Benchtop Dispense System Robot

Full-featured and compact benchtop dispense system robot offering accurate and repeatable dispense results!

Full-featured Benchtop Dispensing Robot

A benchtop dispense system does not equate to “no features”. The Catalina Series benchtop dispense system robots are compact, full-featured platforms with these standard features: automatic vision, laser surface sensing, and nozzle alignment.

Our tabletop dispensing robot provides you with accurate and repeatable dispense results. Catalina Series can be configured with an optional heated work area.

Applications using solder pastes, glues, encapsulants, gasketing, underfills, conductive adhesives, and more benefit from a Catalina Series tabletop dispensing system.

fluid dispensing table top robot
Benchtop Dispense Robot – Easy Programming – video

Powerful Dispense System Capabilities

  • Easy to learn, computer-based software with Windows operating system.
  • Easy to use point-based teaching for all axis movement. Able to set point jobs and various parameters.
  • Automatic alignment and positioning with high resolution camera.
  • Create dispense paths using camera teach or on-screen graphic editing.
  • Import DXF files for complex path programming.
  • I/O ports provide the flexibility to add advanced features/equipment.

Dispense System Models

Catalina L

High repeatability with contact probe or non-contact laser surface sensing.

tilt and rotate feature

Catalina TR Dispense System

Dispense with Tilt and Rotate function.

Catalina Mini

For dispensing on small substrates. Work area: 200 mm x 200 mm (7.9″ x 7.9″)

Standard Dispense System Features

Automatic Vision

System automatically locates alignment points to account for product shift and rotation.

3D Dispensing

Laser traces the dispense path and measures surface variation, then adapts height of the dispense tip to maintain a consistent gap.

Image Alignment

Vision system locates alignment points to account for product rotation.

Automatic XYZ Nozzle Calibration

Locates dispense tip in X, Y, Z for accurate fluid placement.

Graphic Edit & DXF Support

User-friendly graphic editing to create a dispense path. AutoCAD DXF files are supported.

benchtop programming with dxf file import
Programming with DXF File Import – video

Matrix Dot Dispensing

Easily duplicate a common pattern in a matrix.

Fill Area

Multiple types of fill area and dispense patterns. Easy to teach.

Laser

Non-contact surface sensing.

Add-On Options

Fluid Pressure Control (FPC) Real time process control for pump. Constantly monitors and adjusts fluid pressure entering the pump to maintain optimal pump operation condition.

Heated Work Area – For heating substrates up to 120° C (248° F).

Fluid Level Detect – Notifies operator when fluid level attains set point.

Contact Surface Sensor – Alternative to laser surface sensor. A contact probe may be used to physically touch a product in order to locate the surface.

Laptop Computer – Runs the software.

Teaching Pendant – Remotely controls tabletop robot.

Dispense Pump Compatibility

Application

Pumps / Accessories

High viscosity pastes, glues, adhesives.

Precision Auger Pump

High speed, low viscosity.

Jetting Pump (NCM5000)

No drip, volumetric repeatability.

Volumetric Pump (PCD)

Simple liquid dispense applications, low-to-mid viscosity..

Time Pressure

Real time process control.

Fluid Pressure Control (FPC) for use with Precision Auger Pump and Jetting Pump (NCM5000) pumps, as well as Time Pressure Dispensing.

Specifications by Model

Description Catalina LCatalina TRCatalina Mini
Dispense Pump CapacitySingleSingleSingle
Height SensingContact or
non-Contact (Laser)
Non-Contact (Laser)
Range of OperationX, Y, Z Axes400 x 400 x 150 mm400 x 400 x 150 mm200 x 200 x 50 mm
R-Axis (rotation)±360°
PayloadX-Axis (workpiece)14 kg (30.9 lbs)14 kg (30.9 lbs)(15.4 lbs)
Y-Axis (pump)5 kg (11.0 lbs)5 kg (11.0 lbs)3.5 kg (7.7 lbs)
Speed, maximum
POINT TO POINT
X & Y Axes800 mm/sec (31.5″/sec)800 mm/sec (31.5″/sec)700 mm/sec (27.56″/sec)
Z Axis400 mm/sec (15.75″/sec)400 mm/sec (15.75″/sec)250 mm/sec (9.84″/sec)
R-Axis (rotation)900°/sec
Speed, maximum
CONTINUOUS PATH
X, Y, Z combined850 mm/sec (33.46″/sec)850 mm/sec (33.46″/sec)600 mm/sec (23.62″/sec)
ResolutionX, Y, Z Axes0.001 mm0.001 mm0.001 mm
R-Axis (rotation)±0.01°
RepeatabilityX & Y Axes±0.007 mm±0.01 mm±0.006 mm
Z Axis±0.007 mm±0.01 mm±0.006 mm
R-Axis (rotation)0.008°
Interpolation Function3D linear and arc3D linear and arc3D linear and arc
Data StorageOn-board and backed up via PC Software when connected and downloadedOn-board and backed up via PC Software when connected and downloadedOn-board and backed up via PC Software when connected and downloaded
Dimensions (W x D x H) (excludes protrusions)651 x 668 x 715 mm
(25.6″ x 26.3″ x 28.1″)
651 x 668 x 844 mm
(25.6″ x 26.3″ x 33.2″)
323 x 387 x 554 mm
(12.7″ x 15.2″ x 21.4″)
Weight – Robot (approximate)51 kg (112.4 lbs)55 kg (121.3 lbs)20 kg (44.1 lbs)
Simple PLC FunctionUp to 100 programs with up to 1,000 steps/1 programUp to 100 programs with up to 1,000 steps/1 programUp to 100 programs with up to 1,000 steps/1 program
Program Capacity999 programs999 programs999 programs
User Input/Output16 Inputs / 16 Outputs (I/O-Sys Port)16 Inputs / 16 Outputs (I/O-Sys Port)16 Inputs / 16 Outputs (I/O-Sys Port)
All Catalina models: 8 Inputs / 8 Outputs, includes 4 relay outputs (I/O-1 Port)
RS232CRS232CRS232C
USB memory connectorUSB memory connectorUSB memory connector
PoE Industrial Hub connectionPoE Industrial Hub connectionPoE Industrial Hub connection
Drive Method5 phase pulse/stepping motor5 phase pulse/stepping motor5 phase pulse/stepping motor
Programming Method and TeachingEasy point-based teaching for all axis movement. Able to set point jobs and various parameters.

Remote Teaching (JOG) / Manual Data Input (MDI)

PC Teach / Graphic Edit
Easy point-based teaching for all axis movement. Able to set point jobs and various parameters.

Remote Teaching (JOG) / Manual Data Input (MDI)

PC Teach / Graphic Edit
Easy point-based teaching for all axis movement. Able to set point jobs and various parameters.

Remote Teaching (JOG) / Manual Data Input (MDI)

PC Teach / Graphic Edit
Power110-220 Volts AC110-220 Volts AC110-220 Volts AC
Work Temperature0-40° C (32-104° F)0-40° C (32-104° F)0-40° C (32-104° F)
Working Relative Humidity35-85% no condensation35-85% no condensation35-85% no condensation
Automatic VisionStandardStandard
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