Owner's manual

Introduction 1-1
1 Introduction
Welcome to Fluidmove for Windows XP (FmXP). This manual is a user’s guide designed for system
operators, computer programmers, and process engineers. It provides a tour of the Fluidmove software
with detailed explanations of major features.
 NOTE This manual is applicable to both FmXP and FmNT operating software. Unless otherwise
specified, references to FmXP also apply to FmNT. Menu or dialog box selections
containing the word FmXP also apply to FmNT.
1.1 Overview
Fluidmove
®
for Windows
®
XP (FmXP) software is designed for a wide range of users to simplify
programming and testing of complex dispensing routines that require explicit machine and fluid controls.
Menu access is restricted by passwords, while providing the user the flexibility needed to complete the
job efficiently.
All dispensing programs have an associated fluid file which defines the fluid characteristics. As an option,
the maximum and minimum fluid flow rate values can be saved with the fluid file. If the fluid file is
bundled with the dispensing program in a recipe, the flow rate range will be application-dependent.
This section covers the following topics:
• Getting Started
• Typical Dispensing Applications
• FmXP Features
1.2 Getting Started
In most cases, FmXP should arrive already installed and configured for your dispensing system. If you
should need to reinstall FmXP, refer to Section 2 - Installation.
The tutorials in this manual are designed to teach you specific programming techniques. The first lessons
teach basic elements used to build more complex patterns. Advanced lessons teach you how to program
entire workpieces and add process commands.
Nordson ASYMTEK Tutorial Boards, supplied with your software, will be used for the dispensing
exercises included in this manual.
1.3 Safety First
Please review the Safety section in the applicable dispensing system manual before attempting to operate
the dispensing system using procedures described in this manual.