Dymax Dvc-345 User manual

DVC-345

Valve Controller

User Guide

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About Dymax

Light-curable adhesives. Systems for light curing, fluid

dispensing, and fluid packaging.

Dymax manufactures industrial adhesives, light-curable

adhesives, epoxy resins, cyanoacrylates, and activator-cured

adhesives. We also manufacture a complete line of manual fluid

dispensing systems, automatic dispensing systems, and light-

curing systems. Light-curing systems include LED light sources,

spot, flood, and conveyor systems designed for compatibility

and high performance with Dymax adhesives. Dymax adhesives

and light-curing systems optimize the speed of automated

assembly, allow for 100% in-line inspection, and increase

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

Sale. Dymax recommends that any intended application be

evaluated and tested by the user to ensure that desired

performance criteria are satisfied. Dymax is willing to assist

users in their performance testing and evaluation. Data sheets

are available for valve controllers or pressure pots upon

request.

 
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Contents 
Introduction ......................................................................4 
Where to Get Help............................................................ 4 
Safety................................................................................4 
General Safety Considerations....................................... 5 
Specific Safety Considerations....................................... 5 
Personal Protective Equipment ...................................... 5 
Product Overview ............................................................6 
Description of the DVC-345 ............................................ 6 
Assembly and Setup .......................................................7 
Unpacking and Inspecting Your Shipment.................... 7 
Parts Included ................................................................... 7 
System Interconnect ........................................................ 8 
Operating the Controller .................................................10 
Setting the Dispense Time .............................................. 10 
Spare Parts and Accessories .........................................11 
Specifications...................................................................11 
Declaration of Conformity ...............................................13 
Index .................................................................................15

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Introduction

This guide describes how to use the Dymax DVC-345 digital valve controller (T11146).

Sections in this guide describe how to assemble, use, and maintain the valve controller

safely and efficiently.

Intended Audience

Dymax prepared this user guide for experienced process engineers, maintenance

technicians, and manufacturing personnel. If you are new to pneumatically operated

fluid dispensing equipment and do not understand the instructions, contact Dymax

Application Engineering to answer your questions before using the equipment.

Where to Get Help

Customer Support and Applications Engineering teams are available by phone and

email in Germany, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central

European Time. You can also email Dymax Europe GmbH at [email protected].

Please see the back cover for worldwide contact information.

Additional resources are available to ensure a trouble-free experience with our

products:

•Detailed product information on www.dymax.com

•Dymax adhesive Product Data Sheets (PDS) on our website

•Material Safety Data Sheets (SDS) provided with shipments of Dymax

adhesives

Safety

WARNING!

If you use this fluid dispensing equipment without first

reading and understanding the information in this guide, personal injury can

result from the uncontrolled release of high-pressure gas, injection injury, or

exposure to chemicals. To reduce the risk of injury, read and understand

this guide before assembling and using Dymax fluid dispensing equipment.

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General Safety Considerations

All users of Dymax fluid dispensing equipment should read and understand this user

guide before assembling and using the equipment.

To learn about the safe handling and use of dispensing fluids, obtain and read the SDS

for each fluid before using it. Dymax includes an SDS with each adhesive sold. SDS for

Dymax products can also be requested through the Dymax website.

The safety of any system incorporating the DVC-345 digital valve controller is the

responsibility of the assembler of the system. The protection provided by the DVC-345

digital valve controller may be impaired if the controller is not operated as specified by

this user guide.

Specific Safety Considerations

Using Safe Operating Pressures

Pressurizing the components in the dispensing system beyond the maximum

recommended pressure can result in the rupturing of components and serious personal

injury. To minimize the risk of rupturing components and injury, do not exceed the

maximum operating pressure of the components in your fluid dispensing system (see

system specifications on page 11).

Personal Protective Equipment

Operators are recommended to wear any personal protective equipment specified by

their company’s safety policy for the materials used during dispensing. Personal

protective equipment should be in place and used at all times before pressurizing the

system and when handling any potentially hazardous materials.

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Product Overview

Description of the DVC-345

The DVC-345 digital valve controller provides a precise and settable time duration for

controlling (opening and closing) a variety of dispense valves. This dispense controller

features electronically controlled dispense time as well as DC operation. This ensures

precise and repeatable shots with adjustable shot time durations of as little as 0.001

seconds to 9.999 seconds.

Figure 1.

DVC-345 Component Diagram (Front)

Figure 2.

DVC-345 Component Diagram (Rear)

Digital

Timer

Timed/Untimed Mode

Actuate Valve

On/Off Switch

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Assembly and Setup

Unpacking and Inspecting Your Shipment

When your DVC-345 digital valve controller arrives, inspect the boxes for damage and

notify the shipper of box damage immediately.

Open each box and check for equipment damage. If parts are damaged, notify the

shipper and submit a claim for the damaged parts. Contact Dymax so that new parts

can be shipped to you immediately.

Check that 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

•DVC-345 digital valve controller

•Foot switch

•Power supply

•DVC-345 user guide

Figure 3.

Unpacking Diagram

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System Interconnect

Refer to Table 1 to determine how to plumb the particular dispensing valve you are

using with the digital controller. For Model 300, 455, 475, 775, and 826 dispensing

valves, one of the Air-Out Ports must be plugged since these dispensing valves are

single acting.

Begin set-up by attaching a 0.25" [0.64 cm] Air Line to the Air-In Fitting on the rear of

the Controller.

Next, ensure that the Power Toggle Switch is in the OFF position. Plug the cylindrical

end of the DC Wall Mount Adapter into the Power Supply Receptacle on the back of the

Controller and plug the DC Wall Adapter in an appropriate outlet.

Plug the Foot Switch into the External Trigger Receptacle on the back of the Controller.

Attach the Material Reservoir to the Dispensing Valve and the appropriate air supply

pressure to the Material Reservoir.

Consult Dymax if you are unsure of this step.

Excessive air pressure to a Reservoir can result in a dangerous or deadly situation!

The system is ready for operation.

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Table 1.

Dispensing Valve Plumbing Configurations

Valve Diagram

Plumbing Instructions

Model 300: Single-acting, normally closed diaphragm

valve.