ADVANCED FEATURES
Multi-weld Operations
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Product Model:
iPAK2v2
Firmware Version:
V2.10
May 22 | Doc No 700253-2
9.7
Multi-weld Operations
The iPAK2v2 supports multi-weld operations where the weld control is used to control multiple electrodes. There are
two configurations available for multi-welding.
•
Multi-Electrode (Multi-Gun) operation
allows for each welding program to be triggered independently
and allows for selection of a transformer via the electrode parameter. This mode is typically used with a
Multi-Electrode Machine (Refer to the
section). Multi-Electrode mode allows
the user to do the following:
o
Independently control up to 8 transformers from a single weld control
o
Uniquely calibrate up to 8 Electrode
–
Transformer pairs
o
Command up to 8 Weld Air Valves [WAV1
–
WAV8] to close during a weld program
•
Cascade operation
allows the welding programs to be linked together and triggered from a single start
command. The programs ripple through with minimal time between them, selecting transformers and
electrodes on the fly. The linked programs are known as a cascade. This mode is typically used on a
Multi-Welder or Cascade (Refer to the
MUX -Cascade Required
A cascade operation requires a
MUX
type iPAK2v2 control and the control must
have
MUX
in the product description. A
MUX
unit has additional SCRs to
support the firing of additional transformers from a single control.
9.7.1
Electrode & Transformer Assignment
Up to 8 electrodes and transformers can be connected to the iPAK2v2. The electrodes and transformers must be
associated in the
Electrode
menu for the iPAK2v2 weld controller to know which ones to fire during a weld program.
Figure 50: Multi-Weld Overview
