LINK Systems OmniLink 5000 - Manual (Page 5)

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Section 1 Introduction to the System 5000 Die Protection Module
The Die Protection Module is an optional addition to the integrated System 5000 Press Control
which is designed for use in monitoring various die conditions that are important to the correct
operation of the die. This is accomplished by installing appropriate sensors and probes in or near
the die and connecting these sensors to inputs on the Die Protection Module. The inputs are then
programmed through the OmniLink Operator Terminal to perform the desired monitoring function.
In the event that improper conditions occur the machine can be then be stopped, avoiding excessive
delay in the production process or damage to the die.
The Die Protection Module consists of a circuit card which is installed in the System 5000 card rack
and a connector card assembly which interfaces the circuit card to the external sensors.
Section 1.1 Features
The Die Protection Module has 16 inputs available to the operator for use with die sensors and
probes. These inputs may be used to monitor part ejection, stock in place, material in position, stock
buckling, end of stock, or other functions of interest.
Each die protection input can be programmed as any of the following types: Static, Cyclic, Transfer,
In Position, Single Part detection, Two Part detection, or Track PLS. For each input programmed
as Cyclic, Transfer, In Position, or Part Detector types, the operator can assign to the input its own
timing sequence.
The operator can select an output of either Cycle Stop (immediate stop) or Top Stop for each die
protection input monitored.
Each time the operator stores a job setup through the System 5000 Press Control, all programmed
die protection data is also stored by the system. Similarly, when the operator recalls a job setup from
backup memory all die protection data is recalled and becomes effective immediately. The module
can store a total of 105 job setups (corresponding to the setups stored in the press control).