Dukane IQ Explorer 3, Quick Start Manual

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IQ Explorer 3 QUICK START GUIDE
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AC Power Requirements
Dukane HMI
AC line voltage - 90-260 VAC
AC line current - 1 Amp
IQ Explorer 3 Overview
The IQ Explorer 3 software comes standard on a Dukane HMI. This program connects with the Infinity™ generator/press
through a user interface and is used for configuration and setup.
Key Features
IQ Explorer 3
User Interface
• Windows 10 operating system - Familiar file folder menu structure, requiring no special training.
• Touch screen input - Makes programming easier. All welder setup parameters are programmed from one menu page.
(Applies to the HMI or PCs with touch screen, such as tablets.)
• Ethernet connectivity - For communications to the Infinity™ welder.
• Control - Control feature for locking out system controls that complies with FDA 21 CFR Part 11.
• Remote connectivity - Dukane hotline is available for system diagnostics and troubleshooting 24-hours a day. (VPN
access to the welder’s network 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 machine functionality.
• Eight user-selectable graph parameters - Velocity, energy, power, distance, amplitude, frequency, force and pressure
for viewing and storage of each weld.
• Production analysis screen - Displays eight-hour shift production statistics: good, bad, suspect quantities and
percentages.
• Advanced stack diagnostics - Includes power and frequency graphs for stack (horn) documentation and future
reference for troubleshooting.
• Tool identification - Uses barcode system to identify tooling.
• Work cell - A Dukane Lean Work Cell can be integrated with basic PLC managed operations.
• Data Analysis for SPC - Feature that aggregates and charts large quantities of cycle data results.
• Barcodes - Feature that allows scanned barcodes from parts to be attributed to cycle data.