Manual

Programming Basics and Setup 5-17
Table 5-3 Pot Life/Low Fluid Check Options
Command Description
None No low fluid check will be performed.
Use sensor
Uses the installed Low Fluid Sensor to determine when the dispensing
fluid is low.
Use software
tracking
Uses the software to determine when dispensing fluid is almost empty
based on syringe weight. Enter the appropriate values in the following
text boxes.
Initial syringe
weight
When using software tracking, “
Initial Syringe Weight” is the weight in
milligrams.
Warning syringe
weight
When using software tracking, “
Warning Syringe Weight” is the weight in
milligrams.
Critical syringe
weight
When using software tracking, “
Critical Syringe Weight” is the weight in
milligrams.
Remaining Weight
When using software tracking
, “Remaining Weight” is the weight in
milligrams of the fluid currently remaining in the syringe. Pressing the Set
to Initial button will reset this value to the initial syringe weight. As fluid is
dispensed, the software will automatically update this value. The operator
should click the Set to Initial button each time the syringe is changed.
Display Warning
on Low Detect
Activates an audible alarm when a low fluid sense by sensor or software is
detected. A message box indicating that a low fluid sense has been
detected will also open, and a countdown begins based upon the number
of boards entered in the "Boards After Low Detect" text box. Refer to
“Valve Setup” in the System Configuration and Setup section for
more information.
Board After Low
Detect
The number of boards to be completed after a Low Fluid sense has
been detected.
Allow Future Thaw
Times To Be
Entered
Allows future fluid thaw dates/ times to be entered in "Syringe Data" during
Prompted Setup or when setting up syringe data. The pot life countdown
will then start at the future thaw time.
Enable Pot Life
Check
Lets the operator monitor the pot life of the fluid being used.
Pot Life
The number of hours of fluid pot life. Pot life information should be
included in the documentation provided with the fluid.
Notify Below
The number of hours prior to pot life expiration that a warning is issued to
the operator. The warning will include the time remaining before pot
life expires.
" NOTE If the pot life expires during a production run, the run will complete before the
machine automatically stops.