2000X energy Power Supply Appendix D Automation
Instruction Manual FAQ: 2000 SERIES AUTOMATION
011-003-991 EN D-3
A. This is the way the built-in safety circuits operate. Also, the vast library of error-detection firmware code
is based on these same requirements: it will simplify automation system/PLC/welder debugging during sys-
tem integration. Watch for the PB RELEASE signal, then you can release the START SIGNAL
Q. My machine is CAM driven. Do I need to do anything special?
A. For one thing, monitor the GENERAL ALARM output and send a RESET as soon as the alarm is
received. This will allow the power supply to recover from a fault, and go to READY as soon as possible.
Otherwise the next weld may be missed if the system is not reset. Also, see WITHOUT A BRANSON ACTU-
ATOR below.
Q. I’m going to use a welder station WITHOUT A BRANSON ACTUATOR. Do I need to use all those cables?
A. If you only need a “stack” (converter/booster/horn) rather than a full featured actuator, you can use the
USER I/O cable. This is a feature available in Version 8.05 operating system. An E-Stop jumper is required
to connect Pin 32 (rtn) to pin 13 (source) at J7 on the actuator.
Q. Does it wire up the same way?
A. The USER I/O inputs wire the same way, and the start only needs a SINGLE START input from any avail-
able USER I/O input.
Q. But you said you need DUAL START Inputs?
A. Yes, when using a solenoid valve equipped actuator. But in this case we are only controlling ultrasonics.
For this function a SINGLE START input works fine.
Q. What can I do to make sure I run at MAXIMUM CYCLE RATE for my machine?
A. You can:
RESET immediately after an GENERAL ALARM output
RELEASE the DUAL START inputs immediately after an GENERAL ALARM output
RELEASE the DUAL START inputs immediately after sensing PB RELEASE output
If you have a 2000d or 2000f model: and if the stroke length is more than about 0.5 inches, turn on the
ACTUATOR CLEAR function and set the distance value to whatever is required to clear the welded work-
piece. Use the ACTUATOR CLEAR output to let your PLC index the material handling, rather than wait for
the welder to become READY.
2000f models have RAPID TRAVERSE feature built-in: if your stroke is over about 1.0 inch, this may help
cycle rate.
2000f models have a return speed that is not weld pressure sensitive: it returns at a maximum actuator-safe
speed regardless of weld or hold force.
Never run in an open-loop mode, if possible. Fixed timing can be too short should a fault occur, or may be
longer in time than is necessary.
Q. Do all models run at the same CYCLE RATE?
A. See above.
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