Disabling The Safety Interlocks (Door Sensor Checking Board)

Preface: This article covers how to bypass the safety interlocks, the location of the door control board and safety warnings that should be followed if the user bypasses the interlocks.

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Video:

The video below shows the location for the Door Flap board on a Nova but you can locate the same board on a Nova Plus, Bolt or Odin to perform the same task.

Written Procedure:

USE OF PROPER SAFETY EYEWEAR AND PPE IS PRESCRIBED WHEN DEFEATING THE SAFETY SYSTEMS  TO PULSE, TEST, ETC...

PLEASE SEE HERE: SAFETY INFO: C02 Laser Radiation, PPE, & Fire Suppression

1. Locate the Door Flap Board

2. Press Button 6 on the Door board to Enable Bypass. The Red LED will light up or remain on even with door(s) open to let you know the doors are bypassed.

3. Press Button 6 again to Disable the Bypass (Power cycling the machine will disable the bypass)

Reference Articles:

Nova Series Machine Protected Work Paused Alarm Message

Door Safety System information for sensors and flap board

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