Change made for Pathfinder 5226 controllers.
The big advantage in having grippers on a machine is that the user can grip on to the material and then just let the machine run through multiple steps without additional pedal or button presses. One problem does come from this though in that if something happens like not a successful hem smash or the material is no longer fully against the backstop the machine will keep going and potentially cause more harm to the part.
To counteract this the Pause on Step Mode was added to bend and hem steps to help with steps that are known to have problems. When selected this will make the machine pause once the clamp is fully closed. At this time the user can open the clamp and manipulate the grippers. If the user thinks the step ended up successfully they can just press the Full Automatic button or the Next Step pedal and it will move on to the next step if the clamp is closed. This allows the user to potentially re-smash a hem or adjust the material to the correct position.
| Model | Version | Released |
|---|---|---|
| 5226BB | 4.03.00 | 10/28/2020 |