Pieces 10
#x (where x=batch#)
Length 1.000
IN
Feed Rate 3
10 (compensation factor)
Pieces Left nnnn (where n=pieces to be processed)
If the compensation factor is non-zero, its value will be printed
on the same line with the feed rate. The system will wait till
the RUN or ENTER key is pressed. Once started, the number
of pieces left is updated as the run progresses.
KIT FEATURE
The WC601B also has a kit feature: this allows a collection
(or set) of batches to be run sequentially. For example, if
batches 4, 5 and 6 are setup and defined to run a 6” piece
(quantity 1, feed rate #3, 0 compensation), 8” piece (quantity
3, feed rate #2, compensation 0) and a 2” piece (quantity 1,
feed rate 5, compensation 0) respectively, a kit can be defined
to be batches 4, 5 and 6 (not necessarily in that order). The
WC601B will then feed and cut a 6” piece, 3 8” pieces and a
2” piece. The quantity of kits (i.e. the number of sets of
lengths) is entered when defining a kit.
The default idle screen below:
Do one of these: 0
Enter 0 for no Batch
Enter. for Kit
Next new batch number #__
Allows the user to enter kit mode by a “.” key press. The
screen will then go to the kit selecting screen:
Select Kit #:__ (this variable displays last kit # ran since
power-up)
Enter 0 to return
Next new Kit #__ (this variable displays the first undefined kit #)
At this point the user has 3 options. 1) The user selects a kit
already defined and assigned a number. The screen then
moves on to the first kit editing screen, displaying the first
batch in that kit [see kit editing screen below]. 2) The user can
back out of the kit mode (back to first screen) by choosing “0”
and ENTER. 3) The user can define a new kit. This looks
similar to the kit editing screens. Assuming that batches 4,
5, and 6 are already defined as above (Batch 4=1 piece @ 6”,
batch 5=3 pieces @ 8” and batch 6=1 piece @ 2”) the kit
editing screens allow the user to simply enter a batch number
for each step of the kit:
Select batch#__ (default=0 for undefined kit, first batch #
otherwise)
Kit __ Index 1
(index = batch order)
Enter # to change
Len=______ Quant=_____ (displays 0 if new kit, batch
parameters otherwise)
If kit 1 is undefined, then we have:
Select batch#0
Kit 1 Index 1
Enter # to change
Len=0.00 Quant=0
The user then selects the first batch in a kit (for example, batch #4)
Select batch#4
Kit 1 Index 1
(the index increments to 2, the second
batch in a kit)
Enter # to change
Len=6.00 Quant=1
The user presses ENTER and then selects batch #5:
Select batch#5
Kit 1 Index 2
Enter # to change
Len=8.00 Quant=2
The user presses ENTER and then selects batch #6:
Select batch#6
Kit 1 Index 3
Enter # to change
Len=1.00 Quant=4
The user presses ENTER:
Select batch#0
Kit 1 Index 4
Enter # to change
Len=0.00 Quant=0
If the user leaves the 0 as a batch number and then presses
ENTER, then the kit is now defined. A “0” batch number ends
the definition of the kit. If the user presses another #, then
there will be another batch in the kit and the index increments.
60 batches per kit is the maximum that can be defined.
Eventually the user defines a last batch in a kit:
Enter quantity of
Kits:0 (default=0 in new kit, last quantity in a defined kit)
Enter 0 for Manual
Or # for Auto mode
The quantity defaults to the quantity defined when kit was
created or to 0 if a new kit. If manual mode is desired (i.e. a
button press required to advance each piece), then a “0” is
entered. Automatic mode (the machine runs continuously to
complete the kit) requires the operator to enter a number. An
existing kit can always be edited (i.e. add/delete or change
batches within a kit). Batches always need to be defined
before being entered into a kit.
PAUSE FUNCTIONS
To interrupt a run at any time, depress the PAUSE/ESC key
once to stop the unit. Press the ESC key again to exit the
batch or kit. (Depressing the ESC key twice quickly will stop
the unit immediately.) When the key is released, the mes-
sage “paused” will appear on the bottom line of the display.
The system can be opened and adjusted only if the material
does not extend past the exit bushing. Then close and restart
by pressing the RUN or ENTER key. If the material is
