AMERICAN ULTRAVIOLET LESCO SUPERSPOT MAX Product manual

SUPERSPOT™
MAX / MAX HP
Model: VSM3002
UV SPOTCURE SYSTEM
100 / 200 WATT
TECHNICAL REFERENCE
MANUAL
AUV\LESCO
A DIVISION OF AMERICAN ULTRAVIOLET COMPANY
WWW.LESCOUV.COM
23555 Telo Avenue
Torrance, CA 90505
1/26/10
This product conforms to
CE Standards
See Appendix B for details
REV.
F

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AUV\LESCO FIBER OPTIC LIGHTGUIDES
WARRANTY POLICY
WARRANTY :
Fiber optic lightguides sold by AUV\LESCO are warranted to be free from defects in material and
workmanship under normal and proper use for 60 days from date of original shipment. This warranty
applies solely to defects in material and workmanship. AUV\LESCO will repair or replace at its option,
any defective fiber optic lightguides when returned to AUV\LESCO by the purchaser, all transportation
paid by the purchaser, within 60 days from date of original shipment. Said lightguides may not be
returned, whether for warranty or other purposes, without a RMA (Return Material Authorization) number.
AUV\LESCO will assume no expense or liability for repairs made outside its plant without written consent
by AUV\LESCO, nor for any labor costs, which are so incurred.
AUV\LESCO will not be liable for any consequential costs or damages of any kind.
CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY:
For above warranty on AUV\LESCO fiber optic lightguides to be enforceable, the purchaser must:
1. Return any lightguides claimed to be defective for inspection and action by AUV\LESCO. All
returns must be pre-authorized, correctly packaged and shipped, accompanied by a RMA
(Returned Material Authorization) number.
2. Keep accurate records of elapsed time, time of installation or removal in sufficient detail, to
determine the running time and environment of the lightguide in question. The purchaser will
allow AUV\LESCO to verify such records if necessary.
The following will void AUV\LESCO’s warranty:
1. Chemical and/or mechanical damage of any kind, damage caused by excessive radiation,
scratching, or damage caused by using the lightguides outside their intended service or their
operating parameters,
2. Defects resulting from improper installation, storage or use,
3. Tampering with equipment,
4. Lack of maintenance,
5. Service not in accordance with AUV\LESCO Technical Reference Manual, or
6. Acts of God.
There are no warranties, expressed or implied, except as stated above or provided in writing by an
authorized AUV\LESCO representative.

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Table of Contents
1.0 General Information ...........................................................................................7
1.1 Scope of Manual.......................................................................................7
1.2 System Description...................................................................................8
2.0 Safety.................................................................................................................9
2.1 Ultraviolet Radiation..................................................................................9
2.2 Power up ................................................................................................10
3.0 Component Descriptions..................................................................................11
3.1 Front Panel .............................................................................................11
3.2 Back Panel..............................................................................................13
3.3 Housing...................................................................................................15
3.4 Special Features.....................................................................................18
3.5 Interior Control Components...................................................................19
4.0 Installation/Start Up..........................................................................................21
4.1 System Components ..............................................................................21
4.2 Bulb Installation ......................................................................................21
4.3 Voltage Setting .......................................................................................23
5.0 Operation .........................................................................................................25
5.1 Max Power Alert Functionality ................................................................25
5.2 Alarm Latching (Al) .................................................................................26
6.0 Calibration ........................................................................................................26
6.1 User Calibration Procedure ....................................................................26
6.2 Calibration Error......................................................................................27
6.3 Terminating Procedure ...........................................................................27
7.0 Serial Communication DataMAX......................................................................28
7.1 Serial Communication.............................................................................28
7.2 Data MAX Interface ................................................................................29
8.0 Maintenance.....................................................................................................30
8.1 Housing...................................................................................................30

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8.2 Optical Components ...............................................................................31
9.0 Drawings/Schematics.......................................................................................34
9.1 Main Schematic ......................................................................................34
9.2 I/O Connector - Parallel Interface ...........................................................41
9.3 Serial Communication.............................................................................43
10.0 Accessories ......................................................................................................46
10.1 Standard Replacement Parts..................................................................46
10.2 Optional Liquid-Filled Lightguides...........................................................46
10.3 Fiber Optic Lightguides...........................................................................46
10.4 Recommended Spare Parts Kit ..............................................................47
11.0 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................49

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Super Spot MAX
1.0 General Information
1.1 Scope of Manual
This manual provides information necessary for operating and maintaining the
AUV\LESCO SUPERSPOT MAX UV spot curing system (the MAX). It also includes safety
requirements and references to pertinent mechanical and electrical drawings.
Throughout this manual, precautions necessary to prevent injury to personnel are
preceded by the heading WARNING; precautions necessary to prevent damage to
equipment are preceded by the heading CAUTION. See examples below.
** WARNING **
(Precautions necessary to prevent injury to personnel)
** CAUTION **
(Precautions necessary to prevent damage to equipment)

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1.2 System Description
The AUV\LESCO SUPERSPOT MAX curing systems are ultraviolet (UV) light sources that
provide an intense concentration of UV light for the purpose of spot curing UV sensitive
materials (photo polymerization).
The MAX is the most powerful UV spot curing system that utilizes a lightguide delivery
method (liquid filled or fiber type). The MAX provides intensities that allow for increased
production speeds unobtainable from other units.
The MAX also incorporates a microprocessor based control platform in addition to other
standard features such as a membrane keypad with digital readout, optical feedback, I/O,
and RS-485 communications capability.
The microprocessor provides many additional benefits for process control and flexibility.
One benefit is to statistically track and time stamp all of the process parameters related to
the UV spot cure process. Some examples of this benefit include: set point intensities,
duration of cure, electrical power to the lamp, and date / time stamp. It also indicates if a
USER CALIBRATION was performed in the system.
The curing information is stored in the battery backup built-in memory and can be
accessed through the serial communications ports, in real time (while the machine is in
operation) and from up to 4,000 feet of CAT5 cable when using the RS485 interface. The
available data can be used for FDA and ISO type certifications, software data logging or
statistical process control.
The communications capability also allows all variable set points to be manipulated through
the AUV\LESCO software interface or a custom written application. When using the
RS485 interface, one remote computer can communicate with up to 99 MAX systems
allowing for easy large-scale production process changes.
The shutter cycle is activated by either a footswitch, a membrane keypad switch or an
automation process control connected to the I/O port. One of the unit’s built in
microprocessors controls the duration of the UV exposure, as well as the time between
exposures and the total number of cure cycles.
The MAX is an intelligent control system designed for clean room operation requiring high
UV output, high-speed operation and high accuracy production applications for worldwide
manufacturing.

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The AUV\LESCO SUPERSPOT MAX features:
•UV intensity for 100 Watt MAX up to 25 Watts in UVA, up to 30 Watts
or more total intensity (Traceable to NIST)
•UV intensity for 200 Watt MAX HP up to 30 Watts in UVA, up to 45 Watts or
more total intensity (Traceable to NIST)
•Optical Feedback for constant intensity and process control
•RS-485 and RS-232 Serial communication ports
•Membrane keypad with digital readouts
•I/O connectors for automation applications
•Distal UV sensor connection port
•Stainless steel housing
•Solid state bi-level power supply
•Liquid filled 1 Meter flexible light-guide with 5mm tip diameter (100W MAX
only)
•Large selection of standard size fiber optic light-guides available, as well as
custom designs.
•Remote footswitch included for automatic operation
•Air-cooled lamp and power supply with ventilation protection
•IR filter for reduced heat transmission
•DataMAX Process Validation software
•Special rubber feet designed for use in clean rooms
2.0 Safety
The AUV\LESCO UV spotcure system has been designed to operate safely. They are
being used in a wide variety of industrial environments worldwide without any worker safety
problems or health hazards. However, this equipment can present worker safety problems
if care is not taken to install and operate correctly.
**WARNING**
It is important that all personnel operating this equipment become familiar with
this safety information.
The following information is provided concerning various aspects of worker safety with this
equipment. All personnel should read this manual to understand the safety issues and
government regulations pertaining to this equipment.
With care in installation and operation, coupled with adequate worker training, no unusual
safety problems should arise.
2.1 Ultraviolet Radiation
Ultraviolet radiation (UV), which is emitted during normal operation of AUV\LESCO
spotcure systems, can be dangerous to the eyes and skin. All personnel within close
vicinity of direct UV light should be required to wear goggles with UV certified lenses or
remain behind UV blocking light shielding. Personnel should also be prevented from