Troubleshooting smt tape feeders
07 Jan.,2025
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7.
7. IN CASE OF TROUBLE
This chapter describes the troubles and the solutions concerning tape feeders.
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7.
7.1 About Trouble
7.1.1 In Case where the Tape-Retracting Motor Will Not Stop Automatically
Item Details
Problem In spite of the fact that the cover tape
has been retracted with the
cover-tape retracting switch, the
retracting motor will not stop
automatically (Continuous rotation
problem).
INTF-028P
Cause The cover tape has been incorrectly
routed through the tension rollers.
INTF-062P
Correctly route the cover tape through
the tension rollers.
Solution
∗ Pass the cover tape through over
the tension roller 1 and then under
the tension roller 2.
INTF-025P
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7.1.2 In Case of Cover Tape Take-up Trouble
Item Details
Problem The cover tape will not be routed.
INTF-067P
Cause A The cover tape has not been set
correctly on its retracting roller gear.
Or, the cover tape has been broken.
INTF-063P
Set the cover tape again.Solution A
∗ If the cover tape is frequently
broken, see ( 7.1.5 In Case
where the Cover Tape is Broken).
INTF-067P
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Cause B The cover tape is twisted.
INTF-064P
Solution B Correctly set the cover tape.
INTF-067P
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Item Details
The cover tape will not be retracted.Problem
•
•
•
It will not be retracted even if the
cover-tape retracting switch is
pressed.
The retracting gear will not rotate.
Abnormal noises are coming from
the retracting motor. (Like a hum)
INTF-067P
Cause Foreign objects (e.g. chips) have
gotten caught in the retracting gear.
INTF-064E
?Chip
@Retracting gear
ARetracting motor
Remove the chips.
(Follow the procedures on the next
pages.)
Solution
INTF-087P
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T Removing the chips that have gotten caught in the retracting part
[In the case of the 8-mm tape feeder]
NOTICE
Only the covers shown below should be uncovered when you remove the chips. If
the other covers are opened, the other foreign objects may get in or the wiring may
be cut.
INTF-066E INTF-067E
Cover to be removed (R side) Cover to be removed (L side)
1. Remove the covers by loosening the
screws.
R side
L side
2. For the cover B, raise it at the fulcrum
(where the covers A and B are engaged
with each other) then remove it.
∗ This step is intended only for L side.
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INTF-085P
A
B
A
B
A
B
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3. Remove the chips with tweezers.
∗ Chips ? can get caught in the areas shown
below.
∗ This is explained using the R side.
4. Attach the covers by tightening the
screws.
R side
∗ The tightening torque is about 40 N•cm.
L side
• Engage the standing cover B with the cover A,
then pull it down and tighten the screws.
∗ The tightening torque is about 40 N•cm.
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INTF-087P INTF-065E
A
B
A
B
INTF-084P
A
B
INTF-086P
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[In the case of the 12-mm/16-mm, 24-mm/32-mm, 44-mm/56-mm, 72-mm tape
feeders]
NOTICE
Only the cover shown below should be uncovered when you remove the chips. If the
other covers are opened, the other foreign objects may get in or the wiring may be
cut.
INTF-068E
Cover to be removed
1. Remove the cover by loosening the
screws.
2. Remove the chips with tweezers.
∗ Chips ? can get caught in the areas shown
below.
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INTF-082P
INTF-083P
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3. Attach the cover by tightening the
screws.
∗ The tightening torque is about 40 N•cm.
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7.1.3 In Case of Tape Feeding Trouble
Item Details
Problem A tape will not be properly fed.
The sprocket hole of the carrier tape
has not been engaged with the
sprocket pin.
Cause A
∗ Make sure that the sprocket pin
has come out of the carrier tape.
INTF-065P
Solution A Engage the sprocket hole of the
carrier tape with the sprocket pin.
Cause B The presser cover has not properly
pressed the tape.
INTF-066P
Solution B Securely lock the presser cover with
the click.
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7.1.4 In Case of a Hitch in Tape Feed
Item Details
Problem A tape will not be properly fed
because it is caught on something.
Cause A Because of the chips, foreign bodies,
and the like adhering to the inside of
the presser cover, it has not properly
pressed against the tape.
INTF-017P
Solution A Remove and clean up the chips,
foreign bodies, and the like adhering
to the inside of the presser cover.
Cause B Variations in rotation of the sprocket
because of the chips and foreign
bodies adhering to it
INTF-018P
Solution B Remove and clean up the chips,
foreign bodies, and the like adhering
to the sprocket.
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7.1.5 In Case where the Cover Tape is Broken
Item Details
Problem The cover tape is broken.
Cause The cover tape has been damaged by
the chips, foreign bodies, and the like
adhering to the inside of the presser
cover.
INTF-017P
Solution Remove and clean up the foreign
bodies adhering to the inside of the
presser cover.
7.1.6 In Case where the Tape Feeder Cannot be Locked
Item Details
Problem In spite of the fact that you insert it
into the collectively-changing truck as
far as it will go, the hook on the
clamper-lever tip will not be engaged.
Cause The chips, foreign bodies, tapes, and
the like adhering to the tape feeder
installation surface and the slots of
the collectively-changing truck
INTF-045P
Solution Remove and clean up the chips,
foreign bodies, tapes, and the like
adhering to the tape feeder
installation surface of the
collectively-changing truck
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7.1.7 In Case of the Variations in Feeding Works at the Pick-up
Position (12 mm/16 mm or Over)
T Adjusting the feed-pitch changing plate
For the feeder whose tape width is 12 mm to 72 mm, adjust the pitch plate to the feed pitch to be
used.
For information about the programmable feed pitch, see ( 1.2.3 Programmable Feed
Pitches). The feed-pitch changing plate in delivery has been set to the minimum pitch applicable.
Tape width 12 mm/16 mm 24 mm/32 mm 44 mm/56 mm 72 mm
Initial setting of feed-pitch
changing plate
1 pitch 1 pitch 2 pitch 2 pitch
Item Details
Problem Works will not be properly fed
because of the variations in feeding
them at the pick-up position.
Cause The feed-pitch plate has not been
adjusted.
INTF-047P
Solution Adjust the pitch plate to the feed pitch
to be used.
∗ For information on how to adjust the feed-pitch changing plate, see ( 4. ADJUSTING A
FEED PITCH).
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7.1.8 In Case where a Tape is Dropped Off
T Case of the 8-mm tape feeder
Item Details
Problem The tape is dropped off.
Cause The block has not matched the tape
width.
INTF-068P
Solution Choose the block that matches the
tape width to be used.
∗ For information about the block types and for details, see
( 3.1 Preparation for Setting the Block).
T Case of the 12-mm/24-mm/44-mm tape feeder
Item Details
Problem The tape is dropped off.
Cause The tape guide has not matched the
tape width.
INTF-069P
Solution Adjust the tape guide to the tape
width to be used.
∗ See the next page.
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1. A tape guide ? is mounted on a tape feeder.
Name
?Tape guide
@Pan-head machine screw
2. Fix the tape guide by tightening pan-head machine screws into the long
holes on it with it adjusted to the tape width.
∗ Mount it onto the feeder with the arrow-inscription direction adjusted to the tape-feed direction.
Rear long hole
Front long hole
T State of the mounted tape guide
Front side Rear side
Name
APan-head machine screw holding point
INTF-054P
1
2
INTF-075P
INTF-076P
3
INTF-070P
INTF-072P
INTF-071P
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7.1.9 Tape Feeder Troubleshooting List
[Troubleshooting according to the status of the LEDs of the feeder]
No. LED indication Condition Status Cause Solution
The feeder is not installed properly. Correctly set the feeder.
The cable of the changing truck
is not set properly.
Correctly set the cable of
the changing truck.
The power supply of the
mounter is not turned on.
Turn on the power
supply of the mounter.
The feeder is not
connected to the
power source.
The feeder connector is
broken.
Replace the feeder
connector.
1 All LEDs are OFF.Just after the
feeder is installed
on the mounter or
when the power
cable is
connected
Feeder trouble There is trouble inside the feeder.
(Cable, board, switch)
Replace or repair the
feeder.
2 All LEDs are OFF.During automatic
operation
Normal Once automatic operation
starts, all LEDs are OFF.
−
3 All LEDs are OFF.During automatic
operation
Drop in power
supply voltage
When the power supply
voltage reaches 20 VDC or
less, the feeder automatically
switches itself off.
Install the feeder again.
Check the power supply
voltage of the
collectively-changing
truck.
4 Only the
state-indicating
LED L is lit.
Just after the
feeder is installed
on the mounter or
when the power
cable is connected
Normal
− −
Parts are not set properly. Correctly set parts.
The support block of the feeder
is installed incorrectly.
Correctly install the
support block.
Parts which do not meet
specifications are set.
Set the parts which meet
specifications.
An overcurrent
or overload of
the transport
motor is
detected.
Something unusual occurs
inside the feeder.
(Transport motor, board)
Install the feeder again.
5 The
state-indicating
LED L and R are
blinking in yellow
at high speed.
Just after the
feeder is installed
on the mounter or
when the power
cable is
connected
Feeder trouble Something unusual occurs
inside the feeder. (Control board)
Replace or repair the
feeder.
6 The
state-indicating
LED L is blinking
in yellow slowly.
Just after the
feeder is installed
on the mounter or
when the power
cable is connected
Feeder trouble Something unusual occurs in
the memory inside the feeder.
(Control board)
Replace or repair the
feeder.
7 The state-indicating
LED L is blinking in
yellow slowly.
During automatic
operation
Warning sign of
parts shortage
The left lane is running short of
parts.
Supply parts on the left
lane.
8 The state-indicating
LED R is blinking in
yellow slowly.
During automatic
operation
Warning sign of
parts shortage
The right lane is running short
of parts.
Supply parts on the right
lane.
9 The state-indicating
LED L is lit in
yellow.
During automatic
operation
Indication of
parts shortage
The left lane has run short of
parts.
Supply parts on the left
lane.
10 The state-indicating
LED R is lit in
yellow.
During automatic
operation
Indication of
parts shortage
The right lane has run short of
parts.
Supply parts on the right
lane.
11 The
removal-indicating
LED is lit in green.
During automatic
operation
(Without Naviscan)
Indication that
the feeder can
be removed
Parts have run out. Remove the feeder and
supply parts.
12 The
removal-indicating
LED is lit in green.
During automatic
operation
(With Naviscan)
Parts check
indication
This is the feeder checked by
using the bar code.
Set the parts checked
with the bar code.
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Parts are not set properly. Correctly set parts.
The support block of the feeder
is installed incorrectly.
Correctly install the
support block.
Parts which do not meet
specifications are set.
Set parts which meet
specifications.
Overload of the
transport motor
L is detected.
The end of the feeder or the
chute is clogged with carrier
tape.
Remove the tape
clogged there.
13 The
state-indicating
LED L is blinking
in yellow at high
speed.
During automatic
operation
An error occurs. Something unusual occurs
inside the feeder.
(Transport motor, board)
Replace or repair the
feeder.
Parts are not set properly. Correctly set parts.
The feeder support block is
installed incorrectly.
Correctly install the
support block.
Parts which do not meet
specifications are set.
Set parts which meet
specifications.
Overload of the
transport motor
R is detected.
The end of the feeder or the
chute is clogged with carrier
tape.
Remove the tape
clogged there.
14 The
state-indicating
LED R is blinking
in yellow at high
speed.
During automatic
operation
An error occurs. Something unusual occurs
inside the feeder.
(Transport motor, board)
Replace or repair the
feeder.
Parts are not set properly. Correctly set parts.
The feeder support block is
installed incorrectly.
Correctly install the
support block.
Parts which do not meet
specifications are set.
Set parts which meet
specifications.
An overcurrent
of the transport
motor is
detected.
(In both L/R)
The end of the feeder or the
chute is clogged with carrier
tape.
Remove the tape
clogged there.
15 The
state-indicating
LED L and R are
blinking in yellow
at high speed.
During automatic
operation
An error occurs. Something unusual occurs
inside the feeder.
(Transport motor, board)
Replace or repair the
feeder.
∗ The “state-indicating LED R yellow” is not available in the single feeder for 12 mm or more wide
tape.
Figure 1: LED layout drawing (8 mm, W) Figure 2: LED layout drawing (12 mm or more, S)
State-indicating
LED L
State-indicating
LED R
State-indicating
LED L
LED indication
that the feeder
can be removed
LED indication
that the feeder
can be removed
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7.1.10 In Case where Housing is Clogged with Top Tape (12 mm or More)
Use this part if housing is clogged with top tape disabling retraction and peel-off functions and
causing a pick-up error when you use a 12-mm-or-more tape feeder with high-adhesive top tape.
To attach it, use the following procedure.
For further information, see the below table.
Module number Kit number Target feeder Part number Figure number History
KXFA1Q08A00 62010 00
KXFW1KVKA00 12 mm/16 mm
KXFA1Q09A00 62020 00
KXFA1Q0AA00 63010 00
KXFW1KVLA00 24 mm/32 mm
KXFA1Q09A00 62020 00
KXFA1Q0BA00 64010 00
KXFW1KVMA00 44 mm/56 mm
KXFA1Q09A00 62020 00
KXFA1Q0CA00 65010 00
KXFW1KSAA00
KXFW1KVNA00 72 mm
KXFA1Q0DA00 65020 00
Top tape housing (Option) attachment procedure
1. Loosen the seven cross-recessed
countersunk head machine screws M2.5
× 6L (SUS) of the top tape housing
section to remove the cover.
Name
Crosse-recessed countersunk head
machine screw holding point
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2. While closing front and rear plate
springs, push the box into the top tape
housing section.
Plate spring Plate spring
3. Push in the top tape housing lid.
Upper comb A lid-folding part should be in between
the frame and the box.
A folding part on the underside of the lid
should be in a slit of the box. (For
front-rear engagement)
Lower comb
After attaching the box and the lid, push
the whole of the box toward the front
until the plate springs of the box contact
the upper or lower comb.
Top
4. Ensure that the top face of the lid is not
jutting above the cover installation
surface of the frame. And then tighten
the seven cross-recessed countersunk
head machine screws M2.5 × 6L (SUS)
of the top tape housing section to install
the cover.
∗ The tightening torque is about 40 N•cm±5.
Name
Crosse-recessed countersunk head
machine screw holding point
Slit
2
3
1
1
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