m2 Series

The m2 series by MacGregor Welding Systems succeeds in combining the control and precision of closed loop DC welding with the economy, ease of use and compact packaging of traditional open loop welding technologies such as Capacitor Discharge and AC. With better performance than alternative low cost inverter systems, the m2 offers a solution for any application where precision control is required.

The m2 series features the proven m3 power control technology, embedded weld monitoring, standard PLC and RS232 interface with a simple LCD interface and function based keypad. Both single and 3-phase mains supplies can be used depending on the unit model. The m2 offers precise control and reliable weld monitoring at a significantly lower price than competitive equipment. 

Standard m2 Models

m2-20-1 2,000 Amps @ 5 VDC (3.5% Duty) 35ms / second Single Phase Input
m2-20-3 2,000 Amps @ 5 VDC (3.5% Duty) 35ms / second 3-Phase Input
m2-40-1 4,000 Amps @ 5 VDC (2.5% Duty) 25ms / second Single Phase Input
m2-40-3 4,000 Amps @ 5 VDC (2.5% Duty) 25ms / second 3-Phase Input
 

m2 Features

  • 2,000 / 4,000 Amp Versions
  • Compact Packaging
  • Current, Voltage and Power Control
  • Multi-Voltage Input allows use in all service environments
  • Programmed pulse times as low as 0.3 ms for short pulse applications
  • Real time feedback and process correction ensures consistency and quality in demanding applications by providing accurate and reliable control of weld energy for sensitive applications
  • Rapid correction of weld to weld variations ensures consistent weld quality despite variations in part quality or cleanliness.
  • Simple Function Key based user interface
  • Text Based Fault Screens
  • Fully Programmable profiles with Current, Voltage and Power Control
  • Fully Programmable Dual Pulse Profiles
  • Standard I/O allows simple integration into PLC or control system, as well as easy connection to manual micro welding heads
  • Embedded welding monitor provides process feedback data via I/O and RS232 / 485.

Available Options

Isolated Analogue Output of Current Voltage and Power waveforms (Output signals: 0-10 VDC output = 0-full scale of channel.

 

M2 Series Specifications

  m2-20-1 m2-20-3 m2-40-1 m2-40-3
Max Output Current 2,000 Amps DC 2,000 Amps DC 4,000 Amps DC 4,000 Amps DC
Max Output Voltage at Full Load 5 VDC 5 VDC 5 VDC 5 VDC
Max Output Power 10 kW 10 kW 20 kW 20 kW
Duty Cycle at Full Load 3.5 % 3.5 % 2.5 % 3.5 %
Control Modes Voltage, Current, Power Voltage, Current, Power Voltage, Current, Power Voltage, Current, Power
 

Programmed Values

Squeeze Time 0,1-99,9 ms
1-999 ms
Upslope Pulse 1
Peak Pulse 1
Downslope Pulse 1
Delay between pulses
Upslope Pulse 2
Peak Pulse 2
Downslope Pulse 2
 

Embedded Weld Monitor

Process Monitor Limits Voltage and Current Voltage and Current Voltage and Current Voltage and Current
 

Input Requirements

Input Voltage 100-120 / 220-240 VAC 240, 380, 415, 460 VAC 100-120 / 220-240 VAC 240, 380, 415, 460 VAC
Mains Phase 1-phase, 50/60 Hz 3-phase, 50/60 Hz 1-phase, 50/60 Hz 3-phase, 50/60 Hz
Control I/O Opto Isolated
Serial Communications RS 232/485

Dimensions

Width (mm) 325 mm 325 mm 325 mm 325 mm
Height (mm) 278 mm 278 mm 278 mm 278 mm
Depth (mm) 465 mm 393 mm 465 mm 393 mm