1. INTRODUCTION ..................................................

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2. CONFIGURATION & SPECIFICATIONS ............. 3
3. CONTROL BOX ................................................... 6
4. OPERATION ........................................................ 7
4.1 TOUCH PANEL .............................................. 7
4.2 SET DATA ...................................................... 9
4.3 AUTO OPERATION ...................................... 10
4.4 OTHER FUNCTIONS ................................... 11
5. EMERGENCY STOP/ALARM ............................ 13
6. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION .................. 14

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SDI COMPANY., LTD.

1. INTRODUCTION
MICRO SPEED DIP SD-0808-M1 is a device to form a thin film on both sides
simultaneously by immersing samples in a tank.
This manual is a guide to how to use the MICRO SPEED DIP SD-0808-M1.
Before using the device, be sure you read this manual and thoroughly understand the
contents.
We recommend you have this manual on hand when working with our product. Feel free
to contact us with any questions or comments relating to our products or this manual.

Use of this device

This device is designed and manufactured with due consideration for safety.
However, it is impossible to predict all potentially dangerous situations or problems
associated with improper use. To ensure safety, this manual must be read and the
device must be used in a safe manner.
Keep the manual in a handy location and append a material safety data sheet
(MSDS) for chemicals used when using drug solutions with this device. Be sure you
understand the characteristics of chemicals you are working with and proper
maintenance of this device. Do not operate the device if there is a chance of
incorrect operation or accident. The structure and characteristics of chemicals can
change due to pressure, temperature, and static electricity, and could become
dangerous under certain conditions.
Always strictly follow all established laws and ordinance regarding worker safety.
Moreover, observe laws and ordinances related to protecting the environment and
those governing use of chemicals, other materials, and any by-products.
We assume no responsibility for damage caused due to attempts to modify or
disassemble the device, misuse of the device, and an improper device
environment.

2008: SDI COMPANY., LTD.

Reproduction of this document without permission, copying, or reprinting of the document in
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Before attempting to export the entire device and software used or any part thereof, perform
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ordinances in effect in the exporting and importing countries. Our company assumes no
responsibility for devices exported without performing all necessary procedures.

2. CONFIGURATION & SPECIFICATIONS

MICRO SPEED DIP SD-0808-M1 consists of the following components.

Device configuration

Workpiece
Upward/downward driving part
Table part
Control Box
rotation angle adjustment part
Main unit upward/downward driving part

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 Connection between the main unit and controller

Connect the cable connectors (CN1A) and (CN2A) to the left side connectors (CN1A)
and (CN2A) of the main unit and connect the connectors (CN1) and (CN2) to the
connectors (CN1) and (CN2) of the control box.
After that, connect the power outlet.
The power cord must be plugged into a grounded outlet.

Device specification
Device specification

<Coated material>
Maximum substrate size 150 wafer

<Processing speed>
0.00004mm/sec 40.000mm/sec (can be adjusted in 0.00004mm/sec intervals)
Note: Settings other than units of 0.00004 are truncated. For example, the 0.00005 setting
becomes 0.00004.

<Valid processing stroke>

0.00000mm - 150.00000mm (can be adjusted by 0.00004mm intervals)
Note: Settings other than units of 0.00004 are truncated. For example, the 0.00005 setting
becomes 0.00004.

<Stop time>
0.1 second 999.9sec (can be adjusted in 0.1sec intervals)

<Number of times function repeats>

1 - 998 times (can be set units of 1) When 999 times is set, continuous operation is carried out.

<Monitor function>
With the current speed, current position, remaining time, remaining number of times, and
display function

<Specified number of points, specified number of programs>

Specified point 8 points

Specified programs

8 programs

< rotation angle adjustment mechanism>

5 slight tremor for flutter and up to 40 left rotation for vertical axis 0 can be tolerated.

<Main unit upward/downward driving part>

The top handle is used to move the arm up and down
mechanism

Up/down range of 200mm with the lock

<Power-supply voltage>
Single phase 100V 50/60Hz 250VA (when connected to a grounded outlet)

 System requirements
System requirements

<Ambient temperature>
0C - 50C (do not use in freezing temperatures)

The control box is 40C or less.

<Ambient humidity>
35% - 85% or less (do not use in environments exposed to condensation)

<Other requirements>
Do not use in environments exposed to caustic gases or dust.
Keep the device away from water, oil and other fluids.

3.Control Box
MICRO SPEED DIP SD-0808-M1 has a touch panel that allows users to change setting
data or check operation.
The figure below shows the control box..

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Control Box

No

Name
Touch panel

Description
A display panel that is used to change set values and
operate the unit using points.

Power-supply switch

Turns the device ON/OFF.

Start switch

Starts operation.
Device operation can only be started when there is no
error.

Stop switch

Pauses operation.
The arm stops immediately when the switch is pressed.
The arm restarts when the switch is pressed again while
the arm is stopped.
Operation can be reset by pressing the home return
Switch during pause.

Emergency stop switch

Press this switch if an emergency arises.

When emergency stop is released, operation is reset.

4. OPERATION
When the MICRO SPEED DIP SD-0808-M1 is turned ON, the start screen appears.
After the DIP arm returns to the initial position and you press the language switch
(select Japanese or English) on the title screen, the main screen appears and the unit is
now ready to operate. The following section describes how to operate the system.

4.1 TOUCH PANEL

Upon turning on the power the following start screen appears.

Select Japanese or
English display.

The start screen appears and after returning to the initial position is completed,
pressing the language switch brings up the following screen.

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No

Name

Description

Home return switch

If the current workpiece position is at other than 0mm, returns

the workpiece to the 0mm initial position.

Speed change

Switches to the screen that is used to set the speed to move

screen switch

to each point.
The effective range of the set value is 0.00004mm/sec 40mm/sec.

Point change

Switches to the screen that is used to set the stop position at

screen switch

each point.
The effective range of the set value is 0mm - 150mm.

Stop time change

Switches to the screen that is used set the stop time after

screen switch

moving to a point.
The effective range of the set value is 0.1sec - 999.9sec.

Data content

Switches to the screen that is used to display the set value or

screen switch

move to point during operation.

Used point data

The switch used to determine the point data to be used.

When a point is selected, the red lamp lights; if a point is not
selected, the blue lamp lights. During operation, the lamp
flashes while the specified point is operating.
Select this switch depending on the work processing method.

Used Program Data

Stores a maximum of eight (8) program data items.

After selecting a program, set point data.

4.2 SET DATA

MICRO SPEED DIP SD-0808-M1 can change the operation speed, point stop position
and stop time. The following describes how to change those items.

Speed setting

Stop position setting
(using numeric keypad)

Stop time setting

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Stop position setting (teaching)

Direct write using the numeric keypad

On each setting screen, press the point No. where you wish to change the setting.
The display frame flashes in changeable status.
Use the numeric keypad to enter a value. After that, press the ENT key to
change the value.

Point teaching
Press Teaching to display the teaching screen.
Select a point No. (the point lights in red when selected and lights in blue when
not). While checking the current position , press the upward/downward switches
to move to the position at which you wish to set the arm stop position. The
upward/downward moving speed can be changed using the
high-speed/low-speed/inching JOG switch (high-speed JOG is 10mm/sec,

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low-speed JOG is 1mm/sec, and inching JOG is 0.00004mm/sec).

After moving, pressing Enter Position changes the data of the point .
After the data is changed, pressing Check Position automatically moves the arm
automatically to the position.

4.3 Automatic operation:

<Preparation before starting work processing>
1. While the coating bath is not set in the main unit table, suspend a piece equivalent
to the coating target work and then use the Teaching switch or numeric keypad to
set a stop position.
2.

If the point data values are not an appropriate position or speed for the coating bath
and coating target work, change the processing point data to appropriate values.

3.

Check the distance between the coating bath and work and use the top handle to
adjust the distance.

4.

Use the rotation angle adjustment mechanism to adjust the angle of the main unit.

5.

Suspend the coating target work to the arm part and check the descend dip position
of the coating target work and the path position.

<Work processing flow>

1.

When the power switch is turned ON, the arm of the DT-0001 automatically returns
to its initial position.

2.

Set samples to be coated on the arm part.

3.

Turn the start switch ON to process the sample in accordance with the specified
processing point data.

4.

After operation for all specified processing points is completed, the unit stops.
If the Stop switch is pressed during operation to change the speed or point
data, the setting of the next point becomes valid. Data cannot be changed
during movement.
The minimum processing point data used is 1 point. You cannot specify less
than 1 point. Point data is used from 1 to 8, in that order. Point data numbers
cannot be skipped. When a point is selected, the red lamp lights and when not
selected, the blue lamp lights.

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4.4 OTHER FUCNTIONS

MICRO SPEED DIP SD-0808-M1 allows you to set the total continuous operation or
partial continuous operation and also monitor the current speed, current position and
processing time. The following describes the change method and monitoring.
<Monitoring the operation>
Pressing the data switch on the main screen displays the following screen.
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Operation data monitor

No

Name

Current position

Current speed

Description
Indicates the current DIP arm position.
Indicates the current DIP arm moving speed.

Remaining time

Indicates the remaining processing time of the program that is set

when starting operation. The maximum time displayed is 999 hours
59 minutes 59 seconds.
If the data is changed halfway through, recounting is not
performed.

No. of times left

Indicates the remaining number of times in operation mode.

Normal/Repeat

Used to select normal operation or repeat operation. Select the

desired operation before starting processing. If repeat operation is
selected, operation is repeated the number of repeat times set.

operation switch
Repeat setting
screen switch
Total/partial

repeat operation
switch

Switches to the number of set repeat times or partial repeat setting

screen.
Used to select to repeat the entire program or part of the program.
Repeat operation is not performed if you did not select the repeat
operation with switch . The remaining time is not displayed for
partial repeat operation.

<No. of times to repeat and repeated part>

This section describes the setting to perform repeat operation in one program.
When you press the repeat setting on the operation data monitor, the following screen
appears.

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You can set the number of repeats or the point of partial repeat when performing repeat
operation.
The effective range of the number of times to repeat is 1 to 998.
For the effective point of partial repeat, Start point is 1 to 7, and End point is 2 to 8.
When the value indicator is set to 999, repeat operation is continued.

The setting cannot be changed during operation.

The end point number cannot be set to a number that is smaller than the
start point number.
When the number of times to perform repeat operation is set to 999, partial
repeat is disabled.
The remaining time is not counted during partial repeat processing.
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Setting the no. of times to repeat

Setting method
On each setting screen, press value indicator , , or . The indicator frame
flashes in setting changeable status.
Use numeric keypad to enter a value. After that, press the ENT key to register
the value.

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5. EMERGENCY STOP/ALARM
If you need to stop operation immediately, press the emergency stop switch.
Pressing the emergency stop switch displays the following screen.

When the emergency stop switch is released (turn the switch clockwise to reset the
emergency stop switch), press the alarm release switch. After the alarm is released,
pressing the Reset switch returns the screen to the start screen.
If an error occurred in the unit, an alarm sounds and the following screen appears.

Alarm code

Check the alarm code, release the alarm, remove the cause of the alarm, and then turn
the power ON again. The alarm content includes the following four items.

Code

Name

Action

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Positioning unit
alarm

Occurs when an error occurred in the CPU's positioning

unit. Turn the power ON again.

02

Occurs when the arm position exceeds the upper or lower

Upper/lower limit
limit sensor. Use the JOG operation to move the arm to
position overrun
outside the sensor position.

03

Motor driver
overheat

Occurs when the up/down driving motor is overloaded or

the driver temperature becomes 70 degrees or higher.
Turn the power OFF, wait a while and then turn the power
ON again.

04

Backup battery
error

Occurs when the backup battery to store the operation

data of the sequencer CPU has become exhausted.
Replace the backup battery of the CPU.

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6. MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION

Notes on maintenance & inspection
Execute daily and periodic checks to ensure long operating life.

To avoid electric shock and other damage, perform periodic

inspection only after turning the power OFF and unplugging the
power cord from the outlet.
Danger
Only personnel who have adequate mechanical and electrical
knowledge are permitted to maintain and inspect the device.

Parts lifetime
The table below shows the expected battery life for batteries used in the device.
Note that the controller, the backlight used for the touch panel and the actuator
batteries have a certain battery life. The value is influenced by usage conditions and
is only estimated.

Part name

Life expectancy

For upper and

lower drive actuator

Rated lifetime/maximum running speed: about 20,000 km

Lifetime/maximum running speed: about 180,000 hours

Backlight for touch

panel

The backlight lifetime and half-life of brightness

CPU battery

Approximately 20000h
About five years in a normal temperature environment (+25C).
About two years in a high temperature environment (+40C).
When batteries are replaced, operate the device for at least ten
minutes and then turn the power OFF.

Inspection items
This section explains daily and periodic check items for normal usage conditions.
Daily check
Are device requirements within the specification?
Is the main body or control box producing abnormal vibrations or sounds?
Is there a smell being emitted from the control box?
Is the main body or control box contaminated with foreign matter?
Has the connection section come off or become loose?
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Is the wiring cable between the main body and control box damaged?
Is there adhesive or dirt from a drug solution in the clip?
Is the power-supply voltage normal?
Periodic inspection (every three months)
Is the main body damaged?
Has the operation data been changed?
Is the controller battery still good?
Is the driving part of the main body generating unusual vibrations?
Is there abnormal vibration or fan noise inside the control box?
Is there damage to any wiring?
Are the clip springs broken?
Are any of the screws that hold the driving joints (DIP arm, etc.) loose?

Warning

Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or alter the product.

Send a failed unit back to us for repair.

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Manufacturer/General Distributor

SDI COMPANY.,LTD.

600-8815
Room417,No.6 BLD.KYOTO RESERCH PARK
Chudoji, Awata-cho 93, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
TEL +81-(0)75-323-0236

600-8815

FAX +81-(0)75-323-0237

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