BF Entron WS500 User manual

WS500
Manual
For Timer firmware
Version 1.09
BF ENTRON Ltd.
Castle Mill Works
Birmingham New Road
Dudle
y
West Midlands
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WS500 Manual Contents
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Contents
Introduction 3
Specifications 4
Connections 5
Configuring the WS500 6
Configuration Parameters 6
Programming the WS500 10
Programme parameters 11
Seam Welding Current Profiles 11
Seam Welding Current Profiles 12
Welding with the WS500 14
Selecting a Weld Programme 14
Starting a Weld 15
Second Stage Start 15
End of Sequence Output 16
Further Functions 18
Counter 18
Counter parameters 18
Cross Interlock 19
Glossary of Terms 20

WS500 Manual Contents
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WS500 Manual Introduction
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Introduction
The WS500 welding control offers the reliability that ensues from simplicity. The WS500 is a
compact, robust unit providing basic control for resistance welding. The membrane front panel
provides a neat, water resistant finish and incorporates four push buttons and a display for
programming purposes. Programming is quick and simple, as is operation of the control.
Installation is also easy. The WS500 has four mounting studs and sixteen connections on a plug-
in connector block.
The principle features of the WS500 are:
• Operates from 24 volt DC supply
• 50 Hz or 60 Hz operation
• 4 inputs and 4 outputs plus weld on/off
• 1 to 8 programmes, depending on mode of operation
• Configurable for: Single spot
Repeat spot
Half cycle
Roll spot
Seam
• Two weld intervals, upslope and pulsation
• Retract/High lift option
• Counter with configurable lock-out
• Cross-interlock facility (2 options)
• Built-in test routines

WS500 Manual Specifications
Specifications
Supply voltage: 24 V DC
Supply current: < 500mA (no outputs on)
Synch. signal: 27 V AC @ 1 VA
Mains frequency: 50 or 60 Hz
Number of digital inputs: 4
Input requirement: 24 V DC, < 10mA
Number of digital outputs: 4
Digital output rating: 24 V DC, < 500mA
Pulse drive output: 5KHz, 1:10 mark/space. First pulse 24V, subsequent pulses >15V
Size: 160mm x 122mm x 35mm (50mm including connector)
Weight: 620gms
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WS500 Manual Connections
Connections
Note: The functions assigned to the inputs and outputs depend on the timer configuration. See
section on Configuration.
0V
+24V
Users 24V DC Power supply:
0.5 amps required by timer, plus current drawn
by loads connected to outputs.
General Connection Diagram
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WS500 Manual Configuring the WS500
Configuring the WS500
The WS500 has various configurations to tailor it for specific applications.
• Press
F
until it the display reads WS500 V1.04
• Hold down and then press
F
. The display will read CONFIGURE.
• Press The display will read, for example, CONFIG TYPE 00 This is
the first item in the list of configuration parameters.
a) If you wish to change the parameter setting (in this case 00) use the
+
or
-
keys to make the required selection. Press to enter the value. If you do not wish to
change this parameter move directly to b).
b) Press to move to the next item in the configuration file.
• Repeat steps a) and b) until the configuration is complete, then press
F
.
Configuration Parameters
The items in the list of configuration parameters is shown below.
Parameter Options
Config type 0 to 12
None
Simple
High Lift +
Retract
High Lift -
Frequency 50 Hz or 60 Hz
Interlock On or Off
Heat range Low or High
X-lock type External or Ring
Config Type
The WS500 has 13 modes of operation, numbered as “Types” 0 to 12. Each Type offers different
features, different numbers of weld programmes and may use the input and output connections in
different ways. The following table gives a brief description of what each Type does, and shows
the number of weld programmes available for that option.
The table should be used in conjunction with the tables of Input and Output Allocations which
show how the inputs and outputs are used for each configuration Type.
Config Type WS500 Operation No. of weld
progs.
00 Spot/repeat
Simple spot welding with single or repeated weld sequences
and no other functions.
8
01 Spot/repeat with cross interlock
Spot welding with single or repeated weld sequences giving
an interlock output to prevent other timers welding at the
same time.
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02 Spot/repeat with retract
Spot welding with single or repeated weld sequences with an
input and output for controlling the “open” and “working”
positions of the welding gun.
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03 Spot/repeat with counter
Spot welding with single or repeated weld sequences with a
counter that gives an output when the programmed number
of welds has been reached.
4
04 Spot/repeat with cross interlock and retract
Spot welding with single or repeated weld sequences giving
an interlock output to prevent other timers welding at the
same time, and an input and output for controlling the “open”
and “working” positions of the welding gun.
2
05 Spot/repeat with counter and retract
Spot welding with single or repeated weld sequences with a
counter that gives an output when the programmed number
of welds has been reached and has an input and output for
controlling the “open” and “working” positions of the welding
gun.
2
06 Spot/repeat with counter and cross interlock
Spot welding with single or repeated weld sequences with a
counter that gives an output when the programmed number
of welds has been reached and with an interlock output to
prevent other timers welding at the same time.
2
07 Spot/repeat with counter, cross interlock and retract
Spot welding with single or repeated weld sequences with a
counter that gives an output when the programmed number
of welds has been reached, also an interlock output to
prevent other timers welding at the same time and with an
input and output for controlling the “open” and “working”
positions of the welding gun.
1
08 Half cycle
Spot welding using only a half cycle of weld time. 8
09 Half cycle with cross interlock
Spot welding using only a half cycle of weld time and giving
an interlock output to prevent other timers welding at the
same time.
4
10 Half cycle with counter
Spot welding using only a half cycle of weld time also with a
counter that gives an output when the programmed number
of welds has been reached..
4
11 Roll-spot
Spot welding with an output to operate motor-driven welding
wheels during the OFF time between weld sequences.
8
12 Seam
Uses seam wheels, a motor drive and continuous, or
modulated current, to provide a seam weld.
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Input Allocations
Config Type Input 1
(Pin 13) Input 2 (Pin 14) Input 3 (Pin 15) Input 4 (Pin 16)
0 Start Prog. sel. bit 1 Prog. sel. bit 2 Prog. sel. bit 4
1 Start Prog. sel. bit 1 Prog. sel. bit 2 2nd stage
2 Start Prog. sel. bit 1 Prog. sel. bit 2 Retract
3 Start Prog. sel. bit 1 Prog. sel. bit 2 Count reset
4 Start Prog. sel. bit 1 Retract 2nd stage
5 Start Prog. sel. bit 1 Count reset Retract
6 Start Prog. sel. bit 1 Count reset 2nd stage
7 Start Retract Count reset 2nd stage
8 Start Prog. sel. bit 1 Prog. sel. bit 2 Prog. sel. bit 4
9 Start Prog. sel. bit 1 Prog. sel. bit 2 2nd stage
10 Start Prog. sel. bit 1 Prog. sel. bit 2 Count reset
11 Start Prog. sel. bit 1 Prog. sel. bit 2 Prog. sel. bit 4
12 Start Prog. sel. bit 1 Prog. sel. bit 2 Prog. sel. bit 4
Output Allocations
Config Type Output 1
(Pin 12) Output 2 (Pin 11) Output 3 (Pin 10) Output 4 (Pin 9)
0 Weld air valve End of sequence Not used Not used
1 Weld air valve End of sequence Interlock Not used
2 Weld air valve End of sequence Not used Retract
3 Weld air valve End of sequence Counter Not used
4 Weld air valve End of sequence Interlock Retract
5 Weld air valve End of sequence Counter Retract
6 Weld air valve End of sequence Counter Interlock
7 Weld air valve Interlock Counter Retract
8 Weld air valve End of sequence Not used Not used
9 Weld air valve End of sequence Interlock Not used
10 Weld air valve End of sequence Counter Not used
11 Weld air valve Motor Not used Not used
12 Weld air valve Motor Not used Not used
Retract
Some operational modes provide a Retract facility. This feature is used when a welding gun has
two “open” states, a wide open state for positioning the gun around a component, and a working
state.
There are three modes of Retract operation:
Simple Retract The Retract Output directly mimics the Retract Input. The Retract Output
must be off for welding to proceed. If the Retract Output is on the display will
read “Retract not ready”.
Hi Lift + With this mode of retract, an impulse on the Retract Input changes the state
of the Retract Output. In this case the Retract Output must be on for welding
to take place. If the Retract output is off, the display will read, “Retract not
ready”.
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WS500 Manual Configuring the WS500
Hi Lift - With this mode of retract, an impulse on the Retract Input changes the state
of the Retract Output. In this case the Retract Output must be off for welding
to take place. If the Retract output is on, the display will read, “Retract not
ready”.
H.A.V. O/P
H.A.V. O/P
H.A.V. O/P
SEQUENCE
RETRACT I/P
SEQUENCE
RETRACT I/P
SEQUENCE
RETRACT I/P
Hi LIFT +
Hi LIFT -
SIMPLE
Frequency
Select frequency of mains supply.
Interlock
Select Interlock ON for machines where the electrodes are controlled by the WS500’s weld air
valve output. In this mode, when a weld sequence has progressed beyond the Squeeze time, the
sequence continues to completion, regardless of the Start signal.
Select Interlock OFF for machines with no weld air valve, such as pedal spot welders and poke
welders. In this mode, the weld sequence is terminated if the Start signal is removed before the
sequence has completed.
Heat Range
Select Heat Range High for hotter heat settings. The use of this setting may result in “dead angle”
at higher heats. (After a certain point, increasing the heat no longer increases the current).
Select Heat Range Low for cooler heat settings. This should be used if low heat levels in the
“High” setting, produce too much current.
X-Interlock type
Select EXT if you are using an external cross-interlock unit.
Select RING if you have wired the WS500 for ring type cross-interlocking
See the section on cross-interlocking for a full explanation.
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WS500 Manual Programming the WS500
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Programming the WS500
ress the
F
key until the display readsTo programme the WS500 p
EDIT PROGRAM 0
Use the
+
or
-
key to select the programme required. The display will flash. Press
to enter the programme number. Press again to move the programmer to the
first parameter. With each parameter use the
+
and
-
keys to select the value, or
type. This will cause the display to flash. When the value is correct enter it by pressing
Then press again to move onto the next parameter. At any point
F
can be
pressed to exit programming weld parameters. If the WS500 is in a mode that uses a counter, the
display will read COUNTER. This is programmed in the same way.
The table below shows the welding parameters and the order in which they appear. It should be
noted that not all parameters are used in every mode.
Parameter
Programmes Range of values Applicable Config. Modes
Mode Single or Repeat 0 – 7
Heat 1 0 – 99 0 – 12
Heat 2 0 – 99 0 – 7, 11 – 12
Presqueeze 0 – 99 0 – 7, 11 – 12
Squeeze 0 – 99 0 – 12
Weld 1 0 – 99 0 – 7, 11 – 12
Cool 1 0 – 99 0 – 7, 11 – 12
Weld 2 0 – 99 0 – 7, 11 – 12
Cool 2 0 – 99 0 – 7, 11 – 12
Pulses 1 – 9 0 – 7, 11
Hold 0 – 99 0 – 12
Off 0 – 99 0 – 7, 11
Balance 0 – 60 12
Upslope 0 – 99 0 – 7, 11 – 12
Counter
Counter now 0 – 9999 3, 5 – 7, 10
End count 0 – 9999 3, 5 – 7, 10
Stop at end Stop at end/Continue at end 3, 5 – 7, 10

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Programme parameters
Mode Selects either Single Sequence or Repeat Sequence operation. Single
Sequence operation performs one weld sequence when the timer is
initiated. Repeat Sequence performs successive weld sequences for
the duration of the Start signal.
Heat 1 Controls the heat of the first weld interval.
Heat 2 Controls the heat of the second weld interval.
Presqueeze The time (in cycles) allowed for the electrodes to meet.
Squeeze The time (in cycles) allowed for the electrodes to build up full welding
pressure on the component.
Weld 1 The duration (in cycles) of the first weld interval.
Cool 1 The time (in cycles) between the first and second weld intervals.
Weld 2 The duration (in cycles) of the second weld interval.
Cool 2 (Only applicable when using pulsations) The time (in cycles) between
pulses of Weld 2.
Pulses The number of times pulses of Weld 2.
Hold The time (in cycles) for which welding pressure is maintained on the
weld after welding current has ceased.
Off (Only applicable in Repeat mode). The time (in cycles) between
successive weld sequences.
Balance (Seam mode only) Adjusts the heat of the first half cycle of weld in a
seam weld. The adjustment range is 0 to 60. A nominal setting for this
is 45. To set it using a weld current meter, measure the current of the
+ve half cycles, and the current of the –ve half cycles, then adjust the
Balance to get the two readings to be the same. (The “grunt” from the
transformer sounds smooth and even for a balanced weld.)
Upslope The time (in cycles) during which the heat builds up from minimum to
the set heat level. This time is not additional to the programmed weld
times, but defines how much of the weld time is to be sloped.
Time
Current
Weld
Upslope

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Seam Welding Current Profiles
In seam welding mode (Configuration mode 12) there are two weld pulses and two cool times
available. These can be used to give a number of weld current profiles, as shown below.
Seam Continuous
Example settings:
Weld 1 = 10
Cool 1 = 0
Weld 2 = 0
Cool 2 = 0
Heat 1 = 40
Heat 2 = 0
Seam Pulsation
Example settings:
Weld 1 = 10
Cool 1 = 5
Weld 2 = 0
Cool 2 = 0
Heat 1 = 40
Heat 2 = 0
Seam Modulation
Example settings:
Weld 1 = 10
Cool 1 = 5
Weld 2 = 10
Cool 2 = 5
Heat 1 = 30
Heat 2 = 70
Time
Current
Weld 1
Time
Current
Weld 1
Weld 1
Weld 1
Cool 1
Cool 1
Cool 1
Time
Current
Weld 1
Weld 2
Weld 1
Cool 1
Cool 2
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WS500 Manual Programming the WS500
Example settings:
Time
Current
Weld 1
Weld 2
Cool 2
Weld 1
Weld 2
Cool 2
Time
Current
Weld 1
Weld 2
Weld 1
Weld 2
Weld 1
Weld 1 = 10
Cool 1 = 0
Weld 2 = 10
Cool 2 = 5
Heat 1 = 30
Heat 2 = 70
Example settings:
Weld 1 = 10
Cool 1 = 0
Weld 2 = 10
Cool 2 = 0
Heat 1 = 30
Heat 2 = 70
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WS500 Manual Welding with the WS500
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Welding with the WS500
To weld, the WS500 needs to have been configured for your specific application. (See section on
“Configuration”). Having been configured, the timer must be programmed with the weld
parameters for the job in hand. Several sets of weld parameters can be held in the WS500. Each
set of parameters is called a “Programme”. (See section “Programming the WS500”.)
Selecting a Weld Programme
Using Inputs
Refer to the timer connection drawing and the tables below.
For software versions v1.03 and higher
If WS500 has software version v1.03 or higher, external programme selection must be selected.
Press
F
until the WS500 displays READY.
Press . The display will show either a programme number or External Select.. If the timer
does not show External Select press
+
until it does, then press .
With the timer displaying External Select, press
F
to return to normal mode.
Depending on which configuration mode the timer is using, there can be 1, 2, 4 or 8 programmes
available. The following tables show how to select programmes for each mode of configuration.
0 on an input means 0v present on input pin.
1 on an input means 24v present on an input.
Mode 7
Only operates on programme 0. No selection necessary.
Modes 4, 5 and 6
Prog. No. Input 2
0 0
1 1
Modes 1, 2, 3, 9 and 10
Prog. No. Input 2 Input 3
0 0 0
1 1 0
2 0 1
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Modes 0, 8, 11 and 12
Prog. No. Input 2 Input 3 Input 4
0 0 0 0
1 1 0 0
2 0 1 0
3 1 1 0
4 0 0 1
5 1 0 1
6 0 1 1
7 1 1 1
Using timer keypad
(only applicable to software versions v1.03 and higher)
Press
F
until the WS500 displays READY.
Press . The display will show either a programme number or External Select.
Press either
+
or
-
to get the required programme number, then press .
Press
F
to return to normal mode.
When the timer is initiated, it will weld using the programme selected by the previous operation,
not a programme selected by inputs.
Starting a Weld
When the timer has been configured and programmed, welding can proceed. Select the
programme to be used (see previous section) and operate the Start input (input 1). A weld
sequence will begin.
The Start signal must be held on until the first weld period. If the Start signal is removed before
this, the weld sequence will be aborted.
Second Stage Start
(Applicable only to modes 1, 4,6,7 and 9)
Some modes require a Second Stage Start. Where this is needed the timer checks input 4 when
the weld sequence has reached the end of the Squeeze time. If the input has 24v on it, the
sequence continues. If there is no voltage present on input 4, the sequence waits for the signal.
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End of Sequence Output
(Applicable to all modes except 7, 11 and 12)
In Single Spot operation, at the end of the weld sequence the End of Sequence output switches
on. If the Start signal is still present, the End of Sequence signal remains on until the Start signal
is removed.
Weld Sequence
End of Seq. Signal
Start Signal
In Single Spot operation, at the end of the weld sequence the End of Sequence output switches
on. If the Start signal is absent, the End of Sequence signal switches on for a time programmed
as EOS Duration in the timer configuration.
Weld Sequence
End of Seq. Signal
Start Signal
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WS500 Manual Welding with the WS500
In Repeat Spot operation the End of Sequence output switches on for the Off time between
sequences, and for the time entered in the timer configuration as EOS Duration, after the final
sequence.
End of Seq. Signal
Weld Sequence
Start Signal
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WS500 Manual Further Functions
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Further Functions
Counter
Certain modes of operation provide a counter facility. In this an “End Count” value is programmed
into the WS500. A counter within the WS500 increments each time a weld sequence is
completed. When the number of welds completed equals the number of welds programmed as
“End Count” the Count Output switches on.
If “Stop at End” has been programmed, the WS500 will ignore Start inputs when this stage has
been reached. If “Continue at End” has been programmed, welding will continue.
The counter and the Count Output can be cleared by applying a signal to the Reset input.
At any stage the progress of the counter can be observed, and changed if required. This is the
value “Count Now”, found in the programming section.
Counter parameters
Count Now The number of weld sequences carried out since the counter was reset.
End Count The number of welds after which the timer will switch on the Counter
Output.
Stop/Continue at End Selects whether or not the timer will initiate further weld sequences
when the Counter Output has switched on.