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Configuring the PrecisionFlo Module
After you have loaded material into the dispensing
system, configure the software for PrecisionFlo module
operation. To configure the PrecisionFlo software,
perform the following procedures.
Fig. 16
Hardware task
Software task
Configure software
for operation
Set Kp and Kd
parameters
Calibrate flow rate
Set flow meter
K-factor
Set On/Off Delays
Calibrate flow rate
for application
Create robot
test program
End Software Config
Set volume
compensation
(if applicable)
in pressure mode
NOTE: You have the option of using a dual channel
storage oscilloscope to run tests for determining:
Kp and Kd parameters
On and Off delays
1.
Create a robot test program to dispense material
on a flat surface in a straight line for 36 inches.
The robot must provide the PrecisionFlo module
with:
Command Voltage
Portion of Path
4 volts
first 12 inches
8 volts
second 12 inches
4 volts
third 12 inches
2.
Set the Kp and Kd parameters using the proce-
dures beginning on page 24.
3.
Calibrate the flow rate in pressure mode. See step
3 on page 25 for more information.
4.
Set the flow meter’s K-Factor. See page 34.
5.
Set on and off delays for the dispense device and
the metering valve regulator. See page 37.
6.
Calibrate the flow rate for the application. See
page 34 for more information.
The module is ready for operation.
