2-Speed, Accelerator Only
Minimum Slow Distance sets how soon before the target reaches a press operation that the line is shifted to slow speed.
With the Decel Factor Mode parameter set to AUTO, the controller automatically calculates when to start slowing the line. The Minimum Slow Distance is added to this calculated value.
- Increase the Minimum Slow Distance to shift the material into slow speed earlier, creating a longer slow period.
- Decrease the Minimum Slow Distance to shift the material into slow speed later, for a shorter slow distance.
Note: A longer slow distance can improve part accuracy but may slow overall production.
Adjust this parameter based on the speed of the material and the deceleration characteristics of the machine.
Note: Until the system has been calibrated and the controller becomes acclimated to the behavior of the machine, AMS Controls recommends initially setting this parameter to produce a slow period that begins a few inches before the die. Once the machine is producing good parts repeatedly, reduce the Minimum Slow Distance as much as possible to increase the production rate.