INFICON MPI-16 Crucible Indexer - Manual (Page 19)

MPI-16 & MPI-16H POCKET INDEXERS
Setup and Installation 3-1
3 Setup and Installation
3.1 Introduction
The MPI-16 Pocket Indexer is capable of working with a very large assortment of
crucibles. You may interface the MPI-16 with crucibles having 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, or 16
pocket positions, as well as banana (partial trough) or circular (continuous trough)
crucibles. Banana length is defined as the number of pocket positions. For banana or
continuous trough pockets, you may specify the speed at which the MPI-16 sweeps
through the region.
You must configure the MPI-16 to meet your specific system’s requirements.
Configuration is achieved by setting the Configuration Switches located on the front of
the MPI-16’s housing. Before installing the MPI-16 into your system, you should use
this guide to set the Configuration Switches and ensure that the combination that you
enter does not result in a Configuration Error.
3.2 Setup Instructions
• Place the MPI-16 in a position that allows easy access to the Configuration
Switches.
• Use the Setup Guide (Section 3.3) in this chapter to determine the correct setting
for each of the Configuration Switches. Dial in the settings that match your
crucible.
• Apply power to the unit, or press the Abort/Reset button if the power is already
applied.
• If you have entered an invalid combination of switches, the Config. Error LED
will blink. The number of times (in a row) that it blinks will help you determine
the type of error you have encountered.
• Reevaluate your Configuration Switch settings, and make any alterations to the
switches that you believe will solve the problem. When finished, press the
Abort/Reset button.
• Once a valid combination of switches is entered, the MPI-16 will begin operating
immediately (its first action will be to locate the first pocket).
• Keep in mind that a successful combination does not ensure that you have entered
the correct settings for your system, but simply a combination that the MPI-16
supports. After installation, you should test the MPI-16 with your specific
crucible before actually performing a real operation.