PDF User Manual

Intelligent Feeder Check Unit

Operating Instructions

Thank you for purchasing the intelligent feeder check unit. 
Before placing the machine in service, be sure to read the instruction manual for
proper usage. 
After that, store it carefully and read it if necessary. 

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Operation Manual

Model No. 

NM-EJW2A

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“Use of this machine:

This machine is designed and constructed to be used for the maintenance of intelligent tape feeders.

This machine shall be used for this purpose only.

It shall not be used for any other purpose.”

“Operation of this machine:

This machine shall be operated by professional, specially trained operators.

Regarding the training course, please contact Panasonic Factory Solutions Co., Ltd. or PFSE.”

Machine was manufactured by:    Panasonic Factory Solutions Co., Ltd.

441-13, Nagahasu, Tateishi-machi, Tosu-city, Saga, Japan

Phone number:

81-942-84-2644

Fax number:

81-942-84-2636

For Service and Supply of Spares in Europe

you may contact Panasonic Europe:

Continental Europe

PFSE

Panasonic Factory Solutions Europe

Winsbergring 15

22525 Hamburg

Germany

Phone number:

0049-(0)40-85386-321 

Fax number:

0049-(0)40-85386-332

United Kingdom

PFSE

Panasonic Factory Solutions Europe

Panasonic House,Willoughby Road

Bracknell, Berks. RG12 8 FP

Phone number:

0044-(0)1344-853267 

Fax number:

0044-(0)1344-425970 

Year: 2006

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Introduction

This manual describes how to handle the intelligent feeder check unit.

NOTICE

For information on how to operate the intelligent feeders and how to set them onto 
the placement machine, refer to the Operation Manual for the tape feeders.

NOTICE

This manual describes how to handle the intelligent feeder check unit.

The following 

pages refer to “intelligent feeder check unit” as “check unit” and “intelligent tape 
feeder” as “ITF,” respectively.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety precautions ...................................................................................................... 9 

Labels pasted on product for safety.......................................................................... 13 

About storage management and handling................................................................ 15 

1. INSTALLATION ..............................................1-1

1.1 Selecting Installation Location..............................................................................1-2

1.2 Transport ..............................................................................................................1-3

2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION..............................2-1

2.1 Specifications .......................................................................................................2-2

2.1.1 Basic Specifications .......................................................................................................................2-2

2.1.2 Hardware/OS Requirements...........................................................................................................2-2

2.2 Configurations ......................................................................................................2-3

2.3 Master Jig .............................................................................................................2-4

2.3.1 Illustration of Hole Locations...........................................................................................................2-4

2.4 Target ITF.............................................................................................................2-5

3. PREPARATIONS ............................................3-1

3.1 Checking Air Pressure..........................................................................................3-2

3.2 Adjusting Camera Position ...................................................................................3-3

3.2.1 Adjustment Procedure....................................................................................................................3-3

3.3 ITF Setting Procedure ..........................................................................................3-5

3.3.1 For ITF 8 mm Double Type.............................................................................................................3-5

3.3.2 For ITF 12/16 mm and 24/32 mm Types.........................................................................................3-6

3.4 Method for Connection .........................................................................................3-7

3.5 Supplying Power...................................................................................................3-8

4. SYSTEM SOFTWARE INSTALLATION..........4-1

4.1 Overview...............................................................................................................4-2

4.2 Installation Procedure...........................................................................................4-3

4.2.1 Main Menu.....................................................................................................................................4-4

4.2.2 Installing FireWire Converter Driver................................................................................................4-5

4.2.3 Installing Check Unit System Software .........................................................................................4-11

4.3 Uninstallation Procedure ....................................................................................4-15 

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5. ITF CHECKER................................................ 5-1

5.1 ITF Checker ..........................................................................................................5-2

5.1.1 Main Functions.............................................................................................................................. 5-2

5.1.2 Main Screen and Menus................................................................................................................ 5-2

5.1.3 Message Screens.......................................................................................................................... 5-4

5.1.4 Starting and Exiting ITF Checker ................................................................................................... 5-6

5.1.5 ITF System Standard Update ........................................................................................................ 5-7

5.1.6 Checking/Adjusting ITF Origin ....................................................................................................... 5-9

5.1.7 Adding/Removing/Modifying Component Data............................................................................. 5-20

5.1.8 Utility Functions........................................................................................................................... 5-22

5.1.9 Function to Check Free Space of System Software Installation Drive........................................... 5-24

6. ITF CHECK HISTORY MANAGE ................... 6-1

6.1 ITF Check History Manage ...................................................................................6-2

6.1.1 Main Functions.............................................................................................................................. 6-2

6.1.2 Main Screen and Menus................................................................................................................ 6-2

6.1.3 Reloading History Database .......................................................................................................... 6-4

6.1.4 Outputting History Data List to CSV............................................................................................... 6-4

6.1.5 Compressing History Data............................................................................................................. 6-5

6.1.6 Decompressing History Data ......................................................................................................... 6-5

6.1.7 Limiting Search for History Data .................................................................................................... 6-6

6.1.8 Deleting History Data..................................................................................................................... 6-6

6.1.9 Displaying History Data in Detail.................................................................................................... 6-7

7. MAINTENANCE ............................................. 7-1

7.1 Maintenance Items ...............................................................................................7-2

7.1.1 Daily Check Items ......................................................................................................................... 7-2

7.1.2 Periodic Check Items..................................................................................................................... 7-3

8. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................... 8-1

8.1 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................8-2

8.2 Error Message ......................................................................................................8-7

8.2.1 Error Messages during Origin Check/Adjustment and on Update Failures...................................... 8-7

INDEX 

APPENDIX 1. ORIGIN CHECK FLOW

APPENDIX 2. REINSTALLATION

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Safety precautions

Be sure to observe

The precautions that shall be observed in order to prevent an injury to the user or the 
other persons, and damage to property, are described as follows.

The degrees of danger or injury, resulting from incorrect usage owing to failure to read an 
indication, are classified and described as follows.

WARNING

This indication refers to a situation which is considered that there is a 
possibility of death or serious injury.

CAUTION

This indication refers to a situation which is considered that there is a 
possibility of only injury or physical damage.

The matters that shall be observed are classified by the symbols shown below, and 
described.

(The following are the examples of the symbols.)

This kind of symbol indicates the matters to which attention must be paid.

This kind of symbol indicates an action that must not be carried out.

This kind of symbol indicates an action that must be carried out.

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Labels pasted on product for safety

Warning labels

The warning labels are pasted on this machine as follows. Follow the instructions on each label.

If it has come off, place an order with us for it, referring to the Parts List; then, put a new one on a proper 
location.

Warning label locations

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Labels pasted on product for safety

Caution labels

The warning labels are pasted on this machine as follows. Follow the instructions on each label.

If it has come off, place an order with us for it, referring to the Parts List; then, put a new one on a proper 
location.

Warning label locations

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About storage management and handling

This describes the precautions in the storage of the check unit.

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Storage Precautions

Avoid storing it in a high-temperature (40 degrees or over) and 

high-humidity place or a low-temperature (0 degrees or below) place.

The formation of rust can cause such a trouble as faulty sliding.

NOTICE

In handling the check unit, be sure to observe the following matters.

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Avoid storing it in the place where oil or an organic solvent is splashed.

Otherwise, rubber and resin parts may potentially be deteriorated and broken.

Avoid bumping or knocking it down.

Even if there is no damage on the surface, actions can be affected.

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Serial plate

The serial plate indicating the product name (Model ID) and production number (Serial No.) of the machine 
is pasted on the following location.

Actually, 

∗

 is replaced with a numeric value.  

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NM-EJW2A 
 
NM-EJW2A 

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