BP- 4000 Series Autohandler Maintenance

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.

Monthly – 50 minutes

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.

Quarterly – 35 minutes

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.

Annually – 150 minutes


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.

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