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7.3 Non-Stop cycles
In some cases it is necessary to automatically repeat complete cycles. An example is during a
fatigue test of the CSi/d Autoloader. Non-stop operation without burning is also required at
trade fairs, and the CSi/d Autoloader can be loaded with 26 empty crucibles to this end.
Proceed as follows to make the CSi/d Autoloader perform non-stop cycles:
1.
Load the CSi/d Autoloader with crucibles.
2.
Start the CSi/d Autoloader in manual mode and secure the manual control
button with the help of a rubber band (see Chapter 4.4).
3.
Set the power switch of the analyzer from position 0 to position 1.
The CSi/d Autoloader is then in non-stop cycle mode and keeps repeating all individual steps
until the last crucible is removed from the platform. The CSi/d Autoloader continues to rotate
the chain for some time afterwards to search for further crucibles. If no more crucibles are
found, the chain is stopped.
7.4 Gripper arm positions
There are three different positions for the gripper arm of the CSi/d Autoloader (see Fig. 18:
Gripper arm positions):
Fig. 18: Gripper arm positions
Number
Crucible position
1
Chain crucible position
2
Analyzer crucible position
3
Disposal crucible position
1
2
3
