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Section 10 - Options
Dukane Manual Part No. 403-574-01
Confirm probes
are retracted
from weld
position.
Load part to be
welded.
Move part to the
welding position.
Move probes to
the welding
position.
MPC Ready
Status Output
active?
PLC activates
generator’s binary
code inputs to select
active probe.
Wait 40 mS to
confirm binary code
has been received
by generator.
PLC activates
generator’s automation
start input.
Generator’s MPC
Ready Status
Output deactivates.
Generator processes
the weld according to
its hardware and
software settings.
Generator Ready
Status Output
active?
No
Yes
PLC monitors all
other generator status
output features.
Have all probes
processed a weld?
No
Yes
Remove welded part.
Move probes to part
loading position.
No
Yes
MPC Cycle Illustration
The ow chart below illustrates a typical welding
cycle when the MPC feature is used.
Figure 10-10 MPC Cycle Flow Chart