Section 5 - Process Controller Settings; Selecting The Weld Mode; Select The Welding Mode - Dukane iQ Series User Manual

Process Controller
Settings
This section of the manual helps the reader become
familiar with the operating modes, and illustrates some
typical programming steps.
There are three welding modes available. These
correspond to the three ways in which the welder can be
used: Manual, Time, and Energy.

Select the Welding Mode

Manual
- In MANUAL mode the operator controls
the weld cycle. The cycle starts when the operator presses
the hand probe's trigger switch, and the ultrasonic signal
(U/S) activates. When the trigger switch is released,
the ultrasonic signal stops, and the cycle is complete.
(Manual mode is the default selection.)
Time
- In TIME mode the operator sets a maximum
time (seconds) the ultrasonic signal will be active for
each weld cycle. The cycle starts when the hand probe's
trigger switch is activated, and the U/S activates. The
U/S stops when the programmed time is reached. The
trigger switch must be held activated for the entire
welding cycle. Then it is released so that a new weld
cycle can begin.
Energy
- In ENERGY mode the operator sets a
maximum energy (Joules) the generator will reach during
the weld cycle. [TIME is a secondary weld parameter
to be set. If the energy level is not reached, the preset
for time will determine when the U/S is deactivated. ]
When the preset energy level is reached, the U/S will
be deactivated. The cycle starts when the hand probe's
trigger switch is pressed activating the U/S. When the
programmed energy is reached, U/S stops. The trigger
switch must be held activated for the entire welding
cycle. Then it is released so that a new weld cycle can
begin.
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NOTE
U/S is started anytime
the probe's activa-
tion switch (trigger) is
pressed regardless of
operating mode, or what
is displayed on the LCD
.
screen
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