Chapter 1
General
Information
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1.1 Description
The Apollo Ink Delivery System includes a centralized, rack-mount compatible ink
delivery system (
p/n BK-IDM-4H
) that pumps HP Versatile inks from a 350 ml ink
cartridge (
p/n BKINK-VERBK350
) and distributes it to a number of ink pens (
p/n BKINK-
VERBKPEN
), up to a maximum of 8 pens, for a total vertical coverage of 4”. It
communicates with Buskro Inkjet Controllers (
Compose V6.04 or later
) via a serial
RS232C connection to provide level sensing and cartridge status information.
A bracket is provided for attachment to existing Buskro BK700 controllers and
BK760/660/460 systems while the BK1700 controller houses the unit on a sub-rack. The
Apollo Ink Delivery System is an optional item on new BK700-series systems (
665, 765,
776
) or BK760/660/460 systems and is included with BK1700-series systems (
1665,
1765, 1776
). Power to the unit is provided via a universal IEC connector with input
voltage ranging between 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz. The system is comprised of 3 major
elements including the following:
•
Ink Delivery Module
. Operator accessible module that pumps and delivers
ink from a single 350 mL ink cartridge into a common 4-channel manifold for
distribution to a maximum of 8 ink pens over a maximum distance of 15’.
•
Regulator Module
. A unit whose function is to regulate the flow of ink into the
individual ink pens. The module(s) whose ink feed line connects directly into
the ink delivery module via a quick-disconnect connector is mounted on a
bracket at an optimal height near the ink pens. Each regulator module
delivers ink to 2 pens for a vertical coverage of 1”.
•
Ink Pens.
A detachable, print head based on the 45A cartridge design. This
filled ink unit (42mL) has an ink feed line equipped with a quick-disconnect
connector that attaches to the regulator module for refill of the pen during
operation. Its life expectancy is estimated to be between 10-15 complete
refills (>400mL of ink).
Buskro Ltd.
Apollo Ink Delivery System
