Automation Guide Introduction
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1.0 Introduction
This guide will help you to better understand the automation features available to you
with the introduction of the version 9.x software to the Branson product line. The major
feature of this software/firmware change is the user-configurable I/O. In the event you
require additional assistance or information, please contact our Product Support depart-
ment or your local Branson representative.
2.0 About this Guide
This guide describes how to set up some representative automation process options
available with Branson 2000 Series ultrasonic systems that are utilizing software ver
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sion 9 or higher.
The information details the wiring hookup to DB9 on the actuator and to J3 on the
power supply that establish the connections needed to accomplish the automation
examples in this guide.
Additionally, detail is given about the use of the newly introduced features available for
configuring the system to perform the desired functions.
Flow diagrams show the logical sequences for setup that include the wiring steps and
appropriate assignment of menu items with clear and simple content such as; "In Weld
Setup menu turn Ext U/S Delay to On", and "Set User I/O Menu to (in System Config):
J3-32 to Select Preset #1".
Automation Interface timing diagrams are included for Process Flows 1, 3, 6, and 11.
You can refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Section to enhance your back-
ground knowledge about successfully setting up your automation processes.
A Glossary of terminology is also included as an additional useful resource.
This guide is organized into the following sections.
• 3.0 Overview of Automation Examples: Table lists 12 Automation possibili-
ties, and references their respective Process Flow and Wiring Tables.
• 4.0 Special Features in Version 9 firmware: Presents and defines Configurable
User Input and Output features.
• 5.0 2000 Series Automation Logic Requirements: Basic minimum system
requirements are presented line by line to run a complete cycle.
• 6.0 Process Flow and Wiring Tables: Defines each of the 12 Automation
examples with complete flow diagrams and wiring tables.
• 7.0 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Lots of useful information relevant
to Branson Automation procedures and processes.
• 8.0 Glossary for Version 9: Definition of terminology used in this Guide.
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