BPM Microsystems, LP
ELECTRONIC TAPE FEEDER
(Tape and Reel Input)
BPM Microsystems Training Course
# TAPF-001
Rev. A
Teaching Method of the Course
• Covers the fundamentals
– More details in BPWin Help
• Step by Step
– Broken down to steps
– Start with Installation
– Continue through complete operation
• Examples
– Photos
– Diagrams
• Self taught or a taught course.
• When complete, trainee should be able to install and
operate the Tape Feeder.
Tools Needed for the Course
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Tape Feeder(s)
Installation Kit, FTAPEIN3X or FTAPEIN4X
Set of SAE Hex Keys (Allen Wrenches)
Reel of Devices to match Feeder
Tape Feeder Training Chapters
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Identification of parts
Installing and removing individual Feeders
Loading and Unloading the Tape Feeder
Programming the Tape Feeder
Teaching the Tape Feeder
Clearing Jams
Tape Feeder Maintenance
Installing the Tape Feeder Option
Chapter 1
Identification of Parts
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Typical Tape Feeder
Tape Feeder Sizes
Part Number
FQUAFDR008
FQUAFDR012
FQUAFDR016
FQUAFDR024
FQUAFDR032
FQUAFDR044
FQUAFDR056
Size
8mm
12mm
16mm
24mm
32mm
44mm
56mm
Size refers to the width of the carrier tape that the
Tape Feeder can handle.
Tape Feeder Power Base
Chapter 2
Installing and Removing Individual Tape Feeders
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Installing and Removing Individual Tape Feeders
1. Align tape feeder with power base.
2. Depress locking lever.
3. Slide the tape feeder into a groove in the power base
and push the feeder against the wall. CAUTION: Do
not twist the feeder!
4. Push down on the rear of the feeder and release the
locking lever.
5. Grab the feeder and try to move it side to side. It
should stay firmly in place if installed correctly.
6. The green LED should be illuminated if installed
correctly.
Chapter 3
Loading and Unloading Tape Feeders
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Use the diagram on the following slide to load tape into a
tape feeder.
1. Peel back about 2 inches of cover tape.
2. Inset the end of the tape into the feeder at the entrance
slot.
3. Feed the tape until it contacts the gear teeth.
4. Press the red button on the feeder to advance the tape
to the pick point.
5. When possible, pull the cover tape back and continue
advancing the tape until about 5 inches of cover tape is
peeled off.
6. Feed the cover tape back into the rollers as indicated in
the diagram and attach to the spool. Use the slot on the
side of the spool.
7. Continue advancing the tape until the first part appears.
8. Refer to chapter 4 to set the Index programming and
pocket position programming as required to properly
adjust the feeder.
Chapter 4
Programming a Tape Feeder
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Index Programming 8 – 32mm
Sets the Pocket Pitch
1. Simultaneously press the front(red) and rear(black) buttons on
the tape feeder to enter programming mode.
2. Press the rear button slowly twice, then the front button once to
enter index programming mode.
3. Use the button sequence in the chart below to program the
required pitch.
Index Programming 36 – 44mm
Sets the Pocket Pitch
1. Simultaneously press the front(red) and rear(black) buttons on the tape feeder.
(Both LEDs should go out)
2. Press the front button three times slowly. This enters the Pocket Programming
Memory Modify Mode.
3. Press this button sequence slowly: Rear Front Front Rear Rear Rear Rear Front.
4. For 36 mm indexing press: Front Front Front Front Front Front Front Front.
For 40 mm indexing press: Front Front Front Front Rear Front Front Rear.
For 44 mm indexing press: Front Front Front Front Rear Front Rear Front.
5. Simultaneously press the front(red) and rear(black) buttons on the tape feeder.
(Both LEDs should go out)
6. Press the front button once and the rear button twice to store the sequence in
memory.
Pocket Position Programming
Centers the pocket in the feeder
1. Simultaneously press the front(red) and rear(black) buttons on the tape
feeder.
2. Press the rear button slowly three times to enter the pocket position
programming mode.
3. Press and release the front button to advance the tape incrementally.
Press and hold the front button to advance the tape rapidly.
4. Center the pocket on the etched indicator mark on the tape feeder.
5. Press the rear button once to save the position.
6. Test the setting by blocking the sensor with your finger. Repeat if
necessary.
Chapter 5
Teaching a Tape Feeder
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Start BPWin software and allow the handler to initialize.
In the Workflow window, locate the “Sources” box. Give the
Tape Feeder teach a valid name. NOTE: The teach name must
begin with TAPEIN. In this example, TAPEIN_TSOP48
Go to the main window, menu selection AUTOHANDLER/
TEACH. Select the “TAPEIN” name to bring up the Adjust
Nozzle Position window.
Select the correct Pin 1 position according to the Figures (A
or B). Use the arrow buttons to position the downward
camera or laser pointer over the device, and press OK.
Chapter 6
Clearing Jams
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1. Ensure that the carrier tape can exit smoothly. Clear bunched
tape if necessary.
2. Check the spent cover tape spool for excessive cover tape.
Remove cover tape if necessary.
3. Press the reverse (black) button and see if the tape will back
out. Remove excess devices if necessary.
4. Remove the feeder from the base and visually inspect for
jammed devices and jammed tape.
5. Cut the tape at the tape entry point or exit point.
6. Press the rear button to back out the remaining tape
fragments.
7. Reload the tape feeder.
Chapter 7
Tape Feeder Maintenance
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Tape Feeders require very little maintenance.
There are vary few user serviceable parts
inside. BPM Recommends:
1. Periodically clean the adhesive residue off of
the rollers if pressure cover tape is used.
2. Check the cover tape drive belt for wear and
replace as necessary.
3. Remember that the cover tape removable
spool has left hand threads.
Defective tape feeders will need to be sent to
BPM Microsystems, LP for repair. Call technical
support for Assistance.
Chapter 8
Installing the Tape Feeder Option
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List of installation parts for
Tape Feeder Option
FQUAFDR31 – 4” Wide Tape Feeder Power Base
Typical Tape Feeder
Typical Reel Holder Arm
WGRDFINGERCEFDR – Serves as both a finger guard
and a bracket to attach the reel holder arm.
WWAVSERIAL2TAPF – Tape Feeder Serial Peripheral Card
Controls the Tape Feeder through a serial peripheral port.
CCHAPLA3XTUBE – SP Card Mounting Plate
Used on 3x00 systems as a safe way to mount the SP
card to the inside of the machine.
WCAB4XTAPFPWR – Power Cable
Connects the tape feeder base to the SP card.
WCABSHUTLPWRCOM – Communication Cable
Connects the SP card to the control port.
Assorted Hardware
Screws, nuts, washers, tie wraps, and anchors used to
install the upgrade hardware.
4x00 Tape Feeder Installation
-Hardware-
Important: Power the system down and
observe ESD precautions when handling
electronic circuit boards.
1. Mount the 4” tape Feeder Base to the table top between sites 5
and 9. The exact position is unimportant, as long as the
downward camera can see the pick point, and the feeder base is
square to the tape top. Drill and tap ¼ - 20 hole(s) if necessary.
2. Mount the 4” Finger guard to the table top behind the feeder base.
The guard will hang off the back of the machine.
3. Mount the Tape Feeder SP card to the CHARPLA4XCOMM SP
card mounting plate inside the logic rack. Use any open position.
4. Connect the WCAB4XTAPFPWR cable 9 pin connector to J6
of the Serial Peripheral card.
5. Run the cable through the machine and out of the diagonal slot
behind site 5.
6. Connect the 4 pin connector to the T/F base.
7. Connect the two pin connector to the empty carrier take-up
reel option (if present).
8. Connect one RJ12 connector of the WCABSHUTLPWRCOM
cable to J1 on the SP card.
9. Connect the other RJ12 connector to any unused port on the
Interface board also located in the Logic card rack.
10. Use the anchors and tie wraps to complete the hardware
installation.
4x00 Installation Diagram
Tape Feeder installed with Reel holder arm attached to the finger
guard. A rear metal panel (not shown) covers the open area around
the finger guard.
Empty Carrier Tape Take-up Reel system
3x00 Tape Feeder Installation
-Hardware-
Important: Power the system down and
observe ESD precautions when handling
electronic circuit boards.
1. Mount the 4” tape Feeder Base to the table top. The exact
position is unimportant, as long as the downward camera can see
the pick point, and the feeder base is square to the tape top. The
feeder is usually mounted in the left bay on top of the tape loader
mounting plate. The feeder base can be mounted directly to the
table top.
2. Mount the finger guard to the mounting plate behind
the feeder base.
3. Screw the SP card to the SP card mounting plate.
4. Bolt the mounting plate and SP card assembly to the inside of the
machine. Drill and tape a hole if necessary.
5. Connect the WCAB4XTAPFPWR cable 9 pin connector to J6 of the
Serial Peripheral card.
6. Run the other end of the cable up through the slot in the table top
closest to the base.
7. Connect the 4 pin connector to the base.
8. Connect the two pin connector to the empty carrier take-up reel
option (if present).
9. Connect one RJ12 connector of the WCABSHUTLPWRCOM cable
to J1 on the SP card.
10. Connect the other RJ12 connector to any unused port on the
backplane.
11. Use the anchors and tie wraps to complete the hardware
installation.
Chapter 9
Tape Feeder Upgrade Kit
(FUPGTPFDRD-W)
BPDOS to BPWin Upgrade, 4x00 systems only
FUPGTPFDRD-W
Bill Of Materials:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
WWAVSERIAL2TAPF – T/F Serial Peripheral Card
CCHAPLA3XTUBE – SP Card Mounting Plate
WCAB4XTAPFPWR – Power Cable
WCABSHUTLPWRCOM – Communication Cable
Assorted Hardware
Installing the DOS to Windows
Upgrade Kit
Refer to Chapter 8 for installation instructions.
Review Questions
Questions: Yes, No answers, 2 minutes
1. What determines the size of a tape feeder?
2. What is a valid name for a tape feeder
teach?
3. What is “pitch”?
4. How can you determine if a tape feeder is
installed correctly in the power base?
Chapter 5: Turning On and Off
Answers to Review Questions
1. What determines the size of a tape feeder?
- The width of the carrier tape.
2. What is a valid name for a tape feeder teach?
- The name begins with TAPEIN.
3. What is “pitch”?
- The distance between centers of tape pockets.
4. How can you determine if a tape feeder is installed
correctly in the power base?
- The green LED will be on, and you cannot move the
feeder.
Chapter 5: Turning On and Off
This completes the Tape Feeder
training class.