Operation
8.1.2
Operating states
8.1.2.1
"Power Off" operating status
In the "Power Off" operating status, the motion controller PMCprimo C is voltage-free. By
switching on the supply voltage, the system changes to the "Startup" operating status.
8.1.2.2
"Startup" operating status
The following steps are performed in the "Startup" operating status:
Initialise hardware
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Initialise fieldbus interfaces
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Load operating system
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Load user program
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If no errors are detected during "Startup", the controller changes to
"RUN" status, if a user program has been loaded.
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"STOP" status, if no user program has been loaded.
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Status of LED:
LED flashes rapidly.
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The LED lights for 4 s continuously after "Startup" has been run. During this time it's
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possible to change to "Boot Menu" operating status.
Change to "Boot Menu":
Press the reset button while the LED is lit continuously.
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8.1.2.3
"Boot Menu" operating status
In the "Boot Menu" operating status, the operating parameters for the motion controller can
be configured in the command language in the terminal program using the CD command,
e.g.
Configure the interfaces
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Delete the user program
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Prerequisite:
The PC and motion controller must be connected via the Ethernet interface.
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Status of LED:
The LED is lit continuously.
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8.1.2.4
"RUN" operating status
In "RUN" operating status
All system sections are in a RUN condition and are operating faultlessly.
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A PLC user program is run as part of each cycle.
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Status of LED:
The LED flashes slowly.
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Operating instructions PMCprimo C
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