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SYSTEM NOTES
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FIFE-500-XL
MI 2-267 1 D
System Notes
1.
Disconnect power from the FIFE-500-XL before connecting or disconnecting any cables.
2.
All cable connectors must be tightened sufficiently to provide the required connection for
the cable shielding.
3.
Sensor selection changes are allowed in Manual and Servo-Center modes, only.
4.
In Automatic mode, jog commands on the parallel port are not allowed, but jog
commands on the keypad are allowed (if enabled in the Set Jog Enable menu).
5.
In Automatic and Manual modes, the bar graph in the Control Panel indicates the signal
level of the selected sensor(s).
6.
In Servo-Center mode, the bar graph in the Control Panel indicates the signal level of the
Servo-Center sensor.
7.
When any command is detected on the Digital Port, a down arrow icon is displayed at the
top of the display.
8.
When using the optional RGPC-50/F to adjust the Guide Point, the function of the two
buttons are as follows. In Automatic mode, the buttons adjust the Guide Point. In Manual
and Servo-Center modes, the buttons provide jog functions, unless jogs have been
disabled in the Control Options menu for one or both of these operation modes.
9.
When using the optional RGPC-50/F to adjust the Guide Point, pressing both buttons
simultaneously will reset the Guide Point to the center of the available range.
10.
When the Guide Point is changed using the optional RGPC-50/F, the Guide Point setting
is displayed in the bargraph on the display. The new setting is automatically stored 20
seconds after the last button is pressed on the RGPC-50/F. If the operating mode is
changed before the 20 seconds has elapsed, the new setting is stored. If the power to
the unit is interrupted before the 20 seconds has elapsed, the new setting is discarded.
11.
The External Lock command is used to temporarily disable all motor commands. If
External Lock is commanded while in Automatic mode, when the External Lock command
is removed, the system reverts back to normal guiding operation. The External Lock
command is not to be used as an E-Stop.
