Contents - ScanPoint Tutorial for Software Release 3.

2 (English Version)

System Familiarisation

Theory and Overview of Operation

Board Programming

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About this Tutorial

The purpose of this Tutorial is to provide the new user with the basic knowledge of how to use the
system, and in particular on how to generate Board Programs and Device Libraries.

New users should complete this tutorial before attempting to generate their own programs.

How to Use this Tutorial

This Tutorial is broken down into Main Topics, or "Browse Sequences", and Sub Topics. It is
possible to go from one topic to the next, when the topic is completed, by selecting the

button at the bottom of each topic page, or by selecting the >> symbol at the top of

the Help Screen. It is also possible to Jump to the Next Main Topic by selecting the

button, or return to the Contents Page at any time by selecting the button.

In this Tutorial we will follow the process of generating a comprehensive Board Program and
Library Generation, using the supplied Tutorial Board as an example.
To "toggle" between this Tutorial Help and the current window of the ScanPoint Software use the
keyboard combination "Alt + Tab".
Alternatively you can open and print out the "AOI Tutorial Manual.PDF below (also stored as
Adobe document located in the PinPoint / Bin Directory).

SP Tutorial Manual

Whenever you are requested to select a function, use the mouse to locate the required function
and then click with the "Left Mouse Button" to activate the required function.

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Login

Before you can use the system you must Login to the ScanPoint Software.

From the ScanPoint Login screen:

ScanPoint Login Dialog Box

Using the Mouse Pointer and left button, first select SUPERVISOR from the USER-NAME drop
down list box, and then select the PASSWORD box and type TESTVUE.

This Login sequence will provide the user with access to all of the ScanPoint functions.

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Task Bar

The ScanPoint Task Bar is located at the Bottom Right hand side of the Screen, compliant
with a standard Windows (tm) format.

The ScanPoint Task Bar consists of 9 Main Sections:-

Test Board
Allows Testing of Boards that have been Programmed using the Program Studio
Application.
Program Studio
Provides ALL the necessary "Tools" for Generating and Testing Boards as well as Device
Libraries .

Accessories
Provides access to the main system Options and Accessories.
Contact DiagnoSYS Sales Department for information on any of these Accessories.
Windows
Provides access to the main Windows functions, such as Program Manager, File Manager
etc

Utilities
Provides access to User Password controls.

Supervisor Utilities
Provides access to Operator Controls and Customisation of ScanPoint Settings.
It is recommentded that these settings are NOT modified unless under the control of an
experienced user.

MS DOS Prompt
Exits to MS DOS Prompt.

Help
Access to the ScanPoint Help and Tutorial Help.

Exit
Exit from the ScanPoint Operating Software. Also allows login as a different user.

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Supervisor Utilities

Having logged in as the Supervisor you have access to ALL of the ScanPoint's functions. You
also have the ability to define restrictive controls for other Users. In this part of the Tutorial we will
Add a New user to the system, and ensure that correct controls are applied to that user. We will
also browse through the Hardware and Customise settings.

Add User
To add a New User to the System select the Supervisor Utilities Menu from the ScanPoint Task
Bar and then select Add User

1) Type in the name of your New User and OK

2) Account Restriction.
Leave the default settings as they are. This ensures that the New User has a Unique
Password, and allows him to change this Password as required.
The Account Disable check box will "hide" the New User's name from the Login Dialog box
- for example when the user in away on holiday etc.

Note:
The Supervisor has the ability to change ALL Passwords as required

3) Trustee Assignments
This allows you to select which of the ScanPoint's features that you want the New User to
be able to access. For example, if the New User is simply a Test Operator, you will want to
restrict him to features such as Testing, but restrict him from making any changes to the
software, or Programming.
We will assume that the New User is a Test Operator, and therefore ONLY enable the
Testing functions. Ensure that ONLY Test Board is enabled (ticked) before selecting OK.
This will allow the New User to test ONLY Boards and nothing else.

4) Change Password.
Enter the required Password for the New User. You will be required to enter this twice in
order to verify the correct typing.

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User Utilities

Select the User Utilities Menu from the PinPoint Task Bar.

Selftest
Not applicable to the ScanPoint System.

Password
As the current User is the Supervisor, the Password we are about to change is the
Supervisor's.
Select Change Password and type in the new required Password for the Supervisor. It is
recommended that at this stage you keep the Password the same - type in the current
Password TESTVUE.
Select OK and re-type TESTVUE.
Select OK to change the current user's Password.

Note:
If we Login as a different User (eg New User) the Password we will change is the New
User's

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Theory and Overviews

1) PROGRAM STUDIO

The Program Studio is used to Program a Board and associated Library Devices.

The main uses of the Program Studio are as follows:-

a) Generate the Board Layout (using CAD or manual device additions) and add the required
devices to the appropriate ScanPoint Device Library.

BOARD PROGRAMMING
Board Programming consists of nine basic functions / applications:-

I. Setup the Conveyor to the required width etc.

II. Setup the Scanner to Scan the board.
III. Scan the Board.
IV. Import the CAD Data (if available). Otherwise Add the Devices manually.
V. Setup the Fiducials and Panel Anchor (if applicable)
VI. Program and Debug a Device
VII. Clone the Device and add it to a Library.
VIII. Run Test Simulation and correct any errors.
IX. Board Properties and select Release Board Check Box.

MENU COMMANDS
To select one of the Menu Commands position the mouse pointer over the required Command
and "click" - further sub-menu commands will appear below the main Menu Command. Some of
the Menu Commands are specific to one application only whereas others are general and relate
to more than one application.

MODE CONTROL ICONS

The Mode Control Command Icons are situated beneath the Menu Commands. Most of the Icons
are a duplication of the Menu Commands and are therefore described under the Menu Command
topics. There are however a few which are not duplicated and are therefore described under the
respective Mode Control Command topic.

2) BOARD TEST

Board Test is used to TEST the nets of a faulty board once the Program has been completed.
Board Test allows the operator to record Test Result History of the board for future reference.

When a board program is first loaded the Graphic Display of the board is displayed together with
the Select Function Dialog Box.

Auto Test
Guides the operator along the programmed Execution Order of Test as defined by the
Programmer. Logging of Failures and Historical Data is enabled in this mode of operation.

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Program Studio

Program Studio is the ScanPoint software application used to generate Board Test programs and
control the ScanPoint Libraries.

The Program Studio application consists of a number of sub-applications, dependent upon the
system configuration. These Program Studio sub-applications are displayed as "Tabs" at the
bottom of the screen.

The Program Studio applications consist of:-

ScanPoint
The main uses of the Program Studio are as follows:-
a) Generate, or Scan, a Board Layout and fetch the required devices, if available, from the
appropriate ScanPoint Device Library.
b) Add and train specific Inspection information to each of the devices in the above
generated Board Layout. This can be particular features, such as Part no, Lead Inspection
as well as Solder Inspection.
c) Add, if required, new Devices to the ScanPoint Device Library.

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Board Programming

Board Programming may sound terrifying to the uninitiated ScanPoint user, but is in reality an
extremely simple process - there is no requirement to know any programming software - it is
predominantly a process of mouse "Point and Click" at the relevant positions.

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File Save

When all devices to be tested have been placed, choose File and Save as.. from the Menu Bar
and type in the required name for the Board Program. We will call it "Demo Tutorial". You don’t
have to worry about the extension, as .TPD will be added automatically by default.

Devices that are not in the ScanPoint Libraries can be added by accessing the Libraries Tab - this
will be done later in this Tutorial.

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Program Board

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Conclusion

This concludes the Basic Tutorial Section for the ScanPoint.