The I-Mark Start Button (sold separately by Columbia Marking Tools) allows a marking program to be executed repeatedly without interacting with the I-Mark software. This feature is ideal for production environments where a PC is not available during marking or when mouse and keyboard operation is not desired.

When pressed, the start button triggers the marking layout assigned to Slot 0 in the controller.

Hardware Setup

  1. Plug the 25-pin connector into the back of the I-Mark Controller.
  2. Ensure the connector is properly seated in the Input and Output ports as labeled on the controller.

Assigning a Layout to the Start Button

  1. Open the I-Mark software.
  2. Navigate to the Controller ribbon and select Layouts.
    • This opens the Layout Configuration dialog.
  3. Use the drop-down menu to assign the desired marking layout to Slot 0.
    • When the controller receives a start signal from the external push button, it will execute the program assigned to Slot 0.

Activating the Configuration

  1. After assigning the desired layout to Slot 0, navigate to the Controller Page.
  2. Click Download to save the layout and start button configuration to the controller.
  3. Once downloaded, pressing the start button will execute the assigned program.

Best Practices

  • Always verify the correct marking layout is assigned to Slot 0 before operation.
  • Ensure all 25-pin connections are firmly seated in the correct input/output ports.

  • Test the start button in a safe environment prior to full production use to confirm proper operation.

THINGS IN THIS SECTION ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE IF YOUR FACTORY HAS DIFFERENT POLICIES FOR START BUTTONS SUCH AS HAVING AN ABORT BUTTON. 

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