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Work with the Manipulator
The manipulator MPP1 was developed for manual assembling of SMD components. With different
types of feeders it is possible to assemble SMD components from strips but also from IC sticks.
Before switching on the manipulator, check that all cables are connected correctly and that the
vacuum hose is connected to both the vacuum pump and to the manipulator. Ground the
manipulator with an ESD cable (included). Plug the monitor, vacuum pump and adapter into an
electrical outlet (AC 230 V).
If all cables are connected and the vacuum pump is switched on, you
can switch on the manipulator with the main button on the right. The button lights up and the camera
view appears on the screen within 3 - 5 seconds. If the preview does not appear, check that all cables
are connected properly.
Do not disconnect any cables, disconnect the adapter or the vacuum pump from the socket when
the manipulator is switched on!
Place the feeders on the assembling desk as described.
Assembling
Attach the needle to the conical shaft - put it gently so that it can be easily removed. For small
components (0201, 0402) use a thinner pink needle, for larger components (603, 1206, SO8
, SO16
etc.) a thicker brown needle. Use a rubber suction cup to fit larger integrated circuits or the processors.
Slide the rubber suction cup onto the assembling needle so that the end of the assembling needle
stayed inside the suction cup. Place the required number of assembled PCBs on the PCB holders.
Place your left hand on the left
armrest, your right hand put on the
movable armrest and grasp the
assembling head with your palm. The
thumb controls the rotation of the
knob (ie the component) as well as the
vertical movement of the assembling
needle. The conical shaft of the needle
has a free movement in the range of 4-
5 mm, which is used to turn the
vacuum on and off.
Move the assembling head over the
component, carefully bring the end of
the needle closer to the component
surface and lightly touch it. This sucks
the component to the end of the
needle. When the needle touched the
component and the component is sucked, stop the downward movement of the button. Gently release
the button to return to its primary upper position. Move to the desired position, turn the knob to direct
the component correctly and press down the knob to place the component on the PCB.
When the mounting head is pushed to the lowest position, the vacuum is switched off (reduced to a
minimum) and the part remains stuck in the paste. When we release the head and the spring pushes it
to the highest position, the vacuum is switched on again (increased to the maximum).
Small parts adhere to the paste without reducing the vacuum.
Always switch-off the manipulator with the main button! After switching off the manipulator
(using the main button), you can disconnect the monitor, adapter and vacuum pump from the
socket.
