Table of Contents
Advertisement
2.3
Features of the System
Listed below are many features of the Branson 2000X-series ultrasonic welding system
included in a 2000X Micro Actuator and 2000X distance Power Supply.
Autotuning: Branson Power Supply tuning ensures that the system is running at peak
efficiency.
Amplitude Stepping: A patented Branson process, controlled by the Power Supply. At a
specified time, energy, peak power, distance, or by external signal you can change the
amplitude during the weld to control the flow of plastic. This feature helps ensure part
consistency, higher strength parts and control of flash.
Digital Horn Test Diagnostics: In Test mode of the Power Supply, you can view the
Horn Test results in digital form, using digital readouts and bar graphs on the Power
Supply to give you the best picture of the stack's operation.
Pretrigger: This feature allows you to set the system weld controls to turn the ultrasonics
on before contact with the part.
Afterburst: This feature allows you to set the system weld controls to turn the ultrasonics
on after the weld and hold steps to release parts from the horn.
Control Limits: With some power supply models, these secondary controls are used in
conjunction with the main parameters of the weld parameters. These user-programmed
limits provide for adaptive control of the weld process.
Process Alarm Display Showing Actual and Set Values: When an alarm condition has
occurred, you can view the value for the last weld and the suspect and reject settings you
programmed into the controls.
Post Weld Seek: This system feature provides a short burst of energy at the end of the
weld Hold and Afterburst steps to automatically retune the power supply, if required.
Frequency Offset: This process feature allows a user to set a frequency value, for certain
specific applications, where the force imparted on the fixture or anvil causes a frequency
shift in the Stack's operation. You should only use this feature when advised to do so by
Branson.
English (USCS)/Metric Units: This feature allows the welder to be set up in the local
units in use.
Startup Diagnostics: At power supply startup, the controls test the major system
components, including the Actuator and its controls.
Weld Parameter Entry: User Setup is direct and easy, by selecting the menu parameter
by name and using the keypad to enter the precise value. The controls also support entry
by incrementing existing values.
System Information Screen: This is a screen that will give you information about your
welding system (e.g., cylinder size, stroke length, number of cycles). Refer to this screen
when contacting Branson for service and support.
Ramp Starting: The starting of the 2000X series power supply and horn is done at the
optimum rate to reduce electrical and mechanical stress on the system. This also helps
make some tough-to-start applications possible.
True Wattmeter: The controls on the power supply include a true wattmeter for accurate
measurement of power and energy.
Load Cell/Dynamic Follow Through: Ensures the smooth, efficient transmission of
ultrasonic energy into the part by maintaining horn/part contact and force during the
weld.
20
100-412-182 REV. 06
Advertisement
Table of Contents
