V-TEK Versacount II+ User manual

Versacount II+
Taped Component Counter
User’s Guide
V-TEK, Inc.
751 Summit Avenue
Mankato, MN 56001
(P) 507-387-2039
www.vtekusa.com
User’s Guide # 61673331

751 Summit Avenue, Mankato, Minnesota 56001, USA
Telephone: [phone] Fax No. [phone]
EC Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturers Name: V-TEK Inc.
Manufacturers’ Address: 751 Summit Avenue
Mankato, MN 56001 USA
Declare that the machinery described below complies with applicable health and safety requirements of Part 1
of Annex 1 of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. Confidential technical
documentation has been compiled in accordance with Part A of Annex VII of Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
and is available to European national authorities on written request only. If a request is received documentation
will be delivered on a CD or by post.
Description: Taping & Inspection Machines.
Model Number: Versacount II, Versacount II+
Specification: Parts Counter
Serial Number/s: 201XXXXXXX
The following standards have either been referred to or been complied with in part or in full as relevant:
EN ISO 12100:2010 Safety of machinery - Safety of machinery - General principles for design -
Risk assessment and risk reduction
EN ISO 13849-1:2008 Safety of machinery - Safety Related Parts of Control Systems –
Part 1 General Principals for Design
EN ISO 13732-1:2008 Safety of machinery - Ergonomics of the thermal environment - Methods for
the assessment of human responses to contact with
surfaces
EN 614-1:2006+A1:2009 Safety of machinery - Ergonomic design principles - Part 1: Terminology and
general principles
EN 614-2:2000+A1:2008 Safety of machinery - Ergonomic design principles - Part 2: Interactions
between the design of machinery and work tasks
EN 953:1997+A1:2009 Machinery Safety - General requirements for the design and
construction of guards
EN 13850: 2008 Safety of machinery - Emergency-stop equipment, Principals for Design
EN 60204-1:2006/A1:2009 Safety of machinery - Electrical Equipment of Machines
EN ISO 11202/A1 1997 Acoustics - Noise emitted by machinery and equipment -
Determination of emission sound pressure levels at a
work station and at other specified positions.
EN 61000-6-3:2007 EMC - Generic standards - Emission standard for residential,
commercial and light-industrial environments
EN 61000-6-1: 2007 EMC - Generic standards - Immunity for residential,
commercial and light-industrial environments
Full Name of responsible person and place of signing
Christina Hogan
Place V-TEK Inc. Position Vice President
Signature Date 02/03/2012

Preface 61673513.fm i
Preface
The Versacount II+ Taped Components Counter is built with the following features:
• Accepts 7 inch and 13 inch reel diameters and carrier tape widths from 8 mm to 104 mm
• SMD reel counting kit sold standard, with optional empty pocket detector
• An optional axial/radial counting kit is available for counting leaded reels
• An optional riser base is available to accommodate 22” reels
• Counts bidirectionally from 2 mm to 104 mm carrier tape pitch
• Counts up to 999,999 parts before rolling over to a count of 0.
• Counts a preprogrammed number of parts and displays the actual number of parts after empty
pockets are subtracted when using the empty pocket detector
• Stops on programmed number of consecutive empty pockets when using empty pocket detector
• All metal construction and an attachment point provide ESD protection for sensitive components
• Makes an ideal tape inspection platform in addition to its counting function
This User’s Guide describes how to setup and operate the Versacount II+ Taped Components
Counter and should be read and thoroughly understood before operating the counter.
Theory of Operation
The intended use of the Versacount II+ Taped Components Counter is to count taped reels of
individually sealed Surface Mounted Devices (SMD) or Radial/Axial components.
The operator begins by mounting a reel of components on one side of the machine. The tape is
then routed through the machine’s track, past the counter and Empty Pocket Detector (optional).
Once the tape has been fed through the counter it is routed onto an empty take-up reel.
The operator programs the Versacount II+ interface with the correct stop point, carrier tape pitch,
and count direction. It can also be programmed to count specific amounts of parts. When pro-
gramming is complete, the operator presses the STOP/GO key. The Versacount II+ will then
prompt the operator to align the last empty pocket before the first part to be counted with the
scribe lines on the tape guide.
When alignment is complete the operator presses STOP/GO to begin the counting process. The
counter will count all pockets that move through the count head, feeding the processed tape onto
the empty take-up reel. When the operator presses STOP/GO again or if the pre-selected reel
count is reached, the Versacount II+ will stop.
If an optional printer or pc is installed, a reel report can be printed or saved at this time.

Machine Details
Operating Temperature
0 Degrees Celsius to + 60 Degrees Celsius
Although all of the components used on the machine will withstand the temperature range of 0
degrees Celsius to +60 degrees Celsius, such temperature may decrease the life of some of the
components. The recommended rating is 0 degrees Celsius to +50 degrees Celsius.
Humidity
5% to 90% non-condensing
Physical Specifications
Height 13” (33 cm)
Width 36” (92 cm)
Depth 11.5” (29 cm)
Weight: 26 pounds (12 kg)
Power Required
120/230 VAC, 50-60 Hz.

Intended Use 61673513.fm iii
Intended Use
The intended use of the Versacount II+ Taped Components Counter is to count taped reels of
individually sealed SMD or Radial/Axial components. Use of this equipment in any other way is
not recommended.
Operating Environment
The Versacount II+ is designed to be operated in a temperature controlled, light, industrial set-
ting. The machine should be installed on a flat, dry, stable surface in a well lit area (ambient light-
ing of 200 to 300 Lux (Lumens/m2).
The recommended climate is between 5 - 90% non-condensing humidity with a room tempera-
ture between 0 - 50 degrees Celsius.
Note: Although all of the components used on the machine will withstand the temperature
range of 0 to 60 degrees Celsius, such temperature may decrease the life of some of the
components.
The intended electrical environment is Pollution Degree 2 and Over Voltage Category II.
Misuse
The user is protected from moving parts and exposure to objects being ejected under pressure
by metal enclosures. The Versacount II+ should never be operated with these enclosures
removed.

Safety Precautions 61673513.fm iv
Safety Precautions
General Precautions
Only qualified personnel with the proper technical training, experience working on this type of
equipment, and awareness of the possible hazards should perform maintenance on the Ver-
sacount II+.
The Versacount II+ should be installed on a level and stable surface before any operation or
maintenance is performed.
This manual should be read and thoroughly understood before operating the machine.The guide-
lines provided in the following pages are intended to educate the user about how to operate the
Versacount II+ safely. They contain important information on avoiding potential hazards to the
operator and to the equipment.
Safety Precautions
Observe the following safety precautions when working with the Versacount II+.
Maintenance
Always disconnect the power source from the machine before removing access
panels to perform any maintenance required. Please refer to Chapter 2 of this
manual before performing maintenance on the machine.
AC Receptacle
Connect the power cord to the machine before plugging it into an outlet.
Contact Information
V-TEK, Inc.
751 Summit Ave
Mankato, MN 56001
TEL: [phone]
website: http://www.vtekusa.com
For customer service, please refer to the Customer Service Contact Sheet at the back of this
manual.

VERSACOUNT II+ Table of Contents 61673413.fm Page 1 of 1
Table of Contents
EC Declaration of Conformity
Preface
Theory of Operation.......................................................................................................... i
Machine Details ................................................................................................................ ii
Intended Use .................................................................................................................... iii
Safety Precautions............................................................................................................ iv
Contact Information........................................................................................................... iv
Declaration of Conformity
Chapter 1:Setup and Operation..................................................................................1
Machine Overview ............................................................................................................ 2
Preparing the Work Area .................................................................................................. 5
Setup ................................................................................................................................ 7
Operating Instructions....................................................................................................... 10
Initial Setup.................................................................................................................... 11
Counting SMD Reels without an EPD ........................................................................... 14
Counting SMD Reels with an EPD ................................................................................ 18
Counting Leaded Reels................................................................................................. 23
General Notes on Operation.......................................................................................... 27
Hardware Option............................................................................................................... 28
PC Software Option.......................................................................................................... 29
Foot Switch Option ........................................................................................................... 30
Using E-Stop in Malfunction/Fail Situations...................................................................... 30
Maintenance Instructions............................................................................................31
Safe Maintenance Steps................................................................................................... 32
Maintenance Instructions.................................................................................................. 32
Calibration......................................................................................................................... 33
Spare Parts List............................................................................................................35
Exploded Views............................................................................................................36
Index
Customer Service Contact Sheet
Document List
Warranty Document

Chapter 1: Setup and Operation
Contents
Machine Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Preparing the Work Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Counting SMD Reels without an EPD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Counting SMD Reels with an EPD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Counting Leaded Reels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
General Notes on Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Hardware Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
PC Software Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Foot Switch Option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Using E-Stop in Malfunction/Fail Situations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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Machine Overview 61673621.fm
Machine Overview
Interface Panel
C
E
A: Take-up Reel
B: Empty Pocket Detector (optional)
C: Tape Adjuster Guide
D: Reel Arm
E: Taped Carrier Reel
F: Interface Panel
G: ESD Jack
H: Emergency Stop Button
I: Motor Cable
J: Take-up Motor
Figure 1-1
A
J
JF
GH
II
D
D
B
A. Keypad: Used to enter data
B. Arrow Keys: Used to specify the direction of
tape movement and also used to navigate
menus in the interface program.
C. Enter Key: Locks in entered data or clears
the counters when in run mode.
D. Escape Key: Moves among menu screens in
the interface.
E. Stop/Go Key: Stops and starts the motor.
F. Speed Knob: Controls the velocity the coun-
ter will advance the carrier tape.
G. Display
Figure 1-2
A
B
C
D
E
F
G

Chapter 1: Setup and Operation 3
61673621.fm Machine Overview
Back Panel
SMD Counting Kit
A
B
C
D
A: RS-232 Port (Serial Port)
B: Foot Switch Jack (optional)
C: EPD Jack
D: AC Receptacle
E: Fuse Holder
F: Serial Plate
E
Figure 1-3
F
F
Figure 1-4
SMD Reel Spindles
Tape Adjuster Guide
SMD Counting Head
Counting Head Fasteners

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Machine Overview 61673621.fm
Axial/Radial Counting Kit (optional)
Empty Pocket Detector Module (optional)
Figure 1-5
Axial/Radial Counting Head
Quick Locks
Axial/Radial Reel Spindles
Tape Adjuster Guide
Figure 1-6

Chapter 1: Setup and Operation 5
61673621.fm Preparing the Work Area
Preparing the Work Area
The Versacount II+ is a table-top machine which needs to be placed on a flat, stable surface in a
well lit area that is a minimum of 6’ high x 7’ wide x 4‘deep (2m x 2.2m x 1.3m). When positioning
the Versacount II+, choose an area that is not located below overhead gantries, walkways or
power lines to ensure objects or liquids cannot be dropped on the machine from overhead.
Choose a table that is at least 36” wide by 18” deep to provide sufficient space for the assembled
machine when it is fully loaded with a variety of tape reel sizes.
Ideally the table height should be adjustable so the machine height can be easily adjusted to suit
operators of varying heights. The objective is to position the Versacount II+ controls so they are
easily accessible for operation and maintenance. The suggested level is 36” (900 mm) above the
floor, but this may vary from one operator to another.
The table’s working surface should have a slope of no more than 5 degrees and be capable of
supporting a load of 30 pounds (14 kg).
Minimum
Height
6 feet
Minimum
Table Width
36 inches
Suggested
36 inches Minimum Depth
18 inches
TABLE
Minimum Width 7 feet
Height

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Preparing the Work Area 61673621.fm
When loading, unloading or running the Versacount II+ , the operator should stand in front of the
machine controller to assure easy access to all controls and the Power/Emergency Stop button
which is located on the right side of the machine. This position also allows the operator to view all
parts of the Versacount II+ while it is in operation.
Allow at least 24” clearance at the front and sides of the machine for easy access and operation.
(Pictured in the overhead view below.)
The Versacount II+ will also require access to a 120/230 VAC, 50-60 Hz power supply. Locate
the machine so electrical power cables can be routed away from areas where personnel are
expected to move. It is recommended that cables be routed overhead or underground. If cables
must be routed over the floor, cover them with rubber ramps.
Allow 24 inches clearance on front and sides.

Chapter 1: Setup and Operation 7
61673621.fm Setup
Setup
1. Unpack the Versacount II+
Unpack the Versacount II+ from its shipping crate and place the machine onto a level and stable
surface. The crate should contain:
• Versacount II+ Base
• Reel arms (2)
• Reel arm couplers (2)
• SMD counting kit
• Empty Pocket Detector Module (optional)
• Axial/radial counting kit (optional)
• Footswitch (optional)
• AC power cord
• Hardware
• Versacount II+ User’s Guide
2. Assemble the Versacount II+
Attach the left and right reel arms to the central
reel arm using the reel arm couplers and the
provided hardware (Figure 1-7).
Attach the reel coupler to the central reel arm
with three screws. Then, holding the reel arm
flush with the coupler, attach it with another
three screws.
Repeat for the second reel arm.
Coupler
Reel Arm
Central Reel Arm
Figure 1-7
Reel Coupler
Reel Arm
Hardware

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Setup 61673621.fm
3. Check for Proper Fusing and Voltage.
The AC receptacle on the rear panel of the Versacount II+ also contains
the counter’s fuse holder. The fuse holder pops out below the AC plug.
Two 2 amp SLO BLO 5mmx20mm fuses should be installed. Once the
fuses are placed into the holder, the holder snaps back into the input
module. The counter is equipped to automatically detect the voltage
applied, accepting either 115VAC or 230VAC
4. Attach the AC Power Cord
Plug the power cord into a power outlet and then into the AC receptacle on the rear panel of the
Versacount II+.
5. Install the Correct Counting Kit
SMD Counting Head
The SMD counting kit is provided with a standard Versacount II+. It is used to count components
taped in SMD carrier tape.
To install the SMD counting kit, follow these steps:
1. Ensure that power is disconnected from the counter.
2. Place the SMD counting head over the guide pins, being careful to allow the sprocket wheel
to slide straight into the slot on the base, and lower it into place. Some slight pressure may
need to be applied straight down to fully seat the head.
3. Install the SMD tape adjuster guide.
4. Snap the SMD spindles in place on the motor shafts.
Axial/Radial Counting Head (Optional)
The axial/radial counting head is an option that can be purchased with the Versacount II+. It is
used to count leaded components taped in carrier tape. To install the axial/radial kit, please dis-
connect power from the machine and follow the steps below.
1. Ensure that power is disconnected from the counter.
2. Place the axial/radial counting head over the guide pins and lower it into place. Some slight
pressure may need to be applied straight down to fully seat the head.
3. Install the axial/radial tape adjuster guide.
4. Snap the axial/radial spindles in place on the motor shafts.
Figure 1-8

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61673621.fm Setup
6. Install the Empty Pocket Detector (optional)
The empty pocket detector (EPD) is an optional module
that can be purchased for use with the Versacount II+.
It is used to detect and track the number of empty pock-
ets in a reel of SMD carrier tape.
Note: The EPD only works with embossed
tape. It cannot process paper tape.
To install the EPD module, place the assembly onto the
dowel pins on the left side of the tape adjuster and
secure it into place with two knobs. Then plug the EPD
connector to the EPD jack on the rear panel of the coun-
ter.
To adjust the empty pocket detector to the size of carrier
tape being counted, simply slide the EPD bracket so
that the leading edge is aligned with the detent labelled
with the width of carrier tape to be used.
The EPD does not adjust laterally. The carrier tape is
aligned with the EPD so that the center of the pocket is
beneath the sensor.
7. Connect Hardware Options
If the Dymo label printer or PC software integration is to be used, connect the serial port to the
RS232 communications port located on the back panel of the Versacount II+ (Figure 1-3) before
powering up the counter. Also ensure that the option is enabled in the Options screen (see
page 11).
If the optional footswitch was provided with the counter, plug its cable into the port marked
FOOTSWITCH located beneath the RS232 port on the back panel of the counter. Place the
switch in a convenient place on the floor under the counter.
8. Load Tape & Reel
Load the reel of tape to be counted on one reel arm of the Versacount II+. Feed the tape through
the counter. Load an empty take-up reel on the other reel arm and advance the tape to attach it
to the take-up reel.
Note: The Versacount II+ is bi-directional. Load full reel on desired side, then set the
direction when configuring settings during set-up.
Figure 1-9

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Operating Instructions 61673621.fm
Operating Instructions
The Versacount II+ can be used in a number of configurations depending on the options that
have been purchased with the counter. This section will cover three basic configurations and out-
line the general procedure the operating the Versacount II+ counter for each.
The standard configuration of the Versacount II+ is counting taped SMD component reels without
an empty pocket detector. Instructions for this configuration are found under the heading Count-
ing SMD Reels without an EPD below.
If an empty pocket detector module option is installed on the machine, then follow the instruc-
tions under Counting SMD Reels with an EPD.
If the Axial/radial kit option was purchased with the Versacount II+, follow the instructions for its
use under Counting Leaded Reels.