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Hardware & Software Users Guide
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Wave Solder Machine Analyzer
A36-9283-00
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  • Page 1 WaveRIDER ® Hardware & Software Users Guide WaveRIDER ® Wave Solder Machine Analyzer A36-9283-00 Rev 2.1...
  • Page 2 Internet: http://www.ecd.com Copyright © 1996-2008 ECD. All Rights Reserved, Printed in U.S.A. Foreign and U.S. Products of ECD. are covered by Foreign and U.S. patents or patents pending. No part of this Publication may be translated and/or reproduced or stored in a data retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the express written permission of ECD Information in this publication supersedes all previously published material.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    WaveRIDER® Users Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ........................vi Terms used in this Manual ..................vii Fonts Used in this Manual..................viii Computer Hardware Requirements............... viii Operators Safety Information..................ix 1.0 System Description....................1 1.1 Rider Description ....................2 1.2 Coupon Description ..................... 4 1.3 Software Description....................
  • Page 4 4.0 Worksheet Descriptions ..................29 4.1 The Welcome Worksheet................... 29 4.1.1 Welcome Worksheet Menus and Toolbar..........30 4.1.2 Company/Report Name ................31 4.2 WaveRIDER Data Worksheet ................32 4.2.1 WaveRIDER Data Worksheet Menus and Toolbar Buttons....... 33 4.2.2 Interpreting the WaveRIDER Data Sheet ..........34 4.2.3 Data Coloring and LSL / USL ..............
  • Page 5 5.0 Menu and Tool Commands .................. 95 5.1 File Menu ......................95 5.1.1 New Workbook ..................95 5.1.2 Open Workbook..................97 5.1.3 Close Workbook ..................97 5.1.4 Import ......................98 5.1.5 Save Workbook ..................99 5.1.6 Save Workbook As ..................99 5.1.7 Save As Text ...................
  • Page 6 5.8.9 Erase All ....................147 5.9 Navigate Menu....................148 5.10 Help Menu...................... 149 5.10.1 Help ....................... 149 5.10.2 ECD on the Web..................149 5.10.3 About WaveRIDER ................149 6.0 Service and Calibration ..................150 6.1 Service Troubleshooting .................. 150 6.1.1 RIDER Troubleshooting Steps..............151 6.2 RIDER Coupon Replacement ................
  • Page 7 APPENDIX A: Specifications ..................154 APPENDIX B: Statistical Process Control (SPC) Background Information ..155 APPENDIX C: Measurement Definitions..............161 APPENDIX D: WR SPC Parameter Definitions ............168 APPENDIX E: WaveRIDER Accuracy and the Influencing Factors ....... 181 APPENDIX F: Pull-Down Menus & Toolbar Buttons..........188 APPENDIX G: WaveRIDER Accessories ..............

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction This User’s Guide explains how to use ECD’s (Electronic Controls Design Inc.) WaveRIDER Wave Solder machine analyzer. You do not need to be a computer expert to use this manual or the WaveRIDER software. The manual assumes you are familiar with Microsoft Windows.

  • Page 9: Terms Used In This Manual

    ECD. introduced the original M.O.L.E. (Multichannel Occurrent Logger Evaluator) in 1986. Over the years ECD has produced several models of the M.O.L.E. for use in a wide variety of applications. In this manual, we may refer to the SuperM.O.L.E. Gold data recording device as the M.O.L.E..

  • Page 10: Fonts Used In This Manual

    Fonts Used in this Manual This manual uses a special font to indicate terms or words that can be found directly on the PC display. For Example: Select the Open Workbook command from the File menu to open a new workbook file.

  • Page 11: Operators Safety Information

    Warnings and Cautions will also be found throughout the manual where they apply. • Hardware changes or modifications to the components are not expressly approved by ECD could void the product’s warranty. For protection of the kit components, observe the following: •...

  • Page 12: System Description

    The main WaveRIDER hardware component is called the RIDER. The RIDER is a solder machine data collection pallet with ECD’s SuperM.O.L.E. Gold at the heart of it. When the M.O.L.E. is connected to the RIDER it takes on a special WaveRIDER configuration for proper data interpretation.

  • Page 13: Rider Description

    1.1 Rider Description This section covers brief descriptions for the external and internal features of WaveRIDER. External features: • Barrier box: This is the thermal protective barrier for the M.O.L.E.. • Barrier locking latch: This latch secures the cover of the barrier to prevent it from opening.
  • Page 14 Internal Features: • Connector bridge: This is where the M.O.L.E. plugs into the WaveRIDER so it can collect data from the RIDER sensors. • Extractor handle: This handle assists in the removal of the M.O.L.E.. • Configuration plug: This plug configures the M.O.L.E. to operate in “WaveRIDER”...

  • Page 15: Coupon Description

    1.2 Coupon Description Temperature data about a solder machine is taken from three type "K" thermocouples (T/C) attached to the Coupon. Their purpose is to sense the impact of a solder machine setup on circuit board "like" material, as opposed to the RIDER pallet material. THREE TYPE “K”...

  • Page 16: Software Description

    1.3 Software Description This section presents an overview of a workbook management window. When the software is started, it will automatically load the previously saved workbook file. The first time the software is started a sample file (i.e. WRSample.mwr) will be opened for users to familiarize themselves with the program.
  • Page 17 • Title Bar: This bar contains the program name, version, and the active workbook file name. • Menus: These menus contain the commands and tools for each worksheet. Each worksheet may contain different commands that supply specific support for each worksheet. Individual worksheet menus are described in detail in their specified sections of this manual.

  • Page 18: Standard Wr Spc Worksheet Functions

    1.4 Standard WR SPC Worksheet functions 1.4.1 Worksheet tabs There are six standard worksheets and up to nine optional SPC sheets. These tabs are located on the bottom left of the display. Figure 1- 7: Worksheet Tabs 1.4.2 Selecting Worksheets To a view worksheet, use the mouse pointer to click on a worksheet tab.

  • Page 19: Scrollbars

    1.4.5 Scrollbars The worksheets have both Horizontal and Vertical screen scroll bars so the non-visible areas of the worksheet can be scrolled into view. The Horizontal scroll bar is located in the lower right corner and can be scrolled left or right by pressing the left or right arrows located on each end of the scroll bar.

  • Page 20: Setup

    2.0 Setup This section provides the necessary information to setup M.O.L.E. components for data collection. 2.1 Charging the Power Pack Battery Because the M.O.L.E. is powered by a rechargeable Power Pack battery, it is important that it is charged and operating properly prior to performing every experiment. A spare Power Pack battery may be ordered so the one battery is charging while the other one is being used.
  • Page 21 2) Plug the transformer end of the charger into a (60Hz 120VAC, in North America) or (230VAC) wall outlet and the connector end into the Power Pack. POWER PACK BATTERY POWER PACK CHARGER Figure 2- 2: Power Pack Charger A completely discharged Power Pack takes about 14 hours to be fully charged. 3) When the charging cycle is complete, connect the Power Pack to the M.O.L.E..

  • Page 22: Software Installation

    2.2 Software Installation 1) Insert the CD in the drive. 2) Select Run from the Start menu. 3) Select the Browse command button and navigate to the software CD. Double- click the installation .EXE file. 4) Select the OK command button to start the installation. Figure 2- 3: Run Dialog Box 5) Closely follow the setup instructions provided with the software.

  • Page 23: Communications Setup

    2.3 Communications Setup 1) Locate the PC Interface cable and plug the 9-pin connector into a PC COM port and the other end into the M.O.L.E. Data Port. If no Serial port exists, use the included USB adaptor to connect the interface cable to the computer.
  • Page 24 3) Start the software program by either double-clicking the WaveRIDER SPC icon or selecting it from the program sub-menu. Figure 2- 6: Program Icon 4) Once the software is running, select the Admin worksheet tab. ADMIN WORKSHEET TAB Figure 2- 7: Admin Worksheet ♦13♦...
  • Page 25 5) Select the Configuration command from the File menu on the Admin worksheet and the Configuration dialog box appears. CONFIGURATION COMMAND Figure 2- 8: Configuration Command ♦14♦ WaveRIDER®...
  • Page 26 6) Click the Auto command button to have the software automatically find the COM port the M.O.L.E. is connected. If the M.O.L.E. is not detected, there is a communication problem (Refer to section 6.0 Service and Calibration for help). Figure 2- 9: Port Configuration Dialog Box 7) Click the OK command button to finish.

  • Page 27: Installation

    2.4 M.O.L.E. Installation When inserting the M.O.L.E. into the WaveRIDER, make sure it is properly connected to the RIDER thermocouple bridge and the configuration plug is secure. CONNECTOR BRIDGE EXTRACTOR HANDLE M.O.L.E. CONFIGURATION PLUG Figure 2- 10: M.O.L.E. Installation To remove, pull the extractor handle up and slide the M.O.L.E. away from the connector bridge.

  • Page 28: Operation

    3.0 Operation The following section will guide the user through a typical data collection process. These steps may vary depending on the process your company uses. Prior to data collection, the M.O.L.E. must be “WaveRIDER Ready” as indicated by a “WaveRIDER Ready” or “Xpert” sticker on the front of the M.O.L.E.. 3.1 Data Collection 1) To start collecting data, the width of the conveyor must be set to match the width of the RIDER.
  • Page 29 3) Open the barrier box and make sure the configuration plug is in place and the M.O.L.E. is connected to the Connector Bridge. 4) Press the start/stop button once to start the M.O.L.E.. When the M.O.L.E. turns “ON” the activity light will flash and then illuminate and stay constant for the duration of the run.
  • Page 30 6) Place the RIDER on to the Wave solder machine conveyor. Make sure the RIDER is being fed into the machine in the proper direction. There are two arrows on the RIDER barrier that indicates the proper direction. If a manual feed wave solder machine is being used, hold the RIDER until the conveyor fingers have completely grabbed the RIDER.
  • Page 31 7) Retrieve the RIDER when it has traveled completely through the wave solder machine. The bottom of the RIDER will be HOT so using protective gloves, retrieve the RIDER from the conveyor. The best way to handle the RIDER when retrieving from the solder machine is to place one hand under the RIDER and use the other hand to grab the barrier box cover.
  • Page 32 Data Collection Tips: • When turning the WaveRIDER “OFF” after the data collection process is complete, do not release the button until the light goes off. Pressing the Start/Stop button briefly will restart the data collection process and erase all the data in memory.

  • Page 33: Transferring Data

    3.2 Transferring Data When the data collection process is complete, data can then be analyzed using the WR SPC software. To read WaveRIDER data: 1) Connect the M.O.L.E. to the PC (refer to section 2.3 Communications Setup for more information). 2) Start the software and select the Read WaveRIDER Data command from the WaveRIDER menu.

  • Page 34: Expert Matrix

    3.3 Expert Matrix If the WaveRIDER has detected a problem during the data collection process, the Expert Matrix is designed to guide the Operator (Expert) to trouble-shoot potential causes that may have been discovered while interpreting the data printout. The kit includes an Expert Matrix to be used in conjunction with the WaveRIDER Data worksheet in the software to help diagnose and correct soldering problems caused by solder machine setup or malfunction.
  • Page 35 WaveRIDER Parameter (3) Problem (1) Conveyor speed too fast….Reduces dwell time in wave and forces preheat to be to high Preheat temp low….Solder pads not within 100°F of solder wave temperature Conveyor speed too low….increases dwell time in solder wave Carrier bent or damaged….Board must run parallel (flat) over wave Conveyor fingers bent….Board may not be parallel over solder wave Vibrator, 2nd wave OFF….Solder is not evenly distributed...
  • Page 36 Interpreting the Expert Guide: Example problem: Use the troubleshooting Expert’s Guide shown below. PROBLEM (1) In the example, Solder Bridges is the problem that has been detected. The next step is, follow the row to the right. Now determine the potential cause that best fits the problem.
  • Page 37 WaveRIDER Parameter (3) Problem (1) Conveyor speed too fast….Reduces dwell time in wave and forces preheat to be to high Preheat temp low….Solder pads not within 100°F of solder wave temperature Conveyor speed too low….increases dwell time in solder wave Carrier bent or damaged….Board must run parallel (flat) over wave Conveyor fingers bent….Board may not be parallel over solder wave Flux applied is insufficient….Spotty application or weak activity flux...

  • Page 38: Cleaning The Rider

    3.4 Cleaning the Rider After completing the data collection process, cleaning the RIDER is very important because some types of flux tend to build up on the RIDER very quickly. The following information will discuss various cleaning machines and methods used to clean the RIDER, and how to get it ready for the data run.

  • Page 39: Storing The Rider

    3.5 Storing the RIDER The operator has several options when deciding how to store the RIDER. Deciding where and how to store the RIDER will depend on how the work area is set up. The RIDER has two holes on the left and right side so the operator can hang the RIDER in a place that is out of the way of normal production flow.

  • Page 40: Worksheet Descriptions

    4.0 Worksheet Descriptions The following sections offer brief explanations for the worksheet functions, and how they benefit the user. Refer to section 5.0 Menu and Tool Commands for information on the menu commands. 4.1 The Welcome Worksheet The Welcome worksheet is the introductory worksheet. This worksheet contains a WaveRIDER introductory illustration and a text box for entering a company or workbook name.

  • Page 41: Welcome Worksheet Menus And Toolbar

    4.1.1 Welcome Worksheet Menus and Toolbar • Menus: File, View, WaveRIDER, Navigate, and Help. • Toolbar Buttons: Print, Zoom In, Zoom Out, 100%, Read WaveRIDER Data, and About. Figure 4- 2: Welcome Worksheet Menus and Toolbar Buttons ♦30♦ WaveRIDER®...

  • Page 42: Company/Report Name

    4.1.2 Company/Report Name The text box located on the bottom half of the Welcome worksheet allows the user enter a company or report name. To enter a name: 1) Using the mouse pointer, click in the text box. 2) Type a desired name and then hit the [enter] key to accept or [esc] to cancel. Figure 4- 3: Entering a Company Name ♦31♦...

  • Page 43: Waverider Data Worksheet

    4.2 WaveRIDER Data Worksheet The WaveRIDER Data worksheet is where individual data runs are viewed in single page format. WaveRIDER Data worksheet features: • Menus and Toolbar • Data sheet MENUS TOOLBAR DATA SHEET Figure 4- 4: WaveRIDER Data Worksheet ♦32♦...

  • Page 44: Waverider Data Worksheet Menus And Toolbar Buttons

    4.2.1 WaveRIDER Data Worksheet Menus and Toolbar Buttons • Menus: File, View, WaveRIDER, Navigate, and Help. • Toolbar buttons: Print, Zoom In, Zoom Out, 100%, Read WaveRIDER Data, About, First (data run of the data set), Back (to previous data run), Forward (to the next data run), and Last (data run of the data set).

  • Page 45: Interpreting The Waverider Data Sheet

    4.2.2 Interpreting the WaveRIDER Data Sheet The following section defines the features of the WaveRIDER Data sheet. The Group Parameters on the data sheet are color coded so when they are viewed on other worksheets they can be easily associated with the Label Parameters. (2 ) Figure 4- 6: Document View Company Name, Machine Name, and Part Number configured by user.

  • Page 46: Data Coloring And Lsl / Usl

    4.2.3 Data Coloring and LSL / USL The parameter data and the user specified LSL (Lower Specification Limit) and USL (Upper Specification Limit) text fields on the Admin (Administration) worksheet are linked to indicate that a parameter has exceeded a user specified specification limit. If a USL has been exceeded, that parameter will be underlined and appear on the Data sheet in Red (indicating it is above the specification limit).

  • Page 47: Spreadsheet Worksheet

    4.3 Spreadsheet Worksheet The Spreadsheet worksheet contains data that is collected by the WaveRIDER, and is put into standard spreadsheet format. Each row in the spreadsheet represents one data run. Using the Admin worksheet in conjunction with the Spreadsheet worksheet the user can select parameters to be displayed on the worksheet.

  • Page 48: Spreadsheet Menus And Toolbar Buttons

    4.3.1 Spreadsheet Menus and Toolbar Buttons • Menus: File, Edit, View, Format, Window, WaveRIDER, and Help. • Toolbar buttons: New, Open, Save Workbook, Print, Undo, Redo, Zoom In, Zoom Out, 100%, Align left, Center, Align right, Bold, Italic, Underline, Read WaveRIDER Data, Dock Printout Settings, and About.

  • Page 49: Parameter Groups

    4.3.2 Parameter Groups Parameter Groups are the headers for a specific group of data parameters collected by the M.O.L.E.. They are color coded with the associated Parameter Labels so they can be easily identified together. The width of each parameter column can be adjusted to be larger or smaller by placing the mouse pointer over a split line dividing the parameter columns and sliding it to the desired width.
  • Page 50 The Parameter Groups are defined as the following: User Defined Parameter Group: These parameter columns can be used to enter text to help identify the row with unique information about that run (i.e. shift, operator, line number, part number). This information will also appear in the Tool Status box on the Profile worksheet.

  • Page 51: Parameter Labels

    4.3.3 Parameter Labels The Parameter Labels are where all of the specific parameters for each group are listed. The user can decide which parameters will be shown on the Spreadsheet worksheet from the Admin worksheet as discussed in section 4.5.3 Parameter check boxes. PARAMETER LABEL Figure 4- 11: Parameter Label 4.3.4 Parameter Units...

  • Page 52: Data Run Rows

    4.3.5 Data Run Rows All of the data runs uploaded into a workbook file are listed on the Spreadsheet worksheet as individual rows. The first data run uploaded into the workbook file is on the bottom and the most recent data run uploaded is on the top. When any data run row is selected, all of the cells in the entire row are highlighted in purple and blue.

  • Page 53: Filters

    4.3.7 Filters There are Filters for each parameter label that filter specific data out of runs listing. Filtering more than one column at a time acts as a Logical AND Function. All conditions of all set filters must be met for data row(s) to remain visible. How to use the Filter function: 1) Click the Filter button to reveal the unique data as populated in that column under that particular parameter label.
  • Page 54 To use the All option: 1) Select All to reset the filter for that column and view all of the data run rows that meet the other column filters. To use the Special option: 1) Select Special to select data run rows within a range of values. There are multiple options to select information to filter by clicking the appropriate relational operators option button (See Figure 4- 15).
  • Page 55 2) Select a data filter by: Clicking the greater than relational operator option button beside the left data column. Click a parameter value from the list or type it in the text box. Click the AND logical operator option button. Click the less than relational operator option button beside the right data column.

  • Page 56: Statistics

    4.3.8 Statistics There are rows located on the bottom of the Spreadsheet worksheet, which are the combined calculations for all the data runs that are currently being viewed in the Spreadsheet worksheet display. The following information is the definitions for each Statistics row: •...

  • Page 57: Profile Worksheet

    4.4 Profile Worksheet The Profile worksheet is where a selected data run is represented graphically. The software allows the user to analyze the data and to compute statistics based on the data. Profile worksheet features: Menus and Toolbar Data Tabs M.O.L.E.

  • Page 58: Profile Menus And Toolbar Buttons

    4.4.1 Profile Menus and Toolbar Buttons • Menus: File, Edit, Window, WaveRIDER, Profile, Tools, Navigate, and Help. • Toolbar buttons: New, Open, Save Workbook, Print, Magnify, Slope, Peak Difference, Overlay, 3-D, Notes, Erase Object(s), Erase All, Read WaveRIDER Data, Dock Printout Settings, About, First (data run of the data set), Back (to previous data run), Forward (to the next data run), and Last (data run of the data set).

  • Page 59: Status

    4.4.2 M.O.L.E. Status The M.O.L.E. STATUS box contains information about the status of the M.O.L.E. while it collected the data the selected run. MOLE STATUS Figure 4- 19: M.O.L.E. Status Window Max Internal T: This is the highest internal temperature logged during the displayed profile and is displayed in degrees Celsius.

  • Page 60: Tool Status Box

    4.4.3 Tool Status Box The Tool Status box displays information on how to use a selected tool command and other information during tool use. Prior to using a tool command, the Tool Status box displays the Spreadsheet worksheet User definable column information that is associated with the selected data run.

  • Page 61: Magnify Map

    4.4.4 Magnify Map The Magnify Map displays a small map of the entire profile and indicates the area currently magnified with a red crosshatched box. MAGNIFIED AREA Figure 4- 21: Magnify Map ♦50♦ WaveRIDER®...

  • Page 62: The Data Table

    4.4.5 The Data Table The Data Table includes various values depending on which Data Tab is selected. The rows always indicate the channel and the columns vary depending on which data tab is active. DATA TABLE Figure 4- 22: Data Table ♦51♦...
  • Page 63 4.4.5.1 Value Pop-up Each value in the Data Table can be displayed as a Value Pop-up. A Value Pop-up is graphically illustrated on the Data Graph showing how and where that value was extracted from the profile. Only one Value Pop-up can be displayed on the Data Graph at a time. VALUE POP-UP SELECTED VALUE Figure 4- 23: Value Pop-up...
  • Page 64 4.4.5.2 Show/Hide Columns Data Table parameter columns on the Profile worksheet can be hidden. This is useful when an operator wants to focus attention to the most important parameter columns. Figure 4- 24: Show/Hide Columns To display Show/Hide columns: 1) Select the Profile worksheet. 2) Right click a parameter column header.
  • Page 65 4.3.5.3 Change Summary Stats Settings When creating a new workbook, a dialog box appears allowing the user to specify Summary Statistics settings based on user selected values. If the process changes or an operator wishes to perform test experiments, these settings can be changed by clicking a parameter column header on the Profile worksheet.
  • Page 66 4.3.5.4 Change Slope Calculator Positive and negative slope profile parameter calculator allows the user to calculate straight line slopes between any two temperatures. (Default to liquidous and liquidous to peak). If the process changes or an operator wishes to perform test experiments, these settings can be changed by clicking a parameter column header on the Profile worksheet.

  • Page 67: Sensor Locations

    4.4.6 Sensor Locations The location for each sensor labeled in the Data Table. The color and description indicates which Data Plot on the Data Graph it designates. The top three sensor location descriptions are the Coupon Top, Coupon Solder, and Coupon Bottom sensors. The bottom three are the A, B and C speed sensors.

  • Page 68: Channel Check Boxes

    4.4.7 Channel Check Boxes The Channel check boxes control whether the associated Data Plot is displayed on the Data Graph and whether the data for that channel are included in the data table. To view or remove a Data Plot, click the channel check box beside a sensor location description to turn it “ON”...

  • Page 69: Status Bar

    4.4.8 Status Bar The Status Bar shows the available Help information, X-Y position of the mouse pointer, current date and time. HELP INFORMATION X-Y READOUT DATE & TIME Figure 4- 29: Status Bar Features ♦58♦ WaveRIDER®...
  • Page 70 • Help Information When the mouse pointer is placed over a Toolbar button the left side of the Status bar will display the action that button performs. • X/Y Readout It is easy to find the exact X and Y-values of any point on the Data Graph using the mouse pointer.

  • Page 71: Data Tabs

    4.4.9 Data Tabs Data Tabs is where the user can view a variety of sensor information in the Data Table. The Data Tabs are: • Value • Time to Ref • T above Ref • Statistics • Summary Statistics • KPI (Key Process Indicators) Only one data tab can be active at a time.
  • Page 72 4.4.9.1 Value When the Value Tab is selected, the Data Table lists the temperature at the point where an X-cursor intersects a Data Plot. There are four X-cursors and the positions can be changed at any time by moving the X-cursor (Refer to the descriptions in section 4.4.10.5 X-Cursors).
  • Page 73 4.4.9.2 Time to Reference When the Time to Reference Tab is selected, the Data Table displays the time it takes the channels to reach fixed Temperature Reference Line(s). Times are expressed as HH:MM:SS (H=hours, M=minutes, S=seconds). Up to three Temperature Reference Lines can be added to the Data Graph that are used in this statistic by using the Temp Ref Lines command in the Profile menu.
  • Page 74 4.4.9.3 T Above Ref When the T Above Ref Tab is selected, the Data Table shows the amount of time each sensor measured data above the Temperature Reference Lines. Times are expressed as HH:MM:SS (H=hours, M=minutes, S=seconds) and are the total time above reference line regardless of when the value was above.
  • Page 75 4.4.9.4 Statistics When the Statistics Tab is selected, the first four columns of the Data Table displays the minimum and maximum temperature found for each Data Plot and the value of X (time, distance, or point number) at which it occurred. The last two columns of the Data Table displays the Average (Mean) and Standard Deviation of the temperature values recorded for each sensor.
  • Page 76 4.4.9.5 Summary Statistics When the Summary Stats Tab is selected, the Data Table displays a summary of primary statistics from the entire data set. These summary statistics always display the statistics derived from the entire profile regardless of the level the Data Graph is zoomed. Figure 4- 34: Summary Statistics ♦65♦...
  • Page 77 4.4.9.6 KPI (Key Process Indicators) When KPI is the active data tab, the Data Table displays statistics from the Profile configured by the user. This is useful so the user can display the most important information that best suits their needs or application. Figure 4- 35: KPI Data Tab ♦66♦...
  • Page 78 Key Process Indicators Setup: 1) Make sure the KPI Data Tab is active. 2) Click the KPI Setup button above the Sensor Locations descriptions. The KPI Setup can also be activated by right-clicking a column header. Figure 4- 36: KPI Setup 3) Click the desired parameters to display in the Data Table.

  • Page 79: The Data Graph

    4.4.10 The Data Graph The Data Graph is a display that shows the data collected from the data run overlaid on a graph. The user can analyze and highlight various process features with the tools listed below. • X and Y-Axes and Labels •...
  • Page 80 4.4.10.1 X and Y-Axes and Labels The Y-axis (vertical) displays the scale of the measured temperature. Lower values are at the bottom and higher values at the top. The Y-axis includes temperature labels on the left side of the graph. These four temperatures divide the vertical axis into four equal parts and are automatically scaled to fit the current Y-axis limits.
  • Page 81 4.4.10.3 Data Plots The Data Plots in the Data Graph represent the data for each of the WaveRIDER sensors. Each sensor is represented by a different color that corresponds to the color of its sensor location description in the Data Table. DATA PLOTS Figure 4- 37: Data Plots A Data Plot in the Data Graph can be suppressed or restored at any time by clicking the...
  • Page 82 4.4.10.4 Process Origin The Process Origin is a gray vertical line at the left edge of the Data Graph to indicate where the process starts. The Process Origin is automatically set by the software when the data is uploaded from the M.O.L.E.. When Points or Distance units are being used for the X-values, the X-values to the left of the Process Origin are displayed as negative and those to the right as positive.
  • Page 83 4.4.10.5 X-Cursors The Data Graph has four X-cursors that indicate the temperature values at the intersection of a Data Plot with each X-cursor. When the Value Data Tab is selected, these values are displayed in the Data Table in four data columns labeled C1, C2, C3, and C4, representing X-cursor 1 through X-cursor 4 respectively.
  • Page 84 To move an X-cursor: 1) Select the Value Data Tab. 2) Position the mouse pointer over the X-cursor grip (the small triangle below a X- cursor) then press and hold the left mouse button and drag it left or right releasing the mouse button when the X-cursor is at the desired location.
  • Page 85 4.4.10.6 X-axis Units The user can select three different types of X scales for the X-axis. The scales are Point, Time (time measure from process origin), and Distance. To change, select the X- axis Units command in the Profile menu. The scale is displayed only when a data tab other than Value is selected.
  • Page 86 4.4.10.7 Temperature Reference Lines Temperature Reference Lines are colored horizontal lines that are positioned within the range of Y-values in the graph. Up to three Temperature reference lines can be added to the Data Graph using the Temp Ref Lines command in the Profile menu. TEMP REF LINE Figure 4- 41: Temp Ref Lines...

  • Page 87: Administration Worksheet

    4.5 Administration Worksheet The Administration worksheet is where all of the WaveRIDER parameters are controlled. The parameters collected by the M.O.L.E. are in the Spreadsheet parameter column located on the left side of the worksheet. Each parameter has a check box for viewing (or not) on the Spreadsheet worksheet.

  • Page 88: Administration Menus And Toolbar Buttons

    4.5.1 Administration Menus and Toolbar Buttons • Menus: File, Edit, View, Format, Window, WaveRIDER, and Help. • Toolbar buttons: New, Open, Save, Print, Undo, Redo, Zoom In, Zoom Out, 100%, Align left, Center, Align right, Bold, Italic, Underline, Read WaveRIDER Data, Dock Printout Settings, and About.

  • Page 89: Spreadsheet Parameters

    4.5.2 Spreadsheet Parameters The Spreadsheet Parameters are arranged in a column that contains all of the parameters that the WaveRIDER collects during a data run. The parameters are arranged by colors as described in section 4.3.2 Parameter Groups. Each cell has the Group Parameter listed first and the Label Parameter listed second.

  • Page 90: Specification And Control Limit Cells

    4.5.4 Specification and Control Limit Cells There are cells to the right of each parameter for specifying an LSL (lower specification limit) and an USL (upper specification limit) for each parameter. The user can also specify an LCL (upper control limit) and UCL (upper control limit) to be applied to a SPC chart.
  • Page 91 • User Controlled LSL and USL The user can automatically set a LSL and USL for each parameter by using a drop down list box that contains options to set the LSL to -3, -2, -1, standard deviation or – 10% and –5%.
  • Page 92 • LCL and UCL Cells Lower and Upper control limits are automatically calculated from the Spreadsheet parameter data and displayed on the SPC control charts when an SPC worksheet is created. The LCL and UCL cells allow the user to override the calculated limits and manually set them.
  • Page 93 • User Controlled LCL and UCL The user can automatically set a LCL and UCL for each parameter by using a drop down list box that contains options to set the LCL to -3, -2, -1, standard deviation or – 10% and –5%.

  • Page 94: Spc Sheet Boxes

    4.5.5 SPC Sheet Boxes The right side of the Admin worksheet contains nine SPC sheet boxes. These boxes are used to create the SPC worksheets. Figure 4- 49: SPC Sheet Boxes An SPC worksheet can be created by dragging and dropping a parameter or by using the drop down list box.
  • Page 95 To create a SPC Worksheet: Drag and Drop: 1) Select a parameter and drag it from the Spreadsheet Parameter column and drop it into a SPC Sheet cell. Up to three parameters per SPC Sheet can be selected. CHECK TO ACTIVATE SPC WORKSHEET(S) Figure 4- 50: Drag and Drop Parameter 2) When finished, click the check box in the SPC Sheet Label to activate the SPC...
  • Page 96 Parameter list: 1) All of the SPC sheet boxes have drop down list boxes located on the right side of the parameter cell. To select a parameter click the drop down list box arrow button and a list of parameter groups appears. Figure 4- 51: Drop Down List Box ♦85♦...
  • Page 97 2) Select the group from the drop down list that includes the desired parameter. A dialog box will then appear listing all of the parameters in that particular group. 3) Select the desired parameter from the list and click the OK command button. Figure 4- 52: Parameter Dialog Box 4) When finished, click the check box in the SPC Sheet Label to activate the sheet.
  • Page 98 Replacing and Deleting SPC Parameters: To change the parameters in the SPC Sheet boxes, drag and drop a different parameter over of the existing parameter or repeat the drop down list method of selecting a parameter. To delete a parameter, click and drag the parameter off the SPC Sheet box to remove. Figure 4- 53: Erase Bar ♦87♦...

  • Page 99: Guide Worksheet

    4.6 Guide Worksheet The Guide worksheet is a quick reference guide to assist new and experienced users through basic operation steps. Figure 4- 54: Guide Worksheet ♦88♦ WaveRIDER®...

  • Page 100: Spc Worksheet

    4.7 SPC Worksheet The SPC worksheets display the assembled Spreadsheet parameters using the Admin worksheet. Each SPC worksheet can display three X-bar and R charts and up to a maximum of nine SPC worksheets can be created. SPC worksheet features: •...

  • Page 101: Menus & Toolbar

    4.7.1 Menus & Toolbar • Menus: File, View, Window, WaveRIDER Data, and Help. • Toolbar buttons: Print, Zoom In, Zoom Out, 100%, Read WaveRIDER Data, About, and Context Help. Figure 4- 56: SPC Worksheet Menu Bar and Tool Buttons ♦90♦ WaveRIDER®...

  • Page 102: X-Bar Chart

    4.7.2 X-Bar Chart The X-Bar Chart is the graphical chart produced from samples of a selected parameter. The chart uses a rolling average of 2 through 6 sample points specified by the user. The X-bar is the average of the data samples and the UCL and LCL are calculated using a formula based on the Range data.

  • Page 103: R Chart

    4.7.3 R Chart The R Chart is the graphical chart produced from the selected parameter. The R-Bar is the averages of the range samples. If the Sub-Group size is set to 1, the R chart becomes a moving range (mR) chart. The moving range is the difference between a specified X value and the one preceding it.

  • Page 104: Statistics Box

    4.7.4 Statistics Box The Statistics Box reflects the current SPC data from the selected, sorted and filtered data set parameter. Statistics box data: • N = Number of subgroups. • Min. = The lowest data point on the graph. • Max.

  • Page 105: Renaming Spc Worksheets

    4.7.5 Renaming SPC Worksheets The user has the ability to rename all of the SPC worksheet tabs to best reflect the worksheet data. To change a worksheet name: 1) Double-click the desired SPC worksheet tab and a pop-up text box appears above the worksheet tab.

  • Page 106: Menu And Tool Commands

    5.0 Menu and Tool Commands This section explains how to use all of the Menu and Toolbar button commands. Each of the following sections will list all of the commands specific to each of the menus. The dimmed menu commands are used in other worksheets. 5.1 File Menu Commands in the File menu are used to manipulate and configure workbook files.
  • Page 107 Workbook files are saved with a file extension of (.MWR), and the Profile data from the Profile worksheet are saved with an extension of (.MDM). These two file types will automatically be saved in the same file folder directory because they are inter-dependent on each other and should not be seperated.

  • Page 108: Open Workbook

    5.1.2 Open Workbook The Open Workbook command enables the user to open existing workbook files. To open a workbook file: 1) Select the Open Workbook command from the File menu. A list box of workbook files with an extension of (.MWR) files appears. Figure 5- 3: Open List Box 2) Highlight the desired workbook file to open by clicking.

  • Page 109: Import

    5.1.4 Import The Import command imports existing (.mdm), files into the Spreadsheet worksheet. This process will copy all documentation information (i.e. part, process) from the file being imported, into the user definable cells on the Spreadsheet worksheet. The data can now be saved in the new format as described under the Save and Save As menu commands.

  • Page 110: Save Workbook

    5.1.5 Save Workbook Select the Save Workbook command from the File menu to save the current workbook file after changes have been made. When the user saves the file, all of the current data sets and options in the workbook are saved. The Save Workbook command can be accessed on the Spreadsheet, Profile, and Admin worksheet Toolbars.

  • Page 111: Save As Text

    5.1.7 Save As Text Select Save As Text from the File menu to save the Spreadsheet worksheet information as a text file in the current unit of temperature and distance configurations. The saved text files have a file extension of (.TXT). This command will save the data so it can be opened with software programs that open standard text files.

  • Page 112: Load Text Archive

    5.1.9 Load Text Archive Select the Load Text Archive command from the File menu to load a previously saved text archive file. This command will clear the currently loaded data and load the selected text archive file in its place. Figure 5- 8: Load Text Archive List Box To avoid loosing valuable data, it is recommended to load text archive files into a new workbook file because as previously stated, this command clears all...

  • Page 113: Configuration

    5.1.10 Configuration The Configuration command is used to set a communication (COM) port so the PC and the M.O.L.E. can communicate. This command is very important when the software is first installed or PC hardware configurations have changed. To configure a COM port: 1) Connect the M.O.L.E.

  • Page 114: Preferences

    5.1.11 Preferences The Preferences sub-menu lets the user perform custom software setup tasks. Figure 5- 10: Preferences Menu ♦103♦ WaveRIDER®...
  • Page 115 5.1.11.1 Units The software can be configured to operate with different units of temperature and distance. This command does not set the units reported by the M.O.L.E. It applies only to the software. To change Units of Temperature or Distance Units: 1) Click the Units command from the Preferences sub-menu.
  • Page 116 5.1.11.2 Passwords The software has a password protection feature that uses case-sensitive text for securing access to a worksheet. When a worksheet is password protected, the worksheet tab will be highlighted in yellow and the user will not be able to access the protected worksheet without proper password privileges.
  • Page 117 To password protect worksheets: 1) Click the Passwords command from the Preferences sub-menu, and a Password Protection dialog box appears. Figure 5- 12: Password Protection Dialog Box 2) Select which worksheet(s) to password protected by clicking the corresponding check box. 3) Click the OK command button to accept or Cancel to return to the worksheet without password protecting any worksheet(s).
  • Page 118 To change a password: 1) Select the Passwords command from the Preferences sub-menu and a Password Protection dialog box appears. Figure 5- 14: Password Protection Dialog Box 2) Click the Change Password command button and the Password Change dialog box appears. Figure 5- 15: Change Password Dialog Box.
  • Page 119 To disable a password: 1) Select the Passwords command from the Preferences sub-menu and a Password protection dialog box appears. Figure 5- 16: Password Protection Dialog Box 2) The current password protected worksheet(s) will have a check mark in the corresponding check box.
  • Page 120 5.1.11.3 File Tag Number When data is uploaded from the M.O.L.E., the (*.MDM) portion of the data run is automatically assigned a special File Tag number. The first two characters are automatically assigned WR. The next nine characters are the first nine characters from the user/computer login name and the remaining six characters are in numerical sequence that can be specified by the user.
  • Page 121 5.1.11.4 Contact Filters The Contact Filters command allows the user to enter a drop out filter and Hot air knife window values. To set dropout time contact filter: 1) Select a time value from the drop-down box. The user can select values of 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 seconds.

  • Page 122: Page Setup

    5.1.12 Page Setup The Page Setup command sets page parameters for the Spreadsheet and Admin worksheets. To set page parameters: 1) Select the Page Setup command from the File menu and the following dialog box appears. Figure 5- 20: Page Setup Dialog Box 2) Select desired parameters to apply to the worksheet.

  • Page 123: Print Options

    5.1.13 Print Options The Print Options command is where additional Data Table statistics can be selected to be printed along with the Data Graph. Additional documentation can also be selected that will be printed on a second page. To select print options: 1) Select the Print Options command from the File menu and the following dialog box appears.

  • Page 124: Page Header / Footer

    5.1.14 Page Header / Footer The Page Header / Footer command places text on the top and bottom of the printed worksheet. Some of the worksheets contain default information in the Header and Footer fields, to view use the Print Preview command. Refer to section 5.1.15 Print Preview.

  • Page 125: Print Preview

    5.1.15 Print Preview The Print Preview command shows a preview of the page(s) to be printed. This command is useful when confirming print options. To view a print preview: 1) Select the Print Preview command from the File menu and the Print Preview window appears.

  • Page 126: Print

    5.1.16 Print The Print command prints worksheet information from the workbook. The options that appear on the Print dialog box will depend on the type of printer and the installed printer driver. To print a worksheet: 1) Select the Print command from the File menu and standard Windows or driver- dependent print dialog box appears.

  • Page 127: Report Setup

    5.1.17 Report Setup Select the Print Report command from the File menu to print the select worksheets to print a workbook in a report style. To setup a report: 1) Select the Report Setup command from the File menu and the Report Setup dialog box appears.

  • Page 128: Send To Mail Recipients

    5.1.19 Send to Mail Recipients The Send to Mail Recipients sub-menu commands let the user send a Screen image, MDM, or Workbook and associated MDM’s to an email recipient. This command is useful when the user would like to share profiles and/or workbooks with other locations or when troubleshooting problems.

  • Page 129: Recent Files 1, 2, 3, Etc

    5.1.20 Recent Files 1, 2, 3, etc... The most recently loaded workbook file names are displayed at the bottom of the File menu. To open one of these files, click the name of the desired workbook file or press the appropriate number beside it. 5.1.21 Exit Select the Exit command to quit the program.

  • Page 130: Edit Menu

    5.2 Edit Menu The Edit menu commands enable the user to modify the data set on the Spreadsheet and Admin worksheets so the most beneficial data is assembled in the workbook file. 5.2.1 Undo Select the Undo command to undo any previous action. For example if the filter command is used and then the user decides that command was not necessary, the Undo command will restore it back to its original format.

  • Page 131: Remove Row

    5.2.5 Remove Row Select the Remove Row command to remove a data run row that is not wanted. This command is helpful when data has been collected and the user feels it is not beneficial to the workbook data set or has a corrupted MDM file. This command is permanent and the data run cannot be retrieved.

  • Page 132: View Menu

    5.3 View Menu The View menu commands enable the user to manipulate which areas are viewed on the worksheet display. 5.3.1 Zoom In Select the Zoom In command from the View menu to make the current worksheet view larger. The Zoom In command has the capability to zoom in multiple times. When the maximum zoom level has been reached the Zoom In command will be dimmed.

  • Page 133: Format Menu

    5.4 Format Menu The Format menu includes commands that change the layout or pattern of the text in user configurable cells. 5.4.1 Bold Select the Bold command from the Format menu to turn data in a user configurable cell bold. Select the Bold command again to return to standard format. The Bold command can be accessed on the Toolbar of the Spreadsheet and Admin worksheets.

  • Page 134: Window Menu

    5.5 Window Menu The Window menu arranges opened workbook files for viewing and quick access. 5.5.1 Cascade Select the Cascade command from the Window menu to cascade opened workbook files from the upper left corner overlapping the workbooks downward so each workbook Title bar is visible.

  • Page 135: Tile

    5.5.2 Tile Select the Tile command from the Windows menu to arrange the open workbook files in a rectangular fashion dividing the workbook files into smaller sizes arranged so they fit next to each other on the display. Figure 5- 29: Tiled Workbook Files 5.5.3 Open File This section of the Window menu shows the currently opened workbook files.

  • Page 136: Waverider Menu

    5.6 WaveRIDER Menu The WaveRIDER menu commands configure the M.O.L.E. for collecting data. The M.O.L.E. must be connected to a PC and the proper communication port must be configured to properly use the WaveRIDER menu commands. 5.6.1 Configuration Wizard This wizard guides a user through the communications setup process so the software and M.O.L.E.
  • Page 137 4) Enter the correct month, day, year, hour, minute, and second by adjusting the slider(s) or manually typing in the corresponding text box. Figure 5- 31: Wizard Step 3 -Set Instrument Clock When the Set Instrument Clock dialog box appears the current computer clock setting is automatically entered in the text boxes.

  • Page 138: Set M.o.l.e. Clock

    5.6.2 Set M.O.L.E. Clock The M.O.L.E. has an internal clock it uses to identify the time and date of each data run and to control when each measurement is recorded. The M.O.L.E. clock should be set prior to data collection to ensure that the proper time was recorded. Figure 5- 32: Set M.O.L.E.

  • Page 139: Waverider Settings

    5.6.3 WaveRIDER Settings The M.O.L.E. can be configured to store the name of your company, operator or machine name. To select WaveRIDER settings: 1) Connect the M.O.L.E. to the PC (refer to the appropriate section in the Hardware manual). 2) Select the WaveRIDER Settings command from the WaveRIDER menu. 3) Type a company, operator, or machine name in the text box.

  • Page 140: Read Waverider Data

    5.6.4 Read WaveRIDER Data The Read WaveRIDER Data command starts the data transfer process after completing the data collection process. To read WaveRIDER data: 1) Connect the M.O.L.E. to the PC (refer to the appropriate section in the Hardware manual). 2) Select the Read WaveRIDER Data command from the WaveRIDER menu and a status bar dialog box appears indicating that data retrieval from the M.O.L.E.

  • Page 141: Profile Menu

    5.7 Profile Menu The Profile menu includes special commands specifically used on the Profile worksheet. Commands in this menu enable the user to view and edit experimental documentation, change the appearance of the display and design experiments. 5.7.1 Part Part documentation is information about the part being profiled. There are also fields for entering the date the data was recorded, a user name, part number or identification of the component being profiled.

  • Page 142: Process

    5.7.2 Process Select the Process command from the Profile menu to enter and edit information about the process that generated the profile data. Figure 5- 37: Process Dialog Box ♦131♦ WaveRIDER®...

  • Page 143: Scaling

    5.7.3 Scaling The Scaling command controls the scale of the X and Y axis units of the Data Graph on the Profile worksheet. To use the scaling command: 1) Select the Scaling command from the Profile menu, and the scaling dialog box appears.

  • Page 144: X-Axis Units

    5.7.4 X-Axis Units The X-Axis Units command is where the unit type for the Data Graph X-axis is selected. To select a X axis unit: 1) Select the X-axis Units command from the Profile menu and the Units dialog box appears.

  • Page 145: Temp Ref Lines (Temperature Reference Lines)

    5.7.5 Temp Ref Lines (Temperature Reference Lines) Temperature Reference Lines are colored horizontal lines and can be positioned anywhere within the range of Y-values in the graph using the Temp Ref Lines command in the Profile menu. Temperature Reference Lines are used for analysis when the T Above Ref (Time above the Reference Line) statistic is active (refer to section 4.4.9.3 T Above Ref) Figure 5- 40: Temp Ref Lines Dialog Box The Temp Ref Lines dialog box identifies the units of the Y-axis and the current values...

  • Page 146: Profile Colors

    5.7.6 Profile Colors The Profile Colors command changes the display and print colors for the sensor Data Plots. To change sensor channel colors: 1) Select Profile Colors from the Profile menu and the Select Colors dialog box appears. When the colors are changed it will affect all existing and new workbooks. Figure 5- 41: Profile Colors Dialog Box 2) Click the desired sensor and a Windows default color pallet appears.

  • Page 147: Tools Menu

    5.8 Tools Menu Options in this menu help you manipulate and analyze the profile data. 5.8.1 Magnify Tool The Magnify tool enlarges any selected area of the data graph for easy visual examination. To Magnify a portion of the Data Graph: 1) Click the Magnify tool from the Tools menu.
  • Page 148 When using the Magnify tool, the Magnify Map uses a red box to indicate the area currently magnified. If the Data Graph was previously magnified, the current level of magnification is the red box and previous magnified areas are noted with gray boxes. MAGNIFIED AREA MAGNIFY...

  • Page 149: Slope Tool

    5.8.2 Slope Tool The Slope tool finds the average slope between any two points in the Data Graph. To find the average slope of a line: 1) Select the Slope tool from the Tools menu. 2) Position the mouse pointer at a point on the curve. 3) Press and hold the left mouse button.
  • Page 150 To obtain more accurate slopes: Magnify a portion of the Data Graph using the Magnify tool, and repeat this procedure. To remove the slope line from the Data Graph, select the Erase Object(s) command from the Tool menu and follow instructions in the Tool Status box (refer to section 5.8.8 Erase Object(s)).

  • Page 151: Peak Difference Tool

    5.8.3 Peak Difference Tool The Peak Difference tool displays the difference in value between the peak of the maximum Data Plot and the peak of the minimum Data Plot in any location of the Data Graph. This command is especially useful for measuring side-to-side heating differences in ovens.

  • Page 152: Overlay Tool

    5.8.4 Overlay Tool The Overlay tool displays a second Data run profile for comparison with the currently displayed Data run. To compare two Data Plots: 1) Click the Overlay tool from the Tools menu. A list box of data files uploaded into the opened workbook appears.
  • Page 153 Overlay Applications: The Overlay and Magnify tools can be used together to overlay and compare ideal reference profiles and magnified portions of the two data files. They can have different but overlapping X-values (times, point numbers, logging intervals) or temperatures. Overlay Limitations: If the Data Plots are too numerous to clearly see the information of interest, they can be suppressed by removing the check mark from the desired channel in one or both files.

  • Page 154: 3-D View

    5.8.5 3-D View The 3-D tool draws a 3-dimensional representation of the temperature data. When the 3-D tool is selected a dialog box appears prompting the user to select a “Normal” or a “Reverse-Angle” view. A “Normal” view displays the Coupon Top sensor in back and Coupon Bottom sensor in front, and a “Reverse-Angle”...
  • Page 155 Figure 5- 45: Reverse-Angle View To remove the 3-D profile, click the 3D tool, or click the right mouse button. The 3-D tool can be accessed on the Profile worksheet Toolbar. • 3-D Button: ♦144♦ WaveRIDER®...

  • Page 156: Measure Tool

    5.8.6 Measure Tool The Measure tool is similar to the Slope tool except it measures the distance between any two points on the Profile worksheet Data Graph. This tool adds a line labeled with the distance values to the graph, and notes the change in X and change in Y (Delta X and Delta Y) instead of the slope.

  • Page 157: Notes Tool

    5.8.7 Notes Tool The Notes tool adds a leader with text to any portion on the Data Graph to label special points of interest. To add notes to the Data Graph: 1) Select the Notes tool from the Tools menu. 2) Position the mouse pointer at the desired location to start the note leader, click and drag the mouse pointer to the desired location for the note text and release the mouse button.

  • Page 158: Erase Object(S)

    5.8.8 Erase Object(s) The Erase Object(s) command deletes objects and information that have been added to the Data Graph. To erase object(s): 1) Select the Erase Object(s) command from the Tools menu. 2) Position the mouse pointer beside the object(s) to erase. 3) Press the left mouse button and drag diagonally to outline the object(s) to be deleted.

  • Page 159: Navigate Menu

    5.9 Navigate Menu When viewing a data run on the Profile worksheet, the Navigate menu allows the user to view other Profiles without having to select them from the Spreadsheet worksheet. It enables the user to view profiles that are one above or below the one currently being viewed, or jump to the first or last one uploaded into the open workbook.

  • Page 160: Help Menu

    PDF document. You may now search for the help topic of your choice. 5.10.2 ECD on the Web You can access more help by using ECD web commands. Let us help you by using the linked commands to the ECD Web site. Figure 5- 49: ECD Web Sub-Menu 5.10.3 About WaveRIDER...

  • Page 161: Service And Calibration

    6.0 Service and Calibration General Service Information: This section covers maintaining and troubleshooting the coupon thermocouples, software, wiring, and other parts of the system. The following service instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. Refer to the summary and service safety summary prior to performing any service. 6.1 Service Troubleshooting Check the appropriate section of the manual to be sure you’re following the correct procedures.

  • Page 162: Rider Troubleshooting Steps

    6.1.1 RIDER Troubleshooting Steps Decide if the problem is with the Super M.O.L.E. Gold Hardware, communications or Software. • If the problem occurs while attempting to log data, the Hardware may be faulty. • If the problem occurs while attempting to communicate between SuperM.O.L.E. Gold and the PC, the Communications links may be faulty.

  • Page 163: Rider Coupon Replacement

    6.2 RIDER Coupon Replacement To install a replacement RIDER coupon, the old or damaged coupon must first removed. Use the following steps to remove and replace the coupon: 1) Unplug the Male Type “K” thermocouple connectors from the female connectors. 2) Loosen the coupon guides by unscrewing the four black screws.

  • Page 164: Checking The Coupon Thermocouples

    When calling our Service/Test technicians or sending us an e-mail, please include the following information: • Product Description (i.e. WaveRIDER, Coupon) • Software Version (i.e. 5.22) Here is the information on how to contact ECD: Telephone: (503) 659-6100 FAX: (503) 654-4422 Technical Support: (800) 323-4548 Email: ecd@ecd.com Internet: http://www.ecd.com ♦153♦...

  • Page 165: Appendix A: Specifications

    APPENDIX A: Specifications Electrical/Mechanical Spec: Weight: 9” – 3.0 lbs (1352 grams) 12” - 3.8 lbs (1633 grams) 15” – 4.1 lbs (1787 grams) Physical Dimensions: Length: 12” (30.5cm) Height : 1.3” (3.3cm) Width: 9” (22.9cm), 12” (30.5cm), 15” (38.1mm) 18”...

  • Page 166: Appendix B: Statistical Process Control (Spc) Background Information

    Second, the correct process set points must be determined for a particular product. Utilizing the ECD SuperM.O.L.E. Gold profiler, the correct set points for a particular product may be determined. These set points, if selected correctly and followed, should deliver the maximum throughput of quality product.
  • Page 167 In the real world you may not want or be able to run your WaveRIDER through your wave solder machine continuously to collect process data. A more typical scenario is to check the machine by running the WaveRIDER through periodically: once per shift, once per day, once per week, or once after every maintenance cycle.
  • Page 168 Moving Average/Moving Range Chart Technique: WaveRIDER SPC utilizes the standard Moving Average/Moving Range Charting technique with a subgroup size of 2-6 that is selected by the user. The following steps and figure illustrates the Moving Average/Moving Range calculations (using a group size of two) that are used to construct the SPC chart.
  • Page 169 Process Capability A process capability index is a standard measure of how a process compares with its specification limits—how a process is performing relative to how it is supposed to perform. As opposed to the control chart, which shows detailed information about how the data compares with control limits, a capability index is a summary of how the data compares with the specification limits.
  • Page 170 Cp ≥ 1.33: Data tightly distributed. Cpk ≥ 1.33: Data well inside spec limits. Cp = 1.00: Data fills entire spec range. Cpk = 1.00: Data fills entire spec range. Cp > 1.00: Data tightly distributed. If it were centered between the spec limits, no data would lie beyond those limits.
  • Page 171 The equations used to calculate the index values are as follows: − − − , whichever is less As can be interpreted from the above equations, Cp gives an indication of how narrow the data distribution is relative to the width of the specification limits. Essentially, it indicates how well the process would be able to stay within the specified limits if the data were perfectly centered between those limits.

  • Page 172: Appendix C: Measurement Definitions

    APPENDIX C: Measurement Definitions This section defines how each solder machine parameter is measured and or calculated: SPEED SENSOR BOTTOM FOIL SENSOR DWELL TIME SOLDER SENSORS SENSOR (C, B, A) TOP FOIL SENSOR Figure C- 1: Sensor Placements PREHEAT Preheat Max Temp: The temperature of the Top Foil Thermocouple (Coupon Top) at the time when the Speed Sensor hits the first solder wave (chip wave or main wave).
  • Page 173 Preheat Max Slope: The largest temperature slope (positive or negative) seen on the Top Foil T/C between start and the Speed Sensor hitting the first wave (chip or main wave). Slope is measured over a 1 second time interval using a “linear regression” technique (m = Slope).
  • Page 174 SOLDER WAVE Delta T at Wave: The maximum overall temperature seen on the Top Foil T/C after the Speed Sensor hits the main wave minus the temperature of the Top Foil T/C as the Speed Sensor hits the main wave. This records the change in temperature imposed by the main wave on the top foil of a typical circuit board.
  • Page 175 CHIP WAVE Delta T at Wave: The maximum overall temperature seen on the Top Foil T/C between the time the Speed Sensor hits the chip and main solder waves minus the Max Preheat Temp. This records the change in temperature imposed by the chip wave on the top foil of a typical circuit board.
  • Page 176 Chip Detection Chip wave data is determined in the same manner as the solder wave. The presence of a chip wave is automatically detected when two solder contact points are detected on sensors A or B, or four solder contact points measured by sensor “C” / Speed Sensor. The solder contact time between the chip and solder wave for the C sensor must be greater than 1.0 seconds to be counted as separate wave contacts.
  • Page 177 The graph shown in Figure C- 4 should be used to determine the maximum conveyor speed you may use to avoid violating the 1.0 second minimum travel time between sensors and waves. This is a function of the distance between the chip and solder waves and the average solder wave contact length.
  • Page 178 COUPON TEMPERATURE STATISTICS For all three coupon T/C’s, the following is recorded: (exception: solder sensor slopes are not calculated since they are normally very fast). Min ° : Lowest temperature seen throughout the data set. Max ° : Highest temperature seen throughout the data set. Max (-) Slope: Greatest negative (falling) temperature change seen throughout the data set.

  • Page 179: Appendix D: Wr Spc Parameter Definitions

    APPENDIX D: WR SPC Parameter Definitions Value tab C1, C2, C3, C4 indicate the point, time relative, time absolute, or distance (depending on the Units setting) on the X axis where the vertical cursors are set, respectively. The values below are the measured values for each channel at that position. Time to Reference tab Low, Medium, and Hi are the temperatures set in the Temp Ref Lines dialog, if set.
  • Page 180 Cure Factor%. The cure factor % is based on the time a sensor temperature was above a temperature reference line divided by the time you entered in the Times Above Temp (TAT) section of the Temp Ref Lines dialog box. This equation gets more complicated as you add more temperature reference lines.
  • Page 181 Statistics tab Values shown in this tab are taken from the graph at it’s present level of magnification. X-axis values outside of view are not included in the calculations. Y-axis values, however are included regardless of magnification level. Minimum is the lowest value measured. The values below are the minimum values for each channel.
  • Page 182 Summary Statistics tab Values shown in this tab are taken from the intire graph regardless of its level of magnification. Peak Temperature is the largest measured value. Values below are the largest value recorded for that channel. The higher the peak temperature, the greater the possibility for component damage.
  • Page 183 Minimum Temperature is the smallest measured value. Values below are the smallest value recorded for that channel. Typically, these are the starting values, unless there is active cooling employed. It is best if starting temperature values are close to the same. This will allow a consistent starting point for other measurements.
  • Page 184 Maximum (+) Slope is the largest positive slope measured using a 2% of the total points in the Profile length (x-axis) differential. Thus, the equation for slope calculation is as follows: Slope at point X = (Value at point (X + 10) – Value at point X) / (10 * Log interval in seconds) MAX (+) SLOPE Figure D- 3: Max (+) Slope...
  • Page 185 Maximum (-) Slope is the largest negative slope measured using a 2% of the total points in the Profile length (x-axis) differential. Thus, the equation for slope calculation is as follows: Slope at point n = (Value at point (n + 10) – Value at point n) / (10 * Log interval in seconds) MAX (-) SLOPE...
  • Page 186 Time above Temperature is the total time spent at or above the selected temperature in seconds. This time above may occur anywhere along the x-axis and all will be accumulated in the total time. Values below are the total times spent at or above for each channel.
  • Page 187 Time between Temperatures is the time required for the temperature to rise from the begin temperature to the end temperature. The values below are the times in seconds measured for each channel. The larger this value, the longer it takes to heat the given temperature sense point.
  • Page 188 Time above Temperature / Peak Slope is the Slope between the point where the profile rise above the Temperature and the Profiles Peak temperature. TIME ABOVE TEMP / PEAK SLOPE Figure B-2: Time Above Temp / Peak Slope ♦177♦ WaveRIDER®...
  • Page 189 Peak Slope / Time above Temperature is the Slope between the point where the profile drops below the Temperature and the Profiles Peak temperature. PEAK / TIME ABOVE TEMP Figure B-3: Peak Slope / Time Above Temp ♦178♦ WaveRIDER®...
  • Page 190 KPI tab Values shown in this tab are set by the user. ● Temperature Parameters: Peak Temperature is the largest measured value. Values below are the largest value recorded for that channel. The higher the peak temperature, the greater the possibility for component damage.
  • Page 191 ● Time Parameter Data: Time To Temperature is the time that it takes for each channel to reach the selected value in seconds or minutes. Time above Temperature is the total time spent at or above the selected temperature in seconds or minutes. Total (+/-): Total Time above temperature.

  • Page 192: Appendix E: Waverider Accuracy And The Influencing Factors

    APPENDIX E: WaveRIDER Accuracy and the Influencing Factors There are two fundamental measurements the WaveRIDER measures: temperature and time. The accuracy, resolution and range the WaveRIDER is capable of is stated in the Specification section of the manual. The purpose of this paper is to show how these specifications affect the solder machine parameters presented on the WaveRIDER printout.
  • Page 193 Contact Lengths Contact length is the product of conveyor speed and dwell time. Thus the % errors of both must be added to determine the total maximum % error for contact length. To determine the maximum error of contact length measurements, locate the measured dwell time on the X axis of the graph and run vertically to the curve that is closest to the measure of conveyor speed.
  • Page 194 Co nv e y o r Spe e d Erro r % o f Actual 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 0.50 0.00 Conveyor Speed (Ft/Min) Figure C-5: Conveyor Speed Error ♦183♦ WaveRIDER®...
  • Page 195 Figure C-6: Dwell Time Error ♦184♦ WaveRIDER®...
  • Page 196 Co ntact Le ng th Erro r % o f Actual 100.00 10.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 Dwell Time (sec) Figure C-7: Contact Length Error ♦185♦ WaveRIDER®...
  • Page 197 Solder Wave Variation Solder wave variation happens. It is by nature a dynamic process caused by the pumping of a liquid. Through various channels, weirs, rudders, and nozzles, all designed to balance flow across the surface of the wave, liquid solder makes its way to the surface and finally breaks one way or the other depending on the wave shape.
  • Page 198 Direction of Conveyor Typical wave crest pattern as viewed through a tempered glass plate Figure C-9: Typical Wave Crest The crest of the wave is highlighted to make is more visible. As you can see, the edge is very rough and is constantly changing shape as it progress across the board. It is also noticed that the sides of the wave tend to be narrower then the middle.

  • Page 199: Appendix F: Pull-Down Menus & Toolbar Buttons

    APPENDIX F: Pull-Down Menus & Toolbar Buttons The dimmed menu commands are used in other worksheets. Active menus for the Welcome & Guide Worksheets: Active menus for the WaveRIDER Worksheet: Active menus for the Spreadsheet Worksheet: ♦188♦ WaveRIDER®...
  • Page 200 Active menus for the Profile Worksheet: Active menus for the Administration Worksheet: Active menus for the SPC Worksheets: ♦189♦ WaveRIDER®...
  • Page 201 Tool buttons: 3d View Open About Overlay Align Left Peak Difference Align Right Prediction Back (To Previous Data Run) Print Bold Redo Center Read WaveRIDER Data Copy Save Erase All Slope Erase Objects Tolerance Band First (Data Run) Total Heat Italic Underline Last (Data Run)

  • Page 202: Appendix G: Waverider Accessories

    APPENDIX G: WaveRIDER Accessories ITEM PART NUMBER Test Coupons: Test Coupon, Double sided, 2.5” (63 mm) wide (No-Lead) E44-9283-64 Test Coupon, Double sided, 2.5” (63 mm) wide (No-Lead) (3 pk) E44-9283-14 Manuals & Software: WaveRIDER Users Guide A36-9283-00 Expert Guide to Wave Soldering A36-9283-06 WaveRIDER SPC Software CD Y50-9283-40...

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