User manual

Introduction
ProMaster 2500 User Manual 3/97 1-7
Input Tube Holder
—The tube holder holds a tube of devices to be
processed by the handler. It accepts most standard IC tubes without any
adjustment.
Track Sections
—Three short sections of track provide the channel for
devices to travel through the system. Devices are assisted in their travel
down the track by the 18-degree slope of the track, orbital motors that
gently vibrate the devices, and output track air. The programming station
stop guide (see Figure 1-5) aligns the device so that the beam can pick it
up and place it in the programming module.
Track Width Adjustment Knob
—This knob allows the user to adjust the
width of all three sections of track simultaneously, allowing quick and
easy changeovers for different sized devices (see Figure 1-5).
Labeler
—The 2500 uses either a dot matrix printer or a thermal printer to
print labels that are applied to devices. The dot matrix assembly includes
the 24-wire dot matrix print head, label advance rollers, ribbon cassette,
and label stock. The thermal assembly includes the thermal print head,
label and ribbon advance rollers, ribbon stock, and label stock. Label text
entered in TaskLink is printed on the label, and the label is advanced for
application to the next device (see Figure 1-6). A hinged cover protects
operators from injury while the labeler is operating.