A200-A250 Manual_Eng
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1. INNOVATIVE COLOR TECHNOLOGY ekelele leke eka e ARCHIMEDE e A200 A250 Automatic colorant dispenser USER MANUAL IY Tai 4 J elele onn e e e Declaration of compliance with the CE regulations HERO EUROPE S r l Fraz Buretto 12 A 12041 Bene Vagienna CN ITALY Declares that The Automatic Dispenser model ARCHIMEDE Serial number Is in compliance with the EC Machinery Directives Machinery Directive 98 37 EEC Low tension 73 23 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility 89 336 EEC ls in compliance with the standardized European Regulations EN 292 1 EN 292 2 EN 418 amp EN 1050 EN 60204 1 EN 61000 6 2 EN 61000 6 3 EN 61000 3 2 amp EN 61000 3 3 HERO EUROPE S r l __Alessandro Sacchet Fraz Buretto 12 A ge J a a a 12041 Bene Vagienna CN o Chairman ITALY HERO EUROPE S r l FERO INNOVATIVE COLOR TECHNOLOGY ARCHIMEDE Automatic Dispenser key Personal Computer Nylon shelf for positioning the can of paint Access door to tanks Colorant dosing nozzles Electronic control card Open the panel EC machine identification plate On the panel behind the dispenser Rail for canister frame rotation FEO INNOVATIVE COLOR TECHNOLOGY General Conditions By choosing ARCHIMEDE automatic colorant dispensing machine manufactured by HERO EUROPE you have selected a product which represents the result of intensive research in2. the pump Plug to connect the motor Pipe fitting for connecting dosing Circuit pipe Cap for canister emptying Seating for mixing motor power cable 11 INNOVATIVE COLOR TECHNOLOGY Automatic cap mr Fixing hooks A i i Power supply The dispenser is equipped of an automatic cap 4 connection necessary to avoid the exsiccation of the colorants Set the suck back function with the software parameters in the correct way to avoid problems of contamination or dripping of colorant The cap with a completely automatic process open before each dosage and close at the end of it with this device the possibility of exsiccation of the products is largely reduced The part of the cap containing the sponge is simply extractable so the operation of cleaning results very rapid as shown in the pictures below Inside the cap case there are two micro switches that control the two positions of the automatic cap The automatic cap have been engineered to be simple and rapid to extract In case of substitution disconnect the power supply connection and pull the cap in the sense of the front of the machine the fixing hooks will release and the cap will slide out Now the new automatic cap can be positioned and fixed without using any tool Is very important to keep the sponge clean and humid to preserve the good working of the dosages so we advise to do regularly the operations of cleaning and moistu
3. Maximum time lapse without 6 hours purging between one dosing and the other of the same colorant Calibration Page Drop Calibration Quantity minimum calibrated BY Threshold Calibration Machine Calibration Be AERO 17 COLOR TECHNOLOGY The theoretical value shifted with one complete rotation of the pump is 0 6944 cc measured with water at an approximate temperature of 25 C 576 05346 steps of the motor are necessary to dose 1cc Such value is programmed in the dispenser as being the standard calibration value Images of the parameters C2 Component 2 139911 B Add Ful Em 1 000 Lt A 1 400 Lt p amp 0 700 Lt Specific weight Drop Fast Advanced 1 230 LI BSS 6 Thresholds iM 1 0 33 mi 2 3m 3 10 mi 4 50 mi pas Seese gt gt 62 6 6 62 6 64 Heres Dispenser Settings Dispenser Settings General rt Ice F TA veral ee Driver Mode Fill up dispense tube Demo Lz 20 sec Canisters Speed 16 85 00 Agitation Equipment Time On Can Sensor Empty dispense tube o T l E Cap 40 00 mi Speed Time Off Scale 25 00 30 min Osec C Automatic Connection C Use scale for dispensing Dispenser Settings Pups Acceleration 1000 Step sec 2 Deceleration 750 Step sec 2 Boost time Start speed 15 00 MEO is INNOVATIVE COLOR TECHNOLOGY
4. machine with a pair of scissors so that it has the same length as the pipe connected to the canister that you intend to replace Then connect it to the new canister by screwing the metal ring nut Put the new canister into its appropriate seating Block the canister to its seating by screwing the wing nut located under it Put the flexible pipe and the nozzle back into their respective seating Position the mixing motor power cable into its appropriate seating Connect the electric motor power cable that starts the canister pump CAUTION make sure the plug is well connected and completely pushed into the socket Fill the canister with the colorant Place the lid on the canister Reconnect the power cable to the lid Rotate the internal part of the dispenser so that the can lodging faces the front CAUTION Caution is needed when rotating the canister frame Move the canister frame slowly avoiding the inertia moving force Close the upper door Place the nylon plate in the desired position according to the container you intend to use Put the canister that you have just filled with colorant into the dosing position Start the canister pump by hand in order to release the air which is present within the circuit until you see a regular flow of colorant from the nozzle Once the task is completed the colorant can be collected and poured back into the canister INNOVATIVE COLOR TECHNOLOGY Electric motor to start
5. the field of high tech fluid dosing equipment Top quality material modern designing tools such as the use of CAD three dimensional parametrical systems together with the attention given to ergonomics guarantee an easy to use long lasting machine The machine is in compliance with the 89 392 EEC directive regarding machinery the 89 336 EEC directive regarding electromagnetic compatibility as well as the 73 32 EEC directive regarding electrical equipment to be used within a specific tension range compiled by the European Community Council of Ministers and is provided with the EC trademark The handbook explains how to install an HERO EUROPE automatic dispenser and provides all the necessary information in order to insure easy use and good maintenance It is very important to read the handbook carefully and completely before implementing any task on the dispenser in order to work with the machine in perfect conditions The dispenser carries out sequential dosing of colorant pastes for the production of paints in the colors requested by means of progressive cavity volumetric pumps It is absolutely forbidden to start the pumps either by hand or through automatic cycles if there is no colorant in the relative tank Should this occur irreparable damage would be caused to the pump 36 hours is the maximum allowed time between one agitation cicle and the other To ensure good functioning of the machine the few simple tasks requested must be i
6. to current tariffs Derogating what is above mentioned HERO EUROPE is not obliged to respect any terms of warranty if a The product was repaired or attempted to be repaired by the counterpart or by a third party unless HERO EUROPE previously refused to repair the product at a reasonable price b HERO EUROPE demonstrates that no defect was detected after testing c The counterpart did not immediately and precisely communicate the breakdown to HERO EUROPE when possible in writing and or via fax and or did not carefully follow HERO EUROPE s instructions d The counterpart used or treated the product incorrectly or differently to what was established by HERO EUROPE e The damage was originated by circumstances that occurred during transport or installation and cannot be verified by HERO EUROPE From now on with the definition program we intend the standard computer program that HERO EUROPE has put at the counterparts disposal based on computer software and on relevant documents Software handbook including any improved or updated versions With the definition PC we intend the machine to which the program is associated and should solely be used in relation to such program The counterpart has the right to copy the program partially or completely up to a maximum of two copies for internal security reasons the copies must bear the same trademarks indications pertinent to copy right and any other identification marks pres
7. OGY SUGGESTED SPARE PARTS e Complete canister e Canister lid e 3mof flexible pipe for the dosing circuits e Set of nozzles 8 pieces e Canister power cable e Electronic board e Power suppliers INNOVATIVE COLOR TECHNOLOGY 14 DAMAGE OR BREAK DOWN CHART The following chart illustrating problem cause and solution should be used to personally solve any problems that could arise before contacting our back up service When in doubt please contact HERO EUROPE S r l s back up service before implementing any solutions personally PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Colorant leakage from the flange Broken pump Canister replacement connecting the pump moior to the canister Colorant dripping from the nozzle e Air in the circuit e Purge the circuit until you e The drip free device see a regular colorant parameter not correctly flow free from air bubbles programmed Program the drip free device parameter correct When dosing ends the colorant Worn pump Canister replacement goes back towards the canister through the nozzle thus emptying the circuit Whilst functioning the circuit doses in a noisy irregular way Check that the cable between the electronic card and the motor is properly engaged on both sides Substitute the connecting cable between the electronic card and the motor Replace the canister Substitute the electronic card Start the pump by hand slowly until tt unblocks Increase the purging frequency and i
8. Standard parameter value chart The following chart shows the parameters related to running a machine together with their respective default values PARAMETER MEANING DEFAULT VALUE Mixing Time ON Mixing time ON 1 min 0 sec Mixing Time OFF Mixing time OFF 120 min 0 sec Pumps acceleration Pump motor acceleration speed 1000 When the value increases acceleration also increases Pumps deceleration Pump motor deceleration speed 1500 i oa ra nd e deceleration also increases Pumps Boost time Time in which the pump motor 30 sec receives the maximum power suppl Pumps Start speed Pump starting speed 15 75 r p m Canister Page Dosing speed Pump dosing speed expressed 60 300 r p m as a percentage in regards to the maximum value It is possible to set 60 300 r p m 0 2 I min as a max value when calibrating 1 ml Purging Speed Pump speed during the purging 25 125 r p m phase The above value corresponds to the maximum speed of the step motor torque Drip free device Steps Number of pump motor steps 40 0 1 r 0 07 cc during the phase in which the drop is sucked up Drip free device Waiting time Waiting time after each dosing 3 sec has ended before the drip free device phase is implemented to fill the canister longer permitted Steps alarm Number of motor steps possible 1 013 854 085 steps before proceeding with a 1 760 00 litres precautionary substitution Purging alarm
9. colorant pastes supplier Thickened paste s Substitute the paste s Colorant is leaking from Substitute the canister the circuit and the respective circuit Temperature is too low Increase room Circuit s calibration is temperature incorrect Implement the circuit s calibration The images on the monitor are Monitor is turned off Turn on the monitor not clear or inexistent Cable s are not well Check the cables plugged in Image adjustment is too Set the image up properly dark Replace the monitor Monitor failure The keyboard and or the mouse Cable s are not well Check the cables don t work plugged in Cable s are damaged Substitute the cables Keyboard and or mouse Replace the mouse are not working and or the keyboard Wrong set up Verify the set up The mixing process of one or The motor connecting Check that the cable is more canisters does not function cable is not well well connected connected The mixing motor is Substitute the lid on which damaged the mixing motor is positioned The cable is damaged Substitute the cable The electronic card is Substitute the electronic damaged card lf necessary please contact HERO EUROPE s back up service When doing so be sure to have the machine matriculation number which can be found on the identification plate inside the upper door HERO EUROPE S r l Fraz Buretto 12 A 12041 Bene Vagienna CN Italy Tel 39 0172 654866 Fax 390172 654887 INNOVATIVE COLOR TE CHNOLOGY
10. e machine clockwise or anticlockwise depending on the canister you wish to fill please refer to the canister layout illustrated on the software as well as on the inside of the upper door of the machine until the canister you have selected is in front of you CAUTION Caution is needed when rotating the canister frame Move the canister frame slowly avoiding the inertia moving force Disconnect the power supply to the mixing motor which can be found on the lid of the canister that you intend to fill Remove the lid Fill the canister but be very careful not to spill any colorant on the central part of the mixing vane Replace the lid once the canister has been filled A small metal block needed to action the mixing vane is positioned beneath the lid When closing the lid the small metal block must be aligned to the mixing vane Make sure the lid is closed properly Reconnect the power cable to the lid Rotate the internal part of the dispenser until the can lodging is facing the front CAUTION Caution is needed when rotating the canister frame Move the canister frame slowly avoiding the inertia moving force Close the upper door Place the nylon plate in the desired position depending on which container you intend to use After having loaded all the circuits the calibration procedure must be implemented before being able to use the machine A precision scale is necessary to accomplish the calibration proced
11. e sure the machine is only connected to a wall socket assembled according to regulations with its grounding circuit and tension value in compliance with what is written on the machine plate Machine unpacking e Remove the external extensible nylon film from the package e Remove the fastening straps placed around the outside of the packaging box e Remove the packaging box by lifting it upwards Pallet removal Carefully manoeuvre the machine backwards with two people behind and one person in front of it then slowly put the machine down on its rear wheels as shown in the pictures below Without altering the position of each person tilt the machine backwards until the pallet is free and easily removed Once the pallet has been removed carefully place the machine down on its wheels Machine positioning The ARCHIMEDE dosing machine is fitted out with wheels and levelling feet When the machine rests on its wheels and is positioned on a hard well levelled floor it can be easily shifted by pushing it by hand Locate the machine where it is intended to be put to use then lift the feet and verify that the dispenser is in a steady well levelled position INNOVATIVE COLOR TE CHNOLOGY Computer and monitor assembly The ARCHIMEDE dispenser is provided with a shelf in the upper part of the machine at an ergonomic height of approximately 110 centimetres The shelf can be used to position the PC the LCD monitor and the keyboard or in alte
12. ent on the original version of the program The counterpart does not have the right to modify translate decode or adapt and reconduct the program to its original code unless specific written consent is granted by HERO EUROPE Furthermore if requested by the counterpart HERO EUROPE must provide information on how to obtain effective program interchange with another software In case of PC breakdown the counterpart has the option to use the program on another PC until the broken PC functions again however HERO EUROPE must be notified within 5 days In case of PC break down the PC manufacturer s terms of warranty will be considered valid even if the PC was supplied by HERO EUROPE Should a definite transfer of the program to another PC result necessary the counterpart must ask HERO EUROPE to provide written consent which cannot be refused on unreasonable grounds FEO INNOVATIVE COLOR TECHNOLOGY Safety instructions HERO EUROPE declines any responsibility should the following instructions not be followed e Do not turn on a damaged machine for example if the machine is damaged during carriage If in doubt first contact the back up service or the reseller e Position and connect the machine by carefully following the installation instructions and by respecting the conditions stated in this handbook e Allthe instructions and local safety regulations must be observed e The machine must only be connected to a wall sock
13. et assembled according to regulations with the grounding circuit and the tension value in compliance with what is written on the machine plate e The user must maintain the machine in good working condition and replace any broken components e Any assistance on the machine other than routine can only be carried out by a qualified technician Make sure that the power cable is not plugged into the socket whilst the machine is being repaired e A standard machine is solely suited to dosing water diluted colorant pastes in standard paint cans e The elastomer parts inside the dosing circuits could undergo damage if other thinners are used e Never set the dosing pumps going if there is no colorant in the respective circuit otherwise the friction within the pumps would lead to an increase in temperature capable of damaging the pumps INNOVATIVE COLOR TE CHNOLOGY Machine positioning and installation Instructions for correct positioning Be certain to respect the following details whilst positing the machine e Place the machine on a steady horizontal surface by using a level e The area must be well ventilated To avoid pastes from drying make sure the machine is not exposed to the sun or near heaters or any other source of heat e The surrounding temperature should be kept as constant as possible around 18 C and anyhow always between 15 40 C so as to prevent variations in the specific weight and viscosity of the pastes e Mak
14. f necessary intervene on the colorant by thinning it Verify if the power supply is coming through Connect the machine power cable to the power socket Make sure the power cable and the electronic card are well plugged in Substitute the fuse e The connecting cable between the electronic card and the pump motor is not properly engaged Damaged connecting cable between the electronic card and the motor Motor has broken down Electronic card is not working Stalled pump e The sensors don t work and or No power supply The machine power cable e The pump motors don t is disconnected work and or e The mixing motors don t work and or e The connection between the PC and the machine is no longer functioning The pump motor functions e No colorant inside the e Add colorant to the regularly however no colorant canister canister and purge the comes out of the nozzle circuit abundantly to INNOVATIVE COLOR TE CHNOLOGY The power cable for the electronic card is not well plugged in A fuse has blown eliminate any air The canister nozzle is Replace the nozzle obstructed Furthermore verify that the colorant paste has not thickened If it has inform the paste manufacturer The pump is damaged Substitute the canister together with the respective circuit The colours are difficult to The nozzles are dirty Carry out one or more reproduce purges until the nozzles are clean Different quality of Speak to the paste
15. mplemented within due time and solely by authorized technicians Good functioning of the dispenser is guaranteed if the place in which it is installed fulfils the following characteristics Room temperature 15 40 C Relative humidity 30 90 The dispenser must be connected to an electric installation with a totally efficient grounding system The dispenser warranty will no longer be considered valid should any of the above mentioned criteria not be respected For technical assistance please contact the vendor s engineering department INNOVATIVE COLOR TECHNOLOGY Terms of warranty The ARCHIMEDE automatic dispenser terms of warranty are summarized as follows 1 HERO EUROPE provides a one year warranty on the correct functioning of the products supplied except for break downs due to normal usage If a breakdown is not covered by the warranty the counterpart will be charged for the inspection implemented by HERO EUROPE to determine whether the breakdown is covered by the warranty or not Should the break down result covered by warranty HERO EUROPE will deliver an identical or equivalent product The terms of warranty herewith described solely apply if the products supplied by HERO EUROPE are used in compliance with what is stated in the handbook The number of working hours necessary to implement the work related to the warranty together with transfer time travel meals and accommodation expenses will be calculated according
16. rizing Cap closed roo INNOVATI CHNOLOGY SPECIFICATIONS OF THE PRODUCT Description Capacity Pumps Pump speed Nozzle cleaning Canister mixing Canister frame Can detector Power supply Dimension Package size ARCHIMEDE Automatic Dispenser Max 24 canisters 2 litres each Each canister is fitted out with a progressive cavity pump The pump rotors are made of metal treated with a hardening chroming so as to increase abrasion resistance The stators are made of Viton elastomer The materials used for the pumps are compatible with water based pastes Variable and to be established depending on the colorants and the surrounding conditions Maximum speed is 0 2 litres min Colorant suction system when dosing ends to avoid colorant encrustations forming on the nozzles Semi automatic humidifying cap Each canister is provided with a lid in which the mixing motor is installed The canisters are assembled on a rotating board The board is rotated by hand and is needed to position the canister to be filled in front of you Reflection photocell to detect the can lt can vary from 110 to 240 Volts with a 50 or 60 Hz frequency depending on the type of power supply Height 1120 mm Diameter 800 880 mm Weight 141 161 Kg ARCHIMEDE 16 870 x 880 x 1320 h ARCHIMEDE 24 940 x 940 x 1330 h Both dispensers have another box 600 x 400 x 320 h Peso 9 Kg INNOVATIVE COLOR TECHNOL
17. rnative a laptop computer Moreover the PC could also be placed in another compartment located in the lower part of the machine just under the can lodging After having positioned the PC you must connect it to the electronic card that commands and controls the dispenser In order to do so you will find a USB connecting cable included inside the package On one side connect the USB cable to the appropriate socket positioned on the electronic card of the dispenser whilst on the other side connect it to one of the USB sockets on the PC A correct configuration of the USB port of the PC will be made possible by using the software provided with the dispenser We suggest to use the upper shelf of the dispenser to position the PC so that it is totally protected from possible colorant spills or leakages INNOVATIVE COLOR TEC GY HNOLO Starting the dispenser Connect the power cables of the machine and the PC to a wall socket refer to what is Stated in the paragraphs regarding General conditions and Safety instructions then turn on the PC By following the instructions in the software handbook install the software which is provided with the machine on the PC Load the colorants into the storage tanks but be careful not to exceed the limit Carry out the following procedure to load the colorants Remove the nylon plate from the can lodging Open the upper door of the machine Rotate the internal part of th
18. ure Please refer to the software handbook for instructions regarding calibration INNOVATIVE COLOR TE CHNOLOGY Canister substitution When a canister needs to be replaced please proceed as follows In order to disconnect the machine s power supply pull the power plug out of the socket Remove the nylon plate from the can lodging Open the upper door of the machine Rotate the internal part of the machine clockwise or anticlockwise depending on the canister you wish to fill please refer to the canister layout illustrated on the software as well as beneath the upper door of the machine until the canister you have selected is in front of you CAUTION Caution is needed when rotating the canister frame Move the canister frame slowly avoiding the inertia moving force Disconnect the power supply to the mixing motor which can be found on the lid of the canister that you intend to substitute Remove the lid Disconnect the power cable of the electric motor that starts the canister pump located in the lower part of the motor Pull the thin cable which supplies power to the mixing motor out of its seating on the canister lid Pull the canister nozzle away from its seating in the nozzle centre then also pull the flexible pipe away from its respective seating Unscrew the wing nut that holds the canister It is located under the canister Pull the canister away from its seating Cut the spare pipe provided with the
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