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CI-100 Crucible Indexer Operating Manual
3.4 Custom Configuration
The CI-100 custom configuration allows up to eight pocket positions in a 360° arc.
Each position can be designated as discrete, or continuous (i.e., banana). The
eight positions can be defined at any point along the 360° arc.
This capability is best illustrated by an example. Assume you have a discrete
pocket, then a 120° banana, then another discrete pocket, and finally another 120°
banana. The custom configuration might be programmed like this:
Position
Location Mode Comments
1 0° Discrete First pocket
2 45° Start Continuous Start first banana
3 135° End Continuous End first banana
4 180° Discrete Second pocket
5 225° Start Continuous Start second banana
6 315° End Continuous End second banana
7 Unused
8 Unused
A Windows
TM
program for creating custom configurations (see Figure 3-3) and
downloading them to the CI-100, is included on the CD-ROM.
Figure 3-3 Indexer Pocket Combination Examples
See Chapter 4, Computer Interface for more information on programming the
custom configuration.
NOTE: The CI-100 uses a four rotation full cycle. This means that after four full
turns of the motor, it is considered to be back at the home position. Crucible
gearing can be adjusted to match this requirement. For example, if you
have a four discrete pocket crucible, the gearing should be designed so
that one full turn of the CI-100 motor moves one pocket position. For eight
pockets, a half turn should move one pocket position.