BUG-O Systems UNI-BUG III - Manual (Page 7)

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OPERATION
Always set the Travel Direction switch to the “Off” position before powering up the machine. If the
machine is powered up and the Travel Direction switch is in the left or right position, the controls
will be inactive and not be able to be programmed until the Travel Direction switch is turned to
the “Off” position.
1. When the machine Power “On/Off switch is in the “On” position the LCD Display shows
the set travel speed. The travel speed can be pre-set or adjusted with the Travel Speed
Control.
2. Use the Enter button to enter into programming mode, accept parameter values, or
toggle to the next setting. Utilizing the Increase and Decrease buttons to adjust the
settings. LED lights above the symbols for Skip Length, Crater Fill, and Weld Length
will light up to indicate which parameter is being programmed, or edited.
The parameters to be set for stitch welding are:
A. Weld Length .1'' (.1 cm) increments
B. Crater Fill .1 second increments
C. Skip Length .1'' (.1 cm) increments
NOTE: 120 VAC machines are factory set to inches per minute. 42 VAC and 240 VAC
machines are factory set to centimeters per minute.
NOTE: Load, heat or application may affect actual travel speed or distance. Minor
adjustments to speed or distance settings may be necessary to obtain desired travel.
3. Set the appropriate Weld Contact switches to the “ON” position.
(Welding Operations Only) See machine wiring diagram to wire cable connector for
weld contacts.
NOTE: Weld contacts will not close until the travel direction switch is thrown.
The Uni-bug II comes with a power cord only and the amphenol for connecting the
contactor to the machine.
Weld Contact - There are two contact cables available: UNI-1085-25 or UNI-1085-50
(sold separately). The other option is to build your own using a heavy lamp type cord and
wire it into the 4-pin amphenol. You only need four wires as you connect pin A & B then C
& D together to make it work.
4. Turn the Travel Direction switch to the desired direction to begin the welding or cutting
operation.