Fortex MPP1 User manual

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MPP1
PICK & PLACE MANIPULATOR
Operating manual
Ver. 2.4

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Thank you for choosing MPP1 Pick & Place Manipulator.
Please read these operating instructions carefully before using the product. The instructions will
help you become familiar with the product, its installation and proper use as soon as possible.
Please retain this manual for further reference.
Safety instructions
Use the manipulator only for the purposes specified by the manufacturer, in accordance with the
operating instructions and warranty. Read the instructions carefully, the manufacturer is not
responsible for damage and injuries caused by improper use.
Dispose of all packaging material and dispose of it in an environmentally friendly manner in
accordance with local legislation. If you find damage caused by the carrier, do not use the device and
contact your dealer.
The manipulator is intended for indoor use only and must be placed on a flat surface, on a secure,
stationary structure. Do not install the manipulator in places with excessive dust and humidity.
For power supply, use a suitable mains plug that complies with your local standards for power supply
with a nominal voltage of 230 V and a frequency of 50Hz.
Switch-off device is the power plug. Power plug must always be accessible in case of an emergency.
Protect the charger from any physical or mechanical strain, e.g. bending, twisting, binding, shutting to
the ajar door etc. Take special care to socket-outlets, plugs and the locus of entry of power cord into
the device. Be careful not to cover vents on the device. The device can overheat itself after prolonged
use, which can lead to its damage. If you notice any smoke or unusual smell coming from monitor,
vacuum pump, adapter or electronics cover; turn off the device immediately and contact the seller.
The device can only be moved when it is switched off and all cables are disconnected. Use only
approved additional devices or accessories approved by the manufacturer.
Observe please national and international regulations for occupational safety and health

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Contents:
MPP1 - DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................ 4
TECHNICAL DATA: ................................................................................................... 6
PLACEMENT OF TAPE FEEDER ON THE ASSEMBLING DESK ........................... 7
FEEDER STRAPPING ............................................................................................... 8
REEL HOLDERS ....................................................................................................... 9
STICK FEEDER ....................................................................................................... 10
MOUNTING OF THE DISPENSING HEAD .............................................................. 11
VACUUM PUMP ...................................................................................................... 12
USING THE VISION SYSTEM ................................................................................. 13
MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................... 15
SERVICE .................................................................................................................. 15
DISPOSAL ............................................................................................................... 15
PACKING LIST ........................................................................................................ 16

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MPP1-VIS - Description
MPP1 - Pick & Place Manipulator (Manipulator) is a compact system intended for manual
assembling of PCB prototypes or small series PCBs. Assembly head performs a smooth movement in
both X and Y axs and therefore it allows the user to comfortably pick the components from the feeders
and put them gently on a PCB. Precise movement of the header in Z axis direction, allows very gentle
placing of larger components (Integrated circuits, Processors) into the solder paste, using the
integrated vacuum switch. Rotation of components can be regulated by a button on a manipulator
head. Effective lighting is also integrated in an assembling head. Vision system makes assembly of
small components like 0603, 0402 and large like QFP much easier. The captured image from the CCD
camera is displayed on the LCD monitor. The quiet high-performance vacuum pump is equipped with
a control valve that allows change the level of vacuum.
Standard delivery contains:

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Optional accessories:

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Technical data:
Manipulator dimensions: 760 x 385 x 195 (H) mm
Manipulator + feeders dimensions: 1145 x 430 x 195 mm
Motion of head in X/Y/Z axes: 480 x 235 x 15 mm
Weight: 6 kg
Maximum PCB dimensions : 380 x 295 mm
Working area dimensions: 380 x 250 mm
Power supply: 230 V /12 V
Vacuum pump power supply: 230 V, 6 W
Vacuum/flow: >0,024 MPa / 5 dm3/min
Scheme:
Caution!!!
Before switching-on the device, make sure that all cables are connected correctly and that the
vacuum hose is connected to both the pump and the manipulator. Ground the device with an
ESD cable (included).
Plug the monitor, vacuum pump, and adapter into an electrical socket (AC 230V).
Do not disconnect any cables, disconnect the adapter or the vacuum pump from the socket while
working with the manipulator! Always switch off the device with the main button!
After switching-off the manipulator, you can disconnect the monitor, adapter, and vacuum
pump from the socket.

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Tape feeder
Multichannel tape feeder is a compact device which enables the removal of the covering foil from
tapes and picking component. Furthermore it secures the position of tapes while picking the
components and it ensures the removal of empty tapes. Flexible pinch plates allow loading the tapes of
various thicknesses. Tape feeder is easily removable from the assembling desk. When using more than
two feeders it is possible to avoid unnecessary loading or unloading (which is a time consuming
operation), particularly, it is advised that frequently repeated types of assembling had their respective
feeders.
Reel holders can be attached to the feeders, which is beneficial while feeding the tapes from the reels.
It increases the comfort of assembling and ensures continuous feeding of the components tape. Once
the work is finished it is possible to remove the reel holder along with the attached feeder at once, or
to replace it with another, which ensures swift transition between individual tasks.
Placement of tape feeder on the assembling desk
It is possible to put two tape feeders on an assembling desk at once:
Tilt the left armrest.
Tilt the Feeder
forward and slide it all
the way into the slot.
When the feeder is inserted correctly, the teeth
under the wheels fit into the small holes that fix
the feeder against shifting.

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Feeder strapping
Important: It is recommended to perform this operation on the assembling desk. Always load
the strips according to the principle that the strips must be inserted into the feeder from left to
right, with the cover foil facing up and the holes in the strip on the far side from the operator.
Otherwise the picking of the components will be difficult and the tape foil will deform while
winding!
Before inserting the tape of SMD components to loading slot, peel the foil to 15-20 mm and insert it
into the slot under the winding wheel. (The foil can as well be peeled in the separating window in front
of the winding wheel and the bar using tweezers.)
Carefully slide the strip forward until it appears in the
separating window in front of the bar. Grasp the foil
and peel it to a length of 5-7 cm.
While foil is peeled, strip in the channel is moving
forward, so make sure that the components do not
pop out!
Drag the end of the foil under the bar in front of the
winding wheels. Stick the adhesive tape (size approx.
6 x 50 mm) on the free end of the foil, then stick the
foil onto the winding wheel so that it winds
anticlockwise. (Dragging the foil over the bar can
result in its rupture or an uneven movement of the
tape!)
Move SMD component tape forward carefully by foil
winding onto the winding wheel. If the strips are
damaged or broken, the strip may jam or slide heavily
(e.g. short-cut straps).

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Reel holders
A reel holder, which enhances the comfort of assembling, can be attached to the tape feeder. Mount
the Feeder using the M3x4 screws included in the delivery!
You can add or replace SMD reels in any phase of assembling. By default, two pieces (one pair) of
reel holders are sold as an accessory to MPP1
Reel replacement - turn the shaft so that the safety pin gets into the cut - out and then take
out the shaft. Insert the reels to the guide hole of holder. Be careful about correct direction
of tape unwinding from the reel. Insert the shaft through the shaft hole and slide it over the
reels till it fits into the smaller hole in the sidewall on the other side. After moving the safety
pin through the cut - out, turn the shaft by 180º. This lifts the reels and secures the shaft
against ejection. The tapes must always be dragged under the guide bars!

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Stick feeder
The IC stick feeders allow the feeding of integrated circuits of various sizes directly from the sticks.
Insertion of IC sticks:
Remove the Feeder from the assembling desk, put it
backside on a flat horizontal surface. Take out the
safety latch from one end of the stick so that the
integrated circuits do not spill out. Slide this end
under the flexible holder as far as it goes. Repeat the
procedure for the required number of positions.
Holding teeth and the safety hook are used to fix the stick feeders to the assembling desk. Press the
safety hook as far as it goes. Insert the stick feeder (along with the sticks) through the rear opening and
insert both front and rear teeth under the metal plate. Release the safety hook to fix the feeder. Make
sure it is fixed properly.
Feeding of the ICs:
Press the pinch pad of the dosing mechanism in
the requested channel. One piece of the IC will slip
from the dosing mechanism to the picking position,
from where it can be easily picked up using a
respective needle or a suction cup.
If any of the sticks is emptied and you do not want
to remove the entire feeder, you can carefully
overfill integrated circuits from the full tube to the
empty one.

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Dispensing head
Dispensing head allows convenient dosing of glue or solder paste from a 5 or 10 ml cartridge.
However, it is necessary to purchase a suitable dispenser.
Description:
Mounting of the dispensing head
Screw the M3 mounting screws into the holes on the assembling head. Insert the dispensing head as
far as it goes under the M3 mounting screws heads. Tighten the M3 mounting screws.
Insert the 10 ml cartridge into the holder so that the end of the dispensing nozzle is at the same height
as the end of the assembling needle. (For a 5 ml cartridge, also insert the spacer ring into the holder.)
Fix the cartridge position by a safety screw. Move the CCD camera to the front position so that the
dispensing nozzle is located in the center of the screen. Connect the hose into the dispenser (not
included).
Placement of the PCB on the assembling desk

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The PCB holders can be removed from assembling desk or relocated by pressing both ends together.
Side holders
Place the PCB holder on the surface of the assembling desk between the side
holders. First, slide the tab on one end of the holder all the way into the
groove at the bottom of the side holder. Lower the PCB holder and the
protrusion will snap into the groove of the second side holder.
Place the printed circuit board on the upper groove of the PCB holders. Set
the spacing between the PCB holders to the width of the PCB. If the size of
the PCB allows it, place more pieces on the work surface.
Vacuum pump
Caution! Use only the vacuum pump that is included
in the delivery (the pumps are specially adapted for use
with manipulators). Switch on the pump before starting the
manipulator and switch it off after manipulator has been
switched off. Set the intensity of the vacuum with the
control valve. The maximum vacuum is required to lift
large or heavy components, for small SMD it is
recommended to reduce the vacuum. The use of rubber
suction cups or a suitable needle diameter significantly
affects the vacuum required to lift the component.

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Using the Vision system
For assembling small components of size 0402 as well as for precise placing of the integrated circuits
with a very fine pitch, a miniature CCD camera is built into the assembling head. The camera has 2
positions and shows either assembling needle or dispensing nozzle.
Enlarged image taken at a small angle is displayed on a large 15" monitor. The focus of the CCD
camera is set at the factory, it does not require any adjustments from the operator.
It is technically impossible to install the camera onto the vertical axis of the assembling needle, that´s
why it is installed in a small angle. This can result in a slightly blurred image around the edges of the
LCD display.
Technical data of Vision system:
CCD camera:
Viewing angle: 78°
CMOS sensor: 1/4" - 8 Mpx
Video resolution: 1080p / 30fps - Full HD
PC monitor
Display dimensions: 15.6" (40 cm) widescreen 16:9
Resolution: 1366 x 768 px
Dimensions with stand: 378 x 281 x 189 mm
The PC monitor has standard settings (brightness, contrast, color), which can be individually adjusted
according to the actual need.
The main switch on the control box turns on/off the camera electronics as well as the lighting
in the head. The lighting can be adjusted with a rotary knob on the front wall of the box.

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Work with the Manipulator
The manipulator MPP1 was developed for manual assembling of SMD components. With different
types of feeders it is possible to assemble SMD components from strips but also from IC sticks.
Before switching on the manipulator, check that all cables are connected correctly and that the
vacuum hose is connected to both the vacuum pump and to the manipulator. Ground the
manipulator with an ESD cable (included). Plug the monitor, vacuum pump and adapter into an
electrical outlet (AC 230 V). If all cables are connected and the vacuum pump is switched on, you
can switch on the manipulator with the main button on the right. The button lights up and the camera
view appears on the screen within 3 - 5 seconds. If the preview does not appear, check that all cables
are connected properly.
Do not disconnect any cables, disconnect the adapter or the vacuum pump from the socket when
the manipulator is switched on! Place the feeders on the assembling desk as described.
Assembling
Attach the needle to the conical shaft - put it gently so that it can be easily removed. For small
components (0201, 0402) use a thinner pink needle, for larger components (603, 1206, SO8, SO16
etc.) a thicker brown needle. Use a rubber suction cup to fit larger integrated circuits or the processors.
Slide the rubber suction cup onto the assembling needle so that the end of the assembling needle
stayed inside the suction cup. Place the required number of assembled PCBs on the PCB holders.
Place your left hand on the left
armrest, your right hand put on the
movable armrest and grasp the
assembling head with your palm. The
thumb controls the rotation of the
knob (ie the component) as well as the
vertical movement of the assembling
needle. The conical shaft of the needle
has a free movement in the range of 4-
5 mm, which is used to turn the
vacuum on and off.
Move the assembling head over the
component, carefully bring the end of
the needle closer to the component
surface and lightly touch it. This sucks
the component to the end of the
needle. When the needle touched the
component and the component is sucked, stop the downward movement of the button. Gently release
the button to return to its primary upper position. Move to the desired position, turn the knob to direct
the component correctly and press down the knob to place the component on the PCB.
When the mounting head is pushed to the lowest position, the vacuum is switched off (reduced to a
minimum) and the part remains stuck in the paste. When we release the head and the spring pushes it
to the highest position, the vacuum is switched on again (increased to the maximum).
Small parts adhere to the paste without reducing the vacuum.
Always switch-off the manipulator with the main button! After switching off the manipulator
(using the main button), you can disconnect the monitor, adapter and vacuum pump from the
socket.

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Maintenance
The manipulator does not require special maintenance. Make sure that the round rod of movable
armrest is neither covered in dust nor messed with various impurities. It must be kept lightly oiled.
Larger impurities (metal or wood sawdust etc.) can damage linear bearing. The assembling needle
must be cleaned from solder paste after work, because later cleaning can be problematic if the paste
dries up.
The assembling head is maintenance-free, no further lubrication is required. Improper intervention can
damage the assembling head, e.g. non-linear movement may occur or excessive oiling can leak and
degrade the PCB.
Always keep the feeders dust-free and it is recommended that you clean the sliders from dust before
use to prevent them from sticking to the IC´s pins.
Service
In case of manipulator failure, please contact the dealer or the device manufacturer. Only original
spare parts available from the manufacturer must be used for repair. Do not repair in any case the
manipulator yourself.
Disposal
Dispose of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner. It is made of ecological materials,
which can either be recycled or disposed of in local waste recycling site.
Do not dispose of electrical tools in the municipal waste. Dispose of electronic tools in accordance
with European directive no. 2012/19/EU, which states that worn out electronic tools and devices must
be collected separately and handed in for ecological recycling.
To get more information about disposal of worn out electronic devices, please inquire at the relevant
public administration body.
We reserve the right to make any changes in the operating manual of the device.

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Packing list
MPP1 - PICK & PLACE MANIPULATOR
version 2.4
Serial number: .................................
Standard delivery Volume Packed
Assembling desk MPP1 with movable armrest and
assembling head with integrated CCD camera
1 pc
PCB holder 3 pcs
Storage box 1 pc
Assembling needle NEED1, brown 1 pc
Assembling needle NEED2, pink 1 pc
Rubber suction cup dia 3.5 mm 1 pc
Rubber suction cup dia 6.4 mm 1 pc
Vacuum pump with the control valve and hose (1m) 1 pc
ESD cable with crocodile clip 1 pc
Adapter 230 V / 12 V 1 pc
PC monitor (HDMI cable, power cord) 1 pc
Operating manual 1 pc
Warranty 1 pc
Optional accessories Volume Packed
Tape feeder
Tape feeder combined
Reel holder
Reel holde combined
IC feeder
IC feeder
Assembling needle (code )
Rubber suction cup (code )
Dispensing head
PCB holder
Dispenser (code )
Other:
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