Flashscan. Inrad Patek Philippe. Operator s manual

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1 Flashscan Inrad Patek Philippe Operator s manual Poids : environ 140 Kg Longueur : 118 cm Largeur : 68 cm Hauteur : 40 cm

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3 INRAD 8.A. A Company of the Electronics Group FELA To our customers Geneva, March 5, 1992 As we are closing our office in Geneva, we would like to inform you that from March I, 1992 for all support of FlashScan photoplotter you can contact : Du fait que nous fermons definitivement nos bureaux a Geneve, nous vous informons quia partir du ler mars 1992 que vous pourrez contacter pour tout support du phototraceur Flashscan : Mr. Jacek Zaleski 9d, Plateau de Frontenex CH-1208 Geneva Tel. : Fax : INRAD S.A. INRAD SA Rue Marllano 17 CH-1227 Carouge/Geneva Telephone Telefax Telex Inrd ch ElectroniC Manufacturrng Equipment DIvIsion

4 DEAR In oy"dey' to support YOUY" Flashscan photoplotter better and to give you a good service we would like to have a few information ft-om you: Hm'J 0) d is >'ow" pijotopl ot tet- :,' Did you buy your photoplotter from INRAD or from other" pi ace? I he type o'f photopl ot. ter and the t. ype of the opt i cal hedd. - Ihe number of E-pY'oms and the version of FICS program. - Do you have PREVUE or PREDLrOR softwares'? - Did you or do you have some problems with your unit? Are you working with SHD or hybrids? - Did you go trough our training when you bougth your photopl ot tet-? C'::ln you send t.hefilm ~ ~ith IESI.C!UE? (if for" sollle r'eason you cannot mc.~keiesi.c!ue,- please, send some othet- films which contain as lilany ~s possible different information). If you sold your photoplotter please send this letter t.o your buyer. I he name o'f yoltr' di t-ect supportew. 1+ }'ou need, ~".je c.:.m send you net\} FICS (version 1.09A 1991) ':.Hld nev~ E"-pr"oms (FLHl/2 4.0). Ihis isft-ee of chat-ge but you have to send back your old E-proms. tile have customet-s which ~".jould like- to buy second hand photoplotter. If youl' unit is in good shape and you have some futuf'l':? plans to sell it. ple.::,se infor'm us so we Cdn put. your" name in OLlt",files. I f you have sollle pt-obl ems \lli Lt. your' photopl ot. t.el~, but you can sti 11 Llse it '::Hld an imme dicd:ely set'"vice is not necessar'y, please inform us. We can visit you at the time ~".jhen we will or' pass through yowplace or visit some other customer near your company. We are going to inform you before in order to have your acceptance. In this case your service expensies will be much lower. IIJe hope thdt you are sat i sf i ed wi th your" photop 1 ot ter. We clt-e looking forward for your answer. fh ways <!.~t your sefvice~.~ Jacek Zaleski 9d CH 1208 GENEVA F.a.x: Geneva

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9 I N R A D S.A. PATEK PHILIPPE FLASHSCAN Photoplotter Model 4P - G2 OPERATOR'S MANUAL (for software version from 3.0) Copyright (c) 1987 by INRAD S.A., Geneva, Switzerland INRAD S.A. have prepared this manual for use by its personnel, licencees and customers. Copying or reproduction of the information contained in this manual in whole or parts is prohibited without prior written consent of INRAD S.A. INRAD S.A. reserve the right to make changes to the materials and specifications contained in this manual without notice. In no event shall INRAD S.A. be liable for incidental or consequential damages in connection with or arising from reliance on the materials presented in this manual, including but not limited to, typographical errors. I N R A D S.A. Rue Marziano 39 P.O.Box 355 CH GENEVA 24 Switzerland / A Patek Philippe Company Tel Tlx inrd ch Fax /..

10 CON TEN T S *************** SECTIONS 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION 2. INSTALLATION 3. INITIALIZATION AND OPERATION 4. TEST PLOT 5. DESCRIPTION OF THE HOUSTON COMMANDS 6. TEST AND CONTROL COMMANDS DESCRIPTION 7. APPENDIX 1 8. APPENDIX 2 9. APPENDIX APPENDIX APPENDIX APPENDIX APPENDIX APPENDIX APPENDIX 9 Pad size table Standard symbols selection FLASHSCAN communication protocol summary Gerber standard commands Quest EMMA 80 standards commands Test and control commands summary Mechanical maintenance FICS (Flashscan Image Control System) SYMGEN (Symbol Generator) and SHAPEFIL (Interactive Custom Shape Fill Symbol Generator)

11 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Patek Philippe FLASHSCAN is a high precision photoplotter for the production of quality printed circuit artwork masters. The compact dimensions (118 x 68 x 40 cm/46 x 27 x 16 in) and weight (140 kg / 310 lbs) of the FLASHSCAN result in simplified environmental requirements. 1.1 FUNCTIONAL DESIGN The FLASHSCAN has been designed using new and innovative technology combined with proven technical solutions which insure both higher performance and increased reliability. Plotter operation can be viewed as a system of four simultaneous processes : - longitudinal movement of the horizontal drawing table (X axis) - perpendicular movement of the photoprojection head (Y axis) - exposure by means of a pulse rate modulated flash lamp - variation of the light source aperture This new design does away with the concepts of aperture discs and slides, analogue variation of the light source intensity, etc. The variable aperture lens projects an octagonal image on the film. Aperture dimensions are microprocessor controlled and range from 0.12 to 5.08 mm (0.005 to in). This enables the FLASHSCAN to produce tracks and octagonal pads within the above range. The light source is a xenon flash lamp with a 1 kilohertz flash rate. The microprocessor controls the flash rate during acceleration and deceleration so that an even exposure is achieved without varying the lamp intensity.. /..

12 When drawing lines the microprocessor controls the flash interval so that octagons are projected with just enough overlap to create a line along the X and Y axes as well as at a 45 degree angle. Octagonal pads of sizes up to 2.54 mm (0.100 in) can be flashed "on the fly". The system also allows for definition of other projection masks in firmware. 1.2 ACCURACY The motor driven servos rely on positional feedback from optical gratings parallel to the co-ordinate system's axes which continuously measure the true linear distance from the plotter origin. High mechanical precision is assured by the use of extremely rigid structure of cast iron for all supporting parts including the plotting table. The addressable resolution is mm ( in). The overall repeatability is excellent - less than mm ( in). 1.3 RELIABILITY The plotting table and the photoprojection head are driven by individual DC motors and the variable aperture by a stepping motor. The moving parts are few and of Patek Philippe precision and quality. This assures reliable performance and minimal maintenance. All parts are easily replaceable - even the variable aperture, which is built in one compact unit. Maintenance and repair can therefore be performed rapidly and effectively. 1.4 OPERATION The FLASHSCAN can be operated on-line from a computer aided design (CAD) system or off-line from a magnetic tape, paper tape or disc via an RS 232 C interface. It can also be operated remotely via Modem.. /..

13 TEST PLOTTING The light source chosen has such a spectrum that UV sensitive paper film may be used (i.e. Kodak Linagraph 2167), which does not require developing. This provides the equivalent of a contact print made using the actual film - a clear advantage over the output of a penplotter.

14 SPECIFICATIONS Models: 4P-G2 / 4P-MKII MAXIMUM PLOTTING SIZE 300x485 mm (12x 19 in) 4P-G2 410x510 mm (16x20 in) 4P-MKII LINE AND PAD RANGE mm ( in) ADDRESSABLE RESOLUTION mm ( in) user slep size OVERALL REPEATABILlTY.... +/ mm ( in) X AND Y AXIS DEVIATION: +/ mm ( in) Max. tangential deviation +/ mm ( in) POSITIONING ACCURACY +/ mm ( in) MAXIMUM PLOTTING SPEED 170 mm/s (6.7 ips) POWER REQUIREMENTS 120,220, 240, VAC +/- 5% 50/60 Hz, 240 VA max. WEIGHT 140 kg (310 Ibs) 4P-G2 150 kg (330 Ibs) 4P-MKII DIMENSIONS 118x68x40 cm (46x27x 16 in) WxDxH 4P-G2 118x79x40 cm (46x31 x16 in) WxDxH 4P-MI<1I LIGHT-SOURCE Pulsed Xenon lamp FILM HOLD DOWN Vacuum system, magnetic slrips COMMUNICATION Serial interface AS-232C 300, 1200, 4800, 9600 baud/xon XolI protocol or hardware handshake. 100% IBM" PC/XT/AT or Clone and Apple" compatibility IBM PC/XT /AT are regislered Irademarks 01 Inlcrnalional Business Machines Corp. Apple is a Irademark 01 Apple Compuler. SYMBOLS Sollware creation of any type 01 symbols (squares, rectangles, targets, thermal relief, SMT symbols, etc.). EMULATORS Gerber, Quesl, Houston (all in metric and inch units). Other emufators on request. FILM TYPES Agfa HDU 3P type 2, HDL 3P Kodak LPF-7 Du Pont PCP-7 GLASS PLATES Thickness range : mm ( in) OPTIONS - Light-tight cover - Optical head for special applications with two interchangeable precision lenses: lens I : mm ( in) lens 11 : mm ( in) - Kit for use of glass plates - Software: Bar code film master generator

15 INSTALLATION SUPPORT The machine should be installed horizontally on a steady support and be levelled with a carpenter's bubble level. 2.2 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS No special safety precautions are required for the installation of FLASHSCAN. Simply observe normal safety procedures. 2.3 UNPACKING AND INITIAL INSPECTION Each machine is thoroughly inspected and carefully packaged prior to shipment. The wooden box in which the FLASHSCAN is packed is specially designed for it. Controller unit, photoprojection head, cables, etc. are packed in a separate box inside the main wooden box. Before you start unpacking, examine the exterior of the package for evidence of rough or careless handling ; then perform a thorough inspection of the internal components and subassemblies. As a rule, most transportation companies will not honor claims for damage unless they are filed promptly. Therefore, the following steps should be taken : Verify that each item of the following material list has been included in the shipment : - Photoplotter, main structure, - Photoprojection head, - Controller rack unit, - Power cable (outlet to plotter) with plug at plotter end. - Special power cable (plotter to controller), complete. - RS 232 C cable with plug at plotter end. - Special command cable (controller to plotter), complete Verify that the serial number of the unit corresponds to that shown on the invoice or delivery note.. /..

16 The serial number is marked on the upper side of the base plate of the unit, behind the drive screw for the plotting table Check hardware to determine if any assemblies or screws were loosened during shipment. Tighten as required Inspect for dust or foreign material which may hamper electrical contact when cable connections are made. Vacuum to remove any loose dirt. DO NOT use solvents Install and test the FLASHSCAN as soon as possible after delivery. This is important since internal damage to the equipment cannot be determined by visual inspection alone If, in your opinion, the equipment has been damaged - either internally or externally - notify the agent of the transportation company immediately and ask him to make an in~pection of the repairs that will be necessary, contact your distributor or INRAD S.A. immediately. Every precaution is taken to ensure that each unit is complete and ready for installation at the customer's site. However, transit damage can occur from careless handling. We recommend that you keep the wooden shipping crate which is tailor-made for the machine and should be used if you need to transport it in the future.

17 SITE REQUIREMENTS The FLASHSCAN is a photoplotter capable of great precision when operating in optimum conditions. The final quality level of the output is directly affected by the environment in which the machine operates. Following clean room criteria are recommended for good results : Temperature should be maintained around a normal temperature of 22 degrees C (app. 72 degrees F) Relative humidity should be controlled to 45 % +/- 5 % at the temperature/humidity control point Positive airflow through the entire facility is recommended. This means that air pressure inside the room should be greater than outside. Recommended change of entire volume of airflow is 20 times per hour Lighting should be arranged with safelights at a minimum of 1.2 m (4 feet) above the film handling plane. Further details and recommendations can be obtained from leading film suppliers The physical dimensions of the FLASHSCAN are shown in figure 2-1. The basic requirements for installation are as follows : - Table or desk mounting. The support should be firm and stable enough to carry the weight of the plotter (140 kg/310 lbs) The controller unit can be placed beside the photoplotting unit or on a shelf underneath. See that you have access around the plotter and working areas for documents and film handling. - Standard three-pronged 220 Volt power outlet. (No power aberration or sharing of the power source can be tolerated. The average voltage should remain within a +/- 5 % tolerance). The FLASHSCAN is shipped wired for operation at a voltage specified on the purchase order. This voltage is marked at the power connection of the plotter. Any change in line voltage requires changes in the FLASHSCAN, which can only be performed by authorized maintenance personnel.

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19 INSTALLING TilE PII01'OPLOTTER UNIT Do not mount the photoprojection head at this stage Check the ON/OFF switches (refer to figure'2-2) to ensure that they are set to OFF Plug the power cord into a grounded AC. 'rhe cord supplied with the machine is fitted only \-lith a plug for the plotter end. It is left to you to arrange for the fitting of an appropriate plug to the power outlet end FU5 E O~- ~ 3.15 AT, 220V 6,3 AT, 120 V VACUUM ON I POWER O,~ D I Figure 2-2

20 CONNECTION OF THE CONTROLLER UNIT Refer to figure Connect the special power cable to the controller (J2) and the right outlet on the photoplotter Connect the special command cable to the controller (J4) and the photoplotter (backside of the photoprojection head support). Note : when connecting the command cable J4 to the back of the photoprojection head support be sure to press the two clips situated on the top and the bottom of the plug, before pushing the plug into the socket.

21 COMMUNICATION Refer to figure An XON (DC1) / XOFF (DC3) procedure is used to communicate with the FLASHSCAN. An XOFF is sent to the transmitter when the buffer of the FLASHSCAN is full and an XON is sent when half of the buffer is empty RS connectors 1 Protective GND (white) 2 TxD (pink) (output) 3 RxD (grey) (input) 4 RTS (Yellow) (output) 5 CTS (green) (input) 25 System GND (brown) Figure 2-3. RS 232 Connectors (J9,Jl0) Note pins 1,7,8 and 25 are internally soldered on J9 and Jl0 connectors Modem port (J9) Any ASCII files of data in Houston, Quest or Gerber formats can be transmitted to the FLASHSCAN through the J9 connector. This port can, of course, also be used to transmit data from any CAD system based on a microcomputer equiped with an adequate software driver Auxiliary port (Jl0) This port can be used to operate any data reader equiped with an RS 232 port. In that case, a VDU terminal will be connected to J9 and used to monitor the reader. The adequate software to drive a paper tape or a magnetic reader must be specified at the order.. /..

22 Power cable Command cable Fuse 3.15 AT 220 V 6,3 AT 120 V J4 JIO J9 ~I~m J2 RS 232 connect ors : J 9 Modem port (Videolerminal, CAD) Jl0 Auxiliary port (Paper reader, tape reader,etc.) Figure 2-4

23 CONFIGURATIONS Local Hode 2-9 VDU Terminal J4[}jlmJ SoftIVare needed Terminal settings 9600 bps, 8 hils/char, pnrity ignored, full duplex mode PC-CAD system 0: ~a fid/ SpedaJ Interface for CAD system. IIardl1are needed Softllare needed PC IVith graphics board for CAD system, jnterface. CAD software for PC,lith FLASIISCAtl dliver (CaMP-CAD, P-CAD) Plot of ASCII files,vith 'DOS' coramands 0: ~a I ,) liardivare needed Softllare Ileeded PC DOS Not e : t ran s fer 0 f AS C I I d a t a f i ] e S Id t h a I COP Y I c 0 m r.18 n cl

24 Terminal emulation Hilh PC (local mode/send data files to FLASIISCAN) 0: liardl1are needed Soft\vare needed PC Asynchronous colllmllnication program Paper tape or magnetic tape reader D~ mllllll II --L._~ ~ ~ GW~~]J VllJ Temlinal or le (cl 2.8.4) o o PdlX!r LiJlX! reader Sofl\vare needed paper lapel mal.. lope dri ver on reqllest at order.

25 INSTALLATION OF THE PHOTOPROJECTION HEAD General information The photoprojection head is the most sensitive part of the FLASHSCAN. It contains : - the light source, which is a high frequency xenon lamp. - a high precision optical system. the variable aperture which is a piece of micromechanic perfection. - electronic circuits which drive the flash lamp and the stepping motor that drives the aperture diaphragm. The functioning of the photoprojection head is adjusted individually for each plotter to give the utmost precision in image creation and exposure. DO NOT OPEN THE PHOTOPROJECTION HEAD In case of any fault with the photoprojection head contact your dealer or INRAD S.A. for instructions. WARNING In case you open the cover anyway, first switch power OFF and do not touch the inside of the photoprojection head for at least 1 minute thereafter. ( Light intensity adjustment The intensity of the flash lamp can be adjusted b turning the switch situated on top of the photoprojection head. The O-setting, at which the head is delivered, is calibrated so that you will get correct exposure on KODAK Precision Line Film LPF 7, Agfa HDU 3P type 2, HDL 3P, DuPont PCP-7. No adjustments are needed unless you are using a more sensitive or a less sensitive film. The lamp used is a long-life lamp. However, after long use, normally a couple of years, the lamp intensity will decrease. This can be compensated by setting the adjustment switch to a + value.. /..

26 Mounting of photoprojection head - refer to figure switch power OFF - unpack the head with care and fix it on the support plate gently by first inserting the connector and then by pushing the head on to the support table. Be careful not to use force in order to avoid damaging the connectors or the positioning pins on the support plate. - secure the head by tightening the 2 main screws on the front of the head. The photoprojection head is now installed and should not be removed for any purpose other than service or repair.

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29 ( INITIALIZATION AND OPERATION After having verified the connections following instructions of figure 2-3, switch power on. 3.1 Remote operation The photoplotter first moves slowly to its HOME position. It then executes a warm-up sequence consisting of repeated displacement back and forth of both tables, which lasts 45 seconds. At the end of the warm-up it stops at its HOME position and is now ready to plot any data entering into J9 (TTY port). Refer to configurations 2.8.2, or and follow the instructions of your CAD system manual to start a plot on FLASHSCAN. 3.2 Manual operation This mode of operation is particularly useful to set up parameters (like resolution, absolute or relative coordinates, etc.) which may not be accessible directly from the CAD system. It can also be used to check the main functions of the FLASHSCAN as well as to perform test plot (see chapter 5.). To operate the plotter manually, you have to set up the FLASHSCAN as described in and set the thumbwheel switch at the rear of the electronic control box to zero. After power up, the FLASHSCAN is set automatically in REMOTE STATE which means the plotter executes commands without echoing back what you enter. In order to have access to all tests, the FLASHSCAN must be set in MANUAL STATE. For this, type 'ECL' on the keyboard and you should see the following message on the screen : FLASHSCAN IS NOW IN MANUAL STATE. /..

30 The 'greater than' sign', is the prompt character which indicates that the FLASHSCAN is ready for another command. N.B. If this message does not appear on your screen, it means you have a communication problem, in which case you should check that the installation has been done correctly and also that the terminal baud rate is set at You dispose of an internal monitor (HOUSTON - like commands) that allows you to check the different functions of the photoplotter. The command 'ECH' entered manually via the VDU keyboard will give you the following text on the screen : FLASHSCAN COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL SUMMARY O SET ORIGIN AT CURRENT POSITION H GO TO HOME POSITION U/D... FLASH OFF/ON A/R.. ABSOLUTE/RELATIVE COORDINATES MODE Z..... RESET FLASHSCAN T FLASHSCAN TEST EXXX... FLASH APERTURE WHERE XXX = PAD/LINE WIDTH XXX = SYMBOLS *... FLASH OR DRAW PADS OR SYMBOLS XXXXXX,yyyyyy... GO TO COORDINATES SRH TEXT. PLOT TEXT STRING, WHERE R IS ROTATION 1-4 H IS HEIGHT 1-5 HEAD TYPE 1:4 HEAD (MIN. APERTURE = 120 MICRONS). /..

31 Note 3-3 The Houston Instruments format is used by default for commands and data. For description see Chapter 6. In the next chapter we describe how to execute a test plot in order to set up the film development parameters.

32 PLOT TEST ========= INTRODUCTION The plotter is now installed and the basic functions tested. You can now run test plotting in order to familiarize yourself with the procedures of photoplotting and developing of exposed film to obtain plots of high quality. Observe the following precautions - Be sure that no light leaks into the dark room area. - Use correct wattage bulbs in safelight lamps and be sure that they are at least the recommended minimum distance away from the photographic material. - Since most photographic material will be slightly exposed when left in safelight illumination for a long period of time, limit the time you use the safelight. - Do not store chemicals for film developing in the plotting room and do not develop your film there. For film handling and developing, follow the recommendations of your film supplier. 4.2 PERFORMING THE TEST PLOT You dispose of a command 'T' that allows you to use a built-in test program for a test plot which plots the 68 different sizes of pads and a number of tracks of various widths. Figure 4-1 shows a reproduction of the test. Check that the light intensity of the photoprojection head is set to 0 (switch situated on the top of the head). Type the command 'T'.. /..

33 The following appears on the monitor screen **** PLOT TEST **** PUT A FILM ON THE TABLE. PUSH 'SPACE' WHEN YOU ARE READY Now place a film (min. size 15 x 15 cm or 6 x 6 in) with one corner at the home position of the photoprojection head. Hold it down with the magnetic strips or the built-in vacuum system. Make sure the film is absolutely flat. (Note : when the vacuum system is used, the 2 slits at the edge of the X table must be covered. If the film does not cover them entirely then use magnetic strips to cover the exposed parts.) Press any key and the plotter moves quickly to the position where you can type a text of your choice. On the screen appears now : TYPE NOW THE TEXT. PRESS 'CRI TO END You type a text, for example : THIS IS PLOT TEST No XX 'RETURN' The text is now plotted, character by character. Immediately thereafter, the test plotting begins and the following appears on the screen during the test : PLOTTING PADS AND FIGURES When the plot is finished, the photoplotter stops and a beep sound ends the operation, and the screen shows : ***** END OF PLOT TEST ***** The test takes only three minutes, so you do not have to leave the darkroom during the operation. You may now develop the film.

34 ( 'l ( ) ~ ) ~ ) PATEK PHILIPPE flashscan ( ~ ( ~ ~ ) ~ ) PLOT TEST Fig. 4-1 Test plot

35 Description of the HOUSTON commands These commands derive from the HOUSTON INSTRUMENT set of commands. Note : echo on screen is obtained in MANUAL mode only SET PLOT ORIGIN Command : 0 The command (0) specifies the current location of the photoprojection head (HEAD location) as the "origin" of your plotting system. It may be used at any time. The new origin is then retained until : - reset (Z) is issued, or another Origin (0) command is given, or a HOME position (H) command is given. 5.2 HOME POSITION Command : H This command tells the photoplotter to move to the Home position (with flash lamp off). Any previously selected command A (Absolute), R (Relative) is retained except 0 (Origin), which will now be defined as the Home location. 5.3 RESET Command : Z This command resets the photoplotter. This is the same as pressing the photoplotter POWER ON button. 5.4 UP DOWN Command Command U D The command (D) tells the photoprojection head to generate a flash. Before making another flash, a (U) command must be given, otherwise, the head remains in the Down state (D) and if you enter an X/y coordinate, the lamp will flash while moving from the current position to the next position.. /..

36 MOVE TO SPECIFIED COORDINATE X,Y Command: XXXXXX,YYYYYY X,Y specifies the coordinates to which you want to move the photoprojection head. The new position depends on the positioning mode selected (AIR). The coordinate may be a one to six-digit decimal number. The unit is 1/100 mm. The limits are : from 0 to for X from 0 to for Y Example: 15000,8000 The separating character between X and Y can be either a comma or a space. The terminator of the move command can be either a space or another command. 5.6 ABSOLUTE POSITIONING MODE Command : A This command (A) selects the Absolute positioning mode. In this mode, photoprojection head movement is made in relation to absolute coordinate point 0,0. Coordinate 0,0 is the absolute Origin point. 5.7 RELATIVE POSITIONING MODE Command : R This command (R) selects the Relative positioning mode. In this mode, the photoprojection head moves to its next point relative to the head's current position. There is no defined origin in Relative mode. 5.8 STRING PLOTTING Command : Srh text The command (S) causes the plotter to draw alphanumeric characters. There are 93 printable ASCII characters, which may be drawn in five sizes and rotated in four directions. An underscore (5F) indicates the end of the character string and the end of String Plotting.. /..

37 r h specifies the degree of rotation and is a one-digit decimal number between 1-4 : 1 = 0 degree = 90 degrees 3 = 180 degrees 4 = 270 degrees specifies the height of the character and is a one-digit decimal number between 1-5. Note : Srh and text must be separated by a space character. h I I I 1 Classic height (mm) Example: S14 CHARACTER PLOTTING 5.9 VARIABLE APERTURE Command : Eddd ddd specifies the type of aperture and must be decimal number between 0 (closed) and 168. From 0 to 68 there are the single pads described in APPENDIX 1. From 69 to 168 there are various customized symbols. A standard selection of them are described in APPENDIX PLOT TEST Command : T The command (T) causes the photoplotter to plot automatically the 68 sizes of pads and 8 tracks of different sizes (see chapter 4 of the manual).. /..

38 FLASH PADS MODE Command : * 5-4 This command forces FLASHSCAN to flash or to draw the selected pad or symbol after having moved to desired position. The user does not need to repeat this command. Until another mode is selected with UID command for example, FLASHSCAN will automatically flash or draw pad or symbol after each move. If it is issued without any move coordinates, FLASHSCAN flashes or draws on the current position.

39 TEST AND CONTROL COMMANDS DESCRIPTION ===================================== These commands are valid with all emulators (i.e. HOUSTON, QUEST OR GERBER). They allow the user to take advantage of the FLASHSCAN flexibility and so reducing plotting time. As they are not part of the current protocols commands set, the user must have the ability to introduce them from his CAD system. 6.1 HELP COMMAND Command EC? Lists all commands to screen. Functions as a 'help' screen. 6.2 AMPLIFIER GAIN TEST Command : ECA This command is used by the maintenance people to adjust the gain (potentiometers on electronic boards) in order to get the same response from the DC motors in the X axis and in the Y axis. It forces the FLASHSCAN to move without any feedback from the measuring system and the first axis which reaches the coordinate stops the process. The position of the other axis is displayed on the screen and the gains of both X and Y amplifier are adjusted to minimize the difference between them. Example ECA X= Y= o = o = = 80FF 0= 80EC The '0' gives the internal accuracy with which the position is reached and the '0' gives the software offset the system has calculated to compensate the handware differences between X and Y axis. 6.3 ACTIVATE (CR) AS SEPARATOR Command : ECC This command forces FLASHSCAN to recognize (CR} (carriage return) as a valid data separator whichever has been the set up before.. /..

40 FLASHSCAN COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL SUMMARY Command : ECH 6-2 This command lists all commands of the Houston - like protocol to screen. This protocol is very convenient to control the FLASHSCAN manually. 6.5 MANUAL STATE Command : ECL This command puts the FLASHSCAN in MANUAL state which means it will echo answers to screen. We recommend this state to work with FLASHSCAN manually with a VDU terminal. 6.6 GIVE SYMBOL SET NUMBER Command : ECO This command echoes the symbol set currently used. It may reflect the thumb-wheel switch set up unless a ECWdd command has been issued (see ECWdd command). In this case, the latest symbols set selection will be shown. 6.7 FLASHSCAN POSITION Command : ECP This command gives the current X and Y axis position in millimeter with this syntax REMOTE STATE Command : ECR This command puts FLASHSCAN in REMOTE state. In this state, FLASHSCAN will send back to its host computer only handshake codes and requested tnformation. No echo of coordinates data will be done. 6.9 ACTIVATE (SPACE) AS SEPARATOR Command : ECS This command forces FLASHSCAN to recognize (SPACE) as a valid data separator. It will refuse the <CR) as separator. This is helpful when the host computer sends unexpected <CR) in the middle of a coordinates group SET TRANSFER MODE Command : ECT This command is a part of an option which allows FLASHSCAN to be a stand-alone photoplotting station with an auxiliary device connected to its second serial port (Jl0). See configuration /..

41 METRIC I INCH CODE NUMBER Command : ECU This command gives the user the possibility to know which is the minimal step the machine is doing. FLASHSCAN answers a code number corresponding to a metric or an inch value. A description of this code number will be found below VERSION AND SYMBOL SETS INFORMATIONS Command : ECV This command lists the version number of the firmware included in the FLASHSCAN used, the available emulators, the driver for an auxiliary device (if any), special options (if any). Then, the 15 names of the symbols sets currently are available. See APPENDIX 8 for symbols sets description. Here is an example SOFTWARE VERSION EMULATORS AUX. DEVICE SPECIAL FEATURES 2.4 HOUSTON, QUEST EMMA 80 AND GERBER (ABO) : NONE (A) NONE (A) 000 HOUSTON QUEST TEST SYMBOLS 003 GERBER HOUSTON HOUSTON HOUSTON HOUSTON HOUSTON HOUSTON HOUSTON HOUSTON HOUSTON HOUSTON HOUSTON HOUSTON 168. /..

42 SELECT SYMBOL SET Command : ECWdd After entering 'ECW', FLASHSCAN is waiting for a code number from 0 to 15 to select the symbol set. The user may refer to his symbols sets description (APPENDIX 8) to choose the appropriate symbols set for his job MINIMAL STEP SELECTION Command : ECd In this commands group, Id' is the code number discussed in the 'ECU' command description. With it, the user can choose the minimal step the FLASHSCAN will do. N.B The internal accuracy of FLASHSCAN is millimeter. Though, it is not possible to go below this value. However, for customers convenience, step values smaller than millimeter have been defined. The user must take a number of steps to reach the FLASHSCAN accuracy. For example, if the user selects 'EC2' which means the smallest step would be millimeter. FLASHSCAN will not react to a '2,2' coordinates because its internal accuracy is greater than this. The first move will be done with a '5,5' command. Here ECO is a list of available minimal steps is 0.01 MM ECl is INCH EC2 EC3 EC4 EC5 is MM is INCH is INCH is O. 1 MM EC6 is 0.01 INCH. /..

43 N.B 6-5 The two following commands are only valid in the Houston-like protocol. These are used for exercizing the FLASHSCAN in a repetitive mechanical move SET TABULATOR Command :! T The (!T) command sets the Tabulator at the current position. To reset the Tabulator you must type the (!T) command twice. Example 10000,10000!T A tabulator is now set at the 10000,10000 position LOOP TEST Command :!K The (!K) command causes the plotter to move back and forth, flashing, between two positions define by the (!T) command. Every time the plotter is at one of the tabulator positions, the aperture is fully opened and closed. The movement continues until the 'SPACE' key is pressed. Example 5000,5000!T 15000,15000!T!K

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45 INRAO SA APERTURES LIST METRIC IN C HES I \ (odes available with F I CS (Trans(ode Table) and I en CL ""'\ - ' Houston, Quest and Gerber emulators ( Firmware 3.x ) o~ label O[mm] O[mil ] label O[mm] o [mil] label O[mm) O[mil ) label D[mm] D[mil ) 1 0,12 5 E 35 0, ,32 52 E 103 1, * E 36* E 70* E 104* E 3 0,15 6 E 37 0,72 28 E 71 1,36 54 E 105 2,02 79 E 4 * E 38* E 72* E 106* E 5 0,18 7 E 39 0,75 30 E 73 1,40 55 E * E 40* E 74* E10E\. 2,06 81 E 7 0,21 8 E 41 0,79 31 E 75 1,44 57 E 109 2,09 82 E 8 * E 42* 76* 11(4 E 9 0, , ,48 58 E 111 2, * E4~ 78* E 112,. 11 0, , , , * E 46* E 8O. E E 13 0,30 12 E 47 0, , , ~ 48* E 82* E 116* E 15 0,34 13 E 49 0, , , * 50* E 84* 118* E 17 0,37 15 E 51 0,98 38 E 85 1,64 64 E 119 2, * E 52* E 86* E 120* 19 0,40 16 E 53 t02 40 E 87 1,68 66 E 121 2, (4 E 54* E 88* E 122..: 21 0,44 17 E 55 1,05 41 E 89 1,72 68 E 123 2,34 92 E 22* E 56* E 90* E 12~ E 23 0,47 19 E 57 1,09 43 E 91 1,75 69 E 125 2,38 94 E2~ E 58* E 92* E 126..: E 25 0, , , , * 60* 94* 12&. 27 0,54 21 E 61 1,17 46 E 95 1, , ~ E 62* 96lk E 13O, , ,21 48 E 97 1, ,47 97 E 30* E 64* E 98* 13~ 31 0,61 24 E 65 1, ,91 75 E 133 2,51 99 E 32* E 66* 10~ E 134* E 33 0,65 25 E 67 1,29 50 E 101 1,94 76 E 135 2, * E 68* E 102, * Intermediary values c- m 0

46 A1-2 Exposures of pads Each pad exposed is a specially shaped octagon (fig. 1). The width of the octagon (d) can be varied by opening or closing the aperture of the exposure system. These values are listed in the pad size table.. It should be noticed, that the width of the octagon, at a 45 degree angle, is slightly less than (d) (see figure 1 below). d -;f' _ _ d/3 d/3 i' d/3 FIGURE 1 Area of octagon = d2 Area of circle with diameter d = d2

47 Al-3 Exposure of tracks and lines x and y axis d/3 d/3 d/3 d FIGURE 2 The end coordinates of a vector are the centers of the first and the last octagons. 45 degrees to the x axis FIGURE 3

48 Al-4 Track bends, 45 and 90 degrees ( d FIGURE 4

49 ~~ Al-5 Example of square and rectangular pad construction ( / / / / / "'0 'ill et 0 FIGURE 5

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51 INRAD SA APERTURES LIST METRIC IN C HES t f E (odes available with F I ( S (Trans(ode Table) and Houston, Quest and Gerber emulators (Firmware 3. x ) o~ label O[mm) O(mil ) label O(mm) o (mi I) label O[mm) O[mil ) label O[mm) Dlmil ) 1 0,12 5 E 35 0, ,32 52 E 103 1, * 36* 70* 104* 3 0,15 6 E 37 0,72 28 E 71 1,36 54 E 105 2, * E 38* E 72* E 106* E 5 0,18 7 E 39 0,75 30 E 73 1,40 55 E 107 2, * E 40* E 74* E10t\ E 7 0,21 8 E 41 0,79 31 E 75 1,44 57 E 109 2, * E 42* E 76* 11(4 Cc, E 9 0, , ,48 58 E 111 2,13 84 E 10* E4~ E 78* E , , , ,17 85 E 12* E 46* 80* 114. E 13 0,30 12 E 47 0,90 36 E 81 1,56 61 E 115 2,20 87 E 1~ E 48* 82* E 116* E 15 0,34 13 E 49 0,94 37 E 83 1,60 63 E117 2,24 88 E 16* E 50* E 84* E 118* 17 0, ,98 38 E 85 1, ,27 89 E 18* E 52* E 86* E 120* 19 0, , ,68 66 E 121 2, * 54* E 88* E 12~ (~... E 21 0,44 17 E 55 1,05 41 E 89 1,72 68 E 123 2,34 92 ld CL ~ E 22* E 56* E 90* E 12~ 23 0,47 19 E 57 1,09 43 E 91 1,75 69 E 125 2,38 94 E2~ E 58* 92* E E 25 0,50 20 E 59 1,13 44 E 93 1,79 70 E 127 2,41 95 E 26* E 60* E 94* E 12~ E 27 0,54 21 E 61 1,17 46 E 95 1,83 72 E 129 2, ;. E 62* E 96* E 130. E 29 0, ,21-48 E 97 1,87 73 E 131 2,47 97 E 30* E 64* E 98* E 13~ E 31 0,61 24 E 65 1,25 49 E 99 1, ,51 99 E 32* E 66* E 10~ E 134* ( E 33 0,65 25 E 67 1,29 50 E 101 1,94 76 E 135 2, D * c-- Intermediary,... <:) 0 E 34* 68* E 102.: values

52 INRAD SA STANDARD OCTAGONS LIBRARY metri ( inches ( D Clllill;! Available for both Pads and Tracks -- Switch pas. 3 l abe' D(mm) o (mil 1 la be t 0 (mm 1 0 [mil ) lab et 0 (mm) 0 [mill D D D D D D D D DI D I D D D D D D D D D D DI D D DI D D D D D D D D D I 19 D D D )) I D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D3} D I D D D D (as t uq date

53 INRAD SA STANDARD OCTAGONS D \11 metri c LIBRARY inches Available for -- PADS ~. I Switch pos. 3 label O(mm) 0 [mit ) la bel 0 [mm ] 0 (mit ) lab el 0 (mm) 0 [mil] > > D D ) > /) D DIOO DIOI DI tf7 UIO) l HI?A B HI > > las t u~ date

54 INRAO SA QUEST FIRMWARE WHEEL Customer name 1 Date EHHA 80 Switch position 1 Slide number Quest Plot Type E~I~IA 80 Pos. Symbol Size Symbol Size, Pos. Shape inmil Shape in MIL, O(S) O(S) O(S) O(S) O(S) O(S) O(S) S S O(S) 3 ( 4 5) O(S) 1.(45) O(S) 6(45) O(S) 8(45) O(S) 10(45) O(S) 12(45) O(S) 15(45) R I Ox I /. R IOxl(90) R IOx2 m 0-.. lj) (U I <Xl I -0, N. o It 6 R IOx2(90) x Patek target Sha~es (odes: 0::: octagon R ::: ree tangle NfU::: not used S= square X::: spec j al

55 ( INRAO GERBER FIRMWARE WHEEL SA Customer name Joate Wheel number GERBERl Switch position 2 Symbol GERBER Size Symbol, Number Code in MIL Shape, o () I 2 0 I () s s s () ANKONT. x s 23 o s 2 It 073 I 6 ()?ha[!es (odes! 0:: oe tagoo R:: ree tangle NfU:: 00 fused S= square X=special

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57 A3-1 APPENDIX 3 FLASHSCAN COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL SUMMARY (detailed description in chapter 5) * Flash or draw pads or symbols. aaaaaa,bbbbbb Go to coordinates specified for X ("a" digit) and for Y ("b" digit). ( A D Eddd H o R Srh text T U z Put FLASHSCAN in absolute coordinates system. Flash on. Draw vector from the current position to the next one. Pads, line width or symbols selection. For "ddd" from 1 to 68 pads/line widths selection (see APPENDIX 1). For "ddd" from 69 to 168 symbols selection (see APPENDIX 2). Go to absolute home position. Set the current position as the new origin. Put FLASHSCAN in relative coordinates system. Plot text string "text" where : r is rotation from 1 to 4 h is height from 1 to 5 Photo-plotter test (see chapter 4) Flash off. Move without flashing from current position to the next one. Photo-plotter reset.

58 ( A3-2 Practical examples with the HOUSTON emulator. Here are commented examples of the HOUSTON like syntax and their effects on FLASHSCAN. (refer to figure A) By default, the character 'SPACE' (ASCII 32) is recognized as a valid separator. The character 'CARRIAGE RETURN' (ASCII 13) is ignored. It is possible to activate the recognition of the 'CARRIAGE RETURN'. (see command 'ECC', paragraph 6.3) Plotted with HOUSTON 68 symbols set (switch position 0) Example 1 U This set of commands forces FLASHSCAN to move without flashing along a square shape. Example 2 E13 D With this one, FLASHSCAN will draw with a track width of 0.50 mm (see Appendix 1) a square. Example 3 E68 * In this example, a pad with a size of 2.54 mm (see Appendix 1) will be flashed by FLASHSCAN at each corner of the previously drawn square.. /..

59 ( s tart position \ ~ ~ \~----4g g y o~ ~ -+ ~~ < 1000li 1000) (1000 i5000) Ab-.... ~,. I.. ;:r~ 2 ~V }}....I.. I. I.I.I.I.lJ.I... ~~t JP ( '.~..' ~ I! ii!~ i ;. ;; (:::i;: :~~:}... {:::i: 'i::~ 4.~: :;::.. :.Q[P3 \' <5000; 1000) (5000i 5000) X Flashscan table L---- _ -,I --L-I--L--I _Fig. A _J

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61 ( A4-1 APPENDIX 4 GERBER standard commands Command Description ( DOl D02 D03 Dl0 - D19 D70 - D71 D20 - D29 D72 - D73 * Xaaaaaa Yaaaaaa G04 G90 G91 Flash ON. Draw vector from actual position to the next coordinates. Flash OFF. Move photohead without flashing from the actual position to the next coordinates. Flash or draw the pad or the symbol on the actual position. Symbols Symbols Symbols Symbols Data block separator. X coordinates where aaaaaa are digits from 1 to 9. Y coordinates where aaaaaa are digits from 1 to 9. Ignore the next data block. Used to introduce commentaries. Set absolute mode. Set incremental mode. MOO M02 End of program - End of program - position. no action. return to HOME M64 Set ORIGIN at current position.. /..

62 A4-2 Important remarks about data blocks. ExamRle 1 D15*Xl00Yl00D03* This command line will select symbol number 6, move plotter without flashing to X = 100 and Y = 100 and flash the symbol. Example 2 D15*D01*Xl00Yl00D03* This will give the same result as described in Example 1, because D03 command takes priority over the DOl one. D15*D01*Xl00Yl00*D03* This will plot with aperture number 6 from current position to X = 100 and Y = 100 and flash a pad with the same aperture. N.B To influence the nature of the plotting move, the commands DOl and D02 should be within two separators or before the coordinates block. Practical examples the GERBER emulator. Here are commented examples of the GERBER syntax and their effects on FLASHSCAN (refer to figure A). The default end-of-block characters are the '*' (ASCII) and the '$' (ASCII 36). Plotted with the GERBER symbols set (Switch position 2) Example 1 002* X1000Yl000* Xl000Y5000* X5000Y5000* X5000Yl000* Xl000Yl000* Move without flashing along a square shape.. /..

63 A4-3 Example 2 013* 002* X1000Y5000* X5000Y5000* X5000Y1000* X1000Y1000* Select track with 0.5 mm (see Appendix 8) Draw vector / track Example 3 ('26* "''{)o3* X1000Y5000* X5000Y5000* X5000Y1000* X1000Y1000* Select pad size 2.54 mm (see Appendix 8) Move to position and flash. /..

64 start position \ ~ ~ 1000 \~----+g g~ o < 1000 ; 1000) (1000 ; 5000 > 1 Lh-.. ~ A~ 2... ' "I" '..d::::~ ~::~ \/... J[~:~: y) t,;i., + :::=. y 5000 =::.:. ~~~.~.. f.:.:. (:::~::.;~:).... {:f [b, 4 ~~il~: :;:: ~W3 \1 <5000; 1000) (5000; 5000) x Flashscan table -11 I _ -L----I _F ig. A ~J

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66 ( A5-1 APPENDIX 5 Quest EMMA 80 standard commands Command Raaa Sa Description Route number. This is a valid command used to separate data groups but has no effect on plotting operation. Sequence number. Indicates the mode of operation required by the block in which it is specified. These modes are : 0,1 move, flash or draw pad or symbol at end of move. 2,3,4,5 draw vector from actual position to the next coordinates. There is no end statics flashes. 6 Unused. 7 Move the photohead without flashing from the actual position to the next coordinates. 8 Unused. 9 Set ORIGIN at current position. Iaa Xaaaaaa Yaaaaaa C Image code. The two digits following the I character represent the symbol to be used when plotting the block in which they appear. The code range is from 0 to 47. X coordinates are represented by their initial letters followed by six digits. same as X coordinates. Comment. The character C appearing at the start of a block indicates that the block is only commentary. All characters within this block are ignored up to, and including, the next return. End of job characters.. /..

67 ( Practical examples with the QUEST EMMA 80 emulator. A5-2 Here commented examples of the QUEST EMMA 80 syntax and their effects on FLASHSCAN (refer to figure A) The default end-of-block characters are the 'CARRIAGE RETURN' (ASCII 13) and the semi-column (ASCII 59). Plotted with the QUEST 1 symbols set (Switch position 1) Example 1 C Move without flashing S7 Xl000Yl000i Xl000Y5000i X5000Y5000i X5000Yl000i Xl000Yl000i Comment Sequence 7 : Move without flashing First corner of the square Second corner Third corner Fourth corner Back to the beginning, Example 2 C Draw vectors/tracks S2 Il0' Xl000Y5000i X5000Y5000i X5000Yl000i Xl000Y1000i Comment Sequence 2 : Draw vector from the actual position to the next one Select track width (see Appendix 8) Actual position of FLASHSCAN is supposed to be at 1000il000 Example 3 C Flash pads Sl 123 Xl000Y5000; X5000Y5000; X5000Yl000i Xl000Yl000i Comment Sequence 1 : Move to position and flash pad or draw symbol Select pad size (Appendix 8). /..

68 AS-3 start y x <5000; 1000> <5000; 5000) Flashscan table Fig. A

69 A P PEN 0 I X 6 T EST AND CON T R 0 L COMMANDS SUM M A R Y

70 A6-1 APPENDIX 6 TEST AND CONTROL COMMANDS These commands are available with all emulators. However, the echo on screen will be obtained in manual mode only. Command Description r EC? ECA ECC List all commands to screen. Amplifier gain test (should be used by qualified person only). Set(CR)as separator between commands or coordinates. ECH List FLASHSCAN Houston - screen. like commands to ECL ECD ECP ECR ECS ECT ECU ECV ECW Put FLASHSCAN in MANUAL state. Give symbols set number currently used. Give FLASHSCAN position in millimeter. Put FLASHSCAN in REMOTE state. Set <SPACE> as separator between commands or coordinates. Set Transfer mode with one auxiliary device. Give metric/inch input code number (see below) Give version and symbols set informations. Wait for a symbols set number (0 to 15).. /..