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MP450 Controller for Cut-to-Length Machines Operator Manual...
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Copyright 2008 − AMS Controls, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained in this document is proprietary to AMS Controls, Inc., and is not to be reproduced in any form without the specific written authorization of AMS Controls, Inc.
MP450 Operator Manual Chapter 1: Introduction Overview The AMS Controls MP450 is an industrial controller used to control cut-to-length machinery. Figure 1 shows the front panel of MP450. Figure 1: The AMS Controls MP450 Controller Features The MP450 controller’s features include: •...
• To jog material forward using the MP450, turn the jog switch on the controller to the right (clockwise). • To jog material in reverse using the MP450, turn the jog switch on the controller to the left (counter-clockwise). Manual Shear To fire the shear manually, press the shear button Note: The controller must be in Manual mode.
Push Button and Front Panel Selector Switches Shear Press [Shear] to manually activate the shear. Note: The MP450 controller allows this switch to operate when the machine is stopped. Halt Select [Halt] to load a coil and to stop the machine...
MP450 Operator Manual Select [Run] to start the machine after a job has been programmed When the machine is in manual mode (i.e., the Run (Forward button is not lit), turn and hold the Jog switch clockwise to jog the material forward, turn and hold the...
The MP450 controller’s length calibration feature automatically computes a new correction factor. Length Calibration should be used any time part lengths are incorrect in a consistent manner (e.g., all parts 1mm too long, etc.).
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MP450 Operator Manual should not be used in this calculation since it may be inaccurate due to shear reaction or other variances. To calibrate the MP450 controller, 1. With the controller powered on, press [Calibration] . The display prompts you to enter a calibration length.
MP450 Operator Manual Clear Controller Memory Sometimes electrical disruptions, such as power surges, can alter the controller’s memory, resulting in erratic controller operation. To remedy this, you must re-set (erase) the memory and then re-calibrate the controller. To reset the memory on the controller, 1.
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