Specifications

EM-506 (N-07/03) 6-1
SECTION 6 MACHINE CONTROLS
PC CONTROL
The PROFORM PC Control is an industrial PC control
with an integrated LCD touchscreen display, floppy disk
drive, CD-ROM drive, CONTROL ON-OFF keyswitch
and MAIN DRIVE START / STOP buttons.
FIGURE 6-1 Pendant
LCD TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY
The LCD Touchscreen display is the main user interface
point of the PROFORM PC Control. Information is
displayed on the flat LCD and user interaction is
primarily accomplished with the touchscreen that is
integrated with the LCD. Special controls have been
added to the software to make user input quick and
intuitive with the touchscreen.
FLOPPY DISK DRIVE
FIGURE 6-2 Floppy disk & CD-ROM drives
The PROFORM PC Control contains one 3.5" floppy
disk drive. This floppy drive can be accessed by opening
the cover that protects the floppy drive and CD-ROM
drive.
Files can be copied to or from the floppy drive using the
Windows operating system using Windows Explorer or
the “My Computer” icon.
IMPORTANT: The cover over the floppy disk and CD-
ROM drive is provided to prevent contamination
and should be kept closed except for changing
floppy disks or CDs. Failure to keep the cover
closed could result in damage to the drive assembly
and/or loss of data.
CD-ROM DRIVE
A CD-ROM drive is included for easy updating of
software. The CD-ROM drive can be accessed by
opening the cover that protects the floppy drive and CD-
ROM drive.
To insert or eject a CD-ROM, press the button on the
lower right-hand corner of the drive. The CD drawer will
slide out, allowing the removal of the CD inside or the
insertion of a different CD.
SWITCHES AND BUTTONS
The CONTROL ON-OFF keyswitch and the MAIN
DRIVE START / STOP pushbuttons are located on the
left side of the PROFORM PC Control Pendant.
FIGURE 6-3 Switches and Buttons
CONTROL ON-OFF KEYSWITCH
This keylock switch must be turned ON to allow the
active Operator Stations to cycle the ram.
In the “OFF” position, the Operator Stations are
prevented from cycling the ram even though the main