PVA PVA2000 - Status Mode; Status Sequence

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Operation and Maintenance Manual Rev M(ii) 4/03

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If the workcell possesses a light curtain, it operates in a similar manner as a stand-alone model without a

light curtain. However, the light curtain may be used to initiate cycles (bypassing the hand switches).

Screen during cycle. Screen with valves deactivated.

In Cycle... Count:000000

STOP PROGRAM 1

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8

Auto Cycle DRY Count:000000

STOP PROGRAM 1

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8

Status Mode

Status SMEMA Up Ready DN BA

EXIT STAT INP ON *OFF ON *OFF

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8

The status mode allows the operator to check a number of machine parameters, running an entire sequence

when STAT is selected from within this mode. When the workcell is placed in-line, SMEMA signals

ensure communication with the upstream and downstream machines. The operator can check the inputs to

the workcell and change the Up Ready and Down Board Available output signals.

[F1] EXIT

– Leave Status mode and return to Cycle Stop.

[F3] STAT – Switch to the Status Sequence (see page 28).

[F4] SMEMA INP – Check the status of the SMEMA inputs (momentary). Displays the following screen:

Up Board Available: OFF

Down Ready: OFF

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8

[F5] Up Ready ON

– Turn the Up Ready signal on.

[F6] Up Ready OFF – Turn the Up Ready signal off. (default)

[F7] DN BA ON – Turn the Down Board Available signal on.

[F8] DN BA OFF

– Turn the Down Board Available signal off. (default)

Status Sequence

The status features are available via the setup mode and whenever the machine encounters a position error,

limit error or command error. It gives information on the status of the axes that may be helpful in

debugging a problem. Once the operator enters the status mode, exiting is allowed at any time by pressing