Multicam A2MC Instruction Manual

Function 54 - safety interlocks

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Machine A2MC Functions

Function 54 - Safety Interlocks

Overview

If a safety interlock system such as a light curtain, pressure mat, or interlock access door is to be installed at the

machine, function 54 is used to set up and configure operation.

The safety interlock is wired directly to the A2MC controller on a dedicated circuit. On some A2MC's the input

is marked "ATC Sensor" and on others "Safety". Refer to the pictures below. This sensor is normally "closed" or

normally "on" which means the signal from the safety interlock device must be present for the controller to function.

If the signal drops or is lost, the controller will stop the machine. This means if the interlock system is not present

function 54 must be used to disable it, otherwise the machine can never operate!

There is an indicator LED above the connector indicating if the interlock has been closed. If the interlock system is

armed the indicator LED must be on for the machine to operate. If the circuit opens, the LED will go off, and the

machine will stop.

Once set the parameters of this function will remain in memory and are not lost when the system is powered off.

Valid Entry

The function is activated by entering;

The sub-console will display a screen where you activate and configure the delay for the interlock operation.

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Page 1 54 is used to set up and configure operation. The safety interlock is wired directly to the A2MC controller on a dedicated circuit. On some A2MC’s the input is marked “ATC Sensor” and on others “Safety”. Refer to the pictures below. This sensor is normally “closed” or normally “on”...
Page 2 Machine A2MC Functions Press ON to enable/disable the interlock. • If set to OFF the interlock will be disabled. • If set to ON you can enter a delay for the interlock activation. Press DELAY and type in a delay for when the interlock becomes active once triggered. Consider how much time an operator will require to exit the safety device (mat, light curtain, cage etc) before the safety the circuit become active.
Page 3 There are three states of safety interlock. Safety Interlock: This is the input on the A2MC which detects the state of the safety mats or light curtains. Tripped State: This occurs when the safety mats have been stepped on or the light curtains have been interrupted.
Page 4 Machine A2MC Functions Operation When Machine Is Running a Job If the machine is running a job and the operator puts the safety system in the tripped state, then the following occurs: • The motion immediately stops. • The cutting positions are raised to the G0 Z safe height.