The Auto Start function allows automatic enabling of all modules or functions within a module, that have been selected within Machine Configuration (See Configuration), and that have an “On” set point.

Select the Auto Start mode by any one of the following methods:

Click on the START button icon.

Press the F2 function key on the keyboard.

Click on View on the Menu Bar, then click on Auto Startup Status.

The mode is also displayed on the window Status Bar in the lower right area of this Display window.

The Auto Stop icon button no longer appears depressed. The AUTO icon button appears depressed.

This machine always comes up in the Auto Stop mode. The STOP button icon appears depressed. The Stop button remains depressed until either the MAN or GO buttons are clicked. While in either the MAN or GO mode, and the STOP button is clicked, Auto Stop immediately and sequentially turns off (STOP) all functions of this machine with the exception of the solder pot heaters. Unless the heaters are manually shut off, or an alarm condition arises in the solder pot heater circuit, the heaters will remain enabled. Use Auto Stop whenever shutting the machine down.

Select the Auto Stop mode by any one of the following methods:

Click on the STOP button icon.

Press the F3 function key on the keyboard.

Select Machine on the Menu Bar, then click on Auto Stop in the drop-down list box.

a check mark appears next to Auto Stop when in the Auto Stop mode.

The mode is also displayed on the window Status Bar in the lower right area of this Display window.

The STOP button appears depressed. The MAN or GO button icons no longer appear depressed.

Use Default Recipe Association

Selecting this option requires that the barcode or a portion of the barcode must be stored in the Current Recipe folder as the recipe name.

Use Barcode Association

Selecting this option allows using the Barcode scanned or a portion of the Barcode to be used to run a recipe with a different Name.  The recipe name does not need to be a portion of the Barcode

Use Default Recipe Association

Selecting this option requires that the barcode or a portion of the barcode must be stored in the Current Recipe folder as the recipe name.

Use Barcode Association

Selecting this option allows using the Barcode scanned or a portion of the Barcode to be used to run a recipe with a different Name.  The recipe name does not need to be a portion of the Barcode

Selection of only one (1) item is permitted within this category.

This configuration item is used to select the barcode code type.  Available selection vary by type of barcode scanner configured.  This configuration option is not available for the Symbol Technologies scanners.  These scanners are programmed by scanning various barcode from their manual

The following is a list of barcode code types.

-2/5 Interleaved

-Codebar

-CODE 39

-CODE 128

-COOP 2-of-5

-EAN 8

-EAN 13

-EAN 128

-Industrial 2-of-5

-ITF

-UPCA

-UPCE

-UPC/EAN

When a barcode is scanned by a reader, an ASCII string representing the text of the barcode is parsed by the Machine Software.  Below is an example of a Barcode Scanned and how the information is extracted from the Barcode.

Barcode Message Format

On the Barcode Reader Operations Page within the Barcode Message Format section, the Format of the information within the Barcode is configured.

Note: Spaces and characters such as ‘-‘ as shown  in the example below are counted as characters.

Use Entire Message for Recipe

When this item is checked, the entire barcode scanned must match a recipe stored in the current recipe folder or if Barcode Association is configured, the entire Barcode is used to Associate the Barcode to a Recipe.  In this configuration, the rest of the parameters are grayed and ignored in the Barcode Message Format section.

Recipe Starting Character Offset

Represents the location of the first Character of the Recipe within the Barcode String.  In the example below, the first character of the Recipe is in position 1 of the string, so the offset is1.

Note: The Recipe stored in the Barcode String recipe section should match an actual Recipe name stored in the current Recipe Folder or if Barcode Association is configured, the Barcode recipe section is used to Associate the Barcode to a Recipe.  This would be recipe Test1.rcp for this example.

Recipe Character Count

Represents the length of the Recipe within barcode string.  In the example below the Recipe Character Count is 5.

Data Starting Character Offset

Represents the location of the first Character of the Data designation within the Barcode String.  In the example below, the first character of the Data is in position 1 of the string, so the offset is 1.

Note: The Data Characters stored within the barcode string are used for Data Logging.  In the example below the information used for the Datalog File is Test1-1234.

Data Character Count

Represents the length of the Data designation (Board ID) within the barcode string.  In the example below the Data Character Count is 10.

Message Character Count

Represents the entire length of the barcode string.  In the example below the Message Character Count is 10.

2D Line Number

The 2D Line Number can be chosen from lines 1-5.  The following are the restrictions placed on the 2D Barcode use.

1. Any Barcodes with more than 5 lines will cause an error.

2. If the Line Number, where the recipe and data are located, is larger than the current scanned barcodes total number of lines, an error will occur.

3. These lines must have less than or equal to 32 bits of data or there will be an error.

4. The over all number of bits in the data in the 5 lines cannot go over 172 bits or there will be an error.

Example 1

The Line Number equals 1 in this example. The recipe and data are located in Line 1 and

together they equal 123312-324978-124123-0324.

Note:  When using 1D barcodes with the 1D / 2D barcode reader this should always be set to a Line Number equal to 1.

Example 2

The Line Number equals 2 in this example. The recipe and data are located in Line 2 and

together they equal 123312-324978-124123-0324.

Example 3

The Line Number equals 5 in this example. The recipe and data are located in Line 5 and

together they equal 123312-324978-124123-0324.

This configuration item is used to select if a prefix character will be used to signal the beginning of the data to be extracted from the scanned barcode message. The Barcode Reader should be setup to add this Prefix Value.

The default value is set to None.

None – If this is selected, no prefix character will be used and the data will start with the first byte in the scanned barcode message.  If this box is empty (not selected), the data will start with the first byte following the first occurrence of the prefix character as specified in the edit box below.  To select this option, click on the small box.  A check mark will appear in the box.

Use the edit box to type in the ASCII number of the prefix character to be used.  The spin controls on the right of the edit box may also be used to cycle up or down to the correct number.  Refer to an ASCII chart for the code associated for the specified character.

Note: When the barcode type Symbol 1D/ 2D is configured Barcode Prefix and Suffix are set and can not be altered.

This configuration item is used to select if a prefix character will be used to signal the beginning of the data to be extracted from the scanned barcode message. The Barcode Reader should be setup to add this Prefix Value.

The default value is set to None.

None – If this is selected, no prefix character will be used and the data will start with the first byte in the scanned barcode message.  If this box is empty (not selected), the data will start with the first byte following the first occurrence of the prefix character as specified in the edit box below.  To select this option, click on the small box.  A check mark will appear in the box.

Use the edit box to type in the ASCII number of the prefix character to be used.  The spin controls on the right of the edit box may also be used to cycle up or down to the correct number.  Refer to an ASCII chart for the code associated for the specified character.

Note: When the barcode type Symbol 1D/ 2D is configured Barcode Prefix and Suffix are set and can not be altered.

This configuration item is used to select the suffix character used to signal the end of the data to be extracted from the scanned barcode message.  The Barcode Reader should be setup to add this Suffix Value.  The default suffix is 13.

Use the edit box to type in the ASCII number of the suffix character to be used.  The spin controls on the right of the edit box may also be used to cycle up or down to the correct number.  Refer to an ASCII chart for the code associated for the specified character.

Note: When the barcode type Symbol 1D/ 2D is configured Barcode Prefix and Suffix are set and can not be altered.

This configuration item is used to select the suffix character used to signal the end of the data to be extracted from the scanned barcode message.  The Barcode Reader should be setup to add this Suffix Value.  The default suffix is 13.

Use the edit box to type in the ASCII number of the suffix character to be used.  The spin controls on the right of the edit box may also be used to cycle up or down to the correct number.  Refer to an ASCII chart for the code associated for the specified character.

Note: When the barcode type Symbol 1D/ 2D is configured Barcode Prefix and Suffix are set and can not be altered.

Selection of only one (1) item is permitted within this category.

This configuration item is used to select type or brand of barcode scanner that is connected to the machine.

Note: When the barcode type Symbol 1D/ 2D is configured and reading Symbol barcodes such as Data Matrix or other multi line capable Barcodes make sure that the Barcode was made using ASCII (data mainly contains ASCII characters 0-127)  Encoding.

Selection of only one (1) item is permitted within this category.

This configuration item is used to select type or brand of barcode scanner that is connected to the machine.

Note: When the barcode type Symbol 1D/ 2D is configured and reading Symbol barcodes such as Data Matrix or other multi line capable Barcodes make sure that the Barcode was made using ASCII (data mainly contains ASCII characters 0-127)  Encoding.

By checking “Use Batch Mode”, a barcode can be scanned and all the boards that follow after this initial scan will use the recipe and barcode of this scan.  This will continue until a new scan is made which will change the barcode and recipe for the boards to follow.

Data Logging will capture the information for each board as normal, except for the recipe and barcode, which will be based on the current scanned barcode.

Note: The “Barcode: Incoming Board Was Not Scanned” Alarm will not trigger during this Mode.

By checking “Use Batch Mode”, a barcode can be scanned and all the boards that follow after this initial scan will use the recipe and barcode of this scan.  This will continue until a new scan is made which will change the barcode and recipe for the boards to follow.

Data Logging will capture the information for each board as normal, except for the recipe and barcode, which will be based on the current scanned barcode.

Note: The “Barcode: Incoming Board Was Not Scanned” Alarm will not trigger during this Mode.

Note: The Calibration tab contains features that should be limited to use by maintenance personnel only.

STEP 1: Adjust integral to minimum (0.0) and derivative to minimum (0.0). Adjust proportional band to the minimum.

STEP 2:  Bring the process to the approximate desired setpoint. The process should oscillate. If the temperature is not oscillating then this is the proportional band setting, proceed to step 3. If the process does oscillate, slowly increase the proportional band setting in small increments until a minimal oscillation is achieved. Then double the proportional gain setting. The proportional band is now set.

STEP 3:  If derivative term is not used proceed to step 5.

STEP 4:  Increase the derivative setting by a small increment. Change the setpoint by -5% and observe the process response. The desired response is a compromise between overshooting the new setpoint and the speed at which the process reaches the new setpoint. Increase the rate setting by another small increment and change the setpoint by +5% (the original setpoint) and observe the process response. Keep doing this until the desired response is achieved.

STEP 5: Slowly increase the integral in small increments until an oscillation is observed, then divide by 2 the integral setting. This is now the correct integral setting and the set-up is done.

See Also: PROPORTIONAL (TIME PROPORTIONING)

INTEGRAL (AUTOMATIC RESET)

DERIVATIVE (RATE)

Hole Length

This parameter instructs the system to ignore a hole smaller than this value in a board that is inline with the photocell. This prevents the system from counting multiple boards instead of one.

PCB Multiplier

If using panels or pallets and there is more than one board, enter the number of boards in each panel or pallet. This will increment the ‘Number of Boards’ by this value for each ‘board’ that the machine detects.

Number Of Boards

‘Actual’ represents the number of boards processed through the system for the active recipe. The setpoint is used to change the starting number for the ‘Number of Boards’ processed.

Total Boards

The total number of boards processed through the system for all recipes.  This value can be reset to zero (0) on the Maintenance page.  If security is active the user must have Configuration Access to reset this value.

The Conveyor Configuration page is used to input the varied parameter configuration settings associated with the Conveyor.

NOTE:  It is highly recommended that after making changes to the machine s configuration, the machine application software be shut down and restarted

Click on a section of the Conveyor Configuration tab above to get a more detailed description of the parameters in that section.

The Conveyor Configuration may be accessed via:

Selection of only one (1) item is permitted within this category.

To select features within the Conveyor Direction and Conveyor Type categories, use the pointing device and click on the bullet box that it is associated with. A bullet present in the bullet box indicates it is selected.

Left To Right – Select this conveyor direction if the conveyor installed in your machine transports PCBs at an incline from left to right.

Right To Left – Select this conveyor direction if the conveyor installed in your machine transports PCBs at an incline from right to left.

Conveyor Speed

When the Start button is clicked, the LED to the left illuminates green and the Start button changes to Stop.

All Start buttons except Conveyor On & Drain Finger Cleaner become non-available.

The Conveyor On function allows the user to run the conveyor at the set point designated in the operation tab.

Click on the Stop button to stop the Conveyor operation.

Jog In Reverse

When the Start button is clicked, the LED to the left illuminates green, the Conveyor Speed LED illuminates green, and the Start buttons change to Stop buttons to cancel the operation.

The conveyor operates in reverse direction for approximately three (3) seconds.

When the reverse cycle is completed, both the Jog In Reverse and Conveyor On Stop buttons change back to Start, as the next mode of available operation.

Conveyor Speed

In the Set Point text box, enter the speed at which the conveyor is to operate, either in imperial or metric units, whichever is applicable for your system configuration.

Actual represents the present speed at which the conveyor is operating.

While in the Manual mode the Start button is available for a manual start of the conveyor.

When the conveyor is started, the LED to the left of Conveyor Speed illuminates green.

The Start button then changes to a Stop button to cancel the operation.

Auto mode will also start the conveyor after all other machine parameters have been satisfied for the Auto-Start sequence.

Conveyor Width

In the Set Point text box, enter the width at which the conveyor is to operate, either in imperial or metric units, whichever is applicable for your system configuration.

Actual represents the present width at which the conveyor is set.

While in the Manual mode the Start button is available for manual start of the conveyor width adjustment. When conveyor width is started, the LED to the left of Conveyor Width illuminates green. The Start button then changes to a Stop button to cancel the operation.

Auto mode will also start and set the conveyor width after the necessary machine parameters have been satisfied for the Auto-Start sequence.

Note: When an Ultrasonic Board Detect Sensor is mounted on the Machine with L type fingers, the minimum useable conveyor width is 3.00″ (76.2 mm).  This is now the standard type Incoming Board Detect sensor with the Wave Height Control option.

Cooling Fans

To enable the Cooling Fans for Auto Start click on the box to the right places a check mark in the box. Clicking on the box again removes the check mark. While the Cooling Fans are not operating, the text box under the Actual column displays Off and the LED to the left of Cooling Fans remains off. While in the Manual mode the Start button is available for manual start of the cooling fans. When the cooling fans are started, the LED to the left of Cooling Fans On illuminates green. The Start button then changes to a Stop button to cancel the operation.

Auto mode will also start the cooling fans after the necessary machine parameters have been satisfied for the Auto-Start sequence.

Finger Cleaner

The Finger Cleaner has three possible values for its setpoint, Off, On and Timing.  To set the finger cleaner to run continuously while the conveyor is running in Auto mode, select On as the setpoint.  If the finger cleaner is to remain off while running the conveyor in Auto mode, select Off as the setpoint.  Selecting Timing as the setpoint allows the finger cleaner to run periodically as defined by the Cycle Timer and the Run Timer.  These timers run any time the conveyor is running and the setpoint is set to Timing.  This means that the finger cleaner will run periodically in both the Manual and Auto modes.  The text box in the Actual column indicates whether the finger cleaner is On, Off or Timing.  If the Actual indicates Timing, this means that the finger cleaner is awaiting the count down of the Cycle Timer.  Once the Cycle Timer reaches zero, the Run Timer will begin counting down while the finger cleaner runs.  Once the Run Timer reaches zero, the finger cleaner will turn off and the actual will return to Timing.. While in the Manual mode the Start button is available for manual start of the finger cleaner after the conveyor speed is ‘On’.  When the finger cleaner is started, the LED to the left of Finger Cleaner On illuminates green.  The Start button then changes to a Stop button to cancel the operation.  Using the manual Start button will not change the timing operation of the finger cleaner.

Auto mode will also start the finger cleaner, if the setpoint is On or Timing, after the necessary machine parameters have been satisfied for the Auto-Start sequence.

PCB Support Width

In the Set Point text box, enter the width at which the support is to operate, either in imperial or metric units, whichever is applicable for your system configuration.

NOTE: The PCB Support Width set point should be equal to the width where support is required.

Actual represents the present width at which the support is set.

While in the Manual mode the Start button is available for manual start of the PCB support width adjustment. When PCB support width is started, the LED to the left of PCB Support Width illuminates green. The Start button then changes to a Stop button to cancel the operation.

Auto mode will also start and set the PCB support width after the necessary machine parameters have been satisfied for the Auto-Start sequence.

PCB Support Park

Check this box to park the PCB Support underneath the fixed rail during Auto mode setup.  The setpoint entered in PCB Support Width will be ignored.

While in the Manual mode the Start button is available for manual start of the PCB support park adjustment. When PCB support park is started, the LED to the left of PCB Support Park illuminates green. The Start button then changes to a Stop button to cancel the operation.

Cooling Chiller

This is part of Topside / Bottom Side Cooling option. To enable the Cooling Chiller for Auto Start click on the box to the right places a check mark in the box. Clicking on the box again removes the check mark. While the Chiller is not operating, the text box under the Actual column displays Off and the LED to the left of Chiller remains off. While in the Manual mode the Start button is available for manual start of the Chiller. When the Chiller is started, the LED to the left of Chiller illuminates green. The Start button then changes to a Stop button to cancel the operation.

Auto mode will also start the Chiller after the necessary machine parameters have been satisfied for the Auto-Start sequence.

Cooling Chiller Fan

This is part of Topside Cooling option. In the Set Point text box, enter the speed in percentage at which the fan is to operate. The set point range is 0 100 %. The set point of 0% will keep the fan Off. Actual represents the present speed at which the fan is set.

While in the Manual mode the Start button is available for manual start of the fan. When fan is started, the LED to the left of fan illuminates green. The Start button then changes to a Stop button to cancel the operation.

Auto mode will also start and set the fan after the necessary machine parameters have been satisfied for the Auto-Start sequence.

Selection of the following options is made using the pointing device and clicking on the check box associated with it. A check mark present in the box indicates it is selected.

Cooling Fans – Selection of this option indicates that Cooling Fans are installed at the exit end of the conveyor system.

Motorized PCB Support – This selection indicates the presence of a motorized board support system on the conveyor. Ensure this feature is installed prior to selecting it. Selection of this item is indicated by a check mark in the box associated with this feature.

SMEMA

Click to enable SMEMA.

Finger Cleaner (with Pump)

Click to enable Finger Cleaner Option with Pump  (VectraElite and VectraES Only).

Fixed Rear Rail

Click to enable Rear Fixed Rail Option if an Opti or Performa, Fixed Rear Rail Fluxer is installed.

Note:  If the above mentioned Fluxers are installed, but are not the Fixed Rear Rail Type, selecting this can cause Communication failures with the Fluxer.

Board Exit Sensor

Click on the check box to the left of this option to place or remove a check mark in the box. A check mark in the check box indicates that it is selected. The exit sensor is located at the unload end of the machine.

Topside / Bottom side Cooling

Select Topside or Bottom side Cooling Option.

Lambda / Contour Wave

Distance from incoming photocell to First Contact Point of the Lambda / Contour Wave.  This value will change if an External Fluxer is added or removed.

Chip / Rotary Chip Wave

Distance from incoming photocell to First Contact Point of the Chip Wave.  If the Chip Wave Option is not selected, this value will  be inaccessible.  This value will change if an External Fluxer is added or removed.

Hot Knife (HAK)

Distance from incoming photocell to the Hot Knife.  If the Hot Knife Option is not selected, this value will  be inaccessible.  This value will change if an External Fluxer is added or removed.

Preheat Zone #1

Distance from incoming photocell to Preheat Zone #1.  Since this setpoint is used for the Barcode Quickload Option, it is inaccessible if the Barcode Reader Type is set to None.  Also, if there are no Preheat configured, the setting will be inaccessible.  This value will change if an External Fluxer is added or removed.

Board Exit Sensor

Distance from incoming photocell to the Exit Photocell.  If the Board Exit Option is not selected, this value will  be inaccessible.  This value will change if an External Fluxer is added or removed.

Input PCB Sensor Offset

The Distance from the standard location of the incoming photocell to the new revised location.  The Standard Location is Just outside the Machine, unless an External Fluxer is Mounted and then just outside the fluxer.  This value by default is 0.  If the sensor is moved before the standard location towards the Feed Conveyor at the Load end this value will be negative and if it is positioned closer to the Exit Conveyor or Unload End it will be positive.  A Value of +/- 50″ (1270mm) is allowed.  This value will be reset to 0 if an External Fluxer is added or removed.

Note: When the Input PCB Sensor Offset is changed, the other distance values are also effected including the Lambda/ Contour and Chip Wave, HAK and Board Exit Sensor Locations.  Also the visual board tracking view is updated.

Selection of only one (1) item is permitted within this category.

Finger – This selection indicates the presence of a Finger type conveyor.

Pallet – This selection indicates the presence of a Pallet type conveyor.

Lug – This selection indicates the presence of a Lug type conveyor.  The maximum

conveyor width is decreased by 4.00 inches with this option.

Selection of only one (1) item is permitted within this category.

18 inches – This selection indicates the presence of an 18 Inch width conveyor. (VectraElite only)

20 inches – This selection indicates the presence of a 20 Inch width conveyor.

24 inches – This selection indicates the presence of a 24 Inch width conveyor.  (Electra only)

26 inches – This selection indicates the presence of a 26 Inch width conveyor.  (Electra only)

Move to Out Limit

Click on the Conveyor Width Move To Out Limit Start button to enable it.

The LED to the left of Move To Out Limit illuminates green.

The Start button changes to Stop, to cancel the operation.

The dimensions in the text box next to Move To Out Limit increase to the maximum conveyor width setting.

When the conveyor width reaches its maximum width, a symbol appears next to the Move To Out Limit Start button indicating the conveyor width is at its limit.

Move To In Limit and Move To Width Start buttons are available when the conveyor width is at its widest position.

Move to In Limit

Click on the Conveyor Width Move To In Limit Start button to enable it.

The LED to the left of Move To In Limit illuminates green.

The Start button changes to Stop, to cancel the operation.

The dimensions in the text box next to Move To In Limit decrease to the minimum conveyor width setting.

When the conveyor width reaches its minimum width, a symbol appears next to the Move To In Limit Start button indicating the conveyor width is at its limit.

The LED for Move To In Limit turns off, indicating this function has completed.

Move To Out Limit and Move To Width Start buttons are available when the conveyor width is at its narrowest position.

Move to Width

Click on the Conveyor Move To Width Start button to enable it.

The LED to the left of Move To Width illuminates green until the conveyor width is adjusted to the set point.

The Conveyor Width set point is based on the Conveyor Width Set Point under the Operation tab.

The LED next to Move To Out Limit or Move To In Limit also illuminates, depending on which direction the conveyor needs to move.

The Start button changes to a Stop button during the conveyor width adjustment, to cancel the operation.

When the conveyor width reaches its set point, the Move To Width Stop button changes back to the Start button and the green LED turns off.

Click on to highlight the user’s name to be copied.

Click on the Copy User button to add a new User Name to the list with identical rights to the selected user.

An Add User dialog box appears, allowing for the creation of a new name and password.

Click on the OK button to finish making the new copy.

Recipes/ Process Programs can be created by two different methods within the Machine Program.

Save Recipe as New

Open a Recipe and make required changes to Recipe Setpoints to meet the required process settings of the new Recipe.  These changes can be made in Text View by clicking on the Toolbar button, or selecting Menu Item View and clicking on Text View.  Making the required setpoint changes in the individual Modules is another Alternative.  When the required changes have been made, Click On Menu Item File and select Save Recipe As New… Type in the New File Name and click on the Save button.  This will save these changes to the new recipe and automatically load the new recipe.

Create New Recipe

This option allows you to create a new Recipe while running a different Recipe, and is accomplished in the Global Recipe Edit Dialog.  Open Global Recipe Edit by Selecting Menu item File and clicking on Global Recipe Edit.  If a Recipe is already created that is similar to the new recipe to create, double click on this recipe in the Recipe List box to Load the settings from this recipe in the Parameters to Edit Box.  Modify the Settings to match the new Recipe to be created.  When Using the Create New Recipe option from this page, it is not necessary to select the Active box for those parameters that apply.  All Parameters as modified will be used for the newly created Recipe.  Type the New Recipe name in the Edit box provided below the Parameters to Edit list.  Press the Create New Recipe Button to the right of the name.  This Recipe should now appear in the Recipe list to the left.  Press OK to Exit the Global Recipe Edit Dialog.

See Global Recipe Edit for more information.

Click on to highlight the user’s name to be deleted.

CAUTION: Deleting a User Name from the list permanently removes all security related rights along with the user’s name. Be sure the correct User Name is selected before clicking on the Delete User button.

Click on the Delete User button to remove the User Name from the list.

A Delete User dialog box appears, displaying “Continue to Delete User?”

Click on the Yes button to delete the selected user name click on the No button to cancel the deletion.

Derivative is an anticipatory function in a temperature control that measures the rate of process temperature increase and forces the control into a proportioning action on an accelerated basis to slow that increase. This action prevents a large degree of overshoot on start-up and also functions to prevent overshoot when system disturbances would tend to drive the process temperature up or down.

A proportioning control with the integral and derivative functions (pid control) provide the type of control that is required for difficult processes which result in frequent system disturbance, and applications where precise temperature is required.

See Also: PROPORTIONAL (TIME PROPORTIONING)

INTEGRAL (AUTOMATIC RESET)

PID CALIBRATION

When Start is pressed a window pop up.

“Fingers Cleaner Draining has Begun”

<<<Open drain valve>>>

Press OK to Confirm.

When Stop is pressed a window pop up

“Finger Cleaner Draining has Completed”

<<<Close drain valve>>>

Press OK to Confirm.

Finger Cleaner Cycle Time

If the desired operation of the finger cleaner requires that it run periodically while the conveyor is running, input the period of operation, in minutes, in this box.  This number is used only if the finger cleaner setpoint is set to Timing

Finger Cleaner Run Time

If it is desired that the finger cleaner run only for a short period of time during conveyor operation, enter the amount of time that the cleaner is to run, in minutes, in this box. This number is used only if the finger cleaner setpoint is set to Timing

NOTE: This section will appear only if an Opti, Opti II, Supa, Performa or AccuSpray fluxer is selected.

Spray Segment Width Opti, Opti II, Supa, Performa and AccuSpray.

Must be set to the actual spray width produced by the spray head(s).

Deceleration Sensor Distance Opti, Supa, and AccuSpray.

Sets the distance in inches between the fixed rail proximity sensor and the deceleration sensor.

Minimum Board Length Opti, Opti II, Supa, Performa and AccuSpray.

Sets the minimum board length in inches, acceptable by the photocell. Any board passing by the photocell that is equal to or less than the minimum value will be ignored by the system, and will not have flux applied to it.

Cleaning Duration Opti, Opti II, Performa and Supa Only.

Sets the amount of time in seconds for the duration of the self-cleaning cycle of the spray head.

Note:  On the Performa Fluxer, a setting of 0 is used if the Wash-down Option is not present or not used.

Wash-down Rate Opti, Opti II, Performa and Supa Only.

Sets the pulse rate in tenths (.10) of seconds, that solvent is sprayed onto the external surfaces of the spray head during the cleaning cycle.

Auto Shutdown Opti, Opti II and Performa Only.

The amount of time after the last board before the system performs cleaning operation and put the fluxer in idle mode.

Home to Fixed Rail Opti II and Performa Only.

The distance from Spray Head at Home Position to Fixed Rail Position.

Flux Line Purge Time Opti II Only.

The amount of time required to purge the flux lines.

Fluxer Distance From Sensor All Spray Fluxers.

The distance from incoming Board Detect Sensor to Spray Head.

Tank A Orifice Size Opti II Only.

Select between a #28 and #18 size orifice for Tank A.  This value is used when the “Auto Configure” box has been checked on the Fluxer Operations Module.

Tank B Orifice Size Opti II Only.

Select between a #28 and #18 size orifice for Tank B. This value is used when the “Auto Configure” box has been checked on the Fluxer Operations Module.

None – when selected indicates that NO fluxer is installed on the outside of the main machine cabinet.

Foam – indicates the presence of an external Foam fluxer.  The External Foam Fluxer cannot be

selected if an Internal Foam or Wave Fluxer is present.

Opti II – indicates the presence of an external ultrasonic, reciprocating spray head fluxer with dual

Flux Tanks.

SelectaSpray – indicates the presence of an external fixed head(s) spray fluxer.

Sono-Tek – indicates the presence of an external adjustable nozzle position and spray width,

fixed head spray fluxer.

Performa – indicates the presence of an external traversing head spray fluxer.

Optima – indicates the presence of an external Traversing spray head fluxer.

ServoJet – indicates the presence of an external Jet Spray fluxer.

ServoSpray – indicates the presence of an external traversing head spray fluxer.

ServoSonic – indicates the presence of an external traversing Ultrasonic spray fluxer.

Non-Integrated – indicates the presence of a Non-Integrated type fluxer.  On the Electra this item is not selectable and will default to “None” when it is attempted.

Selection of an option is made using the pointing device and clicking on the Pull-down Menu Under the External Selection Menu.  Items that are not available will by default return to “None” and not allow the selection.

Only one (1) selection may be made within the external “Fluxer Type” field.

On a Vectra only, The incoming board  detect Photocell should be moved to a position

before the Fluxer, when an external fluxer is configured.

None – select this item if there is not an FDC (Flux Density Control) installed.

Paar – selection of this option indicates the presence of an FDC with the Foam or Wave fluxer.

None – when selected indicates that NO fluxer is installed in the machine.

Foam – indicates the presence of an internal Foam fluxer.

Wave – indicates the presence of an internal Wave fluxer.

Opti II – indicates the presence of an internal ultrasonic, reciprocating spray head fluxer with dual

Flux Tanks.

SelectaSpray – indicates the presence of an internal fixed head(s) spray fluxer.

Sono-Tek – indicates the presence of an internal adjustable nozzle position and spray width,

fixed head spray fluxer.

Performa – indicates the presence of an internal traversing head spray fluxer.

Optima – indicates the presence of an internal Traversing spray head fluxer.

ServoJet – indicates the presence of an internal Jet Spray fluxer.

ServoSpray – indicates the presence of an internal traversing head spray fluxer.

ServoSonic – indicates the presence of an internal traversing Ultrasonic spray fluxer.

Selection of an option is made using the pointing device and clicking on the Pull-down Menu Under the Internal Selection Menu.  Items that are not available will by default return to “None” and not allow the selection.

Only one (1) selection may be made within the internal “Fluxer Type” field.

When selecting Foam or Wave as the type of fluxer, the following selections associated with this type of fluxer are also available. If any of these options are installed, they should be selected.

FDC

Options

Level Control

Select this item if the Flux Level Control feature of the Wave or Foam Fluxer is installed.

Selection of this item is indicated by a check mark in the box associated with this feature. Clicking on the box using the pointing device will either place or remove the check mark in the box.

Note: This Option is not allowed when a PAAR FDC is configured.

Fluxer Flow Meter (Performa Fluxer)

Select this item if Flux Flow Meter is installed.

Selection of this item is indicated by a check mark in the box associated with this feature. Clicking on the box using the pointing device will either place or remove the check mark in the box.

Lists Help topics.

Content

Displays Help topics organized be category. Double-click a book icon to see what topics are in that category. To see a topic, double-click it.

You can close a book by double-clicking it.

Index

Displays the Help Index. Type a topic you want to find, or scroll through the list of index entries. Click the index entry you want and the click Display.

Find

Provides a space for you to type the word(s) or phrase you want to find in the Help Topics. You can type a few characters and use the word list below to see if any words match what you type.

If you want to specify more than one word, separate them with a space. If you specify uppercase characters, then only words that are uppercase will be found. However, if you specify lowercase characters. Both upper and lowercase words will be found.

To change the search options, click Options.

Click on the light button to turn the machine’s hood lights on and off.

Closes the application and exit.

To reduce an application or document window to an Icon, click in the upper-right corner of the window, or click Minimize on the application or document Control menu. To restore the window to its previous size and location, double-click the title bar.

Displays all active Trending graphs.  If clicked again it will close all active Trending graphs.

The About Box is used to find pertinent information about the machine including the Software Version and Machine Serial Number.

Version

The version number is the Revision of Software that the machine has installed currently.

Note: It is important that the machine stays at the revision of software that the machine came with or newer.  Any machines with newer options should have the revision of software required for those options to work.  Older versions of software do not have these updates that may be needed for the current hardware on a machine to function properly.

Serial Number

This number distinguishes one machine from another.

The Analog I/O Change window allows the user to change an analog input or analog output value.  This should only be used when the application software is running in Simulation Mode as this could produce unpredictable results.  In Simulation Mode, this allows the user to control specific analog input and output values to simulate the machine hardware.

Analog Value: Enter the new analog input/output value. This value must be between the input/output’s range as displayed by Current     Value Range.

The Analog I/O Change window may be accessed pressing the Change Value button or double tapping the analog I/O description on the Analog I/O window.

The Alarm Configuration page is used to configure each of the machine’s user configurable alarms. The user can specify each alarm’s action, alarm band, repeat and process band. The list of available alarms is dependent upon the machine’s configuration.

The Alarm Configuration Page may be accessed via:

The Alarm Configuration parameter descriptions are listed below.

The Alarm Status window displays the current state of all machine alarms.

The Alarm Status window may be accessed via:

If the button indicator at the bottom of the Button View is present.

Each alarm is data/time stamped and color coded to easily identify the current state of the alarm.

To remove a cleared (green) alarm or acknowledge an active alarm, press the Acknowledge button.

Or Space Bar

The Auto-Startup Status is a viewing utility, allowing the user to see the status, at any time,  of the modules or their features configured for Auto-Startup.

Select Auto-Startup Status by clicking on View on the Menu Bar, then clicking on Auto-Startup Status in the drop-down list box.

The Auto-Startup Status Screen Contains five Columns.  Each are described below:

Device

The Auto-Start Device.

Status

There are six possible Auto-Start States:

·Idle – The Device has not yet been activated.

·Disabled – The Device is not active for the Recipe.

·In Progress – The Device has been started but is not Ready for Process

·Stable – The Device is within Process Band, Countdown Timer is Active.

·Complete – The Device is Ready to Process.

·Aborted – The Device was started but failed due to Alarm condition or interlock.

Actual

This could be Actual Temperature, Width, Speed, or whether the device is On or Off.

Unit of Measure

The Unit of Measure of the Actual, if applicable.

Countdown

If a Stability Timer is required for the Device, the Countdown Timer is displayed.  As soon as the timer reaches 0, the Device Status would be Complete.

The Auto-Start Device window may be accessed via:

The Backup/Restore Files allows the user to backup or restore the machine’s recipes and/or system files. The user can select which types of files to backup or restore.

The Backup/Restore Files section descriptions are listed below.

Backup Files Operation:

The Backup Files window may be accessed via:

·Requires Save/Delete/Rename Recipe security access on the Configure Security page.

·Confirm the backup path under Path Selection or press the Select Path button to select a new backup path.

·Press the Start button, this will prompt to confirm the backup operation.

·Press the OK button to confirm the selected backup path and start copying the files.

·If the backup path is not found the following warning message is displayed. No files were transferred. Press the OK button to return to the Backup Files window.

·If the backup completes successfully, the following confirmation window is displayed. Press the OK button to close the confirmation and Backup Files windows.

Restore Files Operation:

The Restore Files window may be accessed via:

·Requires Save/Delete/Rename Recipe and Quit Program security access on the Configure Security page.

·Confirm the restore path under Path Selection or press the Select Path button to select a new restore path.

·Press the Start button. The following window will be displayed informing the user that they will be logged off (if logged on) and the machine application will be shut down. After the restore operation is complete the machine application will have to be restarted.

·Press the OK button, this will prompt to confirm the restore operation.

·Press the OK button to confirm the selected restore path. This will then display the confirmation to exit the machine application software.

·Press Yes button to exit the machine application software.

·If any of the recipe parameters have been changed the following window will be displayed allowing the user to save or discard the recipe changes.

·Press the Yes button to save the recipe changes, No button to discard the changes. Pressing either the Yes or No button will close the application software and start transferring the files.

·If the restore path does not exist, the application software will not close and the Restore Files window will still be displayed.

·After the machine application shuts down, the restore operation is complete. Restart the application software.

The Barcode Association page allows the user to link scanned or typed barcodes to saved recipes.

Note: The machine must be in the STOP mode to make any barcode associations.

The Barcode Reader Barcode Association tab may be accessed via:

Message Board

The message board shows the most recent action that has taken place on the barcode association page.

Recipe Folder Location

Displays the folder directory which contains the recipes that are currently loaded in the Recipe List.  The Browse button can be used to pick new recipe directory. If changes were made to the currently selected recipe a Message Box pop up to with a query to keep the changes made.

Recipe List

Displays recipes that are in the current recipe directory.  Click on a recipe name to begin linking barcodes to that recipe.  Click on a different recipe than the one that is currently selected after changes were made to the currently selected recipe and a Message Box will pop up to with a query to keep the changes made.

Barcode List

Displays barcodes that are associated to the currently selected recipe.

Clear Barcode(s) for Recipe from List

The All Barcodes button clears all of the barcode links from the Barcode List that are linked to the current recipe.  A Message Box will query to clear all of the barcode links.

The Selected Barcode button clears the currently selected barcode from the Barcode List for the current recipe.  A Message Box will query to clear the barcode link.

Associate Barcode

Scan or type a new barcode and add a link to a currently selected recipe.  The Scanned Barcode button will add a scanned barcode to the Barcode List.

The Typed Barcode button will add the barcode that has been typed in the Enter Barcode for Recipe box to the Barcode List.

Enter Barcode for Recipe

Note: When a barcode is added by typing it, it must typed as the whole barcode.

Example: Barcode message manipulation can be found on the Barcode Operation page.

Case 1

Barcode = 123456

Use Entire Message for Recipe is not checked.

Recipe Starting Character Offset = 2

Recipe Character Count = 4

Data Starting Character Offset = 1

Data Character Count = 6

Message Character Count  = 6

Enter Barcode for Recipe box in this case would be 123456.

Case 2

Barcode = 123456

If Use Entire Message for Recipe is checked.

Enter Barcode for Recipe box in this case is 123456.

Last Barcode Scanned

Displays the barcode that was just scanned.

Case 1

Barcode = 123456

Use Entire Message for Recipe is not checked.

Recipe Starting Character Offset = 2

Recipe Character Count = 4

Data Starting Character Offset = 1

Data Character Count = 6

Message Character Count  = 6

Last Barcode Scanned for this case is 234.

Case 2

Barcode = 123456

If Use Entire Message for Recipe is checked.

Enter Barcode for Last Barcode Scanned in this case is 123456.

The Barcode Configuration page is used to configure the barcode option and each of it’s parameters.  The barcode reader option allows the user to quickly load the appropriate recipe by scanning a barcode on the PCB or pallet being cleaned. This helps eliminate errors associated with running the incorrect recipe. The barcode information is also recorded in the active Data Log file.

NOTE:  The machine must be in Stopped mode to enable access to the machine’s Module Configuration function.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to add, remove, or change any selections within the Barcode Reader tab that has not first been physically installed, removed or changed on the machine. This could result in unnecessary alarms and/or unexpected behavior.

Click on a section of the Barcode Reader Configuration tab above to get a more detailed description of the parameters in that section.

The Barcode Reader Configuration tab may be accessed via:

The ‘Defaults’ button is used to restore all barcode configuration parameters back to their default values.  This will disable all barcode operations

The Barcode Configuration page is used to configure the barcode option and each of it’s parameters.  The barcode reader option allows the user to quickly load the appropriate recipe by scanning a barcode on the PCB or pallet being cleaned. This helps eliminate errors associated with running the incorrect recipe. The barcode information is also recorded in the active Data Log file.

NOTE:  The machine must be in Stopped mode to enable access to the machine’s Module Configuration function.

NOTE:  It is highly recommended that after making changes to the machine s configuration, the machine application software be shut down and restarted

CAUTION: Do not attempt to add, remove, or change any selections within the Barcode Reader tab that has not first been physically installed, removed or changed on the machine. This could result in unnecessary alarms and/or unexpected behavior.

Click on a section of the Barcode Reader Configuration tab above to get a more detailed description of the parameters in that section.

The Barcode Reader Configuration tab may be accessed via:

The ‘Defaults’ button is used to restore all barcode configuration parameters back to their default values.  This will disable all barcode operations

The barcode Operation page displays the barcode’s recipe parameters and devices.  This page is used to update recipe set points and view the status of each device.  The recipe parameters / devices listed are based on the machine’s configuration and may not appear on all machines.

The Barcode Reader Operations tab may be accessed via:

Barcode Reader

Use Same Recipe For All Boards

Click on the box to place a check mark in the box, this enables Use Same Recipe For All Boards.

Clicking on the box again removes the check mark, disables it.

When enabled, all boards will be processed with the active recipe values.  Recipe information contained in a scanned barcode will be ignored.

Quick Load Parameters

Click on the box to place a check mark in the box, this enables Use Same Recipe For All Boards except setpoint parameters listed below will be Quick Loaded.

Clicking on the box again removes the check mark, disables it.

If this box is checked on a recipe being ran.  All other barcodes scanned after this will use the Quick Load option whether the Quick Load box is checked for that recipe or not.  To stop the Quick Load a recipe must be manually loaded with checkbox unchecked

The Quick Load feature will bypass the auto-setup process, and change the following setpoints upon reaching the windows of the parameters listed below:

Selecta Spray Fluxer:

Spray Duration

Spray Head(s) 1-6

Spray on Time

Spray off Time

Sono-Tek Spray Fluxer:

Spray Duration

Nozzle Position

Spray Pressure

Flow Rate

Nozzle Power

Opti 2 Fluxer

Spray Duration

Traverse

Spray Pressure

Pallet Offset

Use Conveyor Width Check Box

Flux Tank

Flux Base

Flux Concentration

Flux Deposition

Auto Configure Check Box

Selective Fluxing

Board Width

Note: Flux Concentration and Flux Deposition are only available when the Auto Configure check box is checked.

Performa Fluxer

Spray Duration

Traverse

Pallet Offset

Flow Rate

Use Conveyor Width Check Box

Board Width

ServoJet Fluxer

Spray Duration

Pallet Offset Fixed Rail

Pallet Offset Lead Edge

Use Conveyor Width Check Box

Valve Factor

Stroke Factor

Use Air Knife Check Box

Use Selective Fluxing Check Box

Flux Tank

Board Width

Note: With Dual Head and Dual Tank options Flux Tank is a Quick Load parameter for the ServoJet

Optima and Performa 2 Fluxers

Spray Duration

Traverse

Spray Pressure

Spray Width

Flux Tank

Pallet Offset Fixed Rail

Pallet Offset Lead Edge

Use Conveyor Width Check Box

Board Width

ServoSpray Fluxer

Spray Duration

Spray Pressure

Traverse

Pallet Offset Fixed Rail

Pallet Offset Lead Edge

Use Conveyor Width Check Box

Board Width

ServoSonic Fluxer

Spray Duration

Spray Pressure

Traverse

Pallet Offset Fixed Rail

Pallet Offset Lead Edge

Use Conveyor Width Check Box

Ultrasonic power

Board Width

Note: Internal and External fluxer locations are set on the Fluxer Configuration Page and sets a 7 inch window of +/- 3.5 inches from configured distance.  This distance typically would be the measured from the incoming machine board detect to the Spray head of the fluxer.  External Fluxer values will only be quick loaded on the Vectra.

Note: The Quick Load setpoints are changed when the PCB reaches the beginning of the Window as long as the previous board is not in the Window.  All other recipe parameters are ignored.

Note: Although these setpoints are changed the machine does not load a new recipe so it is important to be careful what you save to the current recipe.  The Board Spacing Timer must be set long enough to allow each board to leave a window before the next one arrives or the setpoints for that particular module will remain the same as the previous Recipe scanned.

Feed Stop Active Time

This time parameter is 1 to 240 seconds. The time is used by the computer to turn ‘on’ the I/O for the specified time. The I/O will prevent a board from entering the machine        

without being scanned. The I/O activates a feed conveyor’s stop device. When activated the scanned board is allowed to enter the machine by activating the stop device for the amount of time specified.

Note:  Barcode Scanned Recipe not Found Alarm – When a Barcode is scanned and the Recipe is not found, the choice is given to select correct Recipe from menu, Allow the board to enter under current recipe, or Ignore Board ( Board Stop remains activated if present).

Quick Load Board Spacing Time

This time parameter is 1 to 240 seconds, (At Conveyor Speed of 5 ft a min., this amounts to 1 inch of interval per second). This time period is the minimum amount of time the board stop should be active or up between PCB’s. This is to allow for previous boards to be clear from Waves etc before changing to new setpoint for current PCB.  For example the Waves are probably going to have the largest windows, so these should be taken into account when setting the Board Spacing Time.  If the previous PCB is still in a window when the next board reaches, the new setpoints will not be loaded and the values for that particular module of the previous recipe will be used.

Note:  If a Board is same as the previous Board, SMEMA and Quick Load are configured and SMEMA Board Spacing is nonzero then SMEMA Board Spacing timing will be used instead of the Quick Load Board Spacing Time.

Auto Start Delay Time

This is the amount of time that the automatic setup function will delay. During this time a box is displayed to allow the user to cancel (abort) this function.

Barcode Message Format

2D Line Number

This section appears when the barcode type Symbol 1D / 2D is configured.  It allows one to choose which line of the first 5 lines in a multi line barcode is the line which has the barcode recipe and data information in it. An Example of the 2D Line Number is given in the Barcode Example.

See Also Barcode Configuration

This page is used to select the functions the machine will exercise during an automated Burn In procedure.  The Jacking, Rollout, Conveyor and Pryometer Width functions, when selected, will travel to both limits and then to the current recipe’s setpoint.  If the first Recipe is selected and any there after, these will be auto-Started after the the Above Selected functions are complete.  If a device is not selected, the process continues onto the next step.

Note: If there are no Burn In functions Selected, the Start Button for Burn In will not be available.

The sequence of events are:

·Move the Jacking Stand to the Lower Limit.

·Roll the Solder Pot Out.

·Roll the Solder Pot In.

·Move the Jacking Stand to the Upper Limit.

·Move the Jacking Stand to the Current Setpoint.

·Move the Conveyor Width to the Out Limit.

·Move the Conveyor Width to the In Limit.

·Move the Conveyor Width to the Current Setpoint.

·Move the Pyrometer Width to the Out Limit.

·Move the Pyrometer Width to the In Limit.

·Move the Pyrometer Width to the Current Setpoint.

·If the First Recipe is selected and checked, this Recipe will be Auto-Started.

·Start the Cycle Timer.

·The Sequence of Events Restarts after end of Cycle Timer.

·If the 2nd through 5th Recipe(s) are selected and Checked these Recipes will be Auto-Started in order following the Above Sequence.  After Each Recipe is Run for the desired Cycle Time, the Cycle Count will increase.  If the First Recipe is not selected the Cycle Count will increase at the end of the selected Burn In Functions

Cycles

The number of completed Burn In cycles.

Cycle Time

The amount of time the machine will run each selected Recipe.

Remaining

This is the amount of time left on the current cycle.  When this time expires the Burn In process will start a new cycle.

Note: The Calibration tab contains features that should be limited to use by maintenance personnel only.

1. At the operator console, click on the MAN button icon at the top center of the screen to place the machine in the Manual Mode.

2. Click anywhere on the conveyor module on the graphic screen to open the Conveyor dialog box.

3. Click on the Conveyor Width Calibration tab.

The Calibration tab contains a single Step when initialized

The Conveyor Width Calibration tab may be accessed via:

Conveyor Width: Step 1.

Actual Width

– Click on the Step 1 Start button, the conveyor width will move toward the out limit.

– The LED to the left of Actual Width illuminates green while the conveyor moves to the outer limit, and the Start button changes to a Stop button to cancel the operation.

– The value in the Actual Width text box increases until the conveyor width reaches its maximum setting.

– Once the conveyor width reaches its limit, the green LED turns off, the Start button becomes non-available, and an additional step appears in the Calibration tab

Conveyor Width: Step 2.

Measured Out Width

– Physically measure the width of the conveyor adjustment performed by the machine in Conveyor Width: Step 1.

– Enter the measured conveyor width in the text box next to Measured Out Width, then press the Enter key on the keyboard or click on the Apply button.

Conveyor Width: Step 3 appears in the dialog box.

– Click on the Start button to move the conveyor width toward the in limit.

– The LED for Conveyor Width: Step 3 illuminates green while the conveyor width moves to the ‘in’ limit, and the Start button changes to a Stop button to cancel the operation.

– The value in the Actual Width text box in Conveyor Width: Step 1 decreases until the conveyor width reaches its ‘in’ limit.

Conveyor Width: Step 4 appears in the dialog box.

Measured In Width

– Physically measure the width of the conveyor adjustment performed by the machine in Conveyor Width: Step 3.

– Enter the measured conveyor width in the text box next to Measured In Width in Conveyor Width: Step 4, then press the Enter key on the keyboard or click on the Apply button.

– When the last step of the calibration is completed, a message is displayed under the Calibration Status field.

“Calibration Successfully Completed” if everything is OK.

“Calibration Failed” is something went wrong. The calibration is ignored. Find the problem with the conveyor width system, and repeat calibration.

Note: The Calibration tab contains features that should be limited to use by maintenance personnel only.

1. At the operator console, click on the MAN button icon at the top center of the screen to place the Machine in the Manual Mode.

2. Click anywhere on the conveyor module on the graphic screen to open the Conveyor dialog box.

3. Click on the PCB Support Width Calibration tab.

The Calibration tab contains a single Step when initialized.

The PCB Support Width Calibration tab may be accessed via:

PCB Support Width: Step 1.

Actual Width

– Click on the Step 1 Start button, the PCB support will move toward the out limit.

– The LED to the left of Actual Width illuminates green while the PCB support moves to the outer limit, and the Start button changes to a Stop button to cancel the operation.

– The value in the Actual Width text box increases until the PCB support reaches its maximum setting.

– Once the PCB support reaches its limit, the green LED turns off, the Start button becomes non-available, and an additional step appears in the Calibration tab.

PCB Support Width: Step 2.

Measured Out Width

– Physically measure the width of the PCB support adjustment performed by the machine in PCB Support Width: Step 1.

– Enter the measured PCB support width in the text box next to Measured Out Width, then press the Enter key on the keyboard or click on the Apply button.

PCB Support Width: Step 3 appears in the dialog box.

– Click on the Start button to move the PCB support toward the in limit.

– The LED for PCB Support Width: Step 3 illuminates green while the PCB support moves to the ‘in’ limit, and the Start button changes to a Stop button to cancel the operation.

– The value in the Actual Width text box in PCB Support Width: Step 1 decreases until the PCB support reaches its ‘in’ limit.

PCB Support Width: Step 4 appears in the dialog box.

Measured In Width

– Physically measure the width of the PCB support adjustment performed by the machine in PCB Support Width: Step 3.

– Enter the measured PCB support width in the text box next to Measured In Width in PCB Support Width: Step 4, then press the Enter key on the keyboard or click on the Apply button.

– When the last step of the calibration is completed, a message is displayed under the Calibration Status field.

“Calibration Successfully Completed” if everything is OK.

“Calibration Failed” is something went wrong. The calibration is ignored. Find the problem with the PCB Support system, and repeat calibration.

The Conveyor Configuration page is used to input the varied parameter configuration settings associated with the Conveyor.

NOTE:  It is highly recommended that after making changes to the machine s configuration, the machine application software be shut down and restarted

Click on a section of the Conveyor Configuration tab above to get a more detailed description of the parameters in that section.

The Conveyor Configuration may be accessed via:

The Troubleshooting tab contains features specifically for maintenance purposes. These features should be limited to use by maintenance personnel only. This tab displays internal machine parameters that the computer is using, based on machine configuration and operation set points. If there is a functionality problem related to any parameter pertaining to the Conveyor, the values provided here may give the user some indication as to what may be causing the problem.

The Conveyor Troubleshooting tab may be accessed via:

Drive Motor

Alarm Delay

The time before the alarm is enabled. The timer counts down to zero when the conveyor speed is started.

Motor Speed

The current actual speed, in Hz, of the conveyor motor drive.

Motor Speed – Drive Type

A display of VSD_NONE signifies no Variable Speed Drive Detected.  Otherwise the Drive Detected is listed.

Conveyor Width Motor

Scalar

The correction value determined during calibration.

Offset

The correction value determined during calibration.

Stall Timer

The time remaining for the conveyor to reach it’s programmed width or limits before a stall alarm occurs.

Motor Speed

The current actual speed, in Hz, of the conveyor width motor drive.

Width – Drive Type

A display of VSD_NONE signifies no Variable Speed Drive Detected.  Otherwise the Drive Detected is listed.

PCB Support Width Motor

Scalar

The correction value determined during calibration.

Offset

The correction value determined during calibration.

Stall Timer

The time remaining for the PCB support to reach it’s programmed width or limits before a stall alarm occurs.

Motor Speed

The current actual speed, in Hz, of the PCB support width motor drive.

CBS – Drive Type

A display of VSD_NONE signifies no Variable Speed Drive Detected.  Otherwise the Drive Detected is listed.

Finger Cleaner

Finger Cleaner Cycle Timer

The current value of the finger cleaner cycle timer.  If there is no value shown, the timer is not running.

Finger Cleaner Run Timer

The current value of the finger cleaner run timer.  If there is no value shown, the timer is not running.

Board Information

Board Length

The length of the board as determined by the incoming photocell.

Hole Length

The length of any hole in the board as determined by the incoming photocell.

The Maintenance tab contains manual Start buttons, specifically for maintenance functions. However, the machine must first be in the Manual mode.

Click on a section of the Conveyor Maintenance tab above to get a more detailed description of the parameters in that section.

The Conveyor Maintenance tab may be accessed via:

Remove All Boards

Remove all boards from tracking setting the “PCB’s in Machine” count to zero (0).

Remove Last Board

Removes the last board seen by tracking and decrements the  “PCB’s in Machine” count by one.

Reset Timers

Resets the finger cleaner cycle and run timers back to their original setpoints and re-enables.  If these timers are running when the reset button is pressed, they will continue to run once their values have been reset.

Reset Total Board Count

Resets the “Total Boards” to zero (0).  This is displayed on the Operation Page for the Conveyor.  This requires Configuration Access when security is active.

NOTE: This can be use as a guide to know when to perform maintenance on a specific module.

The Conveyor Maintenance Timers tab may be accessed via:

Interval (hours)

Enter here expected interval time in hours for maintenance to be done on this particular module.

Time Remaining

Time left before maintenance is due for this module.

NOTE: When time expired message “Maintenance Required” is displayed in Status Bar until maintenance is performed.

Total Run Time

Actual time that this module has been “on” since installation.

Complete

When a maintenance operation is performed for this module, click on Complete. Then the window Maintenance Note will appear.

Restore Defaults Intervals

Click here to restore default interval values.

Each maintenance timer screen contains two different types of timers.  The Maintenance Timer associated with a specific device only runs while the device is on.  The Maintenance Timer Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 are free running timers and do not stop when the device is off.  These timers are used for setting up a maintenance schedule such as Daily, Weekly, Monthly, or quarterly.  See the following for the recommended maintenance for each Maintenance Timer Level:

Maintenance Schedule

This feature is available with the Topside Cooling Option.  The Standby tab contains features to be used specifically for operation. Standby allows the machine to decide when a board is or is not present within a defined process parameter (window) based on whether or not a board is present, Standby will activate and deactivate Topside Cooling

Standby Mode On

Click on the box to the right of Standby Mode On to place a check mark in, or remove a check mark from the box.

Placing a check mark in the box enables Standby Mode On for activation.

When a check mark is placed in the Standby Mode On check box, the Topside Cooling Fan LED’s in the Conveyor’s Operation tab features, illuminate yellow. This indicates that the Fan is presently operating at Standby until a board is sensed within the defined window then the speed operates at the Set Point speed defined in the Operation tab.

No check mark in the box indicates that standby mode is not used and the speed will operate at the set point defined in the operation tab.

Use Entire Conveyor

Click on the box to the right of Use Entire Conveyor to place a check mark in, or remove a check mark from the box.

Placing a check mark in the box enables use of the entire conveyor as the window in Standby Mode On, rather than a specific Start and End of window.

No check mark in the box indicates a specific window range will be defined rather than using the entire conveyor as the window.

Start of Window

Enter in inches (or millimeters), the distance to engage the operations set point from the center of Topside Cooling Fan. A negative number engages the set point prior to the center and a positive number engages the set point after the center.

End of Window

Enter in inches (or millimeters), the distance to dis-engage the operations set point from the center of Topside Cooling Fan. A negative number dis-engages the set point prior to the center and a positive number dis-engages the set point after the center.

Within the Operation tab, specific parameters related to the conveyor module and the board characteristics, can be entered or changed to meet the requirements of a specific recipe. These entries may be saved in the existing recipe or to a new recipe or even applied to a specific board without being saved.

Click on a section of the Conveyor Operation tab above to get a more detailed description of the parameters in that section.

The Conveyor Operation tab may be accessed via:

The Auto-Start Countdown is displayed when a new Barcode is scanned and the conveyor is clear of all boards from the current recipe.  This occurs when the Machine is stopped and the new recipe is about to be loaded.  The Auto-Start Countdown allows the Operator to abort the Auto-Start sequence under the new Recipe.  Once the Timer Reaches 00:00:00 and the box is cleared, the Auto-Start process begins with the new recipe.

The Data Log Configuration page is used to configure which machine parameters are written to the data log file and the time interval. This feature allows the user to record selected parameter values to a text file which can be easily imported into a spreadsheet for further analysis and graphing. The data log file is time based and will record each of the selected parameters based on the logging interval. The date, time, machine state, active recipe cycle, barcode, machine recipe and user name are automatically recorded for each entry.

NOTE: Machine must be in manual or auto mode to record data.

The Data Log Configuration Page may be accessed via:

The Data Log Configuration parameter descriptions are listed below.

NOTE: The machine must be in the AUTO-STOP mode to enable access to any machine Configuration function.

NOTE:  It is highly recommended that after making changes to the machine s configuration, the machine application software be shut down and restarted

Click on a section of the Fluxers Configuration tab above to get a more detailed description of the parameters in that section.

The Fluxers Configuration may be accessed via:

CAUTION: Do not attempt to add, remove, or change any selections within the Fluxer module tab that has not first been physically installed, removed or changed on the machine. This could result in software lockups.

The following describes each of the optional selections listed within the Fluxer tab:

NOTE: The machine must be in the AUTO-STOP mode to enable access to any machine Configuration function.

NOTE:  It is highly recommended that after making changes to the machine s configuration, the machine application software be shut down and restarted

Click on the Fluxer tab within the Module Configuration dialog box to access its features.

The Fluxers Configuration may be accessed via:

CAUTION: Do not attempt to add, remove, or change any selections within the Fluxer module tab that has not first been physically installed, removed or changed on the machine. This could result in software lockups.

The following describes each of the optional selections listed within the Fluxer tab:

Note: The Calibration tab contains features that should be limited to use by maintenance personnel only.

Measured Temperature

1. At the operator console, click on the MAN button icon at the top center of the screen to place the Machine in the Manual Mode.

2. Click on the fluxer module on the graphic screen to open the Foam or Wave Fluxer dialog box.

3. Click on the Calibration tab.

4. Follow the instructions as they appear in the Calibration tab.

“To calibrate the temperature, measure the current temperature at the fluxer and enter the measured temperature in the field below.” Using an accurate hand held thermometer, take a temperature reading of the flux as directed. Then, enter the value in the field next to Measured Temperature. Click on the Apply or OK button to accept the value.

This completes calibration of the flux temperature.

The Foam/Wave Fluxer Calibration tab may be accessed via:

The Troubleshooting tab contains features specifically for maintenance purposes. These features should be limited to use by maintenance personnel only. This tab displays internal machine parameters that the computer is using, based on machine configuration and operation set points. If there is a functionality problem related to any parameter pertaining to the Fluxer, the values provided here may give the user some indication as to what may be causing the problem.

Flux Level Control

High Level Delay Timer

The length of time that the high level must remain high before the drain pump is started.

Low Level Delay Timer

The length of time that is allowed, determined by the fill period, before arming the low level alarm.

High Level Alarm Delay

The time before the alarm is enabled, prevents false alarms.

Low Level Alarm Delay

The time before the alarm is enabled, prevents false alarms.

Flux Density Control

Specific Gravity Alarm Delay

The time before the alarm is enabled, prevents false alarms.

Temperature Offset

The correction value determined during calibration.

The Foam/Wave Fluxer Troubleshooting tab may be accessed via:

Must be in Manual Mode to access Start button.

Manual

Can turn On or Off any of these functions.

Air

Circulating Pump*

Drain Pump*

Add Pump*

Thinner Pump*

* These functions can’t be turned on or off if the timer is enabled.

Level Control

Drain Period

Time in minutes to drain fluxer, after this time expires, the drain pump is stopped.

Fill Period

Time in minutes to fill fluxer, after this time expires, the low liquid level alarm is armed.

The Foam/Wave Fluxer Maintenance tab may be accessed via:

NOTE: This can be use as a guide to know when to perform maintenance on a specific module.

Interval (hours)

Enter here expected interval time in hours for maintenance to be done on this particular module.

Time Remaining

Time left before maintenance is due for this module.

NOTE: When time expired message “Maintenance Required” is displayed in Status Bar until maintenance is performed.

Total Run Time

Actual time that this module has been “on” since installation.

Complete

When a maintenance operation is performed for this module, click on Complete. Then the window Maintenance Note will appear.

Restore Defaults Intervals

Click here to restore default interval values.

Each maintenance timer screen contains two different types of timers.  The Maintenance Timer associated with a specific device only runs while the device is on.  The Maintenance Timer Level 1, 2, 3… are free running timers and do not stop when the device is off.  These timers are used for setting up a maintenance schedule such as Daily, Weekly, or Monthly.  See the following for the recommended maintenance for each Maintenance Timer Level:

Foam/Wave Maintenance Schedule

The Foam/Wave Fluxer Maintenance Timers tab may be accessed via:

Timer Enable

Click in box to enable Timer.

Set for the seven days of the week starting time (On) and stopping time (Off).

The timer only affects the operation of the FDC and Level Control.

The Foam/Wave Fluxer Timer tab may be accessed via:

Fluxer

Fluxer

Click in box to have foam fluxer operational in Auto Mode.

Start button: starts or stops fluxer operation in Manual Mode.

Auto Start Delay

Amount of time the system waits before going ready after turning on the fluxer.

Flux Level Control

High Level Drain Period

Amount of time to run drain pump when High level occurs. Should be set to lower flux level to the midpoint between low and high level floats.

Low Level Fill Hysteresis

Amount of time the Add pump continues to run after low level float is satisfied. This is to prevent cycling of the Add pump.

Flux Density Control

Specific Gravity

See manufacturer’s data sheet, this is the setpoint that the specific gravity will be controlled to.

Thinner Add Period

Amount of time the thinner is to be added to correct specific gravity. Set so that 1 add period changes the specific gravity only 0.001.

Thinner Sample Rate

Amount of time the system will wait after adding thinner to check the specific gravity. This should be along enough time to allow the thinner to completely mix with the flux. Typical setting is 120 seconds.

Temperature Reference

See manufacturer’s data sheet, this is base temperature for the manufacturer’s flux specific gravity specification.

Temperature Coefficient

See manufacturer’s data sheet. This is a correction factor for the specific gravity if the actual temperature is different than the reference temperature.

The Foam/Wave Fluxer Operation tab may be accessed via:

The Troubleshooting tab contains features specifically for maintenance purposes. These features should be limited to use by maintenance personnel only. This tab displays internal machine parameters that the computer is using, based on machine configuration and operation set points. If there is a functionality problem related to any parameter pertaining to the Fluxer, the values provided here may give the user some indication as to what may be causing the problem.

The Opti II Fluxer Troubleshooting tab may be accessed via:

Spray Fluxer

Tank Pressure Alarm Delay

The time before the alarm is triggered once armed and the actual pressure is the alarm band , prevents false alarms.

Tank Pressure Delay Timer

The length of time that is allowed, before arming the tank pressure alarm.

Flux Tank A Low Delay Timer

The time before the alarm is triggered after the Low Level of Flux Tank A is detected.

Flux Tank B Low Delay Timer

The time before the alarm is triggered after the Low Level of Flux Tank B is detected.

Solvent Low Delay Timer

The time before the alarm is triggered after the Solvent Low Level is detected.

Inputs / Outputs

The Inputs and Outputs of Fluxer with Fluxer I/O designation and Title.  The LED is Green when active, otherwise it is Gray.

Current Quick Load Recipe

Displays the recipe name that the Fluxer is currently on in Quick Load.

The Maintenance tab contains manual override buttons, specifically for maintenance functions. These features should be limited to use by maintenance personnel only.

The machine must first be in the Manual mode. The Start buttons listed below allow maintenance personnel to perform what may normally be automated functions:

The Opti II Fluxer Maintenace tab may be accessed via:

Manual Operations

Must be in Manual Mode and Fluxer must be inactive (not “ON”) to access Start button.

Each Item when started will cause the Spray Head to extend to center of rails and can be activated in any combination with the other maintenance items.

Ultrasonic Activates the Ultrasonic head.

Air Causes the air to spray through head.

Flux Causes the flux to spray through the head.

Solvent Causes the solvent to spray through the head.

Extend Head Center Spray Head between rails for Maintenance.

Note: When other maintenance items are pressed the head will automatically center.

Allow enough time for the nozzle to extend or retract before pressing a Stop/Start Button of any of these

functions.

Maintenance

Total Spray Cycles

Number of spray cycles that the fluxer has gone through.

NOTE: This can be use as a guide to know when to perform maintenance on a specific module.

Interval (hours)

Enter here expected interval time in hours for maintenance to be done on this particular module.

Time Remaining

Time left before maintenance is due for this module.

NOTE: When time expired message “Maintenance Required” is displayed in Status Bar until maintenance is performed.

Total Run Time

Actual time that this module has been “on” since installation.

Complete

When a maintenance operation is performed for this module, click on Complete. Then the window Maintenance Note will appear.

Restore Defaults Intervals

Click here to restore default interval values.

Each maintenance timer screen contains two different types of timers.  The Maintenance Timer associated with a specific device only runs while the device is on.  The Maintenance Timer Level 1, 2, 3… are free running timers and do not stop when the device is off.  These timers are used for setting up a maintenance schedule such as Daily, Weekly, Monthly or Quarterly.  See the following for the recommended maintenance for each Maintenance Timer Level:

Maintenance Schedule

The Opti II Fluxer Maintenance Timers tab may be accessed via:

Within the Operation tab, specific parameters related to the Opti Fluxer module, can be entered or changed to meet the requirements of a specific recipe. These entries may be saved in the existing recipe or to a new recipe or even applied to a specific board without being saved.

The Opti II Fluxer Operation tab may be accessed via:

Note: Tank Pressure cannot be changed while the Fluxer is in Run Mode.  The setpoint change will be ignored and may cause the Fluxer to become unstable.  When making changes, especially Tank Pressure (manual mode), allow enough time for the changes to take effect in the fluxer before trying to process a board.

Fluxer

Start/Stop button used to operate fluxer in Manual mode. The text box will indicate if the fluxer is on or off.

Click on the box to the right of Fluxer, under the Set Point column to enable the fluxer for Auto Start operation. Clicking on the box places a check mark in the box.

NOTE: The units appearing in each box are dependent on the machine configuration. Imperial units are referenced.

Flux Tank Pressure

Controls the pressure of the flux tank, which affects the flow rate to the spray head. The text box in the Set Point column allows the user to adjust the pressure of the flux tank.  If the “Auto Configure” box is checked, the fluxer will ignore this setpoint and will utilize the “Auto Configure” parameters to adjust this setting.  In this case the setpoint will not be visible.

Actual pressure is indicated in the text box under the Actual column.

Flux Traverse

Sets the Traversing Speed of the Spray Head.  Actual speed is displayed in the text box under the Actual column.  If the “Auto Configure” box is checked, the fluxer will ignore this setpoint and will utilize the “Auto Configure” parameters to adjust this setting.  In this case the setpoint will not be visible.

The actual traverse speed is indicated in the text box under the Actual column.

Minimum Traverse Speed

Displays the minimum calculated Traverse speed that the fluxer will be able to maintain with the current configuration settings under the Actual column.  This item is sent directly from the fluxer.  Under “Auto Configure” mode this will display the traverse speed that has been calculated using the Auto Configure parameters.

Spray Delay

Sets the distance the printed circuit board must travel after passing the photocell to the center of the spray head. The spray delay should be set to a distance slightly less than the actual distance to ensure that the spray sequence is activated just prior to the board entering the spray head zone.

Spray Duration

Sets the distance the spray head is activated. If this is set to zero the fluxer sprays for the length of the printed circuit board.  If this is set to some other value, the spray head will spray for that distance of board travel.

Pallet Offset (Pallet Mode)

Sets the distance between the fixed rail proximity sensor and the point at which the spray head begins to spray the board, as the spray head begins to traverse.

Use Conveyor Width

Selection of this checkbox automatically sets the board width of the fluxer to the current conveyor width actual.

Board Width (Pallet Mode)

Sets the process width of the circuit board.  This value is used if the “Use Conveyor Width” box is not checked.

Flux Tank

Selects the Flux Tank being used for the current recipe.  Select Tank A or B.

Auto Configure Parameters

NOTE:  The following Three settings, along with the Orifice Size on the Fluxer Configuration Page, are utilized in setting the Tank Pressure and Traverse Speed.

Flux Base

Selects the Flux Base type being used for the current recipe.  Select Alcohol or VOC Free (Water).

Flux Concentration

Should be set per current flux properties.

Flux Deposition

Should be set per current flux properties.

Auto Configure

This box is checked when using the “Flux Deposition”,  “Flux Concentration”,  “Flux Base”, and the “Orifice Size” to automatically calculate the Traverse Speed and Flux Tank Pressure Setpoints.  The Recipe setpoints for these two items will be ignored in Auto Configure Mode.  The Orifice Size is modified on the Fluxer Configuration Page.   These four Auto Configure Parameters are ignored if this box is not checked.

Flux Flow Rate

Displays the Calculated Flux Flow Rate from the PLC of the Fluxer.  This value is only valid and thus displayed when in Auto Configure Mode.

The Troubleshooting tab contains features specifically for maintenance purposes. These features should be limited to use by maintenance personnel only. This tab displays internal machine parameters that the computer is using, based on machine configuration and operation set points. If there is a functionality problem related to any parameter pertaining to the Fluxer, the values provided here may give the user some indication as to what may be causing the problem.

The Optima Fluxer Troubleshooting tab may be accessed via:

Flux Tank A Low Delay Timer

The time before the alarm is triggered after the Low Level of Flux Tank A is detected.

Flux Tank B Low Delay Timer

The time before the alarm is triggered after the Low Level of Flux Tank B is detected.

Solvent Low Delay Timer

The time before the alarm is triggered after the Solvent Low Level is detected.

Inputs / Outputs

The Inputs and Outputs of Fluxer with Fluxer I/O designation and Title.  The LED is Green when active, otherwise it is Gray.

Current Quick Load Recipe

Displays the recipe name that the Fluxer is currently on in Quick Load.

The Maintenance tab contains manual override buttons, specifically for maintenance functions. These features should be limited to use by maintenance personnel only.

The machine must first be in the Manual mode. The Start buttons listed below allow maintenance personnel to perform what may normally be automated functions:

The Optima Fluxer Maintenance tab may be accessed via:

Manual Operations

Must be in Manual Mode and Fluxer must be inactive (not ON ) to access Start button.

Each Item when started will cause the Spray Head to extend to center of rails and can be activated in any combination with the other maintenance items.

Ultrasonic

Activates the Ultrasonic head.

Air

Activates the air to spray through head.

Flux

Activates the flux to spray through the head.

Solvent

Activates the solvent to spray through the head.

Extend Head

Center Spray Head between rails for Maintenance.

Note: When other maintenance items are pressed the head will automatically center.  Allow enough time for the nozzle to extend or retract before pressing a Stop/Start Button of any of these functions.

Total Spray Cycles

Number of spray cycles that the fluxer has gone through.

NOTE: This can be use as a guide to know when to perform maintenance on a specific module.

Interval (hours)

Enter here expected interval time in hours for maintenance to be done on this particular module.

Time Remaining

Time left before maintenance is due for this module.

NOTE: When time expired message “Maintenance Required” is displayed in Status Bar until maintenance is performed.

Total Run Time

Actual time that this module has been “on” since installation.

Complete

When a maintenance operation is performed for this module, click on Complete. Then the window Maintenance Note will appear.

Restore Defaults Intervals

Click here to restore default interval values.

Each maintenance timer screen contains two different types of timers.  The Maintenance Timer associated with a specific device only runs while the device is on.  The Maintenance Timer Level 1, 2, 3… are free running timers and do not stop when the device is off.  These timers are used for setting up a maintenance schedule such as Daily, Weekly, or Monthly.  See the following for the recommended maintenance for each Maintenance Timer Level:

Maintenance Schedule

The Optima Fluxer Maintenance Timers tab may be accessed via:

Within the Operation tab, specific parameters related to the Optima Fluxer module, can be entered or changed to meet the requirements of a specific recipe. These entries may be saved in the existing recipe or to a new recipe or even applied to a specific board without being saved.

The Optima Fluxer Operation tab may be accessed via:

Fluxer