Vytran PTR-200-PRL, Operator'S Manual

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Controlling the PTR-200-PRL
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2.3 Options Menu
From the Options Menu, various system level configuration parameters and functions can be edited or
executed.
Recoat Tension (Newtons): This parameter is the tension, in Newtons, applied to the fiber prior
to initiating a recoat. The PTR-200-PRL also monitors the tension
during the recoat and will automatically abort if the tension varies
significantly from the Recoat Tension. The auto abort is intended to
protect both the die and fiber.
Heater Settle Time (msec): This parameter is the amount of time, in milliseconds, allowed for the
heater to stabilize when changing temperatures.
Die Close Time (msec): This parameter is the amount of time, in milliseconds, allowed for the
die to close prior to execution of the subsequent process.
Fiber Unload Time (msec): This parameter is the amount of time, in milliseconds, allowed for the
operator to unload the fiber prior to the PTR-200-PRL performing a
system reset.
Inject to Die Qty (µL)
This option is the quantity of polyimide material, in microliters, which
will be injected into the die upon entering the quantity. This option is
intended for use when changing materials or purging the system
prior to storage.
Head to Home:
This option performs a homing of the head and is useful as a
diagnostic tool.
Tension Home: This option performs a homing of the proof test load cell and is
useful as a diagnostic tool.
Move Head to Start: This option performs a movement of the head to the start position.
The start position is calculated based upon the recoat length,
overlap delta, and the number of overcoats. Use of the Head to
Start and Head to Stop options enables the user to verify the correct
recoat length has been entered.
Move Head to Stop: This option performs a movement of the head to the stop position.
The stop position is calculated based upon the recoat length,
overlap delta, and the number of overcoats. Use of the Head to
Start and Head to Stop options enables the user to verify the correct
recoat length has been entered.
Recoat Request State: This option enables or disables the request to input a recoat length
each time the process is run. This option is primarily used when the
length to be recoated varies significantly from recoat to recoat.
Set/Run Purge Cycles: This option is the number of recoat pump purge cycles that will be
run upon entering the quantity.
Recoat Tension This option is the amount of tension that will be applied to the fiber
prior to the recoating.