Capacitive Discharge Welders: 125/300/1000ADP

New generation Advanced Dual Pulse Capacitive Discharge  welders with pulse monitoring, limits and unique process tools for improved weld quality. The ADP Series are ideal for welding conductive materials in applications such as battery spot welding, tab welding, honeycomb welding and more.

  • Built-in current monitor
  • Set pulse limits with second pulse inhibit
  • Four pulse widths with fast rise times
  • Automatic, programmable polarity switching
  • Upslope function
  • Quick view color screen

 

Key Features

  • Dual pulse function – Overcomes surface inconsistencies
  • Built-in monitor – Internal sensor measures peak current for both pulses for process monitoring
  • Process monitor – Color coded bar graph on RUN screen provides instant weld history of In Limits/ Out of Limits percentages to assess process performance
  • Set test pulse and pulse limits with inhibit option – Upper and lower limits can be set for both pulses, with option of inhibit Pulse 2 if Pulse 1 is out of limits to prevent weld blow out
  • Upslope function – Gradual ramping of weld energy to alleviate weld splash – a first for CD welders
  • Polarity programming by pulse (125ADP, 300ADP) – Automatic polarity switching between pulses provides even heating between electrodes and increases electrode life
  • Four software selectable pulse widths (125ADP, 300ADP) – Increases the range of welding applications and improves process optimization. 1000ADP has three jumper selectable pulse widths
  • High resolution 6.5 inch color display – Large clear display with all weld information visible on RUN screen
  • High repetition rate – Efficient power electronics provide improved repetition rates

 

Typical Applications

Battery Tab Welding
Tack Welding of Carrier Strip
Conductive Terminal Attachment

 

Specifications

Feature125ADP / 300ADP / 1000ADP
Input Line Voltage90-138 VAC, 50-60Hz
180-264 VAC, 50-60Hz
Dual PulseYes
Air Head Driver Output24V, DC or AC – 0.5A Max.
Weld Schedules63
Chain Schedules (Automatic Step)Yes
Programmable Squeeze TimeProgrammable per schedule from 0-2.999 sec.
Programmable Hold TimeProgrammable per schedule from 0-2.999 sec.
Remote Schedule SelectionYes
Programmable PolarityPositive/Negative/Alternating (125ADP, 300ADP only)
End Cycle BuzzerYes
Output RelaysWeld Ready, Weld End, Counter Limit, Alarm, Out of Limits
Microprocessor ControlYes
Weld Counter with User Programmable LimitYes
Languages English, Spanish, German


RUN screen contains all information at a glance, with color coding. When Out of Limits occurs, box turns from green to red. Weld counter shows In Limits/ Out of Limits percentage.
LIMITS/ COUNTER screen. Set limit settings with second pulse inhibit option if Out of Limit condition occurs on Pulse 1. Reset weld counter and set counter limit.
SETUP screen. Upslope, chaining and language select.

Output Pulse Characteristics

ModelWatt Second Adjustment RangeSingle Pulse Welding Speed per MinuteDual PulsePulse Widith SelectionPulse Width (Max Energy Into 1 Milliohm Load)Rise Time (Max Energy into 1 Milliohm Load)Maximum Pulse Height
No UpslopeWith UpslopeNo UpslopeWith Upslope
125ADP1-125 Ws10Ws-140
35Ws-80
75Ws-55
125Ws-45
YesVery short
Short
Medium
Long
2.0ms
2.3ms
2.5ms
3.9ms
NA
2.4ms
2.8ms
4.7ms
0.65ms
0.65ms
0.85ms
1.2ms
NA
0.9ms
1.4ms
2.8ms
6.9 V
6.9 V
6.3 V
4.5 V
300ADP3-300 Ws10Ws-520
50Ws-240
150Ws-140
300Ws-80
YesVery short
Short
Medium
Long
2.4ms
6.0ms
8.0ms
11.2ms
NA
6.0ms
8.2ms
12.2ms
0.9ms
1.0ms
1.5ms
1.6ms
NA
1.2ms
2.8ms
3.3ms
7.7 V
7.6 V
5.8 V
4.6V
1000ADP10-999 Ws10Ws-170
50Ws-130
250Ws-65
500Ws-35
750Ws-17
999Ws-10
YesVery short*
Short*
Medium*
Long*
2.4ms
7.8ms
8.4ms
11.7ms
NA
7.9ms
8.9ms
14.4ms
0.9ms
2.0ms
2.7ms
3.7ms
NA
2.2ms
3.2ms
4.7ms
7.7 V
13.8 V
12.2 V
8.8 V

* settable on the 1000ADP by the factory prior to shipment. To be shipped in a short pulse width configuration unless otherwise specified on order.

Physical Characteristics

125ADP300ADP1000ADP**
H x W x D inches (mm)11.5 x 9.9 x 13.8
(293 x 252 x 350)
11.5 x 9.9 x 13.8
(293 x 252 x 350)
11.5 x 9.9 x 13.8
(293 x 252 x 350)
Weight Ibs (Kg)44 (20)66 (30)29 (13)

** uses external transformer. 14.3x 9.0 x 10.8 inches (364 x 229 x 275mm) H x W x D, 135lbs (61Kg) weight

These Products Replace

  • MC-80B is replaced by 125 ADP
  • MC-160B is replaced by 300 ADP
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