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Model GXC / GC

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I N S T R U C T I O N
M A N U A L
Sonics & Materials, nc.

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  • Page 1: Power Supply

    Model GXC / GC Power Supply I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Sonics & Materials, nc.
  • Page 2 (41) (0) 22/364 1520 • (41) (0) 22/364 2161 www.sonics.com • info@sonics.com europe@sonicsandmaterials.ch Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Sonics & Materials, Inc. is not responsible for any typographic errors. Rev 00 9/10 © Sonics & Materials, Inc. 2008 Printed in U.S.A.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S IMPORTANT SERVICE LITERATURE ......4 Manual Change Information .
  • Page 4 APPENDIX ..........24 Drawings .

  • Page 5: Important Service Literature

    I M P O R T A N T S E R V I C E L I T E R A T U R E The system supplied with this instruction manual is constructed of the finest material and the workmanship meets the highest manufacturing standards. It has been thoroughly tested and inspected before leaving the factory and when used in accordance with the procedures outlined in this manual, will provide you with many years of safe and dependable service.

  • Page 6: Unpacking And Inspection

    If the system or any unit is damaged, notify Sonics. Sonics will arrange for repair or replacement of damaged equipment without waiting for the claim against the carrier to be settled, provided a new purchase order is issued to cover the repair or replacement costs.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    (staking) or encapsulate a metal insert (insertion). ULTRASONIC ASSEMBLY SYSTEMS Sonics ultrasonic assembly systems are generally composed of the following major elements: a power supply, converter, booster, horn, pneumatic press and holding fixture, as detailed in the diagram on the next page. A review of this diagram will help you understand the basic elements involved in the assembly process and their relation to each other.
  • Page 8 SONICS ULTRASONIC ASSEMBLY SYSTEMS 50/60 Hz Electrical power Power Supply/Generator Generates ultrasonic electrical energy (15/20/40 kHz) Ultrasonic electrical energy Actuator/Press Provides compressive force and mounting for Converter, Converter Booster, Horn assembly Transforms ultrasonic electrical energy to ultrasonic mechanical vibrations Ultrasonic Vibrations...

  • Page 9: Glossary Of Ultrasonic Terms

    G L O S S A R Y O F U L T R A S O N I C T E R M S POWER SUPPLY/GENERATOR – The solid state power supply converts standard 50/60 Hz electrical energy to 15,000 Hz, 20,000 Hz or 40,000 Hz (15/20/40 kHz) electrical energy.

  • Page 10: Installation

    Fuse Rating controller/power supply Model Frequency 115 vac 230 vac is equipped with a 3- prong, grounding plug. GXC400-40 400w - 40 kHz 15 amps 10 amps Do not, under any GXC800-40 800w - 40 kHz 15 amps 10 amps circumstances, remove the ground prong.

  • Page 11: Electrical Connections

    ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS The standard cable supplied with a Sonics press is 10 feet. Optional extension cables are available up to 15 feet without modification. When making the initial electrical connections, make sure the power is disconnected and follow these precautions.

  • Page 12: Cable Connections - For Models With 400 To 2200 Watts Power

    CABLE CONNECTIONS – For GXC Models with 400 to 2200 Watts Power: Located at the rear of the power supply are the cable connections as illustrated below. (The interconnecting cables will be supplied with your system.) NOTE: Detailed wiring ‚ J1, a round, 12-pin RF cable that connects the welding press or diagrams are supplied in converter to the power supply.
  • Page 13 CABLE CONNECTIONS – For GC Models with 400 to 2200 Watts Power: Located at the rear of the power supply are the cable connections as illustrated below. (The interconnecting cables will be supplied with your system.) NOTE: Detailed wiring ‚ J1, a round Lemo cable that connects the welding press or converter to diagrams are supplied in the power supply.

  • Page 14: Cable Connections - For Models With 3500 Or 4500 Watts Power

    CABLE CONNECTIONS – For GC Models with 3500 or 4500 Watts Power: Located at the rear of the power supply are the cable connections as illustrated below. (The interconnecting cables will be supplied with your system.) NOTE: Detailed wiring ‚ J1, a round, Lemo cable that connects the welding press or converter to diagrams are supplied in the power supply.
  • Page 15 CABLE CONNECTIONS – For GXC Models with 3500 or 4500 Watts Power: Located at the rear of the power supply are the cable connections as illustrated below. (The interconnecting cables will be supplied with your system.) NOTE: Detailed wiring ‚ J1, a round 12 pin RF cable that connects the welding press or converter diagrams are supplied in to the power supply.

  • Page 16: Available Converters For Power Supplies

    AVAILABLE CONVERTERS FOR POWER SUPPLIES Item No. Description CV00016 15 kHz with Button connector (O-ring mount) CV00161 15 kHz with Lemo connector (O-ring mount) CV00034 15 kHz with Button connector (O-ring mount) CV00341 15 kHz with Lemo connector (O-ring mount) CV00344 15 kHz with Lemo connector and fitting for air cooling (O-ring mount) CV00015...

  • Page 17: Operating Procedures

    O P E R A T I N G P R O C E D U R E S FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Located on the front panel of the power supply are the following controls and indicators: 1. ON/OFF keys which turn the unit on and off. 2.

  • Page 18: Keying In Parameters

    6. TEST key which can be used to test ultrasonic operation and displays idle losses of converter/booster/horn as a percentage of maximum power when key is depressed. Also functions as a frequency display. 7. O.L. RESET key which resets the power supply following an overload condition.

  • Page 19: Starting Up The Power Supply

    STARTING UP THE POWER SUPPLY Press the ON/OFF key to turn the power supply on. The LCD screen will briefly display “Start Sequence” and show wattage and frequency information. Then the LCD screen will show the following “ready” display: NOTE: The TEST and Load Meter check should always be done Ready...

  • Page 20: Ready Screen

    READY SCREEN In addition to the start-up ready screen (shown on page 16) there is another “ready” screen as shown below. The system must be displaying one of these two ready screens in order for welding to commence. Welding cannot be initiated from any other display.

  • Page 21: Additional Features And Functions

    — check to see if the load meter exceeds 100% during weld process (if so, a higher powered unit is needed) If you cannot remedy the situation, contact Sonics’ Service Department at 1-800-745-1105. I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L • M O D E L G X C / G C P O W E R S U P P LY...

  • Page 22: Keypad Security

    K E Y P A D S E C U R I T Y The keypad can be “locked,” so that no new parameters or commands can be entered via the keyboard, thereby preventing unauthorized cancellation or adjustment. To activate the security feature, press and hold the numeral 7 key on power up.

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    M A I N T E N A N C E GENERAL 1. Always make sure the power supply has adequate ventilation by keeping sufficient space around the assembly. 2. Periodically check the ventilation grilles and clean as necessary. REPAIRS / SERVICE If problems are encountered, contact our Service Department at 1-800-745- 1105.

  • Page 24: Warranty

    Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Any in-warranty service time requested outside of these days and hours will be billed at 150% of Sonics current rate per hour for such site service work.
  • Page 25 Under no circumstances shall Sonics be liable to the purchaser or to any other person for any incidental or consequential damages or loss of profit or product resulting from any malfunction or failure of this Sonics product.
  • Page 26 A P P E N D I X I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L • M O D E L G X C / G C P O W E R S U P P LY...
  • Page 27 I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L • M O D E L G X C / G C P O W E R S U P P LY...
  • Page 28 A P P E N D I X • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L •...
  • Page 29 A P P E N D I X • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L •...
  • Page 30 G-SERIES SWITCHES SWITCH POS. OFF POS. ON DEFAULT SW2-4 Program Flash (Production only) Enable-WD (Always on) SW2-3 Not used SW2-2 Not used SW2-1 Auto Start Wait for ‘ENTER’ I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L • M O D E L G X C / G C P O W E R S U P P LY...

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