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Appendix A – Definitions
Auto Cycle –
Machine state where cycles are running.
Auto Purge
– A machine function that automatically purges material after a predefined period of time or
during solvent cups procedures.
Calibration Position
– The location in the workspace where the X, Y, Z and W locations for the needle(s)
is normalized.
Cycle Stop
– Machine state where no action is occurring and the machine is at the standby position.
Depress
– Press and hold for the duration of the operation.
Dispense / Spray Path
– A continuous motion profile. The valve is on (dispensing / spraying) during the
entire motion profile. Also known as a
Path
or
Motion Sequence
.
DMC
– Language used to program the motion controller in the workcell.
End Effector
– The dispense / spray head assembly. The end effector is moved by the axes.
Function Keys –
A set of eight membrain buttons located on the
OIT
used to select various modes and
functions of the workcell.
Head
– Dispensing / spraying valve.
Home Position
– The (0, 0, 0, 0) location of the workspace. This position is determined by the location of
the home sensors. It is NOT the same as the
Standby Position
.
Jog –
Moving any combination of axes continuously at a set rate of speed until commanded to stop.
Light Tower
– The light tower consists of three stacked lights, red, amber and green (top to bottom). It is
used to indicate the status of the machine.
Main program file
– Text file containing the code that runs the workcell during normal operations.
Motion Sequence
– A continuous motion profile. The valve is on (dispensing) during the entire motion
profile. Also known as a
Dispense / Spray Path
or
Path
.
OIT –
Operator Interface terminal.
Path
– A continuous motion profile. The valve is on (dispensing / spraying) during the entire motion
profile. Also known as a
Dispense / Spray Path
or
Motion Sequence
.
PathMaster®
– Windows® programming software. Used to create, maintain and download program files
for the workcell.
Press
– Press and release.
Program
– A collection (or series) of motion sequences.
Project
– File containing the code for one or more programs (typically 30 programs).
Purge Position
– The location in the workspace where the head moves to perform all auto purge
operations.
PVA
– Precision Valve & Automation, Inc.
Solvent Cups –
Reservoirs containing a compatible solvent used to maintain the dispense / spray valves
when the workcell is not processing product.
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