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6.11.2 Send Mode
The send mode is the first screen displayed after the backgage is preset. From this screen the
backgage can be positioned with the control knob or by entering a value and pressing the SEND key.
If the send value is less than 2", the pushout button must be held in, for the backgage to continue to
the send position. A mathematical expression can also be entered as a send value. Simply type the
expression and press SEND. You can also enter an equation, which begins with the current
backgage position. For example, if you want to send the backgage 2" forward from its current
position, just press [-] [2] and SEND.
The send mode screen can also be used for doing math calculations that are larger than the
backgauge's reverse limit. In this case, you must press ENTER to have the result displayed on the
screen.
In the simple send mode, the Spartan185 is capable of calculating a math string with 2 functions. An
example is 2+3/4. the result is limited to 65.000in or 1650mm and the result cannot be a negative
value. In the job mode, and during a send, the result of the calculation must be less than the
backgauge limit of 17.750 inches.
6.12 Maintenance Mode
The maintenance mode is an area where the machine accuracy, control knob centering and memory
clear functions can be preformed. From the Send Screen, "B" to go to the Maintenance Screen. To
select a particular function, use the up and down arrow keys to toggle to the desired function and
press ENTER. See the following descriptions for an explanation of each function.
5. 1 2 3
A:JOB
B:MAINT
MAINTENANCE
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ACCURACY ADJ
CENTER KNOB
CLEAR MEMORY
B:EXIT
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