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SPCL36104-S Suction System
3.0
FUNCTION OF COMPONENTS
This section gives a brief description and explains the operation of system components.
3.1
OPERATOR ELECTRIC CONTROL PANEL
3.1.1 The red illuminated “EMERGENCY STOP” operator disengages the “Emergency
Stop Relay” and removes power from all motion devices and their respective controls.
When activated, the operator illuminates indicating its active state. Resetting of the
operator is performed by twisting and pulling.
3.1.2 The green “SYSTEM ON” illuminated pushbutton is used to energize the system and
turn on the Dust Collection System. The pushbutton Illuminates to indicate its “ON”
status.
3.1.3 The red extended head “SYSTEM OFF” pushbutton is used to shut off the system and
Dust Collection System. Pressing this operator extinguished the lamp in the
“SYSTEM ON” illuminated pushbutton.
3.1.4 Cabinet “LIGHTS”. This selector switch turns on the cabinet lights when put in the
“ON” position.
3.1.5 The white “BLAST” “OFF” or “ON” selector switch sets the system to allow blasting
with media. This initiates the door locks and activates the blast solenoid when required
by the process. This selector switch illuminates when in the “ON” position.
3.1.6 The “SYSTEM” “MANUAL” or “AUTO” selector switch allows for manual
operation or automatic operation which would be initiated when pressing the cycle
start pushbutton. Manual operation is used for setup and maintenance purposes.
3.1.7 The green “CYCLE START” pushbutton enables the Blast Cycle. This pushbutton
will illuminate when the system is in a Blast Cycle. If the system is placed in a hold
status, the indicating lamp will flash.
3.1.8 The red extended head “CYCLE STOP” pushbutton pauses the blast and nozzle
movement during a Blast Cycle. This allows any modifications to the part position or
media flow to be made and the process then resumed.
3.1.9 The amber “HOPPER LOW” indicating lamp illuminates when the media level in the
storage hopper falls below the capacitive level sensor.
3.1.10 The red “SYSTEM FAULT” indicating lamp illuminats in the event of a system fault.
Details on the exact fault can be found utilizing the Operator Interface Terminal
(OIT).
The lamp extinguished when the fault is cleared and the system reset.
3.1.11 The black “FAULT RESET” pushbutton is used to reset the system fault and return
the machine back to normal running conditions.
