Rapid-Air AIR FEED / CUT-TO-LENGTH WITH KEYPAD - Manual (Page 11)

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INTERFACING EXPLANATION
A. TAUT STOCK INPUT
This is a normally open contact from a switch or device that monitors the loop of
material prior to the air feed. When the material reaches a point that it trips the switch,
a taut stock has been reached. This input, when received, immediately drops the
automatic which stops the feed in progress. The material should be repositioned in the
die before restarting the automatic sequence.
This input also could be used as a “No Stock” switch that would monitor whether or not
there is material available to feed.
B. KEYPAD AND DISPLAY INTERFACE (RS 232 PORT)
The keypad/display is the interface between the operator and the resident program.
The cyberpak unit is purchased with a great many capabilities. None of which can be
used unless a program is written to utilize these capabilities. Rapid-Air put a great deal
of time making a program that is user friendly and yet gets the job done efficiently. We
took all the questions and constructive criticism and came up with a program that
would cover all the applications. Yet be easy to interface and program by a customer.
If an operator reads the programming procedure in this manual and then reads the
screen parameters listed as they are displayed and acts on them by inputting data as
needed. The unit can be up and running in a very short time.
1. Select a job number
2. Input or review setup parameters for the unit
3. Thread up material in manual mode
4. If properly interfaced, go into automatic mode