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Print this single page. Laminate. Keep at the computer station.


EMERGENCY

Life-threatening 911 (mobile) / 9-911 (landline)
UCI Police non-emergency 949-824-5223
UCI EH&S 949-824-6200
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Stop the motor first. Software E-Stop (red) → main switch (wall).


START SEQUENCE

  1. Pre-run checklist complete. Test section clear. Exhaust clear. Band saw in place.
  2. Drive keypad shows REM, no fault.
  3. ADCL WinSoft: footer shows Connected + DAQ: cDAQ1.
  4. (Flow-vis) Laser ON at 12 V exactly.
  5. RPM slider → low (100 RPM) → Apply Setpoint.
  6. Look at test section one more time.
  7. Start Tunnel. Confirm RPM readout reaches setpoint.
  8. Start DAQ.
  9. (Flow-vis) Smoke generator ON.
  10. Run. Change RPM with Apply Setpoint only — never Start Tunnel mid-run.

STOP SEQUENCE

  1. Smoke generator OFF. Wait for test section to clear.
  2. Stop Tunnel. Confirm 0 RPM.
  3. Stop DAQ.
  4. Close ADCL WinSoft.
  5. Laser OFF (supply output then supply power).
  6. Test-section lamp OFF.
  7. Main switch OPEN. Keypad dark.
  8. Run log entry.

EMERGENCY STOP

Threat Action
Person at risk Software E-Stop (red button), or Main switch
Fire / smoke from VFD Main switch → evacuate → 911
Respiratory symptoms Smoke OFF → ramp-stop → ventilate → 911 if severe
Laser exposure Laser OFF → medical if symptoms → notify Laser Safety Officer

NEVER

  • Press Start Tunnel mid-run (it stops the motor).
  • Reach into test section or exhaust with motor energized.
  • Run AeroWare to spin the motor (its VFD path is broken).
  • Raise laser supply above 12 V.
  • Leave the station while motor is running.
  • Run alone after hours.

Verified 2026-05-14. Replace this card whenever the SOP changes.