Electronics Forum | Mon Nov 12 12:00:59 EST 2007 | wayne123
A philips Topaz is a good machine, I have accurately placed 0402's without a problem, Fine pitch QFP no problem, BGA's not a problem, I am not familiar with the TP9 so hopefully the other guy can answere questions on that, The Topaz is rated at about
Electronics Forum | Mon Nov 12 13:35:34 EST 2007 | dyoungquist
MyData TP9s Work well in high mix applications because change over time from 1 job to the next can be done in as little as 15 minutes if you have the right mix of magazines/feeders. Component placement rates vary depending on which component you ar
Electronics Forum | Fri Mar 07 04:53:12 EST 2008 | vinitverma
Hi Wayne, First, all Gem machines including Topaz, TopazX, Sapphire, etc... have the same feeders. You can use either FV feeders (which were the ones when Topaz was introduced), or CL feeders (which came when Topaz X was introduced). Both types of f
Electronics Forum | Tue Mar 04 11:20:56 EST 2008 | wayne123
I am unfamiliar with the Philips Saphire. I am needing to know if the feeders That work on our Topaz and Emerald will also work on a Saphire. I assume that they would just because the feeders are being sold as "Gem" feeders. In addition, Is anyone a
Electronics Forum | Sat Jan 22 05:08:15 EST 2011 | jeffr
For all Tray type components the machine will not pickup from the tray using the adjust assistant (f6). It will default to a position where you can place the QFP onto the nozzle yourself by hand.
Electronics Forum | Mon Jan 24 08:36:03 EST 2011 | davemac62
Thanks a bunch. I guess I did all the tray setup right. The adjust assist thing was kicking my butt!! On the right track now. Thanks again. Dave
Electronics Forum | Wed Jan 19 11:44:47 EST 2011 | davemac62
I have a Topaz with 2 positions in the rear where component trays may be placed for limited tray component capability. There is not a lot in the manual on how to set this up. The Feeder Plate info is set up to allow Fix.tf. I have spec'd tray - fix.t
Electronics Forum | Fri Jan 21 09:45:16 EST 2011 | davemac62
Thanks Jeff. Guess I didn't tell enough of the story. I can get the 1st part location taught (it looks like) but when I try to pick a part from the tray using adjust assistant (F6), the head changes to the appropriate nozzle and tries to pick from th
Electronics Forum | Fri Jan 21 00:11:50 EST 2011 | jeffr
Yes you must select FixedTrayFeeder. You must select TEACHING not AUTOSET. The trap is... you must select a TEACHING UNIT prior to doing the teaching (CAMERA-HEAD1-HEAD2)are the choices. Press F8 to get this menu to appear. If the camera cannot reac
Electronics Forum | Mon Sep 04 02:57:40 EDT 2017 | nikkilouie
Hi Guys, Is there anyone knows where can i buy new/used feeder for Assembleon Philips Gem Topaz. we are in needed at least 10 pc.of a FV type feeder for 0402 component. any help would be appreciated. Best regards. nikz
