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Inspection and maintenance

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Tasks between uses

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Periodic maintenance

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Intermittent maintenance

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Troubleshooting

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Collecting diagnostic logs

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Performing a factory reset

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Troubleshooting errors or abnormal activity

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Disassembly and repair

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Tasks

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Recycling and disposal

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Disposal of resin

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Recycling of resin

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Disposal of solvent

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Recycling of solvent

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Disposal of electronic components

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Disposal of packaging waste

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Index

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Glossary

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Product compliance

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Summary of Contents for Form Cure L

Page 1: ...Manual Form Cure L ...

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Page 3: ...n and Usage Instructions Form Cure L Large format desktop stereolithography post cure chamber Original English instructions Read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference November 2021 REV 01 Formlabs ...

Page 4: ...ensitive components 15 3 5 Emergency and exceptional situations 15 4 Preparation and setup 17 4 1 Location and environs 17 4 2 Power and networking 17 4 3 Unboxing the machine 17 4 4 Accessing the serial name 18 4 5 Installing the machine 18 4 6 Setting up a network connection 19 4 7 Updating firmware 20 4 8 Transporting the machine 20 5 Usage 22 5 1 Operational environment 22 5 2 Post curing prin...

Page 5: ...erforming a factory reset 29 7 3 Troubleshooting errors or abnormal activity 29 8 Disassembly and repair 32 8 1 Tasks 32 9 Recycling and disposal 33 9 1 Disposal of resin 33 9 2 Recycling of resin 33 9 3 Disposal of solvent 33 9 4 Recycling of solvent 34 9 5 Disposal of electronic components 34 9 6 Disposal of packaging waste 34 10 Index 35 11 Glossary 36 12 Product compliance 37 ...

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Page 7: ... or integrator to perform the appropriate and complete risk analysis evaluation and testing of the products with respect to the relevant specific application or use thereof Neither Formlabs nor any of its affiliates or subsidiaries shall be responsible or liable for misuse of the information that is contained herein Notify us if you have any suggestions for improvements or amendments or have found...

Page 8: ... Form Cure L shall only be used by persons who have fully read and understand the contents of this manual Ensure that each person who uses the Form Cure L has read these warnings and instructions and follows them Formlabs is not liable for cases of material damage or personal injury caused by incorrect handling or non compliance with the safety instructions In such cases the warranty will be voide...

Page 9: ... Inc 35 Medford St Somerville MA USA 02143 Germany Formlabs GmbH Nalepastrasse 18 12459 Berlin Germany 1 2 2 Warranty This product is protected under warranty Formlabs offers a warranty for all Formlabs branded hardware Unless otherwise expressly stated the Terms of Service including the Warranty constitute the entire agreement between you and Formlabs with respect to the Service and any product y...

Page 10: ...PRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED OR EXPLICIT WARRANTY OF FITNESS for a particular usage the particular nature and circumstances of said usage being unforeseen and unforeseeable to Formlabs Formlabs is not a manufacturer of medical devices Formlabs provides tools and materials that may be used in many applications but makes no claims as to the safety or effectiveness of any specific devices made using...

Page 11: ...60 Hz 8 A max Maximum post cure temperature 80 ºC 176 ºF Light source 45 multi directional LEDs 15 375 nm LEDs 15 405 nm LEDs 15 white LEDs UV LED electrical power 70 W UV LED radiant power total 36 W UV LED radiant power by wavelength 16 W at 375 nm 15 LEDs 20 W at 405 nm 15 LEDs Connectivity Wi Fi 2 4 GHz Ethernet 100 Mbit USB 2 0 Wi Fi connectivity Protocol IEEE 802 11 b g n Frequency 2 4 GHz S...

Page 12: ...hscreen The LCD capacitive touch user interface displays post cure cycle information settings and error messages 2 3 2 Additional package components Power cable Provides power to the Form Cure L Wi Fi antenna Allows the machine to connect to a network via Wi Fi 2 4 User interface For detailed guidance and visual assistance visit support formlabs com The Form Cure L display is a touchscreen interfa...

Page 13: ...nnect to Dashboard Onboarding Machine Sounds Turntable Spinning Reboot Select Preheat Time and Temperature Select a preheat time and temperature Select Post Curing Time and Temperature Select a post curing time and temperature Select Resin Version Select a resin version Recently Used Select or create a custom resin profile Start Start a post cure cycle ...

Page 14: ...njury NOTICE indicates information considered important but not hazard related DANGER Isopropyl alcohol is a flammable chemical ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD Uncured photopolymer resin is classified as hazardous to aquatic life CAUTION Do not touch hot surfaces MANDATORY ACTION Refer to instruction manual booklet MANDATORY ACTION Grounding required MANDATORY ACTION Disconnect before carrying out maintenanc...

Page 15: ... of soap and water Do not use alcohol or other solvents to remove resin from skin Consult the safety data sheet SDS as the primary source of information to understand safety and handling of Formlabs resins Respect Formlabs resin like any household chemical Follow standard chemical safety procedures and Formlabs resin handling instructions In general Formlabs resin is not approved for use with food...

Page 16: ...l can be flammable even explosive and should be kept away from heat fire or sparks Any containers holding isopropyl alcohol should be kept closed or covered when not in use We also recommend that you wear protective gloves and have good ventilation when working with isopropyl alcohol 3 1 6 Tripropylene glycol monomethyl ether TPM Formlabs does not manufacture tripropylene glycol monomethyl ether C...

Page 17: ...chamber and printed parts during post curing Refer to section 8 Disassembly and repair for more information Turntable The Form Cure L uses a glass turntable that rotates throughout the post cure cycle ensuring that printed parts are evenly exposed to light and heat Refer to section 6 3 1 Maintaining the turntable for more information 3 5 Emergency and exceptional situations Formlabs has made every...

Page 18: ...anization s emergency protocols 6 Call emergency services once you have reached a safe distance from the fire 3 5 3 Isopropyl alcohol IPA When handling isopropyl alcohol always consult the safety data sheet SDS from the isopropyl alcohol supplier as the primary source of information Handle isopropyl alcohol with gloves in a well ventilated area Keep away from heat sparks and open flame Isopropyl a...

Page 19: ...d power cable with the Form Cure L For remotely monitoring the device ensure it maintains a constant connection to a secured network Refer to section 4 6 Setting up a network connection for more information 4 3 Unboxing the machine For detailed guidance and visual assistance visit support formlabs com Prior to unboxing ensure that the suitable workspace has been prepared according to section 4 1 L...

Page 20: ...een The home screen lists your current post cure settings and the device status 2 The serial name is listed in the top left corner 4 5 Installing the machine For detailed guidance and visual assistance visit support formlabs com After selecting a location connect the device to a power source and install the Wi Fi antenna before turning on the device 4 5 1 Connecting the cables Plug the included po...

Page 21: ...t The rear of the unit is equipped with a RJ 45 Ethernet 10BASE T 100BASE TX 100 Mbit LAN Port Use a shielded Ethernet cable not included minimum Cat5 or Cat5e or Cat6 To connect with Ethernet 1 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the back of the unit 2 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your LAN 4 6 3 Connecting with a manual IP configuration When connected to...

Page 22: ...tomatically recognize that you have sent a firmware update Tap Continue on the touchscreen to finish the installation 8 If you are not prompted to Continue continue the firmware update manually Tap Settings System Firmware Update 9 After the firmware update installs confirm the system restart on the touchscreen or wait 30 seconds for an automatic restart 4 8 Transporting the machine For detailed g...

Page 23: ...ed for warranty service Contact Formlabs Support or a certified service provider for unique guidance on shipping requirements 4 8 2 Packaging Thoroughly read and follow the instructions to properly package the machine Skipping any of the following steps may result in shipping damage and void the warranty To package the machine 1 If you have previously collapsed the machine s outer cardboard carton...

Page 24: ...y dry all printed parts after washing Check all internal and external surfaces because curing non dried parts may trap solvent inside the part prevent parts from strengthening and affect quality Once parts are dry Open the door Distribute parts on the round turntable Place parts with the most even spacing possible to allow light and heat to reach all areas Gently close the door The Form Cure L con...

Page 25: ...t The Form Cure L heats to the selected temperature first The LEDs activate and the timer starts once the heaters have reached the target temperature Once a post cure cycle has started use the touchscreen or open the door to pause the post curing cycle To adjust the post cure settings 15 Adjust the time or temperature on the touchscreen 16 Tap Start The printed part must be in the Form Cure L whil...

Page 26: ...ay fit on the turntable more easily without supports long or tall prints may require special arrangements to stand on the turntable without support Consider the part dimensions when designing the support structures or planning the post cure steps The Form Cure L turntable has a diameter of 39 5 cm 15 6 in The curing envelope is a cylinder the diameter of the turntable and 32 cm 12 6 in tall This i...

Page 27: ...pending on the part geometry and features When choosing to modify the recommended post cure settings the material must be able to withstand the temperature and maintain a stable material structure Formlabs resins are designed for printing and post curing with 375 nm and 405 nm light 5 5 Managing the machine Between post cure cycles perform maintenance track the machine s history or turn the machin...

Page 28: ...Formlabs provides instructions to advise skilled and unskilled persons in installing operating and maintaining the Form Cure L The Form Cure L shall only be maintained by a qualified and trained person Do not open the Form Cure L and or investigate internal components unless under the guidance of Formlabs Support or a certified service provider Contact Formlabs Support or a certified service provi...

Page 29: ...and heat The turntable must have sufficient clearance to continue rotating To maintain the turntable Periodically lift the turntable to inspect underneath it for small pieces of cured resin Remove particles of cured resin from above and below the turntable to ensure the turntable can rotate without interruption Clean the turntable and the surface underneath as needed Use isopropyl alcohol to clean...

Page 30: ...and ensure that parts post cure evenly If the light diffusers are damaged or covered parts may not post cure properly Visually inspect the light diffusers for traces of resin cracks or other damage Resin will harden during the post curing Cured resin blocks light and must be removed If parts are washed but not fully dry before post curing certain part washing solvents such as tripropylene monometh...

Page 31: ...ors causes and proposed solutions Complete the initial troubleshooting steps and carefully document all results Contact Formlabs Support or a certified service provider for additional guidance 7 3 1 Resolving abnormal functions Error Cause Solution The display does not turn on Power failure or a faulty electrical connection Disconnect and reconnect the power Plug the power cable into a different o...

Page 32: ...cted lifetime of the resin used for the print Fully dry all solvent off of parts before post curing Post cured parts have tacky or sticky surfaces Part was not washed before post curing Part was washed but not fully dried before post curing Wash liquid resin off of printed parts before postcuring Fully dry all solvent off of parts before post curing 7 3 2 Resolving errors If errors persist after f...

Page 33: ... wiring is secure Contact Formlabs Support or a certified service provider for more information The set duty cycle failed The Form Cure L encountered an error while setting the brightness of the LEDs Disconnect and reconnect the power Disconnect the power Unscrew each of the three LED modules accessible from within the post cure chamber and check that their wiring is secure Contact Formlabs Suppor...

Page 34: ... from its power source before maintenance 8 1 Tasks Contact Formlabs Support or a certified service provider to receive repair instructions and authorization including how to disassemble or remove the exterior paneling Task Frequency Replacing the LED modules The LEDs have stopped functioning or behave erratically Replacing the heaters The heater modules have stopped functioning or behave erratica...

Page 35: ...esin to 375 nm and 405 nm light and heat for the most effective curing The liquid resin cures to solid material when exposed to light and heat 4 Dispose of the fully cured resin and container as household waste 9 1 2 Cured resin or cleaned parts Cleaned parts and cured resin cannot be recycled Discard cleaned parts and cured hardened resin as household waste 9 2 Recycling of resin 9 2 1 Liquid res...

Page 36: ... on the product the accessories or packaging indicates that this device shall not be treated as nor disposed of with household waste When you decide to dispose of this product do so in accordance with environmental laws and guidelines Dispose of the device via a collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment By disposing of the device in the proper manner you help ...

Page 37: ...ion 6 12 14 35 P power 9 10 12 13 16 17 18 21 22 25 26 29 30 31 32 35 37 R resin 5 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 21 22 26 27 28 30 33 34 35 resin profile 11 35 S safety 4 5 6 8 12 13 14 15 16 21 33 34 35 36 37 Safety Data Sheet 35 SDS 35 shipping 17 18 20 21 34 35 package 10 21 35 packaging 10 21 35 transport 10 21 35 transporting 10 21 35 unboxing 10 21 35 solvent 5 13 14 21 22 26 30 33 34 35 specificat...

Page 38: ...ble when the door is open LEDs 45 multi directional LEDs 15 375 nm LEDs 15 405 nm LEDs 15 white LEDs help to post cure parts and illuminate the turntable The LEDs are contained in three LED modules one on the top of the post cure chamber one on the left and one beneath the turntable Light diffusers Diffusers on each LED module ensure that the parts in the post cure chamber are evenly bathed in lig...

Page 39: ...dards ETL CE UL 61010 1 2012 CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 12 2012 UL 61010 2 010 2019 CSA C22 2 No 61010 2 010 2019 Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC Radio Equipment Directive 2014 53 EU RoHS Directive 2011 65 EU EMC Directive 2014 30 EU Other FCC IEC 61010 1 2010 IEC 61010 1 2010 AMD1 2016 IEC 61010 2 010 2019 IEC 62471 2006 ...

Page 40: ...Original English instructions November 2021 Formlabs ...

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