DA-40T series

The complete press brake control

Operation Manual V1, English

Preface

This manual describes the operation of the Delem control type

DA-40T and is meant for operators who are instructed for
operation of the total machine.

Limited warranty

• This manual does not entitle you to any rights. Delem

reserves the right to change this manual without prior
warning.
• All rights reserved. The copyright is held by Delem. No part
of this publication may be copied or reproduced without
written permission from Delem BV.

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 Table of contents

1. Introduction .................................................5
2. Using the DA-40T ........................................6
2.1 User interface layout .................................................. 6
2.2 Available menus......................................................... 7
2.3 Key lock ..................................................................... 8
2.4 On screen keyboard................................................... 9
3. Program selection mode ..........................11
3.1 Select a program from memory ............................... 11
3.2 Copy/rename/delete a program from memory ......... 11
3.3 Create a new program ............................................. 13
3.4 Column sorting and changing column positions ...... 13
4. Automatic mode........................................15
4.1 Properties................................................................. 15
4.2 All steps ................................................................... 17
4.3 All steps parameters ................................................ 18
4.4 Program execution................................................... 19
4.5 Manual positioning ................................................... 21
5. Manual mode .............................................22
5.1 Manual mode parameters ........................................ 22
5.2 Program execution................................................... 24
5.3 Manual positioning ................................................... 25
6. Settings mode ...........................................26
6.1 General .................................................................... 26
6.2 Tools ........................................................................ 27
6.2.1 New tool...................................................... 28
6.2.2 Copy/rename/delete a tool from memory ... 29
6.3 Materials .................................................................. 30
6.4 Backup / restore....................................................... 31
6.5 Program settings...................................................... 34

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6.6 Time settings............................................................35
6.7 Maintenance.............................................................35
6.7.1 Setting the calibration point.........................37
6.8 System information ..................................................38
7. Diagnostics ............................................... 40
7.1 Axis state..................................................................40
7.2 Inputs and outputs ...................................................41
7.3 Signals .....................................................................42

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1. Introduction

The DA-40T series is a programmable touch control for

conventional torsion bar press brake machines.

Its user-friendly user interface is mainly based on icons, making

it a fast and easy to program control. The high-quality
widescreen TFT Color LCD display has a size of 7" and is
equipped with an energy saving LED backlight.
The industrial grade glass panel with capacitive touch
technology ensures a safe, reliable and accurate operation,
even when wearing gloves in a sheet metal production
environment.

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2. Using the DA-40T

2.1 User interface layout

The user interface of the DA-40T is based on the proven Delem

touch interface introduced in the Delem press brake controllers.
In the picture below the main layout of the screen is explained.
This layout is applicable for all the operating modes for the DA-
40T, making the navigation easy and recognizable.

Navigation panel
• Direct access to all main functions
• Logically sorted to work step by step
• Recognizable in every mode

Title panel
• User level indication
• Product information
• Service row info
• Optional machine indicators

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Information panel
• Large working area
• Context sensitive keyboard

Command panel
• Functions and soft keys belonging to the specific active
function

In order to select a menu item or parameter simply tap the

screen once at the position of the icon. If it is necessary to pan
(for example in product select menu), keep your finger on screen
and move in the desired direction. Pan is available to scroll in
horizontal as well as vertical direction.

2.2 Available menus

The DA-40T has several modes for programming and operation:

Program selection
Select an existing program, or create a new
program.

Automatic mode
Execute a program, or program step
parameters.

Manual mode
Execute a single program step.

Settings
Several control settings.

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The several modes are explained in detail in chapters 3 to 6.

2.3 Key lock

The control is equipped with a key lock function, to prevent

unauthorised programming.

It depends on the machine if this lock is accessible over the

touch screen interface (upper left corner) or an external physical
key switch.

To lock or unlock the controller, tap the key lock to open the on
screen keyboard. Enter code 42 and press enter. You will see
the status of the key lock is toggled from closed to open or from
open to closed.

If the control is unlocked (key lock is open), it can be

programmed as described in this manual. If locked (key lock
closed), the following restrictions apply:
• programs cannot be created or edited
• programs cannot be deleted
• tools cannot be created or edited

The following actions are still possible when the control is

locked:
• programs can be selected (if they consist of one or more
steps),
• programs can be executed,
• Y-axis corrections within programs can be changed,
• settings can be changed,
• axes can be moved in manual movement mode,
• in the manual mode it is still possible to program and
execute one step.

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There is a second code available for the key lock function. When
code 21 is entered instead of code 42 the user interface is
blocked. This can be used to block the machine from
unauthorized use without switching the machine off. This special
blocked stage can be recognized by an orange colored key lock
symbol:

To release the controller for normal operation, tap the key lock
symbol and enter code 21 followed by enter.

2.4 On screen keyboard

The DA-40T has a build in on screen keyboard as displayed

below.

Besides the numerical and alphanumerical keys there are some

additional keys:

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 Keyboard close
Close the on screen keyboard.

Caps lock
Switch between lower- and upper-case
characters.

Special characters
Switch the keyboard between normal and
special characters.

Enter key
This function confirms the entered value,
keeps the cursor on the selected input
field and afterwards automatically closed
the keyboard. This is useful when
entering a single value.

Enter-Next key
This function confirms the entered value,
selects the next input field and keeps the
keyboard open. This is useful when
entering multiple values.

Special characters (like á, à, â, ã, ä, å, æ) are also supported.

They appear when keeping a character (like 'a') pressed for
about 2 seconds.

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3. Program selection mode

By tapping the navigation button Program

selection, the control is switched to program
selection mode.

3.1 Select a program from memory

To select an existing program from the memory of the DA-40T,

simply tap on the program to select it. When the program is
successfully loaded the DA-40T will display an information
message on the screen that the program is loaded. To execute
this selected program, tap on the Automatic mode icon.

3.2 Copy/rename/delete a program from memory

Over the Edit function a selected program can be manipulated:

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Copy
Create a copy of the selected program. When making a copy the
DA-40T will prompt the keyboard for the user to provide a new
name.

Rename
Change the name of the selected program. When renaming the
DA-40T will prompt the keyboard for the user to provide a new
name.

Delete
Remove the selected program from the memory. When deleting
a program from memory the DA-40T will prompt a pop-up to
confirm the Delete action. This to prevent an accidental delete
action. This action is permanent!

Delete all
Remove all programs from the memory. When deleting all the
stored programs the DA-40T will prompt a pop-up to confirm the
Delete all action. This to prevent an accidental delete all action.
This action is permanent!

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3.3 Create a new program

To create a new program, select the new program soft key. The
DA-40T will open the keyboard so the program name can be
entered. If an already existing name is entered the DA-40T will
prompt a message and asks if the existing program should be
overwritten or not. In case the name was unique the DA-40T will
switch automatically to the automatic mode screen. In automatic
mode the several program steps can be defined. See for details
chapter 4.

3.4 Column sorting and changing column positions

Column sorting and changing column width/position are

available in program selection and automatic mode all steps
screens.

Column sorting
To Sort the data tap shortly in the middle of the column header.
To change from ascending to descending tap shortly in the
middle of the column header again. The column that is sorted is
marked with an orange arrow (see the Product header above).

Changing column width

To change the width of a column, tap on the right end of the
column header. A box around the column should appear to
indicate that column width mode is active. While keeping the
screen pressed move left or right to change the column width.

Changing column position

To change the position of a column, tap in the middle of the
column header for 3 seconds. After 3 seconds the column color

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will invert to indicate that column position mode is active. While
keeping the screen pressed move left or right to change the
column position.

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4. Automatic mode

By tapping the navigation button Automatic

mode, the control is switched to Automatic
mode.

In Automatic mode a bending program can be defined or edited

as explained in chapter 3.

This chapter describes all possible parameters that can be

programmed for a program step. Note that most of these
parameters are machine configuration dependent; it might be
that some of the parameters shown are not present in the user
interface.

Bend programs can only be programmed when tools and

materials are available, so they must be programmed first. In
order to execute the programmed product successfully the
calibration point should be set correctly. Refer to paragraph
6.7.1 for setting the calibration point, and paragraph 6.2 for tool
programming.

4.1 Properties

The ‘Properties’ tab defines the general parameters that apply

for all program steps.

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 Material number
The material of the sheet. There are 6
material types available. Material properties
can be programmed in Settings mode, as
described in paragraph 6.3.
Thickness
The thickness of the sheet.

Product width
This value is used for bending force
calculation.
Stock counter
To count the number of products. If
programmed to 0, the counter will increase
after each finished product. If programmed
higher than zero, the counter will count
down. When it has reached 0, the control
will stop. The stock counter will be reset to
the initally programmed value when ‘start’ is
pressed.

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 Die ID
The name (ID) of the selected die, which is
used for this product.

4.2 All steps

In the ‘All steps’ tab the actual program step parameters are
defined. A program consists of a minimum of 1 program step
and a maximum of 25 program steps.

Start programming by entering values in the parameter fields.

Some parameters are set automatically and can be changed if
desired. If there are more parameters available than fits the
screen, use the pan function to make the parameters visible. If
desired, the order of parameters can be changed, see
paragraph 3.4.

A single step can be inserted or deleted at any point in the

program.

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Insert step
Select the number of the step after which one a step should be
inserted (To add a step select the last step in the program).
Press the ‘insert step’ soft key; a copy of the selected step will
be inserted. The cursor will automatically move to the new step.

Mark step
Select the number of the step that should be moved or swapped.
Press the ‘mark step’ soft key. Then select the next program
step and press the ‘move step’ soft key to move the marked step
to the selected position, or press the ‘swap steps’ soft key to
swap the marked step with the selected step

Delete step
Select the number of the step that should be deleted. Press the
‘delete step’ soft key; the selected step will be deleted. The
succeeding steps are shifted up.

A complete program can be deleted in the program selection

mode.

4.3 All steps parameters

Each line represents one step. The first column contains the
step number. For each step, the following parameters can be
programmed.

Angle
The desired angle value. This parameter is
available when a tool is programmed.
Angle correction
When angle programming is used, this
correction is used to correct Y-axis values.
A positive correction means a lower beam
position.

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 Y-axis bend depth
When an angle is programmed, this value
is calculated. A higher value means a lower
beam position.
Y-axis opening time
The desired opening time after a bend,
programmed as a percentage of the
maximum opening time.
Y-axis high speed
To enable high travel speed for the beam
during this bend.
X-axis position
The desired backgauge position for this
bend.
X-axis retract
Backgauge retract distance.

X-axis delay time

Delay time in seconds for X-axis and FD
axis after a step change.
Bending force
The calculated bending force.

Function output
Binary value for the programmable digital
outputs. The number of available outputs
depends on machine settings. The name
also depends on machine settings, and is
FD by default.

4.4 Program execution

When all the program steps have been programmed (or an

existing program is selected) the program can be executed to

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bend the actual sheet metal parts. To switch to execution mode,
press the green start button located in the upper right corner;
this can be done on the ‘Properties’ tab or the ‘All steps’ tab.

To start a program, press ‘Start’. The control will

begin execution of the step on which the cursor is
placed.

To stop execution, press ‘Stop’.

When the control is started in ‘All steps’ the screen will look like
below:

It highlights the active program step, actual Y-axis and X-axis

positions and the value of the stock counter.

A program is repeated until 'Stop' is pressed or until the stock

counter (#) has reached 0 after down counting.
A program can only be started when the machine is ready.

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4.5 Manual positioning

On the ‘Manual positioning’ page in Manual mode and

Automatic mode a slider at the bottom of the screen can be used
to position the axis.

The distance moved with the slider determines the speed of the
axis. When the slider is released, the axis stops. The buttons at
each end of the slider can be used to fine-tune the axis position.
When "sliding" the beeper gives feedback that the axis is
moving.

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5. Manual mode

By tapping the navigation button Manual, the

control is switched to Manual mode.

In this mode one bend step can be programmed and executed.

This chapter describes all possible parameters that can be

programmed for a bend step. Note that most of these
parameters are machine configuration dependent; it might be
that some of the parameters shown are not present in the user
interface.

5.1 Manual mode parameters

The position of the parameters in the Manual screen can be

altered. To change the position of a parameter, keep its tile

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pressed until its high-lighted and drag it to the desired position.
Release the tile to fix the new position.

Material number
The material of the sheet. There are 6
material types available. Material properties
can be programmed in Settings mode, as
described in paragraph 6.3.
Thickness
The thickness of the sheet.

Product width
This value is used for bending force
calculation.
Die ID
The name (ID) of the selected die, which is
used for this product.
Angle
The desired angle value. This parameter is
available when a tool is programmed.
Angle correction
When angle programming is used, this
correction is used to correct Y-axis values.
A positive correction means a lower beam
position.
Y-axis bend depth
When an angle is programmed, this value
is calculated. A higher value means a lower
beam position.
Y-axis opening time
The desired opening time after a bend,
programmed as a percentage of the
maximum opening time.

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 Y-axis high speed
To enable high travel speed for the beam
during this bend.
X-axis position
The desired backgauge position.

X-axis retract
Backgauge retract distance.

X-axis delay time

Delay time in seconds for X-axis and FD
axis after a step change.
Bending force
The calculated bending force.

Function output
Binary value for the programmable digital
outputs. The number of available outputs
depends on machine settings. The name
also depends on machine settings, and is
FD by default.

5.2 Program execution

When all the manual mode parameters have been programmed

the single bend can be executed. To switch to execution mode,
press the green start button located in the upper right corner.

To start this bend step, press ‘Start’.

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 To stop execution, press ‘Stop’.

When the control is started the screen will look like below:

5.3 Manual positioning

The manual positioning function of the axis in Manual mode is

identical to the manual positioning in Automatic mode, see
paragraph 4.5.

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6. Settings mode

By tapping the navigation button Settings, the

control is switched to Settings mode.

The Settings mode of the control gives access to all kind of

settings which influence the programming of new products and
programs.

The settings are divided across several tabs logically organizing

the different subjects. In the following sections the available tabs
and detailed settings are discussed. Navigation through the tabs
can be done by just tapping them and selecting the required
item to adjust. Since there can be more tabs than the screen can
show in one view, dragging the tabs in horizontal direction
enables to view and select all available tabs.

6.1 General

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Language
The user interface language can be selected from the list.
There are more available languages than initially shown.
Scroll vertically by dragging the list up and down to see all
available languages. Tap to select the desired language
for the user interface.

Inch/mm-select
Select to use either Millimeters or Inches as the unit to be
used.

Ton/kN select
Select to use either Ton or kN as the main unit to be used
for all force data.

Keyboard layout
Upon choice one can select Qwerty, Qwertz or Azerty
keyboard layout. Default layout is Qwerty.

Key sound
Switch the sound function of the input panel on or off.
Default sound is on.

Message sound
When the Key sound is off it is still possible to have an
acoustic alert in case of a message or warning.
• All messages: acoustic alert in case of any message
• Errors + Warnings only: acoustic alert only in case of
an error or warning
• Errors only: acoustic alert only in case of an error
• None: No acoustic alert in case of any message

6.2 Tools

On the ‘Tools’ tab the available tools are listed; a new tool can
be created or an existing tool can be edited.

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To edit an existing tool simply tab on the tool and the tool
properties window opens. Here the required changes can be
made and confirmed with the accept button.

6.2.1 New tool

To create a new tool press the ‘new die’ soft key. A new dialog is
opened where the tool properties can be programmed. These
values will be used for automatic bend depth calculation during
bend programming.

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Die ID
A unique name or number to identify the tool. The
maximum length is 25 characters.

Width
The V-opening of the die.

Angle
The angle of the V-opening of the tool.

Radius
The radius of the edges of the V-opening.

6.2.2 Copy/rename/delete a tool from memory

Over the Edit function a selected program can be manipulated:

Copy
Create a copy of the selected tool. When making a copy the DA-
40T will prompt the keyboard for the user to provide a new
name.

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Rename
Change the name of the selected tool. When renaming the DA-
40T will prompt the keyboard for the user to provide a new
name.

Delete
Remove the selected tool from the memory. When deleting a
tool from memory the DA-40T will prompt a pop-up to confirm
the Delete action. This to prevent an accidental delete action.
This action is permanent!

Delete all
Remove all tools from the memory. When deleting all the stored
tools the DA-40T will prompt a pop-up to confirm the Delete all
action. This to prevent an accidental delete all action. This action
is permanent!

6.3 Materials

On the ‘Materials’ tab, 6 different materials with their properties

can be programmed.

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Material name
Name of the material, as it will appear in the programming
screens. The maximum allowed length of the material
name is 25 characters.

Tensile strength
Tensile strength of the selected material.

E module
E-module of the selected material.

6.4 Backup / restore

The ‘Backup/restore’ tab offers the possibilities to backup and

restore products, tools and settings to and from a USB memory
device.

When backup (restore) products, tools, settings or all is selected

for the first time a new window with a file browser is opened. In
this window you can browse through the directory structure of
your backup device. Tap the directory name on the right part of
the file browser to look inside a subdirectory. To move one level
up, tap the name on the left part of the file browser.

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Favourites -> add to favourites
With ‘add to favourites’ it is possible to mark one or more
specific directories as favourite. If there are favourite directories

defined a button will be present in the upper right

corner. By tapping this button, the defined favourites are
presented, making a quick selection of the directory possible.

Favourites -> edit favourites

In this screen the defined favourites can be given a logical
name. Next time when opening the favourites by tapping the

button it will be displayed using this logical name.

Favourites that are no longer needed can be deleted by tapping
the ‘delete’ soft key.

Make subdir.
Create a new subdirectory

Remove subdir.
Remove an existing subdirectory

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Cancel
Exit the file browser screen

Select
Select the directory you are currently in

When the desired backup (restore) directory is selected a new

window showing all the available products present in the
memory is opened.

To backup (restore) a single product simply tap on the product to

store it on the back-up device.

To backup (restore) all products choose the ‘all’ soft key.

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6.5 Program settings

Bending time
The function of this parameter is depending on the
machine design. Please contact the machine
documentation or contact the machine supplier for the
function of this timer.

Decompression time
The function of this parameter is depending on the
machine design. Please contact the machine
documentation or contact the machine supplier for the
function of this timer.

Retract time
The moment of X-axis retract is delayed by the value
programmed for this parameter.

Force factor
Percentage of calculated force which controls the
pressure valve.

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6.6 Time settings

In the ‘Time settings’ tab, the date and time as displayed in the
upper left corner of the screen can be changed.

Display time
Display date and time, time only or no time at all on the
title panel.

Time format
Display the time in 24 hours or 12 hours format.

Date format
Display the date in dd-mm-yyyy, mm-dd-yyyy or yyyy-
mm-dd format.

Adjust time
To adjust the date and time. Adjusting the date and time will also
adjust the date and time of the operating system.

6.7 Maintenance

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On this tab maintenance related functions are located. Next to
the machine hour counter and the machine stroke counter also
functions to calibrate the backgauge and to store diagnostic
data can be found here.

Hours
The number of hours the machine is running.

Strokes
The number of strokes the pressbeam has executed.

Lock screen
To lock the screen, and e.g. clean the screen without changing
anything. The screen is unlocked automatically after 5 seconds.

Create .dat-file
Tapping Create .dat-file will store the most important product
and control data, by default on the connected USB stick. This
information can be helpful for the maintenance support.

Calibration point
Set the Y-axis calibration point. Refer to paragraph 6.7.1 for
details.

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Restart controller
This will reboot the DA-40T system.

6.7.1 Setting the calibration point

To calibrate the bending depth calculation the calibration point

must be programmed. This parameter defines the Y-axis
position when the tools are closed. In other words, the Y-axis
position that corresponds with the situation where the lowest
point of the punch is at the same level as the upper side of the
V-die (pinching point with sheet thickness = 0).
This procedure has to be repeated each time the height of the
tools that are mounted in the machine have changed.

To set the calibration point, tap on the ‘calibration point’ soft key
on the Maintenance tab in Settings mode.

A practical way to calibrate the machine is to place a sheet of

material with known thickness between the tools and find the Y-
axis position at which the punch just touches the sheet (pinching
point) using the manual positioning function.

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The first parameter indicates the Y-axis position. The second
parameter is to define the thickness of the sheet that has been
used for the calibration. When the thickness value is entered,
the calibration point is calculated automatically.

6.8 System information

On this tab system information can be found. It shows the actual

software version; software update functionality is available here
as well.

Update software
With ‘update software’ the control can install a software update
set from a USB stick. The directory browser will help to select
the desired update and initiate the installation process.

Backup system
The backup system function makes a complete system backup
to a USB stick. A unique time stamped file is written on the USB
stick. This backup holds Delem software, OEM specific data as
well as the user's files.

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Restore system
The restore system function can be used to restore an earlier
made backup of the system. During the process selection of
what will be restored can be done.

Offline software
The offline software function generates an offline software setup
file on a USB stick. This setup can be used to update an existing
offline software. Using the matching offline software version with
the control software ensures optimal compatibility of functions.

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7. Diagnostics

If the service row is pressed for 2 seconds in Automatic mode or

Manual mode the DA-40T will enter its built-in diagnostic mode.

The diagnostic mode can be switched off by tapping the service

row again. These diagnostic screens are intended to be used on
request of a service engineer from the machine manufacturer.

7.1 Axis state

The programmed position, actual position and control state for

the X-axis and Y-axis are displayed.

Mentioned below are the possible machine states:

• S0 -> Stopped
• S1 -> Positioning
• S2 -> Wait for Retract

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• S3 -> Wait for LDP
• S4 -> Opening
• S5 -> Wait for STEP
• S6 -> Wait for X-delay

7.2 Inputs and outputs

The status of all inputs, outputs and encoders is displayed.

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7.3 Signals

The status of all digital input and output signals is displayed.

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INTENTIONALLY

LEFT

BLANK

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 The DA-40T is a compact unit for control of
conventional press brakes.

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