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Dymax ECE Series UV Light-Curing  
Flood-Lamp Systems User Guide 

 

Flood-Lamp Curing Systems  

 
 

 

 

Instructions for Safe Use 

 

Setup and Operation 

 

Maintenance 

 

Ordering Spare Parts and Accessories 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for ECE 2000

Page 1: ...Dymax ECE Series UV Light Curing Flood Lamp Systems User Guide Flood Lamp Curing Systems Instructions for Safe Use Setup and Operation Maintenance Ordering Spare Parts and Accessories ...

Page 2: ...optimize the speed of automated assembly 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 applicati...

Page 3: ...acking and Inspecting Your Shipment 9 Parts Included in an ECE UV Light Curing Flood Lamp System 9 System Interconnection 10 Operation 14 Starting the ECE Flood Lamp 14 Loading Materials in the Light Shield 14 Operating the Shutter 15 Operational Safety Interlock for ECE Flood System 15 Cleaning and Maintenance 15 ECE Flood Lamp Maintenance 15 ECE Light Shield Maintenance 19 ECE ZIP Shutter Mainte...

Page 4: ...eets PDS on our website Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS provided with shipments of Dymax adhesives Safety WARNING If you use an ECE UV flood lamp system without first reading and understanding the information in this user guide injury can result from exposure to UV light To reduce the risk of injury read and ensure you understand the information in this user guide before assembling and operating ...

Page 5: ...ly at the UV light emitted by an ECE flood lamp can result in eye injury To prevent eye injury never look directly at the high intensity light and always wear protective goggles provided Dymax UV Light Curing System Safety Considerations Operators must understand these four concepts to use the UV light source safely UV exposure High temperature surfaces Ozone Bright visible light Each is described...

Page 6: ...ring systems Both clear and tinted UV blocking eye protection is available from Dymax UV Blocking Skin Protection Where the potential exists for UV exposure upon skin opaque UV blocking clothing gloves and full face shields are recommended Shield the Source of UV Any substrate that blocks UV light can be used as a shield to protect workers from stray UV light The following materials can be used to...

Page 7: ...d Systems Dymax ECE UV light curing flood lamps are general purpose units for the curing of UV light curable adhesives coatings and inks They have extensive use in a wide variety of applications such as bonding potting sealing and encapsulating These light sources are extremely unique in that they offer exceptional versatility and expandability The design of these units has been carefully consider...

Page 8: ... and Housing Asian Version Type G Power Cord 40995 The appropriate power cord will be added for European customers ECE 5000 The Dymax ECE 5000 is a general purpose UV light curing flood lamp with an effective curing area of approximately 5 x 5 12 7 cm x 12 7 cm The unit is ideal for small batch processing of UV adhesives and potting compounds Comparatively it provides more than twice the output in...

Page 9: ...45 Lamp Reflector Assembly Housing 1 Contains the reflector UV lamp lamp sockets high voltage starter and three circular connectors Interconnection Cable 2 PN 40695 Connects the power supply to the lamp reflector assembly housing Power Cord 3 Dependent on model ordered Available options listed below o Standard North American Power Cord PN 41601 o Type G Power Cord PN 41606 o No Power Cord Note For...

Page 10: ...system components 1 Take the ECE ZIP Shutter and carefully place it on the top of the Light Shield 2 Install the Securing Brackets to the top of Light Shield with the M4 x 8 mm screws provided NOTE Do not tighten until directed to in Step 7 3 Place the 400 watt Bulb into the Reflector Housing Refer to the Bulb Replacement Installation section of this manual for complete instructions 4 Install the ...

Page 11: ...CE 2000 Reflector Housing with Bracket Figure 8 ECE 2000 Reflector Housing with Mounting Plate Installed 6 Place the Reflector Housing Mounting Plate Assembly into the Shutter NOTE One side of the Mounting Plate has a third screw hole Figure 9 When in the correct position this screw hole will be at the rear of the Shutter Figure 9 Reflector Housing Mounting Plate Assembly Third Screw Hole ECE 5000...

Page 12: ...ply b Interconnect Cable PN 40879 Connect one end of the cable to the J4 Receptacle on the Reflector Housing and the opposite end to J1 Receptacle on the ECE ZIP Shutter c Interconnect Cable PN 40878 Connect one end of the cable to the J5 Receptacle on the Reflector Housing and the opposite end to the receptacle on the rear of the ECE Light Shield d If the foot switch is used connect it to the Foo...

Page 13: ...n can result in damage to the equipment and unsafe operating conditions Figure 13 Unacceptable Mounting Configuration Light Shield PN 40785 Foot Switch PN 36051 Interconnection Cable Reflector Housing to Power Supply PN 40695 Interconnection Cable Reflector Housing to Light Shield PN 40878 Interconnection Cable Reflector Housing to Shutter PN 40879 Power Supply ECE ZIP Shutter PN 40885 Flood Lamp ...

Page 14: ...ondition it must cool down before restarting This may take 5 10 minutes depending on ambient conditions The Power Supply may be left energized while the lamp is cooling An operator will need to press the Igniter Fault Indicator Button Figure 14 to re light the lamp when it has cooled sufficiently Each time the lamp is turned on it should operate for at least five minutes to allow complete ionizati...

Page 15: ...de 3 Close the ECE ZIP Shutter to end the cycle Operational Safety Interlock for ECE Flood System The safety interlock for the ECE Flood System operates to reduce the operational hazard of the unit In the event that the lamp is on and the shutter and light shield are also open power to the lamp will turn off and the Lamp Igniter Switch on the front of the Power Supply will change from GREEN lamp i...

Page 16: ... clean rag and IPA Step 2 Hold the Lamp Reflector Assembly Housing securely and remove the Mounting Hardware from the Lamp Reflector Assembly Housing Bracket Lift the housing off the ZIP Shutter and place it upside down on a clean work surface Step 3 Reach into the Reflector and grasp the flat area of Bulb at either end Figure 15 Lightly push the Bulb toward the Socket on the opposite end of the l...

Page 17: ...embly and place it on a clean flat surface with the Lamp facing up 4 Remove the Lamp refer to Lamp Replacement Procedure 5 Remove the Lamp Reflector Assembly from the housing by removing the four screws two on each side from the Reflector 6 Remove the two screws that hold the Igniter located inside a blue fireproof sleeve in place from the side of the unit Remove the Igniter from the sleeve 7 Loos...

Page 18: ...on the Power Supply off 2 Unplug the Power Cord from the electrical source 3 Unplug the Power Cord from the Power Cord Receptacle at the rear of the Power Supply Housing 4 Place a small flat blade screwdriver into the notch at the top of the Plug Recess and pull the Fuse Cover downwards approximately 70 degrees The Fuse Retainer should be exposed and should be removed by pulling it straight out Fi...

Page 19: ...ths Follow the instructions below to check the Curtain Drive Belt s tension Figure 19 Belt Tension Adjustment 1 Turn off and disconnect the Lamp Reflector Housing from the external AC source 2 Remove the ECE ZIP Shutter from the Flood Lamp Reflector Housing and place it on the bench bottom side up 3 Remove the screws that attach the ZIP Shutter s bottom panel 4 Very lightly press in the center of ...

Page 20: ...ram Bottom View 1 The Stainless Steel Curtain Assembly Kit PN 41097 will contain the items show in Figure 20 If you are replacing a stainless steel curtain items 3 5 and 6 are not needed Figure 21 Stainless Steel Curtain Assembly Kit 2 After putting on the recommended cut resistant gloves remove the three Retaining Screws on each side of the Lower Cover of the Shutter Figure 23 Use the 2 mm Allen ...

Page 21: ...grip from the Drive Belt 5 Remove the five Retaining Screws holding the Curtain to the Roller Bar This will remove the Curtain Assembly from the Shutter 6 To install the new Stainless Steel Curtain PN 41097 affix the new Curtain to the Roller Bar first using the five Retaining Screws Figure 27 CAUTION Use gloves rated at a minimum a CE cut level 5 when installing the stainless steel material The e...

Page 22: ...ighten the M4 x 6 mm End Screws Figure 31 Rear Limit Switch 10 If changing a Kevlar Curtain to a Stainless Steel Curtain the following steps are needed to install the wear strips If you are changing out a Stainless Steel Curtain proceed to step 17 The Wear Strips should already be installed 11 Locate the roller end of the Bottom Housing Plate It contains the square notch and two location holes Fig...

Page 23: ...equipment when using power tools 13 Use a Hammer and a Pointed Punch to create a punch mark at the marked locations and then drill holes thru the two marked locations Figure 34 14 Place the Wear Strip back down and confirm the holes line up with the holes just drilled 15 Install the two M3 x 6 mm Screws Figure 35 Figure 34 Drill Holes Figure 35 Install M3 x 6 mm Screws into Wear Strip 16 Reinstall...

Page 24: ... Shutter Problem Possible Cause Testing Corrective Action The shutter curtain does not open or close smoothly One of the tension screws is not tight enough All functions of the ZIP Shutter operate properly Adjust the curtain tension The shutter s motor continuously runs One of the Limit Switches is not engaging properly All functions of the ZIP Shutter operate properly Adjust the micro switch acti...

Page 25: ...as failed Igniter malfunctioned If a second ECE Reflector Housing is available connect it to the Power Supply and check for Bulb ignition If the lamp lights with the second Reflector Housing call Dymax for a RMA The Reflector Housing has failed Unit Blows Input Fuse Malfunction in the Power Supply Board Remove power Disconnect the Lamp Reflector Assembly from the Power Supply Replace the Fuse Appl...

Page 26: ...E ZIP Shutter 40885 Power Switch 36288 Light Shield Tray 40796 Optional Accessories Optional accessories are available to enhance efficiency and operation of Dymax ECE series UV light curing flood lamps Contact your authorized Dymax distributor manufacturing representative or Dymax for more information on these options ACCU CAL 160 UV Radiometer PN 41590 Dymax offers an ACCU CAL 160 for monitoring...

Page 27: ...Operating Temperature 0 to 40 C Storage Temperature 20 to 80 C Operating Humidity 0 90 non condensing Line Voltage 100 240 VAC 10 Single Phase Line Frequency 47 63 Hz Current Consumption max 115 VAC 6 30 A 230 VAC 3 15 A Inrush Current max 12 6 A 2 2 ms Electrical Regulation 2 5 for effects of load line temperature Power Supply Output to Lamp VAC 3 1A Output Protection Short circuit and overload p...

Page 28: ... 5 78 kg ECE ZIP Shutter Specs Operating Voltage 24 VDC Supplied by the Dymax ECE Power Supply Exposure Time Digital Setting From 1 to 99 Seconds Aperture 6 x 8 15 24 cm x 20 32 cm Operation Modes Timed Manual Dimensions W x D x H 12 5 x 12 9 x 3 8 31 8 cm x 32 8 cm x 9 7 cm Figure 36 ECE Flood Lamp Spectral Output Spectral Outputs for DYMAX 400Watt Flood Bulbs 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 ...

Page 29: ...or electrical corona discharge of oxygen on air Ultraviolet UV The invisible region of the spectrum just beyond the violet end of the visible region Wavelength ranges in general from 1 0 to 400 nm Dymax lamps bulbs do not radiate energy in deep ultraviolet there are very minute amounts below 220 nm and practically nothing can be sensed below 200 nm This is due to the use of ozone blocking quartz b...

Page 30: ...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 in damage to the equipment IMPORTANT NOTE DYMAX CORPORATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO INVALIDATE ANY WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED DUE TO ANY REPAIRS PERFORMED OR ATTEMPTED ON DYMAX EQUIPMENT WITHOUT WRITTEN...

Page 31: ...Missing Parts 9 Optional Accessories 27 Optional Equipment 27 Product Overview 7 Replace Bulb 16 20 Replace Fuses 19 Replace Lamp Base 18 Safety of UV Light Bright Visible Light 7 High Temperature Surfaces 7 Ozone 6 UV Exposure 5 Spare Parts and Accessories 27 Specifications 28 Spectral Output Chart 29 Stainless Steel Curtain 21 Support 4 System Components 7 Troubleshooting 25 26 Unpacking 9 UV Ex...

Page 32: ...valuation by offering 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 PN 40948 MAN048DA 5 11 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 dy...

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