MachineMotion controller back panel
The following table describes the functionality of each component
MachineMotion
connector
Description
SAFETY IN
Used to connect other safety devices that can place MachineMotion in an emergency stop mode (This input should be fed
by a redundant dry contacts)
SAFETY OUT
Used to trigger and place other devices in an emergency stop mode (redundant dry contacts, normally closed)
E-stop button
When pressed, the E-stop button places the system in emergency stop mode. Needs to be released to disengage the
emergency stop mode.
Status LED Indications
To understand the status LED, please refer to the table below:
MachineMotion controller is booting up
MachineMotion controller is ready to run
MachineMotion controller is not ready to run. This means that the physical e-stop on the MachineMotion controller is triggered, or the
software e-stop is on.
Safety Setup Jumpers
The safety setup of the MachineMotion requires you to connect a device to the SAFETY IN and to the PENDANT port. These ports cannot be left
unconnected; otherwise, they will trigger an emergency stop mode in the MachineMotion. Follow the instruction below to setup your MachineMotion
If you do not have any system to connect to the SAFETY IN, you need to insert the appropriate yellow jumper in the SAFETY IN plug.
