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5.4.
The Press Sequence Editor
Purpose
The Press Sequence Editor (Figure 25) is used to enter and store the data about the board including
board physical data and connector information. All connectors to be used on the board being programmed
must be defined in the connector data base before the press data file can be generated.
The file is ASCII format with a .prs extension. It may be convenient to open an existing file and do a “Save
As” to a new name in some cases.
Figure 25
Entries
“Revision”
-
This is the revision level of the board to be pressed, or alternatively the revision of the Press
Data program. This entry is not required. It is used as reference in this file only.
“Description”
-
This is a description of the board to be pressed.
“Board Clearance”
-
This is the “safe” distance that the tool is above the board that the head will allow
when moving between connectors. Be sure to allow enough clearance for the tallest component on the
board.
NOTE
The distance is actually dynamic in that the press will provide the same clearance between the board and pressing tool,
regardless of tool length. The tool length in the tool database is used to calculate this required head position.
“Board Thickness”
-
This is the nominal board thickness which is used to calculate the connector
pressed height. If the board thickness measurement option is selected, the measured thickness will be
used.
“Fixture Thickness”
-
This is the thickness of the “platen” or “fixture” that supports the board. It must be
accurately measured in order for press to height to be accurate. Maximum fixture thickness is 50 mm
[2.00 in.].
Press Sequence Editor Screen
