Multi04 Weld Monitor and Weld Checker

SPATZMulti04 Weld Checker & Monitor for RSW

The SPATZMulti04 is an innovative, manufacturer-independent weld checker for resistance spot welding (RSW) applications. It enables the simultaneous real time recording, analysis and monitoring of all important process variables, such as welding current, electrode force and voltage. It is the first weld monitor which is capable monitoring all 4 weld parameters within just one device. Not only within process development but also during process control, our device helps to obtain an easy way to setup cost effective manufacturing systems.

SPATZMulti04

Monitored process parameters:

Current
Resistance
Energy / Power
Voltage
Electrode force
Weld time
Penetration

Sensors

Safe and unmistakable locking by high quality color coded sensor connectors

Possible PLC coupling by two digital inputs and outputs (24 V DC)

Automatic detection of SPATZMulti04 sensors as well as suitable sensors from other suppliers

Voltage measurement lines integrated in the SPATZMulti04 force sensors allow accurate measurements and thus weld time optimization

Data recording

Simultaneous and gapless recording of process variables in the internal memory or on an SD-HC memory card

Supplied 8 GB SD-HC memory card and maximum memory capacity up to a 32 GB SD-HC memory card

Easy data transfer to the PC via SD-HC memory card

Possible storage of more than 1 000 000 recordings and more than 10 000 welding process curves

Data analysis and quality assurance

Clear presentation of measured values and curves

Freely configurable selection of displayed measurement data

Selective zoom function for either enlarged or reduced view of the process curves in amplitude and time

Exact analysis possibilities with regards to the electricity increase times, power construction times, phase cuts, spatter detection and electrode penetration through clear user interface structures

Data export and conversion for spreadsheet software (into CSV data format) via supplied converter software

Additional data evaluation possible on PC via SPATZQS+ quality assurance software

Particularities

Intuitive interface with extensive content sensitive help in every menu item

By default German, English, French and Portuguese user languages preinstalled

Safe storage and easy transport of the SPATZMulti04 weld recorder, as well as the associated cables and sensors, included in the delivery carrying case

Technical specifications

Measuring channels:

current, voltage, penetration, force

Digital I/O:

2 x 24 V DC input &
2 x 24 V DC output
(max. 100 mAh output current)

Display:

4.3" TFT LCD

Welding current range (AC / DC):

2 kA, 20 kA, 200 kA; ± 3 %*

Electrode voltage range:

± 16 V; ± 1 %*

Electrode force range:

scalable depending on sensor used

Electrode penetration range:

± 30 mm (1.18"), ± 1 %*

Max. recording time:

20 s

Adjustable trigger time:

yes

Single & multi pulse measurement:

yes

Weld spot counter:

yes

Measured value memory:

> 1 000 000 weld operations &
> 10 000 curves within 50 µs resolution

Battery pack:

7.2 V, 2 900 mAh, Lithium-Ions

Time of use in battery mode:

ca. 10 h

Max. recharge current / voltage:

1.9 A, 8.4 V

Interface:

USB 2.0

Dimensions (H x L x W):

225 x 140 x 45 mm

Weight:

1 kg (2.2 lbs)

Internal memory:

16 MB

External memory:

max. 32 GB SD-HC

Storage:

Transport case

* Accuracy (based on the scale end value)

Measuring channels:
current, voltage, penetration, force
Digital I/O:
2 x 24 V DC input &
2 x 24 V DC output
(max. 100 mAh output current)
Display:
4.3" TFT LCD
Welding current range (AC / DC):
2 kA, 20 kA, 200 kA; ± 3 %*
Electrode voltage range:
± 16 V; ± 1 %*
Electrode force range:
scalable depending on sensor used
Electrode penetration range:
± 30 mm (1.18"), ± 1 %*
Max. recording time:
20 s
Adjustable trigger time:
yes
Single & multi pulse measurement:
yes
Weld spot counter:
yes
Measured value memory:
> 1 000 000 weld operations &
> 10 000 curves within 50 µs resolution
Battery pack:
7.2 V, 2 900 mAh, Lithium-Ions
Time of use in battery mode:
ca. 10 h
Max. recharge current / voltage:
1.9 A, 8.4 V
Interface:
USB 2.0
Dimensions (H x L x W):
225 x 140 x 45 mm
Weight:
1 kg (2.2 lbs)
Internal memory:
16 MB
External memory:
max. 32 GB SD-HC
Storage:
Transport case
* Accuracy (based on the scale end value)

SPATZMulti04 Accessories

Force sensors

In order to use the SPATZMulti04 as weld force meter, it can be equipped with an external sensor. The electrode force is measured with a force sensor which is integrated in a measurement head. Three different sizes allow a combined force and voltage measurement in welding guns as well as in miniature welding heads. The handle may be taken off for stationary installation. For the SK-100 inserts are available for use with flat electrodes (e.g. for projection welding applications).

SK-010

Measuring range:	0 - 1 kN
Measuring principle:	Strain gauge
Accuracy:	5 % of measured value
Sensor head (∅ x H):	27 mm (1.1") x 7 mm (0.3")
Handle diameter:	36 mm (1.4")
Total length:	200 mm (7.9")
Cable length:	3 m (118.1")

SK-100

Measuring range:	Up to 10 kN
Measuring principle:	Strain gauge
Accuracy:	5 % of measured value
Sensor head (∅ x H):	48 mm (1.9") x 23 mm (0.9")
Handle diameter:	36 mm (1.4")
Total length:	230 mm (9.1")
Cable length:	3 m (118.1")

SK-360

Measuring range:	Up to 36 kN
Measuring principle:	Strain gauge
Accuracy:	5 % of measured value
Sensor head (L x W x H):	55 x 36 x 21 mm 2.2 x 1.4 x 0.8"
Handle diameter:	36 mm (1.4")
Total length:	680 mm (26.8")
Cable length:	3 m (118.1")

Measuring range:	100 A - 200 kA
Current:	AC / DC
Sensitivity:	150 mV / kA at 50 Hz
Diameter:	170 mm (6.7") inner & 200 mm (7.9") outer
Cable length:	2 m (78.7")

Measuring range:	100 A - 200 kA
Current:	AC / DC
Sensitivity:	150 mV / kA at 50 Hz
Diameter:	35 mm (1.38") inner & 80 mm (3.15") outer
Cable length:	3 m (118.1")

Sensor cable:	Highly flexible
Cable length:	2 m (78.7")