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Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Document code: MA-VI-PIV80PEN-02 Release software: VIVA Rel. 2.2.0. Date of issue: 2013 - 10 - 10 Seica S.p.A. reserves the right to change the technical specifications without notice. (*) The cover image is for illustration purposes only...
contents CONTENTS CONTENTS ............................I LIST OF FIGURES .......................... II GENERAL ..........................1-1 1. 1 USERS OF THIS MANUAL .................... 1-1 1. 2 REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION ................1-1 1. 3 SYMBOLS ........................1-1 ...
general 1. GENERAL This manual provides all the necessary information on the PILOT V8 Automatic system, on the operations to be performed to test a mounted board and on inspection and maintenance procedures on the system. Operators are advised to read this manual before starting the test activities. A technical knowledge of test procedures and fundamentals in electronics is recommended.
PILOT V8 Operator Manual The keyboard selection is indicated as follows: Key 1+ Key 2 = Press key 1 together with key 2. Key 1, Key 2 = Press key 1, release it and press key 2. The files are indicated using the following syntax: File.xml where “File”...
general 1. 4 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 1.4.1 PROJECT CRITERIA The system PILOT V8 has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the essential safety requirements contained in the EMC DIRECTIVE 89/336/EEC (and subsequent amendments) on electromagnetic compatibility and in the DIRECTIVE 73/23/EEC (and subsequent amendments) on electric safety.
See paragraph 1.4.4 RECOMMENDED USE OF THE SYSTEM. WARNING Seica S.p.A. shall not be liable for damages caused by operations that are not compliant with the instructions provided in this manual. WARNING The introduction of hands and/or other objects into the system may damage it and cause serious injuries.
MAINTENANCE section of this manual. For different operations, customers should contact the Customer Service of Seica S.p.A., which will decide whether to provide specific instructions to allow the customer to carry out the necessary operations directly or organize an on-site inspection.
general 1. 5 REQUIREMENTS FOR CORRECT OPERATION To ensure a correct operation of the system, it is necessary to verify that the requirements described here below are met. 1.5.1 ENVIRONMENT Temperature: from 15° to 30° C Humidity: Min. 20% Max. 80% Floor surface 5mm/m planarity:...
PILOT V8 Operator Manual 1.5.4 OVERALL DIMENSIONS It is necessary to maintain a safety distance between the system and possible external equipment to guarantee a good circulation of air for the electronics on board and to provide sufficient space for the operators to access to maintenance and inspection points.
maintenance 2. CONTROL PANELS The PILOT V8 Automatic systems have an innovative control panel, which enables the complete control of the system through a set of soft-touch keys. The Control Panel located on the right side of the system, is used to switch on/off the system and to control the camera movements.
PILOT V8 Operator Manual 2. 1 THE CONTROL PANEL This section provides a description of the control panel: Fig. 2-1 PILOT V8 : Control Panel Buttons Description The control panel presents a set of soft-key buttons and led status. Below, a short description of their function and capabilities BUTTON DESCRIPTION...
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maintenance DESCRIPTION LIGHT ATE ON=ON ATE ON All test system instruments are powered ATE OFF=OFF ATE ON=OFF ATE OFF All test system instruments are depowered ATE OFF=OFF SEL: The SEL soft-touch key, allows to activate the second function possibly present on some buttons of the control panel.
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PILOT V8 Operator Manual LEDs DESCRIPTION The upper part of the control panel has a set of LED to provide system information. Below, a short description of the same. Section SYSTEM OK: indicates system is ON ERR: Indicates a communication issue with Main PC, which determines an error condition possibly affecting the operation of automation RT: Intermittent, when the system is in good and correct operating conditions Section ATE...
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maintenance DESCRIPTION It used to raise (UP) and lower JOYSTICK (DOWN) the mobile rail height BUTTON DESCRIPTION It immediately stops the system (it stops any movements of axes EMERGENCY and probes), switching OFF the power. The Personal Computer remains ON BUTTON DESCRIPTION START...
PILOT V8 Operator Manual 2. 2 LIGHT INDICATOR This indicator is made up by three bulbs of different colors mounted into a luminous indicator similar to a semaphore, as illustrated in Fig. 2-2. This tells the general status of the equipment.
maintenance 3. MAINTENANCE This section describes the inspection and maintenance operations to be executed on the PILOT V8 system. Although the pneumatic parts and the linear guides of the system do not require particular maintenance procedures, there are several operations that must be executed periodically to ensure a correct system operation, as explained in the following pages.
PILOT V8 Operator Manual 3. 1 CLEANING THE SYSTEM Daily inspect the degree of cleanliness of the system and in particular the guides of Y axis. All cleaning operations should be performed using a vacuum cleaner for the larger components and paper soaked in alcohol for the smaller ones.
maintenance 3. 3 REPLACEMENT OF THE FILTERS To perform this operation, follow the instructions given below and refer to Fig. 3-1. 1. Close the air 2. Unscrew the pot 3. Remove the internal filter and replace it with a new one 4.
PILOT V8 Operator Manual Fig. 3-2 PILOT V8 : Dialog “System configuration, tab “Ate Configuration” Section Flying Probe Test: Enable: this field enables to test all the parts not included in the ATE section. Cover & Fixture: this field enables to check the operation of the protection cover and of the clamps that fix the board Air: this field enables to check the operation of the pressure switch.
The table Tab. 3-1 lists the possible corrective actions for the problems detected by the diagnostic test. MODULE ERROR CORRECTIVE ACTION Contact Seica’s customer service % SH LN 1 CH n (p/65) Replace the faulty relay on Line 1 % SH LN 2/3 CH n (p/65)
PILOT V8 Operator Manual 3.4.2 ARRANGEMENT OF THE MODULES IN THE ATE RACK The ATE rack is located in the rear side of the system. Its modules are arranged as shown in Fig. 3-4. Fig. 3-4 PILOT V8 The ATE Rack...
PILOT V8 Operator Manual 3. 5 REPLACING THE PROBE NAIL When the probe nail is worn out, it must be replaced. To do this, follo the instructions here below and see Fig. 3-6: Fig. 3-6 PILOT V8 The measuring probe (on the left) and the nail replacer (on the right) 1.
maintenance 3. 6 REPLACING THE PROBE HOLDER When the probe holder does not hold the nail in it, it is worn out and must be replaced. To perform this operation, follow the instructions given here below: Note: The pictures in this page will be replaced) 1).
PILOT V8 Operator Manual 3. 7 CALIBRATIONS All the probes, as well as all the moving parts installed on the heads of a Flying Prober, should be occasionally calibrated when the part is replaced, and periodically, in order to guarantee the best performance.
PILOT V8 Operator Manual The tab Calibrations of the System Configuration Environment will open. Fig. 3-8 PILOT V8 : Dialog “System Configuration”, “Calibration” Here the operator may select all the options to calibrate the electrical probes and launch the calibration of the following items installed on the heads: - Electrical Probes - Mobile Capacitive Probe - Power Probes...
2 – Press “Calibrate” N.B. DO NOT move the joystick during this procedure. 3.7.2 CAMERA CALIBRATION It is not necessary for the operator to execute this calibration. It is performed by Seica before delivering the system. 3.7.3 ELECTRICAL PROBES CALIBRATION This procedure allows to automatically calibrate the measuring probes as compared to XY-Z axes.
PILOT V8 Operator Manual In the System Configuration dialog, select items: “Probes”; “Z Alignment” and “X and Y Alignment” (See fig.3-10): Fig. 3-10 PILOT V8 Setting the Electrical Probe Calibration Set the value of field “Check Board Set Area Number” to 2 Select “Probe type”...
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maintenance Press the button for each electrical probe installed (Here: 1 and 3” and press Follow the instructions on screen and press YES to continue Follow the instructions on screen and press YES to continue 3-15...
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PILOT V8 Operator Manual Check if the position of the probe 1 is over the central round probing area check-board press . Skip the next picture to continue. Press if the probe is not in that area and go on the next picture. Use the joystick to move the Probe 1 over the central round probing area check...
maintenance Press the button for higher accuracy Fig. 3-11 PILOT V8 Dialog “Set Camera X (TOP)” Now adjust the X alignment of the Top camera with the arrows keys Press to continue 3-17...
PILOT V8 Operator Manual Another dialog will be displayed to perform the Y alignment of the Top camera. Press the button for higher accuracy Fig. 3-12 PILOT V8 Dialog “Set Camera Y (TOP)” Now adjust the Y alignment of the Top camera with the arrows keys Press to continue 3-18...
maintenance A dialog will be displayed to perform the X alignment of the Bottom camera. Press the button for higher accuracy, then adjust the camera alignment using the arrows keys Fig. 3-13 PILOT V8 Dialog “Set Camera X (BOTTOM)” Press to continue 3-19...
PILOT V8 Operator Manual A dialog window will be displayed to perform the Y alignment of the Bottom camera. Press the button for higher accuracy, then adjust the camera alignment using the arrows keys Fig. 3-14 PILOT V8 Dialog “Set Camera Y (BOTTOM)” Press to continue 3-20...
maintenance Align the Top Camera and the Bottom camera on the same hole on the Check Board. Use the arrow keys to center the view-finder on the hole for the Top camera Fig. 3-15 PILOT V8 Align top and Bottom Cameras Press to continue 3-21...
PILOT V8 Operator Manual 3.7.4 MOBILE CAPACITIVE PROBE CALIBRATION In the dialog “System Configuration” select the checkbox “Mobile Opens Probe CPM”, then press Fig. 3-16 PILOT V8 Setting the “Mobile Opens Probe” Calibration” Follow the instructions on screen and press YES to continue when done.
maintenance Follow the instructions and press YES to continue when done. In the dialog “Calibration Mobile Open Probe” press the button to zoom in for more accuracy Fig. 3-17 PILOT V8 Dialog “Calibration Mobile Open Probe” 3-23...
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PILOT V8 Operator Manual Use the arrow keys to adjust the alignment of the red circle over the top of the capacitive probe Press to save the new X,Y position Repeat the same steps to align the bottom side of the capacitive probe and press to save the new X,Y position.
maintenance 3.7.5 POWER PROBES CALIBRATION If the PILOT V8 in use comes with the power probe option installed, please follow this section for specific instructions concerning the power probe calibration procedure. In the System Configuration Environment, select the checkbox “Power Probes” (See fig. 3-18) and press Fig.
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PILOT V8 Operator Manual Follow the instructions and press YES to continue Press the button to zoom in for more accuracy and use the arrow keys to adjust the alignment of the red cross over the center of the power probe top Press to save the new XY position Repeat the same steps to align the bottom side of the power probe.
maintenance 3.7.6 STAMPER CALIBRATION In the System Configuration dialog, select the checkbox “Stamper” (See fig. 3-19) and press Fig. 3-19 PILOT V8 Setting the “Stamper” Calibration” 3-27...
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PILOT V8 Operator Manual Follow the instructions and press YES to continue Follow the instructions and press YES to continue In the dialog displayed, press the button to zoom out and enlarge the view to search the mark, if it is not displayed 3-28...
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maintenance Center the mark with the red circle using the joystick or the arrow keys Press to save the new calibration 3-29...
PILOT V8 Operator Manual 3. 8 UPS (UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY) If the test system is equipped with a UPS; it is recommended to check its correct operation. To check the UPS is correctly operating, do as follows: 1) Cut the mains supply to the test system 2) If the UPS is working properly, the PC will remain ON and the user will have the time to shutdown the computer properly.
calibrations 4. GETTING STARTED This section aims to walk the customer through the steps needed and the procedures to be carried out to test a board correctly. Further information concerning the features and capabilities of the VIVA software, are available in the manual “Viva Software for Flying probe systems...
PILOT V8 Operator Manual 4. 1 SYSTEM STARTING 1. Open the air tap located on the rear side of the system. 2. Set the MAIN-SWITCH on the rear side of the system to “1”. 3. Press the button MAIN ON 4.
calibrations 4.2.2 CREATE A NEW BOARD • Enter the Wizard Environment, in the page “Start”, press button “CREATE A NEW BOARD”. • In the dialog displayed: Fill in the fields “Name:” and “Description”. (“Description” is optional) Select, from the list of templates available the more suitable one for the kind of board for which you are creating the test program.
PILOT V8 Operator Manual • The four buttons “Copy”, “Delete”, “Compress” and “Expand” allow to execute these operations directly on the selected program with no need to select button SYSTEM MAINTENANCE. Fig. 4-2 - VIVA: “Start” page and “Select a Board” dialogs NOTE: If the selected board is a Template”, (e.g.
calibrations 4. 3 TRANSLATION To test the board in a correct way it is very important to perform a correct translation and marker setting. The translation procedure is used to reference the board coordinates to the test system and it is executed by the operator on the first board.
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PILOT V8 Operator Manual If not already opened, press the button to enter the Wizard Environment. Select the Board setup page: The system displays a window that shows the board layout: 3. Press the The system will display window Translation. The translation procedure is the alignment of the board reference system to the test...
calibrations correspond to the correct position on the board. In this case, it is necessary to align the two points. The following step explains how to perform this operation. 4. Position the cross displayed on the center of the selected point. This can be done in three ways: Use the directional buttons or the joystick (option) on the Control Panel until the correct position is reached.
PILOT V8 Operator Manual 4.4.1 TESTING ENVIRONMENT 1. If not already opened, press the button to enter the Wizard Environment. This page will open Once you are in the “Run page”, press the button to start the test program.
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calibrations Other buttons available in the Run page toolbar are as follows (in brackets is reported the corresponding command from keyboard: Start Program (Spacebar) To start the test program for the selected board. Stop Program (Esc) To stop the test program for the selected board. Failed Step Only To display a list showing the program executions..
PILOT V8 Operator Manual 4.4.2 AUTOMATIC MODE This chapter details the instructions to operate the system in AUTOMATIC mode. To do this, set the key switch to position “DEBUG/AUTO” like in the picture. The upper rail motion is motor-controlled. Its position can be adjusted to fit the board size. The operator can control the system through the operator control panel.
calibrations Now, move the joystick UP to raise the upper mobile rail and DOWN to lower the upper mobile rail. Close the front door Press the button START to lock the front door and the STOP buttons to unlock the front/rear safety door.
Before performing any HDU replacement on the PC, ensure the part is replaced with an equivalent part as OEM. Seica S.p.A. declines any liability for data loss caused by the fault to comply with the instructions included in this section.
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