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EXPERT Basic SMT Pick & Place

An economical pick & place system for small production runs

  • Vacuum pick & place head
  • Suitable for SMD sizes from 0603 up to 4040
  • Myriad turntable, feeder, and dispensing options configurable to your needs
  • Perfect for prototyping and technical education at schools/universities

Max. dimensions of PCB: 255mm x 375mm (10" x 14.7")

Max. placement area of PCB: 255mm x 300mm (10" x 11.8")

SMD component sizes supported (imperial): 0603, 0805, 1206, 2312, 4040

Option: Camera: 720p VGA camera with holder and HDMI interface

Option: Monitor: TFT Monitor, HDMI interface

Option: Dispensing: 5ccm or 10ccm cartridges

Option: Turntable: 45 or 90 storage bins, non-motorized

Option: Feeders: Tape reels, Stick feeders, Trays, Rest pieces, and others on request

Pick & Place head: 360° rotation of component, spring loaded and adjustable z-axis with integrated vacuum switch

Power supply: 110-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Vacuum supply: Min. -250mbar vacuum

Width: 740 mm

Depth: 720 mm

Height: 350 mm

Weight: 19 kg

Certification: CE Certified, IEC 204-1 safety standards

The Powatec Expert Basic is an economical and versatile manual SMT pick & place system for small production runs, prototyping, and technical education at schools and universities.

All carefully designed details like the ball bearing vacuum pick & place head with integrated vacuum switch, soft running pantograph arm, ergonomic design, full ESD safety, set of vacuum pick-up nozzles, and many components feeding systems provide a compact, proven device for your SMT application.

Included with Base Device


  • x1 Slidable hand rest
  • x1 Component flip table
  • x4 Magnetic PCB stands
  • x2 Magnetic PCB brackets
  • x1 Set of pick-up nozzles suitable for components from 0603 to 4040
  • x1 Set of maintenance tools
  • x1 Power cable
  • x1 ø6mm vacuum hose
  • x1 Owner's Manual

Options


HDMI Color Camera including holder

This camera system enables the user to display an enlarged view of of the focus area on a separate monitor. The camera holder attaches to the pick and place head, and provides a vertical view through a prism or a side view of smaller components. The use of a monitor is necessary to display the camera image. 

  • 720p resolution with HDMI interface

External Monitor

The use of a TFT LCD monitor is recommended to ensure the user sees the highest quality image from the camera. TFT displays specifically are known for their sharpness, color intensity, and fast refresh rates, which pairs well with the HDMI Color Camera option on the Expert Basic to provide the level of detail needed for very fine pick and place operations. Available sizes include:

  • 14" (37cm) TFT Monitor
  • 24" (55cm) TFT Monitor

Dispenser

A non-integrated dispensing system can be provided to support 5 or 10 ccm cartridges. 

Accessories­


Vacuum Pump

For customers that do not already have air/vaccum available in their facility, or they would like a stand-alone vacuum pump for their pick and place, one can be provided that perfectly pairs with the Expert Basic. Please contact your Powatec representative for more information. 

Turntable Options


Turntable

 Available with 45 or 90 storage bins for loose components. 

Only one turntable can be mounted at a given time, but an additional turntable can be ordered to reduce downtime of the device simply by exchanging turntables instead of restocking each bin of the mounted turntable. 

Protective Cover

Available in Plexiglass or Antistatic ESLON

Feeder Options


Tape Reel Feeder

This device presents components ordered on reels to the user for placement. The protective cover and used tape are diverted away from the user to keep the pick area uncluttered. 

Available for 8mm, 12mm, and 16mm wide reels. 

Universal Stick Feeder

This device presents components ordered on sticks to the user for placement. The feeder enables the user to position the stick so that only the desired number of components are exposed, thus avoiding more components than necessary from being poured out. 

Available for SO8-S028, SO8L-SO28L, PLCC28-PLCC44, and PLCC52-PLCC84.

Short Tape Feeder

This device allows users to use short pieces of tape of varying widths. In applications where large quantities of a given component are not needed or possible, the Short Tape Feeder is a flexible option to handle short pieces of tape that are not on a reel. 

This device contains five slots which support 3x8mm, 1x12mm, and 1x16mm width tapes. It can be mounted directly on the sliding bar, or on a base plate with other feeders. 

Tray Table

The Tray Table is mounted onto the sliding bar of the device and provides a flat surface on which a tray of components can be placed. For applications where the required components are provided on a tray (e.g. a JEDEC tray), this device provides a flat and secure interface to ensure components can be properly picked. 

The dimensions of the tray table are 310mm x 135mm (12.2" x 5.3"). 

Note: when the Tray Table is mounted, there is no space for other feeders. 

Base Plate

Some of the feeder options require a base plate to be in place so that they can be properly installed. These base plates slide onto the sliding bar of the device and provide slots where different feeders can be easily installed and removed, as needed. 

The Long Base Plate contains 12 slots for feeders and the Short Base Plate contains 5 slots for feeders.

Custom Feeders

If your application requires more feeders to be supported, or customization of any kind, contact your Powatec representative to see how we can best support your needs. 

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