BP- 4000 Series Autohandler Maintenance
Weekly – 10 minutes
- Inspect nozzle O-rings and replace, as necessary.
- Inspect Z-rod bellows for proper movement (compression and extension).
- Check nozzle runout.
- Check air and vacuum gauges.
- Remove debris and devices from work area.
- Dust off programmer sites and socket modules with clean, dry compressed air.
- Replace Z-rod vacuum filter (part number: CPICFIL02).
- Clean X and Y-axes linear encoder scales with a non-abrasive lint-free wipe. Use no solutions.
- Check compressed air filter bowls for water or oil. Empty and clean, as necessary.
- Inspect all moving parts for signs of excessive wear.
- Replace any broken stepper motors (part number: W4100STEPRPLC).
- Clean tape loader sealer head assembly, if applicable.
- Vacuum the cabinet air intake filter.
- Clean the computer air filter.
- 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.
- Replace laser carbon filter (part number: W4100FILTER).
- Check laser interlock sensors for proper operation. Tighten any loose mounting hardware.
- Inspect laser HEPA filter, replace if needed (part number: CLASHAR02).
- Replace any broken stepper motors (part number: W4100STEPRPLC).
- Inspect vibratory feeder springs for signs of wear or damage.
- Replace in-line vacuum filter. (part number: CPICFIL03).
- Visually inspect all hoses and cables in the E-chains.
- Clean outside of unit frame and body of programmer sites with All-Purpose cleaner to remove dirt and debris.
Semi-Annually – 150 minutes
- Perform complete BPM site diagnostics.
- Inspect for loose hardware: brackets, bolts, and screws.
- Inspect the 2 spring plungers on each T-post for wear. Adjust or replace as necessary.
- Inspect X and Y-axis rails for signs of wear or accumulations of grease and dirt.
- Grease all axes with Lithium grease.
- Clean laser chamber of ash and debris.
- Clean laser galvo lens.
- Calibrate laser marking nozzles to laser marker.
- Perform alignment camera to nozzle coplanar calibration.
A BPM Microsystems certified Field Service Engineer can provide annual
maintenance. For more details or to schedule an annual maintenance
visit, then please contact your local sales office or service engineer.
Date Created
2014-12-03 12:28:09
Date Updated
2014-12-03 12:28:09
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