Instruction Manual

6-4 Operation
6.5 Computer System
The computer is located inside the lower cabinet. The CD-ROM drive, disk drive, power switch and reset
buttons are located on the front of the computer. Access to connections at the rear of the computer should
be limited to service technicians.
Conformal coating dispensing programs are created using the ECXP software installed in your system.
Dispensing programs are stored on the computer hard drive.
6.5.1 ECXP Software
Easy Coat for Windows XP (ECXP) is Asymtek's proprietary dispensing software for use in a Windows
XP environment. ECXP software is an interface between the user and the Robot Controller/Fluid
Applicator. Before the dispensing process can begin, the ECXP software must be installed and
programmed to perform the necessary procedures.
The software allows the user to develop program files (.ECW file extension), which direct the motion of
the Robot Controller/Fluid Applicator to coat a workpiece. The program files contain all the robot moves
and I/O operations necessary to coat the workpiece. Basically, the dispensing program instructs the
system when, where, and how much fluid to dispense. Refer to 6.10 Conformal Coating Setup Procedures
6.11 Loading a Program, and 6.12 Running a Program for detailed instructions on how to load and run a
dispensing program.
" NOTE A workpiece is defined as a board or substrate (PCB, PWB, etc.) or a carrier (pallet, auer
boat, lead frame, etc.) to be dispensed upon.
6.5.1.1 Computer Front Panel
Below are functional descriptions of the system computer front panel controls shown in Figure 6-2. The
numbers associated with the descriptions correspond to the callout numbers in the illustration.
1. CD-ROM Drive
Press the button below and to the right of the disk tray to insert or eject a disk.
2. 1.44 MB 3.5-inch Disk Drive
The computer has at least one 3.5-inch, 1.4 MB disk drive. Insert disks through the drive door flap.
Press the small button on the lower right to eject a disk.
3. Power Switch
The power switch turns the computer power ON and OFF.
4. Reset Button
Pressing the
Reset button reboots the computer after a system failure.