Manual

Programming 5-1
5 Programming
5.1 Overview
This section introduces you to the fundamental dispensing commands that form the foundation for all
conformal coating programs. Program commands are accessed from the ECNT Edit Screen.
" NOTE You should complete Section 4 - Configuration and Characterization before attempting
the exercises in this section.
This section covers the following topics:
• Programs • Creating a Program
• Patterns • Running Programs
• Mask Regions • Editing Programs
• Procedures • Printing Programs
• Reference Frames • Graphics Display
• Properties • Advanced Programming Concepts
5.2 Safety First
Please review the Safety section of the manual for your particular dispensing system before proceeding. It
is important for you to familiarize yourself with the safety features and precautions identified in the
manual before attempting the exercises in this manual.
5.3 Programs
5.3.1 Product Programs
Product programs contain instructions for coating products. Typically, each product requires a separate
program. A product may be a single board or a pallet containing multiple boards. All product programs
contain a pattern section and a procedure section.
The pattern section includes a Main Pattern. The Main Pattern is the only executable pattern. When a
program is run, the Main Pattern is executed. See 5.4 Patterns. All other patterns are executed by Place
Pattern instructions in the Main Pattern.
In addition, all patterns include a Mask Regions section. Mask Regions are the areas within each pattern
that you do not want to coat. You may have several Mask Regions within each pattern.
See 5.5 Mask Regions.
Procedures are typically used for maintenance operations, as they do not contain any product-specific
position information. Procedures not included in the Main Pattern are executed by Call Procedure
instructions in the Main Pattern. See 5.6 Procedures.