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02 TPI - APPLICATOR.00.OP - MANUAL - BASIC.a.20220701 - Final
02 TPI - APPLICATOR.00.OP - MANUAL - BASIC.a.20220701 - Final
Operation Manual
Revision Sheet
Release No. Date Revision Description Writer
a 2022/07/01 Initial Release S.G. Moon
OPERATIONS MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
E. Production - Schedule........................................................................................................................................ 30
4. Appendix........................................................................................................................................................................... 102
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
A. System Overview
I) Double layer and 3-layer glass production System (TPI & Press)
I) Only personnel trained by the maker’s engineers shall operate the equipment.
II) IR TECH Co., Ltd. Shall not be responsible for any unauthorized modification or damage to
the system that has been provided.
III) The items that are not included in the manual shall be set after consultation with the maker’s
engineers and IR TECH Co., Ltd. shall not be responsible for arbitrary modifications to such
items.
C. Help Desk
RUN DESCRIPTION
2. RUN DESCRIPTION
A. Program Installation
I) To operate the TPI Applicator program, the program below shall be installed.
- egalaxtouch_5.14.0.14916-release-160316-forsingletouchdevice.exe
Touch Monitor Program
- 200908_WMX3.4u3_RTX3.7u2.exe
RTX64: Real time O/S
WMX3: EtherCat based motion controller.
Currently, the RTX64 license dongle key is plugged into the USB port of PC.
- aio-runtimes_v2.5.0.exe
Runtime library installation program
B. SYSTEM ON/OFF
I) System On
4. When the operating system selection screen appears, select the “Windows 10-RTX64”
above.
5. When the booting is completed, the WM3 screen logo appears again and disappears.
6. After the WMX3 logo disappears, wait until the white log window pops up as shown
above.
7. Once the white log window pops up, double-click the red eKANG TECH ICON on the
desktop to run the TPI Applicator Program.
8. Once the TPI Applicator Program is executed, the Command window pops up and then
the program screen appears.
9. Once the program screen appears, select the Login button, and then the Login popup
appears.
10. In the Login pop-up, enter UserID and Password to run the system.
1. Place the mouse pointer on the eKANG TECH Icon in the task bar below, and then three
screens will appear as shown in the picture above.
2. Select the Exit button at the bottom of the pop-up selected on the task bar.
4. Select the OK button to run the End Sequence, and then the pop-up disappears.
6. Select “No” in the pop-up to confirm whether to store the log, and finish.
A. Main – Main
I) System Monitoring
Displays the status of the entire TPI Line (Sensor status and glass progress status).
A. It refers to the section where the conveyor is divided and glass can stop.
Press CV
TPI Incoming TPI Incoming TPI Discharge Press In CV Press Discharge Press Discharge
CV1 CV2 CV1 CV1 CV2
Discharge
Glass condition waiting for TPI application (Glass 2)
Standby 1
Discharge
Glass condition waiting for TPI application (Glass 3)
Standby 2
Discharge
TPI application completed
Completed
Press
Glass pressed: 2-layer or 3-layer glass
Completed
The condition where gas injection failed:
Gas Failed
The glass in this condition does not move to the next CV.
i. If glass data is not deleted at the same time the glass is removed on the CV, even
though there is no glass, no glass can enter. Therefore, when glass is removed,
data shall be deleted on the “Main” screen or the “MainGlass Data” screen.
i. The black box displays the operation status of logistics related sensors.
i. Displays gas injection progress time, and in the “SettingsPress Settings”, additional
gas injection time can be set in addition to the input gas injection time.
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PROGRAM DETAIL DESCRIPTION
E. Displays the flow rate of the gas dispensing module (MFC) in (%) during gas injection.
i. The % standard is displayed based on the maximum capacity (1L/min) of the gas
injection module (MFC).
A. Displays and modifies the condition of the glass entering the TPI Incoming CV1 in
the inspection.
B. Once the glass enters the TPI In CV, it automatically changes to the next glass
condition.
In TPI mode, check all items except for assistant operation of the equipment status.
In Spacer mode, Check the equipment in ready, TPI pneumatics, Press pneumatic.
A. Heater Temperature Ready: Displays that temperatures of Drum Module and Head
Module reach the set temperature.
Status Comment
Temperatures of Drum and Head reach the set temperature.
Temperatures of Drum and Head’s heater do not reach the set
temperature.
B. Main Drum Automatic Selection: Displays the operation mode of Main Drum
Status Comment
Main Drum Mode S/W in automatic status
Main Drum Mode S/W in manual status
- If the operation status of Drum is Cross, displays Cross
regardless of Main Drum S/W
C. Main Drum Water Level: Displays application liquid level in Main Drum
Status Comment
When there is application liquid left in Main Drum
(Upper Limit On and Lower Limit Off)
When there is no application liquid left in Main Drum
(Upper Limit Off or Lower Limit On)
D. Equipment Ready
Status Comment
State in which automatic operation can start, actuators
automatically stand by
- All Servo motors shall be in “Servo On”.
Actuators cannot start automatically
4. Equipment Status
Status Comment
State in which the Assistant/Main Drum can be operated
State in which the Assistant/Main Drum stopped operation.
Emergency stop by an error or a user during system operation.
- Emergency Stop button
- Abort button
E. Gas Pressure Status: Displays the gas pressure supplied to the Press System
F. Press pneumatics: Displays the status of pneumatics supplied to the Press System
Status Comment
Tank needs to be filled.
- When the length of the storage tank does not reach
the set value for the “maximum storage length”
All of the conditions below shall be met for Main Drum to be
in operation.
- Check the item of “Drum Operation Status”.
- Check the item of “Heater Temperature Ready”.
- Check the item of “TPI pneumatics”.
- Check the item of “Main Action”.
- Main Drum mode SW in auto.
- Not detected by the storage tank limit sensor.
No need to be filled.
D. Gear Pump Pressure: Displays the pressure generated in gear pump module.
E. Sub Drum Pressure: Displays the pressure generated in the Sub Drum.
F. Main Drum Pressure: Displays the pressure generated in the Main Drum.
G. Main Drum Filling Request: Displays the Main Drum Filling Request.
Status Comment
Needs to be filled.
No need to be filled.
- Main Drum in Manual
- In the case that the filling time is over when the
automatic filling mode is “disabled”.
- When the upper limit of Main Drum is off
- When the lower limit of Main Drum is on
6. Output Monitor
A. Total Output: Displays the output discharged from the press equipment.
1. Production Information
A. Production Information
iii. Glass Thickness: Displays the thickness of the first, the second and the third glasses
from left.
iv. Application Height: Displays the height for the application liquid to be dispensed to
the first, the second and the third glasses from left.
vii. Sealing Depth: Distance from the end of glass and the application liquid
viii. Gas: sets whether to inject gas in the second and the third glass from left.
B. Nozzle Width/Seam:
i. Nozzle Width: Information on the width of the nozzle installed choose from
5.8mm or 6.8mm
ii. Seam: Sets a finish method and a location of seam Choose from Bevel or Corner
In the case of Bevel, choose from Side 1, Side 2, Side 3 and Side 4.
1. System Operation
i. Product: Performs production using the data entered in the Production Information.
ii. Schedule: Performs production using the data entered in advance in the schedule
screen.
B. Entire Ready: In the TPI / Press System, actuators except the one for the drum part
prepare for the automatic mode.
i. The servo motors of the entire system move to the standby position after “Servo
On”.
ii. Once the operation is completed, “Equipment Ready” shall have been checked.
E. TPI Ready: In the TPI System, actuators except the one for the drum part prepare for
the automatic mode.
i. The servo motors of the TPI System move to the standby position after “Servo On”.
H. Press Ready: An actuator in the Press System prepares for the auto mode.
i. Servo Motor: The servo motors of the Press System move to the standby position
after “Servo On”.
ii. When there is a Servo Motor Error, Press Reset button to proceed with Alarm Clear.
iii. For the Servo Motor, there is an error where the alarm clear cannot be run even
after reset depending to the error type. In this case, check the servo driver error
code in the electric equipment box, and then refer to the servo driver manual.
L. TPI CV Entry
M. Press Entry
ii.
i. If there is an error while putting gas in the press, discharging glass from the press,
use the pass button when it needs to re-start without removing any glass after
the gas is measured.
1. Displays and modifies Glass Production Data in the CV of the TPI System and the Press
System.
2. The Glass Process flow is “Incoming Conveyor1 Incoming Conveyor2 TPI Conveyor
Discharge Conveyor1 Discharge Conveyor2 Press Conveyor or Press Front
Press Discharge1 Press Discharge2”.
3. When the “Product” button is pressed, the production information on the main screen is
entered in the corresponding CV.
2. Delete All: Changes the status of glass in the TPI System and the Press System to “None”.
3. In auto mode, if there is glass on the conveyor according to data even though there is
none, the glass from the previous conveyor cannot enter the next conveyor. In this case,
therefore, change to “None” in the glass status sync before proceeding.
1. Displays current location, speed and load factor for the Servo motor on each axis.
I) Order History
1. File Load
C. Displays Glass Information on the right of the screen once the name of the store for
production is selected.
D. Check Glass Information, and then select the “DATA SEND” button for all the
information on the right to be listed in the schedule screen.
E. Production - Schedule
1. File Load
2. Delete Page
A. The Delete Page button resets the information on the page currently examined.
3. Page
A. Glass Information consists of 5 pages (20 items per page) and the selected page is
displayed in red.
1. The information on glass to be produced can be entered and checked on the screen.
A. Delete: Select the button to reset the information of the selected line.
E. 2-layer, 3-layer application: Enter the height of TPI or spacer (Unit: mm)/
F. Sealing Depth: Enter the distance from the end of Glass and the spacer (Unit: mm)/
G. 2-layer, 3-layer gas: When injecting gas, select Gas. When not injecting gas, select No
Gas.
I. Production Volume: Displays the volume input into the TPI incoming CV1.
iii. Once the set volume equals the production volume, Glass in the “Non-progress”
state below automatically moves forward.
J. Progress Status:
i. Non-progress: When the set volume is more than the production volume check
if the production is not started yet.
iii. Progress Completed: When the set volume equals the production volume check
if the production is completed.
iv. When the production order needs to be changed, select “Non-progress” for the line
for production, changing to “Progress”, which modifies the production order.
F. Production – Settings
- Setting Items are classified into Bevel and Corner, depending the location of seam.
- The range of set values listed in the Manual does not represent absolute range because
such values can be changed according to the equipment condition or settings.
I) Bevel Settings
1. Material Volume:
A. In the case that the seam is vertical (Forward direction: bottom left, reverse direction:
bottom right) (Glass height more than 350mm)
B. In the case that the seam is horizontal (Forward direction: bottom right, reverse
direction: bottom left) (Glass height less than 350mm)
C. Application Height Correction Volume (%): Spacer height + (Spacer height x Set Value
(%))
D. Application Height Correction Alpha (mm): Spacer height + Set Value (mm)
i. Ex) Spacer height: 12mm, Application Height Correction Volume: 10%, Correction
Alpha: 1.2mm
E. All Sides Correction Alpha (%): Correct in percentage from the discharge volume of
Side 1, 2, 3, and 4. (Reference value 100%)
i. Ex) In the case that the Material Volume of Side 1, 2, 3, and 4 are 110%, 120%, 130%,
140%, respectively, and all sides correction volume is 150%
F. All Corner Correction Volume (%): Correct in percentage from the discharge volume
of Corner 1, 2, 3, and 4. (Reference value 100%)
i. The calculation method is the same as applied to “All Sides Correction Volume”.
G. Side’s Material Volume (%): Calculate the Side’s Material Volume that equals the Spacer
height in the TPI System. Correct this calculated volume in percentage. (Reference
value: 100%)
i. As the set value for Material Volume increases, the volume of discharge increases.
ii. As the set value for Material Volume decreases, the volume of discharge decreases.
iii. If the Side’s Material Volume is more, as shown on the left of Figure 1 it becomes a
fat shape.
iv. If the Side’s Material Volume is less, shown on the right of Figure 1, the height is
lowered.
H. Corner’s Material Volume (%): Calculate the Corner’s Material Volume that equals the
Spacer height in the TPI System. Correct this calculated volume in percentage.
(Reference value: 100%)
i. As the set value for Corner’s Material Volume increases, the volume of discharge
increases.
ii. As the set value for Corner’s Material Volume decreases, the volume of discharge
decreases.
iii. If Corner’s Material Volume is more, as shown on the left of Figure 2, it falls out of
the glass.
iv. If Corner’s Material Volume is more, as shown on the right of Figure 2, it falls into
the glass.
2. Before/After Corner:
Set the Material Volume for the section where the nozzle before Corner decelerates and
the section where the nozzle accelerates after Corner.
A. In the case that the seam is vertical (Forward direction: bottom left, reverse direction:
bottom right) (Glass height more than 350mm)
B. In the case that the seam is horizontal (Forward direction: bottom right, reverse
direction: bottom left) (Glass height less than 350mm)
C. Corner SW Acceptable Height (mm): The nozzle is opened more in the Corner part.
At this time, the height to be opened more is set.
D. Material Volume Correction Distance Before Corner (mm): Sets the deceleration
distance of the nozzle before Corner.
E. Material Volume Correction Distance After Corner (mm): Sets the acceleration distance
of the nozzle after Corner.
F. Deceleration Rate Before Corner: Sets the Material Volume of the Section where the
nozzle decelerates before Corner.
iii. If there are too much material volume before Corner, the deceleration section will
fall out.
iv. If there are too little material volume before Corner, the deceleration section will fall
inward.
G. Acceleration Rate After Corner: Sets the Material Volume of the Section where the
nozzle accelerates after Corner.
iii. If there are too much material volume after Corner, the Corner will fall out.
iv. If there are too little material volume after Corner, the Corner will fall inward.
3. Corner
Set the correction for the Corner’s Material Volume at the end of Corner rotation.
B. Material Volume Correction: Sets the Material Volume correction value at the end of
Corner.
i. The Corner’s Material Volume needs to be corrected so that Corner does not fall
inward and smooth acceleration after Corner is ensured, by increasing the
material volume a little more at the end.
4. Start/Finish:
A. Bevel Start Side: Choose from Side 1, Side 2, Side 3, and Side 4.
i. Application Start Pressure (bar): Sets the pressure when the nozzle pressure is filled
before application starts.
When the pressure value is low: Rib not generated when starting.
When the pressure value is high: Rib spread and generated when starting.
ii. Start Rib Generation Distance (mm): Sets the distance of the Rib when application
starts.
iii. Start Rib Generation Speed (RPM): Sets the speed of the gear pump when the Rib
is generated.
iv. Start Rib Generation Acceleration Time (sec): Sets the acceleration time of the gear
pump when the Rib is generated.
In the case of the starting rib, the rib is generated in three stages.
v. Start Rib Generation Nozzle Location (mm): Sets the value of nozzle location when
the Rib is generated.
In the case of the starting rib, the rib is generated in three stages.
vi. Start Rib Y Axis Location (mm): Sets the offset value for the Y axis location when
generating a Rib.
vii. Slope Start Delay Distance (mm): Sets the delay distance from the rib generation to
the start of the slope section.
The higher the set value, the more the slope is delayed.
Range: 0 ~ 10mm
viii. Slope Material Volume Acceleration Rate1 (mm): Sets the acceleration rate for the
start of slope by dividing the slope section into two.
The higher the set value, the more the slope goes up.
ix. Slope Material Volume Acceleration Rate2 (mm): Sets the acceleration rate for the
end of slope by dividing the slope section into two sections.
The higher the set value, the more the slope goes up.
x. Material Volume Correction Distance After Wedge (mm): Sets the material volume
correction distance at the beginning of the side after slope section.
Range: 20 ~ 40mm
xi. Material Volume Correction Value After Wedge (%): Sets the material volume
correction value at the beginning of the side after slope section.
Range: 90 ~ 120%
xii. Wedge Slope Nozzle Speed Correction (%): Sets the correction value for the motor
movement speed when the nozzle is opened in the slope section.
The higher the set value, the quicker the nozzle opens.
The lower the set value, the slower the nozzle goes.
Range: 90 ~ 110%
i. Closed Distance: When finishing, set the distance of the overlapping the start rib.
Range: 1 ~ 7(mm)
ii. Rib Section Y-axis Correction Distance (mm): Move the Y-axis back not to overlap
the start rib any more after the closed distance. At this time, enter the distance
to move Y-axis back.
iii. Finishing Slope Y-axis Correction Distance (mm): Sets the Y-axis correction value for
the end of the finishing slope.
Set the correction value so that the end of the finishing slope and the end
of the starting slope coincide.
Range: -2 ~ 2 (mm)
iv. Pump Start Speed Deceleration (%): After the start rib is created, turn around the
1st Corner, and discharge while moving at high speed. After turning around the
4th Corner, it changes back to the starting speed at the start rib. At this time, set
the Material Volume correction value for the part where the starting speed
changes from high speed.
v. Pump Stop Deceleration: Stop the pump in the finishing slope section. At this time,
set the correction value for the gear pump deceleration.
A. If the set value is too low, the finishing slope has a lot of
volume, getting fat.
vi. Finishing Slope Y-axis Up Start Correction (mm): In the Finishing Slope Section, Set
the correction value for the point of moving behind the Y-axis.
If the set value decreases, Y-axis moves back before the starting Slope
Section.
If the set value increases, Y-axis moves back before the starting Slope
Section.
vii. Finishing Slope Y-axis Up Speed Correction: Sets the speed correction value when
the Y-axis moves back.
viii. Finishing Slope Nozzle Speed Correction: In the Finishing Slope Section, set the
correction value for the nozzle movement speed.
ix. Finishing Slope Nozzle Location: Sets the nozzle location at the end of the Finishing
Slope.
If the set value increases, the nozzle is opened at the end of finish.
If the set value decreases, the nozzle is closed at the end of finish.
x. Application Finish Nozzle Location: Sets the nozzle location at the end of discharge.
If the set value is too high, making the nozzle opened, the discharge liquid
may not stop.
If the set value is too low, pushing the nozzle to the end, nozzle marks
may appear on the discharge side.
xi. Correction Volume After Changing Start Speed: Sets the material volume correction
value after the high-speed section is finished and changed to the starting speed.
D. First Corner: Sets the parameter for the first Corner after the start rib. If the first
Corner is for vertical discharge, 1Corner is the first Corner, and if it is for horizontal
discharge, 2Corner is the first Corner.
i. 1Corner Deceleration Distance: Sets the distance that becomes the deceleration
section before Corner starts.
ii. Pump Speed Right Before 1Corner: Sets the pump speed right before Corner starts.
iii. 1Corner’s Material Volume Deceleration: Sets the deceleration rate of the material
v. Acceleration Rate: Sets the Material Volume after the first Corner.
vi. Correction Volume: Sets the correction volume for the first Corner.
vii. For the first Corner, Not the values set in the “Material Volume”/”Before/After
Corner”/”Corner” screen but the values set in the “Start/Finish” screen are applied.
5. System:
A. Operation: Sets the parameters for the speed and operation for the nozzle discharge.
i. Nozzle Movement Acceleration: Sets the maximum acceleration when the nozzle
moves.
ii. Nozzle Movement Deceleration: Sets the maximum deceleration when the nozzle
moves.
iii. Nozzle Movement Speed: Sets the speed when the nozzle moves.
iv. Application Speed Change Distance: The speed can be changed in the case that the
original speed cannot be discharged for the glass that is too far when applying.
At this time, enter the distance as standard for speed change.
v. Application Change Speed: When the distance of each side of the glass exceeds the
set value of “application change distance”, it changes to the application change
speed.
vi. Application Slope Angle: Sets the slope angle for the seam.
vii. Nozzle Location Correction during Application: Function to open or close further
the nozzle during application regardless of discharge volume.
ON: Starts closing the nozzle at the beginning of the slope at the end of
the seam.
OFF: Starts closing the nozzle past the set distance after the slope starts
at the end of the seam.
i. Side Correction Distance: Sets the correction value for the movement distance for
each side.
C. Corner Correction:
Set the glass size as Small, Medium, Large from the first.
Range: 0 ~ 3mm
Once a value is set, Corner does not operate as a circular arc, but the
length of the Corner becomes longer to an elliptical Corner.
D. Diagonal Rib
i. Use:
ON: As shown on the left picture, a mode in which the nozzle moves down
diagonally from the glass to create a rib.
OFF: As shown on the right picture, a mode in which the nozzle is attached
to the glass and then moves down to create a rib
ii. Distance: Enter the distance at which the rib is stand-by, how far up from where it
is created.
iii. Acceleration: Enter the acceleration when the nozzle moves to the glass.
iv. Speed: Enter the speed when the nozzle moves to glass as %.
1. Material Volume
2. Before/After Corner
3. Corner
4. Start/Finish
i. Application Start Pressure (bar): Sets the pressure at which the nozzle is filled before
application.
The pressure value is low: Any rib is not created when starting.
The pressure value is high: ribs are created by spreading when starting.
ii. Start Rib Creation Distance (mm): Sets the distance of the rib when application starts.
iii. Start Creation Rib Speed (RPM): Sets the speed of the gear pump when a rib is
created.
iv. Start Rib Creation Acceleration Time (sec): Sets the acceleration time of the gear
pump when a rib is created.
v. Start Rib Creation Nozzle Location (mm): Sets the location value of the nozzle when
a rib is created.
vi. Start Rib Y-axis Location (mm): Sets the offset value for the Y-axis location when a
rib is created.
When the Start Rib is created, moves the Y-axis closer to the glass, making
the rib created better.
vii. First Slope Material Volume (%): Sets the material volume for the first slope.
viii. First Slope Delay (mm): Sets the delay distance for the slope section start after rib.
Range: 0 ~ 10mm
ix. First Slope Acceleration Rate (%): Sets the material acceleration rate for the first
slope.
If the set value is too high, the slope part goes up.
If the set value is too low, the slope part falls down.
x. Deceleration Distance After First Slope (mm): Sets the deceleration distance from
the Slope Section finish to the Corner start.
Range: 1~5mm
xi. Deceleration Rate After First Slope (%): Sets the material deceleration rate from the
Slope Section finish to the Corner start.
Range: 90 ~ 140%
i. Closed Distance: When fishing, set the distance of the section overlapping the Start
Rib part.
Range: 1 ~ 7(mm)
ii. Rib Section Y-axis Correction Distance (mm): Move the Y-axis back not to overlap
the start rib any more after the closed distance. At this time, enter the distance
to move Y-axis back.
iii. Finishing Slope Y-axis Correction Distance(mm): Sets the Y-axis correction value for
the end of the finishing slope.
Set the correction value so that the end of the finishing slope and the end
of the starting slope coincide.
Range: -2 ~ 2 (mm)
iv. Pump Start Speed Deceleration (%): After the start rib is created, turn around the
1st Corner, and discharge while moving at high speed. After turning around the
4th Corner, it changes back to the starting speed at the start rib. At this time, set
the Material Volume correction value for the part where the starting speed
changes from high speed.
v. Finishing Slope Nozzle Location: Sets the Nozzle Location at the end of the Finishing
Slope.
If the set value increases, the nozzle is opened at the end of finish.
If the set value decreases, the nozzle is closed at the end of finish.
vi. Application Finish Nozzle Location: Sets the Nozzle Location at the end of the
discharge.
If the set value is too high, making the nozzle opened, the discharge liquid
may not stop.
If the set value is too low, pushing the nozzle to the end, nozzle marks
may appear on the discharge side.
vii. Correction Volume After Start Speed Change: Sets the material volume correction
value after the high-speed section is finished and changed to the starting speed
5. System
A. Operation: Sets the parameters for the speed and operation for the nozzle discharge.
i. Nozzle Movement Acceleration: Sets the maximum acceleration when the nozzle
moves.
ii. Nozzle Movement Deceleration: Sets the maximum deceleration when the nozzle
moves.
iii. Nozzle Movement Speed: Sets the speed when the nozzle moves.
iv. Application Speed Change Distance: The speed can be changed in case the original
speed cannot be discharged for the glass that is too far when applying. At this
time, enter the distance as standard for speed change.
v. Application Change Speed: When the distance of each side of the glass exceeds the
set value of “application change distance”, it changes to the application change
speed.
vi. Application Slope Angle: Sets the slope angle for the seam.
vii. Nozzle Location Correction during Application: Function to open or close further
the nozzle during application regardless of discharge volume.
ON: Starts closing the nozzle at the beginning of the first slope.
OFF: Starts closing the nozzle after the first slope starts and moves as long
as the nozzle length.
ON: Starts closing the nozzle at the beginning of the second slope.
OFF: Starts closing the nozzle after the second slope starts and moves as
long as the nozzle length.
i. Side Correction Distance: Sets the correction value for the movement distance for
each side.
C. Corner Correction:
Set the glass size as Small, Medium, Large from the first.
Range: 0 ~ 3mm
Once a value is set, Corner does not operate as a circular arc, but the
length of the Corner becomes longer to an elliptical Corner.
6. Corner Start
B. The first Corner: Sets the parameters for the first Corner after the Start Rib Section.
i. Corner Entry Speed (m/min): Sets the speed at which the nozzle moves before the
Corner starts.
Range: 35 ~ 38
ii. Pump Speed Right Before Corner (m/min): Sets the speed of the pump right before
the rotation of the Corner, the height of the Corner and the height right before
the rotation of the Corner to be constant.
iii. Corner’s Material Volume (%): Sets the material volume of the Corner. At this time,
the material volume set in the “Material Volume” tap is ignored.
iv. Corner-end Material Volume Correction (%): Sets the Corner Material Correction
Volume at the end of the Corner. At this time, the Correction Volume set in the
“Corner” tap is ignored.
v. Acceleration Distance After Corner (mm): Sets the acceleration distance at about the
Corner height after the Corner.
Range: 7 ~ 10mm
C. Second Slope
i. Second Slope Acceleration Rate (%): Sets the material acceleration rate for the
second slope.
Set the glass size as Small, Medium, Large from the left.
ii. Second Slope Material Volume (%): Sets the material volume for the second slope.
Set the glass size as Small, Medium, Large from the left.
iii. Correction Distance After Second Slope: Sets the correction distance for the side
start after Slope.
Range: 1 ~ 5mm
iv. Correction Value After Second Slope (%): Sets the correction value for the material
volume after Slope.
Set the glass size as Small, Medium, Large from the left.
v. Second Slope Angle Correction (%): Sets the correction value when the Second
Slope’s angle needs to be changed. Since it is the correction for the nozzle
movement speed of the angle correction, if the actual angle is changed, the slope
material volume and the acceleration rate also need to be changed.
vi. Acceleration Correction Distance: By increasing the distance in the section where
the nozzle movement speed gets faster after the Slope, the acceleration for the
nozzle movement decreases.
Since the acceleration for the nozzle movement decreases, Increasing the material
volume decreases the acceleration for the nozzle movement, preventing the
height of the material from being lowered in the acceleration section.
i. Finish First Slope Deceleration Rate (%): Sets the deceleration rate of the material
for the finish first reverse slope.
ii. Finish First Slope Material Volume (%): Sets the material volume for the finish first
reverse slope.
iii. Material Volume After Finish First Slope (%): Sets the material volume right before
iv. Length Correction After Finish First Slope (mm): Changes the location of the Corner
beginning after the finish first reverse slope.
Range: 0 ~ 10mm
E. Finish Corner:
i. Finish Corner’s Material Volume: Sets the material volume for the Finish Corner.
ii. Finish Corner-end Material Volume Correction: Sets the Material Volume Correction
value for the end of the Finish Corner.
iii. Finish Corner Y-axis Correction (mm): Sets the correction value of the interval
between the first bottom Corner and the second top Corner.
iv. Correction Value After Finish Corner (%): Sets the Material Volume Correction value
after the Finish Corner.
v. Finish first Y-axis Up Location Correction (mm): Sets the correction location for the
time when the nozzle moves backward from the first reverse slope.
+ Set value: After moving down as much as the set value from the
Reference Location, the nozzle moves backward to create a reverse slope.
- Set value: Up as much as the Set value from the Reference Location, the
nozzle moves backward to create a reverse slope.
vi. Finish first Y-axis Up Speed Correction (%): Enter the correction value for the speed
when the Nozzle moves backward.
100% < Set Value: Moves faster than the reference speed.
100% > Set Value: Moves slower than the reference speed.
vii. Finish Second Y-axis Up Location Correction (mm): Sets the correction location for
the time when the nozzle moves backward from the finish second reverse slope.
+ Set value: After moving down as much as the Set value from the
Reference Location, the nozzle moves backward to create a reverse slope.
- Set value: After moving down as much as the Set value from the
Reference Location, the nozzle moves backward to create a reverse slope.
viii. Finish Second Y-axis Up Speed Correction (%): Enter the correction value for the
speed when the nozzle moves backward.
100% < Set Value: Moves faster than the reference speed.
ix. 100% > Set Value: Moves slower than the reference speed.
A. Displays the list of the settings file created according to an application height and a
location of the seam in the same model.
2. Settings Control
ii. Select New Button Enter a new name in the Popup OK Enter Data Save
Button
i. Select the Settings File from the List SaveAS Button Enter a new name in the
Popup OK
ii. A Settings File is created with the new name entered in the list, setting contents are
the same as the selected Settings File.
G. Manual – Semi-auto
I) System Monitoring
1. TPI TEST
A. For the small sized glass, place it on the TPI Conveyor to proceed with the Application
TEST. The TPI TEST screen displays the status of the equipment needed for the TEST.
2. Conveyor Movement
A. Once the Conveyor Movement Tap is selected, only the conveyors in the above screen
may be operated.
B. TPI Glass Movement Speed (mm/s): The speed of the TPI CV and the Press CV can be
changed.
Status Comment
Displayed when the Heater Temperature reaches the set
temperature.
Displayed when the Heater Temperature does not reach the set
temperature.
Status Comment
Displayed when the Main Drum is in auto mode.
Displayed when the Main Drum is in manual mode.
- Once the switch on the Main Drum is set to Auto, it
operates in auto mode.
3. Equipment Ready:
Status Comment
Displayed when the current equipment can perform
application.
Displayed when the current equipment cannot perform
application.
- If the temperature of the heater is ready, press the
“Ready” button to get the equipment in ready.
4. Drum Operation:
Status Comment
Displayed when the application liquid can be fed from the Main
Drum to the feed tank.
Displayed when the application liquid cannot be fed from
the Main Drum to the feed tank.
- In the case that is displayed although the heater
is ready and the main drum switch is set to “Auto”,
press Reset to change to .
- Since the equipment is stopped by pressing the EMO
button or the ABORT button, resulting in of the
drum operation to stop the main drum operation,
press the Reset button to operate it normally.
i. Carries out the application importing the settings file based on the glass information
entered in the production information once the equipment is in the condition
where it can perform application.
ii. Once the TPI in CV entry sensor detects it after the test start is selected, the CV
operates, starting the TPI operation.
i. There may be the cases where it needs to be reset to manual if it cannot be reset
depending on the types of the alarm and the error.
D. Nozzle Closed: Moves the nozzle to the location where it can be closed as much as
possible.
E. Manual Discharge: While the button is pressed, discharges the application liquid.
F. Settings Discharge: Discharges the application liquid according to the data entered in
“Pump Target Rotation Numbers” and “Pump Target Speed”.
H. Manual - Conveyor
1. Servo Status
A. : Displayed when the Servo Motor is on. The motor can be operated.
B. : Displays when the Servo Motor is off. The motor cannot be operated.
2. Busy Status
A. : Displayed when Servo Motor is in operation. (Displayed when the Servo is off)
B. If the error is solved by pressing the “Reset” button, check the error code on the
entire equipment main panel, and then refer to the motor driver manual. Servo On
Command: Servo On Operation
5. Glass Home: Operates forward/backward movement for the Glass Home sensor.
1. Back: Forward/Backward movement of the back (for cleaning the front of the nozzle)
wiper
2. Side: Forward/Backward movement of the side (for cleaning the side of the nozzle) wiper
In TPI Module, manual operation can be performed for the module installed in the TPI Tower.
5. Gear Pump-axis: Motor to dispense the liquid from the storage tank
Move to the standby position Enter the target location of the motor
2. Sets the standby position set value by motor in the “Settings””TPI Motor” screen.
IV) Movement
1. Moves to the location entered in the target location at the target speed.
2. The motor does not operate when the target speed is set to “0”.
V) Jog Operation:
1. It operates when the target speed is set to a value except for “0”.
7. Gear Pump:
VI) Cylinder
1. Height Measurement
2. Storage Tank
J. Manual - Drum
Settings related to manual operation and filling for the Drum Module
1. Manual Operation
3. Filling Request:
A. Enabled: While the Main Drum is being filled from the storage tank, the assistant
drum operates simultaneously.
B. Disabled: While the Main Drum is being filled from the storage tank, the assistant
drum stops.
5. Filling Time:
ii. The filling request is off once the filling time elapses.
A. Standby time for low pressure/down operation after the drum is replaced.
7. Waiting Time
A. Elapsed time for low pressure/down operation after the drum is replaced.
8. Replacement Status:
A. Changes to the replacement status once the drum is detected by the descent limit
sensor.
B. Changes to replacement completed once the auto standby time elapses after the
drum is replaced.
A. Standby in low voltage when the drum motor does not rotate.
B. Delay time for the motor to operate after the high voltage signal, while the motor
rotates (usually with high voltage).
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A. During filling from the Assistant Drum, the Main Drum periodically moves up and
down, removing pressure.
A. The time to maintain the going-up movement when it moves up and down to remove
pressure.
B. Disabled: Mode to perform filling once only for the filling time.
ii. Filling can be operated only if a user turns on the filling request.
K. Manual – Press
1. Gas Block: Operation status of the block to prevent gas leakage when gas is injected in
the press.
2. Gas Flow Rate: Displays the current gas injection capacity in % (100% 1L/min)
A. Displays the current gas injection capacity in % based on the set value.
i. Displays as 100% when the current value is the same as the set value.
1. Press Axis
A. The status of the motor on the front plate of the Press System can be checked and
operated manually.
Move to the standby position Enter the target location of the motor
Jog operation for closing the Enter the target speed of the motor
front plate
Jog operation for opening the front
plate
iii. Standby Position: Moves to the standby position that has been defined.
iv. Movement: Moves to the entered target location at the target speed.
At this time, always enter a value greater than “0” in the target speed.
During the button is pressed, the front plate of the press is closing.
During the button is pressed, the front plate of the press is opening.
B. Torque Operation
i. Select the button after entering the values for the torque and the speed to operate
the torque.
2. Lift Beam
3. Assistant Roller
4. Conveyor
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A. Servo On/Off: Moves on/off the Servo motor of the Press Conveyor.
5. Corner Vacuum
6. Vacuum Motor:
B. The number of the Vacuum Sol is the same as the one of the sensors installed at the
entry.
7. Corner Bending
A. Corner Bending: Pulls out the lower part of the discharge of the Corner Bending front
plate.
i. It plays a role in removing air by pulling the lower part out during the TPI Production.
ii. In the case that any air is not removed, the TPI liquid bursts out.
B. Corner Push: Pushes in the lower part of the discharge of the front plate.
i. It is for the butyl to evenly adhere by pushing in the lower part of the discharge
during the AL or insulated Spacer Production.
C. Unbending: Returns the lower part of the discharge of the front plate to its original
state.
8. Stopper: Function to make glass enter the press and prevent it from leaving the stop
location
9. Blower: Function to blow for glass not to attach the back plate after entering the Press
Conveyor
Move to the standby position Enter the target location of the motor
C. Standby Position: Moves to the standby location that has been defined.
i. At this time, always enter a value greater than “0” in the target speed.
G. Forced Discharge
H. Press Status
: In operation, : Completed
i. Press Use
iv. Thickness Measurement: Displays the thickness measurement for the entered glass
in the Press.
v. Length Measurement: Displays the length measurement for the entered glass in the
Press.
vi. First Glass Measurement: Displays the thickness and the length of Glass 1.
vii. Second Glass Measurement: Displays the thickness and the length of Glass 2.
viii. Third Glass Measurement: Displays the thickness and the length of Glass 3.
L. Manual – Enter/Discharge
Monitors the Interface of the equipment before and after the TPI or the Press System
I) Inspection Interface
B. Once the Entry Request is “On”, glass enters from the inspection to TPI Incoming CV1.
B. Once the Auto Sealing entry signal is on, glass moves from the Press to Auto Sealing.
A. OFF: Interface Enabled, mode to allow glass to enter from the inspection table.
B. ON: Interface Disabled, the inspection table places glass on the TIP Incoming CV1
and then enter it when the entry sensor detects it.
A. OFF: Interface Enabled, mode where the Discharge Ready signal of the Press is “On”.
B. On: Interface Disabled, mode where the Discharge Ready signal of the Press is not
“On”
M. Heater – Head
1. Heater Status
F. When current temperature is within a certain range of the set temperature, . If not,
iii. Without , “Main” The item of Heater Temperature Ready in the “Main” screen
is checked.
G. For setting the range, “Settings” In the “TPIEquipment” screen, refer to “Temperature
Settings”.
i. The item of Temperature Ready can be affected depending the set value of “Ready
Tolerance”.
D. Preheating Mode: Changes the Set Temperature to a set value in “Settings” in the
“TPIEquipment” screen, “Head Preheating Temperature”.
i. Prevents discharge liquid from cooling down even though the equipment is not in
operation for a long time.
ii. In Preheating mode, select the “Operation” button to change to the existing
temperature value.
N. Heater – Drum
1. The method to operate the drum part heater is the same as the one for Head Part Heater.
O. Heater – Tuning
Tunes the PID gain of the heater and automatically turns on/off the heater
I) Heater Tuning
1. As it is a function for tuning the Head Part Heater and the Drum Part Heater, it is not
used except in special cases.
A. Turns on/off the heater when the equipment power and the PC program are on.
A. Mode where the Assistant Drum changes to the preheating mode automatically when
it is detected by the bottom limit sensor.
A. Tank Length: Displays the current location value of the storage tank.
B. Offset: Offset value for the location value of the storage tank.
C. Maximum Storage Length: The Main Drum stops when the current location value is
greater the maximum storage length.
i. Starts application only when the current location value is greater the maximum
storage length. Otherwise, the Head stands by at the application start location.
D. Minimum Filing Length: Starts filling when the current location value is less than the
minimum filling length.
B. Maximum Pressure: The equipment stops when the current pressure is greater than
the maximum pressure. Equipment Interlock
3. Nozzle Pressure
B. Maximum Pressure: The equipment stops when the current pressure is greater than
the maximum pressure. Equipment Interlock
B. Maximum Pressure: Drum stops rotating when the current pressure is greater than
the maximum pressure.
C. Restart Pressure: Drum starts rotating again when the current pressure is lower than
1. The classification – Large, Medium, Small – used in the settings is determined by the set
value above.
A. Glass Mini Size (mm): If the glass is smaller than the set value, it is classified into
“Mini”.
B. Glass Small Size (mm): If the glass between the Mini size and the set value, it is
classified into “Small”.
C. Glass Medium Size (mm): If the glass between the small size and the set value, it is
D. Glass Large Size (mm): If the glass is larger than the medium size, it is classified into
“Large”.
It is used when moving the location of the TPI liquid to the left/right based on the glass
location.
A. When the seam is on the left, the gap between the end of the glass and the spacer
can be adjusted.
B. When the set value is set as “+”, the discharge liquid moves toward the washing
machine.
C. When the set value is set as “-“, the discharge liquid moves toward the Press.
A. When the seam is at the bottom, the gas between the end and the spacer can be
adjusted.
B. When the set value is set as “+”, the discharge liquid moves toward the washing
machine.
C. When the set value is set as “-“, the discharge liquid moves toward the Press.
It is used when changing the location of the TPI liquid based on the glass location.
A. When the set value is set as “+”, the discharge liquid moves upward.
B. When the set value is set as “-“, the discharge liquid moves downward.
2. Operation Flow continuously moves along with the arrow point on the screen.
3. Button: Automatically enters the current motor’s location value as set value.
5. : The blue bar indicates that the rear scraper has progressed.
9. Scraper Forward/Backward: Moves the scraper that scrapping the nozzle scrapping
scraper forward/backward.
I) Temperature Settings
1. Ready Tolerance:
A. Actual temperature of the heater is within the range of the tolerance set value
compared to the set temperature, the heater is displayed in ready.
i. If the current set value is 120ºC and the current temperature is 122ºC, it is ready
when the temperature tolerance is 10ºC.
ii. If the current set value is 120ºC and the current temperature is 122ºC, it is not ready
when the temperature tolerance is 1ºC.
T. Settings – Press
1. Sets correction values for the total thickness of the 2-layer/3-layer glass by TPI height.
2. 2/2-layer Pressing: Enter the Thickness Correction Value for 2-layer glass.
3. 2/3-layer Pressing (mm): Sets the correction value for the second pressing thickness of
3-layer glass.
4. 3/3-layer Pressing (mm): Sets the correction value for the third pressing thickness of 3-
layer glass.
5. Material Gap: Sets the gap with the material moving at high speed before pressing.
7. First Material Gap: Sets the gap of the glass moving at high speed before pressing the
first glass.
1. First Maximum Torque (%): Sets the torque for pressing the first glass.
2. First Maximum Speed (RPM): Sets the speed for pressing the first glass.
3. Gas Injection Gap (mm): Sets the gap between the spacer on the back plate of the Press
and the gas nozzle.
A. “+”: the gap between the spacer and the nozzle widens.
B. “-“: the gap between the spacer and the nozzle narrows.
1. Function to turn on/off a certain gas nozzle valve when injecting gas.
1. Height 01~07: Classified by the sensor installed at the entry of the Press.
2. Small, Medium, Large: Classified by the sensor in the conveyer before entering the Press.
A. There is a “medium”-sized sensor around 1200mm from the stop sensor of the pre-
press conveyor.
B. There is a “large”-sized sensor around 2400mm from the stop sensor of the pre-press
conveyor.
C. Ex) When the second height sensor at the entry is detected and the glass length is
“medium” size, the gas is injected as the capacity of “75%” for “6 seconds”.
1. The torque for the Spacer Press is determined by the sensor detecting the height of the
glass.
2. Size: Height 01~07: Classified by a sensor installed at the entry of the press.
6. Time (Sec): Time during which pressing is held after the torque value of the motor reaches
the set torque.
7. Length Ratio: Function to increase the torque value depending on the length of glass.
1. Spacer Settings
A. First Start Location (mm): Glass 1’s high-speed movement location before converting
to the torque mode.
B. Second Start Location (mm): Glass 2’s high-speed movement location before
converting to the torque mode.
C. Third Start Location (mm): Glass 3’s high-speed movement location before converting
to the torque mode.
A. Speed in Torque Mode (mm/s): Speed at which the gas belt moves in the torque
mode of the press front plate.
U. Utility – Alarm
When an alarm is triggered, the screen automatically changes to the alarm screen.
I) Alarm Recovery
1. The pop-up as below appears once the alarm is double-clicked on the screen.
2. Choose from one of the methods listed on the red box to disable the alarm, and then
select the “RECOVER” button.
A. CLEAR – Delete Alarm: Only deletes the alarm when the equipment is stopped.
B. RETRY – Re-try: tries the operation again that has been failed.
A. Function to disable all the alarms when several alarms are triggered.
B. Only the alarm with “CLEAR” among the alarm disabling methods is disabled.
V. Utility – Log
B. Select a Date.
W. Utility – Monitor
1. IO Monitor
Appendix
4. Appendix
A. Trouble shooting
Note
Note
1. Replace the Main Drum or fill the drum after removing the sensor.
Solution
2. Check the sensor. [TPI Input Label]: X1043
Recovery Action - CLEAR – Delete Alarm
Note
Note
Note
Alarm Text [TPI] Pipe2 Heater Loop Disconnected (Head Channel 8) MD HOSE
When the sensor input value less than -5.0% of the entire input range is
Causation
entered – Sensor Defect
1. Replace the temperature sensor.
Solution
A. [TPI Input Label]: A08+, B08+, B08-
Recovery Action - CLEAR – Delete Alarm
Note
disconnected
1. Check the sensors for each channel. (A+,B+,B-)
A. In case of A+ disconnection, the temperature is displayed as
Solution
“903”
2. Check the sensor signal. [TPI Input Label]: A17+, B17+, B17-
Recovery Action - CLEAR – Delete Alarm
Note
Alarm Text [TPI] Assistant Drum Follower Heater Disconnected (Drum Channel 9)
Causation Heater or heater cable disconnected
1. Replace the heater or connect the disconnected cable.
A. [TPI Heater Label]: H16.1 ~ H16.6, S250
Solution
B. [TPI Heater Label]: H16.7 ~ H16.C, T250
C. [TPI Heater Label]: H16.D ~ H16.I, T250
Recovery Action - CLEAR – Delete Alarm
Note
Note
When the sensor input value less than -5.0% of the entire input range is
Causation
entered – Sensor Defect
1. Replace the temperature sensor.
Solution
A. [TPI Input Label]: A16+, B16+, B16-
Recovery Action - CLEAR – Delete Alarm
Note
[TPI] Main Drum Vertical Pipe Heater Temperature Upper Limit Error (Drum
Alarm Text
Channel 8)
When the sensor input value more than 105.0% of the entire input range is
Causation
entered – Sensor Defect
1. Replace the temperature sensor.
Solution
A. [TPI Input Label]: A15+, B15+, B15-
Recovery Action - CLEAR – Delete Alarm
Note
Note
Note
Note
Note
Note
Note
Note
Note
Note
Note
Note
Note
Note
3. Check the cylinder sensor - if the sensor is lit: [PRESS Input Label]:
X0020
Recovery Action - CLEAR – Delete Alarm
Note
6. When vacuumized, if the current vacuum value is low, change the set
value using up/down arrow keys.
Recovery Action - CLEAR – Delete Alarm
Note
closed
Solution 1. Open the gas shutter and then operate the Entry Assistant Roller.
Recovery Action - CLEAR – Delete Alarm
Note
3. Check the signal of the overload relay. [PRESS Input Label]: X1004
- CLEAR – Delete Alarm
Recovery Action The Reset button shall be pressed in the overload relay to delete
the alarm.
Note
I) For the motor used in the absolute encoder method, if the encoder cable is
disconnected, alarm code 40 or 21 is triggered in the Servo driver and cannot be
disabled. In that case, disable the alarm as follows.
1. PC Power Off Connect the Servo Driver to a laptop with Panatem program installed
using a mini USB Run the Panatem program.
4. Select “Multi-turn Clear” button “Warning Clear” button Power Off Power On
6. For the motor used in the absolute encoder method, the motor’s Home method except
Y-axis and nozzle-axis is to recognize current location as Home.
8. Or select the Multi-turn Clear button in the “Settings - EngSettings” screen of the TPI
Applicator screen.
C. Abort Button
I) The Abort button at the right bottom of the program is a button to stop all
operation being performed in the program.
II) If the buttons except the emergency button remain gray during manual operation,
click the Abort button Reset button.
III)When finishing the program, click the Abort button and then shut down.
II) The action above restarts the EtherCat master, resetting IO Module and the motion
controller. At this time, if there is glass in the press, vacuum breaks, making the
glass falling down. Be sure to proceed after removing the glass in the press.
TPI Servo Motor Home can be set in the “Settings – TPI Motor”.
1. Once the Home button is pressed, the current location of Z-axis becomes Home.
2. Place glass in the middle of the TPI CV as shown in the picture below.
3. Move the Z-axis so that the underside of the glass touches the nozzle with the nozzle
opened as shown in the picture below.
5. After conducting the test on the semi-auto screen with a small glass, measure the location
of the lower part of the TPI discharge liquid from the end of the glass, fine-tune by
raising or lowering the Z-axis, and then run Home again.
1. Once the Home button is selected, the Y-axis falls behind to touch the “- Limit” sensor
and then moves a little forward.
2. In this condition, place 5T Glass in front of the Suction Belt and proceed with suction.
3. With the nozzle opened, move the set Y-axis so that the gap between the glass and the
nozzle can be within a range of one or two pieces of paper (0.1~0.2mm).
4. Modify the Home recognition distance so that the current location of Y-axis becomes
4.8mm or 5mm.
A. If the value for the Home recognition distance is modified, the value for the current
location of Y-axis is changed.
C. When the Home recognition distance is “+”, the location value increases.
D. When the Home recognition distance is “-“, the location value decreases.
1. The current location becomes “0” if the Home button is selected at the location where
A. The upper part of the nozzle comes forward and moves backward at the point where
it no longer advances, recognizing the location as Home.
B. At this time, the distance it moves backward is the Home recognition distance.
C. Check if the upper part of the nozzle is forward or backward after the nozzle moves
backward.
The Press Servo Motor Home Settings can be set in the “Settings – Press Equipment” Screen.
1. Once the Home button is selected the front plate of the Press moves backward.
2. The front plate attaches to the back plate, moves forward and again backward, attaching
the back plate, completing the Homing.
1. Move the gas belt to the jog so that the gas blet is located as shown below.
3. As shown in the picture above, set the distance from the start of the belt behind the gas
nozzle to the back plate to be approximately 1~1.5mm, and then select the Home button.