Nordson EFD E2 - Creating and Running a Program

E Series Automated Dispensing System
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How to Create and Run a Program
The procedure provides the basic steps for creating and running a program. Every program is different. Use these
steps and the other applicable sections of this manual to create a program.
PREREQUISITES
 The system is properly installed and set up. Refer to “Installation” on page14 and “Setup” on page32.
 The Teach Pendant cable is connected to the robot and the system is in the Teach Mode. Refer to “How to Switch
from Run Mode to Teach Mode” on page44.
 (Recommended) The tip height is calibrated; if the tip was changed, perform a Needle Adjust (systems without
a tip detector) or Auto Needle Adjust (systems with a tip detector). Refer to “Calibrating the Tip Height” on
page70.
 The workpiece is properly positioned on the xture plate.
# Key Press Step Teach Pendant Display
1
> > >
• Press F1.
• MOVE UP / DOWN to TEACH/
RUN.
• Press ENTER.
• Press HOME. If prompted, enter
a password.
The system opens the last
program number that was
modied prior to shutdown.
[PROGRAM MENU] 1/1
01*Teach/Run
02 Program List
03 Reset Counter
04 Program Offset
05 Needle Adjust
06 Auto Needle Adjust
2
• Jog the tip to the rst point in a
pattern.
3
> x
• When the tip is at the correct
XYZ location for the rst point,
press TYPE to select a dispense
command for the point.
• Refer to the following sections
of this manual for information on
creating programs:
- “Best Practices for
Programming” on page19.
- “Creating Patterns” on
page60.
- “Appendix A, Type Menu
Reference” on page89 for
detailed information on all
commands.
NOTE: You can also press the
ENTER key in empty address
lines to open the Type menu.
[TYPE] 1/4
01 Dispense Dot
02 Line Start
03 Line Passing
04 Arc Point
05 Line End
06 Circle
07 End Program
4
• Continue entering commands
until the program is complete.
Continued on next page
Working with Programs and Commands (continued)