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UVCS LED Light-Curing Conveyor Systems User Guide
LED Operation
It is recommended that the LED Controller be set to Manual Mode for conveyor operation. Connect the LED
Array to the Controller. Connect the Controller to the Conveyor via the Foot Switch Interconnect Cable.
Activate the LED Array using the LED Activation Switch on the front of the Conveyor. If the Controller is set to
Timer Mode, the LED Activation Switch will toggle the LED Array to turn on and it will turn off after the timer
runs down. The LED Array will not activate again until the Activation Switch is toggled off and back on.
Validation
Tests should be conducted prior to production to determine the time and light intensity required to fully cure
your resin. The following approaches may be used to validate the curing process.
Set Exposure Time, Determine Intensity
Users can specify an exposure time and, through empirical testing, determine the intensity required and
duration of exposure to achieve a full cure. Intensity can be adjusted using the front control screen on the LED
Power Supply. Duration of exposure can be adjusted by adjusting the conveyor belt speed. As with any
manufacturing process, it is advisable to incorporate a safety factor.
Control
Process validation confirms a minimum acceptable intensity. Users can then choose to operate at full intensity
(using the excess intensity as an additional safety factor) or adjust the output to a specific intensity level. To
ensure consistent and repeatable process results, intensity levels should be monitored with a radiometer. This
enables users to identify changes in light intensity and take corrective action: either adjusting the light
intensity or performing maintenance.