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Dymax BlueWave® LED VisiCure® User Guide
To operate the timer, select the “TIMER” option of the Timer/Manual Selector Switch on the front panel.
In this mode, the LED will remain powered on until the timer counts down to 00.00. To program the
Timer, press the appropriate key (up or down) until the corresponding digit increments or decrements in
the set value. By pressing the up key labeled (1), it will increment the left most digit on the set value. By
pressing the up key (2), it will increment the second digit of the set value. The same will happen with the
up key (3) and the third digit of the set display, and up key (4) and the fourth digit of the set display. The
Timer will increment from 9 back to 0. The Timer comes programmed for a range of 00.01 seconds to
99.99 seconds. Consult the factory for other time ranges and function options available.
Program the time into the Timer and depress the Footswitch to activate the LED. Factory settings will
power the LED and the programed value will begin to count backward. When the Timer reaches 00.00, it
will reset to the programed value and remove power from the LED. The Timer can be stopped by pressing
the RESET button on the lower left face of the Timer. If power is removed from unit, the Timer will reset
to the programed value.
There are a few fault conditions that may shut off the LED during operation. The LED will automatically
shut off if the internal sensors reach an over-temperature condition. If an over-temperature shutdown
occurs, check that the airflow is not restricted to the system and that the fan filter is clean. If the condition
persists, consult Dymax Customer Service for further assistance. If the lightguide is not fully seated into
the unit, or if it becomes dislodged by as little as ⅛" from the Lightguide Mount, the Safety Interlock
Switch will terminate power to the LED. Re-seating the lightguide will automatically re-activate it. No user-
serviceable parts exist within the enclosure. The LED does not employ an automatic life-end shutdown
circuit.
Position the curing end of the lightguide no closer than ¼" from material being cured. Placing the
lightguide end too close can cause the lightguide to become cloudy from vapors coming off of the curing
material.
In a typical bulb-based system, lamp life is reduced each time it is started. The new LED-based systems
have no such limitations. They can be shut off and then immediately restarted with no cool-down or
warm-up periods or loss of system lifetime.
9-Pin Connector I/O Signals
The BlueWave LED VisiCure unit is equipped with a 9-pin D-subminiature connector that provides interface
between the device and a PLC or similar factory control equipment. The following describes available
inputs and outputs.
Input Signals
Each input signal is optically isolated from the internal circuit of the BlueWave LED VisiCure. A positive
+24V and maximum 10-milliamp current source is required to activate each signal input. All inputs are
returned to the common terminal, and have built-in current-limiting resistors to protect the isolators.
Pin 1
–
+24V:
Applying power to this pin enables the Safety Interlock (4). The safety interlock will not
function 24V is applied to this pin.
Pin 2
–
Common:
All signals, both inputs and outputs, are returned to this pin. Common may be used
independently of +24V for all outputs and inputs, except for the safety interlock (4) input.