Collect weld session data from any brand power source
Connect any brand of welding equipment to WeldCloud and gather all your welding data in one place to improve productivity and streamline documentation.
Universal Connector
Universal Connector
The Universal Connector is developed to bring WeldCloud functionality to nearly any welding power source existing in the market today. This allows companies to improve their welding operations using WeldCloud regardless of what brand of welding equipment they have
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- Connect the Universal Connector inline with your power source, no additional power supply or modifications needed.
- Once configured, the Universal Connector will automatically send your weld activity to WeldCloud.
- Easily configure and connect to internet using the WeldCloud Link Android app.
- Visualize and analyze your welding data, productivity, and consumption in the WeldCloud Productivity web app.
Collect weld session data from any brand power source
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Connect the Universal Connector in line with your power source
Plug in the Universal Connector to the terminals on your power source, then connect your ground clamp and welding torch / gun to the Universal Connector, and the installation is complete. The Universal Connector has no need for additional cables or external power.
The Universal Connector comes in two versions depending on the pre-installed cable connectors, OKC/Dinse or Tweco, but you can replace them to fit your situation. It works with most power sources up to 500 A. For details, please refer to the Universal Connector Compatibility List.
Easily configure and connect to internet using the WeldCloud link app
Use the free WeldCloud Link app on an Android phone or tablet to configure the Universal Connector via Bluetooth. Connect it to your Wifi for internet access and make it ready for use in your operation.
Automatically collect all weld activity
Once connected and configured, the Universal Connector will automatically record all welding performed and send the data to the WeldCloud platform. The data collected is voltage, amperage, power, time per weld session, and the arc time factor.
If the Universal Connector is disconnected from WiFi, it will store at least one week of high-usage welding and send it to WeldCloud once the WiFi connection is re-established.
Maintain high security and reliability with a state-of-the-art cloud platform
Manage your operation with confidence knowing that WeldCloud offers supreme reliability and security since it is built on Microsoft’s Azure cloud-computing platform. Issues like wireless connection disruptions? No problem for WeldCloud – the devices continues to save data for up to one week and will restore when connection is re-established. Plus, all your data is backed up and password protected so you have complete control over access and permissions within your organization.
Documents and requirements
| Devices supported by ESAB universal connector | Most MIG/MAG and TIG power sources up to 500A, check Universal Connector compatibility list for details |
| Supported connectors | OKC/Dinse (most common in Europe) and Tweco (most common in North America) |
| Measurement accuracy | ± 2% for measured amperage and voltage |
| Network requirement | Internet access via 802.11n WiFi (2.4GHz) |
| Device for configuring Universal Connector | Any device with Android 8.0 Oreo or newer |
| Device to use for scanning | Any device with Android 8.0 Oreo or newer, recommended devices are the rugged Zebra TC57 & TC77 with built in IR scanner |
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