Flex System Software Installation

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Flex System Software Installation

These notes give step-by-step instructions for installing and upgrading Flex System Software Version 5.2 on Flex Ultra™ and Flex Ultra™ HR systems. Installation consists of these general steps:

● Verifying the Unibrain FireBoardBlue™ Card License on page 1.

● Installing Flex System Software on page 2.

● Running the Validation Utility on page 2.

● Configuring Rework Stations on page 3.

Verifying the Unibrain FireBoardBlue™ Card

License

If you will be installing or upgrading a Flex Inspection Station or Combined Inspection and Rework Station, verify that the Unibrain FireBoardBlue card license is valid. For installation options that do not include an Inspection station (programming station and offline rework station), skip this step.

1. Download the guidcheck.exe file from CyberOptics and copy it to the Flex System. 2. Double-click on the file to run the program.

If the results are anything other than “Compliant,” contact CyberOptics to order a Unibrain FireBoardBlue card. Install the card before continuing with the installation.

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2 Instruction Sheet

Installing Flex System Software

1. Run the installer. 2. Select the setup type:

● First Time Install Flex Ultra: Select this option to install Flex Ultra software for the first time.

● First Time Install Flex Ultra HR: Select this option to install Flex Ultra HR software for the first time.

● Software Upgrade Flex Ultra: Select this option to upgrade Flex Ultra software. This option retains your current software settings and data.

● Software Upgrade Flex Ultra HR: Select this option to upgrade Flex Ultra HR software. This option retains your current software settings and data.

3. Click Next. Select the directory location for Flex software, typically D:\Flex. 4. Click Next. Enter the machine name on which the file server resides. 5. Click Next. Select the configuration:

● Offline Programming Station: Select this option to set up an offline station for programming Flex assemblies.

● Inspection Station: Select this option to set up a station for inspection only. An inspection station must be directly connected to the Flex system.

● Rework Station: Select this option to set up an offline station for rework only. Rework includes both reviewing and repairing defects.

● Combined Inspection and Rework: Select this option to set up a station for both inspection and rework. A combined inspection and rework station must be directly connected to the Flex system.

6. Click Next. Enter the machine name of the inspection machine.

7. Click Next. Indicate whether the Flex system is a measurement system.

8. Click Next. Review the installation setup, and click Next to begin the installation. 9. Click Finish.

Running the Validation Utility

1. Navigate to the Flex directory (for example, D:\Flex). 2. Double-click on ks_validator.exe.

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Note: If your Flex system has two hard disks, CyberOptics strongly recommends that you install and run Flex software from the secondary hard drive.

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Configuring Rework Stations

Rework can be configured as single- or dual-stage. In single-stage rework, one station is intended for both reviewing and repairing inspection results. In dual-stage rework, one station is dedicated to reviewing the full results of the Flex inspection and another station is dedicated to repairing the defects.

Rework configuration options include:

● Single review/repair station: This option sets up the station to both review and repair defects. It can be configured on a combined Inspection and Rework station, but more commonly is located on an offline Rework station.

● Stage 1: Review-for-repair station: This option sets up the station to review defects and then pass them on to the offline repair station. It can be configured on a combined Inspection and Rework station or on a separate offline Rework station.

● Stage 2: Offline repair station: This option sets up the station to display defects needing repair. The Offline repair station is always configured on an offline Rework station.

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4 Instruction Sheet

Setting Up a Single Review/Repair Rework Station

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To set up a single review/repair station on a combined Inspection and Rework station

Because the default Rework configuration is Single review/repair station, no special setup is required.

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To set up an offline single review/repair station

1. Modify the desktop shortcut for the Flex Inspection station:

● Set the Target to the local location of the Flex application.

● Set the Start in to the Flex folder of the Flex Inspection station. Use a UNC (universal naming convention) pathname to specify the folder location (for example,

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2. Modify the desktop shortcut for the Flex Offline Rework station:

● Set the Target to the local location of the Flex application and include the -rework option. For example, C:\Flex\Flex.exe -rework.

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6 Instruction Sheet

Setting Up Dual-Stage Rework Stations

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To set up an inline review-for-repair station

1. On the combined Inspection and Rework station, start the Flex System Software. 2. Click System Properties, and select the Inspection & Rework Stations tab.

3. In the Rework area of the dialog, select the Stage 1: Review for repair station option for

Configuration. 4. Click OK.

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To set up an offline review-for-repair station

1. On the offline Rework station, start the Flex System Software.

2. Click System Properties, and select the Inspection & Rework Stations tab.

3. In the Rework area of the dialog, select the Stage 1: Review for repair station option for

Configuration. 4. Click OK.

5. Modify the desktop shortcut for the Rework station:

● Set the Target to the local location of the Flex application and include the -rework option. For example, C:\Flex\Flex.exe -rework.

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To set up an offline repair station

1. On the Repair station, start the Flex System Software.

2. Click System Properties, and select the Inspection & Rework Stations tab.

3. In the Rework area of the dialog, select the Stage 2: Offline repair station option for

Rework configuration.

4. Optionally, you can delete existing rework category labels and create one or more repair labels. For example, you could delete the rework categories and add the labels “Repaired” or “Unrepairable.” Although these labels are not stored when the operator commits changes, the labels can assist the operator in keeping track of defects during a repair session.

5. Click OK.

6. Create a shortcut to the Flex FullResults folder that replaces the local FullResults folder:

● Locate the FullResults folder in the local Flex directory.

● Create a shortcut to FullResults folder named FullResults.

● Delete the local FullResults folder.

● Modify the FullResults shortcut properties such that the shortcut points to the

FullResults folder on the Flex Inspection station. Use a UNC (universal naming convention) pathname to specify the folder location (for example,

\\machinename\sharename):

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8 Instruction Sheet For Customer Service and Support:

In the USA, call 800-526-2540

In Europe, call 44 1756 700 941 (United Kingdom)

The following are trademarks or registered trademarks in the United States: CyberOptics, Flex Ultra, and Process Insight are owned by CyberOptics Corporation; FireBoardBlue is owned by Unibrain.

Instruction Sheet –Flex System Software Installation

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