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Dymax Edge-Carry Conveyor User Guide

UV Light-Curing Conveyor System

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Instructions for Safe Use

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Setup and Operation

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Maintenance

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Ordering Spare Parts and Accessories

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Page 1: ...Dymax Edge Carry Conveyor User Guide UV Light Curing Conveyor System Instructions for Safe Use Setup and Operation Maintenance Ordering Spare Parts and Accessories ...

Page 2: ... for 100 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 and use is strictly limited to that contain...

Page 3: ...peed Adjustment 18 Conveyor Configurations 19 2A Lamp Configuration Two 5000 EC Lamps In Line 19 2B Lamp Configuration Two 5000 EC Lamps Side By Side 19 Four 5000 EC Lamp Configuration 20 Single 2000 EC or 1200 EC Lamp Configuration 20 Dual Fusion Lamp Configuration 20 Single Fusion Lamp Configuration 21 Conveyor Operation 22 Operating Instructions for Conveyors Using Dymax 5000 2000 Or 1200 EC La...

Page 4: ...led product information on www dymax com Dymax adhesive Product Data Sheets PDS on our website Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS provided with shipments of Dymax adhesives Safety WARNING If you use this light curing system without first reading and understanding the information in this user guide injury can result from exposure to high intensity light To reduce the risk of injury read and ensure yo...

Page 5: ...e in the workplace the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists ACGIH does recommend Threshold Limit Values TLVs for ultraviolet light The strictest interpretation of the TLV over the UVA range for workers eyes and skin allows continuous exposure up to 1 mW cm2 intensity Unless you are placing bare hands into the curing area it is unusual to exceed these limits To put 1 mW cm2 lim...

Page 6: ...es exposed to high intensity curing lights may rise in temperature The intensity distance exposure time cooling fans and composition of the 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 ...

Page 7: ...or is designed for bench or table top operations The self contained cooling system and integral UV light shielding allow it to be placed virtually anywhere space permits Dymax UV light sources are capable of curing a wide variety of UV curable adhesives coatings and inks They have extensive use in a variety of applications such as bonding potting sealing and encapsulating These light sources offer...

Page 8: ...odels which contains the reflector UV lamp lamp bases high voltage starter and one circular connector Connection cable between the power supply and lamp reflector assembly housing A power cord 400 Watt metal halide UV lamp optional mercury vapor PN 36970 or visible spectrum lamps PN 36658 are available upon request For Systems Using Fusion Lamps A transformer based lamp power supply that allows ex...

Page 9: ...o 12 inches 305 mm Number of Lamps One Dymax 1200 EC or 2000 EC lamps Up to four Dymax 5000 EC lamps Up to two Fusion F300 series lamps Motor Drive Direct Chain Speed 1 0 32 0 FPM 0 304 9 73 m min Chain Speed Special Order 0 5 FPM 32 FPM 0 15 9 73 m min Chain Speed Display Red digits 1 decimal place Lamp Focus Adjustment 4 0 7 5 102 191 mm Maximum Part Height 6 inches 152 mm Exhaust System 1 integ...

Page 10: ... 2000 EC 1200 EC Fusion 115V 200 230V Item Part Number Model Number 1 2 4 1 1 1 2 1 40324 EC D 5 1 120 v v 2 40325 EC D 5 2A 120 v v 3 40326 EC D 5 2B 120 v v 4 40327 EC D 5 4 120 v v 5 40328 EC D 5 1 220 v v 6 40329 EC D 5 2A 220 v v 7 40275 EC D 5 2B 220 v v 8 40331 EC D 5 4 220 v v 9 40332 EC D 2 1 120 v v 10 40333 EC D 2 1 220 v v 11 40334 EC D 1 1 120 v v 12 40335 EC D 1 1 220 v v 13 40336 EC...

Page 11: ...0VAC Max Quantity on Conveyor 5000 EC 6 3A 3 15A 4 2000 EC 6 3A 3 15A 1 1200 EC 6 3A 3 15A 1 Fusion 15 0A 2 Table 7 Total Current for Conveyor and Lamps Item Model Number Total Conveyor Lamp Current 1 EC D 5 1 120 8 7 2 EC D 5 2A 120 15 0 3 EC D 5 2B 120 15 0 4 EC D 5 4 120 27 6 5 EC D 5 1 220 4 4 6 EC D 5 2A 220 7 5 7 EC D 5 2B 220 7 5 8 EC D 5 4 220 13 8 9 EC D 2 1 120 8 7 10 EC D 2 1 220 4 4 11...

Page 12: ...ower source options dependent on model number ordered listed in Table 2 Two pairs UV goggles Dymax Edge Carry Conveyor User Guide Setup and Interconnect Conveyors Using Dymax EC Series Flood Lamps Refer to the Dymax EC Series Flood Lamp User Guide for detailed Irradiator and Power Supply information 1 Uncrate and assemble the Conveyor s optional Mounting Cart if purchased 2 Uncrate the Conveyor an...

Page 13: ...nd a Temperature Indicating Strip in the Reflector Housing as shown in Figure 6 Figure 9 NOTE Reflector Housings shipped with a conveyor will have the Temperature Control Plates and Temperature Indicating Strip already installed Figure 6 5000 EC Reflector Housing Figure 7 Add Temperature Indicating Strip Figure 8 Add First Temperature Control Plate Figure 9 Add Second Temperature Control Plate ...

Page 14: ...and 2B lamps side by side are shown below Up to four Lamps may be mounted into the Support Bracket Figure 12 2A Lamp Configuration Figure 13 2B Lamp Configuration 10 Attach the Connector Cable leading from each Reflector to the rear of each Power Supply Connect the Conveyor s Power Cord to a 110 120 Volt AC power source 200 240V AC for 230 volt units Connect each Power Supply s Power Cord to a 100...

Page 15: ...ering the Lamp Face Great care should be taken during installation and handling of these units to avoid puncturing or damaging the Screen RF energy can be released and system shut down can occur if the Screen is damaged in any way 3 Inspect the Microwave Screen Figure 16 on the bottom of the Irradiator No rips or tears are acceptable Figure 15 Fusion Lamp Assembly Figure 16 Microwave Screen 4 Moun...

Page 16: ...50 Hz or 60 Hz operation and for 208 220 230 or 240 Volt operation Changing between 50 and 60 Hz operation requires repositioning of two Capacitor Jumpers in each Power Supply The Power Supply s shipping box is labeled with the voltage and frequency set at the factory Detailed Power Supply setup instructions are provided in the Fusion Lamp technical manual Figure 23 Power Supplies 8 Position the P...

Page 17: ...wer Supply and to a 208 240 volt as appropriate Power Source For Dual Fusion units the J 105A Jumper must be installed in the Slave Power Supply Figure 25 Figure 25 Power Supplies 14 Plug in the Conveyor and turn it on When the Conveyor is operating and the Chain is in motion turn the Power Supply on by closing the Breakers Figure 26 on both of the Power Supply s Front Panels 15 Turn the Irradiato...

Page 18: ... Lamps to reach full output intensity If required adjust the speed of the Exhaust Blower as required to optimize Lamp temperature 3 The Exhaust Blower is factory set during final system testing for the Conveyor model ordered If adjustment is required remove the Access Panel Figure 30 from the front of the Exhaust Blower Housing unlock the Potentiometer Knob Figure 31 Figure 32 adjust the Exhaust B...

Page 19: ...on lamps can be configured for one or two Fusion Lamps 2A Lamp Configuration Two 5000 EC Lamps In Line Install four Spacers into the Lamp Cradle Figure 33 Install the two 5000 EC Lamps into the Lamp Cradle Figure 34 Figure 33 Lamp Cradle w Spacers Installed Figure 34 Lamp Cradle w 5000 ECs Installed 2B Lamp Configuration Two 5000 EC Lamps Side By Side Starting with an empty Lamp Cradle install the...

Page 20: ...into the Lamp Cradle Figure 39 Empty Lamp Cradle Figure 40 Move Center Divider Plate Figure 41 Install Spacers Dual Fusion Lamp Configuration Remove any Lamp Cradle Spacers Relocate the Cradle Center Divider Plate and install the Fusion Lamp Brackets and the RF Detector Support Figure 43 Install the RF Detector the Fusion Lamps and Power Supplies as described in the Fusion Lamp Setup Section of th...

Page 21: ...ate Install the Fusion Lamp Brackets and the RF Detector Support Figure 46 Install the RF Detector the Fusion Lamps and Power Supplies as described in the Setup and Interconnect Section Figure 47 Adjust the speed of the Exhaust Blower by setting the Speed Control Knob as described in the Conveyor Operation Section of this user guide Figure 45 Empty Lamp Cradle Figure 46 Lamp Brackets RF Dectector ...

Page 22: ...ly 0 8 FPM to 32 FPM feet per minute Figure 48 Speed Control Knob Figure 49 Front Control Panel with Belt Speed Indicator Display 4 If any adjustments are needed for Chain positioning or Chain tension refer to the Maintenance Section 5 Adjust the height of the Lamps to the desired distance Figure 50 Figure 50 Conveyor Adjusted to Various Lamp Heights Note If needed the Angle Support Figure 51 can ...

Page 23: ...e height of the Entrance and Exit UV Curtains also affects cooling air to the Lamps and hold down force to a lesser degree UV Curtain height should be set to the height of the products to be placed on the Conveyor The Exhaust Blower Speed can then be adjusted for optimum Lamp temperature For 5000 EC Lamps a Temperature Indicator Strip is attached to the appropriate location on the Reflector Housin...

Page 24: ...nlock Potentiometer Knob Figure 57 Potentiometer Knob Close Up Figure 58 Temperature Indicator Sticker for 5000 Series Lamps The Conveyor must be operating and the Conveyor Chain must be in motion before the Lamps are turned on 30 86 C F C F 35 95 40 104 45 113 50 122 55 131 60 140 ...

Page 25: ...d distance 6 Once all the settings speed and lamp height have been properly set the Conveyor is ready for operation 7 Plug in the Conveyor and turn it on When the Conveyor is operating and the Chain is in motion turn the Power Supply on by closing the Breaker s on both of the Power Supply s Front Panels Figure 61 8 Turn the Irradiators on by pressing the Lamp On Button Figure 62 of the Master Powe...

Page 26: ...s provided at each end of the Conveyor to assist in adjustment Figure 63 L Handles and Scale Chain Tension Adjustment If Chain Tension Adjustment is required loosen the two Lock Screws on the Idler Sprocket Figure 64 with a 4 mm screwdriver Loosen the Lock Nut with a 10 mm wrench Figure 65 Turn the Tension Adjustment Screw to achieve the proper tension Figure 66 Tighten the Idler Sprocket Lock Scr...

Page 27: ...onnect the Lamp Reflector Assembly from the Power Supply Replace the Fuse Apply power If Fuse blows Power Supply is defective Replace the Power Supply Board UV Intensity Appears To Be Low Lamp Beyond Its Useful Life Use a Radiometer to measure actual output intensity Consult manual for proper output Replace Lamp if beyond useful life Typical Lamp life 2 000 hours Quartz Envelope on Lamp Contaminat...

Page 28: ...meter Replace if defective Chain is Too Loose Chain is hung up Inspect the Chain for any signs of a mechanical bind Resolve bind and continue operation Chain tension needs adjustment Visually inspect the Chain for excessive slack Loosen the Locknut on the Chain Tension Adjustment Screw Tighten the Chain by turning the Adjustment Screw Tighten the Locknut when adjustment is complete Spare Parts and...

Page 29: ...cessories Item Part Number Blowers Blower 115 VAC 40146 Blower 220 VAC 40147 Misc Circuit Breaker 115 VAC 39128 DC Motor Controller Resistor 40178 DC Motor Controller 40179 DC Motor Speed Indicator Sensor 39136 Red Lion Counter Timer 50020 39132 Red Lion 12 V Power Supply 39133 Hour Meter 35981 Gear motor 90 VDC 43391 Knob Controller Speed 40143 Potentiometer Conveyor Speed 40006 Potentiometer Exh...

Page 30: ...ea and measured in Lx lux or Lumen cm2 Ozone oxidizing agent O3 produced by the action of Ultraviolet radiant energy below 185 nm or electrical corona discharge of oxygen on air Ultraviolet UV The invisible region of the spectrum just beyond the violet end of the visible region Wavelength ranges in general from 1 0 to 400 nm Dymax lamps bulbs do not radiate energy in deep Ultraviolet there are ver...

Page 31: ...NT WITHOUT WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM DYMAX THOSE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS LISTED ABOVE ARE LIMITED TO THIS AUTHORIZATION Index Assembly and Setup 12 Belt Speed Adjustment 18 Chain Carrier Position Adjustment 26 Chain Tension Adjustment 26 Conveyor Configurations 19 2A 19 2B 19 Dual Fusion 20 Four 5000 EC Lamps 20 Single 2000 EC or 1200 EC 20 Single Fusion Lamp 21 Conveyor Operation 21 Systems Using Dym...

Page 32: ...equipment trial rental and leasing programs to assist in such testing and evaluations Data sheets are available for valve controllers or pressure pots upon request PN 40331 MAN020 8 6 2019 Dymax Corporation 1 860 482 1010 info dymax com www dymax com Dymax Oligomers Coatings 1 860 626 7006 info_oc dymax com www dymax oc com Dymax Asia H K Limited 852 2460 7038 dymaxasia dymax com www dymax com cn ...

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