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2 - TECHNICAL INFORMATION BOSS 552-IC
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2.3 SAFETY DEVICES
A EMERGENCY BUTTON; when pressed, all bar feeder and lathe functions are stopped in an
emergency condition.
B EMERGENCY BUTTON; when pressed, all bar feeder and lathe functions are stopped in an
emergency condition.
C INTERLOCKED SLIDING GUARD: linked to microswitch C1.
according to the cycle setting, its functions are:
manual cycle;
- during guard opening, the feeder will be stopped if the guide channels are not closed.
- during guard opening, if the guide channels are closed, the bar feeder functions are not
disabled because no risks for the operator are present.
automatic cycle;
- during the bar feeding phase, the guard opening may be necessary for the purpose of
filling the magazine. Even if the feeder functions are not stopped, there are no hazards
for the operator inside the area.
- during the bar change procedure, the bar feeder will stop when the guard is opened. To
start the bar feeder again the operator should close the guard.