Chapter 1: Safety and Support. Branson 100-214-276 2000Xaed Actuator

Below you will find brief information for 2000X aed Actuator. The 2000X aed Actuator is process equipment for joining plastic parts using ultrasonic energy. This manual provides information on safety, installation, operation, and maintenance to help you safely handle, install, set up, program, operate, and/or maintain this product.

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Key features

  • Ultrasonic joining of plastic parts
  • Software-controlled safety devices
  • Operates with a 2000X-series power supply
  • Designed for various welding applications.
  • Provides motion, force, and power.
  • Includes an emergency stop control.

Frequently asked questions

The system is designed for the joining of plastic parts using ultrasonic energy.

Be sure the power switch is in the Off position before making any connections, plug into grounded power etc. Also, allow for capacitor discharge.

Refer to section 1.5, Returning Equipment for Repair, to get an RGA number and packing/shipping instructions.

Determine your company name, equipment model and serial numbers, describe the problem in detail, and list the steps you have already taken.

Refer to Chapter 3 for environmental specifications.

User questions

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Michael C.

How to adjust the return stroke speed of a 2000X actuator?
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The viewed document suggests checking the downspeed control (Chapter 6, Section 6.2.3). Verifying air pressure (Chapter 6, Section 6.2.1) may also be helpful.
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Mary P.

How often should the horn and booster be maintained?
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The document advises periodically reconditioning the stack, which includes the converter, booster, and horn, to ensure the mating interface surfaces are in proper condition. Details on cleaning are available.
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Mary P.

What are good practices for mounting the stack?
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When assembling the acoustic stack, good practices include: * Ensuring mating surfaces of the converter, booster, and horn are clean and free of foreign material. * Using a Branson Mylar washer between horn and booster, and between booster and converter for 15kHz, 20kHz and 30kHz products. The 40khz stack requires Silicone grease instead of Mylar washers. * Applying a drop of Loctite® 290 threadlocker (or equivalent) to the studs for the booster and horn on 30 kHz and 40kHz systems. * Using a torque wrench to ensure proper torque values when installing studs and assembling the stack.
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Mary P.

What information should be collected before reporting a fault?
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Before requesting assistance or returning equipment for repair, it is important to collect the following information about the problem: * Describe the problem in as much detail as possible. For example, is it a new problem? Is it intermittent? How often does it occur? How long does it take before it occurs after turning it on? * If the equipment is in an automated system. * If the problem is with an external signal, which signal. * What are the welding parameters? * What is the application? (Type of welding, plastic material, etc.)
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Mary P.

What information is needed to collect to detect a fault?
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To detect a fault, the manual indicates collecting the following information: * Detailed description of the problem: Including if it is a new problem, if it is intermittent, how often it occurs and how long it takes to appear after turning on the equipment. * System information: Equipment model and serial numbers. * Tool information: Including the type of horn and booster being used. * Configuration parameters and mode.
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Mary P.

What maintenance is recommended for the horn and booster?
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The viewed document advises periodically reconditioning the stack, which includes the converter, booster, and horn, to ensure the mating interface surfaces are in proper condition. Details on cleaning are available in section 7.2.2.
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Mary P.

What practices are recommended for mounting the stack?
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When assembling the acoustic stack, good practices include: * Ensuring mating surfaces of the converter, booster, and horn are clean and free of foreign material (sections 4.8.1, 4.8.2, 4.8.3, 4.8.4). * Using a Branson Mylar washer between horn and booster, and between booster and converter for 15kHz, 20kHz and 30kHz products (sections 4.8.1, 4.8.2, 4.8.3). The 40khz stack requires Silicone grease instead of Mylar washers (section 4.8.4). * Applying a drop of Loctite® 290 threadlocker (or equivalent) to the studs for the booster and horn on 30 kHz and 40kHz systems (sections 4.8.3, 4.8.4). * Using a torque wrench to ensure proper torque values when installing studs and assembling the stack (section 4.8.5).
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Mary P.

How can technicians analyze faults?
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The viewed document provides some guidance for technicians analyzing faults: * Troubleshooting Information: Chapter 7 of the manual is indicated as a resource for troubleshooting and resolving problems with the equipment. (Section 1.4.1) * Problem Details: The manual emphasizes the importance of recording detailed information about the problem before seeking assistance or returning equipment for repair. This includes specifics like whether the problem is new, intermittent, how often it occurs, and any error messages displayed. (Sections 1.5, 1.5.2) * System Information: Gathering information about the equipment model, serial numbers, tooling being used, setup parameters, and the application is crucial for identifying the problem. (Section 1.4.1)
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Mary P.

What information needs to be collected before reporting a fault?
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According to the manual, before requesting assistance or returning equipment for repair, it is important to gather the following information about the problem: * Describe the problem in as much detail as possible. For example, is it a new problem? Is it intermittent? How often does it occur? How long does it take to occur after turning it on? * If the equipment is in an automated system. * If the problem is with an external signal, what signal. * What are the welding parameters? * What is the application? (Type of welding, plastic material, etc.)
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Mary P.

What information is required to detect a fault?
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To detect a fault, the manual indicates collecting the following information: * Detailed description of the problem: Including whether it is a new problem, whether it is intermittent, how often it occurs, and how long it takes to appear after turning on the equipment (section 1.5.2). * System information: Equipment model and serial numbers (section 1.4.1). * Tool information: Including the type of horn and booster being used (section 1.4.1). * Configuration parameters and mode: (section 1.4.1).
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Linda V.

What can be done with the downloaded information from the welder, and what conclusions can be drawn from the welding reports?
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With the information downloaded from the 2000X series welder, you can print reports of welding information and create graphical representations of your welding results. In addition, the RS-232c serial port (if using the "Host Computer" option) allows you to send data (TXD), receive data (RXD), and use the ground connection (GND) for data communication. You could use the reports for analysis of weld quality to evaluate the consistency and quality of welds based on data such as time, energy, and power. You can also use them for optimization of parameters to adjust welding parameters to improve efficiency and quality based on the results obtained, and for problem detection to identify potential problems in the welding process, such as inconsistencies or alarms, to take corrective action.
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