TECNA® TE101 Resistance Welding Control - Overview & Basic Tutorial

TECNA® TE101 is a microprocessor-based welding control for single-phase AC resistance welders. Join us as we cover all the features and how to program weld schedules into the TE 101 control. TJ SNOW sells and supports TECNA resistance welding products. Contact us today!
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The TE101 weld control is used to control the movement of the welder and the thyristor / silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR) that regulates the welding current. The working program followed by the TECNA TE101 is created through the 13 programming parameters available in the control. The TE 101 may be used for both manual and pneumatic-operated spot welders.
Features:
• Synchronous thyristor drive with phase-shift control for welding current adjustment.
• Built in ammeter (RMS value), 2 selectable ranges (18-56 kA).
• Storing of 99 welding programs.
• Inputs for external selection of 31 programs or 15 programs with parity control.
• Welding times adjustment in half-periods.
• Pre-weld, slope and pulse functions.
• Welding current control limits. Error condition signaling output and function to stop welder operation.
• Single and repeat operating mode. WELD/NO WELD function.
• Welding current compensation function to assist welding of oxidized sheets and rods.
• Possibility to connect two independent start of cycle device using different welding programs.
• Autoretain disabling for manually actuated welders.
• First phase shift delay adjustment. It enables the machine line current best balance.
• Cos φ adjustment, allow to optimize current adjustment linearity.
• End of cycle output for automation applications.
• Thermostatic protection input.
• Self-adjustment to the mains frequency 50/60 Hz.
• Control of solenoid valve 24 Vdc 7,2 W max with short circuit protection.
• Optional insulated RS 232 interface. Allow the connection with a printer or a personal computer for production data recording.
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[@garrettwolfford5917]

Great Work! Very Informative Tutorial.

[@user-ln2vu1lv4e]

could you write the standard settings for welding galvanized metal with a thickness of 0.8 mm?

[@user-yp5tx3hm9j]

Can it be used with a spot welding machine and control more than one transformer with different inputs and operate sequentially?

[@TJSnowCo]

Not this control. What you are asking about is a control with cascade firing capability. We would usually suggest an Entron or WTC brand controller in that application.
TJ SNOW sells many brands of resistance welding controls. Contact us for help (and a quote) matching your application to the right welding control.

[@ahmedsami2270]

What is correct setting for lead welding?

[@TJSnowCo]

Sorry, we can't really help figure out a weld schedule via comments on youtube. It is just not the right platform for all the back and forth that is required.

[@ahmedsami2270]

What the meaning of squeeze time?

[@TJSnowCo]

Squeeze time is the delay between when you start the weld sequence and when the welder starts passing current. This time is needed to allow the tips to fully close and full pressure (squeeze) to be built before current gets passed. If squeeze time is too short, you get inconsistent welds or weld blow-outs. If too long, you just get a delay before the weld cycle continues.

[@kennydang5167]

Could I spot weld Aluminum .063 thickness on TECNA TE-90???

[@TJSnowCo]

Kenny, Thank you for checking. The TE90 control is for an AC resistance welder.
In general, AC resistance welders are not suited for welding Aluminum material. Resistance Welding Aluminum works much better with MFDC resistance welding, which uses 3 phase power. The downside is that technology is more expensive. There are some who do successfully weld aluminum on an AC machine, but the circumstances are very limited. So no, it will probably not work.

[@kennydang5167]

@@TJSnowCo Thank you

[@maszaenurinur6408]

Where I buy the control PCB tecna TE 90

[@TJSnowCo]

Contact [e-mail] and they can let you know your options.

[@user-nm8br2go2g]

Hello. Please, you can get your text in Russian. We can't start such a machine in the process. Thanks a lot