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4.2.5.1 How to Generate a Production Report........................................................46
4.2.5.2 How to Export Production Reports as Text Files .......................................48
4.3 Errors ...............................................................................................................................49
4.3.1 Error Messages for MilTouch-EX™ Controller with Automated Loading and
Discharge........................................................................................................49
• Formula Errors ....................................................................................................49
• Loading and Discharging Errors .........................................................................53
4.3.2 Error Correction.....................................................................................................54
4.4 Manual Mode ...................................................................................................................56
4.4.1 Manual Functions ..................................................................................................57
4.5 Fault Recovery .................................................................................................................59
4.5.1 The Loading Recovery Sequence..........................................................................59
4.5.2 The Discharging Recovery Sequence....................................................................60
4.5.3 To Return the Machine to Automatic Operation ...................................................60
4.5.3.1 Batch Data ..................................................................................................61
4.6 Formula Intervention .......................................................................................................62
• Modify Step Timer ......................................................................................................63
• Modify Water Valves...................................................................................................64
• Modify Drain Valves...................................................................................................64
• Modify Steam and Cooldown .....................................................................................65
• Modify Cylinder Speed...............................................................................................65
• Modify Water Temperature .........................................................................................65
• Modify Water Level ....................................................................................................66
4.7 Troubleshooting Inputs and Outputs ...............................................................................66
4.7.1 The Diagnostics Display and Available Views ....................................................66
4.7.1.1 Digital Inputs ..............................................................................................67
4.7.1.2 Digital Outputs ...........................................................................................68
4.7.1.3 Digital Outputs— Machine Idle .................................................................69
4.7.1.4 Digital Outputs— Formula in Progress......................................................69
4.7.1.5 Analog Channels (A/D inputs and D/A outputs)........................................69
4.8 The MilTouch-EX™ WTB Input/Output Boards ............................................................70
4.8.1 Status Lights on Boards.........................................................................................71
4.8.2 How to Determine the Position of an Output or Input ..........................................72
4.8.3 About the Yellow Light and Serial Communication .............................................73
4.9 List of Inputs and Outputs ...............................................................................................74
4.9.1 Inputs .....................................................................................................................74
4.9.2 Outputs ..................................................................................................................79
4.9.3 External Use Input and Output Specifications ......................................................87
4.10 Troubleshooting Examples ............................................................................................89
4.10.1 Example: The machine will not extract...............................................................89
4.10.2 Example: Desired temperature is not achieved. ..................................................90
5 Data Transfer ...............................................................................................................................92
5.1 Data Transfer Purposes, Components, and Best Use ......................................................92
5.1.1 Data Backup ..........................................................................................................92
5.1.2 Formula Sharing ....................................................................................................93
5.1.3 About the MilTouch™ Programmer Application for Windows PCs ....................93
5.1.3.1 Formula Creation and Data Transfer with Formula Groups.......................94
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