LPKF ProtoMat S62 - Finding out about BoardMaster; 4.3.1 The user interface

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Finding out about BoardMaster

54 ProtoMat

S62

4.3 Finding out about BoardMaster

The ProtoMat

S62 is controlled by means of the LPKF Software

BoardMaster. In the following the user interface and the most important

selection and control elements will be explained.

4.3.1 The user interface

Fig. 20: BoardMaster user interface

1 Title bar

2 Main menu

3 Function bar

4 Tool holder/magazine

5 Current position of the

milling/drilling head

6 Mirror axis

7 Mouse pointer co-ordinates

8 Status bar

9 Mouse pointer

10 Camera image applica-

tion window (VisionSys-

tem option only)

Main Page

Introduction4
Information about this Document5
- Table of Contents7
List of Figures13
1 For Your Safety17
- Designated Use17
- Safety Instructions19
Fig. 1: Protomat ® S62 Basic Equipment23
- What I What?23
2 What Is What23
- Circuit Board Plotter with Acoustic Cabinet23
Fig. 2: Optional Components24
- Milling/Drilling Head25
Fig. 3: Milling/Drilling Head (Front View)25
- Traversing Table and Tool Magazine26
Fig. 4: Traversing Table with Tool Magazine26
Fig. 5: Vacuum Table (Optional)26
- Connecting Elements and Rating Plates27
Fig. 6: Main Switch with Mains Connection27
Fig. 7: Dust Extraction and Data Connections28
Fig. 8: Control Unit with Data Connections28
- LPKF Dust Extraction29
Fig. 9: LPKF Dust Extraction29
Fig. 10: Defined Positions of the Milling/Drilling Head31
- Milling Depth/Width Limitation32
3 What You Should Know31
- The Milling/Drilling Head31
  - Defined Positions31
Fig. 11: Setting Wheel for Milling Depth Limiter32
Fig. 12: Milling Width with Universal Cutter and Micro Cutter33
- The Traversing Table34
Fig. 13: Pass Hole System34
- The Pass Hole System35
- Material Fastening35
Fig. 14: Turning the Material through the Mirror Axis35
- The Tool Magazine36
- Usable Tools36
Fig. 15: Tool Positions36
- Surface Tools37
- Penetrative Tools39
- The 2.5 D Function41
Fig. 16: 2,5 D Processing (Application Examples))41
- Manual Operation42
- Automatic Operation43
4 Manual Tasks and Settings49
- Switching on the System49
  - Switching on the LPKF Dust Extraction (Optional)50
Fig. 17: Dust Extraction - Operating Modes50
- Setting the Suction Force (Optional)51
- Switching on the Circuit Board Plotter51
- Starting Boardmaster52
Fig. 18: Dialog Box Tool Status52
- Checking the Connection Settings (if Necessary)53
Fig. 19: Input Window Connect53
- Switching off the System54
- Finding out about Boardmaster56
  - The User Interface56
Fig. 20: Boardmaster User Interface56
- Frequently Used Functions58
- Positioning the Milling/Drilling Head60
- Mounting/Dismounting the Milling Depth Limiter Base64
  - Dismounting the Plastic Base/Brush Head64
Fig. 21: Removing the Plastic Base from the Milling Depth Limiter64
- Mounting the Plastic Base/Brush Head65
Fig. 22: Fitting the Plastic Base on the Milling Depth Limiter65
- Loading66
  - Loading and Setting up the Base Material66
Fig. 23: Defining the Material Size and Position68
- Setting up Tools69
  - Opening the Tool Magazine Dialogue Box69
Fig. 24: Tool Positions Input Window69
- Assigning Tool Positions70
Fig. 25: Assigning Tool Positions70
Fig. 26: Defined Tool Positions71
- Inserting Tools72
- Selecting a Tool for Processing72
  - Picking Up/Setting down a Tool73
- Setting the Focus (Visionsystem Only)73
  - Setting the Focus to the Saved Value73
  - Adjusting the Focus Position74
Fig. 27: Adjusting the Focus Position74
- Drilling75
  - Drilling a Hole75
- Milling76
- Creating a Pass Hole System (Basic Equipment)79
  - Preparing the Circuit Board Plotter79
  - Drilling Pass Holes into Pass Hole Strips80
Fig. 28: Selecting Pass Hole Drills for Pass Hole Strips80
Fig. 29: Boardmaster Message "Drill Pass Hole80
Fig. 30: Boardmaster Message "Depth Limiter Removed81
- Drilling Pass Holes into the Drilling Underlay82
Fig. 31: Selecting Pass Hole Drills for Base Material/Drilling Underlay82
- Creating a Pass Hole System for the Vacuum Table83
  - Preparing the Circuit Board Plotter and Vacuum Table84
Fig. 32: Pass Hole Strips in the Vacuum Table84
- Drilling Pass Holes into Pass Hole Strips85
  - Setting Parameters for Drilling Pass Holes85
Fig. 33: Setting Parameters for Drilling Pass Holes85
- Setting the Machine Parameters for Drilling Pass Hole Strips86
- Drilling Pass Holes into Pass Hole Strips86
Fig. 34: Selecting Pass Hole Drills for Pass Hole Strips86
Fig. 35: Boardmaster Message "Drill Pass Hole87
Fig. 36: Boardmaster Message "Depth Limiter Removed87
- Drilling Pass Holes into the Sinter Plate88
  - Adjusting Machine Parameters88
Fig. 37: Machine Parameters88
- Drilling Pass Holes into the Sinter Plate89
Fig. 38: Selecting Pass Hole Drills for Pass Hole Strips89
- Inserting Pass Hole Pins90
  - Inserting Pass Hole Pins91
Fig. 39: Press-In Tool with Pass Hole Pin91
5 Working Sequence in Automatic Mode93
- Preparation93
- Defining the Production Type93
  - Selecting a Phase File93
- Setting up a Job94
Fig. 40: Positioning a Project96
- Saving a Job97
- Setting up the Tools97
  - Opening the Tool Positions Input Window98
Fig. 41: Tool Positions Input Window98
- Configuring Tools in the Tool Magazine99
Fig. 42: Assigning Tool Positions99
Fig. 43: Defined Tool Positions99
- Inserting Tools100
- Selecting/Setting up a Production Phase101
  - Selecting the Production Phase101
  - Selecting Tools (Optional)101
    - Selecting Tools102
Fig. 44: Selecting Tools102
- Activating Data103
- Setting up 2.5 D Processing (Optional)105
  - Setting up Contour Milling with 2.5 D Mode106
    - Activating the 2.5 D Mode for a Phase106
Fig. 45: Activating the 2.5 D Mode in the Phases Dialogue Box106
- Setting the Moving-Free Height107
- Setting up Surface Milling with 2.5 D Mode107
Fig. 46: Setting the Moving-Free Height107
- Starting Production108
  - Starting a Production Phase108
  - Milling Contours in 2.5 D Mode (Optional)109
Fig. 47: 2.5 D Mode: Configuring109
- Adjusting the Milling Depth/Width110
Fig. 48: Adjusting the Milling Width110
- Stopping the Production Phase111
  - Interrupting the Production Phase111
- Ending Production111
  - Saving the Production Status111
  - Aborting Production112
Fig. 49: Message When Aborting Production112
6 Care and Maintenance113
- Caring/Inspecting113
  - Cleaning the Surfaces113
  - Carrying out a Visual Inspection113
- Maintaining Milling Depth Limiter and Collet Chuck114
  - Removing and Cleaning the Milling Depth Limiter114
    - Removing the Milling Depth Limiter114
Fig. 50: Collet Chuck Tools114
Fig. 51: Dismantling the Milling Depth Limiter115
Fig. 52: Dismantling the Milling Depth Limiter115
- Cleaning the Milling Depth Limiter116
- Removing and Cleaning the Collet Chuck116
  - Opening the Collet Chuck116
Fig. 53: Setting the Milling/Drilling Head Offset117
- Removing the Collet Chuck118
Fig. 54: Tool with Collet Chuck Wrench118
Fig. 55: Unscrewing the Collet Chuck118
- Cleaning the Collet Chuck and the Collet Chuck Holder119
Fig. 56: Cleaning the Collet Chuck Holder119
Fig. 57: Cleaning the Collet Chuck Holder119
- Mounting the Collet Chuck and the Milling Depth Limiter120
  - Screwing in the Collet Chuck120
  - Mounting the Milling Depth Limiter120
- Replacing Fuses121
  - Removing the Side Wall of the Acoustic Cabinet121
Fig. 58: Removing the Side Wall of the Acoustic Cabinet121
- Replacing the Fuses122
Fig. 59: Orientation of the Fuse Holder122
- Mounting the Side Wall of the Acoustic Cabinet123
- Configuring the Tool Holder Position123
  - Configuring the Tool Holder Position (Without Camera)123
    - Defining the Milling/Drilling Head Offset123
    - Activating the Service Functions124
Fig. 60: Setting the Milling/Drilling Head Offset124
Fig. 61: Setting the Milling/Drilling Head Offset125
Fig. 62: Tool Box with Service Functions125
- Testing the Tool Holder Position126
- Correcting the Tool Holder Position127
- Determining the Tool Holder Position with Visionsystem128
  - Setting the Camera Offset128
Fig. 63: Setting the Milling/Drilling Head Offset128
Fig. 64: Positioning the Camera Image above the Bore129
- Preparing the Tool Magazine for Determining the Position130
Fig. 65: Setting the Milling/Drilling Head Offset130
Fig. 66: Measuring Insert for Determining the Position with Visionsystem130
- Calling the Service Functions131
Fig. 67: Setting the Milling/Drilling Head Offset131
- Reading in the Position Data132
Fig. 68: Tool Magazine with Service Functions132
- Adjusting the Camera (Only with Visionsystem)133
  - Setting the Camera Offset134
Fig. 69: Setting the Camera Offset134
Fig. 70: Positioning the Camera above the Bore135
- Calibrating Fiducial Recognition136
  - Preparing the Fiducial Recognition136
Fig. 71: Bore in the Camera Image Window136
Fig. 72: Setting Fiducial Recognition137
Fig. 73: Fiducial Calibration137
Fig. 74: Calibration Not Possible138
Fig. 75: Calibration Successful138
- Determining the Fiducial Diameter139
Fig. 76: Measured Values in the Camera Image139
Fig. 77: Fiducial Settings140
Fig. 78: Calibration Settings140
Fig. 79: Calibration Complete141
Fig. 80: Fiducial Settings141
- Changing the Dust Extraction Filter142
Fig. 81: Measured Values in the Camera Image142
7 Error Messages/Malfunctions143
8 Decommissioning, Transport, Disposal145
- Decommissioning145
  - Switching the Protomat ® S62 off145
  - Disconnect the Connecting Cables145
- Transport146
  - Fitting Transport Braces146
- Disposal146
  - Machine Parts and Components146
  - Consumables146
9 Technical Data147
10 LPKF Service149
11 EC Declaration of Conformity151
12 Index153

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