Manual
Clutch/Brake Controller Hardware
Chapter 3
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Various interlock switches are required for safety as specified in ANSI
B11.1. The locations, types, and quantities vary with the type of
mechanical press and its application requirements. Use these interlock
switches to prevent the press from starting or to stop the press when
operation could cause injury to personnel or damage to the press.
Interlock
Switch
Quantity Reference
Barrier guard
1 or more
Figures 6.10 and 6.15
Press interlock
1
Figures 6.1 and 6.5
Motion detector
1
Figure 6.2 and 6.6
Main motor forward
1
Figure 6.10
Cam limit switch assembly
2
Figure 6.9
topstopcheck (TCAM)
runon (RCAM)
antirepeat (ACAM)
You have flexibility in selecting clutch/brake controller functions. You
may select any of the following functions according to your application
requirements by setting switches on the I/O chassis.
Operator station 3 and 4
Motion detector feedback
Valve stem feedback
Air pressure feedback
Ungrounded or grounded AC power
On-the-hop
Half stroke, or Stroke-and-a-half
Dump valve circuit
Micro-inch
Interlock Switches
Configuring Your Clutch/Brake
Controller