Owner's manual

5-12 Programming Basics and Setup
5.4.1 Fluid Setup
Fluid files record information about the dispensing fluids used in your programs. If all of your dispensing
programs use the same fluid, you can attach the same fluid file to all of the programs. However, a
different fluid file should be created for each type of fluid used. Fluid files are stored in the Fluid folder
under the FmXP root directory as <filename>.flu files.
If your dispensing system is equipped with a Dual-Action Dispensing Head, you can use the same fluid
file for both valves. However, both valves will be affected if you make any fluid parameter changes.
If you are using the same fluid file for both valves and want to change the fluid parameters for one valve
only, it is recommended that you first save the fluid file with a different name and load the new fluid file
and make your changes.
5.4.1.1 Fluid Manager
Fluid files are set up through the FmXP Fluid Manager. To open the Fluid Manager, select
Configuration > Setup Fluid Manager from the FmXP Main Menu. Depending on system configuration
and the valve selected, the Fluid Manager window may contain the following tabs:
• Purge Parameters
• Flow Rate Parameters (DV-Series, DP-Series Valves)
• Dot Weight Parameters (DJ-Series Valves)
• Weight Verification
• Pot Life/Low Fluid Check
• Air Pressure (systems equipped with Electronic Pressure Control (E/P) regulators)
• Attach Script Files
Fluid File Setup
WARNING! If you attach a single fluid file to more than one dispensing program, changing the
fluid file will affect all of the dispensing programs to which it is attached.
To set the fluid name:
1. In the Main Window, click on
Configuration.
2. Select
Setup Fluid Manager from the cascading menu.
 The Fluid Manager dialog box (Figure 5-7) opens.
3. Enter the fluid name in the
Fluid Name textbox.