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 ECXP Edit Screen.
 NOTE You should complete Section 4 - Configuration and Characterization before attempting
the exercises in this section.
This section covers the following topics:
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Programs
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Creating a Program
• Patterns • Running Programs
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Mask Regions
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Editing Programs
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Procedures
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Printing Programs
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Reference Frames
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Graphic Display
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Properties
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Advanced Programming Concepts
5.2 Safety First
Please review the safety section of the manual for your particular coating 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 executes during production. Place Pattern instructions in the Main Pattern
execute all other patterns. See 5.4 Patterns.
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. Call Procedure instructions in the Main Pattern allow execution of procedures as
part of the Main Pattern during production. Procedures can also be executed from periodic or idle
procedures, or by clicking on one of the Operator Screen buttons. See 5.6 Procedures.