Dymax Accu-cal 50 User manual

Dymax ACCU-CAL™ 50V User Guide

Visible Radiometer

Instructions for Safe Use

Setup and Operation

Maintenance

Ordering Spare Parts and Accessories

ACCU-CAL™ 50V for Flood Lamps (PN 40044) ACCU-CAL™ 50V for Spot Lamps (PN 40043)

Dymax ACCU-CAL™ 50V Radiometer User Guide

About Dymax

UV/Visible light-curable adhesives. Systems for light curing, fluid dispensing, and fluid packaging.

Dymax manufactures light-curable adhesives as well as 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 insure 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.

Dymax ACCU-CAL™ 50V Radiometer User Guide

Contents

Introduction.................................................................................................................................................... 4

General Safety ................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Safety............................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Sécurité ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Sicherheitshinweise......................................................................................................................................................... 5

Product Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 6

Description of the ACCU-CAL™ 50V Radiometer ............................................................................................................. 6

Installation...................................................................................................................................................... 6

Unpacking and Inspecting Your Shipment....................................................................................................................... 6

Parts Included for Spot Configuration ............................................................................................................................. 7

Parts Included for Flood Configuration ........................................................................................................................... 7

Operation ....................................................................................................................................................... 7

Maintenance................................................................................................................................................... 9

Spare Parts and Accessories.......................................................................................................................... 10

Spare Parts .................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Specifications................................................................................................................................................ 10

Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................... 11

Dymax ACCU-CAL™ 50V Radiometer User Guide

Introduction

The enclosed ACCU-CAL™ 50V visible radiometer was developed and manufactured by the Dymax team,

driven by a desire to best serve your needs. Before shipping, your ACCU-CAL™ 50V visible radiometer was

calibrated and tested against standard visible light sources to ensure accurate performance.

The operation of this radiometer in conjunction with a visible light-curing system will maximize safety and

user-friendly performance and provide optimum yield of your technological process.

Therefore, we encourage you to read, understand, and follow all safety and operating instructions and

recommendations compiled in this and other related manuals prior to setting up and operating this

instrument and any associated visible light-curing systems.

Par conséquent, nous vous encouragez a lire, comprend, et suivre tout sécurité et instructions d’opération et

conseillations rédiger dans cette et autre manuels etablir un lien avant de mettre en place et de faire marcher

cette nouveau système de lampe de tache ou cettes composants individuel.

If you encounter a problem, have any questions, or would like to help us with your suggestions or

recommendations, please contact our Technical or Customer Service Departments at 860-482-1010. Trained

Dymax professionals are standing by to serve you.

Si vous rencontrez un problème, avait n’importe de questions, ou si vous voudrez de nous aider avec tes

suggestions ou conseillations, s’il vous plait contacte notre departements technique ou service client à 860-

482-1010. Dymax formé professionnels attendre a vous servir.

Safety

General Safety

Before continuing, please read the following chapters of this manual for safety recommendations and

installation, running, and troubleshooting instructions.

CAUTION! Always wear protective goggles or a face shield when working near the front of

any unit which emits UV light! The rear of some units also emits stray UV light.

WARNING! Always observe safety requirements!

PRÉ-CAUTION! Toujours faisez de l’usage des lunettes de protection ou protéger de visage

marche près du devant d’élément!

PRÉ-CAUTION! Risque de décharge électrique quand le couvert est enlever!

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ACHTUNG! Tragen Sie immer eine Sicherheitsbrille oder einen Gesichtsschutz, wenn Sie nahe

an der UV Lichtquelle arbeiten. Die Rückseite des Gerätes emittiert gestreutes UV Licht!

WARNHINWEIS! Bitte beachten Sie immer die Sicherheitshinweise!

Safety

The ACCU-CAL™ 50V visible radiometer is designed to be used in conjunction with Dymax UV/Visible light-

curing equipment that is properly set up, with components correctly connected, and operated in accordance

with relevant instructions.

Safety Recommendations

When working with UV or visible light sources, use goggles (provided) or a face shield approved for UV

protection to protect your eyes.

Long-sleeved shirts or a lab coat are recommended to protect the arms, and use of UV opaque gloves will

protect the hands.

Sécurité

L’équipment ètre concu pour ètre utilisé correctement constituer, avec composants brancher correctement,

et marché en conformément avec instructions important. Le plan étais developer pour render au maxime

opérateur sécurité et minimiser expositon à ultraviolette.

Recommander de sécurité

Emploi lunettes, ou un protéger de visage pour protection de ultraviolet pour protéger vous oeux.

Chemises à manche long, ou manteau de labo, sont recommander pour protéger les bras, et utilisation de

ultraviolette gants opague vais protéger les mains.

Sicherheitshinweise

Dieses Gerät wurde so entwickelt, dass es nur vollständig, alle Komponenten korrekt miteinander verbunden,

in Übereinstimmung mit relevanten Instruktionen betrieben wird. Bei der Entwicklung wurde weiterhin

großen Wert auf die Benutzersicherheit und minimale UV Belastung gelegt.

Sicherheitshinweise:

Tragen Sie immer die mitgelieferten Sicherheitsbrille oder speziellen Gesichtsschutz, der Ihre Augen vor

UV Licht schützt.

Wir empfehlen Langarm - Hemden oder einen Laborkittel zu tragen, um die Arme zu schützen. Für die

Hände empfehlen wir UV- geblockte Handschuhe.

BITTE BEACHTEN SIE: Durch den installierten inneren Filter strahlt die ACCU-CAL 50V und sichtbares Licht aus.

Schauen Sie deshalb niemals direkt in die Lichtquelle, wenn das Gerät angeschaltet ist.

Dymax ACCU-CAL™ 50V Radiometer User Guide

Product Overview

Description of the ACCU-CAL™ 50V Radiometer

The ACCU-CAL™ 50V radiometer is a microprocessor-based measurement instrument designed to measure

visible radiation in the range of 395-465 nm.

The ACCU-CAL™ 50V uses two AA batteries.

Environmental Considerations

Optical measurement instruments are sensitive to extremes in environmental conditions like high

temperature, humidity, and contamination. Protect the device and its detector(s) from high humidity,

high temperature, direct sunlight, and contamination.

Do not use the ACCU-CAL™ 50V radiometer immediately after having taken it from a cold into a warm

environment. Under certain circumstances, condensation could develop and may cause inaccurate

measurement results. Allow the device to adjust to room temperature before use.

Do not use the ACCU-CAL™ 50V radiometer in powerful magnetic, electromagnetic, or electrostatic fields.

These disturbances may influence measurement results.

Installation

Unpacking and Inspecting Your Shipment

When your radiometer arrives, inspect the box for damage and notify the shipper of box damage immediately.

Open the 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.

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Figure 1. Model 40043 Visible Spot

Radiometer

Parts Included for Spot

Configuration

ACCU-CAL 50V Radiometer

ACCU-CAL 50V Radiometer User Guide

3-mm, 5-mm, 8-mm Lightguide Adapters

Lightguide Simulator (PN 38408)

2-mm Hex Wrench

Spare Adapter Screws

Carrying Case

Figure 2. Model 40044 Visible Flood

Radiometer

Parts Included for Flood

Configuration

ACCU-CAL 50V Radiometer

ACCU-CAL 50V Radiometer User Guide

Carrying Case

Operation

1. The ACCU-CAL™ 50V Radiometer may be used to measure visible light intensity from flood lamps, or

spot lamp visible-light intensity from the end of a 3-mm, 5-mm, or 8-mm lightguide. For flood lamp

use, attach the detector to the radiometer as shown in Figure 3.

2. For spot lamp use, select an adapter that matches the size of the lightguide that is installed on the

spot lamp. 3-mm, 5-mm, and 8-mm adapters are available.

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Figure 3. Radiometer with Detector

Figure 4. Lightguide Adapters

3. Install the Lightguide Adapter on the end of the Detector using the two, 2 mm screws provided.

Figure 5. Adapter Installation

4. Attach the Lightguide Adapter to the Spot Lamp Lightguide by inserting the Lightguide into the

Lightguide Adapter until it bottoms out. Tighten the set screw when the Lightguide is installed.

5. Press and release the On/Off Key on the Face Plate to turn the Radiometer on and off.

Figure 6. Attach Lightguide Adapter to Lightguide (Step 4)

Figure 7. Face Plate

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6. Press and release the Light Source Key to select the light source being measured. The different light

source options are:

Flood Lamp - For use when measuring energy of a flood-lamp light source.

3-mm Lightguide - For use when measuring energy at the end of a 3-mm lightguide.

5-mm Lightguide - For use when measuring energy at the end of a 5-mm lightguide.

8-mm Lightguide - For use when measuring energy at the end of a 8-mm lightguide.

7. Press and release the Mode Key to select between the meters operating modes. The different

operating modes are:

Peak Intensity - Shows the highest visible-light intensity in mW/cm2seen by the detector during

the measurement.

Intensity - Shows the visible-light intensity in mW/cm2at the detector during the measurement.

Dose - Shows the total visible-light dose in mJ/cm2at the detector during the measurement.

Maintenance

The ACCU-CAL™ 50V was designed to operate with minimum maintenance. Follow the schedule below to

assure top unit performance.

•Calibrate the instrument at least annually. Calibration service is available through Dymax Customer

Service or Dymax Product Repair.

•Change the batteries when a low battery warning is received. The ACCU-CAL™ 50V uses two AA-type

batteries. The battery compartment is on the back of the instrument.

Figure 8. Battery Compartment (Closed & Open)

•Keep the detector head’s sensing element clean and free of contaminants. The detector head may be

cleaned with a clean tissue wetted with isopropyl alcohol.

Dymax ACCU-CAL™ 50V Radiometer User Guide

Spare Parts and Accessories

Spare Parts

Item

Part Number

Adapter Kit –Flood to Spot Model (includes parts listed below)

39554

Lightguide Simulator

38408

8-mm Lightguide Adapter

39558

5-mm Lightguide Adapter

39557

3-mm Lightguide Adapter

39556

Specifications

Property

Specification

Power

Two AA size batteries

Display

LCD Graphic Display 97x 32 Pixel

Display area: 0.56 in x 1.41 in (14.3 mm x 35.8 mm)

Detector Interface

9-Pin MDSM9 socket, 4 inputs

Measurement

Ranges

Four modes of operation

Auto range within each operating mode

Front Panel Control

3 buttons

Temperature

Operating: 5 to 40°C

Storage: -10 to 50° C

Size

5.71 in x 2.48 in x 1.18 in (145 mm x 63 mm x 30 mm)

Weight

0.33 lbs (150 g)

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Warranty

From date of purchase, Dymax Corporation offers a one-year warranty against defects in material and

workmanship on the ACCU-CAL™ 50V, except the batteries, with proof of purchase date. Unauthorized repair,

modification, or improper use of equipment may void your warranty benefits. The use of aftermarket

replacement parts not supplied or approved by Dymax Corporation will void any effective warranties and may

result in damage to the equipment.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

DYMAX CORPORATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO INVALIDATE ANY WARRANTIES,

EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, DUE TO ANY REPAIRS PERFORMED OR ATTEMPTED ON DYMAX EQUIPMENT

WITHOUT WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM DYMAX. THOSE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS LISTED ABOVE ARE LIMITED

TO THIS AUTHORIZATION.

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 Dymax’s standard Conditions of Sale. Dymax recommends that any intended application be evaluated and tested by the user to insure 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