Using the Motion Tables in MT6-Section 2


The upstream motion table is a movable die cart, with a multi-ton capability.
The entire cart is driven by a worm gear attached to the floor.  The
cart has two speeds in both vertical and horizontal directions.  There are
manual boxes for controlling both movements inside the enclosure, mounted
on the concrete shielding blocks.  The cutoff for this table is on those
boxes.  The automated controls inside the control room will override the 
manual controls.

The downstream motion table has a small platform for both horizontal and 
vertical motion. It is rated for approximately 500 lbs.  It currently 
sits at MT6B-2C, but it can be moved as desired.  The control boxes are 
mounted on the table, which is where the crash button is. This table has
continuous variability in speed.

The control panel for automated motion of both motion tables is in the rack 
next to the MTBF DAQ computer in the control room.  If it needs to be reset 
for any reason, just push in the crash button and pull it out again.  The
position of the tables is determined absolutely, so there will be memory of
their current location after power out.

The display will come up with an option for horizontal or vertical motion
of either of the tables.  It is a touch sensitive screen, so just press the
motion you want to control.  The next screen will show the current position,
and will have jog buttons, limit switch displays, and a 'GO TO' entry point.
If you just want to jog the table and watch the motion, then turn the video
display above the control panel to view the table you are interested in,
push the jog button in the direction you want to move, and let go when
you are satisfied to the position.  The limit switch buttons will light up
when you have reached a limit.  

If you want to go to a set position, then press the number value below the
'GO TO' button (don't press the Go TO button yet!).  That will bring up a
key pad where you can enter the desireed position to within tenths of a 
millimeter.  Then hit the RETURN button to bring you back to the main page.
Hit the GO TO button if you are satisfied and the table should go to the
desired location.  For the downstream table, you can also change the 
velocity in a similar fashion.

If there is ever any question of safety, please crash the power button on
the control panel (if you are in the control room) or on the control box
(if you are in the enclosure).