Two-Speed Lines Only
Deceleration Mode determines how the Deceleration Factor parameter is used during typical operation. Select:
- Auto - The controller shifts from high speed to low (creep) speed prior to the actual shear or punch point, allowing for the deceleration time of the machine and enabling the line to attain a steady slow speed before stopping for the operation.
The Deceleration Factor is re-calculated after each stop based on the average deceleration rate from the previous movement to a full stop. This parameter may be overridden in the Manual mode, but the value is modified on the next part run.
Note: The Deceleration Factor that is added to the Minimum Slow Distance determines the actual point where the line shifts from high speed to low speed.
- Manual - The controller does not update the Deceleration Factor parameter after each stop, and whatever value is manually entered remains constant.
- Off - The Deceleration Factor is not calculated and is not used at all by the controller, and the material shifts from high speed to low speed entirely as directed by the Minimum Slow Distance parameter (with Deceleration Mode OFF, you must make sure that the Minimum Slow Distance parameter is large enough to avoid shifting speeds too late and incurring poor tolerances).
The default for Deceleration Mode is Off; this is also the recommended mode of operation.