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Operating & Maintaining the Objet1000 - Connex 2 3D Printer

6–50

DOC-06800 Rev. A

Command Buttons

You click the command buttons, on the right side of the screen, to perform
the following operations:

Run

Click to run the selected tests.

Reset

Click to clear previously run tests. This returns the status of each test to

Unknown

(?).

Save

Click to save a report that summarizes the tests run. The report is saved as
an HTML file. You can save any number of reports for the tests you run; the
name of the file saved is

BITReport [date][time].htm

. By default, these files

are saved in the Objet installation folder, but you can save it in any other
folder.

View

Click to display the latest test report that you saved. (You can view other
test reports by opening the relevant files in your Web browser. To do so,
open Windows Explorer, and double click the

BITReport

file.)

Close

Click to close the

Built in Tests

screen.

Summary

On the right side of the screen, a symbol represents the combined results of
all the tests run, using the symbols from the

Status

column.

All tests successfully completed.

At least one test failed.

Not all tests performed.

  D R A F T 
16 June 2013

Содержание Objet1000 Connex 2

Страница 1: ...User Guide English Objet1000 Connex 2 3D Printer System D R A F T 16 June 2013...

Страница 2: ...D R A F T 16 June 2013...

Страница 3: ...s own expense The 3D printer referred to in this guide contains a transmitter module FCC ID YH6 XLRFID NOTE Stratasys is not responsible for radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modificatio...

Страница 4: ...U S patents 5 386 500 6 259 962 6 569 373 6 658 314 6 850 334 7 183 335 7 209 797 7 225 045 7 364 686 7 369 915 7 479 510 7 500 846 7 604 768 7 628 857 7 658 976 7 725 209 Stratasys Ltd http www strat...

Страница 5: ...ion 2 6 Waste Disposal 2 7 3 Introducing the Objet 3D Printing System Welcome to Connex 3 2 Work Configurations 3 3 Source Files 3 4 STL Files 3 4 SLC Files 3 4 Connex Workflows 3 5 Printing Materials...

Страница 6: ...ies to Hidden Objects 5 25 Positioning Objects on the Build Tray 5 26 Automatic Orientation 5 26 Automatic Placement 5 27 Manual Positioning 5 28 Model Orientation 5 29 Manipulating Objects on the Bui...

Страница 7: ...76 Job Manager Commands 5 76 Configuring User Alerts 5 79 Printing the Tray 5 80 Additional Server Features 5 80 6 Operating Maintaining the Objet1000 Connex 2 3D Printer Starting the Objet1000 Print...

Страница 8: ...Objet1000 Connex 2 User Guide viii D R A F T 16 June 2013...

Страница 9: ...DOC 06800 Rev A 1 1 About This Guide Using This Guide 2 For More Information 2 Terms Used in This Guide 3 D R A F T 16 June 2013...

Страница 10: ...ur Objet system are installed configured and operating correctly the operator has a working knowledge of the Windows PC platform For More Information Visit http www stratasys com for more details abou...

Страница 11: ...er software Software running on the computer inside the Objet printer that controls all printer operations Digital Material Combinations of model materials fabricated in the printer from the two basic...

Страница 12: ...printing models by jetting multiple materials simultaneously from the print heads This technology enables Objet1000 Connex 2 printers to print in Digital Material mode resin The base substance from w...

Страница 13: ...ymbols and Warning Labels 3 Safety Guidelines 4 Printer Installation 4 Printer Operation 4 UV Radiation 4 Printer Maintenance 4 Model and Support Materials 5 First Aid for Working with Printing Materi...

Страница 14: ...verride the safety lock Doing so could result in serious personal injury If the safety lock does not function correctly do not use the printer and contact your service provider UV Screening The transp...

Страница 15: ...tection Warning Symbol Meaning Location Comments Hazard general On the name plate on the back of the printer Read the instructions in this document before operating the printer Hot surface On the prin...

Страница 16: ...erating or maintaining the printer should know the location of first aid and emergency equipment and how to use it Never block access to this equipment Keep fingers and other body parts clear of the p...

Страница 17: ...dling it To prevent skin irritation wear neoprene or nitrile gloves If there is any chance that model and support materials might splash into the eyes wear safety goggles Prolonged direct contact with...

Страница 18: ...ed printing material comes in contact with the eyes flush immediately with large amounts of water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention Avoid sunlight fluorescent light and other sources of ultrav...

Страница 19: ...herefore printing material waste must be packaged and disposed of in a manner that prevents human contact with it and contamination of water sources Empty model material and support material cartridge...

Страница 20: ...Safety 2 8 DOC 06800 Rev A D R A F T 16 June 2013...

Страница 21: ...les 4 Connex Workflows 5 Printing Materials 6 Storage 6 Shelf Life 6 Exposure to Light 6 Safety Considerations 6 Disposal 7 Work Environment 7 Preparing Files for Use with Objet 3D Printing Systems 8...

Страница 22: ...the object In addition because Objet printers can be loaded with two different materials and can print simultaneously with combinations of them you can streamline and economize the process of produci...

Страница 23: ...production Figure 3 2 shows the printer set up in a multi client configuration Figure 3 2 Multi client network configuration When installing the Objet software you choose whether to install it as a cl...

Страница 24: ...oducing items STL files can be ASCII text files or binary files The content of the ASCII file begins with solid and ends with end solid both lower case Between these keywords is a list of the triangle...

Страница 25: ...orkflow C CAD program Design a 3 D object Save as a single stl file Design a 3 D object Save the object as an assembly of stl files Objet Studio Open Insert the stl file Separate the object into its c...

Страница 26: ...t If exposed to heat or flames cartridges may burst or ignite Signs of premature polymerization in material cartridges may include bulging leaking the emission of heat and unusual odor Exposure to hea...

Страница 27: ...cessary the cartridges can be disassembled for recycling Work Environment Extreme heat and humidity conditions can adversely affect the operation of the Objet 3D printer Therefore it is recommended th...

Страница 28: ...STL 3 Click Options and set the following parameters Total Quality approximately 0 01 mm deviation tolerance linear dimension tolerance Detail Quality approximately 5 angle tolerance Note Lowering th...

Страница 29: ...m these tasks is described in detail in chapter 5 Using Objet Studio Job Manager The Job Manager screen is different for client workstations and for the computer connected directly to the Objet 3D pri...

Страница 30: ...Introducing the Objet 3D Printing System 3 10 DOC 06800 Rev A D R A F T 16 June 2013...

Страница 31: ...DOC 06800 Rev A 4 1 Installing Objet Software How to Install Software for the Objet 3D Printing System 2 D R A F T 16 June 2013...

Страница 32: ...elect Explore or use any other method for displaying files on the computer 3 Open the CD drive folder and select Setup 4 If you are installing an Objet Studio upgrade make sure that your printer is co...

Страница 33: ...t workstations if you are installing Objet Studio on a client workstation a remote computer that prepares print jobs and then sends them to a server computer Figure 4 2 Objet Studio configuration sele...

Страница 34: ...s complete the final InstallShield Wizard screen appears Figure 4 5 Final installation screen 10 Restart the computer to complete the software installation Note Make sure to remove the CD from the dis...

Страница 35: ...If there is ever a need to uninstall the Objet Studio software do not attempt to do so from the Windows Control Panel This does not completely remove all software components Instead From the Start men...

Страница 36: ...Installing Objet Software 4 6 DOC 06800 Rev A D R A F T 16 June 2013...

Страница 37: ...Settings 20 Changing the Model Material 21 Digital Materials 21 Assigning a Model Material to Objects 22 Surface Finish 23 Coating Objects 23 Assigning Properties to Hidden Objects 25 Positioning Obje...

Страница 38: ...Saving the Screen Display as an Image File 58 Exporting and Importing Objet Build Trays 59 Customizing Objet Studio 60 Creating a Quick Access Toolbar 60 Hiding the Ribbon 61 Display Colors 62 Keyboar...

Страница 39: ...llowing warning when opening Objet Studio Figure 5 1 Security Warning If you click Yes Objet Studio opens However this warning message will appear each time you open the program unless you change the...

Страница 40: ...described in Monitoring and Managing Print Jobs on page 72 Each screen is controlled by menus and icons on its own ribbon An additional ribbon Model Settings displays controls for configuring and mani...

Страница 41: ...ized How to change the appearance of the interface is explained in Customizing Objet Studio on page 60 Figure 5 5 Tray Settings ribbon Figure 5 6 Model Settings ribbon Instructions for using the comma...

Страница 42: ...Setting display colors Always Selecting perspective and zoom level Models are on the build tray Choose to select a plane elements or element groups assemblies Models are on the build tray Change the p...

Страница 43: ...l is selected Assigning a material to a model or shell Separating a model into shells A model is selected Assigningmodel finish and setting support strength hollow A model is selected Setting a model...

Страница 44: ...mands menu The Options button opens a dialog box for customizing Objet Studio Figure 5 8 Options dialog box Model Tree Pane The Model Tree pane lists the objects placed on the build tray in a parent c...

Страница 45: ...an have its own model material characteristic so that the Objet printer produces the component parts from specific materials Another use for objdf files is for saving a group of separate objects on th...

Страница 46: ...appears in the File name field If the Preview check box is selected the object is displayed in the dialog box as shown in figure 5 9 Note You can open several stl files at once to place several models...

Страница 47: ...bject on the build tray will be either much too large or much too small To change the measurement units of objects already placed on the tray see Measurement Units on page 33 Number of copies How many...

Страница 48: ...ttings ribbon is displayed when objects are placed on the build tray If the object is over a certain size the Loading Placed Elements dialog box may appear Figure 5 13 Loading Placed Elements dialog b...

Страница 49: ...he build tray Objet Studio must extract the component stl files together with information about their relative position and model materials To do this Objet Studio creates a folder with the same name...

Страница 50: ...io Commands select Open The Open dialog box is displayed Figure 5 15 Objet Tray File Open dialog box 2 Select the desired file and make sure that it appears in the File name field If the Preview check...

Страница 51: ...can occur if you copy the original files to a working folder you can set the default location from which files are loaded To set the Load Order 1 From the Tools menu select Options or In the Objet St...

Страница 52: ...l finish change its position and scale and set the Grid Style and Hollow options Icon Description Applies a matte finish to the model Applies a glossy finish to the model Opens the Advanced Properties...

Страница 53: ...ands as in other Windows applications from the right click context menu by using keyboard shortcuts Ctrl C and Ctrl V respectively The Paste Special command from the object s right click context menu...

Страница 54: ...times you need to select individual elements of an assembly Other times you need to select the entire assembly The Selection icon displayed on the ribbon determines what will be selected when you clic...

Страница 55: ...a digital material to the entire object This is explained in Model Material Settings on page 20 Figure 5 21 Object placed on the build tray from a single stl file Note There is no need to resize or ar...

Страница 56: ...ge 21 The material displayed on the top VeroWhite in the figure above is considered the primary model material Model 1 It is assigned to objects that do not have a material assignment when you place t...

Страница 57: ...o those used on the other build tray 4 Assign materials to the object see Assigning a Model Material to Objects on page 22 5 Select the object and copy it 6 Display the other Objet Studio window and p...

Страница 58: ...e digital materials available combinations of them Figure 5 26 Material Selection Guide showing the digital materials available with the basic model materials Assigning a Model Material to Objects You...

Страница 59: ...llowing places Model Settings ribbon Options group Model Toolbar right click context menu when selecting the model You can configure Objet Studio to distinguish between objects surface finish on the b...

Страница 60: ...Note When you de select objects they are displayed by default with colors representing the model material Even after adding a coating to an object its color remains that of the main material not the c...

Страница 61: ...1 Right click an object either on the build tray or in the model tree 2 From the menu that opens select one of the following options Hide to cause the selected object to disappear Hide Others to cause...

Страница 62: ...the optimum orientation and position or you can control them Automatic Orientation By default Objet Studio automatically orients objects when placed on the build tray for the shortest printing time Yo...

Страница 63: ...the objects are positioned properly and that they will be printed in the shortest time and with a minimum of material To automatically arrange objects on the build tray On the Tray Settings ribbon cl...

Страница 64: ...del Orientation below Tools for changing the position of objects are presented in Manipulating Objects on the Build Tray on page 5 30 For best results arrange the tray with Automatic Placement on the...

Страница 65: ...n the Y axis models measuring less than this on the Y axis are printed in one pass From this point of view it is advisable to place the object s intermediate dimension along the Y axis Tall Left Rule...

Страница 66: ...ow the tray To position objects directly on the tray 1 Select the object 2 From the Object menu select Lay On To ensure that objects are always positioned directly on the tray 1 From the Tools menu se...

Страница 67: ...nd the tray s boundaries Outside Tray selected objects that overlap Object Collision selected Note Because of the unique characteristics of each type of model material and finish always check valid pl...

Страница 68: ...change grid settings 1 From the Tools menu select Options and display the Grid tab The current grid settings are displayed Figure 5 37 Options dialog box Grid tab 2 As required change the settings and...

Страница 69: ...ting an object In the Insert dialog box Units field select Millimeter or Inch Figure 5 38 Units field in the Insert dialog box To change measurement units for a selected object from the Model Settings...

Страница 70: ...nsions group Note You can change the height of the objects on the build tray only if this is allowed by the Objet Studio settings see Positioning Objects on the Z Axis on page 5 30 Repositioning Objec...

Страница 71: ...u select Transform From the Object menu select Transform Figure 5 44 Transform dialog box To change an object with the Transform dialog box Change any of the values then click Apply to see how the obj...

Страница 72: ...ray Settings or Model Settings ribbon a Click the icon in the Selection group or b On the flyout toolbar click the Select Plane icon or From the Tools menu select Plane Alignment Select Plane 2 Click...

Страница 73: ...xis 1 Select the object 2 Display the Transform dialog box see figure 5 44 on page 35 3 Change the Rotate parameters for each axis Grouping and Ungrouping Objects You can manipulate two or more object...

Страница 74: ...d click Save To separate assemblies into individual objects stl files 1 Select the assembly either on the build tray or in the model tree 2 From the Object menu select Ungroup In the model tree the el...

Страница 75: ...ng models on the build tray is as solid shaded objects Figure 5 49 Tray and model displayed in Shaded view The other display options are WireFrame and Points To display the build tray in WireFrame vie...

Страница 76: ...To display the area around objects needed for support material to produce a matte finish From the View menu select Display Thickening Box Figure 5 52 Model displayed with thickening box To display th...

Страница 77: ...ree You can view models from different perspectives by changing the screen layout To change the screen layout On the View flyout toolbar select Single View or 4 Views Figure 5 54 Screen layout icons S...

Страница 78: ...ay Settings ribbon open the Perspective flyout toolbar Figure 5 57 Perspective flyout toolbar 2 Click the icon that represents the desired perspective Tray Positioning To view the tray and models from...

Страница 79: ...ng of objects To choose how colors are applied on the display On the Model Settings ribbon in the Colors group select one of the options from the flyout toolbar Figure 5 60 Colors display options Colo...

Страница 80: ...om the Tools menu select Options and display the Settings tab Figure 5 61 Options dialog box Settings tab 2 In the Large Files section select Load Partial reduced Large File Manipulation If you need t...

Страница 81: ...e static display when the object is not being moved 6 Set display options when the object is being moved Display while changing view Bounding Box A box representing the object s maximum dimensions is...

Страница 82: ...duction changing view only With Polygon Reduction static view only Entire Object 2 Click OK when done Zoom Options While manipulating objects you often need to view them at different zoom levels To ch...

Страница 83: ...ld check that the tray is valid and can be printed Note Because of the unique characteristics of each type of modeling material make sure that the correct material is selected before performing Tray V...

Страница 84: ...log box Figure 5 69 Production resource calculations for different printing modes As shown in the Production Estimates dialog box the resources needed for producing the models on the tray depend on th...

Страница 85: ...Production Estimates on page 48 You also see these production estimates when you send the tray to the printer At that time you can select the printing mode including an option that enables Objet Studi...

Страница 86: ...of the materials and time input required to print the job For a more accurate calculation click Fine Estimation Continue with step 4 on page 5 53 If printing the tray requires only one model material...

Страница 87: ...ch would require you to perform the Material Replacement procedure On the other hand if printing the tray can be done using four print heads without running the Material Replacement procedure High Spe...

Страница 88: ...e following conditions The material you assigned is not installed in the printer at the time of printing In this case the tray is printed with either one or two substitute materials depending on the m...

Страница 89: ...d objects are displayed with special colors see Tray Validation on page 47 and a warning message appears Figure 5 73 Tray validation warning message To cancel the Build command so you can correct the...

Страница 90: ...plit Object dialog box enter the values to determine how Objet Studio will divide the object You can divide an object along any of its axes by entering either exact measurements or the number of parts...

Страница 91: ...oup click or On the Model Toolbar click or From the right click context menu select Advanced Properties The Advanced Properties dialog box opens Figure 5 75 Advanced Properties dialog box 3 In the Gri...

Страница 92: ...ay with an outer shell of model material and a center filled with support material When using this feature called Hollow the thickness of the shell should be no less than 0 5 millimeters To use the Ho...

Страница 93: ...model see Choosing the Support Strength on page 5 55 Displaying an object s cross section only affects how the tray is displayed on the screen it does not change the object itself To display a cross s...

Страница 94: ...display as an image 1 Press Ctrl B or From the Objet Studio Commands Menu menu select Save Bitmap The Save Bitmap dialog box opens Figure 5 80 Save Bitmap dialog box 2 At the top of the dialog box se...

Страница 95: ...import this objzf file to the folder where the read only stl file is saved To create an objzf file 1 From the Objet Studio Commands Menu menu select Export Packed Job The Save As dialog box opens 2 S...

Страница 96: ...gs for objects placed on the build tray Creating a Quick Access Toolbar As you work with Objet Studio you may use certain commands frequently You can create a quick access toolbar to make your work ea...

Страница 97: ...ect either Popular Commands or Commands not on the Ribbon 5 Select a command and click Add 6 Click OK Hiding the Ribbon To make more room for displaying the build tray you can hide the Objet Studio ri...

Страница 98: ...ne Colors dialog box appears 2 In the Define Colors dialog box click the color patch you want to change Tray Color Background Colors Selection Color Figure 5 85 Define Colors dialog box 3 In the Color...

Страница 99: ...o change the color theme From the Style menu select one of the options Keyboard Shortcuts You can define shortcut keys for frequently used commands To define shortcut keys 1 Above the ribbon tabs clic...

Страница 100: ...lick Assign 6 If you want to redefine all shortcut keys click Reset All Setting User Preferences You can change several Objet Studio settings that affect objects placed on the build tray To change def...

Страница 101: ...sional Mode is selected advanced features are displayed To change the Professional Mode setting 1 From the Tools menu select Professional Mode The following message is displayed reminding you that the...

Страница 102: ...ion each time you place an object on the build tray see Automatic Orientation on page 26 In any case when objects are on the build tray you can change their orientation manually if necessary see Model...

Страница 103: ...ions or In the Objet Studio Commands Menu click Options 2 In the Options dialog box display the Troubleshooting tab Figure 5 94 Access to GL driver configuration 3 Click OpenGL Driver Configuration Th...

Страница 104: ...Choose Format 2 Click Test Objet Studio returns the recommended pixel format ID Figure 5 96 Recommended pixel format ID 3 Click OK 4 In the OpenGL Driver Configuration dialog box figure 5 95 select Pi...

Страница 105: ...planations Check for Updates checks if you are using the latest Objet Studio version Objet Studio Version Material Module and Licensed Features You can view details of the Objet Studio version the mat...

Страница 106: ...sion is displayed If no patches were installed the Module version is the same as the Objet Studio version Module date If a Materials Module upgrade patch was installed the date of its creation is disp...

Страница 107: ...icense tab Click to expand the details for each feature Modes shows the printing modes available See Printing Modes on page 48 Materials shows basic model materials available Digital Materials shows t...

Страница 108: ...status for all jobs sent to that 3D printer by the server and by all client computers on the network It also allows editing and manipulation of all jobs and enables re sending previously printed jobs...

Страница 109: ...ains graphic indicators that show the amount of available printing material remaining Material Consumption Actual the amount of material used till now Required the amount of material still needed to f...

Страница 110: ...nnection To set or change the printer connection 1 On the Job Manager ribbon in the 3D Printer group click 2 In the Set Printer dialog box click Connect Figure 5 103 Connecting to a printer A 3 Enter...

Страница 111: ...Set Printer dialog box click Connect see figure 5 103 Figure 5 105 Disconnecting Objet Studio from a printer A 3 In the Printer Connection dialog box delete the computer name IP address Figure 5 106 D...

Страница 112: ...nection to the server computer 1 On the Job Manager ribbon in the 3D Printer group click 2 Enter the name of the server computer or its IP address or click Browse to find and select it 3 Click OK Figu...

Страница 113: ...rver Moves a job to the bottom of the Jobs Queue Client Disabled See Jobs Queue on page 73 Server Moves a job to a lower position in the Jobs Queue Client Disabled See Jobs Queue on page 73 Job Server...

Страница 114: ...5 111 Icons on pop up toolbar server Figure 5 112 Icons on pop up toolbar client workstation Note Most icons and menu commands are only enabled when a job is selected Figure 5 113 Job menu options ser...

Страница 115: ...completed successfully To send e mail and SMS alerts make sure that e mail software supporting MAPI is installed on the server computer To send SMS alerts the cellular phone service must support the t...

Страница 116: ...tically to the Objet printer as long as it is on there is a connection to the printer and the printer is on line Chapter 6 describes starting and operating the printer Additional Server Features Objet...

Страница 117: ...w the tray from a different perspective click the relevant icon To resize the window drag its edge or corners If there are several objects on the build tray you can exclude one or more from being prin...

Страница 118: ...t the job 4 On the Tray Settings ribbon click The status of the job in the Job Manager screen changes back to Waiting Restarting Jobs You can restart jobs from the Jobs Queue and the History list To r...

Страница 119: ...sed files To export a print job 1 Select a job 2 On the pop up toolbar click 3 In the Save As dialog box select a folder 4 Click Save Modifying the Job Manager Screen You can change the size of the se...

Страница 120: ...Using Objet Studio 5 84 DOC 06800 Rev A D R A F T 16 June 2013...

Страница 121: ...wn the Printer 17 Maintaining the Printer 19 Routine Maintenance Schedule 19 Cleaning the Print Heads 20 Pattern Test 23 Improving Print Quality 24 Cleaning and Replacing the Wiper 24 Cleaning the Rol...

Страница 122: ...er switch located at the back of the printer Figure 6 2 Main power switch Turning on the printer also turns on the two built in computers CAUTION Do not attempt to operate the Objet printer before bei...

Страница 123: ...oduct activation key is required on the printer computer This is installed at the factory or during printer upgrade If the application does not open and a HASP message appears contact your dealer or S...

Страница 124: ...r out of the printer 3 Load Model and Support containers into their respective compartments 4 Check the printer interface to make sure that the new cartridge is detected and that its weight is display...

Страница 125: ...nges from Idle to Pre print as the printer s components prepare themselves for production The print block is heated The UV lamps are powered and they warm up When printing begins Objet Studio sends se...

Страница 126: ...job Gray cartridge not used for the print job You can monitor printer status indicators by switching the printer interface display To do this click the display toggle button in the printer interface s...

Страница 127: ...system is within the acceptable range Red not suitable for printing or indicates a warning For example in figure 6 4 9000 Ambient The ambient temperature of the printing chamber is not within the acc...

Страница 128: ...pecific activity being performed is shown in the current activity field Current job printing information is displayed The printing progress bar is displayed The Stop and Pause buttons are enabled When...

Страница 129: ...on changes from red to green see figure 6 4 on page 6 2 If you don t know why printing has stopped make sure that the connection between the printer and the server computer is active 3 In the Job Mana...

Страница 130: ...part The effects of a printing stoppage on a model depend on the model size and structure Model material used ambient temperature and the length of the stoppage If you cannot continue printing 1 Cance...

Страница 131: ...from the Options menu Figure 6 8 Starting the Material Replacement Wizard 2 In the opening screen click Next 3 If the printer cover is not closed a screen appears prompting you to close the cover Con...

Страница 132: ...one replacement cartridge is more economical because it potentially requires less flushing of material currently in the system However when one cartridge is not sufficient loading two cartridges Sing...

Страница 133: ...cycle when the printed models must have the exact color of the new material The wizard thoroughly flushes the feed tubes and print heads needed for printing based on your selections in the previous s...

Страница 134: ...Settings The Advanced Settings dialog box enables you to configure the Material Replacement Wizard for special purposes If necessary click Advanced Settings in the Material Replacement Options screen...

Страница 135: ...l container positioning Flush Again The flushing cycle you select in the Material Replacement Options screen determines how thoroughly to flush out material currently in the system After selecting the...

Страница 136: ...s 6 3 6 4 and 6 5 on pages 3 6 and 8 If after printing a job you know that the printer will not be used for 10 hours or more you can immediately turn off the heating of the print heads by putting the...

Страница 137: ...rial to prevent leaks This takes about 10 minutes More than 10 days The wizard empties the print block then flushes the system with cleaning fluid This takes up to 35 minutes and you must be present t...

Страница 138: ...hutdown progress screen 5 When the final wizard screen appears close all open programs on both computers and shut down the computers Figure 6 16 Final Shutdown Wizard screen 6 After both printer compu...

Страница 139: ...alibrate the UV intensity See the instructions in the UV meter kit Weekly Restart the printer computer and the server computer Weekly Clean the roller waste collector See Cleaning the Roller Waste Col...

Страница 140: ...0 minutes and should be done at the beginning of the work day or before a big printing job To clean the print heads 1 Prepare isopropanol IPA isopropyl alcohol or ethanol ethyl alcohol disposable clea...

Страница 141: ...build tray 7 Put on the gloves 8 Soak the cleaning cloth with alcohol 9 Clean the orifice plates with a back and forth motion see figure 6 19 Use the mirror to make sure that you have removed all of...

Страница 142: ...1 Remove the cleaning materials from the printer and close the cover 12 Select the confirmation check boxes in the wizard screen and click Next The head purge cycle begins When this is complete the fi...

Страница 143: ...attern Test confirmation 5 If the build tray is not clear click No in the following dialog box This lowers the build tray so that models on the tray are not damaged Figure 6 22 Build tray Z level adju...

Страница 144: ...2 Perform the purge sequence 3 Perform the pattern test If the results of the pattern test are still poor 1 Carefully clean the print heads again making sure there is no residue left on them 2 Perform...

Страница 145: ...the Options menu Figure 6 24 Starting the Wiper Cleaning Wizard 3 In theopening wizard screen click Next 4 Make sure that the build tray is empty and close the printer doors Confirm this in the wizard...

Страница 146: ...the wiper If the wiper is scratched torn or worn or if you cannot clean it completely replace it a Grasp it and pull it up and out of its bracket b Insert the new wiper blade making sure that it is s...

Страница 147: ...waste collector 1 Prepare M2 5 and M2 Allen keys disposable cleaning gloves isopropanol IPA isopropyl alcohol or ethanol ethyl alcohol cleaning cloth cotton swabs Q tips or similar 2 Put on the glove...

Страница 148: ...he roller waste collector To check the effectiveness of the roller scraper 1 Put on the cleaning gloves 2 Wet a cloth with isopropanol 3 Use the cloth to wet the bottom of the roller 4 Turn the roller...

Страница 149: ...ght UV lamp assembly to the print block and reconnect the UV power and fan cables Replacing the Roller Scraper You should replace the roller scraper blade after 1 000 hours of printing if it does not...

Страница 150: ...he roller waste collector and pull it out Figure 6 34 Removing the roller waste collector 4 Remove the screws that secure the roller scraper assembly Figure 6 35 Removing the roller scraper screws Fig...

Страница 151: ...ightening the roller scraper screws 8 After tightening the screws inspect the blade and make sure that it is straight If necessary loosen the screws and tighten them again evenly 9 Return the roller w...

Страница 152: ...rency sheet to the build tray 2 Start the Head Alignment Wizard from the Options menu see figure 6 24 on page 25 3 Click Next to begin and close the cover 4 In the wizard screen select the check box t...

Страница 153: ...41 Sample head alignment test The three columns on the right were printed by the heads used for applying Model material when producing models From right to left the columns represent heads M1 M2 M3 r...

Страница 154: ...igure 6 42 In the example shown no change to the head alignment is necessary If other lines in the set are aligned you need to change the alignment of that head in the next wizard screens 10 In the wi...

Страница 155: ...s in the printer click Previous If you do not want to make alignment changes in the printer at this time select No and click Next 14 In the final wizard screen choose to either repeat the head alignme...

Страница 156: ...his by running the UV Calibration Wizard with an external UV radiation meter The wizard compares the radiation you measure to the recommended radiation level for each of the lamps at each printing mod...

Страница 157: ...the following screen appears select UV Power Calibration to adjust the power supplied to the UV lamps so that the UV radiation is within the acceptable range Figure 6 46 UV Test Calibration selection...

Страница 158: ...ensor cable is securely connected to the sensor 6 Lead the cable out of the printer so that you can close the printer and make sure that the cable will not interfere with the moving print block 7 Clos...

Страница 159: ...nd Figure 6 50 UV measurement progress 13 When prompted by the wizard zero reset the UV meter and enter the reading measurement If the UV level measured is not acceptable the wizard calibrates the UV...

Страница 160: ...that you periodically check that the weight measurements are accurate both for convenience and to prevent unnecessary waste of printing materials It is recommended that you calibrate the load cells on...

Страница 161: ...two units above or below the average level shown Figure 6 54 Level stabilization 4 Select the Weight is stable check box and click Next If you need to calibrate more than one load cell the next calibr...

Страница 162: ...ollow these instructions 1 Make sure the printer is in offline mode Figure 6 56 Offline mode indicator red The online offline button at the bottom of the printer interface should be red If not click i...

Страница 163: ...ion screen 5 Disconnect the UV lamp power connector and the UV heat fuse connector Figure 6 59 Disconnecting the UV lamp Note Do not disconnect the power connection to the cooling fans 6 Loosen the sc...

Страница 164: ...ck strips are included in the printer Start up Kit If necessary you can remove the black strip from the old reflector and install it in the new reflector as long as the black paint has not faded 9 Dis...

Страница 165: ...ghten the securing screw on top Figure 6 63 Replacing the lamp cover 12 Reconnect the power and heat fuse connectors Figure 6 64 Connecting the UV lamp 13 In the wizard screen confirm that you have re...

Страница 166: ...being checked appears in the lower left corner of the printer interface Figure 6 66 Status screen during UV lamp check 14 After replacing a UV lamp it is recommended that you calibrate its power for...

Страница 167: ...tures Voltages Encoder repeatability Print head heating Print head filling A clear display of test results and the source of any failures enabling you to determine if printing is possible or worthwhil...

Страница 168: ...l of the tests in a component category use the Group pull down menu at the bottom of the screen Group This column shows the component categories for each test This tells you which tests are run when s...

Страница 169: ...see below Unknown Click to select all test that have not been run yet Status Group Use this menu to select tests by component category Selection Set Use this menu to select a pre configured set of te...

Страница 170: ...n the name of the file saved is BITReport date time htm By default these files are saved in the Objet installation folder but you can save it in any other folder View Click to display the latest test...

Страница 171: ...ic noise around the RFID tag System Voltages Checks if the following voltages are within 5 of the required voltage 40V to the print heads by the VPP power supply 12V to the height thermistors by the V...

Страница 172: ...3D Printer 6 52 DOC 06800 Rev A Vacuum Tests the vacuum level in the print block Faulty vacuum sensor Vacuum leakage Wrong parameters Ambient Temperature Evacuation Sensor Test Name Description Possib...

Страница 173: ...printing when the net weight in the second container reaches XX kilograms When the net weight in the second container is above XX kilograms the software does not allow you to start a print job or a p...

Страница 174: ...Operating Maintaining the Objet1000 Connex 2 3D Printer 6 54 DOC 06800 Rev A D R A F T 16 June 2013...

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