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Contents

Introduction ................................................................................. 4

Where to Get Help ........................................................................................... 4

Safety ........................................................................................... 4

UV Light-Curing System Safety Considerations ......................................... 4

Electrical Safety ............................................................................................... 6

High Temperatures ......................................................................................... 6

Shielding ........................................................................................................... 6

Product Overview ....................................................................... 6

Description of the PORTA-RAY 400R ........................................................... 6

System Components ....................................................................................... 6

Assembly and Setup ................................................................... 8

Unpacking and Inspecting Your Shipment................................................... 8

Parts Included .................................................................................................. 8

Mounting ........................................................................................................... 8

System Operation ....................................................................... 9

Start Up ............................................................................................................. 9

Shut Down ...................................................................................................... 10

Accessories Storage, Packaging, and Carrying ........................................ 11

Maintenance .............................................................................. 11

Maintenance Considerations ....................................................................... 11

Cleaning of Optics and Bulb Replacement ................................................ 11

Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 13

Spare Parts and Accessories ................................................... 13

Specifications ........................................................................... 14

Definition of Terms ................................................................... 16

Warranty .................................................................................... 17

Index .......................................................................................... 18

Summary of Contents for PORTA-RAY 400R

Page 1: ...PORTA RAY 400R Portable UV Light Curing Flood Lamp User Guide ...

Page 2: ...n 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 contained in the Dymax standard C...

Page 3: ...e PORTA RAY 400R 6 System Components 6 Assembly and Setup 8 Unpacking and Inspecting Your Shipment 8 Parts Included 8 Mounting 8 System Operation 9 Start Up 9 Shut Down 10 Accessories Storage Packaging and Carrying 11 Maintenance 11 Maintenance Considerations 11 Cleaning of Optics and Bulb Replacement 11 Troubleshooting 13 Spare Parts and Accessories 13 Specifications 14 Definition of Terms 16 War...

Page 4: ...related to UV light curing systems UV exposure high temperature surfaces ozone and bright visible light UV Exposure Standard Dymax UV light curing systems and bulbs have been designed to primarily emit UVA light as shown in Figure 1 UVA light is generally considered the safest of the three UV ranges UVA UVB and UVC Although OSHA does not currently regulate ultraviolet light exposure in the workpla...

Page 5: ... 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 Ozone Standard Dymax bulbs UVA type generate an insignificant amount of UVC and therefore essentially no ozone Some UV curing systems like those used to cure UV inks emit primarily shortwave UVB and UVC energy Upon exposure to UVC li...

Page 6: ...amber can be used with the PORTA RAY 400R to minimize the amount of stray UV light scattering in the work area Custom shielding may be constructed using sheet metal or UV blocking acrylic or polycarbonate to prevent operator exposure to UV radiation WARNING To prevent risk of eye or skin burn all personnel must be protected from direct or indirect exposure to the UV light produced by the PORTA RAY...

Page 7: ...m the Fan in and out of the Lamp Head These must remain unobstructed Cooling Fan G The Lamp Head Fan cools the Lamp Reflector and Internal Power Supply Circuit Board Assembly Arc Bulb H Medium pressure Arc Bulb which produces UV and visible light Reflector I Lamp Reflector which collects and concentrates light from all sides of the Arc Bulb This surface should be kept clean to ensure maximum light...

Page 8: ...esolve the problem Parts Included PORTA RAY 400R lamp head with attached bottom accessory compartment 400 Watt UVA enhanced arc bulb installed other spectral versions optional Lamp headrest mini curing chamber with drawer UV IR protective glasses AC power cord PORTA RAY 400R Use Guide Face shield Mounting The lamp head should always be placed on the headrest or held away from any flammable surface...

Page 9: ...itch Figure 2 D on the top of the Lamp Head should be set to full power mode A one to two minute warm up time is required for the Lamp to reach full intensity WARNING Bluish light is projected from the unit becoming brighter as the unit warms up This ultraviolet light can be harmful to the eyes and skin UV protective glasses and clothing are required to prevent burns of eyes and skin Care should a...

Page 10: ...Lamp Power Select Switch to the standby position to minimize temperature rise of the Lamp Head and Headrest Open the drawer and remove the cured parts 9 To perform handheld curing Figure 15 lift the Lamp Head from the Headrest using the Handle Switch the Lamp Head to full power mode and hold the Lamp Head 2 6 inches from the target substrate NOTE The height of the Lamp can be adjusted up or down t...

Page 11: ...ed to monitor system UV light output Cleaning of Optics and Bulb Replacement The following procedure should be followed carefully for optics cleaning and bulb replacement WARNING To avoid coming in contact with dangerous high voltages or high temperatures the following power down and cooling procedure must be completed before attempting any maintenance operations on the PORTA RAY 400R UV Lamp Turn...

Page 12: ... shape distortion replace it Otherwise dry and polish the Bulb with a clean dry cloth 5 Re insert the cleaned or new Bulb between the Bulb Sockets with the Filler Nipple facing the Reflector Be sure to center each Bulb Electrode in its Socket to ensure proper electrical connection and to avoid arcing which will damage the Bulb and Socket The Bulb is non polarized so it does not matter which Electr...

Page 13: ...s spectral chart under Specifications Contact Dymax for optional lamp types if required The reflector or bulb requires cleaning Clean the reflector and the bulb Instructions can be found under Maintenance The bulb is past its usable life Replace the bulb see Bulb Replacement Procedure under Maintenance The lamp does not light but the fan is running The bulb is not properly installed Disconnect the...

Page 14: ...t circuit open circuit over temperature ignition retry timeout 5 minutes Lamp Lamp Type 400 Watt metal halide Quartz ozone free Lamp Voltage 135 15V Arc Length 32 mm Burning Position Horizontal Radiation Flux 72 Watts 315 440 nm Warm Up Time min 1 2 Cooling Time Before Restart 5 minutes typical Lamp protection prevents the restart of a hot lamp Lamp Peak Irradiance 500 mW cm2 UVA 2 from base of la...

Page 15: ...USER GUIDE PORTA RAY 400R 15 Figure 13 PORTA RAY 400R Lamp Head Overall Dimensions inches Figure 14 Spectral Output of Standard Metal Halide Bulb Figure 15 Spectral Output of Mercury Bulb ...

Page 16: ...end of the visible region Wavelength ranges in general from 1 0 to 400 nm Dymax bulbs burners do not radiate energy in deep ultraviolet there are very minute amounts below 220 nm and practically nothing can be sensed below 200 nm This is due to the use of an ozone blocking quartz bulb envelope See Ozone Ultraviolet is used beneficially in various fields of industry and medicine In order to standar...

Page 17: ...ent may void your warranty benefits The use of aftermarket replacement parts not supplied or approved by Dymax Corporation will void any effective warranties and may result in damage to the equipment IMPORTANT NOTE DYMAX CORPORATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO INVALIDATE ANY WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED DUE TO ANY REPAIRS PERFORMED OR ATTEMPTED ON DYMAX EQUIPMENT WITHOUT WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM DY...

Page 18: ...Shut Down 11 Start Up 9 Parts List 8 Product Overview 6 Safety 4 Electrical Safety 6 High Temperatures 6 Shielding 6 Spare Parts and Accessories 13 Specifications 14 Support 4 System Components 6 Troubleshooting 13 Unpacking 8 UV Light Curing System Safety Considerations 4 Bright Visible Light 5 High Temperature Surfaces 5 Ozone 5 Shield the Operator 4 Shield the Source of UV Light 5 UV Exposure 4...

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Page 20: ...ion U S A 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 contained in Dymax s standard Conditions of Sale Dymax recommends that any intended application be evaluated and tested by the user to ensure tha...

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