Quick Operations User Manual

Operation 27
3 Operation
Overview
Before operating your Century C-740/C-741 Dispensing System, it may be helpful to familiarize yourself
with the basics of how the system works. This section covers the following topics:
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Basic System Operation • Pneumatic Regulators and Gauges
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Easy Coat for Windows (ECXP) Software • System Startup/Shutdown
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Dispensing Operations • Characterization
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Conveyor Operations • Loading a Program
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Control Panel • Running a Program
" NOTE In this section, typical Century C-740/C-741 configurations are considered. However,
operational details may vary with the configuration of your system.
Basic System Operation
The Century C-740/C-741 Series Dispensing System is designed to apply conformal coating materials
with a high level of flexibility and consistency for both inline (C-740) and batch (C-741) coating
applications.
The C-740 has a chain conveyor, which carries the product from an upstream machine, to a dispensing
station where fluid is dispensed, and then delivers the processed product to a downstream machine.
Instead of the conveyor, the C-741 batch dispensing system includes an aluminum tooling plate or
adjustable tooling rails. The tooling plate is easily removed for modification. Workpiece fixturing is
customer-supplied. The adjustable tooling rail option is ready to accept boards with a 3mm or greater
edge clearance.
" NOTE A product, also referred to as workpiece, is defined as a board or substrate (PCB, PWB,
etc.) or a carrier (pallet, auer boat, lead frame, etc.) to be dispensed upon.
Easy Coat for Windows (ECXP) Software
Easy Coat for Windows XP (ECXP) software controls both the robot movements and the dispensing
operation. Before the dispensing process can begin, the ECXP software must be installed and
programmed to perform the necessary procedures. Refer to “
Loading a Program” and “Running a
Program” for detailed instructions on how to load and run a dispensing program.