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AN400

Status Output Signal Descriptions:

Bad Part Output – (J602 pin 3) This status output will activate when the data acquired during the welding sequence exceeds one of the user defined boundaries within the Bad Part Limits portion of the user setup. Please refer to the Process Limits section of the DPC IV manual for further details on selecting and setting up a Bad Part Limit window.

Good Part Output - (J602 pin 5) This status output will activate when the data acquired during the welding sequence does not exceed any of the user defined boundaries within the Bad Part Limits portion of the user setup. Please refer to the Process Limits section of the DPC IV manual for further details on selecting and setting up a Bad Part Limit window.

Suspect Part Output - (J602 pin 4) This status output will activate when the data acquired during the welding sequence exceeds one of the user defined boundaries within the Suspect Part Limits portion of the user setup. Please refer to the Process Limits section of the DPC IV manual for further details on selecting and setting up a Suspect Part Limit window.

In Cycle (J602 pin 4 redefined) - This status output will activate when the welding cycle begins. If the status outputs have been set for maintained, In Cycle will deactivate when the Hold portion of the welding cycle has completed. Please refer to the Hardware Setup section of the DCP IV manual for further details on redefining J602 pin 4.

Sonics On (J602 pin 4 redefined) – This status output will activate when the DPC produces the ultrasound welding signal that creates motion in the transducer stack assembly. Activation of this signal will occur during the Weld, Scrub, and Afterburst portions of the weld cycle. Please refer to the Hardware Setup section of the DCP IV manual for further details on redefining J602 pin 4.

In Hold (J602 pin 4 redefined) – This status output will activate when the DPC is processing the Hold portion of the welding cycle. Please refer to the Hardware Setup section of the DCP IV manual for further details on redefining J602 pin 4.

Ready Output - (J602 pin 6) This status output will activate at the completion of the Hold portion of the welding sequence. It should be noted that the activation of the Afterburst feature and the return of the pneumatic press to the home position will occur after the activation of the Ready Output status signal. Please refer to the Process Control section of the DPC IV manual for further information on the activation and use of the Afterburst feature. In addition please refer to the Hardware Setup section of the DCP IV manual for further details on redefining J602 pin 6.

Network Active (J602 pin 6 redefined) – This status output will activate when the DPC is an active node on a DPC network. Please refer to the Network section of the DPC IV manual for further details on setting up a DPC network. Please refer to the Hardware Setup section of the DCP IV manual for further details on redefining J602 pin 6.

Sonics On (J602 pin 6 redefined) – This status output will activate when the DPC produces the ultrasound welding signal that creates motion in the transducer stack assembly. . Please refer to the Hardware Setup section of the DCP IV manual for further details on redefining J602 pin 6.

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AN400 specifications

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