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iii. In the back, loosen the screw in the center on the back of the camera housing.
iv. Rotate the camera until the left and right sides of the nozzle are centered
between the sides of the viewing area.
v. Tighten the screws.
3. Laser alignment. This adjustment is necessary if, after spotting the PCB with the laser, the
PCB is grossly out of alignment with the nozzle and camera viewing area.
a. Pull out the camera housing.
b. Orient a component on the PCB so it is centered in the viewing area. (Figure ) Make
sure the camera is aligned with the nozzle first. (Step 2)
c. Open the back of the TF 1500.
WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH LIVE CIRCUITS!
d. Loosen the two screws holding the laser mount. (Figure)
e. Adjust the laser to a spot roughly in the center of the component and tighten screws.
4. Component Nest Platform alignment. This adjustment is necessary if the component is not
aligned with the nozzle and vacuum pick.
a. Place the component nest platform on the camera housing with the component.
b. Advance the Production procedure to the 'pickup' step and click on the green button.
c. Click on the stop button when the vacuum pick contacts the component.
d. Loosen the screw on the mechanical stop on the right of the platform and the two screws
on the left of the platform and move it until the component is aligned with the nozzle.
e. Adjust the mechanical stop and tighten all three screws.