Operation Manual Mm370-c

Original instructions
WELD CHECKER
MM-370C
OPERATION MANUAL
U06OM1187943-02
MM-370C
Thank you for your purchase of the Amada Miyachi Weld Checker MM-370C.
Please read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. Keep the manual handy after reading for future
reference.
Contents
1. Special Notes .............................................................................................................................1-1
(1) Safety Precautions.................................................................................................................................................1-1
(2) Handling Precautions ............................................................................................................................................1-4
(3) On Disposal............................................................................................................................................................1-4
(4) Model-Specific Function........................................................................................................................................1-4
2. Features .....................................................................................................................................2-1
3. Packing List ...............................................................................................................................3-1
(1) Accessories ............................................................................................................................................................3-1
a. MM-370C-00-00 .................................................................................................................................3-1
b. MM-370C-00-01/00-04 .....................................................................................................................3-1
(2) Options....................................................................................................................................................................3-2
a. For MM-370C-00-00/00-01/00-04 ...................................................................................................3-2
b. For MM-370C-00-01/00-04 ...............................................................................................................3-2
c. For MM-370C-00-01...........................................................................................................................3-3
d. For MM-370C-00-04...........................................................................................................................3-3
4. Name and Function of Each Part .............................................................................................4-1
(1) Front.........................................................................................................................................................................4-1
(2) Rear.........................................................................................................................................................................4-3
5. Operation Flow ..........................................................................................................................5-1
6. Installation and Connections....................................................................................................6-1
(1) Installing the MM-370C.......................................................................................................................................6-1
(2) Preparations for Measurement – Connection between the MM-370C and Measurement Devices .......6-2
a. Connecting the Toroidal Coil and the Voltage Detection Cord ...............................................................6-2
b. Connecting the Displacement Sensor (Force/displacement-equipped specification function) ...............6-4
c. Connecting the Force Sensor (Force/displacement-equipped specification function) ............................6-7
d. When Using an External ±10 V Voltage Input (Force/displacement-equipped specification function)....6-9
7. Basic Operation .........................................................................................................................7-1
(1) Startup.....................................................................................................................................................................7-1
(2) Using the Encoder .................................................................................................................................................7-2
a. Selecting Menus.....................................................................................................................................7-2
b. Moving the Cursor and Changing Parameters .......................................................................................7-3
c. Scrolling a Screen ..................................................................................................................................7-4
(3) Shutdown................................................................................................................................................................7-5
8. Operation Screens.....................................................................................................................8-1
(1) Operation Screen Organization ...........................................................................................................................8-1
(2) Description of the Operation Screens .................................................................................................................8-3
a. MEASUREMENT Screen.......................................................................................................................8-3
b. VIEW Screen..........................................................................................................................................8-4
c. WAVEFORM Screen..............................................................................................................................8-6
d. WAVEFORM Screen (Time Axis)...........................................................................................................8-7
e. WAVEFORM Screen (Vertical Axis).......................................................................................................8-8
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f. WAVEFORM Screen (Measurement Mode) ..........................................................................................8-9

g. ALL CYCLE Screen .............................................................................................................................8-10
h. ALL CYCLE Screen (Force) .................................................................................................................8-11
i. WAVEFORM (FORCE) Screen............................................................................................................8-12
j. SETUP (1) Screen ...............................................................................................................................8-16
k. SETUP (2) Screen ...............................................................................................................................8-26
l. SETUP (3) Screen ...............................................................................................................................8-32
m. SETUP (4) Screen ...............................................................................................................................8-35
n. PRINT Screen ......................................................................................................................................8-37
o. COMMUNICATION Screen..................................................................................................................8-40
p. USB Screen .........................................................................................................................................8-43
q. HISTORY Screen.................................................................................................................................8-46
r. DATA READ Screen ............................................................................................................................8-48
s. STATUS (1) Screen .............................................................................................................................8-50
t. STATUS (2) Screen .............................................................................................................................8-53
u. STATUS (3) Screen .............................................................................................................................8-55
v. I/O SET (1) Screen...............................................................................................................................8-56
w. I/O SET (2) Screen...............................................................................................................................8-59
x. I/O TEST Screen..................................................................................................................................8-60
9. Measurement .............................................................................................................................9-1
(1) Measuring Current (Current Flow Time)/Voltage...............................................................................................9-1
(2) Measuring Displacement (Force/displacement-equipped specification function) .........................................9-7
(3) Measuring Force (Force/displacement-equipped specification function) .....................................................9-10
10. Interface .................................................................................................................................10-1
(1) Connection Diagram of the External I/O Signals .............................................................................................10-1
a. Input Connector (Using contacts or open-collector (sink-type) PLC sequencer as input signals) ........10-1
b. Input Connector (Using voltage-output (source-type) PLC sequencer as input signals) ......................10-2
c. Output Connector.................................................................................................................................10-3
d. Optional Connector (Force/displacement-equipped specification only)................................................10-4
(2) Description of the External I/O Signals..............................................................................................................10-4
a. Input Connector (D-Sub, 25-pin) ..........................................................................................................10-4
b. Output Connector (D-Sub, 15-pin) .......................................................................................................10-6
c. Optional Connector (D-Sub, 15-pin) (Force/displacement-equipped specification function) ................10-7
11. Timing Chart ..........................................................................................................................11-1
(1) Normal Measurement .........................................................................................................................................11-1
(2) At the Occurrence of Error (Current Upper Limit Error)...................................................................................11-1
(3) NO CURR Input Signal.......................................................................................................................................11-1
12. Data Communication.............................................................................................................12-1
(1) Data Transfer........................................................................................................................................................12-1
(2) Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................12-2
a. RS-485.................................................................................................................................................12-2
b. RS-232C ..............................................................................................................................................12-2
(3) Protocol .................................................................................................................................................................12-3
a. Single-Directional Communication .......................................................................................................12-3
b. Bi-Directional Communication ............................................................................................................12-11
(4) Communication Data ........................................................................................................................................12-13
(5) PC Operation Example.....................................................................................................................................12-18
a. Check if the Hyper Terminal has been Installed on a Computer. .......................................................12-18
b. Install the Hyper Terminal. .................................................................................................................12-19
c. Connect the Weld Checker with a Computer. ....................................................................................12-20
d. Set the Hyper Terminal. .....................................................................................................................12-21
e. Set the Weld Checker. .......................................................................................................................12-23
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f. Start Communication..........................................................................................................................12-23
13. Error List ................................................................................................................................13-1
14. Specification ..........................................................................................................................14-1
(1) Measurement Specification................................................................................................................................14-1
(2) Specification of the MM-370C .........................................................................................................................14-6
15. Calibration..............................................................................................................................15-1
16. Appearance ............................................................................................................................16-1
(1) MM-370C...........................................................................................................................................................16-1
(2) Displacement Sensor..........................................................................................................................................16-2
a. GS-1830A Type, Ono Sokki.................................................................................................................16-2
b. GS-1813 Type, Ono Sokki ...................................................................................................................16-3
c. LGK-110 Type, Mitutoyo ......................................................................................................................16-4
d. LGF-125L-B Type, Mitutoyo ................................................................................................................16-5
e. ST1278 Type, HEIDENHAIN................................................................................................................16-6
17. Schedule Data Table .............................................................................................................17-1
EU Declaration of Conformity
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1. Special Notes
(1) Safety Precautions
Before using the weld checker, please read through the Safety Precautions carefully to
ensure proper use.
The precautions listed here are designed to ensure safe use and proactively prevent
risks and damage to the user and other people.
All precautions are critical for safety. Please read them all.
The hazard signs have the following meanings:
Mishandling may cause imminent risk of death or serious

DANGER
injury.
WARNING Mishandling may cause risk of death or serious injury.
CAUTION Mishandling may cause risk of injury and physical damage.
These signs represent “DON’Ts.” They warn of actions not

covered by the product warranty” in the previous
document.
These signs represent “DOs" which must be observed by

the product user.
A sign within a triangular border indicates that a hazard

(danger, warning or caution) is present.
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DANGER
NEVER ATTEMPT to disassemble, repair or modify the instrument.

Do not touch any parts inside the instrument. Failure to observe this may result
in an electric shock or fire.
For battery replacement, inspection or repair, please contact your dealer or
Amada Miyachi Co., Ltd.
NEVER burn, destroy, cut, crush or chemically decompose the instrument.

This product incorporates parts containing gallium arsenide (GaAs).
WARNING
DO NOT place your hands between the electrodes.

When welding, be extremely careful not to get your fingers or hand caught in the
electrodes.
During or immediately after welding, DO NOT touch the welded areas or
electrode.
The welded areas of the workpiece, the electrodes and the welding machine’s
arm are extremely hot. To prevent burns, do not touch these areas.
ALWAYS use the specified power supply.
Failure to use the power supply specified in the Instruction Manual may result in
a fire or electric shock.
Use the specified cables and connect them securely.
Failure to do so or improper connection may result in a fire or electric shock.
Keep the power and connection cables free of damage.
Do not walk on, twist or tug the cables.
Damaged cable may result in an electric shock, short circuit, or fire.
For repair or replacement, contact your dealer or Amada Miyachi Co., Ltd.
In the event of an anomaly, STOP the operation.
Continuing the operation with anomalies such as a generation of fumes, a
burning odor, strange noise, or overheating unattended may result in an electric
shock or fire. In the event of the above or other anomaly, immediately contact
your dealer or Amada Miyachi Co., Ltd.
STAY AWAY from the instrument if you have a pace maker.
If you have a pacemaker, do not approach a welding machine in operation or the
immediate area unless your doctor has given consent.
Welding machines generate a magnetic field which interferes with the operation
of a pacemaker.
ALWAYS wear appropriate work clothing.
Wear protective gear such as gloves, a long-sleeved top and leather apron.
Surface flash and expulsion can cause burns if it contacts the skin.
ALWAYS wear protective goggles.
Directly looking at surface flash and expulsion during welding can temporary
impair vision. Welding spatter can cause permanent eye damage, including
blindness.
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CAUTION
DO NOT splash water.

Electrical parts may cause an electric shock or short circuit if they become wet.
Keep the area clear of flammable objects.

Surface flash and expulsion generated during welding may ignite flammable
objects, resulting in a fire. If work involves use of flammable items, place a
non-flammable cover over such items.
DO NOT cover the instrument with a blanket or cloth.
During operation, do not cover the instrument with a blanket or cloth. This may
lead to the instrument overheating and catching fire.
Wipe off dust from the power plug and securely insert it all the way.
Dust or improper insertion may lead to the plug heat up and catch fire.
Hold the power plug when removing or inserting it.

Removing the power plug by pulling on the cable may damage the power cable,
resulting in an electric shock or causing the cable to catch fire.
If you do not use the instrument for extended periods, remove the power
plug from the outlet.
Failure to do so may deteriorate the insulation, resulting in an electric shock,
current leakage or fire.
Provide fire extinguishers.
Provide fire extinguishers at the welding site as a precautionary measure.
Perform maintenance and inspection on a regular basis.

Perform maintenance and inspection regularly and repair damaged areas and
parts before using the instrument.
Wear soundproof earmuffs.

Loud noise may impair hearing.
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(2) Handling Precautions

Avoid the following locations when installing the instrument:
Humid (above 70%) or dry (below 40%) locations
Extremely hot (above 45°C) or cold (below 0°C) locations
Near a high noise source
Location where chemical substances, etc. are handled
Location where condensation occurs
Dusty location
Location exposed to direct sunlight
Location that is inclined, insecure, unstable, or weak
Check the voltage and power frequency before installation.

Keep the exterior clean with a soft cloth or cloth lightly dampened with water. For
stains, clean them off using a diluted neutral detergent or alcohol.
Do not use thinner or benzene as they may cause discoloration or deformation.

To prevent malfunction, do not allow any foreign objects such as screws or coins to
enter the instrument.
Operate the instrument according to the procedure described in the Operation Manual.
Operate the switches and buttons with care. Rough operation or the use of a tool or
pen tip may result in damage or malfunction.
(3) On Disposal
This product incorporates parts containing gallium arsenide (GaAs). At the time of
disposal, separate it from general industrial waste or domestic waste and carry out the
disposal in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
(4) Model-Specific Function

The functionality given for “force/displacement-equipped specification” in the operation
manual is available only with the corresponding model. Other functions available are
the same as those of the standard model.
Product model MM-370C-00-00 MM-370C-00-01 MM-370C-00-04
Standard (no
force/displacement)
Force/displacement- *1 *2
equipped
*1: Associated connector with Ono Sokki’s displacement sensor

*2: Associated connector with MITUTOYO’s displacement sensor
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2. Features
Amada Miyachi Weld Checker MM-370C is a measuring instrument designed for stationary
resistance welding machines.
The instrument can measure the current, voltage, current flow time, force*1, displacement*1,
and external input voltage (max. ± 10 V)*1 and display their waveforms.
(*1: Force/displacement-equipped specification function. You can select to measure force or
external input voltage in measurement section on the STATUS screen.)
The LCD screen ensures clear viewing of the welding current and force waveforms for optimal
welding quality control. Further, it is equipped with a printer, allowing to print measurement
values and waveforms without having to attach an external printer.
The MM-370C offers the following features:
• Easy to use with an encoder

You can scroll through the screens by simply turning the encoder and select items by moving
the cursor. Pressing the encoder confirms the item selected by moving the cursor.
• Easy-to-view operation screens

The LCD offers approximately four-fold improvement in resolution over our conventional
products, and provides an accurate and clear display of the current and force waveforms.
• Extensive display capability capabilities, obviating the need for an oscilloscope

Incorporates a zoom display function, which permits the user to change the spacings of the
X-axis (time) and Y-axis (force/current) freely, and a cursor measurement function, a
function for measuring the width and time difference between parts of the waveforms by
moving the vertical and horizontal cursors.
• Optimal waveform redisplay (FIT) capability

If the waveform is moved or zoomed off the screen, the instrument can resize the waveform
to its optimal size and redisplay it on screen.
• Simultaneous measurement of force and welding current during current flow

(Force/displacement-equipped specification function)
You can measure the force and welding current during current flow simultaneously using the
optional current/force sensor (MA-770A/MA-771A).
• Storing measured values and waveforms

You can store measured values and waveforms in the built-in flash memory.
• Managing measurement data with PC

You can transmit measurement data to your PC through the RS-232C or RS-485 interface.
• Supports a wide range of welding machines

The instrument supports single-phase AC, DC inverter, AC inverter, and transistor welding
machines.
• Supports multiple languages

Languages available are Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, German, French, and
Spanish.
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3. Packing List
Check the contents of the package. In the case of damaged or missing items, please contact
Amada Miyachi Co., Ltd.
(1) Accessories
a. MM-370C-00-00
Item Model Item No. Q’ty
Voltage detection cord 42265 1001579 1

Thermal paper NPIT5838 1188100 1
Connector Case HDB-CTH(10) 1022933 1

(D-Sub, 25-pin, male) Plug HDBB-25P(05) 1022559 1
Connector Case HDA-CTH(10) 1022937 1

(D-Sub, 15-pin, male) Plug HDAB-15P(05) 1022558 1
AS1187951
Operation manual 1187951 1
(OM1187942,OM1187943)
b. MM-370C-00-01/00-04
Item Model Item No. Q’ty
Voltage detection cord 42265 1001579 1

Thermal paper NPIT5838 1188100 1
Connector Case HDB-CTH(10) 1022933 1

(D-Sub, 25-pin, male) Plug HDBB-25P(05) 1022559 1

(D-Sub, 15-pin, male) Plug HDAB-15P(05) 1022558 1

(D-Sub, 15-pin, female) Plug HDAB-15S(05) 1022416 1
AS1187951
Operation manual 1187951 1
(OM1187942,OM1187943)
3. Packing List
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(2) Options
a. For MM-370C-00-00/00-01/00-04
Item Model Item No.
KP-35 KS-16A SVT#18×3 B-TYPE

Power cable*1 1153158
(3-pin plug, for 100–120 V AC)
KP244 VCTF3*1.25 KS16D 3M gray
(Japan, for 200 V AC)
CEE3P-W-1.8
(round plug, for 200–240 V AC)
3-pin/2-pin conversion
adapter for power KPR-24 (for 100–120 V AC) 1025303
cable
Toroidal coil MB-800K (approx. 250 mm in dia.) 1001281
Toroidal coil MB-400K (approx. 120 mm in dia.) 1001277
Toroidal coil MB-45F (45 mm in inner dia.) 1001284
RS-232C C06N-09MS-09FS-CROSS-WS15
1173816
communication cable (1.5 m, 9-pin, male/female)
L-04742-001
RS-485 connector 1006939
(Connector (D-Sub 9-pin, male))
*1: Exclusively for the MM-370C. Do not use for other devices.
b. For MM-370C-00-01/00-04
Item Model Item No.
Current/force sensor MA-770A (4903N (500 kgf) max.) 1000578

Current/force sensor MA-771A (9806N (1,000 kgf) max.) 1000577
Force sensor MA-520 (98.06N (10 kgf) max.) 1000561
Force sensor MA-521 (980.6N (100 kgf) max.) 1000562
Force sensor MA-522 (9806N (1,000 kgf) max.) 1000563
Multiconnector
(For External ±10V SRCN6A21-16P 1022267
voltage)
3. Packing List
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c. For MM-370C-00-01
Item Model Item No.
GS-1830A (30 mm)

Displacement sensor 1163720
Ono Sokki
GS-1813 (13 mm)
Ono Sokki
LGK-110 (10 mm)
Displacement sensor*2 1024867
MITUTOYO
LGF-125L-B (25 mm)
MITUTOYO
Displacement sensor A-06037-001
1001774
conversion cable (for LGK-110/LGF-125L-B)
ST1278 (12 mm)
HEIDENHAIN
Displacement sensor
A-06037-002 (for ST1278) 1001772
conversion cable
*2: Displacement sensor conversion cable, A-06037-001 is required.

d. For MM-370C-00-04
Item Model Item No.
LGK-110 (10 mm)

MITUTOYO
LGF-125L-B (25 mm)
MITUTOYO
GS-1830A (30 mm)
Ono Sokki
GS-1813 (13 mm)
Ono Sokki
Displacement sensor A-09041-001
1044387
conversion cable (for GS-1830A/GS-1813)
3. Packing List
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4. Name and Function of Each Part

(1) Front
5
1 6
2 7
8
9
3
○
11
1 RESET button: Resets an error that has occurred.

2 POWER lamp: Lit when the power is ON.
3 Printer: Prints measured values, waveforms and
other information.
4 Display: Shows measured values, waveforms and
operation screens.
Refer to Chapter 8, “Operation Screens”
for details of the operation screens.
5 Operation buttons A, B, C, D and E: For performing the operations shown on
the function keys at the bottom of the
operation screens.
The nature of the operation performed by
pressing each button varies from one
operation screen to another.
6 MENU button: Shows the menu list on the display.

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7 HOLD button: You can perform the following operations

by turning this button ON/OFF. The
HOLD button is OFF when the
instrument is turned on.
Data Screen
measurement operation
HOLD button ON
No Yes
(Hold mode)
HOLD button OFF
Yes No
(Hold mode canceled)
8 HOLD lamp: Lit green when the HOLD button is ON.

Unlit when the HOLD button is OFF.
9 Encoder: Used to select menus and parameters
and confirm the selection. Refer to “(2)
Using the Encoder” in Chapter 7 for
basic use of the encoder.
USB memory connector: Plug the USB memory into this
connector.
11 USB memory access lamp:
○ Lit green when the instrument is
accessing the USB memory.

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(2) Rear
1 7
2
9
4 ○
11
1 External I/O connector 1: A connector to input signals from and to

peripheral devices.
2 External I/O connector 2: A connector to output signals from and to
peripheral devices.
3 RS-232C/RS-485 connector: Connector to connect the instrument and PC with
an optional RS-232C communication cable. Used
to transfer measured values and waveform data
to the PC.
4 Toroidal coil connector: Plug a toroidal coil into this connector.
5 Voltage detection cord connector:
Plug the voltage detection cord into this
connector.
6 Expansion I/O connector*1: Connector to input and output signals to and from
the expansion board.
7 Displacement sensor connector*1:
Plug an optional displacement sensor (e.g.,
GS-1830A) into this connector.
8 Force sensor connector*1: Plug an optional displacement sensor (e.g.,
MA-520/MA-521/MA-522) into this connector.
9 Multiconnector*1: Plug an optional displacement sensor (e.g.,
MA-770A/MA-771A) into this connector.
Main power switch: Switch for the main power.
11 Power cable connector:
○ Plug the power cable into this connector.
*1: 6 to 9 are force/displacement-equipped specification function connectors.

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5. Operation Flow
The operation flow is shown below.
Install the MM-370C (Refer to (1) in Chapter 6)
Device connection
Connect measurement devices to the MM-370C Connect with other

devices
Voltage Displacement Force
Current measurement measurement *1 measurement *1 Sequencer
Toroidal coil Voltage Displacement Force
detection sensor sensor PC
cord
(Refer to (2) a, (Refer to (2) a, (Refer to (2) b, (Refer to (2) c, etc.
Chapter 6) Chapter 6) Chapter 6) Chapter 6)
or
Current/force
sensor
(Refer to (2) c,
Chapter 6)
Startup the MM-370C (Refer to (1) in Chapter 7)
Setup the system and conditions
(Refer to (2) j, k, l, m, r, s, t, Chapter 8)
Perform measurement
Current (current Voltage Displacement Force
flow time) measurement measurement *1 measurement *1
measurement
(Refer to (1) in (Refer to (1) in (Refer to (2) in (Refer to (3) in
Chapter 9) Chapter 9) Chapter 9) Chapter 9)
Print measurement results (Refer to (2) in Chapter 8)
Shut down the MM-370C (Refer to (3) in Chapter 7)
Using recorded data (Refer to Chapter 12)
......: Option
*1: Force/displacement-equipped
specification function
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6. Installation and Connections

(1) Installing the MM-370C
1) Place the MM-370C on a stable surface.
2) Connect the supplied power cable to the power cable connector on the rear panel.
Power cable connector
Zoom

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(2) Preparations for Measurement – Connection between the

MM-370C and Measurement Devices
a. Connecting the Toroidal Coil and the Voltage Detection Cord

To measure the current or voltage, connect the toroidal coil and the voltage detection
cord to the rear panel of the MM-370C.
Toroidal coil
connector
Toroidal coil
Connect a toroidal coil suited to your operating environment.
The toroidal coils of the following sizes can be used:
Toroidal coil model Type
MB-800K 1x sensitivity coil (with 800 mm bracket)

MB-400K 1x sensitivity coil (with 400 mm bracket)
MB-45F 10x sensitivity coil (mold type)
Follow the steps described below to connect the toroidal coil and the voltage detection
cord.
1) Plug the toroidal coil’s connector into the toroidal coil connector on the rear panel
of the MM-370C.
Toroidal coil connector
Zoom

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2) Fit the toroidal coil onto the welding machine’s arm or secondary conductor.
When fitting the coil, be careful with the following:
• Keep the toroidal coil’s hooking bracket as far away from the welding
machine’s arm (secondary conductor) as possible.
• Do not deform the circular form of the toroidal coil when fitting it.
Arm Do not deform the circular

form of the toroidal coil.
Keep the hooking bracket at the

furthest point from the arm.
Toroidal coil
Hooking
bracket
CAUTION
• If the toroidal coil is fitted in reverse orientation, the waveforms in the
WAVEFORM screen and the analog output waveforms measured with the
oscilloscope are also shown in reverse. The analog output (current and
voltage) is output in reverse side of the waveforms in the WAVEFORM
screen.
• For a band-type toroidal coil, do not deform it when fitting it. Repeated
bending and extension may break internal wires.

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3) Plug the voltage detection cord connector into the voltage detection cord
connector on the rear panel of the MM-370C.
Voltage detection
cord connector
Toroidal coil
connector
Zoom
4) Connect the voltage measurement cables to the electrodes (positive/negative).
b. Connecting the Displacement Sensor (Force/displacement-equipped specification

function)
As a force/displacement-equipped specification function, the MM-370C can measure

displacement.
To measure displacement, connect a displacement sensor.
Displacement sensor (e.g., GS-1830A)

We recommend the following displacement sensors:
Displacement sensor model Manufacturer
GS-1830A*1 Ono Sokki

GS-1813 *1
Ono Sokki
LGK-100 *2
MITUTOYO
LGF-125L-B *2
MITUTOYO
ST1278 *2
HEIDENHAIN
*1: When displacement sensors GS-1830A and GS-1813 are used with the
MM-370C-00-04, the following displacement sensor conversion cables are
required.
GS-1830A, GS-1813 (Ono Sokki) ------------------------ A-09041-001

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*2: When displacement sensors LGK-110, LGF-125L-B and ST1278 are used
with the MM-370C-00-01, the following displacement sensor conversion
cables are required respectively.
LGK-110, LGF-125L-B (MITUTOYO) ------------------- A-06037-001

ST1278 (HEIDENHAIN) -------------------------------------- A-06037-002
Follow the steps described below to connect the displacement sensor.
1) Plug the displacement sensor connector into the displacement sensor connector
on the rear panel of the MM-370C.
Displacement
sensor connector
Zoom
2) Install firmly the displacement sensor not so as to rattle in reference to the figure
below. Make sure the displacement sensor and the sensor head are insulated
before installed.
Adjust sensor so that

Displacement 0
1
shaft of sensor
Detecting 2
3
retracts halfway 0
Plate 4
when electrode is 1
at bottom.
3
Displacement
Sensor
(Before Forcing) (After Forcing)

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ATTENTION
As the figure (A) below, be sure to keep the displacement sensor
perpendicular to the Displacement Detecting Plate. If Displacement Sensor
is slantingly installed like (B) or (C), the life of the sensor becomes shorter.
[Normal] ［Abnormal］［Abnormal］

θ
Displacement θ
Detecting
Plate
Displacement
Sensor
(A) (B) (C)
If the sensor is pressed beyond the range of measurement, it results in

malfunction. Make sure the displacement sensor and the sensor head are
insulated before installed.
The measured value of displacement is minus (-) or plus (+).

When NORMAL is selected for DISP in the STATUS (2) screen, the counted value
is plus (+) in the direction of retraction of the movable part of Displacement Sensor
and the value is minus (-) in the extension.
On the other hand, when REVERSE is selected, the counted value is minus (-) in
the direction of retraction of the movable part of Displacement Sensor and the
value is plus (+) in the extension.
Displacement
Shaft of Detecting Plate
Sensor
Retracting
Displacement
Sensor Extending

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c. Connecting the Force Sensor (Force/displacement-equipped specification function)
The MM-370C can measure, as a force/displacement-equipped specification function,

force when connected with force sensor MA-520/MA-521/MA-522 or current/force
sensor MA-770A/MA-771A.
Current/force sensor MA-770A/MA-771A incorporates a current sensor (toroidal

coil), making it possible to measure force and current at the same time simply by
applying a force and passing a current.
Force sensor Current/force sensor
Follow the steps described below to connect the force sensor.
CAUTION
Before measuring force, be sure to set the force sensor’s offset to “0.” You
can set the offset to “0” by pressing the HOLD button to cancel the HOLD
mode. At this time make sure that no force is applied to the sensor.
1) Plug the force sensor connector into the force sensor connector on the rear panel
of the MM-370C.
Force sensor connector
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2) Attach the force sensor to the welding machine’s electrodes.

When attaching the sensor, be careful with
the following: Align the centers.
• Be sure that the center of the sensor’s Apply force
detection area is aligned with the centers perpendicularly.
of the welding machine’s electrodes.
• Be sure that the force is applied
perpendicularly to the force sensor.
Force sensor
Electrode
Follow the steps described below to connect the current/force sensor.
CAUTION
• When using a current/force sensor, do not connect any device to the
toroidal coil connector.
• The MM-370C is calibrated one to one with the current/force sensor. Do
not use any other sensors. If you purchase a current/force sensor later,
the sensor and MM-370C must be adjusted as a set. In this case, please
contact Amada Miyachi Co., Ltd. When you purchased the MM-370C
and current/force sensor as a set, they have already been adjusted and
can be used as is.
• Before measuring force, be sure to set the force sensor’s offset to “0.”
You can set the offset to “0” by pressing the HOLD button to cancel the
HOLD mode. At this time make sure that no force is applied to the sensor.
1) Plug the current/force sensor connector into the multiconnector on the rear panel
of the MM-370C.
Multiconnector
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2) Attach the current/force sensor to the welding machine’s electrodes.

When attaching the sensor, be
careful with the following: Welding head
Electrode
• Be sure that the center of the Clamp the
sensor’s detection area is current/force sensor
aligned with the centers of the between the
welding machine’s electrodes. electrodes, and apply
force and current. Release
• Be sure that the force is
applied perpendicularly to the
sensor.
Current/force sensor
Apply force
Electrode
d. When Using an External ±10 V Voltage Input (Force/displacement-equipped

specification function)
The MM-370C’s force/displacement-equipped specification allows for force measurement

using a commercial force sensor and force sensor amplifier connected to the external
±10 V voltage input.
(Have ready a force sensor and force sensor amplifier—purchased separately.)
Follow the steps described below to connect the external ±10 V voltage equipment.
1) External ±10 V Voltage Input Connection Diagram
16-pin female Force sensor

multiconnector amplifier
external ±10V 10 V voltage input

voltage
GND GND
The 16-pin female multiconnector is optional.

(Multiconnector SRCN6A21-16P: Japan Aviation Electronics Industry)

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2) Plug the multiconnector into the multiconnector on the rear panel of the
MM-370C.
Multiconnector
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3) Connect the force sensor and the force sensor amplifier.

CAUTION
Before measuring the force, be sure to set the force sensor’s offset to “0.” At
this time make sure that no force is applied to the sensor.
A force sensor with a voltage output in the ±10 V range can be used. (The
LA-1022 from TOYO SOKKI, for example, can be used.)

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7. Basic Operation
(1) Startup
1) Set the main power switch on the rear panel to the ON position ( | side).
ON position
( | side)
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An operation screen appears on the display after a while.
7. Basic Operation
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(2) Using the Encoder
This section describes how to use the MM-370C’s encoder.
You can perform the operations described in the table below by turning the encoder
clockwise or counterclockwise.
CW CCW
Selecting menus Down Up
Moving cursor Right or Down Left or Up
Changing parameter
+ (Up) - (Down)
(value)
Encoder Changing parameter
Next Previous
(setting)
Scrolling screen Right or Down Left or Down
You can confirm the selected menu or parameter by pressing the encoder.
a. Selecting Menus
1) Press the MENU button.
The menu list appears on the left side of the screen.
2) Turning the encoder clockwise or counterclockwise, move to the desired menu.

3) Press the encoder to confirm the menu selection.
The operation screen for the selected menu appears.
Refer to Chapter 8 “Operation Screens” for operations in the operation screens.
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b. Moving the Cursor and Changing Parameters

1) Turning the encoder clockwise or counterclockwise, move to the input field of the
desired parameter. You can move the cursor to the right or down by turning the
encoder clockwise and to the left or up by turning it counterclockwise.
In this screen example, the cursor is at the TRIGGER input field. The cursor
moves to the input fields of MODE, CURRENT and so on as you turn the encoder
clockwise.
Current cursor position

(Input field highlighted in yellow)
2) Press the encoder to select an input field and make it ready for entry.
The parameter input field is selected, turning its background blue.
Select an input field

(ON when highlighted in blue)
3) Turning the encoder clockwise or counterclockwise, show the desired value.

When the parameter is numerical, the value increases as you turn the encoder
clockwise and decreases as you turn it counterclockwise. When the parameter is
an option (item), the next item appears as you turn the encoder clockwise, and the
previous item appears as you turn it counterclockwise.
In the figure, AUTO is

selected by turning the
encoder clockwise once.
4) Press the encoder.

This sets the selected value for the parameter, turning the input field background
back to yellow.
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c. Scrolling a Screen
If the SCROLL key appears among the function keys at the bottom of the operation
screen, you can scroll the screen using the encoder.
1) Press the operation button (one of A to E) below the SCROLL key.

In this screen example (ALL CYCLE screen (Force)), press operation button C.
A B C D E
Scrolling becomes enabled, turning the SCROLL key background to yellow.

2) Turn the encoder clockwise or counterclockwise.
The screen scrolls down as you turn it clockwise, and up as you turn it
counterclockwise.
3) When you are finished scrolling, press the operation button (one of A to E) below
the SCROLL key.
In this screen example (ALL CYCLE screen (Force)), press operation button C.
Scrolling becomes disabled, turning the SCROLL key background back to gray.
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(3) Shutdown
1) Set the main power switch on the rear panel to the OFF position (O side).
OFF position
(O side)
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8. Operation Screens
(1) Operation Screen Organization
Press the MENU button to display the menu list, and select a menu using the encoder.
At this time, the operation screen for the selected menu appears. The MM-370C’s
operation screens are organized as shown below.
A: To SETUP (1) screen
A, B, C B: To SETUP (3) screen
MEASUREMENT E C: To STATUS screen
screen VIEW screen
E
B WAVEFORM
WAVEFORM screen
screen C E (Time Axis)
WAVEFORM
E D screen
E (Vertical Axis)
WAVEFORM
screen
E (Measurement Mode)
VIEW screen
E
ALL CYCLE A ALL CYCLE
screen screen
Menu list A (Force)
WAVEFORM
(FORCE)
screen
SETUP (1) A SETUP (2) A SETUP (3)

screen screen screen
B B
PRINT Previous B A
E
screen screen SETUP (4)
screen
COMMUNICATION A USB
screen screen
A
E Previous
screen
HISTORY A DATA READ

screen screen
A
STATUS (1) A STATUS (2) A STATUS (3)

screen screen screen
B B
Screen switchover
D C
sequence through
I/O SET (1) A I/O SET (2)
menu selection
screen screen
E B
Screen switchover
sequence through I/O TEST
operation buttons screen
(A to E) E
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• Making Measurement while Displaying Data on Screen

You can measure current, force and others in the MEASUREMENT, WAVEFORM and ALL
CYCLE screens.
The MEASUREMENT screen accepts next measurement even while the screen is being
updated following a measurement.
In contrast, the WAVEFORM and ALL CYCLE screens accept next measurement only after
the screen is updated.
If you perform the operation to cancel the hold with data shown in a screen other than the
MEASUREMENT, WAVEFORM and ALL CYCLE screens, the display returns to the
MEASUREMENT screen to cancel the hold, after which next measurement starts.
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(2) Description of the Operation Screens

a. MEASUREMENT Screen
(1)
(2) (3)
(4)
No. Item Description

(1) SCH.# Shows the measurement schedule number used (1 to
127). On the other hand, you can change schedules by
selecting this field with the encoder and turning the
encoder clockwise or counterclockwise. The details of the
schedules can be set using the SETUP (1) to (4) screens.
(2) Measurement Top: Shows five measurement items. Measurement
item items can be selected in the VIEW screen.
Bottom: Shows the measurement range for each
measurement item in brackets.
(3) Measured Shows the measurement value of the each item.
values
(4) Function keys SETUP Pressing operation button A displays the
SETUP (1) screen.
LIMITS Pressing operation button B displays the
SETUP (3) screen.
STATUS Pressing operation button C displays the
STATUS (1) screen.
SAVE Pressing operation button D saves the
measured values, all cycle, and waveforms
to flash memory in the MM-370C. The
MM-370C operates in the same manner
as when saving the HISTORY screen. For
more information, refer to the description of
the HISTORY screen.
VIEW Pressing operation button E displays the
VIEW screen.
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b. VIEW Screen
(1)
(2) (3)
(4)

(1) MEAS 1 to 5 Select five measurement items from the following:
When the measurement item is changed, upper and lower
limits for the changed measurement item are initialized.
Set upper and lower limits again on the SETUP (4) screen.
(Refer to (2) m in Chapter 8.)
• CURRENT (RMS)
Shows the arithmetic mean RMS current over the
measurement interval in arithmetic mean mode.
• CURRENT (PEAK)
Shows the peak current during current flow.
• VOLTAGE (RMS)
Shows the arithmetic mean RMS current over the
measurement interval in arithmetic mean mode.
• VOLTAGE (PEAK)
Shows the peak current during current flow.
• WELD TIME
Shows the time from the detection of a current trigger
to when the current flow is determined to be
terminated.
• CONDUCTION ANGLE
Shows the maximum conduction angle within the
current flow time.
• POWER
Shows the mean power over the measurement interval.
• RESISTANCE
Shows the mean resistance over the measurement
interval.
• COUNT
Shows the counter that indicates the number of
measurements. It counts up irrespective of OK/NG
judgment against upper and lower limits.
*1 *1
• FORCE AVERAGE 1 , FORCE AVERAGE 2
Shows the mean force over the force measurement
(Continued to interval. You can specify two measurement ranges for
next page) a single force application.
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*1
(1) MEAS 1 to 5 • FORCE PEAK
(Continued Shows the peak force.
from previous • REAL TIME FORCE*1
page) The MM-370C constantly measures the force while
the hold is canceled. The MM-370C stops
measurement when put in hold mode. Measurement is
made at intervals of twice a second. Here, if you wish
to select REAL TIME FORCE for measurement, select
FORCE for TRIGGER and REAL TIME for MODE in
the SETUP (1) screen.
• FORCE TIME*1
Shows the time from when the force signal exceeds the
force start level to when the signal falls below the force
end level.
• EXTERNAL PEAK*1
Shows the mean external input voltage converted at
the preset conversion factor.
• PEAK EXTERNAL VOLTAGE (P-EXT)*1
Shows the peak external input voltage converted at the
preset conversion factor.
• REAL TIME EXT (R-EXT)*1
The MM-370C constantly measures the external ±10
voltage while the hold is canceled. The MM-370C
stops measurement when put in hold mode.
Measurement is made at intervals of twice a second.
Here, if you wish to select R-EXT for measurement,
select EXTERNAL for TRIGGER and CONSTANT for
MODE in the SETUP (1) screen.
• EXTERNAL TIME*1
Shows the time from the start to the end of external
voltage input.
• DISTANCE*1
Starts measurement from the start of current flow and
shows the displacement at the end of the delay time.
• REAL TIME DIST*1
The MM-370C constantly measures the DISTANCE
while the hold is canceled. The MM-370C stops
measurement when put in hold mode. Measurement is
made at intervals of twice a second. Here, if you wish
to select REAL TIME DIST for measurement, select
DISTANCE for TRIGGER and REAL TIME for MODE
in the SETUP (1) screen.
(2) WAVE 1 to 4 Select four items to display in the WAVEFORM screen
from the following:
CURR, VOLT, POWER, RESIST, FORCE*1,
EXTERNAL*1, DISTANCE*1
(3) Display Select whether to show the waveforms by selecting
ON/OFF ON/OFF.
(4) Function keys BACK Pressing operation button E returns the display
to the previous screen (MEASUREMENT or
WAVEFORM screen).
*1: Force/displacement-equipped specification function
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c. WAVEFORM Screen
(1)
(3)
(2)
(4)
(5)

(2) Waveform Shows the waveforms of four items on the grid. Waveform
display items can be selected in the VIEW screen.
(3) Grid spacing Shows the grid spacings for the four waveforms shown on
the grid.
(4) Measured Shows the measured values of five items. Measurement
values items can be selected in the VIEW screen.
(5) Function keys FIT Pressing operation button A redisplays the
waveforms by automatically resizing them to
fit into the screen by the FIT feature.
X_axis Pressing operation button B displays the
WAVEFORM screen (Time Axis).
Y_axis Pressing operation button C displays the
WAVEFORM screen (Vertical Axis).
CURSOR Pressing operation button D displays the
WAVEFORM screen (Measurement Mode),
switching the instrument to measurement
mode.
VIEW screen.
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d. WAVEFORM Screen (Time Axis)
(1)
(3)
(2)
(4)
(5)

the grid.
(5) Function keys MOVE Pressing operation button A makes it possible
to move the waveforms. In this condition, turn
the encoder clockwise or counterclockwise.
This moves the waveforms to the right or left.
Pressing operation button A again locks the
waveforms.
INTVL Pressing operation button B makes it possible
to adjust the grid spacing on the waveforms. In
this condition, turn the encoder clockwise or
counterclockwise. This increases or decreases
the grid spacing of the waveform’s time axis (X
axis). Pressing operation button B again locks
the grid spacing on the waveforms.
BACK Pressing operation button E returns the display
to the WAVEFORM screen.
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e. WAVEFORM Screen (Vertical Axis)
(1)
(3)
(2)
(4)
(5)

the grid.
(5) Function keys The function keys above operation buttons A to D show
the item names for the displayed waveforms. The
displayed item names vary depending on the selection of
waveform display items.
(In the above screen example, current (CURR), voltage
(VOLT), power (POWER) and resistance (RESIST) are
selected as waveform display items. Thus, these four
items are shown on the function keys.)
Pressing one of operation buttons A to D makes it possible
to adjust the grid spacing for the vertical axis (Y axis) of
the corresponding item. In this condition, turn the encoder
clockwise or counterclockwise. This increases or
decreases the grid spacing of the waveform’s vertical axis
(Y axis). Pressing that operation button (A to D) again
locks the grid spacing for the waveform’s vertical axis (Y
axis).
BACK Pressing operation button E returns the display
to the WAVEFORM screen.
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f. WAVEFORM Screen (Measurement Mode)
(1)
(3)
(2)
(4)
Cursor (5)
(6)

the grid.
(4) Cursor Shows the current position information of the cursor. You
position can move the white line (cursor) on the grid by turning the
information encoder clockwise or counterclockwise.
(5) Measured Shows the measured values of the waveforms at the point
values in time indicated by the cursor.
waveforms by automatically resizing them to
fit into the screen by the FIT feature.
X_axis Pressing operation button B displays the
WAVEFORM screen (time axis).
Y_axis Pressing operation button C displays the
WAVEFORM screen (vertical axis).
CURSOR Pressing operation button D terminates the
measurement mode.
VIEW screen.
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g. ALL CYCLE Screen
(1)
(2) (3)
(4)

(2) RMS per Shows the RMS current, voltage and conduction angle*1
cycle*2 every half cycle in AC mode and every 1 ms in DC mode.
The area with values shown in blue represents the
calculation interval.
(4) Function keys FORCE Pressing operation button A displays the
ALL CYCLE screen (Force).
RECALC Pressing operation button B recalculates
the measured current and voltage. Use this
function to redo the calculation of the
arithmetic mean over a new calculation
interval after changing the start and end
cycle (MEAS START, MEAS END) settings
in the SETUP (1) screen.
SCROLL Pressing operation button C and turning
the encoder clockwise or counterclockwise
scrolls the screen down or up.
*1: Conduction angle appears only when AC is selected for CURR and
CYC-50/60Hz, CYC-***Hz or CYC-LONG is selected for TIME in the SETUP (1)
screen.
*2: RMS per cycle does not appear if ms-SHORT is selected for TIME in the SETUP
(1) screen. RMS per cycle does not also appear if current is not measured.
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h. ALL CYCLE Screen (Force)
(1)
(2) (3)
(4)

(2) RMS per cycle Shows the RMS FORCE every 10 ms. The area with
values shown in blue represents the calculation interval.
value*1*2 items can be selected in the VIEW screen.
(4) Function keys CURR Pressing operation button A displays the
ALL CYCLE screen.
RECALC Pressing operation button B recalculates
the measured force. Use this function to
redo the calculation of the mean over a
new calculation interval after changing the
start and end cycle (FORCE START TIME,
FORCE END TIME) settings in the SETUP
(3) screen.
*1: Force/displacement-equipped specification function

*2: Not shown if force is not measured.
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i. WAVEFORM (FORCE) Screen

The WAVEFORM (FORCE) screen is for checking the timing from when the force
starts, the current flows, until when the force ends. Displays waveforms and
measurement values. Measurement values are displayed in English only.
Note1: This function is used on the MM-370C’s force/displacement-equipped
specification only. To use the WAVEFORM (FORCE) screen, set the
followings in advance.
1) Set SELECT MEAS to FORCE in the STATUS (1) screen.
2) Set TRIGGER to FORCE and MODE to NORMAL in the SETUP (1)
Screen.
3) Select FORCE and FORCE TIME for MEAS in the VIEW screen, which is
displayed when VIEW (button E) in the MEASUREMENT or WAVEFORM
screen is pressed.
Also, the force waveform can be displayed when the force reaches the preset
force trigger level and the current reaches the current trigger level, and then
both force and current are measured.
Note2: This screen is shown only when the WAVEFORM (FORCE) screen is selected
from the menu list. When the HOLD is canceled, the screen changes to the
other screen. To display the force waveforms, make settings in the
WAVEFORM screen.
(1)
(2) (3)
(4)

(2) Waveform Shows the current*2, force*2 and force external trigger*1
display*4 waveforms.
(3) Force time*4 Shows the following items: ((1) to (6) correspond to the
numbers in the figure on the next page.)
Force 1 (FORCE 1)*3:
Mean force over force calculation interval 1
(Continued to Force 2 (FORCE 2)*3:
next page) Mean force over force calculation interval 2
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*4 *3
(3) Force time Force Time (FORCE) :
(Continued Time from when the force signal exceeds the force start
level to when the signal reaches the force end level
from previous
page) Force Start Time (ELEC CLOSE)*1 (1):
Time from the force external trigger input to when the force
signal exceeds the force start level
Squeeze Time (SQUEEZE)*1 (2):
Time from the force external trigger input to the start of
current flow
Force Stabilization Time (SQZ DELAY)*2 (3):
Time from when the force signal exceeds the force start
level to the start of current flow
Hold Time (HOLD)*2 (4):
Time from the end of current flow to when the force signal
falls below the fall level
Force Completion Time (TIME TO FRC)*1 (5):
Time from the force external trigger input to when the force
signal exceeds the rise level
Current Start Time (SQUEEZE ADJ)*2 (6):
Time from when the force signal exceeds the rise level to
the start of current flow

waveforms by automatically resizing them to fit
into the screen by the FIT feature.
MOVE Pressing operation button B makes it possible
to move the waveforms. In this condition, turn
This moves the waveforms to the right or left.
Pressing operation button B again locks the
waveforms.
INTVL Pressing operation button C makes it possible
to adjust the grid spacing on the waveforms. In
this condition, turn the encoder clockwise or
counterclockwise. This increases or decreases
the grid spacing of the waveform’s time axis (X
axis). Pressing operation button C again locks
the grid spacing on the waveforms.
*1: Shown when force and current are measured using the force external trigger.
*2: Shown when force and current are measured.
*3: Not shown if FORCE or FORCE TIME is not selected in the VIEW screen.
*4: Force/displacement-equipped specification function. To display these items,
select FORCE for TRIGGER and NORMAL for MODE in the SETUP (1) screen.
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Also, select FORCE for Measurement Selection (SELECT MEAS) in the

STATUS (1) screen.
There are two ways for measurement, a way to start when the weld force reaches the
preset force trigger level without using the force external trigger signal and a way to
start measurement using the force external trigger signal (force valve driving signal)
together.
In the first case, Force start time, Squeeze time and Force completion time cannot be
measured, but in the latter case, all items can be measured by inputting the force
external trigger signal (force valve driving signal).
Note: Force 1, Force 2 and force time are displayed when they are set in the VIEW
screen. (Refer to (2) b in Chapter 8.)
• Way to start when the weld force reaches the preset force trigger level
The timing from when the force starts, the current flows, until when the force ends is
measured. When the weld force exceeds the force trigger level, the measurement
starts. For the force trigger level, refer to the STATUS (1) screen. Taking the force start
point as the reference point of time axis (horizontal axis), force and current waveforms
are displayed and each timing can be observed. The unit of horizontal axis is ms.
Force 1, Force 2, Force time, Current stabilization time, Hold time, and Current start
time are displayed in the area of displaying measurement values.
Note: The force start point can be measured as the reference point of time axis within
200 ms from the time point that the weld force exceeds the force trigger level.
Waveforms before 200 ms are not displayed.
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• Way to start measurement using the force external trigger (force valve driving signal)
together
The timing from when the force valve driving signal of Head is input, the Head starts
applying force, the welding current flows, the force valve driving signal is turned off,
until when the force ends is measured.
The MM-370C treats the force external trigger signal as 24V DC. Therefore, if the
force valve driving signal is different from this, the signal of force external trigger is
input, instead of the actual force valve driving signal. The force external trigger works
with the voltage of 24V DC input from the input terminal of force external trigger. Turn
off this 24V DC by inputting simultaneously with the force valve driving signal of Head.
Prepare the 24V DC power supply separately. When the force valve uses the Head
with 24V DC specification, you can divide the force valve driving signal to input. The
input terminal of force external trigger signal does not have polarity.
Taking the timing of force external trigger input as the reference point of time axis
(horizontal axis), force external trigger, force and current waveforms are displayed on
the screen and each timing can be observed. The unit of horizontal axis is ms. Since
the screen is for measuring the timing, the vertical axis has no unit. Force 1, Force 2,
Force time, Force start time, Squeeze time, Force stabilization time, Hold time, Force
completion time, and Current start time are displayed in the area of displaying
measurement values.
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j. SETUP (1) Screen
(1)
(2)
Displayed
only when
CYC-***Hz
is selected. (3)

(1) SCH.# Select a measurement schedule number (1 to 127) to set
in the SETUP (1) to (4) screens. You can change schedule
numbers by selecting this field with the encoder and
turning the encoder clockwise or counterclockwise.
(2) Parameter TRIGGER/ Select a measurement trigger from among
setting MODE the following options of trigger and mode
combinations:
<When TRIGGER: CURRENT is selected>
When TRIGGER: CURRENT is selected,
force and external ±10 V voltage input are not
measured.
• MODE: NORMAL
Current normal mode
The instrument performs measurement
each time a current signal is input,
showing the measured values and
waveforms.
To pass multiple current pulses, refer to
the PULSE MODE settings in the SETUP
(2) screen.
Measurement Measurement
NORMAL
Internal
Processing Time
(Continued The internal processing time varies depending on the force
to next and current flow time. As a result, the internal processing
may not be complete before next measurement.
page)
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(2) Parameter TRIGGER/ • MODE: SINGLE TRACE
setting MODE Current single-trace mode
(Continued The instrument measures the maximum
from measurement range of current upon input
previous of a current signal, after which it enters
page) hold mode.
The instrument shows “-” in the measured
value field without showing the measured
value and making any OK/NG judgment
on the value.
Maximum measurement
Range of current
SINGLE Hold
TRACE mode
• MODE: NORMAL TRACE

Current normal trace mode
The instrument measures the maximum
measurement range of current upon input
of a current signal, after which it enters
hold mode. After displaying the data on
screen, the instrument goes into wait state
until the next current signal is input. The
instrument shows “-” in the measured
on the value.
Maximum measurement
Range of current Wait state until the
NORMAL next current signal
is input after
TRACE displaying the data
on screen
The maximum current measurement range

varies as follows depending on the TIME and
CURRENT settings in the SETUP (1) screen:
• AC
CYC-50/60Hz, CYC-***Hz: 4000 ms
ms: 2000 ms
CYC-LONG: 10000 ms
• DC
(Continued
CYC-50/60Hz: 2000 ms
to next
ms: 2000 ms
page)
ms-SHORT: 100 ms
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(2) Parameter TRIGGER/ <When TRIGGER: AUTO is selected *1>
setting MODE • MODE: NORMAL
(Continued Auto normal mode
from The first input among current, force (or
previous external ±10 V voltage input)*2 and external
page) force trigger triggers measurement.
• When current is a trigger
The instrument operates in the same
manner as in current or force in normal
mode.
• When force (or external ±10 V voltage
input)*2 is a trigger
manner as in force (or external ± 10 V
voltage input)*2 normal mode.
• When external force trigger is a trigger
manner as in force (or external ± 10 V
voltage input)*2 normal mode. Note,
however, that in the case of external
force trigger, the instrument starts
measurement only upon input of current
or force (or external ±10 V voltage
input)*2.
When you have selected Auto for Trigger,
attach the force sensor. The instrument
performs a zero force adjustment when the
hold mode is turned off.
<When TRIGGER: FORCE is selected *3>
• MODE: NORMAL
Force normal mode
The instrument performs measurement
each time a current signal is input, showing
the measured values and waveforms.
To pass multiple current pulses, refer to the
PULSE MODE settings in the SETUP (2)
screen.
(Continued
to next The internal processing time varies depending on the force and
current flow time. As a result, the internal processing may not be
page) complete before next measurement.
*1: Force/displacement-equipped specification function.

*2: Force when FORCE is selected, and external ±10 V voltage input when
EXTERNAL is selected, for Measurement Selection (SELECT MEAS) in the
STATUS (1) screen.
*3: Only when FORCE is selected for Measurement Selection (SELECT MEAS) in
the STATUS (1) screen.
*4: Only when EXTERNAL is selected for Measurement Selection (SELECT MEAS)
in the STATUS (1) screen.
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setting MODE Force single-trace mode
(Continued
measurement range of current upon input
from of a current signal, after which it enters
previous hold mode. The instrument shows “-” in
page) the measured value field without showing
the measured value and making any
OK/NG judgment on the value.

Force normal trace mode
force measurement time upon input of a
force signal. After displaying the data on
screen, the instrument goes into wait state
until the next force signal is input. The
instrument shows “-” in the measured
on the value.
Wait state
until the next
force signal
is input after
displaying
the data on
screen
The maximum current measurement range

varies as follows depending on the TIME and
• AC
CYC-50/60Hz, CYC-***Hz: 4000 ms
ms: 2000 ms
• DC
CYC-50/60Hz: 2000 ms
(Continued ms: 2000 ms
to next The maximum force measurement range is
page) 6000 ms.

STATUS (1) screen.
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(2) Parameter TRIGGER/ • MODE: REAL TIME
setting MODE Force constant start mode
Force is measured at intervals of half a
(Continued
second.
from In this trigger mode, the instrument
previous measures only force. To use this trigger
page) mode, select Constant Force (REAL
TIME) in the VIEW screen. Press the
HOLD button to put the instrument in hold
mode and stop the measurement.
<When TRIGGER: EXTERNAL is selected

*1*4
>
• MODE: NORMAL
External ± 10 V voltage input normal
mode
The instrument starts measurement each
time a force signal is input, making an
OK/NG judgment and showing the
measured value and waveform.
To pass multiple current pulses, refer to
the PULSE MODE settings in the SETUP
(2) screen.
(Continued
to next The internal processing time varies depending on the force and
current flow time. As a result, the internal processing may not be
page) complete before next measurement.

STATUS (1) screen.
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setting MODE External ±10 V voltage input single trace
mode
(Continued
from measurement time of external ±10 V
previous voltage input upon input of this voltage,
page) after which it enters hold mode. The
instrument shows “-” in the measured value
field without showing the measured value
and making any OK/NG judgment on the
value.

External ± 10 V voltage input normal trace
mode
measurement time of external ±10 V
voltage input upon input of this voltage.
After displaying the data on screen, the
instrument goes into wait state until the
next external ±10 V voltage input signal is
input. The instrument shows “-” in the
measured value field without showing the
measured value and making any OK/NG
judgment on the value.
Wait state
until the
NORMAL next
TRACE external
±10V
voltage
input
signal is
input after
(Continued displayed
the data
to next on screen
page)

STATUS (1) screen.
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(2) Parameter TRIGGER/ The maximum current measurement range
setting MODE varies as follows depending on the TIME and
(Continued
from • AC
previous CYC-50/60Hz, CYC-***Hz: 4000 ms
ms: 2000 ms
page)
• DC
CYC-50/60Hz: 2000 ms
ms: 2000 ms
The maximum external ±10 V voltage input is
6000ms.
• MODE: REAL TIME
External ±10 V voltage
External ±10 V voltage is measured at
intervals of half a second.
In this trigger mode, the instrument
measures only External ±10 V voltage. To
use this trigger mode, select REAL TIME
EXTERNAL (R-EXT) in the VIEW screen.
Press the HOLD button to put the
instrument in hold mode and stop the
measurement.
<When TRIGGER: Displacement (DISP) is

selected *1>
• MODE: NORMAL
Displacement external normal mode
Measurement starts when the signal from
the displacement external trigger is
closed. The delay time starts at the end of
the current flow time or external trigger,
whichever is later. To pass multiple
current pulses, refer to the PULSE MODE
settings in the SETUP (2) screen.
(Continued The internal processing time varies depending on the current

flow time and displacement measurement time. As a result, the
to next internal processing may not be complete before next
page) measurement.

STATUS (1) screen.
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(2) Parameter TRIGGER/ • MODE: REAL TIME
setting MODE Force constant start mode
(Continued Force is measured at intervals of half a
from second. In this trigger mode, the
previous instrument measures only displacement.
page) To use this trigger mode, select Constant
Displacement (REAL TIME DIST) in the
VIEW screen.
CURRENT Set the measurement current to AC or DC
mode.
AC mode: Select this mode to measure the
current of an AC welding power
supply.
DC mode: Select this mode to measure the
current of a DC welding power
supply.
TIME In AC mode, select from the following:
• CYC-50/60Hz
Select this option to measure
single-phase AC welding current.
Frequency: Automatically detected from
the MM-370C’s power supply
Measurement time: 4,000 ms max.
(50 Hz: 200 CYC, 60 Hz: 240 CYC)
• ms
Select this option to measure AC output
inverter welding current in units of ms.
The measurement time is 2,000 ms or
less.
• CYC-***Hz
Select this option to measure AC output
inverter welding current in units of cycle.
Set the frequency of the current you wish
to pass in FREQUENCY in the SETUP (1)
screen.
Measurement time: 4,000 ms max.
(50 Hz: 200 CYC, 60 Hz: 240 CYC,
250 Hz: 1,000 CYC)
• CYC-LONG
Select this option to measure
single-phase AC welding current for a
long period.
Frequency: Automatically detected from
Measurement time: 10 ms max.
(50 Hz: 500 CYC, 60 Hz: 600 CYC)
(Continued When you have selected CYC-LONG, you
to next cannot measure force, external ± 10 V
page) voltage input and displacement.
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(2) Parameter TIME In DC mode, select from the following:
setting (Continued • CYC-50/60Hz
from Select this option to measure DC output
previous inverter welding current in units of cycle.
page) Frequency: Automatically detected from
Measurement time: 2,000 ms max.*1
(50 Hz: 100 CYC, 60 Hz: 120 CYC)
• ms
Select this option to measure DC output
inverter welding current in units of ms.
Measurement time: 2,000 ms max.*1
• ms-SHORT
Select this option to measure transistor
welding current.
The current flow time is 1 ms when ms is
selected. In contrast, the current flow time
is every 0.05 ms when ms-SHORT is
selected, thus allowing measurement at
more frequent intervals.
Measurement time: 100 ms max.
When you have selected ms-SHORT, you
cannot measure force, external ±10 V
voltage input or displacement.
CURRENT Select from the following five ranges:
RANGE Select one which is larger than the maximum
current of welding current actually measured
and close to the measured current.
The current ranges change as follows
depending on the COIL TYPE setting in the
STATUS (1) screen (Refer to (2) s in Chapter
8 for details of COIL TYPE):
COIL TYPE 1
2.000 kA: 2.000 kA range
6.00 kA: 6.00 kA range
20.00 kA: 20.00 kA range
200.0 kA: 200.0 kA range
COIL TYPE 10
2.000 kA: 0.200 kA range
20.00 kA: 2.000 kA range
200.0 kA: 20.00 kA range
VOLTAGE Select from the following two ranges:
RANGE Select one which is larger than the maximum
voltage of welding current actually measured
and close to the measured voltage.
(Continued to 6.00 V: 6.00 V range
next page) 20.0 V: 20.0 V range
*1: 4000 ms max. for displacement measurement. However, 2000 ms max. for
current measurement.
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(2) Parameter MEAS You can measure RMS current/voltage and
setting START / mean power/resistance by specifying an
MEAS arbitrary range. Set the interval from the start
(Continued
END to end of the measurement as follows:
from previous
page) • CURRENT: AC, TIME: CYC-50/60Hz
0.0 to 200.0 CYC (for FREQUENCY: 50 Hz)
(in units of 0.5 CYC for both)
• CURRENT: DC, TIME: CYC-50/60Hz
• CURRENT: AC, TIME: CYC-***Hz
0.0 to 1,000.0 CYC (in units of 0.5 CYC)
• CURRENT: AC, TIME: CYC-LONG
• CURRENT: DC, TIME: ms-SHORT
000.00 to 100.00 ms (in units of 0.05 ms)
• CURRENT: AC, TIME: ms or CURR:
DC, TIME: ms
0000 to 2000 ms (in units of 1 ms)
FREQUEN CURRENT: AC, TIME: CYC-***Hz
CY Set the frequency of the current to be
measured as follows according to the
CURRENT and TIME combination:
M050, M053, M056, M059, M063, M067,
M071, M077, M083, M091, M100, M111,
M125, M143, M167, M200, M250, 050 to 250
Hz (in units of 1 Hz)
Set the M*** frequency when using an
Amada Miyachi AC inverter welding power
supply.
(3) Function keys NEXT Pressing operation button A displays the
SETUP (2) screen.
COPY Pressing operation button E copies the
settings made under the schedule number
001 (all the settings made in the SETUP (1)
to (4) screens) to all the schedule numbers
002 to 127.
Pressing operation button E displays
CANCEL above operation button C and
START (execute) above operation button D.
Press operation button D to copy schedules,
and operation button C to cancel the copying.
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k. SETUP (2) Screen
(1)
Can be
switched
between
NO COOL
TRIG LVL (2)
Displayed
only when
FORCE is
selected. (3)

(1) SCH.# Select a measurement schedule number (1 to 127) to set in
the SETUP (1) to (4) screens. You can change schedule
numbers by selecting this field with the encoder and turning
(2) Parameter PULSE Current may be passed several times in a
setting MODE single welding sequence.
Use the impulse settings to measure such a
current. The impulse settings are designed for
current measurement. Select SET PULSE to
measure an arbitrary stage, ALL PULSE to
measure all stages, and NO COOL to
measure the 2nd stage with no cooling time.
(If you do not wish to specify any stage
number, select SET PULSE for PULSE
MODE, and “0” for PULSE No.)
When a force and multiple currents are
measured at a time, the current of the stage
specified for the impulse settings is displayed
as a measured value. However, the
waveforms which currents are applied are
displayed regardless of the impulse setting.
More waveforms than the impulse settings
may be displayed.
Even if the impulse settings are used, a
welding longer than the following period
cannot be measured. When all pulses, force,
displacement and external ±10 V voltage
input are measured, the cool time is included.
• AC
CYC-50/60Hz, CYC-***Hz: 4000 ms
ms: 2000 ms
CYC-LONG: 10000 ms
(Continued • DC
to next CYC-50/60Hz: 2000 ms*1
page) ms: 2000 ms*1
ms-SHORT: 100 ms
*1: 4000 ms max. for displacement measurement. However, 2000 ms max. for
current measurement.
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(2) Parameter PULSE • Specified Pulse (SET PULSE)
setting MODE When you have selected any of 1 to 20
(Continued for PULSE No, the specified stage will
from be measured.
previous When you have selected “2” for PULSE
page) No, the second stage current will be
measured.
Current trigger start
Set the current flow interval to 500 ms or

less.
Force trigger start
When external ±10V voltage input and displacement are

measured, the instrument operates in the same manner as
in the force trigger start.
(In the case of displacement, impulse measurement is
terminated by displacement measurement. Then,
measurement is made as a new current flow.)
When “0” is selected for PULSE No, the

instrument makes all measurement at
measurable intervals. (When force,
external ±10 V voltage input or
displacement is measured, the instrument
makes measurements in the same manner
as when “1” is selected for PULSE No.
Current trigger start
Force trigger start
(Continued
to next
page)
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(2) Parameter PULSE • All Pulses (ALL PULSE)
setting MODE Measures the current in the number of
stages (1 to 20) specified by PULSE
(Continued
No.
from As for measurement schedule, the
previous schedule number selected for
page) measurement start is used. The
judgment schedules are used
successively.
Ex.: In the case of three-stage current
flow with schedules 5, schedules 5 are
used as measurement schedules
whereas schedules 5, 6 and 7 are used
as judgment schedules respectively for
the first, second and third stages.
When you have selected “0” for PULSE
No, the instrument operates in the same
manner as when “1” is selected.
In All Pulses measurement,
multiple-stage current exceeding
maximum current measurement time
cannot be measured.
When CYC is selected for TIME, at least
1.0 CYC of the current flow interval (time
that current does not flow) is required.
When ms is selected for TIME, at least 2
ms of the interval is required.
If the number of measurement stages is
less than the number of stages specified
by PULSE No, the instrument makes
measurement for the maximum current
measurement time and the impulse error
occurs. When the number of
measurement stages reaches the
number of stages specified by PULSE
No, the measurement ends.
Set all measurement schedules to use in
All Pulses measurement.
For example, when you have selected
“3” for PULSE No and started
measurement with schedules 3, set
measurement schedules 3 to 5. The
following settings are also needed to be
the same in schedules 3 to 5: TRIGGER,
MODE, CURRENT, TIME, CURRENT
RANGE, VOLTAGE RANGE in the
SETUP (1) screen, PULSE MODE,
PULSE No, COOL TIME, CURR FALL
LEVEL, CURR END LEVEL, MEAS
INHIBIT TIME, and MEAS MIN TIME in
the SETUP (2) screen.
When “2” is selected for PULSE No, the
instrument measures the current at the
first and second stages, and if schedules
3 are used for measurement start,
(Continued schedules 3 are used as measurement
to next schedules, and schedules 3 and 4 are
page) used as judgment schedules respectively
for the first and second stages.
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(2) Parameter PULSE Current trigger start
setting MODE
(Continued
from
previous
page)
Force trigger start
When external ±10V voltage input and displacement are

measured, the instrument operates in the same manner as
in the force trigger start. (In the case of displacement,
impulse measurement is terminated by displacement
measurement. Then, measurement is made as a new
current flow.)
• No Cooling (NO COOL)

(2nd stage measurement)
Set a measurement start current in NO
COOL TRIG LVL. The instrument starts
measurement determining the point in
time where the start current is exceeded
as the measurement start point.
Measurement is possible only if the
current at the second stage is larger
than that at the first stage.
PULSE No. / When SET PULSE or ALL PULSE is

NO COOL selected for PULSE MODE, set the number
TRIG LVL of stages (0 to 20) in PULSE No.
When NO COOL is selected for PULSE
MODE, set a measurement start timing
current for NO COOL TRIG LVL. For NO
COOL TRIG LVL, set a value within the
(Continued to
specified measurement range.
next page)
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(2) Parameter COOL TIME If, during current measurement, the COOL
setting TIME is shorter than the value specified
(Continued here, the instrument makes measurement
from previous determining the current to be a
page) single-stage current. Set the COOL TIME
in the following ranges:
• When CYC-50/60Hz, CYC-LONG
or CYC-***Hz is selected for TIME
0.0 to 99.5 CYC
• When ms is selected for TIME
0 to 99 ms
• When ms-SHORT is selected for
TIME
0.0 to 9.9 ms
CURR FALL When DC is selected for CURRENT, you

LEVEL can measure the current flow time till the
Current Fall Level setting is reached.
Set the Current Fall Level as the ratio to
the peak (10 to 90%).
CURR END When AC is selected for CURRENT, you

LEVEL can measure the current flow time till the
Current End Level setting is reached.
(Continued to Set the Current End Level as the ratio to
next page) the used current range (1.5 to 15.0%).
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(2) Parameter MEAS Set a measurement prohibition time (0.0 to
setting INHIBIT 9.9 sec) following a measurement.
(Continued TIME
from previous MEAS MIN In the early stages of current flow, the
page) TIME instrument may fail to measure the current
if the current is excessively low. (This likely
occurs if the upslope is used.)
In such a case, set a Forced Measurement
Time.
Set a forced measurement time in the
following ranges:
• When CYC-50/60Hz, CYC-LONG
or CYC-***Hz is selected for TIME
0.5 to 9.5 CYC
• When ms is selected for TIME
1 to 99 ms
• When ms-SHORT is selected for
TIME
0.1 to 9.9 ms
Set a time so that currents of measurable

magnitude (shaded areas in the figure) are
included.
FORCE When FORCE is selected for SELECT

RISE MEAS in the STATUS (1) screen, set
LEVEL*1/ FORCE RISE LEVEL and FORCE FALL
FORCE LEVEL as the ratio to the peak (10 to 90%).
FALL This setting applies to the time
LEVEL*1 measurements in the WAVEFORM
(FORCE) screen.
SETUP (3) screen.
PREV Pressing operation button B displays the
SETUP (1) screen.
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l. SETUP (3) Screen
(1)
Can be switched
between EXT
START TIME
and EXT END
TIME
Displayed only
when FORCE
is selected.
(2)
(3)

(2) Parameter FORCE By specifying an arbitrary range, you can
setting START measure mean force and external ±10 V
TIME*1/ voltage input.
FORCE END When FORCE is selected for SELECT
TIME*1/ MEAS in the STATUS (1) screen, set
FORCE START TIME and FORCE END
EXT START
TIME in the range from 0 to 6,000 ms (in
TIME*1/ units of 10 ms).
EXT END
As for force, there are two input fields for
TIME*1
each item because you can specify two
ranges for a single measurement and
measure the force at two locations.
When EXT (EXTERNAL) is selected for
SELECT MEAS in the STATUS (1)
screen, set the EXT START TIME and
EXT END TIME in the range from 0 to
6,000 ms (in units of 10 ms).
FORCE When FORCE is selected for SELECT
LEVEL1*1 / MEAS in the STATUS (1) screen, you
FORCE can output signals from external outputs
LEVEL2*1 FORCE LEVEL1 and FORCE LEVEL2 if
the measured value exceeds the set
force level.
There are two input fields because you
can specify two levels for a single
measurement and measure the force
level at two locations.
(Continued to Set a force level within the set
next page) measurement range.
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(2) Parameter DIST DELAY Set a delay time (welding/displacement
setting TIME*1 stabilization time) from the end of current
flow or from when the external
displacement trigger turns OFF to when
the displacement measurement position
is reached in the range from 0 to 999ms.
Be sure that the total of the current flow
time and the displacement delay time
(including the cooling time between
current flows) does not exceed the
maximum current measurement range.
When external displacement trigger is not used
① If, following the end of the first stage

current flow, the second stage current
flow occurs before the displacement
delay time elapses, the instrument
measures the displacement delay time
again after the end of the second stage
current flow.
② The instrument measures the
displacement after the displacement
delay time elapses following the end of
current flow.
When external displacement trigger is used
③ If the external displacement trigger turns

OFF after the current flow, the
instrument measures the displacement
after the elapse of the displacement
delay time following the turning OFF of
the external displacement trigger.
④ If the current flow ends after the external
displacement trigger turns OFF, the
instrument measures the displacement
after the elapse of the displacement
delay time following the end of the
current flow.
On the other hand, if the third stage
current flow occurs after the second
stage current flow shown above, the
instrument operates in the same manner
as when external displacement trigger is
(Continued to not used.
next page)
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(2) Parameter DIST If the measured value reaches the set
setting LEVEL1*1/ displacement levels, you can output
(Continued DIST signals from external outputs DIST LEV1
from previous LEVEL2*1 and DIST LEV2.
page) There are two input fields because you
can specify two levels for a single
measurement and measure the
displacement level at two locations.
The setting range varies depending on
the DIST RESOLUTION setting in the
STATUS (2) screen.
• When a sensor with 1 μm resolution or
less is used:
-30.000 mm to +30.000 mm
• When a sensor with 1.1 μm resolution
or more is used:
-300.00 mm to +300.00 mm
SETUP (4) screen.
SETUP (2) screen.
0 ADJ The instrument starts Zero point
adjustment.
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m. SETUP (4) Screen
(1)
(2)
(3)

(2) Parameter Set upper and lower limits for the five measurement items
setting selected in the VIEW screen as follows:
CURRENT Set upper and lower limits in the
(RMS) / following ranges depending on the type
CURRENT of toroidal coil connected and according
(PEAK) to the CURR RANGE setting in the
SETUP (1) screen:
• When 1x sensitivity coil is used:
2.000 kA range: 0.000 to 9.999 kA
6.00 kA range: 00.00 to 99.99 kA
2.000 kA range: 00.00 to 99.99 kA
60.0 kA range: 000.0 to 999.9 kA
200.0 kA range: 000.0 to 999.9 kA
• When 10x sensitivity coil is used:
0.200 kA range: 000.0 to 999.9 kA
0.600 kA range: 000.0 to 999.9 kA
2.000 kA range: 000.0 to 999.9 kA
6.00 kA range: 00.00 to 99.99 kA
2.000 kA range: 00.00 to 99.99 kA
VOLTAGE Set upper and lower limits in the
(RMS) / following ranges according to the
VOLTAGE VOLTAGE RANGE setting in the SETUP
(PEAK) (1) screen:
(Continued to 6.00 V range: 0.00 to 9.99 V
next page) 20.0 V range: 0.0 to 99.9 V
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Parameter WELD TIME Set upper and lower limits in the
setting following ranges according to the TIME
setting in the SETUP (1) screen:
(Continued
from previous CYC-50/60Hz, CYC-LONG:
0.0 to 1000.0 CYC
page) CYC-***Hz:
ms: 0 to 10000 ms
ms-SHORT: 0.00 to 100.00 ms
POWER 0.0 to 300.00 kW
RESISTANCE 0.0 to 300.00 mΩ
FORCE Set upper and lower limits in the
AVERAGE 1 / following ranges according to the
FORCE UNIT and FORCE SENSOR
FORCE settings in the SETUP (1) screen:
AVERAGE 2 /
MA-520:
FORCE PEAK
0.00 to 99.99 N / 0.00 to 99.99 kg /
0.00 to 99.99 lbf
MA-521:
0.0 to 999.9 N / 0.0 to 999.9 kg /
0.0 to 999.9 lbf
MA-522, MA-710A, MA-711A,
MA-770A, MA-771A:
0 to 9999 N / 0 to 9999 kg / 0 to 9999 lbf
When rated setting (MANUAL SET) is
selected for FORCE SENSOR, set upper
and lower limits in the following ranges
according to the Force Decimal (FORCE
DECIMAL) Point setting:
**.**:
0.00 to 99.99 N / 0.00 to 99.99 kg /
0.00 to 99.99 lbf
***.*:
0.0 to 999.9 N / 0.0 to 999.9 kg /
0.0 to 999.9lbf
****:
0 to 9999 N / 0 to 9999 kg / 0 to 9999 lbf
M-EXT / Set upper and lower limits in the
P-EXT following ranges according to the
External Decimal Point (EXT DECIMAL)
setting in the STATUS (1) screen:
*.**: 0.00 to 9.99
**.*: 0.0 to 99.9
***: 0 to 999
DISTANCE Set upper and lower limits in the following
ranges according to the Displacement
Step (DIST RESOLUTION) and
Displacement Unit (DIST UNIT) settings
in the STATUS (2) screen:
• When a sensor with 1 μm resolution or
less is used
-30.000 to +30.000 mm /
-1.1811 to +1.1811 inch
• When a sensor with 1.1 μm resolution
or more is used
-300.00 to 300.00 mm /
-11.811 to 11.811 inch
(3) Function keys PREV Pressing operation button B displays the
SETUP (2) screen.
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n. PRINT Screen
(1)
(2)

(1) Parameter PRINT Select an item to print from the following:
setting MODE OFF No printing
Setting Prints the measured values of
five items selected in the VIEW
screen.
Prints after the end of
measurement or when PRINT
(button B) is pressed. (Print
timing changes depending on
the Print Interval and Error Print
conditions.)
WAVE Prints the waveforms of four
FORM items selected in the VIEW
screen.
The vertical and horizontal
scales applied to the printed
waveforms are those set in the
WAVEFORM screen.
You can select the waveforms to
print with waveform ON/OFF in
the VIEW screen.
Prints after the end of
measurement or when PRINT
(button B) is pressed. (Print
timing changes depending on
the Print Interval and Error Print
conditions.)
HISTORY Prints measured value history.
To print, first select this item,
and then press PRINT (button
B).
HISTORY Prints measured value history
OUT OF with Upper limit error, Lower
(Continued LIM limit error, Overrange error,
to next Impulse error, or Parity error. To
page) print, first select this item and
press PRINT (button B).
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(1) Parameter PRINT SCHEDULE Prints schedule data whose
setting MODE range is set in Schedule Data
(Continued Range (SCHEDULE AREA). To
from print, first select this item, and
previous then press PRINT (button B).
page) DISPLAY Prints screen image prior to
print screen. To print, first
select this item, and then
press PRINT (button B).
CURR ALL Prints current all cycles. Prints
CYCLE after the end of measurement
or when PRINT (button B) is
pressed. (Print timing
changes depending on the
Print Interval and Error Print
conditions.)
FORCE ALL Prints force all cycles. Prints
CYCLE after the end of measurement
or when PRINT (button B) is
pressed. (Print timing
changes depending on the
Print Interval and Error Print
conditions.)
PRINT You can set a print interval (1 to 999). Prints
INTERVAL irrespective of a print interval in the event of
Upper limit error, Lower limit error, Overrange
error, Impulse error, or Parity error.
The setting of print interval is valid only when
Setting, WAVEFORM, CURR ALL CYCLE, or
FORCE ALL CYCLE is selected for PRINT
MODE. When PRINT OUT OF LIM is set to
ON, a print interval does not work.
PRINT Select ON/OFF to specify whether to print
OUT OF only in the event of Upper limit error, Lower
LIM limit error, Overrange error, Impulse error, or
Parity error.
ON: Prints in the event of an error.
OFF: Prints irrespective of errors.
Prints at intervals set for PRINT INTERVAL
when normal. Prints at the time of an error
occurrence when abnormal.
The setting of error print is valid only when
Setting, WAVEFORM, CURR ALL CYCLE, or
FORCE ALL CYCLE is selected for PRINT
MODE.
SCHEDULE Set the range of schedule numbers to print
AREA schedule data from 001 to 127. The setting of
schedule data range is valid only when
schedule data is printed.
(2) Function keys FEED Pressing operation button A feeds paper.
PRINT Pressing operation button B prints the item
selected with the print setting. To pause
printing, press the encoder long. The printer
has a data storage space. Printing will stop
after the data is all output from the printer.
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(2) Function keys BACK Pressing operation button E returns the
display to the previous screen.
Print example of DISPLAY Print example of SCHEDULE
Print example of HISTORY
Print example of
HISTORY OUT OF LIM
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o. COMMUNICATION Screen
(1)
(2)
(3)

(1) Communi- Indicates the communication is underway. While this mark is
cating display displayed, measurement or screen operation can not be
done.
This mark will be displayed on the screen other than the
COMMUNICATION screen.
(2) Parameter COMM MODE Specify unidirectional or bidirectional
setting communication system.
COMM TYPE Select whether to use RS-232C or RS-485
for communication.
ID NUMBER Set an instrument number (1 to 30).
COMM Select from 9,600 bps, 19,200 bps and
SPEED 38,400 bps.
COMM Select an item to output from the following:
OUTPUT (Refer to Chapter 12 “Data
Communication” for details of
communication telegram.)
OFF No communication
MEASURE Outputs the measured values
MENT of five items selected in the
VIEW screen. Outputs after
the end of measurement or
(Continued to when COMM (button B) is
next page) pressed.
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(2) Parameter COMM WAVE Outputs the waveforms of
setting OUTPUT FORM four items selected in the
VIEW screen. You can set
(Continued
waveform decimation for
from previous output interval of the
page) waveform sample value. Note
that if you set an interval
smaller than the data
sampling interval stored in the
instrument, the data will be
output at the internally stored
interval. You can select the
waveforms to output with
waveform ON/OFF in the
VIEW screen. Outputs after
the end of measurement or
when COMM (button B) is
pressed.
HISTORY Outputs measured value
history. To output, first select
this item, and then press
COMM (button B).
HISTORY Outputs measured value
OUT OF history with Upper limit error,
LIM Lower limit error, Overrange
error, Impulse error, or Parity
error. To output, first select
this item, and then press
COMM (button B).
CURR Outputs current all cycles.
ALL Outputs after the end of
CYCLE measurement or when
COMM (button B) is pressed.
FORCE Outputs force all cycles.
ALL Outputs after the end of
CYCLE measurement or when
COMM (button B) is pressed.
WAVEFORM Set a waveform decimation.
RES You can select from among 0.2 ms, 0.5
ms, 1 ms, 2 ms, 5 ms and 10 ms.
If you set a decimation smaller than the
data sampling interval stored in the
instrument, the data will be output at the
internally stored interval. The setting of
waveform decimation is valid only when
WAVEFORM is selected for COMM
OUTPUT.
UNIT Select whether to add a unit to the
communication data or not.
OFF: Not added
ON: Added
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(3) Function keys USB Pressing operation button A displays the
USB screen.
COMM Pressing operation button B prints the item
selected with the communication setting.
To pause communicating, press the
encoder long.
BACK Pressing operation button E returns the
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p. USB Screen
(1)
(2)
(3)

(1) USB Indicates the USB memory is operating. While this mark is
memory displayed, measurement or screen operation can not be done.
operating Do not remove the USB memory or turn off the power while the
display mark is displayed and for 30 seconds after the mark
disappears. This mark will be displayed on the screen other
than the USB screen.
(2) Parameter USB TYPE Select the data to read from or write in the USB
setting memory from the following:
TEST Displays the amount of space in
the USB memory and the
number of data stored in the
instrument.
WAVEFORM Writes the waveforms of four
items selected in the VIEW
screen in the USB memory.
HISTORY Writes the measurement values
of five items selected in the
VIEW screen in the USB
memory.
CURR ALL Writes current all cycles in the
CYCLE USB memory.
FORCE ALL Writes force all cycles in the USB
CYCLE memory.
SCHEDULE Writes/Reads the schedule data
in/from the USB memory.
At writing, all the information of
schedules 0 to 127 is written.
At reading, only the selected
schedule is read.
000-127: All the information
(Continued 000-000: System information
only
to next
page) nnn-nnn: Only specified
schedule (1 schedule)
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(2) Parameter USB TYPE COPY Writes the screen copy in the
setting (Continued DISPLAY USB memory.
from
previous
page)
FILE Set the file number (0 to 9) to read from or write
NUMBER in the schedule data.
SCHEDULE Set the range of schedule to read the schedule
AREA data (000 to 127).
(3) Function READ Pressing operation button A performs reading
keys from the USB memory.
Valid only when TEST or SCHEDULE is selected
for USB TYPE.
WRITE Pressing operation button B performs writing in
the USB memory.
Valid only when WAVEFORM, HISTORY, CURR
ALL CYCLE, FORCE ALL CYCLE, SCHEDULE,
or COPY DISPLAY is selected for USB TYPE.
DELETE Pressing operation button D deletes the
measured value log data stored in the
instrument.
BACK Pressing operation button E displays the
COMMUNICATION screen.
The following folders are automatically created in the USB memory.
Folder name Description

¥MIYACHI The following four folders are created.
¥MIYACHI¥LOG The measured value log is created.
The filenames are “LOG00000.CSV” to “LOG00999.CSV”.
After 999, the filename returns to 000. The file is overwritten.
A thousand of measured values are written in a file.
1000 x 1000 = 1 million data can be saved (if not full).
When the USB memory is connected, the measured value is
automatically saved. After about 1,000 data are saved in the
instrument, they are written in the USB memory.
¥MIYACHI¥BMP The screen copy file is created.
The filenames are “BMP00000.BMP” to “BMP00099.BMP”.
¥MIYACHI¥DAT The various data is created.
The filenames are “DAT00000.CSV” to “DAT00099.CSV”.
¥MIYACHI¥SCH The schedule data is created.
The filenames are “SCH00000.CSV” to “SCH00009.CSV”.
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About the USB memory

USB memories formatted as FAT16 or FAT32 are supported. Those formatted as
exFAT are not supported.
We have confirmed the operations of the following USB memories (as of December
2015).
Manufacturer Model Capacity
ELECOM MF-SU308GSV 8 GB
MF-KSU2A16GSV 16 GB
MF-KSU2A32GSV 32 GB
MF-MSU3A04GBK 4 GB
I/O DATA U3-CPSL8G/BG 8 GB
BUFFALO RUF2-K8GR-BK 8 GB
RUF3-K8GA-WH 8 GB
RUF3-PS8G-BK 8 GB
RUF3-SMA8G-BL 8 GB
RUF3-SMA32G-BL 32 GB
The operations of USB memories listed above were confirmed by us and are not
guaranteed. Please note that we do not take responsibility for any damage caused by
using them.
Due to the circumstances of manufactures, specifications of USB memories may be

changed. Please note that USB memories may not work normally depending on the
changes.
CAUTION
• Do not remove the USB memory or turn off the power while the USB
memory mark is displayed and for 30 seconds after the mark disappears.
Otherwise, the data may be damaged.
• The USB memory is a static-sensitive device. When the USB memory is
plugged, regularly execute TEST to check the connection status. When
an error occurs, turn on the power of the MM-370C again.
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q. HISTORY Screen
(1)
Can be switched
between SAVE
(2)

(1) History displayThe HISTORY screen shows a list of measured values
(presence/absence of waveforms, date, time, schedule
No.) obtained until now.
This screen allows you to load past measured values and
save new ones to the built-in flash memory.
“~” on the left side of the screen indicates the save state of
waveforms and all cycles. When you load the history of the
item with “~”, waveforms and all cycles can be displayed
on the WAVEFORM screen and the ALL CYCLE screen.
You can save measured values both to the built-in
memory and flash memory.
• Amount of history data storable in the built-in memory
The built-in memory is battery-backed-up RAM. It can
store measured values (5 selected measured values),
all cycles and waveforms (4 selected waveforms).
Refer to the following for the amount of storable data:
• When you have selected WAVE MEMORY for SAVE
SELECT in the STATUS (3) screen, the MM-370C
is in mode to save measured values, all cycles and
waveforms.
Measured value data (5 selected measured values):
100
Older data is deleted as the number of measured
values exceeds 100.
All cycles and waveform data (4 selected
waveforms): 20
(The number of storable pieces of data varies
depending on the waveform measurement time.)
Older data is deleted as the number of pieces of data
exceeds 20 or as the maximum measurement time is
surpassed.
• When you have selected MEAS. MEMORY for SAVE
SELECT in the STATUS (3) screen, the MM-370C
is in mode to save measured values.
Measured value data (5 selected measured values):
3,000
Older data is deleted as the number of measured
values exceeds 3,000.
All cycles and waveform data (4 selected
(Continued to waveforms): 1
next page) The final data remains stored.
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(1) History display • Amount of history data savable in the built-in flash
(Continued memory
from previous The built-in flash memory is flash ROM.
page) It can store measured values (5 selected measured
values), all cycles and waveforms (4 selected
waveforms).
Fifty sets of measured values, all cycles and
waveforms can be saved.
The built-in flash memory has a write limit. An error
message (system error) appears if the write limit is
exceeded. The write limit is 100,000.
(2) Function keys DATA Pressing operation button A displays the
DATA READ screen. Allows you to load
the measured values stored in the built-in
flash memory.
CHANGE Pressing operation button B switches
between measured values of five
measurement items. You can switch the
display to show five measurement items by
turning the encoder clockwise or
counterclockwise.
SELECT Pressing operation button D makes it
possible to select measured values,
showing the cursor that encloses the
on-screen history line by line. You can
move the cursor by turning the encoder
clockwise or counterclockwise.
To save measured values, all cycles and
waveforms to the flash memory built into
the MM-370C, move the cursor to a
desired measured value and press
operation button E (SAVE). At this time,
SELECT does not scroll the screen.
Therefore, scroll the screen first, and then
make a selection.
Pressing operation button D again makes it
possible to select measured values, thus
allowing you to load stored measured
values, all cycles and waveforms and view
past measured values in the Measurement,
WAVEFORM and ALL CYCLE screens.
SAVE/ When measured value selection is made
AL DEL possible by operation button D, SAVE
appears. In this condition, move the cursor
to a desired measured value using the
encoder and press operation button E. This
saves the selected measured value to the
flash memory built into the MM-370C.
If no measured value is selected, AL DEL
appears. In this condition, press operation
button E. This displays DELETE in
operation button D, and CANCEL in
operation button E.
Selecting DELETE clears all history data
from the built-in flash memory; selecting
CANCEL leaves the data unclear.
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r. DATA READ Screen
(1)
Can be switched
between READ
(2)

(1) Loaded data Shows the list of measured values stored in the built-in
display flash memory.
This screen allows you to load the measured values stored
in the built-in flash memory.
“~” on the left side of the screen indicates the save state of
waveforms and all cycles. When “~” is displayed,
waveforms and all cycles have been stored.
(2) Function keys HISTORY Pressing operation button A displays the
HISTORY screen.
SELECT Pressing operation button D makes it
possible to select data, showing the cursor
that encloses the on-screen history line by
line. You can move the cursor by turning
To load measured values, all cycles and
waveforms from the flash memory built into
the MM-370C, move the cursor to a
desired measured value and press
operation button E (READ). At this time,
SELECT does not scroll the screen.
Therefore, scroll the screen first, and then
make a selection.
(Continued to Pressing operation button D again cancels
next page) SELECT.
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(2) Function keys READ/ When data selection is made possible by
(Continued AL DEL operation button D, READ appears. In this
condition, select desired data using the
from previous
encoder and press operation button E. This
page) loads the selected data from flash memory.
Note that this operation will clear the
history data from the built-in memory.
If no measured value is selected, AL DEL
appears. In this condition, press operation
button E. This displays DELETE in
operation button D, and CANCEL in
operation button E.
Selecting DELETE clears all measured
values from the built-in flash memory;
selecting CANCEL leaves the measured
values unclear.
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s. STATUS (1) Screen
Can be switched between

EXT TRIGGER LEVEL
Displayed only (1)
when FORCE is
selected
Displayed only when
rated setting is
selected. Can be
switched between
EXT MAX and EXT
DECIMAL. (2)
Displayed only
when FORCE
is selected
(1) Parameter COIL TYPE Set as follows depending on the type of
setting toroidal coil connected:
When 1x sensitivity coil is used: 1
When 10x sensitivity coil is used: 10
CURR The sensitivity increases as you increase
TRIGGER the value. Excessively increasing the
sensitivity may cause malfunction. If set to
around 99, the current trigger may not be
complete. At the time, decrease the value.
SELECT To measure force*1, select FORCE. To
MEAS measure external input voltage*1, select
EXTERNAL.
FORCE Set a triggering level as the percentage of
TRIGGER full scale.
LEVEL*1/ A force is measured while it exceeds the
EXT trigger level. The waveform is displayed
TRIGGER from 200 ms max. before start of trigger to
LEVEL 50 ms after completion of trigger.
○
A Waveform display before start of trigger
Specifies the start position in the range of
200ms before start of trigger to display.
○
B Waveform display after completion of trigger
Displays for 50ms after had been lower trigger.
When you have selected FORCE for

SELECT MEAS, select a force trigger level
(2.0 to 99.9%).
(Continued to When you have selected EXTERNAL for
next page) SELECT MEAS, select an external trigger
level (2.0 to 99.9%).
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(1) Parameter FORCE When you have selected FORCE for
setting UNIT*1 SELECT MEAS, select the force unit used
for settings and display related to force
(Continued
from N, kgf, and lbf.
from previous
page) FORCE When you have selected FORCE for
SENSOR*1 SELECT MEAS, select the connected
force sensor from the following:
MA-520, MA-521, MA-522,
MA-710A, MA-711A, MA-770A,
MA-771A, MANUAL SET
FORCE When you have selected rated setting
MAX*1/ (RTD) for FORCE SENSOR, set a force or
EXT MAX external rating as follows:
<When FORCE is selected for SELECT
MEAS>
• FORCE UNIT: N
Force rating: 490 to 9806
• FORCE UNIT: kgf
• FORCE UNIT: lbf
<When EXTERNAL is selected for
SELECT MEAS>
FORCE When you have selected rated setting
DECIMAL*1/ (MANUAL SET) for FORCE SENSOR, set
EXT a force or external decimal point as follows:
DECIMAL • <When FORCE is selected for SELECT
MEAS>
Force decimal point: **.**, ***.*, ****
• <When EXTERNAL is selected for
SELECT MEAS>
External decimal point: *.**, **.*, ***
FORCE When you have selected FORCE for
SPAN*1 SELECT MEAS, select a force span (500
to 1,500). Corrects the sensor output.
The force input assumes 1mV/V of rated
output. Since the sensor have some
variation in accuracy, value and force span
to correct it are listed on the label on the
label of our force sensor and current/force
sensor. Set the value of force span on the
label to the FORCE SPAN. When you have
selected rated setting (MANUAL SET) for
FORCE SENSOR, set 1000 for FORCE
SPAN.
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STATUS (2) screen.
I/O Pressing operation button C displays the
I/O SET (1) screen.
TEST Pressing operation button D displays the
I/O TEST screen.
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t. STATUS (2) Screen
(1)
(2)

(1) Parameter COUNT The counter counts up by 1 for each
setting LIMIT measurement. When the counter reaches
the preset counter value, the COUNT UP
signal is output. Set a preset value (0 to
999,999).
DATE Set the date in the format: year (2000 to
2099), month (1 to 12) and day (1 to 31).
TIME Set the time in the format: hour (0 to 23)
and minutes (0 to 59).
DIST OUT Select an analog output range for
RANGE*1 displacement.
Setting Output voltage and Multiplying
displacement factor
2 mm ± 2.047 mm (± 5 V) 16x
10 mm ± 8.191 mm (± 5 V) 4x
30 mm ± 32.767 mm (± 5 V) 1x
DIST Enter the displacement sensor resolution.
RESOLU- Set the value between 0.1 to 10.0 μm.
TION*1 (Ex.) GS-1830A, GS-1813,
LGK-110: 1.0 μm
ST1278: 0.5 μm
The measurement range changes
depending on the DIST RESOLUTION
setting. The measurement range of
displacement is ± (DIST RESOLUTION
setting x 30000) μm.
(Ex.) When the DIST RESOLUTION setting
is 1 μm
(Continued to ± (1 x 30000) μm = ±30000 μm = ±30
next page) mm
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*1
(1) Parameter DIST UNIT Select mm or inch as the unit to measure
setting and display the displacement.
(Continued DIST Set the displacement polarity.
from previous NORMAL: Plus (+) in the direction of
page) retraction)
REVERSE: Minus (-) in the direction of
retraction)
STATUS (3) screen.
STATUS (1) screen.
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u. STATUS (3) Screen
(1)
(2)

(1) Parameter LANGUAGE Select a language for on-screen display
setting from among Japanese, English, Chinese,
Korean, French, German and Spanish.
SAVE Set the save mode to the waveform or
FORMAT measured value save mode.
• Waveform save mode (WAVE
MEMORY)
This mode saves the measured
values and waveforms.
The instrument stores the measured
values and OK/NG judgment results of
the five measurement items for up to
the last 100 points and the waveforms
of the four waveform display items.
Older data is deleted when the
measured values exceed 100 points.
Older waveform is deleted as the
number of pieces of data exceeds 20
or as the maximum measurement time
is surpassed. On the other hand, you
can check waveform data on the
screen display or printout.
• Measured value save mode
(MEAS. MEMORY)
Stores the measured values and
OK/NG judgment results of the five
measurement items for the latest
3,000 points.
MEMORY Shows the backup battery voltage of the
BATTERY MM-370C. Shows an error if the battery
power is low.
COUNT Shows the number of measurements.
Counts up irrespective of OK/NG
judgment against upper and lower limits.
(2) Function keys PREV Pressing operation button B displays the
STATUS (2) screen.
RESET Pressing operation button C resets the
counter value.
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v. I/O SET (1) Screen
(1)
(2)

(1) OUTPUT 1–7 Set up to three items for each of outputs 1 to 7 from the
following:
----: No setting
CURR-H: Current upper limit error
Output if the currents (peak and RMS) exceed the upper
limits.
CURR-L: Current lower limit error
Output if the currents (peak and RMS) fall below the lower
limits.
VOLT-H: Voltage upper limit error
Output if the voltages (peak and RMS) exceed the upper
limits.
VOLT-L: Voltage lower limit error
Output if the currents (peak and RMS) fall below the lower
limits.
TIME-H: Current flow time upper limit error
Output if the voltages exceed the upper limits.
(Continued to TIME-L: Current flow time lower limit error
Output if the currents fall below the lower limits.
next page)
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(1) OUTPUT 1–7 POWER-H: Power upper limit error
(Continued Output if the power exceeds the upper limit.
from previous POWER-L: Voltage lower limit error
page) Output if the power falls below the lower limit.
RESIS-H: Resistance upper limit error
Output if the resistance exceeds the upper limit.
RESIS-L: Resistance lower limit error
Output if the resistance falls below the lower limit.
EXT-H: External ±10 V voltage input upper limit error
Output if the external ±10 V voltage inputs (peak and
RMS) exceed the upper limits.
EXT-L: External ±10 V voltage input lower limit error
Output if the external ±10 V voltage inputs (peak and
RMS) fall below the lower limits.
FORCE-H*1: Force upper limit error
Output if the forces (peak and RMS) exceed the upper
limits.
FORCE-L*1: Force lower limit error
Output if the forces (peak and RMS) fall below the lower
limits.
DIST-H*1: Displacement upper limit error
Output if the displacement exceeds the upper limit.
DIST-L*1: Displacement lower limit error
Output if the displacement falls below the lower limit.
NO CURR: Lack-of-current error
Output if lack of current occurs.
(The NO CURR signal input terminal on the external input
connector must be used.)
SCH NG: Lack-of-schedule-input error
Output if measurement is made with no external schedule
input.
(The schedule signal input terminal on the external input
connector must be used.)
NG: Error
Output if an upper/lower limit, overrange, impulse,
lack-of-current, or parity error occurs.
TROUBLE: Trouble
Output if an instrument error (E**) occurs.
GOOD: Normal
Output when the measured value falls within the upper
and lower limits, with current flowing properly.
COUNT: Count up
Output if the counter exceeds the preset count.
(Continued to POWER: Power ON
next page) Output when the power is ON.
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(1) OUTPUT 1–7 READY: Ready
(Continued Output when the MM-370C is ready for measurement.
from previous However, not output during measurement (including
page) calculation time) or HOLD ON.
(Ex.) To make current OK/NG judgment against upper
and lower limits, set the outputs as follows:
Output 1: CURR-L and CURR-H
Output 2: TIME-L and TIME-H
Output 3: GOOD
Output 4: NG
Output 5: TROUBLE
This provides you with an output from Output 3
when current flows properly, an output from Output
1 if the measured current falls outside the upper
and lower limits, an output from Output 2 if the
measured current flow time falls outside the upper
and lower limits, an output from Output 4 in the
event of an error such as overrange error, and an
output from Output 5 in the event of an error in the
MM-370C.
I/O SET (2) screen.
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w. I/O SET (2) Screen
(1)
(2)

(1) Parameter OUTPUT Set a mode for the output terminals.
setting MODE NORMAL CLOSE: Open at output
NORMAL OPEN: Closed at output
This setting applies to the output of
following items:
CURR-H, CURR-L, VOLT-H, VOLT-L,
TIME-H, TIME-L, POWER-H, POWER-L,
RESIS-H, RESIS-L, EXT-H, EXT-L,
FORCE-H, FORCE-L, DISPL-H, DISPL-L,
NO CURR, SCH NG, NG and TROUBLE.
OUTPUT Select an output time.
DURATION 10ms: Output time of 10 ms
100ms: Output time of 10 ms
HOLD: Holds output and cancels output
at the start of next measurement, the start
of no-current check, or in the event of an
error reset.
This setting applies to the output of
following items:
CURR-H, CURR-L, VOLT-H, VOLT-L,
TIME-H, TIME-L, POWER-H, POWER-L,
RESIS-H, RESIS-L, EXT-H, EXT-L,
FORCE-H, FORCE-L, DISPL-H, DISPL-L,
NO CURR, SCH NG, NG, TROUBLE,
GOOD and COUNT.
PARITY Select whether to use parity terminals.
When you select ON, be sure that the total
number of schedule selection and parity
terminals that are closed is odd.
INPUT Set a delay time from the signal input to
DEBOUNCE when the signal settles down.
TIME This setting makes it possible to eliminate
input signal chatter.
FORCE/ Select the output method of
DISPL force/displacement level signal.
OUTPUT PULSE: Pulse output
LEVEL: Level output
(2) Function keys PREV Pressing operation button E returns the
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x. I/O TEST Screen
(1)
(2)

(1) I/O status Input signals are shown red when ON, and gray when
OFF. The ON signal is output when “1” is input, and the
OFF signal when “0” is input.
(2) Function keys BACK Pressing operation button E returns the
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9. Measurement
(1) Measuring Current (Current Flow Time)/Voltage
1) Connect the MM-370C to a power supply, and plug the toroidal coil and the
power detection cord to the MM-370C. (For more information, refer to (1) and (2)
a in Chapter 6.)
2) Start the MM-370C. (For more information, refer to (1) in Chapter 7.)
3) Press the HOLD button.
MENU button
HOLD button
The MM-370C enters hold mode, allowing you to manipulate the screens.
The menu list appears.
5) Using the encoder, select SETUP from the menu list.
Select SETUP.
The SETUP (1) screen appears.
9. Measurement
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MM-370C
6) Select CURRENT for TRIGGER in the SETUP (1) screen, and select an arbitrary
mode selectable for that trigger. (For more information, refer to (2) j in Chapter 8.)
TRIGGER: CURRENT
MODE: arbitrary
7) Set up the MM-370C as follows according to the type of welding power supply
used:
Single-phase AC welding power supply

(1) Set the following items in the SETUP (1) screen. (For more information,
refer to (2) j in Chapter 8.)
Item Setting
CURRENT AC
TIME CYC-50/60Hz
MEAS START/ Referring to the figure shown below, set the
MEAS END current calculation interval.
AC inverter welding power supply

Item Setting
CURRENT AC
TIME When making measurement by setting a frequency:
CYC-***Hz
When measuring current flow time in units of ms:
ms
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Item Setting
MEAS START/ Referring to the figure shown below, set the current
MEAS END calculation interval.
FREQUENCY Set the frequency of the current to be measured.

When using an Amada Miyachi AC inverter welding
power supply, set the frequency referring to the table
shown below (Correlation between Frequencies of the
Welding Power Supply and the MM-370C).
Correlation between Frequencies of the Welding

Power Supply and the MM-370C
Welding power MM-370C Welding power MM-370C

supply frequency supply frequency
frequency setting frequency setting
setting setting
50 Hz M050 91 Hz M091
53 Hz M053 100 Hz M100
56 Hz M056 111 Hz M111
59 Hz M059 125 Hz M125
63 Hz M063 143 Hz M143
67 Hz M067 167 Hz M167
71 Hz M071 200 Hz M200
77 Hz M077 250 Hz M250
83 Hz M083
AC inverter welding power supply

(1) Set the following items in the SETUP (1) screen.
(For more information, refer to (2) j in Chapter 8.)
Item Setting
CURRENT DC
TIME When making measurement in units of cycle:
CYC-50/60Hz
When measuring current flow time in units of ms:
ms
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Item Setting
MEAS START/ Referring to the figure shown below, set the
MEAS END current calculation interval.
If you set the current calculation interval by

setting the CURR FALL LEVEL in the SETUP (2)
screen, set the MEAS END to “0.”*1
*1: You can set the current calculation end time also by CURR FALL
LEVEL (an item that sets the percentage relative to the current peak
to stop the calculation) in the SETUP (2) screen.
To set the CURR FALL LEVEL, proceed with Steps (2) and (3).
(2) Press operation button A.
Operation
button A A B C D E

(3) Set the following items in the SETUP (1) screen.
(For more information, refer to (2) k in Chapter 8.)
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Transistor welding power supply

Item Setting
CURRENT DC
TIME ms-SHORT
MEAS START/ Set a calculation interval.
MEAS END
8) Press the MENU button, and using the encoder, select MEASURE from the menu
list.
Select MEASURE.
The MEASUREMENT screen appears.

9) Press operation button E.
A B C D E Operation button E
The VIEW screen appears.
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10) According to the desired measurement item, set the following in one of
Measurement 1 to 5:
(For information on measurement items other than the below, refer to (2) b in
Chapter 8.)
To measure RMS current: CURRENT (RMS)

To measure peak current during current flow:
CURRENT (PEAK)
To measure RMS voltage: VOLTAGE (RMS)
To measure peak voltage during current flow:
VOLTAGE (PEAK)
To measure current flow time: WELD TIME
To measure maximum conduction angle during current flow time:
CONDUCTION ANGLE
When the measurement item is changed, upper and lower limits for the changed
measurement item are initialized. Set upper and lower limits again on the SETUP
(4) screen. (Refer to (2) m in Chapter 8.)
11) To display the waveforms of the measured items, set those items in Waveforms 1
to 4. (For more information, refer to (2) b in Chapter 8.)
12) As necessary, switch to the SETUP and STATUS screens and set other items.
(For more information, refer to (2) j, k, l, m, r, s and t in Chapter 8.)
The hold mode is canceled, putting the MM-370C into wait state until
measurement starts (the signal selected as trigger is input).
14) When the trigger signal is input to the MM-370C, measurement starts. Confirm
the measurement results on the MEASUREMENT and WAVEFORM screens. You
can also print measured values and waveforms from the PRINT screen, as
necessary. (For more information, refer to (1) and (2) in Chapter 8.)
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(2) Measuring Displacement (Force/displacement-equipped

specification function)
1) Connect the MM-370C to a power supply, and plug the displacement sensor to
the MM-370C. (For more information, refer to (1) and (2) b in Chapter 6.)
MENU button
HOLD button
Select SETUP.
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6) Select CURRENT for TRIGGER, and NORMAL for MODE in the SETUP (1)
screen. (For more information, refer to (2) j in Chapter 8.)
TRIGGER: CURRENT
MODE: NORMAL
Operation
button A A B C D E
7) Press operation button A.

8) Press operation button A again.
9) Set the following items in the SETUP (3) screen.
(For more information, refer to (2) l in Chapter 8.)
Item Setting
DIST DELAY TIME 0 to 999 ms
DIST LEVEL1 • When a sensor with 1 μm resolution or less is
DIST LEVEL2 used
Displacement level 1: -30.000 mm
Displacement level 2: +30.000 mm
• When a sensor with 1.1 μm resolution or more
is used
Displacement level 1: -300.00 mm
Displacement level 2: +300.00 mm
list.
Select MEASURE.
9. Measurement
9-8
MM-370C

Measurement 1 to 5:
(For information on measurement items other than the below, refer to (2) b in
Chapter 8.)
To measure the displacement: DISTANCE
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MM-370C
(3) Measuring Force (Force/displacement-equipped specification

function)
CAUTION
• Before using the force sensor, be sure to turn off the power of the welding
machine and confirm that no welding current is flowing.
• Select an appropriate force sensor according to the force range you wish
to measure.
• Before measuring force, be sure to set the force sensor’s offset to “0.”
You can set the offset to “0” by pressing the HOLD button to cancel the
HOLD mode. At this time make sure that no force is applied to the sensor.
1) Connect the MM-370C to a power supply, and plug the force or current/force
sensor to the MM-370C. If you wish to measure the current and voltage as well
as the force at the same time, plug the current/force sensor. (For more information,
refer to (1) and (2) in Chapter 6.)
MENU button
HOLD button
5) Using the encoder, select STATUS from the menu list.
Select STATUS.
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MM-370C
The STATUS (1) screen appears.

6) Set the following items in the STATUS (1) screen.
(For more information, refer to (2) s in Chapter 8.)
Item Setting
SELECT MEAS Force
FORCE TRIGGER 2.0 to 99.9%
LEVEL
FORCE UNIT N, kgf, lbf
FORCE SENSOR Select the force sensor connected.

Select SETUP.

9) Select FORCE or AUTO for TRIGGER in the SETUP (1) screen, and select an
arbitrary mode selectable for that trigger. (For more information, refer to (2) j in
Chapter 8.)
TRIGGER: FORCE or AUTO

MODE: arbitrary
Operation
button A A B C D E
10) Press operation button A twice.

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MM-370C
11) Set the following items in the SETUP (3) screen.
Item Setting
FORCE START TIME 1 Referring to the figure shown below, set a force
to 2 calculation interval by the FORCE START TIME
FORCE END TIME 1 to 2 and FORCE END TIME.
list.
Select MEASURE.


Measurement 1 to 5: (For information on measurement items other than the below,
refer to (2) b in Chapter 8.)
To measure mean force: FORCE AVERAGE 1,
FORCE AVERAGE 2
To measure peak force: FORCE PEAK
To measure the time from when the force signal
exceeds the force start level to when the
signal falls below the force end level: FORCE TIME
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9. Measurement
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MM-370C
10. Interface
This chapter explains about the pins of the I/O connectors.
Input signals are described as contact inputs.
(1) Connection Diagram of the External I/O Signals

a. Input Connector
(Using contacts or open-collector (sink-type) PLC sequencer as input signals)
10. Interface
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MM-370C
b. Input Connector
(Using voltage-output (source-type) PLC sequencer as input signals)
10. Interface
10-2
MM-370C
c. Output Connector
10. Interface
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MM-370C
d. Optional Connector (Force/displacement-equipped specification only)
(2) Description of the External I/O Signals

a. Input Connector (D-Sub, 25-pin)
Pin No. Name Function

1 EXT.24 Pins 1 and 2 are EXT.24V and EXT.COM pins.
Connect them as follows depending on the usage:
When using contacts or open-collector (sink-type) PLC
(Programmable Logic Controller) sequencer as input
signals to the I/O connectors, connect pins 1 and 2.
2 EXT.COM When using a voltage-output (source type) PLC
sequencer as input signals to the I/O connectors, connect
pin 2 to the COM terminal of the PLC.
Caution: Do not use Pin 1 other than for connecting to
Pin 2 (external input signal).
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MM-370C

3 SCH1 Select the schedule No. by the binary combination of
4 SCH2 closed pin numbers among pins 3 to 9.
The schedule No. selected by the I/O connectors has
5 SCH4
precedence over that selected on screen. If you wish to
6 SCH8 select the schedule No. through on-screen manipulation,
7 SCH16 leave all pins 3 to 9 open.
Input the SCH signal at least 2 ms prior to the flow of
8 SCH32
welding current. You cannot change schedule No. during
9 SCH64 measurement operation.
10 P Parity terminal. It can be selectively enabled or disabled.
To use it in enabled mode, be sure that the number of
signal lines to turn ON is always odd when selecting the
schedule No. by pins 3 to 9.
11 COM COM terminal for input signals.
12 NO CURR Input terminal for the NO CURR signal.
Be sure that it closes at least 10 ms prior to the flow of
welding current and opens after the flow of welding
current.
If no welding current flows while this pin is closed, a
lack-of-current error occurs when the pin opens. (Lack of
current can also be detected using pins 13 and 25.)
13 NO CURR These pins are used to detect lack of current using
voltage.
Input 24V AC or DC voltage at least 10 ms prior to the
flow of welding current, and stop the input after the
25 AC/DC24V current flow.
If no welding current flows while this terminal is supplied
with voltage, a lack of current error is displayed when the
voltage input stops.
14 PRG PRT Schedule input inhibition terminal.
When this terminal is closed, schedule setting input from
the panel is rejected.
15 MEAS STP Measurement halt terminal.
The instrument does not perform any measurement while
this terminal is closed.
If the terminal closes during current flow, the data during
that period is ignored.
16 CNT RST Counter reset terminal.
Closing this terminal resets the counter to 0.
17 ERR RST Error reset terminal.
Closing this terminal cancels error display and error
output.
18 OPTION Optional input.
Unused.
19 DIST TRG Used to start displacement measurement from external
equipment. (Force/displacement-equipped specification
function)
20 to 24 - Unused.
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MM-370C
b. Output Connector (D-Sub, 15-pin)

1 OUT COM COM terminal for outputs.
2 to 8 OUT1 to Contact output terminals. (Semiconductor relay. Capacity:
OUT7 24V AC/DC, 20 mA)
The contacts close according to the function.
Refer to Chapter 8, “(2) u, v” for operations in the operation
screens.
9, 15 COM Connected to the chassis.
10 CURR SIG Analog current signal terminal (2V/range)
11 VOLT SIG Analog voltage signal terminal (2V/range)
12 TRG SIG Analog current trigger signal terminal (5V)
Goes to 5 V if a current flows.
13 SIG GND COM terminal for analog signals.
14 - Unused.
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c. Optional Connector (D-Sub, 15-pin) (Force/displacement-equipped specification

function)

1 FORCE SIG Analog force signal terminal (5V/sensor rating)
2 DIST SIG Analog displacement signal terminal (5V/2 mm, 5V/8 mm,
5V/32 mm)
3 SIG GND COM terminal for analog signals.
4 -
8 -
Unused.
14 -
15 -
5 EXT TRG1 Force external trigger signal input terminal.
Connect a force signal (solenoid valve signal) to measure
the force and current timings. Supply a 24V DC voltage
input signal. For more information, refer to the description
of the WAVEFORM (FORCE) screen.
6 EXT TRG2 Optional input.
Unused.
7 TRG COM COM terminal for trigger input.
9 LEV COM COM terminal for level output.
10 FORCE Output signal terminal for Force Level 1, Output time:
LEV1 approx. 10 ms
(Semiconductor relay. Capacity: 24V AC/DC, 20 mA)
Closes when the set force is reached.
11 FORCE Output signal terminal for Force Level 2, Output time:
LEV2 approx. 10 ms
Closes when the set force is reached.
12 DIST LEV1 Output signal terminal for Displacement Level 1, Output
time: approx. 10 ms
Closes when the set displacement is reached.
13 DIST LEV2 Output signal terminal for Displacement Level 2, Output
time: approx. 10 ms
Closes when the set displacement is reached.
10. Interface
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MM-370C
11. Timing Chart

(1) Normal Measurement
Welding current
SCH1 to 64
GOOD*
(2) At the Occurrence of Error (Current Upper Limit Error)
Welding current
CURR-H*
NG*
(3) NO CURR Input Signal
Welding current
NO CURR (input)
NO CURR* (output)
NG*
* When Output 1 to 7 is set.
11. Timing Chart

11-1
MM-370C
12. Data Communication

Monitoring data can be loaded from the MM-370C into the external PC.
(1) Data Transfer
Item Description
System Select one option in the COMMUNICATION
screen.
RS-485-compliant, start-stop, half duplex,
RS-232C
Transfer rate Select one option in the COMMUNICATION
screen.
9600, 19200, 38400 bps
Data format 1 start bit, 8 data bits
1 stop bit, even parity
Character code ASCII
Checksum data None
Connector D-Sub 9-pin connector
Pin layout
RS-485: 5: SG, 6: RS+, 9: RS-
RS-232C: 2: RXD, 3: TXD, 5: SG

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MM-370C
(2) Configuration
a. RS-485
MM-370C
Pin No. ホHost
ストcomputer
コンピュータ装置No.1
Instrument
No.1
1
2
3
4 RS-232C RS-485
5
RS+ 6 RS+
RS-232C/RS-485 conversion
RS-232C/RS-485変換アダプadapter
タ
7
8
RS- 9 RS- Note: The RS-232C/RS-485 conversion adapter is not
supplied with the product. So please have one
D-Sub 9-pin ready.
Male
Only one instrument can be connected.
b. RS-232C
Host Computer MM-370C

Pin No. Pin No.
CD 1 1 Host computer
ホストコンピュータ
RXD 2 2 RXD 装置No.1
Instrument
TXD 3 3 TXD No.1
DTR 4 4
GND 5 5 GND
DSR 6 6 RS-232C
RTS 7 7
CTS 8 8
Only one instrument can be connected.
9 9
D-Sub 9-pin D-Sub 9-pin
Female Male

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MM-370C
(3) Protocol
a. Single-Directional Communication
1) Measured values
Data string:
!01,0001:
A B Header
001,11/14 18:41:55,
C D
00,N,02.98kA,
E F G
01,N,04.37kA,
H I J
Data
04,H,0010.0CYC,
K L M
11,N,5794N,
N O P
13, ,1071ms[CR]
QR S
[LF]
Note: [ ] (shaded) area represents a space.
Item Length Description

A Instrument No. 2 fixed digits from 00 to 31 Instrument-specific ID
B Measured 4 fixed digits Number of measured values
value count transmitted
C Schedule No. 3 fixed digits from 001 to 127 Schedule No. used for
measurement
D Date 14 fixed digits Measured date
**/** **/**/** (month/day
hour/min./sec.)
E Measurement 2 fixed digits from 00 to 19 (refer to Measured value type*1
item 1 the Measurement Item No. Table) (Judgment 1, Measured value 1)
F Judgment 1 1 fixed digit (refer to the Judgment Judgment result of Measured
Table) item 1*1
G Measured Varies depending on measurement Value obtained from
value 1 item (refer to the Measurement Item measurement of Measured item
No. Table) 1*1
H Measurement 2 fixed digits from 00 to 19 (refer to Measured value type*1
I Judgment 2 1 fixed digit (refer to the Judgment Judgment result of Measured
Table) item 2*1
J Measured Varies depending on measurement Value obtained from
No. Table) 2*1

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K Measurement 2 fixed digits from 00 to 19 (refer to Measured value type*1
L Judgment 3 1 fixed digit (refer to the Judgment Judgment result of Measured
Table) item 3*1
M Measured Varies depending on measurement Value obtained from
No. Table) 3*1
N Measurement 2 fixed digits from 00 to 19 (refer to Measured value type*1
O Judgment 4 1 fixed digit (refer to the Judgment Judgment result of Measured
Table) item 4*1
P Measured Varies depending on measurement Value obtained from
No. Table) 4*1
Q Measurement 2 fixed digits from 00 to 19 (refer to Measured value type*1
R Judgment 5 1 fixed digit (refer to the Judgment Judgment result of Measured
Table) item 5*1
S Measured Varies depending on measurement Value obtained from
No. Table) 5*1
*1 Measurement items vary depending on the settings selected for Measurement

(MEAS) 1–5 in the VIEW screen.
Measurement Item No. Table
Code Item Length
00 Current (RMS) 0.200kA range: *.***kA (7 digits)*2

0.600kA range: *.***kA (7 digits)*2
2.000kA range: *.***kA (7 digits)
6.00kA range: *.**kA (6 digits)
01 Current (PEAK)
20.00kA range: **.**kA (7 digits)
60.0kA range: **.*kA (6 digits)
200.0kA range: ***.*kA (7 digits)
02 Voltage (RMS) 6.00V range: *.**V (5 digits)
03 Voltage (PEAK) 20.0V range: **.*V (5 digits)
04 Current Flow Time CYC: ****.*CYC (9 digits)

ms: *****ms (7 digits)
ms-SHORT: ***.**ms (8 digits)
05 Conduction Angle ***deg (6 digits)
06 Power ***.**kW (8 digits)
07 Resistance ***.**m0hm (10 digits)
08 Counter ****** (6 digits)
*2 Only when 10x sensitivity coil is used.

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Code Item Length
09 Mean Force 1 Force unit: N

MA-520, Decimal position **.**:
**.**N (6 digits)
MA-521, Decimal position ***.*:
***.*N (6 digits)
MA-522/770A/771A/710A/711A,
Decimal position ****:
****N (5 digits)
Force unit: kgf
10 Mean Force 2
**.**kgf (8 digits)
***.*kgf (8 digits)
MA-522/770A/771A/710A/711A,
****kgf (7 digits)
Force unit: lbf
11 Peak Force MA-520, Decimal position **.**:
**.**lbf (8 digits)
***.*lbf (8 digits)
MA-522/770A/771A/710A/711A,
****lbf (7 digits)
12 Continuous Force*3 Force unit: N
--.---N (6 digits)
---.-N (6 digits)
MA-522/770A/771A/710A/711A,
----N (5 digits)
Force unit: kgf
--.---kgf (8 digits)
---.-kgf (8 digits)
MA-522/770A/771A/710A/711A,
----kgf (7 digits)
Force unit: lbf
--.---lbf (8 digits)
---.-lbf (8 digits)
MA-522/770A/771A/710A/711A,
----lbf (7 digits)
13 Force Time ****ms (6 digits)
*3 Since the function to output the measured value of Continuous Force via
communication, the value is output as “-.”

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Code Item Length
14 Mean External Decimal position *.**: ±*.** (5 digits)

Voltage
Decimal position **.*: ±**.* (5 digits)
15 Peak External
Decimal position ***: ±*** (4 digits)
Voltage
16 Continuous External*4 Decimal position *.**: --.-- (5 digits)
Decimal position **.*: ---.-(5 digits)
Decimal position ***: ---- (4 digits)
17 External Time ****ms (6 digits)
18 Displacement Displacement step 01.0 μm or less:
±**.***mm (9 digits)
Displacement step 01.1 μm or more:
±***.**mm (9 digits)
19 Continuous Displacement step 01.0 μm or less:
Displacement*5 ---.---mm (9 digits)
Displacement step 01.1 μm or more:
----.---mm (9 digits)
*4 Since the function to output the measured value of Continuous External via
*5 Since the function to output the measured value of Continuous Displacement via
Judgment Table
Code Judgment Error Display on

Measurement Screen
(Space) (20H) No judgment None
N (4EH) Normal*6 NOR
H (48H) Upper limit error*6 HIGH
L (4CH) Lower limit error*6 LOW
C (43H) Lack-of-current error*7*9 NOCURR
O (4FH) Overrange error*9 OVER
I (49H) Impulse error*8*9 INPULS
P (50H) Parity error PARITY
*6 Normal, Upper limit error or Lower limit error is output when the measurement item is
Current (RMS, PEAK), Voltage (RMS, PEAK), Current Flow Time, Power,
Resistance, Force (Mean 1, Mean 2, Peak), External (Mean, Peak) or Displacement.
*7 Lack-of-current error is output when the measurement item is Current (RMS, PEAK),
Voltage (RMS, PEAK), Current Flow Time, Conduction Angle, Power or Resistance.
*8 Impulse error is output when the measurement item is Current (RMS, PEAK),
Voltage (RMS, PEAK), Current Flow Time, Conduction Angle, Power, Resistance or
Displacement.

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*9 In case of Lack-of-current error, Overrange error or Impulse error, the value is output
as “-.”
Output example of Impulse error

!01,0001:001,11/14 18:41:55,00,I,--.--kA,01,I,--.--kA,04,I,----.-CYC,
11, ,----N,13, ,----ms[CR][LF]
2) Waveform
Data string:
!01,03191:001,11/14 18:41:55,00,N,02.98kA,01,N,04.37kA,04,H,0010.0CYC,
A B C
11,N,5794N,13, ,1071ms[CR][LF]
0,1,2,4,[CR][LF],
DEF G
0000.0, 0.00, 0.0, 0.00, 1.85[CR][LF]
H I J K L
0000.5, 0.00, 0.0, 0.00, 1.90[CR][LF]
0001.0, 0.00, 0.0, 0.00, 1.90[CR][LF]
0001.5, 0.00, 0.0, 0.00, 1.90[CR][LF]
...
No output is produced if waveform display is OFF in the VIEW screen.

The data is as follows if the 3rd item is OFF:
!01,00201:001,11/14 18:41:55,00,N,02.98kA,01,N,04.37kA,04,H,0010.0CYC,
11,N,5794N,13, ,1071ms[CR][LF]
0,1,,4[CR][LF]
0000.0, 0.00, 0.0, 1.85[CR][LF]
0000.5, 0.00, 0.0, 1.90[CR][LF]
0001.0, 0.00, 0.0, 1.90[CR][LF]
0001.5, 0.00, 0.0, 1.90[CR][LF]
...
Even if the force or external is measured simultaneously with current etc., the data
of force or external are not output if waveform display of force or external is OFF in
the VIEW screen.
The data is as follows if the 4th item is OFF:
!01,00201:001,11/14 18:41:55,00,N,02.98kA,01,N,04.37kA,04,H,0010.0CYC,
11,N,5794N,13, ,1071ms[CR][LF]
0,1,2,[CR][LF]
0000.0, 0.00, 0.0, 0.00[CR][LF]
0000.5, 1.02, 0.5, 0.51[CR][LF]
0001.0, 2.44, 0.7, 1.70[CR][LF]
0001.5, 3.12, 0.8, 2.49[CR][LF]
...

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Number of samplings
B Sampling count 5 fixed digit
transmitted
C Refer to data (C to S) of “1) Measured values.”
1 fixed digit from 0 to 6 (refer to
D Waveform item 1 Measured waveform type*1
the Waveform Item Table)
E Waveform item 2 Measured waveform type*1
F Waveform item 3 Measured waveform type*1
G Waveform item 4 Measured waveform type*1
H Sampling time 6 fixed digit Sampling time*2 (unit: ms)
Varies depending on Measured value in each
I Waveform 1 measurement item (refer to the sampling time of Waveform
Waveform Item Table) item 1*1
J Waveform 2 measurement item (refer to the sampling time of Waveform
K Waveform 3 measurement item (refer to the sampling time of Waveform
L Waveform 4 measurement item (refer to the sampling time of Waveform
*1 Measurement items and presence/absence of output vary depending on the settings

selected for Waveforms (WAVE) 1–4 in the VIEW screen.
*2 May differ from the Waveform Decimation setting in the COMMUNICATION screen
depending on the stored waveform data.
Waveform Item Table
Code Item Length
0 Current 5 to 6 digits including zero-suppressed decimal point

1 Voltage 5 digits including zero-suppressed decimal point
2 Power 6 digits including zero-suppressed decimal point
3 Resistance 6 digits including zero-suppressed decimal point
4 Force 4 to 5 digits including zero-suppressed decimal point
5 External 3 to 4 digits including zero-suppressed decimal point
6 Displacement 7 digits including zero-suppressed decimal point

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3) Current all cycles

Data string:
!01,0020:001,11/14 18:41:55,00,N,02.98kA,01,N,04.37kA,04,H,0010.0CYC,
A B C
11,N,5794N,13, ,1071ms[CR][LF]
0.5CYC, , 3.06kA, 0.5V, 133DEG[CR][LF]
D E F G H
1.0CYC,*, 3.23kA, 0.5V, 147DEG[CR][LF]
1.5CYC,*, 3.11kA, 0.5V, 136DEG[CR][LF]
...
The data is as follows if no conduction angle is output:
!01,0020:001,11/14 19:24:55,00,N,1.97kA,01,N,3.78kA,04,H,10.0CYC,
11, ,0N,13, ,0ms[CR][LF]
0.5CYC, , 1.68kA, 0.3V[CR][LF]
1.0CYC,*, 2.04kA, 0.4V[CR][LF]
1.5CYC,*, 2.02kA, 5.0V[CR][LF]
...

B All cycles 4 fixed digit Number of all cycles
count transmitted
D Cycle time CYC: 9 digits including Cycle time of all cycles
zero-suppressed decimal point
and unit “CYC”
ms: 7 digits including
zero-suppressed value and unit
“ms”
E Measurement 1 fixed digit *: Within the range
range (space): Outside the
range
F Current 7 digits including zero-suppressed Current in each cycle
decimal point and unit “kA”
G Voltage 6 digits including zero-suppressed Voltage in each cycle
decimal point and unit “V”
H Conduction 6 digits including zero-suppressed Conduction angle in each
Angle value and unit “DEG” cycle

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4) Force all cycles

Data string:
!01,0139:001,11/14 18:41:55,00,N,02.98kA,01,N,04.37kA,04,H,0010.0CYC,
A B C
11,N,5794N,13, ,1071ms[CR][LF]
10ms, ,1024N[CR][LF]
D E F
20ms,*,1124N[CR][LF]
30ms,*,1221N[CR][LF]
...

B All cycles 4 fixed digit Number of all cycles
count transmitted
D Cycle time 7 digits including Cycle time of all cycles
zero-suppressed value and unit (ms)
“ms”
E Measurement 1 fixed digit *: Within the range
range (space): Outside the
range
F Force 6 to 8 digits including Force in each cycle
zero-suppressed decimal point
and unit “N”, “kgf” or “lbf”
5) History
Data string:
!01,0003:001,11/14 18:41:55,00,N,02.98kA,01,N,04.37kA,04,H,0010.0CYC,
A B C
11,N,5794N,13, ,1071ms[CR][LF]
001,11/14 18:41:50,00,N,02.97kA,01,N,04.36kA,04,H,0010.0CYC,
11,N,5793N,13, ,1070ms[CR][LF]
001,11/14 18:41:45,00,N,02.95kA,01,N,04.34kA,04,N,0009.0CYC,
11,N,5783N,13, ,1075ms[CR][LF]

B History count 4 fixed digit Number of histories
transmitted

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6) Error history
Data string:
!01,0002:001,11/14 18:41:55,00,N,02.98kA,01,N,04.37kA,04,H,0010.0CYC,
A B C
11,N,5794N,13, ,1071ms[CR][LF]
001,11/14 18:41:50,00,N,02.97kA,01,N,04.36kA,04,H,0010.0CYC,
11,N,5793N,13, ,1070ms[CR][LF]

B Error history 4 fixed digit Number of error
count histories transmitted
Error history is output when the history of Upper limit error, Lower limit error,
Lack-of-current error, Overrange error, Impulse error or Parity error exists.
Error codes E01 to E13 cannot be output via communication.
b. Bi-Directional Communication
Description of Symbols
ID1, ID2: Shows Device No.
Fixed to 2 digits (ID1=Ten’s place, ID2=One’s place)
SH1, SH2, SH3: Shows Schedule No.
Fixed to 3 digits (SH1=Hundred’s place, SH2=Ten’s place, SH3= One’s place)
DT1: Shows Data type.
Fixed to 1 digit (1: Measured value, 2: Current all cycles, 3: Force all
cycles, 4: Waveform data)
CR: Carriage return code (0x0d)
LF: Line feed code (0x0a)
Code Contents Format
I Inquiry about Model PC → MM-370C

and ROM Version # ID1 ID2 I CR LF
(#01ICRLF)
MM-370C → PC
! ID1 ID2 : MM-370C , ROM version CR LF
(! 0 1 : M M - 3 7 0 C , V 0 0 - 0 0 A CR LF)
R Reading of Schedule PC → MM-370C
Data # ID1 ID2 R SH1 SH2 SH3 CR LF
(# 0 1 R 0 0 1 CR LF)
MM-370C → PC
! ID1 ID2 Schedule data CR LF
(! 0 1 0 0 1 ... CR LF)

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Code Contents Format
W Writing of Schedule PC → MM-370C

Data # ID1 ID2 W SH1 SH2 SH3 : Schedule data CR LF
(# 0 1 W 0 0 1 : 0 0 , ... CR LF)
MM-370C → PC
! ID1 ID2 : SH1 SH2 SH3 Schedule data CR LF
(! 0 1 : 0 0 1 0 0 ... CR LF)
? Reading of Various PC → MM-370C
Data # ID1 ID2 ? DT1 CR LF
(# 0 1 ? 1 CR LF)
MM-370C → PC
! ID1 ID2 , Data CR LF
(! 0 1 , 0 0 0 0 ... CR LF)
B Reading of Screen PC → MM-370C
Copy # ID1 ID2 B CR LF
(# 0 1 B CR LF)
MM-370C → PC
Screen image data (76800 bytes)
(F F F F F F ... 0 0 A A 5 5 ...)

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(4) Communication Data

1) Schedule data
Data No. Item Setting Range
1 Trigger 0: Current, 1: Auto, 2: Force, 3: External, 4:

Displacement
2 Trigger mode 0: Normal, 1: Normal trace, 2: Single, 3:
Real time
3 Current 0: AC, 1: DC
4 Time 0: CYC-50/60Hz, 1: ms, 2: CYC-***Hz, 3:
CYC-LONG, 4: ms-SHORT
5 Current range 0: 2kA, 1: 6kA, 2: 20kA, 3: 60kA, 4: 200kA
6 Voltage range 0: 6V, 1: 20V
7 Start cycle Refer to (2) j, Chapter 8.
8 End cycle Refer to (2) j, Chapter 8.
9 Frequency 033: M050, 034: M053, 035: M056, 036:
M059, 037: M063, 038: M067, 039: M071,
040: M077, 041: M083, 042: M091, 043:
M100, 044: M111, 045: M125, 046: M143,
047: M167, 048: M200, 049: M250, 050 to
250: 50 to 250 (Hz)
10 Impulse mode 0: Specified pulse, 1: All pulses, 2: No
cooling
11 Impulse No. 00 to 20
12 Start current value 0.000 to 2.000: 2 kA range
00.00 to 06.00: 6 kA range
00.00 to 20.00: 20 kA range
000.0 to 060.0: 60 kA range
000.0 to 200.0: 200 kA range
13 Cool time CYC: 00.0 to 99.5 CYC
ms: 00 to 99 ms
14 Current fall level 10 to 90
15 Current end level 01.5 to 15.5 (in units of 0.5)
16 Measurement pause 0.0 to 9.9
time
17 Forced measurement CYC: 0.5 to 9.5 CYC
time ms: 01 to 99 ms
18 Force rise level 10 to 90
19 Force fall level

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20 Force start time 1 0000 to 6000

21 Force start time 2
22 Force end time 1
23 Force end time 2
24 External start time
25 External end time
26 Force level output 1 0000 to 9999
27 Force level output 2 For format, refer to Length of Mean Force 1
in the Measurement Item No. Table, (3) a 1,
Chapter 12.
28 Displacement delay time 000 to 999
29 Displacement level -30000 to +30000
output 1 For format, refer to Displacement in the
30 Displacement level Measurement Item No. Table, (3) a 1,
output 2 Chapter 12.
31 Comparator type 1 For type 1 to 5, refer to Code in the

Measurement Item No. Table, (3) a 1,
32 Comparator upper limit 1
Chapter 12.
33 Comparator lower limit 1 For upper/lower limi1 to 5, refer to Length in
34 Comparator type 2 the Measurement Item No. Table, (3) a 1,
Chapter 12.
36 Comparator lower limit 2 Current (RMS) and Current (PEAK) with
37 Comparator type 3 6.00 kA range or 60.0 kA range are as
follows:
38 Comparator upper limit 3 6.00kA range: **.**kA (7 digits)
39 Comparator lower limit 3 60.0kA range: ***.*kA (7 digits)
40 Comparator type 4 Resistance is as follows:
***.**moh (9 digits)
42 Comparator lower limit 4
43 Comparator type 5
45 Comparator lower limit 5
2) System data
1 Measured value type 1 Refer to Code in the Measurement Item No.

Table, (3) a 1, Chapter 12.
2 Measured value type 2

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6 Waveform 1 0: Current, 1: Voltage, 2: Power, 3:

Resistance, 4: Force, 5: External, 6:
7 Waveform 2 Displacement
8 Waveform 3
9 Waveform 4
10 Waveform display 0: OFF, 1: ON
ON/OFF 1
11 Waveform display
ON/OFF 2
12 Waveform display
ON/OFF 3
13 Waveform display
ON/OFF 4
14 Print setting 0: OFF, 1: Measured value, 2: Waveform
data, 3: Measured value history, 4: Error
history, 5: Schedule data, 6: Screen copy,
7: Current all cycle, 8: Force all cycle
15 Print interval 1 to 999
16 Error printing 0: OFF, 1: ON
17 Schedule data range 1 to 127
(start)
18 Schedule data range
(end)
19 Coil 0: 1 time, 1: 10 times
20 Trigger level 1 to 99
21 Measurement selection 0: Force, 1: External
22 Force trigger level 02.0 to 99.9
23 Force unit 0: N, 1: kgf, 2: lbf
24 Force sensor 0: MA-520, 1: MA-521, 2: MA-522, 3:
MA-710A, 4: MA-711A, 5: MA-770A, 6:
MA-771A, 7: Rated setting
25 Force rating 0490 to 9806 (N)
0050 to 1000 (kgf)
0110 to 2205 (lbf)
26 Force decimal point 0: **.**, 1: ***.*, 2: ****
27 Force span 0500 to 1500
28 External trigger level 02.0 to 99.9
29 External rating 100 to 999
30 External decimal point 0: *.**, 1: **.*, 2: ***
31 Preset counter 000000 to 999999
32 Power-off time 00 to 30
33 Displacement output 0: 2 mm, 1: 10 mm, 2: 30 mm
range

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34 Displacement step 00.1 to 10.0

35 Displacement unit 0: mm, 1: inch
36 Displacement polarity 0: NORMAL, 1: REVERSE
37 Language 0: Japanese, 1: Chinese, 2: Korean, 3:
English, 4: French, 5: German, 6: Spanish
38 Output 1-1 00: No setting,
39 Output 1-2 01: CURR-H, 02: CURR-L,
03: VOLT-H, 04: VOLT-L,
40 Output 1-3
05: TIME-H, 06: TIME-L,
41 Output 2-1 07: POWER-H, 08: POWER-L,
42 Output 2-2 09: REGIS-H, 10: REGIS-L,
43 Output 2-3 11: NOCURR,
12: SCHNG,
44 Output 3-1
13: NG,
45 Output 3-2
14: TROUBLE,
46 Output 3-3 15: GOOD,
47 Output 4-1 16: COUNT,
48 Output 4-2 17: POWER,
18: READY,
49 Output 4-3
19: FORCE-H, 20: FORCE-L,
50 Output 5-1 21: EXT-H, 22: EXT-L
51 Output 5-2 23: DISPL-H, 24: DISPL-L
52 Output 5-3
53 Output 6-1
54 Output 6-2
55 Output 6-3
56 Output 7-1
57 Output 7-2
58 Output 7-3
59 Output setting 0: NORMAL CLOSE, 1: NORMAL OPEN
60 Output time 0: 10 ms, 1: 100 ms, 2: HOLD
61 Parity 0: OFF, 1: ON
62 Input stability time 0: 1 ms, 1: 10 ms
63 Force / Displacement 0: PULSE, 1: LEVEL
output

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The following items are not included in the system data. Therefore, these items do not
change if the stored system data is returned.
STATUS (3) screen SAVE FORMAT
USB screen USB TYPE, FILE NUMBER, SCHEDULE AREA
COMMUNICATION COMM MODE, COMM TYPE, ID NUMBER,
screen COMM SPEED, COMM OUTPUT, WAVEFORM RES, UNIT
3) Various data
Data Type Format
1 Measured value Refer to a 1) Measured values in Chapter 12.

2 Current all cycle Refer to a 3) Current all cycles in Chapter 12.
3 Force all cycle Refer to a 4) Force all cycles in Chapter 12.
4 Waveform data Refer to a 2) Waveform in Chapter 12.
4) Screen copy data

The 320 x 240-dot color data from the upper left portion of the screen is
transmitted.
The relationship between data and color is as shown below.
Data Color
0 Black
1 Dark blue
2 Dark green
3 Dark light blue
4 Dark red
5 Dark purple
6 Brown
7 Light gray
8 Dark gray
9 Blue
A Green
B Light blue
C Red
D Purple
E Yellow
F White

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(5) PC Operation Example

In this PC operation example, the Hyper Terminal that comes with Windows 95, Windows
98, Windows 2000 or Windows XP (32-bit version) is given as example.
The Hyper Terminal does not come with Windows Vista and Windows 7. Use Windows
that includes the Hyper Terminal.
The method to receive measurement values using RS-232C is described below.
a. Check if the Hyper Terminal has been Installed on a Computer.
b. Install the Hyper Terminal.
c. Connect the Weld Checker with a Computer.
d. Set the Hyper Terminal.
e. Set the Weld Checker.
f. Start Communication.
a. Check if the Hyper Terminal has been Installed on a Computer.

If the Hyper Terminal has been installed, the Hyper Terminal will be displayed in the
menu. Click on the [Start] button on the lower left portion of the screen.
(On Windows 98)
Program → Accessories → Communications → Hyper Terminal
If the Hyper Terminal is displayed in the menu, go to c. Connect the Weld Checker
with a Computer.

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b. Install the Hyper Terminal.

1) Click on the [Start] button on the lower left portion of the screen, point to [Settings]
and then select [Control Panel].
2) Double-click [Add/Remove Programs] in the Control Panel window.

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3) When the Add/Remove Programs Properties window appears, click [Windows

Setup] tab. Select [Communications] in [Components] field and click [OK] button.
4) When the Communications window appears, select [Hyper Terminal] and click
[OK] button. Installation of the Hyper Terminal starts.
c. Connect the Weld Checker with a Computer.

Connect the communication connector at the rear of the Weld Checker and a computer
with the cable (sold separately)

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d. Set the Hyper Terminal.

1) Click on the [Start] button on the lower left portion of the screen and select [Hyper
Terminal].
2) When the Hyper Terminal window appears, double-click [Hypertrm.exe].
3) The Hyper Terminal starts and the Connection Description window appears.
4) Type a name. “COM” is typed in the example at right.
5) Select an icon you like and click [OK] button.

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6) When the Connect To window appears, set [Connect using]. Select the connector
connecting the cable. [Connect to COM1] is set in the example.
7) Click [OK] button. The COM1 Properties window appears.
8) Set [Bits per second], [Data bits], [Parity], [Stop bits] and [Flow control] as shown
the figure below.
9) Click [OK] button to close the COM1 Properties window.

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10) Select [Exit] from [File] menu. When the message “Do you want to save session
COM?” appears, click [Yes] button.
The setting may not be saved depending on the computer to be used. In that case,
perform the steps from 1) again and skip the steps 10) and 11).
11) The set icon (COM.ht) is displayed in the Hyper Terminal window.
e. Set the Weld Checker.

Refer to (2) o in Chapter 8 to set COMM MODE to ONE WAY COMM, COMM TYPE to
RS-232, COMM SPEED to 9600, and COMM OUTPUT to MEASUREMENT.
f. Start Communication.
1) Connect the Weld Checker with a computer.
2) Turn on the Weld Checker.
3) Open the Hyper Terminal window from the start menu of a computer, double-click
the [COM.ht] icon.

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4) When the COM - Hyper Terminal window appears, select [Capture Text] from
[Transfer] menu.
5) When the Capture Text window appears, type a filename including the path and
click [Start] button. “C:¥COM¥DATA.CSV” is typed in the example below.
ATTENTION
Be sure to type the extension “.csv” at the end of the filename.
6) When the communication ends, [END] is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Point to [Capture Text] from [Transfer] menu, and then select [Stop].

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7) Select [Exit] from [File] menu. When the message “You are currently connected.
Are you sure you want to disconnect now?” is displayed, click [Yes] button.
Now the Hyper Terminal ends.
8) The saved data (csv format) can be read in Microsoft Excel.
• Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7

are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, USA.
• Hyper Terminal is registered trademark of Hilgrave Inc., USA.
• TM and the mark are not used in this manual.

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13. Error List

The MM-370C informs of an error occurrence by showing the error number.
Error Description Cause Remedy

code
E01 SYSTEM Problem Turn off the power and on again.
ERROR detected in If "E01" (SYSTEM ERROR) appears again,
MM-370C’s the MM-370C needs repair. Please
control system contact Amada Miyachi Co., Ltd.
E02 SCH Schedule data in Check all the settings.
MEMORY memory is If the data in memory is damaged, the
ERROR damaged. following are possible causes:
• Generation of powerful power supply or
electrostatic noise
• Abnormal supply voltage resulting, for
example, from lightening or induced
lightening
• Flash memory’s rewrite limit exceeded
It would be useful to record the settings in
preparation for data damage. To print the
settings, use the print function (refer to “n.
PRINT Screen” in Chapter 8 “Operation
Screens”) or Chapter 17 “Schedule Data
Table.”
When you switch ON the main power
switch while holding down the MENU
button, a message “Initializing --- Please
wait a moment.” appears, after which the
memory is initialized, resetting all settings
back to factory settings. Set the data you
recorded again. The memory will be
initialized in approximately 10 seconds. Do
not turn OFF the power during the
initialization.
If "E02" (SCH MEMORY ERROR) appears
again, the MM-370C needs repair. Please
contact Amada Miyachi Co., Ltd.
E03 MON Measured value Measured value data in memory is corrupt.
MEMORY data in memory If the data in memory is corrupt, the
ERROR is corrupt. following are possible causes:
• Generation of powerful power supply or
electrostatic noise
• Abnormal supply voltage resulting, for
example, from lightening or induced
lightening
• Low memory battery voltage
It is advisable to back-up measured value
data onto other media often, as a
precaution against possible data
corruption.
If "E03" (MON MEMORY ERROR) appears
again, the MM-370C needs repair. Please
contact Amada Miyachi Co., Ltd.
E04 MEM The backup Replace the batteries.
BATTERY battery voltage is
ERROR 2.2 V or less.
13. Error List

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Error Description Cause Remedy

code
E05 CLOCK Loss of the hour Set the clock.
TROUBLE due to low
voltage of the
backup current
E06 FORCE Unable to set the If no force sensor is connected, connect a
SENSOR force offset to 0. force sensor or select a setting other than
ERROR After AUTO, FORCE and EXT for TRIGGER in
measurement, the SETUP (1) screen.
the force and If, after measurement, force continues to
external ±10 V be applied or external ±10 V voltage input
voltage input continues to be supplied, bring the force or
signals remain voltage input down below the trigger level
above the trigger after measurement.
levels. If "E06" (FORCE SENSOR ERROR)
appears again, the MM-370C needs
repair. Please contact Amada Miyachi Co.,
Ltd.
E07 START A problem was Turn off the power and on again.
LEVEL detected in the If "E07" (START LEVEL ERROR) appears
ERROR current detection again, the MM-370C needs repair. Please
circuit. contact Amada Miyachi Co., Ltd.
E09 PRINTER A problem was Check the printer for paper. If the printer is
ERROR detected in the out of paper, load new paper.
printer. If the printer paper cover is open, close the
cover.
E10 EXT POWER The built-in 24V Turn OFF the power, and check the I/O
OVER DC power, output connections on the rear.
from the rear • Check if the 24V DC power supply is
terminal, was not shorted.
overloaded.
• Check if nothing with the large current
capacity is connected.
Do not use the internal power supply other
than for external input signals.
E11 FREQUENCY A problem was Turn off the power and on again.
ERROR detected in the If "E11" (FREQUENCY ERROR) appears
frequency again, the MM-370C needs repair. Please
detection circuit. contact Amada Miyachi Co., Ltd.
E13 CURR After When the current is measured over the
TRIGGER measurement, maximum time, set the weld time shorter
ERROR the current than the maximum time of current
continues to flow. measurement.
The current If an error occurs after the HOLD is
trigger remains
canceled, the current trigger sensitivity may
above the trigger
level. be high. Decrease the value.
If "E13" (CURR TRIGGER ERROR)
appears again, the MM-370C needs
repair. Please contact Amada Miyachi Co.,
Ltd.
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Error display Description
MEASURE HISTORY
MENT screen
screen
NOR None Measured value is between the upper and lower limits set in the
SETUP (4) screen.
HIGH H Measured value is greater than the upper limit set in the
SETUP (4) screen.
LOW L Measured value is smaller than the lower limit set in the SETUP
(4) screen.
NOCURR C Input must be fed to the NO CURR signal if you wish to use the
lack of current judgment feature in the event of lack of welding
current (if lack of current flow is detected). (Refer to Chapter 10,
“(2) Description of the External I/O Signals.”)
OVER O Measured value is outside the measurable range.
Check the range for each item. Check also whether the welding
power supply is operating properly.
INPULS I Current flow stopped before the set number of stages was
reached during impulse measurement.
Check the impulse settings. Check also whether the welding
power supply is operating properly.
PARITY P The total number of schedule selection and parity signals
closed is not odd.
Select the parity signal and close the schedule selection and
parity signals so that the total number of closed signals is odd.
This error occurs if you have selected ON for the parity terminal
in the I/O SET (2) screen.
COUNT None Count exceeds the preset value.
Check the preset counter or reset the count.
13. Error List

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14. Specification
(1) Measurement Specification
Target Specification
2.000 kA range: 0.100 to 2.000 kA

6.00 kA range: 0.30 to 6.00 kA
Measurement
20.00 kA range: 1.00 to 20.00 kA
range
60.0 kA range: 3.0 to 60.0 kA
200.0 kA range: 10.0 to 200.0 kA
• Current: AC, Time: CYC-50/60Hz, CYC-***Hz
0.5 to 200.0 CYC (50 Hz), 0.5 to 240.0 CYC (60 Hz),
0.5 to 1000.0 CYC (250 Hz)
• Current: AC, Time: ms
1 to 2000 ms
• Current: AC, Time: CYC-LONG
Measurement 0.5 to 500.0 CYC (50 Hz), 0.5 to 600.0 CYC (60 Hz)
time
Current • Current: DC, Time: CYC-50/60Hz
0.5 to 100.0 CYC (50 Hz), 0.5 to 120.0 CYC (60 Hz)
• Current: DC, Time: ms
1 to 2000 ms
• Current: DC, Time: ms-SHORT
0.50 to 100.00 ms (0.05-ms increment)
Maximum value (peak value) within the current flow
time or RMS in the interval from the start to end of the
measurement
Measurement RMS depending on the measurement mode
item CYC mode: Arithmetic mean RMS every half-cycle
ms mode: Arithmetic mean RMS every 1 ms
ms-SHORT mode: RMS in the interval from the
start to end of the measurement
14. Specification
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Current:
RMS
<2.000 kA, 20.00 kA or 200.0 kA range>
± (1%rdg+9dgt)
AC inverter welding power supply, DC inverter
welding power supply, transistor welding power
supply
± (1%rdg+15dgt)
<6.00 kA or 60.0 kA range>
± (1%rdg+3dgt)
supply
± (1%rdg+5dgt)
Peak value
<2.000 kA, 20.00 kA or 200.0 kA range>
± (1%rdg+9dgt)
supply
± (1%rdg+20dgt)
<6.00 kA or 60.0 kA range>
Measurement
accuracy Single-phase AC welding power supply
Current ± (1%rdg+3dgt)
supply
± (1%rdg+7dgt)
Time:
<CYC mode>
±0 CYC
welding power supply
±0.5 CYC
<ms mode>
supply
±1 ms
<ms-SHORT mode>
Transistor welding power supply
±0.05 ms
Detection Toroidal coil
method (Recommended: MB-800K, MB-400K, MB-45F)
14. Specification
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Measurement 6.00 V range: 0.30 to 6.00 V

range 20.0 V range: 1.0 to 20.0 V
Maximum value (peak value) within the current flow
time or RMS in the interval from the start to end of the
measurement
Measurement RMS depending on the measurement mode
Voltage
item CYC mode: Arithmetic mean RMS every half-cycle
ms mode: Arithmetic mean RMS every 1 ms
ms-SHORT mode: RMS in the interval from the
start to end of the measurement
Measurement
± (1%rdg+3dgt)
accuracy
4.90 to 98.06 N, 0.50 to 10.00 kgf,
MA-520
1.10 to 22.04 lbf
49.0 to 980.6 N, 5.0 to 100.0 kgf,
MA-521
11.0 to 220.4 lbf
MA-710A 245 to 4903 N, 25 to 500 kgf,
Measurement MA-770A 55 to 1102 lbf
range
MA-522
490 to 9806 N, 50 to 1000 kgf,
MA-711A
110 to 2204 lbf
MA-771A
Force*
Rated
5% to 100% of rated setting
setting
Measurement
time 1 to 6000 ms
Measurement
Arithmetic mean RMS/maximum (peak)
item
Measurement
± (Full scale error of load cell +2%rdg+29dgt)
accuracy
Detection Force sensor: MA-520A/MA-521A/MA-522A
method Current/force sensor: MA-770A/MA-771A
Input voltage
-10 V to +10 V
range
Measurement
5% to 100% of rated setting
range
External ±10V Measurement
1 to 6000 ms
voltage input* time
Measurement
Mean value/maximum (peak)
item
Measurement
± (2%rdg+15dgt)
accuracy
14. Specification
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The measurement range changes depending on the

DIST RESOLUTION setting. The measurement range
of displacement is ± (DIST RESOLUTION setting x
Measurement 30000) μm.
range (Ex.) When the DIST RESOLUTION setting is 1 μm:
±30.000 mm
When the DIST RESOLUTION setting is 10 μm:
Displacement ±300.00 mm
*
Measurement Starts measurement at the start of current flow and
item measures the displacement at the end of delay time.
± (0.05% of full scale)
±30.000 mm range: ±15 μm (sensor with 1 μm or less
Measurement
resolution)
accuracy
±300.00 mm range: ±150 μm (sensor with 1.1 μm or
more resolution)
Measurement
0 to 180 degrees
Conduction range
angle Measured
Max. conduction angle over measurement interval
values
Select five measurement values from the following to display:
Current (RMS)
Current (PEAK)
Voltage (RMS)
Voltage (PEAK)
Conduction angle
Power
Resistance
Measurement
value display Weld time
Force 1 (AVE)*
Force 2 (AVE)*
Force (PEAK)*
Force time*
External ±10V voltage input (AVE)*
External ±10V voltage input (PEAK)*
External ±10V voltage input time*
Displacement*
Select four waveforms from the following to display (The waveform is
displayed coarsely since the measurement result is skipped.):
Current waveform
Voltage waveform
Waveform
Resistance waveform
display
Power waveform
Force waveform*
Displacement waveform*
External ±10V voltage input waveform*
14. Specification
14-4
MM-370C
Current, voltage, conduction angle (Conduction angle appears only

when AC is selected for CURR and CYC-50/60Hz, CYC-***Hz or
All cycle CYC-LONG is selected for TIME in the SETUP (1) screen.)
display Displays data every half-cycle or 1 ms
Force*
Displays data every 10 ms.
Current normal mode
Current single-trace mode
Current normal trace mode
Force normal mode*
Force single-trace mode*
Force normal trace mode*
Trigger External ±10V voltage input normal mode*
method External ±10V voltage input single-trace mode*
External ±10V voltage input normal trace mode*
Auto trigger*
Displacement external normal mode*
Force constant start mode*
Displacement constant start mode*
External ±10V voltage input constant start mode*
Specified pulse measurement
All pulses measurement 20 pulses maximum
Impulse
No cooling, 2nd stage measurement (Measurement is possible only if the
current at the second stage is larger than that at the first stage.)
Upper/lower limit judgment of five measurements selected for
Judgment measurement value display
function
No-current judgment
*: Force/displacement-equipped specification function
14. Specification
14-5
MM-370C
(2) Specification of the MM-370C
Item Specifications
MEASUREMENT screen
VIEW screen
WAVEFORM screen
ALL CYCLE screen
WAVEFORM (FORCE) screen
SETUP screens
PRINT screen
Display items
COMMUNICATION screen
USB screen
HISTORY screen
DATA READ screen
STATUS screens
I/O SET screens
I/O TEST screen
Printer output Printer is built in.
External data
RS-232C/RS-485
output
Schedules Number of schedules: 127
Power supply Single-phase 100 to 240 V AC±10% (50/60 Hz)
Operating
0°C to 45°C
temperature
Outer
269 mm (H) x 172 mm (W) x 290 mm (D) (excluding protrusions)
dimensions
Mass Approx. 5 kg
Power
22 W (50 W with printer running)
consumption
14. Specification
14-6
MM-370C
15. Calibration
Regular calibration is required to maintain the MM-370C performance.
Calibration is conducted at our facility.
For calibration, please send your toroidal coil and force sensor together with the MM-370C.
Depending on the operating environment, the extent of deterioration varies from one
MM-370C to another. Therefore, the MM-370C must be calibrated together with the toroidal
coil and the force sensor as a set.
For more information about calibration, contact Amada Miyachi Co., Ltd.
15. Calibration
15-1
MM-370C
16. Appearance
(1) MM-370C
(Unit: mm)
16. Appearance
16-1
MM-370C
(2) Displacement Sensor

a. GS-1830A Type, Ono Sokki
34
Cable length: Approx. 1.9m
φ15.5
φ4
8.5
(3.5)
φ11
10.5
119.5
123
205.5
Surface
for fixing
2-φ
3.5
3.5
0
15.5
13 14±0.1 φ15-0.009
82.5
79
(63.5)
1 33 1 9
(20) 13
9 (12)
21
16. Appearance
16-2
MM-370C
b. GS-1813 Type, Ono Sokki
34
Cable length: Approx. 1.9m
φ15.5
φ4 8.5
(3.5)
φ11
10.5
79.5
83
141.5
Surface
for fixing
2-φ
3.5
3.5
15.5
13 14±0.1 φ15 -0.009
58.5
55
(39.5)
1 33 1 9
(20) 13
9 (12)
21
16. Appearance
16-3
MM-370C
c. LGK-110 Type, Mitutoyo
φ 12
73.1
125.5
Screw for fixing
Thrust Stem
M9.5 × 0.5 6.5
0
φ8 ー0.015
14
(h7)
31.9
10.6 or more
(Stroke)
16. Appearance
16-4
MM-370C
d. LGF-125L-B Type, Mitutoyo
φ18
41
20.6 61.7
0.6 20 34
(Thread height)
30.7
Cable length=2m
114.7
8.6
(208.3)
0
φ15 -0.015
22
M14×0.5
6.5
Screw for fixing

Thrust Stem
93.6
26 or more
(Stroke)
13.8
16. Appearance
16-5
MM-370C
e. ST1278 Type, HEIDENHAIN
φ5.1
12
58.5 φ13
110.3
0
19.2
- 0.009
φ13
(h6)
16. Appearance
16-6
MM-370C
17. Schedule Data Table

Setting screen Setting item Initial value SCH SCH SCH SCH SCH
SETUP (1) screen TRIGGER CURRENT
MODE NORMAL
CURRENT AC
TIME CYC-50/60Hz
CURRENT RANGE 20.00kA
VOLTAGE RANGE 20.0V
MEAS START 000.0CYC
MEAS END 200.0CYC
FREQUENCY -
SETUP (2) screen PULSE MODE SET PULSE
PULSE No. 00
NO COOL TRIG LVL -
COOL TIME 00.5CYC
CURR FALL LEVEL 80%
CURR END LEVEL 05.0%
MEAS INHIBIT TIME 0.0s
MEAS MIN TIME 1.0CYC
FORCE RISE LEVEL 80%
FORCE FALL LEVEL 80%
SETUP (3) screen FORCE START TIME1 0000ms
FORCE START TIME2 0000ms
FORCE END TIME1 6000ms
FORCE END TIME2 6000ms
FORCE LEVEL1 00.00N
FORCE LEVEL2 00.00N
DIST DELAY TIME 000ms
DIST LEVEL1 +00.000mm
DIST LEVEL2 +00.000mm

17-1
MM-370C
Setting screen Setting item Initial value SCH SCH SCH SCH SCH
SETUP (4) screen CURRENT(RMS) LOW 00.00kA
CURRENT(RMS) HIGH 99.99kA
CURRENT(PEAK) LOW 00.00kA
CURRENT(PEAK) HIGH 99.99kA
VOLTAGE(RMS) LOW 00.0V
VOLTAGE(RMS) HIGH 99.9V
VOLTAGE(PEAK) LOW 00.0V
VOLTAGE(PEAK) HIGH 99.9V
WELD TIME LOW 0000.0CYC
WELD TIME HIGH 1000.0CYC
Setting screen Setting item Initial value Setting value
VIEW screen MEAS1 CURRENT(RMS)
MEAS2 CURRENT(PEAK)
MEAS3 VOLTAGE(RMS)
MEAS4 VOLTAGE(PEAK)
MEAS5 WELD TIME
WAVE1 CURRENT ON
WAVE2 VOLTAGE ON
WAVE3 POWER ON
WAVE4 RESISTANCE ON
PRINT screen PRINT MODE OFF
PRINT INTERVAL 001
PRINT OUT OF LIM OFF
SCHEDULE AREA 001-001
COMMUNICATION screen COMM MODE ONE WAY COMM
COMM TYPE RS-232
ID NUMBER 01
COMM SPEED 9600bps
COMM OUTPUT OFF
WAVEFORM RES 0.2ms
UNIT ON
USB screen USB TYPE TEST
FILE NUMBER 0
SCHEDULE AREA 001-127

17-2
MM-370C
Setting screen Setting item Initial value Setting value
STATUS (1) screen COIL TYPE 1
CURR TRIGGER 90
SELECT MEAS FORCE
FORCE TRIGGER LEVEL 10.0%
FORCE UNIT N
FORCE SENSOR MA-520
FORCE SPAN 1000
FORCE MAX -
FORCE DECIMAL -
STATUS (2) screen COUNT LIMIT 000000
DATE -
TIME -
DIST OUT RANGE 30mm
DIST RESOLUTION 01.0um
DIST UNIT mm
DIST NORMAL
STATUS (3) screen LANGUAGE ENGLISH
SAVE FORMAT WAVE MEMORY
I/O SET (1) screen OUTPUT1 CURR-H CURR-L
OUTPUT2 VOLT-H VOLT-L
OUTPUT3 TIME-H TIME-L
OUTPUT4 GOOD
OUTPUT5 NO CURR
OUTPUT6 COUNT
OUTPUT7 TROUBLE
I/O SET (2) screen OUTPUT MODE NORMAL CLOSE
OUTPUT DURATION 10ms
PARITY OFF
INPUT DEBOUNCE TIME 10ms
FORCE/DISPL OUTPUT PULSE

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f. WAVEFORM Screen (Measurement Mode) ..........................................................................................8-9

Mishandling may cause imminent risk of death or serious

WARNING Mishandling may cause risk of death or serious injury.

CAUTION Mishandling may cause risk of injury and physical damage.

These signs represent “DON’Ts.” They warn of actions not

These signs represent “DOs" which must be observed by

A sign within a triangular border indicates that a hazard

NEVER ATTEMPT to disassemble, repair or modify the instrument.

NEVER burn, destroy, cut, crush or chemically decompose the instrument.

DO NOT place your hands between the electrodes.

DO NOT splash water.

Keep the area clear of flammable objects.

Hold the power plug when removing or inserting it.

Perform maintenance and inspection on a regular basis.

Wear soundproof earmuffs.

(2) Handling Precautions

 Check the voltage and power frequency before installation.

Do not use thinner or benzene as they may cause discoloration or deformation.

(4) Model-Specific Function

Product model MM-370C-00-00 MM-370C-00-01 MM-370C-00-04

*1: Associated connector with Ono Sokki’s displacement sensor

The MM-370C offers the following features:

• Easy to use with an encoder

• Easy-to-view operation screens

• Extensive display capability capabilities, obviating the need for an oscilloscope

• Optimal waveform redisplay (FIT) capability

• Simultaneous measurement of force and welding current during current flow

• Storing measured values and waveforms

• Managing measurement data with PC

• Supports a wide range of welding machines

• Supports multiple languages

Item Model Item No. Q’ty

Voltage detection cord 42265 1001579 1

Connector Case HDB-CTH(10) 1022933 1

Connector Case HDA-CTH(10) 1022937 1

Item Model Item No. Q’ty

Voltage detection cord 42265 1001579 1

Connector Case HDB-CTH(10) 1022933 1

Connector Case HDA-CTH(10) 1022937 1

Connector Case HDA-CTH(10) 1022937 1

Item Model Item No.

KP-35 KS-16A SVT#18×3 B-TYPE

Item Model Item No.

Current/force sensor MA-770A (4903N (500 kgf) max.) 1000578

Item Model Item No.

GS-1830A (30 mm)

*2: Displacement sensor conversion cable, A-06037-001 is required.

Item Model Item No.

LGK-110 (10 mm)

*4: Displacement sensor conversion cable, A-09041-001 is required.

4. Name and Function of Each Part

1 RESET button: Resets an error that has occurred.

4. Name and Function of Each Part

7 HOLD button: You can perform the following operations

8 HOLD lamp: Lit green when the HOLD button is ON.

4. Name and Function of Each Part

1 External I/O connector 1: A connector to input signals from and to

4. Name and Function of Each Part

Install the MM-370C (Refer to (1) in Chapter 6)

Check the voltage and power frequency before installation.

[Normal] ［Abnormal］［Abnormal］