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BlueWave

QX4 V2.0

Multi-Head LED Spot Lamp

System User Guide

Summary of Contents for BlueWave QX4 V2.0

Page 1: ...BlueWave QX4 V2 0 Multi Head LED Spot Lamp System User Guide ...

Page 2: ... optimize the speed of automated assembly allow for in line inspection and increase throughput System designs enable stand alone configuration or integration into your existing assembly line Please note that most dispensing and curing system applications are unique Dymax does not warrant the fitness of the product for the intended application Any warranty applicable to the product its application ...

Page 3: ...rview 9 Description of the BlueWave QX4 V2 0 9 Features Benefits 10 Validation 11 Front LCD Panel 12 Back Panel 13 Unpacking 14 Parts Included 15 System Setup 16 System Connections 16 LED Heads Lenses 17 Operation 18 ADMIN Mode 19 PRODUCTION Mode 21 PLC Operation 22 System Settings 31 System Information 34 Cleaning Maintenance 35 LED Head Optic Lens 35 Alarm Messages 36 Troubleshooting 38 Spare Pa...

Page 4: ...o your questions before using the equipment Where to Get Help Dymax Customer Support and Application Engineering teams are available by phone in the United States Monday through Friday from 8 00 a m to 5 30 p m Eastern Standard Time You can also email Dymax at info dymax com Contact information for additional Dymax locations can be found on the back cover of this user guide Additional resources ar...

Page 5: ...ssembling and using the system To learn about the safe handling and use of light curable formulations obtain and read the SDS for each product Dymax includes an SDS with each adhesive sold In addition SDS can be requested through our website Specific Safety Considerations The BlueWave QX4 V2 0 is designed to maximize operator safety and minimize exposure to light curing energy To use the unit safe...

Page 6: ...malfunction ensure adequate space around controller vents to allow the free flow of air Typically 1 5 in of space around all sides of the controller is sufficient Dymax UV Light Curing System Safety Considerations Operators must understand these three concepts to use the LED light source safely UV exposure high temperature surfaces and bright visible light UV Exposure Figure 1 UV Spectrum Standard...

Page 7: ...radiometer should be used to measure stray UV light to confirm the safety of a UV light curing process A workstation that exposes an operator to more than 1 mW cm2 of UVA continuously should be redesigned Protecting Operators Light curing technology can be a regulatory compliant worker friendly manufacturing process when the proper safety equipment and operator training is utilized There are two w...

Page 8: ...e surface can all affect the rise in surface temperature In some cases exposed surfaces can reach temperatures capable of producing a burn or causing damage to a substrate In these cases care must be taken to ensure either a more moderate surface temperature or appropriate protection training for operators No infrared radiation is produced by these LED systems so surface temperatures will be lower...

Page 9: ...s are available in 365 385 and 405 nm and can be outfitted with 3 5 or 8 mm diameter focusing lenses LED heads and focusing lenses can be used in any combination and can be operated in constant or variable mode The system s LED heads can be used as hand held units or integrated into an automated manufacturing system allowing for maximum application flexibility Their output intensity levels can als...

Page 10: ...ng lenses in 3 5 and 8 mm diameters Allows tailoring of the unit to your curing requirements Instant on off No warm up period More energy efficient Highly flexible interconnect cables with quick connect for LED heads Can be subjected to frequent movement with small bend radius Flexible cables are more resilient and pliable than typical lightguides Can be daisy chained up to 10 m for separated work...

Page 11: ...termine 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 fact...

Page 12: ... needed to switch to the ADMIN interface Power Setting Used to set the exposure power Time Setting Used to set the exposure time LED Head Type Indicators Colored lights indicate the type of each connected LED head A black light indicates the LED head type is VisiCure 405 nm A blue light indicates the LED head type is RediCure 365 nm A gray light indicates the LED head type is PrimeCure 385 nm Prog...

Page 13: ... Panel Front LCD Display Alarm Indicators All Channels Run Stop Control System Setting User Mode Setting System Information Single Channel Run Stop Control Power Setting LED Head Type Indicators Time Setting Parameters Save Load Progress Bar Indicators Count Down Timer ...

Page 14: ...eleasing the footswitch initiates the curing cycle A second press will terminate a timed cure cycle immediately PLC Connector Terminal Connection points for interfacing with a user supplied PLC See the PLC Operation Section for more details RS232 Port No functionality provided for factory troubleshooting LED Head Connection Jacks Connection points for up to four LED heads Each connector correspond...

Page 15: ... that new parts can be shipped to you immediately Check that the parts included in your order match those listed below If parts are missing contact your local Dymax representative or Dymax Customer Support to resolve the problem Parts Included Controller Controller Power Adapter Power Cord Footswitch Safety Glasses BlueWave QX4 V2 0 User Guide LED Heads LED Head Assembly Accessory Focusing Lenses ...

Page 16: ...the keyways are aligned press the LED Head Connector into the Jack until it clicks and locks in place NOTE DO NOT rotate the Connectors once installed they are not threaded and damage may occur To remove the LED Head grasp the metal Outer Retaining Ring Body of the Connector and pull away from the Controller to unlock it from the Jack Footswitch Connection Optional Located on the middle of the Con...

Page 17: ...es are 1 0 M in length Extensions can be purchased for extra length Extension cables can be used for up to 10 meters additional length in any combination Figure 5 LED Head Components The wavelength of the LED head is noted on a label on handle Collimating and focusing lenses on each LED head are interchangeable but the handle is unique to a specific wavelength Figure 6 Color Coded LED Heads Figure...

Page 18: ...you are using the correct lens and working distance combination to achieve the target exposure If you are using larger working distances you may have better results removing the focusing lens and using the collimating lens for spot generation Fixturing If you are fixturing the LED head do not cover the cooling fins or overheating can result We suggest clamping on the flat portion of the handle wit...

Page 19: ... On the rear panel of the controller move the Power Switch to the on position I The system is now ready for use On the first startup the system defaults to ADMIN mode The boot mode can be set through the User Interface in System Settings ADMIN Mode ADMIN mode allows the user to configure each LED head at a predefined constant power output for a given amount of time Each head can be adjusted indepe...

Page 20: ...ED head Another screen will show the power Figure 12 Input the required power directly through the numeric keypad The power can be set from a value of 10 100 at 1 increments When editing is finished press the return key in the upper left corner to go back to the ADMIN model menu Another screen will show the time Figure 13 Input the required working time directly through the numeric keypad The time...

Page 21: ...down to protect the components of the head During irradiation the timer counts down to indicate the working time on the current curing session Press the run button during an irradiation cycle to stop the irradiation and reset the cycle The footswitch can also be used instead of pressing the run button Figure 14 Screen During Irradiation PRODUCTION Mode Set Up Enter the PRODUCTION mode by pressing ...

Page 22: ...exposure connections and the inhibit selection connections PLC control is achieved via sinking I O control pins The input unit normally has high logic levels 24V and looks for a low signal 0V input The exposure connections can be used to activate specific heads or all heads simultaneously The interlock and inhibit determine which channel will be shut off PLC operation mode can only be entered by s...

Page 23: ...POSURE3 LED STATUS 3 8 9 EXPOSURE4 LED STATUS 4 10 11 EXPOSURE ALL LED STATUS ALL 12 13 LED INHIBIT 1 OUTPUT RESERVE 3 14 15 LED INHIBIT 2 OUTPUT RESERVE 4 16 17 LED INHIBIT 3 OUTPUT RESERVE 5 18 19 LED INHIBIT 4 OUTPUT RESERVE 6 20 21 MASTER INTERLOCK INTERLOCK STATUS 22 23 PROG ANALOG COM 24 25 ANALOG INTENSITY COM 26 27 INPUT RESERVE OUTPUT RESERVE 1 28 29 COM OUTPUT RESERVE 1 30 ...

Page 24: ...bbreviation is Prime For VisiCure the abbreviation is Visi Head is disconnected the word is NA INTRLK The INTRLK Interlock status is shown in a large band Green band is Interlock not active Red band is Interlock active INHIBIT The INHIBIT status is shown in a large band Green band is Interlock not active Red band is Interlock active POWER The LED head intensity setting LED ON The START status show...

Page 25: ...head is healthy with no warnings and is actively irradiating Red indicates the LED head has an error warning INHIBIT The INHIBIT status is shown in a large band Green band is Interlock not active Red band is Interlock active LED ON The BUSY signal is indicated for head status activity Green indicates a busy LED head either irradiating or has a health issue Black indicates the LED head is idle TIME...

Page 26: ...le In Figure 21 you will see that three channels have heads installed and their wavelength type CH1 s interlock is not active the LED is on CH2 s interlock is not active the LED is off CH3 s interlock is active the LED is off Figure 21 Example Screen ...

Page 27: ... All PLC Outputs will be inactive EXPOSURE 1 4 LED head n will turn on LED head n will turn off EXPOSURE ALL All LED heads will turn on All LED heads will turn off INHIBIT 1 4 LED head n will function normally LED head n will turn off MASTER INTERLOCK All LED heads will function normally Front panel displays lock screen Front panel will be locked All heads will be shut off PROG ANALOG Control the ...

Page 28: ...ALL EXPOSURE ALL is asserted EXPOSURE ALL is de asserted WARNING Any LED head is in alarm or the controller is in alarm Warning screen will be displayed Front panel will be locked All LED heads will be turned off All LED heads will be disabled No LED heads or the controller are in alarm INTERLOCK STATUS INTERLOCK Input is asserted INTERLOCK Input is de asserted INHIBIT STATUS 1 4 INHIBIT 1 4 is as...

Page 29: ...e wire in place Example Setup The following is an example of how to set up the BlueWave QX4 V2 0 LED head controls to operate individually e g channel 1 1 Set your individual LED head channels to the desired power level and exposure time using the touchscreen 2 Connect an output of the PLC to PLC Enable Pin1 and GND to Com Pin2 of the BlueWave QX4 V2 0 PLC interface This will put the controller in...

Page 30: ... current required is approximately 10 mA 5 Channels that have a preset time will count and then stop Individual channels that have time set to zero will only activate if the connection to the GND is applied Throughout any exposure cycles all channels will remain independent of each other so they can be activated in any sequence or order ...

Page 31: ...unds and temperature warnings To enter this menu press top right corner icon of to enter Figure 24 Select System Settings Setting the Language To set the language navigate to the first row to edit Select the language from the list of available languages and back Figure 25 Settings Screen Figure 26 Language Options Screen ...

Page 32: ...nd back User Setting Only in ADMIN Mode Press User on the settings adjustment screen Figure 27 to enter the user setting Select the Boot Mode Press ADMINISTRATOR or PRODUCTION button to select Figure 29 Press DONE button and power off the system The machine will start in the selected mode when it s powered back up Figure 27 Setting Screen Figure 28 Brightness Screen Figure 29 Boot Mode Screen ...

Page 33: ... the PASSWORD button on the user setting window 2 Press the text input box and input the old password Figure 30 3 Two new input fields will appear Figure 31 Input your new password into both fields Make sure they are same 4 A message will appear confirming your setting is correct Figure 30 Old password Figure 31 New password ...

Page 34: ...press the top right corner icon to enter Error Bookmark not defined Reset the LED Head s Run Hours Only in ADMIN Mode 1 Press RESET to reset the LED run hours to 0 2 Press Yes to conform Figure 34 Figure 34 Confirm to Reset Run Hours Note Only clear the hours before you plug in a new LED head Figure 32 Main Menu Screen in ADMIN mode Figure 33 System Information Screen ...

Page 35: ...tton Figure 35 stops the unit s beeping and enables the LED head to run when the temperature is cold enough See Alarm Messages Section for alarm details Figure 35 Alarm Messages Cleaning Maintenance LED Head Optic Lens Based on the cleanliness of your operating environment establish a schedule for cleaning the LED head lenses When cleaning is required shut the unit down and allow it to cool When c...

Page 36: ...e 36 Cool Down Screen ADMIN MODE Figure 37 Temperature Alarm Screen In ADMIN mode you can enter the ALARMS window by pressing the red alarm icon Or you can power off the controller then power up to enter the system information screen for it Figure 33 Only the ADMIN mode has rights to check and reset alarms The PRODUCTION mode has no rights to check or reset the alarms The user in the PRODUCTION mo...

Page 37: ... C 2 Check the controller s ventilation to cool down it EM x 1 2 3 4 wand not installed The LED head is not connected correctly Check the connections of the LED heads and reinstall the LED heads Ctrl Voltage abnormal The input voltage is too low Check the power input connection and power adapter EM x 1 2 3 4 wand over temperature The LED head s temperature is too high 1 The ambient temperature aro...

Page 38: ...ot connected to the correct port channel Verify that the head is connected to the desired port channel BlueWave QX4 V2 0 is operating normally and the head suddenly stops producing light The controller beeps The LCD display locks Over temperature alarms Follow the error messages section to handle LED head provides only low intensity light LED intensity adjustment set to minimum Increase LED intens...

Page 39: ...ord 88825 Controller Asia Power Cord 88823 Footswitch Optional 84124 LED Heads 1 0 meter RediCure 365nm 88807 PrimeCure 385 nm 88808 VisiCure 405 nm 88809 Lens Focusing ø3 mm Spot 82105 ø5 mm Spot 82106 ø8 mm Spot 82107 Extension Cables Connection Cable 1 0 M Extension 84125 Connection Cable 2 0 M Extension 84127 Power Cords Power Cord North America 84123 Power Cord China 84104 ...

Page 40: ...186 Radiometer Dymax ACCU CAL 50 LED Radiometer spot 40505 BlueWave QX4 Adapter Upgrade Kit For customers who already own an ACCU CAL 50 LED radiometer Includes the integrated optic adapter upgraded internal software calibration Note Your ACCU CAL 50 LED must be returned to Dymax for programming 42218 Stands And Protection Mounting Clamp Set 88821 Connection Clamp 88822 3 Sided Acrylic Shield 4139...

Page 41: ... to 999 seconds LED Activation Footswitch front panel or PLC Cooling Natural convection Controller Dimensions 147 5 mm x 93 5 mm x 137 4 mm D x W x H LED Head Dimensions See Figure 39 Weight Controller 2 2 lbs 1 kg Head 4 6 oz 130 g Unit Warranty 1 year from purchase date Operating Environment 10 40 C 10 80 non condensing Measured with 3 mm lens using Dymax ACCU CAL 50 LED Radiometer in spot mode ...

Page 42: ... G U I D E B L U E W A V E Q X 4 Figure 39 Dimensions LED Heads Figure 40 Focus Lens Lengths Φ3 10 5 mm Φ5 9 1 mm Φ8 8 2 mm Figure 41 Dimensions Controller Focus Lens 15 4 mm 15 4 mm 15 4 mm 10 5 mm 9 1 mm 8 2 mm ...

Page 43: ... ATTEMPTED ON DYMAX EQUIPMENT WITHOUT WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM DYMAX THOSE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS LISTED ABOVE ARE LIMITED TO THIS AUTHORIZATION Index ADMIN Mode 19 Alarms 35 Back Panel Controls 14 Connections 16 Curing System Safety 6 Declaration of Conformity 42 Features and Benefits 10 Focusing Lenses 17 Front LCD Panel 12 Help Support 4 LED Heads 17 Lens Cleaning 34 Operation 19 Parts Included 1...

Page 44: ...sed under license by Dymax Corporation U S A Please note that most curing system applications are unique Dymax does not warrant the fitness of the product for the intended application Any warranty applicable to the product its application and use is strictly limited to that contained in Dymax standard Conditions of Sale published on our website Dymax recommends that any intended application be eva...

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