Installation guide

Autoloader
Advanced Dicing Technologies Ltd.
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The Autoloader consists of the following components:
• Mechanical Modules
• Linear Arm (X Axis)
• Elevator (Z Axis)
• Finger (Y Axis)
• Dry System
• Cassette Compartment
• Curtain
• Utility and Electrical Compartment
The Autoloader uses its mechanical modules to move frames from the
Cassette to the Cutting Chuck and back. The entire load/unload procedure
is handled automatically by the Autoloader. The user is required only to
change Cassettes when necessary.
Turning On the Model 7100 also turns On the Autoloader, and begins its
initialization process: Each axis learns its limit position and the home
location of the system. The Frame Scanner Sensor scans the Cassette to
learn the location of each existing frame, and to ensure that all frames
have been properly placed in the Cassette.
The Autoloader begins operation when the user presses the RUN button on
the Model 7100's main window.
The operational steps carried out by the Autoloader are as follows:
1 The Elevator moves to the lowest slot of the Cassette that contains a
frame to be processed.
2 The Finger moves towards the Cassette and grabs the frame.
3 The Finger pulls out the frame and places it on the Elevator Load/
Unload Station, then returns to its home position.
4 The Elevator rises to its Load/Unload Station to meet the Linear Arm
and the Pick-Up Arm.
5 The Pick-Up Arm grabs the frame using four vacuum cups and holds it
while the Linear Arm moves the frame from the Autoloader to the
Cutting Chuck. After the Pick-Up Arm releases the Frame onto the
Cutting Chuck, the Linear Arm returns to its home position.
6 The Curtain rises in order to prevent water from entering the
Autoloader. The dicing procedure is then carried out as usual.
7 When the dicing procedure is complete, the Curtain is lowered and the
Linear Arm moves into position above the Cutting Chuck. As the