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Theory of Operation
Manual Mode
When in Manual mode, the PrecisionFlo module
remains in a ready state, and reacts only to operator
input to the control pendant. The PrecisionFlo module
ignores robotic control signals when in Manual mode.
Automatic Mode
When in Automatic mode, the PrecisionFlo module
remains in a ready state, indicated by the DISPENSER
READY signal, and reacts to inputs such as MEA-
SURE VOLUME, DISPENSE,
and VOLUME RE-
QUEST
signals from the robot. The only independent
action taken by the PrecisionFlo module in this state is
taken in response to the detection of a fault.
When a fault is detected, the PrecisionFlo module sets
the FAULT STROBE signal HIGH and disables dis-
pensing by disengaging the Master Control Relay
(MCR), which shuts off power to the PrecisionFlo
metering valve and sets the DISPENSER READY
signal LOW. Fault detection can also occur during
dispensing. (See Fault Handling on page 58.)
During dispensing, the PrecisionFlo module performs a
variety of functions in the background. These func-
tions include fault monitoring, real time volume com-
pensation, flow linearization, measuring volume (per
job), and continuous calculations to maintain the
pressure and optional flow control loops.