iQ
Series Ultrasonic Press System LE User’s Manual
Press Interface Module
This module is also known as the Options Slot Module.
Module location is shown on Page 17, Figure 3-5.
Modules support two different press series: iQ Series, and Ultra Series, and those modules are described here in general terms.
Welding with Two Pressures
With modules P4 or P8 (as shown in the table below), two pressures can be used to create strong, reliable welds. Clamp force is increased to improve the plastic melt and flow during the weld portion (Pressure 1) of a cycle, and this assures tight assembly during the hold portion (Pressure 2) by welding parts at one pressure and holding them together at a second, higher pressure.
Welding with Two Pressures and
Distance
The P5 or P9 module enhances the P4 or P8 module respectively by adding a distance mode.
The Weld by Distance mode controls the melt collapse distance to ensure that the same volume of material melts on each part. The result: finished joint strength is consistent.
All distance parameters - downstroke, trigger delay, weld hold, absolute weld, total weld, and total stroke distance - are monitored to show upper and lower limits for bad and suspect parts. This will verify part quality and uniformity.
Dukane's linear optical encoder has a one-micron resolution to insure exceptional precision and repeatability.
iQ Series
The iQ Series module, P4, supports press system operation through two connectors:
• J5 - Thruster - Provides control for thruster operation.(Dukane Cable P/N 200-1556-XXM)
• J6 - Base/Abort press base control.
- Provides the signal for the
(Dukane Cable P/N 200-1545-XXM) iQ Series
The iQ Series module, P5, adds support for distance, and that requires a third connector:
• J11 - Encoder - This connector is configured to deliver control for the distance encoder.
(An extender cable, that is required in some applications: Dukane Cable P/N 200-1613-XXM.)
Ultra Series
The P8 module offers connectivity for Dukane Ultra
Series systems. It supports three connectors:
• J7 - Thruster - Provides control for thruster operation. (Dukane Cable P/N 200-1556-XXM)
• J8 - Base/Abor t press base control.
- Provides the signal for the
(Dukane Cable P/N 200-1545-XXM)
• TOS (Top of Stroke) - Provides the signal for top of stroke - when thruster is fully retracted.
(Dukane Cable P/N 200-1545-XXM)
Ultra Series
The P9 module adds support for distance, and that requires a third connector:
• J12 - Encoder - This connector is configured to deliver control for the distance encoder.
(An extender cable, that is required in some applications: Dukane Cable P/N 200-1613-
XXM.)
Press Interface Modules
Generator
Series iQ
Ultra
Two Pressure
(No Distance)
Weld Options
Distance
(Two Pressure + Distance)
P4 (P/N 110-4426)
P8 (P/N 110-4854)
Table 6- I Press Interface Modules
P5 (P/N 110-4427)
P9 (P/N 110-4855)
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