RESISTANCE WELDING

Weld
Checkers ®

Resistance welding derives it’s

ability to form a proper weld
nugget from the simple formula
for heat: H = I2xRxT, where “I” is
the current, “R” is the resistance,
and “T” is the time. The ability to
keep these variables within
predefined limits allows the
process to be maintained. Weld
consistency can vary over time
due to a number of variables,
which affect the heat delivered to
the weld. The changes can result in:
• High quality welds
• Improved uptime (identification
of PM)
• Lower maintenance costs
• Revenue streams
Amada Miyachi America’s range of
checkers provide the ability to
monitor the variables that result in
USE with all Amada Miyachi power supplies and other power supplies
changes in weld heat such as
current and time. Other factors
that affect weld quality can also
KEY FEATURES be monitored, such as voltage,
displacement and force.
• Lower scrap rate through
identify weld windows
• Improved process control
• ISO 9000 data collection
• Decreased machine downtime
• Accurate machine set up
• Weld optimization and Design of
Experiments (DoE)
• Welding process diagnostics

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MM-380
Next Generation Hand-held Portable Weld
Checker
KEY FEATURES
• Measures current, voltage and force, resistance,
weld time
• Weld-through sensor
• Easy screen-menu navigation
• Intuitive waveform and data analysis
• Printer and RS232 output

MA-770 and 771

weld thru sensors

Measure current, voltage and force

Understand, optimize and benchmark your process and
equipment
Weld through sensor
Measure force, current and voltage simultaneously at the
electrodes

Easy screen navigation

Scroll through and select menus with rotary dial

Waveform and data analysis

Precise graphical displays of waveform time and amplitude

Printer option
Instant screen prints and waveforms

RS232 output
Color screen capture and data collection through COM port

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Drop-down menu navigation Force and current timing

Weld history Current, voltage and resistance Zoom of current and voltage

ACCESSORIES Printer Coils

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Current Range 0.010 to 200.0 kA
Force range MA-770A-01: 55 to 1102 lbf, (25 to 500 kgf)
MA-771A-01: 110 to 2204 lbf, (50 to 1000 kgf)
MA-520: 1.10 to 22.04 lbf, (0.50 to 10.00 kgf)
MA-521: 11.0 to 220.4 lbf, (5.0 to 100.0 kgf)
MA-522: 110 to 2204 lbf, (50 to 1000 kgf)
Voltage range 0.30 to 20.0 V
Current measurement time AC current, cycles: 0.5 to 600.0 cycles at 60 Hz ; AC current, ms: 1 to 2000 ms
DC current, cycles: 0.5 to to 120.0 cycles at 60 Hz; DC current, ms: 1 to 2000 ms
Force measurement time 1 to 6000 ms
Measurement mode for voltage and current Arithmetic mean RMS or maximum, (peak)
Data output RS-232 and optional external printer
Number of schedules 127
Power requirements, (AC adapter) 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Battery operation time Approximately 2 hours with 1 battery, 4 hours with 2 batteries. 1 battery included.

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS

Dimensions L x W x H 2.2 in x 5.5 in x 9.9 in (56 mm x 140 mm x 252 mm) excluding protrusions
Weight 2 lb (0.9 kg)

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MM-400A
Machine Mounted Weld Monitor
KEY FEATURES
• New pre-weld check
• Measures current, voltage, force and displacement,
weld time for spot or seam welding
• Set limits for all parameters using the envelope function
• Comprehensive machine I/O
• Measured data and waveform data can be saved in a
USB memory device
• Easy screen-menu navigation
• Built-in printer and RS232C/485/Ethernet-output
• Multilanguage support
• Measurement based on ISO17657 standard
• Touchscreen programming
• Successor to MM-370C
• Supports wide range of resistance welding power sup-
plies - Linear DC, DC inverter, AC inverter, transistor and
capacitive discharge

ACCESSORIES Coils Displacement

Sensor
MA-770 and 771
Weld Thru
Sensors

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Current range 0.010 to 200.0 kA
Force range MA-770A-01: 55 to 1102 lbf, (25 to 500 kgf)
(MM-400A) MA-771A-01: 110 to 2204 lbf, (50 to 1000 kgf); MA-520: 1.10 to 22.04 lbf,
(0.50 to 10.00 kgf)
MA-521: 11.0 to 220.4 lbf, (5.0 to 100.0 kgf); MA-522: 110 to 2204 lbf, (50 to 1000 kgf)
Displacement range GS-1813 A: 0 - 13 mm, 1 micron accuracy; GS-1830 A: 0 - 30 mm, 1 micron accuracy
GS-510 0A: 0 - 100 mm, 10 micron accuracy
Voltage range 0.30 to 20.0 V
Current measurement time AC current, cycles: 0.5 to 600.0 cycles at 60 Hz ; AC current, ms: 1 to 2000 ms
DC current, cycles: 0.5 to to 120.0 cycles at 60 Hz; DC current, ms: 1 to 2000 ms
Force measurement time 1 to 6000 ms
Measurement mode for Arithmetic mean RMS or maximum, (peak)
voltage and current
Data output Data can be acquired using the built-in printer, USB port, or standard RS-232/RS-485 port
Number of schedules 127
Power requirements 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.7 A

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS

Dimensions (L x W x H) 11.4 in x 6.8 in x 10.6 in ( 290 mm x 172 mm x 269 mm) excluding protrusions
Weight 11 lb (5 kg)

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MM-122A
High Precision “Miniature” Weld Monitor
KEY FEATURES
• Measures single phase AC, DC inverter, AC inverter, capacitor discharge,
transistor, single-phase rectified, 3-phase rectified, 3-phase low frequency
• Current Range: 0.010 – 199.9kA
• RMS or PEAK values
• Conduction angle
• Measures time in milliseconds and cycles
• Upper and lower limits
• 31 weld schedules The new standard in weld checker technology.
• Data communications port RS-232/485
• “No weld current” detection
• Error signaling
• Printer connection with standard reports
• Analog output for waveforms
• Weld counter
• Measures stepped weld sequences
• Good/No-Good, Hi/Low machine outputs
PC networking and printer hook-up.

The MM-122A is the very latest in stand-alone weld checker

technology. This full function, cost effective unit is designed
to monitor every type of welding control. The unit’s
“miniature” design allows it to be mounted in any position
on the welding machine. Limits for Peak or RMS current
provide vital weld quality indicators. Multiple schedules, error
signaling and versatile I/O make this unit as valuable for
bench systems as it is for automated welding systems.
Printer options or RS-232/485 provide for data collection and
weld process analysis, critical in today’s advanced
manufacturing processes. Millisecond readings Schedule info Error only or all Hi/low indication
summary data

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power supply Single Phase 100 – 240 VAC ±10% 50/60 Hz or 24 VDC ±10%
Current sensor Toroidal coil (see table in this brochure)
Current range 0.010-0.199 kA (X10 coil), 0.100-1.999 kA, 1.00-19.99 A, 10.0-199.9 kA
Monitored value RMS or PEAK
0.5 to 500.0 cycles (AC and DC), 1-2000 mS (AC and DC), 0.50-25.00 mS (transistor)
Time range
0.50 9.99 mS / 05.0-99.9 mS (capacitor) Tp, Th
Conduction angle 30°–180°
Data output RS-232 / 485 or optional printer

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS

Dimensions (L x W x H) 9.7 in x 2.8 in x 7.5 in ( 246 mm x 70 mm x 190 mm)
Weight 4.2 lb (1.9 kg)

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MM-315B
Pocket Weld Testers
KEY FEATURES
• Simple current measurement in the palm of your hand
• For AC and Inverter power supplies
• Measures current, cycles, milliseconds and conduction
degrees
• Impulse memory, 9 welds
• Rechargeable batteries or AC
• Includes coil, charger and carrying case
• Easy-view LCD
• Memory function for easy recall of impulses

The perfect pocket size troubleshooter.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power supply Rechargeable battery and AC charger
Current sensor Toroidal coil (see table in this brochure)
Current range 1.00-9.99A, 5.0-49.9kA
Time range 1 – 99 cycles or 0.01 – 0.80 sec
Conduction angle 30° – 180°

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS

Dimensions L x W x H 1.18 in x 2.95 in x 6.7 in (30 mm x 75 mm x 170 mm)
Weight 1.1 lb (0.5 kg)

ELECTRONIC FORCE GAUGE

MM-601A
KEY FEATURES
• Simple and accurate handheld • External I/O for analog out and
force measurement measurement hold
• Hold and zero functions • Easy-view LCD
• One touch tare setting • Analog force output
• Rechargeable batteries or AC

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power supply Rechargeable battery and AC charger
Force sensor MA-520: 1.10 to 22.04 lbf
(0.50 to 10.00 kgf)
MA-521: 11.0 to 220.4 lbf
(5.0 to 100.0 kgf)
MA-522: 110 to 2204 lbf
(50 to 1000 kgf)
Accuracy ±3% full scale
Measurement speed Approx. 4 times per second

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS

Portable force setting and verification tool. Dimensions (L x W x H) 1.18 in x 2.95 in x 6.7 in
(30 mm x 75 mm x 170 mm)
Weight 1.1 lb (0.5 kg)

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TOROIDAL COILS

MB-400K 400 mm long 1.0 x sensitivity, 5 in I.D.* (127 mm)

MB-800K 800 mm long 1.0 x sensitivity, 10 in I.D. (254 mm)
MB-29F 10 x sensitivity, 1 1⁄8 in I.D. (29 mm)
MB-35E 1.0 x sensitivity, 1 3⁄8 in I.D. (35 mm)
MB-45F 10 x sensitivity, 1 3⁄4 in I.D. (45 mm)
MB-60E 1.0 x sensitivity, 2 3⁄8 in I.D. (60 mm)
MB-500-15 500 mm long 1.0 x sensitivity, 3 in I.D. (76 mm)
Extension cables for toroidal coils are optional.
*Inner diameter

ISO TOROIDAL COILS

• For use with all current monitors. • MB-400M (ISO17657 compliant)
• MB-800M (ISO17657 compliant)
• Must be used with MM-400A

FORCE SENSORS & ACCESSORIES

FORCE AND CURRENT SENSORS
Part Number Description Product
MA-520 Force sensor 1.10 to 22.04 lbf (0.50 to 10.00 kgf) MM-601A, MA-770A-01, MA-771A-01
MA-521 Force sensor 11.0 to 220.4 lbf (5.0 to 100.0 kgf) MM-601A, MA-770A-01, MA-771A-01
MA-522 Force sensor 110 to 2204 lbf (50 to 1000 kgf) MM-601A, MA-770A-01, MA-771A-01

ACCESSORIES
Part Number Description Product
145-013 Rechargeable battery, 1.2 V 500MAH MM-315B, MM-601A
(4 required for checker)
TP-50KM-A60 Printer paper, 60 mm x 25 mm (W x L) MM-370A, MM-380A optional printer
18-042-01 Toroidal coil extension (specify length) All checkers

DATA COLLECTION SOFTWARE – WINWEDGE ®

Taltech Winwedge software can be Applicable Models
™

MM-122A*, MM-370A, MM-380A

used to collect data from most checker Part Number 10-900-02
models. Amada Miyachi America has
*MM-122A has its own software – MA-716A
written some front-end programs that
accept basic data to start you on the
road to process control and data
collection. Exports data directly into
Microsoft Excel®

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MODEL MM-122A MM-315B MM-370A MM-380A MM-400A MM-601A
Current ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ –
Voltage – – ✓ ✓ –
Time ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Force – – ✓ ✓ ✓
Displacement – – ✓ – –
Schedules 31 – 127 127 –
Stand-alone ✓ – ✓ – –
Hand held – ✓ – ✓ ✓
Pocket – ✓ – – ✓
Communications 232/485 – 232/485 232 –
Printer Option – ✓ Option –
Battery powered – ✓ – ✓ ✓
Line powered ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
ISO17657
measurement

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