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Dymax EC-Series Flood Lamp User Guide

For Use With UVCS-Series Conveyors

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Instructions for Safe Use

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Setup and Operation

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Maintenance

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Ordering Spare Parts and Accessories

EC-Series Flood Lamps (From left: 5000-EC for use with

UVCS SideCure™ Convey

or (PN39798), 5000-EC for use with UVCS Conveyor

(PN39241), EC Power Supply, and 2000-EC for use with UVCS Conveyor (PN38105)

Summary of Contents for EC Series

Page 1: ...uctions for Safe Use Setup and Operation Maintenance Ordering Spare Parts and Accessories EC Series Flood Lamps From left 5000 EC for use with UVCS SideCure Conveyor PN39798 5000 EC for use with UVCS Conveyor PN39241 EC Power Supply and 2000 EC for use with UVCS Conveyor PN38105 ...

Page 2: ...embly allow for 100 in line inspection and increase throughput System designs enable stand alone configuration or integration into your existing assembly line Please note that most dispensing and curing system applications are unique Dymax does not warrant the fitness of the product for the intended application Any warranty applicable to the product its application and use is strictly limited to t...

Page 3: ...s for UVCS Conveyors 7 System Components 8 Assembly and Setup 9 Unpacking and Inspecting Your Shipment 9 Parts Included in an EC Flood Lamp 9 System Interconnection 9 Operation 10 Temperature Control of 5000 EC Flood Lamps For UVCS Conveyors 11 Cleaning and Maintenance 12 Bulb Replacement Procedure 12 Fuse Replacement Procedure 14 Cleaning 14 Preventing Unit Overheating 15 Troubleshooting 16 Spare...

Page 4: ...nd on the back cover of this user guide Additional resources are available to ensure a trouble free experience with our products Detailed product information on www dymax com Dymax adhesive Product Data Sheets PDS on our website Material Safety Data Sheets SDS provided with shipments of Dymax adhesives Safety WARNING If you use a Dymax UV flood lamp without first reading and understanding the info...

Page 5: ...erstand these four concepts to use the UV light source safely UV exposure High temperature surfaces Ozone Bright visible light Each is described below UV Exposure Standard Dymax UV light curing systems and bulbs have been designed primarily to emit UVA light Figure 1 UVA light is generally considered the safest of the three UV ranges UVA UVB and UVC Although OSHA does not currently regulate ultrav...

Page 6: ...workers from stray UV light The following materials can be used to create simple shielding structures Rigid Plastic Film Transparent or translucent UV blocking plastics typically polycarbonate or acrylic are commonly used to create shielding where some level of transparency is also desired Flexible Film Translucent UV blocking flexible urethane films can be used to quickly create workstation shiel...

Page 7: ... Overview Description of the EC Series Flood Lamps for UVCS Conveyors Dymax Flood Lamps are designed for installation into Dymax UVCS Series Light Curing Conveyors They have extensive use in a wide variety of applications such as bonding potting sealing and encapsulating These Flood Lamps are extremely unique in that they offer exceptional versatility and expandability Each unit is designed and sh...

Page 8: ...ws external electrical inputs and provides power to the Bulb located in the Lamp Reflector Assembly Housing The Power Supply contains the On Off Power Switch and Hour Meter that are located on the front panel The Power Supply also houses its own Cooling Fans and power distribution for optional accessories The rear panel has an integrally fused AC Power Receptacle and an 8 Pin Female circular conne...

Page 9: ... or mercury vapor bulbs available lamp sockets high voltage starter and three circular connectors Solid State Power Supply 2 Interconnection Cable 3 Connects the power supply to the lamp reflector assembly housing Power Cord 4 North American Power Cord shown Dymax EC Series UV Flood Lamps User Guide 5 UV Protection Goggles 7 System Interconnection 1 Place the 400 Watt UV Bulb into the Lamp Reflect...

Page 10: ...ect the opposite end of the Interconnect Cable to the Lamp Power Receptacle Figure 10 on rear panel of the Power Supply 5 Plug the AC Power Cord into the Power Module located in the rear panel of the Power Supply Figure 10 and plug the opposite end of the AC Power Cord into appropriate external AC source Figure 10 Power Supply Rear Panel Lamp Power Receptacle Power Module ...

Page 11: ...s inside the Bulb Failure to do this may result in unreliability in subsequent ignitions Refer to the Troubleshooting Section of this manual for more information Temperature Control of 5000 EC Flood Lamps For UVCS Conveyors Temperature control of the 5000 EC UVCS Reflector will result in improved Bulb PN 38560 performance Testing performed at Dymax shows that ideal Reflector temperature should be ...

Page 12: ...att Bulb When the Bulb requires replacement the following procedure must be followed 1 Turn the Power Switch off 2 Disconnect the Power Supply from the electrical power source 3 Allow the Bulb to cool CAUTION The Bulb operates at temperatures exceeding 500 C Touching the Bulb before sufficient cooling may cause severe burns Always wear safety eye wear while replacing Bulb 4 Hold the Lamp Reflector...

Page 13: ...y following steps 5 6 and 7 in the reverse order IMPORTANT Install the Bulb such that the seal dimple on the bulge of the glass is facing towards the Reflector surface Avoid touching the quartz tube with your fingers NOTE Bulb has no polarity 8 Record the serial number of the unit and the Hour Meter reading in the Bulb history record 9 Replace the Lamp Reflector Assembly Housing on the Conveyor Cr...

Page 14: ... downwards approximately 70 The Fuse Retainer should be exposed and should be removed by pulling it straight out Figure 16 Figure 16 Replacing Fuses in the Power Supply 5 Slide out the blown Fuses and replace with new 6 25 Amp slow blow Fuses CAUTION It is important to replace this Fuse with the same 6 25 Amp rated slow blow type Fuse 6 Slide the Fuse Cover back into the Receptacle until it is ful...

Page 15: ...erly seated into the Lamp Sockets A secure Bulb should not move freely in the Lamp Base Lightly try to move the Bulb laterally longitudinally and rotationally to ensure the Bulb contact areas are fully seated with the Socket contacts NOTE Always use a soft clean lint free towel clean paper towel or gloves when handling the Bulb Skin oils left on the Bulb will burn into the quartz reducing output i...

Page 16: ...e Lamps Ensure that there is at least 6 of open space around all surfaces of the head and that airflow is unrestricted to the top and bottom sides 9 Measure and check the temperature of the EC unit s outside sheet metal surface to ensure the temperature is in the range of 115 F to 145 F If the temperature is exceeding this value range it may be an indication that the unit s operating environment i...

Page 17: ... Power Supply Board Remove power Disconnect the Lamp Reflector Assembly from the Power Supply Replace the Fuse Apply power If Fuse blows Power Supply is defective Replace the Power Supply Board UV Intensity Appears To Be Low Bulb beyond its useful life Use a Radiometer Dymax ACCU CAL 50 to measure actual output intensity Consult manual for proper output Replace Bulb if beyond useful life typical B...

Page 18: ... 5000 UVCS SideCure 38693 Power Switch 36288 Specifications Specifications Table 2 Flood Lamp Specifications Property Specification Models 2000 EC for use with UVCS Conveyors 5000 EC for use with SideCure Conveyors 5000 EC for use with UVCS Conveyors Typical Initial Output Intensity at UV A 320 395 nm 75 mW cm2 225 mW cm2 Weight 3 4 lbs 1 5 kg 2 7 lbs 1 2 kg Dimensions W x D x H 10 5 x 9 0 x 7 5 2...

Page 19: ...At 115 VAC 8A At 230 VAC 4A Inrush Current max 30A Rated Output Power 450 Watt maximum Output Protection Short circuit and overload protected Auxiliary DC Outputs 24V 1A available for lamp housing fan and shutters 24V 0 5A and 6V unregulated Bulbs 38560 36970 36658 400 Watt metal halide standard 400 Watt mercury vapor optional 400 Watt visible optional Figure 17 ECE Flood Lamp Spectral Output Spec...

Page 20: ...a proper power supply which is an integral part of a lamp A light source is usually placed into a reflector of various geometry to increase light source efficiency by collecting and directing radiant energy of selected spectra for a given curing process Ozone oxidizing agent O3 produced by the action of ultraviolet radiant energy below 185 nm or electrical corona discharge of oxygen on air Ultravi...

Page 21: ... Corporation offers a one year warranty against defects in material and workmanship on all system components excluding lamp bulb with proof of purchase and purchase date Unauthorized repair modification or improper use of equipment may void your warranty benefits The use of aftermarket replacement parts not supplied or approved by Dymax Corporation will void any effective warranties and may result...

Page 22: ...nal Equipment 18 Overheating 15 Parts List 9 Product Overview 7 Replace Bulb 12 Replace Fuse 14 Safety of UV Light Bright Visible Light 7 High Temperature Surfaces 6 Ozone 6 UV Exposure 5 Spare Parts and Accessories 18 Specifications 18 Spectral Output Chart 19 Support 4 System Components 8 System Connections 9 System Operation 11 Temperature Control Plate 11 Troubleshooting 16 Unpacking 9 UV Expo...

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Page 24: ...ng equipment trial rental and leasing programs to assist in such testing and evaluations Data sheets are available for valve controllers or pressure pots upon request MAN008 PN39809 1 30 2018 Dymax Corporation 1 860 482 1010 info dymax com www dymax com Dymax Oligomers Coatings 1 860 626 7006 info_oc dymax com www dymax oc com Dymax Asia H K Limited 852 2460 7038 dymaxasia dymax com www dymax com ...

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