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WIDECURE

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UV Light-Curing Conveyor 

System User Guide 

Содержание WIDECURE 41245-L

Страница 1: ...WIDECURE UV Light Curing Conveyor System User Guide ...

Страница 2: ... 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 application and use is strictly limited to that contained in the Dymax standard Conditions of S...

Страница 3: ...onents 9 Installation and Interconnection 10 Operating the Conveyor 12 Safety E Stop Conditions 13 System Adjustments 14 Engineering Screen 14 Conveyor Belt Settings 14 UV Lamp Settings 15 Stage 16 Panel Configuration 16 Maintenance 17 Belt Tension Adjustment 17 Belt Tracking Adjustment 18 Electrical Case Fan Filter Replacement 18 Bulb Replacement 19 Lamp Stage Care 20 Troubleshooting 22 HMI Alarm...

Страница 4: ... you use a Dymax light curing conveyor 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 the system General Safety Considerations All users of Dymax light curing conveyor systems should read and un...

Страница 5: ...high temperature surfaces ozone and bright visible light Each is described below UV Exposure Standard Dymax UV light curing systems and bulbs have been designed to primarily emit UVA light Figure 1 UVA light is generally considered the safest of the three UV ranges UVA UVB and UVC Although OSHA does not currently regulate ultraviolet light exposure in the workplace the American Conference of Gover...

Страница 6: ... should be coated black or black anodized to minimize reflection of UV and visible light toward operators Rigid Plastic Film Transparent or translucent UV blocking plastics typically polycarbonate or acrylic are commonly used to create shielding where some level of transparency is also desired Flexible Film Translucent UV blocking flexible urethane films can be used to quickly create workstation s...

Страница 7: ... the parts included in your order match those listed below If parts are missing contact your local Dymax representative or Dymax Customer Support to resolve the problem Parts Included WIDECURE Conveyor WIDECURE Conveyor System User Guide Unpacking Your Shipment Follow these steps in unpacking the conveyor 1 Remove the 4 Lag Bolts that are holding the machine onto the crate 2 Remove the Plastic Ban...

Страница 8: ...ly control various curing parameters through a touch screen control panel This feature gives the user greater curing flexibility and enables them to tailor the curing conditions to their specific application The system s tightly controlled belt speed and minimal bulb degradation also allow better control over cure This provides repeatable curing profiles and a more reliable process with less risk ...

Страница 9: ... can be adjusted from 4 30 feet per minute UV Light Shielding The shielding prevents operators from exposure to stray UV light Ventilation System The system s integral vacuum hold down ventilation system keeps parts securely on the conveyor belt The ventilation system has an external exhaust duct that can be attached to standard exhaust ducting Exhausting the blower s cooling airflow out of the op...

Страница 10: ...ne is hard wired with a flexible cable or routed with metallic conduit Suggested conduit entrances are from the top bottom or rear of the machine 2 Verify that the UV shielding is installed on the outlet side of the conveyor The shielding is designed to minimize UV exposure to the operator Figure 4 Power Supply Wiring Figure 5 UV Shielding 3 The irradiator is mounted on a linear stage that allows ...

Страница 11: ... chamber Figure 7 Conveyor Curing Chamber Entrance Figure 8 Light Blocking Curtains in Curing Chamber Top View 5 The conveyor bed assembly has 2 mesh plates on either side of the center of the conveyor Figure 9 Between these mesh plates is an open gap space of 4 5 Caution must be exercised to ensure that parts will not bind or get caught at this gap point If small parts are being processed they sh...

Страница 12: ...s Figure 10 Main Power Switch Reset Switch 3 Make sure the foam used to support the lamps during the shipping process has been removed 4 From the HMI Screen press the Home Button to home the lamp stage Once homed move the Lamp to the desired height setting by pressing the Move section on the screen 5 Select a power level setting and a belt speed The Start Button will not appear until all of these ...

Страница 13: ...ignition and or unstable lamp operation Safety E Stop Conditions The system features a category 3 rated safety circuit that features two e stop stations an access door and electrical panel door interlocks These four devices are wired in series to a guard relay All four devices must be in their normal operating position normally closed to allow the safety circuit to engage power to the lamp conveyo...

Страница 14: ...t per minute FPM for the conveyor speed and inches for the stage height The metric units are meters per minute MPM and centimeters for the stage height Figure 12 Engineering Main Menu Conveyor Belt Settings The Conveyor Belt Settings Sub Screen Figure 13 shows the statistics of the conveyor belt drive and if there are any fault codes Fault codes can be referenced from the Allen Bradley Power Flex ...

Страница 15: ...rating correctly The irradiator fans have tachometers on them and the program is written to constantly monitor the fan speed If the fans fall below a threshold speed the fans will turn off along with the UV lamp and conveyor and a fan error message will appear The fan that triggered the error will appear red in the fan status bar The user must clear the fan error by depressing the reset button bef...

Страница 16: ...tch has not been engaged and green if it is The switches are wired to be normally closed If one of the switches malfunctions these indicators can be used to determine which switch is on or off when it should not be The lamp change position will move the stage to the lower limit switch 4 above conveyor belt from any current position This is the position the stage should be in to easily remove the i...

Страница 17: ...e belt can track to one side inducing wear to the side of the belt The conveyor should be inspected daily to assure that the belt and rollers rotate in phase with one another and that the belt remains centered between the conveyor sides Figure 17 Adjustment Screws for Belt Tension and Alignment Belt Tension Adjustment If the belt requires an adjustment 1 Loosen the locking bolts then turn the adju...

Страница 18: ...ase Fan Filter Replacement 1 The filter used in the electrical cabinet of the WIDECURE conveyor is a Hoffman Replacement Filter part 10100061 and can be obtained through www platt com 2 Turn off the conveyor and shut down the main power supply breaker to remove electrical power at the WIDECURE system 3 On the left side of the conveyor remove the blue trim corners on the front and rear of the unit ...

Страница 19: ...fan filter can be lifted away from the assembly and replaced with a new filter 7 When the new filter has been installed replace the fan cover by lining it up to the opening and pressing it back into place 8 Reinstall the side panel and the blue corner trim pieces before restoring electrical supply to the WIDECURE system Bulb Replacement CAUTION Never touch a UV lamp with your bare hands Always wea...

Страница 20: ...nd re secure the Phillips head screws CAUTION Only handle bulbs with clean gloved hands If bulb is contaminated clean with IPA and lint free cloth 13 Reattach the lamp s lead wires to the ceramic standoff and reinstall their retaining nuts 14 Ensure the bulb is secure then flip the assembly over and install it into the irradiator housing 15 Reinstall the 4 black hand knobs that hold the irradiator...

Страница 21: ...21 Move Lamp to Correct Height Figure 22 Guide Bars Lead Screw Close Up 5 Once the lead screw and the two guide bars have been appropriately cleaned the assemblies will need to be properly lubricated Guide Support Bars Use 3 in One Drylock lubrication only Figure 23 Lead Screw Use TriGel 600SM only Figure 24 CAUTION Do not use silicone based fluorocarbon lubricants on the lead screw or the guide s...

Страница 22: ...ve Belt is hung up Inspect the Belt for any signs of a mechanical bind Resolve bind and continue operation Tension too low on Belt Power Switch lights and Motor turns but Belt does not move Verify the operation of the Drive Shaft and Drive Rollers Use the tracking adjustment screws to increase the tension on the Belt Both knobs need to be turned the same amount to maintain alignment Error displaye...

Страница 23: ...lamp subsection in System Adjustments pg 15 for a listing of nominal fan speeds Fan Low The UV lamp power supply fans are not operating correctly Power down the system and remove the lower back panel Check that the cooling fans are able to spin freely Ground Fault The UV power supply is not properly grounded Power down and tag out the machine Ensure the power supply ground is properly connected In...

Страница 24: ...the machine down an inch below the original position For example if the machine was at 9 and 12 was commanded the machine will report 12 without having moved Type in 11 to move it down 1 After the machine moves successfully down 1 home the machine and move it to the original desired location If during a homing sequence the machine stalls or dithers the following should be done to correct it Depres...

Страница 25: ...r Data Download Kit 40629 Additional safety eyewear available Bulb Options WIDECURE conveyors can be outfitted with either a longwave metal halide UVA Visible bulb or a shortwave Mercury UVB UVC bulb Longwave bulbs are recommended for most Dymax UV light curable materials while shortwave bulbs are generally recommended for UV inks Error Reference source not found and Error Reference source not fou...

Страница 26: ...l capacity Dimensions Overall Dimensions L X W X H 113 5 x 46 5 x 73 288 3 cm x 116 8 cm x 193 cm In Feed Length 26 66 04 cm Shroud Length 48 25 122 55 cm Out Feed Length 26 66 04 cm Clearance and Lamp Height Adjustable from 4 to 24 10 16 cm 61 0 cm Maximum Part Height 18 45 7 cm Electrical Information System Power 460 VAC 3Ø 60 Hz 30 Amp Air Flow Information Cooling Air Flow 1 000 CFM rated Blowe...

Страница 27: ... ultraviolet radiant energy below 185 nm 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 bulbs do not radiate energy in deep ultraviolet there are very minute amounts below 220 nm Ultraviolet A UV A UV of long wavelength from within approximatel...

Страница 28: ...er 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 AUTHO...

Страница 29: ...Filter 19 Engineering Screen 15 Glossary 29 Help 4 HMI Alarm Messages 25 Maintenance 19 Missing Parts 7 8 Optional Equipment 27 Panel Configuration 18 Product Overview 9 Safety 4 Safety of UV Light Bright Visible Light 7 High Temperature Surfaces 7 UV Exposure 5 Set Up 11 Spare Parts and Accessories 27 Specifications 28 Support 4 Troubleshooting 24 Unpacking 7 8 UV Exposure 5 UV Lamp Settings 16 1...

Страница 30: ...roperty of or used under license by Dymax Corporation U S A Please note that most 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 application and use is strictly limited to that contained in Dymax s standard Conditions of Sale Dymax recommends that any intended application be evaluated a...

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