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PVA Portal Manual Revision I / Janua ry 2022 Page 23 of 106 6.3 PathMaster® Th e PathMaster ta b contains a butt on that launches th e included Path Master® softwar e. Figure 10 : Launch Pat hMaster ® from Manual Mod e 1…
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6.2 Run Mode
Figure 9: Run Tab
Run mode allows testing of a downloaded path program for a single cycle. The path can be
run as “WET” or “DRY”. Ensure that the part is in the correct position inside the workcell
before the path is run or the results will not be accurate and could damage the workcell.
1. Select the “Run” tab.
2. Select the “A” or “B” radio button to select which side will run. Select the “A” radio
button for the left side program select drop down or the “B” radio button for right
side program select drop down.
3. Select the Run Program - “WET” button to run the selected program with the
valves turned on.
4. Select the Run Program - “DRY” button to run the selected program with the
valves turned off. If this button is selected, the valves will move but they will not
dispense.
Note: Confirm the correct program is selected from the Program Selection drop down
menu. Ensure the part is correctly installed and all board stops and locators are in the
correct position to prevent a crash.
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6.3 PathMaster®
The PathMaster tab contains a button that launches the included PathMaster® software.
Figure 10: Launch PathMaster® from Manual Mode
1. Select the PathMaster tab.
2. Select the “Run PathMaster” button to open the software. The PathMaster®
window will open below the Portal screen.
Figure 11: PathMaster® Open in Manual Mode of Portal
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6.4 SMEMA Status
Figure 12: SMEMA Status
When the workcell is put in-line, the SMEMA signals communicate with the upstream and
downstream machines. Under the “SMEMA” tab, inputs to the workcell can be checked and
the Upstream Ready and Downstream Board Available output signals can be changed.
1. Select the “SMEMA” tab.
Note: The Upstream “Board Available” signal turns on when the upstream machine
sends a board available signal.
2. Select the Upstream - “Ready” button to toggle the Ready output to the upstream
machine on or off. When turned on, the workcell can receive parts.
Note: The Downstream “Ready” signal turns on when the downstream machine sends
a ready signal.
3. Select the Downstream - “Board Available” button to toggle the Board Available
output to the downstream machine on or off. When turned on, the workcell can send
parts.