Manual
6-10 Beginning Programming
Exercise 6-1: Creating a Basic Dispensing Program
In the following exercise, you will create a program using all of the basic dispensing elements.
Dot Rectangle
Line Pot
Arc Area Fill
Circle Weight Control Line
" NOTE This exercise requires an operational valve, needle, and syringe of fluid. The
programmed lines are to be placed on the workpiece pattern.
1. Perform the Programming Setup procedure described in the Programming Basics and
Setup section.
2. Since you will not need heaters for this program, click on
Tools in the Main Window.
3. In the Tools Window, click on
Terminal.
4. Click on
Heater.
!The Heater Controls dialog box opens.
5. Along the left-hand edge of the window is a column titled
On/Off. Double-clicking on each
section of this column will deactivate each heater loop.
!The heater icon should be grayed-out when the loop is turned off.
6. Once you have deactivated each heater loop, click on
Exit to close the Heater Controls
dialog box.
7. Click on
to return to the Main menu.
To program a dot:
1. In the Main Window, click on
Teach a Program.
!The Programming Window opens.
2. Load Side 1 of the Tutorial Board.
3. In the Programming Window, select
File>New or click on the Program Wizard icon.
4. Select
One fiducial and Teach Workpiece Origin.
!You will now be prompted to teach the workpiece origin and fiducials.
!Use the Model Finder method to teach your fiducial.
" NOTE Refer to the Programming Basics and Setup section of this manual for step-by-
step instructions on teaching workpiece origin and fiducials.