User guide

Introduction 1-1
1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
Welcome to Easy Coat
®
for Windows XP (ECXP). Easy Coat for Windows software is a Windows XP
application specifically designed for use with Asymtek's Century selective conformal coating systems.
This manual is an instructional guide designed for system operators, computer programmers, and process
engineers. It provides a complete tour of the Easy Coat for Windows software with detailed explanations
of all features.
This section covers the following topics:
•
Getting Started
•
Training
•
ECXP Overview
•
Conformal Coating
1.2 Getting Started
In most cases, ECXP should arrive already installed and configured for your dispensing system. If you
should need to reinstall ECXP, refer to Section
2 - Installation.
The tutorials in this manual are designed to teach you specific programming techniques. They teach basic
elements used to build more complex patterns.
" NOTE This manual is intended for use with Easy Coat for Windows XP, Release 3.5 or higher.
1.3 Safety First
Please review the Safety section in the manual for your particular dispensing system before attempting the
procedures in this manual.
1.4 Training
To optimize the full capabilities and features of your dispensing system, Asymtek recommends
certification for customer technicians or engineers responsible for supporting the dispensing system
and software.
Asymtek offers four levels of training courses to enable customer technicians/engineers to become fully
certified in dispensing system safety, operation, hardware, software, and fluid applications. For more
information on training courses and details on full certification, contact Asymtek Technical Support or
your Customer Service representative.
" NOTE Find your local Technical Support and Customer Service contacts on the Asymtek
website,
www.asymtek.com. Click on Tech Support or Contact Us (sales/customer
support).