Emergency Stop Description

CAUTION:
Emergency Stop buttons DO NOT remove power from all equipment.

CAUTION:
The E-Stop on the Teach Pendant is only active when the Teach Pendant is plugged in and active. This button will not function as an E-Stop if the Teach Pendant has NO POWER.

Operating the EMERGENCY STOP

The EMERGENCY STOP should be operated in the following situations:

• When life is at risk.
• When there is a risk of damage to the machine or workpiece.

"EMERGENCY STOP" must not be used for production breaks or to switch off the machine.

When EMERGENCY STOP is pressed:

• Stops every movement immediately.
• Switches off the hydraulic motor.
• Stops spindle and feed drives.
• Shuts off hydraulic and pneumatic valves.
• Displays the "EMERGENCY STOP" message in on the Main Control Panel (HMI).

CAUTION - Risk of tool breakage. If an EMERGENCY STOP is pressed during machining, there is a risk of tool breakage.

Activating the EMERGENCY STOP

Activating the EMERGENCY STOP function will stop the machine as fast as possible. Damage of the workpiece and tools may occur.

• Only use the EMERGENCY STOP in case of a real danger.
• Do not use the EMERGENCY STOP function to terminate an operation or to turn off the machine.
• Operating the EMERGENCY STOP while machining is in progress can cause tool breakage.

Unlock EMERGENCY STOP facility

EMERGENCY STOP buttons are unlocked by turning them to the left (HMI) or right (HT 8) as indicated by the directional arrows embossed on the face of the pushbutton.

Unlocking the EMERGENCY STOP device will not cause the machine to be restarted automatically.

CAUTION - The function of the EMERGENCY STOP facility must be tested manually every 1000 hours!