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BlueWave® MX-Series Multichannel Controller User Guide
Modes of Operation
The system has three basic modes of operation: Manual, Timer, and PLC. The controller can have each channel
triggered independently or in groups based on trigger settings. Trigger actions can be via touch screen, footswitch
or PLC command interface.
Manual Mode
When in manual mode, the time indicator will start at zero. The time will count up if the associated trigger input is
actuated (asserted) and the LED is energized. When the associated input trigger; touch screen, foot pedal or PLC
Input, is deactivated (deasserted) the time will stop counting and LED is de-energized.
Timed Mode
In timed mode, the LED is energized for a specific time each time the channel trigger input is asserted. The specific
time is set by adjusting the time variable through the touchscreen user interface. Momentarily asserting the
channel trigger input starts the timer, energizes the LED and counts down. See the Input/Output Interface section
for timing details.
When the timer counts down to zero, the LED is de-energized, and no curing energy is emitted. The timer is reset
to the pre-set value, and the system is immediately ready to run another exposure cycle. The LED can be de-
energized at any time during the curing cycle by simply reasserting the correct trigger input a second time.
PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)
Operation
When in PLC mode, an external PLC can control the unit. The PLC
provides input signals to the
BlueWave
MX-Series 2CH & 4CH system
to control the on/off signals and intensity of the LEDs. The PLC
monitors the status of the system by reading output signals provided
by the unit.
An example of the appearance of the PLC Mode screen is shown in
Figure 8. See PLC Screen section for detailed description of content.
The PRG-EXT Display Button, shown in grey background on the PLC mode
screen is used to choose between programmed or externally controlled
intensity.
NOTE:
When you initiate PLC mode you have the option to SET PROG/EXT.
PROG mode will use the program that has been selected via the GUI. EXT
mode will use analog intensity inputs to set intensity, the LED will be on as
long as the trigger input is asserted. Minimum LED on/off time is 200 msec.)
Figure 8. PLC Mode Screen
