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UVCS LED Light-Curing Conveyor Systems User Guide
Operating the LED Light
Operating Modes
There are three basic operating modes: Manual, Timer,
and PLC. PLC and timer modes are not recommended
for use with a conveyor.
Manual Mode:
Manual mode allows the user to activate the LED Array with the use of the run button on the
front panel or with a signal provided to the footswitch port in the back of the controller. The LED remains
active only as long as the run button is pressed. When the run button is released, the LED shuts off. A cable to
connect the power supply to the conveyor is provided with each LED Array system. This will allow the user to
turn the Array on and off using the front controls on the conveyor. Manual mode is recommended for use
with a conveyor.
Timer Mode:
The LED is active for a specific time period each time the run button is pressed. Users set the
specific time by adjusting the timer’s value on the screen. M
omentarily pressing the run button starts the
timer and activates the LED. When the timer counts down to zero, the LED Array deactivates. The timer resets
the countdown and is ready for another exposure cycle. The activation can be cancelled at any time during the
exposure cycle by pressing the run button.
PLC Mode:
An external PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) controls the unit. The PLC provides input signals
to the
BlueWave LED Flood
to control the LED. The PLC monitors the status of the unit by reading output
signals provided by the
BlueWave LED Flood
. The PLC is typically programmed to start other machinery when
the unit becomes ready, or start the unit when other machinery is ready. The input and output signals are
available through the 25-pin connector
on the power supply’s back panel
marked PLC.
Please consult the User manual for the
BlueWave LED Flood System
for further details about each operation
mode.
Choosing an Operating Mode
NOTE:
Upon power-up, your BlueWave LED Flood System will default to its last configuration settings.
Figure 10. Mode Start-up Screens (Left to Right: Manual Mode, Timer Mode, PLC Mode)
NOTE:
If the BlueWave LED Flood System powers up in PLC Mode
,
you cannot change any settings via the front
panel controls until you press the PLC Access Switch on the back panel.