What Does an E-Stop (Emergency Stop) Push Button Do?
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Pushing an E-Stop will instantaneously turn off all power to dispensers into the fueling system. This is important because if there is a fire or spark , the fuel will be shut off and will stop the flow.
Listen in and learn how to find and identify an E-Stop, what must be done if an E-Stop is switched, and more.
Topics Discussed:
00:23 What are E-Stops?01:27 Where wiring begins and ends with an E-Stop03:28 How to identify an E-Stop05:37 Why the circuit needs to be hardwired into the PLC07:12 The best place to install an E-Stop indoors08:06 What to do once everything has been shut off10:24 The protocol to follow once the E-Stop is switched14:02 What to do when an E-Stop fails15:14 Who checks the E-Stop to ensure they are operational19:12 Types of establishments that need more E-Stops than mostConnect with SSDi:
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An E-Stop or E-Button or E-Switch is a device that turns off all the dispensers. It’s an emergency shut-off switch/button.An E-Stop forces you to be in a remote location to reset. You have to physically go look and see why something went wrong.