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Getting
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The Ultra 2400 workstation is designed to provide complete process control for precise, repeatable
fluid dispensing.

Key features include

• All-digital, multi-function display with simultaneous readout of air pressure, time, vacuum,

deposit shot count and time of day

• Unique air management reservoir and high-speed solenoid system for consistent, repeatable

deposits

• Time increment adjustments as small as 0.0001 seconds for precise deposit control

• Workstation panels to hold a variety of useful accessories, including light, ergonomic syringe

barrel holder, magnifier and more

First Steps

First: Place the dispenser in your work area. The Ultra 2400 is equipped with “stay put” rubber pads.
It can be placed on the benchtop or any flat surface.

Second: Connect to power and air supplies, and program the unit. For step-by-step setup
instructions, see the Ultra 2400 Quick Start Guide.

Third: Now is a good time to activate your Ten Year Warranty. Please register your warranty online at
www.efd-inc.com/warranty/ten. Or if you prefer, follow the instructions in the enclosed “Welcome”
letter to contact your area EFD representative.

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Summary of Contents for Ultra 2400 Series

Page 1: ... User s Guide A NORDSON COMPANY Ultra 2400 Series Dispensing Workstation Ultra 2400 Ultra 2405 Ultra 2415 Electronic pdf files of EFD manuals are also available at www efd inc com manuals html ...

Page 2: ...distributor In the USA call 800 556 3484 between 8 30 a m and 5 30 p m Eastern time In Europe call 44 0 1582 666334 In Asia call 86 21 5854 2345 In all other areas call your authorized EFD distributor or 1 401 434 1680 The EFD Pledge We pledge that you will be completely satisfied with our products We endeavor to ensure that every EFD product is produced to our no compromise quality standards If y...

Page 3: ...Syringe Barrel Loaders 15 Test Procedures 16 Memory 18 Menu Functions 20 Input Output Connection 22 Schematic 23 Troubleshooting 24 Helpful Hints 25 Productivity Tools 26 Warranty Back Cover This manual is for the express and sole use of EFD dispenser purchasers and users and no portion of it may be reproduced in any form Contents 3 ...

Page 4: ...re intact and automatic interlocks are operating properly Do not bypass or disarm any safety devices If you receive even a slight electrical shock shut down all electrical or equipment immediately Do not restart the equipment until the problem has been identified and corrected Obtain and read Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS for all materials used Follow the manufacturer s instructions for safe ha...

Page 5: ... Contact your EFD representative for parts information and advice Action in the Event of a Malfunction If a system or any equipment in a system malfunctions shut off the system immediately and perform the following steps Disconnect and lock out system electrical power Identify the reason for the malfunction and correct it before restarting the system Disposal Dispose of equipment and materials use...

Page 6: ...rkstation panels to hold a variety of useful accessories including light ergonomic syringe barrel holder magnifier and more First Steps First Place the dispenser in your work area The Ultra 2400 is equipped with stay put rubber pads It can be placed on the benchtop or any flat surface Second Connect to power and air supplies and program the unit For step by step setup instructions see the Ultra 24...

Page 7: ...Ambient operating conditions Temperature 5 C to 45 C 41 F to 113 F Humidity 85 RH at 30 C non condensing Height above sea level 2000 meters max 6 562 feet Meets or exceeds CE and CSA requirements Ultra 2400 Air input 80 to 100 psi 5 5 to 6 9 bar Air output 0 to 100 psi 0 to 6 9 bar Ultra 2415 Air input 80 to 100 psi 5 5 to 6 9 bar Air output 0 to 15 psi 0 to 1 0 bar Ultra 2405 Air input 80 to 100 ...

Page 8: ...shown with an hourglass icon displays from 000 0001 to 999 9999 seconds Follow these steps to set the dispense time Begin in TIMED mode Press the left right arrows to highlight the first number you want to change Press the up down arrows to set the time Or if you prefer you can also use the timer dial top right knob to set the time Repeat as needed to adjust the other numbers in the dispense time ...

Page 9: ...e display of vacuum from inH2O to inHg kPa mmHg or Torr It is shown with the icon of an arrow pulling out of a syringe barrel Follow these steps to set vacuum pressure Pull the vacuum regulator knob out to unlock it bottom right knob Turn the knob clockwise to the desired setting You can adjust the vacuum in increments of 0 1 inH2O Push the knob in to lock the vacuum setting Caution Use EFD filter...

Page 10: ...de In TIMED mode the Ultra 2400 will dispense a single deposit each time you press the foot pedal or finger switch Deposit size is based on dispense time and pressure settings shown on the display Steady Mode In STEADY mode you can dispense for as long as you press the foot pedal or finger switch From TIMED mode press STEADY This toggles the display so that the top left corner is now selected for ...

Page 11: ...Connect the power cord into your local power source Communication Port The Ultra 2400 communication port located on the top row of ports is for EFD use only Input Output 8 Pin Interface Connector Input output features are used when the Ultra 2400 is interfaced with external control circuits The 8 pin connector is located on the top row of ports See page 22 for details An End of Cycle signal in the...

Page 12: ...t ports to provide regulated air pressure to the syringe barrel Both ports have quick connect fittings and are interchangeable sharing the same air source You can connect to the port on the front panel or the back panel whichever is most convenient On the back panel the air output is the center port on the bottom row Push in the black quick connect from the EFD adapter assembly to the air output p...

Page 13: ... is now ready for use Filling procedure for thick fluids If your fluid is thick or non leveling you can spoon it into the syringe barrel with a spatula Or if the fluid comes packed in a 1 10 gallon 300 ml cartridge try loading the barrel with a caulking gun Then press the SmoothFlow piston to move the fluid to the bottom of the syringe barrel and remove trapped air Trapped air in thick fluids can ...

Page 14: ...nt any dripping 4 Remove the tip cap and attach a precision dispense tip 5 Set air pressure at 2 psi 0 1 bar 6 From TIMED mode press STEADY 7 With the syringe barrel pointing down over a container unsnap the safety clip Press and hold the foot pedal or finger switch to fill the tip 8 As a drop begins to form at the end of the tip slowly turn the vacuum regulator knob clockwise to stop the drip Wip...

Page 15: ...g methods Here are a few suggestions that can help keep your work area clean save time and reduce the chance of entrapped air in the fluid 1 You could use the EFD 920BL barrel loader Pack the fluid into the 12 ounce cartridge as shown Then place the pre filled cartridge into the barrel loader Using air pressure the barrel loader fills the syringe barrel with a piston installed from the bottom up I...

Page 16: ...owing tests to demonstrate the ease at which deposit sizes can be established using the various dispense modes Testing in Steady Mode Select STEADY mode Pull the air pressure regulator knob out until it clicks into the unlocked position Start with pressure set to 0 psi 0 0 bar Press and hold the foot pedal or finger switch Slowly turn the pressure knob clockwise until your fluid begins to dispense...

Page 17: ...steps in Testing in Steady Mode to purge your dispensing tip with fluid Change to TEACH mode Rest the dispense tip on the Dot Standards sheet Press the foot pedal to establish your dot size Tapping the foot pedal repeatedly will have a cumulative effect on the dot size and dispense time Continue to press the foot pedal until you achieve the correct deposit size Save the dispense time setting you j...

Page 18: ...ory 4 Press SAVE This automatically saves the settings in the job program and returns you to the Home screen 5 Press the foot pedal or finger switch to activate the dispense cycle The Ultra 2400 workstation will make the deposit based on the settings in the selected job program To Work in a Saved Job Program 1 Press MENU Use the up down arrows to highlight MEMORY Press SELECT 2 Use the up down arr...

Page 19: ...u can only adjust the dispense time setting from the TIMED mode screen 4 Press MENU again 5 Press TIMED to return to TIMED mode in the selected program 6 Adjust the settings for dispense time air pressure and vacuum as needed to achieve the correct deposit size 7 Press MENU 8 Use the up down arrows to highlight SAVE JOB Press SELECT 9 Use the up down arrows to again select the correct job program ...

Page 20: ...ow to highlight UNITS OF PRESSURE or UNITS OF VACUUM then press SELECT Press the up down arrow to highlight the appropriate pressure or vacuum display option Press SELECT again to make the change This automatically returns you to the Home screen Language You can change the screen display from English to another language Follow these steps Press MENU Press the up down arrow to highlight LANGUAGE th...

Page 21: ...and Time Press SELECT to toggle between adding or deleting a checkmark next to each function To protect the function from unauthorized changes add the checkmark To disable the password and allow any user to change settings delete the checkmark Press HOME to return to the Home screen To change the password Press MENU Press the up down arrow to highlight SECURITY then press SELECT For first time use...

Page 22: ...uit Upon completion of a dispense cycle a solid state switch closes and remains closed until the next dispense cycle Pins 3 and 4 of this circuit can be used to signal back to a host computer start another device in sequence or initiate other operations that need to be tied into the completion of the dispense cycle The circuit is designed to operate between 5 to 24 VDC 100mA maximum Pin Function 1...

Page 23: ...ive lens 12 2418 Key pad 13 2420 Communication cable 14 2422 Circular foot pedal 15 2423 Front cover 16 2425 Display board assembly 17 2426 I O board assembly 18 2427 Barrel holder sleeve 19 2428 Barrel holder 20 2441 Barrel hand grip 21 2447 20w universal power supply 22 HM3X6MM BH Screw M3 x 6 mm buttonhead 23 HM4X12MM BH Screw M4 x 12 mm buttonhead 24 HM4X8MM BH Screw M4 x 8 mm buttonhead 25 HM...

Page 24: ... very reliable Any failure will be total so that no inconsistency is possible Most questions regarding the timer are resolved by simply turning STEADY mode off Material suck back 1 Use a SmoothFlow piston or LV Barrier to prevent material being drawn into the dispenser 2 Another option is the order the vacuum suck back filter trap accessory which is guaranteed to prevent fluid for leaking into the...

Page 25: ...ys use new EFD syringe barrels and tips Carefully dispose of after use This procedure ensures maximum cleanliness prevents contamination and provides proper safety 7 Do not completely fill the syringe barrel For most fluids optimum fill is a maximum 2 3 of the barrel capacity For cyanoacrylates or watery fluids optimum fill is 1 2 of the barrel capacity Suggestions on Settings 1 To reduce air pres...

Page 26: ... to illuminate the dispensing target area Fits all sizes of syringe barrels from 3cc to 55cc Specify EFD part 2440FS Workstation lamp Helpful work lamp is mounted on a flexible arm can be adjusted to multiple positions and provides targeted lighting to help operators work with greater accuracy and comfort Specify EFD part 2437 Safety shield Large acrylic safety shield is mounted on a flexible arm ...

Page 27: ...o external devices Specify EFD part 2446 Vacuum pickup pen system All in one vacuum generator and pen system for picking up and placing small parts For use with any air powered dispenser Specify EFD part 2455 Five micron regulator Required for production areas where clean dry filtered factory air is not available or to stabilize plant air supply for more consistent deposits Specify EFD part 2000F7...

Page 28: ...anty whatsoever of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall EFD be liable for incidental or consequential damages This equipment is regulated by the European Union under WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC See www efd inc com for information about how to properly dispose of this equipment For EFD sales and service in over 30 countries contact EFD or go to www efd inc com contact...

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