EXPERT II-M-MPL

EXPERT II-M-MPL

SMT Pick-and-Place with a Semi-Automatic / Manual Device

The EXPERT II-M-MPL adds a fine-pitch table and our microplacer (MPL) to the device, enabling precise placement of fine-pitch packages like BGAs and QFNs. A high-resolution beam splitter camera overlays the component's pins with the PCB pads, allowing for easy and accurate placement.

All EXPERT II-M features and accessories included
Increased accuracy up to 0.03 mm with fine-pitch table
Microplacer for BGA, micro-BGA, QFN, MLF, QFP, PQFP, CSP, flip chip, and more
2 standard-sized MPL placement nozzles included

The EXPERT II from POWATEC is the successor to the widely known EXPERT series from Essemtec, in use at more than 4,000 production facilities, laboratories and educational institutions worldwide. It replaces the Expert-SA, Expert-FP and Expert-SAFP models.

Equipped with an X-Y-Z pantograph arm and absolute positioning sensors, the device offers intuitive, step-by-step guidance through the placement process. A 10.1″ full-HD touch display serves as the central control interface, while a motorized table automatically rotates to the correct component bin based on the imported PCB project.

Detection sensors in the placement head recognize the operator's intended action, so the device automatically activates the vacuum and displays the correct step on screen as soon as a pick or place is initiated. The microplacer uses prism-assisted alignment to visually overlay the component's pins with the PCB pads, allowing for easy and accurate placement. The software also includes quality-monitoring algorithms that prevent parts being placed outside the parameters defined in the project.

Expert II-M-MPL

Microplacer (MPL)
Fine-pitch table with adjustment knobs
X-Y-Z pantograph arm with placement head
X-Y absolute positioning sensor system
Adjustable pressure adjustment for Z-axis damping
High-resolution camera with 1920 x 1080p
Integrated, movable 10.1” touch display with 1920 x 1080p
Adjustable LED intensity work area illumination
SW-supported vacuum control on the placement needle
Toolbox containing:
- MPL placment nozzle Ø4.0
- MPL placment nozzle Ø10.0
- 15 placement needles standard
- 1 rubber tip
- Maintenance tools
Pedal for foot operation of the vacuum
Magnetic stands and holder rails for flexible PCB fixation
MPL component holder
Fixation for feeder base plates and feeders
Slidable hand rest
Part flip station
Interface for external monitor, mouse, and keyboard
Basic software package (project creation for up to 12 components)

Bold items highlight additions to the EXPERT II-M in this model.

Software Package Overview: EXPERT II-M-MPL

Max. placement area of PCB	450 mm x 250 mm (17.7" x 9.8")
PCB Thickness	0.5 mm...5 mm (0.02"...0.2")
Max. component height backside	35 mm (preassembled parts)
Min. component size	0201 (imperial according to EIA standards)
Min. pitch distance	0.3 mm (with MPL or prism)
Max. component size with
Placement head	40 mm x 40 mm
Placement head via prism	36 mm x 36 mm
MPL	48 mm x 48 mm
Max. component height	10 mm (0.4") / 16 mm (0.63") with special nozzle
Accuracy lever position sensor	0.05 mm in horizontal directions (x- and y-axis)
Accuracy fine pitch table	0.03 mm in horizontal directions (x- and y-axis)
Internal display	10.1" touch display, 1920 x 1080 resolution, Laterally moveable
Ports
Display output	HDMI type A
Network	RJ45, TCP/IP
Peripherals	2x USB type A for a mouse and keyboard
Data Transfer	1x USB type A for USB stick
Power supply	110-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption	51 W
Compressed air supply	5 bar...6 bar (72 psi...87 psi), ø6 mm tube, Oil-free, dry, and clean
Vacuum supply	No external vacuum required
Width	760 mm (may increase with some feeder options)
Depth	800 mm / 1110 mm incl. outreach
Height	420 mm
Weight	16 kg
Certification	CE-certified, IEC 204-1 safety standards

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.

Turntable Motor

The motor is either operated by two buttons on the assembly head (basic SW) or automatically by the SW (full package) according to a project import.

Protective Cover

Available in Plexiglass or Antistatic ESLON

Turntable Locking Mechanism

Locking mechanism for Plexiglass or Eslon cover used to protect parts from falling out while transporting or exchanging turntables.

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.

Options

Dispenser

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

Full Software Package

See "Product Description" tab for list of full functionalities of the Full Software Package

Glass Prism

This option is usually only used when many SOP or QFP should be processed because the Glass prism with work area illumination allows a parallax top view onto the pins of the parts.

The prism is supplied with a specific nozzle set (EXP-S005....EXP-S009)