Branson X-Port Module User`s Guide
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1. sccsccsccsccsccsccsccsccscescescescescescescescescesces LO Configuring Branson 2000X Power SUD DIV icdivecacscstocscetescoutorodedesetednssesasiastandusniindendodianinduidainodedtanteduninens 13 configuring Branson 2000 Power SUD OIV uvenn 13 Opening and Closing Branson X Port csccsccscssccsccsccsccscescescescescescescescescesces LO NNN 14 MINNE se 14 Closing Branson XPO RE ENE SEN NINE 14 Configuring Branson X POMt csccsccsccsccsccsccsccsccecceccsccsccsscsccecceccecceccsscesessesses LO Defining Branson X Port Equipment Settings ss 16 FN 16 T NNE 18 Defining Branson X Port Welder Characteristics ss 19 LORNE BS ON ATOR Pee 20 Understanding Data Logging EEE EEE SE EN 20 NNN 26 CO POU OG N EEE EE n 27 Using Branson X Port csccccsccccsccccsccscsccscnccsceccscescsceccsccscscescsceccscescscescscesssses 29 Starting Branson X Port Data Collection rrrvrrrnnnnnrrnnnnnrrnnnnnrnnnnnernrnnnernnnnnrrnnnnnennnnnnennnnnnevnnnunsnnnnunesnnnuneseene 29 3 Copyright 2013 InfinityQS International Inc All rights reserved www infinityqgs com Viewing Branson X Port Characteristic Distribution sisi 29 Integrating Branson X Port with ProFicient SPC rrranrrnnnnnnrnnnnnnrnnnnnennnnnernnnnnnvnnnnnnrnnnnnsrnnnnnnennnnnssnnnnnssnnnnene 30 NN NN 30 Setting Data Source GEER 31 NNN 32 DOING FOE RENN EN SES SSE 33 PENN 34 Fo 34 closing SPC Sampling Dialog2. D Company Nama Company Name vel be included on af printouts generated by thes apphcation To change any of this information the application MUST BE RE INSTALLED Copyright law and international treaties protect this am Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or an portion of R may reak in severe cil and imina penalties and wd be prosecuted to the maxsimum extent poss de under the law Note To manually open the Branson X Port License Utility click Start Programs InfinityQsS Shared Utilities License Utility 2 Inthe Registration Information dialog box type or verify your User Name and Company Name and then click OK The Registration dialog box opens ISPCEE Registration Infr amp yQS ProFicient SPCEE v2005 4 0 63 Copyrigh c 1993 2008 Infr yQS Intemational Inc htp ren infinityescom YOU HAVE NOT REGISTERED OR DO NOT OWN A PUROMASED COPY OF THES INFINITYQS APPLICATION Please select from one of the following options 1 Register Evaluation Copy C 2 Register Purchssed Copy l 3 Continue without Registering Number of days left before you must register your software 7 Copyright law and international treaties protect this computer program Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or an portion of R may reak in severe civil and crivinal penalties and wi be prosecuted to the main extent possible under the law 3 Inthe Registration dialog box click the Regist
3. InstallShield Wizard Welcome screen opens InfinityQS Branson X Port Install hield Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for InfinityQS Branson X Port The InstallShield Wizard will install InfinityQS Branson Port on your computer To continue click Next 5 Inthe Welcome screen click Next The wizard installs the Branson X Port 6 When finished the wizard displays the finish screen InfinityQS Branson X Port InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Complete Setup has finished installing InfinityQS Branson X Port on your computer 7 Click Finish The install wizard closes 9 Copyright 2013 InfinityQS International Inc All rights reserved www infinityqgs com InfinityQS Licensing Branson X Port Using the following instructions you can register your purchased copy for unrestricted use Type the registration number included with your installation package You can locate the registration number on the Branson X Port CD jacket 1 After installing open Branson X Port by doing the following e On the desktop click the Branson X Port link e Onthe workstation click Start Programs InfinityQS Branson Branson X Port Branson X Port opens prompting you for registration information HERANSONXPORT Registration Information Branson Port 0000 0 0 00 Copyright c 1993 2008 InfinkyQ5 Intemabonal Inc http feen rhntyes com Plasse enter the folloveng information User Name
4. e Compuweld or Host and Enter 3 Inthe Welder Addr data field press OFF 4 When finished press ESC 13 Copyright O 2013 InfinityQS International Inc All rights reserved www infinityqgs com 7 InfintyQsS Opening and Closing Branson X Port Opening Branson X Port 1 Onthe ProFicient computer click Start Programs InfinityQS Branson Branson X Port 2 Branson X Port opens d Branson X Port File Configuration Help Welder 1 A Part O Characteristics Last value Weld 2 Alarm Code Mode Total Welds Fun Time Welds Hour Total Slarms Last Weld Note Ifyou haven t previously configured Branson X Port the Equipment Settings dialog box automatically opens For instructions on using the Equipment Settings dialog box see Configuring Branson X Port Minimizing Branson X Port 1 Inthe Branson X Port menu bar click File Close Window OR Click the X in the upper right hand corner of Branson X Port 2 Branson X Port minimizes to the Windows task tray amp allowing it to continue processing welding information 12 00 Oh 3 To restore Branson X Port double click the minimized icon in the task tray OR In the Windows task tray right click the Branson X Port icon amp and then click Open Branson X Port opens Closing Branson X Port 1 Inthe Branson X Port menu bar click File Shut Down OR In the Windows task tray right click the Branson X Port icon 4 a
5. in the Data Logging dialog box 27 Copyright O 2013 InfinityQS International Inc All rights reserved www infinityqs com 7 InfintyQsS Data Logging lv Enabled B Data File CAD ataLogging tut 1 El File Size 3 706 kbytes men 8 Inthe Data Logging dialog box click OK The Data Logging dialog box closes 9 When finished start the data collection For instructions on starting the data collection see Starting Branson X Port Data Collection 28 Copyright O 2013 InfinityQS International Inc All rights reserved www infinityqgs com InfintyQsS Using Branson X Port Using this section you can do the following gt Starting Branson X Port Data Collection gt Viewing Branson X Port Characteristic Distribution gt Integrating Branson X Port with ProFicient SPC gt Stopping Branson X Port Data Collection Starting Branson X Port Data Collection 1 In Branson X Port click the Start button 2 Branson X Port collects characteristic data and welder activity data Last value Weld Alarm Code Note Every time you click the Start button Branson X Port resets alarm codes and welder activity data Viewing Branson X Port Characteristic Distribution During data collection you can view the value distribution for a characteristic as well as other statistics since data collection started in the current welder profile 1 To view the distribu
6. AN InfinityQS User Manual Branson X Port Module Document Number XPRT UM 50 Print Date April 2 2013 7 InfinityQS gt Menu bar selection options are in boldface and are abbreviated as Menu Selection For example File New Form means select New Form from the File drop down menu Start menu selections are in boldface and are abbreviated as Start Programs InfinityQS Documents File and directory references are in italics such as c pfp samples prdorder gt Drop down choices names of tables within database manager charts and project names are in italics For example Turning Center gt Dialog box names and field names are in boldface For example in the Field Properties dialog box double click Customer Last Name Buttons appear in UPPER CASE and in boldface For example click OK Keystrokes appear in UPPER CASE For example press ENTER Notes and warnings appear in ruled boxes Note This is an example of a note gt Characters you are required to enter into a field using the keyboard appear in Courier New For example in the data entry field type MyData gt Ribbon bar buttons toolbar buttons and chart bar buttons are in boldface For example Drawing toolbar button The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of InfinityQS International Inc This manual and the software described herein are furnished under the terms
7. ANSONXPORT License Number TIBRANSONXPORT v0000 0 0 0 Copyright c 1999 InfietyQ5 International Inc hits Mee infini as com of this product you must obtain Product an a Product License Number vis email by completing S Licensing e www infinitygs com license html Registration No sPcEE2006992002288000 8 Installation No 9999 C Product License No Number of days left before you must kense your software 6 Copyright law and international treaties protect th s computer program Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or arry portion of R may reak in severe cid and orminal penalties and wil be prosecuted to the maximum extent posskle OK Cancel Continue without Registering 6 Inthe License Number dialog box click the www infinityqs com license html button The User Information page opens User Information Please enter the following information The license number will be emailed to the address provided below User Information Your Name Email Address Phone Number Re type Email Address 7 Inthe User Information page type the following e Your Name Your Name e Phone Number Your Phone Number e Email Address Your E mail Address e Re type Email Address Retype Your E mail Address 8 When finished click the Submit Information button The Application Information page opens Application Information Please note that all fields are required The License number wi
8. Mode Total velds Fun Time Welds Hour Total Alarms Last Weld x Time 5 00 01 02 3541 3 96 124300 Mode Welder s mode of operation Welds Total number of welds acquired Run Time Total length of time the welder has run Welds Hour Maximum welds per hour calculated from Welds and Run Time Alarms Total number of welding alarms vw wv VY YY v wv Last Weld Number Weld cycle number submitted by equipment and time when last weld occurred 8 Copyright 2013 InfinityQS International Inc All rights reserved www infinityqgs com N InfinityQS Installing Branson X Port 1 Onthe server locate the Branson X Port setup file e CD Insert the Branson X Port installation CD If the installation does not automatically start double click the installation file from the CD e Download From the Branson X Port downloads site http www infinityqs com branson download the installation file and then double click the installation file Note Your InfinityQS representative will provide the Branson X Port installation executable 2 After double clicking the installation file the Choose Setup Language prompt opens Choose Setup Language Select the language for this installation from the choices below Enalish United States Cu JC rs 3 Inthe Choose Setup Language data field click the drop down list and then click the desired language 4 When finished click OK The InfinityQS Branson X Port
9. OR be 35 Stopping Branson X Port Data Collection sise 35 4 Copyright 2013 InfinityQS International Inc All rights reserved www infinityqs com InfinityQS Branson X Port Overview From a single location you can use Branson X Port to connect to one or more Branson 2000 and 2000X Power Supplies on the shop floor or in the global network This allows you to track and correct issues in your welding process real time and it provides you with visual displays of critical welding attributes equipment error codes and other summary information f BRANSON X Port and Powered by Infin tyQS Data Logging You can configure Branson X Port to log weld attributes and error codes into a tab delimited text file which can be used by other reporting and analytical software to drill down into the welding data SPC Integration You can integrate Branson X Port with ProFicient SPC which means gt Branson X Port can highlight specification limit and warning limit violations through color coding notifying an operator of an alarm condition gt Branson X Port can upload data samples into the ProFicient database allowing you to run ProFicient s real time SPC charts and reports and compare new welding data with historical welding data ProFicient SPC can trigger real time alarms and send notifications to specific individuals on certain violations ProFicient SPC can require users to provide the cause and corrective acti
10. QS Data Source dialog box opens click the ProFicient Data Source Name click OK In the user sign in dialog box type your ProFicient user name and password and click OK The SPC Sampling dialog box opens 30 Copyright 2013 InfinityQS International Inc All rights reserved www infinityqgs com InfintyQsS SPC Sampling Database B Data Source Infinity S FroFicient El Part E D Reselect Part E Process El Sampling G Period 5 Minutes H Subgroup Size f i J Save only characteristics that are displayed in the main screen Enabled OF CE Save all characteristics Alarm Logging M L Enabled 3 In the SPC Sampling dialog box click the Enabled checkbox Setting Data Source DSN 1 Inthe SPC Sampling dialog box locate the Database section Database B Data Source InfinityQS ProFicient ge L Part gi D Reselect Part E Process El 2 In Data Source click the ellipsis button The Select InfinityQS Data Source dialog box opens 31 Copyright O 2013 InfinityQS International Inc All rights reserved www infinityqgs com InfintyQsS Select InfinityQS Data Source Select InfinityQS Data Source dBASE Files Excel Files InfinityQS ProFicient Examples MS Access Database 3 Inthe list of available DSNs click the ProFicient Data Source Name and then click OK The user sign in dialog
11. When finished click OK The Part Selection dialog box closes 5 To allow users to change parts from the Branson X Port screen click the Reselect Part checkbox Note Use the Reselect Part option when you run multiple parts on the same welder Setting Process When using SPC sampling you must define the process being used When Branson X Port saves results to InfinityQS ProFicient SPC the values are associated with the process name for example Welder 1 Welder 2 etc allowing you to create different control charts within ProFicient SPC to monitor the processes 1 Inthe SPC Sampling dialog box locate the Database section Database B Data Source InfinityQS ProFicient El L Part El D Reselect Part Process BR El Im 2 In Process click the ellipsis button The Process Selection dialog box opens Process Selection Group Stamping Machines B Item Add D Edit E Delete om e 3 Inthe Process Selection dialog box opens select the desired group and process in the database by doing the following 33 Copyright 2013 InfinityQS International Inc All rights reserved www infinityqs com SS SSS i EE ss 7 InfinityQS e Inthe Group data field click the drop down list and then click the desired group e Inthe Item data field click the desired process 4 When finished click OK The Process Selection dialog box closes Setting Sampling Period From a statisti
12. al opens 2 Inthe Connection Description dialog box type the following Branson test and then click OK The Connect To dialog box opens 3 Inthe Connect To dialog box click the Connect using drop down and then click TCP IP Winsock The Connect To dialog box changes to allow entry of TCP IP connection information In the Host address data field type the IP Address of the Branson 2000X Power Supply 5 Inthe Port number data field type 4000 18 Copyright 2013 InfinityQS International Inc All rights reserved www infinityqs com InfintyQsS Connect To BransonTest Enter details for the host that you want to call Host address 127 0 0 0 Port number 4000 Connect using TCPAP winsock Note The Host address and Port number is the same as the IP Address and the ID Port that you entered in the Equipment Settings dialog box above 6 Inthe Connect To dialog box click OK If successful the HyperTerminal session shows the data stream from the Branson 2000X Power Supply BransonTest Hyper Terminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help 584410 9 0 N N NN Vddo GdYe VE VO 2 Connected 0 00 05 Auto detect TCP IP If unsuccessful please contact your IT department or Branson technical support for assistance with connecting to the Branson 2000X Power Supply In the BransonTest HyperTerminal menu bar click File Exit The HyperTerminal save prompt opens In the HyperTerminal save pr
13. box opens User Sign In Copyright InfinityQS International Inc All rights reserved Ficient A Sign In Name El B Password eg OK Cancel Change Password 4 Inthe user sign in dialog box type the following gt Sign In Name Type your ProFicient user name gt Password Type your ProFicient password 5 When finished click OK The Select InfinityQS Data Source dialog box closes Setting Part When using SPC sampling you must define the part being welded When Branson X Port saves results to InfinityQS ProFicient SPC the values are associated with the part name allowing you to group similar weld data based on the part in ProFicient SPC 1 Inthe SPC Sampling dialog box locate the Database section Database E Im B Data Source InfinityQ5 ProFicient El Part El D Reselect Part Process El 2 In Part click the ellipsis button The Part Selection dialog box opens 32 Copyright 2013 InfinityQS International Inc All rights reserved www infinityqgs com InfintyQsS Part Selection Group Colored Partz B Item ellow Part L Add D Edit E Delete om e 3 Inthe Part Selection dialog box opens select the desired group and part in the database by doing the following e Inthe Group data field click the drop down list and then click the desired group e Inthe Item data field click the desired part 4
14. cal standpoint you only need to collect periodic samples from the continuous data stream which reduces the quantity of information the quality team must review while providing adequate detail on the current state of the process welder Please consult with your quality team to determine your optimum collection strategy 1 Inthe SPC Sampling dialog box locate the Sampling section Sampling G Period 5 Minutes H Subgroup Size 1 f J Save only charactenstics that are displayed in the main screen CE Save all characteristics 2 In Period type the length of the interval in the data field click the drop down list and then click the units Seconds Minutes Hours This defines how frequently Branson X Port stores quality samples 3 In Subgroup Size type the maximum number of successive weld values that Branson X Port will compile from the continuous data stream 4 To only save weld attribute characteristics that are displayed click the Save only characteristics that are displayed in the main screen radio button To save all weld attribute characteristics click the Save all characteristics radio button Enabling Alarm Logging If you enable alarm logging Branson X Port will save alarm notifications reported by the welder to ProFicient SPC 1 Inthe SPC Sampling dialog box locate the Sampling section Alarm Logging L Enabled UE L UE 2 Under Alarm Logging click the Enabled checkbox 3 Under the Enabled ch
15. checkbox o To copy the weld information in the information box onto the workstation s clipboard click the Copy button o To clear the weld information in the information box click the Clear button 17 Copyright O 2013 InfinityQS International Inc All rights reserved www infinityqs com p SA 7 InfinityQS L Raw Data Output Overload Alarms 0 Equipment Failure Alarme O Cycle Modified Alarms O Calibrate Alarms Mote Alarms Amplitude 4 100 M Clear Amplitude E 100 Mode 1 PS Control Flags 5 Peak Power 14 2 Weld Pressure 61 2 Weld Force 100 Hold Force 100 Force 4 100 Force B 15 Trigger Force 0 Stop gt ii L Copy Lill Ea Connected e Unsuccessful Connection If the connection is unsuccessful the Equipment Settings dialog box displays the error code in the status bar for example 10060 The attempt to connect timed out 10061 Connection is forcefully rejected etc For instructions on troubleshooting the connection see Troubleshooting Connection 1 Raw Data Output Start L Copy dd M Clear 10061 Connection is forcefully rejected 6 Examine the results of the test connection Troubleshooting Connection Using this section you can verify the IP connection to the Branson 2000 or 2000X Power Supply 1 Onthe Branson X Port workstation click Start Programs Accessories Communications HyperTerminal The New Connection HyperTermin
16. eckbox click the checkboxes of the alarm categories you want to store 34 Copyright O 2013 InfinityQS International Inc All rights reserved www infinityqgs com InfintyQsS Alarm Logging i L Enabled M Reject Part Alarms M Suspect Part Alarms FF Ho Cycle Alarms B Overload Alarme 5 Equipment Failure Alarms I Cycle Modified Alarms U Note larmes Closing SPC Sampling Dialog Box 1 Inthe SPC Sampling dialog box click OK 2 The SPC Sampling dialog box closes Stopping Branson X Port Data Collection 1 In Branson X Port click the Stop button 2 Branson X Port stops collecting characteristic data and welder activity data Last value Weld Alarm Code 46 7000 Ei 35 Copyright 2013 InfinityQS International Inc All rights reserved www infinityqgs com
17. er Purchased Copy radio button and then click OK The Registration Number dialog box opens HERANSONXPORT Registration Number TIBRANSONSPORT v0000 0 0 0 Copyright c 1999 InfintyQ5 International Inc htp feen infinityas com Your regstration number must be entered before continuing Locate the registration number label inchaded wth your application diskette If the registration number label is misang contact Technical Support for assistance Request Support Online Please enter your Registration Number Example XPORT200600 A J0000ABCD Copyright law and International treaties protect th s computer program Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or arry portion of R may reak in severe CHA and cirina penalties and wd be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under tha law 4 Inthe Registration Number dialog box click in the data field and type your registration number Note Locate your registration number on your Branson X Port CD case Please enter your Registration Number Example SPCEE2006001ABCO000ABCD 10 Copyright 2013 InfinityQS International Inc All rights reserved www infinityqs com 7 InfinityQS Note If you do not have your registration number click the Request Support Online button On the Licensing page locate the Permanent Licenses section click the link and then fill out and submit the form 5 Click OK The License Number dialog box opens IBR
18. eserved Sequential weld number This number comes from the welder and is not reset by Branson X Port Hour when the weld occurred Minute within the Hour when the weld occurred Second within the Minute when the weld occurred Year when the weld occurred Month within the Year when the weld occurred Day within the Month when the weld occurred Time from trigger to the end of weld in seconds Energy applied to the part in Joules Distance from the upper limit home position to the end of weld in inches Distance from trigger to the end of weld in inches Distance from trigger to the end of hold in inches Frequency of the power supply at the start of weld in Hertz Frequency of the power supply at the end of weld in Hertz Delta between start and end frequency in Hertz Minimum frequency of the power supply during a weld in Hertz Maximum frequency of the power supply during a weld in Hertz Speed of the actuator before touching the part in Inches per second Distance from upper limit home position to trigger in inches See Reject Alarm Values www infinityqgs com 7 InfinityQS Suspect Part Alarms See Suspect Part Alarm Values No Cycle Alarms See No Cycle Alarm Values Overload Alarms See Overload Alarm Values Equipment Failure See Equipment Failure Alarm Values Alarms Cycle Modified See Cycle Modified Alarm Values Alarms Preset Welder s current preset number Note Alarms See Note Ala
19. ging Branson X Port can record information about each weld performed adding lines to the bottom of the logging file To start logging data you must enable data logging and also start data collection by clicking the Start button If unable to write to the logging file Branson X Port records the error to the iibransonxport log file which is typically located in the ProFicient Private folder Below is an example of the logging file Acquired Time Cycle Count Hour wes Weld Force Hold Force Total Cycle Time 070070000 05004000 PM 00 00 ena 100 100 6903645 Note that 20 Copyright 2013 InfinityQS International Inc All rights reserved www infinityqgs com 7 InfinityQS gt The first row is the header containing each column label in the logging file gt Each weld is on a separate line and the lines are separated with a carriage return ASCII 13 and line feed ASCII 10 gt Each attribute value in a row is separated with a tab ASCII 9 Log File Details Below is a description of each column saved to the log file Acquired Time The computer s time when the weld was performed Cycle Count Hour Minute Second Year Month Day Weld Time Energy Distance Weld Collapse Total Collapse Start Frequency End Frequency Frequency Change Frequency Minimum Frequency Maximum Velocity Trigger Distance Reject Part Alarms 21 Copyright 2013 InfinityQS International Inc All rights r
20. ile Configuration Help Welder 1 4 Part 4 Under Communication Source click the drop down list and then click the desired connection method Ethernet TCP IP or Serial Port Ethernet TCP IP 2000X Power Supply Serial Port 2000 Power Supply gt Inthe IP Address data field type the IP gt Inthe serial port drop down lists Port Address of the 2000X Power Supply To Baud Rate Parity Data Bits Stop Bits get the IP Address do one of the and Flow Control click the values for following the workstation s RS232 output Press the System Information button on gt Using a null model cable connect the the 2000X Power Supply s MAIN MENU workstation to the 2000 Power Supply screen and then press the View IP Address button OR Press the Window Setup button on the 2000X Power Supply s MAIN MENU screen and then double click the Ethernet icon in the task tray near the clock gt Inthe ID Port data field type 4000 5 Totest the connection IP address or serial port click the Start button e Successful Connection If the connection is successful the Equipment Settings dialog box displays Connected in the status bar and displays weld information in the information box Note While connected and collecting test weld information the Start button changes to a Stop button To disconnect and stop collecting test weld information click the Stop button o To view the raw data output from the welder click the Raw Data Output
21. ll be mailed to Your E Mail Address ct change please click here Application Information Access Code what s this Registration what s this Installation what s this 9 Inthe Application Information page type or verify the following e Access Code Access Code from the CD jacket e Registration Software Registration should be pre filled e Installation tt Installation Number should be pre filled 10 When finished click the Get License Number button The Application Information e mail confirmation page opens 11 Copyright 2013 InfinityQS International Inc All rights reserved www infinityqs com InfintyQsS Application Information Emailed successfully to Your E Mail Address Application Information Access Code what s this Registration what s this Installation what s this Get License Number 11 In your mail box locate the e mail from InfinityQS Licensing Center which includes the Registration Install and License and then return to the License Number dialog box IBRANSONXPORT License Number TIBRANSONSPORT v0000 0 0 0 Copyright c 1999 InfirityQ5 Internationa Inc htp fn infini ras com In order to complete the registration of this product you must obtain Product License Number You may obtain a Product License Number vis email by completing website www infinitygs com license ht
22. m Registration No P E20D899ROSS RDIR 8 Installation Mo EE G Product License No Number of days left before you must icense your software 6 Copyright law and international treaties protect this computer program reper or distribution of this program oF an portion of k may resuk in severe chi and oriminal penalties and w be prosecuted to the masimun extent under the law Continue wthout Regstering 12 In the License Number dialog box click in the Product License No data field and type your product license number Product License No 13 Click OK The License Number dialog box closes 12 Copyright O 2013 InfinityQS International Inc All rights reserved www infinityqs com InfintyQsS Configuring Branson Power Supply Configuring Branson 2000X Power Supply 1 Onthe 2000X Power Supply touch screen press the Main Menu button The MAIN MENU screen opens 2 Inthe MAIN MENU screen press the System Configuration button The SYSTEM CONFIGURATION screen opens 3 In the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION screen press the following e RS232 e Host and Save 4 Inthe Welder Addr data field press OFF 5 When finished save the changes and then close the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION screen Configuring Branson 2000 Power Supply 1 Inthe MAIN MENU screen press the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION button The SYSTEM CONFIGURATION screen opens 2 Inthe SYSTEM CONFIGURATION screen press the following e RS232
23. maximum value gt Bottom of Bar The triangle pointers indicate the lower and upper specification limits or the minimum and maximum values as well as the average value of the two If a reported value violates a specification limit or a value the corresponding triangle changes from black to red Inside the Bar The thick line inside the bar represents location within the range of the most recently collected value gt Color of Bar Depending on the status of the last value collected the bar changes color red indicates a specification limit or value violation yellow indicates a warning limit violation if warning limits are defined in ProFicient gt Right of Bar To the right of the bar Branson X Port displays the most recently collected value Alarm Code Data Weld Alarm Code 20 Abs Before Trigger 19 5 Time Limit 18 Printer Buffer Full 16 Maximum Timeout 9 Power Supply Overlo 4 5 Col Dist Limit 4 Trigger gt End Force 3 Ho Amplitude Step O 5 Pk Power Limit On the right side of the window Branson X Port displays a list of all alarm codes received since data collection started Each row in the list shows the Weld Cycle number that generated the alarm condition Welder Activity Data At the bottom of the screen Branson X Port displays welder activity data since data collection started 7 Copyright 2013 InfinityQS International Inc All rights reserved www infinityqs com N InfinityQS
24. nd then click Shut Down 14 Copyright 2013 InfinityQS International Inc All rights reserved www infinityqs com N InfinityQS a ie 12 00 AM 2 Branson X Port closes 15 Copyright O 2013 InfinityQS International Inc All rights reserved www infinityqs com InfintyQsS Configuring Branson X Port Using this section you can do the following gt Defining Branson X Port Equipment Settings gt Defining Branson X Port Welder Characteristics gt Logging Branson X Port Data Defining Branson X Port Equipment Settings Establishing Connection Note Ifthe equipment settings have not been configured the Equipment Settings dialog box automatically opens To change existing equipment settings click Configuration Equipment Settings in the Branson X Port menu bar 1 Stop the data collection For instructions on stopping the data collection see Stopping Branson X Port Data Collection 2 The Equipment Settings dialog box opens Equipment Settings 4 Mame f E Communication Source OF Ethernet TCP IP Cancel C IP Address HR Port Raw Data Output E Start L Copy M Clear H View Log 3 Inthe Name data field type the equipment settings name This name appears on the tab in Branson X Port 16 Copyright 2013 InfinityQS International Inc All rights reserved www infinityqgs com 7 InfinityQS d Branson X Port F
25. of the accompanying license and non disclosure agreement The software may be copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement It is a violation of Federal law to copy this manual or software onto any medium except as specifically allowed in the license or non disclosure agreement Copyright 2013 InfinityQS International Inc All rights reserved InfinityQS ProFicient ProFicient on Demand ProFicient InSight InfinityQS GTS InfinityQS MSA and InfinityQS RTI are trademarks or registered trademarks of InfinityQS International Inc Microsoft MS DOS Excel Access Word Windows Windows 95 98 Me 2000 XP and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Other brands and product names are trademarks of registered trademarks of their respective holders Use of these marks does not constitute or indicate any endorsement sponsorship recommendation of or any affiliation with any of these companies 2 Copyright O 2013 InfinityQS International Inc All rights reserved www infinityqs com InfinityQS Table of Contents Branson X Port Overview ccccccccccccccccsccccccccccccccccccccscccccccccssccsccssccscccccessccscesseeeD Data LOGOO eske 5 SPT O O NNN 5 Understanding the Interface ssesesessesesesssseceseossseseceososesecessosesesessosssssesesesses O MENN NNN 6 NE GN 6 Installing Branson X POFE mas Licensing Branson X POFL nan cs smeser ace ssnes casses 10 Configuring Branson Power SUPHIY
26. ompt click No The BransonTest HyperTerminal closes Defining Branson X Port Welder Characteristics 1 Stopthe data collection For instructions on stopping the data collection see Stopping Branson X Port Data Collection 2 Click the desired welder tab 19 Copyright O 2013 InfinityQS International Inc All rights reserved www infinityqgs com InfinityQS d Branson X Port File Configuration Help Welder ING 2 Welder 3 Welder 4 A Part 3 Under Characteristics click the drop down list and then click the desired characteristic Characteristics le Peak Power Total Absolute Total Collapse ES le Energy Total energy applied to part during the weld in joules Peak Power Maximum power draw during weld in percent of peak power Total Absolute Distance from home position upper limit to end of weld in inches Total Collapse Distance from trigger to end of hold in inches Velocity Actuator speed before touching the part in inches per second Weld Collapse Distance from trigger to end of weld in inches Weld Force Force at end of weld in pounds Weld Time Total time from trigger to end of weld in seconds 4 Repeat the above step adding up to eight characteristics 5 When finished start the data collection For instructions on starting the data collection see Starting Branson X Port Data Collection Logging Branson X Port Data Understanding Data Log
27. on X Port File Configuration Help Welder 1 Welder 2 Welder 3 Welder td A Part You can create a data collection profile for each Branson 2000 and 2000X Power Supply By clicking on a tab you can configure and monitor the data collection for that specific power supply Characteristic Data In each row you can view information about the selected characteristic which will depend on whether you have enabled SPC Sampling gt SPC Sampling Enabled If SPC Sampling is enabled Branson X Port displays lower and upper specification limits average value last captured value and color indicators about status of last captured value 6 Copyright 2013 InfinityQS International Inc All rights reserved www infinityqgs com InfinityQS r30 0000 100 0000 9 L Weld Force a 83 91 32 l r30 0000 100 0000 4 Fes o gt SPC Sampling Disabled If SPC Sampling is disabled Branson X Port displays minimum and maximum values average value and last captured values p2 2313 inches 270779 3 Total Absolute 2 6053 T ak a Characteristic Data Layout r2 2315 inches 2 70774 2 6053 h h ah gt Top of Bar The numbers are the lower and upper specification limits or the minimum and maximum values For SPC Sampling If the lower specification limit is not defined Branson X Port displays the minimum value If the upper specification limit is not defined Branson X Port displays the
28. on for these violations which can then be grouped into a report to track the most common problems and solutions This ensures action will be taken when alarms occur and the collected information can be used as a proactive tool for improving welder performance 5 Copyright 2013 InfinityQS International Inc All rights reserved www infinityqgs com AN InfintyQsS Understanding the Interface Interface Overview PG Branson X Port x Welder Profiles File Configuration Help Start Stop Welder 1 Welder 24 Weider 3 Welder 4 button Characteristic i Characteristics 134 1998 Joules 16105989 Last Value eld Alarm Code o Data IE PRE r0 0039 inches 0 00467 a r12 8214 w 14 95867 18 Printe Buffer Full 2 Peakrower NL 0 fee 15 Maxim UJ ime out Peak Power 3 x eee TJ 9 Power Supp habe rlo ___ r2 2315 inches 270777 M e SU 3 Total Absolute 1 632 3 No Amplitude Step lo 8 Fk Power Limit Alarm Code 4 Total Collapse l 0 0041 7 Data a rlb 6758 inches 19857779 J Velocity 18 4951 de ee rO 0037 inches 0 00457 gt E Weld Collapse 0 0043 m Fr rai 2145 LE 109 2942 _ Weld Weld Force le st 2195 oe 0 4581 Seconds 0 54854 Activity Data 8 yer rime I i 0 5214 Mode Total Welds MEL Time Welds Hour Total Alarmes Last eld Time 61 00 01 02 3541 3 96 12 43 00 Interface Elements Welder Profiles 4 Brans
29. rms Values Amplitude A Step amplitude profiling start amplitude in percent Amplitude B Step amplitude profiling end amplitude in percent Weld Mode See Weld Mode Values PS Control Flags lt undefined gt Peak Power Maximum power draw during weld in percent Weld Pressure Regulator pressure in PSI Weld Force Force at end of weld in pounds Hold Force Force at end of hold in pounds Total Cycle Time Total elapsed time from the beginning to the end of a weld cycle Reject Part Alarm Values In the data file the Reject Alarm value can represent one or more codes based on its bit wise value Bit Assignment Alarm Text BitOO R Energy Limit BitO1 R Energy Limit BitO2 R Pk Power Limit Bit03 R Pk Power Limit Bit04 R Col Dist Limit BitO5 R Col Dist Limit Bit06 R Abs Dist Limit BitO7 R Abs Dist Limit BitO8 R Trig Dist Limit Bit09 R Trig Dist Limit Bit10 R Weld Force Limit 22 Copyright O 2013 InfinityQS International Inc All rights reserved www infinityqs com 7 InfinityQS Bit Assignment Alarm Text Bit13 R Time Limit Bit17 LL Not Reached Suspect Part Alarms Values In the data file the Suspect Alarm value can represent one or more codes based on its bit wise value No Cycle Alarms In the data file the No Cycle Alarm value can represent one or more codes based on its bit wise value 23 Copyright 2013 InfinityQS International Inc All rights reserved www infinityqs com 7 Infini
30. son X Port will continue to run normally but will not log weld information 3 When finished start the data collection For instructions on starting the data collection see Starting Branson X Port Data Collection 26 Copyright 2013 InfinityQS International Inc All rights reserved www infinityqgs com InfintyQsS Enabling Data Logging 1 Stop the data collection For instructions on stopping the data collection see Stopping Branson X Port Data Collection 2 Inthe Branson X Port menu bar click Configuration Data Logging The Data Logging dialog box opens Data Logging Enabled B Data File men 3 Inthe Data Logging dialog box click the Enabled checkbox 4 Under Data File click the ellipsis button The Data Logging browse dialog box opens Data Logging Look ir s Local Disk L d Documents and Settings Program Files My Recent O WINDOWS Documents Desktop My D ocuments i hy Computer el File name 2 Mu Network Files of type Tent Files PI z paper Open az read only In the Data Logging browse dialog box browse to the desired location of the data logging file In the File name data field type the name of the logging file For example type DataLogging txt 7 Inthe Data Logging browse dialog box click the Open button The Data Logging browse dialog box closes Note Branson X Port displays the size of the logging file under Data File
31. tion click the ellipsis button in the desired characteristic row 26053 r2 2315 inches 2 70774 3 Totalabsoute FM ii Fr 2 The characteristic distribution dialog box opens 29 Copyright 2013 InfinityQS International Inc All rights reserved wwWw infinityqs com 7 InfinityQS Branson Port Total Absolute 2 2315 2 077 Minimum Maximum Average Count LSL Count USL Total Close 3 When finished click the Close button The characteristic distribution dialog box closes Integrating Branson X Port with ProFicient SPC By integrating with ProFicient SPC Branson X Port enhances its screen display with specification limits and color coding red for specification limit violations yellow for a warning limit violations and also Branson X Port can compile weld information into data samples and save them into the ProFicient SPC system Note InfinityQS recommends that you involve members of the quality team when configuring an SPC sampling strategy For more information about ProFicient SPC please contact your InfinityQS representative refer to the ProFicient reference material or browse to the http www infinityqs com Enabling SPC Sampling 1 Stop the data collection For instructions on stopping the data collection see Stopping Branson X Port Data Collection 2 Inthe Branson X Port menu bar click Configuration SPC Sampling Note Ifthe Select Infinity
32. tyQS Bit Assignment Alarm Text BitO7 Missing Part Abort BitO8 Abs Before Trigger Overload Alarms Values In the data file the Overload Alarm value can represent one or more codes based on its bit wise value Bit Assignment Alarm Text Equipment Failure Alarms Values In the data file the Equipment Failure Alarm value can represent one or more codes based on its bit wise value Bit Assignment Alarm Text 24 Copyright 2013 InfinityQS International Inc All rights reserved www infinityqs com 7 InfinityQS Bit Assignment Alarm Text Cycle Modified Alarms Values In the data file the Cycle Modified Alarm value can represent one or more codes based on its bit wise value Bit Assignment Alarm Text 25 Copyright 2013 InfinityQS International Inc All rights reserved www infinityqgs com N InfinityQS Bit Assignment Alarm Text Note Alarms Values In the data file the Note Alarm value can represent one or more codes based on its bit wise value Bit Assignment Alarm Text Opening Logging File 1 Stop the data collection For instructions on stopping the data collection see Stopping Branson X Port Data Collection 2 Using a text editor locate and open the logging file Note InfinityQS recommends that you create a copy of the logging file and open the copy so you will not interrupt the weld information logging If you open the logging file while Branson X Port is running Bran
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