Transferring Data

When data is transferred from the M.O.L.E. to the PC, it is uploaded and saved in a Workbook file as a Baseline Profile.

To Read M.O.L.E. Data:

1)	Insert the M.O.L.E. into the Station.

2)	Select the Read M.O.L.E. Data command from the M.O.L.E. menu, and the Read Data from M.O.L.E. status box appears showing the status of the uploading process. To discontinue click the Cancel command button at any time.

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Read M.O.L.E. Data Status Box

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If a message box appears stating that the M.O.L.E. is not responding, check the COM port configuration, cable connections, and/or the M.O.L.E. itself (i.e. battery).

3)	When the data transfer is complete the data run is automatically uploaded into a data run row on Spreadsheet worksheet and the Oven dialog box appears.

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The software automatically populates the amount of Zones, names and lengths.

4)	Enter the oven conveyor speed and zone temperatures into the oven dialog box.

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Oven Settings

5)	Select a solder paste from the list box and a Profile Type (Ramp-Soak-Spike or Ramp-To-Spike).

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Select Paste

6)	To complete the download process, select the Apply button to display the data run and oven information on the Profile worksheet Data Graph.

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When the Data Graph is populated with a new profile, the software automatically aligns the X-axis maximum peak values for each Data Plot and the oven model so the results can be easily compared during analysis.