wherein the operating settings include one or more of the following: flat or horizontal welding, vertical or overhead welding.

[0017] As disclosed herein, a welding scheme includes one or more instructions for configuring a welding system for a specific welding operation. For example, a welding scheme (or welding profile) includes specific settings for the welding power supply device (e.g., control settings), specific tools (e.g., type of welding torch, cutting machine, etc.), materials to be welded (e.g., type, thickness, etc.), electrodes, time, feed rate and / or wire speed, joint type, and / or other data associated with welding parameters for a specific welding operation.

[0018] The welding plan may also include information about the parts or workpieces to which the welding operation is being performed. For example, the welding plan may include information about the following: material type, workpiece thickness, number of welds to be performed, weld locations on the workpiece, quality requirements, and / or workpiece preparation.

[0019] Instructions and / or welding scheme information can be stored in a memory storage device associated with a remote device and / or welding power supply device, and can be used to configure the system for a specific welding operation.

[0020] In some examples, a default welding scheme can be implemented for one or more welding operations. The default welding scheme can serve as a starting point for welding operations and can be configured for specific welding operations. For example, the configured welding scheme can vary based on: differences in the materials being welded, variations in the welding power supply and / or tools used, environmental conditions, and / or the welding quality standards for a specific welding operation.

[0021] Typically, when an operator is performing multiple welds, especially when the welding power supply control panel is a certain distance from the workpiece, a "middle of the road setting" can be used to perform these multiple welds. In other words, for two different welds with different ideal settings, the first weld might be too hot, while the second weld might be too cold. The settings for each weld are within the operating thresholds for each weld, but neither weld is performed using an ideal welding scheme.

[0022] Advantageously, the disclosed systems and methods improve welding performance because optimal welding schemes (and / or other operating settings or welding parameters) are implemented remotely and intuitively in response to changes in weld joint, weld position, welding tools, materials, etc. Therefore, each weld can be performed with the desired settings.

[0023] Systems and methods for remotely controlling welding power supply devices are disclosed. In some examples, a remote device is provided for monitoring or controlling the welding power supply device, which controls the power of one or more welding tools (e.g., a welding torch) and / or accessories (e.g., a wire feeder) and delivers power to the one or more welding tools and / or accessories. The remote device includes a user interface for receiving one or more inputs provided to a control circuitry system configured to transmit signals to or receive signals from the welding power supply device via a remote transceiver. In some examples, these signals include data corresponding to one or more welding schemes.

[0024] To implement remote control of a welding scheme, a control circuitry (e.g., a remote control circuitry) receives one or more first inputs from a user interface for implementing a first welding scheme among one or more welding schemes. For example, a list of welding schemes may be available via the user interface, and the operator can select a first welding scheme for implementation. Once selected, the control circuitry generates one or more first signals corresponding to the first welding scheme in response to the one or more first inputs. The first signals may include data for uniquely identifying the selected first welding scheme and / or be transmitted along with characteristics for uniquely identifying the selected first welding scheme. Therefore, the first signals are transmitted via a transceiver to a welding power supply device to control the welding power supply device to implement the first welding scheme.

[0025] The remote device displays information associated with the first welding scheme (including welding parameters and / or other operating parameters associated with the first welding scheme) and stores information about previous inputs. In some examples, the operator may attempt to change from the first welding scheme to a second welding scheme. For example, during a given welding operation, the part may require a different welding scheme to ensure proper welding. This may include changes in joint, orientation, material, etc. Therefore, the control circuitry can receive one or more second inputs from the user interface to implement the second welding scheme. The control circuitry generates a second signal corresponding to the second welding scheme in response to the second input from the user interface. The second signal is then transmitted via a transceiver to the welding power supply device to control the welding power supply device to implement the second welding scheme.

[0026] In some examples, the first or second welding scheme corresponds to a root pass welding operation, a hot pass welding operation, a joint filler weld operation, or a cap pass welding operation. In these examples, the remote device can control one or more operating settings and / or welding parameters of the welding power supply device. For example, the control circuitry can receive one or more third inputs controlling one or more operating settings of the welding power supply device, which may include one or more of flat or horizontal welding, vertical or overhead welding. The control circuitry can then, in response to the third input from the user interface, generate one or more third signals corresponding to the operating settings and transmit these third signals to the welding power supply device to control it to implement those operating settings.

[0027] Similarly, the control circuit system can receive one or more fourth inputs for controlling one or more welding parameters of the welding power supply device, which may include at least flat or horizontal welding, vertical welding, or overhead welding. In response to the fourth input, one or more fourth signals corresponding to the one or more welding parameters are generated and transmitted to the welding power supply device to control the device to implement those welding parameters. For example, welding parameters may include voltage, current, power value, material type, number of welds to be performed, or welding time.

[0028] After execution, the welding power supply device is configured to provide confirmation to the remote device that the command has been executed. For example, the control circuitry will receive a confirmation signal indicating that a first, second, third, or fourth signal has been received at the welding power supply device, and that the selected welding scheme, operating parameters, and / or welding parameters have been implemented in response. Upon receiving this confirmation, the control circuitry adjusts the markings on the user interface corresponding to the implemented welding scheme, operating settings, and / or welding parameters to reflect the change at the welding power supply device. In the absence of confirmation, the control circuitry can be programmed to display the last confirmed welding scheme, operating parameters, and / or welding parameters, and / or to display updated welding schemes, operating parameters, and / or welding parameters selected based on specific welding operations and / or operator preferences.

[0029] In some examples, the remote device is a portable handheld wireless device. In some examples, the remote user interface or welding user interface includes one or more of the following: buttons, membrane panel switches, or a graphical user interface for providing input to control the welding power system. In some examples, the control circuitry includes one or more network interfaces for connecting to a remote computing system via one or more of the following: a LAN, a WAN, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or a cellular network. In some examples, the various signals between the remote device and the welding power supply device are encoded with information for uniquely identifying the respective device or system. In some examples, the various signals between the remote system and the welding power supply device are transmitted along with one or more transmission characteristics for uniquely identifying the respective system.

[0030] Since the remote device is merely a control source, the user interface of the welding power supply device can similarly control the welding scheme. Therefore, in some examples, the remote device can operate in various modes to avoid conflicts between commands. In some examples, the welding power supply device (e.g., via a welding interface) receives and executes commands from both the remote device and the welding power supply device. For example, the control circuitry of the welding power supply device can implement one or more techniques to avoid conflicts between multiple control sources. These techniques may include implementing prioritization schemes based on signal arrival time, signal source, and / or received commands (e.g., signal cutoff and adjustment of welding parameters).

[0031] Advantageously, the operator can specify restrictions for remote device control, thereby limiting which welding schemes (or what range of welding parameters within these welding schemes) can be modified. Remote control is further managed by activating one or more locks (e.g., hardware and / or software) on predetermined welding schemes and / or welding parameters, which prevents unintentional or unauthorized changes.

[0032] In the disclosed examples, a remote device is provided for monitoring or controlling a welding power supply device to control the power of one or more welding tools or accessories and to deliver power to the one or more welding tools or accessories; a user interface is provided for receiving one or more inputs; a control circuit system is provided, including a transceiver configured to transmit one or more signals to or receive one or more signals from the welding power supply device, the one or more signals including data corresponding to one or more welding schemes, and the control circuit system is configured to receive from the user interface a first welding scheme implemented among the one or more welding schemes. One or more first inputs; in response to the one or more first inputs from the user interface, generating one or more first signals corresponding to the first welding scheme; transmitting the one or more first signals to the welding power supply device to control the welding power supply device to implement the first welding scheme; receiving one or more second inputs from the user interface to implement a second welding scheme among the one or more welding schemes; in response to the one or more second inputs from the user interface, generating one or more second signals corresponding to the second welding scheme; and transmitting the one or more second signals to the welding power supply device to control the welding power supply device to implement the second welding scheme.

[0033] In some examples, the first welding scheme corresponds to one or more of the following: root pass welding operation, hot pass welding operation, joint filler weld operation, or cap pass welding operation.

[0034] In some examples, one or more of the root pass welding operation, the hot pass welding operation, the joint filler welding operation, or the cap pass welding operation include one or more sub-settings. In the examples, the one or more sub-settings include one or more of the following: a dig setting, a droop setting, an arc control setting, or a hot start setting. In the examples, one or more sub-settings of one or more of the root pass welding operation, the hot pass welding operation, the joint filler welding operation, or the cap pass welding operation are identical. In the examples, the one or more sub-settings of one or more of the root pass welding operation, the hot pass welding operation, the joint filler welding operation, or the cap pass welding operation are different. In the examples, the arc control sub-setting further includes a droop setting and a dig setting.

[0035] In some examples, the control circuitry system: receives one or more third inputs to control one or more operating settings of a welding power supply device, the one or more operating settings including one or more of flat or horizontal welding, vertical welding or overhead welding; generates one or more third signals corresponding to the one or more operating settings in response to the one or more third inputs from the user interface; and transmits the one or more third signals to the welding power supply device to control the welding power supply device to implement the operating settings.

[0036] In some examples, the control circuitry system: receives one or more fourth inputs to control one or more welding parameters of a welding power supply device, the one or more welding parameters including one or more of flat or horizontal welding, vertical welding or overhead welding; generates one or more fourth signals corresponding to the one or more welding parameters in response to the one or more fourth inputs from the user interface; and transmits the one or more fourth signals to the welding power supply device to control the welding power supply device to implement the welding parameters.

[0037] In some examples, the one or more welding parameters include one or more of the following: voltage, current, power value, material type, number of welds to be performed, or welding time.

[0038] In some examples, the control circuitry system: receives one or more first signals received at the welding power supply device and, in response to the one or more first inputs, confirms that the first welding scheme has been implemented; and adjusts the markings on the user interface corresponding to the first welding scheme to reflect the changes at the welding power supply device.

[0039] In some examples, one or more markers reflect information displayed on the welding user interface of the welding power supply device. In some examples, the one or more markers include icons, text, graphics, or animations corresponding to one or more welding parameters of the welding power system.

[0040] In some examples, the one or more welding schemes include values ​​associated with one or more welding parameters, which include one or more of the following: voltage, current, power value, material type, number of welds to be performed, or welding time.

[0041] In some examples, the remote device is a portable handheld wireless device.

[0042] In some examples, the remote user interface or welding user interface includes one or more of the following: buttons, membrane panel switches, or graphical user interfaces for providing inputs to control the welding power system.

[0043] In some examples, the control circuitry includes a network interface for connecting to a remote computing system via one or more of a LAN, WAN, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or cellular network. In some examples, one or more signals between the remote device and the welding power supply device are encoded with information to uniquely identify the respective device or system.

[0044] In some examples, one or more signals between the remote system and the welding power supply device are transmitted along with one or more transmission characteristics used to uniquely identify the respective system. In some examples, the control circuitry is configured to activate a monitoring mode to limit remote device control of the one or more welding schemes to a predetermined number of welding schemes.

[0045] In some examples, the remote device operates in a purely display mode, thereby preventing the user interface from controlling the welding power system.

[0046] In some disclosed examples, a method for monitoring or controlling a welding power supply device via a remote device to control the power of one or more welding tools or accessories and to deliver power to the one or more welding tools or accessories includes: receiving one or more first inputs at a user interface for implementing a first welding scheme among one or more welding schemes; generating one or more first signals at a control circuitry system in response to the one or more first inputs from the user interface for the first welding scheme; transmitting the one or more first signals to the welding power supply device via a transceiver to control the welding power supply device to implement the first welding scheme; receiving one or more second inputs at the user interface for implementing a second welding scheme among the one or more welding schemes; generating one or more second signals at the control circuitry system in response to the one or more second inputs from the user interface for the second welding scheme; and transmitting the one or more second signals to the welding power supply device via the transceiver to control the welding power supply device to implement the second welding scheme.

[0047] In some examples, the first welding scheme corresponds to one or more of the following: root pass welding operation, hot pass welding operation, joint filler weld operation, or cap pass welding operation.

[0048] In some examples, the method includes: receiving at a control circuit system an acknowledgment signal that one or more first signals have been received at a welding power supply device and that a first welding scheme has been implemented in response to the one or more first inputs; and adjusting a marker on the user interface corresponding to the first welding scheme via the control circuit system to reflect the change at the welding power supply device, wherein the one or more markers include icons, text, graphics, or animations corresponding to the one or more welding parameters of the welding power system.

[0049] Several examples of welding power supply devices and various accessories are provided. However, the concepts and principles disclosed herein are equally applicable to a wide range of power systems and control systems, including but not limited to engine-driven power systems for driving one or more of the following: generators, air compressors, and / or hybrid welding power supply devices.

[0050] As used herein, "power conversion circuit system" and / or "power conversion circuit" refers to a circuit system and / or electrical component that converts electrical power from one or more first forms (e.g., power output by a generator) into one or more second forms having any combination of voltage, current, frequency, and / or response characteristics. A power conversion circuit system may include safety circuit systems, output selection circuit systems, measurement and / or control circuit systems, and / or any other circuitry for providing appropriate characteristics.

[0051] As used herein, the terms “first” and “second” can be used to enumerate different parts or elements of the same type without necessarily implying any particular order.

[0052] As used herein, the term "welding system" includes any device capable of supplying power suitable for welding, plasma cutting, induction heating, air carbon arc cutting (e.g., CAC-A), and / or hot wire welding / preheating (including laser welding and laser cladding), including inverters, converters, choppers, resonant power supply devices, quasi-resonant power supply devices, etc., as well as control circuitry and other auxiliary circuitry associated therewith.

[0053] As used herein, the term "welding power" refers to power suitable for welding, plasma cutting, induction heating, CAC-A, and / or hot wire welding / preheating (including laser welding and laser cladding). As used herein, the terms "welding power supply device" and / or "power supply device" refer to any device capable of supplying welding power, plasma cutting power, induction heating power, CAC-A, and / or hot wire welding / preheating (including laser welding and laser cladding) power when power is applied thereto, including but not limited to inverters, converters, resonant power supply devices, quasi-resonant power supply devices, and control circuitry and other associated auxiliary circuitry.

[0054] As used herein, “circuit” or “circuit system” includes any analog and / or digital components, power and / or control elements (such as microprocessors, digital signal processors (DSPs), software, etc.), discrete and / or integrated components, or parts and / or combinations thereof.

[0055] As used herein, the terms “control circuit,” “control circuit system,” and / or “controller” can include digital and / or analog circuit systems, discrete and / or integrated circuit systems, microprocessors, digital signal processors (DSPs), and / or other logic circuit systems and / or associated software, hardware, and / or firmware. Control circuitry or control circuit systems may reside on one or more circuit boards that form part or all of the controller and are used to control the soldering process, devices such as power supplies or wire feeders, and / or any other type of soldering-related system.

[0056] As used herein, the term "memory" includes volatile and non-volatile memory devices and / or other storage devices.

[0057] As used herein, the terms “torch,” “welding torch,” “welding tool,” or “welding instrument” refer to a device configured to be manipulated to perform welding-related tasks, and such device may include a handheld welding torch, a robotic welding torch, a welding gun, a planing tool, a cutting tool, or other means for generating a welding arc.

[0058] As used herein, the terms “welding mode,” “welding process,” “welding type process,” or “welding operation” refer to the type of process or output used, such as current-controlled (CC), voltage-controlled (CV), pulse-modulated gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored wire arc welding (FCAW), gas tungsten inert gas welding (GTAW, e.g., TIG), metal shielded arc welding (SMAW), spraying, short-circuiting, CAC-A, planing, cutting, and / or any other type of welding process.

[0059] As used herein, the term "welding program" or "weldprogram" includes at least one set of welding parameters for controlling welding, which may include welding schemes, operating settings, or others. A welding program may further include other software, algorithms, processes, or other logic for controlling one or more welding devices to perform welding.

[0060] Figure 1AA detailed view of the example remote device 94 is shown. As illustrated, the remote device 94 provides one or more remote user interfaces, such as a battery indicator 42, a remote display 44, and one or more input devices 46 to 56 (e.g., buttons, knobs, switches, and / or touchscreens). For example, input devices 46 to 56 can allow the user to switch via selection via button 46. Selection can be made to control an associated engine via input 52, control a welding process via input 56, control a welding sequence program via input 54, control power via input 48, and / or recall a menu via input 50. Therefore, the remote device 94 is operable to: receive input associated with one or more commands from input devices 46 to 56 (e.g., via a remote transceiver 92 of the remote control circuitry system 90, such as...). Figures 3A to 3C The transmission shown includes signals of data corresponding to these inputs, as well as changes in markers on remote display 44 to reflect commands, as disclosed herein.

[0061] Figure 1B A detailed view of the remote display 44 is shown. As illustrated, the remote display 44 comprises multiple zones, each displaying one or more markers corresponding to one or more operating parameters. In some examples, each zone displays a single marker that can change color, flash, appear, disappear, or provide other visual cues to inform the operator. In some examples, which marker and / or what type of marker is dynamic, allowing the operator to select a specific marker to display in a predetermined zone, and / or one or more events can trigger a transition from one marker to another within a given zone (e.g., a lightning bolt icon indicating that the battery is charging can be used instead of a battery icon when the battery is low).

[0062] exist Figure 1B In the example, these areas may include one or more of icons, text, graphics, or animations. As shown, area 60 provides an engine icon (e.g., to indicate whether the associated engine power drive system is on), area 62 provides a fuel gauge icon (e.g., for the associated engine), area 64 provides a battery charge icon (e.g., for an associated energy storage device such as in a hybrid power generation system), area 66 provides a wireless signal icon (e.g., for an associated communication network), area 68 displays an air compressor icon (e.g., to indicate whether the associated air compressor is on), area 70 provides text indicating the welding scheme, area 72 provides text indicating the arc length setting, area 74 provides text indicating the power on / off status, area 76 provides an output voltage icon, and area 78 provides an output current icon.

[0063] As disclosed herein, each area and / or marker can provide information associated with one or more welding parameters. Each marker can change in response to variations (and adjusted values) and / or status changes (changes in wireless signal strength) of one or more welding parameters. For example, additional or alternative markers may correspond to engine running time, wire feed speed, welding sequence, material type, or material thickness. In some examples, display 44 may include a visual display (e.g., a graphical user interface and / or a touchscreen) and one or more input devices (e.g., buttons, knobs, switches, and / or touchscreens).

[0064] As in Figure 1A and Figure 1B As shown, the welding scheme is currently designated as P2 GMAW (shown in area 70). In some examples, the operator may attempt to change from an existing welding scheme to a new one. For instance, during a given welding operation, the part may require a different welding scheme to ensure a proper weld. This could include changes to the joint, direction, material, etc.

[0065] In some examples, remote welding scheme control can be implemented via remote device 94 using input device 56. Figure 1C This is an illustration of a list of welding schemes provided by an example remote device. As shown, input device 56 may be a button that an operator can press to view process selection icons in area 71. Input device 56 may be pressed and released (or some other suitable action, such as scrolling using input device 46) until a given welding process is highlighted on an introductory screen (e.g., as shown in area 70C). The list of welding schemes can be cycled through using the up or down arrows on input device 56 to display (e.g., corresponding to the connected and / or controlled welding system) the available welding scheme processes.

[0066] Therefore, the operator can scroll to area 70B to implement the SMAW XX18 welding scheme. To select the desired welding scheme, one or more input buttons (e.g., input device 56) can be pressed. In some examples, new adjustments to one or more welding parameters and / or welding schemes made during program selection are automatically saved to the currently selected program. Thus, if no action is taken, the highlighted welding scheme will be automatically applied, and the settings will be saved and transferred to the associated welding system.

[0067] Once selected, the control circuit system 90 generates one or more signals corresponding to the selected welding scheme. These signals may include data for uniquely identifying the selected welding scheme and / or be transmitted along with characteristics for uniquely identifying the selected welding scheme. Therefore, these signals are transmitted via transceiver to the welding power supply device to control the welding power supply device to implement the selected welding scheme (e.g., XX 18).

[0068] The remote device 94 displays information associated with the selected welding scheme on the display 44, including welding parameters (such as voltage, current, arc length, etc.) and / or other operating parameters associated with the welding scheme, and the remote device stores information about previously entered information.

[0069] Figure 1D This is an illustration of an example remote device providing an updated welding scheme. As shown, welding scheme "P1 XX18" is displayed in area 70D. Similarly, welding parameters (e.g., voltage, current, etc.) associated with the selected welding scheme will be updated based on the selected welding scheme and / or based on the values ​​selected by the operator. Therefore, remote device 94 has already... Figure 1A and Figure 1B The welding scheme “P2 GMAW” shown in Figure 1D has been updated to the welding scheme “P1 XX18” shown in Figure 1D. Also as shown, the voltage and current have been updated to reflect the selected welding scheme.

[0070] Figure 2A A list of example welding schemes and sub-schemes according to various aspects of this disclosure is provided. In some examples, the welding scheme may include TIG, SMAW, GMAW, and / or other various welding schemes known to the operator or customized by the operator for a specific welding operation. Sub-schemes may also be included, such as pulse output, automatic stop, automatic crater formation, extension, arc control, hot start, and / or other suitable sub-schemes that may be known or customized. Additional sub-schemes and / or additional settings (not shown) may be provided. In some examples, one or more welding schemes have the same sub-scheme, while in other examples, one or more sub-schemes for different welding schemes are different. Furthermore, the operator may use remote device 94 to create new welding schemes, sub-schemes, operating settings, sub-settings, etc.

[0071] Figure 2BA list of example operating settings and sub-settings for various aspects of this disclosure is provided. In some examples, the operating settings include one or more of the following: root pass welding operation, hot pass welding operation, joint filler weld operation, or cap pass welding operation. In some examples, the sub-settings include one or more of the following: extension setting, descent setting, arc control setting, or hot start setting.

[0072] Operation settings and / or sub-settings may correspond to one or more welding schemes and, in some examples, may be individually customized. For example, an operator may provide input via one or more input devices 46 to 54 to adjust values ​​associated with one or more operation settings and / or sub-settings. In some examples, one or more sub-settings for one or more of the root pass welding operation, hot pass welding operation, joint filler weld operation, or cap pass welding operation are identical.

[0073] In some examples, one or more sub-sets of one or more of the root pass welding operation, hot pass welding operation, joint filler weld operation, or cap pass welding operation are different.

[0074] like Figure 2B As shown, the arc control sub-settings can further include additional settings (such as descent settings and extension settings), which can also be customized according to operator preferences and / or specific welding operations.

[0075] As disclosed herein, the operator can access a list, scroll through it, and select welding schemes and / or operating settings to control the welding power supply to deliver power to the welding tools.

[0076] Figure 3A This is a block diagram of an example welding system 100, which includes a welding power supply device 102 comprising a power conversion circuit system 110 and a control circuit system 112. As shown in FIG. 3A, the example welding system 100 also includes a wire feeder 104 and a welding torch 106. A remote device 94, a remote control circuit system 90, and a remote transceiver 92 are communicatively coupled to the welding system 100 and other components (e.g., a power generation system). The welding system 100 supplies power to the welding application, controls it, and supplies it with consumables.

[0077] By using the remote device 94, the operator can transmit commands to and receive information and alarms from the control circuitry system 112 via one or more of the central communication transceiver and / or interface 92. Additionally, the remote device 94 can provide the status of the welding system 100 and its connected components (e.g., on a display and / or via auditory and / or tactile feedback).

[0078] In some examples, the remote control circuitry 90 initiates data transmissions between the remote system and the welding system 100 at periodic intervals in response to adjustments to one or more welding schemes or welding parameters, in response to user input, or in response to a combination of such adjustments and user input. The remote control circuitry 90 of the remote device 94 further includes a network interface for connecting to the remote transceiver 92, the welding power supply device 102, the wire feeder 104, and / or the remote computing system via one or more network types or communication protocols (including but not limited to LAN, WAN, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or cellular networks).

[0079] In some examples, the remote device 94 is a portable handheld wireless device. In some examples, the remote device 94 is a smartphone, remote computer, tablet computer, dongle, accessory, or other device suitable for wirelessly and / or via wired communication to analyze, receive, and / or transmit data. In the examples, the remote user interface or welding user interface includes one or more of buttons, membrane panel switches, or graphical user interfaces for providing input to control the welding system.

[0080] In some examples, the signals transmitted between remote system 94 and welding system 102 are encoded with information to uniquely identify the respective systems. In some examples, these signals are transmitted along with one or more transmission characteristics to uniquely identify the respective systems.

[0081] In some examples, the listed welding schemes correspond to root pass welding operations, hot pass welding operations, joint filler welding operations, or cap pass welding operations. In the examples, remote device 94 can control one or more operating settings and / or welding parameters of welding power supply device 102. For example, control circuit system 90 can receive one or more inputs controlling one or more operating settings of welding power supply device 102, which may include one or more of flat or horizontal welding, vertical or overhead welding. Control circuit system 90 can then generate signals corresponding to the operating settings in response to inputs from the user interface and transmit these signals to welding power supply device 102 to control welding power supply device 102 to implement these operating settings.

[0082] Similarly, the control circuit system 90 may receive additional inputs for one or more welding parameters controlling the welding power supply device 102, which may include at least flat or horizontal welding, vertical or overhead welding. In response to these inputs, one or more signals corresponding to the welding parameters are generated and transmitted to the welding power supply device 102 to control the welding power supply device 102 to implement these welding parameters. For example, welding parameters may include voltage, current, power value, material type, number of welds to be performed, or welding time.

[0083] After implementation, the welding power supply device 102 is configured to provide confirmation to the remote device 94, such as via a communication transceiver 118 and / or a network interface 117, that the command has been executed. For example, the control circuitry 90 will receive, via transceiver 92, a confirmation signal indicating that a first, second, third, or fourth signal has been received at the welding power supply device 102 and, in response, that the selected welding scheme, operation, and / or welding parameters have been implemented. Upon receiving this confirmation, the control circuitry 90 adjusts the markings on the user interface display 44 corresponding to the implemented welding scheme, operation settings, and / or welding parameters to reflect the change at the welding power supply device 102 (e.g., at the user interface 114). In the absence of confirmation, the control circuitry 90 can be programmed to display the last confirmed welding scheme, operation settings, and / or welding parameters, and / or update the display 44 to the welding scheme, operation parameters, and / or welding parameters selected based on a specific welding operation and / or operator preference.

[0084] In some examples, the remote device 90 is a portable handheld wireless device. In some examples, the remote user interface or welding user interface includes one or more of buttons, membrane panel switches, or graphical user interfaces for providing input to control the welding power system. In some examples, the control circuitry system 90 includes one or more network interfaces or transceivers 90 for connecting to a remote computing system via one or more of a LAN, WAN, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or cellular network. In some examples, various signals between the remote device 90 and the welding power supply device 102 and / or another remote computing system are encoded with information for uniquely identifying the respective device or system. In some examples, various signals between the remote system 90 and the welding power supply device 102 are transmitted along with one or more transmission characteristics for uniquely identifying the respective system.

[0085] In some examples, the power supply device 102 receives power from a motor-driven power source (e.g., via a generator), mains power, an energy storage device, or other suitable power source, and supplies the input power directly to the welding torch 106 via a power conversion circuit system 112. Depending on the desired welding application, the welding torch 106 may be a torch configured for shielded metal arc welding (SMAW, or electrode welding), gas tungsten inert gas welding (GTAW, or tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), or flux-cored arc welding (FCAW). In the illustrated example, the power supply device 102 is configured to supply power to a wire feeder 104, and the wire feeder 104 may be configured to route the input power to the welding torch 106. In addition to supplying input power, the wire feeder 104 may also supply filler metal to the welding torch 106 for various welding applications (e.g., GMAW welding, flux-cored arc welding (FCAW)). Although Figure 3A Example system 100 includes wire feeder 104 (e.g., for GMAW or FCAW welding), but wire feeder 104 can be replaced by any other type of remote accessory device, such as a remote control interface for electrode welding and / or GTAW welding that provides electrode welding and / or GTAW welding.

[0086] Power supply device 102 (e.g., from a generator-driven power source, from mains power, from a generator, or from an energy storage device) receives main power 108, regulates the main power, and provides output power to one or more welding devices according to the needs of system 100. Power supply device 102 includes a power conversion circuit system 110, which may include transformers, rectifiers, switches, etc., capable of converting AC input power into AC and / or DC output power as indicated by the needs of system 100 (e.g., a specific welding process and scheme). Power conversion circuit system 110 converts the input power (e.g., main power 108) into welding-type power based on a welding voltage setpoint and outputs welding-type power via welding circuitry.

[0087] In some examples, the power conversion circuitry 110 is configured to convert the main power 108 into both welding power output and auxiliary power output. However, in other examples, the power conversion circuitry 110 is adapted to convert only the main power into welding power output, and a separate auxiliary converter 111 is provided to convert the main power into auxiliary power. In some other examples, the power supply unit 102 receives the converted auxiliary power output directly from a wall socket. Any suitable power conversion system or mechanism can be employed by the power supply unit 102 to generate and supply both welding power and auxiliary power.

[0088] In some examples, control circuitry 112 controls the operation of power supply device 102 and can control the operation of the power delivery system providing main power 108. Power supply device 102 also includes one or more interfaces, such as user interface 114 and network interface 117. Control circuitry 112 receives input from user interface 114, through which a user can control one or more components (including power supply and / or one or more accessories), and / or select processes and / or input desired parameters (e.g., voltage, current, specific pulse or non-pulse welding schemes, etc.) for welding output. User interface 114 can receive input using one or more input devices 115, such as via keypad, keyboard, physical buttons, touchscreen (e.g., software buttons), voice activation system, wireless device, remote device 94, etc. Furthermore, control circuitry 112 controls operating parameters based on user input and other operating parameters. Specifically, user interface 114 may include display 116 for presenting, showing, or indicating information to the operator. In some examples, control circuitry 112 receives input provided via remote device 94 via network interface 117. In this way, the control circuit system 112 can provide data related to the operation of the system 100 (including alarms associated with the operation of the power supply device 100) and / or receive commands from the remote device 94 (e.g., change the welding scheme).

[0089] The control circuitry system 112 may also include an interface circuitry system for transmitting data to other devices within the system 100, such as the wire feeder 104. For example, in some cases, the power supply device 102 communicates wirelessly with other welding devices within the welding system 100. Furthermore, in some cases, the power supply device 102 communicates with other welding devices using a wired connection, such as by transmitting data via a network (e.g., Ethernet, 10baseT, 10base100, etc.) using a network interface controller (NIC). Figure 3A In the example, the control circuit system 112 communicates with the wire feeder 104 via the welding circuit through the communication transceiver 118, as described below.

[0090] The control circuitry system 112 includes at least one controller or processor 120 that controls the operation of the power supply device 102. The control circuitry system 112 receives and processes multiple inputs associated with the performance and requirements of the system 100. The processor 120 may include one or more microprocessors, such as one or more "general purpose" microprocessors, one or more special purpose microprocessors and / or ASICs, and / or any other type of processing device. For example, the processor 120 may include one or more digital signal processors (DSPs).

[0091] Example control circuitry system 112 includes one or more storage devices 123 and one or more memory devices 124. The storage devices 123 (e.g., non-volatile storage devices) may include ROM, flash memory, hard disk drives and / or any other suitable optical storage media, magnetic storage media and / or solid-state storage media and / or combinations thereof. Storage devices 123 store data (e.g., data corresponding to the welding application), instructions (e.g., software or firmware for executing the welding process), and / or any other suitable data. Examples of stored data for the welding application include torch posture (e.g., orientation), distance between the contact tip and the workpiece, voltage, current, welding apparatus settings, deposition rate, wire feed speed, molten pool flowability, etc.

[0092] Memory device 124 may include volatile memory (such as random access memory (RAM)) and / or non-volatile memory (such as read-only memory (ROM)). Memory device 124 and / or (multiple) storage devices 123 may store various information and may be used for various purposes. For example, memory device 124 and / or (multiple) storage devices 123 may store processor-executable instructions 125 (e.g., firmware or software) for execution by processor 120. Additionally, one or more control schemes for various welding processes, along with associated settings and parameters, may be stored in storage device 123 and / or memory device 124 along with code configured to provide specific outputs during operation (e.g., initiating wire feed, enabling gas flow rate, capturing welding-related data, detecting short-circuit parameters, determining spatter amount). One or more lists or lookup tables may be provided, and / or network connections to various databases that can be used to inform decisions such as accessing preferred welding parameters, storing updated welding parameter settings, etc.

[0093] In some examples, the remote control circuitry 90 stores one or more lists, such as memory 124, associated with values ​​related to one or more welding schemes or welding parameters associated with the welding system 100. The remote control circuitry 90 can access these one or more lists in response to input (e.g., from operator input). Input with data corresponding to the one or more welding schemes can be provided via transceiver 92 through one or more user input devices 46 to 54 of the remote device 94. In some examples, the remote control circuitry 90 is configured to store data in a memory storage device (e.g., stored in both the remote control circuitry 90 and / or memory 124).

[0094] In some examples, welding power flows from the power conversion circuitry 110 to the wire feeder 104 and the welding torch 106 via welding cable 126. Example welding cable 126 may be attached to welding studs at each of the power supply unit 102 and the wire feeder 104, and may be detachable from these welding studs (e.g., to facilitate replacement of welding cable 126 in case of wear or damage). Furthermore, in some examples, welding data is provided using welding cable 126, such that welding power and welding data are provided and transmitted together via welding cable 126. A communication transceiver 118 is communicatively coupled to welding cable 126 to transmit (e.g., send / receive) data via welding cable 126. Communication transceiver 118 may be implemented using serial communication (e.g., full-duplex RS-232 or RS-422, or half-duplex RS-485), network communication (e.g., Ethernet, PROFIBUS, IEEE 802.1X wireless communication, etc.), parallel communication, and / or any other type of communication technology. In some examples, communication transceiver 118 can communicate via soldered cable 126.

[0095] Example communication transceiver 118 includes receiver circuitry 121 and transmitter circuitry 122. Typically, receiver circuitry 121 receives data transmitted from wire feeder 104 via welding cable 126, and transmitter circuitry 122 transmits data to wire feeder 104 via welding cable 126. Communication transceiver 118 is capable of remotely configuring power supply device 102 from the location of wire feeder 104, and / or commanding and / or controlling the wire feed speed output by wire feeder 104 and / or the welding power (e.g., voltage, current) output by power supply device 102. In some examples, this communication is transmitted via dedicated cables between components and / or wireless communication channels, as well as other suitable communication devices and / or technologies.

[0096] Example wire feeder 104 also includes a communication transceiver 119, which may be similar to or identical in structure and / or function to communication transceiver 118. Although in Figure 3A The diagram illustrates communication via a single communication cable, but other communication media, such as wireless media, power line communication, and / or any other communication media, can also be used.

[0097] In some examples, the gas supply device 128 provides a shielding gas, such as argon, helium, carbon dioxide, etc., depending on the welding application. The shielding gas flows to valve 130, which controls the gas flow and, if necessary, can be selected to allow modulation or regulation of the amount of gas supplied to the welding application. Valve 130 can be opened, closed, or otherwise operated by control circuitry system 112 to enable, disable, or control the flow of gas (e.g., shielding gas) through valve 130. The shielding gas exits valve 130 and flows via cable 132 (in some embodiments, it may be packaged with a welding power output device) to wire feeder 104, which provides the shielding gas for the welding application. In some examples, the welding system 100 does not include gas supply device 128, valve 130, and / or cable 132.

[0098] In some examples, wire feeder 104 uses welding power to power various components within wire feeder 104, such as wire feeder controller 134. As described above, welding cable 126 can be configured to provide or supply welding power. Power supply device 102 can also communicate with communication transceiver 119 of wire feeder 104 using welding cable 126 and communication transceiver 118 housed within power supply device 102. In some examples, communication transceiver 119 is substantially similar to communication transceiver 118 of power supply device 102. Wire feeder controller 134 controls the operation of wire feeder 104. In some examples, wire feeder 104 uses wire feeder controller 134 to detect whether wire feeder 104 is communicating with power supply device 102, and if wire feeder 104 is communicating with power supply device 102, to detect the current welding process of power supply device 102.

[0099] In this example, the power supply unit 102 delivers power output directly to the welding torch 106 without the use of any contactors. In this example, power regulation is controlled by the control circuitry system 112 and / or the power conversion circuitry system 110. In some examples, a contactor 135 (e.g., a high-ampere relay) is employed and controlled by the wire feeder controller 134 and is configured to enable or disable the continued flow of welding power to the welding cable 126 for the welding application. In some examples, the contactor 135 is an electromechanical device. However, the contactor 135 can be any other suitable device, such as a solid-state device. The wire feeder 104 includes a wire driver 136 that receives a control signal from the wire feeder controller 134 to drive a roller 138, which rotates to pull the welding wire away from the wire spool 140. The welding wire is supplied to the welding application via the welding torch cable 142. Similarly, the wire feeder 104 can supply shielding gas from the cable 132 through the cable 142. The electrode wire, shielding gas, and power from welding cable 126 are bundled together in a single welding torch cable 144 and / or supplied separately to welding torch 106. In some examples, contactor 135 is omitted, and the output or welding power is initiated and stopped by power supply device 102 without the need for contactor 135. In some examples, wire feeder 104 includes or is connected to one or more sensors 127 to monitor one or more welding parameters (e.g., power, voltage, current, wire feed speed, etc.) to notify controller 134 during the welding process. In some examples, welding power supply device 102 includes one or more sensors.

[0100] In some examples, the remote device 94 includes a remote control circuitry 90 operable to transmit and receive information from an auxiliary device, such as the wire feeder 102. The wire feeder 102 responds using control and / or diagnostic information, and the remote device 94 may store diagnostic information (in the memory of the remote control circuitry 90) and / or display diagnostic information on the remote user interface 44.

[0101] In some examples, the remote device 94 serves as a link between the auxiliary device and the welding power supply device 102. Therefore, the remote device 94 can receive commands or data from the welding power supply device 102 (or the auxiliary device) and transmit commands or data from the welding power supply device 102 (or the auxiliary device) to the auxiliary device (or the welding power supply device 102).

[0102] Welding torch 106 delivers welding wire, welding power, and / or shielding gas for the welding application. Welding torch 106 is used to establish a welding arc between welding torch 106 and workpiece 146. Working cable 148 couples workpiece 146 to power supply device 102 (e.g., to power conversion circuit system 110) to provide a return path for welding current (e.g., as part of the welding circuit). Example working cable 148 may be attached to and / or detachable from power supply device 102 for easy replacement of working cable 148. Working cable 148 may be terminated with clamp 150 (or another power connection device) that couples power supply device 102 to workpiece 146. In some examples, welding torch 106 includes or is connected to one or more sensors 147 to monitor one or more welding parameters (e.g., power, voltage, current, wire feed speed, etc.) to notify controller 134 and / or 112 during the welding process. Although a welding torch 106 (e.g., a welding tool as described herein) is shown connected via a wire feeder 104, in some examples, the welding tool may be directly connected to the welding power supply device 102. For example, a planing and / or cutting tool may be directly connected to a stud or another power outlet of the welding power supply device 102. In some examples, the wire feeder is integrated with the power supply device, and a stud or other power outlet is provided on the housing of such an integrated housing.

[0103] Figure 3B This is a schematic diagram of another example welding system 152, in which the wire feeder 104 includes a user interface 114 as a supplement to or replacement of the user interface on the welding power supply device 102. Figure 3B In the example, the control circuit system 134 of the wire feeder 104 implements control over the reference. Figure 3A The control circuit system 112 describes the determination of the welding procedure and welding parameters.

[0104] Figure 3C This is a schematic diagram of another example welding system 154 including a separate user interface 156. The user interface 156 is a separate device and can be connected to the welding power supply device 102 and / or the wire feeder 104 to provide command and / or control information. The example user interface 156 includes an input device 115 and a display 116, and includes a control circuitry system 158. The example control circuitry system 158 includes processor(s) 120 and a memory 124 storing instructions 125. The example user interface 156 further includes a communication transceiver 119 for enabling communication between the user interface 156 and the welding power supply device 102 and / or the wire feeder.

[0105] although Figures 3A to 3CThe system is shown with a user interface (114, 156) integrated with a particular system; however, this illustration is exemplary, allowing one or more of the interfaces disclosed herein, along with additional user interfaces, to be integrated into one or more example welding systems of the example welding systems disclosed herein. Furthermore, although the power supply device 102 and wire feeder 104 are shown as separate units, in some examples, the power supply device and wire feeder may be housed in a single housing or otherwise integrated. Additionally or alternatively, in some examples, a single controller, control circuitry, and / or interface may control the operation of the engine-driven power system 80, the power supply device 102, and the wire feeder 104.

[0106] Figure 4 Provides representation that can be made by Figure 1A The flowchart below shows an example machine-readable instruction 300 executed by the example system 80. The example instruction 300 may be stored in storage devices 123 and / or memory 124 and executed by processors 120 of the control circuitry system 112. The following references... Figures 1A to 3C Example system description instruction 300.

[0107] In block 302, implementation (e.g., in) is received from the user interface (e.g., input devices 46 to 54) of remote device 92. Figure 2A One or more first inputs to the first welding scheme in one or more welding schemes provided in the middle.

[0108] In block 304, the remote control circuitry 90, in response to one or more first inputs from the user interface, generates one or more first signals corresponding to the first welding scheme. In block 306, the remote control circuitry 90 transmits the one or more first signals to the welding power supply device 102 via a remote transceiver 92 to control the welding power supply device to implement the first welding scheme.

[0109] In block 308, welding power supply device 102 (via network interface 117 or transceiver) receives one or more first inputs from the user interface for implementing a first welding scheme among one or more welding schemes. In block 310, welding power supply device 102 (via control circuitry 112) determines whether remote device 92 is in a shared or dedicated control mode. If remote device 92 is not in control mode, the method returns to block 302. If remote device 92 is in control mode and issues an authorization command, in block 312, welding power supply device 102 (via control circuitry 112) implements the commanded changes to the welding scheme.

[0110] In box 314, a second input is received at the user interface to implement a second welding scheme among one or more welding schemes.

[0111] In block 316, the remote control circuitry 90 generates one or more second signals corresponding to the second welding scheme in response to one or more second inputs from the user interface. In block 318, the remote control circuitry 90 transmits the one or more second signals to the welding power supply device 102 via a remote transceiver 92 to control the welding power supply device to implement the second welding scheme.

[0112] In block 320, welding power supply device 102 (via network interface 117 or transceiver) receives one or more second inputs from user interface for implementing a second welding scheme in one or more welding schemes.

[0113] In block 322, the central control circuitry compares the first welding scheme (the existing welding scheme) with the second welding scheme and determines in block 324 whether an adjustment is needed. If no adjustment is needed, the method returns to block 302. If an adjustment to the welding scheme is needed, the method proceeds to block 326 to change the welding scheme from the first welding scheme to the second welding scheme.

[0114] This apparatus and / or method can be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software. The method and / or system can be implemented centrally in at least one computing system, processor, and / or other logic circuitry, or distributed with different elements spread across several interconnected computing systems, processors, and / or other logic circuitry. Any kind of computing system or other device suitable for performing the methods described herein is appropriate. A typical combination of hardware and software may be a processing system having a program or other code integrated into a welding power supply device, which, when loaded and executed, controls the welding power supply device to perform the methods described herein. Another typical implementation may include application-specific integrated circuits or chips, such as field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), or complex programmable logic devices (CPLDs) and / or system-on-a-chip (SoCs). Some implementations may include a non-transitory machine-readable (e.g., computer-readable) medium (e.g., flash memory, optical disk, magnetic disk, etc.) storing one or more lines of code executable by a machine, thereby enabling the machine to perform the processes described herein. As used herein, the term “non-transitory machine-readable medium” is defined to include all types of machine-readable storage media and excludes propagating signals.

[0115] The control circuit system can identify the welding condition of a given weld and automatically find the optimal values ​​for one or more welding parameters for that condition. Example control circuit implementations may include an Atmel Mega16 microcontroller, an STM32F407 microcontroller, field-programmable logic circuits, and / or any other control or logic circuit capable of executing instructions to run welding control software. The control circuit can also be implemented as analog circuitry and / or a combination of digital and analog circuitry systems. Examples described herein refer to various types of welding machines; however, these examples can be used or modified for use in any type of high-frequency switching power supply.

[0116] Although this method and / or system has been described with reference to certain embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes and equivalents can be made without departing from the scope of this method and / or system. Furthermore, many modifications can be made to adapt specific situations or materials to the teachings of this disclosure without departing from the scope of this disclosure. For example, the blocks and / or components of the disclosed examples can be combined, divided, rearranged, and / or otherwise modified. Therefore, this method and / or system is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed. Instead, this method and / or system will include all embodiments that fall within the scope of the appended claims, both literally and according to the principle of equivalents.

Claims

1. A remote device for monitoring or controlling a welding power supply device to control and deliver power to one or more welding tools or accessories, the remote device comprising: a user interface for receiving one or more inputs; control circuitry including a transceiver configured to transmit one or more signals to or receive one or more signals from the welding power supply device, the one or more signals including data corresponding to one or more welding programs, the control circuitry configured to: receive one or more first inputs from the user interface to implement a first welding program of the one or more welding programs; generate one or more first signals corresponding to the first welding program in response to the one or more first inputs from the user interface; transmit the one or more first signals to the welding power supply device to control the welding power supply device to implement the first welding program; receive one or more second inputs from the user interface to implement a second welding program of the one or more welding programs; generate one or more second signals corresponding to the second welding program in response to the one or more second inputs from the user interface; and transmit the one or more second signals to the welding power supply device to control the welding power supply device to implement the second welding program; wherein the control circuitry is further configured to: receive a confirmation signal indicating that the one or more first signals were received at the welding power supply device and the first welding program has been implemented in response to the one or more first inputs; and adjust indicia on the user interface corresponding to the first welding program to reflect the change at the welding power supply device, wherein one or more indicia include icons, text, graphics, or animations corresponding to the one or more welding parameters of the welding power supply device. the first welding program corresponds to one or more of a root pass welding operation, a hot pass welding operation, a fillet fill welding operation, or a cap pass welding operation.

2. The remote apparatus of claim 1, wherein, one or more of the root pass welding operation, the hot pass welding operation, the fillet fill welding operation, or the cap pass welding operation includes one or more sub-settings.

3. The remote apparatus of claim 2, wherein, the one or more sub-settings include one or more of a dip setting, a drop setting, an arc control setting, or a hot start setting.

4. The remote apparatus of claim 3, wherein, the one or more sub-settings selected for use on one or more of the root pass welding operation, the hot pass welding operation, the fillet fill welding operation, or the cap pass welding operation are the same.

5. The remote device of claim 4, wherein, the one or more sub-settings selected for use on one or more of the root pass welding operation, the hot pass welding operation, the fillet fill welding operation, or the cap pass welding operation are different.

6. The remote apparatus of claim 4, wherein, ​ 7. The remote device of claim 4, wherein, The arc control sub-configuration further includes a dip configuration and a stick out configuration.

8. The remote device of claim 1, wherein, The control circuitry is further configured to: receive one or more third inputs to control one or more operational settings of the welding power supply device, the one or more operational settings including one or more of a flat or horizontal weld, an upright or overhead weld; generate one or more third signals corresponding to the one or more operational settings in response to the one or more third inputs from the user interface; and transmit the one or more third signals to the welding power supply device to control the welding power supply device to implement the operational settings.

9. The remote device of claim 1, wherein, The control circuitry is further configured to: receive one or more fourth inputs to control one or more welding parameters of the welding power supply device, the one or more welding parameters including one or more of a flat or horizontal weld, an upright or overhead weld; generate one or more fourth signals corresponding to the one or more welding parameters in response to the one or more fourth inputs from the user interface; and transmit the one or more fourth signals to the welding power supply device to control the welding power supply device to implement the one or more welding parameters, wherein the one or more welding parameters include one or more of a voltage, a current, a power value, a material type, a number of welds to be performed, or a weld time. The one or more welding programs include values associated with one or more welding parameters, the one or more welding parameters including one or more of a voltage, a current, a power value, a material type, a number of welds to be performed, or a weld time.

10. The remote device of claim 1, wherein, The remote device is a portable handheld wireless device.

11. The remote device of claim 1, wherein, The control circuitry further includes a network interface for connecting to a remote computing system via one or more of a LAN, a WAN, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or a cellular network.

12. The remote device of claim 1, wherein, The one or more signals between the remote device and the welding power supply device are encoded with information for uniquely identifying the respective device or system.

13. The remote device of claim 1, wherein, The one or more signals between the remote device and the welding power supply device are transmitted with one or more transmission characteristics for uniquely identifying the respective system.

14. The remote device of claim 1, wherein, The control circuitry is further configured to activate a monitoring mode to limit remote device control of the one or more welding programs to a predetermined number of welding programs.

15. The remote device of claim 1, wherein, The remote device operates in a pure display mode, thereby preventing the user interface from controlling the welding power supply device.

16. The remote device of claim 1, wherein, The welding power supply device operates in a pure display mode, thereby preventing the user interface from controlling the remote device.

17. The remote device of claim 1, wherein, 18. A method for monitoring or controlling a welding power supply device via a remote device to control one or more welding tools or accessories and deliver power to the one or more welding tools or accessories, comprising: receiving one or more first inputs at a user interface to implement a first welding program of one or more welding programs; ​ generating, at control circuitry, one or more first signals corresponding to the first welding regime in response to the one or more first inputs from the user interface; transmitting, via a transceiver, the one or more first signals to the welding power supply to control the welding power supply to implement the first welding regime; receiving, via the user interface, one or more second inputs to implement a second welding regime of the one or more welding regimes; generating, at the control circuitry, one or more second signals corresponding to the second welding regime in response to the one or more second inputs from the user interface; transmitting, via the transceiver, the one or more second signals to the welding power supply to control the welding power supply to implement the second welding regime; receiving, at the control circuitry, a confirmation signal that indicates that the one or more first signals were received at the welding power supply and that the first welding regime has been implemented in response to the one or more first inputs; and adjusting, via the control circuitry, indicia on the user interface corresponding to the first welding regime to reflect changes at the welding power supply, wherein one or more indicia include icons, text, graphics, or animations corresponding to the one or more welding parameters of the welding power supply. the first welding regime corresponds to one or more of a root pass welding operation, a hot pass welding operation, a fillet welding operation, or a cap pass welding operation.

19. The method of claim 18, wherein, ​

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