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Section 5 - Process Control Settings

Dukane Manual Part No. 403-577-01

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. [A maximum weld time must be

set when welding by energy. 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, and U/S is

activated. 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.

NOTE

With one exception, U/S is acti-

vated anytime the probe’s trigger

switch trigger is pressed regard-

less of operating mode, or what is

displayed on the LCD screen.

The EXCEPTION - When a fault

has occurred in Latching Fault

Mode. In that case ENTER must

be pressed to clear the fault be-

fore U/S can be activated.