Operation
MagnaTran 7.1 User’s Manual
Control/Display Module (CDM) Operation
MN-003-1600-00
Brooks Automation
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Revision 2.2
previous command.
Control Modes
The CDM has two operating modes: a Control mode and a Monitor mode.
After briefly displaying the power on message the CDM will display the “Mode Selec-
tion Prompt” for selection of an operating mode with the following message:
GET CONTROL
FOR THE CDM
(YES) (NO)
CDM Control Mode
Selecting “YES” will enable “Control Mode” providing access to all control and
monitoring functions on the CDM and will restrict the host controller to moni-
toring functions only.
If “Control Mode” has been entered, select the desired control or monitoring
function from the left-most keys on the CDM.
WARNING
There are no safety interlocks available when using the CDM to con-
trol movement of the robot. The user is directly responsible for ensur-
ing that conditions are correct for safe operation of the robot. Visually
inspect for obstructions and do not allow access to persons in the arm
motion areas.
Monitor Mode
Selecting “NO” will enable “Monitor Mode” providing access to the CDM’s
“INFO” function only and does not restrict the host controller.
If “Monitor Mode” has been selected, select the “INFO” key to use the CDM’s
monitoring functions.
NOTE:
Attempting to access any function other than “INFO” after selecting
“Monitor Mode” will cause the “Mode Selection Prompt” to be re-dis-
played.
