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<pre>Pulse Machine Lube Pump</pre>

===What is It?===
This is a boolean (on/off) property in the [[CNCProcessor.cfg]] file.  It is a switch that instructs [[CNC Processor]] to pulse the lube actuator during a machine lube event.

===Value===
The value is set to either 0 (for off) or 1 (for on).

<pre>Pulse Machine Lube Pump= 1</pre>


===How to Determine if the System Should Use Pulse Output===

Using a pulsed output is important for pneumatic valves.  Pulsing allows the pump to send lube throughout the system by operating the plunger several times during a lube event.
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However, '''it is very important to set pulse OFF (0) if your machine uses an electric motor for its lube system.'''

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<font size=5>[[image:Gear_warning.jpg]] <b>WARNING!</b><br><br></font>
<font size=3>'''Do not''' use PULSE setting for lube systems with '''electric motors'''.<br><br>
Switching the electric-motor pump on and off with pulsing may damage the motor.
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==Other Pages==
*Back to [[CNC Bender Technical Notes]]
*See [[Auto Lube]] for details on how to test the Auto Lube system
*See [[Configuring Machine Lube Settings]]
*See [[CNCProcessor.cfg]]