SSF01 Series Tape Feeder

SSF01-08 TL

Tape Feeder

Operator Guide

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0870D-E026

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SSF01-08Tape Feeder

Operator Guide

©2006-2008 Hover-Davis, Inc. All rights reservedRevision 2 09 Oct 08

No. 0870D-E026

Table of Contents

Chapter One - Tape Loading & Feeder Operation

Control Panel Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Installing the Hard Deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Loading the Tape Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Setting Feeder Pitch (normal operation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Setting the Pick up Position (PuP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Emptying the Cover Tape Reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Operator Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Pitch Adjust Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Raw Material Data ( US & China ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Tape Loading &Feeder Operation

SSF01-088mm Triple Lane Tape Feeder

1-1

Status LED

Mode Button

See Fig. 1.1

Display

Forward Button

Used to indicate various conditions.

RED = error conditionGREEN = power on / lane readyYELLOW = stand by / warningOFF = power off / Power Save Mode

Multi-purpose button used for various operations.See pages 1-3 thru 1-24 for detailed description on the use of this button.

.

During normal operation the display will show the current feeder pitch, orerror message. See Page 1- for a detailed

list of error messages. See pages 1- 1- for display functionality duringand ode operations

if anerror has occurred, the appropriate 24

3 thru 24Operator Technician M . .

Multi-purpose button used for various operations. See pages 1-3 thru 1-24 fordetailed descriptions on the use of this button. Also used to advance the tapeequal to the set pitch. If the Mode Button is also being held down whenpressing the Forward Button, then the advance is 2mm. Holding the ForwardButton down will rapid advance the tape for as long as the button is held down.

.

Multi-purpose button used for various operations. See pages 1-3 thru 1-24 fordetailed descriptions on the use of this button. Also used to reverse feed thetape equal to the set pitch. If the Mode Button is also being held down whenpressing the Reverse Button, then the reverse feed is 2mm.The reverse limit is 20mm. .

Multi-purpose button used for changing lanes during various operations.See pages 1-3 thru 1-24 for detailed descriptions on the use of this button.Lane 1 is the active lane upon feeder power up. The active lane of the threewill have a decimal point in the bottom right corner of the lane number onthe display. Lane 1 is on the left, lane 2 is center, and lane 3 is on the rightof the feeder. Pressing the Lane Select Button will activate the next lane,lane 1 to lane 2, lane 2 to lane 3, and lane 3 to lane 1.

See Fig. 1.1

See Fig. 1.1

Reverse Button

See Fig. 1.1

Lane Select Button

See Fig. 1.1.

Control Panel Detail


1-2


Fig. 1.1. Control Panel Detail

Forward Button

Mode Button

Display Status LED

Reverse Button

Lane SelectButton

4.4.4.

Fig. 1.2. Lane Identification

Lane 1

Lane 2 Lane 3


1-3


The SSF feeder is equipped with a power save feature. After 5 minutes with no user interfaceactivity, and the Peel Arms are either in the locked down position, or have been untensionedsince power up, then the Display and the digits are off. There WILL, however, be a decimalpoint at the digit 1 (lane 1) position.

When the feeder is advanced on the machine, any lanes with a Peel Arm locked down or upsince power up, the corresponding digit and Status LED will be turned off.

Pressing any button brings the feeder out of ode, and activates the display andLED.

Power Save Mthe Status

See Fig. 1.3.

Fig. 1.3. Display Power Save Mode

Lane 1 decimalpoint is visibleduring PowerSave Mode

Status LED

.


1-4

Installing the Hard Deck

The Hard Deck is a peripheral item for the SSF feeder, used for punched or paper tape withcomponent sizes 0603 and smaller. A quantity of three (3) Hard Deck units are supplied with the SSFfeeder. They are stored directly on the feeder in a designated storage area called the Hard DeckGarage.

Follow the steps shown in the figures below to retrieve a Hard Deck from the Garage and install it foruse on the SSF feeder.

See Figs. 1.4A, 1.4B, 1.4C, and 1.4D.

Push forward on the TapeWindow Latch

Push down and hold

openthe Tape Window

Figure 1.4B. Removing the Hard Deck

Figure 1.4D. Hard Deck in Position

Hard Deck - underside view

Hard Deck Boss

Install Hard Deck into theTape Deck, with the Bosson the bottom of the HardDeck fitting into thecorresponding slot on theTape Deck. Close TapeWindow.

Hard Deck

Tape Deck

Figure 1.4A. Hard Decks and Garage

Figure 1.4C. Installing the Hard Deck

Hard Deck shown in position

Hard Decksstored inHard DeckGarage

Pull backand up to

RemoveHard Deck

from Garage


1-5

Loading the Tape Feeder

Hover-Davis can provide mylar cover tape leaders that will extend the beginning length of thecover tape, eliminating the need to waste components.

1. To properly load the feeder, peel the cover tape from the carrier tape. Fold covertape over end of carrier tape. .See Figs. 1.5A and 1.5B

Note

Fig. 1.5A. Peel Cover Tape back. Fig. 1.5B. Fold Cover Tape over end ofCarrier Tape.

Cover Tape

Carrier Tape

Cover Tape

Carrier Tape

Fig. 1.6. Feed Carrier Tape into Tape Chute

2 appropriate lane

. .

. Place the end of the carrier tape into the Tape Chutelocated at the rear of the feeder and feed the carrier tape into the feeder untilthe end reaches the Tape Window See Fig. 1.6

Tape Window

Carrier Tape

Cover Tape


1-6


Fig. 1.7. Open Window and Engage Carrier Tape onto Drive Sprocket

Push the end of the Tape Window down to open it. The Window is spring loaded, so youmust continue to hold the front of the Window down in order to keep it open. Continue tofeed the carrier tape into the feeder. Thread the cover tape through the opening on the TapeWindow. Make sure the holes in the carrier tape are engaged with the teeth on the DriveSprocket. When the loading is completed, slowly release the front of the Window, and it willclose. .See Fig. 1.7

Mylar tape only - remove masking tape.

Warning

Tape Window

Cover Tape Tape Window Latch

Drive Sprocket

1

Push down and hold theWindow openTape


1-7


Fig. 1.8. Trimming the Carrier Tape Flush to Front of Feeder

1. The carrier tape needs to be trimmed flush with the front of the feeder where it exits.

.See Fig. 1.8

Trim the Carrier Tape flush with the frontof the feeder where the tape exits


1-8


Feed the Cover Tape back from the Tape Window and over the Peel Arm.Lock down the Peel Arm for ease of Cover Tape loading. Be sure to unlock the Peel Arm sothat tension is applied to the Cover Tape until the Status LED is GREEN.

1. Press the Mode Button on the Control Panel. .

2. Feed Cover Tape end between the Idler Wheel and Drive Rollers as they rotate.

3. The Feeder is properly loaded when Cover Tape slack is removed, and the Status LED isGREEN.

See Fig. 1.1 on page 1-2

See Fig’s. 1.9A and 1.9B.

Fig. 1.9B Feed Cover Tape

If the Peel Arm is locked in the DOWN position, then the Status LED will be solid YELLOW,and the lane will not operate until the Peel Arm is unlocked. If the Peel Arm is locked downafter power up, the Status LED will blink YELLOW.

Note

Idler Wheel Lever

Fig. 1.9A Feed Cover Tape

Idler Wheel

Drive Roller View A

Cover Tape

Peel Arm

2

SeeView AAbove

2

Cover Tape

Peel Arm


1-9

Setting Feeder Pitch (Lane loaded, no errors)

Fig. 1.10. Display Setting Feeder Pitch

1. Press the Lane Select Button to select a lane that is loaded.

2. To enter Pitch Set Mode, press and hold the Mode Button for 3 seconds until theselected lane Status LED turns YELLOW, then release the Mode Button.

3. Press the Forward Button to increase the feeder pitch, and press the ReverseButton to decrease the feeder pitch. Adjust this setting to match the pitch of thecomponent tape that is loaded in to the feeder.

4. To set the pitch of other lanes, press the Lane Select Button to change lanes. Pressingthe Lane Select Button will switch to the next lane, causing the newly selected lane toblink and the corresponding Status LED to turn YELLOW, along with moving the decimalpoint.

5. Pressing the Lane Select Button for 3 seconds will save the current lane setting andswitch to the next lane.

6. Press and release the Mode Button to save and exit Pitch Set Mode.

See Fig. 1.10.

See page 1-13 for changing the Feeder Pitch while feeder displays error conditions, or with afeeder not loaded with component tape.

Note

Forward Button

Mode Button

Display Status LED

ReverseButton

Lane SelectButton

4.4.4.


1-10

Setting the Pick up Position (PuP)

To set the Pick up Position (PuP), press and hold down the Mode Button, then press theForward Button or the Reverse Button to advance or retract the tape in 2.0 mmincrements. When the component is centered next to the appropriate pick up positionmark then the pick point setting is correct.

See Fig. 1.11.

Fig. 1.11. Setting the Pick Position (PuP)

PuP 1

Pick up Position mark forcomponent widths that are

equal to or less than 3.0 mm.

PuP 2

Pick up Position mark forcomponent widths that are

greater than 3.0 mm.

ComponentWidth

ComponentWidth

NoteNote Verify PuP with the Program Setup sheet, if one was provided, or is available.


1-11

Emptying the Cover Tape Reservoir

To empty the Cover Tape Reservoir, swing the Reservoir Door open and remove theexcess Cover Tape inside the Reservoir. Pull the Cover Tape to the side and downwardagainst the Integrated Blade to cut. Swing the Reservoir Door closed.

See Fig. 1.12.

Fig. 1.12. Emptying the Cover Tape Reservoir

Reservoir Door

Cover Tape

Integrated Blade


1-12

Operator Modes

The purpose of Operator Mode is to enable the Operator to change the pitch of thefeeder.

To enter Operator Mode Menu, follow the list of steps below:

1. Press and hold down the Forward and Reverse Buttons for 3 secondsuntil ‘Pi’ is displayed. All three Status LED’s will illuminate GREEN.

2. Pressing either the Forward Button or Reverse button will cycle through theOperator Mode menu. Press and hold the Mode Buttonfor 3 seconds in order to exit Operator Modes.

3. When the feeder is in the Operator Mode menu, pressing the lane select button willswitch to the next lane. This will only move the decimal point. The Status LED's anddisplay message will not change.

4. Press and release the Mode Button to enter the desired mode. The Status LED willilluminate YELLOW on the selected lane. Pressing the Mode Button a second time whilein any mode, will exit mode selection without saving any changes.

5. Press the Forward Button or Reverse Button to make adjustments.

6. Press and hold down the Mode Button for 3 seconds to accept the changesand exit Operator Mode menu. (Pressing and releasing the Mode Button will exit thismode without saving the changes and put the feeder back to Operator Modes).

If no button is pressed within 30 seconds, the feeder will automatically exit out ofOperator Modes and not save adjustments.

See Fig. 1.13.

See Table 1.1.

OPERATOR MODE MENU

Operator Mode NameModeLabel

Description

Pitch Adjust Mode ‘Pi’This mode allows the feeder pitch setting to be examined and

adjusted. (See page 1-9 and 1-13 for details).

Fig. 1.13. Display Operator Modes

Table 1.1. The Operator Mode Menu Table indicates the order of themodes when cycling forward through the menu.

ForwardButton

ModeButton

Display StatusLED

ReverseButton

LaneSelectButton

4.4.4.


1-13

Pitch Adjust Mode

Identify the pitch of the tape you are using with the Hover-Davis Tape Gauge,#410T-049..

2

3. Press the Lane Select Button to select the correct lane on the feeder. This can also bedone at the Operator Mode menu level.

4. Press the Forward or Reverse Button to change the pitch setting.

5. P

P L S B 3switch

7. Press and hold down the Mode Button for 3 seconds to accept the changes and exitOperator Modes. (Pressing and releasing the Mode Button will exit this modewithout saving the changes, and put the feeder back to Operator Modes).

See Fig. 1.14

See Fig. 1.15.

1. Press and hold down the Forward and Reverse Buttons for 3 seconds until ‘Pi’ isdisplayed to enter Operator Modes.

. Press and release the Mode Button when ‘Pi’ is displayed on the Display to enterPitch Adjust Mode.

ressing the Lane Select Button will switch the active lane causing the newlyselected lane to blink and the corresponding Status LED to turn YELLOW along withmoving the decimal point.

6. ressing the ane elect utton for seconds will save the current lane setting andto the next lane.

Fig. 1.15. Display Feeder Pitch Adjust Mode

Fig. 1.14. Hover-Davis Tape Gauge #410T-049.

To order, call the HOVER-DAVIS SalesDepartment at 585-352-9590 and askfor part number 410T-049.

ForwardButton

ModeButton

Display StatusLED

ReverseButton

LaneSelectButton

Pi


1-14

Error Messages

Table 1.4. Error Messages

Erro r

M essage

LED Status

LightD escript io n o f Erro r Operato r A ct io n N eeded

cE(LANE) Flashing RED

Cover tape error, most likely

caused by:

A) Excessive tape peel force.

A) Use only EIA compliant tape.

Press any button to clear error

message.

ct(LANE) Flashing RED

Cover tear, most likely caused

by the Cover Tape breaking

and/or the feeder losing the

tension on the Cover Tape.

Re-thread the Cover Tape into the

Cover Tape Reservoir Dispensor.

Hold down the M ode Button to re-

tension the cover tape and clear the

error.

cJ(LANE) Flashing RED

Cover Tape jam on reverse

move, which is most likely

caused by Cover Tape being

stuck in the Reservoir, or the

Reservoir Idler and Drive

Wheel.

Check for Cover Tape jam in the

Reservoir or in the Peel Wheel. Press

any button to clear the error.

rF(LANE) Flashing REDThe Reservoir is full. The

display will show rF.

Empty Cover Tape Reservoir, then

press M ode Button to re-tension the

Cover Tape and clear the error

message. Next, check the Cover

Tape for proper tension, making sure

there is no stretching or twisting of

the tape prior to it entering the

reservo ir.

J Flashing RED

Jam condition which causes

the feeder to stop advancing

components.

Clear the jam, then inspect feeder for

loose components, bound up supply

reels, obstructed carrier exit, or

obstructed tape path. Press any

button to clear error message.

rA(LANE)Flashing

YELLOW

The Reservoir needs

attention.

Empty the Reservoir. Press the

M ode Button to clear the message.

cL(LANE) Flashing RED

The feeder has attempted to

pick from a lane with a locked

down Peel Arm.

Inspect the Peel Arm. Press either

the Forward, Reverse or M ode

Button to clear the message.

The following note concerns the state of lanes that are offline:

If the feeder is unable to tension the Peel Arm on power up, the corresponding Status LED will

be illuminated RED.

If the Peel Arm is locked down when the feeder is powered up, the corresponding Status LED will

be illuminated YELLOW.

If a Peel Arm is locked down after power up, the corresponding Status LED will flash YELLOW.

Note


1-15

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Raw Material Data ( US & China )

Table 1.6. Raw Material Data ( US )

Table 1.7. Raw Material Data ( China )


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