Press System Overview; Key Generator Features - Dukane iq series User Manual

iQ
Series Ultrasonic Press System LE User's Manual

Press System Overview

An iQ Series Ultrasonic Press System LE consists of these
components: the iQ generator, and press (with thruster,
switches, controls, and cables). Typically, transducer, boost-
er, horn, and fixture are included as well.
The iQ Series LE generator has rugged internal ultrasonic
circuitry and ensures a continuous resonant frequency lock
at the start of each weld.
The generator's compact size allows multiple units to be
placed into an industrial equipment cabinet. This genera-
tor will operate at the same international line voltage input
specifications as the other generators of this product family.
It also includes an RFI line filter that passes FCC and strict
CE test specifications for global applications.

Key Generator Features

• The Generator Interface has a 5.2" LCD display and
soft keys that enhance the intuitive menu navigation.
• Digital Control of all power supply functions, includ-
ing digital frequency synthesis, and parameters allows
for unique configurations and allows for future up-
grades. Process Parameters such as frequency, ampli-
tude and power are all updated at a 0.5 ms rate.
• Pulse Width Modulation
ed circuitry giving the power supply the ability to
efficiently change the output amplitude. This makes it
possible to start large horns with reduced power. It also
provides more power-efficient switch-mode generator
operation and increased reliability.
• Linear Ramp Soft-Start circuitry allows the acoustic
stack to be brought to operating amplitude smoothly,
minimizing start-up surges and abnormal stress to the
stack and generator.
• Digi-Trac Tuning tracks the resonant frequency of the
acoustic stack (horn, booster, transducer) and adjusts
the generator output frequency to match it. This is done
for every weld cycle and eliminates the need to manu-
ally tune the generator.
• Line Voltage Regulation automatically maintains con-
stant amplitude regardless of line voltage deviation. The
available output power is maintained with any voltage
input within the specified range. This provides consis-
tent system performance regardless of line voltage fluc-
tuations. It also eliminates the need for bulky, external
constant–voltage transformers.
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• Load Regulation provides constant ultrasound am-
plitude automatically regardless of power draw. The
ultrasonic output amplitude level is held to within
±1% to provide weld process consistency and re-
duced weld cycle times.
• High Line Voltage Power Supply means that
standard systems will operate worldwide at the lo-
cal high line voltage level, whether it is 200VAC
@60Hz in Japan, 240VAC @50Hz in Europe or
208VAC @60Hz in the United States. There are no
internal transformer taps to change for worldwide
operation.
• Low Line Voltage Power Supply - This optional
120V power supply is designed for North American
applications.
• Flow Through Cooling Tunnel with a matched
high–performance heatsink and
controlled fan reduces thermal gradients and in-
creases component life.
• AC Power Inrush protection reduces electrical
stress on the internal components by protecting them
from AC power startup transient current surges.
• Multiple Electronic Overload protection circuits
prevent instantaneous component failure in the
event of extreme output overload conditions. The
overload power limit is based on the actual true RMS
power output level.
• Process Limits include: time, energy and distance if
supported. These programmable limits provide the
means to adapt to a wide variety of welding applica-
tions.
• Rear Panel Expansion Slot is available to allow for
custom configurations for OEM and cost effective
solutions.
• RS232 Serial Configuration Port is used for field
software upgrades, troubleshooting and advanced
hardware setup with optional PC-based configura-
tor.
• CE Certification means that the system meets the
required European standards to be sold and used in
Europe (high line voltage models only).
• ISO 9001 Certification means that this system has
been manufactured to high quality standards and as-
sures you of manufacturing excellence.
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