The Component Page in XAuto Control is where you define the physical properties of your parts and assign them to specific feeders. Proper configuration here is critical for the machine to select the right nozzle, apply the correct vision settings, and pick components reliably. This guide provides a complete walkthrough of component setup and feeder configuration for electric, bulk tape, and tray feeders.

• 📦 XAuto Control Component Page & Feeder Configuration Quick Reference
  • 1️⃣ Core Concepts: Components & Packages
  • 2️⃣ Feeder Types & Configuration
    • 🅰️ Electric Feeder
      • 🔧 Configuration Checklist:
      • 📊 Key Parameter Highlights:
    • 🅱️ Bulk Tape Feeder
      • 🔧 Configuration Checklist:
      • ⚠️ Limitation Reminder:
    • 🆎 Tape Holder
      • 🔧 Configuration Checklist:
      • 📊 Key Parameter Highlights:
    • 🆔 Tray Feeder
      • 🔧 Configuration Checklist:
      • 📊 Key Parameter Highlights:
  • 💡 General Pitfall Avoidance Guide (Applicable to All Types)

📦 XAuto Control Component Page & Feeder Configuration Quick Reference

1️⃣ Core Concepts: Components & Packages

After configuring the feeder, you must first correctly define the component attributes.

• Package:
  • Purpose: Determines which nozzle type and vision recognition to use.
  • Operation: If the package is not automatically matched after modifying a component, manually click the Create Package button.
  • ⚠️ Important: An incorrect package will cause nozzle mismatch or recognition failure.
• Test Functions:
  • Test Pick: Verifies whether the nozzle can correctly pick up the component.
  • Test Recognition: Verifies whether the bottom camera can clearly identify the component's angle and position.

2️⃣ Feeder Types & Configuration

The documentation details four feeding methods. Please select based on your production requirements:

🅰️ Electric Feeder

Applicable Scenarios: Full reel components, high-volume production.
Advantages: Accurate feeding, no frequent reel changes required.
Disadvantages: Loading is slightly slow; pay attention to cover tape tension; plastic tape requires a spacer shim.

Detailed setup link

🔧 Configuration Checklist:

1. Select Component: Select the corresponding component information in the software.

Set Package: Confirm the package is matched (e.g., C0603); otherwise, create it manually.

Test & Verify: Execute Test Pick and Test Recognition to ensure the nozzle and camera are working properly.

2. Set Pick Coordinates:

   • Move the nozzle above the component.
   • Click Get Camera Position or Get Nozzle Position to automatically fill in the X/Y/Z coordinates.

3. Set Pitch:

   • Definition: The spacing between components in the tape.
   • Method: Observe the tape holes and calculate how many holes correspond to one component (e.g., 4mm pitch typically corresponds to 1 hole, 8mm to 2 holes).
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4. Feed Count

     Counts the number of components used. Can be manually cleared.
   

5. Control Feeder Advance: Click the arrow buttons to control the feeder moving forward or backward.

6. Enter Feeder ID:

   • Check the ID number on the hardware and enter it in the corresponding field in the software.
   • ⚠️ Note: An incorrect ID will prevent control of that feeder.

7. Pick Interval

    For large-pitch components, two nozzles picking consecutively may cause pick position errors due to insufficient feeding speed. Increasing the pick delay can improve the success rate.
   

📊 Key Parameter Highlights:

🅱️ Bulk Tape Feeder

Applicable Scenarios: Prototype production (5–20 boards), non-polarized passive components (resistors/capacitors).
Advantages: Extremely fast deployment, just pour in the components.
Disadvantages: Small single-load capacity (dozens of pieces); requires fine-tuning of vision parameters; does not support polarized components.

Detailed setup link

🔧 Configuration Checklist:

1. Load Components: Pour loose components into the dedicated feeder trough.
2. Vision Calibration:
   • Since component orientation is random, focus on adjusting the vision recognition parameters.
   • Ensure the camera can distinguish component orientation (for non-polarized parts only).
3. Test Pick: Run multiple tests to ensure the nozzle can stably pick up components in various orientations.

⚠️ Limitation Reminder:

• Strictly prohibited for use with polarized components such as diodes and ICs, as this will cause reverse placement.

🆎 Tape Holder

Applicable Scenarios: Prototype production, polarized components, 24/32mm wide tape.
Positioning: A low-cost supplementary solution to the electric feeder.
Disadvantages: Must be firmly secured; if it loosens during cover tape peeling, components may jump out.

Detailed setup link

🔧 Configuration Checklist:

1. Secure the Tape: Fix the tape onto the holder and ensure it does not wobble.
2. Manually Enter Coordinates:
   • Step 1: Move the camera/nozzle to the center of the first component, and record the coordinates.
   • Step 2: Move to the center of the last component in the same row, and record the coordinates.
   • Purpose: The software automatically calculates pitch and angle from these two points.
3. Set Z Height:
   • Definition: The distance from the nozzle to the component surface.
   • Effect: Only affects the pick height, not the placement height.
4. Test Run: , test whether the vision positioning is accurate.

📊 Key Parameter Highlights:

🆔 Tray Feeder

Applicable Scenarios: IC trays, large components.

Detailed setup link

🔧 Configuration Checklist:

1. Three-Point Positioning Method:
   • Point A: Move to the center of the first component (top-left) in the tray and record the coordinates.
   • Point B: Move to the center of the last component in the same row and record the coordinates.
   • Point C: Move to the center of the last component in the first column and record the coordinates.
   • ⚠️ Required: All three points are mandatory; they are used to construct the matrix coordinate system.
2. Enter Row and Column Count:
   • Input the number of rows and number of columns of the tray.
3. Correct Angle:
   • If there is a placement angle deviation, adjust the angle parameter for rotational compensation.
4. Set Z Height: The distance from the nozzle to the component surface in the tray.
5. Count: Once the count is full, manually click to clear it.

📊 Key Parameter Highlights:

💡 General Pitfall Avoidance Guide (Applicable to All Types)

1. Z Value Sign: All height-related parameters (Z) are typically expressed as negative values in the software logic.
2. ID Matching: For electric feeders, ensure the software ID and hardware ID correspond one-to-one; otherwise clicking "Advance" will have no effect.
3. Polarity Check: When using bulk mode, it is strongly emphasized to use only non-polarized components (resistors, capacitors).
4. Secure Fixation: When using a tape holder or tray, physical securing is the top priority.
5. Pitch Confirmation: An incorrect pitch parameter for the electric feeder is the main cause of "double feeding" (two components dispensed at once) or "missed feeding" (component not advanced to position).

Summary:

• High volume ➔ Use Electric Feeder (set ID and pitch).
• Small prototype, non-polarized ➔ Use Bulk Feeder (tune vision).
• Small prototype, polarized / wide tape ➔ Use Tape Holder (set two-point coordinates).
• IC / large components ➔ Use Tray Feeder (set ABC three points + row/column count).