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SECTION 10.0 PARAMETER INPUT PAGES
SECTION 10.0 – PARAMETER INPUT PAGES
The Edit Screens allow the default parameters for all variables to be set and to configure the
maximum, minimum, and the amount of adjustment per press of the associated switch on the
Operator Pendant for the parameters the machine will use during normal operation. Operating units
can be changed between English and Metric. The values entered are all real discrete values. These
values are not percentages, values from potentiometers, or estimations. The drive speed must be
calibrated in the Global Configuration (See SECTION 7.0) to account for different diameter pipes
and bands.
Figure 10.0
The Administrator has the option to give the Operator a great deal of, or no
control. Startup and shutdown parameters are not adjustable by the Operator.
The Default value is the value that will be loaded initially. The "Max" value is the
maximum, and the "Min" value is the minimum value the operator will have the
ability to adjust the parameter to. The "Step" is the amount the parameter will be
changed when the adjustment switch or button is pressed one time. If you do not
want the operator to be able to change a specific parameter, set the step to 0.
The Edit Screens will help in entering values that are valid. If a value is entered
that is invalid, the box will turn red and the range of allowed values will be
displayed below it (See Figure 10.0). For minimum and maximum boxes, the
range will be the machine’s physical limits. For the actual values, the minimum
and maximum will be values that are entered in corresponding minimum and
maximum boxes. If a mistake is made and it is necessary to undo the changes
that have been made, select the text box in which there is an error and press the
red cancel button on the keypad. This will undo the last operation.
There are four pages, or tabs, of parameters. Weave, Travel, Search and Weld. Changing between
these Tabs is accomplished by clicking on the tabs at the top of the screen. To move quickly
between fields, press the left and right arrows on the keypad. Operations such as changing the
units, saving, or canceling can be done on any page. Attempting to enter values that would be
invalid cannot be saved such as attempting to set a minimum value that is greater than a maximum
value.
NOTE: In the description of functions below, each numbered explanation will describe the functions
of the boxes shown in the vertical column beneath the numbered indicator. These boxes are all
described as follows:
a. Default (Top Row) – In all cases, this is the default value that will be loaded for a
given parameter. The units of measure are displayed for each box.
b. Max (Second Row) – This is the maximum value to which the Operator is allowed to
adjust this particular parameter by the Administrator.
c. Min (Third Row) – This is the minimum value to which the Operator is allowed to
adjust this particular parameter by the Administrator.
d. Step (Bottom Row) – This is the amount of change that will be applied to the
given parameter each time the associated button or switch is operated.