Ekra E1-II User guide

System Manual

E1-II

23.10.08

Semi-automatic screen printer

EKRA Automatisierungssysteme GmbH

Zeppelinstrasse 16

D-74357 Bönnigheim

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1 Introduction ..........................................................................................1-1

1.1 General .................................................................................................1-1

1.2 Safety and accident prevention .............................................................1-1

1.3 Structure of the user’s manual ..............................................................1-2

1.4 Symbols ................................................................................................1-3

1.5 Terminology ..........................................................................................1-3

1.6 Notation .................................................................................................1-3

1.7 Taking delivery of the machine .............................................................1-4

1.8 Transport, commissioning, repairs ........................................................1-4

1.8.1 Transport................................................................................................1-4

1.8.2 Commissioning.......................................................................................1-4

1.8.3 Repair / modifications.............................................................................1-5

1.9 Basic safety instructions ........................................................................1-6

1.9.1 Observing the information in the user’s manual.....................................1-6

1.9.2 Obligations of the owner ........................................................................1-6

1.9.3 Obligations of the personnel ..................................................................1-6

1.9.4 Possible hazards when operating the machine......................................1-7

1.10 Proper use .............................................................................................1-7

1.11 Warranty and liability .............................................................................1-8

1.12 Safety devices .......................................................................................1-8

1.12.1 Organisational measures .......................................................................1-8

1.12.2 Safety devices........................................................................................1-8

1.12.3 Using safety devices ..............................................................................1-9

1.12.4 Bypassing the locks .............................................................................1-10

1.12.5 Checking safety devices ......................................................................1-10

1.12.6 Informal safety measures.....................................................................1-10

1.12.7 Training of personnel ...........................................................................1-11

1.12.8 Machine control....................................................................................1-11

1.12.9 Safety measures under normal operating conditions...........................1-11

1.12.10 Electrical hazards.................................................................................1-11

1.12.11 Maintenance and repair, troubleshooting.............................................1-12

1.12.12 Structural modifications to the machine ...............................................1-12

1.12.13 Cleaning the machine and disposal .....................................................1-12

1.12.14 First aid ................................................................................................1-13

2 Safety / Hazards ...................................................................................2-1

2.1 Safety precautions ................................................................................2-1

2.2 Safety devices .......................................................................................2-2

2.2.1 Emergency-stop switch ..........................................................................2-3

2.2.2 Front cover .............................................................................................2-3

2.2.3 Control release.......................................................................................2-3

2.2.4 Main switch ............................................................................................2-3

2.2.5 Safety screen .........................................................................................2-3

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2.2.6 Checking safety devices ........................................................................2-3

2.3 Hazards .................................................................................................2-4

2.4 Other hazards .......................................................................................2-6

3 System Description..............................................................................3-1

3.1 Overview ...............................................................................................3-1

3.1.1 Overview ...............................................................................................3-1

3.1.2 Printing sequence ..................................................................................3-1

3.2 Overview of the machine components ..................................................3-2

3.2.1 Front view of machine ............................................................................3-2

3.2.2 Electrical equipment...............................................................................3-3

3.2.3 Pneumatic setting...................................................................................3-4

3.2.4 PC positioning system MOPS ................................................................3-5

3.2.5 Printing area, with cover open................................................................3-6

3.2.6 Printing table ..........................................................................................3-7

3.2.7 Squeegee unit ........................................................................................3-8

3.3 Input / output devices ..........................................................................3-10

3.3.1 Keypad .................................................................................................3-10

3.3.2 Monitor .................................................................................................3-11

3.4 Technical data .....................................................................................3-12

3.4.1 Printing parameters..............................................................................3-12

3.4.2 PCB parameter ....................................................................................3-13

3.4.3 Manual optical positioning system (MOPS - option) ............................3-13

3.4.4 Machine control....................................................................................3-13

3.4.5 Performance.........................................................................................3-13

3.4.6 General data ........................................................................................3-13

3.4.7 Machine dimensions ............................................................................3-14

4 Switching On and Off...........................................................................4-1

4.1 Switching on the machine .....................................................................4-1

4.2 Switching off the machine .....................................................................4-2

4.3 Emergency stop ....................................................................................4-3

4.3.1 Switching on after an emergency stop ...................................................4-3

5 Operation ..............................................................................................5-1

5.1 General .................................................................................................5-1

5.1.1 Setting the pneumatics...........................................................................5-1

5.1.2 Aligning the PCB ....................................................................................5-1

5.1.3 Aligning a stencil ....................................................................................5-2

5.1.4 Setting up the printing program..............................................................5-3

5.1.5 Activating/deactivating functions ............................................................5-4

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5.1.6 Login .....................................................................................................5-4

5.1.7 Editing parameter values and default settings .......................................5-4

5.2 Explanation of the functions ..................................................................5-5

5.2.1 Control....................................................................................................5-5

5.2.2 Automatic / Manual ................................................................................5-5

5.2.3 Basic Position.........................................................................................5-5

5.2.4 Transport................................................................................................5-5

5.2.5 Table up / down......................................................................................5-5

5.2.6 Print........................................................................................................5-5

5.2.7 Squeegee up / down ..............................................................................5-6

5.2.8 Squeegee stop in front ...........................................................................5-6

5.2.9 Vacuum / clamping.................................................................................5-6

5.2.10 Permanent vacuum / permanent clamping ............................................5-6

5.2.11 Login ......................................................................................................5-6

5.2.12 Logout ....................................................................................................5-6

5.2.13 Parameter ..............................................................................................5-6

5.2.14 Aligning the squeegees..........................................................................5-8

5.2.15 Adjusting the squeegee depth................................................................5-9

5.2.16 Adjusting the printing table...................................................................5-11

5.2.17 Printing modes .....................................................................................5-11

5.2.18 MOPS (Option).....................................................................................5-13

5.2.19 File .......................................................................................................5-14

5.2.20 Service .................................................................................................5-16

6 Maintenance .........................................................................................6-1

6.1 Generals ................................................................................................6-1

6.2 Maintenance schedule ..........................................................................6-2

6.2.1 Cleaning the machine ............................................................................6-2

6.2.2 Every three months or every 500 hours .................................................6-5

6.2.3 Annually .................................................................................................6-7

7 Electric/Pneumatic ...............................................................................7-1

7.1 Electrical Equipment .............................................................................7-1

7.1.1 Front view...............................................................................................7-1

7.1.2 Electrical control ....................................................................................7-2

7.1.3 PC with MOPS .......................................................................................7-3

7.1.4 Table drive motor, rear view...................................................................7-4

7.1.5 Squeeegee drive motor, left side ...........................................................7-4

7.1.6 Safety screen .........................................................................................7-5

7.1.7 Cover safety switch, table sensor ..........................................................7-5

7.2 Pneumatical equipment .........................................................................7-6

7.2.1 Pneumatic control unit............................................................................7-6

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7.2.2 Squeegee pressure................................................................................7-7

7.3 Electrical diagrams / pneumatic diagrams X4 CAN V1.2 ......................7-7

8 Additional Documentation XPRT 1.....................................................8-1

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