Uvitron International INTELLI-RAY 600 Instruction Manual, Rev. T
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SYSTEM OPERATION
6
The following quick-start instructions give brief details on getting started with light curing. For
more curing or setup details, see “System Operation (Continued)” on the following pages.
6.1 Start Up
A. Mount the IntelliRay at an appropriate distance from the target curing surface. Plug the IEC
type connector of the AC Power Cord into the Power Input Receptacle at the rear of the Lamp
Housing. Plug in the opposite end of the power cord into a nearby single-phase power outlet.
B. To start the system, turn on the Input Power Switch at the rear of the unit.
C. A 2 minute warm-up time is required for the lamp to reach full intensity. During the warm-up
period, the system is automatically set to full power mode with the shutter closed, and the warm-
up time remaining is counted down on the LCD display.
D. Once warm-up is complete, the Ready LED will light, and the following message will appear
on the LCD display: Setup = ENTR, Cure Menu = MENU. Press MENU to proceed to curing. At
the Lamp Intensity prompt, type in the desired value followed by ENTR. At the Exposure Time
prompt, type in the desired number of seconds. Once the ENTR key is pressed, the shutter will
open for the requested time duration. To stop exposure prematurely, press ENTR again.
WARNING:
Bluish light will be projected from the unit once the shutter is opened. This
ultra-violet light is harmful to the eyes and skin. UV Protective glasses and clothing are
required to prevent burns of eyes and skin. Care should also be taken to protect other
personnel in the area from unintentional exposure to UV radiation (Refer to section 3.1
for critical UV safety information).
NOTE:
The IntelliRay system is designed for continuous operation. It is suggested that
the lamp remain on during work breaks. Frequent stopping and starting of the lamp will
reduce lamp life. In general, leave the unit in Standby Mode for periods of non-use of less
than thirty minutes. Since the lamp remains hot with the shutter closed, the unit will not
require a re-warming period before the lamp returns to full intensity. Once the input power
is switched off, the lamp may require up to 5 minutes of cooling time before restarting.
E. Setting lamp intensity from the menu prompt or by adjusting the lamp distance closer or
farther from the substrate being cured will increase or decrease intensity and curing time
accordingly.
Refer to the adhesive manufacturer’s data sheet for appropriate exposure time and
intensity levels. Optimum curing settings may need to be determined experimentally.
6.2 Shut Down
To shut down the light cure system, simply shut off the rear panel Input Power Switch.
