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IQ Explorer 3

QUICK START GUIDE

Contacting Dukane

Identify Equipment

When contacting Dukane about a service–related problem, be prepared to give the following information:

•

Model number, line voltage and serial number.

•

Alarm/Fault indicators from the display.

•

Software version (Press

INFO

. With selection indicators at

System Information

, press

ENTER

to get this data).

•

Problem description and steps taken to resolve it.

Many problems can be solved over the telephone, so it is best to call from a telephone located near the equipment.

Mailing Address:

Dukane IAS
2900 Dukane Drive
St. Charles, IL 60174 USA

Phone:

(630) 797–4900

E-mail:

[email protected]

Fax:

Main (630) 797–4949

Service & Parts (630) 584–0796

Website

The website has information about our products, processes, solutions, and technical data. Downloads are available for many

kinds of literature.

This is the address for the main website:

www.dukane.com

Application Support

You can get application support at the following link below:

https://www.dukane.com/support/#application-support

Local Representative

You can locate your local representative at:

www.dukane.com/contact-us/

Summary of Contents for IQ Explorer 3

Page 1: ...IQ Explorer 3 Globe Americas www dukane com ENVELOPE ussales dukane com QUICK START GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...very precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual Dukane shall not have any liability to any person or entity with respect to any liability loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained in this manual or by the hardware products described herein Specifications subject to change without notice This user s manual documents product f...

Page 3: ... Requirements 3 IQ Explorer 3 Overview 3 Key Features 3 SECTION 2 Cable Connections 4 HMI Cable Connections 5 System Cable Connections 6 SECTION 3 Operation 8 Getting Started Using IQ Explorer 3 9 Regulatory Agency Compliance 17 Contacting Dukane 18 Dukane ISO Certification 19 Contents ...

Page 4: ...S ECTI ON 1 I NTROD UCTI ON IQ Explorer 3 QUICK START GUIDE 1 SECTION 1 Introduction ...

Page 5: ...enerator an ultrasonic stack transducer booster horn fixturing cables and a HMI with the IQ Explorer 3 software installed for application setup and data acquisition General User Information This Quick Start Guide provides information to set up and operate Dukane s HMI and IQ Explorer 3 software Please read it before using the system to become familiar with the equipment to ensure correct and safe ...

Page 6: ... is required Consult with your IT staff about availability One screen operations page Most recent weld cycle and graph data with ability to modify commonly used process settings F1 Help command Instantly displays explanation of function IQ Explorer 3 User Interface It is a peripheral device Operation is independent of the generator and removal or malfunction of the IQ Explorer 3 does not affect ma...

Page 7: ...IQ Explorer 3 QUICK START GUIDE 4 SECTION 2 Cable Connections ...

Page 8: ...S ECTI ON 2 CAB LE CONNECTI ONS IQ Explorer 3 QUICK START GUIDE 5 HMI Cable Connections Figure 1 1 HMI Connections AC POWER CONNECTION HMI POWER SWITCH ETHERNET PORTS ...

Page 9: ... equipment is used with the system 3 Connect power cords 6 8 4 Arrange cables as desired but do not bundle the power cords 6 8 with any other cables CAUTION Before connecting or disconnecting cables Put power switches for the generator press and any user supplied automation equipment in the OFF position Turn off electrical power Remove AC power cords from their receptacles DO NOT operate the gener...

Page 10: ...dard Length Meters 1 Ultrasound 2 2 Press Interface 2 3 Press Grounding 5 4 Generator Grounding 5 5 HMI Communications CAT 5 RJ45 Ethernet cable 3 6 Press Power Cord line voltage 90 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 10 A 2 7 Generator Power Cord line voltage depends on generator model 2 5 8 HMI Power Cord line voltage 90 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 10 A 2 5 9 Automation I O optional 3 ...

Page 11: ...IQ Explorer 3 QUICK START GUIDE 8 SECTION 3 Operation ...

Page 12: ...e servo press has been made See Figure 3 1 below STEP 2 Select Unused Setup Click on the Hardware tab Click on the Setup File Name drop down box and select an unused setup as shown in Figure 3 2 Name of the connected welder Names of active welders in the network appear when Show Welders tab is clicked Figure 3 1 Connected Welder Figure 3 2 Setup File Selection Setup file Hardware tab ...

Page 13: ...hen program the desired amount of force the press is to apply before ultrasound is activated Next enter the Max Trigger Time This provides a measure of safety insuring the welder will terminate if the welder never achieves the programmed trigger force as shown in Figure 3 4 Figure 3 3 Initiate Mode Figure 3 4 Trigger Force Settings NOTE This Initiate Mode selection assumes there is a stand alone b...

Page 14: ...Position so that the horn is never in contact with the part at this position taking into account the height variability of unwelded parts Failure to do so may result in equipment damage If you do not know the position where this contact is made select the Teach button as shown in Figure 3 5 Note The Sensing Start Position must be set such that the expected sensing distance weld distance and hold d...

Page 15: ...f the weld method intended to offer a measure of safety If the programmed weld method parameter is not achieved within this time window 2 seconds as shown in the example of Figure 3 7 the system will fault Secondary Method Continue programming weld characteristics by selecting one of the Secondary Methods available Position Energy Peak Power Force Change and Force Rate The purpose of the secondary...

Page 16: ...e before the horn will resume the programmed weld motion For example for a Trigger Force of 180 N and a value of 5 for Melt Detect Force Drop the press would stop once the Trigger Force is achieved and resume motion after the force drops by 9 N 5 of 180 N below the Trigger Force or 171 N A starting value of Melt Detect is typically in the 5 10 range The benefit of this option is significantly less...

Page 17: ... These types can be used together or separately Dynamic Hold Method During Dynamic Hold which occurs immediately after the weld phase the press will continue to travel at the programmed hold speed with the ultrasound turned off This feature provides the ability to collapse the molten plastic after the ultrasonic signal is turned off before material solidification This feature can be beneficial in ...

Page 18: ...Static Hold Method After the completion of dynamic hold if enabled the press motion stops for a specified amount of time to allow for molten plastic to solidify This phase is called static hold To program static hold set the Static Hold Method to Time and enter the desired Hold Time Once the static hold phase is complete the press retracts back to the Top of Stroke position This unique feature all...

Page 19: ...rammed initiate the weld cycle STEP 15 View Weld Results View the results at the Cycle Data tab to insure all parameters have been achieved See the example shown below in Figure 3 15 Detailed performance graphs for select parameters may also be reviewed by selecting the Graph tab Figure 3 15 Cycle Data Tab Cycle Data Tab ...

Page 20: ...ustrial EN 61000 6 4 EN 55011 EN 61000 6 2 EN61000 4 2 EN61000 4 3 EN61000 4 4 EN61000 4 5 EN61000 4 6 EN61000 4 8 EN61000 4 11 The Low Voltage Directive 2014 35 EU The Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC EN 60204 Safety of Machinery Electrical Equipment of Machines Part 1 General Requirements EN ISO 12100 Safety of Machinery General principles of design risk assessment and risk reduction IP Rating The...

Page 21: ...hone so it is best to call from a telephone located near the equipment Mailing Address Dukane IAS 2900 Dukane Drive St Charles IL 60174 USA Phone 630 797 4900 E mail ussales dukane com Fax Main 630 797 4949 Service Parts 630 584 0796 Website The website has information about our products processes solutions and technical data Downloads are available for many kinds of literature This is the address...

Page 22: ... standards establish a minimum requirement for these requirements and starts transitioning the company from a traditional inspection oriented quality system to one based on partnership for continuous improvement This concept is key in that Dukane no longer focuses on inspection but on individual processes Dukane s quality management system is based on the following three objectives 1 Customer orie...

Page 23: ...Please refer to our website at www dukane com contact us to locate your local representative ...

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