VASTEX E-200 series Assembly And Operation Instructions Manual Download Page 3

Doc. # 01-04-025H 

** WARNING HANDLE GLASS WITH CARE ** 

Wear gloves when handling the glass 

Lay glass only on a flat protected surface 

Tempered glass, although strong, can shatter if the edges are subject to an impact 

Safety 

Intended Use: 

This equipment is intended for the purpose of exposing screens and films with UV light in conjunction with 
UV sensitive emulsions. 
 

Safety: 

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The operator should read and understand this manual before operating this equipment. Store manual 
and safety information near equipment for easy  
access to operators. 

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Never leave equipment unattended while in operation. 

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Children and pets must be kept clear of the work area. 

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Do not store any objects on top of the exposing unit. 

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Unplug power cord before removing glass or entering control box. 

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Do not operate if any guard or cover has been removed. 

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Do not operate if power cord is damaged. 

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Safe Operating Temperature (Ambient): 55°F-100°F (13°C-38°C) 

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Do not attempt to defeat safety interlocks.

 

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Noise and Vibration:  This noise level produced by this equipment does not exceed 70 dB(A).   

General Information 

Tools Required 

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Philips Head Screw Driver 

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7/16”, 1/2”, 9/16" & 5/8” Wrenches 

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OR METRIC:  

11mm, 13mm, 15mm, 16mm

 

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Exposing Unit must be on a flat surface to 
eliminate stress on the glass. 

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Caution! Screens must be free of sharp edges. 
All surfaces coming in contact with vacuum 
blanket should be rounded and smooth. 

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UV LED Lights are used in this machine. The 
lights should Not Be viewed during operation 
without eye protection. 

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Keep the lid in the raised position when not in 
use. It will increase the life of   lifting cylinders 
and the rubber blanket. 

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Summary of Contents for E-200 series

Page 1: ...ertification Experts BV Nieuwstad 100 1381 CE Weesp The Netherlands Tel 31 0 294 48 33 55 Fax 31 0 294 41 46 87 Year of Manufacture 20____ Original Instructions Serial Number VTX Please log your machine s serial number and date of purchase for future reference Date Electrical Drawing Revision E 200 LED Exposing Unit Assembly and Operation Instructions Contents Pg Introduction Machine Specification...

Page 2: ...Screen Capacity 21 x 28 23 x 31 Power Requirements 120v 60Hz 3 0 Amps 240v 50 60Hz 1 5 Amps 120v 60Hz 3 5 Amps 240v 50 60Hz 2 Amps Vacuum Pump 1 16 HP Diaphragm Pump 120V P N 04 02 040 240V P N 04 02 041 1 16 HP Diaphragm Pump 120V P N 04 02 040 240V P N 04 02 041 Vacuum Exposure Timer Analog P N 04 01 085 Analog P N 04 01 085 Glass Reorder Numbers P N 04 08 060 P N 04 08 048 LED Light Bar LED Lig...

Page 3: ...g power cord before removing glass or entering control box Do not operate if any guard or cover has been removed Do not operate if power cord is damaged Safe Operating Temperature Ambient 55 F 100 F 13 C 38 C Do not attempt to defeat safety interlocks Noise and Vibration This noise level produced by this equipment does not exceed 70 dB A General Information Tools Required Philips Head Screw Driver...

Page 4: ...an uneven surface can put stress on the glass causing it to crack Install Lid Lifting Cylinders Remove the acorn nut from the upper cylinder mounting studs located on both sides of the lid Unlock and carefully lift lid far enough to slide lifting cylinders onto studs Replace acorn nuts onto stud Snug only with a 5 8 wrench Do not over tighten Control Panel Power Cord Equipment Spec Tag Lid Limit S...

Page 5: ...w driver Turning RIGHT increases the time scale Turning LEFT decreases the time scale MODE MUST BE SET TO B Exposure Time A full and complete exposure will be effected by several variables listed by importance 1 Type and brand of emulsion 2 Thickness of stencil qty of coats or capillary film thickness 3 Mesh color 4 Humidity For this reason the only proper way to determine the correct time for a f...

Page 6: ...s seal side down blue tape towards the front on the front edge of the cabinet and between the side retainers Slide glass back until it contacts and it seated squarely against the back seal Place the front glass retainer and the three cams against the glass front Install the screws but only snug the screws Using a 1 4 flat screw driver in the cam slots rotate each cam to push the glass back Do not ...

Page 7: ...ass it will be necessary to adjust the lid lower Proceed as follows pictures below for reference a Remove both Lid Lifting Cylinders from their upper mounting stud Carefully lower the lid b Rear Seal Adjustment Start with the lid down and locked Using a 7 16 wrench loosen the four 4 bolts along the side of one corner just 1 8 turn each bolt Using a piece of wood and a hammer tap lightly at the top...

Page 8: ... bar It may be possible to expose screens with LED lights out but a repair is needed to ensure optimal performance Light bar connector Troubleshooting Light Bar Replacement Installation Note E200 2331 light bar connectors shown are in the front of the unit E200 2128 connectors are toward the rear of the unit 2 Remove exposing unit glass see Maintenance section for glass removal 3 Unplug main power...

Page 9: ...atio will prevent a good gasket seal prevent good detail resolution and increase chances of saw tooth edges Manufacturers recommend an EOM ratio of 10 to 20 percent With an emulsion stencil more is not better Too much emulsion on the face of the screen can cause difficult ink transfer and details can break down in a run Emulsion drip from the mesh while drying is a definite indication that the coa...

Page 10: ...est Rz numbers possible and can save large amounts of screen room production time Fig 6 Capillary films are best applied with the emulsion up on a hard flat surface Fig 7 Fig 7 Place a screen squeegee side up onto the film lightly mist the mesh with a spray gun until the screen starts to draw up the capillary film into the fabric Fig 8 Fig 8 Direct indirect film products combination stencils are t...

Page 11: ... licensed trucker shall constitute delivery to Buyer and be determinative of the date and time of shipment and all risk of loss or damage in transit shall be borne by Buyer If the Buyer fails to accept the goods from the common carrier or licensed trucker the Seller shall be entitled to claim payment from the Buyer Seller shall arrange for storage the risk and the cost including insurance costs to...

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