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Operating Instructions DIGITAL II Version 2.0
The anode rods
⓱
can be pulled out very easily, the cathode rod
⓲
in the middle can be screwed
out (clockwise).
Agitation (cathode
rod)
The movement is effected by a built-in driving motor. The movement can be started with the button
❷
“Motor / Movement”.
Heating of the bath
The heater is fixed with a special holder in the corresponding galvanic bath. The temperature is
controlled continuously by an included temperature sensor (thermo couple / level regulator).
Attention! Heater and temperature sensor must always hang together in a tank.
Only for intended
use!
The immersion heater is inserted for operation on the case back to a socket. The immersion
heater can be turned on by a button on the control panel. The heating is regulated automatically.
Attention! The level regulator turns off the heater if the volume is too low! Nevertheless, the heater
must be turned on only when the working tank is filled with liquid. If the level is too low, or if the
immersion heater is outside the tank, there is the risk of fire and the destruction of working tank and
immersion heater. The holders of immersion heater and sensor must be fixed to the side of the tank
and not at the anode rod.
Anode materials
The anodes must be fixed on the outer anode rods
⓱
. Attention! Pay attention for a good
conductive contact. The required anode material (for example stainless steel, MOX, fine-silver,
platinized titanium) depends on each plating bath. Please note the information in the data sheets of
the chemical producer. Our scope of delivery contains anodes in various dimensions.
Process parameter / course of process
The parts should be put on a jig (for example we deliver a special a jig for rings or for chains) and
fixed on the middle cathode rod
⓲
. Pay always attention for a good conductive contact. Please
clean the cathode rod continuously.
The first step in the small-size-electroplating unit must be the electrolytic degreasing bath. Anything
else depends on your needs. Rinse well in distilled water after each step. Always follow the
information on the product data sheets.
Pen-plating
With this machine you have also the opportunity to galvanize partially. Therefore, you need the
galvanizing pen and tweezers. You have to connect both to the allowed ports
⓮
and
⓯
. These
ports are situated in the left front of the machine. The required voltage is set by the chosen program.
The special chemicals for the pen-plating process (rhodium, silver, gold electrolytes) can be delivered
by us or any other chemical producer.
Covering of the machine
The cover takes care of the sensitive and valuable plating solutions, it protects them against dust and
dirt whenever the machine is not in use. Attention! When working with heated bathes the cover has
to left open. If the cover is closed it is possible that the heat accumulation deforms the cover.
