100-214-276 Rev. 3
2-5
2000X aed Actuator
Chapter 2: Introduction to the 2000X aed Actuator
Instruction Manual
Features of the System
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Amplitude Stepping:
A patented Branson process, controlled by the Power Supply.
At a specified time, energy, peak power, distance, or by external signal you can
change the amplitude during the weld to control the flow of plastic. This feature helps
ensure part consistency, higher strength parts and control of flash.
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Digital Horn Test Diagnostics:
In Test mode of the Power Supply, you can view
the Horn Test results in digital form, using digital readouts and bar graphs on the
Power Supply to give you the best picture of the stack’s operation.
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Pretrigger:
This feature allows you to set the system weld controls to turn the
ultrasonics on
before
contact with the part.
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Afterburst:
This feature allows you to set the system weld controls to turn the
ultrasonics on
after
the weld and hold steps to release parts from the horn.
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Control Limits:
With some power supply models, these secondary controls are
used in conjunction with the main parameters of the weld parameters. These user-
programmed limits provide for adaptive control of the weld process.
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Process Alarm Display Showing Actual and Set Values:
When an alarm
condition has occurred, you can view the value for the last weld and the suspect and
reject settings you programmed into the controls.
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Post Weld Seek:
This system feature provides a short burst of energy at the end of
the weld Hold and Afterburst steps to automatically retune the power supply, if
required.
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Frequency Offset:
This process feature allows a user to set a frequency value, for
certain specific applications, where the force imparted on the fixture or anvil causes
a frequency shift in the Stack’s operation. You should only use this feature when
advised to do so by Branson.
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English (USCS)/Metric Units:
This feature allows the welder to be set up in the
local units in use.
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Startup Diagnostics:
At power supply startup, the controls test the major system
components, including the Actuator and its controls.
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Weld Parameter Entry through Digital Keypad:
User Setup is direct and easy, by
selecting the menu parameter by name and using the keypad to enter the precise
value. The controls also support entry by incrementing existing values.
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System Information Screen:
This is a screen that will give you information about
your welding system (e.g., cylinder size, stroke length, number of cycles). Refer to
this screen when contacting Branson for service and support.
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Ramp Starting:
The starting of the 2000X-series power supply and horn is done at
the optimum rate to reduce electrical and mechanical stress on the system. This also
helps make some tough-to-start applications possible.
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True Wattmeter:
The controls on the power supply include a true wattmeter for
accurate measurement of power and energy.
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S-Beam Load Cell/Dynamic Follow Through:
The load cell allows the ultrasonics
to be triggered at a designated force input into the power supply.
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