/ Battery Charging Systems / Welding Technolgy / Solar Electronics

ACCUPOCKET 150/400
/ Off-grid MMA welding

/ Ever since 1950, weve been developing innovative comprehensive solutions for arc
welding and resistance spot-welding. Like the worlds first-ever portable, compact MMA
welding unit to run on integrated lithium-ion batteries. This marriage of welding technology and rechargeable-battery technology lets users weld anywhere, whether there is a
mains supply or not, and without any current cables. Day-in, day-out, were working at
full power on our vision: to decode the DNA of the arc. So its no wonder that were the
welding-sectors technological leader worldwide, as well as being the European market
leader.

SOME CONVINCING FACTS ABOUT US:

/ Fronius is the world market leader for
robot welding.
/ Fronius brings you the very latest
technologies for arc welding and
resistance spot-welding.
/ Fronius guarantees a perfect interplay
between all the components in its welding
systems.

/ Fronius offers a perfectly co-ordinated

programme of service, training and
support.
/ Fronius has mastery of the entire
spectrum: MMA, TIG, MIG/MAG, plasma,
LaserHybrid.
/ Fronius is a byword for superlative
product quality, economy and energy
efficiency.

TECHNOLOGICAL LEAPS-AHEAD
ATFRONIUS:
/ Turning visions into series-productionready, cost-saving innovations thats what
were known for in the industry:

2013
/ AccuPocket
portable, cable-less
welding now possible
for the first time
1997
/ First fully digitised
welding systems

2005
1981
/ Worlds first-ever primary
transistor-switched MIG/MAG
inverter power sources

/ CMT first metallurgical

join of steel to aluminium

4 / AccuBoost Technology

ACCUBOOST TECHNOLOGY
/ AccuBoost delivers marked improvements in the
ignition properties, arc stability and arc dynamics.

/ The integral high-performance rechargeable battery momentarily

delivers above-averagely high short-circuiting currents during welding,
reliably minimising electrode-sticking (Y). The perfect interplay between
the battery and the welding electronics also permits high welding voltage at high power. This prevents annoying arc-breaks (X).

Characteristic of AccuBoost Technology

Characteristic of resonance inverter

Voltage [V]

Characteristic of conventional inverter

Amperage [A]
/ Enhanced power range with AccuPocket as compared to conventional inverter
technologies

/ AccuPocket welds all types of electrode (rutile, basic, CEL and specialpurpose electrodes) up to a diameter of 3.25 mm (0.13). Steel, highalloy steels and aluminium are all suitable base metals. This versatility
makes the AccuPocket an attractive proposition in every user segment.
A fully charged battery is enough to weld up to six 3.25 mm (0.13).
electrodes or up to eighteen 2.5 mm (0.1)ones.

FEATURES:
HOTSTART
/ Perfect ignition behaviour on Cel and
rutile electrodes.
SOFTSTART
/ SoftStart delivers a stable arc for basic
electrodes that ignite at low welding
amperages.
CONTINUOUSLY ADJUSTABLE ARCFORCE DYNAMIC
/ The arc-force dynamic can be continuously regulated so as to prevent weldpool solidification and prolonged arc
short-circuiting, by momentarily increasing the amperage.

EXTRA TIG FUNCTIONS:

TAC
/ Quick and easy tacking made possible
by pulsating arc, in one workstep
TIG COMFORT STOP
/ A defined motion of the welding torch
automatically lowers the welding amperage. This prevents annoying arcbreaks at the end of welding.

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WELDING AMPERAGE

/ SoftStart delivers a stable arc for basic electrodes that ignite at low
welding amperages.

WELDING AMPERAGE

/ TIG Comfort Stop: A defined up-and-down motion of the welding torch

vis--vis the workpiece causes the welding amperage to drop automatically.

6 / Unlimited portability

UNLIMITED MOBILITY FOR THE WELDER

/ Repair-welding high up in the mountains, field erection jobs out in the country or welding work at exposed locations: until recently, jobs like these always involved costly and
time-consuming preparations. Long mains supply leads or big, heavy 8kVA generators
are now no longer necessary. Because AccuPocket ushers in a new and unprecedented
era of mobile welding.

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310 mm (12.2)

435 mm (17.1)

160 mm (6.3)

/ There no longer has to be mains power nearby. Now jobs

needing up to six 3.25mm (0.13) electrodes or up to eighteen
2.5mm (0.1) ones can be welded autonomously. For more
substantial welding applications, a small, compact 2 kVA
generator is sufficient. And without any limitations on the
welding power or the quality of the arc. Far from it thanks

to AccuBoost Technology, AccuPocket welds extremely

reliably and utilises its built-in power reserve to achieve
perfect ignition and welding properties. Its advanced
functional design with very small dimensions, low weight
and rugged build makes AccuPocket the perfect companion
at any field worksite.

/ Compact, lightweight, portable 11 kg / 24.25 lb (incl. battery)

/ Rugged build for maximum operational reliability
/ A compact system no separate battery
/ Integral dust filter provides reliable protection against dirt
/ Ergonomically shaped handle for great on-the-move handling
/ The plastic support feet double as edge- and drag protectors

8 / ActiveCharger

ACTIVECHARGER
Intelligent charging meets high-tech welding
/ Fronius also has a decades-long track-record of researching, developing and producing
battery charging systems. Equipped with Active Inverter Technology, these charging systems
are both intelligent and thrifty, and prolong the lifespan of the battery. The ActiveCharger
was specially developed for recharging the high-capacity batteries in the AccuPocket.
COMPACT, BUT PACKED WITH POWER
/ Active Inverter Technology means compact design and ultrahigh efficiency. Weighing less than 2 kg (4.41 lb), the
charger delivers output power of over 1000 watts.
CHARGE AND WELD
/ The charger is designed so that welding can continue while
the battery is being charged (hybrid mode). The charger detects the start of welding and automatically increases the
charging power. This lessens wear-and-tear on the battery at
the same time as lengthening the welding units duty cycle.

OPERATING MODES:
NORMAL CHARGE:
/ The normal charging characteristic has been optimised to
maximise battery lifespan. Charging duration: 45 minutes.
QUICK CHARGE:
/ The charging characteristic for maximum welding-unit
availability. Charging duration: 30 minutes.
COMPENSATION CHARGE:
/ The ActiveCharger automatically changes over to compensation charging once the battery is fully charged. This prevents
overcharging of the battery and prolongs its lifespan. There
is no need to disconnect the AccuPocket from the charger.

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LITHIUM-ION RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

Safe high-power battery meets high-tech welding
LiFePO4 BATTERIES
/ The AccuPockets battery is a high-performance ironphosphate-based lithium-ion (LiFePO4) battery with a capacity of approx. 400 Wh. This corresponds to 160 cm (63) of
TIG weld-seam in 17 minutes welding time (130 A, a-dimension 2 mm / 0.08) or eighteen 2.5 mm (0.1) electrodes.

LiFePO4 batteries stand out for the following attributes:

/ High intrinsic safety
/ No memory effect
/ Long lifespan
/ Low self-discharge

/ The latest generation of LiFePO4 batteries is small, light yet

extremely powerful. Complying with stringent safety standards, these battery cells put in a particularly convincing
performance in high-power applications.

SAFETY FEATURES
/ Voltage monitoring of all battery-cells
/ Cell balancing during charging
/ Charge monitoring
/ Short-circuit-proof
/ Protection against overcharging
/ Protection against exhaustive discharge and overheating
TECHNICAL DATA OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERY-PACK
/ Rated voltage: 52.8 V: comes under the definition of SELV
(Safety Extra-Low Voltage) in IEC60974-1
/ Nominal capacity: 7.5 Ah
/ Rated energy: 396 Wh
/ Weight: 4.5 kg (9.9 lb)

BMS BOARD BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

/ Monitors all cells for uniform charging and discharging
/ Ensures that all battery-cells have uniform voltage and
temperature
/ Safety cut-out
PERMANENTLY MOUNTED BATTERY-PACK
/ Highly robust, for mobile use
/ Fixed, solid mounting for perfect transmission of high
welding currents; no exposed battery-connections
/ Optimum cooling concept with additional fans for extralong lifespan
/ Exchanging the battery: easy to service, battery can be
changed quickly by trained skilled personnel

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RUGGED CHARGER DESIGN

To withstand the rough-and-tumble of
workaday practice, the charger has been
designed to fulfil IP43S. In addition, the edges
of the unit have been rubberised to give them
extra protection.
The connection-points can be covered to
protect them from soiling.
LOW POWER INPUT,
LOWNETWORK LOAD
The mains network is subjected to
significantly lower loads than is the case
with mains-connected appliances. Even
on a 120 V mains, the full 150 A of output
power is still possible. This makes
tripping of the fuse a thing of the past.
Fluctuating mains voltages and voltagedrops caused by very long supply lines are
equalised by the battery. This keeps the
arc stable at all times.

GENERATOR-COMPATIBLE
Due to the low power input, it is also
possible to use a much smaller generator
(2 kVA) than for mains-connected appliances.

BATTERY LIFE
Battery lifespan is maximised by:
/ Cell balancing during charging
/ Protection against overcharging and
exhaustive-discharge
/ Over/undertemperature protection
/ Active battery cooling
/ Optimum charging characteristics

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FUNCTIONAL DESIGN

EASY TO OPERATE

When the machine was being developed, great

emphasis was placed on functional design.

/ Easy, 1-knob operation

/ All parameters are continuously adjustable
/ Charge-level is shown directly on the unit

/ Handle and carrying-strap for easier transport

/ Facility for winding up the welding cables
/ Filter grille can be cleaned tool-lessly

TIG OPTION
Special TIG functions on
AccuPocketTIG
/ Supports Up/Down welding torches
/ Integral gas solenoid valve
/ TAC function
/ TIG Comfort Stop
/ Extra torch connector

RUGGED POWER-SOURCE DESIGN

SUPERIOR WELDING PROPERTIES

THANKS TO ACCUBOOST TECHNOLOGY
Superior welding properties every time,
regardless of the battery charge status
and of the mains supply lead.

/ Permanently integrated rechargeable

battery
/ Recessed user interface
/ Raised support feet to prevent
penetration by water
/ Combined plastic/metal casing for
maximum sturdiness

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Due to the low power input, a much smaller
generator (2 kVA) can be used than for mainsconnected appliances. This saves on investment
outlays and makes mobile applications very
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Because there is no mains supply lead, the machine is highly suitable for welding in electrically hazardous environments such as those
encountered in e.g. the welding of boilers and
tanks, shipbuilding, .....

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Specially for repair welding in inaccessible terrain where there is no access to mains electricity.
The welding energy is obtained from the rechargeable battery only. Up to 18 electrodes (2.5
mm / 0,1) possible from one battery-charge. The
charge-level is always displayed on the unit.

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230 V
120 V
100 V

In hybrid mode, the unit can be used for

welding at the same time as being charged.
The built-in power reserve provided by the
battery ensures a constant arc despite any
mains-voltage fluctuations, and prevents the
mains fuse being tripped in the event of an
overvoltage. Even on a 120 V mains, the full
150 A of output power is still possible.
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14 / Safety

SAFETY

Safely within the permitted Standard

With its safety-first appliance concept, the AccuPocket lies
beneath the maximum peak value of 113 V DC allowed by
EN Standard 60974-1. Particularly in the boiler and vessel
construction field, the issue of safety is of very great
importance for the workers. The reason is that these
applications present an increased electrical hazard. In
battery mode, the AccuPocket can be taken into and used in
electrically high-risk areas.
If necessary, the open-circuit voltage can be individually
reduced.

The advantages are plain to see:

/ Reduced electrical hazard for users
(peak value < 113 V DC)
/ No expensive, heavy auto-transformer systems
(when the unit is used in battery-only mode)
/ Eliminates additional hazard sources
(e.g. mains cables and connecting cables to external batteries)
/ No longer necessary to arrange long mains supply leads

AccuPocket Set / AccuCare / Technical data / 15

ACCUPOCKET SET

ACCUCARE

The carry-case set puts all the components you need for an
AccuPocket system right at your fingertips. The carry-case is
equipped with transport rollers, so you can take it with you
wherever you go. The set also contains welding gloves, a
deslagging hammer and the system components needed for
MMA or TIG welding.

AccuCare is the name of the 5-year no-worries package that

Fronius offers for the AccuPocket. You can already decide
whether to sign up for AccuCare when you buy your system.
By paying a periodic flat-rate fee spread across 5 years, you
enjoy complete peace of mind during this entire period 5
years warranty on the whole system, and the guarantee of
having a fully functioning battery.

Everything you need all in one place.

The no-worries package for AccuPocket

/ 5 years full warranty on the whole system

/ Free battery-swap if residual capacity drops below 70%.
/ Repairs carried out professionally by Fronius experts.
/ The battery removed when the battery is changed is taken
back by Fronius.

TECHNICAL DATA
ACCUPOCKET

ACTIVE CHARGER 1000/230

Rated voltage of battery

52.8 V

Charging current (normal charge)

Charging current (quick charge)
Battery capacity

Mains voltage

18 A

Mains frequency
Mains current

396 Wh

1000/120

~ 230 V AC, 15%

~ 120 V AC, 5%

50 / 60 Hz
max. 9,5 A eff.

max. 16 A eff.

Mains fuse protection

max. 16 A

max. 20 A

Electrode-DC

10 - 140 A

Power efficiency

max. 95 %

max. 93,5 %

TIG-DC

3 - 150 A

Effective power

Battery type
Welding amperage range

10 A

1000/230

Lithium ion

Welding amperage in hybrid mode (MMA rod-electrode welding)

40C (104 F)

18 % duty cycle

140 A

40C (104 F)

25 % duty cycle

100 A

40C (104 F)

100 % duty cycle

40 A

Power input (stand-by)

Protection category

max. 1100 W
max. 2,4 W

I (with PE conductor)

Max. permissible network

impedance at interface (PCC)
to public mains network

None

EMC emissions category

Welding amperage in hybrid mode (TIG welding)

max. 1,7 W

25 % duty cycle

150 A

Mark of conformity

40C (104F)

50 % duty cycle

100 A

Output-voltage range

30 - 58 V DC

40C (104F)

100 % duty cycle

65 A

Output current

max. 18 A DC

40C (104F)

Open-circuit voltage

90 V

Output power

Reduced open-circuit voltage

15 V

Cooling system

IEC Ingress Protection rating

IP 23

Type of cooling
Marks of conformity
Dimensions L x W x H

AF
CE, S
435 x 160 x 310 mm
(17.1 x 6.3 x 12.2)

CE

max. 1040 W

max. 1025 W

Convection and fans

Dimensions (L x W x H)

270 x 168 x 100 mm

(10.63 x 6.61 x 3.94)

Weight (without cables)

approx. 2 kg (4.41 lb)

IEC Ingress Protection rating

IP43S

Overvoltage category
The unit may be run on
neutral-earthed networks only.

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BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEMS

/ We started a technological revolution with Active Inverter Technology
and are now the know-how leaders in
battery charging technology. We are
driven by the aim of providing intelligent energy management systems
that ensure maximum energy efficiency and battery life in intralogistics together with total safety and top
performance in the vehicle workshop.

WELDING TECHNOLOGY
/ We develop welding technologies,
such as entire systems for arc and
resistance spot welding, and have set
ourselves the task of making impossible weld joints possible. Our aim is
to decode the DNA of the arc. We
are the technology leader worldwide
and the market leader in Europe.

SOLAR ELECTRONICS
/ The greatest challenge of our time
is to make the leap to a regenerative
energy supply. Our vision is to use
renewable energy to achieve energy
independence. With our gridconnected inverters and products for
monitoring photovoltaic systems, we
are now one of the leading suppliers
in solar electronics.

v01 2013 EN

/ What Gnter Fronius started in 1945 in Pettenbach, Austria, has now become a
modern day success story. Today, the company has around 3,000 employees worldwide
and owns more than 850 active patents. Since the very beginning, our goal has not
changed: to be the technology and quality leader. We shift the limits of whats possible.
While others progress step by step, we innovate in leaps and bounds. The responsible
use of our resources forms the basis of our corporate policy.

Text and images correspond to the current state of technology at the time of printing. Subject to modifications.
All information is without guarantee in spite of careful editing - liability excluded. Copyright 2011 Fronius. All rights reserved.

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