Process Setup
The number of processes that can be defined and stored on the
APM-HDC-5400 is only limited by the amount of internal memory.
Hundreds of processes can be stored on a single machine. Additional
processes can be stored on a USB memory stick, thus allowing an
unlimited number of processes to be pre-defined and readily
available for use (Fig. 8A and Fig. 8B).
To Define a Process:
1. Select the “Process Config” tab.
2. A new process can be setup in two ways.
a. Select the “New” button to define a process from scratch.
b. To begin with a copy of an existing process, select the
process you want to copy using the DOWN arrow in the
“Process” selection box to display a list of processes stored in
machine memory. Select the desired process to copy and then
touch the “Duplicate” button.
3. Enter a new process name as prompted. The process name can
include up to 26 alphanumeric characters and WILL NOT allow
spaces, dashes or punctuation. Select “OK”.
4. Select the quantity (Qty) of connectors that will be polished
for this process using the down arrow to display a valid range of
numbers. If you have chosen to allow the machine operator to
change the quantity on the “Production” tab (based on the
number of connectors actually loaded into the fixture), the
maximum connectors the operator can select is based on the
number selected on this screen.
NOTE: Processes can only be deleted under the “Process Transfer”
tab.
Rework: The “Rework” box allows an operator to restart the
polishing process from a predefined point. The number selected
is the step in the process where rework will begin. The “Rework”
program will then execute this step plus all remaining steps. Upon
completion, the program will return to step #1.
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