3D Systems sPro, User Manual

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SLS p r o c e s s 2 1 2 B O S
u s e r ’ s g u i d e B O S o p e r a t o r c o n t r o l s a n d i n d i c a t o r s
BOS Stacklight
The colored lights on the BOS stacklight and
operator panel display messages indicate the
BOS status.
Powder Transport switch
The rotary POWDER TRANSPORT switch on the
BOS operator panel selects the BOS powder
transport mode:
RECYCLE – sends used powder to the IRS
Used bin when the BOS is in the Waiting for
IRS state and the IRS requests powder.
OFF – Turns off all powder transfer
operations.
DISPOSAL – sends used powder to the waste
drum when the BOS is in the Disposing
Powder state.
Part piston jog switch
Use the part piston jog switch on the left inside
wall of the breakout chamber to:
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Raise the part cake during breakout
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Home (lower) the part piston after breakout
(optional/recommended)
COLOR MODE BOS STATUS
Red
Off Normal
Steady
Stop/error fault; BOS trying
to re-establish lost network
connection to IRS.
Yellow
Off Normal
Steady
BOS has a warning
condition as displayed on
the LCD. It will continue to
service IRS requests for used
powder in this condition.
Flashing
Safety override during
service by a Field Engineer.
Green
Off BOS powered off
Steady
Normal. BOS in Standby
mode with network
connection to IRS
established. BOS is ready to
use and waiting for a Used
powder transfer request
from the IRS.
Flashing
BOS initializing (not ready –
starting up)
Blue
Off Normal
Steady
BOS is transferring used
powder to the IRS Used bin.
Flashing BOS is blending.
COLOR MODE BOS STATUS