MTS Acumen - Manual (Page 89)

Description Type of Interlock
This action is similar to the Power Interlock. It turns off all power on the
station and must be reset before any power can be turned on again; however, Station Power Off
it does not illuminate the Interlock indicator or assert the interlock line that
is available on the back of the controller.
On an MTS Acumen system, asserting the C-Stop interlock will cause the
controller to switch to Stable Displacement mode and prohibit subsequent Controlled Stop Interlock
(C-Stop)
movement of the actuator. Power remains in its current state (off, low, or
high).
C-Stop interlock also asserts Program Stop Interlock to prevent the Run
button from being pressed.
If the station is running, this interlock causes the station to go to the Stop
state. It also prevents the Run button from being pressed. Program Stop Interlock
If the station is running, this interlock causes the station to go to Hold state.
It also prohibits the Run button from being pressed. Program Hold Interlock
The Gate Interlock is asserted for: Gate Interlock
• Optional test area enclosure door open
• High-Power Prohibit active
• Crosshead not locked
The Gate Interlock also asserts the Program Stop Interlock behavior so the
Run button cannot be pressed.
Interlock Behavior
An interlock becomes activated (or tripped) when some event, such as a limit detector, trips. It remains
activated, even after the condition that caused the activation goes away. You can clear an interlock by
pressing the Interlock Reset button in the Station Manager application or MP. If the condition asserting
the interlock still exists, the interlock will re-assert immediately. This forces the operator into clearing the
condition and confirming that resuming is appropriate.
Warning :
Clicking the Override Interlock button will override ALL limits for 30 seconds each time the
button is pressed including the Axial Acceleration Limit which is designed to limit damage due
to unexpected actuator motion.
Unexpected actuator motion may result in injury or equipment damage.
Use of the Override Interlock function is not recommended for Acumen systems.
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Key Concepts