Specifications

EM-506 (N-07/03) 5-3
the OK button to accept the changes and close the
dialog.
4. Set the STROKE MODE SELECT button to SETUP
mode.
In SETUP mode, use the Palmbutton Operator
Station to move the ram down and use the RAM UP
button to move the ram up.
5. Though SETUP mode is independent of which page
is displayed on the PROFORM PC Control, the Job
Setup page should be referred to first. Then many
users prefer to set the control to the Run/Edit page or
to Quick Bend. In addition to displaying the ram
position, like the Run/Edit page, Quick Bend also
allows quick retracting of the gages if necessary.
To view other diagnostic information, such as
independent left and right ram position or actual
gage position, use the Maintenance | Diagnostics |
Encoders/Tonnage or Maintenance | Diagnostics |
Gage Positions menu items.
6. Turn the CONTROL ON-OFF keyswitch to “ON”.
7. Depress the RAM UP button on the Palmbutton
Operator Station to raise the ram. The ram will move
to the maximum up position and stop. When the ram
stops, continue with the next step.
8. Depress the palmbuttons and lower the ram to its
maximum down position, and stop.
9. If the gages are in the way, either use the RETRACT
button to the right of the X-Axis label on the Quick
Bend page or force a gage calibration using the
Maintenance | Diagnostics | Calibrate Gages menu
item.
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10. Turn the CONTROL ON-OFF keyswitch to the
“OFF” position and remove the key. Then actuating
an Operator Station will not cause movement of the
ram or backgage.
11. If the filler block has not already been installed,
deburr, clean and lightly oil bed top. Place nuts for
filler block screws in proper bed cross-slots. Place
filler block (die holder) on bed and lightly bolt in
place. At this time, also install die aligners (3 front
and 3 back) to the front and back of the bed. In some
cases, a filler block may not be required and die may
be placed directly on the bed. Deburr, clean and
lightly oil the top of filler block. Loosen all of the
filler block set screws. If machine is equipped with
optional Power Clamps, turn LOWER selector
switch to “UNCLAMP” position. See Figure 5-5.
If additional die space is required to install the filler
block or lower die, turn the CONTROL ON-OFF
keyswitch to “ON”, use the RAM UP button to raise
the ram so there is just enough space, turn the