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Fixtureless Tester

APT 9400CE/CJOperator s guide

(Software)

TAKAYA CORPORATION


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System Installation

After all hardware installation was properly finished, power on the PC to start up the Windows .

Be sure to use the right of Administrator to log on the Windows " . Otherwise theAPT-9400 operating system cannot be installed in the PC.

Prior to installing the APT-9400 operating system, be sure to close all otherapplication systems. Otherwise the APT-9400 operating system may not beinstalled in the PC properly.

You can install the APT-9400 operating system like any other Windows NT4.0 application. The APT-9400

operating system comes on compact disk (CD).

1. Put ! APT-9400 Install CD " in the CD-ROM drive of the PC.2. After several seconds, the installer starts up automatically. (Refer to [Menu 1])

[Menu 1]3. Fill #The Tester Mode $ radio button. And then click Start button to show [Menu 2] below.

[Menu 2]4. Verify the directory where the operating system is to be installed, and then click the Next button.


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If you wish to change the directory to be installed, click the [Browse % ] button and thenassign your preferable directory.

5. It automatically starts installing the operating system, and then shows [Menu 3] below.

[Menu 3]

6. Click the Yes button.(If you wish to suspend the installation, click the No button.)

7. Next, install the optical system in accordance with the menu guidance.

8. All the installation was finished, and then the operating system is reboot automatically.


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Starting and Quitting Operating system

This chapter shows you how to start and quit the APT-9400 operating system.

Be sure to save your test program prior to quitting the APT-9400 operating system.Otherwise all changes in the test program are invalid.

n Starting operating system (1) 1. When the APT-9400 and the PC turn OFF, power ON them to start Windows .

2. Select Start menu, and then click [ ] icon.

n Starting operating system (2) 1. When the APT-9400 and the PC turn OFF, power ON them to start Windows .

2. Double-click the [ ] icon on the Desktop.

n Quitting operating system (1)Click Close button [ ] at the right-top corner of the application window.

n Quitting operating system (2)Select [File] on Menubar, and then click [Close] there.

n Quitting operating system (3)Press [ Alt ] key and [ F4 ] key on the keyboard simultaneously.


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Application Window

APT-9400 "s Application window (Main window) contains several regions: Titlebar , Menubar , Toolbar ,Workspace , and Statusbar . Each region has specific uses and functions.

[Menu 1] Application window

TitlebarTitlebar is to display the tile name of the window. Titlebar is shown in blue color when it is active, but shownin gray color when it is not active.

Activebar, color, font and so on can be optionally defined by Windows . So, Titlebar isshown differently.

Control iconor at the

leftside of Titlebar is called as Control Icon. Clicking the Control icon with the right mouse button, you canaccess to Control Menu.

Statusbar

Titlebar

Toolbar

Menubar

Minimize and Maximize Buttons

Close ButtonWorks ace


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Control menuClicking the Control icon with the right mouse button, Control Menu is displayed.

[Move] : Relocates window

[Size] : Changes window size[Minimize] : Reduces window to an icon[Maximum] : Enlarges windows to fill the screen[Close] : Close the window

[Menu 2] Control menu

Window buttons At the right side of Titlebar there are the Main Window "s window buttons (see table below). In Control menuabove, Minimize, Maximize and Close buttons are also available. When the window is maximized, Restorebutton replaces the Maximize button.

Minimize Maximize Restore Close

Reduces window toan icon

Enlarges windows tofill the screen

Returns window to itslast non-minimized,

non-maximizedposition

Close the window

Menubar

Menubar contains APT-9400 system menus. Each menu lists a #family $ of selections, and each selectionperforms a specific action. (Refer to # About System Function in Page18)

When a test program is listed on the display (Workspace), Menubar changes as follow:

Menu tabSelecting Menu tab, the relative icon menu is shown on Tool bar.

ToolbarToolbar displays specific icons which function is frequently used in each Menu tab.For example, clicking Open icon on Toolbar can execute the same operation as selecting [File] ð [Open] onMenubar.


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Workspace As the name implies, Workspace is a field where you do your work. When you open a program or create anew program, you can open the variety of window that was selected.

[Menu 3] Sample display at Workspace

StatusbarStatusbar is shown at the bottom of the Main Window. Statusbar displays the information about line, inputmode and so on when it displays Edit menu. (Refer to [Menu 4])

[Menu 4] Statusbar


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Measuring Principle

Alike the other MDAs (Manufacturer Defect Analyzer), the board under test is judged to be pass or fail as

compared with its reference value that was learned from a known good PC boards. Generally, the

measuring section in our tester is classified into three methodical sources.

DC-Constant Current measurement (DC-CC)

Measuring method: The voltage across the circuit where DC-CC signal is input is measured.

Measuring target: Resistors, Capacitors, Diodes (VF)

Measuring range:Resistors 0.4 ohm & 400K ohmCapacitors 4nF & 40mFDiodes 0.1V & 2.5V

Measuring signal: DC 5 m A, 50 m A, 0.5mA, 5mA, 10mA, 20mA, 50mA (constant current)

DC-Constant Voltage measurement (DC-CV)

Measuring method: The current across the circuit where DC-CV signal is input is measured.

Measuring target: Resistors

Measuring range: Resistors 4 ohm & 40M ohm

Measuring signal: DC 0.2V (constant voltage)

AC-Constant Voltage measurement (AC-CV)

Measuring method: The current across the circuit where AC-CV signal is input is measured.Measuring target: Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors

Measuring range:Resistors 33 ohm - 330K ohm

Capacitors 4pF - 33 mFInductors 4 mH - 10H

Measuring signal: AC 70mVrms (constant voltage)

Measuring frequency: 160Hz, 1.6KHz, 16KHz, 160KHz


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DC-Constant Current measurement (DC-CC)

Fig. 1 gives an outline of measuring Device ( Z ) using DC-CC measuring method. In short, Voltage ( V m

)appears across the circuit is measured out after Constant Current ( I ) was applied there. In our tester, this

DC-CC measuring method is normally used for measuring Resistors of less 400 ohm, Capacitors of over

4mF and Forward voltage (Diodes, Transistors, ICs, etc.)

I

Z V m

[Fig. 1] DC-CC measurement

ResistorsResistance value ( Z ) is calculated by DC Constant Current ( I ) and Voltage ( V m).

I V

Z m

ohm =][

CapacitorsCapacitance value ( Z ) is calculated by DC Constant Current ( I ), Measuring time ( T ) and Voltage ( V m).

mV IT

Z F =][

Diodes (VF)Forward voltage ( VF ) is Voltage ( V m) measured by applying DC-Constant Current ( I ).

VF Z V =][


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DC-Constant Voltage measurement (DC-CV)

Fig. 2 gives an outline of measuring Device ( Z ) using DC-CV measuring method. In short, Current ( I m

)appears across the circuit is measured out after Constant Voltage ( V ) was applied there. In our tester, this

DC-CV measuring method is normally used for measuring Resistors of over 400 ohm.

I m

V Z

[Fig. 2] DC-CV measurement

ResistorsResistance value ( Z ) is calculated by DC Constant Voltage ( V ) and Current ( I m).

m I V

Z ohm =][


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AC-Constant Voltage measurement (AC-CV)

Fig. 3 gives an outline of measuring Device ( Z ) using AC-CV measuring method. In short, Current ( I m

)appears across the circuit is measured out after Constant Voltage ( V ) was applied there. In our tester, this

AC-CV measuring method is normally used for measuring Capacitors of less 4 mF and Inductors.

I m

f Z V

[Fig. 3] AC-CV measurement

ResistorsResistance value ( Z ) is calculated by AC Constant Voltage ( V ) and Current ( I m).

m I V

Z ohm =][

CapacitorsCapacitance value ( Z ) is calculated by AC Constant Voltage ( V ), Current ( I m) and Frequency ( f ).

)2(][

V f I

Z m F ××

=p

InductorsInductance value ( Z ) is calculated by AC Constant Voltage ( V ), Current ( I m) and Frequency ( f ).

)2(][

m I f

V Z H

××=

p


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Guarding Function

When loaded boards are measured, occasionally their measured value is not a little far away from the

individual value due to influence from the peripheral circuit. So-called ! Guarding is such technique to

eliminate such influence as much as possible. Fig. 4 simply explains Guarding principle at DC-CV

measurement.

DC Power Source

I m

Device Device

I Rx

A B

I Ry

V

Device Device

I Rx

A B

G

I Ry

V

DC Power Source

Z Z

I m

Guarding

(G = Guard point)[Fig. 4] Guarding Principle

While measuring Device Z in Fig. 4, normally measured current I m is divided into two, I Rx and I Ry . So, it is

impossible to measure I Rx that flows across the device Z accurately.

However, if Point- B could be the same electric potential as Point- G (Guard point) , the current I Ry is

suspended. As the result, I Rx is equal with the measuring current I m, so that the device Z is measured

accurately.

Guarding is not always effective to eliminate the influence from the peripheral circuit.Refer to Undetectable Components in following page.


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4 Wires Kelvin Measurement

The APT-9000 Series is equipped with #4-Wires Kelvin Measurement $ that can eliminate both wire

resistance of the measuring cables and contact resistance of the probes for accurate measurement.

Fig. 5 simply explains the 4-Wires Kelvin Measurement.

Z

V m

I

R1 R2 R3 R4

Rm

R1 - R4

Rm

: Wire resistance and Contact resistance

: Internal resistance of Voltmeter

[Fig. 5] 4-Wires Kelvin Measurement

If applying the measuring signal, some voltage appears at each R 1, Z and R 4.

Because Current ( I ) is constant, the current flown across the device Z is not changeable, regardless of R 1

and R 4 that changes inconsistently. Thus the voltage measurement at the device Z is not influenced at all.

R 2 and R 3 are also connected to the voltmeter that is to measure the device Z . However the internal

resistance R m of the voltmeter is so big (several mega ohms), that it does not influence the voltage

measurement at the device Z as well.

Accordingly, the device Z can be measured accurately, not influenced by the wire resistance of the

measuring cables and contact resistance of the probes.


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Undetectable Components

As aforementioned, Guarding is not always effective to eliminate the influence from the peripheral circuit

and many devices built-in the electronic circuit cannot be measured its value accurately. Its typical samples

are shown in [Table 1].

[Table 1] Typical samples of undetectable component

Sample Circuit Undetectable Component Explanation

R1 (Big resistance)

The circuit is compositely measured by

two resistance values of R1 and R2 thatconnect in parallel. Because R1 occupiesextremely few ratio in the compositivevalue, the measured value isunchangeable even if R1 is missing.

C1 (Capacitance) Measuring signal flows mostly across R2.

R1 (Resistance)Measuring signal flows mostly across L1that is low resistance.

D1 (Diode)Measuring signal flows mostly across L1

that is low resistance.

C1 (Capacitance)Measuring signal flows mostly across L1that is low resistance.


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Sample Circuit Undetectable Component Explanation

C1 (Small capacitance)

The circuit is compositely measured bytwo capacitance values of C1 and C2 that

connect in parallel. Because C1 occupiesextremely few ratio in the compositivevalue, the measured value isunchangeable even if C1 is missing.

R1 (Big resistance) Measuring signal flows mostly across C1.

D1 or D2 (Diode)Even if one of these two diodes is missingor disoriented, the measured value isunchangeable.

Table. 1 shows typical samples only, and there are many other unmeasurable cases.To judge whether the component is measurable or not, it is necessary to compare themeasured value with the nominal value of the device.


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Initial Setting

Be sure to set up Option Mode (O.Mode) and Master Mode (M.Mode) prior to your first use of the APT-9400. Once they were set up, these values are memorized into the system directory file as named#MASTER.MDT $, so that it would be unnecessary to set up them when the APT-9400 starts up.However, if the probes were replaced otherwise any option item was changed, they must be reset eachtime.

Option ModeSelect [Tool] ð [Mode Setting] ð [Option Mode] on Menubar, or just click the [ ] icon on Tool bar.

[Menu 1] Option Mode

All tag titles available in Option Mode are shown in the left side of the window. (Refer to [Menu 1]) Click[Previous] button or [Next] button to select the tag that you need to set up.

In case of the workstation (PC without any measuring unit), the APT-9400 operating system starts up inWorkstation Mode. [Menu 2] shows Option Mode menu while it "s in Workstation Mode. (lots of parametercannot be used)

[Menu 2] Option Mode menu in Workstation Mode


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Tag title Objective function

RS-232C Port No.Set up RS-232C communication parameter for an external PC and an

barcode reader

Camera System Set up Camera system and its relative function.

Inline Application Set up the control for an In-line system (option).

Signal Tower Setting Set up the control of Signal tower (option).

Serial number / Auto Data

Loading

Set up when your test result is managed by the board serial number orwhen test programs are loaded automatically using the barcode.

StampSet up when Stamp unit (option) marks on your boards according to their

test result.Input/Output function of I/O

stepSet up the control of Input/Output function.

DDE CommunicationSet up DDE communication function, which enables to link the APT-9400operating system to other application software.

IC Open Set up Sensor/probe offset for IC Open test system (option).

Menu Customize Add other application software on Tool menu on Menubar.

Vacuum unit Set up the use of Vacuum unit (option).

Master ModeSelect [Tool] ð [Mode Setting] ð [Master Mode] on Menubar, or just click [ ic ] on on Toolbar.

[Menu 3] Master Mode


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All tag titles available in Master Mode are shown in the left side of the window. (Refer to [Menu 3])Either [Previous] or [Next] button can select the tag that you need to set up.

Tag title Objective function

Machine Reference Point Set up Machine reference point. (Mandatory)

Printer SetupSet up the printer type and printer format used in the tester.(Be sure to set up if you use any printer other than our standard printer)

Standard Output Format Set up Standard output format to Printer / RS-232 / File.

Advanced Output Format Set up Advanced output format.

File / Folder

Set up the default folder to open and/or save the test program.

The APT-9400 will create the #TAKAYA $ directory in the root directoryautomatically.

Short / Open SetupSet up the judgment tolerance at test step where SHORT(SH) orOPEN(OP)] is substituted.

Failure Management Set up various functions at fail judgment. (Mandatory)

Password SetupSet up Password function, which protects any access by otherunauthorized staff.

Probes Crossing Distance Set up allowable crossing distance of two probes, which moved down.

Debug Status Edit !Debug Status " (A - G) used at Step data review menu.

User PreferencesSet up Power cycle, Keyboard, Window display (font), Undo function, so

on. (Mandatory)

Kelvin Measurement Setup Set up Cancel value at Kelvin measurement step.

As for the details, please refer to Option Mode (Page 185) and Master Mode (Page 170) explained later.


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About System Function

In this chapter, we will explain Menubar, Toolbar so on that configure the APT-9400 operating system menu.

[Menu 1] Menubar

File

If you click File on Menubar, all available file menus are shown there. Generally these file menus are usedwhen you will save or load the test program from the disk.

File menu title Toolbar Function

New Make up a new test program

Open Load any test program from the disk

Save Overwrite your test program without changing the file name, the

folder, the file format

Save As Save your test program with a new file name

Associate Associate the test program saved in the disk with the testprogram under operation

Recently Used Files Display the files opened recently (default 5 files)

Convert (*1)

Load the test programs made by the APT-8400 Series (DOSoperating system) and also convert the test program made bythe APT-9400 to be used at the APT-8400 Series (DOSoperating system)

Print Print your test program in various format

Exit Quit the APT-9400 operating system

(*1) Refer to Page 22 for their Toolbar icon


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NewIf you point to New on the File menu, it opens the Edit menu where all step data and configuration arecleared for your new generating a test program.

While some test program exists in the memory yet, save it in the disk prior toexecuting this operation.

OpenIf you point to Open on the File menu, it opens Open dialog on the display. You can point to any filedisplayed in the dialog that you need to load. (Refer to [Menu 2])You can search the other drives and folders in the File Directory combo box.

[Menu 2] Open dialog

Then it opens another dialog box where you can verify the file name, the index, the step number, Test mode(Coordinate management system) etc. of the test program that was selected. (Refer to [Menu 3])

[Menu 3] File information

After verified them, click the OK button to load the file.


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Choose any of [ 90W ] [ 80W ] [ 80D ] [ 20D ] [ CAD ] [ BAS ] [ CA9 ] [ PIN ] button at the bottom on thedialog box, so that it will display the data file list as indicated below. [ 90W ] Test program file for the APT-9400/APT-9400 Series

(Extension #.SW9 $ #.SW91 $)[ 80W ] Test program file for the APT-8300/APT-8400 Series (Windows)

(Extension #.SW8 $ #.SW81 $)

[ 80D ] Test program file for the APT-8300/APT-8400 Series (MS-DOS)(Extension #.SD8 $)

[ 20D ] Test program file for the APT-2100/APT-2200 Series (MS-DOS)(Extension #.SDT $)

[ CAD ] CAD data file configured to Takaya format(Extension #.CA8 $ #.CA9 $ #.CW8 $ #.CW9 $)

[ BAS ] Basic data file configured to Takaya format(Extension #.BA8$ #.BW8 $ #.BW9 $)

[ CA9 ] Extension CAD data file configured to Takaya format(Extension #.CA9 $)

[ PIN ] Pin coordinates data for Point system(Extension #.PIN $)

When you will load other data file than the APT-9400/APT-9400 Series,occasionally their reference value needs to be input again.

(Remarks)File information shown in [Menu 3] displays some contents in Data mode and the step number, Pass/Failnumbers saved in the test program, so on.File Name

It displays the name of the data file, which is selected by the mouse.Index

It displays the Index of the data file, which was specified at Index tab in Data mode.

Barcode 1 - 3

It displays the Barcode 1-3 used in the data file, which was specified at Barcode No. tab in Data mode.Test mode

It displays either #Teaching system $ or #Point system $, which was specified at Coordinates Managementtab in Data mode.

Step It displays the total step numbers of the data file.

Pass It displays the total PC board numbers, which was judged Pass in test mode.

FailIt displays the total PC board numbers, which was judged Fail in test mode.


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A/BWhen the test program is separated into A/B side (in this case, A/B-side Exchange check box atCoordinates Management tab in Data mode is filled), it displays # A/B$. Otherwise it displays nothing.

AxisIn case of the test program for the APT-9400 which is equipped with four flying probes, it displays #4$.

LockWhen the data file is write protected, it displays #ON$. Otherwise it displays just like # - #.


SaveIf you point to Save on the File menu, it overwrites your test program in the disk without changing the filename, the folder, the file format.

When the test program has not been saved in the disk yet, it executes #Save As $ automatically. In this case, put any preferable file name for your test program to save it.

Save AsIf you point to Save on the File menu, it saves your test program in the disk with a new file name. (Refer to

[Menu 4])

[Menu 4] Save As

Designate any preferable file name for your test program and click the Save button.On this dialog box you can also change the disk drive / folder where your test program is saved.

When the test program using the same file name has already been in the disk yet, itexecutes #Save $ automatically to overwrite it.


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AssociateYou can associate the test program saved in the disk with the test program (in RAM) under operation.(Refer to [Menu 2] Open)Click the appropriate file listed in the Open dialog, and then click the OK button to execute the data

association.

Be sure not to associate two test programs, which Data mode and Test mode are not thesame. Otherwise sometimes their coordinates data and the fail map so on may becorrupted after these data association.

Recently Used FilesIt displays the files opened recently (default 5 files). Those files are displayed from the newest one in order.Thus if there are often used files, you can load them quickly from the menu.


The listed number of the file is changeable at User Preference in Master mode.

ConvertYou can load the test program made in the APT-8300/8400 or the APT-2200N, and also save the testprogram made in the APT-9400 for APT-8300/8400.

Menu title Toolbar Function

Load SD8 file Load the test program made in the APT-8300/8400(MS-DOS)

Save SD8 fileConvert the test program made in the APT-9400 for the

APT-8300/8400 and save it in the disk

Load SDT file Load the test program made in the APT-2200N


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Load SD8 fileYou can load the test program (.SD8 file) made in the APT-8300/8400 from the disk.

While some test program exists in the memory yet, save it in the disk prior to

executing this operation.

Save SD8 fileYou can convert the test program made in the APT-9400 to .SD8 file for the APT-8300/8400 and save it inthe disk.

The SD8 file name should be less than 8 letters.

Load SDT fileYou can load the test program (.SDT file) made in the APT-2200N from the disk.


PrintYou can output a data to the printer.

Menu title Function

All Steps Output Print the data list in the range specified by the step numbers

All Pins OutputPrint Pin number, XY coordinates and Net name in the range specified by pinnumbers

Output Except JumpPrint the data list which function (F) is not substituted by [JP] in the rangespecified by the step numbers

Output Only JumpPrint the data list which function (F) is substituted by [JP] in the rangespecified by the step numbers

CAD Data OutputPrint the basic data and XY coordinates (x 1 ! m) in the range specified bythe step numbers

All Steps OutputYou can print basic data, measuring condition, XY coordinates so on in the range specified by the stepnumbers.


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[Print sample 1] All Steps Output (Teaching system)

[Print sample 2] All Steps Output (Point system)


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All Pins OutputYou can print Pin number, XY coordinates and Net name in the range specified by pin numbers.

2000/03/15 16:18:35 All pins output[page: 1] ( PinNo. / Coordinate / Comment )00001:[+040.8000,-112.4000] :RESET00002:[+214.6800,-110.6400] :+5V(VCC)00003:[+200.6400,-108.1200] :INT100004:[+193.0600,-108.1600] :INT200005:[+209.5600,-099.2200] :INT3

[Print sample 3] All Pins Output

All Pins Output menu is listed only when Point system is selected at CoordinatesManagement in Data mode.

Output Except JumpYou can print the data list which function (F) is not substituted by [JP] in the range specified by the stepnumbers. The output format is the same as # All Steps Output $ above, with the exception of Header.

Output Only JumpYou can print the data list which function (F) is substituted by [JP] in the range specified by the step numbers.The output format is the same as # All Steps Output $ above, with the exception of Header.

CAD Data OutputYou can print the basic data and XY coordinates (x 1 ! m) in the range specified by the step numbers.

2000/03/15 14:40:30 Cad data output[page: 1] ( Parts / Value / Comment / Loc / Device )R622 2.2O * 3B R +0058500.0 +0022260.0 +0058480.0 +0025020.0R603 100KO * 3B R +0060480.0 +0024980.0 +0060500.0 +0022280.0C602 334 * 3B C +0063000.0 +0022260.0 +0062980.0 +0025960.0R602 22KO * 3B R +0065460.0 +0026160.0 +0065480.0 +0023640.0C604 56pF * 3B C +0067520.0 +0023600.0 +0067500.0 +0026180.0C603 223 * 3B C +0069480.0 +0026180.0 +0069480.0 +0023580.0

[Print sample 4] CAD Data Output

ExitYou can quit the APT-9400 operating system.



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EditIf you point to Edit on Menubar, all available edit menus are shown there. Generally these edit menus areused when you will edit the test program.


Step EditOpen Edit menu to create or modify the test data (the displayformation is partly different from Step List)

Step ListOpen List menu to view the test data (the display formation ispartly different from Edit List)

Erase Step Data Erase the test data in the block or in the appointed area

Erase Searched Step Erase the test data which conforms to the appointed condition(Parts name, Value, so on)

SearchSearch and display the test data, which conforms to theappointed condition (Parts name, Value, so on).

Pin Coordinate Edit

Open Pin coordinate menu to create or modify Pin coordinatedata when Point system is selected at CoordinatesManagement in Data mode

Erase Pin Coordinate Erase Pin coordinate data in the block or in the appointedarea

DigitizerDigitizer (option) creates the test data including theXY coordinate input.


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Step Edit, Step ListYou can create/add/modify/erase the test data.

If you point to Step Edit/Step List on the Edit menu, it opens a dialog box where you can enter the step

number to be listed. (Refer to [Menu 1])

[Menu 1] Dialog box for entering step number

Enter the step number (Ex. 256) through the keyboard, and then click the OK button so that it displays thedata list, which starts from the step number (Ex. Step No. 256).

If you input nothing and clicked the OK button, it displays the data list, which starts from Step No.1 (Refer to[Menu 2] & [Menu 5])

[Menu 2] Step Edit menu (Teaching system)

[Menu 3] Step Edit menu (Point system)


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[Menu 4] Step List menu (Teaching system)

[Menu 5] Step List menu (Point system)

Step (Step number)Order of test step. This item is not changeable.

Aux. (Auxiliary)Information related to the test step (Ex. Combination number, IC open etc.)This item is not changeable through the keyboard.

Parts (Parts name) % Maximum 11 letters When each component name is input, the capital letters should be input as follows:

Parts name Capital letter Parts name Capital letter

Resistor R or MR Jumper J or W

Capacitor C or MC Switch SW

Inductor L Relay R, L

Transformer T Connector CN or P

Transistor Q or TR Crystal X

Diode / IC D Fuse F

IC I Zener ZD


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Value (Nominal value) % Maximum 11 lettersInput such information like the nominal value so on.

ResistorsUnit of Resistor is O (ohm). If you want to input #W$ (ohm), use #O$ character.Ex. 47O, 2.2KO, 1MO %

CapacitorsUnit of Capacitor is F (Farad) If you want to input #m$ (micron), use #U$ character.Ex. 22pF, 10nF, 47uF %

InductorsUnit of Inductor is H (Henry).Ex. 10uH, 2.2mH

Zener Input Zener voltage from 1V to 40V. (Resolution unit is 0.01V)

No insert

If the test step which capital letter of value was #N$ is automatically set to JUMP atauto reference input. So #N$ is usually substituted for the capital letter in the test step,which has no component to be tested. ( #N$ = not installed)Ex. No-in

Others Be sure to input something like component number, symbol, etc., even if any valueis not available.

Auto.Generation

If you input [=] character in this column and press [Enter] key, it displays Generationdialog box. (Refer to #Test Data Generation $ in Page 38)

H-pin (High Pin) % Maximum 4 letters Pin number contacted by the probe with (" ) polarityIf it was changed to other, the contact point is changed automatically.This is listed only when Point system is selected at Coordinates Management in Data mode.

L-pin (Low Pin) % Maximum 4 lettersPin number contacted by the probe with ( ) polarityIf it was changed to other, the contact point is changed automatically.This is listed only when Point system is selected at Coordinates Management in Data mode.

Comment (Comment) % Maximum 20 lettersInput any information related to the component.(NOTE) No input is acceptable.

Loc (Location) % Maximum 4 letters

Input the location where the component is loaded on the PCB. Ex. 1A, 1B, 1C % (NOTE) No input is acceptable.When this location name is not input, use # Auto location set $ function to substitute the locationautomatically.


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EL (Element) % Maximum 1 letterThis indicates type of the component, and is automatically substituted by any of R, C, L and D whileinputting their reference value based on the capital of Parts name or Value. You can change it whiledebugging the test data at Step data review menu if necessary.

EL Function

R Specify R to measure Resistance value

C Specify C to measure Capacitance value

L Specify L to measure Inductance value

D Specify D to measure VF and Zener voltage, ON check of transistor

(NOTE) When you are making a test program, it is substituted by [ * ] automatically.

F. (Function)This indicates Measuring function such as JUMP (JP), OPEN (OP), SHORT (SH) so on, and is

automatically substituted by anyone in the list below while inputting their reference value. You canchange it while debugging the test data at Step data review menu i f necessary.

F. Function

** No use (Any particular function is not set up)

JP Skip this step under test

HO Interrupt the test prior to this step temporarily

SH Judge Pass if it measures lower than the threshold value preset in Master mode

OP Judge Pass if it measures higher than the threshold value preset in Master mode

AJInterrupt the test at this step and display the reading value on the monitor. Restart by pressing[TEST START] SW, as well as Pass/Fail judgment by pressing the operation panel SWs.

D Judge Fail if it measures within +/- tolerance of the reference value

E Judge Fail if it measures higher than the reference value (+/- tolerance is ignored)

F Judge Fail if it measures lower than the reference value (+/- tolerance is ignored)

GJWhen the step is measured out of +/- tolerance of the reference value, the other test stepsflowing this GJ step are skipped and the test starts from the top step in the next group

WA

Interrupt the test at this step, and then the camera moves over the component for your visualcheck through the monitor. This interrupted time is designated by #Visual test (WA) hold time(1-255sec) $ at Camera system in Option mode.

(NOTE) When you are making a test program, it is substituted by [ ** ] automatically.

+% -% (+ tolerance, - tolerance)This indicates +/- tolerance (percentage) as the test threshold based on the reference values, and ischangeable from +1% to +999%.When you are making a test program, it is substituted by [+/ - 10%] automatically. But you can set up +/-tolerance for each type of components at auto. reference input.


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PP (Probe "s top position)This parameter indicates the height level where the probe can go up, and should be substituted by H,M, and L correctly. (default: H)If this parameter was set wrong, the probes may hit the loaded components easily and get the serious

damages as well as the PC board. Therefore, pay much attention to set the parameter whileconsidering the height of each component.

PP Top position

H clear 35 # from the testing level.

Mclear 15 # from the testing level.(adjustable between 3 & 30mm at Top Position of Probe at Data mode)

Lclear 5 # from the testing level.(adjustable between 3 & 30mm at Top Position of Probe at Data mode)

PS (Probe speed)This parameter indicates the probe "s moving speed nearby the contacting level, and should besubstituted by the figure 0 & 15. (default: 0)

PL (Probe "s lowest position)This parameter indicates the lowest position where the probe can go down, and should be substitutedby the figure 0 & F. (default: 0) On the list, it shows Probe 1,2,3,4 from the left.If the figure was added by #+1$, the probe moves up approx. 1mm.

Sens (Sensor probe offset)

This parameter indicates the height level where the sensor probe is standby for LD-CN steps (IC Openmeasurement steps).The unit of value is #mm$. For example, when a LD-CN step is substituted by #10.0 $, the sensor probekeeps his position at 10mm higher than the testing level and go down.This parameter is not effective at the other test steps than LD-CN steps.

M (Examination mark)This is a sign to indicates whether the test step is already examined or not. If the # * $ mark (so-called#Examined mark $) exists in this column, it means this step is already examined. Conversely, the stepnot examined yet is substituted by # - #.

When $Evaluation of reference value $ function was executed, the test step including the Examinedmark is not picked up even if the reference value is much different from the Value

G-P1 (Guard pin-1)This indicates the pin number where the guard pin (G-P1) contacts. Unless the guard pin (G-P1) isused, it is substituted by #0$.If it was changed to other, the contact point is changed automatically. This is listed only when Pointsystem is selected at Coordinates Management in Data mode.


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G-P2 (Guard pin-2)This indicates the pin number where the guard pin (G-P2) contacts. Unless the guard pin (G-P2) isused, it is substituted by #0$.If it was changed to other, the contact point is changed automatically. This is listed only when Point

system is selected at Coordinates Management in Data mode.

Reference (Reference value)This indicates the measured value learned from golden board(s) at either Reference value input orStep data review menu.Pass/Fail judgment depends on +/- tolerance of the reference value, with the exception of particularsteps. Normally the reference value is changeable through the keyboard, but it is not possible tochange them to any other value that conflicts with Element (EL) and Measuring mode (Mode).Occasionally it is also not possible to change to the other value that uses the different Measuring range(Range).

Test (Test value)This indicates the latest test value saved in the test step. This item is not able to change here.

Cat. (Debug status)This indicates a sign of #Debug status (A to G) $ that was specified at Ste data review menu.Unless any Debug status is set up, it is substituted by # - $.

Mode (Measuring mode)This indicates Measuring mode (Mode), which was entered at Reference Value Input in Referencemenu. This item is not changeable through the keyboard here.

MeasuringMode

Measuring method Measuring signal Applicable components

DC-CV DC constant voltage DC0.2VHigh resistance (over 400 W)High Inductance

DC-CC DC constant currentDC0.5 m A~50mA(6 ranges)

Small resistance (less 400 W)Capacitance (over 2 mF)Diode

Short / open check

AC160 AC constant voltage

With phase detection

AC70mVrms f=160Hz

(Limit current 25mA)

Capacitance 3.30nF~33.00 mFInductance 33.0mH~10.00H

Resistance 33.0 W~330.0k W

AC1.6K AC constant voltage


AC70mVrms f=1.6kHz


Capacitance 0.330nF~3.300 mFInductance 3.30mH~10.00H


AC16K AC constant voltage


AC70mVrms f=16kHz


Capacitance 33.0pF~330.0nF

Inductance 0.330mH~330.0mH



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AC160K AC constant voltage


AC70mVrms f=160kHz


Capacitance 4.00pF~33.00nF

Inductance 4.00 mH~33.00mHResistance 33.0 W~100.0k W

DC-ZD DC constant current1DC0.5mA~50mA

(5 ranges)Zener voltage (Max. 40V)

DC-VM DC measurement DC voltage (Max. 40V)

LD-CN AC constant voltage AC0.14Vrms

F=100KHz, 5KHz (8 ranges)IC open check (Option)

DC constant current1

(Between B &E)

(Between G &S)

(Between A &

K)

DC50 m A~20mA(9 ranges)(Limit voltage 0.5V / 1.0V / 1.5V /

2.0V / 2.5V / 3V / 5V)

DT-NPNDT-PNP

FET-EN

FET-EP

FET-DN

FET-DP

DC-PC

DC constant current2

(Between C &E)

(Between D &S)

DC0.5mA / 5mA

(Limit voltage 1.0V)

Reverse check of built-in resistor of

transistor

On check of FET

On check of Photo coupler

IAC-160 AC constant voltage AC70mVrms f=160Hz Impedance 33.0 W~330.0k W IAC-1.6K AC constant voltage AC70mVrms f=1.6kHz Impedance 33.0 W~100.0k W IAC-16K AC constant voltage AC70mVrms f=16kHz Impedance 33.0 W~100.0k W IAC-160K AC constant voltage AC70mVrms f=160kHz Impedance 33.0 W~100.0k W

AC-VM AC voltage

measurement AC voltage (f=50Hz~2kHz) Max. 40V

DC-CC4DC constant current

(Kelvin measurement) DC50 m A~50mA (4ranges) Small resistance 0.40 W~4.000 W

AUTO Auto Range Measuring range is automatically set when the reference value input.

Range (Measuring range) This indicates Measuring range (Range), which was entered at Reference Value Input in Referencemenu. This item is not changeable through the keyboard here.

Time (Measuring time)This indicates Measuring time (Time), which was entered at Reference Value Input in Reference menu.This item is not changeable through the keyboard here.

Volt (Input voltage)This indicates the optional voltage when you use IO/V function with bottom side probe. This item is notchangeable through the keyboard here.To use IO/V function, Programmable DC Power Supply Board (option) is necessary.

X coor Y coor (Contact point)This indicates XY coordinates (the unit of value is #mm$) for the probes, which are the distance from theboard reference point. On the list, it shows Probe 1,2,3,4 from the left.


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Programming Step DataTo program step data, you can use either Step Edit or Step List in Edit menu. (As aforementioned, theirdisplay formation is partly different)

Teaching system (Sample process 1)

As shown in [Menu 1], enter Parts, Value and Comment in order while spacing them out, and then press[Enter] key on the keyboard. Then the cursor moves to the next step. (Refer to [Menu 2])Next, enter Parts, Value and Comment in the same manner as the previous step, and then press [Enter]key.

Repeat above operation to the last.

Parts column must be filled absolutely, but other two are not mandatory.

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In this programming method, any XY coordinates for the flying probes are not substituted yet. Therefore,you need to come back to the edit menu again to enter their XY coordinates.

At the edit menu, after you pressed [Enter] SW on the operation panel, you can start entering their XYcoordinates step by step according to the menu guidance on the display.

Teaching system (Sample process 2)

As shown in [Menu 4], enter Parts, Value and Comment in order while spacing them out, and then press[Enter] key on the Operation panel so that it shows a dialog box showing #Press [TEST START] SW $ on thedisplay.


After [TEST START] SW was pressed, operate the arrow SWs ([FAST], [SLOW], [STEP]) on the operationpanel to move the camera to #High pin $, and then press [ENTER] SW to fix the position of High pin.

Next, operate the arrow SWs ([FAST], [SLOW], [STEP]) on the operation panel to move the camera to#Low pin $, and then press [ENTER] SW to fix the position of Low pin. Then the cursor moves to the nextstep. (Refer to [Menu 5])

Repeat above operation to complete your step data.


In this programming method, you can enter the XY coordinates together with the basic data (Parts, Valueand Comment).


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Point system

As shown in [Menu 6], enter Parts, H-pin, L-pin and Comment in order while spacing them out, and thenpress [Enter] key on the keyboard. Then the cursor moves to the next step. (Refer to [Menu 7])

Next, enter Parts, H-pin, L-pin and Comment in the same manner as the previous step, and then press[Enter] key.

Repeat above operation to the last.

Be sure that Parts, H-pin and L-pin are mandatory.

[Menu 6] Edit menu (Point system)



In this programming method, you need to enter their pin coordinates at Pin Coordinate Edit in Edit menuseparately.


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Test Data GenerationThe APT-9400 operating system involves a unique programming tool to instantly generate step data of theICs, the Connectors, the Transistors so on that have multiple leads.For example, in the case of programming such IC that is equipped with 100 leads or more, it is enough to

input the coordinates of the leads, which are located at each corner of the device.

If you enter #=$ in Value column and press the Enter key, it a dialog box for automatic program generation.(Refer to [Menu 9] - [Menu 12])

[Menu 9] Automatic program generation (Teaching system)

[Menu 10] Automatic program generation (Point system)

[Menu 11] Input sample at Data generation menu


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[Menu 12] Data generation menu

As for the other devices than ICs, choose objective parts name and then click the Next button to proceedwith the operation according to the menu guidance. (On the Generation menu, it is normal that optimumchoice is automatically made depending the initial letter of parts name)

Erase Step DataIf you select the Erase Step Data in Edit menu, it displays a dialog box as shown in [Menu 13]. You canassign any range of the step data to be erased.

[Menu 13] Delete Step DataFor example, when you enter #256 $ through the keyboard and then click the OK button, you can erase thestep #256 only.

However, when you enter #32, 48 $ and then click the OK button, you can erase the plural steps from step

#32 to step #48 at once.

Please refer to [Menu 14].

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When you assign the range of step data, first enter the smaller number. Otherwise youcannot assign the range of step data correctly.

If you wish to erase all step data at once, click the OK button without assigning any range.In this case, it displays a dialog box showing #Do you wish to erase all data? $ to ask your decision. If youclick the Yes button, all step data is entirely erased.

Once the test data was erased, you cannot recover (undo) them. So be sure thatthey can be erasable prior to executing this operation.

Erase Searched StepIf you select Erase Searched Step in Edit menu, it displays a dialogbox as shown in [Menu 15].On this menu, you can assign condition for searching the objective step data to be erased automatically.

[Menu 15] Erase Searched Step

As shown in [Menu 16], for example, when you assign #Q101 $ in Part edit box and then click the Executebutton, the step data in which Part column is substituted by Q101 is erased automatically.


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[Menu 16] Input sample at Erase Searched Step

As shown in [Menu 17], you can assign plural condition as well. ( #Q101 $ in Part edit box and #C-E $ in Valueedit box) In this case, the only step data, which fills these two conditions, is erased.

[Menu 17] Input sample at Erase Searched Step (Plural condition)

As shown in [Menu 18], you can also assign the range of step data, #Case sensitive $ (capital letter/smallletter) and Wild card (both * and ? are usable).

[Menu 18] Input sample at Erase Searched Step

For example, when you assign #Q10* $ in Part edit box and then click the Execute button, all step data which

parts name starts from#Q10

$ is searched to erase.

On the other hand, when you assign #Q10?? $ in Part edit box and then click the Execute button, all stepdata which parts name starts from #Q10 $ including two other characters is searched to erase.



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SearchIf you select Search in Edit menu, it displays the same dialog box as [Menu 15]. (Refer to [Menu 19]).On this menu, you can assign condition for searching the objective step data to be listed on the screen.

[Menu 19] Search

As shown in [Menu 20], for example, when you assign #D1234 $ in Part edit box and then click the Executebutton, the step data in which Part column is substituted by D1234 is searched and listed on the screen.

[Menu 20] Input sample at Search

As shown in [Menu 21], you can assign plural condition as well. ( #Q1023 $ in Part edit box and #B-E $ in Valueedit box) In this case, the only step data, which fills these two conditions, is searched and listed on thescreen.


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[Menu 21] Input sample at Search (Plural condition)

As shown in [Menu 22], you can also assign the range of step data, #Case sensitive $ (capital letter/smallletter) and Wild card (both * and ? are usable).

[Menu 22] Input sample at Search

For example, when you assign #Q10* $ in Part edit box and then click the Execute button, all step data whichparts name starts from #Q10 $ is searched and listed on the screen.On the other hand, when you assign #Q10?? $ in Part edit box and then click the Execute button, all stepdata which parts name starts from #Q10 $ including two other characters is searched and listed on thescreen.

Pin Coordinate EditIf you select Pin Coordinate Edit in Edit menu, it displays the edit menu as shown in [Menu 23].On this menu, you can edit (make/add/correct/erase) the pin coordinates used in your test program. When the Enter SW was pressed while the Pin Coordinate Edit menu is displayed, you can edit the pincoordinates in the line where the cursor is located.

Toolbar shows the dedicated icons for Pin Coordinate Edit menu.

[Menu 23] Pin Coordinate Edit


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Pin No. It displays Point number in numerical order starting from 00001.

Net Name You can input any character up to 50, with the exception of Space.On [Menu 23] above, for example, the point number 3 is shown as #GND $.

PLIt means an offset from the value assigned at Probe "s Lowest Position in Data mode, and is changeablein the range of 0 & 9 and A - F.For example, when the offset was increased by #1$, the probe "s lowest position goes up #1mm $.

P1 P2 P3 P4You can set up Probe Permission , which designate the probes that can contact the PC board and issubstituted by either #0$ or #1$. P1, P2, P3 and P4 show each probe number. It is the only probe designated by #1$ that can contact thePC board. On the other hand, the probe designated by #0$ is prohibited from any contact.On [Menu 23] above, for example, you see that P1 and P3 are designated by #0$. In this case, neitherProbe1 nor Probe3 can access to any test step using Pin. #4 in test mode and when you are making atest program so on.

Xcoor YcoorIt means X,Y coordinates (unit ; mm).Pressing the Enter SW on the operation panel, it shows a dialog box that allows you to input the X,Ycoordinates for the point number of the line where the cursor blinks.

Arrow SWs ([FAST] [SLOW] [STEP]) : move the camera to the objective pointEnter SW : determine your inputting the X,Y coordinates

B F R LWhen # Automatically correct coordinates and retest failed steps during testing $ check box at FailureManagement in Master mode is filled, the probes shift their contact position automatically toward fourdirections (Bottom, Front, Right, Left) for retesting the component that was measured as fail in test mode.

B F R L ( Bottom, Front, Right, Left) means the direction that prevents the probes from shifting theirposition automatically for retesting the fail component detected in test mode. When there is substituted byasterisk ( * ), the direction is move protected.On [Menu 23] above, for example, you see that both F and R on Pin No. 00005 are asterisked. In thiscase, the probe that is used for contacting Pin. #5 will shift to neither F (Front) nor R (Right) direction atretesting the fail component.

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Erase Pin CoordinateIf you select Erase Pin Coordinate in Edit menu, it displays a dialog box as shown in [Menu 24].If you input the point number and click the OK button, the X,Y coordinates saved for this point are cleared.

[Menu 24] Erase Pin Coordinate

For example, if you input #128 $ and then click the OK button, the X,Y coordinates saved for Pin #128 arecleared. You can also clear X,Y coordinates in some specific range at one time as well. (Refer to [Menu 25])

[Menu 25] Erase Pin Coordinate

If you wish to erase all X,Y coordinates in Pin Coordinate list at once, click the OK button without enteringany point number.In this case, it displays a dialog box showing #Do you wish to erase pin data? $ to ask your decision. If youclick the Yes button, all X,Y coordinates are entirely erased and there are shown just like[+000.0000,+000.0000].


Erase Pin Coordinate appears in Edit menu only when Coordinates Management in Datamode is set to Point system.


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DigitizerDigitizer is an optional tool to learn X,Y coordinates on your artwork films to put in the test program.

Digitizer SelectClicking #Digitizer Select $ (Edit menu > Digitizer), it display a dialog menu. (Refer to [Menu 26])To start with, please select your digitizer model from combo box on [Menu 26].

[Menu 26] Digitizer SelectClick [Next] button, and then it displays the next dialog menu. (Refer to [Menu 27])Please select COM Port number connecting to the digitizer from combo box on [Menu 27].

[Menu 27] COM Port numberClick [Next] button, and then it displays the next dialog menu. (Refer to [Menu 28])Please select the magnification of your artwork film from combo box on [Menu 28].

[Menu 28] Film magnificationClick [Next] button, and then it displays the next dialog menu. (Refer to [Menu 29])Please set the artwork film on the digitizer, and assign two points on the same horizontal line to adjust itsinclination. On [Menu 29], you can assign one point at left hand on the artwork film.


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[Menu 29] Adjust film inclination (Left hand)Click [Next] button, and then it displays the next dialog menu. (Refer to [Menu 30])On [Menu 30], you can assign another point at right hand on the artwork film.

[Menu 30] Adjust film inclination (Right hand)Click [Next] button, and then it displays the next dialog menu. (Refer to [Menu 31])Please assign any point to Film reference point.

[Menu 31] Film reference pointClick [Next] button, and then it displays the next dialog menu. (Refer to [Menu 32])Please fill #Coordinate revise function by auxiliary reference points $ checkbox if necessary, and select either#Revise position and inclination of PCB $ or #Revise position, scale, and inclination of PCB $.

Unless #Coordinate revise function by auxiliary reference points $ checkbox was filled, click [Next] buttonthen all necessary setup process is finished.


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[Menu 32] Coordinate revise function by auxiliary reference pointsClick [Next] button, and then it displays the next dialog menu. (Refer to [Menu 33])Please assign their auxiliary reference points on the artwork film.

[Menu 33] Setup auxiliary reference points

Above mentioned are all procedures to setup the digitizer. Now the digitizer can assist your generating thetest program at Step Edit by Digitizer menu (for Teaching system) and Pin Coordinate Edit by Digitizermenu (for Point system).

Step Edit by DigitizerThis enables to learn/correct the X,Y coordinates on the artwork film. Both operation and menu display arethe same as Step Edit function, with exception of execution by a mouse cursor provided with the digitizer.

Pin Coordinate Edit by Digitizer

This enables to learn/correct the Pin coordinates on the artwork film. Both operation and display are thesame as Pin Coordinate Edit function, with exception of execution by a mouse cursor provided with thedigitizer.


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Step data list As shown in [Menu 34], the step data list (Edit menu, List menu) is provided with dedicated Menubar.

[Menu 34] Menubar on step data list

Menu title Function

Edit Copy/erase/move the test step(s) appointed by any optional step number

Search Look for your appointed character string to display

Move to.. Move the cursor to any appointed step

Tool Setup/release various function on each step data

ViewChange the display mode to either 1line/step or 2 lines/step, and duplicate theirwindows.

Window Change the window mode to either Cascade or Tile


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EditYou can edit (copy, erase, move and so on) the test step(s) optionally.


Undo Get back to the previous status

Select Assign the range of step data for [Step Cut] and [Step Copy]

Step Cut Cut the assigned range of step data and copy to Clip board

Step Copy Copy the assigned range of step data to Clip board

Step PastePaste the assigned range of step data ([Step Cut] and [StepCopy]) to the position where the cursor blinks

Step Delete Cut the assigned range of step data, without copying to Clip board

1 Line Insert

Put a new step data (which Parts is substituted by asterisk) in the

position where the cursor blinks

1 Line Cut Cut the step data where the cursor blinks to copy to Clip board

1 Line Paste Put the step data which was cut by [1 Line Cut] in the positionwhere the cursor blinks

[ENTER SW]Coordinate Set

It is the same function as the Enter SW on the operation paneland usable to enter the X,Y coordinates value

UndoEven after [Step Cut] and [Step Copy] was accomplished, otherwise the step data was changed by the keyoperation, you can get back to the previous status before your change. If you operated one time, you canget back to the status that was one time before. If you did 10 times, you can get back to the status that was10 times before. You can get back up to max. time that is specified at User Preference in Master mode.(Default = 16)However there is case that you cannot get back with function.


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SelectYou can assign the range of step data for [Step Cut] and [Step Copy].Point to [Select] on Edit menu and press [ â ] [á ] arrow key, or drag the list menu with the left mouse button,so that the assigned range of step data changes to gray color.

Step CutYou can cut the range of step data assigned by [Select] function and copy to Clip board.

And then, if you executed [Step Past], the step data cut by [Step Cut] is inserted in the position where thecursor blinks.

Step CopyYou can copy the range of step data assigned by [Select] function to Clip board.

And then, if you executed [Step Past], the step data cut by [Step Cut] is inserted in the position where thecursor blinks.

Step PasteYou can insert the step data assigned for either [Step Cut] or [Step Copy] in the position where the cursorblinks.

Step DeleteYou can erase the range of step data assigned by [Select] function.In this case, nothing is copied onto Clip board, so that you cannot use [Step Paste] function.(If you run #Undo $ function, you can get back the erased step data)

1 Line InsertYou can put a new step data in the position where the cursor blinks. In the new step data, Parts and Valueso on are substituted by asterisk (default condition), so that please fill them properly. Also input themeasuring condition and the reference value as well.

1 Line CutYou can cut the step data where the cursor blinks to copy to Clip board

And then, if you run [1 Line Paste], this step data is put in the position where the cursor blinks.

1 Line PasteYou can put the step data which was cut by [1 Line Cut] in the position where the cursor blinks.

[ENTER SW] Coordinate SetIt is the same function as the Enter SW on the operation panel, and you can enter the X,Y coordinatesvalue at the step where the cursor blinks.


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SearchYou can search or replace the character string involved in the test step(s) optionally.Searching or replacing the character string is possible in the limited range where the cursor is movable by

using the arrow keys on the keyboard. Therefore, any measuring range, measuring mode, XY coordinatesare out of the target.


SearchSearch the step data which agrees to the assigned condition(Parts name, Value so on) and display on the list

Forward Search forward the step data which includes the assignedcharacter string and display on the list

Previous Search backward the step data which includes the assignedcharacter string and display on the list

Replace Replace the assigned character string with any other name

SearchThis is the same function explained in Search.

ForwardIf you select Forward in Search menu, it displays a dialog box as shown in [Menu 35].It searches forward the step data which includes the character string assigned in Find what edit box on thisdialog box and display on the list.

[Menu 35] Forward

Match whole word onlyWhile this check box is filled, when for example #R1$ was input, neither R10 nor R100 are searched.However, while this check box is not filled, R10 and R100 are searched as well.

Match caseWhile this check box is filled, it distinguishes capital letters from small letters as their search condition.However, while this check box is not filled, they are not distinguished at all.


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DirectionThis decides the direction to be searched.#Up$ means Backward search that directs to smaller step number, and $Down $ means Forward search thatdirects to bigger step number.

Every clicking [Find Next] button, the cursor jumps to the character string on the step data.

PreviousIf you select Previous in Search menu, it also displays the dialog box as shown in [Menu 1].It searches backward the step data which includes the character string assigned in Find what edit box onthis dialog box and display on the list. All others are the same as Forward search.

ReplaceYou can replace the character string assigned in Find what edit box with the one assigned in Replace withedit box. (Refer to [Menu 36])

[Menu 36] Replace

Match whole word onlyWhile this check box is filled, when for example #R1$ was input, neither R10 nor R100 are searched.However, while this check box is not filled, R10 and R100 are searched as well.

Match caseWhile this check box is filled, it distinguishes capital letters from small letters as their search condition.However, while this check box is not filled, they are not distinguished at all.

Find Next If#Find Next $ button is clicked, it starts searching forward the step data. If there was the assigned characterstring, the cursor blinks on the position, but it is not replaced with anything.

Replace If [Replace] button is clicked, the character string searched by clicking [Find Next] button is replaced. Andthen the cursor blinks on the next character string.


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Replace All If [Replace All] button is clicked, all character strings are searched and replaced at one time.

Cancel If [Cancel] button is clicked, it suspends the search process and quits the dialog box.

Move to..You can move the cursor to any appointed step, and also open the step data review menu for the step datawhere the cursor blinks.

Menu title Function

Move to Specified Step move the cursor to any appointed step

Move to Examine

open the step data review menu for the step data where the cursorblinks

(Remarks)this function is available on the list menu which was accessed from thestep data review menu)

Move to Specified Step After the dialog box as shown in [Menu 37] appeared, enter the objective step number where you wish tomove and then click the OK button.

[Menu37] Move to Specified Step

Move to ExamineYou can open the step data review menu for the step data where the cursor blinks.


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ToolYou can setup or release various functions while editing your step data.(Some menus are displayed only when the relative option unit is installed in the APT-9400)

Menu title Function

Coordinates MapOpen a graphic display window to indicate the X,Y coordinates of thestep data where the cursor blinks

GenerationSetup or release of the combination measurement, the specialgeneration, IC open measurement (option) etc. of the step datawhere the cursor blinks

GroundPreset the GND points used for generating IC open measurementdata

IO Function

Set up or release various IO function (option) at the test step wherethe cursor blinks(This menu is displayed only when #Input/Output Function of I/OStep $ check box in Option mode is filled)

Bottom probe Set up, change or release of using the bottom probes

DDE FunctionSet up DDE Communication function (option) at the test step wherethe cursor blinks

Select Revise Area Mode Set up or release various XY coordinates revise function

OpticalSet up or release the optical test system (option)(This menu is displayed only when #Optical System Installed $ checkbox in Option mode is filled)

Auto Generation Add the test program for ICs, Transistors, Connectors etc. on theexisting step data, using Test Data Generation function

Change Step Data Change the step data with the assigned condition in the block

Coordinates input Change the pin coordinates and the net name on the step list

High-fly / No-contact-zoneSet up optional zone to travel the flying probes over the tallcomponents whilst keeping their height (H, M, L) or prohibit themfrom probing down


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Coordinates MapYou can open a graphic map dialog box to indicate the X,Y coordinates of the step data where the cursorblinks. (Refer to [Menu 38])

On the graphic map, if you drag the mouse to another location whilst keep pressing the left mouse buttonand then release the left mouse button there, you can select all the X,Y coordinates, which wereencompassed with your mouse operation.

[Menu 38] Graphic map dialog box

If you operated the left mouse button whilst pressing [Shift] key, [Ctrl] key or [Alt] key onthe keyboard, your selecting XY coordinates will be accomplished more effectively.

Key operation Function

[Shift] KeyIf you pressed the left mouse button together with [Shift] key, you can select XYcoordinate on the graphic map repeatedly.

[Ctrl] KeyIf you used the left mouse button together with [Ctrl] key, you can release XYcoordinates from your selection.

[Alt] KeyIf you point a part of the component (Ex. ICs), which is made of plural test stepsusing the left mouse button together with [Alt] key, you can select all the XYcoordinates used under the same component name in the block.


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After selected XY coordinates on the coordinate map, if you click the right mouse button, it displays theextension menu as shown in [Menu 39] below.

[Menu 39] Extension menu on Graphic display

The extension menu enables to change the selected range of step data as below.

Menu title Function

UndoEven after [Step Cut], [Step Copy] or [Step Delete] was accomplished, youcan get back to the previous status

Step Cut Cut the selected range of step data and copy to Clip board

Step Copy Copy the selected range of step data to Clip board

Step Paste Add the step data that was obtained by [Step Cut] or [Step Copy] to the finalstep

Step Delete Cut the selected range of step data, without copying to Clip board

All Select Select all XY coordinates available on the graphic map in the block

Select Release Release your selection of XY coordinates back to default status

Change Step DataChange the step data which fulfill your search condition (such as Partsname, Value so on) in the block

Move toDisplay the information of the step data nearby the cursor on the Statusbarand moves the list menu

Move Assigned Area Shift the selected range of step data to another position optionally

Copy Assigned Area Copy the selected range of step data to another position optionally

Display Display the position information of Support pins and Bottom pins


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UndoEven after [Step Cut], [Step Copy] or [Step Delete] was accomplished, you can get back to the previousstatus before your change. If you operated one time, you can get back to the status that was one timebefore. If you did 10 times, you can get back to the status that was 10 times before. You can get back up to

max. time that is specified at User Preference in Master mode. (Default = 16)However there are some cases that you cannot get back with function.

Step CutYou can cut the step data that was selected with the left mouse button and copy to Clip board. After that, ifyou run [Step Paste], the step data will be added to the final step

Step CopyYou can copy the step data that was selected with the left mouse button to Clip board. After that, if you run[Step Paste], the step data will be added to the final step

Step PasteYou can add the step data that was obtained by [Step Cut] or [Step Copy] to the final step.

Step DeleteYou can erase the step data that was selected with the left mouse button.In this case, nothing is copied onto Clip board, so that you cannot use [Step Paste] function.(If you run #Undo $ function, you can get back the erased step data)

All SelectYou can select all XY coordinates available on the graphic map in the block.

Select ReleaseYou can release your selection of XY coordinates back to default status.

Change Step DataYou can change the step data that was selected with the left mouse button if they fulfill your search condition(such as Parts name, Value so on) in the block


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[Menu 40] Change Step Data

For example, if you enter #IC101 $ in Parts edit box at the left hand and # ABC12345 $ in Comment edit box atthe right hand, and then click the Execute button, # ABC12345 $ is substituted in Comment column at thestep data named #IC101 $ in the block. (Refer to [Menu 41])

[Menu 41] Sample input (Change Step Data)

As shown in [Menu 42] below, when Parts ( #IC101 $) and Comment ( #JE4NFP $) were assigned at the sametime, # ABC12345 $ is substituted in Comment column at the step data that fulfills both condition in the block.

[Menu 42] Sample input (Change Step Data)

It is possible to use Wild cards (* and ? ) in Parts and Comment edit box.For example, when #R10?? $ was assigned to Parts name, it searches the character string, which starts from

R10 having other two characters in the next place.


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As shown in [Menu 43], you can assign the range of step data and also use #Case sensitive $ (capitalletter/small letter) as well as Wild card ( * and ? ).

[Menu 43] Search condition (Change Step Data) Move toYou can display the information of the step data nearby the cursor on the Statusbar and moves to the listmenu.

Move Assigned AreaPressing [TEST START] SW on the operation panel and operating the arrow keys, you can shift the stepdata that was selected with the left mouse button to another position optionally in the block.

Copy Assigned AreaPressing [TEST START] SW on the operation panel and operating the arrow keys, you can copy the stepdata that was selected with the left mouse button to another position optionally in the block.

DisplayYou can display the position information of Support pins and Bottom pins if they are used.


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Explanation of Coordinates Map

[Menu 44] Graphic map dialog box

Menu title Function

Map modeSwitch the graphic map mode to [H M L], [Probe Offset], [Permission] or[Probe Speed] optionally

Selection Switch the mouse selection mode to [Normal] or [Special] optionally

ZoomSwitch the graphic map magnification to [Normal Viewing], [Zoom In] or[Zoom Out] optionally

Color Edit point color displayed on the graphic map

Toolbar Edit the display on Toolbar

Map modeYou can select a favorite graphic map mode among from [H M L], [Probe Offset], [Permission] and [ProbeSpeed]. At each map their point type is distinguishable in different color.The map mode is also selected on Toolbar. (Refer to [Menu 45])

[Menu 45] Map mode toolbar


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SelectionOn the graphic map, when you drag the mouse to another location whilst keep pressing the left mousebutton, a quadrangle is drawn by a broken line. And then, if you release the left mouse button there, all thepoints, which were encompassed with your mouse operation, change their color.

You can select the mouse selection mode among from [Normal] and [Special] optionallyIn [Normal] mode, when any point (XY coordinates) of [ + ], [ - ], [ G1 ] and [ G2 ] was encompassed by thebroken line which was drawn with the left mouse button, you can select the step data successfully.In case of [Special] mode, however, it will be only when all points (XY coordinates) of [ + ], [ - ], [ G (G1 andG2) ] and [ A ] were encompassed by the broken line that you can select their step data.

The selection mode is also selected on Toolbar. (Refer to [Menu 46])

[Menu 46] Map tool toolbar

ZoomYou can select the magnification of the graphic map, using [Normal Viewing], [Zoom In] or [Zoom Out]optionally

[Normal Viewing] mode shows just normal size, but while [Zoom In] mode is selected, if you left-click themouse on the graphic map, their points nearby the cursor are magnified. On the other hand, [Zoom Out]mode enables to minify those points when you left-click the mouse. Select [Normal Viewing] mode again ifyou wish to turn the magnification back to normal.

The Zoom mode is also selected on Toolbar. (Refer to [Menu 47])

[Menu 47] Map tool toolbar

In addition, shifting Magnification bar available on Toolbar, the magnification of the graphic map ischangeable among 1 - 10 times freely. The magnification rate is displayed at the right hand of themagnification bar. (Refer to [Menu 48])

[Menu 48] Zooming toolbar


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ColorYou can change and edit point color displayed on the graphic map in your favor. (Refer to [Menu 49])This can be accomplished for each Map mode.

[Menu 49] Color

The point color used on the graphic map is indicated on Toolbar. (Refer to [Menu 50])

[Menu 50] Map color toolbar

ToolbarYou can select whether Map mode, Map tool, Zooming and Map color is displayed on Toolbar or not. (Referto [Menu 51])

[Menu 51] Toolbar (Graphic Map)


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GenerationYou can setup or release of Combination measurement, Special generation, IC Open measurement(option) etc.

Menu title Function

Set Combination MeasurementsConvert the normal measurement step where the cursorblinks to the combination measurement step

Clear Combination MeasurementsConvert the combination measurement step where thecursor blinks back to the normal measurement step

Special GenerationConvert the normal IC measurement step where the cursorblinks to the special IC measurement step

Special Generation ClearConvert the special IC measurement step where the cursorblinks back to the normal IC measurement step

KelvinConvert the normal measurement step where the cursorblinks to the Kelvin measurement step

Kelvin ClearConvert the Kelvin measurement step where the cursorblinks back to the normal measurement step

IC OpenConvert the VF IC measurement step where the cursorblinks to the IC Open measurement step

IC Open SpecialConvert the IC Open measurement step where the cursorblinks to the special IC Open measurement step

IC Open ClearConvert the IC Open measurement step where the cursorblinks back to the VF measurement step

Set Combination MeasurementsIf you run this function, the normal measurement step where the cursor blinks is converted to thecombination measurement step automatically. (Refer to [Menu 52])

[Menu 52] Set combination measurement (Step 39 - 41)

The figure between Step and Parts column indicates the testing order in one combination measurement

accomplished whilst making the probes contact at one time.


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Clear Combination MeasurementsIf you run this function, the combination measurement step where the cursor blinks is released and back tothe normal measurement step automatically. (Refer to [Menu 53])

[Menu 53] Clear combination measurement (Step 39 - 41)

Special GenerationIf you run this function, the normal IC measurement step (Pin to Pin, Pin to Ground) where the cursor blinksis converted to the special IC measurement step automatically. (Refer to [Menu 54])

[Menu 54] Set special IC measurement

The figure between Step and Parts column indicates the testing order in one combination measurementaccomplished whilst making the probes contact at one time. Also, #CM-# means the special ICmeasurement step.

After the step data was converted for the special IC measurement, the total test steps areincreased by some redundant steps.

Neither combination measurement step nor other special function step can be convertedto the special IC measurement step.They must be released prior to setting to the special IC measurement step.


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Special Generation ClearIf you run this function, the special IC measurement step where the cursor blinks is released and back to thenormal IC measurement step (Pin to Pin, Pin to Ground) automatically. (Refer to [Menu 55])

[Menu 55] Clear special IC measurement

After the special IC measurement step was released, the total test steps are decreasedbecause some redundant steps are erased.

KelvinIf you run this function, the normal measurement step where the cursor blinks is converted to the Kelvinmeasurement step automatically. (Refer to [Menu 56])

[Menu 56] Set Kelvin measurement (Step 287)

Also, #Kel.# between Step and Parts column means the Kelvin measurement step.

Neither combination measurement step nor other special function step can be convertedto the Kelvin measurement step.They must be released prior to setting to the Kelvin measurement step.

Kelvin Clear

If you run this function, the Kelvin measurement step where the cursor blinks is released and back to thenormal measurement step automatically. (Refer to [Menu 57])

[Menu 57] Set Kelvin measurement (Step 287)


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IC OpenIf you run this function, the VF measurement step (Pin to Ground) for IC on which top step the cursor blinksis converted to the IC open measurement step automatically. (Refer to [Menu 58])

[Menu 58] Set IC open measurement

Also, #ICOP #between Step and Parts column means the IC open measurement step.

It is the VF measurement step (Pin to Ground) only that you can convert to the IC open

measurement step.Neither combination measurement step nor other special function step can be convertedto the IC open measurement step.They must be released prior to setting to the IC open measurement step.

IC Open SpecialIf you run this function, the VF measurement step (Pin to Ground) for IC on which top step the cursor blinksis converted to the special IC open measurement step automatically.Not like the IC open measurement step above, it measures plural steps whilst making the probe contact atone time.

It is the VF measurement step (Pin to Ground) only that you can convert to the special ICopen measurement step.

Neither combination measurement step nor other special function step can be convertedto the special IC open measurement step.They must be released prior to setting to the special IC open measurement step.

IC Open ClearIf you run this function, the IC open measurement step where the cursor blinks is released and back to theVF measurement step automatically. (Refer to [Menu 59])

[Menu 59] Clear IC open measurement


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GroundYou can preset the GND points used for generating IC open measurement data. In this case, you can shortcut the bothersome job to look for the GND pin number and the XY coordinates necessary each time at

your IC data generation.

Menu title Function

Ground Coordinates Set Set up or release the XY coordinates for GND point

Ground Coordinates Set for ICOpen

Set up the XY coordinates for GND point used IC openmeasurement

Change Ground Pin for BottomProbe

Change the normal test steps so as they are measured with thebottom probes in the block

Ground Coordinates SetYou can set up the XY coordinates for GND point for the IC measurement if [TEST START] SW waspressed whilst it displays Ground coordinates change dialog box. (Refer to [Menu 60])The XY coordinates will be used for GND point at your test data generation for ICs.

[Menu 60] Ground Coordinates Set

Ground Coordinates Set for IC OpenYou can set up the XY coordinates for GND point for IC open measurement if [TEST START] SW waspressed whilst it displays Ground coordinates change dialog box. (Refer to [Menu 61])The XY coordinates will be used for GND point at your test data generation for ICs.

[Menu 61] Ground Coordinates Set for IC Open


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Change Ground Pin for Bottom ProbeYou can change the normal test steps so as they are measured with the bottom probes in the block.

[Menu 62] Change Ground Pin for Bottom Probe

For example, if you click on [Search] button on Change coordinates of ground pin dialog box, all objectiveICs available in your test program are searched and displayed in #Object parts $ window. (Refer to [Menu62])

Then if you wish to change the GND point of all listed ICs from the top side to the bottom side, click onthe[All Sel.>>] button. On the other hand, when you wish to accomplish it for some specific ICs only, pleasepoint on them and click on [Select>>] button, so that they are shifted to #Select parts $ window at the rightside.

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I/O FunctionIf you transmitted an external signal to the Input port while testing the board, the testing order will bechanged. It is also possible to take out Open collector signal from Output port on the Extension I/O board

during the test.

After you set up I/O steps, Aux. column is substituted by any of IO/O , IO/I, IO/T, IO/M, IO/V, IO/P , IO/C ,IO/U and IO/W automatically.

Menu title Function

Set IO Step Convert the normal test step to I/O step

Clear IO Step Convert the I/O step back to the normal test step

Unless #Input/Output Function of I/O Step $ check box in Option mode is filled, this menu isnot displayed.


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Set IO StepIf you run this function, you can convert the normal test step where the cursor blinks to the I/O function stepthat you specified on the IO Command Generation dialog box. (Refer to [Menu 63])

[Menu 63] IO Command Generation

Neither combination measurement step nor other special function step can be convertedto the I/O step. They must be released prior to setting to the I/O step.

The IO Command Generation dialog box does not always show the same menu.Followings I/O commands are displayed only when the option unit is installed on the

APT-9400.IO/V, IO/P, IO/C < Programmable DC power supply boardIO/U < Coaxial relay boardIO/W < Power relay board

Clear IO StepIf you run this function, you can convert the I/O function step where the cursor blinks back to the normal teststep.


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Bottom probeYou can set up, change or release of using the bottom probes.

Menu title Function

Change Ground Pin forBottom Probe

Change the normal test steps so as they are measured with the bottomprobes in the block

Set Bottom ProbeChange the normal test step where the cursor blinks so as it is measuredwith the bottom probes in the block

Change Bottom Probe Change their probe access of the bottom probes in the block

Clear Bottom Probe Cancel the using of the bottom probes in the assigned test steps

Change Bottom SensorProbe

Change their probe access of the bottom sensor probes in the block

Change Ground Pin for Bottom ProbeIf you run this function, you can change the normal test steps so as they are measured with the bottomprobes in the

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