Condor Sigma Quick Start Manual

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1 Preface

This is the Quick Start Manual for the Condor Sigma software. This manual shows the basic
functions of the Condor Sigma software and also explains the software structure. It is valid
for all current (Condor Sigma, Condor Sigma Lite and Condor Sigma W12). and future Condor
Sigma testers.

The first part explains starting up the software, the screen layout, the menu structure and icons.

The second part explains setting up the software, preparing the users and user settings, creating
resultcodes and resultcode groups, adding or changing test methods, creating forms and fields
and assigning a method and a form for a specific sensor.

The final part of the software shows how to perform a test, create a new sample, directly change
method parameters or the assignement from the test screen, use the available SPC options
and delete or regrade measurements. The Condor Sigma software also uses a very easy to use
query module that will also be explained.

Chapter 13 gives additional information about working with the Condor Sigma W12 and a
wafer loader.

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 2 Start the software

Before starting the Condor Sigma software make sure the Core Sigma tester is powered on
and connected. The software can be used without a tester, but functionality will be limited.
XYZTEC also offers a simulator software that can be used to simulate the Condor Sigma tester.
If the simulator software is running the Condor Sigma software will not detect the connected
Condor Sigma tester. Make sure to close the simulator software before starting the software
if the real tester is required.

To start up the software just double click on the Condor Sigma icon on the desktop.

Figure 1: Condor Sigma shortcut

If this icon is not available you can start the Windows Explorer and browse to the directory
where the Condor Sigma is installed. By default this is the directory C:\Program Files\XYZTEC\
Condor Sigma or C:\Program Files (x86)\XYZTEC\Condor Sigma on a 64 bit operating system.
Look for the file xyz_sigma.exe. To create a shortcut to this program just right click on the file
and select Send to. In the submenu select Desktop (create shortcut).

Figure 2: Create a shortcut for the Condor Sigma software

You can also double click the file name to just run the program without making a shortcut.
Depending on the Windows version it is also possible to use the options Pin to Taskbar to pin
the application to the taskbar or Pin to Start Menu to pin the application to the start menu.
This also makes it easy to start the application quickly.

Figure 3: Condor Sigma application pinned to the task bar

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3 The screen layout of the Sigma software

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Figure 4: Screen layout with indication of layout areas

The picture shown above shows the screen layout for the Sigma software. Six areas on this
picture have a number and a coulored rectangle shows the boundaries for these areas.

Area 1: Main menu structure. The main menu is actually a vertical bar with
tiles. Depending on the selected tile a submenu can be shown. This
is also a vertical bar directly to the right side of the main menu. The
selected tile is coulored red The available options are shown as grey
tiles. The icons will be explained in the next chapter.

Area 2: Control tiles. Two options are available. The upper tile opens the
login dialog. This can be used to switch from the current user to a
different available user. The lowest tile shuts down the software.

Area 3: Status bar. The status bar shows information about the tester, the
current positions for the stages, the live measurement graph and
currently selected sensor.

Area 4: Vertical info bar. This bar shows the currently selected menu option.
In the figure above this is the users screen. The vertical text will
change if a different main or sub menu option is selected.

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 Area 5: Resize area. The arrow on the lower right corner can be used to resize
the Window if it is not maximized. The minimum size of the Window
is 1400 x 850 pixels.

Area 6: Active screen area. This shows the screen that belongs to the currently
selected menu option.

The Condor Sigma software uses tool tips to help you understand the available icons and
controls. If the mouse cursor is over an active area and the mouse is not moved for a few
seconds a tool tip will pop up. The text in the tool tip gives the operator information about
the specific icon or control.

The title bar also displays information about the software, the currently logged in user and
the currently used test method.

The Condor Sigma software is designed for a wide screen monitor with a resolution of 1400x900
or more. Using this software on a standard monitor or a monitor with a lower resolution will
make certain screen areas difficult to reach.

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4 Main menu and sub menu structure

For the Condor Sigma software XYZTEC has chosen a menu interface that uses tiles and icons.
This chapter explains the different icons and also explains how to navigate the main menu.
The main menu is the most left vertical bar with icons. Below is a picture of the main menu:

General settings: Software settings, users and authorizations

Tester settings: Tester setup, measurement unit setup, calibration and GR&R

SPC settings: Result codes and groups, methods, forms and Assignment

SPC: Test screen, query screen

Automation: Automation selection and editor

Information: Information and messages

The selected option has a dark red background colour. Depending on the selected option a
submenu may be shown if the specific choice also offers additional options. In the submenu
the selected option is also displayed with a dark red background. For all tiles in the main
menu and the sub menu’s tooltips are available.

Below is the sub menu for the general settings and a short explanation of each option:

Software: General software settings for the Sigma software

Users: Manage the users for the Sigma software

User groups: Manage the available user groups that set the authorisations

If the Tester settings option in the main menu is selected a different submenu is shown. Below
is a picture from this submenu and a short explanation of each option:

Tester: Set the tester settings, joysticks and the stages

Measurement unit: Setup the measurement unit and sensor settings

Calibration: Sensor calibration

GR&R GR&R screen with SPC

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 When the SPC settings are selected a submenu with the options listed below is shown:

Result codes: Result code groups and result codes for grading a measurement

Methods: Manage the test methods

Forms: Manage the forms for a new sample

Assignment: Assign a method and form to a sensor

When SPC is selected the following options are available:

SPC: Test screen with SPC

Query: Query screen with SPC

When Automation is selected only one option is available.

Edit automation Automation selection and editing

When Information is selected the following options are available:

Tester info: Information about the tester, software etc.

Messages: Warning and error messages

With the tool tips and by remembering the icons for the different options navigating through
the Condor Sigma software is easy.

The Information menu button in the main menu can also show a small green or red circle with
a number. This indicates if there are any warnings (green circle) or errors (red circle). Check the
messages area to find out more. In the messages screen a Resolve button after a messages
can be used to resolve a warning or error, if possible. Resolving errors can only be performed
if the currently logged in user has at least supervisor or engineer rights. An operator cannot
resolve any messages.

Figure 5: Messages from the Condor Sigma software

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5 Working with a data grid

In the Condor Sigma software data is sometimes shown in the form of a data grid. The data
grid is comparable with a table, but offers a lot more and nicer features. We will demonstrate
these features in the Methods screen.

Figure 6: Data grid with available methods

The picture above shows the Methods screen. The large table area on the screen shows a list
of all available methods. In the beginning when using our Sigma software this will be a list
you can easily oversee. After a while a lot of methods can make the overview more difficult.
The data grid can help you by sorting, grouping (multiple columns and nesting supported) and
filtering. This chapter shows how to get the most of the data grid.

The first nice feature of the data grid is sorting data. Sorting data is very easy. Just click on the
column header (not the arrow besides the header) to sort the data in ascending order for this
specific column. Click again on the same column header to sort the data in descending order.
A third click will fall back to the default of an unsorted dataset.

Figure 7: Ascending and descending sort on the method number (#) column

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 In the data grid it is only possible to sort the data on one column. It is however still possible
to sort on multiple columns by using the grouping options for data.

Grouping data on a specific column is very easy. Just left click on the column header, keep the
mouse button pressed and drag the header to the grouping area. Then release the left mouse
button to drop the column header. The grouping area can be recognized on the text “Drag a
column header here to group by that column” or the text “Drag column here”.

Figure 8: Grouping the methods on method type

The figure shown above shows the drag and drop of the column Type to the grouping area.
After dropping the column the methods will be grouped on the method type. All pull methods,
peel methods, shear methods etc. will be grouped together as shown below.

Figure 9: Methods grouped on type of method

It is also possible to group on multiple levels. If we would also drag and drop the Destructive
column the methods would be grouped on method type first and then on if the method is
destructive or not. This way all destructive pull methods are grouped together. Even when the
data is grouped you can still choose to sort on a specific column to make it more easy to find
a method or get a better overview.

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Each group gets a header that shows the group contents and the number of items in the group.
When a lot of data is available it is also possible to use groups for a faster navigation. Just click
on the arrow besides the method content and select the group that is needed.

Figure 10: Navigating the methods by selecting a group (type).

Last but not least the data grid also offers an easy way to filter the data. Filtering the data
works in a similar way as the filtering used in the more popular spread sheets.

Figure 11: Filtering on the method name

The example in the picture above shows how to filter on the method name (Name). Move the
mouse cursor over the column header. An arrow is shown on the right side of the header. Just
click on this arrow. A list of all column values is shown. This is a unique list. If a specific value
is checked (click on the check box in front of the name) this item will be part of the filtered
data. You can check multiple items. The data grid immediately shows the filtered data. After

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 filtering on specific items the column will show a filter icon. To remove a filter just click on the
arrow/filter and click Clear filter or uncheck the checked items. The Condor Sigma software
contains multiple nested filters. Filtering is especially useful in the query screen.

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6 Users

Click software settings and then users in the main menu. The picture below shows the selected
menu options. The users screen shows all available users in a data grid. Just as explained in
the chapter before you can sort the data, group the data or use a filter.

Figure 12: Users screen

Below the data grid the buttons Insert User, Change User, Copy User and Delete User(s) are
available. If a user is selected and Change User is clicked the window below will open. The
User name should identify the user with an unique name. The User group determines the
authorisations.

Figure 13: User settings screen

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 The user settings can be used to change the preferred unit, the settings for the culture or
language and the user group (authorisations). The culture settings are used to determine the
way numerical data or date/time is shown. The default Culture is Invariant language/Invariant
country. Numerical data uses a decimal point. Date and time use the format month/day/year.
Make sure to choose the correct setting for your country.

The Language setting can be used to set the language for the Condor Sigma software.

If Show all cultures is checked the list of cultures and languages is the same as Windows
offers. If this is not checked the list will only show the cultures that also offer a translation.

In most cases the option Culture and language may differ can be unchecked. In some cases,
for example a German user that likes to get the English language, but the German culture
settings (decimal comma), it is necessary to check this option. If checked it is possible to select
a different settings for the language and the culture.

The unit settings can be used to arrange the setting the Preferred angle unit, Preferred energy
unit, Preferred force unit, Preferred length (distance) unit, Preferred mass unit, Preferred tem-
perature unit and Preferred time unit. The unit angle offers a choice between degree (default)
and radial (rad). For energy the only choice is joule (J). Force offers a choice between Newton
(N) and gram force (gf). Length offers a choice between the metric system (m) or inches (inch).
The unit for the mass is kg. This setting is used when entering a weight in calibration mode. For
temperature we offer decrees Celsius (degreesC, default), Kelvin (K) and Fahrenheit (degreesF).
Time only offers a choice for seconds (s).

The Auto range setting automatically selects a specific unit quantity when a value is in a
specific scope. If enabled for the force the system will automatically show kgf if the selected
sensor has a force range above 1000 gf..

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7 Result codes and result code groups

After a test is performed in most cases the operator will need to visually check the result and
determine a grading or failure code. For a pull test for example after pulling the wire the
operator will need to visually determine if the wire broke, or if the bond (wedge or ball) broke.
Other situations like a neck break or heel break are also possible. The Condor Sigma software
offers an easy to use way to define the available result codes and result code groups.

Setting up result codes and groups is a job for the engineer. If setup correctly the operators can
work efficiently and make less mistakes when they perform a grading. Click SPC settings and
then Result code groups in the main menu. The picture below shows the selected menu options.

Figure 14: Resultcode groups and resultcodes

A default set of result code groups and result codes are available, including helpful pictures
that clearly show when to choose a specific resultcode. In the upper part of the screen you
select a result code group. By default the Wire pull (Ball-Wedge) result code group is selected.
With the Edit group button the name of the selected group can be changed. Insert group will
insert a new group. Copy group will copy a group, including all available resultcodes. Delete
group will delete the selected group.

The lower part shows tiles. Each tile contains a result code. Each result code shows a Number,
a Name, a checkbox to enable a grading Percentage, the resultcode Action for the selected
code and a Picture for the result code. The number can be a number from 0 to 9. The number
corresponds with a keyboard key that can be used to quickly select the result code when a
grading is performed. The name of the result code is important. It should clearly describe the
kind of grading to make it more easy for the operator to understand. If Percentage is checked
after performing the grading the operator also needs to select a percentage from 0 to 100.

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 The percentage setting is mostly used for (total) ball shear testing to describe as a percentage
how much of sheared area is ductile or brittle. The operator can make an estimate and store
this with the measurement.

Restult code actions can be used to perform a certain Action when this specific grading is
chosen. Below is a list of the possible result code actions:

Fail The measurement result should always be considered a fail, even if

the result is within the fail limits.

Disable The measurement result is disabled. The result is still available, but
not taken into account when calculating the statistics.

Reject The measurement should not be stored (is rejected). If for example
the test is not performed correctly due to an operator error a result
code with the result code action reject can be used to not store the
result.

Remark When a result code with the remark action is selected the operator
needs to type in a remark after performing the grading.

The result code picture can help the operator to select the correct code. By default schematic
pictures are used, but photos are also supported. To help the operator make a good choice the
picture must clearly show the situation after a test. The operator can then compare the result
with the picture and make a good choice..

To add or change a Picture just click on the button with the open folder icon. Then select a
picture. The picture will be copied to a special folder that contains all result code pictures and
the name for the picture is changed to RCOD_xxxxxx_yyyyyy..zzz, where xxxxxx is the result
code group number, yyyyyy is the result code number and zzz is the extension (wmf, jpg gif,
png or bmp are supported).

To change a result code is very easy. Just click on the part that needs to be changed (the
name, percentage, action or picture) and change the current setting. All changes are stored
immediately. With Insert Resultcode a new code is inserted. Delete Resultcode removes the
currently selected code.

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8 Test methods and method settings

After defining the result code groups and result codes it is time to see how to define or chan-
ge the method settings. In this chapter we will look into the method screen and see how to
change the method settings. To open the methods screen go to SPC Settings and then click
the Methods button. The below picture shows the selections in the main menu.

Figure 15: Methods screen with a list of all available methods

The XYZTEC Condor Sigma software by default offers a selection of predefined methods. With
Insert Method a new method can be added. Change Method will open the method settings
screen for the currently selected method. Copy Method copies the selected method to a new
method and opens the method settings. Delete Method(s) will delete the selected method(s).
Export Method(s) will export the method settings in one or multiple XML files. Import Method
can be used to import these XML files. The Condor Sigma software supports multiple method
types. For example the pull test and the shear test. Each type of method is identified with an
icon. Below is an overview of these icons and the kind of test they belong to.

Pull test or push test

Shear test

Peel test

Calibration method to lift a weight with a pull sensor

Jig calibration method for a shear sensor

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 Figure 16: Insert a new method

If the Insert Method button is clicked the dialog window shown above is opened. Select a
method type and then click Ok to continue or Cancel to cancel creating the method. Each me-
thod type shows the icon for the type and a short description. After the Ok button is clicked
a window will open with the settings for this specific method. In the first example the pull
method is selected before clicking Ok.

8.1 Method settings for a pull method

Figure 17: Pull method settings, selecting the force range

The first tab shows the general method settings. It is important to determine the force range
that is required. In the example above the 100 gf force range is selected. There are two 100 gf
pull sensors available on this system. If the button Optimize method for selected force range
is clicked the software will automatically set some method values based on the selected force
range. It is also possible to force a specific form when the method is selected.

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On the left side is a vertical menu with six choices. The first choice ( ) are the ge-
neral settings, next the method settings ( ) , the SPC settings ( ), SPC warnings
( ), measurement graph settings ( ) and the last choice ( ) the settings for
the grading. By default the first choice is selected and the general settings are shown.

Click the icon for the method settings. The window with the method settings will now show
the settings for a pull test.

On the first line the icon and method type are shown. In this case the pull test icon and the
text Pull test. Once a method is created it is not possible to change the method type! The
Name for the method should be an easy to recognize name that clearly describes the kind
of test or sample that is going to be tested. Aluminium wire pull test is for example a good
description. Aluminium wire pull test 150 µm would even be a better description. If the name
clearly describes the purpose it will be easier to find the right method.

The Test distance is the distance that the system will move the Z-stage to perform the test. A
positive distance will start a movement up (pull test). A negative distance a movement down
(push test). Make sure the test distance is sufficient to pull the wire.

Test speed sets the speed during the test. The best test speed is determined by the required
units per hour and the required accuracy.

Hold time can be used to wait after the test. This setting can be used in two cases. Case 1: If
the operator needs more time to check the grading the hold time can help. Case 2: During a
non destructive test the pre-set limit force will be applied for the pre-set hold time.

Null sensor before test is checked by default. The sensor is automatically nulled before a
test. In some very rare cases this setting needs to be disabled. For example when a preload is
already applied to the sensor when the test is started, but this preload still needs to be part
of the measurement.

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 Most pull tests are by default destructive test. The goal of the test is to break the tested wire
or part. To perform a destructive test the box in front of Destructive must be checked. To per-
form a non destructive test the box must be unchecked. When Destructive is unchecked the
Force limit must be set. This should be the force the tested part should be able to withstand
during the test.

The Fallback in the Sigma software can be used to optimize the number of tests per hour. In
a lot of cases the customer is interested in the force graph until the peak has been reached
and a small distance after the peak. The rest of the graph does not add real value. Since less
distance is moved the total test time is shorter and when many tests are performed this setting
will increase the number of tests per hour. If this is important the Fallback should be checked..

Figure 18: Fallback enabled (checked)

If fallback is enabled a Force difference needs to be set. When the force drops more than the
force difference the software will stop the test. Check Overtravel to enable the overtravel fea-
ture. This makes it possible to move further in the test direction for the set Movement distance
with the set Movement speed. In most cases the movement distance is relatively short. This
setting can sometimes help to remove the pulled wire from the hook. It also adds a little bit
of additional data to the measurement graph.

By default the box in front of Return to start position is checked. After the test has finished the
stages will move back to the start position. In most cases this is exactly what is needed. In some
cases however we may not want to move back. Uncheck the box in those cases. If the box is
checked the Movement speed for the move to the start position can be set. If the box in front of
Include in graph is checked the movement to the start position is also recorded as part of the
force graph. By default this option is not checked and the move back is not part of the graph.

If the box in front of Enable autohook is checked the auto hooking feature is used. By default
when a wire pull test is performed the operator manually needs to move under the wire before
starting the test. With auto hooking a lower limit needs to be set in the test screen before a
test is started. The hook can be positioned Along the wire or Across the wire.

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Figure 19: Auto hook rotation and position, pictures 1 to 4 (from left to right)

Along the wire means that the hook is aligned with the wire. Figure 18 picture 1 and 2 show
this situation. It is important that the hook can rotate under the wire. If the box in front of
Lower limit is checked the stage will first move to the lower limit. The rotation point of the
hook should be on a safe distance from the wire where the hook can still rotate under the wire
after moving down. If Lower Limit is not checked the lower limit is not used and the hook will
rotate on the current position. Make sure to have a starting position on the correct height to
safely rotate the hook under the wire. If the wires are on different heights unchecking the Lower
Limit makes it easier for the operator to perform the test. In most cases the lower limit is used.

Figure 20: Auto hook settings

Picture 3 and 4 on the right side show the hook Across the wire. The hook is perpendicular
to the wire. The rotation point of the hook should also be on a safe distance from the wire,
in such a way that the hook will rotate under the wire after moving down. With this setting
using the lower limit is required. The advantage of across the wire is that it is easier to see
how the hook is positioned. Disadvantage is the additional rotation. Please note that when
the hook is to close to the wire and the test is non-destructive, it is possible that the wires is
stretched and after the test the hook lands on the wire. Make sure to keep a certain distance.

A Clockwise rotation is shown in picture 2 and 4. A Anti-Clockwise or counter clockwise rotation

is shown in picture 1 and 3.

Auto hook is especially a good feature when a lot of parallel wires are tested. It is still impor-
tant to get the right position, but it is not necessary to manually move between the wires and
rotate under the wire.

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 An additional feature is the so called hook shift. This feature helps to shift the hook further
under the wire and reduces the change of missing the wire. Check Hook shift to enable this
feature. The Hook shift distance set the distance the hook is shifted under the wire. In most
cases this is a relatively small distance. The Hook shift velocity sets the speed for this move.

It is also possible to combine a pull test with a loopheight measurement. In this case the system
will perform a touchdown on the surface and then move up and try to detect the wire with a
relatively low force. After this the pull test is performed. The Sigma software can remember
the touchdown, to make the test more efficient. It is also possible to detect a touchdown on a
different location, when it is not an option to land when positioned under the wire.

Figure 21: Loopheight settings

The settings under Touch are used for the surface- and wire detection. Remember surface de-
tect is used to remember the z-height for the surface detection. For the next test the surface
detection is skipped. If Remember surface detect is checked the option Skip first measurement
becomes available. If this option is checked the system will only detect the surface and not
perform a wire detection or the test. The software will show that the measurement is not stored.
The next measurement the wire detection and the pull test are performed. The loopheight is
calculated with the z-height from the surface detection. For the surface detection the Force
determines the landing force. The Distance is the maximum distance the software will search
for the surface or the wire. The Speed sets the speed for surface detection. Depending on the
current sensor it is important to set the force to a low value (for example 5 gf for a 100 gf
sensor) and also use a low speed (for example 100 µm/s) to reduce the impact to the surface.

To calculate the correct loopheight it is also important to set the correct Wire diameter and
the correct Hook diameter. Since the lower part of the hook is used for the surface detection
and the upper part is used for the wire detection the hook diameter has to be added to the
measured distance. If the top of the wire is defined as the loopheight the wire diameter also
needs to be added. If the lower part of the wire is defined as the loopheight the wire diameter
should be set to 0.0 µm.

Figure 22: Settings for measurement of pressure

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When the area of contact is known it is possible to calculate the applied pressure. To set this
result check Measure pressure. Select the Surface type (square, circle, rectangle) and set the
Side for a square, the Diameter for a circle and Width and Height for a rectangle. The software
will use these settings to calculate the correct pressure for a specific applied force.

The Condor Sigma software can get multiple results from one measurement. By default the
Peak force is the result. It is also possible to get the Average force, Minimum force, Force ran-
ge, Standard deviation force, Peak energy and Total energy. Since these results are calculated
from the measurement graph they are called Additional measurements (calculated after the
measurement). Just check the required measurement results.

Figure 23: Additional measurement results

The average force is determined by totalling all the forces for each measurement samples
in the measurement graph and dividing this by the number of measurement samples in the
graph. By default all measurement samples are used. For the peak force (highest force) this is
not a problem in most cases.

The software also offers to set a region of interest under the measurement graph settings. With
the region of interest it is possible to only include measurements above or below a certain force. .

For pull tests with a tweezer a sensor with tweezer is required. Check Enable tweezer to see
the tweezer settings.

Figure 24: Tweezer settings

By default Open maximally and Close maximally are checked. In some cases it is not possible
to open the tweezer completely without hitting obstructions. In that case uncheck the Open
maximally setting and set the Opening distance. In the same way it is also possible to limit

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 the Closing distance by disabling Close maximally. The Tweezer force sets the gripping force
for the tweezer. To make sure the pull test does not start before the tweezers have gripped
the part the Test delay needs to be set.

For cold bump pull testing it is also important to check Touchdown. This enables a surface
detection before trying to grip the bump. For this touchdown only the Force, Distance and
Speed can be set.

8.2 Method settings for a shear method

If in the Methods screen the Insert Method button is pressed and the method type Shear test
is chosen the method settings will look different. Below is a picture with the settings for a
shear test.

Figure 25: Method settings for a shear test

The first line shows the icon for a shear test and the text Shear test. The Name can be used to
give the method a name. As stated before make sure that the name describes the method in
such a way that it is easy for the operator to recognize what the method does.

Test distance is the movement distance. For a shear test this is a movement in Y direction. A
positive distance shears away from the operator, a negative distance shears towards the operator.

Test speed is the movement speed during the test.

Hold time is the time the system waits after performing the test. For a non-destructive test
the force will still be applied on the part.

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Null sensor before test is checked by default. The sensor is automatically nulled before a
test. In some very rare cases this setting needs to be disabled. For example when a preload is
already applied to the sensor when the test is started, but this preload still needs to be part
of the measurement.

The box in front of Destructive is by default checked. The test is performed as a destructive
test. If this settings is unchecked a non-destructive test will be performed. In that case the
Force limit needs to be set.

The box in front of Touchdown is by default also checked. For a shear test a touchdown is
important to make sure the system has a reproducible shear height. During the touchdown the
stage will move down until the shear tool touches the surface with the preset Force. During
the touchdown the system will move down with the pre-set Speed for the pre-set Distance
until the force is detected. If the surface is not detected during this distance the test will abort
and an error message will be shown.

After surface detection the Z-stage will move up for the pre-set Shear height. In most cases
the shear height is a relatively small distance. When the shear height has been reached the
test will start.

For the fallback please check the fallback settings for a pull test. For a shear test a larger
overtravel can be helpful to remove debris away from the test area.

After the test and optional fallback the system by default returns to the start position. Un-
check Return to start position if this is not needed. If this option is checked you can change
the Movement speed and choose to include the movement to the start position in the graph
by checking Include in graph.

For a rotating shear sensor it is also possible to pre-set a specific rotation hook. By default the
system will move in the rotation direction of the tool. In most cases this is perfect. In some
cases it is better to set a specific rotation. Check Rotate tool and set the rotation angle.

The settings for additional results are also similar to the pull test.

8.3 Peel method

For pull sensors the Sigma software also supports a peel test. During a peel test the X- and Z
stage or the Y and Z stage move the pre-set test distance with the same test speed. Because
two stages move at the same time this generates a peeling effect. In most cases a peel test
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The first setting sets the Direction for the peel test. It is possible to select the X stage in posi-
tive (X +) or negative (X -) direction. The same is possible for the Y stage. The Test distance is
the distance both the Z stage and the selected stage will move. The Test speed sets the speed
during the test. The Start force can be used to first generate a pre-set preload. The system
will only move the Z stage until the start force is reached. After this both the set stage and the
z-stage will move the pre-set distance.

Null sensor before test is checked by default. The sensor is automatically nulled before a
test. In some very rare cases this setting needs to be disabled. For example when a preload is
already applied to the sensor when the test is started, but this preload still needs to be part
of the measurement.

The fallback settings are similar to the pull test. Fallback is almost never used during peel
testing. Return to start position is useful. This is also similar to the pull test. Enable tweezer
enabled the tweezer. For most peel tests a tweezer is required. The tweezer settings are also
the same as for the pull test.

For the peel test only the peak force may not be enough. In many cases the measurement graph
will show multiple peaks and troughs. The peak force would then be the force shown in the
highest peak. This is often not enough to qualify the test result. For peel testing the average
force may be a better qualification. Also the total energy is used often. Make sure to check all
the required test results required for qualification.

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8.4 Loopheight method

Figure 27: Loopheight method settings

The loopheight method can be used to only determine the loopheight, without performing a
pull test. The settings are the same as the loopheight settings for a pull test. The test result is
the measured distance. The wire diameter and hook diameter will be added to the measured
distance.

8.5 Probe method

Figure 28: Probe test settings

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position. A specific distance is moved in a pre-set direction. Another touchdown is performed.
The distance between the surface z-height is calculated and is the test result for this test. The
touchdown settings are the same as for the pull- and shear method. The Distance sets the
movement distance, the Velocity sets the speed to move this distance.

If Use tool rotation is checked the system will move in the direction of the tool. If this option
is not checked a setting for the Direction, similar to the peel test becomes available. Select a
positive X direction (X +), or negative X direction (X -), or a positive Y direction (Y +) or a negative
Y direction (Y -). The system will use this setting to determine where the stages need to move
before performing the second surface detection.

The Return to start position is also available and works the same way as with the other tests..

8.6 Method history

When a method has been stored and is opened again for further editing you can see the history
of the method settings on the right side. This way the software keeps track of the changes in
the method. The upper right side shows all the history for the current method. If you change
any settings and click the Ok button these settings are stored as the current method settings
and the latest history and the previous settings can be found under the previous history. This
list shows a history number, the modification date and the modification time. When a test is
performed a reference is stored to the latest history.

The advantage of this system is that it is always possible to see the exact settings that have
been used for a specific test. Especially when a test method has just been created the method
settings may be changed a few times, before the setting is correct. The history makes sure it is
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8.7 SPC results

The third menu choice in the vertical menu are the SPC result settings. When this menu choice
a clicked the screen below will open.

Figure 29: SPC result settings

Every test method can have one or multiple results. For the standard pull and shear test cur-
rently only the Peak force is offered as the result. Depending on the settings for measuring
pressure, loopheight and the additional measurement results more settings may be available..

The Result type shows the current type of result. This type cannot be changed.

The Spec limits are used for the calculation of the Cpk. It is important to set a correct lower
(LSL) and upper spec limit (USL) to get a valid Cpk value. When set to +/- Infinity the value is
not used and the Cpk is not calculated.

The # of times sigma setting is by default set to 3. The control limits in this case are the average
minus 3 * sigma and the average plus 3 * sigma. If # of times sigma is set to 4 the calculation
becomes the average plus or minus 4 * sigma.

For the graphs settings are available for the maximum (Max), upper control limit (UCL), target
average (TA), lower control limit (LCL) and minimum (Min).

The information on the right side of the SPC result settings also explains all these settings and
show the graph settings in action. In most cases the method is created first and a few tests are
performed. The results are used to optimize the SPC result settings. When a lot of experience is
available for specific tests the settings can be done immediately. If these settings are adjusted
the test screen or the graphs will immediately reflect the changes.

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Figure 30: SPC warnings for a test

In the previous software versions the SPC results also offered a setting for the lower fail limit
and the upper fail limit. This setting has been removed from the SPC results and is now available
as a more flexible option under the SPC warnings. Under SPC warnings a new warning can be
added by clicking the Add button. Give the warning a meaningful name (like lower fail limit
or fail for the fail limit). Select the test result. Any available test result can be chosen. Select
if the force is smaller (<), or smaller or equal (<=), or larger (>) or larger or equal (>=). After
this set the quantity to compare the test result with. In this case the measured peak force is
compared with 55 gf and if smaller than 55 gf the action Consider fail is performed. When a
measurement result is a failed result the software will show this with a red background. Also
in the statistics the number of failed measurements is shown.

The action Consider warning only shows an orange background. This is not shown in the sta-
tistics. The action Force remark forces the operator to enter a measurement remark, to explain
why the measurement is below or above the pre-set value. The option Lock tester will show
the login screen. Only an engineer can unlock the software now.

8.9 Measurement graph settings

In the method there are also some settings for the measurement graph that can also influence
the measurement result. It is possible to set an area of interest for the measurement graph.
This area of interest can also have an influence on the measurement result. It is also shown
in the measurement graph.

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Figure 31: Measurement graph settings

Check Limit area of interest on X-axis to set an area of interest for the X axis. Select Distance
limitation or Time limitation. For the distance enter a From distance and a To distance. For the
time enter a From time and a To time.

Check Limit area of interest on Y-axis to set an area of interest for the Y axis. Set a From and
To value for the force.

In the measurement graph this would look as below picture shows:

Figure 32: Measurement graph with area of interest.

8.10 Result code group and result codes

The last menu choice in the vertical menu is used to choose the result code group and set a
default result code.

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By default the Result code group is set to <no result code group selected>. In this case grading
is disabled and after a test a grading or failure mode can not be set. If a result code group is se-
lected grading will become available. The lower screen area will show all result codes available.

Figure 34: Select a resultcode group

The result code group list will show all available result code groups. It is important to define
the resultcode group before trying to use this in a method. If a resultcode group is selected
the option Auto result code can be checked. It is possible to change a resultcode by checking
Edit resultcodes. After checking this option the resultcodes can be edited.

If Auto result code is checked and a result code is selected (tile with a dark red boundary)
the XYZTEC Sigma software will automatically use this result code if the measurement is not
considered a fail (see the SPC warnings). In the case demonstrated above the software will
assume the Wire Break as the default result code. It is still possible to change this afterwards
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If Edit resultcodes is checked it is possible to change the available resultcodes or even add
or delete resultcodes with the Add Resultcode button and the Delete Resultcode button. If
a resultcode was forgotten when the resultcode group was created it is easy to add this. If a
resultcode is not correct or needed it can be deleted. Not only the Name, Percentage or Action,
but also the image can be changed. It is also possible to use drag and drop to change the
order of the result codes.

Figure 35: Edit result codes enabled

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 9 Forms and fields

In the past when bond testers were not controlled by PC software the information for the
current sample/measurement was written on a card or form. An engineer created this form
and printed it. The operator fills out the important data. For different parts or different tests
different forms may be required.

This concept is also used in the XYZTEC Condor Sigma software. The engineer can create a
form and create fields. These fields can be used on the form. When a new sample is created
this form is opened and the operator needs to fill in the required data. This data is stored with
the sample and can be used for statistical analysis and look ups. The fields on the form will
also be available as columns in the test and the query screen.

Figure 36: Empty forms and some fields

The upper left side of this screen shows a selection for the form. By default no forms are
available. To create a new form click Insert Form. To copy an available form click the Copy Form
button. To delete the selected form click Delete Form.

The area below the form selection shows the contents of the form. Each form has a Form name
and a Form description. Every form also offers the setting Limit samples to limit the number of
samples in the tests screen. If Limit samples is checked the Nr Samples can be set. Auto print
will automatically print a pdf file when this number of samples has been created. These pdf
files are stored in the C:\Users\Public\Documents\XYZTEC\CondorSigma\AutoPrint directory.
The Method selection can be used to select a default method when a form is selected. Below
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The right side of the screen shows the available fields. By default no fields are available. To
create a field just click Insert Field. To delete the selected field click the Delete Field button.
The available fields are shown as tiles with all the required data directly available for editing.
The first important part of the field is the Field name. Use a clear field name so other engineers
also understand what the field is used for. The Control shows the kind of control that is used
on the form. The XYZTEC Condor Sigma software offers multiple types of controls.

Operator can only select the available items.

Operator can select available items or add new items.

Operator can only select the available items. These items can show
a picture to make it easier to recognize the correct choice.

Operator can only add new items.

Operator can select a date from a calendar control.

The Manage button opens a new screen where the engineer can add or delete field items.
Select only items can only be added this way.

The Input mask can be used to ensure a predefined format when a new field item is entered.
Especially numerical data, date or time needs to be formatted, to make sure that the input is
always the same. Using the calendar control also ensures the correct format for a date.

To support the engineer with creating a mask a button is available after the mask. Click the
button to open the dialog window below.

Figure 37: Input mask editor

The input mask editor offers multiple buttons that can help the engineer to create an input
mask. Below is a list of all the buttons and their function.

Clear the complete mask.

Clear the last character of the mask.

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This can be any character.

The character L is added to the mask. Input of a letter A to Z or a to

z is required.

The character 0 is added to the mask. Input of any number 0-9 is

required.

The character > is added to the mask. All characters after this cha-
racter will be converted to upper case.

The character < is added to the mask. All characters after this cha-
racter will be converted to lower case.

The character | is added to the mask. The lower case or upper case
function is disabled from this character.

A few examples of a mask:

0000 Input of four numbers (0-9) required. For example 1103 is okay.

0000_LL Input can be 1234_aa or 1234_AA.

0000_>LL Input can now only be 1234_AA. If 1234_aa is typed it is converted

to 1234_AA.

00:00 Input for time. Input can be 13:30 or 05:59.

00/00/00 Input for data. Input can be 05/01/12.

The mask checks if the input confirms to the mask but does not check if the input is a valid
time or date. XYZTEC advices to use the calendar control for more control.

When the mask is created click the Ok button to confirm or Cancel to exit without saving.

9.1 Adding new items or deleting items

Click the Manage button for a specific field to add new items or delete available items. This
is especially important if the control has been set to a select only list. When a new sample is
created the user cannot select any values if these are not already available.

The Manage field items window is opened. On the right side the current field is shown. It is no
problem to change the field parameters. The upper left part shows the part where the item
can be changed. The lower left part shows all available items. The Insert button inserts a new
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Be careful not to delete items that have been used to create a sample. In that case the link
to the item will be lost and it may become more difficult to find this sample. The sample will
however still be available.

To add a new item click Insert and type in the name for the item in the area on the upper left
corner. If a mask is used it is possible that certain characters cannot be used for input. If the
control with pictures is used it is also possible to select a picture for each item.

Figure 38: Manage field items with pictures

It is not necessary to go back to the Forms screen to manage the items for a different field. The
scroll bar on the upper right corner can be used to change the field to a different field. After
this items can be added for this field.

9.2 Add or remove fields from a form

Back in the forms screen the available fields can be added to the form with drag and drop or
by clicking the arrows between the form area and the fields area. For drag and drop click with
the left mouse button on a field and hold the mouse button while the mouse cursor is moved
over the white form area. The mouse cursor will change and the left mouse button can be
released to drop the field on the form.

Figure 39: The arrows between the form area and the field area

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click the upper arrow that points from the fields area to the form area. To remove a field from
the form just select this field on the form and click the lower arrow that points from the form
area to the fields area.

A form can hold up to 4294967296 fields and the same number of forms is supported.

9.3 Preview of a form

Figure 40: Preview of a form

When the form is finished and all required fields are on the form the Preview button can be
used to test the form. A window will open with the form preview. For each field the field name
is shown and the control. For the Product and the Lot Nr the operator will need to select a
value from the list. By default a value is already selected.

If a mask is used the plus button ( )can be used to add a new value. When this button is
clicked the new value can be entered. Click the save icon ( ) to save this or click the cancel
icon ( ) to cancel adding the new value.

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10 Assignment

After defining the test methods and maybe also one or multiple forms the next step is to assign
a method and form to each sensor. This way when a different sensor is selected the assigned
method will be selected and the assigned form will also be loaded. It is still possible in the
test screen to change the Assignment.

To change the Assignment of the method and form go to the Sensor - Method - Form screen.
Here a measurement unit is shown with on the right side all available sensors. For each sensor
a method or form can be chosen.

Figure 41: Sensor - Method -Form screen

For each sensor only valid methods can be chosen. For a pull sensor the shear methods will
not be available and for a shear sensor the pull methods will not be available. This makes it
easier to find the correct sensor. It is required to set a method. If the form is set to <None>
no form is used.

The lower left corner offers a Method filter. The method filter can help to find a method is a
large number of methods are available. If this option is checked the input fields for a sensor
offer additional selection choices for the method type, the target (destructive/non-destructi-
ve) or the method group. These selection choices influence the number of available method
choices and make it easier to find the correct method.

In the latest software versions assignment from a method and form is not the only way. Some
customers prefer using the method to select the correct sensor and form. Other customers may
prefer to let the form select a method and the method select a sensor.

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the method settings and also set the form. Check paragraph 8.1 to set this up correctly.

If the form should select the method and the sensor make sure a sensor is appointed by setting
the correct force range (check paragraph 8.1). Also make sure to select a default method in
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11 Test screen

After setting up all SPC Settings the first tests can be performed. Under SPC the first option in
the submenu is the Test screen.

Figure 42: Condor Sigma test screen

The upper left of the test screen shows the measurement unit, surrounded by the control panels
with buttons for the left and right joystick. The buttons on the control panels can be used to
trigger the same function as the real joystick buttons. The selection box on the measurement
unit can be used to select a different sensor, a different method or a different form if the user
is authorized to do so.

To change the method settings the method settings button ( ) can be used. The methods
settings Window from the previous methods chapter is opened and the changes for the method
can be set. It is however not possible to change the force range or the form selection here.

To change the form settings the form button ( ) can be used. The forms window will be
opened. In the forms window the form selection is disabled.

The area in the lower left corner shows the available measurements. In the picture above no
measurements are available. Since no measurements are available the right side of the screen
only shows empty tabs.

To perform a measurement just press the Test button on the joysticks or click the Test button
on the control panels. Before starting a test however it is important to first check what tool is
available on the current sensor and depending on the test change the tool to a different tool.
The second step is to check if the work holder can be used to perform the specific test on the

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test sample on the work holder. When the work holder and tool are okay the joysticks can be
used to position the tool on the correct position to start the test. After this press the test button.

During the test a second press on the Test button on the joystick or on the screen will abort
the running test. Use this to abort when the test seems to go wrong. Depending on the kind
of test and the method settings by most tests a force will be applied and a measurement is
made. In most cases the stages will also move back to the start position after the test. During
the test the status bar will show the different stages of the test and also show if a problem
occurs. When the test is finished without errors the measurement is stored and shown in the
list on the lower left side.

Figure 43: Test screen after performing a test with graph view 2 on the right side

The right area shows a vertical bar with buttons. .By default if All samples is unchecked five
buttons are available. The first button ( ) opens the camera window. The second button
( ) shows any pictures stored for the selected measurement. The third button ( ) shows
the measurement graphs. The fourth button ( ) shows the statistics for all measurements.
The fifth button ( ) shows the graphs for the grading statistics. The red coloured button is
always the currently active feature. In the screen above the all measurement statistics are shown.

If All samples is checked four additional buttons become available. One button
( ) shows the grading and/or group statistics in a table. Another ( ) shows the
trend graphs for the available samples. The next button ( ) shows the trend graphs
for the current grouping. These are only available if a group is created in the measure-
ment area. This feature will be explained later in this chapter. The last button ( )
shows trend graphs for the averages (x-bar) and the standard deviation.

In the lower left corner the measurement data is shown. The upper area show the currently
active and open sample. The button with a lock shows if the sample is open ( ) or closed (
). If this button is showing the open icon and is clicked the sample will be closed and the
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is the area that is used for grouping the data on a specific column. Click on a column header
and drag and drop this in the area indicated with Drag column here. After this the data will be
grouped on the values for this column. When a grouping is created the trend graphs for the
grouping will also become available.

After performing a lot of measurements and creating multiple samples the test screen may
look as below.

Figure 44: Test screen with many samples and measurements.

Sometimes a test needs to be repeated a pre-set number of times. Change the number after
Repeat to the number of times the test should be performed. This option can be very helpful
when a non-destructive test needs to be performed multiple times on the same part.

The export button ( ) can be used to export all currently shown measurement data to an
Excel-, pdf-, Word-, Powerpoint- or csv file. The Print button ( ) can be used to print the
measurement data. The Save button ( ) is used to save the layout of the data grid. Just
as described in chapter 5 the data grid can be sorted, grouped, filtered and columns can be
made visible or hidden. These changes can be stored with this Save button. If no form is set
the changes will be for the selected method. If a form is selected these changes will be stored
for the specific combination of form and method.

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If the current method uses a result code group the measurements will be graded and the trend
graphs for the grading statistics becomes available.

Figure 46: Test screen with grading statistics

The Condor Sigma software can keep track of the statistics for all measurements, the samples,
the grading and the group statistics. This makes the software very flexible, but still easy to use.
The software will also only keep track of this statistics if it is required.

The next screen shows the group statistics if the measurement data is grouped on the sequence
number. To generate this situation click with the left mouse on the Seq. header, keep the mouse
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Figure 47: Test screen with group statistics on sequence number

The next step is to perform some tests with a form. Make sure a form is available with the
required data. Select this form in the test screen. When a measurement is performed a new
sample needs to be created. Because a form is used the below dialog window will open.

Figure 48: New sample dialog

In this case a bonder, batch, package and lot is selected. The Sigma software also supports
using a barcode scanner. Both a special automatic integrated barcode scanner and a standard
manual barcode scanner are supported. Please contact XYZTEC for more information about this.

The fields Bonder, Batch, Package and Lot will now also be available as columns in the measu-
rement grid. It is now also possible to group on specific data, like for example the bonder. When
this option is used the software will show the statistics for each bonder. With sufficient data
this gives a very good idea about the bonder performance.

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When a test is performed and the method uses a result code group the grading window will
open after a test. All available result codes for the methods result code group are shown. In
the lower area the measurement graph and the measurement result including the lower and
upper fail limits are shown. If the box in front of Edit resultcodes is checked the available
codes can be changed.

Figure 50: Grading window

To select a grading use the numeric keys 0-9, select the grading with the mouse, or use the
Grade 1, Grade 2 or Grade 3 buttons on the joysticks or the screen. The Grading button on the
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The data grid on the lower left side also offers a popup menu. If the sample is open the menu
will offer more options then when the sample is closed.

Figure 51: Right click menu for measurements, left is closed sample, right is open sample

The popup menu always show the currently selected sample and the currently selected measu-
rement. The menu options under the sample are sample related. Open or Close will open or
close the sample. If a sample is closed no measurements can be added. It is also not possible
to change the grading or make any changes that influence the sample statistics.

Picture run will make a picture for all measurements in the sample. The Remark for a sample
can be used to type a sample related remark.

Change samples settings makes it possible to correct a mistake when a form is used and the
wrong field item is selected. For example when the sample was created the HK22 bonder
is set. However this should have been the HK12. This option makes it possible to adjust the
samples designation.

Grading run is used to grade all the measurements in a sample. The grading run opens a screen
with some settings for the grading run.

Figure 52: Grading run settings

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Move to position moves the test position under the selected camera or the microscope/tool
position. The Save Z height is used to move between test positions to avoid collisions. The
refresh ( ) and position ( ) buttons can be used to get the current z-height (refresh) or
move to the set z-height (position) The Stage position selects using the tool/microscope
position, the left camera or the right camera. Grading run offset can be used to optimize the
position to determine the grading. This is a relative offset from the test position. Confirm with
OK to start the grading run.

Figure 53: Grading window during the grading run

The title bar for the grading window shows the current sample- and sequence number. The
buttons Prev and Next are only available for the grading run. The Next button selects the next
measurement. If Move to position is enabled in the previous screen the system will automa-
tically move the test position under the microscope/tool position or camera. The Prev button
will select the previous measurement and when Move to position is enabled in the previous
screen the system will automatically move the test position under the microscope/tool position
or camera. Click OK when the grading is finished for this sample.

Trigger export can be used together with the Sigma Export software to force a new export
for the selected sample.

Under measurement the measurement related options are shown.

Disable from statistics will disable the measurement from the statistics. The software will
show the number of disabled measurements. These measurements are however not used for
the statistical calculations.

Regrade will open the Grading window to change the grading for the selected measurement.

Delete will delete the selected measurement(s).

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Transfer is used to move a measurement from one sample number to a different sample number.
A window will open with the available sample numbers for the transfer.

Export to csv creates a csv file with the force graph data for the selected measurement(s).

Export to XML creates an XML file with the force graph data for the selected measurement(s).

Both export files are stored in the C:\Users\Public\Documents\XYZTEC\CondorSigma\Results

directory.

Make picture opens the camera Window to make a picture for the selected measurement.

Remark in this case is the measurement remark. The measurement remark can be used to
document any specific situations for the tested part (for example when a wire was damaged
before the test).

Trigger export can be used together with the Sigma Export software to force a new export for
the selected measurement(s).

Set positional correction factor opens a Window to set the positional correction factor. This
factor can be used if the wire lengths are different, to make the test results comparable. It can
also be used to compensate for the force triangle.

Figure 54: Positional correction factor

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Besides the data grid with the measurement data it is also possible to switch the view from
measurement data to the sample statistics. Click Snr to select the sample statistics and Seq
to select the measurement data.

If multiple results are available it is also possible to get the statistics for a different result
type. Below example shows how to select the result type. For the selected method a lot of
result types are available.

Figure 56: Selecting a different result type

If a different result type is selected the trend graphs and all measurements statistics will im-
mediately reflect this. The Condor Sigma software offers full SPC on all available test results.
In the next screen the trend graph for the sample statistics is shown.

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Figure 57: Average force selected and trend graphs for the sample statistics is shown

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 12 Query screen

The Condor Sigma software also offers a very easy to use option to query the measurements.
In the SPC sub menu the second choice shows SPC with a magnifying glass. Under this menu
choice you can find the query screen.

Figure 58: Query screen, no query created or selected

By default no query is selected and the data grid with the query results is empty. Click Insert
Query to create a new query.

Figure 59: Insert query

The Insert/Edit query dialog window offers a query number that cannot be changed and a
query name. Use clear names for the query to make it easier to locate specific queries. Click
OK to confirm and go back to the query screen.

The new query is now created and all measurement data is is shown in the data grid with the
results. Only a default set of columns are shown. The idea behind the query screen is to limit
this complete set until only the required data is left. To limit the data you can use the filter
options in the column headers. If the mouse cursor is moved over the column header an arrow

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is shown after the name of the column. Click on the arrow to see the unique values available
for this column. Select the values that are needed. It is possible to select multiple values. Below
screen shows the filter for the sequence column.

Figure 60: All measurement results and the default columns

Figure 61: Filter menu for the sequence number

To add additional columns right click on any column header. Select the required columns
by clicking on the column name. It is also possible to hide available columns. A check mark
shows if a column is visible. The number of available columns also depends on the number of
available fields. Up to 25 fields can be shown.

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In the example above the form name, bonder, lot, batch and package columns are added to the
default set. After this the query screen looks as below. It is now possible to filter on the form
name or one or more specific fields.

Figure 63: Query screen with additional columns

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In this example we will first filter on the form name. In the list the form with the name Form
is checked. The query screen looks like below:

Figure 64: Query screen with selected form

If a filter is active the software will show a filter symbol behind the column header. Next we will
filter on the column bonder and select the HK22 bonder. The query screen now looks like below.

Figure 65: Query with added filter on bonder HK22

The software shows our result set has 755 records. When the result set is below the 1000
records the results can be printed ( ) or exported. ( ). The save button ( ) will store
the current query layout, with the selected filters. The settings button ( ) opens a window
with query specific settings for the units. By default the user setting and the currently selected
sensor are used as the base setting. This makes it possible for a operator that works with the
unit gf to print a report with the unit N.

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Make sure to uncheck the option Enable user units. After this the units for the angle, energy,
force, length, mass, temperature and time can be selected. For some units the quantity can
also be set. Click OK to confirm. Unit settings are also stored with the query. Make sure to click
the save button after making adjustments.

The button set print report ( ) opens a dialog to select a specific report. The reports for the
Sigma software can be found in the directory C:\Users\Public\Documents\XYZTEC\CondorSig-
ma\Reports. Reports use the extension mrt.

The plus ( ) and minus ( ) buttons can only be used when a grouping is used. Plus will
open all groups, minus will close all groups.

If All is checked the software will always show all column data. If All is not checked the current
filters will be used for the filter selections.

The query screen also offers to group the data on a specific column. In this example we will
group the data on the sequence number. Click on the Seq Nr. header, keep the left mouse button
pressed and drag the column header in the area for grouping the data. The query screen will
now show the data with the grouping.

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Figure 67: Query screen with a grouping on the sequence number

A right click on a measurement result shows a popup menu.

Figure 68: Query popup menu

The option Method settings opens a window with the method settings used to get this measu-
rement result. The method settings window is opened. The left side of the window shows the
current method settings, the right side shows the settings used when the measurement was
made.

Figure 69: Method settings in the query screen

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 The Measurement graph opens the measurement graph for the selected measurement result.
Measurement/Distance hysteresis graph opens the hysteresis graph for the selected measu-
rement result.

Trend graphs generates the statistics for the currently available measurement results. After
this a window is opened. This window offers the same statistical options and graph options
as the test screen.

Figure 70: Trend graph for the available measurement results

Figure 71: X-bar and standard deviation charts

Measurement pictures opens a window showing any available pictures for the selected
measurement.

Delete makes it possible to delete the selected result(s).

Export measurement graph to XML exports the selected measurement result(s) to an xml file.
This works the same as the export feature in the test screen.

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Export measurement graph to csv will export the selected measurement results to a csv file.

Last but not least it is also possible to sort the data in the query screen in a special way. To
sort the Sample Nr in ascending order left click the column header once. Click again to sort in
descending order. A third click will remove the sort order.

Figure 72: Query screen with samples sorted in descending order

The sort order is also saved with the query. Another nice feature is the column filter for the
date or the time. The below picture shows the filter for the date.

Figure 73: Filtering on the measurement start data

The From and To selections make it easy to select a specific range of dates.

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 13 Working with a wafer loader

The Condor Sigma W12 tester is especially designed to work with wafers. This tester can also
be combined with a Waftech WL300BT or compatible wafer loader. When the tester is combined
with a waferloader and also has been setup to receive and give commands to the wafer loader
the status bar will offer addtional status information and the buttons Load wafers automatically
and Unload wafer will become available.

Figure 74: Condor software with connection to the wafer loader

If the buttons or the status information (Air valve 1, Air valve 2, Connected, Listening, Automatic
mode and Ready for manual tester) are not available there may be a problem with the wafer
loader or the configuration. The status lights for Air valve 1 and Air valve 2 show if the specific
air valve is active or not. Connected shows if a connection is available with the wafer loader.
This status light must be green.

For manual testing in the test screen Click the Loader wafer automatically button. The stages
will move to the load/unload position. The software will block the joysticks and tester control
until the wafer is loaded. When a wafer is detected on the wafer chuck the software will show
a green light for Ready for manual testing. The tester will be released and the operator can
now move the stages with the joysticks and perform a test.

When the test is ready the wafer can be unloaded. Click Unload wafer. Again the stages move to
the load/unload position. The software will block the joysticks and the wafer will be unloaded.
After this a new wafer can be loaded for the next tests.

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Figure 75: Test screen when the wafer is loaded, Ready for manual testing is green

If configured correctly the Condor Sigma software on the Condor Sigma W12 can also support
full automatic testing. For this one or more automations need to be programmed and the bar-
code parser needs to be setup. To use automatic mode the automation screen must be active.

Figure 76: Automation screen with connected wafer loader

The Automatic mode status light should be active (green). Click Load wafers automatically to
load the wafer. When the wafer is loaded the Listening status light should become active (green).
The software will now also receive a barcode and use this to open the correct automation and
run this automation. After the automation is ready the wafer will be unloaded automatically.

For the automation editor separate trainings and manuals are available.

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