Run/Stop

Run/Stop

The M241 Logic Controller can be operated externally by the following:

oa hardware Run/Stop switch

oa Run/Stop operation by a dedicated digital input, defined in the software configuration (For more information, refer to Embedded I/Os Configuration.)

oan EcoStruxure Machine Expert software command.

The M241 Logic Controller has a Run/Stop hardware switch, which puts the controller in a RUN or STOP state.

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The interaction of the 2 external operators on the controller state behavior is summarized in the table below:

 

Embedded hardware Run/Stop switch

Switch on Stop

Stop to Run transition

Switch on Run

Software configurable Run/Stop digital input

None

STOP

Ignores external Run/Stop commands.

Commands a transition to RUN state1.

Allows external Run/Stop commands.

State 0

STOP

Ignores external Run/Stop commands.

STOP

Ignores external Run/Stop commands.

STOP

Ignores external Run/Stop commands.

Rising edge

STOP

Ignores external Run/Stop commands.

Commands a transition to RUN state1.

Commands a transition to RUN state.

State 1

STOP

Ignores external Run/Stop commands.

Commands a transition to RUN state1.

Allows external Run/Stop commands.

1 For more information, refer to the Controller States and Behaviors.

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UNINTENDED MACHINE OR PROCESS START-UP

oVerify the state of security of your machine or process environment before applying power to the Run/Stop input or engaging the Run/Stop switch.

oUse the Run/Stop input to help prevent the unintentional start-up from a remote location, or from accidentally engaging the Run/Stop switch.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.