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6.9.1.5 Absolute Distance
You can use the Absolute Distance Mode to select the distance (in inches or milliliters) the
horn will travel before ultrasonic energy is terminated. Within Absolute Mode, you can also
select several other parameters ranging from Hold Time (in seconds) to Suspect and
Reject limits.
6.9.1.6 Ground Detect
You can use Ground Detect Weld Mode to have ultrasonic energy turn off when the horn
comes in contact with your electrically isolated fixture or anvil. The electrically isolated
fixture should be so designed that the insulator allows no continuity to the actuator base.
It is necessary to install Branson cable EDP No. 100-246-630 from the MPS/GDS
receptacle on the rear of the actuator to your isolated fixture/anvil in order to utilize this
feature.
From within Ground Detect Mode, you can also select several other parameters, ranging
from Hold Time (in seconds) to Suspect and Reject Limits.
6.9.2 Trigger
Press the Trigger button to toggle between Trigger Force and Trigger Distance.
6.9.3 Trigger Force
Set the number of pounds (Newtons) of trigger force that will trigger ultrasonics. When
the force on your part is equal to the value you have set, ultrasonic energy is applied.
6.9.4 Trigger Distance
Set the distance (in inches or millimeters) that will trigger ultrasonics. When the distance
is equal to the value you have set, ultrasonic energy is applied.
6.9.5 Weld Time
Set the length of time (in seconds) that ultrasonic energy will be transmitted to your
parts.
6.9.6 Weld Energy
Set the amount of energy (in Joules) that will be transmitted to your parts.
6.9.7 Peak Power
Set the peak power level (as a percentage of full power) at which the weld is terminated.
6.9.8 Collapse
Set the vertical distance (in inches or millimeters) that your part collapses before
ultrasonics are terminated.
NOTICE
Start switches must be maintained from part contact through hold
time.