IO Feeder Object Part Handling Group The following table describes the function of each control. ACE User's Guide, 3.6.x, 18316-000 Rev A Page 151 Item Description Feeder Ready Input Specifies the input signal that indicates the feeder is ready and available to present a part instance. NOTE: When emulation mode is enabled, these signals are ignored. For more details on emulation mode, see Emulation Mode on page 1089. Part Processed Output Specifies the output signal that indicates the instance has been processed (acquired) by the robot. The feeder should cycle and present a new part instance. NOTE: When emulation mode is enabled, these signals are ignored.
For more details on emulation mode, see Emulation Mode on page 1089. Use Handshake Input If enabled, the feeder will assert a signal indicating it has acknow- ledged the part processed signal. NOTE: When emulation mode is enabled, these signals are ignored. For more details on emulation mode, see Emulation Mode on page 1089. Use Custom Program The feeder interface code runs as a V+ program on the specified controller. This program can be overridden, if some custom logic needs to be applied. For details, see IO Feeder Object on page 148. If you enable this option, you must enter a valid program. Other- wise, an error message is displayed.
Item Description Part Processed Output Dwell Specifies the dwell time (time to wait) in milliseconds after the Part Processed output signal is turned on before turning it off. Debounce Time Specifies he amount of time (in milliseconds) that a signal must be seen in the "on" (electrically on) state, before it is considered "on" (logically on).