E Series Automated Dispensing System58www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.How to Create and Run a ProgramThe procedure provides the basic steps for creating and running a program. Every program is different. Use thesesteps and the other applicable sections of this manual to create a program.PREREQUISITES The system is properly installed and set up. Refer to “Installation” on page 14 and “Setup” on page 32. The Teach Pendant cable is connected to the robot and the system is in the Teach Mode. Refer to “How to Switchfrom Run Mode to Teach Mode” on page 44. (Recommended) The tip height is calibrated; if the tip was changed, perform a Needle Adjust (systems withouta tip detector) or Auto Needle Adjust (systems with a tip detector). Refer to “Calibrating the Tip Height” onpage 70. The workpiece is properly positioned on the fixture plate.# Key Press Step Teach Pendant Display1> > >• Press F1.• MOVE UP / DOWN to TEACH/RUN.• Press ENTER.• Press HOME. If prompted, entera password.The system opens the lastprogram number that wasmodified prior to shutdown.[PROGRAM MENU] 1/101*Teach/Run02 Program List03 Reset Counter04 Program Offset05 Needle Adjust06 Auto Needle Adjust2 • Jog the tip to the first point in apattern.3> x• When the tip is at the correctXYZ location for the first point,press TYPE to select a dispensecommand for the point.• Refer to the following sectionsof this manual for information oncreating programs:- “Best Practices forProgramming” on page 19.- “Creating Patterns” onpage 60.- “Appendix A, Type MenuReference” on page 89 fordetailed information on allcommands.NOTE: You can also press theENTER key in empty addresslines to open the Type menu.[TYPE] 1/401 Dispense Dot02 Line Start03 Line Passing04 Arc Point05 Line End06 Circle07 End Program4 • Continue entering commandsuntil the program is complete.Continued on next pageWorking with Programs and Commands (continued)
