USER MANUAL
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1. Semb automatic Pick amp Place USER MANUAL Laser amp Electronics Laser amp Electronics 1 INTRODUCTION Company name LPKF Laser amp Elektronika d o o Abbreviated name LPKF d o o Address Zgornje Jezersko 32 SI 4206 Zgornje Jezersko Telephone head office 386 04 20 13 800 Fax head office 386 04 20 13 820 Internet www lpkf si e mail support lpkf si info Ipkf si Trade mark Laser amp Electronics 1 1 New placer LPKF ProtoPlace LPKF ProtoPlace is a new placer designed for professional use in assembling prototype and small run printed circuit boards with surface mounted electronic components SMD The finished construction and microprocessor controlled electronics increase the precision and functionality of the device in assembling circuits with several of the latest components which are currently available on the electronics market The device is designed and constructed in accordance with the highest technological standards It enables the placing of different components including fine pitch QFP components down to 0 4 mm 16 mils pitch with up to 300 pins and chip components down to 0201 from various layouts feeders turntables palettes fixing of various sizes of printed circuit boards up to 297 x 420 mm 11 8 x 16 5 shifting and blocking the placing dispensing head in all directions x y z simple selection and demonstration of methods of operation on a four lined LCD screen2. function Auto pick and place operation is possible 28 Laser amp Electronics 7 2 6 Precise placing with fine adjustment Precise placing with fine adjustment enables us to place more demanding fine pitch components By pressing the left key on the keyboard in the basic menu we select the function Place lt within which we then select semi automatic Auto placing lt method by pressing the upper key With this option we pick components with the vacuum being automatically turned on limit the travel alongside the z axis and automatically place them on the manually set position Auto Pick amp Place Turntable Back Brake kkkkkk With a height adjustment screw located besides the fixing of the camera see chapter 5 1 2 we limit the downward travel according to the appropriate height of the component This option is recommended for placing components with previous fine positioning The height of the travel is set with a height adjustment screw rotation in the counter clockwise direction decreases the length of the travel meanwhile rotation in the clockwise direction increases the length of the travel in such a manner that the component is when the height adjustment screw is pressed distanced 4 5 mm at the most from the circuit board see picture The picked component is carried above the placing area and put near to the placing position the height adjustment screw is pressed down so far that the screw hides
3. move through adjustments and set the values of individual parameters Keys gently stand out and have a spring click which enables easier blind handling 5 1 6 Software User friendly software enables the operator to work with two main menus placing PLACE and dispensing DISPENSE Currently available functions are demonstrated on the display unit controlling is performed with the use of keyboard buttons 5 1 7 Foot switch Turning on the foot switch during the function of placement turns off the vacuum and turns on overpressure for pressing out soldering paste glue and washers The connecting cable of the foot switch is connected on the back side of the upper cover see chapter 6 4 14 Laser amp Electronics 5 2 Equipment optional 5 2 1 Turntable The turntable is primarily designed for storing individual scattered components which are not part of the standard packaging tape stick or palette The components are loaded into cups The component type value and the sign are marked on the label The cups are made of conductive plastic and they allow anti static handling of components There are usually 45 cups inserted into the turntable 15 Single and 30 double With a different combination of cups we can achieve 45 75 or 90 storing places The rotation of the turntable is motorised we control it by using the function Turntable lt 5 2 2 Feeder carrier The feeder carrier is intended for the appl
4. and the tape is placed into the picking guide as the image shows Components are moved forward by rotation of the transport wheel and the rest of the tape moves backwards along the lower side Stick feeders ick sizes wih ising screw We choose between feeders for SO and PLCC _ components with narrower or wider width The stick or dierent with components is placed on the spring top and the oldina in the feeder bose plate components are moved forward by rotating the soft part of the transport wheel as the image shows Component palettes are placed as close as possible to the placing unit right from the fixing of the printed circuit board They can be placed upright or alongside according to the size and fullness of the palette Empty or full palettes serve for height adjustment otherwise sliding or magnet supports are used for additional Support for printed circuit boards 5 3 3 K2 set The K2 set includes the basic set for placer operation and enables immediate work It contains 1 x cartridge adapter 5 ccm 2 x dispensing cartridge 6 ccm 2 x dispensing piston 2 x cartridge lid 2 x cartridge lid lower set of 10 needles for dispensing and placing 2 x vacuum cap labels together with a pencil 17 Laser amp Electronics 5 3 4 Picking needles picking nozzles For picking and dispensing the needles of 1 2 12 7 mm length and of
5. From both of the sub menus of the function Auto Dispense we return to the previous menu by pressing the left key and selecting the function Back Warning After completion of the dispensing function it is necessary to remove the dispensing needles from the cartridges and thoroughly clean them The cartridges have to be suitably closed on both sides and the medium stored in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer 33 Laser amp Electronics 8 MAINTENANCE After the work has been accomplished it is necessary to turn off the device with the power switch cut off the supply of compressed air and cover the device so that it is protected from dust 8 1 Cleaning The placer is cleaned with a damp towel soaked in a mild cleanser solution The added pastes cleansers and washers have to be cleaned in accordance with manufacturer instructions regarding each individual substance Most soldering pastes and glues can be cleaned using isopropyl alcohol Attention follow the manufacturer instructions for each individual substance Before cleaning make sure the device is disconnected from the network voltage When dispensing it is necessary to close the cartridge and store it in a refrigerator or in some other dark and cold place in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions regarding the medium The needles have to be emptied and cleaned with a cleanser for soldering pastes or glues This is performed in the simpl
6. MICRO TABLE TABLE POSITION INDICATOR KEYBOARD MICRO TABLE KNOBS 5 1 1 Micro table The micro table is installed in the central part of the placer and enables fixing of printed circuit boards of various sizes all sizes up to 297 x 420 mm format A3 or 11 8 x 16 5 Printed circuit boards are fixed between the two laths of which the left is fixed and the right is spring adjustable The area which lies right from the spring lath is intended also for palettes with components Magnetic slide supports have been added for additional support with fixing The rotating knobs placed on the front cover are intended for accurate positioning of the micro table when precise placement is required The right knob moves the table in the direction of x axis the left in the direction of y axis The positional light dot on the window for micro table positioning demonstrates its position according to the coordinate origin Toughened turning of the knobs in moving the table signifies that the table has reached the end position which is at the same time visible on the window the positional light is located in one of the end positions Further turning of the knobs can cause damage to the device 12 Laser amp Electronics 5 1 2 Manipulator The manipulator enables picking and placing of components and soldering with pastes glues or washers Simple picking of components from various layouts stick and tape feeders turntable p
7. Poor contact between the placing manipulator and manipulator carrier Local lighting is disabled 1 replace the placing needle Blocked placing needle 2 open the vacuum stifler Closed stifler for vacuum 3 take off the placing Poor contact between the manipulator placing manipulator and 4 check if the sealing rings are manipulator carrier in their places 5 reinstall the manipulator Vacuum is not present or is not sufficient at the end of the placing needle The micro table does 1 verify the position of the table The table is blocked in the not move by turning the ending positions knobs on the table position indicator 2 shift the table to the centre The motorised turntable Disconnected cable for the Verify the connection of the does not rotate turntable cable for the turntable The placing manipulator The bearing shells inlet does not turn off the flange in the manipulator vacuum nor does it slipped down lt return to the starting position in spite of Note this fault appears touching the circuit only with the older models 1 lead the manipulator out of the circuit area 2 with your hand take grip of the manipulator needle and press it down 35 Laser amp Electronics 10 ANNEX 10 1 Servicing set The primary set of the device is demonstrated in the lower picture FOOT SWITCH K2 SET PVC AIR TUBE POWER SUPPLY CABLE VIDEO CABLE 36
8. amp Place Turntable Back Brake kkkkkk To pick up the component we choose Place left key on the keyboard from the basic menu and there we choose the semi automatic Auto lt upper key placement method With this option we pick components by automatically turning on the vacuum and manually placing the component on the manually set position We select the component that we wish to place In picking the component the vacuum is present so with the needle we only touch the centre of the component the component is sucked to the point of the needle The component is lifted and taken to the placing spot The component is carried above the placing area and put nearer to the placing position First it must be correctly rotated then set in both directions The component is gently pressed onto the placing area and the vacuum turns Off After a few moments the vacuum automatically turns on again With semi automatic Auto lt placing the function Turntable enables us to select the Suitable cup from the turntable while the function Back returns us to the previous menu In the Turntable function Auto lt pick and place operation is also possible 2 Basic method Laser amp Electronics To pick up the component we choose Place left key on the keyboard from the basic menu and there we choose the semi automatic Auto lt upper key placement method With this option we pick components by automatically tu
9. be equipped with support for the lower part of the back A turntable is inserted from the back side A feeder carrier is installed from the side The front right side area is intended for palettes with components We recommend that the monitor is installed on the left side in such a way that it is facing the operator of the device 6 2 1 Turntable placement The turntable is inserted from the back side and placed on the two screws on the transversal carrier The rotation of the turntable is motorised the cable for motor drive is connected to the back side of the upper cover The turntable can also be placed on the left side In the event of simultaneous use of two turntables one of the drives is motorised the other has to be rotated manually 6 2 2 Placement of the feeder carrier The feeder carrier is placed on two positioning screws on the left side of the placing table The feeder carrier needs to be assembled before placing it We attach the two sides to the aluminium base plate by using inbus screws enclosed inbus tool 2 5 We insert tape and or stick feeders in the guides of the feeder carriers and then push them to the stop 21 Laser amp Electronics 6 3 Starting up the device Before starting up the device for the first time it is necessary to ensure device acclimatisation remove the packaging and leave the not yet connected device in the working area for such a period that the device adjusts to the temperature conditio
10. in the housing or use our finger to touch the housing of the manipulator by pressing the height adjustment screw The position of the height adjustment screw is retained and at the same time we select the function Brake on the keyboard by doing this the position of the component is blocked in all directions except in the direction of rotation The height adjustment can be released We then correctly rotate the component and with the fine setting of the micro table accurately set the position of the placing area in both directions Auto Pick amp Place Back Fine adjustment of the table is conducted by buttons in the front cover The left button is for fine adjustment of the table along the y axis the right one serves for fine adjustments along the x axis When we are satisfied with the position we select the function Place lt by pressing the lower key on the keyboard 29 Laser amp Electronics Auto Placing Back The component is automatically placed the vacuum turns off and the manipulator returns to its starting position After a few moments the vacuum automatically turns on again and the programme returns to the basic Auto Pick amp Place menu When during the function of automatic placing we incorrectly set the height of the travel in such manner that it is higher than 4 5 mm the component cannot touch the circuit board the vacuum consequentially does not release the component and the operating
11. various thicknesses are used LA d 0 84 mm 0 033 Inch d 0 69 mm 0 027 Inch brown or black d 0 61 mm 0 024 Inch yellow or pink d 0 40 mm 0 016 Inch black or blue d 0 33 mm 0 013 Inch bright blue or orange d 0 25 mm 0 010 Inch d 0 15 mm 0 006 Inch grey or lavender Note The colours of needles for individual thicknesses refer to the manufacturer Techcon systems and differ according to sale on the European or American market or depend on the particular supplier dimensions needles that are too big can cause plugging up of the needle with the component When placing you have to take special care that fine parts pastes or glues are not sucked through the picking needle T Always use suitable picking needles the use of needles of unsuitable A plugged up needle can be easily cleared by blowing with the use of the manual dispensing function Man Dispense lt We slip an empty cartridge on the blocked needle and empty it with the help of manual dispensing 18 Laser amp Electronics 6 DEVICE INSTALMENT 6 1 Packaging removal Before opening the packaging make sure you verify the shock sensor which is located on the external side of the packaging In the event that the indicator is coloured bright red DO NOT OPEN THE PACKAGING instead immediately inform your transport agent cut the adhesive tape open the cover sides of the carton packaging lift the wooden cover of the placer fo
12. Because of its ergonomic form and microprocessor controlled electronics fine adjustable settings and automatic system of placement by positioning components the basic model already enables reliable and simple usage Additional options such as a motorized turntable various types of feeders dispensing and use of a micro camera are easily added upgradeable and enable an even greater level of practicability and reliability of the device Laser amp Electronics 1 2 Warning Copying and distributing these instructions in their entirety or in parts is permitted only on the basis of written approval by LPKF Data can be altered without prior warning LPKF is not liable for consequences which occur in connection to the use of these instructions The owner of the LPKF device is obligated to Assure that the device is used only in accordance with its purpose Assure that the device is used in accordance with the prescribed operating conditions Regularly check safety and control devices Assure that only authorised and qualified personnel operate the device Assure all operators of the device constant access to these instructions Assure that the device is always equipped with safety labels Before opening the packaging verify the shock sensor located on the external side of the packaging In the event that the indicator is coloured bright red DO NOT OPEN THE PACKAGING instead immediately inform your transport agent Remov
13. EK CW CCW Back Exit from the menu Turntable lt is confirmed by pressing the lower key Back lt In using the feeder turntable without motorised drive the turntable is rotated manually 7 2 2 Needle placement The components are picked with the picking needle which is placed on the vacuum axis of the manipulator The picking needle is chosen according to the size and weight of the component Usually a needle of 0 84 mm in diameter green colour or a needle of 1 37 mm in diameter is used With bigger components a vacuum cap is used 3 2 or 9 mm in diameter or we replace it with a picking nozzle x The picking needle is placed on a vacuum axis pulled out with a gentle twist while the rotating button is held with the other hand The picking nozz e is placed on the vacuum axis in such a way that we replace the needle carrier with it The needle carrier is removed from the axis by unscrewing the inbus pin and gently pulling it down In its place we place the picking nozzle and attach it to the z axis with the inbus pin 7 2 3 Pneumatic settings For different weights or sizes of components we use beside different needle thicknesses also different vacuum which is set in the right part of the placer with the button vacu For heavier components we require stronger vacuum a louder sound coming from the silencer on the ejector can be heard Stronger vacuum is achieved by rotating the knob in the counter clockw
14. LING the event of incorrect manual handling spinal injuries can occur ELECTRIC HAZARD in the event of unsuitable general lighting of the SENSOR STRESS area the operator can experience an increase of sensor stress Unsuitable work environment unsuitable work Space and unsuitable working chair can cause eee hazardous effects to the health of the device operator Laser amp Electronics 4 3 Safety measures Before starting work perform a general visual inspection of the device Special attention has to be put on the state of the electrical installation el supply cable In the event of any defects or malfunctions work must be stopped until all faults have been corrected It is of vital importance to maintain the device environment clean and in order A disorganised work place can cause occupational injuries i e a person can fall slip or receive an injury bump Please pay regard to the prescribed operational conditions It is necessary to prevent any contact with water both in the form of jet or as water mist The device also cannot be exposed to a humid environment It is necessary to ensure regular supervision of the state of electrical equipment el leads connection The electrical equipment must only be maintained by a qualified and authorised person by an electrician Cleaning and maintaining the device is only allowed when the power switch is turned off and coincidental starting up of the device has been preve
15. O O 10 11 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 16 17 17 17 17 18 6 1 6 2 6 3 7 1 7 2 Tas 8 1 8 2 10 10 1 Laser amp Electronics Device instalment Removing the packaging Placement 6 2 1 Turntable instalment 6 2 2 Feeder carrier instalment Starting up the device 6 3 1 Connections 6 3 2 Position of the device operator Usage instructions Fixing of printed circuit boards Picking and placing 7 2 1 Turntable rotation 7 2 2 Needle placement 7 2 3 Pneumatic settings 7 2 4 Manual placing 7 2 5 Semi automatic placing 7 2 6 Precise placing with fine adjustments 7 2 7 Micro placing optional Dispensing 7 3 1 Manual dispensing 7 3 2 Automatic dispensing Maintenance Cleaning Maintaining Troubleshooting Annexes Servicing set 19 19 21 21 22 22 22 23 24 24 24 25 25 25 26 27 29 30 31 31 32 34 34 34 35 36 36 Laser amp Electronics 2 1 Guide through the instructions Text marked as bold emphasises the importance of the information Symbols that you will notice in some chapters contain the following meaning Danger The symbol is used to highlight danger to life or health Caution The symbol warns us of circumstances which could threaten the safety and health of the device operator or cause a serious device defect Good advice and instructions Rapido warns us of possible faults and recommends simple and effec
16. alette by using vacuum with the support of a picking needle is assured The rotating knob enables rotation of the component and manual placing of components only with the touch of a needle Knob for the rotation of components Camera carrier accessory Height adjustment screw for determining the height of Z axis AIR SUPPLY CONNECTION On the back side of the manipulator the air supply connection and connection for the camera cable are situated _ a CONNECTION FOR THE CAMERA CABLE Enclosed to the manipulator is the placing dispensing kit which besides the K2 set primary set for placement and dispensing contains the foot switch for dispensing picking nozzle inbus tool no 2 for replacing the needle carrier with the picking nozzle and a spare inbus screw 5 1 3 Dispenser The dispenser is an external unit which enables dispensing of soldering pastes glues and washers The unit is removable It is fixed to the manipulator only during usage 1 regulator of pressure during dispensing 2 regulator of vacuum during placement 3 regulator of vacuum during dispensing 13 Laser amp Electronics 5 1 5 Display unit The four lined LCD display unit enables a clear selection between work operations and adjustments The form and installation of descriptions resemble installation and position of keys on the keyboard Pushing the buttons on the keyboard allows us to choose operating ways
17. ch for dispensing Dispense Auto Back Man kkkkkk The dispensing is useful for creating a prototype by soldering pastes or glues The function of dispensing is selected in such a way that we choose the function Dispense in the basic menu with the upper key on the keyboard We can choose two methods of dispensing manual Man lt lt or automatic Auto lt dispensing Both methods are Suitable for soldering pastes and also glue Both methods use the foot switch for activating the function this is rarely performed by pressing down the manipulator For soldering pastes we often use dosing needles of 0 50 0 61 and 0 69 mm in diameter although the diameter of the dosing needle greatly depends on the characteristics of the soldering paste its viscosity and temperature of the working place The characteristic of the soldering paste is prescribed by its manufacturer With glues we use dosing needles of 0 40 0 50 and 0 61 mm in diameter In this case the diameter of the dosing needle also depends on the characteristic of the glue which is in the same way prescribed by its manufacturer 7 3 1 Manual dispensing Manual dispensing is used when we are presented with a great number of various sized soldering pads which do not follow each other in a certain sequence With manual dispensing the dispensing medium leaks out of the cartridge for the duration of time which is equal to the time the switch is pressed When we release the swi
18. e in accordance with ergonomic principles Our left hand controls the keyboard for selecting menus which are shown on the screen Our right hand controls the manipulator in such a way that our palm is placed on the rest of the manipulator and with our thumb and forefinger we handle the rotating Knob on the manipulator 23 Laser amp Electronics 7 USAGE INSTRUCTIONS The placer ProtoPlace is primarily designed for placing SMD electronic components but it can also be used for soldering pastes various glues and washers 7 1 Fixing of printed circuit boards Single sided and multi sided printed circuit boards with a Say thickness of 0 8 to 5 mm can be fixed to the fixing unit The left fixing lath is usually fixated on the far left side and the right spring lath is moved across the profile slots according to the width of printed circuit boards This is performed by unwinding the knobs which are located in all corners of the fixing laths We can fixate printed circuit boards of various sizes to the fixing unit up to format A3 size 297 x 420 mm or 11 8 x 16 5 For larger circuit boards 4 magnet supports and 4 sliding supports are available in the profile slots Magnet supports can be optionally shifted across the entire area of the table meanwhile sliding supports can only be moved within the profile slots 7 2 Picking and placing Picking and placing components is performed by using the manipulator with the support
19. e the packaging chapter 6 1 and verify the general state of the device and equipment as also verify the accordance of the forwarded package with the enclosed packaging list In the event of any damage immediately inform the transport agent Before starting up the device remove all blockades which served as protection for the device during transport Otherwise you could cause severe damage to the device In the event of unauthorised rework on the device and equipment we do not assure safe operation and we do not perform repairs in accordance with the warranty claims 2 1 1 1 2 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 5 2 5 3 Laser amp Electronics CONTENTS Introduction New placer LPKF ProtoPlace Warning Contents Guide through the instructions Basic data Name and address of the manufacturer Indication to what type or series do the instructions refer to Intended use Technical data Level of noise vibration emission of hazardous chemicals Safety notes General Hazards Safety measures Procedures in the event of disturbance Device description Basic parts 5 1 1 Micro table 5 1 2 Manipulator 5 1 3 Dispenser 5 1 4 Air regulation 5 1 5 Display unit 5 1 6 Software 5 1 7 Foot switch Equipment optional 5 2 1 Turntable 5 2 2 Feeder carrier 5 2 3 Micro camera 5 2 4 Monitor Accessories 5 3 1 Feeders 5 3 2 Palettes 5 3 3 K2 set 5 3 4 Picking needles picking nozzles N CON N NNN
20. est way by using isopropyl alcohol The needles can be put on an empty cartridge emptied with the help of manual dispensing soaked in alcohol and cleared by blowing 8 2 Maintenance Occasionally coordinate rails should be greased with fine machine oil for rails on the area of the rail wipers Occasionally it is also necessary to verify the dryness of the air supply if necessary empty the water eliminator 34 Laser amp Electronics 9 TROUBLESHOOTING Before any intervention in the device firstly disconnect the device from network power supply In some cases you can correct the fault in device operation yourself with the help of below stated guidelines In the event that you do not succeed do not continue with eventual repairs but immediately turn to an authorised serviceman distributor of LPKF devices 1 check the voltage of the network sockets 2 check the fuses in the filter 3 check the power supply cable Blue line does not light up the display is No power supply void The pressure in the device _ iS too low or pressure is l l display Air pressure is not supplied into the installation device under 5 bars lt device 2 check the air supply tube a ae is Disconnected connector Check the connection of the Aa under the front cover connector 1 take down the placing manipulator 2 check the contacts and install the manipulator back Indication on the 1 check the pressure in the
21. ication of tape or stick feeders which are inserted in the guides of the feeder carrier The feeder carrier is placed on the left side of the placer The area on the front side of the feeder carrier is intended for turning components 5 2 3 Micro camera Control of precise fine placing is enabled by a colour finger camera with the following characteristics 1 4 CCD sensor NTSC PAL video system 1Vp p 75 ohm video output Resolution of 350 TV lines Power voltage 6 V DC Besides the standard objective with a focal distance of 3 8 mm another objective is added with a focal distance of 8 0 mm which enables observing very small components 0201 or components with a thicker division 0 3 mm side of the manipulator The camera cable is attached to the rear side of the manipulator 15 Laser amp Electronics 5 2 4 Monitor The monitor enables us to view the images from the camera Recommended monitor characteristics resolution min 320 TV lines video system PAL or NTSC video input entry compositional 1 Vp p 75 ohm The cable of the monitor video signal connects to the back side of the upper cover Recommendation The monitor should have at least the same resolution as the micro camera 16 Laser amp Electronics 5 3 Accessories 5 3 1 Feeders R Tape feeders We choose between tape feeders of 8 12 or 16 mm in width Disk with components is placed on the feeder axis
22. ise direction 25 Laser amp Electronics 7 2 4 Manual placing Manual Pick amp Place Turntable Back kkkkkk kkkkkk With the right key on the keyboard in the basic placing menu Place we select manual Man lt placing With manual placing the vacuum is turned on by pressing the needle on the body of the component which we wish to pick and is present until the component is placed on the desired position The component is gently pressed onto the placing area which consequently turns the vacuum off Vacuum is again turned on by a further press of the needle on the component With manual placing the function Turntable enables us to select the suitable cup from the turntable In the Turntable function manual pick and place operation is also possible The function Back returns us to the previous menu Identical way of manual placing is also possible in the submenu Turntable lt which enables picking and placing of components and rotating of turntable at the same time 26 Laser amp Electronics 7 2 5 Semi automatic placing The basic semi automatic placing can be performed in at least two different ways For uncomplicated components such as resistors capacitors integrated circuit boards with small number of leads and large pitch we can use the simple automatic placing method meanwhile for more complicated components we recommend working with the basic automatic method Simple method Auto Pick
23. ns in the working area 6 3 1 Connections Compressed air requirements 6 bar 6x10 Pa min 10 I min dry non lubricated Be P NF aoo Made in Slovenia Typ LPKF ProtoPlace Power 115 230V 50 60Hz Air connection max Sbar Ser No 021514L215 CE Air supply connection Electrical power supply requirements 220 240V 50 Hz or 110 120V 60Hz 10W A Connect the supply cable only to a grounded network socket 1 Power switch on off 2 Supply cable connection 3 Input fuses and voltage selector 4 Monitor video signal connection 5 Connecting the turntable cable 6 Connecting the foot switch 22 Laser amp Electronics Connect the device to electrical supply with the enclosed cable 100 120 V 60 Hz or 200 240 V 50 Hz Before connecting to the network voltage you have to check the state of the voltage selector in the mains filter together with the power switch The device which is already adjusted for use on the network voltage of 110 120 V is marked with a warning sign Ready for 110 120 V LPKF ProtoPlace can be supplied with the set up for network voltage 200 240 V 50 Hz with a European supply cable or for the network voltage of 110 120 V 60 Hz and equipped with the supply cable NEMA L5 15 IEC 6 3 2 The position of the device operator suse The operator should handle the device in a sitting position The We height of the working table and the height of the seat of the working chair should b
24. nted While performing work with the device the complete attention of the operator is required A person who is feeling unwell absent minded should not control the device It is permitted to use only additional equipment which is in accordance with the requirements of the manufacturer The use of unsuitable equipment can cause additional danger and perniciousness to the operator Repairs can only be performed by authorised servicemen which will assure adequate safety of the device even after repair work It is forbidden to store or consume food and drinks at the work place Smoking is forbidden It is necessary to take the instructions from safety certificates of individual Substances into account when using dangerous substances After completing work it is necessary to turn off and clean the device Prescribed personal protective equipment antistatic clothing 10 Laser amp Electronics 4 4 Procedures in the event of disturbance In the event of an electrical power failure the device turns itself off and automatically starts up from the starting position Emergency disconnection is possible by turning off the power switch In the event of a work related injury it is necessary to immediately stop the operation of the device and in the event of serious consequences call an ambulance paramedics 11 Laser amp Electronics 5 DEVICE DESCRIPTION 5 1 Basic parts DISPLAY UNIT AIR REGULATION MANIPULATOR
25. of a picking needle which we select according to the size and weight of the component In the basic menu we choose the function Place left key on the keyboard which enables manual placing Man or semi automatic Auto lt placing We can pick components from cups on the turntable which are chosen manually by rotating the disc of the turntable or from tape slots of tape feeders or from component carriers of stick feeders or from the adequate palette We move the manipulator to the place on the printed circuit board and place it on a precisely defined place according to the selected method gt Select mode Pick amp Place Dispense Auto Place kkkkkk Back Man kkkkkk kkkkkk Exit from the menu Place lt is confirmed by a left Back key 24 Laser amp Electronics 7 2 1 Turntable rotation In selecting the suitable cup which is placed in the feeder motorized turntable we are assisted with the selection of the function Turntable lt which is available in both placing methods In both of the menus Man lt in Auto lt the sub menu Turntable lt lt is available for rotating the turntable which we select by pressing the upper key on the keyboard With the function Turntable the cups rotate clockwise by pressing the left key CW lt on the keyboard while by pressing the right key CCW lt on the keyboard they rotate in the opposite direction Turntable rotation stops by releasing the keys Turntable KKKEKK
26. of the manipulator is blocked In this case by using the function gt Back we simply return to the previous menu and repeat the whole procedure of setting the height of the travel With semi automatic Auto lt placing the function Turntable enables us to select the appropriate cup from the turntable meanwhile the function Back returns us to the previous menu 7 2 7 Micro placing optional Recently very small components are found very difficult to position visually For this purpose a camera optional is used during micro placing for accurate positioning and control of placement efficiency The finger camera can be rotated around the placing axis The semi automatic Auto Pick amp Place method of precise placement with fine adjustments of position is also used for this purpose The picture shows an example of placing chip components of 0201 size with a needle of 0 15 mm in diameter 30 Laser amp Electronics 7 3 Dispensing The dispenser is a unit which enables dispensing of soldering pastes glues and washers The unit is removable and is placed on the manipulator only during usage We place a cartridge adapter with a connecting tube on the cartridge The cartridge carrier is put on from the left side of the manipulator groove towards the stop the cartridge is inserted in the seating and the connecting tube is connected to the connection on the rear side of the manipulator We can also use the foot swit
27. r in such a way it touches the printed circuit board while the dispensing is activated by a picking needle The dispensing can also be activated as with manual dosing namely by using a foot switch N Auto Dispense Pulse Back Pause kk kkkk Choose the function Auto in the menu Dispense with the upper key on the keyboard or you can return to the previous menu by pressing the left key and selecting the function Back In the sub menu Auto Dispense lt we can set the length of the impulse Pulse lt with which we determine the quantity of pressed out medium The function is selected by pressing the upper key on the keyboard Auto Dispense Pulse Inc Back kkkkkk Dec The scale of the impulse is set in the range between 0 1 and 9 0 seconds in steps per 0 1 second By pressing the upper key on the keyboard we select the function Inc with which we extend the duration of the impulse while with the lower key we select the function Dec with which we shorten the impulse 32 Laser amp Electronics Auto Dispense Pause Inc Back kkkkkk Dec By pressing the right key on the keyboard we select the function Pause with the help of which we set the speed of repetition of the Pulse impulse The time of the pulse is set by using the upper and lower key by selecting the function Inc or Dec The impulse Pause is set within the range from 0 1 to 2 0 seconds in steps per 0 1 second
28. r simple lifting use holes on the cover remove the protective covering remove the protective foil the placer is attached to the wooden bottom unscrew the screws with a cross shaped screwdriver at the marked spots remove the fixing carriers remove the protective foil from the manipulator remove the protective foil from the turntable 19 Laser amp Electronics remove the protective lining under the energetic chain lift the placer out from the packaging the weight of the placer is around 30 kg so we recommend that the placer is always shifted by two persons place the placer on a suitable flat work area Attention When shifting the placer never take hold of the front cover and transversal guide of the manipulator If you act contrary to this you could damage the device The placer can only be shifted by taking hold of the longitudinal guides Immediately after removing the packaging inspect the general state of the device and equipment verify the accordance of the forwarded package with the enclosed packaging certificate In the event of damage immediately inform the transport agent 20 Laser amp Electronics 6 2 Placement The placer is to be placed on a flat surface or on a working table with free area of at least 1000 x 900 mm The height of the working table has to meet ergonomic principles The working chair has to be Stable must allow adjustment to the height of the seat and should
29. rning on the vacuum and automatically placing the component on the manually set position Auto Pick amp Place Turntable Back kkkkkk Brake We select the component that we wish to place In picking the component the vacuum is present so with the needle we only touch the centre of the component the component is sucked to the point of the needle The component is lifted and taken to the placing spot The component is carried above the placing area and put nearer to the placing position First it must be correctly rotated then set in both directions The component is gently pressed down and stopped 0 5 1 mm from the surface of the circuit board With the right key on the keyboard we select the function Brake lt with which we block all three axes x y and z axis Then by pressing the lower key on the keyboard we select the function Place and the component is automatically placed the vacuum is turned off and the manipulator returns to its starting upper position After a few moments the vacuum automatically turns on again and the programme returns to the basic Auto Pick amp Place menu Auto Pick amp Place Back The maximum travel of the cylinder for automatic placing along the z axis is 4 5 mm With semi automatic Auto placing lt the function Turntable enables us to select the Suitable cup from the turntable while the function Back returns us to the previous menu In the Turntable
30. tch the leaking from the cartridge also stops The dosing needle is screwed in the cartridge The height of the s dispensing needle is set on the level of the picking needle or in such a way it touches the printed circuit board In the Dispense menu we choose the sub menu Man lt with the left key on the keyboard The suitable pressure for dispensing is set by the pressure regulator knob which is located beside the manometer If we want to increase the pressure we rotate the knob clockwise and usually set it between 2 and 3 bars 31 Laser amp Electronics For media with high viscosity rare media vacuum is also used besides pressure Vacuum is used in case if the pressure is not supplied so the media doesn t leak out of the dosing needle or remains on the same level For activating dispensing the foot switch is used By pressing the left key on the keyboard we choose the function Back which returns us to the basic Dispense menu 7 3 2 Automatic dispensing The function of automatic dispensing is applied when we have a large number of soldering pads in the same size which follow each other in a certain sequence When using automatic dispensing we set the length of the impulse with which we determine the quantity of pressed out medium and the speed of its repetition The dosing needle is screwed in the cartridge The height of the dispensing needle is set on the level of the picking needle o
31. tive solutions Laser amp Electronics 3 BASIC DATA 3 1 Name and address of the manufacturer Company name LPKF Laser amp Elektronika d o o Abbreviated name LPKF d o o Address Zgornje Jezersko 32 SI 4206 Zgornje Jezersko Telephone head office 386 04 20 13 800 Fax head office 386 04 20 13 820 Internet www lpkf si e mail support lpkf si info lpkf si Trade mark poene D Laser amp Electronics 3 2 Indication to what type or series do the instructions refer to LPKF ProtoPlace 3 3 Intended use ProtoPlace is a placer intended for professional use in assembling printed circuit boards with most of the surface mounted components SMD currently available on the market The device is intended for placing components dispensing of soldering pastes glues and washers 3 4 Technical data Max size of PCB 297 x 420 mm 11 8 x 16 5 Min size of components 0201 chip components 220 240 V 50 Hz or 110 120 V 60 Hz Power supply 10 W 6 bar 6 x 10 Pa min 10 l min Compressed air supply dry non lubricated Dimensions of basic device W x L x H 760 x 760 x 250 mm temperature 5 35 C Operating conditions humidity 30 95 general level of lighting Device dimensions max 1000 x 900 x 500 mm with feeders and turntable 3 5 Laser amp Electronics Level of noise vibration emission of hazardous chemicals The noise and vibration levels of the device are not harmful
32. to your health during operation Soldering pastes glues and cleansers can contain hazardous chemicals Verify data on the type of the substance and dangerous characteristics of the substance on the packaging or on the safety data sheet Soldering pastes can contain lead Please take into account the prescribed safety measures and prescribed personal protective equipment mentioned in the instructions of the paste manufacturer Laser amp Electronics an SAFETY NOTES Before starting work carefully read this chapter on safety and health in using A the device familiarise yourself with potential risks and prescribed safety precautions 4 1 General The device has to be installed in accordance with instructions for installation Device usage is permitted only in accordance with its purpose A suitable working environment has to be ensured The device can only be handled by qualified employees Service work can only be performed by authorised and qualified personnel Constant access to Instructions for use has to be enabled to all device operators 4 2 Hazards In the event of direct contact with a damaged electrical installation in the event of unauthorised intervention into a dangerous area of the device under voltage opening the cover Soldering pastes cleansers and glues can CHEMICAL HAZARD contain dangerous substances which are hazardous to your health Weight of the device amounts to 25 35 kg in MANUAL HAND
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