Having issues with Unit Variations on the Rear Feeder For Panasonic Modular Placement Machine BM221 NM-EJM8B BM231 NM-EJM1C? Read our step-by-step SMT maintenance solution below. If you require replacement feeders, nozzles, or sensors, contact SMTBOX for OEM-compatible parts.
The BM221/231 is classified into the following 5 types according to the configuration of the rear feeder.
Type A (BM221/BM231)
Rear: Twin tray + feeder
+ 2D sensor (Standard)
+ 3D sensor (Option)
+ Head camera (Option)
+ Nozzle station (Standard)
+ High-speed transfer unit(Option)
Type B (BM221)
No-rear feeder
+ Head camera (Standard)
+ Fixed camera (Standard)
+ Nozzle station (Option)
+ High-speed transfer unit (Option)
The fixed camera is used for calibration.
Type C (BM221)
Rear: Feeder + feeder
+ Head camera (Standard)
+ Fixed camera (Standard)
+ Nozzle station (Standard)
+ High-speed transfer unit(Standard)
Type D (BM221)
Rear: Hand tray
+ Head camera (Standard)
+ Fixed camera (Standard)
+ Nozzle station (Standard)
+ High-speed transfer unit (Standard)
Type E (BM221)
Rear: Hand tray + feeder
+ Head camera (Standard)
+ Fixed camera (Standard)
+ Nozzle station (Standard)
+ High-speed transfer unit(Standard)
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