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Post-process

The process of cleaning, curing, and finishing stereolithographic parts.

Process chamber

The chamber in which the RDM, elevator, and beam profilers are located.

Recoating

The process of adding a layer of liquid resin with a user-specified thickness on top of the previously
cured layer.

Recoat style

A style file that defines parameters associated with recoating during the stereolithographic process.

Recoater assembly

The assembly of an SLA system that either applies resin to, or removes excess resin from, the part
as the recoater blade moves across the RDM.

Recoater blade

The part of the recoater assembly that contacts the resin.

Resin

Another name for the photopolymer chemical used in stereolithography.

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Summary of Contents for Viper Pro SLA

Page 1: ... Software Overview View Port and View Object Menu Bar Tool Bar Manual Operations Scanner History Machine Window Build Window Recoater System Environmental Conditions Troubleshooting Customer Support Service Maintenance System Block Diagram Electronic Chassis Diagram Legal Notices Glossary Specifications Index Copyright 2006 2008 by 3D Systems Corporation All rights reserved SLA and the 3D logo are...

Page 2: ... on the surface of a resin delivery module RDM that contains resin Layer thickness can range see the specifications for details A laser beam solidifies the layer of resin The vertical elevator system lowers the newly formed slice beneath the surface of the resin at a distance determined prior to part building A recoating system ensures consistent layer thickness Layers build up until all the data ...

Page 3: ...ls Many Other Useful Documents In Other Useful Documents you ll find a listing of many other documents that may be helpful to you as you use the Viper Pro SLA system such as Viper Pro SLA Client Online Help the Facility Requirements Guide and Material Safety Data Sheets Operations Operations describes your new Viper Pro SLA system Pictures of the Viper Pro SLA system s components will help you und...

Page 4: ...s that you should take when using your new Viper Pro SLA system Service and Troubleshooting In Troubleshooting and Service you will find the troubleshooting guide and other basic information concerning service and maintenance for your Viper Pro SLA system Glossary The Glossary defines terms that describe the Viper Pro SLA system and its operations After the glossary you will find the Technical Spe...

Page 5: ...very module for another that is ready to use Gloves however may be required to detach the Zephyr recoater blade This new handling method ensures that all parts that come into contact with resin under normal operation are a part of the active RDM The RDM enables the user using a computer monitor to strain the debris that inevitably accumulates in the machine so that it can be removed in a similar m...

Page 6: ...g modes for the RDM Stand by Mode In this mode the RDM is offline and operates independently from the Viper Pro SLA system permitting offline resin and module temperature stabilization when it is connected with line power to the power umbilical The resin can warm effectively in this mode enabling the user to build a part while warming resin for future use Build Mode In this mode the RDM is online ...

Page 7: ... supporting its own active resin delivery module and motion axis control enabling controlled builds in both zones simultaneously with each build using different resins if desired The Viper Pro SLA system can operate so that two build zones combine into a single larger build zone to create larger parts that make up a single contiguous envelope The extra large resin delivery module accommodates a bu...

Page 8: ...rates the position of the blade so that the blade moves perfectly parallel to the resin surface enabling the build to be accurate and precise The recoating system uses the motion axes that are connected to the blade enabling the system to self calibrate and permitting a customized setting of the blade gap or distance from the blade s bottom to the resin surface for different resins The Viper Pro S...

Page 9: ... Help Help Topics in the software window or the 3DPrint Preview window to launch Viper Pro SLA system client online help The online Help provides detailed instructions on how to use the Viper Pro SLA system software to set up run and manage print jobs Viper Pro SLA System Facility Requirements Guide To see what preparation you must do at your site prior to installing the Viper Pro SLA system read ...

Page 10: ...a Sheets MSDSs Make sure that everyone in your facility who handles Viper Pro SLA system materials reads these MSDSs and follows the safety guidelines in them Every resin shipment includes MSDS paper copies You can also find an electronic copy of MSDSs on our Web site Material Datasheets 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 11: ...llow the safety procedures Do not in any way risk injury by working dangerously Safety is a part of work and not an obstacle to it Machine damage part damage and or data loss can result if you ignore this type of hazard message Injury or death from electric shock can result if you ignore this type of hazard message Eye injury or blindness can result if you ignore this type of hazard message Bodily...

Page 12: ...ny material without first reviewing its Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS Dress power and communication cables at the back of the Viper Pro SLA system to prevent tripping Do not attempt to access service or adjust the internal components Do not attempt to perform any maintenance procedures unless you have been specifically trained to do so Operators are trained to operate the system and to perform a...

Page 13: ...ial skin irritation and sensitization due to contact with waste material follow all guidelines in the Viper Pro SLA System Material Handling Safety and Material Disposal Safety To prevent pinch and crush injuries to the hand use caution when replacing the platform inside the build chamber The platform carriage will not move when the chamber door is open 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 14: ...ration conditions the laser beam is completely confined The viewing windows in the Process Module block the UV laser radiation from exposure outside of the build area s Radiation Operating the equipment or performing procedures other than those specified within this guide may result in exposure to hazardous invisible laser radiation Radiation Never stare directly into a laser beam nor into any bea...

Page 15: ...oking directly into the beam or by viewing any type of beam reflection Radiation Interlocks are to be defeated only by trained personnel when needed during service procedures Control Switches The locations of control switches are described in the Operations Master and Emergency power shut off switches are located as described in the following paragraphs Master Power Shut off The Viper SLA system h...

Page 16: ...ckground Pressing either switch cuts off all electrical power to the system including the laser See Safety Labels Caution This method of power shut off is not recommended and should be used only in an Emergency situation To restart the system after an emergency shut off Rotate the Emergency OFF button clockwise to reset it then press the System Enable Control Panel Laser LED An LED light displays ...

Page 17: ...SLA system labels are affixed on the frame behind the RDM door and near the aperture at the top of the process chamber These labels conform to the requirements for Class IIIb and Class IV lasers Refer to Safety Labels for their location Safety interlock switches protect the user from possible UV laser radiation exposure when certain doors or panels are opened See Safety Labels for their locations ...

Page 18: ...ame behind the door Safety Label Safety Label Safety labels are attached at the places shown An interlock is located close to each label Interlocks The machine bypass key Note when this key is in bypass mode the safety interlock switches are not active Bypass Key 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 19: ...s or partially cured parts Recommended gloves are 100 Nitrile Do NOT wear latex gloves Always work in a well ventilated area when using resins Avoid breathing vapors Always wash skin thoroughly with abrasive soap and COLD water after working with resins DO NOT USE HOT WATER OR SOLVENTS to wash hands as it will result in absorption through the skin Use extreme care when handling solvents used to re...

Page 20: ...in back into the original containers is acceptable but be sure to leave several inches of air above the resin in the sealed container This will leave room for expansion and also inhibits spontaneous polymerization for some resins Always label resin by type and usage history Never mix different resins Do not dump used resin down any drains Follow disposal rules established by company local state an...

Page 21: ...een cleaned of resin Refer to the MSDS before using any chemicals Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause sensitization Vapor may be harmful First Aid and Protective Equipment Skin Contact The following paragraphs provide general first aid procedures and recommendations for protective equipment to minimize the risks from resin exposure If professional medical attention is necessary take the M...

Page 22: ...e wash facilities and a first aid kit should be readily available and close to the resin If resin splashes into the eye when contact lenses are worn flush the eye with water immediately Verify that flushing has removed the contact lens from the eye Protect eyes from light and obtain immediate medical attention Discard contact lenses that come into contact with liquid resin Remove the person to fre...

Page 23: ...not expose the Viper Pro SLA system to direct air flow from the air conditioning system Beyond the temperature range that is optimum for part quality the system is capable of operating safely without creating a hazard between 5 C and 40 C Humidity and Altitude The optimum humidity in the Viper Pro SLA system build chamber depends partly on the SL material selection although humidity should always ...

Page 24: ... Viper Pro SLA IPM Image Projection Module relays the drawing into information that will enable a build System Status Lights System Status Lights indicate whether the build is occurring and whether the machine is on or off and what stage of the build is in process IPM 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 25: ...LA system as you face the Machine and is utilized for building with a dual or extra large machine configuration Electrical Cabinet The electrical cabinet contains all the electrical equipment that the Viper Pro SLA system requires Location of the cabinet varies based on machine configuration The cabinet can be located within the build zone B area for single vat system The cabinet is located behind...

Page 26: ...System Secure This indicator illuminates when the system is secure Keyboard The keyboard located below the monitor enables you to enter commands Emergency Stop This switch located in the center of the user interface immediately disables all hazardous machine functions or renders them safe After being pressed it remains in the closed state until it is manually returned to the open state Bypass Key ...

Page 27: ...ter the emergency stop switch returns to the open state Bypass key If this key is in bypass mode the safety interlock switches are not active Monitor rear The power and adjustments for the monitor are located on the back side of the monitor To increase the life and quality of the monitor turn the power off when not in use Note The chamber lights can be repositioned to view specific areas as needed...

Page 28: ...www 3dsystems com 28 o p e r a t i o n s user s manual Resin Delivery Module RDM 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 29: ...ntainer is not to be removed Valve Assembly These valves control the resin flow from the refill containers and recirculate resin Leveling Pump The leveling pump controls the resin height in the RDM by moving resin to or from the leveling container RDM Heater Power Switch This switch enables warm up of the RDM whether in the system or offline I O Connector This connector is the interface for all co...

Page 30: ...n s user s manual Electrical Cabinet Main Power Disconnect The disconnect enables you to turn off all power to the system Do NOT position the equipment so that it is difficult to operate the disconnecting device 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 31: ...n s user s manual Laser Power Supply The laser power supply enables the user to turn on and off the power Laser Power Supply Controller Power Distribution Liquid Cooled Laser System Electrical Cabinet Open Door 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 32: ... Distribution This module distributes all the AC power that the systems need Circuits for the various subsystems are located in this module Laser Cooling System The laser cooling system maintains the optimum laser head For liquid cooled units the chiller is located in the electrical cabinet 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 33: ... in the base configuration when you purchase a Viper Pro SLA system You can easily remove a platform from the SLA system with a large or heavy part on it This cart moves the platform and parts to the finishing area where supports are removed and the part is cleaned before it is cured 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 34: ... n s user s manual Automatic Offload Cart The optional automatic offload cart automates platform removal from the SLA system and eliminates the previous requirement for manual intervention to start a new build 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 35: ...M components their location in the software and their specific tasks Menu Bar Tool Bar Machine Window Viewing Controls Build Window View Port Parts List View Object Menu Bar Machine Window Build Window Parts List Main Screen of the 3DPrintTM Software Tool Bar Viewing Controls View Port View Object 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 36: ...mum space for part building The build object is the part or parts that are being built The build object in the view port can be controlled in three ways Mouse Viewing Controls Mouse and Keyboard Mouse You can perform the following commands using the mouse To rotate View Port Right Mouse Button Drag To zoom View Port Click in the View Port then move the scroll wheel Software Overview 70696 Revision...

Page 37: ...and releasing gives you an instant response clicking and holding gives you a continuous response To zoom in or out click on the square in the middle of the right side of the control To rotate click on the red outer circle on the viewing control s left side then click on the arrow that describes what rotation that you want To pan click on one of the pentagons on the right side of the viewing contro...

Page 38: ... r t a n d v i e w o b j e c t user s manual Mouse and Keyboard To perform the following commands via mouse and keyboard Translate View Port Alt Right Mouse Drag Zoom View Port Shift Right Mouse Button Drag 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 39: ...new build file prompts user to clear the current file if current file is not closed Close Closes the current build file Save Saves your applied changes to the build file Save As Saves your applied changes to the build file under a different name Print Prints the application window Print Preview n a Software Overview 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 40: ...www 3dsystems com 40 m e n u b a r user s manual Preferences See Preferences Licensing See Licensing Exit Terminates the software 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 41: ...ferences enables you to edit save load and reset defaults Edit Defaults Edits the 3DPrint XML file Save Defaults Writes out or saves the 3DPrint XML file Load Defaults Loads the 3DPrint XML file Reset Defaults Resets the 3DPrint XML file 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 42: ... Licensing Load License For initial software run only enables user to load license and activate application user must load license to use application Get Host ID Obtains ID of the computer user and places it in a text file 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 43: ...www 3dsystems com 43 m e n u b a r user s manual Edit The Edit menu enables you to Cut Copy Paste Undo and Redo 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 44: ... you to choose Build Volume Build Plane or Build Layer Build Volume Toggles the display of the build volume Build Plane Shows the z height status of the part build during a build Build Layer Displays image of the layer currently being built during a build 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 45: ...www 3dsystems com 45 m e n u b a r user s manual View The View menu currently has no function 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 46: ...e Manual Operations Scanner Opens the scanner operations window see Scanner ReLoad DSP Machine will re initialize all hardware and communications without requiring a computer restart Build Time Estimator Allows the user to create an estimated build time from a build file bff This is disabled during the build cycle ReConnect Vat Allows the user to re establish communications to the RDM 70696 Revisi...

Page 47: ...t panels save panels and auto save panels Reset Panels Goes back to the panel that was saved Default Panels Goes back to the factory setting Save Panels Saves current panel setting Auto Save Panels When this box is checked panel settings are automatically saved at the application s exit 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 48: ...www 3dsystems com 48 m e n u b a r user s manual Help The Help menu gives you information about the 3DPrint software release 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 49: ...d Pause Pauses the build Stop Clicking this button prompts the user for confirmation to stop when okay is selected the machine will stop at the end of drawing or recoating Preview Enables user to display the build on the screen Manual Opens the manual operations window see Manual Operations Scanner Opens the scanner operations window see Scanner History Gives access to information on previous buil...

Page 50: ... o p e r a t i o n s user s manual Manual Operations Manual Operations explained in more detail on the following pages enables the user to make manual adjustments regarding the elevator recoater and leveler 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 51: ...tection is unchecked the motion systems can collide and cause physical damage to parts of the system Use extreme caution when moving motion axes if Enable Crash Protection is unchecked Damage caused by this type of collision is not covered under the 3D Systems warranty 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 52: ...vator Position Shows the current position of the elevator relative to the home position The following buttons perform these actions Home Moves the elevator to the home switch and redefines the home position relative zero position of the elevator Start Moves the elevator to its Start position as defined by Set Start Note will not work if elevator has not been homed Offload Moves the elevator to its...

Page 53: ... the user specifies Distance Specifies distance in inches or millimeters from current position negative moves elevator down positive moves elevator up Velocity Specifies the elevator speed in inches or millimeters per second during manual motion it does not affect motion during the move Stop Stops all motion during the move Action Describes the current elevator action Status Displays if the elevat...

Page 54: ...tion relative zero position of the recoater End Moves the recoater to its rear limit Remove Bubbles Runs a pre defined operation to remove bubbles on the resin surface Calibrate Recoater Runs a pre defined operation to calibrate the recoater system Distance Specifies distance in inches or millimeters from current position negative moves recoater toward the front of the machine positive moves recoa...

Page 55: ...turn on off the ZephyrTM recoater s vacuum Action Describes the current recoater action Status Displays if the recoater has been reset by sending it to its Home location FORWARD BACK Moves the Recoater forward back by placing the cursor over the intended direction and pressing and holding the left mouse button until the intended recoater placement is achieved or until the recoater reaches a direct...

Page 56: ...g when empty Fine Level Adjusts the resin level to the build start height by using only the leveling bottle and pump Note If the course level has not been performed first the leveling bottle can overflow or continue pumping when empty Coarse Level Monitors the leveling container status and refills the RDM if resin is low Recirculate When machine is idle recirculate resin in the RDM clicking Recirc...

Page 57: ...e build UP DOWN Adjusts the resin level in the RDM by pumping resin into and out of the leveling container To accomplish this place the cursor over the intended direction Press and hold the left mouse button until the desired level is achieved Status Indicator Notifies user if the machine leveling systems are in range and functioning correctly Green All good Yellow Do a systems check Red Manual in...

Page 58: ...ms com 58 s c a n n e r user s manual Scanner Scanner explained in more detail on the following pages enables the user to make manual adjustments regarding the Laser Scanner and Sensors 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 59: ... focus position Set Laser Power Sets Laser Power in milliwatts mW to the value that is in the power field if achievable Get Power at Vat Directs beam to the Full Area Detector FAD and determines the power in milliwatts as measured by the FAD Recalculate Power Coeff Adjusts the power calibration for the decline of laser power over time This option is available here but is not necessary for the user...

Page 60: ...nt X coordinate of the beam Y Shows current Y coordinate of the beam Set Home Selects current X and Y coordinates as home position Moves beam in the positive Y direction Moves beam in the negative X direction Moves beam in the positive X direction Moves beam in the negative Y direction 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 61: ...value for finer movement use a smaller value Note Moving the beam to reach the scanner limit will result in a fatal error This will require the system to be restarted Note When using the arrows to move the scanners it can position the beam within the vat area causing resin to cure If left long enough there is a potential for the resin to burn 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 62: ...hole on Sensor 2 2 Moves beam to 2 mil pin hole on Sensor 2 4 Moves beam to 4 mil pin hole on Sensor 2 Sensor 1 Sensor 1 settings are the same as sensor 2 Note Sensor 1 is not used in a single or dual vat hardware configuration therefore the default values may not be defined Sensor 2 is utilized for all hardware configurations 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 63: ...dth in mils in the X direction Y Width Shows the beam width in mils in the Y direction Peak Sum Ratio Indicates how well the beam is focused the higher the value the better the focus Max ADC Shows the maximum intensity of the beam Save Pinhole Saves the X and Y locations as the pre defined location of the pin hole that is indicated in the list box to the right You can change the pin hole using the...

Page 64: ...tory Build Log Window History displays information about previous builds Clicking on History brings up the Build Log window which contains the information about the last build If build is in progress Open and Last are disabled 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 65: ... Window Clicking Open displays the list of all previous builds Selecting a file or build displays the information on that particular build Clicking Last displays the information of the last build Clicking Done closes the Build Log window 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 66: ...ows the current resin level Power Shows the maximum available laser power Laser Displays if the laser is on or off LW Hrs Displays the number of warrantee hours the laser has run Shutter Displays status of the laser safety shutter open closed Note These windows are not updated during a build If the laser is turned on or the shutter is opened by the build process the status shown may be incorrect D...

Page 67: ...olymer to create the part during the build Drift Performs the drift correction during the Drawing see previous entry Leveling Checks and resets if necessary the resin level to the appropriate build level Sensor Log Writes the sensor information into a file Build Log Writes the build information into a file Abort Build On Profiled Beam Width Error Allows the build to abort if the beam width measure...

Page 68: ... Allows the user to slow the system down by lowering the maximum power level to be used by the system Geo File Displays the current IPM calibration file Laser Off Timer Allows the user to set the laser to power off after a set number of minutes and the completion of a build Note For dual vat or XL configurations only the left side A side valve will be used PHD Distance Allows the user to specify t...

Page 69: ...e for these settings is 1 0000 X Sets the X coordinate Y Sets the Y coordinate Z Sets the Z coordinate Note Build Scale Factors and Machine Scale Factors are added together to achieve the final build scale Example Build Scale Machine Scale Build Result x 1 001 x 1 001 x 1 002 y 1 001 y 1 001 y 1 002 z 1 000 z 1 001 z 1 000 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 70: ...shift the location in the X and Y direction of the build on the platform This is used to center the calibration on the platform If used to position the build the SmartSweep parameters do not get updated and the build is likely to fail Build Window Software Overview 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 71: ...user to choose the Z location of the build file where the build will end if the End Z value entered is less than the minimum Z extent the build will not start AutoDrain Checking this box causes the elevator to move the part to the drain position which is out of the resin when the build is complete when the box is unchecked the part stays where it is submersed in resin when the build is complete Re...

Page 72: ...d Name Shows the name of the build file SmartForm Displays the SmartForm used to create the build Action Shows the current operation of the build Status Dropdown Enables you to change the units of the status of the build units can be in inches for Position percentage for Percent hours minutes and seconds for Duration and Time clock End Build Value Current Status Start Build Value Build Status Drop...

Page 73: ...nd 100 as the end shows the percentage completed of the current build Duration With 0 00 as the start and the projected time of completion as the end shows the time that has elapsed at the current build Time In real time this clock shows the time that the build started the current time and the projected time at the end of the build Note The format of the values in the right hand column will change...

Page 74: ... the bff file Pre Dip Displays the time delay in seconds between the elevator dip and the leveling operations Z Wait Displays the time delay in seconds between the recoating and the drawing operations Sweeps Displays the number of recoater blade sweeps per layer during the recoating process Sweep Displays the percent blade gap Velocity Displays the velocity of the sweeping motion in units inch mm ...

Page 75: ...ing distance to the maximum stroke of the blade for every layer during the build Modify This function opens another window Allows the user to select a recoating range and modify the values Note To change this parameter during the build abort the build update the setting and restart the build 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 76: ...www 3dsystems com 76 b u i l d w i n d o w user s manual Draw Build Draw displays the most recent or current values for laser power and vector drawing speeds 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 77: ...e the current build in the X Y and Z direction Note Build Scale Factors and Machine Scale Factors are added together to achieve the final build scale Example Build Scale Machine Scale Build Result x 1 001 x 1 001 x 1 002 y 1 001 y 1 001 y 1 002 z 1 000 z 1 001 z 1 000 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 78: ...ing on the CHOOSE COLUMNS button opens the Customization window to show the X Y Z extents and the volume of each stereolithography part Software Overview 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 The Check box marked with a check indicates that the part listed is visible to the user The Highlighted Part Name indicates the part is selected ...

Page 79: ...that it has been in contact with 1 Take blade off the blade rest that is on the RDM 2 Place the blade onto the two locating pins 3 Secure blade with thumb screws To remove the recoater blade follow these steps 1 Loosen thumb screws 2 Remove blade from the two locating pins 3 Place blade onto the blade rest that is on the RDM Note During build operation if the build completes or stops or if the rec...

Page 80: ...vator main stage moves to the Build Start position Note The manual operation is an alternate method to move the platform to the build start position With this the user can also remove bubbles prior to starting a new build 1 Make sure that the elevator motion stage is at its offload position 2 Place the platform on two L shaped guides in the rear of the RDM 3 Push the platform against the front pla...

Page 81: ... refill containers in the middle and left receptacle are connected to the refill pump Each bottle moves resin from the refill container into the RDM See Resin Delivery Module RDM Note Do NOT remove or replace the leveling container 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 Platform Release After the build is complete select Drain Platform This function raises the elevator motion stage to the top and the locking...

Page 82: ...llation Make sure that the elevator is at its lower limit and that the recoater module is in the rest position Assuming the RDM is outside the Viper Pro SLA system the following steps describe how to install it Caution Irritant Note Before installing the module note that the RDM is very heavy and may require more than one person to remove or install it While wearing protective clothing disposable ...

Page 83: ...dle Plug the three pronged black power cord into the IEC receptacle on the RDM and place the connector into the keys Note that the keys must be aligned when installing the connector When properly placed the key on the RDM umbilical cord receptacle lines up with the keyway on the I O Connector RDM Umbilical Cord Receptacle I O Connector 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 84: ...www 3dsystems com 84 r e c o a t e r s y s t e m user s manual 6 Plug in the power cord and turn on the switch 7 Close the RDM door RDM Heater Power Switch 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 85: ... 9 Take the RDM out of the machine and close the RDM door Recirculation During periods of non operation the RDM can recirculate resin to improve resin uniformity and life For more information see Recirculate 1 Open the RDM door 2 Exit the 3DPrint software this will ensure the valve position on the RDM is properly closed for removal 3 Turn off the switch and disconnect the power cord See RDM Heater...

Page 86: ... resin container s placed within the refill slots slot 1 and 2 If the resin level is too low the auto resin refill system will display the message Resin Autofill in Progress and will add resin from one of the containers The build starts after resin is at the correct build level If the resin refill containers are empty the system will alert the user to replace them with full containers When the res...

Page 87: ...www 3dsystems com 87 r e c o a t e r s y s t e m user s manual Release Lever Release Lever 3 Pull the RDM release lever located to the left of the resin bin toward you 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 88: ...tainer 6 Using a disposable paper towel wipe all resin from the container seal assembly 7 To remove the container carefully lift it from the container slot and if empty dispose of the container according to local regulations 4 Push the container release button located on the lower right corner of the resin bin 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 89: ...Before adding a new container make sure that the container slot is empty If a container is present refer to the previous section Resin Container Removal before continuing While wearing protective clothing disposable nitrile gloves and goggles perform the following steps 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 90: ...ever of the slot in which you wish to install the container 5 Insert the container into the supply container slot 6 Look at the status on the user interface 7 If the status is okay push the container until the RFID cap is fully seated 8 If the bottle is new puncture the vent otherwise go directly to Step 9 9 Close the RDM door firmly until it latches securely 10 Close the resin container door firm...

Page 91: ...er flickers and surges 2 When the power is restored and stable switch the Viper Pro SLA system power ON at the cabinet If you do not plan on operating the Viper Pro SLA system on a regular basis and want to shut it down for an extended period of time shut down Windows and turn off the main disconnect See Electrical Cabinet Closed Door Note It takes a substantial amount of time for the Viper Pro SL...

Page 92: ...ected and that the electrical outlet is working Verify that the unit power switches are ON Check the contrast and brightness on the monitor Entire system does not power up Emergency stop switch chamber or control panels are depressed Main power plug is not engaged No power is coming from the wall The Viper Pro SLA system circuit breaker is tripped Reset switch and power up system Plug cord into th...

Page 93: ...r power supply See Customer Support Hotline on page 99 Satisfy all safety interlocks or the laser will not operate If interlocks cannot be satisfied see Customer Support Hotline on page 99 Elevator leveler or sweeper does not move Loose cables Door or resin delivery module panel interlock not engaged Blown fuse Bad circuit board or motor driver Secure all connections Check that the door resin deli...

Page 94: ...ief description of the problem including the exact error message When the problem occurred for example when you submitted a job during the beginning or the end of a build or after power off recovery Customer Support Hotline Please contact your Customer Support Hotline at one of the following numbers In North America call 1 800 793 3669 In Asia and the Pacific Rim call 852 2923 5077 In Germany call...

Page 95: ...all 49 6151 357357 You can also contact your local 3D Systems representative For material safety data sheets and other technical support information go to this 3D Systems Web site address http www 3dsystems com techsupport index asp Laser UV Radiation SLA system laser service procedures must be performed only by 3D Systems certified service technicians Attempts by non certified personnel to perfor...

Page 96: ...iological Health CDRH In normal operation the laser beam is completely confined and the viewing windows in the Process Module block the UV laser radiation However if the laser cover doors or windows are removed for any reason the unit becomes a dangerous Class IV laser device Direct or reflected laser power from a Class IV laser device can cause eye damage See Laser Safety for more information 706...

Page 97: ... removed only by a qualified 3D Systems Customer Support Representative Viper Pro SLA System Cleaning and Decontamination Clean the Viper Pro s inner and outer surfaces and windows periodically as described in the following paragraphs Viper Pro SLA System Surfaces Clean the Viper Pro SLA system s outer surfaces as needed following these guidelines Dust Removal Remove dust from the outer surfaces o...

Page 98: ...ebris as possible either continuously or periodically Gel should be kept apart from neighboring gel to avoid viscosity increase Gel continually forms both in the bulk of the RDM and around debris that has settled to the bottom of the RDM Gel may cluster into larger masses may gradually increase in molecular weight because of chain growth and may or may not settle to the bottom of the RDM depending...

Page 99: ... the user desires This process involves a tray that has two filters As the tray is lifted the fluid goes through the filter and the debris are removed Gel must be kept apart from its neighboring gel which requires continuous resin movement in the RDM When installed in the RDM the resin should circulate when not building When offline the material does not circulate nor does it need to Circulation w...

Page 100: ...www 3dsystems com 100 s y s t e m b l o c k d i a g r a m user s manual System Block Diagram single build area 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 101: ...www 3dsystems com 101 e l e c t r o n i c c h a s s i s d i a g r a m user s manual Electronic Chassis Diagram 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

Page 102: ... be sold or given to any person or other entity 3D Systems may but shall not be obligated to make improvements to this document from time to time However the Licensed User acknowledges that at any time after the expiration of the date of issuance 3D Systems may institute a periodic charge or fee payable by the Licensed User in return for ongoing receipt of improvements It is the responsibility of ...

Page 103: ...ommercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Chang...

Page 104: ... the spatial distribution of laser beam power This power distribution automatically calculates drawing speeds to determine whether the laser should be adjusted or replaced and to indicate whether the optics should be adjusted replaced or cleaned Beam profiler A UV sensitive detector over which the laser beam is moved to generate beam profiles Two beam profilers are mounted in the process chamber B...

Page 105: ...ontrols the building of stereolithography parts on an SLA system Build style A template file that defines slicing and part building parameters Bullet The characteristic shape of the solid plastic created by a stationary laser beam on the surface of photocurable resin CAD Computer Aided Design The process of designing products by interaction with a computer rather than by the traditional method of ...

Page 106: ...ter Aided Engineering The process of solving engineering problems by interaction with a computer Computer Aided Design is a subset of CAE CAM Computer Aided Manufacturing Managing and directing manufacturing operations with the assistance of computers CDRH Center for Devices and Radiological Health CFR Code of Federal Regulations Chamber temperature The controlled temperature in the process chambe...

Page 107: ...ss of turning liquid resin into a solid by exposure to UV light Cure depth The thickness or depth of a line of cured resin The cure depth of any line is determined by the laser beam power and distribution laser draw speed and resin characteristics Curl A characteristic type of part deformation Draining Enabling resin to drip from the finished part into the RDM when the elevator is at its top posit...

Page 108: ...riven scanning mirrors with encoder feedback that direct the laser beam to any point on the surface of the resin Elevator The hardware components that raise and lower the platform and part in the vertical Z axis Also called Z stage Exposure The total light energy absorbed by a point on the resin surface Exposure increases with higher laser power and decreases with higher drawing speed Fill vectors...

Page 109: ...ifies the perpendicular distance between adjacent hatch vectors Laser Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation The device that generates the light energy required to polymerize photocurable resin Layer Thin horizontal section of laser solidified resin Layer thickness The depth of a solidified layer of resin as requested by the user Leveling The process whereby the surface of the res...

Page 110: ...t Federal government mandated information about the chemical makeup of any chemical substance such as resin Usually includes identification of toxic substances and safe handling guidelines NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Photoinitiator A chemical in photopolymers that reacts with photons and catalyzes the polymerization process Photopolymer A chemical substance composed...

Page 111: ...kets that support the platform and attach it to the elevator Polymer A material built up from a series of smaller units monomers The molecular size of the polymer helps to determine the mechanical properties of the plastic material Polymerization The process of linking small molecules monomers into larger molecules polymers comprised of many monomer units Post Curing Apparatus PCA and ProCure equi...

Page 112: ...ed thickness on top of the previously cured layer Recoat style A style file that defines parameters associated with recoating during the stereolithographic process Recoater assembly The assembly of an SLA system that either applies resin to or removes excess resin from the part as the recoater blade moves across the RDM Recoater blade The part of the recoater assembly that contacts the resin Resin...

Page 113: ...r A mechanical device that blocks the laser beam when an interlock switch is activated or when closed via the computer user interface Scan speed See Draw speed Sensitization An allergic response to a chemical stimulus such as resin generally resulting from repeated skin contact Skin skin fill See Fill vectors SLA system See Stereolithography apparatus Stereolithography apparatus The equipment used...

Page 114: ...ifying successive layers of photocurable resin Stereolithography file STL The tessellated triangulated CAD input file Supports Structures designed on the CAD system or by 3DManage File Preparation Software to support a part above the elevator platform provide a rigid foundation on which the object may be built and attach and support layer sections Sweep A pass of the recoater blade from the front ...

Page 115: ...mals are used to differentiate between inside and outside surfaces of a solid Ultraviolet UV Electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength shorter than visible light i e below 390 nanometers Vat On older SLA systems the metal container inside the process chamber in the SLA system that holds the resin in which the object is formed On the Viper Pro SLA system this container is called the RDM Vector ...

Page 116: ...at uses an internal vacuum cavity to deposit resin on the part improving trapped volume recoating effectiveness Z Stage See Elevator 3DManageTM File Preparation Software Software used to verify STL files orient parts select build style parameters generate supports and create the files that are used for building on the SLA system 3dverify software A function in 3DManage File Preparation Software th...

Page 117: ... c i f i c a t i o n s user s manual Specifications Technical Data 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 For a complete Viper Pro SLA system datasheet that includes FEATURES APPLICATIONS BENEFITS and TECHNICAL DATA refer to SLA Datasheets ...

Page 118: ...t breaker circuit breaker Error circuits computer Controller cooling system laser D debris straining dip distance disconnect main power RDM Electric Cabinet drain E electrical cabinet elevator start elevator manual environmental conditions extra large resin delivery module F FAD power reading AC power ADC altitude automatic offload cart build draw envelope history platform automatic setting for au...

Page 119: ...rs M machine options scale settings status main power disconnect manual adjustments elevator leveler operations recoater manual offload cart maximum sweep distance mode stand by modify parameters monitor MSDSs O offline RDM warm up opening a file P parameters modify parts list pausing a build percent blade gap plane build position power distribution preview build pump circulation gross fill humidi...

Page 120: ...rt S safety shutter scanner buttons operations toolbar window scanning system sensors single resin delivery module small spot stall recoater start elevator starting a build stopping a build straining debris sweep distance sweep velocity system requirements system secure system status lights T temperature toolbar tools for changing resin U user interface V vat view port view port rotate zoom view o...

Page 121: ...www 3dsystems com 121 i n d e x user s manual Z Zephyr recoater blade zoom view port zoom in or out 70696 Revision 1C 27 Aug 08 ...

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