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Pathfinder Parameters

Pathfinder Backgauge Parameters

IDParameter NameParameter DescriptionValue Limits or Available Selections
101Encoder Direction (v2 only)Determines which rotational direction of the backgauge encoder corresponds to positive movement (or increasing linear position) of the backgauge.CW
CCW
122Home PositionSpecifies the distance from the backgauge's normal gauging surface to the machine's bending point whenever the backgauge makes contact with its home reference switch.Lower: -2.000
Upper: 99.999
Units: Inches
123Fast Speed - Towards ClampSpecifies the percentage of the frequency inverter's maximum speed to be used when positioning the backgauge in fast speed.Lower: 1
Upper: 100
Units: Percent
124Fast Speed
(for servo controlled backgauges via SERCOS interface) (deprecated)
Removed in v4.03.05.1290. Specifies an absolute velocity to be used when positioning the backgauge in fast speed.Lower: 0
Upper: 100
Units: Feet/Minute
125Slow Speed
(for servo controlled backgauges via SERCOS interface) (deprecated)
Removed in v4.03.05.1290. Specifies an absolute velocity to be used when positioning the backgauge in slow speed.Lower: 0
Upper: 100
Units: Feet/Minute
126Reference SpeedSpecifies the percentage of the frequency inverter's maximum speed to be used when referencing the backgauge to its home reference switch.Lower: 0
Upper: 100
Units: Percent
127Slow Distance ForwardSpecifies the amount of distance for which the backgauge will shift into slow speed prior to stopping at its programmed target position.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 99.999
Units: Inches
128Stopping ModeDetermines whether or not the motion controller will automatically monitor and adjust the backgauge Stopping Reaction Time after each position target is reached during the automatic mode.AUTOMATIC
MANUAL
129Slow Speed - Towards Clamp
(for frequency inverter controlled backgauges)
Specifies the percentage of the frequency inverter’s maximum speed to be used when positioning the backgauge in slow speed.Lower: 1
Upper: 100
Units: Percent
130Stopping Reaction Time ForwardCompensates for the amount of time required to stop the moving backgauge as it approaches its programmed target position. This value is continually adjusted by the motion controller when Parameter 128 - Stopping Mode is set to AUTOMATIC. Lower: 0.000
Upper: 2.000
Units: Seconds
131Encoder ResolutionRemoved in v4.09.07.1958. Specifies the amount of linear distance the backgauge moves for each increment of the backgauge encoder. Lower: 0.0000400000
Upper: 0.5000000000
Units: Inches/Count
132Position ToleranceSpecifies the distance from the targeted backgauge position that is considered close enough to be “on target.”Lower: 0.000
Upper: 10.000
Units: Inches
133Position Tolerance Testing ModeSpecifies what will occur if the backgauge stops outside of the specified position tolerance.AUTO RETRY
DISABLED
HALT ON ERROR
134Front Finger OffsetSpecifies the difference between the backgauge’s normal gauging surface and its alternate gauging surface whenever the backgauge finger is activated.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 99.999
Units: Inches
135Mid Finger OffsetSpecifies the difference between the backgauge’s normal gauging surface and its alternate gauging surface whenever the mid backgauge finger is activated.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 99.999
Units: Inches
136Mid Finger Activation ThresholdSpecifies the smallest absolute position target the backgauge can achieve without activating the mid backgauge finger.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 99.999
Units: Inches
137Fast Speed - Away from ClampSpecifies the percentage of the frequency inverter’s maximum speed to be used when positioning the backgauge moving away from the clamp in fast speed.Lower: 1
Upper: 100
Units: Percent
138Slow Speed - Away from ClampSpecifies the percentage of the frequency inverter’s maximum speed to be used when positioning the backgauge moving away from the clamp in slow speed.Lower: 1
Upper: 100
Units: Percent
140Minimum PositionSpecifies the smallest achievable position target the backgauge can reach, relative to the machine’s bending point.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 10.000
Units: Inches
141Maximum PositionSpecifies the largest achievable position target the backgauge can reach, relative to the machine’s bending point.Lower: 15.000
Upper: 99.999
Units: Inches
142Outside Hem Close Position *Specifies the position the backgauge should move to when closing a hem with the material outside of the machine.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 10.000
Units: Inches
145Ramp TimeSpecifies the amount of time to use to ramp the analog output from 0% up to 100% and from 100% down to 0%.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 5.000
Units: Seconds
146Front Finger Activation ThresholdSpecifies the smallest absolute position target the backgauge can achieve without activating the backgauge finger.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 99.999
Units: Inches
147Clamping Beam Collision Crisis DistanceSpecifies an alternate minimum position limit for the backgauge any time the clamping beam is positioned lower than its Backgauge Collision Crisis Distance.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 10.000
Units: Inches
148Forward Acceleration TimeSpecifies the amount of time allowed for the backgauge to accelerate from slow speed to fast speed when moving in the forward direction.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 10.000
Units: Seconds
149Forward Deceleration TimeSpecifies the amount of time allowed for the backgauge to decelerate from fast speed to slow speed when moving in the forward direction.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 10.000
Units: Seconds
150Reverse Acceleration TimeSpecifies the amount of time allowed for the backgauge to accelerate from slow speed to fast speed when moving in the reverse direction.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 10.000
Units: Seconds
151Reverse Deceleration TimeSpecifies the amount of time allowed for the backgauge to decelerate from fast speed to slow speed when moving in the reverse direction.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 10.000
Units: Seconds
152Backgauge Overshoot DistanceSpecifies the amount of distance the backgauge will move past its programmed target while approaching in the reverse direction. The backgauge will then change directions and approach its target in the forward direction.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 4.000
Units: Inches
153Radius Segment Length - Fine *Specifies the approximate amount of distance the backgauge will move for each sub-step while forming a radius segment with a FINE quality setting.Lower: 0.03125
Upper: 1.00000
Units: Inches
154Radius Segment Length - Medium *Specifies the approximate amount of distance the backgauge will move for each sub-step while forming a radius segment with a MEDIUM quality setting.Lower: 0.03125
Upper: 1.00000
Units: Inches
155Radius Segment Length - Coarse *Specifies the approximate amount of distance the backgauge will move for each sub-step while forming a radius segment with a COARSE quality setting.Lower: 0.03125
Upper: 1.00000
Units: Inches
156Raw Count Offset *
157Safe Speed (Toward Clamp)
158Safe Speed (Away from Clamp)
159Minimum CB to move BG
160Maximum LBB to Move BG
161Maximum UBB to Move BG
162Min Safe Grip Close Position
163Hem Clearance Position Offset
164Default Gripper Offset *
165Maximum Gripper Offset *
166Stopping Reaction Distance Forward
167Minimum Taper Gripper Offset *
168Maximum Taper Gripper Offset
169Minimum Position with Gripper Extended
170Minimum Position with Alt Gripper Extended
171UR Interference Zone
172Disable When Part Secured
173Auto-Grip Sheet Alignment Distance
174Loading Step Sheet Offset *
175Forward Deceleration Distance
176Reverse Deceleration Distance
177Minimum Backgauge Position to Raise FingerSets a threshold below which the backgauge finger will not raise. Intended for use on machines where the backgauge finger rides up on the lower clamp surface as it approaches the clamp.
178Slow Distance Reverse
179Stopping Reaction Time Reverse
180Stopping Reaction Distance Reverse

Pathfinder Lower Bending Beam Parameters

IDParameter NameParameter DescriptionValue Limits or Available Selections
201Encoder Direction (v2 only)Determines which rotational direction of the bending beam encoder corresponds to positive movement (or increasing angular position) of the bending beam.CW
CCW
202Maximum Bending AngleSpecifies the largest achievable angle the bending beam can be positioned to without colliding with the clamping beam tooling or other machine surfaces.Lower: 0.0
Upper: 180.0
Units: Degrees
204Fast Speed (Bending)Specifies the percentage of the frequency inverter’s maximum speed to be used when positioning the bending beam in fast speed.Lower: 1
Upper: 100
Units: Percent
205Slow Speed (Bending)Specifies the percentage of the frequency inverter’s maximum speed to be used when positioning the bending beam in slow speed.Lower: 1
Upper: 100
Units: Percent
206Power Mode Speed (v2 only)Specifies the percentage of the frequency inverter’s maximum speed to be used when positioning the bending beam in fast speed whenever the power mode is active.Lower: 0
Upper: 100
Units: Percent
207Slow Distance (Bending)Specifies the amount of angular distance for which the bending beam will shift into slow speed prior to stopping at its programmed target angle.Lower: 0.0
Upper: 45.0
Units: Degrees
208Slow Start TimeSpecifies the amount of time the bending beam starts moving in slow speed before shifting to fast speed while performing a bend during the automatic mode.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 8.000
Units: Seconds
209Stopping ModeDetermines whether or not the motion controller will automatically monitor and adjust the bending beam Stopping Reaction Time after each target angle is reached during the automatic mode.AUTOMATIC
MANUAL
210Stopping Reaction Time (Bending)Compensates for the amount of time required to stop the moving bending beam as it approaches its programmed target angle. This value is continually adjusted by the motion controller when the Parameter 209 - Stopping Mode is set to AUTOMATIC.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 2.000
Units: Seconds
212Switchover TimeSpecifies the amount of time the bending beam pauses once it has reached its target angle before it begins to return to its home position during the automatic mode.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 10.000
Units: Seconds
213Fast Speed (Returning)Specifies the percentage of the frequency inverter’s maximum speed to be used when positioning the bending beam moving downward in fast speed.Lower: 1
Upper: 100
Units: Percent
214Slow Speed (Returning)Specifies the percentage of the frequency inverter’s maximum speed to be used when positioning the bending beam moving downward in slow speed.Lower: 1
Upper: 100
Units: Percent
215Completed Bend Delay TimeSpecifies the amount of time the controller pauses after the bending beam has returned to its home position and before the clamping beam opens during the automatic mode.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 10.000
Units: Seconds
216Acceleration TimeSpecifies the amount of time allowed for the bending beam to accelerate from slow speed to fast speed.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 10.000
Units: Seconds
217Deceleration TimeSpecifies the amount of time allowed for the bending beam to decelerate from fast speed to slow speed.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 10.000
Units: Seconds
218Raise Clamp OverlapSpecifies a threshold for when the bending beam’s current angle falls below this value, as it returns to its home position during the automatic mode, the clamping beam will start to open.Lower: 0.0
Upper: 90.0
Units: Degrees
219Slow Distance (Returning)Specifies the amount of angular distance for which the bending beam will shift into slow speed prior to stopping at its home position.Lower: 0.0
Upper: 45.0
Units: Degrees
220Stopping Reaction Time (Returning)Compensates for the amount of time required to stop the moving bending beam as it approaches its home position. This value Is continually adjusted by the motion controller when Parameter 209 - Stopping Mode is set to AUTOMATIC.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 2.000
Units: Seconds
221Ramp TimeSpecifies the amount of time to use to ramp the analog output from 0% up to 100% and from 100% down to 0%.Lower: 0.0
Upper: 5.0
Units: Seconds
222Raw Count Offset *
223Safe Speed (Returning)Lower: 1
Upper: 100
Units: Percent
224Safe Speed (Bending)Lower: 1
Upper: 100
Units: Percent
225Minimum UR to Bend LBB
226Forward Acceleration Time
227Forward Deceleration Time
228Reverse Acceleration Time
229Reverse Deceleration Time
230Forward Deceleration Distance
231Reverse Deceleration Distance
232Stopping Reaction Distance (Bending)
233Stopping Reaction Distance (Returning)
234Maximum Soft Move Distance
235Soft Forward Acceleration Time
236Soft Reverse Acceleration Time
237Maximum Clamp Height to Move BB
238Load Assist Bend Angle
239Load Assist CB Clearance Height
240Maximum Lower Retract Position to Move LBB

Pathfinder Upper Bending Beam Parameters

IDParameter NameValue Limits or Available Selections
251Encoder Direction (v2 only)CW
CCW
252Maximum AngleLower: 0.0
Upper: 180.0
Units: Degrees
254Fast Speed (Bending)Lower: 1
Upper: 100
Units: Percent
255Slow Speed (Bending)Lower: 1
Upper: 100
Units: Percent
256Power Mode Speed *Lower: 1
Upper: 100
257Slow Distance (Bending)
258Slow Start Time
259Stopping ModeAuto
Manual
260Stopping Reaction Time (Bending)
261Positioning Tolerance
262Switchover Time
263Fast Speed (Returning)Lower: 1
Upper: 100
Units: Percent
264Slow Speed (Returning)Lower: 1
Upper: 100
Units: Percent
266Acceleration Time
267Deceleration Time
269Slow Distance (Returning)
270Stopping Reaction Time (Returning)
271Ramp Time
272Raw Count Offset *
273Safe Speed (Returning)Lower: 1
Upper: 100
Units: Percent
274Safe Speed (Bending)Lower: 1
Upper: 100
Units: Percent
275Minimum LR to Bend UBB
276Forward Acceleration Time
277Forward Deceleration Time
278Reverse Acceleration Time
279Reverse Deceleration Time
280Forward Deceleration Distance
281Reverse Deceleration Distance
282Stopping Reaction Distance (Bending)
283Stopping Reaction Distance (Returning)
284Maximum Soft Move Distance
285Soft Forward Acceleration Time
286Soft Reverse Acceleration Time
287Maximum Clamp Height to Move UBB
288Maximum Upper Retract Position to Move UBB

Pathfinder Clamping Beam Parameters

IDParameter NameParameter DescriptionValue Limits or Available Selections
301Encoder Direction (v2 only)Determines which rotational direction of the clamping beam encoder corresponds to positive movement (or increasing opening height) of the clamping beam.CW
CCW
302Clamping Surface Dimension *Specifies the width of the clamping surface that makes contact with the sheet metal whenever the clamping beam is fully closed.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 12.000
Units: Inches
304Fast Speed (Down)Specifies the percentage of the frequency inverter’s maximum speed to be used when positioning the clamping beam in fast speed.Lower: 1
Upper: 100
Units: Percent
305Slow Speed (Down)Specifies the percentage of the frequency inverter’s maximum speed to be used when positioning the clamping beam in slow speed.Lower: 1
Upper: 100
Units: Percent
306Slow Distance (Down)Specifies the amount of linear distance for which the clamping beam will shift into slow speed prior to reaching the safety stop distance while it is closing during the automatic mode.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 10.000
Units: Inches
307Slow Start TimeSpecifies the amount of time the clamping beam starts moving in slow speed before shifting to fast speed while raising or lowering during the automatic mode.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 8.000
Units: Seconds
308Stopping ModeDetermines whether or not the motion controller will automatically monitor and adjust the clamping beam Stopping Reaction Time after each target opening height is reached during the automatic mode.AUTOMATIC
MANUAL
309Stopping Reaction Time (Up)Compensates for the amount of time required to stop the moving clamping beam as it approaches its programmed target opening height. This value is continually adjusted by the motion controller when Parameter 308 - Stopping Mode is set to AUTOMATIC.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 2.000
Units: Seconds
310Stopping Reaction Time (Down)Compensates for the amount of time required to stop the moving clamping beam as it approaches its programmed target opening height. This value is continually adjusted by the motion controller when Parameter 308 - Stopping Mode is set to AUTOMATIC.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 2.000
Units: Seconds
311Clamp Positioning Tolerance
312Minimum Opening HeightSpecifies the default clamping beam opening position after each machine operation is executed during the automatic mode. This value can be overridden for a specific machine operation by entering a larger value in the operation’s Clamp Opening Height property.Lower: 0.0625
Upper: 5.0000
Units: Inches
313Maximum Opening HeightSpecifies the largest achievable opening height the clamping beam can be positioned to on this machine.Lower: 3.000
Upper: 50.000
Units: Inches
314Minimum Position
315Raise on E-StopDetermines whether or not the clamping beam opens automatically whenever the emergency stop circuit is broken, and for what time duration it remains active.DISABLED
1 SECOND
2 SECONDS
MAXIMUM
316Decompression TimeSpecifies the amount of time the hydraulic pressure relief valve is activated prior to raising the clamping beam once any clamping pressure has built up in the system.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 10.000
Units: Seconds
317Safety Stop HeightSpecifies the position at which the clamping beam will stop while closing, requiring the machine operator to reactivate the foot-pedal or push-button before proceeding.Lower: 0.100
Upper: 10.000
Units: Inches
318Fast Speed (Up)Specifies the percentage of the frequency inverter’s maximum speed to be used when positioning the clamping beam moving upward in fast speed.Lower: 1
Upper: 100
Units: Percent
319Slow Speed (Up)Specifies the percentage of the frequency inverter’s maximum speed to be used when positioning the clamping beam moving upward in slow speed.Lower: 1
Upper: 100
Units: Percent
320Minimum Clamp Pressure *Specifies the minimum clamp pressure that can be applied on any bend or hem operation.Lower: 0
Upper: 100
Units: Percent
321Slow Distance (Up)
324Ramp TimeSpecifies the amount of time to use to ramp the analog output from 0% up to 100% and from 100% down to 0%.Lower: 0.00
Upper: 5.00
Units: Seconds
325Backgauge Collision Crisis DistanceSpecifies the minimum opening height for the clamping beam which is required for the backgauge to be positioned at or less than its Clamping Beam Collision Crisis Distance.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 10.000
Units: Inches
326Acceleration TimeSpecifies the amount of time allowed for the clamping beam to accelerate from slow speed to fast speed.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 10.000
Units: Seconds
327Deceleration TimeSpecifies the amount of time allowed for the clamping beam to decelerate from fast speed to slow speed.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 10.000
Units: Seconds
328Clamping Pressure HysteresisAllows for a drop in clamping pressure after a machine operation’s target pressure has been reached. As long as the pressure drops by less than the specified percentage of its target, the motion controller considers the machine to be “at target pressure.”Lower: 1
Upper: 99
Units: Percent
329Raw Count Offset *
330Safe Speed (Down)Lower: 1
Upper: 100
Units: Percent
331Safe Speed (Up)Lower: 1
Upper: 100
Units: Percent
332Maximum LBB to Move CB
333Maximum UBB to Move CB
334Height to Load Sheet with Gripper
335Height to Load Sheet with Clamp
336Hem Close Opening Height - AutomaticSets the ultimate clamp open height that the controller automatically moves the clamp to during a hem smash in full automatic mode with the part secured in the grippers. This is a separate, distinct value from the clamping beam opening height that is set individually in each operation step.
337Forward Acceleration Time
338Forward Deceleration Time
339Reverse Acceleration Time
340Reverse Deceleration Time
341Forward Deceleration Distance
342Reverse Deceleration Distance
343Stopping Reaction Distance (Up)
344Stopping Reaction Distance (Down)
345Always Stop at Safety Height
346Clamp Pressure Raw Count Offset *
347Open Hem Closing Mode
348Part Secured Pressure
349UR and Gripper Interference Safety Height
350Outside Hem Close Opening Height *Defines the default clamp opening height that is used just prior to a hem close operation with the part outside of the machine.
351Opening Part Clearance Buffer Distance *Controls the extra buffer distance added to the auto-calculated opening height on operations or manipulations that require the part to pass under the clamp.
352Gripper Clearance Height

Pathfinder Radius Adjust Parameters

IDParameter NameParameter DescriptionValue Limits or Available Selections
400Encoder Direction (v2 only)Determines which rotational direction of the radius adjustment encoder corresponds to positive movement (or increasing linear position) of the radius adjustment.CW
CCW
401Minimum PositionSpecifies the smallest achievable position for the radius adjustment axis.Lower: 0.010
Upper: 0.250
Units: Inches
402Maximum PositionSpecifies the largest achievable position for the radius adjustment axis.Lower: 0.010
Upper: 0.250
Units: Inches
403Stopping ModeDetermines whether or not the motion controller will automatically monitor and adjust the radius adjustment Stopping Reaction Time after each target position is reached during the automatic mode.AUTOMATIC
MANUAL
404Stopping Reaction Time (Forward)Compensates for the amount of time required to stop the moving radius adjustment axis as it approaches its programmed target position. This value is continually adjusted by the motion controller when Parameter 403 - Stopping Mode is set to AUTOMATIC.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 8.000
Units: Seconds
405Fast Speed (Forward)Specifies the percentage of the frequency inverter’s maximum speed to be used when positioning the radius adjustment axis in fast speed.Lower: 0
Upper: 100
Units: Percent
406Slow Distance (Fofward)Specifies the amount of linear distance for which the automatic radius adjustment will shift into slow speed prior to reaching the target position while it is moving during the automatic mode.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 1.000
Units: Inches
407Slow Speed (Forward)Specifies the percentage of the frequency inverter’s maximum speed to be used when positioning the radius adjustment axis in slow speed.Lower: 0
Upper: 100
Units: Percent
408Acceleration TimeSpecifies the amount of time allowed for the radius adjustment axis to accelerate from slow speed to fast speed.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 10.000
Units: Seconds
409Ramp TimeSpecifies the amount of time to use to ramp the analog output from 0% up to 100% and from 100% down to 0%.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 5.000
Units: Seconds
410Raw Count Offset *
411Positioning Tolerance
412Safe Speed (Forward)
413Minimum CB to Move RA
414Forward Acceleration Time
415Forward Deceleration Time
416Reverse Acceleration Time
417Reverse Deceleration Time
418Stopping Reaction Distance (Forward)
419Stopping Reaction Distance (Reverse)
420Forward Deceleration Distance
421Reverse Deceleration Distance
422Fast Speed (Reverse)Lower: 1
Upper: 100
Units: Percent
423Slow Speed (Reverse)Lower: 1
Upper: 100
Units: Percent
424Safe Speed (Reverse)Lower: 1
Upper: 100
Units: Percent
425Slow Distance (Reverse)
426Stopping Reaction Time (Reverse)

Pathfinder Shear Parameters

IDParameter NameParameter DescriptionValue Limits or Available Selections
451Shear Offset DistanceSpecifies the distance from the slitter blade to the machine's bending point.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 10.000
Units: Inches
452Forward Maximum TimeSpecifies the amount of time it takes for the slitter to move from its home position to its maximum forward position in fast speed.Lower 0.000
Upper: 60.000
Units: Seconds
453Fast SpeedSpecifies the percentage of the frequency inverter's maximum speed to be used when moving the slitter in fast speed.Lower: 0
Upper: 100
Units: Percent
454Slow SpeedSpecifies the percentage of the frequency inverter's maximum speed to be used when moving the slitter in slow speed.Lower: 0
Upper: 100
Units: Percent
455Acceleration TimeSpecifies the amount of time allowed for the slitter to accelerate from slow speed to fast speed.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 10.000
Units: Seconds
456Deceleration TimeSpecifies the amount of time allowed for the slitter to decelerate from fast speed to slow speed.Lower: 0.000
Upper 10.000
Units: Seconds
457Ramp TimeSpecifies the amount of time to use to ramp the analog output from 0% up to 100% and from 100% down to 0%.Lower: 0.000
Upper: 5.000
Units: Seconds
458Raw Count Offset *
459Positioning Tolerance
460Safe SpeedLower: 1
Upper: 100
Units: Percent
461Forward Acceleration Time
462Forward Deceleration Time
463Reverse Acceleration Time
464Reverse Deceleration Time
465Minimum Width Outside Shear *
466Maximum Clamp Height to Move ShearSets the clamp height limit for the shear to be able to move. If the clamp is above this height, the shear is not allowed to move.
467Allow Fast Speed
468Shear Home Position *Determines whether the shear is homed to the left side or the right side of the machine. This in turn adjusts the behavior of the shear jog buttons to reflect the relative movement of the shear from the operator's perspective.Left
Right

Pathfinder Lower Bending Beam Retract Parameters

IDParameter NameValue Limits or Available Selections
501Encoder Direction (v2 only)
502Fast Speed (Extending)Lower: 1
Upper: 100
503Slow Speed (Extending)Lower: 1
Upper: 100
504Stopping ModeAuto
Manual
505Stopping Reaction Time (Extending)
506Raw Count Offset *
507Max Position
508Positioning Tolerance
509Slow Distance (Extending)
510Safe Speed (Extending)Lower: 1
Upper: 100
511Maximum LBB to Retract LR
512Maximum UBB to Extend LR
513Ramp Time
514Hem Down Pullback Assist Angle
515Fast Speed (Retracting)Lower: 1
Upper: 100
516Slow Speed (Retracting)Lower: 1
Upper: 100
517Stopping Reaction Time (Retracting)
518Slow Distance (Retracting)
519Safe Speed (Retracting)Lower: 1
Upper: 100
520Forward Acceleration Time
521Forward Deceleration Time
522Reverse Acceleration Time
523Reverse Deceleration Time
524Forward Deceleration Distance
525Reverse Deceleration Distance
526Stopping Reaction Distance (Extending)
527Stopping Reaction Distance (Retracting)

Pathfinder Upper Bending Beam Retract Parameters

IDParameter NameValue Limits or Available Selections
551Encoder Direction (v2 only)
552Fast Speed (Extending)Lower: 1
Upper: 100
553Slow Speed (Extending)Lower: 1
Upper: 100
554Stopping ModeAuto
Manual
555Stopping Reaction Time (Extending)
556Raw Count Offset *
557Max Position
558Positioning Tolerance
559Slow Distance (Extending)
560Safe Speed (Extending)Lower: 1
Upper: 100
561Maximum UBB to Retract UR
562Maximum LBB to Extend UR
563Ramp Time
565Fast Speed (Retracting)Lower: 1
Upper: 100
566Slow Speed (Retracting)Lower: 1
Upper: 100
567Stopping Reaction Time (Retracting)
568Slow Distance (Retracting)
569Safe Speed (Retracting)Lower: 1
Upper: 100
570Forward Acceleration Time
571Forward Deceleration Time
572Reverse Acceleration Time
573Reverse Deceleration Time
574Forward Deceleration Distance
575Reverse Deceleration Distance
576Stopping Reaction Distance (Extending)
577Stopping Reaction Distance (Retracting)
578BG-Gripper Interference Zone

Pathfinder General Parameters

IDParameter NameParameter DescriptionValue Limits or Available Selections
600Time Display Format *
601Date Display Format *
602Date Separator *
700Decimal Separator *
701Numeric Display Format *
702Operator Mode
703Allow Stamping Mode
704Allow Batching Mode *
705Hydraulic Pump Automatic Shutoff Time (min)
706Enable SmartPath *
707Profile Bending Angle Mode *
708Keep Favorite Sequences on Profile Change *
709Allow Operators Editing of Shared Profiles *
710Show Completed Confirmed Jobs *
711Bending Angle Springback Mode
712Automatically Add Second Close to Hem *
713Second Hem Close Offset *
714Auto Add Second Bend to Inside Hem Before Close *Replaced by parameters 754 and 755.
715Second Hem Close Outside Offset *
716Profile Sketch Snap-to Length *
717Profile Sketch Snap-to Angle *
718Profile Sketch Auto Pan Enabled *
719Maintain Bending Beam Pedal
720Perform Bend and Clamp with the same Pedal
721Enable Bending Beam Two ManSets whether the second man pedal is required to initiate a bending beam move.
722Perform Bend and Shear with the same Pedal
723Disable Jog Clamp Down Pedal in Manual
724Disable Jog Bend Pedal in Manual
725Translate clamp velocity with calibration data
726Drop backgauge fingers inside crisis distance (in auto)
727Max confirmation pedal delay
728Hem delay (before automatically raising clamp)
729Radius stamping delay (before automatically raising clamp)
730Finger delay in (before moving BG once fingers raised)
731Hydraulic pump status verify timeout/fixed delay
732Clamp laser blocked pedal delay
733Clamp laser blocked mode reset time
734Pressure relief minimum off time
735System idle pressure
736System working pressure
737Hydraulic fan on time
738Hydraulic fan off time
739Pressure relief reaction time
740Last Taper Part Length * (not visible)
741Require Pedal to Finish Hem Close
742Require Pedal for Radius in Stamping Mode
743Turn on Clamp Up Output Early
744Require Two Inputs to Start Shear
745Lower Bending Beam if Clamp Above Safety Stop Height
746Only Raise Clamp on E-Stop if MovingWhen set to Yes, the clamp will only raise on e-stop if it was already moving when the e-stop was triggered. When set to No, the clamp will always raise on e-stop as long as there is not a conflict with a bending beam.Yes
No
747Maintain Pedal for ShearTells the motion controller how to behave when operating the shear. If set to No, a momentary pedal press will initiate a shear move, which will continue until completion without the need for holding the pedal down. If set to Yes, the operator must hold down the pedal continuously in order to keep the shear moving - if the pedal is lifted before the shear move is complete, the shear will halt.No
Yes
748Hydraulic Pump Auto-Shutoff in RunControls the amount of time that the hydraulic pump will run while the machine is idle but in Run mode.
749Require Pedal Press to Return Shear HomeControls whether a pedal press is required to send the shear to its home position after the shear has finished a move to its target. When this parameter is set to disabled, the shear will return home after a move automatically. When the parameter is set to enabled, the shear will remain halted at its target until the operator presses the pedal again, at which time the shear will return home.
750Use Profile Search Identifier *
751Max Three Man Confirmation Pedal Delay
752Minimum Material Thickness *
753Maximum Material Thickness *
754Middle Hem Mode *Determines whether a middle hem is formed by performing a single bend with a single close, two bends with a single close, or a single bend with two closes.
755Middle Hem Mode - First Hem Close Offset *Determines offset for the first of the two hem closes if the Middle Hem Mode single bend with two closes is selected.
756Pause on Hem Closes (Default)Determines whether the Pause on Step function will be enabled by default on all hem close operations.
757Pause After Loading Step (Default)Determines whether the Pause on Step function will be enabled by default on the step following a loading step.
758Pause After Manipulation Steps (Default)Determines whether the Pause on Step function will be enabled by default following each manipulation step (turn, flip, rotate).
800RS485 Converter Port Number *
888Default Load Assist ModeWhen enabled, this parameter sets the default Load Assist Mode for the loading step at the beginning of the operation sequence.

Pathfinder Backgauge 2 Parameters

IDParameter NameValue Limits or Available Selections
801Minimum Position
802Maximum Position
803Home Position
804Position Tolerance
805Position Tolerance Testing ModeDisable
Halt on Error
Auto Retry
806Raw Count Offset *
807Fast Speed (Away from Clamp)
808Slow Speed (Away from Clamp)
809Safe Speed (Away from Clamp)
810Acceleration Time (Away from Clamp)Lower: 1
Upper: 100
811Deceleration Time (Away from Clamp)Lower: 1
Upper: 100
812Deceleration Distance (Away from Clamp)
813Slow Distance (Away from Clamp)
814Stopping Reaction Distance (Away from Clamp)
815Fast Speed (Toward Clamp)
816Slow Speed (Toward Clamp)
817Safe Speed (Toward Clamp)
818Acceleration Time (Toward Clamp)
819Deceleration Time (Toward Clamp)
820Deceleration Distance (Away from Clamp)
821Slow Distance (Toward Clamp)
822Stopping Reaction Distance (Toward Clamp)
823Ramp Time
824Reference SpeedLower: 1
Upper: 100
825Stopping ModeAuto
Manual
826Parking Position (where to go when not tapering)

Pathfinder Discrete Axis Parameters

IDParameter NameValue Limits or Available Selections
850Gripper Zone ModeSingle
Double
Triple
851Double Mode Zone 2 Starting Gripper
852Triple Mode Zone 2 Starting Gripper
853Triple Mode Zone 3 Starting Gripper
854Gripper 1 Position (relative to side stop) *
855Gripper 2 Position *
856Gripper 3 Position *
857Gripper 4 Position *
858Gripper 5 Position *
859Gripper 6 Position *
860Gripper 7 Position *
861Gripper 8 Position *
862Gripper 9 Position *
863Gripper 10 Position *
864Protect Grip Position
865Gripper Open Dwell Time
866Gripper Close Dwell Time
867Finger Retract Dwell Time
868Finger Extend Dwell Time
869Enable Closed Gripper Nose Gauging
870Enable Closed Alt Gripper Nose Gauging
871Gripper Nose Gauging Offset
872Alt Gripper Nose Gauging Offset
873Gripper Extend Offset
874Atl Gripper Extend Offset
875Minimum Alt Gripper Offset *
876Maximum Alt Gripper Offset *
877Minimum Alt Taper Gripper Offset *
878Maximum Alt Taper Gripper Offset *
880Alternate Gripper Extend Dwell Time
881Alternate Gripper Retract Dwell Time
882Alternate Gripper Open Dwell Time
883Alternate Gripper Close Dwell Time
884Loading Table Extend Dwell Time
885Loading Table Retract Dwell Time
886Minimum CB to Extend Loading Table
887Enable Load Assist *
888Default Load Assist Mode *
889Gripper Collision Crisis Distance
890Preferred Gripper Offset *

Pathfinder XL200 Parameters

IDParameter Name
901Analog Output Voltage
902Analog Output Polarity
903Analog-to-Data Converter Input 2 Type
904Analog-to-Data Converter Input 4 Type
905Analog-to-Data Converter Input 1 Polarity
906Analog-to-Data Converter Input 2 Polarity
907Analog-to-Data Converter Input 3 Polarity
908Analog-to-Data Converter Input 4 Polarity
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