Rockwell Automation 1492-PLTKIT Plotter Kit - User Manual - Manual (Page 49)

Chapter
3
Operation of Plotter
Chapter Objectives This chapter covers:
•
Operation
• ON/OFF Buttons
• Clear Buffer
• Pen Station Open/Close Button
• Stop/View Button
Operation Once you have installed the plotter and connected the power supply and data
cable, you may switch the potter on.
All settings and commands are entered using the control panel.
ON/OFF Buttons
The ON/OFF buttons are used to activate and deactivate the device. When
the plotter is switched on, the writing arm moves to the top right-hand corner
of the labeling area. The green light comes on when the system is ready for use
and ready to receive data from the PC.
Clear Buffer
If the plotter contains data, the yellow light will come on. You can delete this
data by first making sure the system is in the stop mode (red light on). The
IMPORTANT
Before switching the device on, please ensure there are no
objects on the writing/plotting area which might prevent
the writing arm from moving freely.
Switch Device ON/OFF
Open and close pen
station to insert/remove
plotter pen
Manual movement in X
and Y directions, lower
the plotter pen
Delete data downloaded from PC
Pause or stop plotter activity