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Dymax BlueWave® LED DX-1000 VisiCure® User Guide
Use a Radiometer to correlate the percent power output to a reading in W/cm
2
. The adjustment of power
level and correlation to a light-intensity value (W/cm
2
) enables precise control of light intensity during
validation and operation.
Figure 3. Intensity Control Feature on the
BlueWave LED DX-1000 VisiCure
Validation
Tests should be conducted prior to production to determine the time and light intensity required to fully cure
your resin. The following approaches may be used to validate the curing process.
Set Exposure Time, Determine Intensity
Users can specify a cure time, and through empirical testing, determine the intensity required to achieve a full
cure. As with any manufacturing process, it is advisable to incorporate a safety factor.
Set Intensity, Determine Exposure Time
Users can specify light intensity and through empirical testing, determine the exposure time required to
achieve a full cure. As with any manufacturing process, it is advisable to incorporate a safety factor.
Control
Process validation confirms a minimum acceptable intensity. Users can then choose to operate at full intensity
(using the excess intensity as an additional safety factor) or adjust the output to a specific intensity level. To
ensure consistent and repeatable process results, intensity levels should be monitored with a Radiometer. This
enables users to identify light intensity changes and take corrective action: either adjusting the light intensity
or performing maintenance.
LED Power Level Bars
Light Intensity Up Button
Light Intensity Down Button
