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PN:80-D27 Rev.B
Other Active Safety Features
Components approved in accordance with standards EN 60204-1 (safety of machinery):
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Emergency stop (as per IEC 947-5-1): the emergency stop is located on the control display; it activates immediate shut-
down of the following components: oven, laser, motors, turbines, as well as the pneumatic drives .
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Safety switches (as per EN 1088): these devices isolate the laser when opening one of the main doors or the scan head .
They make it possible to lock and unlock the main doors,
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Electrical isolation : this involves the main isolating switch located on the electrical cabinet/control panel . When the
machine is off, this device isolates the machine from the network, and enables electrical isolation (subject to the state
of the UPS),
Additional components :
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Software in the DMP system automatically initiates immediate equipment shutdown if certain unsafe conditions are
detected during operation .
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Ground fault interrupter and over-current circuit-breaker,
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Locking key on the control display: The machine cannot be switched on unless the key is in the ON position .
Machine Safety
DMP equipment includes following safety features:
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Detection of a drop in air pressure: Control indicates a fault if the air feed pressure drops below the required pressure,
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Detection of the laser rack water level: The chiller in the laser rack signals that the water level has dropped below the
required level,
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Detection of chamber temperature: inability to open the doors if the temperature is above +50°C (+122°F),
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Protection of the motors: The axis stop if an abnormal temperature is observed,
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Protection of blower: the blower stops if an abnormal temperature is observed,
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Opening of the airlock : 10 s delay before opening (for depressuring),
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Anti-collision system: The HMI (Human Machine Interface) and the various sensors fitted on the ProX
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DMP300 make it
possible to avoid collisions between moving system components,
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Protection of the Laser: control of the diodes Temperature and control the integrity of the fiber,
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Protection of the scan head: control of the head temperature .
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Lock-out/tag out on the main power switch: when the main power switch is locked in the OFF position, the machine
cannot be switched on .
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
3D Systems recommends explosion-proof wiring for the room where the DMP is operating and where the materials are
stored .
To prevent electrical shock, DMP equipment will not operate unless all external panels are installed and all electrical safety
interlock circuits are closed .
ELECTRICAL HAZARD: Hazardous voltage exists inside the enclosures of all DMP equipment . Injury or
death from electrical shock can result if you remove external panels or try to defeat safety interlocks .
Panels should only be removed, and interlocks should only be defeated, by 3D Systems certified service
personnel .
ELECTRICAL HAZARD: Verify your facility’s electrical service ratings before connecting power to any DMP
equipment. Power must only be connected by a certified electrician.
ELECTRICAL HAZARD: Do not open the panel behind disconnect switch! Live voltage present . This should
only be opened by qualified personnel after power is disconnected from the facility’s power circuit/
breaker panel .
All DMP equipment is designed to minimize operator exposure to electrical hazards during normal operations . All exposed
electrical circuits are inside limited-access cabinets . This is to separate the operator from service and maintenance areas .
When operating any DMP equipment, keep the following electrical safety points in mind:
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Only 3D Systems certified service personnel should operate DMP equipment with access panels or service doors open.
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Heed high voltage warning signs and labels .
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Take common-sense safety precautions when operating any electrical equipment .
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After any change to the electrical wiring, make sure the equipment is properly grounded .