Installation
Node Controller Shutdown
Node Controller Hardware User Manual
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Rockwell Automation Publication MMI-UM013B-EN-P - April 2020
Node Controller Shutdown
The following shutdown procedure is used to remove power from the node controllers in an
orderly manner and place the components of the transport system in known conditions. This
procedure is used to prepare the components for removal, replacement, or maintenance.
Before shutting down the host controller, shut down the node controllers.
1.
Complete all material transfers (move all material to appropriate locations).
2.
Command all vehicles to known positions.
3.
Issue a Suspend Movement command for all Paths.
All vehicles come to a controlled stop.
4.
Once all motion has stopped, issue a Reset command for all Paths.
Clears all vehicle records.
5.
Turn off all electrical power to the motors.
6.
Turn off electrical power to the Node Controllers.
7.
Turn off electrical power to the Host Controller.
8.
Turn off the main power disconnect for the transport system.
NOTE:
This procedure only shuts down facilities to the motors, their subsystems, and the
Host Controller. Any user equipment remains powered up.
