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Modes of Operation:
The Start Bar has several modes it will operate in. They are controlled by setting
options in the Setup Menu.
Momentary Output:
The output will remain ON until one or both start switches are released.
To use this mode, set option bit F4 to 0 and set dwell time to zero.
Maintained Output:
After the external Hold switch is closed, the output will remain ON after the start
switches are released. The output will stay on until the external Reset switch is closed.
To use this mode, set option bit F4 to 1 and set dwell time to zero.
Timed Output:
The output will remain ON until one or both start switches are released, or until the
dwell timer reaches zero. Timing starts when the output turns on.
To use this mode, set option bit F3 to 0 and bit F4 to 0.
Maintained Timed Output:
After the external Hold switch is closed, the output will remain ON after the start
switches are released. The output will stay on until the dwell timer reaches zero or
until the external Hold switch is opened. Timing starts when the output turns on.
To use this mode, set option bit F3 to 0 and bit F4 to 1.
Delayed Timed Output:
The output will remain ON until one or both start switches are released, or until the
dwell timer reaches zero. Timing starts when external the Hold switch is closed.
To use this mode, set option bit F3 to 1 and bit F4 to 0.
Maintained Delayed Timed Output:
After the external Hold switch is closed, the output will remain ON after the start
switches are released. The output will stay on until the dwell timer reaches zero or
the external Hold switch is opened. Timing starts when external Hold switch is closed.
To use this mode, set option bit F3 to 1 and bit F4 to 1.
Part-in-Place Mode:
The bar will not respond to the start switches until the external Reset switch is closed.
In this mode, the external Reset switch cannot be used to end the machine cycle, and
the Hold feature will only work with a timed output.
To use this mode, set option bit F5 to 1.