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A Accessories and platepads
Installing and configuring a Magnetic Bead Accessory
Configuring the accessory in Bravo Diagnostics
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If the magnet springs up again after you release it, proceed to step 2.
2
Perform the following steps to securely mount the magnet to its backing plate
without the springs to eliminate any warping:
a
Remove the four corner screws from the magnet (item
b
Remove the springs from between the black plastic magnet mounting (figure,
item 2) and metal backing plate (item 3).
c
Replace the screws with shorter ones, or use small washers (size M3 works
well) to fill the gap and allow the screws to be tightened so that they press the
plastic magnet mounting firmly onto backing with the stickerless side facing
down.
3
Set the Magnetic Bead Accessory aside temporarily.
In subsequent procedures, you will set the teachpoint at the platepad crosshairs,
secure the Magnetic Bead Accessory in place atop the platepad, and then adjust
the teachpoint for the accessory.
The Magnetic Bead Accessory dimensions are greater than the standard platepad in
length (x-axis) and depth (y-axis). To ensure that the software takes the dimensions of
the accessory into account during automated moves, you should configure the deck
location for this accessory in Bravo Diagnostics.
To configure the deck location in the profile:
1
In Diagnostics, click the Profiles tab, and verify that the correct profile is open.
2
Click the Configuration tab.
3
In the Locations list, select the deck location of the accessory.
4
In the Location is configured as list, select Accessory. The Accessories Wizard
appears.
5
In the Location list, confirm the deck location of the accessory, and then click Next.
6
In the Accessory list, select Magnetic Bead Accessory, and then click Next.
7
Click Finish.
8
When a message appears and asks whether to move the teachpoint to a safe Z
height, click No.
The image of the accessory appears at the specified deck location in the
Configuration tab.
9
In the Profiles tab, click Update this profile.
in the following figure.
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