dymax BlueWave FX-1250 User manual

BlueWave® FX-1250
Large-Area LED Flood System
User Guide

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About Dymax
UV/Visible light-curable adhesives. Systems for light
curing, fluid dispensing, and fluid packaging.
Dymax manufactures industrial, light-curable, epoxy, and
activator-cured adhesives. We also manufacture a complete
line of manual fluid dispensing systems, automatic fluid
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 by
offering equipment trial rental and leasing programs to
assist in such testing and evaluations. 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
Product Overview .......................................................................5
Controller Main Components......................................................................... 6
Unpacking ...................................................................................8
Unpacking and Inspecting Your Shipment................................................... 8
Parts Included .................................................................................................. 8
System Installation .....................................................................9
System Assembly............................................................................................ 9
System Cooling................................................................................................ 9
Wiring and Connections ...............................................................................10
Connections ...................................................................................................11
I/O Interface Summary .............................................................12
PLC UV Control .............................................................................................13
Status Output.................................................................................................14
Operation...................................................................................15
Start Up...........................................................................................................15
Main Window Settings ..................................................................................15
Setting the Power ..........................................................................................17
Setting the Cure Time...................................................................................17
Running the System......................................................................................17
Program Setting.............................................................................................18
Settings......................................................................................19
Brightness.......................................................................................................19
Clock and Calendar Settings .......................................................................20
Resetting the Emitters’ LED ON Time.........................................................20
Changing the Password................................................................................20
System Reset .................................................................................................20
System Log ....................................................................................................21
PLC Mode ..................................................................................22
Spare Parts & Accessories ......................................................24
Specifications ...........................................................................25
Declaration of Conformity........................................................28
Validation...................................................................................30
Warranty....................................................................................31

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Introduction
This guide describes how to set up, use, and maintain the
BlueWave®FX-1250 LED flood-curing system safely and efficiently.
Intended Audience
This user guide is meant for experienced process engineers,
technicians, and manufacturing personnel. If you are new to high-
intensity LED light sources and do not understand the instructions,
contact Dymax Application Engineering for answers to your
questions before using the equipment.
Where to Get Help
Dymax Customer Support and Application Engineering teams are
available by phone in the United States, Monday through Friday,
from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. You can also
email Dymax at [email protected]. Contact information for additional
Dymax locations can be found on the back cover of this user guide.
Additional resources are available to ensure a trouble-free
experience with our products:
•Detailed product information on our website www.dymax.com
•Dymax adhesive product data sheets on our website
•Safety data sheets (SDS) provided with shipments of Dymax
materials
Safety
WARNING! If you use this UV light source without first
reading and understanding the information in the UV Light
Safety Guide, SAF001, injury can result from exposure to high-
intensity light. To reduce the risk of injury, please read and ensure
you understand the information in that guide before assembling and
operating the Dymax UV LED light source.
This device falls under IEC 62471 Risk Group 3 for UVA and Blue
Light emissions:
WARNING! UV emitted from this product. Avoid eye and skin
exposure to unshielded products.
WARNING! Possibly hazardous optical radiation emitted from this
product. Do not look at operating lamp. Eye injury may result.

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Product Overview
The BlueWave FX-1250 is a high-intensity LED flood system used for curing light-curable materials. The unit is designed to be
integrated into a larger system, such as an automated manufacturing system, or used with a light shielding enclosure to create
a bench-top curing station.
The BlueWave FX-1250 can be used for manual and automated process applications and is composed of a controller and LED
flood emitter, which is available in three different wavelengths: VisiCure (405 nm), PrimeCure (385 nm), and RediCure (365
nm).
The controller portion consists of an integrated control module and power supply. It allows complete control of an LED emitter,
including setting intensity, timing, operation, and programming, while reporting the identity, operating parameters, and status of
the emitter. It is designed to be used with any of the three LED emitter wavelengths. It is available in one channel (1CH) and
two channel (2CH) configurations. The 2CH supports any two emitters, regardless of wavelength, working at the same time.
System Name
BlueWave FX-1250
Controller Model
BlueWave FX-1250 1CH
BlueWave FX-1250 2CH
Emitter Model
BlueWave FX-1250 RediCure
BlueWave FX-1250 PrimeCure
BlueWave FX-1250 VisiCure
The BlueWave FX-1250 functions as a flood-curing system with a 127 mm x 127 mm (5 in x 5 in) irradiated curing area.
The unit can be operated in admin mode (unrestricted control) or production mode (restricted control) which allows for
process management via access restrictions.
The unit can be controlled as well by Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) for automation applications.
LED technology within the BlueWave FX-1250 LED Flood System allows for instant on/off activation without the need for a
warm-up period and is also rated for continuous operation.
Figure 1.
BlueWave FX-1250 LED Flood Curing System

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Controller Main Components
The interactive parts of the controller include the Display Screen, Power Switch, Power Input Receptacle, Output CH1 ,Output CH2 , RS232
Receptacle, RS485 Receptacle and PLC Interface.
Figure 2.
Controller Front Panel
Figure 3.
Controller Back Panel
Display Screen: Controls the operation of the controller and displays the operation parameters.
Power Switch: Controls the controller’s power.
Power Input Receptacle: Used to connect the power cord.
Output CH 1, CH2: Used to connect the connection cord. There is no difference between the two receptacles, and they can
be connected randomly.
RS485 & RS232 Receptacle: Used to communicate with a UVCS 3.0 conveyor. No connection is required when the controller
is used alone.
PLC Interface: Used to connect to a PLC.
Display Screen
Power Switch
Power Input Receptacle
Output CH1
RS232 Receptacle
PLC Interface
Output CH2
RS485 Receptacle

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Table 1.
Labels
Warning Labels
Product Information
Label
High Temperature
Caution Label
Emitter Wavelength
Label
(RediCure, PrimeCure, or
VisiCure)

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Unpacking
Unpacking and Inspecting Your Shipment
Upon arrival, inspect all 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.
The parts below are included in every package/order. If parts are missing from your order, contact your local Dymax
representative or Dymax Customer Support to resolve the problem.
Inspect the glass for any damage or residue on the surface. Carefully clean the glass with the alcohol swab. Take care not to
touch the glass with bare hands, as any residue left on the window can adversely affect performance on the unit.
Parts Included
•BlueWave FX-1250 Controller
•BlueWave FX-1250 Emitter (RediCure, PrimeCure,
or VisiCure, model as selected at time of purchase)
•Power Cord
•Connection Cable (controller to emitter)
•BlueWave FX-1250 LED Flood System User Guide
(document not shown)
•Terminal Block (plugged on the BlueWave FX-1250 controller)
•Footswitch
•Safety Eyewear
Figure 4.
System Packaging
Figure 5.
Components of the BlueWave FX-1250 Curing System
Controller Packaging
Emitter Packaging
Footswitch (CE Compliant)

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System Installation
System Assembly
The system includes two major parts, the controller and
emitter. The two parts are shipped separately.
To assemble the two parts together, plug one side of the
connection cable into the controller and the other side
into the emitter (Figure 6).
NOTE: Be careful to keep the glass at the bottom of the
emitter clean. To avoid leaving fingerprints on the glass,
do not touch the glass with bare hands.
WARNING! The BlueWave FX-1250 is
designed and certified to operate as instructed
within this document. Alteration of the system or
its component installation may pose a shock
hazard.
Figure 6.
Connection Cable Installed
System Cooling
The system can be used in various scenarios with additional mounting fixtures or Dymax accessories, i.e., as a bench-top unit
with a stand on a chamber, as part of a conveyor, etc. This system should only be operated in a location that provides proper
cooling. Location requirements are as follows:
•For proper cooling of the unit, upper intake and lower exhaust must not be blocked.
•Minimum recommended clearance is 8 inches [200 mm].
•Note that the lower exhaust may have one side blocked for installations where two units are side by side. The system will
operate safely but run hotter.
Figure 7.
Recommended Cooling Clearance

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Wiring and Connections
All the wire and cable connections are located on the rear of the controller or the top of emitter.
Figure 8.
Controller Connections
Power Switch: Turns the unit on and off.
Power Input: The power cord plugs in here. Only use the power cord supplied by Dymax (Figure 9) as the power cord
supplied with the controller is specifically designed and certified to work with the controller.
WARNING! The BlueWave FX-1250 is designed and certified to operate with the Dymax supplied 16 Amp, 1.5 mm², 3
conductor power cord. Do not use any other non-standard power cord.
Figure 9.
Power Cord
Figure 10.
Connection Cable for Output Channels 1 & 2
Output CH1/CH2: Output power and control signal to emitter. Only use the connection cable supplied by Dymax (Figure 10)
as the connection cable supplied with the controller is specifically designed for this system. One controller in 2CH
configuration can support up to two emitters at the same time.
SWD: Burn in or update the software into controller.
RS232: Conduct communication to computer.
PLC: Controlled by PLC program.
RS485: Controlled by internet.
Output CH1
Power Input
Output CH2
Power Switch
RS485
RS232
SWD
PLC