SIPLACE Releases “Keep the Line Running” Software

SIPLACE announces that version 704 of the SIPLACE Station Software, with its many new features, makes electronics production even more efficient. The latest release focuses among other things on "keep-the-line-running” functions that minimize the number and durations of production stoppages. For example, if the placement machine recognizes that a nozzle has become contaminated, it does not stop its operation but initiates an automatic nozzle cleaning process (nozzle self-healing). And if an operator assist is indispensable, the SIPLACE software displays detailed information about the cause and suitable measures. Key performance indicators such as mean time between assists (MBTA) or mean time to recover from assist (MTTRA) can thus be improved considerably.

Release 704 of the SIPLACE Station Software allows the user to automate actions that previously required operator assists. The new nozzle self-healing functions are just one such example. If the nozzle scan indicates contamination, the system first initiates a cleaning attempt. If this does not do the job, the software triggers an automatic nozzle replacement – without stopping the machine and with no operator assist. Changes in feeder pitch settings can be transmitted equally automatically between the machine and SIPLACE Pro. The user interface of the station software has also been improved significantly. If an operator assist is required, the monitor displays concrete information about the location and cause of the malfunction along with proposals for fixing it.

"Automated troubleshooting and visual support for assists by the operating staff make the electronics production process more efficient. Especially with regard to frequent assists such as ‘Track empty’, ‘Nozzle dirty’, ‘Foil torn’ or ‘Fiducial not recognized’, this kind of automation has a clear impact on the corresponding performance indicators,” comments Johannes Justinger, SIPLACE Product Management, responsible for SIPLACE "ease of use” projects and stable production processes

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