Laguna TFlux 5 Dust Collector - Revision history

Rolo at 18:27, 16 January 2026

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Atwatsoniii at 00:51, 18 December 2025

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Atwatsoniii: /* Troubleshooting Automatic Control */

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Troubleshooting Automatic Control

Atwatsoniii: /* iVac System Addresses */

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iVac System Addresses

Atwatsoniii: /* Troubleshooting Automatic Control */

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Troubleshooting Automatic Control

Atwatsoniii: /* iVac System Addresses */

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iVac System Addresses

Atwatsoniii: /* iVac System Addresses */

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iVac System Addresses

Atwatsoniii: /* Usage Notes */

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Usage Notes

Atwatsoniii: /* Troubleshooting Automatic Control */

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Troubleshooting Automatic Control

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	The daisy chain setup is plugged in high above the router table.		The daisy chain setup is plugged in high above the router table.
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		+	== Troubleshotting Steps for Blast Gates ==
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		+	* Verify tool sensor and blast gate are set to "AUTO"
		+	* Verify tool sensor has red light when tool is powered on
		+	** If not, verify tool sensor is plugged in
		+	*** Check outlet is working
		+	*** Check USB port is working
		+	*** Swap USB power supplies
		+	** If power is good, try adjusting sensitivity setting, verify dip switch settings are correct
		+	* Check if blast gate is opening:
		+	** If the green area is showing, the gate is open
		+	** Disconnect hose, and verify suction is good
		+	*** Check for blockages in the hose
		+	* If tool sensor is working, and blast gate is not opening:
		+	** Try changing the blast gate to ON/CLOSED and verify if the gate is opening/closing
		+	*** Is the gate making any noise? If so, it may be a mechanical issue with the gate itself
		+	** If not making any noise, check if outlet has power
		+	** If outlet is working, verify gate power supply is working
		+	*** check for voltage
		+	*** swap power supply with spare from the stewards closet

	=== Troubleshooting Automatic Control ===		=== Troubleshooting Automatic Control ===

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 === Troubleshooting Automatic Control ===
 * If a tool is not triggering the dust collector, verify the tool sensor is working correctly.
-** verify iVac MSC is set to "auto"
+** verify iVac MSC on dust collector is set to "auto"
 ** verify tool sensor is set to "auto"
 ** verify tool sensor LED is lit when the tool is turned on
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 *** This iVac switch should be set to auto
 *** The tool sensor it is connected to should be set to "off-ext"
 ** Try turning all tools off, turn automatic control to off, then back to auto.
 * If the dust collector is not turning off
-** verify iVac MSC is set to "auto"
+** verify iVac MSC on dust collector is set to "auto"
 ** Check iVac MSC LED, if light steadily, it thinks a tool is on
 ** Verify nothing sneaky a turned on, examples:

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-|Table Saw ICS51230 (Secondary Sensor)
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 ** verify tool sensor is set to "auto"
 ** verify tool sensor LED is lit when the tool is turned on
-** If the tool is on system address C, verify it is activated when the tool is turned on
+** If the tool is on system address C, verify iVac switch above router table is activated when the tool is turned on
 *** There should be a blue led you can see when it is activated
 ** Try turning all tools off, turn automatic control to off, then back to auto.

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 ==== Usage Notes ====
 * The dust collector will automatically turn on and off.  It is still the users responsibility to make sure the dust collector is on before using a woodshop tool.
-* When turning on a toll when the dust collector is off, please give it a 10 seconds or so for the dust collector to spin up before using the tool.
+* When turning on a tool when the dust collector is off, please give it a 10 seconds or so for the dust collector to spin up before using the tool.
-* When changing the dust bin, please make sure other users are aware and do not use any tools, so the dust collector is not turned on without the bin in place.
+* When changing the dust bin:
 * The control is programmed to remain on for 8 minutes after all tools are shut off.  The prevents a lot of starts and stops.
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 ** If the tool is on system address C, verify it is activated when the tool is turned on
 *** There should be a blue led you can see when it is activated
 * If the dust collector is not turning off
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 *** A tool sensor set to "on" instead of "auto"
 ** Check iVac MSC LED, if blinking at 4x per second, DC should shut off within 8 minutes
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 == iVac Automatic Dust Collector Control ==
 ==== Usage Notes ====
-* If desired, you can turn on the dust collector before you start using any tools.
+* The dust collector will automatically turn on and off.  It is still the users responsibility to make sure the dust collector is on before using a woodshop tool.
-* If you do rely on the automatic control to turn on the dust collector, please give it a 10 seconds or so to turn on and spin up.
+* When turning on a toll when the dust collector is off, please give it a 10 seconds or so for the dust collector to spin up before using the tool.
-* When changing the dust bin, please make sure other users are aware and do not use any tools, so the dust collector is not turned on without the bin.
+* When changing the dust bin, please make sure other users are aware and do not use any tools, so the dust collector is not turned on without the bin in place.
 * The control is programmed to remain on for 8 minutes after all tools are shut off.  The prevents a lot of starts and stops.
-* If any issues are encountered, please send a problem report
+* If any issues are encountered, please send a problem report.
-* To disable the automatic functionality, turn the switch on the yellow box on the dust collector to "off" instead of "auto".
+** To disable the automatic functionality, turn the switch on the yellow box on the dust collector to "off" instead of "auto".  If you do this, please submit a problem report.
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