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  • Page 1 APM-HDC-5320 Series User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents APM-HDC 5320 Series Fiber Optic Polishing Machine User’s Guide Welcome ................Overview................. Getting Started ............... Unpacking & Setup ..............3 Precautions................5 Parts and Functions ............... Machine Diagram..............6&8 Machine Setup ..............Initial Setup................10 System Configuration ..............11 Polisher Load Cell Calibration ..........12 Process Variables: Setting &...
  • Page 3 Printing History Edition 4, January 2021 © Copyright 2021 by Domaille Engineering, LLC...

  • Page 4: Welcome

    Welcome Congratulations on selecting the APM-HDC-5320, the premier fiber optic connector polishing machine. This User’s Guide will assist you in the setup, operation, and maintenance of the APM-HDC-5320 machine to maximize the use and life of this equipment. Overview The APM-HDC-5320 is designed to address the need to efficiently polish a large volume of connectors while maintaining a consistent high level of quality.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started Unpacking & Setup NOTE: Due to the weight of the APM-HDC-5320, it is recommended that two people lift it from the shipping case. 1. Remove all loose components from the machine area in the ship- ping case. 2. Remove the plastic bag from around the Overarm to provide access to the Overarm.
  • Page 6 Releasing the Quick-Release button will allow the Overarm to lock in one of the three (3) fixed positions. 10. Remove the Drip Tray, Drip Tray Bracket and Splash Guard. The Drip Tray can be attached on either the right or left side of the machine.

  • Page 7: Precautions

    • Keep all surfaces of the machine clean at all times. Confine water and slurry to Platen area. • Do not attempt to repair or service any components inside the APM-HDC-5320 machine. Contact Domaille Engineering, LLC if service is required. • Use only the stylus provided or fingers when touching screen panel.

  • Page 8: Machine Diagram

    Parts and Functions Machine Diagram Pneumatically Controlled Polishing Pressure Overarm Sensor Pivoting Overarm Standard 5” Platen Automatic Pressure with 8” Option Adjustment by Connector Quantity Force, Speed and Time Displays USB Slot Operator Step-by-Step Prompts 7” PC-Based, Full-Color Capacitive Touchscreen...
  • Page 9 Overarm Sensor allows cycle start when arm is in the correct position provides easy cleaning of fixtures between steps and Pivoting Overarm quick change of fixtures provides flexibility in fixture capacity and polishing Standard 5” Platen film size with 8” Option USB Slot used for machine-to-machine process replication process back up, videos, and bar code scanning...
  • Page 10 Parts and Functions Machine Diagram Drain Hose Fitting Power Switch Power Cable Air Supply Fitting Fan Filter...
  • Page 11 Power Switch machine on or off main source of power to machine Power Cable collects large particulates such as dust from production. Fan Filter Please see “Machine Maintenance” for monthly cleaning requirement Air Supply Fitting provides connection between polishing machine and facility air supply Drain Hose Fitting provides path for excess liquid...

  • Page 12: Machine Setup

    Machine Setup Initial Setup Before operating the APM-HDC-5320, you must configure the system and define your processes. Plug the power cord into the back of the machine and into a properly grounded outlet- 100-240 VAC, 50/60Hz. If your power cord is equipped with a GFCI, you MUST push the reset button on the plug to supply power to the machine.

  • Page 13: System Configuration

    Fig. 1 System Configuration System Configuration allows you to set the following (Fig. 2): 1. Loadcell Calibration 2. Process Variable Settings 3. User Rights and Settings 4. Maintenance Schedule 5. Motor Speed Calibration Fig. 2...

  • Page 14: Polisher Load Cell Calibration

    Two (2) interface methods are available for entering system configuration data, (1) the touchscreen keypad, or (2) a Windows Microsoft Compatible USB keyboard. If using a keyboard, plug the USB connection into the port on the left side of the machine AFTER the machine has powered up.
  • Page 15 8. If calibrating the machine with the “Auto Cal”, the machine will automatically run thru a number of steps and calibrate the machine on its own. This calibration can take anywhere from 30-60 seconds and when it is finished it will ask for the user to select “Accept”...

  • Page 16: Process Variables: Setting & Copy/Backup Procedures

    NOTE 2: A “Default Calibration” button is available so the user can restore the machine calibration settings back to the factory calibration settings at anytime. NOTE 3: When unplugging the EZ-CAL USB load cell from the polishing machine, first transition to the HOME tab so the load cell is not taking readings.
  • Page 17 Film Settings: 1. Select “Film” in the “Selecting Setting” box, using the DOWN arrow as necessary (Fig. 4). 2. Select the “New” button to access the keypad, and add a new film type. 3. Type in a film name for your polishing process. The film name can be up to 16 characters in length.
  • Page 18 To DELETE a lubricant name, highlight the name, then select the “Delete” button. Transfering Process Variables Once your variable settings have been established, they can be copied to a USB memory stick. This allows “Process Variable Data” to be transferred to other APM-HDC-5320 machines as well as providing backup and retrieval capability.

  • Page 19: User Rights & Settings

    2. Select “System Config.” tab, then select “Process Variable Settings”. 3. Transfer settings by selecting “Memory Stick to Machine Memory” so that all your USB storage settings are contained in the machine memory. User Rights & Settings The “User Rights & Settings” screen (Fig. 5) allows you to define ten (10) machine specific parameters, including: (1) a password (2) enablement of connector quantity adjustment by the operator...
  • Page 20 When the “Password” box is unchecked, no password protection is in effect. To activate “Password Protection” and reset the password: 1. Touch “Password” box until large checkmark appears. Current password will be in the box to the right. 2. Touch the box with current password in it to access the keypad. 3.
  • Page 21 Select the “Enable Qty Adj” box to enable and disable this function. Enable Step Selection Checking the “Enable Step Selection” box allows the machine operator to start polishing at a step other than the first step in the process or to run process steps out of sequence. If the “Enable Step Selection”...

  • Page 22: Maintenance Schedule

    Enable Film Cnt Selection Checking the “Enable Film Cnt” box activates a film usage counter for each polishing step done on the polisher. After Film counting parameters are set up in the process config tab for the recipe, the machine will start to track the number of film runs that are done for each step and it will prompt the user to replace the film once the film use limit is reached.
  • Page 23 Setting Platen Grease Maintenance Schedule The Platen Grease maintenance is tied to the amount of hours the Platen is rotating. To set the Platen Grease Maintenance interval: 1. Use a stylus to press the number located under “Hour Interval” tab. This will access the key pad for data entry. 2.
  • Page 24 2. Use the key pad to set hours of use before replacing the Koby Filter. The recommended interval is 320 hours. This can be modified as needed based on actual working conditions. Setting Replace Rubber Pad Maintenance Schedule The Replace Rubber Pad maintenance schedule is tied to the amount of hours the Platen is rotating.
  • Page 25 To Reset a Maintenance Schedule Once a maintenance task has reached it set interval, an alarm will appear on display on the production screen. The “Maintenance OK” button will turn from to RED. The user will be able to continue BLUE polishing even if the maintenance is not reset.

  • Page 26: Motor Speed Calibration

    Motor Speed Calibration Motor Speed can be calibrated by clearing the machine of any obstructions and then pressing the “Enable Motor” button to start the calibration. Fig. 7 After selecting “Enable Motor”, select the “Start Motor Calibration” button. This will activate the Platen to rotate at different speeds and calibrate the internal electronics.
  • Page 27 3. Enter a new process name as prompted. The process name can include up to 16 alphanumeric characters and WILL NOT allow spaces, dashes or punctuation. Select “OK”. 4. Select the quantity (Qty) of connectors that will be polished for this process using the down arrow to display a valid range of numbers.
  • Page 28 4. Select the “Speed Ramp Up (Sec)” box to access the keypad. This feature will “slow start” the Platen. Enter the number of seconds desired to ramp from zero RPM to the final programmed speed. The maximum value is 60 seconds. Select “OK”. 5.
  • Page 29 6. Select “Step Notes” box to access key the pad. The text box is used to convey process information to the users. Enter in any pertinent information as needed. Select “OK”. Fig. 10 1. Select tab “C” (Fig. 10). The parameters under tab “C” are used to define a delayed pressure apply in seconds, speed ramp down, pressure ramp down, polisher fixture weight, and polisher recipe Op Code.

  • Page 30: Inter-Machine Process Transfer

    Select “New” or “Copy” in the “Step Definition” area to define the next step. Repeat the above instructions for all steps in a process. See “Copy” function below to begin a new step based on a previously defined step within the same process. Testing During Process Setup: To test a process step while in “Process Config.”...
  • Page 31 Copy From Machine Memory to a USB Memory Stick: 1. Insert a USB memory stick into the USB slot. 2. Select “Process Transfer” tab 3. Highlight the process name on the “Machine Memory” list that you want to copy to the memory stick. 4.

  • Page 32: Machine Operation

    To DELETE all of the processes in Machine Memory, select the “Delete All” button under “Machine Memory” list and then select “Yes” when prompted. To delete processes on a USB memory stick: 1. Select “Process Transfer” tab. 2. Highlight the name of the process in the “Machine Stick” list that you want to delete.

  • Page 33: Polishing Pad And Film Placement

    WARNING: The over arm should be handled with extreme care. Never drop of abuse the over arm as the load cell may be damaged. Misuse is not covered under the normal machine warranty. Polishing Pad and Film Placement Polishing films must be placed on rubber pads, glass or ceramic plates.

  • Page 34: Power Up

    Power Up If the machine has not been powered up, check that the following steps have been completed: 1. Plug the power cord into the back of the machine and into a properly grounded outlet, 100-240VAC 50/60Hz. If your power cord is equipped with a GFCI Style plug, you MUST push the “Reset”...

  • Page 35: Polishing Process Selection And Polishing Procedure

    4. The touchscreen should default to the “Home” tab screen. If the “Emergency” screen is displayed, reset by turning the “Emergency Stop” button CLOCKWISE. 5. Select desired language. 6. Press “Machine Start” Button. Polishing Process Selection and Polishing Procedure 1. On the “Home” tab, select the desired polishing process definition by touching the DOWN arrow in the “Process Selection”...

  • Page 36: Predefined Rework Start Step

    9. When the F.C.I. count reaches the programmed F.C.I. interval, the box will change to flashing with “Change Film”. THIS WILL STOP THE MACHINE FROM POLSIHING THE NEXT STEP. After changing the polishing film, press the “Reset” directly BLUE below the “Change Film.” This will reset the F.C.I. count to zero, change to “Film OK”...

  • Page 37: Select Step

    APM-HDC-5320 machine is critical to maintain polishing accuracy. If the machine or polishing fixtures are damaged in any way, contact Domaille Engineering for advice or repair. There are no user serviceable parts inside the machine cabinet. Do not remove the sealed screws. Evidence of tapering will void warranty.

  • Page 38: Monthly

    Polishing Fixtures Although polishing fixtures manufactured by Domaille Engineering are made of stainless steel, all traces of water and slurry should be removed after each step in the polishing process. This will ensure that the next step in the process is not contaminated by elements in the previous process.
  • Page 39 Do not use any tools (pry bars, screwdrivers, etc.) to remove the Platen as the Platen and Wear Ring under the Platen may be damaged. 2. Clean all of the old grease and contaminates from the bottom of the Platen and from the Wear Ring. Clean both Platen and Wear Ring with alcohol and a clean, lint-free tissue or cloth to remove any trace of grease.

  • Page 40: Machine Alarms

    MACHINE ALARMS Alarms will be triggered on the polishing machine when problems are present. The alarm will come in as a pop-up screen as shown below with various messages describing the problem. A list of some of the more common alarms that can occur are as follows: ALARM MESSAGE CAUSE...
  • Page 41 ALARM MESSAGE CAUSE Fixture Pressure too high pressure detected by the polishing machine load cell varies on the high side by more than the allowed tolerance from the set point platen speed detected by the polishing machine varies Motor speed too slow on the low side by more than the allowed tolerance from the set point platen speed detected by the plishing machine varies...

  • Page 42: Service & Support

    Less than 70.0dBA When maintenance is required beyond the steps documented in this manual, service must be done by a qualified Domaille Engineering technician. There are no user serviceable parts inside the cabinet case. Do not remove sealed screws. Evidence of tampering will void the warranty.

  • Page 43: Ce Notice

    CE Notice (European Union) Statement of Conformity: Based on test results using appropriate standards, the Domaille APM 5300 and APM 5320 polishers are in conformity with: Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC Machine Directive 2006/42/EC Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/CE ROHS Directive 2011/54/CE EMC Test Standard: EMC Directive 2004/108/EC EN 61000-6-4:2007 + A1:2011...

  • Page 44: Company Information

    Company Information: Domaille Engineering’s Fiber Optic Equipment divisions, mission is to provide customers with the highest quality solution through the innovative use of technology, allowing customers to gain a competitive edge. Our core competencies in engineering and precision manufacturing provide OEM’s and fiber optic customers effective and cost-efficient solutions.

  • Page 45: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty Domaille Engineering, LLC (“Domaille”) products are warranted by Domaille to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one-year from the original purchase date. This warranty covers defects in materials or workmanship only and does not include damage due to abuse, misuse, problems with electrical power, problems with compressed air supply, servicing not authorized by Domaille, failure to properly care for and maintain the products, or normal wear and tear.
  • Page 46 Domaille Engineering Fiber Optic Equipment 7100 Dresser Drive NE Rochester, MN 55906 Phone: 507.281.0275 Fax: 507.281.8277 DE-Info@DomailleCompanies.com DomailleEngineering.com...

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