ADVANCED TECHNIQUES PICK AND PLACE SYSTEMS

Key Features:

• Software Guided Assembly with Error Free pickup and placement
• High Magnification Vision System with 19” LCD monitor
• Easily programmable via Teach Mode or CAD data transfer (available offline)
• Automatic Placement Release over target
• Automatic Brake (adjustable) at the placement position
• Motorized Carousel with 45 antistatic bins
• Operates in both Manual and Semi-Automatic assembly modes
• Expandable component library containing package type, value, size, and orientation
• 5 years warranty

Product Overview

The CAT90-SA pick and place systems are semi-automatic machines featuring software guidance and the latest high resolution vision technology. Systems are designed for placement of various SMT components such as capacitors, resistors, SOIC’s, fine-pitch QFP’s, and many other SMD’s. High productivity is achieved by eliminating the need to refer to a PCB layout / schematic diagram as with manual machines.

Software guides the operator to pick up an appropriate component from a specific bin (handles loose parts) or feeders and then displays the corresponding placement location on a virtual PCB. The operator simply moves the placement arm along X and Y axis’ while as necessary, referring to the camera monitor for a magnified view. To place fine pitch components, an operator uses Top Viewing feature that allows to view all 4 sides of a component simultaneously. With the placement arm automatically locked in place, X and Y micrometers, along with Theta rotation are used to provide necessary fine adjustments for component positioning. The software also allows an unlimited number of feeders and carousels that may be programmed for each assembly. Both feeders and the
carousel are interchangeable in mid assembly within a matter of seconds.

In comparison to manual pick and place systems, CAT90-SA delivers higher productivity (up to 1,000 CPH), eliminates placement errors, and greatly reduces operator fatigue. On the flip side, fully automatic pick and place systems are difficult to maintain, require expensive feeders, and are unable to place loose parts. The true cost of owning an automatic pick and place system far exceeds any cost advantages for prototype and low volume assembly requirements. As such, this makes the CAT90-SA a very attractive and cost effective solution for small volume assembly requiring, precise error proof placements.

Operation

Systems are designed to operate for component pick or place in a uniquely identified target area. This failsafe condition ensures that a component cannot be picked up from the wrong location, nor can a component be placed in the wrong location. The software guides an operator from where to pick up a component and where to place it on the PCB. Placement arm is guided by the operator.

Pick signal is generated when vacuum head is positioned in the programmed pick area, and this causes the following:

• Nozzle may be lowered to come in contact with a component. This action activates the vacuum automatically allowing pick up of that device. In the process, vision system may be used to align nozzle over a package. Target placement location is now displayed over the virtual PCB.

Place signal is generated when vacuum head is positioned over the target area, and this causes the following:
• Arm break is automatically activated, applying friction.
• In addition to the brake, arm lock may be actuated for fine pitch placements.
• A lowering mechanism automatically drives the component down to be close to the board, eliminating operator misalignment.
• Video display shows a live camera view allowing for placement.
• Component is permitted to be released at placement.

Specifications

For further information please contact ATERON LTD.