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PrecisionFlo Module Operation
Setting Operation Mod
The PrecisionFlo module has 3 operating states:
Automatic dispense mode — enables the
PrecisionFlo module so that when it receives a
command from the robot, PrecisionFlo can begin
dispensing material.
Manual dispense mode — enables the PrecisionFlo
module to begin dispensing when you press a key
on the command pendent. Dispensing continues
for as long as the key is pressed.
Idle — disables the PrecisionFlo module so that
material cannot be dispensed.
The PrecisionFlo module is normally in an idle state
unless you place it in either Automatic or Manual
dispense mode. The only time the PrecisionFlo mod-
ule can dispense material is when the pendant display
indicates either one of these modes. When the pen-
dant is returned to the HOME screen by pressing the
[HOME]
key, the PrecisionFlo module becomes idle
and will not dispense material.
The following procedures configure the module for
manual or automatic operation.
Using Automatic Dispense Mode
Entering Automatic Dispense Mode
Follow this procedure to put the PrecisionFlo module
into Automatic dispense mode:
WARNING
You are about to place the system under robot-
ic control. Make sure dispensing will not endan-
ger people or equipment before proceeding.
1.
Make sure the CONTROL ON indicator, (26) in
Fig. 30, is lit. If it is not, push the MASTER
START button (24) to turn on power to the Preci-
sionFlo metering valve drive circuitry.
2.
On the control pendant:
HOME
Automatic
3.
You see:
–AUTOMATIC DISPENSE–
>Monitor Pressure
Volume Dispensed
Last Fault
The PrecisionFlo module is now enabled. When it
receives a DISPENSE ENABLE command from
the robot, the PrecisionFlo module will begin
dispensing material.
4.
Leave the pendant in this state during normal
operation.
Monitoring Dispense Statistics
While you are in Automatic dispense mode, you can
view characteristics of the current dispense session.
1.
Move the cursor to one of the menu choices and
press
[ENTER]
.
–AUTOMATIC DISPENSE–
>Monitor Pressure
Volume Dispensed
Last Fault
2.
You see the screen with statistics about your
selection.
3.
Press
[BACK]
to return to the
AUTOMATIC
DISPENSE
menu.
Leaving Automatic Dispense Mode
To stop automatic dispensing, leave Automatic dis-
pense mode, and idle the module:
1.
Press the
[HOME]
key. You see:
Caution! Leaving
Auto Will Disable
Dispense. Hit F2 To
Cancel, F3 to Leave
2.
Press
[F3]
to return to the HOME screen.