Amada 300 Series, Operation Manual

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SERIES 300 FAST RESPONSE WELD HEAD SYSTEM
990-115 v
CONTENTS
Page
Chapter 1: Description
Section I. Features .................................................................................................................................. 1-1
Overview
.......................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Performance Features ...................................................................................................................... 1-1
Programmable Follow-Up Force .............................................................................................. 1-1
Weld-to-Displacement .............................................................................................................. 1-2
Weld Head Dynamics ............................................................................................................... 1-2
Other Important Features .......................................................................................................... 1-2
Section II. Components .......................................................................................................................... 1-3
Equipment
Description .................................................................................................................... 1-3
System Controls ............................................................................................................................... 1-5
Data Keypad ............................................................................................................................. 1-5
Control Keypad ........................................................................................................................ 1-6
Select Keypad ........................................................................................................................... 1-6
WELD/NO WELD Switch (Power Supply) ...................................................................... 1-6
RUN/DRESS Switch (Weld Head Control) ...................................................................... 1-6
Chapter 2: Getting Started
Section I. Planning for Installation ........................................................................................................ 2-1
Space Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 2-1
Series 300 Installation Dimensions ................................................................................................. 2-1
Linear Actuator Installation ............................................................................................................. 2-2
Basic Installation ...................................................................................................................... 2-2
Optional L-Stand Installation ................................................................................................... 2-3
Section II. Power Supply Connections .................................................................................................. 2-4
Power Line Voltage, Current and Wire Size Requirements ............................................................ 2-4
Connector Functions ........................................................................................................................ 2-4
Welding Transformer to Weld Head Connections .......................................................................... 2-4
Power Supply and Foot Switch to Weld Head Control Connections .............................................. 2-5
Section III. Making the First Weld ........................................................................................................ 2-6
Nomenclature
and Symbols ...................................................................................................... 2-6
Electrode Installation ................................................................................................................ 2-6
Weld Head Control Power Up and Initialization ..................................................................... 2-6
Setting the Upstop and Search Positions ........................................................................... 2-7
Power Supply Power Up and Initialization ....................................................................... 2-9
Making Test Welds with Round-to-Round or Round-to-Flat Stock ...................................... 2-10
Making Test Welds with Flat-to-Flat Stock ........................................................................... 2-13