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Chapter 4: Setup
Step 6:
Setup HMI
TAPER
D292104.7a.fm
a. Enter the correct tape pitch for the carrier
tape that will be run. If unsure, use the
Pitch Setting Guide on the Taper to
determine the pitch.
b. Select PSA or Heat Seal.
c. If Heat Seal is enabled, enter the desired
temperature in degrees Celsius for both
the Inner and Outer Sealer Temperature
Settings. Allow the heat sealer to reach
its
operating
continuing.
Note: The TM-401 accommodates a wide
range of carrier tapes and cover tapes. Set-
tings may vary from one tape product to
another. The recommended starting point is
90° C. The maximum recommended operat-
ing temperature is 160°
for each seal shoe should be increased or
decreased as needed after running a peel
force test.
d. Set the heat shoe Seal Pressure to the
appropriate setting. This setting controls
the amount of force applied when the
sealer shoes drop. The recommended
starting point is 50 psi.
e. Press the Continuous Advance button.
The taping module will begin the advance
of the carrier tape and cover tape through
the sealer. The cover tape will be sealed
onto the carrier tape as it advances.
f. Observe whether the sealer's width is
adjusted correctly for the cover tape. It
should seal just inside the outside edges
of the carrier tape without going off the
edges or over the pockets. If it is not, stop
the taper by pressing the Continuous
Advance button again.
temperature
before
C.
The temperature
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Configure HMI Settings
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