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Operator Menus are visible on the
RoadRunner control panel, and can
be navigated by using the UpArrow and Down Arrow buttons.
Pressing the Menu button displays
the menu that is one level up. If you
are at the main menu, pressing
Menu will have no effect. Job is the
first item in the main menu.
NOTE: To change languages
press Menu while pressing the
Select button. Arrow Down to
the desired language and press
Menu twice.
View the Supervisor Menus by
inserting a PCMCIA card with
supervisor authority.
(The menus on this page and the
next two pages are in addition to the
Operator Menus.)
Supervisor (Administrator)
authorization is set in TaskLink. For
more information, refer to the
TaskLink Help Menu.
Programr: Enabled
Exercise Display
Test Cycles: 3
Test All: PASS
Bus Test: PASS
Adtr ID Test: PASS
LED Dvr Test: PASS
G Node Test: PASS
Vcc OC Test: PASS
Vpp OC Test: PASS
I2C Bus Test: PASS
DAC Ref Test: PASS
GSlew Test: PASS
High RAM Test:
Continuity Loop: 3
Event Log
View
Clear
• Light gray shaded fields cannot be changed.
Programmer
Diagnostic
tests require a
Diagnostic
Adapter
Board for all
items below
this line.
Refer to the main Supervisor Menu
(2 pages back) for orientation.
NOTE: Programmer Diags are only
available with a Diagnostic
Adapter Board.
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Actuation duration is set by the Socket
Adapter.
For more information about menu
commands, see Chapter 3 of the
ProLINE-RoadRunner Owner’s
Manual.
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Warnings and Cautions
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Compressed
Air
Loud
Noise
High
Voltage
Heavy
Object
Moving
Parts
Electrostatic
Discharge
Point air hoses away from body. Always wear approved eye
protection.
Sound pressure levels may exceed 85db. Hearing protection is
recommended for prolonged exposure at this level.
T urn power off before removing electronics cover.
This equipment weighs approximately 15Kg (35 lbs). Do not drop.
Mount only with approved hardware.
Pinch warning. Keep hands away from moving parts.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) may cause damage. Discharge static
against a common ground.
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Chapter 2
Mounting on the
Feeder Bank ...... 14
Connecting Power and Air ...... 16
Running the Self-Test ...... 18
Installation
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Mounting on the Feeder Bank
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2
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To mount RoadRunner onto an
MFU:
1. Align and push the communications cable into the MFU.
NOTE: To allows access to
RoadRunner , do not use the ten
right-most slot positions on the
MFU.
2. While holding RoadRunner at a
slight nose-down angle, let the
nose rest on the MFU. Ensure
that it settles into a slot.
Warning:
Heavy. 15 kg (31 lb). Do not drop.
Mount only on approved units.
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3. Still holding it at an angle, slide
it forward as far as it will go.
(The nose will fit under the lip on
the MFU.)
4. Lower RoadRunner and jiggle it
to ensure that the angle bracket
has settled into the spring
clamp on the MFU.
NOTE: The assembly machine
pick point will correspond with the
MFU slot number that is inline with
the conveyor belt.
Make sure the communication
socket number corresponds with
that slot number.
Warning
Heavy. 15 kg. Do not drop. Turn off
RoadRunner and disconnect facilities
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before removing it from a feeder bank.
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Connecting Power and Air
To connect the power and the air:
1. Turn the RoadRunner power
switch to the Off (0) position.
2. Grasp the air hose behind the
“quick connect” collar and push
it firmly onto the male fitting.
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The collar must be allowed to
move back as it goes onto the
fitting.
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NOTE: Compressed air must be
clean and dry at approximately
5.25 kgf/cm
2
(75 psi).
Warning:
Point air hoses away from body.
Wear approved eye protection.
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3. Connect to a grounded power
source using a cable with a
Pull Collar
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4
standard IEC 320 plug.
RoadRunner accepts power
between 100 and 240 VAC,
50/60Hz.
4. Align and push the
communications cable end into
the RoadRunner connector. (Th e
other end should already be
connected to the MFU.)
NOTE: To disconnect the air hose,
grasp the collar on the connector
and pull back.
The air line is equipped with a
“quick connect” that will stop
airflow when disconnected.
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Running the Self-Test
To run the Self-Test:
1. Turn the power switch On (I).
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ProLINE-RoadRunner
Data I/O Corporation
Version: 05.14.00.C
All the control panel indicator
lamps light up. When the SelfTest finishes, the blue lamp will
remain on and the version
number will display.
If all the indicator lamps start
blinking, a serious error has
occurred. Turn the unit off then
on again. If the error continues,
have the unit serviced.
2. If no errors display , RoadRunner
is operation ready.
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Chapter 3
Inserting a Job Card ..... 20
Changing the Precisor ..... 22
Changing the
Actuator Plate..... 24
Changing the
Socket Adapter..... 26
Adjusting the Tape-In Module ..... 28
Loading a Reel of Devices ..... 30
Aligning the Tape Pockets ..... 32
Job Setup
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Inserting a Job Card
To run a job, insert a TaskLink job
card into the PCMCIA card slot. Use
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ProLINE-RoadRunner
Data I/O Corporation
Version 02.00.00.B
only TYPE I or TYPE II PCMCIA
cards.
To insert a job card:
1. If the power switch is on, make
sure the blue lamp is lit.
Caution:
Electrostatic discharge may cause dama ge.
Discharge static against common ground
prior to inserting Job Card.
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2. Slide the job card into the
PCMCIA card slot.
NOTE: When fully inserted, the job
card extends slightly from the
PCMCIA card slot.
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NOTE: Do not eject the card
unless the blue lamp is lit (or the
power is off).
3. The Card Eject button can be
pushed to remove the card
when the blue lamp is lit.
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Changing the Precisor
PNP Head Cover
3
To change the precisor:
1. Select Job, then End, wa it for
the blue lamp to light and turn
the power Off (0).
2. Lift off the Robotics Cover.
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precisor down off the magnet,
and then pull the other end off.
The PNP Head Cover can be
removed for easier access.
Warning:
Pinch Warning. Keep hands
away from moving parts.
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3. Starting at one end, pull the
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4. When inserting the new
precisor, make sure that the part
number faces up and that the
small holes near the precisor
edge fit over the dowel pins on
the PNP head.
There should be no visible gap
between the precisor and the
head.
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Changing the Actuator Plate
PNP Head
To change the Actuator Plate:
1. Select Job, then End, wa it for
the blue lamp to light and turn
the power Off (0).
2. Lift off the Robotics Cover.
Once power is off, the PNP Head
can be moved by hand to allow
access to the Actuator Plate.
Warning:
Pinch Warning. Keep hands
away from moving parts.
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3. Pull the Actuator Plate to slide it
out of the grooved brackets.
NOTE: The Actuator Plate must be
out to access or change the
Socket Adapter.
To change the Socket Adapter, see
the procedure on the following
page.
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Changing the Socket Adapter
To change the Socket Adapter (with
the Actuator Plate removed):
1. Make sure the power is Off (0).
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2. Unscrew the two captive screws
and lift the adapter bracket.
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Caution:
Electrostatic Discharge may cause damage.
Discharge static against common gr ound.
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3. Without touching the gold
contact surfaces on the bottom
of the adapter, lift the adapter
free.
4. Insert the correct adapter,
making sure that it seats on the
dowel pins.
NOTE: Each type of device may
have its own Socket Adapter.
5. Tighten the screws and replace
the Actuator Plate.
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Adjusting the Tape-In Module
Non-Adjustable Adjustable
2
Current
Setting
If you have an Adjustable Tape-In
Module, you may need to adjust the
tape width.
Adjustable Tape-In Module only—
If the etched number on the
3-Position Spacer does not match
your tape width dimension (mm):
1. With the power off (0), move the
PNP Head out of the way.
2. Loosen the Position Locking
Screw several turns using a
4mm Allen wrench.
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3. Rotate the 3-Position Spacer
3
5
4
6
6
with your finger until you read
16, 24 or 32, corresponding to
your tape width.
4. Retighten the Position Locking
Screw.
5. Rotate the Peel Bar
counterclockwise 180 degrees
to the up position.
6. Lift and move the magnetic
Front Track to the position that
fits your tape width.
7. Rotate the Peel Bar back
down.
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Loading a Reel of Devices
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To load and thread device tape:
1. Place a reel onto the
RoadRunner spindle.
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2. Lock the reel in place by rotating
the brass button on the spindle
end.
3. Insert the device tape into the
Tape-In Module and onto the
sprocket.
4. Select Advance Pocket from
the operator menu, then press
the Up Arrow button.
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5. When the tape is advanced past
the Peel Bar, separate the cover
tape from the device tape.
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6. Thread the cover tape up
through the cover tape path and
attach it to the Cover Tape
Take-Up Reel. Advance the tape
as necessary.
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NOTE: A small piece of adhesive
tape may be needed to stick the
cover tape to the Take-Up Reel.
7. T urn the T ake-Up Reel to take up
slack cover tape.
8. Align the tape pockets as
described in the following
procedure.
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Aligning the Tape Pockets
To align the tape pockets:
1. Select Align Pocket from the
Operator Menu.
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Job
Advance Pocket
> Align Pocket
Purge
2
2
advance the tape until the next
tape pocket center hole is
approximately centered at the
pick point alignment mark. Do not advance devices past the pick
point. They may fall and jam the
tape path. Do not use theDown Arrowto align.
2. Press the UpArrow button to
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NOTE: This aligning procedure
must be performed each time
power is applied, such as after
releasing the Emergency Stop.
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Running a Job ......... 34
Pausing or Stopping a Job ......... 35
Ending a Job ......... 36
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Chapter 4
Emptying the Reject Bin ......... 38
Emptying Cover Tape ......... 39
Shutting Down ......... 40
Restarting a Job ......... 42
Operation
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Running a Job
To run a job:
1. Insert a job card into the
PCMCIA card slot.
2. Clear the conveyor belt of any
1
> Job
Advance Pocket
Align Pocket
Purge
3
unneeded devices.
3. Press Start.
The green lamp will start
blinking.
When the programmed devices
reach the assembly machine
pick point, the belt will pause
and the green lamp will stay lit
without blinking.
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> Job
Advance Pocket
Align Pocket
Pausing or Stopping a Job
2
> Job
Advance Pocket
Align Pocket
1
To pause at the end of the current
operation:
1. Press Pause on the control
panel.
To instantly stop in an emergency
situation:
2. Press the Emergency Stop (E-Stop) button.
The E-Stop does not stop the
assembly machine.
Warning
Electrical shock hazard. The E-Stop does
not stop electricity to RoadRunner.
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Ending a Job
Whenever you are going to change
job cards, you must first end the
current job.
To end the current job:
1. Press Pause button.
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>Job
Advance Pocket
Align Pocket
View
Results
2
>End
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2. Select End from the Job Menu.
Job is in the main menu.
The system will finish
processing devices and place
the devices on the belt, but no
additional devices will get
picked from the tape.
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3. Clear away excess devices from
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4
the conveyor belt.
4. Empty the Reject Bin. (See next
heading.)
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5. Empty the Cover Tape Take-Up
Reel. (See “Emptying Cover
Tape” ahead several pages.)
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Emptying the Reject Bin
To empty the Reject Bin:
1. Press the Pause button.
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2. Pull the Reject Bin out by
grabbing the finger tab and then
lift up and out.
When reinserting the Reject Bin,
be sure the bin is completely
lowered so that the tab is
positioned out of the path of the
probes.
Warning:
Pinch Warning. Keep hands
away from moving parts.
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Emptying Cover Tape
To empty the Cover Tape Take-Up
Reel:
1. Press Pause.
2. Cut the cover tape, leaving
enough slack to reattach.
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3. Pull the Take-Up Reel straight
out. (Reels with slots require
rotating before pulling off.)
4. Unwind the used cover tape and
discard it.
5. Replace the T ake-Up Reel—slide
it on and rotate it to line up with
the pins, and push (or twist).
Warning:
Pinch Warning. Keep hands
away from moving parts.
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Shutting Down
3
To shut down RoadRunner:
1. Press Pause.
2. Select End Job from the Job
Menu and wait for all devices to
be placed on the belt.
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>Job
Advance Pocket
Align Pocket
Purge
3. Turn the power Off (0).
4. Remove devices from the
conveyor belt.
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Reel not shown
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5. Empty the Reject Bin.
6. Remove and empty the Take-Up
Reel. (For more, see the
previous heading.)
7. Remove the air hose or shut off
the air flow.
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NOTE: When disconnecting the
air hose, pull the connector collar
back as you pull the connector
off.
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Restarting a Job
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1
> Align Pocket
3
Job
Advance Pocket
Purge
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T o restart RoadRunner af ter a pause
or an emergency stop:
1. Turn the Emergency Stop
button clockwise to release it, if
needed.
2. Press Menu until the main level
menu is displayed
3. Select Align Pocket.
4. Press the Up Arrow to advance
the device tape until the next
5
pocket center hole lines up with
the alignment mark.
5. Press Start.
The job will resume.
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Chapter 5
Cleaning with Air ... ....... 44
Cleaning with Alcohol.......... 45
Running the Self-Test.......... 46
Maintenance
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Cleaning with Air
To prevent dust accumulation,
inject compressed air into the
following component areas:
1. Tape-In Module (weekly).
2. Sockets (daily). Sockets should
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2
be opened and closed by hand
while air is injected.
NOTE: Compressed air must be
clean and dry.
Warning:
Point Air Hoses Away From Body.
Wear Approved Eye Protection.
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Cleaning with Alcohol
To prevent dust and oil
accumulations, clean the following
component areas with isopropyl
alcohol on a lint-free cloth.
•Chassis and Covers
(every 3 months).
•Conveyor belt (daily). See
"Device Rotation" in the
Troubleshooting chapter.
NOTE: Dry the conveyor belt
before rotating it.
These intervals are based on
running 40,000 devices weekly.
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>Job
Advance Pocket
Align Pocket
Running the Self-Test
3
Run the Self-Test procedure
approximately once a week.
To run the Self-Test procedure:
1. Press Pause.
2. Clear all devices from the
sockets and from the conveyor
belt.
3. Toggle the power switch off and
then back on.
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The Self-Test will run, checking
the condition of the
components.
4. Check the display for system
errors.
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Viewing Errors............ 48
Enabling a Socket............ 50
Clearing Jammed Tape............ 51
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Chapter 6
Device Rotation............ 52
Technical Support............ 53
Troubleshooting
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Viewing Errors
To view and correct errors:
1. Messages will appear in the
keypad display.
2. Check the condition—tape path,
Reject Bin, etc.—implied by the
message.
If a socket repeatedly becomes
disabled, RoadRunner should be
serviced.
To re-enable a disabled socket:
1. Select Socket from the top
level menu.
2. Arrow down and select the
disabled socket from the Socket
menu. (A dot appears.)
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3. Press the Up Arrow button to
re-enable the socket.
NOTE: To disable a probe, disable
the probe’s corresponding
socket.
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2. Cut Cvr
2
Clearing Jammed Tape
3
Cut Tape
If the tape jams, an error message
displays and the blue lamp
illuminates. To clear the tape path:
1. Press the Emergency Stop
button (to continue the job later)
or select Job, then End. Turn
the power off.
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2. Unroll one turn of cover tape
and cut it near the Take-Up Reel.
3. Cut the device ta pe where it
exits the conveyor.
4. At the tape reel, pull the tape out
backwards until the end is free
from the tape path.
5. Trim away any flaws before
reloading.
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Device Rotation
3
•Clean
•Dry
• Rotate Belt
• Repeat
If devices rotate excessively on the
conveyor belt:
1. Press Pause. Wait for all the
devices to get picked from the
belt.
2. Press the Emergency Stop.
3. Remove the Dust Cover and
clean only the exposed surface
of the conveyor belt with
isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free
cloth, then dry it. Rotate the belt
by hand and repeat until clean.
4. To continue, replace the
Conveyor Dust Cover, release
the Emergency Stop button
and press Start.
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Technical Support
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Contact your local Data I/O representativ e.
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