PTR306 / PTR306B Recoaters with Linear Proof Testers
Chapter 6: Controlling the PTR306/PTR306B
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Controller will auto-detect the PTR306 or PTR306B and display the main screen. From here the User can start
injecting, curing, testing, and manipulating system parameters. Chapter 7 contains a detailed view of the features
and capabilities of the Handset Controller.
6.3. PTR306 and PTR306B Parameters
The following sections describe the parameters that control the PTR306 and PTR306B.
6.3.1. Inject Parameters (PTR306 Only)
The inject parameters are defined as follows:
Quantity:
The volume of recoat material in microliters (µl) injected into the mold.
Rate:
The speed at which recoat material is injected into the mold in microliters per second
(µl/sec). When injecting recoat material into the mold, a rate of 0.2 µl/sec usually works
well. The maximum inject rate is 1.8 µl/sec. This high rate of injection should only be
used when purging air bubbles, acrylate, or acetone through the pump (when not
recoating).
Add Quantity:
The percentage of Inject Quantity that can be manually injected to the mold after the
Inject sequence is complete. The controller displays the Add Button in the Inject Screen
once the Inject sequence is complete. The Add feature is especially useful in situations
where there is variability in the position of strip shoulders / length of recoat required.
6.3.2. Cure Parameters
The cure parameters are defined as follows:
Cure Time:
The duration of the recoat material cure (1 to 480 seconds).
Lamp Operation:
Can be set to Sequenced or PWM. Sequenced mode turns on the lamps in the specified
sequence determined by the Lamp Set parameters. In this mode, the Lamp Power
value is ignored. PWM mode lights all lamps simultaneously and turns them on at the
specified power level. In this mode, Lamp Set parameters are ignored.
Lamp Power:
The cure lamp power level expressed as a percentage of maximum power (PWM mode
only).
Cooldown Time:
The cure lamp can be continuously on for up to 2 minutes; after this time the lamp is
switched off for the Cooldown Time (in seconds). If the total Cure Time is greater than
2 minutes, the cycle of Lamp On / Cooldown is repeated until the lamp has been on for
the total Cure Time.
WARNING
Do not look directly at the recoat assembly while the recoat lamps are on. The recoat lamps emit
ultraviolet radiation, which can cause damage to the eyes. The mold must be closed during recoat
lamp operation.
6.3.3. Proof Test Parameters
The proof test parameters are defined as follows:
Fiber Diameter:
The diameter of the fiber in µm. This diameter is required to calculate units of tension
(kpsi & GPa). Note: Make sure to enter the diameter of the fiber, not the diameter of the
coating.
Tension Units:
The unit of measurement expression tension; this can be grams (g), gigapascals (GPa),
Kilo-pounds per square inch (kpsi), pounds (lb) or Newtons (N),
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