Quick Operations Owner's manual
Operation 4-1
4 Operation
System Startup/Shutdown
This subsection details basic start-up and shutdown procedures based on different levels of operation. These
procedures are offered as general recommendations and suggestions when starting and/or shutting down
your Axiom X-1000 Series Dispensing System. Your actual start-up and shutdown procedures may vary.
Startup
If necessary, refer to the figures in the Component Description section to identify system components.
To power on the dispensing system:
1. Verify that the dispensing system Hatch is closed.
2. Check the EMO Switches on the front and rear of the dispensing system to see if they have
been activated. If they have been activated, turn the red EMO knob counterclockwise until it
pops out.
3. If not already on, turn the Main Circuit Breaker ON (I).
! The Light Beacon should display a solid yellow light.
4. Verify the Computer and Monitor power switches are ON (I).
! The Computer and Monitor power LEDs should be green. The Computer should go into the
boot sequence.
5. Press ON (l) on the Operator’s Console.
! The green Start button will illuminate and the Light Beacon will display a green light.
Starting Fluidmove for Windows (FmNT)
The FmNT startup procedure assumes that FmNT is already installed on your computer and that the
computer is turned ON and running Windows NT.
To start FmNT:
1. Click on Start in the lower left-hand corner of your Computer screen.
2. Select Programs from the Start menu.
3. Select FMNT from the Programs menu.
" NOTE Alternatively, you can double-click the FMNT icon on the Windows NT desktop.
CAUTION!
Do not press any keys or the mouse while FmNT is starting unless prompted to do
so.
! FmNT will now start. It will check to see that all the Input and Output (I/O) devices for your
dispensing system are communicating properly with FmNT.