MAN -
PLC
Lever Arm Tester - REV: 01
| E. Software Overview
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Test Complete State
Displays when the machine cycle has finished. The system will stay here until the “End/Stop” button is
pressed. Once the button is pressed the system will return to the “Off” state.
Delay Start State
Only shown if the machine is set-up for a cycle delayed start. This is done on the ”View” screen. The system
will stay here until the “Delay Time” has expired. Then it will start a cycle just as if the operator pressed the
“Start” button.
Sample Break State
Figure E.8 illustrates the screen that is shown if the test type is
“Timed” and if a sample has broken. The “Sample Break” state may
not be seen. It only shows up if the lever-arm drops all the way down
indicating that a sample has broken.
If a sample breaks, you have two choices. You can remove the broken
sample, use the jog buttons to reconnect the load train and level the
lever-arm, then press the “Restart” button to continue the test. Or you
can press the “End/Stop” button to abort the current test. Note, once a
sample breaks, the process timer stops until you either restart or abort
the test.
E.2 View Screen
Figure E.9 illustrates the View Screen. It is shown anytime the “View”
button is pressed on the main screen. It allows access to the rest of
the system parameters.
The screen will show the current version of the software in the PLC and HMI. This is very important
information, and is most often ask for when calling into ATS service.
Figure E.6: Test Complete State Status Bar
Figure E.7: Delay State Status Bar
Figure E.8: Main Screen, Sample Break
