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Automated

Automated Polyimide Recoater

Polyimide Recoater

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ith Linear Proof Tester

Linear Proof Tester

Operator’s Manual

Version 1.2

United States:
1400 Campus Drive West

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Morganville, NJ 07751

+1 (732) 972-2880

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+1 (800) 421-8847

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Fax +1 (732) 972-6229

England:
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Pynes Hill Office Campus

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Web: http://www.vytran.com

Summary of Contents for PTR-200-PRL

Page 1: ...buy your excess underutilized and idle equipment along with credit for buybacks and trade ins Custom engineering so your equipment works exactly as you specify Critical and expedited services Leasing Rentals Demos In stock Ready to ship TAR certified secure asset solutions Expert team I Trust guarantee I 100 satisfaction All trademarks brand names and brands appearing herein are the property of th...

Page 2: ...r w w w with ith ith ith Linear Proof Tester Linear Proof Tester Linear Proof Tester Linear Proof Tester Operator s Manual Version 1 2 United States 1400 Campus Drive West Morganville NJ 07751 1 732 972 2880 1 800 421 8847 Fax 1 732 972 6229 England 8 Kew Court Pynes Hill Office Campus Exeter EX2 5AZ 44 0 1392 445777 Fax 44 0 1392 445009 Web http www vytran com ...

Page 3: ...the copyright laws the documentation may not be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form in whole or part without the prior written consent of Vytran LLC Copyright 2006 Vytran LLC 1400 Campus Drive Morganville NJ 07751 USA Phone 1 732 972 2880 1 800 421 8847 FAX 1 732 972 6229 http www vytran com ...

Page 4: ...he Injection System 15 3 2 Cleaning the Die 17 4 Recoat and Proof Test Process 19 4 1 The Polyimide Recoat Process 19 4 2 The Fiber Holding Blocks V Grooves and Inserts 19 4 3 Stripped Fiber Requirements 19 4 4 Loading 20 4 5 Recoating 21 4 6 Proof Testing 21 4 7 Unloading 22 5 Maintenance 23 5 1 Planned Maintenance 23 5 2 Inspecting the Fiber Holding Blocks 23 5 3 Inspecting and Cleaning the Die ...

Page 5: ...mide Recoater Operator s Manual Version 1 2 iv Table of Figures Figure 1 System Components 2 Figure 2 Recoat Bottle Access 16 Figure 3 Recoat Material Flow 16 Figure 4 Recoat and Proof Test Components 20 Figure 5 Fiber Position 20 ...

Page 6: ...apable of producing a high quality and a uniform polyimide recoat 1 1 Parts Checklist When unpacking the PTR 200 PRL for the first time check to make sure that you have the following accessories PTR 200 PRL Automated Polyimide Recoater with Linear Proof Tester 12 0V Power supply PSU AC power cord DC power cable RS 232 communication cable Fittings kit Tool kit containing 1 oz bottle HD MicroSystems...

Page 7: ...00 PRL using the ON OFF rocker switch located on the back of the recoater The PTR 200 PRL will run an initialization process that includes homing the recoat die and tensioning motors and operating the recoat die close open During the initialization process the Handset Controller will display the status of the system Once the homing process is completed the Handset Controller displays the Main Menu...

Page 8: ...ameters 2 2 1 Inject Inject Rate µl sec This parameter is the polyimide injection rate in microliters per second into the die The optimum Inject Rate will be dependant on the polyimide material being used Undercoat Qty µl This parameter is the quantity of polyimide material in microliters injected into the die for the first loop of the head the undercoat The optimum Undercoat Qty will be primarily...

Page 9: ...he optimum Number of Overcoats will be dependant on the polyimide thickness layer desired which will be dependant on the undercoat layer thickness and the parameter settings for the overcoat s Head Sweep Vel steps sec This parameter is the velocity of the head in steps sec for the first loop of depositing polyimide The optimum Head Sweep Velocity will be dependant on the die size and material bein...

Page 10: ...vely taper the transition from original polyimide to recoated polyimide 2 2 4 Recoat Length Recoat Length mm This parameter is the desired bare fiber length in millimeters to be recoated The actual recoat length will be approximately 8 millimeters longer on each end in order to compensate for the width of the head and the fiber load position 2 2 5 Proof Test Proof Test Units This menu allows the u...

Page 11: ...y This option is intended for use when changing materials or purging the system prior to storage Head to Home This option performs a homing of the head and is useful as a diagnostic tool Tension Home This option performs a homing of the proof test load cell and is useful as a diagnostic tool Move Head to Start This option performs a movement of the head to the start position The start position is ...

Page 12: ...cure Temp C 100 200 Undercoat Right Cure Temp C 100 300 Number of Overcoats 1 10 Overcoat Head Sweep Vel mm sec 0 01 20 00 Overcoat Left Precure Temp C 100 200 Overcoat Left Cure Temp C 100 300 Overcoat Right Precure Temp C 100 200 Overcoat Right Cure Temp C 100 300 Overlap Delta mm 100 200 Recoat Length mm 0 2 Proof Test Level Newtons 0 20 Proof Test Rate mm sec 0 1 5 0 Recoat Tension Newtons 2 1...

Page 13: ...LECT Scroll 1 Escape ESC INJECT PARAMETERS Inject Rate 1 SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC INJECT RATE Old 0 35 ul s New 0 40 ul s CFG SET INJECT RATE New 0 040 ul s Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC INJECT PARAMETERS Undercoat Quantity Save CFG Escape ESC UNDERCOAT QUANTITY Old 01 06 ul New 01 25 ul CFG UNDERCOAT QUANTITY New 01 25 ul Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC I...

Page 14: ... CFG UNDERCOAT L PRECURE New 155 C Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC UNDERCOAT PARAMETERS Left Cure Temp 1 SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC UNDERCOAT LEFT CURE Old 190 C New 195 C CFG UNDERCOAT LEFT CURE New 195 C Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC UNDERCOAT PARAMETERS Right Precure Temp 1 SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC UNDERCOAT R PRECURE Old 150 C New 155 C CFG UNDERCOAT R...

Page 15: ... OVERCOAT LEFT CURE New 195 C Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC OVERCOAT PARAMETERS Right Precure Temp 1 SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC OVERCOAT R PRECURE Old 150 C New 155 C CFG OVERCOAT R PRECURE New 155 C Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC OVERCOAT PARAMETERS Right Cure Temp 1 SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC OVERCOAT RIGHT CURE Old 190 C New 195 C CFG OVERCOAT RIGHT CURE...

Page 16: ... kpsi CFG PROOF TEST LEVEL New 125 kpsi Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC PROOF TEST PARAMETERS Proof Test Step Rate 1 SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC PROOF TEST RATE Old 2 0 mm s New 1 8 mm s CFG PROOF TEST RATE New 1 8 mm s Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC PROOF TEST PARAMETERS Proof Test Units 1 SELECT Scroll 1 Escape ESC PROOF TEST UNITS kpsi PROOF TEST UNITS kpsi...

Page 17: ...SUB MENU Heater Settle Time SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC HEATER SETTLE TIME Old 03 00 s New 04 00 s ESC HEATER SETTLE TIME New 04 00 s Writing to PRL 200 please wait CFG 1 Scroll 1 Escape ESC SELECT SUB MENU Inject ot Die Qty SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC INJECT TO DIE QTY Old 100 µl New 110 µl ESC INJECT TO DIE QTY New 110 µl Writing to PRL 200 please wait CFG 1 Scroll 1 Escape ESC SELECT SUB MENU Fib...

Page 18: ... Move Head to Stop SELECT Moving Head to Stop please wait 1 Scroll 1 Escape ESC SELECT SUB MENU Recoat Request State SELECT Scroll 1 Escape ESC RECOAT REQUEST STATE Enabled ESC Scroll 1 Escape ESC RECOAT REQUEST STATE Disabled ESC 1 Scroll 1 Escape ESC SELECT SUB MENU Set Run Purge Cycles SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC SET RUN PURGE CYCLES Old 5 New 7 ESC SET RUN PURGE CYCLES New 7 Writing to PRL 200 ...

Page 19: ...ssible to abort the process if required The Abort Flowchart shows the display prompts and button key presses to abort a recoat process PRL 200 Cx Recoating ESC Yes SELECT No ESC PLEASE CONFIRM Abort Macro SELECT ESC ESC ABORTING please wait ABORT COMPLETE Remove Fibre then Press ESC to Reset System Resetting please wait PRL 200 Cx SYSTEM READY PRL 200 Cx Params CFG Option OPT 5s ...

Page 20: ...p performance and recoat quality issues 3 1 Priming the Injection System It is very important to remove all air from the recoat injection system prior to performing a recoat When operating the system for the first time the pump must be filled with recoat material and cleared of all air in the pump and tubing In order to clear the inject tube recoat material must be injected out through the mold in...

Page 21: ...be that runs from the pump to the die must also be filled with recoat material and purged of air Have cotton swabs and cleaning solution NMP available prior to proceeding Figure 3 Recoat Material Flow 9 Set the Inject to Die Qty to 100µl Options menu on Handset Controller 10 Execute the inject command press Select on the Handset Controller 11 Watch for recoat material to emerge from the die inject...

Page 22: ...of their mating surfaces When closed the die form a circular mold cavity around the section of fiber to be recoated In order for the die to mate flush together they must be free of all dirt and or coating particles The die should be cleaned with a cotton tipped applicator wetted with NMP 1 Methyl 2 pyrrolidinone NMP is the solvent for PI2525 and can be used to soften and lift away any residual rec...

Page 23: ...Recoat Injection System Vytran LLC PTR 200 PRL Polyimide Recoater Operator s Manual Version 1 2 18 ...

Page 24: ...epositing material while the right heater fully cures the previously precured material and the left heater precures the newly deposited material Returning to the start position is defined as one loop or pass as the material initially deposited has been fully imidized This process is repeated until the desired recoat thickness has been achieved A tension test is performed at the conclusion of the r...

Page 25: ...COAT button or by closing and reopening both left and right FHB tops 3 Check that the correct FHB inserts top and bottom are installed and that they are free from debris Position the fiber in the left hand FHB V groove with the stripped section to the left of the left heater Lower the fiber into the right hand FHB V groove The FHB vacuum should hold the fiber in place 4 Manually position the fiber...

Page 26: ...heater will be set to the Left Precure Temp and the head will pause for the Heater Stabilize Time g The head will move to the right at the Undercoat Head Sweep Vel depositing material The right heater will be imidizing the previously precured material while the left heater is evaporating the volatiles from the freshly deposited material The head will complete at the initial start position plus the...

Page 27: ... window 4 Raise the right hand FHB top and remove the recoated fiber 5 Check that no debris is left behind in the FHB V grooves or on the top clamping surfaces Note After a recoat has been removed or even if there is a recoat failure an automatic homing routine will be run 15 seconds after the left FHB top is raised This homing routine will re set the position of the right hand FHB and the head Th...

Page 28: ...bottom insert V groove surfaces and the top insert clamping surfaces are free of debris and oils This will help to ensure that the fiber will not break or slip during tensioning Cleaning the metal insert surfaces is best accomplished using a cotton tipped applicator wetted with acetone or alcohol For embedded debris a soft cleaning brush may be used Cleaning the rubber insert surfaces is best acco...

Page 29: ...oat bottle and clean all exposed tubing and fittings with NMP 2 Install a bottle filled 1 4 full with NMP on the pump 3 Run 5 purge cycles 4 Remove the bottle dispose of contaminated NMP Refill full with clean NMP and reinstall 5 Run 5 more purge cycles 6 Run several inject 100 sequences until NMP runs clear from the die inject port Note Make sure to collect material as it comes out of the die inj...

Page 30: ...ontact compression fit To remove the heater 1 Remove any fiber from the unit clean the die and shut the unit down This will relieve the air pressure to the die open close cylinder 2 Manually open the die sets This will allow additional access to the heaters 3 Grab the body of the filament and using a front to back rocking motion gently lift the filament body pins out of the contacts To install the...

Page 31: ...e bottom left die no inject port 1 Remove any fiber from the unit clean the die and shut the unit down This will relieve the air pressure to the die open close cylinder 2 Manually open the die set to be replaced Remove and retain the two 2 5 64 hex socket head cap screws that secure the die to the head Remove the die from the head 3 Locate and clean the new top die to be installed 4 Seat the new d...

Page 32: ...Appendix Vytran LLC PTR 200 PRL Polyimide Recoater Operator s Manual Version 1 2 27 Appendix A MSDS PI2525 ...

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Page 40: ... M Pyrol 1 Methyl 2 pyrrolidone solvent in paint strippers Company Identification Fisher Scientific 1 Reagent Lane Fair Lawn NJ 07410 For information call 201 796 7100 Emergency Number 201 796 7100 For CHEMTREC assistance call 800 424 9300 For International CHEMTREC assistance call 703 527 3887 Section 2 Composition Information on Ingredients CAS Chemical Name Percent EINECS ELINCS 872 50 4 1 Meth...

Page 41: ...REPROTEXT Section 4 First Aid Measures Eyes In case of contact immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for a t least 15 minutes Get medical aid Skin In case of contact flush skin with plenty of water Remove contaminated clothing and shoes Get medical aid if irritation develops and persists Wash clothing before reuse Ingestion If swallowed do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medi...

Page 42: ...ner Keep under a nitrogen blanket Section 8 Exposure Controls Personal Protection Engineering Controls Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low Exposure Limits Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA Final PELs 1 Methyl 2 pyrrolidinone none listed none listed none listed OSHA Va...

Page 43: ...ge and handling conditions Conditions to Avoid Light ignition sources excess heat exposure to moist air or water Incompatibilities with Other Materials Strong oxidizing agents strong acids Hazardous Decomposition Products Nitrogen oxides carbon monoxide carbon dioxide Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur Section 11 Toxicological Information RTECS CAS 872 50 4 UY5790000 LD50 LC50 CAS 872 50 4 Dr...

Page 44: ...on 13 Disposal Considerations Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261 3 Additionally waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification RCRA P Series None listed RCRA U Series Non...

Page 45: ... listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA OSHA None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA STATE CAS 872 50 4 can be found on the following state right to know lists Pennsylvania Minnesota Massachusetts California Prop 65 WARNING This product contains 1 Methyl 2 pyrrolidinone a chemical known to the state of California to cause developmental reproductive toxicity ...

Page 46: ...chantability or any other warranty express or implied with respect to such information and we assume no liability resulting from its use Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes In no event shall Fisher be liable for any claims losses or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special indirect incidental ...

Page 47: ...Appendix Vytran LLC PTR 200 PRL Polyimide Recoater Operator s Manual Version 1 2 42 ...

Page 48: ...Appendix Vytran LLC PTR 200 PRL Polyimide Recoater Operator s Manual Version 1 2 43 Appendix C Pyralin Product Information ...

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Page 55: ...r w w w with ith ith ith Linear Proof Tester Linear Proof Tester Linear Proof Tester Linear Proof Tester Operator s Manual Version 1 2 United States 1400 Campus Drive West Morganville NJ 07751 1 732 972 2880 1 800 421 8847 Fax 1 732 972 6229 England 8 Kew Court Pynes Hill Office Campus Exeter EX2 5AZ 44 0 1392 445777 Fax 44 0 1392 445009 Web http www vytran com ...

Page 56: ...the copyright laws the documentation may not be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form in whole or part without the prior written consent of Vytran LLC Copyright 2006 Vytran LLC 1400 Campus Drive Morganville NJ 07751 USA Phone 1 732 972 2880 1 800 421 8847 FAX 1 732 972 6229 http www vytran com ...

Page 57: ...he Injection System 15 3 2 Cleaning the Die 17 4 Recoat and Proof Test Process 19 4 1 The Polyimide Recoat Process 19 4 2 The Fiber Holding Blocks V Grooves and Inserts 19 4 3 Stripped Fiber Requirements 19 4 4 Loading 20 4 5 Recoating 21 4 6 Proof Testing 21 4 7 Unloading 22 5 Maintenance 23 5 1 Planned Maintenance 23 5 2 Inspecting the Fiber Holding Blocks 23 5 3 Inspecting and Cleaning the Die ...

Page 58: ...mide Recoater Operator s Manual Version 1 2 iv Table of Figures Figure 1 System Components 2 Figure 2 Recoat Bottle Access 16 Figure 3 Recoat Material Flow 16 Figure 4 Recoat and Proof Test Components 20 Figure 5 Fiber Position 20 ...

Page 59: ...apable of producing a high quality and a uniform polyimide recoat 1 1 Parts Checklist When unpacking the PTR 200 PRL for the first time check to make sure that you have the following accessories PTR 200 PRL Automated Polyimide Recoater with Linear Proof Tester 12 0V Power supply PSU AC power cord DC power cable RS 232 communication cable Fittings kit Tool kit containing 1 oz bottle HD MicroSystems...

Page 60: ...00 PRL using the ON OFF rocker switch located on the back of the recoater The PTR 200 PRL will run an initialization process that includes homing the recoat die and tensioning motors and operating the recoat die close open During the initialization process the Handset Controller will display the status of the system Once the homing process is completed the Handset Controller displays the Main Menu...

Page 61: ...ameters 2 2 1 Inject Inject Rate µl sec This parameter is the polyimide injection rate in microliters per second into the die The optimum Inject Rate will be dependant on the polyimide material being used Undercoat Qty µl This parameter is the quantity of polyimide material in microliters injected into the die for the first loop of the head the undercoat The optimum Undercoat Qty will be primarily...

Page 62: ...he optimum Number of Overcoats will be dependant on the polyimide thickness layer desired which will be dependant on the undercoat layer thickness and the parameter settings for the overcoat s Head Sweep Vel steps sec This parameter is the velocity of the head in steps sec for the first loop of depositing polyimide The optimum Head Sweep Velocity will be dependant on the die size and material bein...

Page 63: ...vely taper the transition from original polyimide to recoated polyimide 2 2 4 Recoat Length Recoat Length mm This parameter is the desired bare fiber length in millimeters to be recoated The actual recoat length will be approximately 8 millimeters longer on each end in order to compensate for the width of the head and the fiber load position 2 2 5 Proof Test Proof Test Units This menu allows the u...

Page 64: ...y This option is intended for use when changing materials or purging the system prior to storage Head to Home This option performs a homing of the head and is useful as a diagnostic tool Tension Home This option performs a homing of the proof test load cell and is useful as a diagnostic tool Move Head to Start This option performs a movement of the head to the start position The start position is ...

Page 65: ...cure Temp C 100 200 Undercoat Right Cure Temp C 100 300 Number of Overcoats 1 10 Overcoat Head Sweep Vel mm sec 0 01 20 00 Overcoat Left Precure Temp C 100 200 Overcoat Left Cure Temp C 100 300 Overcoat Right Precure Temp C 100 200 Overcoat Right Cure Temp C 100 300 Overlap Delta mm 100 200 Recoat Length mm 0 2 Proof Test Level Newtons 0 20 Proof Test Rate mm sec 0 1 5 0 Recoat Tension Newtons 2 1...

Page 66: ...LECT Scroll 1 Escape ESC INJECT PARAMETERS Inject Rate 1 SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC INJECT RATE Old 0 35 ul s New 0 40 ul s CFG SET INJECT RATE New 0 040 ul s Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC INJECT PARAMETERS Undercoat Quantity Save CFG Escape ESC UNDERCOAT QUANTITY Old 01 06 ul New 01 25 ul CFG UNDERCOAT QUANTITY New 01 25 ul Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC I...

Page 67: ... CFG UNDERCOAT L PRECURE New 155 C Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC UNDERCOAT PARAMETERS Left Cure Temp 1 SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC UNDERCOAT LEFT CURE Old 190 C New 195 C CFG UNDERCOAT LEFT CURE New 195 C Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC UNDERCOAT PARAMETERS Right Precure Temp 1 SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC UNDERCOAT R PRECURE Old 150 C New 155 C CFG UNDERCOAT R...

Page 68: ... OVERCOAT LEFT CURE New 195 C Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC OVERCOAT PARAMETERS Right Precure Temp 1 SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC OVERCOAT R PRECURE Old 150 C New 155 C CFG OVERCOAT R PRECURE New 155 C Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC OVERCOAT PARAMETERS Right Cure Temp 1 SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC OVERCOAT RIGHT CURE Old 190 C New 195 C CFG OVERCOAT RIGHT CURE...

Page 69: ... kpsi CFG PROOF TEST LEVEL New 125 kpsi Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC PROOF TEST PARAMETERS Proof Test Step Rate 1 SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC PROOF TEST RATE Old 2 0 mm s New 1 8 mm s CFG PROOF TEST RATE New 1 8 mm s Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC PROOF TEST PARAMETERS Proof Test Units 1 SELECT Scroll 1 Escape ESC PROOF TEST UNITS kpsi PROOF TEST UNITS kpsi...

Page 70: ...SUB MENU Heater Settle Time SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC HEATER SETTLE TIME Old 03 00 s New 04 00 s ESC HEATER SETTLE TIME New 04 00 s Writing to PRL 200 please wait CFG 1 Scroll 1 Escape ESC SELECT SUB MENU Inject ot Die Qty SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC INJECT TO DIE QTY Old 100 µl New 110 µl ESC INJECT TO DIE QTY New 110 µl Writing to PRL 200 please wait CFG 1 Scroll 1 Escape ESC SELECT SUB MENU Fib...

Page 71: ... Move Head to Stop SELECT Moving Head to Stop please wait 1 Scroll 1 Escape ESC SELECT SUB MENU Recoat Request State SELECT Scroll 1 Escape ESC RECOAT REQUEST STATE Enabled ESC Scroll 1 Escape ESC RECOAT REQUEST STATE Disabled ESC 1 Scroll 1 Escape ESC SELECT SUB MENU Set Run Purge Cycles SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC SET RUN PURGE CYCLES Old 5 New 7 ESC SET RUN PURGE CYCLES New 7 Writing to PRL 200 ...

Page 72: ...ssible to abort the process if required The Abort Flowchart shows the display prompts and button key presses to abort a recoat process PRL 200 Cx Recoating ESC Yes SELECT No ESC PLEASE CONFIRM Abort Macro SELECT ESC ESC ABORTING please wait ABORT COMPLETE Remove Fibre then Press ESC to Reset System Resetting please wait PRL 200 Cx SYSTEM READY PRL 200 Cx Params CFG Option OPT 5s ...

Page 73: ...p performance and recoat quality issues 3 1 Priming the Injection System It is very important to remove all air from the recoat injection system prior to performing a recoat When operating the system for the first time the pump must be filled with recoat material and cleared of all air in the pump and tubing In order to clear the inject tube recoat material must be injected out through the mold in...

Page 74: ...be that runs from the pump to the die must also be filled with recoat material and purged of air Have cotton swabs and cleaning solution NMP available prior to proceeding Figure 3 Recoat Material Flow 9 Set the Inject to Die Qty to 100µl Options menu on Handset Controller 10 Execute the inject command press Select on the Handset Controller 11 Watch for recoat material to emerge from the die inject...

Page 75: ...of their mating surfaces When closed the die form a circular mold cavity around the section of fiber to be recoated In order for the die to mate flush together they must be free of all dirt and or coating particles The die should be cleaned with a cotton tipped applicator wetted with NMP 1 Methyl 2 pyrrolidinone NMP is the solvent for PI2525 and can be used to soften and lift away any residual rec...

Page 76: ...Recoat Injection System Vytran LLC PTR 200 PRL Polyimide Recoater Operator s Manual Version 1 2 18 ...

Page 77: ...epositing material while the right heater fully cures the previously precured material and the left heater precures the newly deposited material Returning to the start position is defined as one loop or pass as the material initially deposited has been fully imidized This process is repeated until the desired recoat thickness has been achieved A tension test is performed at the conclusion of the r...

Page 78: ...COAT button or by closing and reopening both left and right FHB tops 3 Check that the correct FHB inserts top and bottom are installed and that they are free from debris Position the fiber in the left hand FHB V groove with the stripped section to the left of the left heater Lower the fiber into the right hand FHB V groove The FHB vacuum should hold the fiber in place 4 Manually position the fiber...

Page 79: ...heater will be set to the Left Precure Temp and the head will pause for the Heater Stabilize Time g The head will move to the right at the Undercoat Head Sweep Vel depositing material The right heater will be imidizing the previously precured material while the left heater is evaporating the volatiles from the freshly deposited material The head will complete at the initial start position plus the...

Page 80: ... window 4 Raise the right hand FHB top and remove the recoated fiber 5 Check that no debris is left behind in the FHB V grooves or on the top clamping surfaces Note After a recoat has been removed or even if there is a recoat failure an automatic homing routine will be run 15 seconds after the left FHB top is raised This homing routine will re set the position of the right hand FHB and the head Th...

Page 81: ...bottom insert V groove surfaces and the top insert clamping surfaces are free of debris and oils This will help to ensure that the fiber will not break or slip during tensioning Cleaning the metal insert surfaces is best accomplished using a cotton tipped applicator wetted with acetone or alcohol For embedded debris a soft cleaning brush may be used Cleaning the rubber insert surfaces is best acco...

Page 82: ...oat bottle and clean all exposed tubing and fittings with NMP 2 Install a bottle filled 1 4 full with NMP on the pump 3 Run 5 purge cycles 4 Remove the bottle dispose of contaminated NMP Refill full with clean NMP and reinstall 5 Run 5 more purge cycles 6 Run several inject 100 sequences until NMP runs clear from the die inject port Note Make sure to collect material as it comes out of the die inj...

Page 83: ...ontact compression fit To remove the heater 1 Remove any fiber from the unit clean the die and shut the unit down This will relieve the air pressure to the die open close cylinder 2 Manually open the die sets This will allow additional access to the heaters 3 Grab the body of the filament and using a front to back rocking motion gently lift the filament body pins out of the contacts To install the...

Page 84: ...e bottom left die no inject port 1 Remove any fiber from the unit clean the die and shut the unit down This will relieve the air pressure to the die open close cylinder 2 Manually open the die set to be replaced Remove and retain the two 2 5 64 hex socket head cap screws that secure the die to the head Remove the die from the head 3 Locate and clean the new top die to be installed 4 Seat the new d...

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Page 93: ... M Pyrol 1 Methyl 2 pyrrolidone solvent in paint strippers Company Identification Fisher Scientific 1 Reagent Lane Fair Lawn NJ 07410 For information call 201 796 7100 Emergency Number 201 796 7100 For CHEMTREC assistance call 800 424 9300 For International CHEMTREC assistance call 703 527 3887 Section 2 Composition Information on Ingredients CAS Chemical Name Percent EINECS ELINCS 872 50 4 1 Meth...

Page 94: ...REPROTEXT Section 4 First Aid Measures Eyes In case of contact immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for a t least 15 minutes Get medical aid Skin In case of contact flush skin with plenty of water Remove contaminated clothing and shoes Get medical aid if irritation develops and persists Wash clothing before reuse Ingestion If swallowed do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medi...

Page 95: ...ner Keep under a nitrogen blanket Section 8 Exposure Controls Personal Protection Engineering Controls Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low Exposure Limits Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA Final PELs 1 Methyl 2 pyrrolidinone none listed none listed none listed OSHA Va...

Page 96: ...ge and handling conditions Conditions to Avoid Light ignition sources excess heat exposure to moist air or water Incompatibilities with Other Materials Strong oxidizing agents strong acids Hazardous Decomposition Products Nitrogen oxides carbon monoxide carbon dioxide Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur Section 11 Toxicological Information RTECS CAS 872 50 4 UY5790000 LD50 LC50 CAS 872 50 4 Dr...

Page 97: ...on 13 Disposal Considerations Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261 3 Additionally waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification RCRA P Series None listed RCRA U Series Non...

Page 98: ... listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA OSHA None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA STATE CAS 872 50 4 can be found on the following state right to know lists Pennsylvania Minnesota Massachusetts California Prop 65 WARNING This product contains 1 Methyl 2 pyrrolidinone a chemical known to the state of California to cause developmental reproductive toxicity ...

Page 99: ...chantability or any other warranty express or implied with respect to such information and we assume no liability resulting from its use Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes In no event shall Fisher be liable for any claims losses or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special indirect incidental ...

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Page 101: ...Appendix Vytran LLC PTR 200 PRL Polyimide Recoater Operator s Manual Version 1 2 43 Appendix C Pyralin Product Information ...

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Page 108: ...r w w w with ith ith ith Linear Proof Tester Linear Proof Tester Linear Proof Tester Linear Proof Tester Operator s Manual Version 1 2 United States 1400 Campus Drive West Morganville NJ 07751 1 732 972 2880 1 800 421 8847 Fax 1 732 972 6229 England 8 Kew Court Pynes Hill Office Campus Exeter EX2 5AZ 44 0 1392 445777 Fax 44 0 1392 445009 Web http www vytran com ...

Page 109: ...the copyright laws the documentation may not be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form in whole or part without the prior written consent of Vytran LLC Copyright 2006 Vytran LLC 1400 Campus Drive Morganville NJ 07751 USA Phone 1 732 972 2880 1 800 421 8847 FAX 1 732 972 6229 http www vytran com ...

Page 110: ...he Injection System 15 3 2 Cleaning the Die 17 4 Recoat and Proof Test Process 19 4 1 The Polyimide Recoat Process 19 4 2 The Fiber Holding Blocks V Grooves and Inserts 19 4 3 Stripped Fiber Requirements 19 4 4 Loading 20 4 5 Recoating 21 4 6 Proof Testing 21 4 7 Unloading 22 5 Maintenance 23 5 1 Planned Maintenance 23 5 2 Inspecting the Fiber Holding Blocks 23 5 3 Inspecting and Cleaning the Die ...

Page 111: ...mide Recoater Operator s Manual Version 1 2 iv Table of Figures Figure 1 System Components 2 Figure 2 Recoat Bottle Access 16 Figure 3 Recoat Material Flow 16 Figure 4 Recoat and Proof Test Components 20 Figure 5 Fiber Position 20 ...

Page 112: ...apable of producing a high quality and a uniform polyimide recoat 1 1 Parts Checklist When unpacking the PTR 200 PRL for the first time check to make sure that you have the following accessories PTR 200 PRL Automated Polyimide Recoater with Linear Proof Tester 12 0V Power supply PSU AC power cord DC power cable RS 232 communication cable Fittings kit Tool kit containing 1 oz bottle HD MicroSystems...

Page 113: ...00 PRL using the ON OFF rocker switch located on the back of the recoater The PTR 200 PRL will run an initialization process that includes homing the recoat die and tensioning motors and operating the recoat die close open During the initialization process the Handset Controller will display the status of the system Once the homing process is completed the Handset Controller displays the Main Menu...

Page 114: ...ameters 2 2 1 Inject Inject Rate µl sec This parameter is the polyimide injection rate in microliters per second into the die The optimum Inject Rate will be dependant on the polyimide material being used Undercoat Qty µl This parameter is the quantity of polyimide material in microliters injected into the die for the first loop of the head the undercoat The optimum Undercoat Qty will be primarily...

Page 115: ...he optimum Number of Overcoats will be dependant on the polyimide thickness layer desired which will be dependant on the undercoat layer thickness and the parameter settings for the overcoat s Head Sweep Vel steps sec This parameter is the velocity of the head in steps sec for the first loop of depositing polyimide The optimum Head Sweep Velocity will be dependant on the die size and material bein...

Page 116: ...vely taper the transition from original polyimide to recoated polyimide 2 2 4 Recoat Length Recoat Length mm This parameter is the desired bare fiber length in millimeters to be recoated The actual recoat length will be approximately 8 millimeters longer on each end in order to compensate for the width of the head and the fiber load position 2 2 5 Proof Test Proof Test Units This menu allows the u...

Page 117: ...y This option is intended for use when changing materials or purging the system prior to storage Head to Home This option performs a homing of the head and is useful as a diagnostic tool Tension Home This option performs a homing of the proof test load cell and is useful as a diagnostic tool Move Head to Start This option performs a movement of the head to the start position The start position is ...

Page 118: ...cure Temp C 100 200 Undercoat Right Cure Temp C 100 300 Number of Overcoats 1 10 Overcoat Head Sweep Vel mm sec 0 01 20 00 Overcoat Left Precure Temp C 100 200 Overcoat Left Cure Temp C 100 300 Overcoat Right Precure Temp C 100 200 Overcoat Right Cure Temp C 100 300 Overlap Delta mm 100 200 Recoat Length mm 0 2 Proof Test Level Newtons 0 20 Proof Test Rate mm sec 0 1 5 0 Recoat Tension Newtons 2 1...

Page 119: ...LECT Scroll 1 Escape ESC INJECT PARAMETERS Inject Rate 1 SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC INJECT RATE Old 0 35 ul s New 0 40 ul s CFG SET INJECT RATE New 0 040 ul s Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC INJECT PARAMETERS Undercoat Quantity Save CFG Escape ESC UNDERCOAT QUANTITY Old 01 06 ul New 01 25 ul CFG UNDERCOAT QUANTITY New 01 25 ul Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC I...

Page 120: ... CFG UNDERCOAT L PRECURE New 155 C Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC UNDERCOAT PARAMETERS Left Cure Temp 1 SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC UNDERCOAT LEFT CURE Old 190 C New 195 C CFG UNDERCOAT LEFT CURE New 195 C Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC UNDERCOAT PARAMETERS Right Precure Temp 1 SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC UNDERCOAT R PRECURE Old 150 C New 155 C CFG UNDERCOAT R...

Page 121: ... OVERCOAT LEFT CURE New 195 C Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC OVERCOAT PARAMETERS Right Precure Temp 1 SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC OVERCOAT R PRECURE Old 150 C New 155 C CFG OVERCOAT R PRECURE New 155 C Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC OVERCOAT PARAMETERS Right Cure Temp 1 SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC OVERCOAT RIGHT CURE Old 190 C New 195 C CFG OVERCOAT RIGHT CURE...

Page 122: ... kpsi CFG PROOF TEST LEVEL New 125 kpsi Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC PROOF TEST PARAMETERS Proof Test Step Rate 1 SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC PROOF TEST RATE Old 2 0 mm s New 1 8 mm s CFG PROOF TEST RATE New 1 8 mm s Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC PROOF TEST PARAMETERS Proof Test Units 1 SELECT Scroll 1 Escape ESC PROOF TEST UNITS kpsi PROOF TEST UNITS kpsi...

Page 123: ...SUB MENU Heater Settle Time SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC HEATER SETTLE TIME Old 03 00 s New 04 00 s ESC HEATER SETTLE TIME New 04 00 s Writing to PRL 200 please wait CFG 1 Scroll 1 Escape ESC SELECT SUB MENU Inject ot Die Qty SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC INJECT TO DIE QTY Old 100 µl New 110 µl ESC INJECT TO DIE QTY New 110 µl Writing to PRL 200 please wait CFG 1 Scroll 1 Escape ESC SELECT SUB MENU Fib...

Page 124: ... Move Head to Stop SELECT Moving Head to Stop please wait 1 Scroll 1 Escape ESC SELECT SUB MENU Recoat Request State SELECT Scroll 1 Escape ESC RECOAT REQUEST STATE Enabled ESC Scroll 1 Escape ESC RECOAT REQUEST STATE Disabled ESC 1 Scroll 1 Escape ESC SELECT SUB MENU Set Run Purge Cycles SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC SET RUN PURGE CYCLES Old 5 New 7 ESC SET RUN PURGE CYCLES New 7 Writing to PRL 200 ...

Page 125: ...ssible to abort the process if required The Abort Flowchart shows the display prompts and button key presses to abort a recoat process PRL 200 Cx Recoating ESC Yes SELECT No ESC PLEASE CONFIRM Abort Macro SELECT ESC ESC ABORTING please wait ABORT COMPLETE Remove Fibre then Press ESC to Reset System Resetting please wait PRL 200 Cx SYSTEM READY PRL 200 Cx Params CFG Option OPT 5s ...

Page 126: ...p performance and recoat quality issues 3 1 Priming the Injection System It is very important to remove all air from the recoat injection system prior to performing a recoat When operating the system for the first time the pump must be filled with recoat material and cleared of all air in the pump and tubing In order to clear the inject tube recoat material must be injected out through the mold in...

Page 127: ...be that runs from the pump to the die must also be filled with recoat material and purged of air Have cotton swabs and cleaning solution NMP available prior to proceeding Figure 3 Recoat Material Flow 9 Set the Inject to Die Qty to 100µl Options menu on Handset Controller 10 Execute the inject command press Select on the Handset Controller 11 Watch for recoat material to emerge from the die inject...

Page 128: ...of their mating surfaces When closed the die form a circular mold cavity around the section of fiber to be recoated In order for the die to mate flush together they must be free of all dirt and or coating particles The die should be cleaned with a cotton tipped applicator wetted with NMP 1 Methyl 2 pyrrolidinone NMP is the solvent for PI2525 and can be used to soften and lift away any residual rec...

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Page 130: ...epositing material while the right heater fully cures the previously precured material and the left heater precures the newly deposited material Returning to the start position is defined as one loop or pass as the material initially deposited has been fully imidized This process is repeated until the desired recoat thickness has been achieved A tension test is performed at the conclusion of the r...

Page 131: ...COAT button or by closing and reopening both left and right FHB tops 3 Check that the correct FHB inserts top and bottom are installed and that they are free from debris Position the fiber in the left hand FHB V groove with the stripped section to the left of the left heater Lower the fiber into the right hand FHB V groove The FHB vacuum should hold the fiber in place 4 Manually position the fiber...

Page 132: ...heater will be set to the Left Precure Temp and the head will pause for the Heater Stabilize Time g The head will move to the right at the Undercoat Head Sweep Vel depositing material The right heater will be imidizing the previously precured material while the left heater is evaporating the volatiles from the freshly deposited material The head will complete at the initial start position plus the...

Page 133: ... window 4 Raise the right hand FHB top and remove the recoated fiber 5 Check that no debris is left behind in the FHB V grooves or on the top clamping surfaces Note After a recoat has been removed or even if there is a recoat failure an automatic homing routine will be run 15 seconds after the left FHB top is raised This homing routine will re set the position of the right hand FHB and the head Th...

Page 134: ...bottom insert V groove surfaces and the top insert clamping surfaces are free of debris and oils This will help to ensure that the fiber will not break or slip during tensioning Cleaning the metal insert surfaces is best accomplished using a cotton tipped applicator wetted with acetone or alcohol For embedded debris a soft cleaning brush may be used Cleaning the rubber insert surfaces is best acco...

Page 135: ...oat bottle and clean all exposed tubing and fittings with NMP 2 Install a bottle filled 1 4 full with NMP on the pump 3 Run 5 purge cycles 4 Remove the bottle dispose of contaminated NMP Refill full with clean NMP and reinstall 5 Run 5 more purge cycles 6 Run several inject 100 sequences until NMP runs clear from the die inject port Note Make sure to collect material as it comes out of the die inj...

Page 136: ...ontact compression fit To remove the heater 1 Remove any fiber from the unit clean the die and shut the unit down This will relieve the air pressure to the die open close cylinder 2 Manually open the die sets This will allow additional access to the heaters 3 Grab the body of the filament and using a front to back rocking motion gently lift the filament body pins out of the contacts To install the...

Page 137: ...e bottom left die no inject port 1 Remove any fiber from the unit clean the die and shut the unit down This will relieve the air pressure to the die open close cylinder 2 Manually open the die set to be replaced Remove and retain the two 2 5 64 hex socket head cap screws that secure the die to the head Remove the die from the head 3 Locate and clean the new top die to be installed 4 Seat the new d...

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Page 146: ... M Pyrol 1 Methyl 2 pyrrolidone solvent in paint strippers Company Identification Fisher Scientific 1 Reagent Lane Fair Lawn NJ 07410 For information call 201 796 7100 Emergency Number 201 796 7100 For CHEMTREC assistance call 800 424 9300 For International CHEMTREC assistance call 703 527 3887 Section 2 Composition Information on Ingredients CAS Chemical Name Percent EINECS ELINCS 872 50 4 1 Meth...

Page 147: ...REPROTEXT Section 4 First Aid Measures Eyes In case of contact immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for a t least 15 minutes Get medical aid Skin In case of contact flush skin with plenty of water Remove contaminated clothing and shoes Get medical aid if irritation develops and persists Wash clothing before reuse Ingestion If swallowed do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medi...

Page 148: ...ner Keep under a nitrogen blanket Section 8 Exposure Controls Personal Protection Engineering Controls Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low Exposure Limits Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA Final PELs 1 Methyl 2 pyrrolidinone none listed none listed none listed OSHA Va...

Page 149: ...ge and handling conditions Conditions to Avoid Light ignition sources excess heat exposure to moist air or water Incompatibilities with Other Materials Strong oxidizing agents strong acids Hazardous Decomposition Products Nitrogen oxides carbon monoxide carbon dioxide Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur Section 11 Toxicological Information RTECS CAS 872 50 4 UY5790000 LD50 LC50 CAS 872 50 4 Dr...

Page 150: ...on 13 Disposal Considerations Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261 3 Additionally waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification RCRA P Series None listed RCRA U Series Non...

Page 151: ... listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA OSHA None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA STATE CAS 872 50 4 can be found on the following state right to know lists Pennsylvania Minnesota Massachusetts California Prop 65 WARNING This product contains 1 Methyl 2 pyrrolidinone a chemical known to the state of California to cause developmental reproductive toxicity ...

Page 152: ...chantability or any other warranty express or implied with respect to such information and we assume no liability resulting from its use Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes In no event shall Fisher be liable for any claims losses or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special indirect incidental ...

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Page 161: ...r w w w with ith ith ith Linear Proof Tester Linear Proof Tester Linear Proof Tester Linear Proof Tester Operator s Manual Version 1 2 United States 1400 Campus Drive West Morganville NJ 07751 1 732 972 2880 1 800 421 8847 Fax 1 732 972 6229 England 8 Kew Court Pynes Hill Office Campus Exeter EX2 5AZ 44 0 1392 445777 Fax 44 0 1392 445009 Web http www vytran com ...

Page 162: ...the copyright laws the documentation may not be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form in whole or part without the prior written consent of Vytran LLC Copyright 2006 Vytran LLC 1400 Campus Drive Morganville NJ 07751 USA Phone 1 732 972 2880 1 800 421 8847 FAX 1 732 972 6229 http www vytran com ...

Page 163: ...he Injection System 15 3 2 Cleaning the Die 17 4 Recoat and Proof Test Process 19 4 1 The Polyimide Recoat Process 19 4 2 The Fiber Holding Blocks V Grooves and Inserts 19 4 3 Stripped Fiber Requirements 19 4 4 Loading 20 4 5 Recoating 21 4 6 Proof Testing 21 4 7 Unloading 22 5 Maintenance 23 5 1 Planned Maintenance 23 5 2 Inspecting the Fiber Holding Blocks 23 5 3 Inspecting and Cleaning the Die ...

Page 164: ...mide Recoater Operator s Manual Version 1 2 iv Table of Figures Figure 1 System Components 2 Figure 2 Recoat Bottle Access 16 Figure 3 Recoat Material Flow 16 Figure 4 Recoat and Proof Test Components 20 Figure 5 Fiber Position 20 ...

Page 165: ...apable of producing a high quality and a uniform polyimide recoat 1 1 Parts Checklist When unpacking the PTR 200 PRL for the first time check to make sure that you have the following accessories PTR 200 PRL Automated Polyimide Recoater with Linear Proof Tester 12 0V Power supply PSU AC power cord DC power cable RS 232 communication cable Fittings kit Tool kit containing 1 oz bottle HD MicroSystems...

Page 166: ...00 PRL using the ON OFF rocker switch located on the back of the recoater The PTR 200 PRL will run an initialization process that includes homing the recoat die and tensioning motors and operating the recoat die close open During the initialization process the Handset Controller will display the status of the system Once the homing process is completed the Handset Controller displays the Main Menu...

Page 167: ...ameters 2 2 1 Inject Inject Rate µl sec This parameter is the polyimide injection rate in microliters per second into the die The optimum Inject Rate will be dependant on the polyimide material being used Undercoat Qty µl This parameter is the quantity of polyimide material in microliters injected into the die for the first loop of the head the undercoat The optimum Undercoat Qty will be primarily...

Page 168: ...he optimum Number of Overcoats will be dependant on the polyimide thickness layer desired which will be dependant on the undercoat layer thickness and the parameter settings for the overcoat s Head Sweep Vel steps sec This parameter is the velocity of the head in steps sec for the first loop of depositing polyimide The optimum Head Sweep Velocity will be dependant on the die size and material bein...

Page 169: ...vely taper the transition from original polyimide to recoated polyimide 2 2 4 Recoat Length Recoat Length mm This parameter is the desired bare fiber length in millimeters to be recoated The actual recoat length will be approximately 8 millimeters longer on each end in order to compensate for the width of the head and the fiber load position 2 2 5 Proof Test Proof Test Units This menu allows the u...

Page 170: ...y This option is intended for use when changing materials or purging the system prior to storage Head to Home This option performs a homing of the head and is useful as a diagnostic tool Tension Home This option performs a homing of the proof test load cell and is useful as a diagnostic tool Move Head to Start This option performs a movement of the head to the start position The start position is ...

Page 171: ...cure Temp C 100 200 Undercoat Right Cure Temp C 100 300 Number of Overcoats 1 10 Overcoat Head Sweep Vel mm sec 0 01 20 00 Overcoat Left Precure Temp C 100 200 Overcoat Left Cure Temp C 100 300 Overcoat Right Precure Temp C 100 200 Overcoat Right Cure Temp C 100 300 Overlap Delta mm 100 200 Recoat Length mm 0 2 Proof Test Level Newtons 0 20 Proof Test Rate mm sec 0 1 5 0 Recoat Tension Newtons 2 1...

Page 172: ...LECT Scroll 1 Escape ESC INJECT PARAMETERS Inject Rate 1 SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC INJECT RATE Old 0 35 ul s New 0 40 ul s CFG SET INJECT RATE New 0 040 ul s Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC INJECT PARAMETERS Undercoat Quantity Save CFG Escape ESC UNDERCOAT QUANTITY Old 01 06 ul New 01 25 ul CFG UNDERCOAT QUANTITY New 01 25 ul Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC I...

Page 173: ... CFG UNDERCOAT L PRECURE New 155 C Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC UNDERCOAT PARAMETERS Left Cure Temp 1 SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC UNDERCOAT LEFT CURE Old 190 C New 195 C CFG UNDERCOAT LEFT CURE New 195 C Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC UNDERCOAT PARAMETERS Right Precure Temp 1 SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC UNDERCOAT R PRECURE Old 150 C New 155 C CFG UNDERCOAT R...

Page 174: ... OVERCOAT LEFT CURE New 195 C Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC OVERCOAT PARAMETERS Right Precure Temp 1 SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC OVERCOAT R PRECURE Old 150 C New 155 C CFG OVERCOAT R PRECURE New 155 C Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC OVERCOAT PARAMETERS Right Cure Temp 1 SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC OVERCOAT RIGHT CURE Old 190 C New 195 C CFG OVERCOAT RIGHT CURE...

Page 175: ... kpsi CFG PROOF TEST LEVEL New 125 kpsi Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC PROOF TEST PARAMETERS Proof Test Step Rate 1 SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC PROOF TEST RATE Old 2 0 mm s New 1 8 mm s CFG PROOF TEST RATE New 1 8 mm s Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC PROOF TEST PARAMETERS Proof Test Units 1 SELECT Scroll 1 Escape ESC PROOF TEST UNITS kpsi PROOF TEST UNITS kpsi...

Page 176: ...SUB MENU Heater Settle Time SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC HEATER SETTLE TIME Old 03 00 s New 04 00 s ESC HEATER SETTLE TIME New 04 00 s Writing to PRL 200 please wait CFG 1 Scroll 1 Escape ESC SELECT SUB MENU Inject ot Die Qty SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC INJECT TO DIE QTY Old 100 µl New 110 µl ESC INJECT TO DIE QTY New 110 µl Writing to PRL 200 please wait CFG 1 Scroll 1 Escape ESC SELECT SUB MENU Fib...

Page 177: ... Move Head to Stop SELECT Moving Head to Stop please wait 1 Scroll 1 Escape ESC SELECT SUB MENU Recoat Request State SELECT Scroll 1 Escape ESC RECOAT REQUEST STATE Enabled ESC Scroll 1 Escape ESC RECOAT REQUEST STATE Disabled ESC 1 Scroll 1 Escape ESC SELECT SUB MENU Set Run Purge Cycles SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC SET RUN PURGE CYCLES Old 5 New 7 ESC SET RUN PURGE CYCLES New 7 Writing to PRL 200 ...

Page 178: ...ssible to abort the process if required The Abort Flowchart shows the display prompts and button key presses to abort a recoat process PRL 200 Cx Recoating ESC Yes SELECT No ESC PLEASE CONFIRM Abort Macro SELECT ESC ESC ABORTING please wait ABORT COMPLETE Remove Fibre then Press ESC to Reset System Resetting please wait PRL 200 Cx SYSTEM READY PRL 200 Cx Params CFG Option OPT 5s ...

Page 179: ...p performance and recoat quality issues 3 1 Priming the Injection System It is very important to remove all air from the recoat injection system prior to performing a recoat When operating the system for the first time the pump must be filled with recoat material and cleared of all air in the pump and tubing In order to clear the inject tube recoat material must be injected out through the mold in...

Page 180: ...be that runs from the pump to the die must also be filled with recoat material and purged of air Have cotton swabs and cleaning solution NMP available prior to proceeding Figure 3 Recoat Material Flow 9 Set the Inject to Die Qty to 100µl Options menu on Handset Controller 10 Execute the inject command press Select on the Handset Controller 11 Watch for recoat material to emerge from the die inject...

Page 181: ...of their mating surfaces When closed the die form a circular mold cavity around the section of fiber to be recoated In order for the die to mate flush together they must be free of all dirt and or coating particles The die should be cleaned with a cotton tipped applicator wetted with NMP 1 Methyl 2 pyrrolidinone NMP is the solvent for PI2525 and can be used to soften and lift away any residual rec...

Page 182: ...Recoat Injection System Vytran LLC PTR 200 PRL Polyimide Recoater Operator s Manual Version 1 2 18 ...

Page 183: ...epositing material while the right heater fully cures the previously precured material and the left heater precures the newly deposited material Returning to the start position is defined as one loop or pass as the material initially deposited has been fully imidized This process is repeated until the desired recoat thickness has been achieved A tension test is performed at the conclusion of the r...

Page 184: ...COAT button or by closing and reopening both left and right FHB tops 3 Check that the correct FHB inserts top and bottom are installed and that they are free from debris Position the fiber in the left hand FHB V groove with the stripped section to the left of the left heater Lower the fiber into the right hand FHB V groove The FHB vacuum should hold the fiber in place 4 Manually position the fiber...

Page 185: ...heater will be set to the Left Precure Temp and the head will pause for the Heater Stabilize Time g The head will move to the right at the Undercoat Head Sweep Vel depositing material The right heater will be imidizing the previously precured material while the left heater is evaporating the volatiles from the freshly deposited material The head will complete at the initial start position plus the...

Page 186: ... window 4 Raise the right hand FHB top and remove the recoated fiber 5 Check that no debris is left behind in the FHB V grooves or on the top clamping surfaces Note After a recoat has been removed or even if there is a recoat failure an automatic homing routine will be run 15 seconds after the left FHB top is raised This homing routine will re set the position of the right hand FHB and the head Th...

Page 187: ...bottom insert V groove surfaces and the top insert clamping surfaces are free of debris and oils This will help to ensure that the fiber will not break or slip during tensioning Cleaning the metal insert surfaces is best accomplished using a cotton tipped applicator wetted with acetone or alcohol For embedded debris a soft cleaning brush may be used Cleaning the rubber insert surfaces is best acco...

Page 188: ...oat bottle and clean all exposed tubing and fittings with NMP 2 Install a bottle filled 1 4 full with NMP on the pump 3 Run 5 purge cycles 4 Remove the bottle dispose of contaminated NMP Refill full with clean NMP and reinstall 5 Run 5 more purge cycles 6 Run several inject 100 sequences until NMP runs clear from the die inject port Note Make sure to collect material as it comes out of the die inj...

Page 189: ...ontact compression fit To remove the heater 1 Remove any fiber from the unit clean the die and shut the unit down This will relieve the air pressure to the die open close cylinder 2 Manually open the die sets This will allow additional access to the heaters 3 Grab the body of the filament and using a front to back rocking motion gently lift the filament body pins out of the contacts To install the...

Page 190: ...e bottom left die no inject port 1 Remove any fiber from the unit clean the die and shut the unit down This will relieve the air pressure to the die open close cylinder 2 Manually open the die set to be replaced Remove and retain the two 2 5 64 hex socket head cap screws that secure the die to the head Remove the die from the head 3 Locate and clean the new top die to be installed 4 Seat the new d...

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Page 199: ... M Pyrol 1 Methyl 2 pyrrolidone solvent in paint strippers Company Identification Fisher Scientific 1 Reagent Lane Fair Lawn NJ 07410 For information call 201 796 7100 Emergency Number 201 796 7100 For CHEMTREC assistance call 800 424 9300 For International CHEMTREC assistance call 703 527 3887 Section 2 Composition Information on Ingredients CAS Chemical Name Percent EINECS ELINCS 872 50 4 1 Meth...

Page 200: ...REPROTEXT Section 4 First Aid Measures Eyes In case of contact immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for a t least 15 minutes Get medical aid Skin In case of contact flush skin with plenty of water Remove contaminated clothing and shoes Get medical aid if irritation develops and persists Wash clothing before reuse Ingestion If swallowed do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medi...

Page 201: ...ner Keep under a nitrogen blanket Section 8 Exposure Controls Personal Protection Engineering Controls Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low Exposure Limits Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA Final PELs 1 Methyl 2 pyrrolidinone none listed none listed none listed OSHA Va...

Page 202: ...ge and handling conditions Conditions to Avoid Light ignition sources excess heat exposure to moist air or water Incompatibilities with Other Materials Strong oxidizing agents strong acids Hazardous Decomposition Products Nitrogen oxides carbon monoxide carbon dioxide Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur Section 11 Toxicological Information RTECS CAS 872 50 4 UY5790000 LD50 LC50 CAS 872 50 4 Dr...

Page 203: ...on 13 Disposal Considerations Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261 3 Additionally waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification RCRA P Series None listed RCRA U Series Non...

Page 204: ... listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA OSHA None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA STATE CAS 872 50 4 can be found on the following state right to know lists Pennsylvania Minnesota Massachusetts California Prop 65 WARNING This product contains 1 Methyl 2 pyrrolidinone a chemical known to the state of California to cause developmental reproductive toxicity ...

Page 205: ...chantability or any other warranty express or implied with respect to such information and we assume no liability resulting from its use Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes In no event shall Fisher be liable for any claims losses or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special indirect incidental ...

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Page 214: ...r w w w with ith ith ith Linear Proof Tester Linear Proof Tester Linear Proof Tester Linear Proof Tester Operator s Manual Version 1 2 United States 1400 Campus Drive West Morganville NJ 07751 1 732 972 2880 1 800 421 8847 Fax 1 732 972 6229 England 8 Kew Court Pynes Hill Office Campus Exeter EX2 5AZ 44 0 1392 445777 Fax 44 0 1392 445009 Web http www vytran com ...

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Page 216: ...he Injection System 15 3 2 Cleaning the Die 17 4 Recoat and Proof Test Process 19 4 1 The Polyimide Recoat Process 19 4 2 The Fiber Holding Blocks V Grooves and Inserts 19 4 3 Stripped Fiber Requirements 19 4 4 Loading 20 4 5 Recoating 21 4 6 Proof Testing 21 4 7 Unloading 22 5 Maintenance 23 5 1 Planned Maintenance 23 5 2 Inspecting the Fiber Holding Blocks 23 5 3 Inspecting and Cleaning the Die ...

Page 217: ...mide Recoater Operator s Manual Version 1 2 iv Table of Figures Figure 1 System Components 2 Figure 2 Recoat Bottle Access 16 Figure 3 Recoat Material Flow 16 Figure 4 Recoat and Proof Test Components 20 Figure 5 Fiber Position 20 ...

Page 218: ...apable of producing a high quality and a uniform polyimide recoat 1 1 Parts Checklist When unpacking the PTR 200 PRL for the first time check to make sure that you have the following accessories PTR 200 PRL Automated Polyimide Recoater with Linear Proof Tester 12 0V Power supply PSU AC power cord DC power cable RS 232 communication cable Fittings kit Tool kit containing 1 oz bottle HD MicroSystems...

Page 219: ...00 PRL using the ON OFF rocker switch located on the back of the recoater The PTR 200 PRL will run an initialization process that includes homing the recoat die and tensioning motors and operating the recoat die close open During the initialization process the Handset Controller will display the status of the system Once the homing process is completed the Handset Controller displays the Main Menu...

Page 220: ...ameters 2 2 1 Inject Inject Rate µl sec This parameter is the polyimide injection rate in microliters per second into the die The optimum Inject Rate will be dependant on the polyimide material being used Undercoat Qty µl This parameter is the quantity of polyimide material in microliters injected into the die for the first loop of the head the undercoat The optimum Undercoat Qty will be primarily...

Page 221: ...he optimum Number of Overcoats will be dependant on the polyimide thickness layer desired which will be dependant on the undercoat layer thickness and the parameter settings for the overcoat s Head Sweep Vel steps sec This parameter is the velocity of the head in steps sec for the first loop of depositing polyimide The optimum Head Sweep Velocity will be dependant on the die size and material bein...

Page 222: ...vely taper the transition from original polyimide to recoated polyimide 2 2 4 Recoat Length Recoat Length mm This parameter is the desired bare fiber length in millimeters to be recoated The actual recoat length will be approximately 8 millimeters longer on each end in order to compensate for the width of the head and the fiber load position 2 2 5 Proof Test Proof Test Units This menu allows the u...

Page 223: ...y This option is intended for use when changing materials or purging the system prior to storage Head to Home This option performs a homing of the head and is useful as a diagnostic tool Tension Home This option performs a homing of the proof test load cell and is useful as a diagnostic tool Move Head to Start This option performs a movement of the head to the start position The start position is ...

Page 224: ...cure Temp C 100 200 Undercoat Right Cure Temp C 100 300 Number of Overcoats 1 10 Overcoat Head Sweep Vel mm sec 0 01 20 00 Overcoat Left Precure Temp C 100 200 Overcoat Left Cure Temp C 100 300 Overcoat Right Precure Temp C 100 200 Overcoat Right Cure Temp C 100 300 Overlap Delta mm 100 200 Recoat Length mm 0 2 Proof Test Level Newtons 0 20 Proof Test Rate mm sec 0 1 5 0 Recoat Tension Newtons 2 1...

Page 225: ...LECT Scroll 1 Escape ESC INJECT PARAMETERS Inject Rate 1 SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC INJECT RATE Old 0 35 ul s New 0 40 ul s CFG SET INJECT RATE New 0 040 ul s Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC INJECT PARAMETERS Undercoat Quantity Save CFG Escape ESC UNDERCOAT QUANTITY Old 01 06 ul New 01 25 ul CFG UNDERCOAT QUANTITY New 01 25 ul Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC I...

Page 226: ... CFG UNDERCOAT L PRECURE New 155 C Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC UNDERCOAT PARAMETERS Left Cure Temp 1 SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC UNDERCOAT LEFT CURE Old 190 C New 195 C CFG UNDERCOAT LEFT CURE New 195 C Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC UNDERCOAT PARAMETERS Right Precure Temp 1 SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC UNDERCOAT R PRECURE Old 150 C New 155 C CFG UNDERCOAT R...

Page 227: ... OVERCOAT LEFT CURE New 195 C Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC OVERCOAT PARAMETERS Right Precure Temp 1 SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC OVERCOAT R PRECURE Old 150 C New 155 C CFG OVERCOAT R PRECURE New 155 C Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC OVERCOAT PARAMETERS Right Cure Temp 1 SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC OVERCOAT RIGHT CURE Old 190 C New 195 C CFG OVERCOAT RIGHT CURE...

Page 228: ... kpsi CFG PROOF TEST LEVEL New 125 kpsi Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC PROOF TEST PARAMETERS Proof Test Step Rate 1 SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC PROOF TEST RATE Old 2 0 mm s New 1 8 mm s CFG PROOF TEST RATE New 1 8 mm s Writing to PRL 200 please wait Scroll 1 Escape ESC PROOF TEST PARAMETERS Proof Test Units 1 SELECT Scroll 1 Escape ESC PROOF TEST UNITS kpsi PROOF TEST UNITS kpsi...

Page 229: ...SUB MENU Heater Settle Time SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC HEATER SETTLE TIME Old 03 00 s New 04 00 s ESC HEATER SETTLE TIME New 04 00 s Writing to PRL 200 please wait CFG 1 Scroll 1 Escape ESC SELECT SUB MENU Inject ot Die Qty SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC INJECT TO DIE QTY Old 100 µl New 110 µl ESC INJECT TO DIE QTY New 110 µl Writing to PRL 200 please wait CFG 1 Scroll 1 Escape ESC SELECT SUB MENU Fib...

Page 230: ... Move Head to Stop SELECT Moving Head to Stop please wait 1 Scroll 1 Escape ESC SELECT SUB MENU Recoat Request State SELECT Scroll 1 Escape ESC RECOAT REQUEST STATE Enabled ESC Scroll 1 Escape ESC RECOAT REQUEST STATE Disabled ESC 1 Scroll 1 Escape ESC SELECT SUB MENU Set Run Purge Cycles SELECT Save CFG Escape ESC SET RUN PURGE CYCLES Old 5 New 7 ESC SET RUN PURGE CYCLES New 7 Writing to PRL 200 ...

Page 231: ...ssible to abort the process if required The Abort Flowchart shows the display prompts and button key presses to abort a recoat process PRL 200 Cx Recoating ESC Yes SELECT No ESC PLEASE CONFIRM Abort Macro SELECT ESC ESC ABORTING please wait ABORT COMPLETE Remove Fibre then Press ESC to Reset System Resetting please wait PRL 200 Cx SYSTEM READY PRL 200 Cx Params CFG Option OPT 5s ...

Page 232: ...p performance and recoat quality issues 3 1 Priming the Injection System It is very important to remove all air from the recoat injection system prior to performing a recoat When operating the system for the first time the pump must be filled with recoat material and cleared of all air in the pump and tubing In order to clear the inject tube recoat material must be injected out through the mold in...

Page 233: ...be that runs from the pump to the die must also be filled with recoat material and purged of air Have cotton swabs and cleaning solution NMP available prior to proceeding Figure 3 Recoat Material Flow 9 Set the Inject to Die Qty to 100µl Options menu on Handset Controller 10 Execute the inject command press Select on the Handset Controller 11 Watch for recoat material to emerge from the die inject...

Page 234: ...of their mating surfaces When closed the die form a circular mold cavity around the section of fiber to be recoated In order for the die to mate flush together they must be free of all dirt and or coating particles The die should be cleaned with a cotton tipped applicator wetted with NMP 1 Methyl 2 pyrrolidinone NMP is the solvent for PI2525 and can be used to soften and lift away any residual rec...

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Page 236: ...epositing material while the right heater fully cures the previously precured material and the left heater precures the newly deposited material Returning to the start position is defined as one loop or pass as the material initially deposited has been fully imidized This process is repeated until the desired recoat thickness has been achieved A tension test is performed at the conclusion of the r...

Page 237: ...COAT button or by closing and reopening both left and right FHB tops 3 Check that the correct FHB inserts top and bottom are installed and that they are free from debris Position the fiber in the left hand FHB V groove with the stripped section to the left of the left heater Lower the fiber into the right hand FHB V groove The FHB vacuum should hold the fiber in place 4 Manually position the fiber...

Page 238: ...heater will be set to the Left Precure Temp and the head will pause for the Heater Stabilize Time g The head will move to the right at the Undercoat Head Sweep Vel depositing material The right heater will be imidizing the previously precured material while the left heater is evaporating the volatiles from the freshly deposited material The head will complete at the initial start position plus the...

Page 239: ... window 4 Raise the right hand FHB top and remove the recoated fiber 5 Check that no debris is left behind in the FHB V grooves or on the top clamping surfaces Note After a recoat has been removed or even if there is a recoat failure an automatic homing routine will be run 15 seconds after the left FHB top is raised This homing routine will re set the position of the right hand FHB and the head Th...

Page 240: ...bottom insert V groove surfaces and the top insert clamping surfaces are free of debris and oils This will help to ensure that the fiber will not break or slip during tensioning Cleaning the metal insert surfaces is best accomplished using a cotton tipped applicator wetted with acetone or alcohol For embedded debris a soft cleaning brush may be used Cleaning the rubber insert surfaces is best acco...

Page 241: ...oat bottle and clean all exposed tubing and fittings with NMP 2 Install a bottle filled 1 4 full with NMP on the pump 3 Run 5 purge cycles 4 Remove the bottle dispose of contaminated NMP Refill full with clean NMP and reinstall 5 Run 5 more purge cycles 6 Run several inject 100 sequences until NMP runs clear from the die inject port Note Make sure to collect material as it comes out of the die inj...

Page 242: ...ontact compression fit To remove the heater 1 Remove any fiber from the unit clean the die and shut the unit down This will relieve the air pressure to the die open close cylinder 2 Manually open the die sets This will allow additional access to the heaters 3 Grab the body of the filament and using a front to back rocking motion gently lift the filament body pins out of the contacts To install the...

Page 243: ...e bottom left die no inject port 1 Remove any fiber from the unit clean the die and shut the unit down This will relieve the air pressure to the die open close cylinder 2 Manually open the die set to be replaced Remove and retain the two 2 5 64 hex socket head cap screws that secure the die to the head Remove the die from the head 3 Locate and clean the new top die to be installed 4 Seat the new d...

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Page 252: ... M Pyrol 1 Methyl 2 pyrrolidone solvent in paint strippers Company Identification Fisher Scientific 1 Reagent Lane Fair Lawn NJ 07410 For information call 201 796 7100 Emergency Number 201 796 7100 For CHEMTREC assistance call 800 424 9300 For International CHEMTREC assistance call 703 527 3887 Section 2 Composition Information on Ingredients CAS Chemical Name Percent EINECS ELINCS 872 50 4 1 Meth...

Page 253: ...REPROTEXT Section 4 First Aid Measures Eyes In case of contact immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for a t least 15 minutes Get medical aid Skin In case of contact flush skin with plenty of water Remove contaminated clothing and shoes Get medical aid if irritation develops and persists Wash clothing before reuse Ingestion If swallowed do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medi...

Page 254: ...ner Keep under a nitrogen blanket Section 8 Exposure Controls Personal Protection Engineering Controls Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low Exposure Limits Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA Final PELs 1 Methyl 2 pyrrolidinone none listed none listed none listed OSHA Va...

Page 255: ...ge and handling conditions Conditions to Avoid Light ignition sources excess heat exposure to moist air or water Incompatibilities with Other Materials Strong oxidizing agents strong acids Hazardous Decomposition Products Nitrogen oxides carbon monoxide carbon dioxide Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur Section 11 Toxicological Information RTECS CAS 872 50 4 UY5790000 LD50 LC50 CAS 872 50 4 Dr...

Page 256: ...on 13 Disposal Considerations Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261 3 Additionally waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification RCRA P Series None listed RCRA U Series Non...

Page 257: ... listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA OSHA None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA STATE CAS 872 50 4 can be found on the following state right to know lists Pennsylvania Minnesota Massachusetts California Prop 65 WARNING This product contains 1 Methyl 2 pyrrolidinone a chemical known to the state of California to cause developmental reproductive toxicity ...

Page 258: ...chantability or any other warranty express or implied with respect to such information and we assume no liability resulting from its use Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes In no event shall Fisher be liable for any claims losses or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special indirect incidental ...

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