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Nordson EFD E2V User Manual

Nordson EFD E2V
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EV Series Automated Dispensing Systems
Operating Manual
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Nordson EFD E2V Specifications

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BrandNordson EFD
ModelE2V
CategoryLaboratory Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Nordson EFD Product Safety Statement

Electric Shock Safety

Warning about electrical hazards and safety procedures.

Maximum Air Pressure Limits

Specifies the maximum permissible air input pressure for the system.

Pressure Release Procedure

Instruction to release pressure before servicing pressurized components.

Burn Hazards

Warning about hot surfaces and precautions to avoid burns.

Nordson EFD Product Safety Statement (continued)

Halogenated Hydrocarbon Solvent Hazards

Hazards associated with using halogenated hydrocarbon solvents with aluminum components.

High Pressure Fluid Hazards

Hazards of high pressure fluids and necessary precautions.

Qualified Personnel Requirements

Defines responsibilities for ensuring equipment is operated by trained personnel.

Nordson EFD Product Safety Statement (continued)

Intended Use Guidelines

Describes the proper and improper uses of the equipment.

Regulations and Approvals

Emphasizes compliance with ratings and approvals for the operating environment.

Personal Safety Instructions

Provides essential safety instructions for personal protection during operation.

Nordson EFD Product Safety Statement (continued)

Fire Safety Precautions

Instructions to prevent fire or explosion hazards during operation.

Preventive Maintenance Checks

Recommended checks for maintaining equipment reliability and performance.

Nordson EFD Product Safety Statement (continued)

Disposable Component Safety

Safety guidelines for using and disposing of single-use components.

Malfunction Handling Procedures

Steps to take when the system or equipment malfunctions.

Equipment Disposal Guidance

Guidance on disposing of equipment and materials according to local codes.

Equipment-Specific Safety Information

European Community Directives

Requirements for CE safety directives regarding system enclosures.

Installation Location Guidelines

Guidelines for selecting a safe and suitable environment for robot installation.

Power and Grounding Requirements

Instructions for proper electrical connection and grounding of the system.

Operation and Service Safety

Safety precautions during robot operation and maintenance procedures.

Specifications

Operating Features

EV Series System Component Identification

Identifies and illustrates the main components of the EV Series system.

Operating Features (continued)

EV Front Panel Description

Details the buttons and ports on the front panel of the EV system.

EV Back Panel Description

Details the ports and connectors on the back panel of the EV system.

Operating Features (continued)

Camera Component Overview

Describes the features and functions of the system's camera.

Optional Joystick Functionality

Explains how to connect and use the optional joystick for robot control.

Installation

Unpacking System Components

Instructions for safely unpacking the automated dispensing system components.

Installation (continued)

Positioning and Connecting Components

Steps for correctly positioning and connecting system components for installation.

Power On the System

Concepts

Programs and Commands Explained

Defines programs, commands, and their types used in the system.

Concepts (continued)

Understanding System Offsets

Explains camera-to-tip and tip-to-workpiece offsets and their calibration.

Concepts (continued)

About Marks and Fiducial Marks

Details how marks are used for workpiece recognition and orientation.

Overview of the DispenseMotion Software

Primary View Screen and Tab Bar

Secondary View Screen

Horizontal and Vertical Toolbar Icons

Setup and Dispense Command Icons

Navigation and Jogging Window

System Setup Screen

Camera Screen, Tab Bar, and Icons

Camera Setup Screen

Keypad Functionality

Describes the numeric keypad used for data entry in the software.

Setup

Setting System Parameters

Procedure for viewing and changing system-level settings and parameters.

Setting System Parameters (continued)

Setup (continued)

Restoring Factory Default Settings

How to reset all system settings to their original factory defaults.

Setting Password Protection

Procedure for setting or resetting a password to protect system settings.

Setting Up and Calibrating the System (Required)

Verifying Robot Model and Tip Detector

Steps to confirm the correct robot model and tip detector selection.

Setting Up and Calibrating the System (Required) (continued)

Setting Up the Tip Detector

Procedure for configuring the tip detector on EV systems.

Focusing and Calibrating the Camera

Focusing the Camera

Steps to adjust the camera focus and lighting for optimal image clarity.

Focusing and Calibrating the Camera (continued)

Setting the Camera Scale

Procedure for calibrating the camera's pixel-to-measurement conversion.

Setting the Camera-to-Tip Offset

Setting the Tip-to-Workpiece Offset (Z Clearance) Using the Camera Focus

Testing the System Setup and Calibration

System Response to Offset Adjustments

Explains how the system responds to Needle Z Detect and XY Adjust actions.

Setting Up Inputs / Outputs

Configuring I/O for Special Purposes

Details the IO Pin Function for user-configurable input/output conditions.

Setting How the System Finds Marks (Optional)

System Response to Absent Marks

Configures how the system reacts when a mark cannot be found.

Setting How the System Captures Z Height Values (Optional)

Programming

How to Automatically Update Offsets

Procedure for updating system offsets after component changes.

Programming (continued)

How to Create and Run a Program

Basic steps for creating, testing, and running dispensing programs.

Programming (continued)

How to Lock or Unlock a Program

Protects programs from unauthorized editing by locking them.

Measuring Paths or Circles

How to use the system to measure distances and diameters on a workpiece.

How to Create Patterns

How to Create Patterns (continued)

Circle Sample Program

Example program for creating circular dispensing patterns.

Using the Example Icon

How to utilize pre-programmed command sequences as starting points.

How to Create a Mark

How to Create a Mark (continued)

Using Marks or Fiducial Marks in Programs

Incorporating marks for workpiece presence, correctness, and orientation checks.

How to Create a Mark (continued)

Dispensing on Multiple Workpieces in an Array

Using Step & Repeat commands for patterns on multiple workpieces.

How to Create a Mark (continued)

Disabling Dispensing for Specific Workpieces

Using Block Start to enable/disable dispensing for individual workpieces in an array.

How to Set Up Auto Purge, Cycle Limits, or Fluid Life Limits

How to Use Point Offset to Adjust All Points

Operation

Starting the System and Running a Program

Step-by-step guide to powering on and executing a dispensing program.

Operation (continued)

Running Program via QR Code Scan

Executing programs by scanning associated QR codes.

Pausing During a Dispense Cycle

How to pause the system's operation during a dispense cycle.

Purging the System

Procedure for purging the dispensing system.

Shutting Down the System

Steps for safely powering down the dispensing system components.

Accessories

Pre-Configured Output Cables

Lists standard cables for connecting dispensers and robots.

Fixture Plates

Describes available fixture plate sizes for mounting workpieces.

Start / Stop Box Accessory

Facilitates remote input/output connections for functions like start/stop.

Tip Detector Accessory

Optional component for automatic XY and Z height updates.

Accessories (continued)

Height Sensor Accessory

Detects workpiece height variations and adjusts program accordingly.

Mounting Brackets

Various brackets for mounting dispensers and valves.

Technical Data

System Dimensions

Provides physical dimensions for different EV series models.

Mounting Hole Template

Dimensions for drilling mounting holes for the robot feet.

Technical Data (continued)

Dispenser Port Wiring Diagram

Illustrates the wiring connections for the dispenser port.

External Control Port Description

Describes the pins and functions of the external control port.

Technical Data (continued)

I/O Port Pin Description

Details the pin assignments and functions for the system's I/O port.

Technical Data (continued)

Example Input / Output Connections

Schematics showing typical input/output connection examples.

Appendix A, Command Function Reference

Acceleration Command

Controls the robot's acceleration rate between points or along a path.

Arc Point Command

Registers a point for dispensing fluid along an arched path.

Backtrack Setup Command

Sets how the dispensing tip raises at the end of line dispensing.

Appendix A, Command Function Reference (continued)

Call Pattern Command

Executes another pattern within the program at a specific location.

Call Subroutine Command

Jumps to a subroutine at a specified address and executes its commands.

Appendix A, Command Function Reference (continued)

Circle Command

Registers a circle with parameters like diameter and start/end angles.

Dispense Dot Command

Registers the current location as a point for dispensing a dot.

Dispense Dot Setup Command

Sets parameters for how the system dispenses a single fluid dot.

Appendix A, Command Function Reference (continued)

Dispense End Setup Command

Controls tip retraction speed and distance after dispensing.

Dispenser Off / On Command

Turns the fluid dispenser OFF or ON at the current address.

Dummy Point Command

Registers a point that the tip passes through, useful for avoiding obstacles.

End Pattern Command

Marks the end of a pattern execution within a Call Pattern command.

Appendix A, Command Function Reference (continued)

End Program Command

Registers the current address as the program end and returns the tip to home.

End Subroutine Command

Returns program execution to the address following a Call Subroutine command.

Fiducial Mark Command

Searches for fiducial marks to check workpiece orientation and adjust program.

Fiducial Mark Adjust Command

Adjusts program for orientation changes using fiducial marks.

Appendix A, Command Function Reference (continued)

Fill Area Command

Fills a defined area using specified width and band parameters.

Appendix A, Command Function Reference (continued)

Fill Area: Circle

Fills a circular area with a spiral path from outside to center.

Fill Area: Rectangle (Outer to Inner)

Fills a rectangular area with a spiral path from outside to center.

Appendix A, Command Function Reference (continued)

Fill Area: Rectangle Band

Fills a rectangular band area with a spiral path.

Fill Area: Circle Band

Fills a circular band area with a spiral path.

Appendix A, Command Function Reference (continued)

Find Angle Mark Command

Searches for angle changes in workpiece orientation using fiducial marks.

Find Mark Command

Searches for a specified mark to adjust dispensing path based on XY position.

Goto Address Command

Causes the program to jump to a specified address.

Goto Label Command

Causes the program to jump to an address associated with a specified label.

Appendix A, Command Function Reference (continued)

Height Sensor Command

Measures workpiece height and adjusts dispensing accordingly.

Initialize Command

Performs robot initialization, moving the tip to the home position.

Input Command

Checks for an input signal at a specified port and turns it ON or OFF.

Label Command

Registers a numeric label for reference in program commands.

Appendix A, Command Function Reference (continued)

Line Dispense Setup Command

Sets parameters for line dispensing, compensating for fluid flow delays.

Line End Command

Registers the current location as the end point of a line.

Line Passing Command

Registers a point on a line where the dispensing tip changes direction.

Appendix A, Command Function Reference (continued)

Line Speed Command

Sets the dispensing tip speed at a specific location in the program.

Mark Adjust Command

Adjusts dispensing path based on mark location identified by Find Mark.

Multi Needle Command

Specifies which dispenser executes subsequent commands in multi-dispenser setups.

Loop Address Command

Loops program execution back to a specific address or label a set number of times.

Appendix A, Command Function Reference (continued)

Park Position Command

Moves the dispensing tip to the specified park position.

Ptp (Point to Point) Speed Command

Sets robot acceleration from point to point, overriding system settings.

QA Capture Command

Saves camera images at specified XYZ coordinates for quality assurance.

Setup Dispense Port Command

Allows turning on multiple output ports simultaneously.

Appendix A, Command Function Reference (continued)

Step & Repeat X Command

Repeats dispensing patterns on identical workpieces in rows and columns.

Appendix A, Command Function Reference (continued)

Step & Repeat Y Command

Repeats dispensing patterns on workpieces, prioritizing the Y axis.

Appendix A, Command Function Reference (continued)

Stop Point Command

Registers a point where the tip stops and waits for the START button.

Wait Point Command

Registers a point where the tip waits for a specified duration.

Z Clearance Setup Command

Specifies the height the tip raises after dispensing to clear obstacles.

Appendix B, DXF File Import

Overview of the DXF Screen

Describes the components and functions of the DXF import screen.

Appendix B, DXF File Import (continued)

Setting DXF Import Preferences

Configures settings for importing DXF files, including point distance and offsets.

Appendix B, DXF File Import (continued)

Importing a DXF File

Step-by-step procedure for converting DXF files into dispensing programs.

Appendix C, QR Code Scanning Setup

Enabling QR Code Scanning

Procedure to enable the system's QR code scanning capability.

Appendix C, QR Code Scanning Setup (continued)

Associating a QR Code with a Program

Links specific QR codes to dispensing programs for automated execution.

Appendix D, Multi-Needle Setup and Use

Enabling Multi-Needle Dispensing

Steps to enable the multi-dispenser capability for the system.

Setting Camera-to-Tip Offsets for Multiple Dispensers

Calibrates offsets for each dispenser in a multi-needle setup.

Appendix D, Multi-Needle Setup and Use (continued)

Using the Multi Needle Command in a Program

How to incorporate the Multi Needle command to control dispenser execution in programs.

Appendix E, Height Sensor Setup and Use

Enabling the Height Sensor

Steps to activate the optional height sensor functionality.

Setting Up the Height Sensor

Configures the height sensor's parameters and probe behavior.

Appendix E, Height Sensor Setup and Use (continued)

Using the Height Sensor Capability

Integrates the height sensor into programs to adjust for workpiece height variations.

Appendix F, I/O Pin Function Setup

IO Pin Function Configurations

Assigns user-configurable conditions to system inputs and outputs.

Appendix F, I/O Pin Function Setup (continued)

Reconfiguring Inputs / Outputs

Procedure for changing the configuration of system inputs and outputs.

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