LINK Systems System 2500 PLS User Manual
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System 2500 Operating & Installation Manual - Revision 07
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quality count limit are performed by the operator in the same way as for the part counter. If the
quality counter is not being used, it should be deactivated.
2.6.4 STROKE Counter
The stroke counter is used to record the total number of machine strokes since the System 2500
was connected to the machine. The stroke counter is incremented each time the machine passes
270 degrees. The stroke counter is always active. It cannot be reset by the user.
2.7 STORE/RECALL
In the System 2500, the information which includes PLS setpoints, restricted channels, and die
protection input program is called the current setup. This information determines how the
System 2500 will perform as the machine strokes. Programmed data such as PLS setpoints or die
protection input modes may have to change from job to job or as machine dies are changed.
Ordinarily, this would require having to manually change each separate PLS setpoint and
reprogram each die protection input individually. To avoid having to manually make each
separate change, the System 2500 allows the operator to store the current setup and assign it a
name so that it can be recalled in its entirety when needed later. This is done using the
Store/Recall Menu. This menu can be accessed by selecting STORE/RECALL from the Main
Menu. The mode selector keyswitch must be in the PROG position to access the store and recall
functions. If the keyswitch is in any other position an error message will be displayed.
When the Store/Recall Menu is displayed, the operator is presented with the following options:
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STORE - Allows the operator to store all the current setup information so that the
entire setup can be recalled at a later time.
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RECALL - Allows the operator to recall a setup that was stored at some previous
time.
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REMOVE - Allows the operator to remove a setup from backup memory that is
no longer needed or that has incorrect data programmed.
Any of these options can be chosen by using the arrow keys to move the cursor to the desired
option and pressing the ENTER key.
The Store/Recall Menu also displays the name of the current setup on the top line if the current
setup is one that is stored in backup memory. This means that when a setup is recalled from