5: SYSTEM BASICS
Note:
Even though the physical touch switch allows
you to touch off on painted metal, you will still need
to grind away enough paint for the ground clamp to
make contact!
5.2 BASIC CONTROLS REFERENCE
To safely and effectively operate your machine, you must
become familiar with how it moves. The machine has two
forms of basic controls: machine controls and the PathPilot
interface.
5.2.1 Machine Controls
The following controls energize the machine's control
electronics:
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The Main Disconnect switch, located on the front of the
electrical cabinet.
The Main Disconnect switch has two positions:
OFF
and
ON
. When it's in the
OFF
position, it separates the other
machine control electronics from the mains electrical
supply. When it's in the
ON
position, the other machine
control electronics are able to receive power.
WARNING!
Before opening the electrical
cabinet for maintenance or troubleshooting,
you must lockout the mains power: Turn the
Main Disconnect switch to the
OFF
position,
and secure an approved lockout device through
the lockout rings at the bottom of the switch.
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The operator box — which contains the blue Reset
button and the red Emergency Stop button — located on
the front of the machine.
When pushed in, the Emergency Stop button interrupts
power to the axis drives, and stops the machine’s
motion. When the Emergency Stop button is twisted out,
press the blue Reset button to enable the machine,
allowing axis motion. The Reset button’s LED turns on
when the machine is enabled and the axis drives receive
power.
5.2.2 PathPilot Interface
PathPilot is the primary means by which you interact with your
machine. PathPilot controls all of the automatic motion of the
machine axes and spindle, as well as some accessories. The
PathPilot control system consists of one of the following:
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Controller Arm
o
Controller
o
(Optional)
Jog Shuttle
o
Keyboard
o
Monitor or
(Optional)
Touch Screen Kit
o
Mouse
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Operator Console
o
Console (with integrated touch screen)
o
Keyboard
o
Mouse
o
Pendant
5.3 CONNECTORS REFERENCE
Figure 5-1: Connector panel on the upper rear of the
electrical cabinet.
1.
X-Axis Motor Power Connector
Two pin power connector for the X-axis servo.
2.
Y-Axis Motor Power Connector
Two pin power connector for the Y-axis servo.
3.
Ohmic Cap Connector
Input for the ohmic probing circuit. Also connects
machine grounds to the cabinet ground.
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