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TE470/TE480 Instruction
Manual
CHAPTER 9 – DOUBLE STROKE FUNCTION
The double stroke function is enabled only when the control unit is connected to the handle that
contemplates this function. In machines not fitted with the control unit double stroke management, this
function is disabled and the value set in the SQUEEZE 1 parameter will not be carried out.
The EV2 control unit output controls the double stroke solenoid valve. It is always disabled when the machine is
turned on even if the control unit has been programmed for the short stroke work mode.
The OPEN input, connected to a button within the operator's reach, is to be used to deactivate the double stroke
(electrode opening).
The operator selects one of the three possible work modes through the STROKE parameter (SHORT, LONG,
AUTOMATIC), described below.
SHORT
By programming the value of the STROKE parameter to SHORT, the operator adjusts the control unit for the
short stroke. In this mode, solenoid valve EV2 remains active and the mobile electrode, in rest condition, will be
in position "B".
If during the process the operator needs to open the electrodes, he/she presses the "wide opening" button that
deactivates solenoid valve EV2 through the OPEN input.
After having pressed the "wide opening" button, or on turning on the machine, the electrode is in position "A"; the
control unit moves it to position "B" when the first weld is carried out.
During this first weld, the TE470/TE480 activates solenoid valve EV2 (that brings the electrode from position "A"
to position "B"), waits a fixed time of 0.6 seconds and then carries out the programmed weld cycle. At the end of
the welding, solenoid valve EV2 does not deactivate and the electrode remains in position "B". The next welds
will be carried out beginning from this position.
The electrodes can be moved from long stroke position to short stroke position through the PRESSURE ONLY
command (see paragraph FUNCTION OF THE "PRESSURE ONLY" COMMAND).
Notice that each time the programming of the control unit starts, the double stroke SV2 is deactivated.
LONG
By programming the value of the STROKE parameter to LONG, the operator adjusts the control unit for the long
stroke. In this mode, solenoid valve EV2 remains inactive and the mobile electrode, in rest condition, is in
position "A".
In this case the activation of the OPEN input has no effect. No first squeeze time (SQUEEZE1) will be executed
during the welding cycle.
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