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Configure HMI Settings
Chapter 4: Setup
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a.
Enter the correct tape pitch for the carrier
tape that will be run. If unsure, use the
Pitch Setting Guide
on the
Taper
to
determine the pitch.
b.
Select
PSA
or
Heat
Seal
.
c.
If
Heat Seal
is enabled, enter the desired
temperature in degrees Celsius for both
the
Inner
and
Outer Sealer Temperature
Settings
. Allow the heat sealer to reach
its operating temperature before
continuing.
Note:
The TM-402 accommodates a wide
range of carrier tapes and cover tapes. Set-
tings may vary from one tape product to
another. The recommended starting point is
90° C. The maximum recommended operat-
ing temperature is 160° C
.
The temperature
for each seal shoe should be increased or
decreased as needed after running a peel
force test.
d.
Set the heat shoe
Seal Pressure
to the
appropriate setting. This setting controls
the amount of force applied when the
sealer shoes drop. The recommended
starting point is
50 psi
.
e.
Press the
Continuous Advance
button.
The taping module will begin the advance
of the carrier tape and cover tape through
the sealer. The cover tape will be sealed
onto the carrier tape as it advances.
f.
Observe whether the sealer’s width is
adjusted correctly for the cover tape. It
should seal just inside the outside edges
of the carrier tape without going off the
edges or over the pockets. If it is not, stop
the taper by pressing the
Continuous
Advance
button again.
Step 6:
Setup HMI
TAPER
