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Sensors (MCE)

Autoloader | Base

Autoloader sensors

See also:

See Interpreting sensor I/O bit states for information on using the scan <I/O> command and interpreting the results.

Autoloader sensors
scan al

Type and Part Number

Description

MPE equi-
valent

AL_PickerVacuum

on Vacuum sensor board (10-4581A)

Verifies that the picker has successfully grabbed a plate.

pvs

AL_UnloadVacuum

on Genine board (10-4227A)

Verifies that a plate has been successfully grabbed by the unload cups.

uvs

AL_SensorPickerOutDown
AL_SensorPickerOutUp

optical
Order kit 518-01911A (FCO CA10840) to replace 10-3676A. If FCO is already applied, order 500-03817A for replacement.

Verifies that the picker is out and up or down

puds

AL_SensorPickerWristOut

optical
(10-3676A)

Verifies that the picker wrist is out

pios

AL_SensorSeparatorRetract

micro switch
(15-3135)

Verifies that the separators are out and clear of the bay

ss

AL_SensorTableDown
AL_SensorTableUp

reed switch
(15-3063)
magnet
(59-3141)

Verifies that the table is up or down

uts

AL_SensorRotatorRetract
AL_SensorRotatorRotate

reed switch
(15-3063)
magnet
(59-3141)

Unload table cups normal and rotated sensors (disabled if no rotator)

urs

AL_SensorTableCupsDown

reed switch
(15-3063)
magnet
(59-3141)

Unload table cups "down" sensor

ucs

AL_SensorTravellerRotate

optical
(220-00608A: all devices with TGxxx and NGxxx serial numbers, and TMxxx and NMxxx devices manufactured from August 2006;
10-3683A: devices manufactured up to August 2006)

Verifies that the unload table traveler is in the correct (i.e. safe) location to rotate the plate (disabled if no rotator).

prs

AL_SensorTravellerHome optical
(220-00608A: all devices with TGxxx and NGxxx serial numbers, and TMxxx and NMxxx devices manufactured from August 2006;
10-3683A: devices manufactured up to August 2006)
Home sensor for unload table stepper motor n/a
AL_SensorTravellerAway optical
(220-00608A: all devices with TGxxx and NGxxx serial numbers, and TMxxx and NMxxx devices manufactured from August 2006;
10-3683A: devices manufactured up to August 2006)
Away sensor for unload table stepper motor n/a

AL_SensorTableExitHome

optical
(36-3210)

Checks if a plate is on the unload table before raising the table.
Sensor located at end of unload table (home side for NEWS machines)
Enabled for single-plate machines without rotator, disabled for single-plate machines with rotator

pes

AL_SensorTableExitAway optical
(36-3210)
Checks if a plate is on the unload table before raising the table.

Sensor at end of unload table (away side for NEWS machines)
Enabled for single-plate machines with rotator, disabled for single-plate machines without rotator

pes
AL_SensorTableEntryAway optical
(36-3210)

Sensor at engine-end of unload table (away side for NEWS machines)
Enabled for single-plate machines without rotator, disabled for single-plate machines with rotator

n/a
AL_SensorTableEntryHome optical
(36-3210)
Sensor at engine-end of unload table (home side for NEWS machines)

Enabled for single-plate machines without rotator, disabled for single-plate machines with rotator

n/a

AL_SensorCoverClosed

OMRON
(10-3805A)

Verifies that the plate cover door on the load table is closed prior to picking a plate.

pcs

AL_SensorPlateStackHome optical
(36-3210)

Verifies that plates are on the load table prior to picking a plate.

Home side for NEWS machines, disabled for single-plate machines)

pss

AL_SensorPlateStackAway optical
(36-3210)
Verifies that plates are on the load table prior to picking a plate.

Away side for NEWS machines, enabled for single-plate machines

pss

Base Trendsetter sensors

See Interpreting sensor I/O bit states for information on using the scan <I/O> command and interpreting the results.

Engine sensors Type and Part Number Description MPE equi-
valent
TEC sensors
scan tec

TEC_SensorClamp

optical sensor
(36-3210)

Determines if the trailing edge (TE) clamps are on the backbone.

al ms

TEC_SensorLock
TEC_SensorUnLock

optical sensor
(518-02079A)

Senses whether the TE clamps are locked or unlocked before attempting to place them on or remove them from the drum.
Order kit 518-02079A to replace 10-3683 and use the pre-applied screws in the kit to mount the sensor.

al tl

TEC_SensorHomeSideUp
TEC_SensorAwaySideUp
TEC_SensorHomeSideDown
TEC_SensorAwaySideDown

optical sensor
(36-3222)

Checks position of the Trailing Edge (TE) clamp. Up is off drum, down is on drum.

al te
Roller sensors
scan rlr

RLR_SensorHomeSideUp
RLR_SensorAwaySideUp
RLR_SensorHomeSideDown
RLR_SensorAwaySideDown

optical sensor
(36-3222)

Checks roller position. Up is off drum, down is on drum.

al rs
LEC sensors
scan lec

LEC_SensorHomeSideUp
LEC_SensorAwaySideUp
LEC_SensorHomeSideDown
LEC_SensorAwaySideDown

optical sensor
(36-3222)

Checks position of the Leading Edge (LE) clamp. Up is off drum, down is on drum.

al le
Load ramp sensors
scan lr

LR_SensorOutBottom
LR_SensorOutTop (AL and NEWS)

optical sensor
(36-3222)

Verifies that the load ramp actuators have successfully moved to the desired location. Out is away from drum.

al lrs
Plate sensors on load ramp
scan ps_load

PS_LoadRamp
PS_LoadRampAway (NEWS)

optical sensor
(36-3210)

Checks if a plate is on the load ramp and verifies the size of the plate as it is loaded.

al lps
Exit door sensor
scan edr

EDR_SensorClosed (Base and Spectrum)

optical sensor
(36-3222)

Checks whether the exit door is open or closed

al es
Flyoff sensor
scan ps

PS_Flyoff (Base)

flyoff sensor transmitter (36-3117)
flyoff sensor receiver(36-3118)

Checks for objects in the area below the clamp actuators

drum chkfly

PS_Flyoff (Spectrum)

flyoff sensor(36-3161)

Checks for objects in the area below the clamp actuators

drum chkfly
Home and away sensors
scan car

CAR_SensorAwaySide
CAR_SensorHomeSide

optical sensor (10-4982)

Checks that carriage has arrived at the home or away position

 

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