Controls and Indicators
Main Operator Panel (MOP)
The Controls and Indicators for the Main Operator Panel (MOP) are as follows.
| Item | Description | Function |
|---|---|---|
| A | Operator Emergency Stop (E-Stop), Work, and Home Buttons | Allows for personnel to immediately stop all machine motion, actuate the equipment and moving it to the Work Position, or allows for personnel to return the equipment to the Home Position. |
| B | Operator E-Stop Reset, Enable Power, Start Auto, and Mode Selector Switch | Allows for personnel to reset the safety circuit after pressing an emergency stop, start the equipment in Automatic Mode, informs personnel that enabling power is provided to the machine, and allows for personnel to place the system in either Automatic Mode or Manual Mode. |
| C | MOP Display | The MOP Display provides the accessible screens for the 2V11 Bodyside Sub Cell. From these screens, personnel can make adjustments, reset a fault, or perform manual functions. |
Operator Display Panel (OD)
The Operator Display (OD) Panel is a Siemens Touch Screen interface that allows for the system operator to control and monitor the status and conditions of the equipment.
| Item | Description | Function |
|---|---|---|
| A | Operator Display | Touch Screen display that allows for personnel to view and monitor the station equipment. |
Operator Stack Light
The Operator Stack Light is used to signal and inform the operator of the current status of the 2V11 Bodyside Sub Cell. The Controls and Indicators for the Operator Stack Light are as follows.
| Item | Description | Function |
|---|---|---|
| A | Alarm Horn | Alerts personnel that the system is starting in Automatic Mode of operation. |
| B | Red Lens | Illuminates red when a fault has occurred with the 2V11 Bodyside Sub Cell. |
| C | Yellow Lens | Informs personnel that a warning has occurred with the 2V11 Bodyside Sub Cell. |
| D | Green Lens | Informs personnel that the 2V11 Bodyside Sub Cell is running in Automatic Mode of Operation. |
| E | Blue Lens | Informs personnel that a model change has occurred. |
Operator Run Bar
The Controls and Indicators for the Operator Run Bar are as follows.
| Item | Description | Function |
|---|---|---|
| A | Emergency Stop (E-Stop) Button | Stops all machine motion regardless of position in sequence when pressed. |
| B | Cycle Start Button | Optical Touch button that allows for the operator to begin the sequence in Automatic Mode of Operation. |
ABB Weld Controller
The Controls and Indicators for the ABB Weld Controller are as follows.
| Item | Description | Function |
|---|---|---|
| A | Disconnect Switch | Supplies and Removes power to the applicable weld gun. |
ABB IRC5 Robot Controller Control Panel
The Controls and Indicators for the ABB IRC5 Robot Controller Control Panel are as follows.
| Item | Description | Function |
|---|---|---|
| A | Main Power Selector Switch | This is a Selector switch that controls the main power on or main power off. The switch has provisions for placing a padlock to lockout device when in the Off position. |
| B | Emergency Stop (E-Stop) - Optional | If exists, press to immediately stop machine motion. If pressed, turn to release in the direction of the arrows. |
| C | Motors On - Optional | Illuminates when power to the servo motors are switched on and ready for program execution.
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| D | Mode Select Key Switch - Optional | 2-position Mode key switch to select Automatic or Manual.
Set for Automatic mode for running production. Set to Manual mode for programming and setup - max. Speed is 250mm's / second (600 inches / minute). |
| E | Safety Chain LED's | Displays status and errors on the safety chain. |
| F | USB Connector - Optional | Optional port used to connect an external USB device to the controller. |
| G | Service PC Connection | Used to connect a computer to the controller. |
| H | FlexPendant Connector | The connector must be in manual mode to use. If the system is not shut down when disconnecting the FlexPendant, it will go into an emergency stop state. |
| I | Duty Time Counter - Optional | Optional counter that keeps running time of hours of use. |
| J | Service Outlet | 115/230V 200W Service Power Outlet. |
ABB Robot FlexPendant
The Controls and Indicators for the ABB Robot FlexPendant are as follows.
| Item | Description | Function |
|---|---|---|
| A-D | Programmable Keys | Four (4) user-defined keys that can be configured to set or reset an output (for example open/close gripper) or to activate a system input. |
| E | Select Mechanical Unit | Select the mechanical unit. |
| F | Toggle Motion Mode | Toggle between Re-Orient or Linear Motion Mode. |
| G | Toggle Motion Mode | Select Axis 1-3 or Axis 4-6. |
| H | Toggle Increments | Toggle the size of increments. |
| I | Step Backward Button | This causes the program to execute one instruction backward as the button is pressed. |
| J | Start Button | Start the program execution |
| K | Step Forward Button | This causes the program to execute one instruction forward as the button is pressed. |
| L | Stop Button | Stops the program execution when the button is pressed. |
Safety Gate Switch
The Controls and Indicators for the Safety Gate Switch are as follows.
| Item | Description | Function |
|---|---|---|
| A | Request to Enter | Allows for personnel to request access into the cell. When the button has been pressed, the current machine cycle will finish. After the cycle is finished, the safety gate will unlock, allowing for personnel to open the gate and enter the cell. |
| B | Gate Reset | Resets and locks the safety gate. |
| C | Emergency Stop Pushbutton | The Emergency Stop (E-Stop) button will interrupt machine motion in case of an emergency. The activation of the E-Stop will bring the cell to an immediate stop, irrespective of the position in the sequence. |
