Feeder Options

Universal Instrument's cost effective feeder solutions provide reliable pick performance for components in tape, tube, matrix tray and bulk packaging. These feeders not only improve component presentation, but may decrease feeder inventory costs, reduce feeder replenishment and changeover time, increase feeder capacity, improve flexibility, and even improve tact time and throughput. Feeder options offer off-line feeder setup, calibration, storage and organization of idle feeders.

High Performance Gold
Continuous Splice Feeders

Universal and Hover Davis proudly offer a High Performance family of feeders compatible with High Speed Chip (HSC) and Multi-Function Universal Platform surface mount machines.

Features:

• Electric Multi-Pitch


• Spliceable for reduced increased machine utilization; Splicing can boost line throughput up to 30%


• PrecisionPro feeder interface for improved chip feeding with three point registration on 8-12mm feeders


• Low maintenance requirements and complete user serviceability


• Single Lane spliceable family (8mm – 32mm)


• 0201 capable Dual Lane feeder with Chip Component Handling and ESD features; Available 7 or 13 inch reel options


• Electric stepper drive provides speed and reliability


• High Torque Mode (HTM) 16mm–88mm for improved large reel handling


• Optional (Speed Mode) SM for 16mm –32mm


• Smart feeder controller with Self diagnostics, Feeder ID and PSV Cycle Counter (part setup validation) for traceability

Machine Compatibility

MidRange Black Electric

Universal and Hover Davis offer a cost effective MidRange fixed pitch tape feeding solution.

Features:

• Dedicated pitch: 8x2mm, 8x4mm, 12x4mm and 12x8mm pitch


• Electric Stepper Drive


• Spliceable feeders boost machine performance


• No scrap take up reel reduces operator intervention time


• Completely owner serviceable


• Robust single casting design


• Shares High Performance Gold feeder drive train


• Electric design allows feeder repair and eliminates issues common to mechanically actuated feeders


• Compatible with PrecisionPro feeder interface

Machine Compatibility

• 42 volt system compatible with all Universal Advantis and Genesis and some GSM platforms








Calibration and Setup Cart


Small chip placement demands machine and feeding systems that are properly maintained and calibrated. For performing tape feeder maintenance and calibration. Universal offers a precision calibration and setup cart.

Features:

• Six slot live machine feeder interface


• Feeders may be fully cycled off-line without impacting production


• Load components offline


• Test feeder index offline


• Push button switch to initiate feeder index


• Verify feeder PSV sensor functionality offline


• Optical scope and micrometer X-Y positioning system


• Accurate verification of feeder pick location


• Required for 0201 feeder calibration


• Set feeder defaults during controller card changes

Feeder Compatibility

• Accommodates all current feeders: High Performance Gold (Single and Dual Lane), Midrange Black, Multi-Pitch


• Supports legacy feeders: PrecisionPro (Single and Dual Lane), Pneumatic feeder model











Stackable Matrix Tray Feeder






Features:

• Single-input, compact tray feeder


• Feeds standard JEDEC and some vacuum form trays


• Moves up to 95.25mm (3.75"), 6.80kg (15.0 lbs) stack of matrix trays to pick position


• Trays are exchanged automatically to maximize production rates


• Two sizes, 6.1 Feeder and 8.3 Feeder











Stationary Matrix Tray Feeder






Features:

• Single-part number tray feeder


• Base for up to 177.8mm x 330.2mm (7" x 13") matrix trays


• Supports and secures the trays for pickup, requires no power


• Adjustable vertical tray height


• Three sizes: 152.44mm (6.0") standard JEDEC trays, 247.7mm (9.75") Developed for non-JEDEC and vacuumed formed trays, 330.2mm (13.0") Allows mounting of JEDEC trays at 90 degrees so all tray pockets are within placement head reach




Feeder Compatibility Matrix

Feeder	GSM 1 GSM 2	Genesis GC-60	Genesis GI-14 GX-11	Genesis GC-120Q	AdVantis AC-72 Al-42 AX-72	AdVantis AC-30L
Platform Tray	•		•		•
Stackable Matrix Tray	•				•
MidRange Black	•	•	•	•	•	•
Multi-Pitch *	•	•	•	•	•	•
HP Gold	•	•	•	•	•	•
Track	•		•		•
Stationary Matrix Tray	•		•		•
Multi-tube Feeder	•		•		•
Bulk Track					RFQ
Direct Pick Tray	•		•		•
Strip	•		•		•


*Requires 24 volt system








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