AMS Controls Open Loop Controller MP350H

Ensure the MP300 SERIES controller is powered on

Press the SETUP key until the calibration screen appears

Enter the calibration length to be run (default is 120 inches)

Is the calibration length longer than 4 feet?

Measurement Device Verification

Verify the accuracy of the measuring devices

Ensure the following are in place

Stopping Reaction Time Configuration

Enter the STOPPING REACTION time (seconds)

Is the STOPPING REACTION time within the acceptable range (0 to 5.000 seconds)?

Verify the machine stops at the correct point in AUTO mode

Activate the shear using the CYCLE switch on the front panel.

Did the SHEAR output turn on for the SHEAR DWELL time or until the SHEAR COMPLETE input switch closed?

Adjustments made to SHEAR DWELL time or SHEAR COMPLETE switch position

Manual Press Testing (With Punching Only)

Activate the punch using the MANUAL PUNCH input.

Did the Punch output turn on for the PUNCH DWELL time or until the PUNCH COMPLETE input switch closed?

Adjustments made to PRESS DWELL time or PRESS COMPLETE switch position

Ensure the SHEAR REACTION and CORRECTION FACTOR are calculated before starting.

Standard Press Reaction Time Calculation

Set the PRESS REACTION time to zero.

Program a 130" part with holes at 60" and 120".

Measure the leading edge to the first hole and the first hole to the second hole after the first part is cut.

Calculate and record the new PRESS REACTION time using the formula.

Entering Manual Calibration Mode

Press SETUP until the Manual Calibrate screen appears

Select the number for 'Manual Calibrate'

Navigating Calibration Parameters

Press ENT to move to the next parameter

Press SETUP to move back to the previous parameter

Review the values calculated by the MP300 SERIES

Override values if necessary and document changes