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OPERATION MANUAL R09-00(E)

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OPERATING PRECAUTIONS ！
Operators of the SFW-412 FET micro spot welder are requested to read this manual thoroughly before trying
to operate it.

STORAGE
STORAGE AND INSTALLATION PLACE
●Avoid storage and installation in a place where temperature and humidity is extremely high or low, and atmosphere
contains dust particles and lint. Avoid storage and installation in a place where shocks and vibration are felt. Install the unit
in a place where is level and plane. Avoid installation and operation in a place where temperature and humidity exceed
beyond the following limits: Temperature: +5℃ to +55℃ Humidity: 80%RH (no condensation)
（When the interior temperature exceeds 35℃, the main cooling fan automatically starts to operate, and when it reaches
60℃, the unit will stop charging the energy. The sub-cooling fan operates as long as the unit is powered.）

●The unit has two cooling fans in it; one is a main cooling fan at the rear panel, other is a sub-cooling fan on the right-side
wall of the unit. Install the unit in a place to provide good ventilation and an enough space around the unit. The unit has a
built-in temperature sensor.

※ Clean dust and lint on the ventilation grilles at monthly intervals.

AVOID FOREIGN MATERIALS TO ENTER THE UNIT

●Avoid foreign materials to enter the unit. If foreign materials like metals and liquid enter the unit, they can cause
electrical shortage and poor insulation. Use utmost care not to enter foreign materials. Also, avoid contacting the unit with
chemicals. Avoid installation in a place where welding debris will fly over the unit.

KEEP THE UNIT AWAY FROM INTERFERERING SOURCES

●Don't install the unit in a place close to high frequency/strong magnetism generating sources. They can affect the normal
functions of the unit. Avoid installation in a place where welding debris will fly over the unit.

●Avoid storage and installation in a place where shocks and vibration are insensible.
●Install the unit on a bench that is stable, sturdy, level and plane.

●Don't store and install the unit in a skew and reversed posture.

DON'T DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY THE UNIT

●Don't disassemble or modify the unit. Unauthorized disassembly or modification can cause a failure or an accident like
electrical shock. Avoid operation of the unit with its cover removed.

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●The SFW-412 FET micro spot welder operates on AC90 to 110V for AC100V specified unit, and on AC180V to 220V
for AC200V specified unit The AC line voltage of the unit is arranged at factory before shipment according to the order
information given by the customer. Supply of power line voltage out of the said range should be avoided to protect the unit
from damage and errors. Use an AC outlet with an enough capacity to power the unit. Avoid multiple branching from one
outlet. Plug the power cord plug into the receptacle/outlet as far as it will go.

●Press the key switches with a fingertip. Don't press them with a sharp-pointed tool, like screwdrivers. Sharp-pointed
tools will damage the key switches.

●To remove dirt from the surface of unit, lightly wipe it off with a dry or water/detergent moistened clothe. Use of benzene
or lacquer thinner is inhibited because it may change the color of the unit.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD ！

●The SFW-412 unit has a large-capacity condenser in it. While the unit is powered, the condenser is consistently charged
so that careless handling of the output is dangerous. When it is needed to remove the cover of the unit for maintenance,
turn off the power. Disconnect the power cord, and wait for 1 minute or longer until the self-discharge of the condenser is
completed. Read this manual thoroughly before operating the unit.

Read this manual thoroughly

before operating the welder.

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OPREATING PRECAUTIONS ！ ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・２

CONTENTS ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・４

GREETINGS ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・５

CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF SHIPPING CARTON BOX・・・・・・・・・・・・・６

1 FAMILIARIZATION WITH PARTS ON PANELS ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・８

Front Panel Parts・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・９
LCD Screens・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・１０
Rear Panel Parts ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・１１
INPUT/OUTPUT Terminal Boards ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・１２
Left Side Wall Parts・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・１３

2 INSTALLATIONS AND PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION・・・・・・・・・・１４

3 OPERATIONS・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・２０
Turning Power On ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・２０
Welding Condition Setting ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・２１
Monitoring Item/Parameter Setting・・・・・・・・・・・・・２４
Set Condition Memories・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・２８
Executing Weld Runs ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・３３
PRE MONITOR Function・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・３４
TRACE MONITOR Function・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・３６
RESISTANCE CHECK Function ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・３８
COMPENSATION Function ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・４４
MENU Function・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・５０
7-SEG. LED・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・５９

4 INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNALS ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・６０

5 TROUBLESHOOTING ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・６６

APPENDIX ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・７２
BLOCK CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・７２
SPECIFICATIONS ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・７３
AC LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH・・・・・・・・・・・・・・７４
POWER FUSE REPLACEMENT・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・７５
EXTERNAL VIEW AND DIMENSIONS ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・７６
MEMO FOR SET DATA・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・７８

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Congratulations on your purchase of SEIWA SFW-412 FET micro spot welder that is one of the
most advanced micro spot welders available in the world.

●The SFW-412 welder has the following design features: The SFW-412 makes it possible to
perform more precise resistance welding in higher quality and speed in comparison with
conventional transistor-type welders thanks to our unique design improvement.

●A sharp rise in welding voltage permits a welding performance within a very short time. This
provides the following advantages with you. Less or almost invisible welding marks. Fewer acres are
needed on heat balance. Less affection by heat onto the area adjacent to the welding points. Fine
welding finishes will be resulted with amorphous foils and Pt extra-thin wires (10μm).

●RESISTANCE CHECK
Resistance checking function is provided so that the contact resistance of
electrode-work-electrode can be measured before each welding run. This makes it possible to
detect the presence and absence of the work to prevent accidents caused by flying debris,
electrode damage and work failures. This, also, accelerates stable welding operation.

●COMPENSATION FUNCTION
Compensation function works by using the value resulted in the resistance checking to adjust the
welding energy to compensate the variation from work to work.

●TRACE MONITOR
Trace monitoring function is used to evaluate the welding output not by the peak value only as
used in the conventional welders, but by the trace of whole welding output waveform.

●Read this manual thoroughly before operating the welder.

● Upon unpacking the shipping carton box, check the accessories by referring to the
ACCESSORY LIST on p7.
●Upon unpacking the shipping carton box, visually check the appearances of contents; main unit,
standard accessories, and optional accessories, if any.

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CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF SHIPPING CARTON BOX
When your order is delivered to you, visually check the external view of shipping carton box for any
damage during transportation. Carefully open the box, and visually check the external view of the main
unit, standard accessories and optional accessories, if any. If a damage or shortage of items is found,
please contact your forwarder, local distributor or Seiwa Manufacturing Co., Ltd. in Tokyo, Japan as
soon as possible.

Main Unit Operation Manual

Power Cord 2-p Adapter for Power Cord Plug

For AC100V line or For AC200V line (supplied for AC100V cord only)

V-SENS Cable Power Fuse

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SFW ACCESSORY LIST

SFW AC100V Line Operation

Item Name Specifications Q'ty Remarks
Power Cord AWG18 3-p cable, 2.4m in length 1 Terminated with AC connector and 3-p plug
CSA-approved Rated voltage: 125V
2-p Adapter for Power Cord Plug For AC100V line 1
V-SENS. Cable AWG22 2-p cable 1.5m in length 1 Terminated with metal connector (3-p)
(Shielded) and crimped terminals (M4)
Power fuse Tubular, midget type (φ5×20mm, 5A) 2
Operation Manual SFW-412 1

SFW AC200V Line Operation

Item Name Specifications Q'ty Remarks
Power Cord H05VV-F 3-p cable, 2.5m in length 1 Terminated with AC connector and 3-p plug
VDE-approved Rated voltage: 250V
V-SENS. Cable AWG22 2-p cable 1.5m in length 1 Terminated with metal connector (3-p)
(Shielded) and crimped terminals (M4)
Power fuse Tubular, midget type (φ5×20mm, 5A) 2
Operation Manual SFW-412 1

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1 FAMILIARIZATION WITH PARTS ON PANELS

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1-1 Front Panel Parts

①①①①

⑦⑦⑦⑦ ⑧⑧⑧⑧ ⑨⑨⑨⑨ ⑩⑩⑩⑩ ⑬⑬⑬⑬

③③③③ ②②②② ⑥⑥⑥⑥ ⑤⑤⑤⑤ ④④④④ ⑪⑪⑪⑪ ⑫⑫⑫⑫ ⑰⑰⑰⑰

⑭⑭⑭⑭ ⑮⑮⑮⑮
⑱⑱⑱⑱
⑯⑯⑯⑯

⑲⑲⑲⑲
No. Name Function (On normal screen of LCD display)
① LCD Display Indicates set values and a variety of monitoring.
② 7-SEG. LED Shows measured welding energy.
③ Monitor Result Indicator Shows the judgment of monitoring results. →p27
④ FUNCTION Recalls the MENU screen. →p50
⑤ MONITOR MODE Sets the mode of monitor. →p24
⑥ CHANNEL SELECT Selects channels containing desired welding conditions. →p28
⑦ PRE MONITOR Selects the pre-monitor function to use. →p34
⑧ LOWER/UPPER Set the upper and lower limits for the monitoring parameters. →p26
⑨ WELD Selects ON or OFF for welding current output. When ON, the green LED indicator lights. →p33
Locks the status of keys on the front panel to prevent changes due to inadvertent touches. When
⑩ LOCK →p54
locked, the red LED indicator lights.
⑪ POWER Setting Keys Set a variety of welding powers. →p23
⑫ TIME Setting Keys Set a variety of welding times. →p22
⑬ CURSOR Moves the cursor to set welding conditions.
⑭ ▲UP/▼DOWN Select the data values and modes.
⑮ TRACE MONITOR Set parameters to monitor traces. →p36
⑯ CHECK Checks the waveform of welding power. →p33
⑰ RESET Resets warning state. In condition setting session, it works as a cancel key.
⑱ CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast of LCD display. →p20
⑲ POWER Switch Turns the power of the unit on and off. →p20

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1-2 LCD Screens

①①①① ③③③③

②②②② ④④④④
⑥⑥⑥⑥
⑤⑤⑤⑤ ⑦⑦⑦⑦ ⑧⑧⑧⑧

⑨⑨⑨⑨
⑩⑩⑩⑩

Power-On Screen (This screen is shown right after turning on the unit.)

No. Name Description

① Set welding power voltages
② CHANNEL
③ MONITOR mode
④ PRE MONITOR ON/OFF
⑤ UPPER/LOWER MONITOR
⑥ WAVEFORM
⑦ Monitoring value
⑧ Set values shown in graphic form
⑨ Six values in monitoring
⑩ Set welding time segments
Welding voltage (P1 to P6) settings.
Selected channel number.
Selected monitor mode.
Pre-monitor ON or OFF, and pre-monitoring value.
Upper and lower limits set for pre-weld and weld value monitoring.
Selected waveform (A for current waveform) for CHECK or TRACE function.
Selected monitoring value.
Set welding power and time shown in a graphic form.
Digital values of up to 6 most recent weld runs selected for 3-digit indicator are shown.
Set welding time segments (ST to HT) are shown.

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1-3 Rear Panel Parts

⑦⑦⑦⑦
①①①①
②②②②

⑧⑧⑧⑧
③③③③ ④④④④

⑥⑥⑥⑥
⑤⑤⑤⑤

No. Name Description

① INPUT terminal board Connects input signals from external devices.
② OUTPUT terminal board Connects output signals to external devices.
③ AC INPUT receptacle Connects the power cord for connection to AC100V or AC200V outlet
④ Fuse holder Contains a midget type fuse to protect the integrated power circuit.
⑤ AC100V/AC200V selector switch To be set to the voltage of local power line.
⑥ Selector switch protective cover Protects the AC100V/200V selector switch position from inadvertent tampering.
⑦ Ventilating grille The main cooling fan is provided inside.
⑧ Blind covers Provided to blind holes for optional provisions.
→2 INSTALLATIONS AND PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION (p14) 4 INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNALS (p60)

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1-4 INPUT/OUTPUT Terminal Boards

① ② ③④⑤
⑧⑧⑧⑧ ⑦⑦⑦⑦ ⑥⑥⑥⑥

⑨⑨⑨⑨ ⑩⑩⑩⑩
⑪ ⑫ ⑬ ⑭ ⑮

No. Name Description

① ST./LS Start signal input or pressure detective limit switch signal input.
② C.A/C.B/C.C Channel selecting signal inputs.
③ RES. A warning reset signal input.
④ W.S. A welding stop signal input.
⑤ E.S. An emergency stops signal (B contact) input.
⑥ GOOD A GOOD welding signal output.
⑦ N.G. A N.G. welding signal output.
⑧ FINISH A FINISH signal output.
⑨ WARNING A WARNING signal output.
⑩ S.V A solenoid valve driving output for welding head.
⑪ N.G.-L1 A lower N.G. signal outputted upon an invasion of OUTPUT 1-LOWER limit set for the monitor.
⑫ N.G.-U1 An upper N.G. signal outputted upon an invasion of OUTPUT 1-UPPER limit set for the monitor.
⑬ N.G.-L2 A lower N.G. signal outputted upon an invasion of OUTPUT 2-LOWER limit set for the monitor.
⑭ N.G.-U2 An upper N.G. signal outputted upon an invasion of OUTPUT 2-UPPER limit set for the monitor.
⑮ +24V A DC+24V power supply that can be used to operate a device like a photo sensor.
→2 INSTALLATIONS AND PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION (p14) 4 INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNALS (p60)

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1-5 Left Side Wall Parts

① ②

③ ④

No. Name Description

A '-' output terminal to be connected to the welding head '-' terminal. Tapping for fixing
① '-' Terminal
screw: M6 with a depth of 15mm.
A '+' output terminal to be connected to the welding head '+' terminal. Tapping for fixing
② '+' Terminal
screw: M6 with a depth of 15mm.
③ SENS. Connects the accessory V-SENS cable that senses the voltage applied across the electrodes.
④ Output Terminal protective Cover A safety cover to protect the operator from an inadvertent touch of the terminals.
→2 INSTALLATIONS AND PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION (p14)

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2 INSTALLATIONS AND PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION
★Install the SFW-412 welder in the manner described in the OPERATING PRECAUTIONS ! on p2.

The unit has two cooling fans; one is a main cooling fan on the rear panel and the other is a sub-cooling fan on the sidewall.
The installation place must have good ventilation, and the grilles of the fans need enough openings for their best ventilation
effects.

★To obtain their best ventilation effects, keep a minimum space of 10cm in front of their grilles.

★The distance between the SFW-412 unit and the welding head must be as close as possible to minimize the energy lose
due to the electrical resistance of welding cables. Preferably, the cable length must be 50cm or shorter. (If the length
become 1 meter or longer, use weld cables whose sectional areas are 100mm2 or greater or copper plates of equivalent
capacity. To obtain such materials, consult your local Seiwa distributor or Seiwa sales department, in Tokyo, Japan.)

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Electrical Connections

①Before connection, check the position of AC100V/AC200V selector switch whether it is set to the position
corresponding with the local power line voltage. Connect the power cord to the AC INPUT receptacle on
the rear panel. Plug the 3-p plug of the cord to the AC outlet that will supply a correct voltage for
the unit.

CAUTION !
Use a power cord supplied with the welder. Insert the plug as far as it will go. Keep a slack with the cord to avoid trouble
due to stress and tension. Don't put things on the cord, nor put the cord between stuffs.

Plug for AC100V outlet

Plug for AC200V outlet

CAUTION !
The AC100V/AC200V selector switch is positioned in accordance with the voltage specified by the customer upon order.
To change the position after receiving the unit, change the position in the manner shown below. The change of selector
switch position should be informed to your local distributor or Seiwa sales department in Tokyo to keep our record
update.

Position of AC100V/AC
AC100V/AC200V
AC200V Selector Switch
Switch and Cover

Plug for AC100V outlet Plug for AC200V outlet

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 ②Start Signal Cable -- not included in standard accessories
A start signal cable must be prepared in accordance with the design of the welding head.

◇Footswitch-actuated Welding Head

The start signal cable should carry a pressure detection signal. Connect two wires of the cable end across the COM.
and ST. terminals of the INPUT terminal board that is located on the rear panel of the unit. Short between the ST. and
L.S. terminals with a shorting bar to be found elsewhere on the terminal board.

Connection of Pressure Detective Start Signal

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Connection of Photo Sensor Start Signal

CAUTION !
If a start signal has a chattering, the start of welding run will be failed. If a start is failed by a chattering, the 7-SEG.
LED shows '000'. A reading of '000' will be shown upon power-on. See 3-11 7-SEG. LED on p59. If the start of
welding run is failed by a chattering, no weld output is delivered. If a chattering start signal is used, remove the shorting
bar connecting the ST. and L.S. terminals, and connect the L.S. terminal to the COM. terminal with a proper wire.

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◇Air-driven Welding Head
Connect the weld start signal across the ST. and COM. terminals, and connect the pressure detection signal across
the L.S. and COM. terminals. Use the DC+24V power supply to power the pressure detection sensor. The S.V.
output terminals can be used to power the solenoid valve of the welding head.

Connection of Start Signal

Connection of Pressure Detection Signal

→4 INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNALS (p60)

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③V-SENS. Cable
Connect the connector-terminated end of the cable to the SENS. connector on the left-side wall of the unit. Connect the
red cord to the '+' electrode of the welding head, and the white cord to the '-' electrode. For connection to the
electrodes, use the fixing screws for the electrodes.

Side wall of SFW-412 Unit Welding Head

−
④

WARNING !
When connecting the V-SENS cable, use utmost care with the polarities. If the polarity of the V-SENS cable a
connection is reversed, the full amperage available may flow, causing damage to the work and/or electrodes, and an
injury and/or burn to the operator.

CAUTION !
When connecting the V-SENS cable to the electrodes; take the count of the moving range of the head. Keep a slack
on the cable to avoid a stress to the condenser lead wires. Clamping of the cable should be avoided. Tightly fasten
the fixing screws for the electrode and cable terminals.

The welding head ends of the V-SENS cable is terminated with M4 crimp terminals. The terminals may be changed to
other sizes if necessary.

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④Weld Cable -- not included in standard accessories
Connect the '+'/'-' terminals on the side wall to the electrode terminals of the welding head with weld cables or copper
plates of larger current capacity.

CAUTION !
For connection of weld cables, tightly fasten the fixing screws. A loose fastening will generate heat to lose the energy
or develop a spark causing damage to the terminal.

WARNING !
For electrode replacement, be sure to turn off the POWER switch of the welder, disconnect power cord, and wait until
the condenser will self-discharge. If these procedures are neglected, electric shock and a burn may occur.

V-SENS. Cable Pin Arrangement

SENS. Connector End Connector Pin Color Electrode End Termination
A Red M4 crimp terminal
B White M4 crimp terminal
C Shield Not treated

CAUTION !
If the V-SENS cable needs a repair; use utmost care that the relation between the connector pins and the color-coding
of lead wires agrees with the V-SENS. Cable Pin Arrangement in the above to avoid troubles.

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3 OPERATIONS
3-1 Turning Power On
①When the procedures of 2 INSTALLATION AND PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION are completed, turn on the
Power switch in the lower right corner of the SFW-412 front panel.

①①①①
③③③③
② A beep sounds, and the LCD display and 3-difit
indicators are turned on.
(The LCD display shows the screen showing the model
name: SFW-412, and ROM version as shown in the right
for a few seconds, and the screen is changed to the one
to be shown in normal operation.)

③ Depending on the installation place and room

illumination, the brightness of the screen may need an
adjustment. If such is the case, adjust the CONTRAST
potentiometer with a small flat-bladed screwdriver to
obtain an optimum brightness.

CAUTION !
If the unit is faulty, a warning and error message screen
is shown by the integrated initial checking function right
after power on.
If such a screen is shown, read the message, and consult
5 TROUBLESHOOTING on p66.

The screen in the right is an example to be shown when

reversed connection of the V-SENS cable or a short
circuit across the '+' and '-' electrodes is detected upon
turning on the unit.→「ＩＮＩＴＩＡＬ ＣＨＥＣＫ」

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3-2 Welding Condition Setting

For satisfactory welding of works, a suitable combination of a welding head design, including a pressure detection
system, welding electrodes, and a welding power supply like the SFW-412 welder is required. In the sense of suitable
combination, the design and materials are included.

To use the SFW-412 welder, it is necessary to collect the welding Condition items for particular works to start a
good preparation. For collection of welding condition items, consult your local Seiwa distributor or Seiwa sales
department in Tokyo, Japan.

Tailoring the Welding Conditions

Although welding conditions consist of two parts; one is a welding head and its accessories and the other is the
welding energy to be supplied by the SFW-412 welder. However, this manual excludes description of the welding
head because it is beyond the scope of this manual. To set the welding program, start with determining the trunk of
welding processes, namely, T3 and P4. To set the welding energy, set the time 'T3 segment', and the power 'P4
segment' to start with. As a rule of thumb, set 1ms for T3, and 0.5V for P4 to set the trunk of the welding process.
Then, make a trial welding, and carefully study the result. If necessary, prolong the T3, and/or add an up-going
slope and/or down-going slope to P4. In addition, the pre monitor functions to set upper/lower limits to detect an
over/under value for the set item/parameter, electrode-work-electrode resistance checking function, and the
compensation function can be used as required.

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Welding Time Setting

①To select one of seven time segments to set (ST to HT)

to set, press the TIME key. A high lighting cursor
appears in the time setting row at the bottom of the
screen.

②Move the cursor by using the ←/→ keys to a desired

place whose value is to be changed.

③Change the value by using the ▲UP/▼DOWN keys.

The values are shown in the unit of ms.
To prolong the time, press the ▲UP key.
To shorten the time, press the ▼DOWN key.

④Press the TIME key to save the new data. If a beep

warns upon pressing the TIME key, the entered value is
in excess of the settable limit. If so, set a value within the
limits.

★The welding time segments consist of seven segments of ST, T1, CT, T2, T3, T4 and HT as illustrated below:

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Time Segment Name Function Settable Range (ms)

Time between the receipt of pressure detection signal and the start of
ST Squeeze Time 0～999
welding power
T1 Pre-heat Time Pre-monitor energizing time 0～9.99
CT Cooing Time Cooling time between T1 and T2 0～9.95(0.05unit)
T2 Rise-heat Time Up-going slope time 0～9.99
T3 Weld-heat Time Welding time 0～9.99
T4 Down-heat Time Up-going slope time 0～9.99
HT Hold Time Hold time that starts from the end of T4 0～999
*The main welding consists of T2, T3 and T4. *The total time of T1, T2, T3 and T4 must be 20ms or less.

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Welding Power Setting

①Select the power to set with the POWER key. When the
POWER key is pressed, a highlighting cursor appears on
the power setting row at the top of the screen.

②Move the cursor by using the ←/→ keys to a desired

place whose value is to be changed.

③Change the value by using the ▲UP/▼DOWN keys.

The unit for the values varies with the control mode
used.
To increase the power, press the ▲UP key.
To decrease the ▼DOWN key.
*To determine the welding conditions, set a small power
near zero to start, and gradually increase it by the
method of trial and error, studying the result after each
trial.

④Press the POWER key to save the new data.

★The welding power consists of six segments of P1 to P6 as illustrated below:

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Ｐ１ Ｐ３ Ｐ５
Ｐ２ Ｐ６

Power Segment Corresponding TIME Key Function Unit

Ｐ１ Ｔ１ Pre-monitor power
Ｐ２ Ｔ２ The first power for up-going slope
Ｐ３ The end power for up-going slope Ｖ
Ｐ４ Ｔ３ The welding power
Ｐ５ Ｔ４ The first power for down-going slope
Ｐ６ The end power for down-going slope.
*For settable ranges, refer to SPECIFICATIONS on p73.

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3-3 Monitoring Item/parameter Setting
The MONITOR SELECT screen shown in the right
appears when the MONITOR MODE key is pressed.
Select the items to monitor by using the ▲UP/▼DOWN keys.
When pressing the MONITOR MODE key shows the screen, the
MONITORING is automatically selected. The selected item
is shown by a thick lined box as shown in the screen shown
in the right. There are four items to monitor and each item
has one to four parameters (VOLTAGE, CURRENT, POWER and
TIME) a shown in the screen in the right.

[MONITORING]･･･Each parameter can be monitored

whether to invade the preset upper and lower limits or not.

[7-SEG.LED]…Current values can be monitored

whether to invade the preset upper and lower limits or not.

[N.G.OUT-1]
[N.G.OUT-2]…When the LOWER N.G. and UPPER
N.G. output signals are used; the monitoring parameters
(VOLTAGE, CURRENT, POWER, and TRACE) can be
selected. If more than one parameters are selected, the
judgment is outputted in logic OR. If one of selected
monitoring parameters is judged N.G., either LOWER N.G.
or UPPER N.G. signal, or both LOWER N.G. and UPPER
N.G. signals are outputted depending upon the situation.
The output signals are delivered from the OUTPUT
terminal board on the rear panel. See p12.

From the screen in the upper right, press the CURSOR

key. The highlighting cursor appears at the parameter in
the most left end (VOLTAGE on the screen in the right).
With the ▲UP/▼DOWN keys, select '× SELECTABLE'
or '○ SELECTED'. To move the cursor to other
parameters (CURRENT, POWER or TRACE), press the
CURSOR key. At each of the parameters, '×
SELECTABLE' or '○ SELECTED' can be selected with
the ▲UP/▼DOWN keys. Note: From this screen,
selection of MONITORING -- TRACE is impossible.
However, this is the only screen to set the TRACE off.

VOLTAGE ･ ･ ･ Monitoring the voltage across the two

welding electrodes.
CURRENT･･･Monitoring the current flowing through the
electrode-work-electrode loading.
POWER･･･Monitoring the power obtained by multiplying
the above-mentioned voltage and current.
TRACE･･･Monitoring the resultant welding energy waveform. See p36 for details. From the MONITORING item on this
screen, the TRACE parameter can't be selected. However, this is the only screen which can be used to turn off the
MONITOR -- TRACE function.

To save the selected data, press the HT key. The set items become settable as needed.

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 To return to the normal screen, press the MONITOR MODE key from the MONITOR SELECT screen when the set
items are selectable. This action updates the settings for the MONITOR SELECT function. To restore the previous
setting on this screen, press the RESET key. This action also makes a return to the normal screen. To restore the
default setting, select the SWITCH SELECT from the MENU screen, and clear the memory. For details, see 3-10
MEMU Function on p50.

CAUTION !
The SFW-412 unit is not a measuring instrument, but a welder unit. The integrated monitor function is provided not to
guarantee the strength of welded works, but obtain values and judgments to minimize deviation of resultant welding
effects. The values and judgments obtained as the results of monitoring should be used to maximize the speed of
production line, and improve the quality of welded works. The measured values and GOOD, UPPER, and LOWER
judgment signals can be used as one of welding result evaluation data. When the selection of monitoring items and
parameters is completed, the upper and lower limits for the selected parameters can be set.

For details, see Monitoring Upper/Lower Limit Setting on the next page.

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Monitoring Upper/Lower Limit Setting

When the UPPER or LOWER key is pressed, the

MONITOR item box is shown in a thick lined frame as
shown in the right. A highlighting cursor appears at the
monitoring parameter.
When there are a number of monitoring parameters in the
monitoring item, the cursor appears at the left most one --
the V (volts) position.
To select the monitoring parameters that need the
upper/lower limit setting, use the CURSOR key.
To set the upper limit, press the UPPER key. To set the
lower limit, use the LOWER key.
To set the upper/lower limits, press the corresponding
(UPPER or LOWER) key to set the limit for the
pre-monitor, then, press the welding, and press the same
key, again to set the data.
To change the value, use the CURSOR key to select the
place, and the ▲UP/▼DOWN keys to select the value.

The screen in the right shows the MONITOR A (amperes)

and P U.L. boxes enclosed by thick-lines to set the
pre-monitor upper limit for the current monitor.

From the screen shown in the upper area of this page,

press the CURSOR key, followed by pressing the UPPER
key to indicate the screen shown in the right.
After inputting the values for pre energizing, press the
UPPER key. Then, the screen becomes ready to set an
upper limit value for welding segment.

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Enter an upper limit value, and press the UPPER key to
save the value, returning to the normal screen. Set the
lower limit value by taking the similar procedures used for
the upper limit.

If a beep warns upon pressing the UPPER key, the entered

value is in excess of the settable limit. If so, select a value
within the limits.

A press of the RESET key on the way to set a value, the

screen returns to the normal one, canceling the entered
value.

The result of value judgment against the set upper/lower limits is shown by the UPPER (Red)/GOOD (Green)/LOWER
(Red) indicators on the right of the 3-digit indicator.
The corresponding relay contact signal is available on the OUTPUT terminal board. This relay contact signal is outputted
as a total judgment for the set parameters. For example, when three parameters are selected for judgment by the set
upper/lower limits, if one of them invades the limit, while two remain to be GOOD, an NG is outputted.
→4 INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNALS (p60)

★Information on the scope of the capability of monitor is available in SPECIFICATIONS on p73.

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3-4 Set Condition Memories
A maximum of 8 different welding conditions can be
memorized.

The press of the CHANNEL SELECT key shows the

screen shown in the right area of this page, showing the
channel number by a high-lighting cursor in a thick lined
cursor in a thick lined box. Using the ▲UP/▼DOWN
keys can change the channel number.
To save the set channel number, press the CHANNEL
SELECT key.

The welding conditions can be set to the selected channel

by using the procedures described in 3-2 Welding
Condition Setting (p21) and 3-3 Monitoring Item and
Parameter Setting (p24).

The memory to keep the set welding conditions is backed up by a lithium battery. When the battery comes to the end of
life, or the memory itself has a trouble, the self-checking function will show a warning message right after turning the
power on. For details of the action to take, see 5 TROUBLESHOOTING on p66.

★Lithium Battery for memory Back-up

・Type CR17335 (Sony) 3.0 V or equivalent

Recalling the Set Welding Conditions

Press the CHANNEL SELECT key to indicate the screen to select a desired channel. By using the ▲UP/▼DOWN
keys, select one of the channels (1 through 8). Press the CHANNEL SELECT key to recall the specified welding
condition data on the screen.

When one of Channel 1 through 8 is selected, the welding operation can be performed in accordance with the conditions
saved in the recalled channel on the screen. Applying an external signal can also shift a desired channel. Set the
conditions to the channel to be used (1 through 8). Execute Channel 0 to shift the channel.
If a shift signal is not inputted to Channel 0, the conditions set to Channel 1 are used to perform the weld run.
→4 INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNALS (p60)

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Channel 0

Channel 0 is used to select a desired channel (1 through

8) by an external signal. Set welding conditions of any
channel can be shown in a 4-channel batch tabular form
on the screen shown in the right. From this screen, set
condition list copy can be made. Also, the multi-point
monitor screen and preset counter screen can be
selected from this screen.

○Set Information Table

The set information table for channels 1 to 4 is shown on

the first page of screen. To see the table for channels 5
to 8, press the CURSOR key. Each press of the
CURSOR key toggles between the first and second pages
of screen to show.

To move to other channel, press the CHANNEL

SELECT key. The whole channel indicating box is shown
enclosed by thick lines, Showing the high-lighting cursor
at the top channel number, namely, '1' on the screen in
the right.
Select a desired channel with the ▲UP/▼DOWN keys
and the CURSOR key.
On this screen, Channel 0 can't select. To show the
Channel 0 normal screen, press the RESET key.

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○Data Copy

From the channel 0 screen, it is possible to use the set welding conditions as the original to copy onto the other
channels.

The procedures are as shown below:

On the normal screen showing one of the channels, set
welding conditions. Then, display the channel 0 screen. By
using the CURSOR key and P1 to P4 keys which are
respectively assigned to each channel shown from top to
bottom on the screen, select the original to copy.
The screen shown in the right shows data for CH-1 to
CH-4, from top to bottom, and CH-1 is shown selected by
pressing the P1 key.
The selected original channel and data are known by the
thick vertical lines located at the left most ends and the
right most ends. Also, a message 'CH-?->' whose '?' mark
represents the channel number is shown.

If a wrong channel is selected by an error, press the RESET

key to restore the previous screen.
Using the CURSOR, and P1 to P4 keys can specify the
copy destination. If channel 2 is the copy destination, a
confirmation message 'CH-1->CH-2 COPY?' is shown. By
using the HT key for 'YES', and the RESET key for 'NO',
select either replay.

When 'NO' is replayed, the copy original screen is

restored. When 'YES' is selected, the 'CH-1 -> CH-2
COPY OK' message is shown to confirm the completion of
copy. With the screen shown in the right, operations for
the normal channel 0 screen can be performed.

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○Multi Weld Run Monitors

From the channel 0 screen, press the MONITOR MODE

key to display the multi (up to 10) weld run monitor screen
can be shown. Each of such a screen indicates four (4)
channel -- CH-1 to Ch-4 on the first page, and CH-5 to
CH-8 on the second.
5-digit weld run counters are shown for each channel at the
bottom of the screen.

'P.' represents preset counters that show preset count

numbers.

'T.' represents total counters which show total weld run

numbers.

Pressing the RESET key can reset the total counter, but
this action also resets the monitor values to zero.
Note: On the multi weld run monitor screen, the preset
counters can't be set.

Countable Range: 00000 to 50000

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○Preset Counters

From the multi weld run monitor screen, press the

MONITOR MODE key, holding the SHIFT key to show
the all channel-preset counter setting screen shown in the
right. Upon selection of this screen, CH-1 is shown
selected. Note that the selected channel box has thick
vertical lines on both sides. Select the channel to set by
using the ▲UP/▼DOWN keys.

The 'ALL' area allows setting of a total number for all the
preset counters, and counts the total of all total counters.

The press of RESET key will reset the selected total

counter. The press of RESET key, holding the SHIFT key,
will reset all the total counters.

A target count number can be set to the preset counter for

a desired channel by pressing the CURSOR key to appear a
high-lighting counter at the left most end of the PRESET
row. Set a count number by using the ▲UP/▼DOWN
keys and the CURSOR key. To save the number, press the
HT key. Then, the channel selection screen shown in the
upper right of this page replaces the screen. A press of the
RESET key on the way to set a number, the screen returns
to the normal one, restoring the original number.

CAUTION !
When the preset counter screen is shown, the welding
energy can't output.

Function of Preset Counters

When the number of welding runs reaches the number set to the preset counter, a CAUTION message is shown, and a
WARNING signal is outputted. This signal can be used as a suggestion to replace the electrodes with new ones.
When a CAUTION message is shown, the next ST. (start) signal is accepted, the welding energy can be outputted
even if no reset operation is taken place. However, note that the CAUTION message and the WARNING signal are
provided after each welding energy output. Settable Target Welding Run Number: 00000 to 50000. If '00000' is set, no
above-mentioned preset function works.

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3-5 Executing Weld Runs
When required welding conditions are set, confirm that the
WELD ON green LED indicator is turned on. If the green
indicator is kept off, press the WELD key to turn it on.
Visually check the whole welding system thoroughly.

A weld run can be performed when an ST. signal is applied.

See 4 INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNALS on p60 to apply the ST.
signal.

CAUTION !
When the WELD ON green LED indicator is turned off, the welding energy can't be outputted even if an ST. signal is
applied. To make the WELD ON green LED indicator off, press the WELD key longer than 1 second. However, note
that to make electrode position alignment, set the WELD ON indicator off, and apply the ST. signal. This will perform
the operation selected by the SWITCH SELECT on the MENU screen.
→3-10 MENIU (p50)

CHECK Key
When the CHECK key is pressed after a welding run, the waveform of welding current or voltage (P2 to P6) is
displayed. The displayed waveform can be used to adjust or improve the set welding conditions. The SWITCH
SELECT on the MENU screen can toggle the selection of current or voltage. The current waveform display is set as a
default. See 3-10 MENU on p50 for SWITCH SELECT toggling.

★When the CHECK waveform is displayed, the weld energy can't be outputted. To restore the previous screen, press
the CHECK key again.
Example of CHECK Waveform Display

★When the trace monitor function is used, the upper/lower limits for the trace are shown on the same screen. See
p37 for more information to set the limits.

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3-6 PRE MONITOR Function
The PRE MONITOR function of the SFW-412 welder is a measurement of the resistance composed of the
electrode-work-electrode by flowing a preset current (P1) right after the end of pre-heat time (T1). When the resultant
value is within the limits to be set by the procedures in 3-3 Monitoring Item and Parameter Setting on p 24, the welding
is executed. If the resultant value exceeds the set limits, the programmed welding is cancelled, outputting an NG signal.

According to the procedures in 3-

-2 Welding Condition Setting,
Setting set T1 and P1 to adequate values, respectively. As a rule
of thumb, set T1 to 0.3ms, and P1 to one-half of the welding voltage (P4) with which no welding is resulted.

To operate the pre monitor function, set T2 through T4,

properly. To set pre monitor judgment limits, display the
screen shown in the right by pressing the PRE MONITOR
key. The name of settable item is shown in a box with two
thick vertical lines Select ON or OFF for the PRE
MONITOR by using the ▲UP/▼DOWN keys. To save
the selection, press the PRE MONITOR key. However,
note that ON setting can be saved when both of T1 and P1
are set. Also, if either T1 or P1 is set to 0.00, saving of the
ON state will be cancelled, automatically saving the OFF
state.

〔Usage of the PRE MONITOR Function〕

Set T1 and P1.
Set the PRE MONITOR to ON.
With the above setting, energize the work on the weld
head. The resultant monitor value for the pre-heat is shown
in the upper right box as 'PRE0.50', for example. Using the
value as a reference set the upper/lower limits.
When the RESITANCE CHECK is set to ON (active) the
PRE MONITOR can't be set to ON. For more information,
see 3-8 RESISTANCE CHECK on p38.
When the PRE MONITOR is set to ON (active), the action
to set the RESISTANCE CHECK to ON, the ON status of
PRE MONITOR is automatically turned to OFF (inactive).

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★When the PRE MONITOR is not used, set the PRE OFF to OFF in this setting, the T1 and P2 function as a pre-heat,
but no output judgment is done.

★In the PRE MONITOR -- ON state, the minimum value (0.0ms) for CT (cooling time) is automatically set to
5.75ms. Due to this provision, the CT set to 0.0ms is automatically set to 5.75ms when the PRE MONITOR is set
to ON. Once such a value is set to CT, it can't be returned to 0.0ms even if the PRE MONITOR is set to OFF.

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3-7 TRACE MONITOR Function
The TRACE MONITOR function of the SFW-412 welder makes the waveform of welding (T2 through T4) visible on the
LCD display. Using the similar procedures used in the CHECK V. function can do a selection between the current
waveform and the voltage waveform.
The trace monitoring permits the operation to find sparks or an overload output of the welder.

To show the TRACE MONITOR setting screen in the

right, press the LOWER or UPPER key from the TRACE
MONITOR screen. The traceable segments of waveform
are T2 through T4, and the presence/absence for T2 and
T4 can be selected. However, a value 0.00ms is set to T2
and T4, no presence/absence election is available. For the
selection of ON or OFF forT2 and T4, each press of the
corresponding key reverses the state. The ON/OFF
selection can be made even after displaying the weld trace
waveform on the screen because a save key is not provided
for this parameter.
With this screen shown, execute a welding. Then, a total of
three similar waveforms are traced; the mid one is the
actual and reference, and the upper and lower is shadows to
be used to set the upper and lower limits. Execute a few
welding runs, and carefully study each of the results on the
works. When a satisfactory result is obtained, set the upper
and lower limits referring to the shadows.

Upper Limit Setting

With the TRACE MONITOR screen shown, press the
UPPER key to indicate an UPPER label in the upper
right area under the selected channel number.
Adjust the position of the upper shadow by using
the ▲UP/▼DOWN keys to determine the upper limit.

Lower Limit Setting

With the TRACE MONITOR screen shown, press the
LOWE key to indicate a LOWER label in the upper
right area under the selected channel number.
Adjust the position of the upper shadow by using
the ▲UP/▼DOWN keys to determine the lower limit.

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 When the upper/lower limit setting is completed, press the
HT to save the set data, showing the screen in the right.
See that the label which read 'CHECK A.' previously, now
reads 'TRACE V.'. When the TRACE MONITOR setting
screen is shown, the press of the RESET key will cancel the
setting, showing the normal screen.

With the TRACE MONITOR screen shown, the press of

the TRACE MONITOR -- UPPER or LOWER key
restores the currently set waveform, and the corresponding
limit can be changed.

CAUTION !
Before saving the set data, if a welding is executed, the unsaved data are lost, showing a new welding trace. If the lost
data are needed, set them again.

A GOOD N.G. judgment of the trace waveforms can be shown on the CHECK V. screen.
Example 1: GOOD trace

Example 2: N.G. trace (Invasion of lower limit)

★To cease the TRACE MONITOR function, take the procedures described in 3-3 Monitoring Item/Parameter setting.

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3-8 RESISTANCE CHECK Function
The RESISTANCE CHECK function of theSFW-412 welder performs a test energizing to measure the resistance
composed of electrode-work-electrode before the pre-heat and welding to check the state of work. If the measured
resistance is within the set limits, the welding is executed. One the contrarily, if the resistance is out of the set limits, the
welding is canceled, outputting an N.G. signal.
If measured resistance is within the set limits, setting it to active can use a compensation function. For details, see 3-9
COMPENSATION Function on p44.

The SFW-412 welder is a constant voltage-type welding power supply, the resistance can be known by measuring the
current value.

In the circuit shown in the left, where

V: Voltage across electrodes
(Constant voltage set across V-SENS. cable connection points -- constant
Ｒ Ｖ voltage control)

Ｉ R: Resistance composed of electrode-work-electrode

(Contact Resistance + Work Resistance to be measured across V-SENS.
cable connecting points)

I: Current flow through electrodes which is in proportion to the change in

the resistance composed of electrode-work-electrode

Then, the equation V = IR (Ohm's low) is applicable. If R decreases, I increase, and R increases, I decrease.

RESISTANCE CHECK Output Timing

The resistance checking output is delivered at the timing immediately after the ST. (start) signal. See Welding Time
Setting on p22.

ＳＴ Ｔ１ ＣＴ Ｔ２ Ｔ３ Ｔ4 ＨＴ

Ｒ−ＣＨＥＣＫ ＩＮＴＥＲＶＡＬ

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 Purpose of RESISTANCE CHECK Function
(1) Checking the Electrode-Work-Electrode Resistance
When the positions of work pieces to be welded are deviated from the intended positions a s shown in the right of two
illustrations shown below, the measured resistance will be increased in comparison with the normal shown in the left,
decreasing the welding current to flow. If such a phenomenon is detected before the welding run, and judged to be a
LOWER -- N.G., outputting an N.G. signal, and the programmed welding will be cancelled. If a welding is forced under
such a condition, there is a high risk to cause a spark, damaging the electrodes.

Ｒ ｒ
（Normal value） （Greater）
Ｉ（Normal value） ｉ（Smaller）

a) Normal Positioning b) Deviated Positioning

(2) Checking the Resistance of Work Only

When the welding a work consisting of two metal plate pieces, is one of two pieces is not supplied by an error, the
resistance will be lower than the normal, and the welding current will be increases. See b) illustration below. On the
contrarily, if one of two-piece parts is supplied double, a total of three pieces are to be welded. If so, the resistance is
increased, and the welding current will be decreased. See c) illustration below. When the RESISTANCE CHECK
function is set to operate, an UPPER -- N.G. or LOWER -- N.G. is judged before executing the welding run,
outputting a N.G. signal.

Ｒ
（Normal Value）
Ｉ（Normal Value）

a) Normal Work Set-up (2 pieces)

ｒ２
ｒ１
（Larger）
（Smaller）
ｉ１ ｉ２
（Larger） （Smaller）

b) Abnormal Work Set-p (minus 1 piece) c) Abnormal Work Set-p (plus 1 piece)

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Setting Procedures
①From the normal screen, press the FUNCTION key to
show the MENU screen.

②Press the P3 key to select the RESISTANCE CHECK

screen that is shown in the right.

③By using the ▲UP/▼DOWN keys, select an item to

set. The selected item is shown in a box enclosed by two
thick vertical lines. With the CURSOR key, specify the
position to set. The specified position is shown by a
highlighting cursor.

For ON or OFF setting, press the CURSOR key to

make the box enclosed by thick lines. Press the
CURSOR key again to select ON or OFF. The selected
position is highlighted. For value data setting, use the
▲UP/▼DOWN keys to select a desired value.

To save the selected position or value, press the HT

key.

To use the RESISTANCE CHECK function, firstly set

the function to ON, followed by setting the POWER and
TIME data.

④When the RESISTANCE CHECK function is et to ON,

and the POWER and TIME data are set, a welding run
becomes possible from on this screen in the conditions
set on this screen. Execute the welding runs a few times.

⑤The resultant current value is shown on the 7-SEG.

LED. By referring to the current value, make necessary
settings for the REFERENCE function.

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⑥To exit the setting procedure; press the FUNCTION
key, returning to the MENU screen. If any irrational
setting is detected, pip sound repeats to warn,
interrupting the screen to return to the MENU screen.
When the normal screen is restored from the MENU
screen, the 'R.' is shown in a box under the channel
number box. And, if the PRE MONITOR function is
remained to be ON, it is automatically turned to OFF.

★As for the RESISTANCE CHECK function, the maximum values settable for the TIME and POWER data are 0.99ms
and 9.99V, respectively. The condition settings for the RESISTANCE CHECK function would be 0.30ms and one-half
P4 volts, as a rule of thumb, for the TIME and POWER, respectively.

CAUTION !
Both the RESISTANCE CHECK function and the PRE MONITOR function can't be used concurrently. To set the
conditions for the two functions, the RESISTANCE CHECK has a priority over the PRE MONITOR.

CAUTION !
When the RESISTANCE CHECK function is involved in the set-welding program, the interval between the resistance
checking output and the pre-heat/welding will vary depending on the TIME set for the RESISTANCE CHECK
function.

ＲＥＳＩＳＴＡＮＣＥ ＣＨＥＣＫ ＴＩＭＥ ＩＮＴＥＲＶＡＬ ＴＩＭＥ

０．５ｍｓｅｃ Approx.１ｍｓｅｃ
０．９ｍｓｅｃ Approx.１．４ｍｓｅｃ

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Judgment Indication
⑦When the resultant monitor value of the RESISTANCE CHECK function is within the range set by the UPPER and
LOWER limits, the welding is executed, displaying the monitor value on the 3-digit indicator, accompanied by the
GOOD judgment. If the resultant monitor value exceeds the set limits, the 3-digit indicator shows a sign shown below;。

UPPER Limit Invasion Accompanied by an UPPER judgment.

LOWER Limit Invasion Accompanied by a LOWER judgment.

⑧The value resulted by the RESISTANCE CHECK energizing is shown in the monitor value indicating box on the
screen, accompanied by a letter 'R'.

〔Example Usage of RESISTANCE CHECK Function〕

●Detection of Work Presence/Absence
①Set the work in position on the welding head. Execute a test energizing. Repeat the above procedures a few e times
to obtain an average monitor value in case of the work presence.

②Remove the work, and measure the current with two electrodes shorted.

CAUTION !
The RESISTANCE CHECK function can be used when the current value obtained by two electrodes shorted
exceeds the upper/lower limits for average value obtained by the work presence state.

Example
When the average monitor value obtained by the work presence state would be 0.2kA, and the range between the
upper/lower limits be 0.15A to 0.25A.
If the current value obtained by two electrodes shorted is 0.27kA. As this value is in excess of the set upper/lower
limit range, and an NG judgment is resulted.

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Output Current Waveform Obtained by RESISTANCE CHECK Function

Within Set Upper/Lower Limit Range

ＵＰＰＥＲ

ＬＯＷＥＲ

RESISTANCE CHECK Energizing Welding (T1～T4)

Our of Set Upper Limit Range

ＵＰＰＥＲ

ＬＯＷＥＲ

RESISTANCE CHECK Energizing Welding (Not executed)

Our of Set Lower Limit Range

ＵＰＰＥＲ

ＬＯＷＥＲ

RESISTANCE CHECK Energizing Welding (Not executed)

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3-9 COMPENSATION Function
The COMPENSATION function of this welder is designed to feed the difference between the results of the
RESISTANCE CHECK energizing and the value obtained by the REFERENCE function onto the T1 or T3 segment
that is arbitrarily selected. The effect of the COMPENSATION function is expressed in the Relation between Output
Voltage and Compensation Rate on the next page. The application of the CAMPENSATION function is described on
p45.

Setting Method
①Make necessary setting in accordance with the manner
shown in 3-8 RESISTANCE CHECK function function. The
setting of the RESISTANCE CHECK function is
essential to set the COMPENSATION function.

②From the normal screen, press the FUNCTION key to

show the MENU screen.

③Press the P4 key to select the COMPENSATION screen

which is seen in the right.

④By using the ▲UP/▼DOWN keys, select T1 to T3

segment. The selected box is enclosed by thick vertical
line cursor.

⑤To specify the position to compensate, set a thick

vertical line cursor to the corresponding box, and
determine to compensate or not by using the CURSOR
key. By using the CURSOR key, set a highlighting cursor
in a desired box.
Set a value by using the ▲UP/▼DOWN keys and the
CURSOR key.

The '+' sign shows a plus compensation, and the '-' sign
shows a minus compensation. A 2-digit value following
the +/-sign is used to set the compensation rate in
percent (%). The maximum compensation rate is 30%.

⑥To save the data, press the HT key.

To determine the position to compensate, bring the

cursor to such a position, and select to compensate or
not by using the CURSOR key.

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⑦To complete setting, and return to the MENU screen,
presses the FUNCTION key. If an irrational setting is
detected, a pip sound repeats, and the MENU screen
restoration will be failed. When the normal screen is
restored from the MENU screen, the box shown in the
upper right area of the screen shows an 'R.' and 'C.'
signs. The 'R.' sign shows that the RESISTANCE
CHECK is valid, and the 'C.' sign shows that the
COMPENSATON is valid.

Relation between Output Voltage and Compensation Rate

The following equation explains the relation between the output voltage and the compensation rate.

ＣＯＭ ）
Ｖｃｏｍ＝Ｖ（１＋α
１００

Ｖｃｏｍ ：Actual output voltage

Ｖ ：Voltage set on VOLTAGE SET
α ：(Test Current Value - Reference Current Value)/Reference Current Value
Reference Current Value = Set REFERENCE Value
ＣＯＭ ：±compensation rate

Example: When the following values are set ;

Reference Current Value ＝０．４ＫＡ
Test Current Value ＝０．２ＫＡ
Set Output Voltage ＝１．０Ｖ
Compensation Rate ＝－３０％

α ＝（０．２－０．４）／０．４
＝－０．５

Ｖｃｏｍ ＝１×｛１＋（－０．５）×（－３０／１００）｝
＝１．１５［Ｖ］

When the COMPENSATION function is used, the set output V is automatically compensated to output 1.15V.

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Plus Compensation

When the test energizing current is larger than the set REFERENCE value, the output voltage referred to the set
POWER is increased by the set COMPENSATE rate, while when the current is smaller, the output voltage
referred to the set POWER is decreased by the set COMPENSATION rate. The plus compensation is used when
the contact resistance between one work piece and another, and/or between work and electrode is changed the
intended current is automatically compensated to flow. The plus compensation is applied when the contact area is
increased, the contact resistance becomes smaller, and the heat to be generated at the contact surface will
decrease in proportion to the decreased resistance, and a larger current will be needed to obtain the intended weld
result. On the contrarily, if the contact area is decreased, the contact resistance becomes greater, and the heat to
be generated will increase, and a smaller current will be sufficient enough to obtain the intended weld result.

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Output Waveform Showing the Plus Compensation Effect
Waveform of Test Energizing: Current
Waveform of Welding Power: Voltage

Set Value
When test-energizing current is larger than the set REFERENCE value ; Compensated Value

Set REFERENCE Value

RESISTANCE CHECK Energizing Current Weld Power

When test-energizing current is smaller than the set REFERENCE value

Set REFERENCE Value

RESISTANCE CHECK Energizing Current Weld Power

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Minus Compensation

When the test energizing current is larger than the set REFERENCE value, the output voltage referred to the set
POWER is decreased by the set COMPENSATION rate, while when the current is smaller, the output voltage
referred to the set POWER is increased by the set COMPENSATION rate. The minus compensation is applied in
the welding of two plated work pieces when the thickness of plating varies more or less, and the generated heat
will be changed, accordingly. When the thickness of plating is thinner than that of the reference, the inherent
resistance becomes low, and the test energizing current will become larger, accordingly. However, the current flow
route extension at the plating is limited, a less weld current is enough to the intended result. Therefore, with a
thinner-plated work, larger current flows at the test energizing, but the weld voltage is adjusted to decrease in the
current. For thicker-plated works, the reversed description of the above will apply.

４８
Output Waveform Showing the Minus Compensation Effect
Waveform of Test Energizing: Current
Waveform of Welding Power: Voltage

Set Value
When test-energizing current is larger than the set REFERENCE value ; Compensated Value

Set REFERENCE Value

RESISTANCE CHECK Energizing Current Weld Power

When test-energizing current is smaller than the set REFERENCE value

Set REFERENCE Value

RESISTANCE CHECK Energizing Current Weld Power

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3-10 MENU Function

The MENU screen is shown when the FUNCTION key is

pressed from the normal screen or the channel 0 screen.

When the P1 through P4 key corresponding with the key

prefixed to the function on the screen is pressed, the
setting and execution of the selected function can be done.
The descriptions of the functions are given on the next
page.

５０
［ＳＷＩＴＣＨ ＳＥＬＥＣＴ］ （Ｐ１key）
Setting for the signal output function can be confirmed and changed, if necessary. For details, see p52.

［ＳＥＬＦ ＣＨＥＣＫ］ （Ｐ２key）

The integrity of the integrated MOS-FET, and the charging voltage of the integrated electrolytic capacitor can be
checked. For details, see p54.

［ＲＥＳＩＳＴＡＮＣＥ ＣＨＥＣＫ］ （Ｐ３key）

The test energizing can be performed to check the condition of work by measuring the resistance composed of
electrode-work-electrode before the programmed welding. When the measured resistance is within the reference
value (or compensating range), the programmed welding is executed. If the measured resistance is out of such a
range, the programmed welding is cancelled, outputting an N.G. signal. For details, see p38.）

［ＣＯＭＰＥＮＳＡＴＩＯＮ］ （Ｐ４key）
The difference between the results of the test energizing performed by the RESISTANCE CHECK function and the
value of REFERENCE function is fed to T1 or T3 that is arbitrarily selected for compensation. For details, see
p44.

From the MENU screen, pressing the LOCK key can set a PASSWORD. For details, see p56.

５１
SWITCH SELECT Screen

①From the MENU screen, press the P1 key to show the

SWITCH SELECT screen that is shown in the right.

②Select the item to set by using the ▲UP/▼DOWN

keys. The selected item is shown between two thick
vertical lines.

Pressing the ▼DOWN key can show the next page,

which is shown in the mid right of this page. To scroll the
pages up and down, use the ▲UP/▼DOWN keys.

To toggle the setting of switch, use the CURSOR key.

The selected position is shown highlighted.
The screen shown in the right is the default setting.

To restore the previous setting after a change, press the

RESET key.

③All of the set data can be saved by pressing the HT key.

The screen has a massage under the listing that reads
'CONFIRM DESIRED SETTING'. Confirm the contents.

④If the contents are OK, press the HT key.

This save the set data and revise the contents, returning
to the MENU screen.

If the contents are incorrect, press the RERSET key to

restore the previous settings. To return to the MENU
screen, press the RESET key, again.

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Contents of Switch Settings
MEMORY The contents of the integrated memory, like the data set for the conditions of each channel, can be
toggled between KEEP and CLEAR.
CHECK/TRACE The waveform to be displayed in the CHECK or TRACE function can be toggled between V for
voltage and A for current.
WELD N.G. The warning display and signal output can be toggled between ON and OFF. Such a display and
output are available upon an N.G. judgment for an invasion of set upper/lower limits to be made
after completion of a welding run.
WELD OFF The S.V. function in WELD OFF can be toggled between TEST (sequence operation) and PRESS
(S.V. output only). Also, see TIME CHART on p62.
GOOD or N.G. The timing of the monitor judgment output can be toggled betweee4n TIMER (50ms) and TACT.
For details, see Timing Chart on p62.
FINISH The timing of the FINISH signal output can be toggled between TIMER (50ms) and TACT. For
details, see Timing Chart on p62.
S.V. OUTPUT The S.V. (solenoid valve) output which is generated upon the occurrence of WARNING can be
toggled between CLOSE which holds the output until the receipt of RESET signal and OPEN which
is turned off upon the occurrence of WARNING. For details, see Timing Chart on p62.
WAVE RANGE The vertical range scale for the CHECK and TRACE waveforms can be toggled between 100% that
shows up to 120% and 50% that shows up to 60%.
USE L.S. The L.S. (limit switch) signal available on the INPUT terminal board can be toggled between ON and
OFF.

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SELF CHECK Screen

From the MENU screen, press the P2 key to show the

SELF CHECK screen that is shown in the right.
Upon showing the SELF CHECK screen, checking of the
status of the integrated electrolytic capacitor and V-SENS.
cable connection is performed.
If their integrity is checked to be OK, the screen in the
right is shown.
To return to the MENU screen, press the HT key.

If the checking detects a fault(s), the screen shows the

cause(s) and action(s) to take.
This screen will stay as it is until the power of the unit is
turned off.
The screen in the right shows an example in which each of
the checked items has a fault.

The use of the SELF CHECK screen at regular intervals will detect a degraded electrolytic capacitor.
To fully charge the capacitor, the SFW-412 welder will take approx. 7 seconds after turning on the unit. If the SELF
CHECK function is used before the full charge of capacitor, a 'CHARGING VOLTAGE ERROR' message is shown.
To use the SELF CHECK screen when turning on the unit, take a minimum interval of 10 seconds to avoid the
above-mentioned error message.

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５５
PASSWORD LOCK Function

From the MENU screen, pressing the LOCK key can show the SET PASSORD screen. When the LOCK function is
released, the presence/absence of PASSWORD and the change of PASSWORD can be set.
LOCK Function
The LOCK function is provided to avoid an inadvertent tampering of the set conditions during operation and
servicing by making the front panel keys inoperative. When the LOCK key is pressed, the accompanied red LED
indicator will light, showing that the LOCK function is working. To release the LOCK function, press the LOCK
key, turning the red indicator off.

①From the MENU screen, the SET PASSWORD screen in

the right can be seen by pressing the LOCK key.

②Enter a new password into the PASSWORD -- ? box. A

password must be composed of 4-digit numbers, and can
be created by using the TIME setting keys and/or the
POWER setting keys which are suffixed by numbers, like
T1, P4, etc.
The default is set to T1,T1,T1,T1

When a password is inputted, the screen in the right is

shown. From this screen, the PASSWORD LOCK function
can be set ON or OFF, and the password can be changed.

To change the password, select the item to set by using the

▲UP/▼DOWN keys. Two thick vertical lines on both
sides of box show the selected item box.

The PASSWORD LOCK -- ON/OFF is selected on this

screen. By using the CURSOR key, select ON or OFF.
The selected state is shown highlighted.

The default for the PASSWORD LOCK is set to OFF. To

make the new PASSWORD effective, set it to ON.

When the SET PASSWORD screen is shown, the HT key

is shown as ‘RET.’, and used to return the screen to the
MENU screen. However, after operating any key related to
setting, the HT key is shown as ‘ENT.’ and used to save
the setting. Pressing the RESET key will return the screen
to the MENU screen without updating the setting.

５６
Changing the PASSWORD

By using the ▲UP/▼DOWN keys, select the NEW

PASSWORD box as shown in the screen in the right.

Press the CURSOR key to show a '?' mark into the box in
the right. This makes it possible to set a new password in
the box. Input a password consisting of 4-digit number by
using the keys shown below:
T1 through T4 to input numbers 1 through 4
P1 through P6 to input numbers 1 through 6

The place where a number is inputted is shown by a '*'

mark. To interrupt the password input or to erase the
inputted password, press the RESET key to show the
screen on the top of this page.

Upon completion of to input the 4-digit password, the

screen shown on the top of this page is shown.

５７
To save the setting, press the HT key. The screen will ask
a question 'NEW PASSWORD:?' for confirmation. Input
the password.
This screen is shown when the ENT. >[HT] message is
shown in the lower left area of this screen.

Each time a correct password number is set, the number of

'*' marks will be increased by one. When a wrong password
number is inputted, a pip sounds repeatedly, and the screen
will return to the previous one.

When the password is inputted correctly, the screen in the

right is shown for several seconds, then, the MENU screen
is shown.

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3-11 7-SEG. LED
The 7-SEG. LED on the front panel normally indicates the values for the monitor function, but the indicator has an
additional role to show a variety of information by fully using the 7-segment composition of LED components.

Normal Welding Operation

Right after turning on the unit

ST. (start) signal input

L.S. (limit switch) signal input and welding run

Completion of welding run, showing the monitoring value

Failure in monitoring value measurement

Pre Monitor Function

Available with the selected parameters N.G. results of pre monitoring. The
upper/lower N.G. judgments are shown in the order of voltage, current and power

Resistance Check Function

Result of upper N.G. in RESISTANCE CHECK

Result of lower N.G. in RESISTANCE CHECK

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4 INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNALS
Input Signals

Name Function Input Condition

L.S/S.T‐COM. Input of St. (start) and L.S.(pressure detection limit Input a no-potential relay contact
switch) signals. When a footswitch type welding head is signal. The signal duration must be 2ms
used, short-circuit the ST. and L.S. terminals by means or longer.
of a shorting bar provided on the terminal board, and
apply the pressure detection signal across the L.S. and
COM. terminals. When an air-driven type welding head
is used, apply the ST. signal across the ST. and COM.
terminals, and the pressure detection signal across the
L.S. and COM. terminals, using no shorting bar.
C‐A,B,C‐COM. Channel selection signal input.
RES.‐COM. Warning reset signal input.
W.S.‐COM. Weld stop signal input. Used to interrupt a welding run Input a no-potential relay contact
before completion. signal. The signal duration must be 2 ms
or longer.
E.S.‐COM. Emergency stop signal input. Used to interrupt a welding Input a no-potential relay contact signal
run before completion by an external signal. When (b-contact). The signal duration must be
applied, a warning message is shown, and a warning signal 2 ms or longer.
is outputted.

CAUTION !
When a programmable controller is used as an external control source, use an independent output or apply the signal
via a relay or photo-coupler to isolate the signal from the input/output DC power of the controller4. If a non-isolated
signal is used, the start signal is kept inputted due to the 'leakage current', disturbing the input of next start signal.

Equivalent Circuit of Input Signal

２４Ｖ

２．２Ｋ

２４Ｇ
ＳＦＷ

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Output Signals

Name Function Output

ＧＯＯＤ Outputted when the measured monitoring item/parameter is within Transistor output
the set upper/lower limits. Capacity: DC24V, 50mA max.
Ｎ．Ｇ． Outputted when any one of monitoring item/parameters exceeds the
set upper/lower limit.
ＦＩＮＩＳＨ Outputted upon completion each welding run.
ＷＡＲＮＩＮＧ Outputted when the unit generates a warning. The signal is kept
held until pressing the RESET key.
Ｎ．Ｇ．－Ｔ．1 Outputted when a selected monitoring item/parameter exceeds the
set lower limit.
Ｎ．Ｇ．－Ｕ．1 Outputted when a selected monitoring item/parameter exceeds the
set upper limit.
Ｎ．Ｇ．－Ｌ．2 Outputted when a selected monitoring item/parameter exceeds the
set lower limit.
Ｎ．Ｇ．－Ｕ．2 Outputted when a selected monitoring item/parameter exceeds the
set upper limit.
Ｓ．Ｖ． A DC24V power to operate an air-driven pressure head outputted Output DC24V, 100mA max.
during the time between ST. (squeeze time) and HT (hold time).

CAUTION !
Don't apply commercial AC line voltage (like AC200V, AC100V, etc.) to the INPUT/OUTPUT terminals. Application
of such a power will damage the components in the unit.

Equivalent Circuit of Output Signal

４７０

ＳＦＷ

ＧＯＯＤ Ｎ．Ｇ． ＦＩＮＩＳＨ ＷＡＲＮＩＮＧ

２４Ｖ

２４Ｇ ＳＦＷ

Ｓ．Ｖ．

６１
Timing Chart
Basic Function

Tact Intervals

ＳＴ．

Ｌ．Ｓ．

ＷＥＬＤ

ＧＯＯＤ
Ｎ．Ｇ．

ＦＩＮＩＳＨ

Ｓ．Ｖ．

Timer Intervals

ＳＴ．

Ｌ．Ｓ．

ＷＥＬＤ

ＧＯＯＤ
Ｎ．Ｇ．
５０ｍsec

ＦＩＮＩＳＨ

Ｓ．Ｖ．

６２
Channel Shift

8CH

ＳＴ．
Ｌ．Ｓ．

ＣＨ．Ａ

ＣＨ．Ｂ

ＣＨ．Ｃ

ＷＥＬＤ

ＣＨ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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WELD OFF

PRESS

ＳＴ．

Ｌ．Ｓ．

ＷＥＬＤ

Ｓ．Ｖ．

TEST

ＳＴ．

Ｌ．Ｓ．

ＷＥＬＤ
ｔ

ＧＯＯＤ
Ｎ．Ｇ．

ＦＩＮＩＳＨ

Ｓ．Ｖ．

t = Total of ST through HT, including resistance checking.

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S.V. OUTPUT

CLOSE
ＳＴ．／Ｌ．Ｓ．

ＷＡＲＮＩＮＧ

ＷＥＬＤ

ＲＥＳＥＴ

ＦＩＮＩＳＨ

ＧＯＯＤ／Ｎ．Ｇ．

Ｓ．Ｖ．

Ｃ．ＳＴＯＰ

OPEN
ＳＴ．／Ｌ．Ｓ．

ＷＡＲＮＩＮＧ

ＷＥＬＤ

ＲＥＳＥＴ

ＦＩＮＩＳＨ

ＧＯＯＤ／Ｎ．Ｇ．

Ｓ．Ｖ．

Ｃ．ＳＴＯＰ

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5 TROUBLESHOOTING
When the SFW-412 welder does not work as intended or a WANING is shown, check the wiring and tightness of fixing
screws of the INPUT/OUTPUT terminal board. If such a check is no use to solve the problem, precede a trouble sheeting
according to the table shown below. If such a troubleshooting can't solve the problem, consult your local Seiwa distributor,
or Seiwa in Tokyo, Japan. .

CAUTION !
When a WARNING message is shown, confirm the contents of message on the screen, and press the RESET key. Upon
pressing the RESET key, the alarm is silenced. However, if the WARNING message is kept shown, the cause of the alarm
still exists. During the WARNING message is shown, no key operations are accepted.

Symptom Probable Cause Acton to Take

The unit can't be turned on.
Fuse is blown upon turning on
SFW-412 unit.
LCD screen is not turned on or
dark.
Key switches do not function.
TIME data can't input. Upon saving
data, pip sound repeats to warn.
Weld run does not start. WELDING
MONITOR 7-SEG. LED does not
blink upon supplying ST./L.S.
signal(s).
Weld run start is not accepted.
WELDING MINITOR 7-SEG. LED
reads 000.
① Power cord is not connected properly.
② Fuse is blown.
③ Fuse holder contains no fuse.
④ No power is supplied to the power line
outlet.
⑤ SFW-412 unit is faulty.
① AC100V units are connected to
AC200V line.
② Check fuse amperage. Use a 5A fuse.
① Contrast is not properly adjusted.
② Faulty LCD or LCD control circuit.
① LOCK key is set to on.
② Channel is set to 0. If so, some keys are
operative.
③ Trace monitor function is set to on. If
so, some keys are operative.
④ CHECK screen is selected.
⑤ ST. (start) signal is kept applied.
⑥ Faulty keys or faulty key operation
circuit.
Total of T1 trough T4 exceeds 20 ms.
① No ST. signal is received.
② Incorrect ST. signal input.
③ Duration of ST. signal is too short.
① After ST. signal input, no L.S. signal
follows or when L.S. signal is inputted, no
ST. signal exists.
② ST. signal has too many chattering.
① Connect power cord to specified power
line outlet.
②③ Check line voltage, and replace the fuse
with new one. Place a fuse in position.
④ Supply specified voltage to power line
outlet.
⑤ Consult local Seiwa distributor.
① Check line voltage and power voltage
selection switch position of SFW-412 unit.
② Use fuse of correct rating.
① Readjust CONTRAST potentiometer on
the front panel.
② Check the circuit inside the unit. Consult
local Seiwa distributor.
① Press LOCK key to turn accompanied red
indicator off. If locking is set to on by
password, enter the password to release the
locked key.
② Select channel number 1 through 8.
③ Complete setting to restore the normal
screen.
④ Press CHECK key to return to normal
screen.
⑤ Interrupt the ST. signal application.
⑥ Consult local Seiwa distributor.
Review each time segment. Set total within
20 ms.
① Confirm specifications for input signal, and
apply ST. signal again.
② St. signal must be of contact input. Use a
relay or switch to make a contact input
signal.
③ Duration of ST. signal must be 5 ms or
longer.
① Check L.S. signal circuit wiring and sensor
position. Also, check the application timing of
ST. signal and L.S. signal.
② Remove the short-circuit bar between ST.
and L.S. terminals. And, short-circuit
between COM. and L.S. terminals, instead.

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 Symptom
Monitoring value of 7-SEG. LED
reads a value higher than the
specified output current
Monitoring voltage does not respond
to increased WELD voltage setting.
Monitoring values read unstable.
7-SEG. LED shows = = =.
No welding current output
Although welding current is
outputted, no welding is resulted.
Alarm sounds, and LCD screen
shows the following screen.
Probable Cause
① Set WELD value is too high.
② Weld run without work between
electrodes.
③ Weld cable insulation sleeve is broken,
and it can cause a shunt flow of current.
① Weld run time is set too long.
② capacitor-charging time is too short.
① Tact is too short.
② Set value exceeds rated value.
③ Deviation in work sizes and weld head
pressure. Faulty weld cables.
RESISTANCE CHECK has been resulted
in N.G.
① WELD key is set to off.
② Setting is not completed yet. If so, a
cursor (thick vertical lines or high-lighting)
is shown remained.
③ RESISTANCE CHECK energizing has
been completed. However, RESISTANCE
CHECK resulted in N.G.
④ PRE MONITOR energizing has been
completed. However, PRE MONITOR
resulted in N.G.
⑤ CHECK screen is shown.
⑥ T2 through T4 set to 0 ms.
⑦ No contact between welding head and
work.
⑧ Faulty welder unit.
① Low WELD data setting
② Pressure and electrodes are not
properly set.
③ Faulty weld cable and/or faulty cable
connection.
④ Surface of electrode(s) and/or faulty
cable connection is covered with insulating
materials.
Primary current exceeds the rated value.
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Acton to Take
① Review welding conditions.
② Check the position of work, and timing of
ST. signal.
③ Check the integrity of weld cables.
①② If the end of welding waveform is snot
shown in the CHECK waveform monitoring,
review the welding conditions. Perform weld
runs within the operative tact range.
①② If the tail of welding waveform is out of
CHECK waveform-monitoring range,
review-welding conditions. Perform weld runs
within the operative tact range.
③ Check the performance of welding head.
If such an indication is often shown, check the
electrodes and pressure. Also, review
REFERENCE setting and upper/lower limit
range.
① Press WELD key to turn on green LED
indicator.
② Save the set data or press RESET key to
cancel the set data.
③ 4Check work and weld cable connections,
electrodes and pressure. Review upper/lower
limit range. If no judgment is needed set the
function to off.
⑤ Press CHECK key to return to normal
screen.
⑥ Input necessary data.
⑦ Set work properly. Check welding head.
⑧ Perform SELF CHECK function. Consult
Seiwa with the result of SELF CHECK.
① Review set welding condition data.
②③④ Check electrodes, work and/or
welding head.
① Lower set POWER value.
② Check weld cable for short-circuits.
 Symptom
Alarm sounds, and LCD screen
shows the following screen.
Alarm sounds, and LCD screen
shows the following screen.
Alarm sounds, and LCD screen
shows the following screen.
Alarm sounds, and LCD screen
shows the following screen.
Alarm sounds, and LCD screen
shows the following screen.
Probable Cause
Temperature of limiting resistor exceeds
60℃.
E.S. (Emergency signal) is applied. See p58.
When WELD N.G. is set to ON, monitor
judgment is resulted N.G. This WARNING
screen has messages to show 'Which
monitor' and 'Which N.G.'. In case of the
WARNING example in the left, messages
show:
Current monitor and UPPER N.G.
Voltage monitor and LOWER N.G.
① V-SENS. cable is open.
② V-SENS. cable connection.
① Outputted voltage exceeding 10 V.
② A large spark was generated.
③ Flowed current exceeding set upper
limit.
VOLTAGE: Abnormally high
CURRENT: Abnormally high
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Acton to Take
Press RESET key, and take the following
countermeasures.
① Cool down SFW-412 welder to restore
the temperature sensor.
② Review installation place and welding run
rate. Check cooling fans and grilles.
Press RESET key, and take the following
countermeasures.
① Remove E.S. signal.
② If no E.S. signal has been applied,
short-circuit between E.S. and COM.
terminals with shorting bar provided.
The previous screen restores upon pressing
RESET key to perform welding runs. If this
WARNING is often shown, press RESET key,
and take the following countermeasures.
① Check electrodes, pressure, work and
welding head.
② Review welding conditions and monitoring
ranges.
Press RESET key, and turn off the welder
unit, and take the following countermeasures.
① Replace V-SENS. cable.
② Connect V-SENS. cable.
Press RESET key, and turn off the welder
unit, and take the following countermeasures.
② Set a lower POWER data. Check the
integrity of electrodes and work.
①③ Halve POWER value, and carry out a
weld run. Study the result. If same symptom
is resulted, the cause will be faulty welder
unit. Consult local Seiwa distributor.
 Symptom
Alarm sounds, and LCD screen
shows the following screen.
Alarm sounds, and LCD screen
shows the following screen.
Alarm sounds, and LCD screen
shows the following screen.
Alarm sounds, and LCD screen
shows the following screen.
Alarm sounds, and LCD screen
shows the following screen.
Probable Cause
Faulty MOS-FET
Welding condition data back-up battery
has been exhausted.
The contents of welding condition data in
the memory are lost.
① Reversed polarity with V-SENS. cable
connections.
② Short-circuit at '+'/'-' electrode
connections on welding head.
When turning on welder unit, ST. (start)
signal is kept applied.
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Acton to Take
Press RESET key, and turn off welder unit.
Consult local Seiwa distributor.
Press RESET key to show normal screen. If
this WARNING concurrently shows a 'LOST
MENORY' message, set data are lost. Turn
off the welder unit. Replace the lithium
battery located on the main circuit board.
Battery Used: CR17335 (3.0 V)
When the battery is replaced with a new one,
the contents in the memory are erased. Upon
turning on welder unit for the first time after
battery replacement, a 'WARNING -- LOST
MEMORY' is shown.
Press RESET key to show normal screen. Set
welding condition data.
Press RESET key, and turn off the welder
unit, and take the following countermeasures.
① Correct polarity with V-SENS. cable
connections.
② Correct short-circuit at electrodes on
welding head.
Press RESET key, and take the following
countermeasures.
① Remove ST. signal.
② Check wiring and connection for ST.
signal.
 Symptom Probable Cause Acton to Take
Alarm sounds, and LCD screen Total Count has reached preset count. Reset total count.
shows the following screen.

CAUTION !
If transport an SFW-412 welder unit to Seiwa for repair, be sure to tighten all the fixing screws. To pack such a unit
into a shipping carton box, be sure to use generous packing materials so the contents do not move around in the
box during transportation. If the above instructions are neglected, the cause of faults to repair can't be reproduced
at the factory due to additional fault(s) developed during transportation making repair service more complicated and
difficult. As a result, additional costs of repair service may be charged.

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Po w er Li n e De t ec t o r
Ca pa ci to r C ha rg e r
Vo lt ag e S. S W Ci r cu i t
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BLOCK CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
APPENDIX

IN P U T OU TP U T
Fr on t Pa ne l
SPECIFICATIONS

Model Name SFW-412

Power requirements Single-phaseAC100V/200V(±10%) 50/60Hz
Rated Output Current 4000A
Output Control Constant voltage
MONITOR Function
Monitoring Items Current, voltage, power and trace
Monitoring Ranges Current Monitor 0.00～4.00ＫＡ
Voltage Monitor 0.00～9.99Ｖ
Power Monitor 00.0～40.0ＫＶＡ
RESISTANCE CHECK Function
Test energizing 0.00～9.99V
TIME 0.00～0.99msec
REFERENCE 0.00～9.99KA
UPPER REFERENCE～9.99V
LOWER 0.00KA～REFERENCE
COMPENSATION ±0～30%
WELD Data Settable Ranges
POWER Data P1-P6 0.00～9.99V
TIME Data *1ST 000～999msec
T1 000～9.99msec
CT 000～9.95msec(0.05 increments/decrements)
T2 000～9.99msec
T3 000～9.99msec
T4 000～9.99msec
HT 000～9.99msec

Total Counter
Preset Counter
Number of Channels for Weld Condition Setting 8 Channels
Operating Temperature *2 +5～55℃(no condensing)
Power Consumption MAX 500W
Power cord, 2.4m in length､V-SENS cable, 1.5m in length､
Standard Accessories *3
Power fuse､Operation manual

*1 Total of T2 through T4 is 20ms, max.

*2 Temperature range available when SFW-412 operation is set as shown below:
*3 Accessory items and design may vary depending on the AC line voltage specified upon ordering. See p6 for details.

Room temperature: 25℃

Ｍｏｄｅｌ Ｏｕｔｐｕｔ Weld run time: 1ms
Weld run rate: 60 runs/minute
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Load connected: 1mΩ

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CAUTION !
Before starting the services shown below, be sure to turn off the POWER switch of the welder unit, and disconnect
the power cord for safety.
「Changing the position of AC line voltage selector switch」
「Replacing power fuse」

AC LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH

To change the position of AC line voltage selector switch, take the following procedures.
Switch Position Changing Procedures (AC100V to AC200V)

②
Remove two fixing screws shown as ①.
Remove the panel shown as ③.
Slide the switch lever shown as ② in the right (AC200V).
Turn the front surface of the panel ③ reversed, and fix it in position shown below with two screws ①.

To change AC200V operation to AC100V operation, take the reverse procedures shown above.
AC line voltage is changed; change the power cord accordingly because the cord is terminated with a specific type of
plug at the AC outlet end.

CAUTION !
If AC200V power line is supplied to an AC 100 V unit, the power fuse is blown. Make sure to supply AC line voltage in
accordance with the power voltage specified for the SFW-412 welder unit.

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POWER FUSE REPLACEMENT

To replace the power fuse, take the following

procedures.
To remove the fuse holder cover, insert the tip of a
flat-bladed small screwdriver into the slit shown as ①,
and use the action of lever to remove the cover. Then,
the fuse can be removed.

Fuse used: Midget fuse (φ5×20mm), 5A

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EXTERNAL VIEW AND DIMENSIONS
Dimensions

Size
Ｗ 198 ㎜
ＷＣ１ 12.3 ㎜
ＷＣ２ 28 ㎜
ＷＦ 144 ㎜
Ｈ 315.5 ㎜
Ｄ 419．5 ㎜
ＤＲ 15 ㎜
ＤＦ 317 ㎜

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OUTPUT TERMINAL DIMENSIONS

Size Size
Ｄ1 111.5 ㎜ Ｈ1 156.5 ㎜
Ｄ2 145.5 ㎜ Ｈ2 132 ㎜

CAUTION !
The sizes shown in the above table are brought from the production figure, and exclude errors caused in the assembling
work.

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MEMO FOR SET DATA
Ｍｏｄｅｌ Ｎａｍｅ ＳＦＷ－ Ｌｏｔ Ｎｏ． ＤＣ－
ＡＬＬ ＣＯＵＮＴＲＥＲ ＰＡＳＳＷＯＲＤ ・ ・ ・

Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4

Monitor Mode
Monitor upper limit
Monitor lower limit
TIME Data ST
T1
CT
T2
T3
T4
HT
POWER Data P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
Pre-Monitor (ON,OFF)
Pre-Monitor upper limit
Pre-Monitor lower limit
RESISTANCE CHECK ON ･ OFF ON ･ OFF ON ･ OFF ON ･ OFF
POWER
TIME
UPPER
REFERENCE
LOWER
COMPENSATION
Compensation position T1 T3 T1 T3 Ｔ１ Ｔ３ Ｔ１ Ｔ３
Compensation rate
Memo

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設定ＭＥＭＯ

Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4

Monitor Mode
Monitor upper limit
Monitor lower limit
TIME Data ST
T1
CT
T2
T3
T4
HT
POWER Data P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
Pre-Monitor (ON,OFF)
Pre-Monitor upper limit
Pre-Monitor lower limit
RESISTANCE CHECK ON ･ OFF ON ･ OFF ON ･ OFF ON ･ OFF
POWER
TIME
UPPER
REFERENCE
LOWER
COMPENSATION
Compensation position T1 T3 T1 T3 Ｔ１ Ｔ３ Ｔ１ Ｔ３
Compensation rate
Memo

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 CAUTION !

(1) It is forbidden to copy part and whole of this operation manual in any form without a written permission.
(2) We reserve the right to change the contents of this operation manual without notice.
(3) We have used our best efforts to write and edit this operation manual. If you find any part difficult to understand or
missing description, please, let us know at the following address. We will carefully handle your advices and suggesting
improving the document.

Seiwa Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Main Office and Export Operations
Mitaka High-Tech-Center 2nd. Floor 8-7-3 Shimo-renjyaku, Mitaka, Tokyo 181-0013 Japan
TEL: 81-422-41-1151 FAX: 81-422-41-1155

04.2004.R09-00(E)

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