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86014010_04_OPERATING_MANUAL_VC400_LCD_GB.DOC 25.11.2016 KS

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3.4 Safety marking

The following signal words are used in this document which are associated with safety
markings for presentation of possible dangerous situations.

Danger!

Death, serious body injury or substantial property damage

will

result

if proper precautions are not taken.

Warning!

Death, serious injury or substantial property damage

can

result

, if proper precautions are not taken.

Careful!

Minor personal injury can result if proper precautions are not
taken.

Danger!

Property damage can result, if proper precautions are not
taken.

Information/advice

Here you get information and advices to carry out the following
activities effective and safe.

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Summary of Contents for VC 400 LCD

Page 1: ...ndutherm order service for consumables Tel 49 7203 9218 40 sales indutherm de Indutherm technical service Tel 49 7203 9218 41 support indutherm de INDUTHERM Erw rmungsanlagen GmbH Brettener Stra e 32...

Page 2: ...f duty for utmost care 10 3 3 Protective measures 10 3 4 Safety marking 13 3 5 Safety advices 14 3 6 Residual risks 17 3 7 Behaviour in an emergency situation 17 4 Operation 18 4 1 Operating elements...

Page 3: ...the crucible During the melting process the metal is thoroughly mixed by means of a magnetic field ensuring a homogenous mixing even when using new alloys As the metal is poured through the crucible b...

Page 4: ...e temperature max 1400 C with type S thermocouple Generator INDUTHERM F type Melting performance 3 5 kW 4 5 kW Mains supply 1x230V 1x16A 50 or 60 Hz 3x400V 3x16A 50 or 60 Hz Cooling water supply 2 5 5...

Page 5: ...this work Capacitors in the machine can still be charged even when the machine s mains supply is switched off When it seems that the machine can no longer be worked safely it has to be taken out of p...

Page 6: ...nected as mentioned in this manual The mains supply as well as in and outgoing pressures are to be provided as stated on the machine label This machine was designed for use in closed spaces indoors an...

Page 7: ...differ 10 maximum from the nominal value The mains supply must at least be furnished with a 16 A delay action fuse All lines L1 L2 L3 and PE must be connected correctly 2 3 Cooling water Use two hoses...

Page 8: ...ocess though at least every 6 months Recommended oil type HD30 SAE30 The oil filter should be replaced on every second oil change The pump should have a minimum suction power of 21 m h and an end pres...

Page 9: ...bserving of servicing and maintenance regulations Set up operation and maintenance is only allowed to be carried out by trained qualified personal that has read and understood all documents The plant...

Page 10: ...t is only allowed for workers skilled in the field of electricity The instruction manual has to be freely disposable at the location of the system The employees have to know the storage place Every pe...

Page 11: ...3 2 Protective gear Protective gear PPE includes heat resistant clothes heat resistant closed shoes heat resistant protective gauntlets protecting artery face guard Caution Wear always for every proce...

Page 12: ...sing A necessary condition for safe dealing with and undisturbed running of the machine is the knowledge of safety instructions and industrial safety regulations On the front of the machine casing the...

Page 13: ...dy injury or substantial property damage will result if proper precautions are not taken Warning Death serious injury or substantial property damage can result if proper precautions are not taken Care...

Page 14: ...hine Danger Danger because of strong electromagnetical fields induction For persons with pacemaker it is not allowed to approach or to be near to the machine Warning Risk of burning on hot surfaces an...

Page 15: ...r supply pull out power plug The capacitors can retain their charge even after deactivation of the system Keep electrical distribution boxes closed continually No work must be carried out on parts con...

Page 16: ...of gravity is located in front and towards the upper third of the machine With too small dimensioned or forks adjusted too narrowly there is danger for the system to fall from the means of transporta...

Page 17: ...system Instruct people Burn injury on hot surfaces or hot molten metal Teach people Wear personal protective gear Jet flame or explosion when opening the lid of the melting chamber in case of melting...

Page 18: ...ucible pressure 1 to 1 5 bars 1 00 bar flask actual flask pressure 1 to 0 bars 4 5 kW actual heating power in kW 1 Program active program with name 18 ct ye b On the bottom level shown Temp lower the...

Page 19: ...8 s Turbo pressure start time between confirming the manual cast start and turbo pressure rise 1 50 bar turbo pressure maximum casting pressure maximum value On the bottom level shown go to the value...

Page 20: ...100 0100 0100 0100 100 Turbo pressure start s 00 8 00 8 00 8 00 8 00 8 00 8 00 8 Turbo pressure maximum bar 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 0 50 Label Bronze YG 585 750 YG Aluminum Brass 935 Ag InduTest...

Page 21: ...VC400 service info page 1 If you press now Service button you see the software ID generator number and machine number If you press service again you get to the next page 4 1 6 VC400 service info page...

Page 22: ...g as the button is pressed up to Turbo pressure maximum Vacuum pump switches vacuum pump on and off Additional operating elements Crucible Use this rotary switch to select between standard pressure va...

Page 23: ...Vacuum chamber When this pneumatic switch is in upper position the vacuum chamber is lifted so that when the chamber is closed the whole casting area is sealed When moving the switch down the vacuum...

Page 24: ...rt 7 The generator will start to preheat the crucible to almost set temperature 8 If the crucible reaches the set temperature fill the melting charge into the crucible 9 Shortly before the set point t...

Page 25: ...ber with the valve chamber lift and swing out the chamber Now the flask can be removed Before or just after opening the sealing rod the pressure at the top of the flask can be changed with the valve c...

Page 26: ...hours on end temperature 5 Flask was slaked too early too late 6 Contamination in the alloy for example bad copper 7 Material was not pre alloyed granulated 8 Investment for flask was bad old 9 Eventu...

Page 27: ...86014010_04_OPERATING_MANUAL_VC400_LCD_GB DOC 25 11 2016 KS page 27 4 4 Configuration of flask...

Page 28: ...chine 4 Set the desired melting temperature and start the heating button Start Protective gas will be added at temperatures above 500 C automatically 5 When the set point temperature is reached carefu...

Page 29: ...5 1 Assembly drawing VC400 Attention The numbers like C008 are placeholder for the position in the machine The article number to order this piece is 8 digits and listed in your machine specific order...

Page 30: ...parts to granulate If spare parts are replaced by new parts the index will be incremented This ensures that you always receive the latest version of consumables and spares To be sure that the data is...

Page 31: ...s PDF file please contact your local sales partner For direct customers please contact our order department E mail consumables indutherm de Telephone no 49 7203 9218 40 Attention Please understand tha...

Page 32: ...25 11 2016 KS page 32 This page will be replaced with G16999_00 16999 machine no _00 is version of spare parts list Changes will be done with _01 _02 due to customer s requirements Example G16999_01...

Page 33: ...es and warnings see chapter_Software_documentation software documentation Incorrect temperature indication thermocouple was not programmed correctly on temperature control in this case generator can b...

Page 34: ...hamber is not OK 2 Flask top surface is not flat enough 3 Silicon ring is missing or defect 4 Flask lift cylinder is not in up position 5 By using overpressure on the crucible area you need 8 bars air...

Page 35: ...ccur check sizes of sealing rod graphite ball crucible and crucible bottom insulations 3 Clean metal filter placed left of sealing rod Weekly 1 Lubricate threads of sealing rod holder top with high te...

Page 36: ...86014010_04_OPERATING_MANUAL_VC400_LCD_GB DOC 25 11 2016 KS page 36 6 5 Declaration of conformity...

Page 37: ...86014010_04_OPERATING_MANUAL_VC400_LCD_GB DOC 25 11 2016 KS page 37...

Page 38: ...86014010_04_OPERATING_MANUAL_VC400_LCD_GB DOC 25 11 2016 KS page 38 7 Connection diagrams...

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Page 40: ...86014010_04_OPERATING_MANUAL_VC400_LCD_GB DOC 25 11 2016 KS page 40...

Page 41: ...est result chart 6 5 4 3 2 1 Material Quantity Type of cast pieces Crucible temperature Flask temperature Casting mode standard vacuum over pressure Flask size Investment Particularities Result Test d...

Page 42: ...software starts with 80000 xx software index Before you can do so you need to apply for a login Only with the serial number we can give you complete access Click contact form and send it to us Then we...

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