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MANUAL mode
This mode allows the user to manually select the welding parameters, for example when following instructions from a
manufacturer.
The default settings in manual mode correspond to the settings automatically
selected in standard mode (thickness and type of sheet, electrode force, arm).
The parameters can be adjusted using the + and – keys (Key Definition diagram,
(3) ). The up and down keys allow navigation from one parameter to the next
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Welding current (from 2000A to maximum power, steps of 100 A), in kA.
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Welding time (100 to 850 ms, steps of 10 ms)
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Electrode force (100 to 550 daN, steps of 5 daN)
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Arm used on the clamp (number and length)
Before the weld: If the input air pressure is too low to reach the required electrode force, a warning will sound, and the
machine will display the error message “Pressure too low”. Pressing the button for a second time will force the execution of
the welding spot with the available air pressure.
After the weld: If the welding current measured during the spot is 6% less than the setting, the machine will display the
error message “Current too low” - the welding spot should be checked.
A message will be displayed at the end of every welding spot, showing the measured welding current and electrode force.
This message is displayed on the screen until a key on the control panel is pressed, or until a new welding spot is
performed, by pressing the B button on the clamp.
Press
for 2 seconds to revert back to standard mode.
MULTI-sheet mode
This mode allows the user specify the thickness and type of each sheet in an assembly of 2 or 3 sheets.
The first setting (thickness of the metal sheet 1) is selected. Using the up and
down button allows to select the parameter to modify. Using the right and left
button increase or decrease the value. The highlight allows to select the
parameter to modify.
The parameters to change in this mode are:
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the thickness of each sheet to be welded : 0.6, 0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 1.8, 2.0, 2.5,
3.0.
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the type of steel for each sheet : coated steel, HSS steel, UHSS steel, BORON
steel.
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To activate the required sheet, press the up and down keys to highlight the
required sheet; then use the + and – keys to select the thickness and type of
steel.
Before the weld: If the input air pressure is too low to reach the required electrode force, a warning will sound, and the
machine will display the error message “Pressure too low”. Pressing the button for a second time will force the execution of
the welding spot with the available air pressure.
After the weld: If the welding current measured during the spot is 6% less than the setting, the machine will display the
error message “Current too low” - the welding spot should be checked.
A message will be displayed at the end of every welding spot, showing the measured welding current and electrode force.
This message is displayed on the screen until a key on the control panel is pressed, or until a new welding spot is
performed, by pressing the B button on the clamp.
Press
for 2 seconds to revert back to standard mode.
GYSTEEL Mode
The GYSTEEL mode is optional and is configurable in the setup menu that is activated by pressing the mode key for 2
seconds (auto mode on / off).
The GYSTEEL mode is identical to normal mode except that the user enters the
yield strength of steel. The Ys may be found using a durometer such as Gysteel
Vision
Re: 1-10 corresponds to mild steels.
Re: 11-18 corresponds to HSS/THSS steels.
Re: 19-35 corresponds to UHSS steels.
Re: 36-99 corresponds to boron steel.
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Sheet thickness: 0.6, 0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 1.8, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0.
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Type of arm used.
The up and down button (
or
) scrolls through the parameters to modify (sheet thickness, Yield strength, arm used).
The + and – keys allow modification of each parameter.
