Operation Manual
5 Problems during Use and Solutions
5-1 When Warning Codes Are Displayed
W0001
Warning
Code No.
Cause
W0001
Solution
Cause
W0002
Solution
Cause
W0003
Solution
Cause
W0004
Solution
Cause
W0005
Solution
W0006
Cause
Troubles and Countermeasures/
While not a malfunction, if the loader determines that there is the
possibility that normal wafer loading operations will be hindered, it issues
a warning code on the liquid crystal panel , and halts operations.
In this event, take appropriate countermeasures listed below in the
Warning Codes before pressing the [Start] button again. The loader will
return to normal operation if the problem has been solved correctly.
Warning Codes
Causes and Solutions
The cassette has not been set in the correct position.
Reset the cassette in the correct position and press the [Start] button.
The stage has not been set in the correct position.
The vacuum stage is not set after the inspection time has elapsed.
Reset the stage properly to the wafer transfer position.
[Note] Do not move the stage until the A-arm completes its up-and-down
movement. Make sure that the stage operation permission LED is lit
before moving the stage.
A foreign object (wafer) has been detected on the A1-arm.
The wafer is detected as a foreign object due to vacuum pressure being
too high.
Remove the wafer or set the vacuum pressure within the specifications,
and then press the [Start] button.
[Note] To unload the wafer automatically, refer to 5-6 Automatic
Unloading.
A foreign object (wafer) has been detected on the A2-arm.
The wafer is detected as a foreign object due to vacuum pressure being
too high.
Remove the wafer or set the vacuum pressure within the specifications,
and then press the [Start] button.
[Note] To unload the wafer automatically, refer to 5-6 Automatic
Unloading.
A foreign object (wafer) has been detected on the center (macro) table.
The wafer is detected as a foreign object due to vacuum pressure being
too high.
Remove the wafer or set the vacuum pressure within the specifications,
and then press the [Start] button.
[Note] To unload the wafer automatically, refer to 5-6 Automatic
Unloading.
A wafer has been left in the Back Macro inspection position during
initialization.
The wafer is detected as a foreign object due to vacuum pressure being
too high.
When Warning Codes Are Displayed
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