Mode switch   
The following table contains the possible mode switch positions and the associated LED 
displays. 
The mode switch positions are explained in the order in which they are arranged on 
the SIMOTION D4x5.
Table 3-1 Mode switch position
Switch position Meaning LED
0 RUN RUN
1 STOPU SU/PF
2 STOP STOP
3 MRES The MRES operating states are indicated via the STOP LED. (ON/
OFF/flashing, see 
SIMOTION D4x5
 Commissioning and Hardware 
Installation Manual)
Other selector positions are not assigned
The following table contains the states of the SIMOTION D4x5 that can be set via the mode 
switch.
Table 3-2
Mode switch settings
Meaning Explanations
RUN SIMOTION D4x5 runs the user program and all associated system services:
●
Reading process image of inputs
● Execution of the user programs assigned to the execution system.
● Writing process image of outputs
The technology packages are active in this state. They can execute commands from the 
user program.
STOPU SIMOTION D4x5 is not processing a user program. 
●
The technology packages are active. Test and commissioning functions can be 
executed. The user program is not active.
● The I/O modules are in a secure state. This means, for example, that digital outputs 
are "LOW" and analog outputs are de-energized or at zero current.
STOP SIMOTION D4x5 is not processing a user program.
●
It is possible to load a complete user program.
● All system services (communications, etc.) are active.
● The I/O modules are in a secure state. This means, for example, that digital outputs 
are "LOW" and analog outputs are de-energized or at zero current.
● The technology packages are inactive, i.e. all enables are deleted. No axis motions 
can be executed.
MRES Performing a memory reset on the SIMOTION D4x5/restoring the factory setting
Using 
the MRES switch position, you can perform depending on the operating sequence
● SIMOTION D4x5 or
● restore the SIMOTION D4x5 to its factory setting, depending on the operating 
sequence.
For further details, see the 
SIMOTION D4x5
 Commissioning and Hardware 
Installation Manual.
Operator control (hardware)
3.2 Operator control elements
SIMOTION D4x5
44 Manual, 04/2014