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).
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.
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, or start/pause box.