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| − | The Start/Stop box is a wired box with three buttons on it; Start (to run a file), E-stop (to kill the power to the amplifiers) and Pause (to stop or pause file execution). | + | The Start/Stop box (SSB for short) is a wired box with three buttons on it; Start (to run a file), E-stop (to kill the power to the amplifiers) and Pause (to stop or pause file execution). |
== Setup == | == Setup == | ||
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Done! You should be able to enable the amplifiers, press the E-stop button, and the software will throw an error. | Done! You should be able to enable the amplifiers, press the E-stop button, and the software will throw an error. | ||
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| + | === Modes === | ||
| + | For reference, the SSB modes are as follows. | ||
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| + | ==== Mode 1 ==== | ||
| + | This mode signifies the first revision of the box, which had high noise levels and was able to trigger with low voltage. | ||
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| + | * Uses accessory interface | ||
| + | * Normally closed stop/pause button | ||
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| + | ==== Mode 2 ==== | ||
| + | * Not on accessory interface | ||
| + | * Normally open stop/pause button | ||
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| + | ==== Mode 3 ==== | ||
| + | * Uses accessory interface | ||
| + | * Normally open stop/pause button | ||
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| + | ==== Mode 4 ==== | ||
| + | * Not on accessory interface | ||
| + | * Normally closed stop/pause button | ||
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| + | ==== Mode 5 ==== | ||
| + | * Normally closed stop/pause button | ||
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== Common Problems == | == Common Problems == | ||
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Older versions of the Start/Stop box sometimes get button errors due to dust collecting in the enclosure. The new (white box) versions are better sealed and have been quite reliable. | Older versions of the Start/Stop box sometimes get button errors due to dust collecting in the enclosure. The new (white box) versions are better sealed and have been quite reliable. | ||
| − | Also known as a control pendant, startstopbox, E-stop box, or start/pause box. | + | Also known as a control pendant, startstopbox, E-stop box, SSB, or start/pause box. |
[[Category:Hardware]] | [[Category:Hardware]] | ||
Revision as of 10:12, 15 February 2011
The Start/Stop box (SSB for short) is a wired box with three buttons on it; Start (to run a file), E-stop (to kill the power to the amplifiers) and Pause (to stop or pause file execution).
Contents
Setup
To add a Start/Stop box to your machine, you'll need to plug it into the main board and set it up in software.
- From the main screen, click Setup > Advanced > Touchpad & Remote.
- After the Start/Stop box is plugged in, click Test Remote.
Done! You should be able to enable the amplifiers, press the E-stop button, and the software will throw an error.
Modes
For reference, the SSB modes are as follows.
Mode 1
This mode signifies the first revision of the box, which had high noise levels and was able to trigger with low voltage.
* Uses accessory interface * Normally closed stop/pause button
Mode 2
* Not on accessory interface * Normally open stop/pause button
Mode 3
* Uses accessory interface * Normally open stop/pause button
Mode 4
* Not on accessory interface * Normally closed stop/pause button
Mode 5
* Normally closed stop/pause button
Common Problems
The most common problem associated with the Start/Stop box is when the E-stop button has been pressed, but the operator doesn't realize it. This generates an error displayed by the control software that says "The controller is not enabled. Enable now?" Pressing Yes will not enable the controller, since the power is off.
Older versions of the Start/Stop box sometimes get button errors due to dust collecting in the enclosure. The new (white box) versions are better sealed and have been quite reliable.
Also known as a control pendant, startstopbox, E-stop box, SSB, or start/pause box.