Pg 2.10 S23P rev a
PLC SWITCH The PLC On/Off switch controls the power supply to the Sequencer
controller. When the switch is ON, the controller is active for display in Manual Mode, and to set
the saw operation cycles in Automatic Mode.
FIXED VISE SWITCH This switch has three positions, OPEN, HOLD, and CLOSE. It is
disabled when the SEQUENCER is in AUTO. The FIXED VISE switch is active while the PLC
switch is in MANUAL or NEUTRAL
OPEN: Opens the vise as long as it is held at OPEN.
HOLD: Holds the vise jaw in it's current position.
CLOSE: Closes the vise.
CONTROL OPERATIONS
TOP ROW
HEAD POSITION SWITCH The HEAD switch is a three position switch and is active only
when the PLC switch is in MANUAL. When the switch is set to HOLD the Head will remain
stationary. In the UP position the Head will rise until the UPPER LIMIT is met. In the Down
position the Head will descend only if the Feed Rate control is set to a value greater than zero.
FEED FORCE PUSH-BUTTON The FEED FORCE switch is used ONLY for the hydraulic
setup. Service personnel should contact the Hyd-Mech dealer for information and procedures.
COOLANT SWITCH Has three positions ON, WASH, and OFF
WASH: Coolant flows any time the machine is under power,
permitting wash-down with hose line without running
machine.
OFF: No coolant flow.
ON: The coolant flows only when the Head descends.
CYCLE START PUSH-BUTTON The Cycle start is a single cycle start push-button that
allows the operator to set up the next cut with the stock to be cut. With the mode switch in Auto,
pressing Cycle Start will close the vise to hold the material. When the Blade is switched on the
cycle starts and ends with Head up and vise open.