Machine internal action mechanism composition
The action mechanism of DEK PRINTER mainly consists of the following parts:
1.PRINTHEAD MODULE
Can lift, easy maintenance and operation.
2.PRINT CARRIAGE MODULE
Performs solder paste printing function.
3.CAMERA MODULE
Mainly grab PCB board and SCREEN FIDUCIAL.
4.SCREEN ALIGNMENT MODULE
Perform pre-printing PCB board and SCREEN calibration functions.
5.RAIL MODULE
Perform board and splint functions.
6.RISING TABLE MODULE
Rise to VISION and print height
7.UNDERSCREEN MODULE
Clean the bottom of the SCREEN and the mesh.
DEK Printer Common parameter list
| Parameter | Description | Specification |
| 1：Product Name | Set the name of the produced model | It can be composed of up to 8 letters, symbols, or numbers. For example: 850T-004. |
| 2：Board Width | Set the width of the printed PCB board | Min=40mm, max=510, if the board width is reset, the following parameters will automatically change: printing range, steel plate cleaning range, board stop position on Y-axis, and automatic pin Y-axis range (optional). |
| 3：Board Length | Set the length of the printed PCB board | Min=50mm, max=510 mm. If the board length is reset, the following parameters will automatically change: the position of the board stop on the X-axis and the range of automatic top pin X-axis (optional), and the range of automatic solder paste addition (optional). |
| 4:Board Thickness | Set plate thickness | min=0.2mm，max=6 mm。 If the plate thickness is reset, the Vision Height and Print Height will be automatically adjusted. |
| 5:Print Front Limit | Adjustment of the starting point of the front scraper stroke | The machine is set to 0mm and its starting point position can be adjusted. Min=0, max depends on the size of the PCB. |
| 6：Print Rear Limit | Adjustment of the starting point of the rear scraper stroke | The machine is set to 0mm and its starting point position can be adjusted. Min=0, max depends on the size of the PCB. |
| 7：Print Front Speed | Set the speed of the front scraper | Min=2mm/sec,max=150mm/sec |
| 8：Print Rear Speed | Set the speed of the rear scraper | Min=2mm/sec,max=150mm/sec |
| 9:Front Pressure | Set the front scraper pressure | min=0kg，max=20kg |
| 10:Rear Pressure | Set the rear scraper pressure | min=0kg，max=20kg |
| 11:Print Gap | Set printing gap | Set the clearance between PCB board and steel plate during printing, min=0mm, max=6mm |
| 12:Seperation Speed | Set the separation speed during demolding | Set the motion speed of PCB board and steel plate at the separation distance Min=0.1mm/s, Max=20mm/s. |
| 13:Seperation Distance | Setting the Demolding Separation Distance | Set the separation distance between PCB board and steel plate min=0mm, max=3mm |
| 14:Print Mode | Set printing mode | Printing methods can be set, such as Print/Print, Flood/Print, and so on. |
| 15:Print Deposits | Set the number of printing trips | min=0，max=3 |
| 16:Screen Clean Mode1 | Set the steel plate wiping mode to 1 | The composite pattern of dry wipe, wet wipe and vacuum wipe can be selected up to six times |
| 17:Screen Clean Rate1 | Set the frequency of steel plate wiping mode 1 | Min=0 indicates no friction, max=200 |
| 18:Screen Clean Mode2 | Set the steel plate wiping mode to 2 | Can choose a combination of dry wipe, wet wipe, vacuum wipe, etc. up to six times |
| 19:Screen Clean Rate2 | Set the frequency of steel plate wiping mode 2 | Min=0 indicates no friction, max=200 |
| 20:Dry clean speed | Set dry wipe speed | Min=10mm/s, Max=120mm/s |
| 21:Wet clean speed | Set wet wipe speed | Min=10mm/s, Max=100mm/s |
| 22:Vac clean speed | Set vacuum wiping speed | Min=10mm/s, Max=100mm/s |
| 23:Front start offset | Set the starting point for front wiping | Min=0mm, Max depends on the size of the PCB board. |
| 24:Rear start offset | Set the starting point for rear wiping | Min=0mm, Max depends on the size of the PCB board. |
| 25:Board1 fiducial type | Set the shape of the first Mark point on the PCB board | The types that can be selected are; Circles, squares, triangles, crosses, diamonds, and image modules, etc |
| 26:Board2 fiducial type | Set the shape of the second Mark point on the PCB board | The types that can be selected are; Circles, squares, triangles, crosses, diamonds, and image modules, etc |
| 27:Board3 fiducial type | Set the shape of the third Mark point on the PCB board | The types that can be selected are; Circles, squares, triangles, crosses, diamonds, and image modules, etc |
| 28:Screen1 fiducial type | Set the shape of the first Mark point on the steel plate | The types that can be selected are; Circles, squares, triangles, crosses, diamonds, and image modules, etc |
| 29:Screen2 fiducial type | Set the shape of the second Mark point on the steel plate | The types that can be selected are; Circles, squares, triangles, crosses, diamonds, and image modules, etc |
| 30:Screen3 fiducial type | Set the shape of the third Mark point on the steel plate | The types that can be selected are; Circles, squares, triangles, crosses, diamonds, and image modules, etc |
| 31:Fiducial 1 X Coordinate | Set the X-axis coordinates of the first Mark point | Min=0mm, Max=508mm |
| 32:Fiducial 1 Y Coordinate | Set the Y-axis coordinates of the first Mark point | Min=0mm, Max=508mm |
| 33:Fiducial 2 X Coordinate | Set the X-axis coordinates of the second Mark point | Min=0mm, Max=508mm |
| 34:Fiducial 2 Y Coordinate | Set the Y-axis coordinates of the second Mark point | Min=0mm, Max=508mm |
| 35:Fiducial 3 X Coordinate | Set the X-axis coordinates of the third Mark point | Min=0mm, Max=508mm |
| 36:Fiducial 3 Y Coordinate | Set the Y-axis coordinates of the third Mark point | Min=0mm, Max=508mm |
| 37:Forward X offset | Visual difference in the X direction of the travel before compensation | When the scraper moves backwards and forwards, adjust the printing offset in the X direction (Max=1mm). |
| 38:Forward Y offset | Visual difference in the Y direction of the travel before compensation | When the scraper moves from back to front, adjust the printing offset in the Y direction (Max=1mm). |
| 39:Forward h offset | Visual difference in angle of travel before compensation | Adjust the printing offset at the angle when the scraper moves from back to front. |
| 40:Reverse X offset | Compensated visual difference in the X direction of travel | When the scraper moves from front to back, adjust the printing offset in the X direction (Max=1mm). |
| 41: Reverse Y offset | Compensated visual difference in the Y-direction of travel | When the scraper moves from front to back and forward, adjust the printing offset in the Y direction (Max=1mm). |
| 42: Reverse h offset | Visual difference in angle of travel before compensation | When the scraper moves from front to back, adjust the printing deviation at the angle. |
| 43:Screen X forward | Adjust the actuator in front of the steel plate X-axis | This parameter is the value automatically calculated by the computer after writing the program Learn Fiducial. Please reset to zero before writing the program |
| 44: Screen X rear | Adjusting the actuator behind the X-axis of the steel plate | This parameter is the value automatically calculated by the computer after writing the program Learn Fiducial. Please reset to zero before writing the program. |
| 45:Screen Y axis | Adjusting the Y-axis actuator of the steel plate | This parameter is the value automatically calculated by the computer after writing the program Learn Fiducial. Please reset to zero before writing the program. |
| 46:Alignment mode | Select alignment mode | Can be set to align with 2 or 3 Mark points. |
| 47:Tooling type | Set the support method for the PCB board | Optional: Autoflex automatic top plate, Vacuum support, Magnetic magnetic support. |
| 48:Right feed delay | Delay time of right side plate entry | When entering the board on the right side, it must be set, usually 0.2-0.3sec. |
DEK PRINTER Common Operations
Part 1: Some common instruction meanings
Abort: Press this key to reinitialize the machine or ignore the current prompt.
Try: Press this key to recheck the error situation.
Recover: Press this button to immediately continue its operation. The function module returns to its original position without having to reinitialize the entire machine. If this prompt appears, this option is preferred.
Diagnostics (Diagnostics): Press this button to enter diagnostics for further investigation of the issue.
Head: Press this button to allow the head up operation and enter the bottom of the printing head.
Continue: Press this key to continue with the current operation.
Fiducial Setup: Press this key to set the reference point.
Maint. (Maintenance): Perform maintenance or repair.
Part 2: Common operations
Download production program
1：Press SETUP
2：Press LOAD DATA
3：Using the left/right/up/down keys, select the required production document
4：Press LOAD
5：Press EXIT
6：Press EXIT
Replace steel plate
1：Press SETUP
2：Press CHANGE SCREEN
3：Open the front cover of the machine
4：Replace the steel plate
5：Lower the front cover of the machine
6：Press the SYSTEM key
7: Press CHANGE SCREEN
Install top PIN
1.Press SET UP
2.Press CHANGE TOOLING(There are slight differences due to different types of machines, so the following is omitted)
Add Solder paste
1：Press PASTE LOAD
2：Press MANUAL LOAD
3：Open the front cover
4：Add Solder paste
5：Lower the front cover of the machine
6： Press SYSTEM
7：Press CONTINUE
8：Press EXIT
Install squeegee
1：Press SETUP
2：Press SETUP SQUEEGEE
3：Open the front cover of the machine
4：Install the scraper and tighten the screws by hand
5：Install the front scraper and tighten the screws by hand
6：Lower the front cover of the machine
7：Press SYSTEM
8：Press CONTINUE
9：Press EXIT
10：Press EXIT
Perform squeegee height correction
1，Press SETUP
2，Press SETUP SQUEEGEE
3，Press CALIBRAT HEIGHT
4，Press CONTINUE (Its autocomplete correction)
Or manually correct：
a: Select Front squeegee
b: Use up or down to correct the front squeegee
c: Select Rear squeegee
d: Use up or down to correct the rear squeegee
e: Select save
5，Press EXIT
Write production programs
1，Press SETUP/EDIT DATA enters the editing parameter screen and sets various production parameters (please reset the nine parameters from Forward X Offset to Screen Y Axis to zero).
2，Press SAVE /EXIT.
Common error messages and causes
| Item | Error message prompt | Reason |
| 1 | Board On Rails, Remove and Continue | This indicates that the machine senses a PCB board on the track in the following situations: 1：Initializing the system on startup 2：When downloading a new product program 3：When entering the orbital system in the diagnostic procedure |
| 2 | Front Squeegee Pressure Error | After displaying this information, a new window will display the set pressure value and the actual pressure value. |
| 3 | Pneumatic Power Down | Indicates that the air pressure is too low or there is no gas connected. |
| 4 | Rail Lifted Error,Check Tooling | Perhaps the top PIN was mistakenly placed directly below the track. |
| 5 | System Power Down | The 24V motor power supply may be disconnected due to pressing the E-STOP key or opening the front and rear covers. |
| 6 | System Suspended While Covers Open | This indicates that the front or rear cover is in an open state when the machine is systematized. |
| 7 | Upline Board Transfer Error | This indicates an error in the online transmission (the printing machine did not receive the PCB board within the set time). |
| 8 | X Actuator Limit Exceeded | This indicates that the motor has exceeded its X-axis movement limit during calibration. |
| 9 | Y Actuator Limit Exceeded | This indicates that the motor has exceeded its Y-axis movement limit during calibration. |
DEK PRINTER maintenance knowledge explanation
Part 1: Daily Maintenance
Attention: The cleaning cloth and cleaning fluid must not contain substances that are harmful to human health. In order to protect the health and safety of the operator, please wear protective clothing during machine maintenance and cut off the power and air pressure during machine maintenance.
Maintenance content:
| Item | Content | Tool |
| 1 | Clean the residue on the surface of RISING TABLE | Spatula, rag, non-toxic cleaner |
| 2 | Clean machine surface | Spatula, rag, non-toxic cleaner |
| 3 | Check that the following parts work smoothly PRINTCARRIAGE CAMEL support frame Remove any residue from it |
Spatula, rag, non-toxic cleaner |
| 4 | Clean the SENSOR at the outlet and inlet of the machine | Spatula, rag, non-toxic cleaner |
Estimated maintenance time is 8 minutes.
N0TE：For any seriously polluted items requiring thorough cleaning, the corresponding work shall be carried out according to the corresponding monthly maintenance steps.
Part 2: Weekly Maintenance
Attention: The cleaning cloth and cleaning fluid must not contain substances that are harmful to human health. To protect the health and safety of the operator, please wear protective clothing during machine maintenance and cut off the power and air pressure during machine maintenance.
Maintenance contents：
A：Machine Internal Parts
| Item | Content | Tool |
| 1 | Printcarriage Linear relationship (deformation or not) Belt and pulley |
Spatula, rag, non-toxic cleaner |
| 2 | Squeegee parts Linear relationship (deformation or not) Squeegee surface |
Spatula, rag, non-toxic cleaner |
| 3 | X/Y axis of the camera Linear relationship (deformation or not) Belt and pulley |
Spatula, rag, non-toxic cleaner |
| 4 | Track system and air valve area Inspection of each screw Air valve inspection |
Spatula, rag, non-toxic cleaner |
5 |
Bottom steel plate wiping mechanism Linear relationship (deformation or not) Electromagnetic mechanism inspection |
Spatula, rag, non-toxic cleaner |
| 6 | RISING TABLE and magnetic thimble | Spatula, rag, non-toxic cleaner |
B：Machine Surface Part
| Item | Content | Tool |
| 1 | Remove dust, solder paste, and other residues from the printing machine cover and surface panel | Spatula, rag, non-toxic cleaner |
| 2 | Check if the emergency stop switch and other function keys operate normally. | |
| 3 | Check the connection of all external connecting cables and air pipes. |
Part 3: Monthly Maintenance
Attention: The cleaning cloth and cleaning fluid must not contain substances that are harmful to human health. To protect the health and safety of the operator, please wear protective clothing during machine maintenance and cut off the power and air pressure during machine maintenance.
Content maintenance
A：Printing rack
| Item | Maintenance Content | Tool |
| 1 | Clean the guide rail | Small shovel,Rag,Non toxic cleaning agent |
| 2 | Apply lubricating oil to the guide rail | Grease |
| 3 | Check if the drive belt is damaged or broken | |
| 4 | Push the printing rack to move and check if the movement is smooth and smooth |
| Item | Maintenance Content | Tool |
| 1 | Clean the screw guide rail | Small shovel, cloth |
| 2 | Upper lubricating oil | Grease |
| 3 | Check the smoothness of each action of the squeegee |
| Item | Maintenance Content | Tool |
| 1 | Clean the screw guide rail | Wipe, non-toxic cleaning agent |
| 2 | Grease the guide rail | |
| 3 | Check for damage to the belt and the wiring harness | |
| 4 | Wipe the camera lens | Lens paper |
| 5 | Check the various movements of the camera | |
| 6 | Check the sensitivity of the auditory board movement |
| Item | Maintenance Content | Tool |
| 1 | Clean the track and track threads to ensure that there is no solder paste or other residue left on them. | Cleaning cloth,cleanser |
| 2 | Clean the track and track threads. | |
| 3 | Check PCB CLAMP action and belt transmission. | |
| 4 | Circular track system to ensure smooth operation. | lens paper |
| 6 | Clean the SENSOR on both sides of the track and check its operation. | cleaning cloth |
| Item | Maintenance Content | Tool |
| 1 | Clean the guide rail | Spatula, rag, non-toxic cleaner |
| 2 | Lubricated track | |
| 3 | If possible, remove the roll and wipe the assembly so that no solder paste or residue is left on it | |
| 4 | Check the condition of the wires and trachea | |
| 5 | Check UNDER SCREEN CLEAREN for smooth action | |
| 6 | Check the following institutions Paper roll supply motor Solvent feeder Vacuum feeder |