Extron electronic 3000B - Manual (Page 7)

Exatron 3000B
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Chapter 1 Introduction
This user's guide provides installation, operation and maintenance information for all 3000B Series
Handlers. The E
XATRON Model 3000B Handler is a tube to tube, gravity feed, eight-sort handler designed
for a wide variety of package types ~ both surface mount and through-hole technologies ~ using Snap-On
Changeover Kits to convert from one device size to another.
Model 3000B Overview
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E XATRON ' S Model 3000B Series of automatic component handlers integrates customer-specified ambient
temperature programming/test sites, elevated temperature soak tracks and up to eight automatic device
inputs and outputs. The E
XATRON Model 3000B retains the best features of the original Model 3000
(including compatibility with most older 3000 Series Changeover Kits) and incorporates many
technological advances developed from the Series 5000 Production Handling Systems. The improved
performance, reduced size, and classic flat-back bench-top style of the Model 3000B provide the ideal
solution for medium to high volume automated test and programming applications.
Blank/untested devices are loaded in tubes at the top of the handler then indexed to a test contact
mechanism. Among the standard choices, the customer may select special SMD (Surface Mount Device)
test sites which plunge the Device Under Test (DUT) up to 1.5 inches past the back of the handler to a
load board. Programming and testing take place here, using any of several types of programmers and
testers. The devices are sorted by "Pass" and "Fail" categories after each test. After testing, failed
devices are sorted into reject tubes. Devices which pass the test stage are sorted to the output tubes for
retrieval by the operator.
Many options are available for the Model 3000B Handler, most of which may be added in the field.
Available options are described in detail at the time of equipment price quote and include:
• 1 Track Hot Rail
• Upgrade to Automatic Print and Apply Labeler
• High Frequency Particle Interconnect Contact Sets
• Extruded Aluminum Output Tubes
• Output Tube Guard
• "Live Bug" or "Dead Bug" Operation (Available in most cases)
• Bowl-feed Input
• Output Tape and Reel
• Free-Rolling E XATRON Dolly ("FRED")
• Opto-Isolation Interface
• Status Light Pole
• Extended Warranties
• Service Contracts
Other Options Available as Requested
The Model 3000B handler operation is constantly monitored by its STD Bus CPU. Once a device enters
the handler, it is tracked by sensors as it passes through every step until it is positively placed in the
correct output tube. If a device jam should occur, an appropriate error message will be displayed on the
handler controller's front panel microterminal. Most jams may be cleared by pressing the [RUN] or
[Clear] buttons on the front panel.