6.2.1 Operating Elements
The ACS control panel allows the machine to be operated and programmes to be changed.
Figure 5: Control Panel of the Advanced Control System (ACS)
1.
STOP button
This is used to interrupt the entire cycle during a packaging cycle. All functions are skipped
and the cycle is terminated.
2.
On/Off button
Serves to turn the control on or off.
3.
Display
The display has four possible modes: See Figure 6: Possible Display Modes on page 33
and Figure 7: Possible Display Modes on page 34.
•
Start-up mode: displays the current date and time when starting the machine. It also
displays the installed software version. The user cannot take any action.
•
Navigation mode: displays a program and its functions. The user can navigate through the
various programmes and view the current settings of each function.
•
Setting mode: the user can view and adjust all settings, provided the user is logged in as
the owner.
•
Cycle mode: once the machine starts a packaging cycle, animations of the functions are
displayed along with the current value of the function.
4.
Cursor keys
▲
,
▼
,
◄
and
►
These are used to navigate through the functions. The
►
button stops the active function and
proceeds to the next cycle step. See Proceeding to the Next Step in the Cycle on page 38.
5.
Enter
This activates/confirms the selected value.
Figure 6: Possible Display Modes
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