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5.1 Cycle Stop Interface
Figure 4: Cycle Stop
After you log in and select “Continue”, Portal opens in cycle stop mode. It is the default
mode for the workcell. All other modes and options can be accessed from this mode
with the buttons shown. You must return to Cycle Stop to access all other modes.
1. Select “Auto” to operate the machine in Auto Cycle. Refer to Section 7.
2. Select “Stop” to go to Cycle Stop mode from any other mode.
3. Select “Manual” to operate the machine manually. Refer to Section 6.
4. Select “Setup” to see or change the setup functions of the machine. Refer to
Section 8.
NOTE: You must select “Stop” to change from one mode to another. For
example to go from Manual mode to Auto Cycle you must select “Stop” and
then select “Auto”. You must be in Cycle Stop to shut down Portal.
5. Select the desired program to use while in auto mode from the Program
Selection dropdown menu. Refer to Section 5.2.
6. Select “Quit” to shutdown the program (Portal).
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7. All system messages will be shown in the Messages From Controller window.
8. The Linked display shows the machine “heartbeat”. This indicator will blink
while the PC is connected to the workcell, but NOT while the machine is in an
error state.
Figure 5: Linked
9. To change the User, select Cycle stop and select the User at the bottom of the
window.
Figure 6: User
5.2 Program Selection
The active program can be changed at any time with the Program Selection drop-down
menu. Path programs are downloaded to the motion controller with the PathMaster®
software.
Figure 7: Program Selection
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6 Manual Mode
The options shown in Portal depend on the workcell configuration. Refer to your
machine specific manuals and appendices for more information.
Figure 8: Manual Mode
In manual mode the operator has manual control of all devices on the workcell. There
are tabs in manual mode that are used for different Portal functions. A trackball can be
used to move the axes, operate the devices, and teach positions to PathMaster®. Only
qualified personnel should operate the machine in manual mode.
You can program a path with the PathMaster® software when in manual mode in Portal.
For more information refer to the separate PathMaster® manual.
• Select “Stop” to leave Manual mode and return to Cycle Stop.
The options that most workcells have are shown in the sections that follow.