User guide

Beginning Programming 8-19
To program arcs:
1. Perform the Programming Setup in Chapter 6 - Setup and Configuration.
> Load Side 1 of the Tutorial Board.
> When you create the Workpiece, define the Workpiece Alignment.
> Choose No Fiducials.
2. Click on Dispensing Elements from the Program Commands toolbar.
3. Click on Arc on the Dispensing Elements toolbar.
4. Select the method (SME or Center) for teaching the arc.
5. Use the Position Controls to move the dispensing head to the arc start point.
6. Click on Teach.
7. Do one of the following:
> If using the SME method, use the Position Controls to move the dispensing
head to the arc middle point.
> If using the Center method, use the Position Controls to move the dispensing
head to the center of the arc.
? NOTE Remember, if using the Center method, the center of the arc is
actually the center of the circle that the arc is a part of. Also, you
need to fill in the Degrees value. This value is the number of
degrees of a complete circle that the arc will complete.
8. Click on Teach.
> If using the Center method, your arc is complete. Go to Step 12.
9. Use the Position Controls to move the dispensing head to the arc end point.
10. Click on Teach.
11. Click on Done.
12. In the Programming Window, select Dry Run from the Run menu.
> Watch to see the camera trace the path of the arc.
The dispensing head will move after your response.
13. Select Wet Run from the Run menu.
> Watch as the arc is dispensed.
> Examine the board for quality and accuracy.
This concludes the tutorial on Arcs.