Training Guide Course No. 196514
Level 2 Maintenance, X-1000 Series Dispensing Systems 2-2 P/N 196515 (Revision A)
Information Sheet 2-1-1
Theory of Operation
A. System Mechanics
1. The X-1000 consists of essentially two interdependent machines whose
motions are coordinated through a computer interface using Fluidmove for
Windows NT (FmNT) software.
2. The first machine is a three-axis robot (Dispense Head) mounted on an
overhead gantry. It carries a fluid dispensing valve and precisely positions it
over the workpiece during the dispensing process.
3. The second machine is a conveyor that transports the workpiece from an
upstream machine, to the X-1000 dispense station, and after dispensing of
the adhesive, to a downstream machine.
B. Dispense Head
1. The Dispense Head consists of the:
Dispense Valve(s)
Vision System
Height Sensor
Needle Heater (if present)
Associated and Electric and Pneumatic Controls
2. Dispense Head movement is controlled by a programmable PMAC card,
located inside of the computer. Dispense Head Input/Output (I/O) is
managed by a 555 Microcontroller.
3. Dispense Head features include:
XYZ Servo Controlled Axes
- X and Y are cable driven
- Z is rack and pinion driven
Four solenoid valves that are needed by the dispense valves.
Dual action bracket, when necessary.
Two PCAs, which provide local control for the end effectors.
4. The dispense heads moves in the XYZ planes.
X, Y Axis (Left, Right, Front, Rear)
Z-Axis (Up, Down)
Home is a reference point defined as (0, 0, 0,) in an X, Y, Z-axis
coordinate system. The default home position is the left front corner of
the system.
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