Page 1 PCB Inspection System VT-WIN Operation Manual OMRON Corporation N o . 1 6 4 9 4 5 0 - 4 I...
Page 2: Before You Begin
Please familiarize yourself with all of the functions and features of this PCB Inspection System before using it. Intended Readers This manual contains information concerning the basic operation of the VT-WINII and inspection program creation. Readers of this manual should have undergone previous VT-WINII training with Omron Corporation.
Page 3 VT-WINII Operation Manual Before You Before You Begin, Table of Contents Begin Before Getting Started Chapter1 Chapter2 Inspecting a PCB Chapter3 Creating Inspection Program Chapter4 Adjusting the Settings in Service Mode...
Page 4 THE PRODUCTS, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY. In no event shall the responsibility of OMRON for any act exceed the individual price of the product on which liability is asserted. IN NO EVENT SHALL OMRON BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WARRANTY, REPAIR, OR OTHER...
Page 5 Application Considerations <SUITABILITY FOR USE> OMRON shall not be responsible for conformity with any standards, codes, or regulations that apply to the combination of the products in the customer's application or use of the products. At the customer's request, OMRON will provide applicable third party certification documents identifying ratings and limitations of use that apply to the products.
Page 6 When in doubt, special model numbers may be assigned to fix or establish key specifications for your application on your request. Please consult with your OMRON representative at any time to confirm actual specifications of purchased products.
Page 7: Meanings Of Signal Words
Meanings of Signal Words To ensure the safe use of the VT-WINII, we use several safety icons to alert the reader to certain safety issues in this manual. The warning messages listed here indicate extremely important safety issues. Please be sure to follow these guidelines. The icons and their meanings are as follows: The following signal words are used in this manual.
Page 8: Alert Statements In This Manual
Alert statements in this Manual The following alert statements apply to the products in this manual. Each alert statement also appears at the locations needed in the manual to attract your attention. WARNING Serious hand injury may occasionally occur. Do not approach in the proximity of the side work transfer section. CAUTION Moderate/ minor electric shock may occasionally occur.
Page 9: Precautions For Safe Use
Precautions for Safe Use Please observe the following precautions for safe use of the products. Before attempting to move the system, please contact Omron Corporation's sales center at the address or telephone number listed at the end of this manual.
Page 10: Related Manuals And Their Content
................(1649451-2) All the inspection, teaching and service operations of VT-WIN II are explained according to the menu. About the Daily Maintenance, Hardware and Basic Operations of VT-WIN II PCB Inspection System VT-WIN II Maintenance Manual ................(1635927-5) The daily and periodical maintenance, hardware and basic operations of VT-WIN II are explained.
Page 11: Operation Manual Layout
This Operation Manual was organized along the following lines: Chapter 1 - Before Getting Started This chapter details the features of the VT-WIN II, the menu structure, how to connect the system to the electric power supply, and other information necessary before starting.
Page 12: How To Read This Manual
How to Read This Manual Below is an explanation of the layout and messages. Chapter Section Title Function Explanation This details exactly what Sub-Section Title will be covered in this section of the chapter. This area explains some rules to abide in order to avoid losing data or damaging the This area lists the...
Page 13: Table Of Contents
Before Getting Started........... 1-1 1.1 System Overview ......................1-2 1.1.1 System Overview ...................1-2 1.2 Part Names and Uses ....................1-5 1.2.1 The VT-WIN II at a Glance ................1-5 1.2.2 The Control Panel ..................1-6 1.2.3 Using the Mouse and Keyboard..............1-7 1.2.4 The Monitor....................1-10 1.3 Turning the Power On and Off.................1-12...
Page 14 3.2.2 Moving to Teaching Mode from Another Mode..........3-16 3.3 Opening Inspection Program...................3-17 3.3.1 Creating New Inspection Program ...............3-17 3.3.2 Editing Existing Program................3-23 3.3.3 Loading the Board..................3-26 3.4 Creating Inspection Program...................3-28 3.4.1 Pasting a Component ..................3-28 3.4.2 Creating Program for a Divided Board ............3-41 3.5 Testing Inspection Program ..................3-43 3.6 Editing the Parameters ....................3-44 3.6.1 Editing the Inspection Criteria ..............3-44...
Page 15 Before Getting Started System Overview ...........1-2 1.1.1 System Overview........1-2 Part Names and Uses ........1-5 1.2.1 The VT-WIN II at a Glance ......1-5 1.2.2 The Control Panel........1-6 1.2.3 Using the Mouse and Keyboard ....1-7 1.2.4 The Monitor ..........1-10 Turning the Power On and Off......1-12 1.3.1 Turning On the Power......1-12...
Page 16: Chapter1 Before Getting Started
Chapter 1 - Before Getting Started System Overview This section will provide an overall explanation of the system and its structure. 1.1.1 System Overview This system automatically inspects the mounting and soldering of printed circuit boards (PCBs) which were soldered via either flow or reflow soldering machines. The inspection process employs unique image processing techniques specially designed for the color highlight system.
Page 17: 1.1 System Overview
1.1 System Overview L Type (Unit: mm)
Page 18 Chapter 1 - Before Getting Started (2) System Structure...
Page 19: Part Names And Uses
1.2 Part Names and Uses Part Names and Uses This section explains both the external and internal parts and their names. 1.2.1 The VT-WIN II at a Glance Camera Hood Status Lamp Front (Left) Video Image Monitor (Right) Operation Monitor...
Page 20: The Control Panel
Chapter 1 - Before Getting Started 1.2.2 The Control Panel Control Panel It is possible to run the machine using only the switches on the panel. Each switch is explained below. Control Switch Function Turns on the system. Emergency Stop Switch SYSTEM Turns off the system.
Page 21: Using The Mouse And Keyboard
1.2 Part Names and Uses 1.2.3 Using the Mouse and Keyboard Mouse Keyboard In addition to the control panel, the mouse and the keyboard can also be used as input devices for creating inspection program. This section will explain the basics for how to use each. Using the Mouse The mouse is used for selecting menus and clicking options in dialog boxes.
Page 22: Double Click
Chapter 1 - Before Getting Started Double Click After positioning the mouse cursor on the correct position, press the mouse button twice in a row, succession. This is used for actions such as selecting and opening a file. Drag After fixing the mouse cursor on the correct position, move the cursor while pressing the mouse button.
Page 23 1.2 Part Names and Uses Scrolling the Wheel Turning the wheel in, dialog boxes where the scroll bar appears will scroll the contents. This is used for actions such as checking a list of inspection programs. Using the Keyboard The keyboard is used for actions such as inputting file names and shortcut keystrokes. The types of keys are listed below.
Page 24: The Monitor
Operation Monitor (Right) Operation Monitor (Right) This monitor is used for operating the VT-WIN II. It displays all of the screens for the inspection, teaching, and service modes. While looking at this monitor, use the mouse and keyboard to select menus and select dialog box options to operate the system.
Page 25 1.2 Part Names and Uses Video Image Monitor (Left) (Left) Video Image Monitor This monitor displays the image of the PCB taken by the video camera. It displays both the PCB picture and the component windows pasted in teaching mode. This is used for aligning these windows with the PCB image.
Page 26: Turning The Power On And Off
6. See P.1-14. After VT-WIN II application is up and run and the following message appears, press the <INIT START> button. XY stage will begin its initialization procedures, and following that; the system will take 30 seconds to warm up.
Page 27 1.3 Turning the Power On and Off The following message will be displayed during the system initialization. Pressing the <CANCEL> button on the operation panel or clicking the [Abort] button will enable one to cancel the initialization process. After the cancellation, the main menu will appear. It is recommended to wait until the system automatically finishes the procedure under normal conditions.
Page 28 VT-WIN II is installed. The system name can be registered into the database when an installed VT-WIN II is started, if it is not registered before. Without registering the system name into the database of server or local, the following message will appear when the VT-WIN II is started.
Page 29 1.3 Turning the Power On and Off Move the scroll bar to the very bottom and check the latest error. Date Error code Mode Contents To store the displayed log list in a text file, insert a formatted diskette into the drive and click the [Save to File] button. - "Insert disk"...
Page 30 [Close]. Go back to the "Confirm System startup" dialog box. Clicking [Start the System] will start the VT-WIN II application, and press the <INIT START> button after the following message appears. See after 6. of P.1-12 "1.3.1 Turning On the Power" for the continuation of the operation.
Page 31: Turning Off The Power
1.3 Turning the Power On and Off 1.3.2 Turning Off the Power - When turning off the power, please be sure to follow the shutdown procedures below. Shutting down the system by either pressing the <SHUTDOWN BUTTON> button on the right side of the cabinet or turning off the power by the main breaker on the rear side of the inspection system incorrectly can damage the hard drive, and the integrity of the program cannot be guaranteed.
Page 32: Logon And Logout
Chapter 1 - Before Getting Started Logon and Logout When it is set to use passwords in service mode, follow the logon procedures from the main menu after the system starts. Without following the procedures, no system mode can be started. After all the operation is done, follow the logout procedures.
Page 33 1.4 Logon and Logout - The characters entered will be displayed as "*" in the space for password. - To change passwords after logging on, click "Change password after log on" and check the mark and click [OK]. Then the "User Information Setting"...
Page 34 Chapter 1 - Before Getting Started Click [OK]. When the user name and the password are entered correctly, the main menu will be displayed. Then all of the modes will be able to be started. 1-20...
Page 35: Logout
1.4 Logon and Logout 1.4.2 Logout The procedures for logging out as are follows when the system operation is finished, or the operator is changed. Click [Logout] on the main menu. The Confirmation message will be displayed. - Clicking [No] will return the system to the main menu without logging out.
Page 36: Menu Layouts
Chapter 1 - Before Getting Started Menu Layouts The system is comprised of three modes each with its own menu. The modes can be selected from the main menu screen via the mouse. Exiting a mode will return the system to the main menu screen. Main Menu Inspection Mode Teaching Mode...
Page 37 Inspecting a PCB Chapter Inspection Mode Basics........2-2 2.1.1 Inspection Flowchart........2-2 2.1.2 The Inspection Mode Screen.....2-3 Starting Inspection Mode ........2-5 2.2.1 Starting Inspection Directly after Turning On the Power..........2-5 2.2.2 Moving to Inspection Mode from Another Mode ..........2-6 Beginning Inspection ........2-7 2.3.1 Opening Inspection Program .....2-7 2.3.2 Loading the Board, Inspection, Unloading the Board ........
Page 38: Chapter 2 Inspecting A Pcb
Chapter 2 -Inspecting a PCB Inspection Mode Basics Before going in to the actual details of operation, a general overview of inspection mode is warranted. Inspection mode is where PCBs are loaded and unloaded, the mounting quality is inspected, and the inspection results are reported.
Page 39: The Inspection Mode Screen
2.1 Inspection Mode Basics 2.1.2 The Inspection Mode Screen For the most part, during inspection the screen will appear as follows: System Status PCB Statistics Inspection Information Inspection Program Information Faulty Component Ratio PCB Image (Left) Faulty Components List PCB Image (Right) PCB Image (Right) It is to display the arrangement of component images pasted in the teaching mode.
Page 40 Chapter 2 -Inspecting a PCB Inspection Information This displays the progress with bars during the inspection. In addition, this also displays the ID and the lot number of the PCB entered before inspection. Inspection Program Information This displays the current inspection program name, the library name, the invalidation name, registered PCB size, the last update time, settings of the both sides of PCB, the number of total display, total pieces and total components.
Page 41: Starting Inspection Mode
2.2 Starting Inspection Mode Starting Inspection Mode This section will describe the procedures for starting inspection mode. 2.2.1 Starting Inspection Directly after Turning On the Power Once the power is turned on, the system will automatically go to inspection mode and bring up the "Select Inspection Program" dialog box.
Page 42: Moving To Inspection Mode From Another Mode
Chapter 2 -Inspecting a PCB 2.2.2 Moving to Inspection Mode from Another Mode To switch from one mode to inspection mode, first exit that mode, return to the main menu screen, and select inspection mode. Click the [Quit the mode] button of the menus of each mode. See p.
Page 43: Beginning Inspection
2.3 Beginning Inspection Beginning Inspection This section will explain the procedures for inspection a PCB in inspection mode. 2.3.1 Opening Inspection Program Program can be opened from the "Select Inspection Program" dialog box. All of the inspection program created in teaching mode will be listed, so please select the PCB that you want to inspect.
Page 44 Chapter 2 -Inspecting a PCB If in the service mode, the inspection result of RS-232C is set in the communication port settings, and if the component block unit number is set to 2-digits in the communication output settings, it is not possible to open inspection programs to which 3-digit component block number is registered.
Page 45 2.3 Beginning Inspection When the selection of invalidated PCB is set, "Select invalidated PCB" dialog box will appear before loading the board. Press the < >< > buttons on the operation panel to move the highlighted cursor, select the invalidated PCB and press the <OK> button. Pressing the <...
Page 46 Chapter 2 -Inspecting a PCB The screen to be displayed varies according to the contents set by the PCB ID entry method specified in "4.3 Setting for model switch, and PCB ids" in service mode. See p. 4-7, "4.3 Setting for model switch, and PCB ids" for more information on setting the "Set Lot Number"...
Page 47: Loading The Board, Inspection, Unloading The Board
2.3 Beginning Inspection 2.3.2 Loading the Board, Inspection, Unloading the Board After the stage stops moving, please follow the following procedure to load the PCB and begin inspection. The board will be unloaded after inspection. If the system has been set in service mode to load a board directly from an upstream unit, this will be done automatically.
Page 48 Chapter 2 -Inspecting a PCB If the system has been set in service mode to print the inspection results, the printer will print out the results. See P.4-19 "4.7 Setting the unit for printing inspection results." The "Unload PCB" dialog box will appear. Remove the PCB from the unloading conveyor.
Page 49 2.3 Beginning Inspection When the board is neither loaded nor unloaded. When the PCB stops in the conveyor unit, please follow this procedure to remove the PCB. Open the main door. CAUTION Moderate/ minor hand injury may occasionally occur. When opening (closing) the main door, make sure to open (close) it to the stopped position with the handle, and do not put your fingers inside the door.
Page 50: How To Stop And Exit An Inspection In Progress
Chapter 2 -Inspecting a PCB 2.3.3 How to stop and exit an Inspection in Progress Press the <Stop> button on the control panel while the PCB is being inspected. The system performance is paused and the "Pause" dialog box will appear.
Page 51: How To Change The Inspection Settings While Inspection Is In Progress
2.3 Beginning Inspection 2.3.4 How to change the Inspection Settings while Inspection is in Progress Press the <Stop> button on the control panel while the PCB is being inspected. The system performance is paused and the "Pause" dialog box will appear.
Page 52 Chapter 2 -Inspecting a PCB Select the function you want to change and switch ON/OFF. Selecting the function with the < > < > buttons on the operation panel and pressing the <OK> button will switch ON/OFF. Also, Clicking each item will switch it ON/OFF.
Page 53 2.3 Beginning Inspection - Turning [Function to Display Camera Image] ON, will display camera picture on the entire video image monitor. - Turning [Line Stop Function] ON, will output line stop signals to both the upstream and downstream unit under the condition of the settings in service mode.
Page 54: Stopping Upper-Link Settings
Chapter 2 -Inspecting a PCB 2.3.5 Stopping Upper-link Settings This can only be selected when an inspection is being carried out with upper-link communication used. Press the <Stop> button on the control panel while the PCB is being inspected. The system performance is paused and the "Pause" dialog box will appear.
Page 55: How To Output Statistics Information To Files
2.3 Beginning Inspection 2.3.6 How to Output Statistics Information to Files Press the <Stop> button on the control panel while the PCB is being inspected. The system performance is paused and the "Pause" dialog box will appear. During the pause, the <OK> < > < > buttons will flash. Select [Output Statistics Information].
Page 56: Viewing Inspection Result
Chapter 2 -Inspecting a PCB Viewing Inspection Result Inspection result will be displayed on the screen after inspection. Also, three-color lamps will light up or flash and a will buzzer sound in accordance with the settings in service mode. PCB Statistics System Status Inspection Information Inspection Program Information...
Page 57: System Status
2.4 Viewing Inspection Result Faulty Component Ratio When some faulty components are found, this displays the name and the faulty ratio of the components by graphic representation. The graph sets the number of all the faulty components as 100%. 10 items are displayed in descending order of the faulty ratio. System Status This displays the status of the inspection system.
Page 58 Chapter 2 -Inspecting a PCB Inspection Information This displays the progress with bars during the inspection. In addition, this also displays the ID and the lot number of the PCB entered before inspection. Inspection Program Information This displays the current inspection program name, the library name, the invalidation name, registered PCB size, the last update time, settings of the both sides of PCB, the number of total display, total pieces and total components.
Page 59: Transferring Pcbs In The Pass Mode
2.5 Transferring PCBs in the pass mode Transferring PCBs in the pass mode Transfer PCBs in the pass mode in the following procedure. Select the inspection program to be used in the pass mode after the "Select inspection program" dialog box is displayed. Then press <JUMP/PASS>...
Page 60 Chapter 2 -Inspecting a PCB Pressing the < > < > buttons to select [Cancel Inspection] and the <OK> button will return the system to the "Select Inspection Program" dialog box. 2-24...
Page 61: Exiting Inspection Mode
2.6 Exiting Inspection Mode Exiting Inspection Mode To exit inspection mode, please follow the following procedures: Loading PCB when the inspection is finished will display the next "Load PCB" dialog box. Either pressing the <CANCEL> button on the operation panel or clicking [Cancel] will display the "Stop"...
Page 62 Chapter 2 -Inspecting a PCB The "Select Inspection program" dialog box will appear. Either pressing the <CANCEL> button on the operation panel or clicking [Return to the Main Menu]. The inspection mode will end and the system will return to the main menu.
Page 63: Chapter 3 Creating Inspection Program
Chapter Creating Inspection Program Teaching Mode Basics........3-2 3.1.1 Teaching Flowchart........3-2 3.1.2 The Teaching Mode Screen.......3-3 3.1.3 Command Functions at a Glance ....3-9 3.1.4 Teaching Basics........3-11 Starting Teaching Mode ........3-14 3.2.1 Starting Teaching Directly after Turning on the Power ..........3-14 3.2.2 Moving to Teaching Mode from Another Mode .........3-16 Opening Inspection Program......3-17...
Page 64: Teaching Mode Basics
Chapter 3 - Creating Inspection Program Teaching Mode Basics Before going into the actual details of operation, a general overview of inspection mode is warranted. Teaching mode is where the data that is used in inspection mode is created and edited via the mouse and keyboard.
Page 65: The Teaching Mode Screen
3.1 Teaching Mode Basics 3.1.2 The Teaching Mode Screen For the most part, the screen will appear as follows: Window Display Tab Menu Bar Library Display Tab Test Running Display Tab Sample Image Display Tab Control Commands Screen Select Button Inspection Criteria Display Tab PCB picture PCB Image Display Tab...
Page 66 Chapter 3 - Creating Inspection Program Color Parameters Display Tab Displays and adjusts the color parameters of the selected inspection criteria item. Window Operation Tab Displays the operation buttons for use in moving the focused window and adjusting the size, and also displays the resolution setting for inspection.
Page 67 3.1 Teaching Mode Basics PCB picture This displays the component window of all components pasted in teaching mode and the picture from the camera. PCB Image Display Tab This displays an image of the layout of all of the components pasted in teaching mode.
Page 68 Chapter 3 - Creating Inspection Program Window Display Tab Displays the window configuration of the focused component. When a specific item is clicked in the window configuration field, the focus moves to the corresponding window. Library Display Tab This dialog box is used to select the type of component to be pasted. After the component type, group, and variation is specified, it is placed on the board.
Page 69 3.1 Teaching Mode Basics Test Running Display Tab Displays the inspection results following a test running. Sample Image Display Tab Reads PCB sample images or library sample images, and list them. Conducts tests using these images, and displays the test results.
Page 70 Chapter 3 - Creating Inspection Program Information Display Area Displays the inspection program name and the information of focused component. Camera Operation Command Displays the operation buttons for use in moving the camera. Camera Resolution Changes the camera magnification of PCB picture.
Page 71: Command Functions At A Glance
3.1 Teaching Mode Basics 3.1.3 Command Functions at a Glance In teaching mode, on the right of the video image monitor, there is a command toolbar from which commands can be executed without using the drop down menus. Below is an explanation of each of the main command icons.
Page 72 Chapter 3 - Creating Inspection Program Window Test Create Histogram Data Test Tests only the highlighted component. component Tests only the highlighted window. (This test can be used Window Test for the ICs or general-purpose components.) Display Find Faulty Result Image To switch the screen from the Component Display...
Page 73: Teaching Basics
3.1 Teaching Mode Basics 3.1.4 Teaching Basics The Library The library contains the components types that can be selected to be pasted to the board, and within these types, the windows and parameter data are pasted as variations divided into several groups.
Page 74 Chapter 3 - Creating Inspection Program Groups After the component type is designated, a list of group names recorded under that component type is shown. They are selected by highlighting them with the mouse. Variations The list of variation names registered in the corresponding group is shown if the mark for the group is clicked.
Page 75 3.1 Teaching Mode Basics Window These represent the ranges to be inspected, and each of these ranges has several inspection criteria that are set. The windows are displayed on the video image monitor, and it is possible to change their size and position with a mouse such that the windows reflect the shape of the actual component.
Page 76: Starting Teaching Mode
Chapter 3 - Creating Inspection Program Starting Teaching Mode This section will describe the procedures for starting teaching mode. 3.2.1 Starting Teaching Directly after Turning on the Power Once the power is turned on, the system will automatically go to inspection mode and bring up the "Select Inspection Program"...
Page 77 3.2 Starting Teaching Mode Click [Teaching Mode]. This will start teaching mode and bring up the initial menu screen. See p. 3-17, "3.3 Opening Inspection Program." 3-15...
Page 78: Moving To Teaching Mode From Another Mode
Chapter 3 - Creating Inspection Program 3.2.2 Moving to Teaching Mode from Another Mode To switch from one mode to teaching mode, first exit that mode, return to the main menu screen, and select teaching mode. Click the [Quit the mode] button of the menus of each mode. See p.
Page 79: Opening Inspection Program
3.3 Opening Inspection Program Opening Inspection Program The opening procedure for the inspection program is described as follows. 3.3.1 Creating New Inspection Program Teaching mode is used to create new inspection program and to edit existing inspection programs. When creating a new inspection program, the first step is to set the PCB size information. Because there is no need to set the PCB size information settings when editing existing inspection program, please see "3.3.2 Editing Existing Program."...
Page 80 Chapter 3 - Creating Inspection Program Inspection program is initialized. Working Area Select the place to save the inspection program. The local shows a hard disc of operating device. The network shows a connected server. Set servers connected with the network in the service mode.
Page 81 3.3 Opening Inspection Program Input all of the Inspection Program via the keyboard. PCB Vertical Input the PCB Vertical dimension. PCB Horizontal Input the PCB Horizontal dimension. Rail width Input the rail width. Vertical Set the rail width = PCB + alignment amount.
Page 82 Chapter 3 - Creating Inspection Program Comment Input optional comment of up to 32 characters. Sample image PCB names Select a storage site for PCB sample images when using the PCB sample image function. Others Click to indicate that the program with mark may be use inspection mode.
Page 83 3.3 Opening Inspection Program Click the [Yes] button to adjust the rail width or the PCB locking. The "PCB Lock Settings" dialog box will appear. - Click the [Cancel] button at this point, and the "Load PCB" dialog box described in 6. is shown. Visually check the conveyor rail width, the alignment amount and the PCB thickness in the Maintenance mode.
Page 84 Chapter 3 - Creating Inspection Program CAUTION Moderate/ minor electric shock may occasionally occur. Do not touch the electric charging section. CAUTION Moderate/ minor burn may occasionally occur. Do not touch the motor. Take out PCB from loading conveyor, and close main door. Click [OK].
Page 85: Editing Existing Program
3.3 Opening Inspection Program 3.3.2 Editing Existing Program To edit existing inspection program, please follow the following procedures to load the inspection program. At the teaching mode initial menu, click [Open Inspection Program]. "Select Inspection Program" dialog box will appear. List of Inspection Program - The display returns to the teaching mode initial menu if the [Cancel]...
Page 86 Chapter 3 - Creating Inspection Program Select inspection program on display. Click [Display PCB information], and setting information such as PCB size will be displayed. Click [Close] to go back to "Select Inspection Program" dialog box. Any inspection program created on the previous version and not yet been processed for version up cannot be opened.
Page 87 3.3 Opening Inspection Program When the RTS image data created on the previous version is used for the selected Inspection Program, after clicking [OK] will display the following message. - When [Yes] is clicked, the RTS image data is processed for upgrading, and the Inspection Program is opened.
Page 88: Loading The Board
Chapter 3 - Creating Inspection Program 3.3.3 Loading the Board Place a PCB on the conveyor and click [load PCB], when the "load PCB" dialog box appears. WARNING Serious hand injury may occasionally occur. Do not approach in the proximity of the side work transfer section.
Page 89 3.3 Opening Inspection Program CAUTION Moderate/ minor electric shock may occasionally occur. Do not touch the electric charging section. CAUTION Moderate/ minor burn may occasionally occur. Do not touch the motor. PCB will move to the camera position. The PCB picture and operation command will be shown on the video image monitor, and library, PCB image will be displayed on the operation monitor.
Page 90: Creating Inspection Program
Chapter 3 - Creating Inspection Program Creating Inspection Program The inspection program creating procedure is described in this chapter by following steps to paste components on PCBs from the library. Besides from the library, CAD data can be used to paste components. See the reference manual for further details.
Page 91 3.4 Creating Inspection Program Pasting inspection component Square chip (flow), square chip (reflow), resistor arrays, tantalum condensers, electrolytic capacitors, transistors, power transistors, general-purpose components (single screen), leads, and other components that fit on one screen are to be pasted to the board according to the following procedures.
Page 92 Chapter 3 - Creating Inspection Program Place the component windows over the component in the picture. Move Component While focusing on component window move cursor inside the window, and the cursor changes to mark. Drag the window to the desired position.
Page 93 3.4 Creating Inspection Program Move the windows When the cursor is moved to some point for the center of the lines or corners after highlighting a window except for the component body window, it will change to a four-directional arrow shape ( ).
Page 94 Chapter 3 - Creating Inspection Program When the variation is changed, perform [Overwrite], [Replace All] or [Save this variation as] for the next data. Overwrite the variation 1. Click the [Overwrite this variation] icon in the control command toolbar. This variation will be pasted with the new data under the variation name selected at step 3.
Page 95 3.4 Creating Inspection Program Save this variation as 1. Click the [Save this variation as] icon in the control command toolbar. The "Select Component Type and Variation" dialog box will appear. - If [Cancel] is clicked, the "Select Component Type and Variation" dialog box will be closed without saving.
Page 96 Chapter 3 - Creating Inspection Program 4. Click [Add Variation]. The "Enter Name" dialog box will appear. - If [Cancel] is clicked, the "Select Component Type and Variation" dialog box will be displayed again without adding variations. 5. Enter the variation name, and click [OK]. This completes the section on pasting a component.
Page 97 3.4 Creating Inspection Program 4. Click one component name by selecting [Display] – [Show component list] " " in the menu to display the Component list dialog box. See the reference manual for further details. 5. Specify and retrieve component names, component numbers, and component Nos.
Page 98 Chapter 3 - Creating Inspection Program Pasting a LSI Component (Using the [AUTO] Variation) Take the following steps to paste components having more than one automatic extraction window per component such as SOP, QFP, SOJ, and PLCC, etc. Move PCB to the position where all or part of component is displayed. Click the [Component Types] icon in the library tab.
Page 99 3.4 Creating Inspection Program The PCB picture and the operation guidance will be displayed in the operation monitor. - If you click [cancel], it will return to the end of the step 2. - [Back] cannot be operated. Move image positions so that the No. 1 lead may be shown by clicking [ ↑...
Page 100 Chapter 3 - Creating Inspection Program The window for the lead will appear in the operation monitor, and the operation guidance will be changed. - If you click [cancel], it will return to the end of the step 2. - If you click [Back], it will return to the end of the step 4. Click one of the 4 corners of [Set Component Shape] to set the position of the first pin.
Page 101 3.4 Creating Inspection Program The operation guidance will be changed. - If you click [Cancel], it will return to the end of the step 3. - If you click [Back], it will return to the end of the step 7. Enter the number of pins in horizontal and vertical direction, and the pin pitch.
Page 102 Chapter 3 - Creating Inspection Program The operation guidance will be changed, and another horizontal and vertical line will appear on the operation monitor. - If you click [cancel], it will return to the end of the step 2. - If you click [Back], it will return to the end of the step 11. Using [ ↑...
Page 103: Creating Program For A Divided Board
3.4 Creating Inspection Program 3.4.2 Creating Program for a Divided Board To create inspection program for a divided board, please follow the following procedures: A divide board is one in which there are several boards with the same pattern (component block units) in one large board.
Page 104 Chapter 3 - Creating Inspection Program Moving from Component Block Unit to Component Block Unit 1. Select [Component Block Unit and PCB] – [Component Block Unit] – [Select] from the menu. The "Select Component Block Unit" dialog box will appear. - If you click [Cancel] here, the "Select Component Block Unit"...
Page 105: Testing Inspection Program
3.5 Testing Inspection Program Testing Inspection Program The purpose of the test is to confirm the parameter (Inspection Criteria, Color Parameters) settings for each window and adjust them as necessary. Click the [Test Component] icon in the control command toolbar. This will begin the component test.
Page 106: Editing The Parameters
Chapter 3 - Creating Inspection Program Editing the Parameters This section will describe the procedures for editing the Parameters. 3.6.1 Editing the Inspection Criteria Click parts to be edited in the "Layout" section of the window tab. The selected section's inspection criteria settings will be displayed. When a specific window name is double-clicked in the Layout of the Window tab, the Inspection Criteria tab appears in front.
Page 107: Editing The Color Parameters
3.6 Editing the Parameters 3.6.2 Editing the Color Parameters (1) Using the color point for the setting In the inspection criteria tab, highlight the settings value for which you would like to display the color parameters, select the Color Parameters Display tab of the image monitor. The selected color parameters will be displayed.
Page 108 Chapter 3 - Creating Inspection Program You can select from 3 cursors (1 x 1, 3 x 3, or 7 x 7 pixels) for the cross-shaped cursor by clicking the color point extract size. Select the area to be extracted. Click [Binary View].
Page 109 3.6 Editing the Parameters (2) Changing the color values for the setting In the inspection criteria tab, highlight the settings value for which you would like to display the color parameters, select the Color Parameters Display tab of the image monitor. The selected color parameters will be displayed.
Page 110: Copying Data
Chapter 3 - Creating Inspection Program 3.6.3 Copying Data This function copies the modified inspection criteria settings to other windows in the components or to other components. Select [Edit] – [Copy] from the menu. The " " Set copying conditions dialog box will appear.
Page 111: Saving Inspection Program
3.7 Saving Inspection Program Saving Inspection Program This function will save the inspection program created to the library. While it is possible to save all of the data once when exiting teaching mode, it is recommended that data be saved regularly, to reduce the risk of losing data due to operational mistakes, hardware failures or other unforeseeable problems.
Page 112: Saving Program Under A New Name
Chapter 3 - Creating Inspection Program 3.7.2 Saving Program Under a New Name Saves the created data under a new name. Select [File]-[Save Inspection Program] – [Save As] from the menu bar. "Save inspection program as" dialog box will appear. - The "Save inspection program as"...
Page 113: Exiting Teaching Mode
3.8 Exiting Teaching Mode Exiting Teaching Mode This process will exit teaching mode. Select [File] – [Quit] from the menu bar. If any changes have not been saved, a Save Confirmation message will appear. - The display exits the teaching mode without saving the inspection program if [No] button is clicked at this point.
Page 114 Chapter 3 - Creating Inspection Program The main menu is shown. 3-52...
Page 115 Chapter Adjusting the Settings in Service Mode Starting Service Mode ........4-2 4.1.1 Starting Service Directly after Turning On the Power........4-2 4.1.2 Moving to Service Mode from Another Mode ..........4-4 Setting for PCB transfers........4-5 Setting for model switch, and PCB Ids ...4-7 Setting model codes ........4-10 Setting the line stop function ......4-13 Camera calibration ........4-14...
Page 116: Chapter 4 Adjusting The Settings In Service Mode
Chapter 4 - Adjusting the Settings in Service Mode Starting Service Mode This section will describe the procedures for starting service mode. 4.1.1 Starting Service Directly after Turning On the Power Once the power is turned on, the system will automatically go to inspection mode and bring up the "Select Inspection Program"...
Page 117 4.1 Starting Service Mode Service mode starts and the initial menu is shown.
Page 118: Moving To Service Mode From Another Mode
Chapter 4 - Adjusting the Settings in Service Mode 4.1.2 Moving to Service Mode from Another Mode To switch from one mode to service mode, first exit that mode, return to the main menu screen, and select service mode. Click the [Exit Mode] button at the initial screen of the current mode. See p.
Page 119: Setting For Pcb Transfers
4.2 Setting for PCB transfers Setting for PCB transfers Inline/offline, and PCB loading/unloading functions are set in this section. Select [PCB Conveyance Settings] from the initial menu in the service mode, and the "PCB Conveyance Settings" dialog box will appear. - The "PCB Conveyance Settings"...
Page 120 Chapter 4 - Adjusting the Settings in Service Mode PCB Unloading Position Set the unloading position of good/faulty PCB for units to which additional gateway positions are added. Set either Right 1, Right 2, Left 1, or Left 2. Inline unloading speed Set the transfer conveyor speed either for fast or slow speed in unloading PCBs.
Page 121: Setting For Model Switch, And Pcb Ids
4.3 Setting for model switch, and PCB Ids Setting for model switch, and PCB Ids The model switch and PCB ID functions are set manually or with the upward link in this section. Set an upper link to be used by selecting [Initial setting] – [Select communication port] in the menu bar to use the upper link.
Page 122 Chapter 4 - Adjusting the Settings in Service Mode - Click the [Upper-link] button to change models with the upward link, and the model switch methods can be selected. Click either the change with model Code, or inspection program name to show a black circle at the selected button. Set if the lot numbers are input.
Page 123 4.3 Setting for model switch, and PCB Ids - Click the [Use Upper-link] button of the [Upper-link Settings] to show the mark at the button if PCB IDs must be input with the upward link. If the [Use Upper-link] mode is selected, the upward links can be selected for setting.
Page 124: Setting Model Codes
Chapter 4 - Adjusting the Settings in Service Mode Setting model codes Model codes are set by the inspection program in this section. Select [Model Code Settings] from the initial menu in the service mode, and the "Model Code Settings" dialog box will appear. The list of saved inspection programs and model codes set for each program are shown.
Page 125 4.4 Setting model codes Follow steps below to cancel model codes. 1. Click an inspection program to display it in the reverse mode, and then [Release] button, and the confirmation message is shown. The display returns to the "Model Code Settings" dialog box without canceling model codes if the [Cancel] button is clicked at this point.
Page 126 Chapter 4 - Adjusting the Settings in Service Mode 3. Click the [OK] button, and model codes set before reading are canceled, and new model codes are set based on data saved in floppy disks. The display returns to the "Model Code Settings" dialog box after the new model codes are set.
Page 127: Setting The Line Stop Function
4.5 Setting the line stop function Setting the line stop function The line stop function is set in this section. Select [Line stop settings] from the initial menu in the service mode, and the "Line stop settings" dialog box will appear. - The "Line stop settings"...
Page 128: Camera Calibration
Chapter 4 - Adjusting the Settings in Service Mode Camera calibration The camera is calibrated using the reference boards (Black and white) in this section. Calibrate the camera at least once every week. Select [Calibration of camera system] from the initial menu in the service mode.
Page 129 4.6 Camera calibration Line up the reference boards with the white board on the left side, and black board on the right. The positioning is the same whether you are inserting from the right or left hand side of the machine. Right loading Left loading White...
Page 130 Chapter 4 - Adjusting the Settings in Service Mode After the calibration completes, reference values are shown. - The reference values are not updated, and the display returns to the camera calibration menu screen if the [Cancel] button is clicked at this point.
Page 131 4.6 Camera calibration The reference values are displayed after the calibration completes. - The reference values are not updated and the display returns to the camera calibration menu screen if the [Cancel] button is clicked at this point. Click the [Update] button, and the display returns to the camera calibration menu screen after the reference values are updated.
Page 132 Chapter 4 - Adjusting the Settings in Service Mode Click [Update] and the reference figures are updated and the display returns to the camera calibration menu screen. WARNING Serious hand injury may occasionally occur. Do not approach in the proximity of the side work transfer section.
Page 133: Setting The Unit For Printing Inspection Results
4.7 Setting the unit for printing inspection results Setting the unit for printing inspection results Items to print inspection results are set in this section. Select [Inspection result print settings] from the initial menu in the service mode, and the "Inspection result print settings" dialog box will appear.
Page 134 Chapter 4 - Adjusting the Settings in Service Mode Example of the printed inspection results 4-20...
Page 135: Setting The Unit For Image Outputs
Setting the unit for image outputs The unit is set for outputting the inspection results and PCB samples in images in this section. The setting becomes useable only when VT-WIN II is connected with the database. Select [Image Output Settings] from the initial menu in the service mode, and the "Image Output Settings"...
Page 136: Setting The Unit For File Outputs
Chapter 4 - Adjusting the Settings in Service Mode Setting the unit for file outputs The max. number of outputs to be set in this section if statistics information must be output in files in the inspection mode. Select [File Output Settings] from the initial menu in the service mode, and the "File Output Settings"...
Page 137: Setting A Password
4.10 Setting a password 4.10 Setting a password Whether the password function must be used or not is set in this section. User names and password are also set. The procedure to set new users using the password function is described in this section.
Page 138 Chapter 4 - Adjusting the Settings in Service Mode The "User information Settings" dialog box will appear. - The display returns to the "Password Settings" dialog box screen without registering user names if the [Cancel] button is clicked at this point. Input the user names, password, and password verification in this order.
Page 139: Setting Calendars
4.11 Setting calendars 4.11 Setting calendars Calendars for the systems inside the unit are set in this section. Select [Calendar Settings] from the initial menu in the service mode, and the "Calendar Settings" dialog box will appear. - The "Calendar Settings" dialog box is closed without saving the changes if the [Cancel] button is clicked at this point.
Page 140: Exiting Service Mode
Chapter 4 - Adjusting the Settings in Service Mode 4.12 Exiting Service Mode Select the [Exit] button in the service mode initial menu. The system will exit service mode and return to the main menu. 4-26...
Page 141: Version History
Version History The system you have just purchased may have new features or improvements. Changes will be added to the manual as they occur. All versions have listed a version code that indicates the version history and a version history section that indicates new changes and content. About the Version Code The manual's version code is marked in the bottom right corner of the cover following the letters "No."...
Page 142 Version Code Dates Revisions P. 2-3, 2-20 to 2-22 - The Inspection Mode screen changed. P. 2-4 Inspection Program Information amended. P. 2-5, 2-7, 2-8, 2-11, 2-14, 2-15, 2-16, 2-18, 2-19, 2-24 to 2-26, 3-14, 3-17, 3-23, 3-50 and 4-14 - The display of the dialog box changed.
Page 143 Version Code Dates Revisions P. 0-7 to 0-12 - Page number amended. P. 0-13 ,0-14 - Table of contents amended. P.1-11, 3-3, 3-10 - Added [Image-dragging: Within a screen] to the operation command. P. 2-8 - Added message for the digit number of the component block number.
Page 144 Version Code Dates Revisions P. 3-4 - The Window Operation Tab Display screen amended. P. 3-6 - The Window Tab Display screen amended. The Library Tab Display screen amended. P. 3-7 - The Test Running Tab Display screen amended. The PCB Sample Image Tab Display screen amended.
Page 145 Version Code Dates Revisions May, 2004 Revision with upgrade to Ver4.00 P. 0-9, 2-1 - Table of contents amended. P. 1-7 - The Teaching Mode screen was changed. P. 2-3 - The Teaching Mode screen was changed. P. 2-6 - The Window tab and Library tab display screens were changed.
Page 146: Maintenance
PCB Inspection System Service Maintenance Maintenance for the PCB Inspection System occurs at the locations listed below. Should any problem occur, please contact the OMRON sales office below. Omron Corporation IT SOLUTION DIV SMT-SOLUTION DEPARTMENT Gate City Osaki, West Tower 14F...
Page 147 Copyrights and Trademarks Windows XP is the registered trademark or trademark of U.S. Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
Page 148 OMRON Corporation INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION COMPANY IT SOLUTION DIV SMT-SOLUTION DEPARTMENT Gate City Osaki West Tower 14F 1-11-1, Ohsaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 141-0032 Japan Sales Sec.1 +81-3-3779-9046 Sales Sec.2 +81-52-561-0156 Sales Sec.3 +81-6-6347-5830 3-2, Narutani, Nakayama-cho, Ayabe-shi, Kyoto, 623-0105 Japan Ayabe Factory +81-773-42-6834 N o .

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