BP- 3000 Series Autohandler Maintenance

BP- 3000 Series Autohandler Maintenance

Weekly – 10 minutes

  • Dust off programmer sites and socket modules with clean, dry compressed air.
  • Inspect Z-rod bellows for proper movement (compression and extension).
  • Check nozzle runout. Replace bellows if run-out is greater than 8 mils.
  • Remove debris from work area.

Monthly – 30 minutes

  • Vacuum fan filters on the back panel.
  • Vacuum computer air filter.
  • Inspect all moving parts for signs of excessive wear.

Quarterly – 30 minutes

  • Clean X and Y-axis gold encoder scales with non-abrasive, lint-free wipes using isopropyl alcohol. Do not use acetone, chlorinated solvents, or Methylated spirits.
  • Clean the CyberOptics Laser Align Camera lens using the Normal Cleaning Procedure. To remove fingerprints or other oily deposits, use the Cleaning Procedure for Persistent Problems.
  • Clean glass lens under laser pointer inside vacuum chamber.
  • Check X and Y Belt tension.
  • Inspect X and Y-axis rails for signs of wear or binding.
  • Inspect compressed air filter in pneumatics box located on the side of the machine.
  • Replace laser carbon filter (part number:  W4100FILTER) located under laser box bay. Adjust inspection intervals depending on usage.
  • Inspect laser HEPA filter (replace if needed).
  • Inspect vibratory feeder springs for signs of wear or damage.
  • Clean tape loader heat sealer shoes and/or pressure sealer rollers.

Semi-Annually – 60 minutes

  • Perform complete BPM site diagnostics.
  • Clean socket modules of dust and debris with clean, dry, compressed air.
  • Replace in-line vacuum filter located on the Pick-and-Place assembly.
  • Inspect for loose hardware: brackets, bolts, screws.
  • Clean laser box of ash and debris.
  • Clean laser galvo lens.
  • Calibrate laser marking nozzles to laser marker.
  • Perform alignment camera to nozzle coplanar calibration.

Annually – 90 minutes 

  • Perform all checks as Semi-Annually above.
  • Perform calibration verification procedure on programming sites.

Date Created
2014-12-03 12:23:38
Date Updated
2014-12-03 07:24:33


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