Contents The AC1050 AC Spot Welder........4 Features................4 Product Data Sheet.............. 5 Safety Procedures and Precautions ........5 Chapter 1: Installation and Setup........6 Positioning Guidelines............6 Foot Switch Setup..............6 Power Cord, Power Source, Fuse, Breaker........7 Cabling Guidelines............... 7 Heat Considerations............. 7 The User Interface...............
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Appendix D: Warranty and Contact Information..29 Sample Job Documentation Layout......30 NOTE: The information contained in this manual is subject to change as improvements are made to our products. Visit www.SunstoneEngineering.com for the latest version of this document. AC1050 User Manual...
The AC1050 AC Spot Welder The AC1050 AC Spot Welder Features Embedded digital microprocessor with internal memory space for 100 ● user programmable welding schedules. Ability to link multiple schedules together into a job chain. ● Five welding types: ●...
When altering any part of the welding path (such as swapping electrodes ● or cables), turn the unit off or enter the menu to ensure no accidental triggering of a weld. The AC1050 was designed for indoor use only. ● AC1050 User Manual...
Chapter 1: Installation and Setup Power Cord, Power Source, Fuse, Breaker The power cord on the AC1050 can only be connected to 220-240VAC, 50-60Hz electricity. NEVER use a power strip or extension cords with the AC1050. The welder is protected with a 250VAC, 20A time-lag fuse.
6. Main Power Switch: This switch powers the unit. *For more detailed information on the run screen, see the chapter corresponding to the weld function you wish to use (Chapters 2-5). For more information on the menus, see Chapters 6-7. AC1050 User Manual...
Can be reset to zero by selecting the Reset Schedule Counter option from the main menu. 10. Pulse Two Power: Percentage of maximum power for pulse two. 11. Pulse Two Length: Length in AC cycles for pulse two. AC1050 User Manual...
Adjust Cyc2 to 15 cycles and press Select ● Select Adjust When the workpiece is in position, and the LCD appears as shown, depress ● F:Spot the foot switch to make the weld. Pow1: 50% Cyc1: 5 Pspace: 2 Count: Pow2:100% ►Cyc2:15 AC1050 User Manual...
In such an event, an audible alarm will sound. To resume welding, release the foot switch and wait until the internal temperature falls into a normal range. If audible beeps are activated, a short chirp will signal that the unit is ready to weld again. AC1050 User Manual...
Can be reset to zero by selecting the Reset Schedule Counter option from the main menu. 8. Pulse Length: Length in AC cycles for each pulse. 9. Pulse Spacing: Space in AC cycles between subsequent pulses. AC1050 User Manual...
When the workpiece is in position, and the LCD appears as shown, depress ● the foot switch for as long as is desired, then release to end the weld. F:Roll Pow: 75% Count: Cycles On: 15 ►Cycles Off: 30 AC1050 User Manual...
5. Select Toggle Indicator: 'S' indicates that turning the Adjust Wheel will adjust the currently selected parameter. Nothing indicates that turning the Adjust Wheel will move the cursor. 6. Pulse Power: Percentage of maximum power for pulse. AC1050 User Manual...
Adjust Pow to 85% and then press Select ● Select Adjust When the workpiece is in position, and the LCD appears as shown, depress ● the foot switch for as long as is desired, then release to end the weld. F:Seam ►Pow: 85% Count: AC1050 User Manual...
To initiate the weld, be sure the run screen is displayed and not any of the menu screens. Depress the foot switch and then release to make the weld. If audible beeps are activated, a short chirp will signal that the unit is ready to weld again. AC1050 User Manual...
9. Current Weld Count: Displays the number of welds that have been made with the current job. Can be reset to zero by selecting the Reset Schedule Counter option from the main menu. 10. Pulse Spacing: Spacing in AC cycles between each pulse. AC1050 User Manual...
Select Select Select Adjust Adjust Adjust When the workpiece is in position, and the LCD appears as shown, depress ● the foot switch to make the weld. F:Pulse Pow:100% Cyc: 10 Pulses: 8 Count: ►Cycles Off: 3 AC1050 User Manual...
Add a Schedule By default, the AC1050 comes with only Schedule 0 activated in all 10 jobs. To use additional schedules they will need to be added by selecting the Add a Schedule function from the main menu. Once selected, a notification will appear displaying the schedule number that was added.
One is attached to the weld transformer and another to the 240VAC switching relay. To view their current readings, select the View Internal Temp option from the Main Menu. To exit press the Menu Button. AC1050 User Manual...
Chapter 7: Job Menu Functions and Chaining View the Lifetime Weld Counter The AC1050 keeps track of every weld performed once it leaves the factory. To access this counter select the View Lifetime Welds option from the Main Menu. To exit, press the Menu Button. The lifetime counter provides a convenient way to track the number of daily, monthly, or yearly welds if viewed on a regular basis and recorded.
While pushing both the Menu Button and the Select Button, turn the unit on. Continue pushing both buttons in for 5 seconds until a warning screen is displayed. After reading the warning, push the Select Button to confirm or the Menu Button to cancel. AC1050 User Manual...
To calculate the proper cable lengths from the desired total resistance, use this equation: =l⋅r total internal where : =.062 m ,l=total external cable length , r =cable m per foot internal *NOTE: Exact cable resistances will vary by manufacturer. Use this chart for estimation purposes only. AC1050 User Manual...
-------------------- Welder Information View Internal Temperature -------------------- Transformer: 27 C Power Relay: 22 C -------------------- View Lifetime Welds -------------------- Lifetime Welds: 10594 -------------------- View Welder Information Sunstone Engineering Model: AC1025 v 1.0 Man Date: Jan 2008 Support:801-658-0015 AC1050 User Manual...
Remove From Chain Remove the Last Link Add a Schedule Change Weld Numbers Lock a Schedule ... -------------------- Last schedule in the chain was removed -------------------- Change the Number of Welds -------------------- Select link to modify: 2 -------------------- AC1050 User Manual...
The 240V from electrical outlets is not 240V constantly, but its RMS value is 240VAC RMS. Schedule: On the AC1050, a schedule is the name given to a collection of weld parameters that is part of a job. The Run Screen is always displaying a schedule.
90 day warranty period are performed at cost, typically less than $50 USD. Sunstone Engineering offers a 30 day return policy on all of our products. Before sending a product back please contact Sunstone Engineering to receive an RMA number. The RMA number should appear clearly on the outside of the package.
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