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5226; Added Gripper Backstop Must Retract Error Message
Pathfinder

Changes made for Pathfinder 5226 controllers.

Changes made for Pathfinder 5226 controllers. On some double folder machines the backstop of the backgauge is adjustable to be able to take advantage of the grippers. The biggest advantage is that it can get the material closer to the zero point without having to change the position of the backgauge. This allows the user to get closer to the clamp with the material gripped, which means a different form of backstop(finger or the grippers closed for gauging) does not need to be used. For more information refer to:

SCN 4356 - 5226; Added Gripper Backstop Logic

The problem with the logic though was that the clamp was allowed to move down when the backstops were out and close to the clamp. This means the clamp could hit and damage the backstops. To ensure this doesn't happen an error message has been created to halt the machine and let the user know what they are doing is wrong. This error message is 377 Gripper Backstop Must Be Retracted. If the backgauge is within 5 inches of the clamp the error will be thrown.

Model Version Released
5226BB 4.03.03 8/19/2021