A camera system coupled with the display ensures easy and accurate component positioning control, so the ProtoPlace can precisely assemble complex circuits.
Manually guided movements of the ProtoPlace manipulator can be locked in both the X- and Y-directions, and fine adjustments can be performed using micrometer screws. A pneumatic device supports the positioning of the components, eliminating errors and guaranteeing accuracy.
Three different feeders supply the components. An integrated dispenser for solder paste is standard equipment, and the ProtoPlace can be equipped with an additional reworking station.
Features
Micro-table
The micro-table clamps printed circuit boards as large as 297 mm x 420 mm (11.8" x 16.5"). A fine-adjustment capability and X and Y axis lockdowns make the ProtoPlace ideal for the placement of complex components.
LCD Display
Control and monitor the process via the 4-line LCD display.
Keyboard
The integrated multifunctional keyboard allows the direct selection of options, fine control of adjustments, and setting precise individuals parameters.
Manipulator
The manipulator picks & places components, and soldering with paste, glues and washers. The manipulator easily reaches every feeder (stick and tape feeders, turntable, or palette) by using vacuum and a picking needle. An additional manual control rotates components where needed and manual places components with only the touch of the needle.
Dispenser
This external unit dispenses soldering paste, glues, and washers from its mount directly on the manipulator.
Air Regulator
The air regulator regulates pressure during dispensing, vacuum during placement, and vacuum during dispensing.
Software
Each ProtoPlace includes user-friendly software designed to ease the operation and automation of component placement and paste dispensing.
Foot Switch
The integrated foot switch provides additional hands-free mode control to the user.
Accessories
Motorized Turntable
The optional motorized turntable stores individual components in bins, and permits a significantly accelerated picking process. The bins can be labelled with type, value and sign.
Feeder Carrier
The feeder carrier can hold up to 13 feeders, both tube or tape and reel type.
Micro Camera
The micro camera mounts directly on the manipulator and feeds a video signal of the process directly to the optional monitor.
Monitor
The optional monitor, in tandem with the optional micro camera, allows the user to track and control small parts placement very precisely.
Tape and Reel Feeders
The LPKF ProtoPlace uses tape feeders serving 8mm, 12mm, and 16mm components.
Tube Feeders
The LPKF ProtoPlace supports stick feeders serving SO8 - SO28, SO8L - SO28L components, as well as PLCC28 - PLCC44 and PLCC52 - PLCC84 components. |
