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Dymax EC-Series Flood Lamps for UVCS Conveyors User Guide
Operation
Turn the unit on by pressing the Power Switch, located on the left of the front panel of the Power Supply. The
switch will light up to indicate that the power is on.
NOTE:
While most Bulbs typically require less than 30 seconds to ignite, a new Bulb may initially require a
slightly longer time.
After the Bulb has ignited, allow 5 minutes to reach its maximum output intensity.
Bulb life is reduced approximately one hour each time it is started. To avoid premature Bulb deterioration,
leave the unit on through breaks, short shutdowns, and lunch hours.
Dymax EC-Series Flood Systems are designed for continuous operation.
NOTE:
If the power is momentarily lost or the unit is inadvertently shut off, 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 Bulb is cooling, and will re-ignite when it has sufficiently cooled.
Each time the unit is turned on, it should operate for at least 30 minutes to allow vaporization of elements
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 maintained between 115° F
and 145° F. The instructions that follow show how to achieve these conditions.
New-production 5000-EC Flood Lamp Reflectors are shipped with one Temperature Control Plate and a
Temperature Indicating Strip installed.
Temperature Control Plate Installation
1.
Remove the top cover from the 5000-EC Flood Lamp Reflector by removing the two securing screws
(Figure 11).
2.
Unpack the two Temperature Control Plates and the Temperature Indicating Strip provided in the
temperature control kit.
3.
Install the Temperature Indicating Strip and one Temperature Control Plate (Figure 12).
4.
Reinstall the Reflector Cover. Operate the Conveyor with the Reflector(s) installed for about one hour
to allow temperatures to stabilize. Read temperature as indicated on the Temperature Indicating
Strip.
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If temperature is between 115° F and 145° F, optimum conditions have been achieved.
