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Resistance spot weld analyzer

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  • Page 1 RSWA Original Resistance Spot Weld Analyzer Hardware Manual...
  • Page 3 Tessonics Corporation has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and complete- ness of this document; however, because ongoing efforts are made to continually improve the capabilities of our products, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this document. We disclaim liability for errors, omissions, or future changes herein.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Getting Started Damage in Transit Setting Up 2 Overview 3 Ultrasonic Probe Usage Cleaning and Maintenance 4 CPU Unit Features Status Indicators System States Screen Protector Storing Using the Hotpad Using Hovering Mode 5 DSP Board 6 External Battery PowerPad 80 Universal Battery 7 Charger/AC Adapter...
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  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Preserve packing materials, waybills, and other shipping documentation in order to claim any damages. After notifying the carrier, contact Tessonics to receive assistance in the damage claims, and provide replacement equipment, if necessary. Please note that your shipping container is re-usable and may be used in the future when returning the unit for recalibration or repair.
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  • Page 9: Overview

    Chapter 2 Overview The Resistance Spot Weld Analyzer consists of several parts (Figure 2.1). The base unit consists of a Windows-based tablet PC with an attached DSP board and installed soft- ware. The probe has a 52-element matrix transducer which connects to the DSP board. An external battery provides up to 6 hours of run time when disconnected from a power source.
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  • Page 11: Ultrasonic Probe

    Chapter 3 Ultrasonic Probe The probe consists of a multiple coax cable and an ultrasonic transducer. This is the most critical part of an RSWA. A malfunctioning or damaged probe may not provide accurate measurements. Figure shows the major parts of the probe. Housing Matrix transducer Delay line...
  • Page 12 Original RSWA Hardware Manual • When storing the transducer for long periods of time (longer than a month), make sure there is no gel left on the surface of the transducer • Under normal operating conditions, the gel layer should be replaced each month; In a warm and dry environment the gel should be replaced more often Warning: Ensure the delay line is face up before attaching the coupler...
  • Page 13: Cpu Unit

    Chapter 4 CPU Unit The CPU unit is a fully functional computer (a Tablet PC) which runs the RSWA soft- ware. 4.1 Features Suspend/resume button Microphone Hotpad area System status LEDs Speaker Stylus Headphone jack Microphone jack Figure 4.1 Tablet PC parts (front view)
  • Page 14: Status Indicators

    Original RSWA Hardware Manual Internal Battery release switch Modem port USB port Internal Battery pack PCMCIA slot Compact flash slot DC power connector Reset button Figure 4.2 Tablet PC parts (back view) 4.2 Status Indicators Status indicators show the status of system functions such as system power and internal battery charge level.
  • Page 15: System States

    Chapter 4 CPU Unit System States Icon LED State Remarks Charge Green • AC adapter and internal battery are available and system is not charging (internal battery fully charged) • AC adapter is available but internal battery is not present Amber (continuous) AC adapter and internal battery are available and system is charging Amber (blinking)
  • Page 16: Screen Protector

    Original RSWA Hardware Manual operation is stored on the hard disk drive. The system does not respond to the pen or other input. Push the power button return back to On state. Off Mode All system functions are turned off to conserve power. The system does not re- spond to the pen or other input.
  • Page 17: Storing

    Chapter 4 CPU Unit Using the Hotpad 4.5 Storing Store the equipment in the Off state with a fully charged external battery installed. The external battery always provides power to some system components even when the sys- tem is in the Off state. If the system is stored with the external battery removed, these components are powered by the system’s internal battery.
  • Page 18: Using Hovering Mode

    Original RSWA Hardware Manual Icon Name Description Speaker Volume Decrease/Mute/Increase the speaker volume Brightness Control Changes the luminance of the display backlight; changes in brightness level can be monitored with the on-screen indicator 4.7 Using Hovering Mode Selecting the pen hovering icon on the keypad provides the user with better cursor con- trol.
  • Page 19: Dsp Board

    Chapter 5 DSP Board The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) Board connects the transducer with the computer. The major parts of the board are: Handles communications with the computer, controls all the activity of various components on the board, provides certain stages in signal processing Pulser Sends a short electrical pulse to the transducer.
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  • Page 21: External Battery

    Chapter 6 External Battery In addition to the battery that comes together with the tablet PC, an RSWA is equipped with the second external battery. This additional battery pack provides power for the DSP board and simultaneously charges and powers the tablet PC. RSWA can be equipped with one of the following battery types (see Figure 6.1): •...
  • Page 22: Universal Battery

    Original RSWA Hardware Manual fully less discharged operational than 10% 80 to 100% 50 to 80% 30 to 50% 20 to 30% 10 to 20% Figure 6.2 PowerPad 80 fuel gage 6.2 Universal Battery The universal battery has a DC out voltage switch at the back (Figure 6.3). Note: This switch must be set to the 16V position (knob toward the center of the battery).
  • Page 23: Charger/Ac Adapter

    Warning: Tessonics has no responsibility for damage caused by use of unauthorized power adapters or by connecting the power adapter to improper power lines.
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  • Page 25: Soft Case

    Chapter 8 Soft Case A soft case holds the whole device together and protects it from shock and mechanical damage. On the top of the case is a clip-on handle for easy lifting and transporting of the RSWA unit. The rear part of the case flips out and can be used as a rest for convenient positioning of the unit.
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  • Page 27: A Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications Probe • Frequency (-6 dB): 20 MHz • Bandwidth (-6 dB): 60% • Number of channels: 52 • Elementary pitch: 1.25 mm • Stainless steel housing • Cable length: 2 m CPU Unit • Processor: Pentium III with Intel Speed Step technology 600/300 MHz •...
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  • Page 29: Index

    Index On Mode AC adapter PowerPad 80 Pulser CPU unit power meter charger probe Receiver DSP board Save-to-Disk Mode external battery Suspend-to-RAM Mode screen protector soft case fuel gauge status indicators storing system states hotpad area hovering mode transducer Idle Mode universal battery Multiplexer Off...
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