User's Manual

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dCC Jogbox – User Manual
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EMERGENCY STOP
This latching pushbutton causes an ESTOP condition when depressed. The Emergency Stop button is
connected so that it interrupts the supply to the motor drive circuits by de-energizing a control relay. Joystick
control is unavailable in this condition. To re-enable system, the ESTOP pushbutton must be unlatched; to
do this rotate it clockwise 1/4 turn. Program may need to be reloaded and the MACH START pushbutton
depressed (for about 2 seconds) after the cause of the emergency stop is rectified.
SPEED CONTROL
This knob allows for a variable increase or decrease of machine movement.
ENABLE
Must be pressed and held while deflecting the joystick to allow the machine to move. This prevents
unwanted movement. This button has no function in jogbox mode as the CMM has control of this button.
JOYSTICK
Provides operator with an independent means of moving the machine's axes at variable speeds. A
connection to the three DC servo motors within the controller allows independent axis selection and
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indicated on the portable station. The machine is moved axially by depressing the appropriate axis button
and deflecting the joystick in the desired direction.
MACHINE START
Depress and hold for about 1 second to enable power to the servo drive system. This must be pressed to
start homing procedure.
EMERGENCY
STOP
ENABLE
MACHINE START
JOYSTICK
JOYSTICK
SPEED CONTROL