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Intended Use
The intended use of the TM-403 Taping Machine is to produce taped reels of individually sealed
and consistently orientated components. It can also be used to move parts from one tray to
another, combining partial trays. Use of this equipment in any other way is not recommended.
The TM-403 is designed to accommodate a full range of electronic devices. The Tray Feeder
accommodates standard Jedec Tray sizes.
Suitable carrier and sealing tapes include any conductive or non-conductive tapes with feed-
holes that are pitched at 4 mm. Tapes must operate in a temperature range from 120-160° Cel-
sius with a pressure range from 40-60 psi and dwell time between 250-400 milliseconds. The
TM-403 can accommodate tape widths from 8mm to 72mm.
Tape advance, Pick Head and Tray speeds are set on the machine’s controller and can be set at
speeds of 1-10. Feed rates are up to 2,400 units per hour dependent on component size.
Caution:
V-TEK® Incorporated takes no responsibility for the safety of the TM-403 if it is
used for any purpose other than the intended purpose as specified in this User’s
Guide.
Operating Environment
The TM-403 is designed to be operated in a temperature and humidity controlled, light, industrial
setting. It requires an ISO Class 9 clean room environment.
The machine should be installed on a flat, dry, stable surface in a well lit area (ambient lighting of
200 to 300 Lux (Lumens/m2).
The recommended climate is between 5 - 75% non-condensing humidity with a room tempera-
ture between 0 - 50 degrees Celsius.
Note : Although all of the components used on the machine will withstand the temperature
range of 0 to 50 degrees Celsius, such temperatures may decrease the life of some of the
components.
The intended electrical environment is Pollution Degree 2 and Over Voltage Category II.