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Interlock is the emergency stop circuit which includes the E-Stop buttons, Head
Access Door, and the Maintenance Shelf. The sensor can be Engaged indicating that
the printer is functioning or Disengaged indicating that an E-Stop has been pressed, or
the Head Access Door or Maintenance Shelf has been opened and the printer is in
emergency stop mode.
The INK section includes the following sensors for each ink color (CYAN, MAG, YEL, and BLK):
Ink Drawer status indicates that the drawer is Open or Shut.
Ink Level is the level of the reservoir, (not the ink pouch). The Ink Level is read by a
float sensor in the reservoir and can either be High or Low.
Ink Solenoid is the status of the solenoids used to maintain the pressure in the
printheads. The status can be Closed indicating that the vacuum is off, or Open
indicating that the vacuum is on.
Ink Pump is the pump located at the back of each ink drawer which pumps the ink to
the reservoir. The status can be On or Off.
Vacuum Pump is the pump used to suction the ink back into the printhead. The pump
can be On or Off.
Vacuum Pressure is not currently in use.
Waste Ink Tray indicates the status of the tray which is either In or Out.
Ink Overflow is the status of the overflow reservoir which is designed to collect any
excess ink in the event of an ink system failure. The status is OK or Overflow. In the
event of an overflow, contact Gerber Service for assistance.
The bottom section includes the following sensors:
Sliding UV Shield indicates the status of the shield which is either Parked or Out.
Gap Sensor measures the thickness of the material. When the sensor is in the highest
position and not in use, the status is Retracted. When the Gap sensor is in use the
status is Extended.
Keypad Key reflects the key that is currently being pressed on the control panel.
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