LINK Systems OmniLink 5000 - Manual (Page 12)

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The Die Protection Menu displays the programmed types for the die protection input channels. The
channel numbers under the "CH" column on the left correspond to the input terminal numbers on
the connector card assembly for the die protection module.
For each of the inputs, the information under the "Type of Sensor" column describes how the input
is programmed to operate. This is determined in advance by the operator according to what
condition in the die the input is to monitor. The type determines, for example, whether the sensor
connected to an input should remain in a certain state at all times or whether it should switch open
and closed with each press stroke. If the input is to switch, the type also determines timing
restrictions within the stroke as to when and how the input must switch. For any input there are
eleven different program types from which to choose, or the operator may program the input as
Unused. (Several different input types are illustrated in the sample screen of Figure 2.1). More
information is provided for choosing the correct type for a die protection input in Section 3. Specific
information on how to program an input to be a certain type is given in Section 2 in the portion titled
“Programming Input Type”.
Section 2.4.1 Programming Input Type
The type of die protection input is programmed by the operator and specifies how the input is to
interpret the action of the sensor which is wired to its input terminal. There are eleven active Types
which can be chosen:
Static Normally Open
Static Normally Closed
Cyclic
Transfer
In Position
1 Part Detector (Edge Only or Pass Completely)
2 Part Detector (Edge Only or Pass Completely)
Track PLS
Track PLS Invert
Alternately, the input type can be programmed as Unused if the input is not to be used. Information
on how the different types operate and how they can be used in different applications is found in
Section 3. (Refer to Section 3 of this manual when determining how to set up sensors and program
their inputs to accomplish the desired die monitoring).
To select a die protection type, the user must first obtain access control. Access control is described
in Section 2.3. If the user obtains access control by using the password system, the user must be
configured to have access to change die protection settings. To begin the change type process, first
position the cursor to the channel that is to be changed. If operating in a keyed access mode, place
the Program/Run switch in the PROG position. This step is not required if operating in a password
access mode. Then press the CHANGE TYPE softkey. If operating in a password mode, access