3D Systems sPro, User Manual

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SLS p r o c e s s 1 6 4 I R S & I P C
u s e r ’ s g u i d e l o a d i n g v i r g i n p o w d e r i n t h e I R S
4
Connect the bulkhead connector on the IRS
umbilical to the IPC’s powder outlet (also on
the front of the IPC pallet) and fluidizing air
inlet.
To ensure a good seal, press the lock tab on
the right side of the bulkhead connector,
push the connector firmly onto the [air inlet/
powder outlet], then release the lock tab.
L
The red (or blue) tube on the IRS umbilical
conveys “fluidizing air” to help keep the powder
outlet from clogging. The grey wire connects
the RFID antenna in the bulkhead connector to
the IRS RFID reader. The antenna receives
information from the RFID tag embedded in
the IPC pallet.
Step 2: Put the IRS in Ready mode
1
If the IRS power is off, switch it on.
2
Check the IRS display. If it shows Integrated
Recycling Station Ready , the IRS is in Ready
mode.
3
If the IRS is not in Ready mode, it’s in Standby
mode. Press twice to exit Standby and
enter Ready mode.
Step 3: Change IPC Status from Do Not
Unload to Unload
1
Press to change the display from
Integrated Recycling Station Ready to IPC
status.
2
Change the IPC status on the display from
from
Do Not Unload to Unload via the
operator.
3
Disconnect the IRS umbilical from a partially
full or empty IPC.
Each unloading step is detailed in this section.
To change the IPC status
The IRS must be in Ready mode change the IPC
status from Do Not Unload to Unload.
If the IRS is in Ready mode, press to change
the display from Integrated Recycling Station
Ready to IPC status.
IRS umbilical powder line
bulkhead connector
IPC powder
outlet
Fluidizing
air inlet