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PVA Portal Manual Revision I / Janua ry 2022 Page 20 of 106 Manu al Mode The options sho wn in Portal depend on the workcell configuration. R efer to ma chine specific manu als and appendi ces for more inf ormation. Figu…

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Note: To change from one mode to another, the “Stop” button must be selected. For
example, to go from Manual mode to Auto Cycle mode select the “Stop” button and
then select the “Auto” button. The Cycle Stop mode must be selected to shut down
Portal.
5. Select the desired program to use while in Auto Mode from the Program Selection
dropdown menu. Refer to Section Error! Reference source not found. for more
information.
6. Select the “Quit” button to shut down Portal.
7. All system messages will be shown in the Messages From Controller window.
8. To change the User, select Cycle Stop and select the User at the bottom of the
window.
Figure 5: User Options
9. The Linked display shows the machine status. This indicator will blink while the PC
is connected to the workcell, but NOT while the machine is in an error state.
Figure 6: Linked Display
5.2 Program Selection
The active program can be changed at any time with the Program Selection drop-down
menu. Refer to Sections 14.1 and 14.2 for more information.

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Manual Mode
The options shown in Portal depend on the workcell configuration. Refer to machine
specific manuals and appendices for more information.
Figure 7: 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.
Paths can be programmed with the PathMaster® software when in Manual mode in Portal.
For more information refer to the separate PathMaster® manual.
To leave Manual mode and return to Cycle Stop, select the “Stop” button.
The options that most workcells have are shown in the following sections.

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6.1 Device Selection
Figure 8: Devices Tab
Workcells with devices have a Device Selection mode. Select the active head or valve from
the drop-down menu under the “Devices” tab. The pneumatic Z-slide(s) and rotary(s), if
equipped, can be operated with the applicable buttons.
Note: When programming or operating the workcell, do not use the valve to move
components or boards. PVA is not responsible for damages caused from operating
the valves incorrectly.
1. Select the “Devices” tab.
2. Select a device or valve from the Select Valve drop down menu.
3. Select the “Purge” button to operate the valve selected. The valve will purge until
the “Purge” button is released so that it is no longer selected.
4. Select the Z-Slide - “UP” or “Down” buttons to raise or lower the pneumatic Z-slide
for the active head.
5. Select the Rotary - “POS A” or “POS B” buttons to put the rotary in the home
position (Default, A) or the auxiliary position (B).