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TM-022 PN 35934 
Rev 05/12/98 

 
 

 
 

OPERATIONS MANUAL 

 

 
 
 

PC-3D UV CURING          

LIGHT SOURCE 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Discontinued System 

 

Summary of Contents for PC-3D

Page 1: ...TM 022 PN 35934 Rev 05 12 98 1 OPERATIONS MANUAL PC 3D UV CURING LIGHT SOURCE Discontinued System ...

Page 2: ...LE OF CONTENTS Description Page Safety 1 Description 4 Specifications 5 Unpacking and Inspection 6 Installation 8 Lamp Replacement Installation 9 Maintenance 10 Troubleshooting Guide 11 Spare Parts 14 Options 15 Warranty 16 Diagrams 17 ...

Page 3: ...tructions could result in injury to personnel CAUTION A CAUTION indicates when failing to follow the instructions could result in damage to equipment NOTE A NOTE is used to highlight an important procedure practice or condition READ UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL the safety and operating instructions found in this manual WARNING WARNING ...

Page 4: ...orking around UV light Ozone is a form of oxygen Interaction of ultraviolet light below 220 nm with oxygen in the surrounding air produces ozone which is a powerful toxic agent It has a characteristic pungent odor to which most people are quite sensitive people can typically detect concentrations of several parts per million At high concentrations it can cause discomfort or at sufficiently high le...

Page 5: ...ndividuals should wear protective UV glasses as a minimum precaution SKIN PROTECTION Individuals exhibit different levels of photosensitivity Therefore even minimal periods of exposure of unprotected skin to direct UV light must be avoided UV barrier creams protect all exposed skin including the face neck and arms UV blocking creams also provide protection to hands with minimal loss of tactile sen...

Page 6: ...ugh a full wave bridge rectifier A separate high voltage winding on the transformer provides ignition voltage for the lamps A blocking diode is located between the power regulator and the high voltage winding to prevent damage to the regulator circuit When the lamp ignites high voltage is dissipated across the lamp although the high voltage winding is always energized If the lamp extinguishes due ...

Page 7: ...ments 100 psi max clean dry shop air Footswitch DPDT Rocker type Hour meter 99 999 9 hours non resetable Output Intensities Typical W cm2 WAVELENGTH FILTERED UNFILTERED 320 390 nm 1 5 2 5 Measured with an Accu Cal 20 Radiometer CAUTION With the filter installed the PC 3D lamp emits only UV A light and low amounts of UV B and UV C ultraviolet light Without the filter UV A UV B UV C and visible ligh...

Page 8: ...anty Card 1 1 8 Hex Wrench 1 1 16 Hex Wrench 1 5 64 Hex Wrench 1 10 mL Syringe Adapter Assembly 1 Hand held Manifold 1 Assortment of Needles Quantity of 10 1 Quick Disconnect 1 8 Female NTB Air Connector 1 Quick Disconnect 1 8 Male NTB Air Connector 3 10 mL Syringe Adapter Seal These parts make up the PC 3D Accessory Kit P N 35950 NOTE REPORT ANY SHORTAGE TO DYMAX CORPORATION CUSTOMER SERVICE Phon...

Page 9: ...te when power is on 10 Allow lamp to warm up for 4 5 minutes to obtain maximum light output CAUTION THIS IS AN ARC NOT A FILAMENT LAMP ONCE IGNITED IT MUST BE LEFT ON FOR A MINIMUM OF 5 MINUTES TO FULLY VAPORIZE ELEMENTS IN THE LAMP IF NOT THE LAMP MAY BE DIFFICULT TO RE IGNITE NOTE The lamp must cool before it can be re ignited Leave power switch on should the lamp extinguish This operates the co...

Page 10: ...to hold in place DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN 15 Select dispenser timer switch to desired position 16 Depress foot switch to left to dispense adhesive Adjust air pressure and time to dispense correct amount Increase air pressure and time to dispense more adhesive and decrease to dispense less adhesive Experimentation is the best way to determine correct settings and needle size to dispense correct amount of...

Page 11: ...wire from lamp 5 Loosen the retaining nut see Figure 1 1 and rotate the electrode to one side such that the lamp reflector assembly can be removed from mount Remove the lamp reflector assembly 6 Install the new lamp reflector assembly into the mount and move the negative electrode see Figure 1 1 into position Tighten the screw Do not bend the electrode to install the new lamp reflector assembly 7 ...

Page 12: ...de should be kept clean to transmit as much light as possible Cured adhesive accidentally deposited on the output optical surface of the light guide can be removed with razor blade Avoid sharp bends with the light guide since this reduces light output and damages the light guide ...

Page 13: ...h an ohmmeter Replace fuse if defective No High Voltage Off Transformer Output Verify ignition voltage off transformer refer to Figure 1 2 Replace transformer if defective Insufficient Ignition Voltage Verify ignition voltage being supplied to the lamp refer to Figure 1 2 for location and Figure 2 2 for waveform Replace defective component typically blocking diode No Operating Voltage Lamp Flicker...

Page 14: ...5934 Rev 05 12 98 14 Figure 1 2 Auxiliary voltage If good check solenoid resistance 120 ohms Timer Malfunctioned If shutter operates in manual mode but not in timed mode timer is defective Replace defective timer ...

Page 15: ...Light Guide Filter Visually examine ends of light guide and filter for contaminants Clean with isopropyl alcohol or equivalent or replace light guide filter if it can not be cleaned Lamp Not Installed Properly Visually check to make sure the lamp is seated flush in the lamp mount assembly any error in installation could cause a low output Properly install lamp assembly See Figure 1 1 Problem Unit ...

Page 16: ... during operation refer to Figure 1 2 Auxiliary voltage If good check solenoid resistance 850 ohms Dispense Timer Malfunctioned If adhesive dispenses in manual mode but not in the timed mode timer is defective Replace defective timer ...

Page 17: ... voltage from lamp output Test Configuration Remove Power Remove Lamp from Unit Measurement Taken Across Lamp Output from Unit Oscilloscope Setting DC Coupling 20 ms Div 500V Div Probe Connected Across Lamp Output Use High Voltage Probe Open Circuit Voltage 1900V peak ...

Page 18: ...E PARTS Item Part Number Lamp Reflector 35003 Fuse 3 Amp 250 Vac 35254 2 Amp 250 Vac 35636 5 Amp 250 Vac 35574 Filter Light Guide 35354 Light Guide 1 Meter 35102 Solenoid Assembly 35928 Blocking Diode 35660 Adapter 10 mL with Light Guide 35952 ...

Page 19: ...ccessory Kit 35950 10 mL Syringe Adapter Seal 36213 10 mL Empty Syringes 35329 10 mL Syringe Adapter Assembly 35654 30 mL Empty Syringes 35330 30 mL Syringe Adapter Assembly 35953 30 cc Syringe Adapter Seal 36214 Needles 15 ga x 1 2 35399 18 ga x 1 2 35400 23 ga x 1 2 35402 18 ga x 1 35287 15 ga x 1 35221 Accu Cal 10 Radiometer 35191 Light Guide Simulator 36987 Longer Light Guides Also Available ...

Page 20: ...History Record The form will be provided with each lamp reflector assembly The 50 Watt lamps Reflector Assemblies are warranted for 500 hours of useful life Lamps are not warranted against breakage from handling and shipping Many 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...

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