User guide

Operation 19
3 Operation
3.1 Overview
Before operating your D-580 Series Dispensing System, it may be helpful to familiarize yourself with the
basics of how the system works. This section covers the following topics:
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Theory of Operation
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Adjusting the Camera
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Fluidmove for Windows XP (FmXP)
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Adjusting the Height Sensor Probe
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Dispensing Valve/Height Sensor/Camera Offsets
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Adjusting Air Pressure
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Startup
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Setting the Heaters
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Positioning the Dispensing Head
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Starting a Production Run
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Safe Z-Height
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System Shutdown
3.2 Theory of Operation
The D-580 Series Dispensing System consists of a positioning system and a computer. It is a three-axis
(X, Y, and Z) motion system and positions a dispensing valve at a precise location over the workpiece.
The dispensing head moves in the X- and Z-axes. The tooling plate moves in the Y-axis. Dispensing
programs are created using Nordson ASYMTEK’s Fluidmove for Windows XP (FmXP) software.
Dispensing programs include the following instructions:
• Where to dispense the fluid
• How much fluid to dispense
• When to dispense the fluid
3.3 Fluidmove for Windows XP (FmXP)
The FmXP software is used to design and run dispensing programs. The type of fluid deposit (dot, line,
circle, arc, or fill), the amount of fluid, and the placement of the fluid are programmed into the system with
the FmXP software. Once these parameters are set, fluid can be automatically applied in the correct
amount and location every time, without operator intervention.
 NOTE Refer to the Fluidmove User Guide or Online Help for instructions on programming and
running dispensing programs.
3.4 Dispensing Valve/Height Sensor/Camera Offsets
There is an important relationship among the location of the dispensing valve tip, the height sensor probe,
and the camera, relative to the work area (the total area on the tooling plate where you place your
workpiece). A minimum of two offsets are used for most applications (Height Sensor-to-Dispensing Tip in
both the Y- and Z-axes). There may be several other offsets depending on the options installed. When
using these options, the dispensing work area is reduced by the area of the offset. For additional
information, refer to 3.7 Safe Z-Height and 3.9 Adjusting the Height Sensor Probe.