Electric Tape Feeder

RF04AS

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing a product of our company.

In order to ensure safe use of the TAPE Feeder, be sure to read this
Manual before using the machine.
CAUTION After reading this Manual, keep it at a fixed location so that it will be
available at any time.

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Important

(1) No part of this document may be copied or reproduced without the prior
permission of JUKI Corporation. (Including software and program)
(2) The contents of this document are subject to change without notice.
(3) This manual is prepared with extreme care. However, if you have any question
or find any error or omission in writing, contact our dealer or JUKI Corporation.
(4) JUKI Corporation shall disclaim all the responsibility for any trouble resulting
from the user's abnormal operation regardless of Item (3).
 CAUTION For the safe operation of machinery

All personnel engaged in the operation of the mounter and its accessories (here after referred to as "machines")
including the operators, service and maintenance personnel are required to read through this safety warning to
make familiar with its handling to prevent accidents and injuries.

This "Warning: For the safe operation of machinery" instructions contain aspects that are not included in the
instruction sheet attached to the product.
The following symbols are used throughout this instructions and on the product for the better understanding of
various warning labels. Please make yourself familiar with the contents and act accordingly.

1) Danger levels

Parts of machinery the negligence or mishandling of which committed during the

operation, maintenance or other services on such parts will lead to severe accidents
involving serious personal injuries or even death.
DANGER
Parts of machinery the negligence or mishandling of which committed, or are left
unattended, during the operation, maintenance or other services on such parts may
cause potential danger to the personnel which may lead to injuries and/or even death.
WARNING
Parts of machinery the negligence or mishandling of which committed, or are left
unattended, during the operation, maintenance or other services on such parts may
cause the medium-to-light level of hazards to the personnel involved.
CAUTION

2) Warning, prohibition and directive marks

Warning, prohibition and directives are marked with the following symbols:

Warning marks

Your hands or clothes Beware of moving parts. Beware of movable parts.

may get caught by the Contacts with them may Contacts with them may
machines. cause injuries. cause injuries.

High voltage!! Beware of hot parts. If any load is imposed or

you lay your hand on the
Beware of electric Contacts with them may
machine, it may be
shocks. cause a burn. damaged.

Directive symbols

It symbolizes a contact to a grounding wire. It indicates the direction of turn.

Matters of Caution Regarding Safety

DANGER

Situations in Which It Is Necessary to Turn Off Power Supply

1. In the case of an abnormality or an accident, or in the event of power failure,
immediately turn off power supply.
2. In order to prevent accidents due to unintended start-up of the machine, carry out inspection, repair,
or cleaning of the machine only after turning off power supply.

Basic Matters of Precaution

1. Be sure to read all documents included in this Manual and the attached booklet before using this
machine. Also, keep this Manual carefully so as to be able to read it whenever necessary.
2. Contents of this Manual include items that are not included in specifications of the machine
purchased.
3. The machine should be operated only by the operator who has learned how to run it.

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4. Regarding the repair or maintenance (excluding daily inspection and other matters specified in the
Manual), ask our company or its agent to do it.
5. General maintenance, inspection, and repair (matters specified in this Manual) shall be conducted
only by specialized maintenance engineers who have finished the maintenance course specified by
our company.
With regard to repair (matters specified in this Manual), use genuine parts of our company.

Operational Training
1. To prevent accidents due to unaccustomed handling, operation of this machine must be limited to
operators who have participated in the operation training specified by our company and have
appropriate knowledge and operating skills.

Application
1. Never use this machine for purposes other than its original application.
Our company will not be responsible in the case of its use for other application.
2. Do not remodel this machine. Our company will not be responsible for any accident arising as a
result of its remodeling.

Safety Equipment, Alarm Label

1. In order to prevent accidents due to nonpresence of safety equipment, start to
operate this machine only after confirming that the equipment is suitably installed at the specified
position.
2. If the safety equipment is dismantled, be sure to attach it to its original position, and confirm that it
operates normally.
3. Make sure that the warning label stuck to the machine will be always clearly visible.
If it has been peeled off or stained, order new labels from our company and exchange old labels with
new ones.

Matters of Caution at Each of Its Use Stages

Transport
1. When lifting the machine or moving it, take sufficient safety measures so that no dropping accidents
will occur.
2. Keep the following environment when transportation or storage.
Environment requirements
Temperature : -15℃ to 70℃
Humidity : 20％ to 95％RH (No condensation)

Unpacking
1. Read all instructions shown on the transport-use container.
2. Never cut tapes with a cutter.
3. Retain delivery-use materials.

Before Operation
1. To prevent accidents to human bodies, make sure before supplying power that there is no damage,
coming off of parts, or loosening of connectors and cables.

Maintenance
1. To prevent accidents due to unaccustomedness, repair and adjustment shall be conducted by
maintenance engineers who are versed in the machine. In replacing parts, use genuine parts of our
company. We will not assume any responsibility for an accident due to the use of non-genuine parts.
2. To prevent accidents or electric shock due to unaccustomedness, entrust electrical repair or
maintenance work (including wiring work) to persons versed in electricity, or ask engineers of our
company or its sales company to do it.
3. To prevent bodily accidents, confirm after such work as repair, adjustment, or parts replacement that
no screws or nuts are loosened.

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Use Environment
1. To ensure safety, use the machine under the following environment:
Environment requirements during operation
Temperature : 10℃ to 35℃
Humidity : 30％ to 80％RH (No condensation)
Altitude : 1,000m or less
(Refer to the Operating Instructions published by the manufacturer of the IC for performance
assurance of the IC itself.)

2. To prevent accidents due to breakdown of electric/electronic parts, turn on power supply sufficiently
after the fear of dew condensation is eliminated, because such condensation may occur when the
machine is rapidly moved from a cold place to a warm location.
3. To prevent accidents due to breakdown of electric/electronic parts, stop the use of the machine during
lightning, and draw out the power supply plug.

CAUTION

Precautions for Using the Tape Feeder Safely

1. Follow the instructions described under the section “Daily Inspections” to inspect and clean the tape
feeder periodically.
2. The tape feeder is a precision device. Never store it with piling it up with other devices
3. Follow the instructions described in the section “How to Use the Tape Feeder” to replace a tape with
another one.
4. Carry the tape feeder with both hands.
5. When replacing a tape with another one, do not carry the tape feeder with its upper cover open or do not
make any impact on the tape feeder.
6. If you happen to make any impact on or apply impossible load to the tape feeder by mistake, check the
electrical component supply position. If there is any problem, contact our service engineer in charge.
7. Before attaching the tape feeder onto the main unit or a feeder exchange trolley, check to see if any
foreign substance such as a chip is not stuck to the tape feeder. (Especially if a chip is stuck around the
component pick-up position on the tape travel path or any tooth of the sprocket wheel, it may cause the
electrical component supply position error.)
8. After attaching the tape feeder onto the main unit or a feeder exchange trolley, check to see if the tape
feeder is set correctly.
9. When attaching or removing the tape feeder onto/from the main unit or a feeder exchange trolley, do not
make any shock on the tape feeder.
10. When attaching the tape feeder onto the main unit or a feeder exchange trolley, check to see if there is
no foreign substance such as a chip on the feeder bank.
11. When attaching or removing the tape feeder onto/from the main unit or a feeder exchange trolley, do not
apply any excessive force to the feeder in the horizontal direction.
12. When you move the tape feeder even though it is attached on a feeder exchange trolley, vibration and/or
impact caused with movement may cause a component pick-up error when it is attached on the mounter
and starts PWB production. Before PWB production starts after the tape feeder is moved with attached
on a feeder exchange trolley, remove the tape feeder from the feeder bank, and then attach it on the
bank again.
13. If any excessive force is applied to the tape feeder fixed on the feeder bank, it may cause a component
pick-up error during PWB production. Therefore, remove the tape feeder from the feeder bank, and
then attach it on the bank again.
14. Since the precision components are built into the tape feeder, do not remove the cover.
If the component-supply position accuracy changes, a service engineer has to adjust it.

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For the safe operation of machinery

Table of contents
1 Overview ...................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Specifications ................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Name of Each Part ........................................................................................................ 1-2
1.3 Operation Panel ............................................................................................................ 1-3
2 How to Use the Tape Feeder ....................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Carrying the RF series Electric feeder .......................................................................... 2-1
2.1.1 How to grasp the RF series Electric feeder ..................................................... 2-1
2.2 Reel hook ...................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.2.1 How to use a reel hook..................................................................................... 2-3
2.3 How to Install a Tape Reel ............................................................................................ 2-4
2.3.1 Name of each part in the Feeder setup stand for RF feeder. .......................... 2-4
2.3.2 How to mount the feeder on the RF feeder setup stand for electric feeder..... 2-5
2.3.3 How to set a tape.............................................................................................. 2-7
2.3.4 How to demount a tape .................................................................................. 2-12
2.3.5 How to discard a cover tape........................................................................... 2-14
2.4 Attaching/Detaching the Tape Feeder onto a Mounter .............................................. 2-15
3 Daily Inspections .......................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 List of Daily Inspection Items ........................................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Where to Inspect or Clean ............................................................................................ 3-2
4 Options......................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Reel holder .................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.1 Replacement of the reel holder ........................................................................ 4-1
4.1.2 Installation of the reel holder ............................................................................ 4-2
4.1.3 Height change of the reel holder ...................................................................... 4-3
4.2 FEEDER SETUP STAND (RF) ..................................................................................... 4-3
4.2.1 Replacement of Guide rail ................................................................................ 4-4
5 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1 Error Display.................................................................................................................. 5-1
5.1.1 How to recover the tape feeder from an error .................................................. 5-1
5.2 If a Tape Is Fed ............................................................................................................. 5-3
5.3 If the Tape Is Not Fed ................................................................................................... 5-3
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1 Overview
An RS04AS electric tape feeder, which is designed as one of the RF series tape feeders,
supports a tape of 4 mm width. It aligns and feeds components supplied with a tape to a
pick-up position.
You can use this machine with the feeder exchange trolley RF designed for the KE-3010A/
KE-3020VA/KE-3020VRA, RX-6 series, RS-1 series and RX-7 series products.
When using the RF04AS, make sure that the software version of the target mounter is as follows.
If a software version other than that shown below is used, the software does not operate
correctly, causing damage to the mounter.
RS-1 Ver. 1.06.00A or later
RX-6 Ver. 6.20A or later
RX-7 Ver. 2.10.00A or later
KE-3010/20/20R/20V/20VR/10A/20VA/20VAR/10AC Ver. 8.20A or later

1.1 Specifications
Table 1.1-1
Product code RF04AS
Entire length: 530 mm, height:
Outside dimensions Mass 1.35 kg
300 mm,
Component
Power supply Supplied from a mounter transporting Motor-driven
method
Max 3.5 A (DC24V)
Power-supply voltage DC24V, DC5V Allowable current
Max 0.15 A (DC5V)
Tape size 4 mm Tape types Embossed tapes
Feed pitch 1 mm
Component type 0402, 03015, 0201 chip
Applicable component
1.48 mm
emboss width
Applicable component
1.1 mm
emboss depth
Operation environmental Temperature: 10℃ to 35℃, humidity: 30 to 80% RH (No condensation), altitude:
conditions during operation 1,000 m or less
Accuracy guarantee
Temperature: 20℃ to 25℃
temperature
Class 1 (IEC60664-1): Excessive voltage is supplied from the circuit whose voltage
Excessive voltage class
is limited to a low level (such as a secondary low voltage circuit)
Environmental pollution Level 3: Environment whose pollution is worse than that of the normal environment
level (such as a manufacturing plant)
• Machinery Directive: 2006/42/EC
Evaluation standards: EN ISO 12100, others
Conformed standards • EC EMC Directive: 2014/30/EU
Evaluation standards:
EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4,
* Use components whose size and tape specifications conform to JIS C0806-3:1999 and IEC 60286-3:2007.

Never connect any other device such as a commercially available power

WARNING supply unit to the tape feeder or a feeder bank because it is highly
dangerous.

Use a tape feeder dedicated to each mounter model.

Each tape feeder is designed exclusively for a certain component size.
CAUTION Therefore, if inappropriate components are set, it cannot operate properly
and may be damaged even though those components are fed.

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1.2 Name of Each Part

13

12
11

17

18

1
10
2 15 16
9 14
19

8
4
7

6 20
5 21

22

1 Grip 9 Pull gear 17 Peeling-off slit (RF08-24AS)

2 Lock release lever 10 Pull idler alarm 18 Upper cover
3 Chamber lid 11 Operation panel 19 Feeder mark
4 Tape loading slot 12 Sprocket wheel 20 Slide rail
5 Reel hook 13 Upper cover hook 21 Guide pin F
6 Guide plate 14 Tensioner roller 22 Rating plate
7 Connector 15 Tensioner arm 23
8 Guide pin R 16 Guide roller 24
Figure 1.2-1 Name of each part

Do not open the cover or do not disassemble the device unless you are
CAUTION instructed for daily inspection or regular inspection. Or you cannot
reassemble the device with being adjusted properly.

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1.3 Operation Panel

You can check the feeder status through the indicator on the operation panel. The tape forward
or reverse feed operation or error reset can be performed by operating the relevant switch.

Operation switch Operation Explanation of operation

Press a switch button short To feed a tape only 2 mm.
▲
Press a switch button long: To feed a tape by a pitch
Press a switch button short To reversely feed a tape only 2 mm.
▼
Press a switch button long: To reversely feed a tape by a pitch
After the error cancellation (when an error
occurs), return operation carried out in
Press a switch button short accordance with the error
■ - step-out error: initialization operation
- tension error: Pull-side winding-up action
Until the tension sensor is ON, winding up the
Press a switch button long:
cover tape
Press ■switch and ▼ switch at
▼■ Initialization operation
the same time

* The feed pitch of the feeder is automatically set for the feed pitch of the component data of the production
program during automatic production.
* Operating relevant switch will feed the tape 1 mm pitch in the forward or reverse direction.
* The operation of each switch is as follows.
Press a switch button short : for less than 300 ms
Press a switch button long : After pressing the switch button short, pressing for more than 1
second continuously.
Press a button at the same time : two switch buttons at the same time

The feeder status is displayed using the indicator as shown in the table below.

Table 1.3-1 Indicator light

Lighting color Lit/Flashing Feeder status
Orange Lit Online (Communication is established.)
Flashing slowly Offline (Communication is not established.)
Flashing at high speed Initialization is being executed.
Red Lit Lost synchronization error
Flashing slowly Tension error
Flashing at high speed Power voltage error
Green Production is being executed. (Command from the
Lit
mounter)
Component run-out and remaining quantity warning,
Flashing
etc. (Command from the mounter)

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2 How to Use the Tape Feeder

2.1 Carrying the RF series Electric feeder
2.1.1 How to grasp the RF series Electric feeder

1. Grasp the grip of the tape feeder securely.

Figure 2.1.1-1

The motor and the electrical installment part sometimes become hot by
long use. ( pasting unit)
CAUTION
When moving the RF-series electric feeder, be sure to grasp the grip.

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Figure 2.1.1-2

When you carry the feeder, be careful not strike it against any other thing
or not drop it. If the tape feeder is subject to impact, check to see if it does
not malfunction.
CAUTION Do not carry two or more feeders at the same time. Do not stack tape
feeders flat during storage so that they cannot be in contact with one
another tightly.

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2.2 Reel hook

When moving to tape feeder while setting a tape reel, it's used.

2.2.1 How to use a reel hook

1. When you are to carry a tape reel together with the tape feeder, rotate the reel hook to
protrude it on the side of the tape feeder and then hook the hole of the tape reel over the reel
hook. When you do not use the reel hook, be sure to return it to the lock position.

Figure 2.2.1-1 Figure 2.2.1-2

The reel hook position

Figure 2.2.1-3

If you attach the tape feeder on a feeder bank with the reel hook protruded,
the reel hook may be damaged.
CAUTION Be sure to return the reel hook to the lock position before attaching the
tape feeder on a feeder bank.

If you set a tape reel on the reel hook, the tape feeder does not feed a tape
CAUTION normally.
Insert the tape reel in the tape holder before using the tape feeder.

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2.3 How to Install a Tape Reel

Use a device such as a Feeder setup stand for an RF feeder (option) to mount or remove a tape
on/from the machine.

2.3.1 Name of each part in the Feeder setup stand for RF feeder.

Front side
RF work base
(RF attachment section)

Reel holder

Figure 2.3.1-1

Back side

Enlarged view
Power lamp

Inlet Power switch

Power cord

Figure 2.3.1-2

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2.3.2 How to mount the feeder on the RF feeder setup stand for electric feeder

1. Grasp the grip section of the tape feeder firmly with your hand, and insert the slide rail in the
work base while supporting the lower side of the tape feeder with your opposite hand.
2. Use the left end lane of the work base.
3. Check to see if the edge of the slide rail was surely inserted in the work base, and insert the
tape feeder.

Grasp the grip

Support with hands

Enlarged view

Slide rail

Work base

Top view Side view

Contact

Guide pin F

Positioning plate

Use the left end lane.

Figure 2.3.2-1

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4. Operate the lock release lever of the feeder to clamp the feeder on the feeder setup stand
for electric feeder at the position where the guide pin F is in contact with the positioning
plate.
Clamp

Clamp releasing

Figure 2.3.2-2

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2.3.3 How to set a tape

1. Unhook the upper cover hook, and then open the upper cover.

Figure 2.3.3-1 Figure 2.3.3-2

2. Set the tape reel in the reel holder and pull out a tape.

Raise.

Reel holder

Figure 2.3.3-3

Check to see if a tape reel is not deformed at all or if the reel rotates
CAUTION normally before using the tape reel. If the reel is deformed or it is
abnormal in some way, it cannot function normally.

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3. Insert the edge of the tape into the tape loading slot of the tape feeder, and then pass it on
the sprocket wheel of the upper section of the tape feeder.

Tape loading slot

Figure 2.3.3-4 Figure 2.3.3-5

Check to see if the edge of a carrier tape is not folded or not shaped so that
CAUTION it can be caught somewhere before mounting it on the tape feeder.

The RF feeder correctly set in, such as feeder setup stand, please insert
so that the tape does not tilt.
CAUTION If the tape is not inserted correctly, it will cause erroneous detection of
splicing sensor and feed error.

4. Open the upper cover, pass the tape between the frame and the upper cover, and then
insert the teeth tip of the sprocket wheel into the pin-feed hole of the carrier tape.

Figure 2.3.3-6 Figure 2.3.3-7

5. Pass the cover tape through the peeling-off slit of the upper cover.
(No peeling-off slit is provided on the RF32-56AS.)

Figure 2.3.3-8 Figure 2.3.3-9

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6. Lightly hold the tape so that the sprocket teeth are not disengaged from the pin-feed holes in
the carrier tape, and then close the upper cover.

Figure 2.3.3-10 Figure 2.3.3-11

When you close the upper cover, check to see if the feeding tooth of the
sprocket wheel are inserted into the holes of a carrier tape. It might
CAUTION influence the tape feed operation and the pick operation when components
are supplied.

7. Close the upper cover. Be sure to perform the following operations.

① Push the upper cover hook operation section to open the upper cover hook.
② Lower the upper cover.
③ Close the upper cover hook.
④ Check to see if the upper cover hook is hooked over the upper cover, and then locked
securely.

Upper cover

Upper cover hook

operation section Check to see if the Upper
cover hook is hooked over
the upper cover.

Figure 2.3.3-12 Figure 2.3.3-13

To attach the tape feeder onto the main unit of a mounter, check to see if the
CAUTION upper cover is locked securely. If it is opened, it may cause a serious
accident

Note that the upper cover cannot be locked even though you strongly push it
CAUTION from the top when it is opened. It may deform or damage the upper cover.
Handle the upper cover with great caution.

- After mounting a tape reel onto the tape feeder, make sure that the carrier
CAUTION tape sticking out from the edge of the feeder is less than 3mm.

- The length of the cover tape needs 300 mm or more.

CAUTION If the length is insufficient, connect a used cover tape with the connection
tape for splicing.

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8. Pull the cover tape that has passed through the peeling-off slit toward you and pass it
through the lower side of the guide roller and the upper side of the tensioner roller.

Figure 2.3.3-14

9. Hold the pull idler arm, raise the pull idler gear, and insert the top end of the cover tape into
the portion between the upper and lower gears.
At this time, insert the cover tape so that it is fed straight to the pull gear.

Pull idler arm Be careful so as not to

insert a finger.

Pull gear

Figure 2.3.3-15

If a cover tape has a problem, for example, it kinks or it is stretched, remove such a part
from the tape. Or the tape twines around the gear, and this may cause the feeder to
malfunction.

10. Hold down the ■ switch on the operation panel. The pull gear rotates to apply a tension to
the cover tape. When the tension sensor turns ON, the pull gear stops.

Figure 2.3.3-16

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11. Press the ▲ button on the operation panel to feed the carrier tape. If there is any
component at a position that is indicated with the arrow mark of the opening of the
component supply position, it means that a tape is mounted on the tape feeder completely.

Figure 2.3.3-17

Some mounters support the function for heading a component to be fed to the opening
automatically.

- Check to see if a cover tape is not fed over the peeling-off slit when you
feed a tape by pitches in the forward direction. If it is, the tape feeder
CAUTION cannot feed a tape normally.
- If you carry the tape feeder with a component showing at the opening of
the upper cover, it may drop and you may lose it.

12. Before attaching the feeder on the bank, check to see if the length of the carrier tape
protruding from the tape ejecting slot is 3 mm or less. If the length is longer than 3 mm, cut
the tape along the feeder.

3 mm or less

Figure 2.3.3-18 Figure 2.3.3-19

 Precautions for opening the upper cover after completion of tape mounting
In a state in which was correctly set the cover tape, do not open the upper cover.
If the upper cover is opened, the cover tape is pulled by the tension arm and the carrier tape
is raised, causing the element to scatter or the carrier tape to deviate.

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2.3.4 How to demount a tape

To demount a component tape from the electric feeder, follow the steps below.

1. Cut a cover tape that is stored in the cover tape collection box.
The cover tape can be cut in the following two ways:

① If the components on the tape reel is used completely

If the components on the tape reel is used completely, raise the tensioner arm with your
fingers, and then cut the cover tape with scissors.

Figure 2.3.4-1

② If the components remain on a tape

If components remain on a tape, hold down the pull idler arm to raise the pull gear, and then
pull out the cover tape by approximately 20 mm to make it slack. Then, cut the pulled
cover tape at a position as close to the cover tape collection box as possible.

Figure 2.3.4-2

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2. Hold down the upper cover hook to open the upper cover.

Figure 2.3.4-3 Figure 2.3.4-4

3. Please remove cover tape from the peel-off slit.

Figure 2.3.4-5

4. Demount the tape from the sprocket. Although the carrier tape is automatically cut after
PWB production, cut the carrier tape that runs down out of the front with scissors if it is long.

5. Pull out the tape from the rear of the tape feeder.

Figure 2.3.4-6

6. Even though you do not mount any tape, be sure to check to see if the upper cover is closed,
and then locked.

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2.3.5 How to discard a cover tape

1. Pull the control of the chamber lid towards you.

Chamber lid

Figure 2.3.5-1 Figure 2.3.5-2

2. Take out the cover tape from the inside of the chamber, and then discard it. (If the cover
tape retains in the back, use a tool such as a stick to scrape out the tape, and then discard
it.)

Figure 2.3.5-3

3. When discarding the cover tape during production, cut the cover tape with scissors in the
chamber open status.
Note) If you pull the cover tape strongly, the component supply position may deviate. So,
carefully check this point.

Figure 2.3.5-4

When the cover tape collection box is filled with cover tape, and the
CAUTION chamber lid opens, the cover tapes pops up. Therefore, discard the cover
tape before the collection box becomes full.

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2.4 Attaching/Detaching the Tape Feeder onto a Mounter

1. Check to see if there is not any foreign substance such as an element on the following
places: fixed surface of the tape feeder, the topside of the feeder bank of a mounter, and
the closely fit section of connectors.

Section A

No foreign substance Section B

Figure 2.4-1
* Be sure to check to see if there is no foreign substance such as a component and dust in
the grooves of the sections A and B.
If any foreign substance is caught between thee grooves, the Guide pins (R) (F) are
damaged and it may lower the precision of the component supply position.

2. Grasp the grip with one hand, support the slide rail with another one, and then attach the
feeder on the bank.

* If holding hand is in contact with an

adjacent feeder when it is installed,
support the lower portion of the tape
insertion port with hand and install
the feeder on the bank.

Figure 2.4-2

3. Before attaching the tape feeder on the bank, check to see if the carrier tape does not
protrude 3 mm or more from the tape ejecting slot. If the tape protrudes 3 mm or more, cut
it.
Before insertion, confirm that the upper cover is closed.

3 mm or less

Figure 2.4-3 Figure 2.4-4

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4. Insert the tip of the slide rail into the groove of the guide rail.

Tip of the slide rail Guide rail

Figure 2.4-5 Figure 2.4-6

5. After inserting the tape feeder into the middle, pull the rock release lever, open the clamp.

Figure 2.4-7 Figure 2.4-8

6. Hold down the tape feeder into the bank until the guide pin F hits against the side of the
bank.

Contact tightly.

Guide pin F
Hit against the bank.

Figure 2.4-9 Figure 2.4-10

7. Return the lock release lever and check that the feeder is clamped.

Figure 2.4-11
*1 To turn on the tape feeder, attach a feeder exchange trolley onto the main unit of a mounter
whose power is turned on to raise the feeder bank. If the feeder bank is moved down, the
tape feeder is not turned on (with an RX-7 mounter).

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8. To detach the tape feeder from a mounter, pull to the front the lock release lever, grasp the
grip of the tape feeder, and then pull the tape feeder in the detachment direction.
At this time, grasp the grip with one hand, and support the bottom of the feeder indicated
with a circle in the photo below with another hand.
If you pull out the tape feeder although the front is lowered, the “guide pin F” interferes with
the bank, and it may affect the component supply position.
Confirm that the upper cover is closed securely before pulling out the tape feeder. If the
upper cover is opened, the feeder cannot be pulled out due to interference with the
regulation lever.
①: Attachment direction
②: Detachment direction
①

②
②

Figure 2.4-12

Put a hand on
this section.
* If holding hand is in contact with an adjacent
feeder when it is installed, support the lower Figure 2.4-13
portion of the tape insertion port with hand.

- Check to see if there is no substance such as an element on the

CAUTION following places: tape feeder positioning/fixing sections and the upper
surface/fixed section of the feeder bank.

- When you attach the tape feeder on a mounter, do not apply any force to
the tape feeder in the horizontal direction. You may not be able to fix
CAUTION the component pick-up position normally.
If the component pick-up position is not normal, detach the tape feeder,
and then attach it on a mounter again.

- If you move a feeder exchange trolley with the tape feeder attached on,
impact given during transportation may affect the component pick-up
CAUTION position.
After moving a feeder exchange trolley, check the status of the clamp
and pick position.

- If any force is applied to the tape feeder in the horizontal or vertical

direction, or any impact is given to the tape feeder while a mounter is
CAUTION producing a PWB, the tape feeder may not be able to supply a
component at the correct pick-up position. In such a case, interrupt the
current PWB production, check the status of the clamp and pick position.

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3 Daily Inspections
3.1 List of Daily Inspection Items
Table 3.1-1 List of Daily Inspection Items
Daily inspection item Frequency
Once
Corrective Every Every Every Once a
Where to inspect Inspection item a half
action day week month year
a year
Inspection Upper cover • Check to see if the groove of the bottom Check the upper cover when a reel is attached
side of the upper cover does not have any on the feeder.
scratch.
• Check to see if the upper cover is not
stained or deformed.
• Check to see if the upper cover or the
cover hook opens/closes smoothly.
Tape conveyance • Check to see if the tape conveyance Check the tape conveyance surface when a
surface face does not have any scratch. reel is attached on the tape feeder.
• Check to see if the tape conveyance
surface is not adhesive of tape abrasion
powder.
Tensioner arm • Check operation of the arm section. Check these parts when a reel is attached on
Tensioner roller • Check to see if the roller rotates the tape feeder.
Guide roller smoothly.
• Check to see if any dust or stain is not
Pull idler arm stuck to the roller section.
Pull gear
Slide rail • Check to see if the rail section does not Check these parts when the tape feeder is
guild rail have any scratch or any foreign substance. attached on a mounter.
• Check the transformation of a clamp
Clamp section
lever and bend of a wire.
Connectors • Check to see if there is not any foreign
substance such as an element around the ○
connectors.
Sprocket wheel • Check to see if any foreign substance
such as an element is not stuck to the ○
bottom side of each tooth.
Each spring • Check to see if any spring is not ○
disconnected or deformed.
Guide pin F/R • Check to see if each guide pin is not ○
deformed or worn out.
Feeder mark • Check to see if there is not any stain or ○
foreign substance in the mark hole.
Cleaning Upper cover • Clean off any sticking object, such as
Peel-off slit adhesive substance from both sides of the ○
peel-off slit.
Tape conveyance • Cleaning of the pressure-sensitive
surface adhesive or the like deposits of the entire ○
tape conveying surface.
Each roller • Clean the tension roller and the guide ○
roller.
- If any foreign substance is stuck to any part, use an air gun to remove it.
- To remove stain, clean it off with alcohol-dampened waste cloth.

CAUTION Use isopropyl alcohol (IPA) or ethanol (ethyl alcohol) as alcohol.

When you blow off dust or a foreign substance with an air gun, be careful so that
CAUTION any oil mist (oil mixed in air when blown) cannot be stuck to any part. It may
stain a part or cause a winding error of the cover tape.
The tape feeder is a precision device. Handle it gently so that any impact
cannot be made onto or any excessive force cannot be applied to it. If you
CAUTION happen to apply any excessive force to the tape feeder, or if you drop it, check
the component pick-up position. (Contact a service engineer for adjustment of
the component pick-up position.)

The feeder does not require any lubrication. Do not apply any oil to each roller,
CAUTION spring or sprocket.

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3.2 Where to Inspect or Clean

Frequency :
Inspection Inspecting the upper cover When a reel is attached on the feeder.
• Check to see if the groove of the bottom side of the upper cover does not have any
scratch.
Substance
• Check to see if the upper cover is not stained or deformed.
• Check to see if the upper cover or the cover hook opens/closes smoothly.

Inspection Cleaning the peel-off slit Frequency : Every week

• Clean off any sticking object, such as adhesive substance from both sides of the
Substance
peel-off slit.

Rear side of the upper cover

Peel-off slit Component pick-up opening

Upper cover hook

Figure 3.2-1 <Upper cover>

• If there are adhesive substances, such as tape wear powders

[Corrective action] Clean the rear side of the upper cover, the component pick-up opening
and the peel-off slit with IPA to remove an adhesive substance.
• If the upper cover does not open/close smoothly or if the cover hook does not lock smoothly
[Corrective action] Remove a foreign substance with air blow or a waste cloth.

• If the upper cover has any scratch, it is deformed or it is dented

[Corrective action] You have to replace the upper cover with a new one, and adjust the
component pick-up position again.

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Frequency :
Inspection Inspecting the tape conveyance surface When a reel is attached on the
feeder
• Check to see if the Tape conveyance surface does not have any scratch.
Substance
• Check to see if the tape conveyance surface is not adhesive of tape abrasion powder.

Inspection Cleaning the tape conveyance surface Frequency : Every week

• Cleaning of the pressure-sensitive adhesive or the like deposits of the entire tape
Substance
conveying surface.

Tape loading slot

The tape conveyance surface

Figure 3.2-2 < the tape conveyance surface>

• If any grease or tape wear powder is stuck to the tape conveyance surface
[Corrective action] Cleaning of the pressure-sensitive adhesive or the like deposits of the
entire tape conveying surface.

Inspecting Tensioner arm, Tensioner roller, Frequency :

Inspection When a reel is attached on
Guide roller, Pull idler arm, and Pull gear the feeder
• Check operation of the arm section.
Substance • Check to see if the roller/pull gear rotates smoothly.
• Check to see if any stain or adhesive substance is not stuck to the roller/pull gear.

Cleaning the tension arm, roller and the pull

Inspection Frequency : Every month
idler arm, pull gear.
Substance • Clean off any adhesive substance from tension arm, roller and pull idler arm, pull gear.

Tension roller
Guide roller
Tension arm Pull idler arm Pull gear

Figure 3.2-3 <Tension arm, roller and pull idler arm, pull gear>

• If tape wear powder or stain is stuck to these parts

[Corrective action]
- Remove the tape wear powders and/or stains.
- Blow air toward the corresponding part to remove a foreign substance(s).

• If the arm does not operate smoothly or if the roller, pull gear do not rotate smoothly
[Corrective action] If any spring is deformed or if the roller has any scratch, replace the
corresponding part with a new one.

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Frequency :
Inspecting the slide rail, guide rail and
Inspection When a feeder is attached on
clamp section a mounter.
• Check to see if the rail section does not have any scratch or any foreign substance.
Substance
• Check the transformation of a clamp lever and bend of a wire.

Clamp block

Slide rail

Bank side

Guide rail
Clamp block
Figure 3.2-4 <Rails and clamp section>

• If a foreign substance or tape wear powder is stuck to the slide rail or the clamp block
section
[Corrective action] Remove the foreign substance with blowing air toward it or with using a
waste cloth.
• If the slide rail or the clamp block section has any scratch or is deformed
[Corrective action] Replace the corresponding part with a new one, and readjust the
component pick-up position.
• If a foreign substance or tape wear powder is stuck to the bank side (guide rail or clamp
block)
[Corrective action] Remove the foreign substance with blowing air toward it or with using a
waste cloth.

Inspection Inspecting the connector Frequency : Everyday

• Check to see if there is not any foreign substance such as an element around the
Substance
connectors.

Connector

Figure 3.2-5 <Connector>

• If a foreign substance or tape wear powder is stuck to the connector
[Corrective action]
Remove the foreign substance with a waste cloth.

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Inspection Inspecting the sprocket wheel Frequency : Everyday

• Check to see if any foreign substance such as an IC is not stuck to the bottom side of
Substance
each tooth.

Figure 3.2-6 <Sprocket wheel section>

Sprocket wheel

• If tape wear powder or an adhesive substance is stuck to the sprocket wheel

[Corrective action] Clean the sprocket wheel with IPA to remove the foreign substance such
as an adhesive substance.

Inspection Inspecting the guide pins F/R Frequency : Once a half a year
Substance • Check to see if each guide pin is not deformed or worn out.

Guide pin R
Guide pin F

Figure 3.2-7 <Guide pin F/R>

• If a foreign substance is stuck to one of the guide pins

[Corrective action] Use an air gun or similar tool to remove the foreign substance.

• If the guide pin has any scratch, it is deformed or it is dented

[Corrective action] Replace the guide pin with a new one, and readjust the component
pick-up position.

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Inspection Inspecting the feeder mark Frequency: Everyday

Substance • Check to see if any stain or foreign substance does not adhere to the feeder mark.

Feeder mark

Figure 3.2-8 <Feeder mark>

• If any stain or foreign substance adheres to the feeder mark

[Corrective action]
- Dampen a cotton swab with a little alcohol, and wipe off the stain or foreign substance
with the cotton swab.
- Note that the feeder mark may be deformed if you rub it hard.

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4 Options
These options are designed to allow you to use this tape feeder more conveniently.

4.1 Reel holder

It's loaded on RF04AS and a part is supplied to RF04AS from a reel holder.
You can move RF04AS while setting a components reel, so the operability of the when to change of
arrangements improves.
If you want to move remains set the tape to the RF04AS, raise the reel holder upward.

Figure 4.1-1 Reel holder

4.1.1 Replacement of the reel holder

Since the REEL_HOLDER_UNIT_OP (40174264) has a shaft specially designed for 8-mm wide
tape reel, replace it with that specially designed for 4-mm wide tape reel using the
REEL_HOLDER_SHAFT_R04_OP (40198997).

1. Loosen the screw (SM1030501SN) fixing REEL_HOOK (40174280) and remove it.

2. Fix the REEL_HOOK_R04 (40198998) in the REEL_HOLDER_SHATF_R04_OP (40198997)

with the screw (SM1030501SN). At this time, fix it with the flat side of the shaft facing down.
Loosen the screw (SM1030501SN) fixing REEL_HOOK (40174280) and remove it.

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4.1.2 Installation of the reel holder

1. Loosen the screws M2.6 × 6 (40177469) 2 pieces, that attach the reel hook, remove the reel
hook.
Screw M2.6×6 (40177469)

Figure 4.1.2-1

2. Fix the reel holder with three screws M2.6 × 6 (40177469) that attaches to a reel holder.

Screw M2.6×6 (40177469)

Figure 4.1.2-2

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4.1.3 Height change of the reel holder

When a reel holder is attached to a next feeder, to avoid intervention, the height is changed to the
top or the bottom.
When Fix plate is pushed towards the reel side, a stopper comes off, and the holder descends.

When the stopper is out, the holder will fall. To avoid apply shock to
CAUTION RF04AS, please operate the fixed plate supporting the holder portion.

Fix plate

Figure 4.1.3-1 Height change of the reel holder

4.2 FEEDER SETUP STAND (RF)

It will be used to set the tape to the RF series electric feeder.
For more information how to use, please refer to the “2-3 How to Install a Tape Reel.”

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4.2.1 Replacement of Guide rail

Long-term use, if Guide rail has been damaged or abraded, please replace the guide rail in the
following way.

1. Loosen the six SCREW M4 L = 6 (SM3040652TN), remove the GUIDE_RAIL (40172810).

2. Replace the GUIDE_RAIL (40172810), and fixed with six SCREW M4 L = 6 (SM3040652TN).

SCREW M4 L=6 (SM3040652TN)

GUIDE_RAIL (40172810)

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5 Troubleshooting
5.1 Error Display
While you are operating the RF Electric feeder, the following errors may be displayed.

• If any hardware trouble occurs at RF Electric feeder, and any migration process cannot be
performed

Table 5.1-1 List of errors

How to recover the tape feeder
Color Status Contents
from the error
Lost synchronization
Lit Press the  switch.
Red error
Flashing
Tension error Press the  switch.
slowly
Flashing at Power voltage Operate the lock release lever to release the
high speed decrease error lock and remove the feeder from the bank.

*1 If the power voltage decrease error occurs, remove the feeder from the bank. Check the
connector for contamination or foreign object sticking. If contamination or foreign object
sticking is found, clean the connector or remove the foreign object.

*2 If an error that cannot be recovered, turn off the tape feeder, and then turn it on again.
(The tape feeder turns off when detached from the feeder bank.)
*3 To recover the tape feeder from an error, follow the instruction described in Section 5.1.1
“How to recover the tape feeder from an error.”

5.1.1 How to recover the tape feeder from an error

Lost synchronization error

Cause: Loss of synchronization of the motor was detected while a tape was
being fed by pitches in the forward direction.

Corrective action: Check the tape condition by checking to see if any tape is jammed or
caught.
Check to see if there is not any foreign substance such as a component
on the tape traveling path.
If the same error remains even after you remove the cause above, the
sensor or motor may malfunction. Contact your dealer or us.

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Tension error (Tape collection control timeout error)

Cause: Decrease in the power voltage of the tape feeder.

Corrective action: If you do not find any malfunction of the tape feeder or the used tape,
press the  switch to reset the error.
The tape feeder performs the process for collecting the cover tape again.
If the same error remains even after you repeat this operation several
times, check the following points:
• A tape is set onto the tape feeder correctly.
• Any tape is not jammed or not caught in the cover tape collection
section.
• The tension arm does not malfunction.

If the same error occurs again even after you remove any of the causes
above, the tape feeder may malfunction. Contact your dealer or us.

Power voltage decrease error

Cause: Decrease in the power voltage of the tape feeder.

Corrective action: Check to see if the tape feeder is set onto the bank correctly.
If the same error remains even after your repeat this operation several
times, check the power supply condition of the mounter. If the error
occurs again even after removing the error cause, the tape feeder may
malfunction. Contact your dealer or us.

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5.2 If a Tape Is Fed

Table 5.2-1
Item
Corrective action
Phenomenon Cause 1 Cause 2
The peel-off slit of the upper cover is
Clean the peel-off slit
stained. (Due to an adhesive substance
section.
such as adhesive of the cover tape)
The cover tape
The upper cover peel-off slit section has a Replace the upper cover
cannot be wound up.
scratch, it is deformed or it is dented. with a new one.
Remove the cover tape
The cover tape is jammed around the gear.
from the gear.
A foreign substance is located at the Remove the foreign
attachment side. substance.
The component
Replace the Guide pin (R)
pick-up position is The Guide pin (R) is dented.
with a new one.
shifted.
Replace the guide pin (F)
The guide pin (F) is dented.
with a new one.
Nozzle selection mistake Select a correct nozzle.
Replace the nozzle with a
A nozzle is clogged.
new one or clean it.
Pickup or placement The laser unit is stained. Clean the laser unit.
failure
The vacuum pressure is lowered. Check the pressure.
Replace the filter with a new
The air filter is stained.
one.
Components run out. There is no component inside the cavity. Check the tape reel.
Use a component whose
The tape does not conform to the
Feeding failure dimensions conform to the
dimensions regulations.
regulations.

5.3 If the Tape Is Not Fed

Table 5.3-1
Item
Corrective action
Phenomenon Cause 1 Cause 2
The carrier tape is not set
Set the tape correctly.
correctly.
Oil or grease is Perform the daily inspections
The tape travel section is
A tape is not inserted into the stuck to the tape and clean the tape travel
stained.
tooth of the sprocket wheel. travel section. section.

An element is stuck to the

Remove the element or any
bottom side of the upper
other foreign substance.
cover hook section.
The tape reel is not set The tape reel is not set onto
Set the tape correctly.
correctly. the reel support.
The tape feeder is not turned The tape feeder is not set on
Set the tape feeder correctly.
on. the bank correctly.

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Product : Electric Tape Feeder

Model No. : RF series (Refer to Model difference.)

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(Model difference)

Model name Applicable pitch (mm)

Model Tape Width - Lane

1, 2, 4
R F 0 8 A S
2, 4, 8, 12
R F 1 2 A S
4, 8, 12, 16
R F 1 6 A S
4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24
R F 2 4 A S
4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32
R F 3 2 A S
4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44
R F 4 4 A S
4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56
R F 5 6 A S
1
R F 0 4 A S
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