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Ultrasonic Power Supply User’s Manual
Dukane Manual Part No. 403-610-02
ON LINE
-
After AC power has been activated and the
generator is operating normally, ONLINE is the normal
operating mode. The generator can produce ultrasound
signals in this mode.
The word,
Online
appears in a green outlined box in the
upper right of the display. See Figure 4-2.
TEST
-
After AC power has been activated and the
generator is operating normally, in the ONLINE mode
and not in E-STOP mode the
TEST
key can be pushed.
This activates the ultrasound output allowing the operator
to test system function. The display will show the real
time settings for
Amplitude
,
Power
, and
Operating
Frequency
. This information is useful in troubleshooting.
While pushing the
TEST
key, look at the System Power
Output. See Figure 4-3. The power displayed is highly
dependent on the ultrasonic stack and amplitude setting.
The power should always be greater than 0 watts.
IMPORTANT
- Benchmark each stack (an assembly of
probe, booster, and horn) for frequency and power while
operating in free air. This provides reference information
throughout the life cycle of each stack. This information
can be used for comparison when troubleshooting wear
and mating surface fatigue. The Test History feature has
the option of saving the test results for future reference.
If the displayed power is significantly higher than normal
make sure the stack is properly assembled and not
damaged.
OFFLINE
-
After AC power has been activated and the
generator is operating normally, the
OFFLINE
key may
be pressed to put the generator into the offline mode. In
this mode the generator can not generate an ultrasound
signal.
The word,
Offline
appears in the display's upper right
corner and the display background is yellow.
System Operating Mode Keys
Figure 4-2
Display Detail, Operating Mode Indicator
Operating Mode Indicator
Online condition shown
System Power Output Level
Figure 4-3
Display Detail, Power Output Level
If a transducer is not connected
to the ultrasound output connec-
tor, the system should be set
to the OFFLINE mode. Do not
activate the ultrasound output
without a transducer connected.
Make sure that the stack is
properly assembled before it
is connected to the system.
The horn should never come
in direct contact with a metal
fixture or anvil with ultrasound
activated.
CAUTION
