PICO
Toµch
Series Controllers
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Description
MODE
Sets the system operating mode.
Mode
Description
Timed
In the Timed mode, the valve cycles according to the settings for PULSE (valve open
time), CYCLE (time between deposits), and COUNT (number of deposits) for each
valve initiate signal.
Continuous
In the Continuous mode, the valve cycles according to the settings for PULSE (valve
open time) and CYCLE (time between deposits) for as long as the valve initiate signal
is active, ignoring any setting for COUNT (number of deposits).
NOTE:
If the system is latched on to a signal in the Continuous mode, you cannot
change screens.
External
In the External mode, the controller operates as a slave to an input signal and thus no
longer generates the timing signals required to drive the valve. This mode is typically
used with a device such as the PICO 2+2-XCH-V3 Controller (a legacy product) for
pattern generation.
NOTE:
This selection is available only when SHOW VALVE EXTERNAL is toggled
ON via the SYSTEM screen. Refer to SHOW VALVE EXTERNAL under “SYSTEM
Screens” on page 32.
CAUTION
Because the controller does not generate timing signals in the external mode, take
care to not exceed the maximum operating parameters of the connected valve. In
addition, the time setting of any external signal used to drive the valve must be
greater than the RAMP OPEN profile time setting (refer to “WAVE PROFILE Screen”
on page 27). Exceeding timing and valve operational parameters can result in
overall loss of performance.
PULSE
Sets how long the valve opens (in milliseconds).
Default:
10 (ms)
Range:
Depends on the open profile time and the type of valve being used; as low as
100 µs possible
CYCLE
Sets the amount of time between deposits (in milliseconds).
Default:
30 (ms)
Range:
2 (ms) to 9.9999 (s) typical (minimum setting depends on open and close profile
times)
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VALVE Screen (Standard
Toµch
Controller)
The VALVE screen is used to change the operating mode, enter valve dispensing parameters, and control valve
power.
NOTE:
The VALVE screen differs on the
Toµch
XP controller. Refer to “