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Table of Contents Introduction ............................1 Overview ..........................1 System Requirements ......................1 System Components ........................ 1 Supported Dispensing Valves ....................2 Theory of Operation ......................... 3 Safety ............................... 5 Overview ..........................5 Safety Warning Symbols ......................5 Equipment Use ......................... 5 2.1.1 Intended Use .......................
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Troubleshooting ..........................27 Overview ..........................27 Safety First ..........................27 Record Keeping ........................27 Functional System Check ........................ 29 Initialization Test ........................29 I/O Test ........................... 29 Introduction...
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Table of Figures Figure 1-1 Two-Position Tilt Bracket (Front/Rear) .................. 1 Figure 1-2 Two-Position Tilt Bracket (Right/Left) ..................1 Figure 1-3 Tilt Bulkhead .......................... 2 Figure 1-4 Mini Service Station Mounted on Rear Conveyor Rail ............2 Figure 1-5 Tilt Angles ..........................3 Figure 3-1 Tilt Bracket Mount (Right/Left) ....................
Introduction Overview The Single-Axis Automatic Tilt Mechanism is designed for use with Nordson ASYMTEK’s S-9XX or S2-9XX Series Dispensing Systems configured with DJ or DV Series Valves. This feature tilts the valve to allow for easier dispensing on the side of components.
Figure 1-3 Tilt Bulkhead Figure 1-4 Mini Service Station Mounted on Rear Conveyor Rail Supported Dispensing Valves The following Nordson ASYMTEK valves are supported for use with the tilt feature: • DJ-9500 • DJ-2100 (with 90 degree dovetail adapter bracket) •...
Theory of Operation The Single-Axis Automatic Tilt Mechanism can tilt the dispensing valve in one of the following positions: • Vertical • Counterclockwise (CCW) • Clockwise (CW) The tilt angle can be adjusted 10, 20 or 30 degrees. The tilt bracket can be mounted in two ways: •...
Equipment Use 2.3.1 Intended Use Use of Nordson ASYMTEK equipment in ways other than those described in the documentation supplied with the equipment may result in injury to persons or damage to property. 2.3.2 Misuse Some examples of unintended use of equipment include: ...
Safety of Personnel • Only trained personnel should be permitted to perform installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures. • Immediately push the red Emergency Machine Off (EMO) button on your dispensing system if personnel are in danger. • Do not touch the moving parts while the dispensing system is operating. •...
Installation and Setup Overview In order to use the tilt feature, the tilt bracket must be setup properly. This section covers the following topics: • Tilt Bracket Set Up • Valve Connections • Software Setup Tilt Bracket Set Up The tilt bracket can be set up in two ways and may be configured with or without sensors on the air cylinder.
Figure 3-3 Home Position Adjustment (Right/Left) Figure 3-4 Travel Limit Adjustment (Right/Left) Adjust the horizontal position of the tilt bracket using a 4 mm hex wrench to allow the machine to home when the valve is tilted CCW as shown in Figure 3-3. Adjust the X travel limit to avoid collision when the valve is tilted CW as shown in Figure 3-4.
Valve Connections To connect the valve hoses: Connect the valve hoses for each valve to the dispensing system bulkhead as follows: • Black Hose – Valve Off • Clear Hose – Fluid Pressure • Green Hose – Cool 1 (Active Air) Figure 3-7 Valve Connections (Right/Left Bracket) Installation and Setup...
Software Setup The Single-Axis Automatic Tilt Mechanism works in conjunction with the Fluidmove software, version 6.0 or higher. If necessary, install Fluidmove 6.0 according to the Readme file instructions included with the software. WARNING! CAUTION! Refer to the safety section in the applicable dispensing system manual prior to operating the dispensing system.
Operation Overview Before operating the valve tilt feature, you must define the Dot and Line Parameters in Fluidmove, run a Valve Offsets procedure, and create a program with tilt commands. NOTE Refer to the Fluidmove User Guide for detailed information on Fluidmove programming and fluid setup.
Dot and Line Parameters for Tilt Prior to running valve offsets and creating a program, you must define dot and line parameters. Dot and line parameters control the size and accuracy of dot or line dispensing. 4.3.1 Dot Parameters To edit dot parameters: In the Fluidmove Main Window, select Teach a Program.
4.3.2 Line Parameters NOTE The dispense gaps for both lines and dots are set in the Dot Parameters window. The line dispense gaps are the same as the dot dispense gaps of the same number. The Valve Tilt tab is only available in the Dot Parameters window (Figure 4-1). To edit line parameters: In the Fluidmove Main Window, select Teach a Program.
Valve Offsets Because the dispensing valves can be set to different tilt directions and dispense gaps, a valve offset routine must be performed. Valve offsets must be run in full to properly set up valves. 4.4.1 Machine Offset Parameters To configure machine offset parameters: In the Main Window, click on Configuration >...
If you want to use the automated fiducial finding procedure for the Service Station, perform the following steps. These positions will be used when the valve offsets procedure is run. a. Click on Setup next to the device to open the corresponding Fiducial Setup window and select the appropriate options.
4.4.2 Running the Valve Offsets Procedure NOTE All valve offsets should be performed on the mini service station mounted to the rear rail. To run the valve offsets procedure: Make sure the camera has been calibrated before performing this routine. Refer to applicable dispensing system manual if necessary.
4.4.2.1 Safe Z Height To teach safe Z height (Figure 4-6): When prompted to teach Safe Z Height, move the dispense tip to a height that is clear of obstacles when moving in all XY directions. Click on Teach. Click on Done. Figure 4-6 Valve Offsets: Safe Z Height Operation...
4.4.2.2 Preliminary Needle to Camera XY Offset Prior to teaching the needle to camera XY offset, prepare the offsets substrate by placing putty on the mini service station substrate located behind the front conveyor rail. To teach needle to camera XY offset (Figure 4-7): Lower Valve 1 into the putty (just enough to make a mark).
4.4.2.3 Height Sensor XY Offset To teach camera to height sensor XY offset (Figure 4-8): Align the laser or mechanical height sensor over the mark in the putty. Click on Teach. Align camera crosshairs over mark over the mark in the putty. Click on Teach.
4.4.2.4 Needle Z Offset To teach needle to height sensor Z offset (Figure 4-9 and Figure 4-10): Select the Teach Center Method. Figure 4-9 Needle to Height Sensor Z Offset Use the position controls to move the camera crosshairs to the teaching point(s) on the tactile sensor and click on Teach.
4.4.2.5 Purge and Scale Locations To teach the purge location (Figure 4-11): Select the Teach Center Method. Click on Next to continue. Use the position controls to move the camera crosshairs to the center of the purge station. Click on Teach. To teach the height sense location, use the position controls to move camera crosshairs to the flat surface of the purge boot on the purge station.
To teach the scale location (Figure 4-12): Select the Teach Center Method. Click on Next to continue. Use the position controls to move the camera crosshairs to the center on the scale station. Click on Teach. To teach height sense location, use the position controls to move camera crosshairs to a location near the scale hole.
4.4.2.6 Needle XY Offset To calculate the needle XY offset (Figure 4-13): Click on the Next button to start Offsets for Dot Type 1. Click on the Yes to reteach substrate corners on the mini service station on the back of Conveyor Rail 2.
Creating a Program with Tilt To create a program with tilt: Select Teach a Program from the Main Menu. The Programming Window opens (Figure 4-14). The last saved program opens when you start Fluidmove. Figure 4-14 Programming Window To create a new program, select File >...
Select the number of fiducials and click on OK. If one or more fiducials are selected, you will be prompted to teach fiducial location. Refer to the Fluidmove User Guide for instructions. The Programming Window (Workpiece Pattern) opens. See the Fluidmove User Guide ...
Opens the Run Window Manual Run Commands Figure 4-17 Run Production To execute one of the manual run commands, highlight the desired command. The manual run commands are described in Table 4-1. Table 4-1 Manual Run Commands Command Description Select this option to perform one complete run of the program Single Dry Run for one workpiece without dispensing fluid.
If you have difficulty operating your dispensing system, use this section to identify a possible solution to the problem. If you have difficulties not listed in this section, or the suggested solution does not correct the problem, contact Nordson ASYMTEK Technical Support. Safety First Operation of your dispensing system involves heat, air pressure, electrical power, mechanical devices, and the use of hazardous materials.
Functional System Check Initialization Test To perform an initialization test: If applicable, exit the Fluidmove software. Power the machine OFF and then ON again. Restart the Fluidmove software. By default the tilt mechanism should be in the vertical position. I/O Test To test tilt I/O’s: In the Fluidmove Main Window, select Tools.
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