User guide

Setup and Configuration 6-1
6 Setup and Configuration
This chapter guides you through basic configuration and setup routines. There are six types of
configuration and setup routines in FMW: System Configuration, Preferences, Initial Setup,
Programming Setup, Prompted Setup and Manual Setup.
System Configuration is done outside of FMW using FMWTools, a utility software included in
the FMW software kit. Preferences can be changed at any time within FMW. Initial Setup
should be performed on initialization of the system and after major hardware or software
changes. Programming Setup is a recommended routine to be performed prior to beginning a
programming session. Prompted Setup is a screen-prompted routine used prior to a
production run. Manual Setup is a group of options that allow the user to configure individual
components of the system.
When you purchase your dispensing system or upgrade to FMW, a service representative
from Asymtek will assist you in configuring the system with the software. After installation,
you will rarely need to change most configuration options unless major hardware changes are
made to your system. These options include Setup Height Sensor, Setup Conveyor, Setup
Dispenser, Setup Locations, Setup Purge Station and Setup Scale Location.
Go through each Setup Routine exercise in this chapter. You will be asked to repeat some of
these procedures in later programming exercises.
Estimated time to complete: 45 minutes.
System Configuration
After installing your dispensing system, or after installing or upgrading the dispensing
software, it is necessary to identify certain options included on the system platform. These
options include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Com Ports
• Valve type
• Needle finder
• Conveyor type
?NOTE Generally, System Configuration is performed at the Asymtek factory prior
to shipping, and you may not have to perform this procedure. Contact
Asymtek Technical Support for more information.