Gema MagicControl 4.0 User manual

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Operating instructions and Spare parts list
System control
MagicControl 4.0 (CM40)
Translation of the original operating instructions

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Documentation MagicControl 4.0 (CM40)
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Table of contents
About these instructions 7
General information ................................................................................................7
Keeping the Manual................................................................................................7
Safety symbols (pictograms)...................................................................................7
Structure of Safety Notes...........................................................................8
Software version .....................................................................................................8
Presentation of the contents...................................................................................8
Figure references in the text......................................................................8
Safety 9
Basic safety instructions .........................................................................................9
Product specific security regulations ......................................................................9
Product description 11
Intended use .........................................................................................................11
A summary of the directives and standards.............................................11
Reasonably foreseeable misuse...........................................................................13
Powder circuit........................................................................................................13
Typical characteristics...........................................................................................13
Scope of delivery ..................................................................................................14
Technical Data......................................................................................................15
System.....................................................................................................15
Electrical data ..........................................................................................15
Dimensions ..............................................................................................15
Display .....................................................................................................15
Connections.............................................................................................16
Environmental conditions.........................................................................16
Rating plate..............................................................................................16
Design and function..............................................................................................17
Operating and display elements..............................................................17
Connections and interfaces .....................................................................18
Symbols ...................................................................................................19
Meaning of the colors...............................................................................20
Operating modes ..................................................................................................21
Automatic operating mode (AUTO) .........................................................21
Manual operating mode (MAN)................................................................21
Cleaning operating mode (CLN)..............................................................21
User levels and access.........................................................................................22
Functions available at user level..............................................................22
Operating data management (LM)........................................................................23
Daily correction .....................................................................................................23
Assembly / Connection 25
Mounting instructions............................................................................................25
Inserting the SD card............................................................................................26
Inserting SD card.....................................................................................26
Removing SD card...................................................................................26

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Start-up 27
Preparation for start-up......................................................................................... 27
Basic conditions....................................................................................... 27
General information.............................................................................................. 27
CAN bus ............................................................................................................... 28
General.................................................................................................... 28
Operation 29
Operation.............................................................................................................. 29
Starting the plant .................................................................................................. 29
Automatic operation mode.................................................................................... 32
Plants with program change per station (internal or external)................. 33
Gap control.............................................................................................. 34
Manual mode........................................................................................................ 34
Guns start independently from the conveyor........................................... 35
Setting the daily correction................................................................................... 35
Cleaning operation mode ..................................................................................... 36
Safety grid function.................................................................................. 38
Working interruptions or coating breaks............................................................... 39
Switching off the plant .......................................................................................... 39
Application data.................................................................................................... 40
Edit gun values, select or deselect.......................................................... 40
Edit axis values, select or deselect axes................................................. 41
Coating programs................................................................................................. 43
Load coating programs............................................................................ 44
Creating coating programs...................................................................... 44
Copy and insert coating programs .......................................................... 44
Naming coating programs ....................................................................... 46
Search coating programs ........................................................................ 46
User administration............................................................................................... 47
Status display.......................................................................................... 47
Login........................................................................................................ 47
Log-out..................................................................................................... 50
Change user............................................................................................ 50
User profile .............................................................................................. 50
Maintenance / Repairs 61
General information.............................................................................................. 61
Periodic checks .................................................................................................... 61
Cleaning and maintenance...................................................................... 61
Repairs .................................................................................................... 62
Storage and transport.............................................................................. 62
Operating data management (LM)....................................................................... 63
Machine utilization................................................................................... 63
System diagnosis .................................................................................... 64
Customer profile...................................................................................... 66
SD card –data backup............................................................................ 67
Powder output/powder hose correction................................................... 67
Correction factor –diagram..................................................................... 70
Repair work........................................................................................................... 70
Fault clearance 71
Main page error display........................................................................................ 71
Faults.................................................................................................................... 72
Diagnostic............................................................................................................. 72

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Decommissioning / Storage 75
Shutdown..............................................................................................................75
Storage conditions ................................................................................................75
Hazard notes............................................................................................75
Type of storage........................................................................................75
Storage duration ......................................................................................75
Space requirements.................................................................................75
Physical requirements..............................................................................75
Maintenance during storage .................................................................................76
Maintenance schedule.............................................................................76
Maintenance works..................................................................................76
Disposal 77
Introduction ...........................................................................................................77
Requirements on personnel carrying out the work..................................77
Disposal regulations.................................................................................77
Materials...................................................................................................77
Disassembly of component groups.......................................................................78
Spare parts list 79
Ordering spare parts.............................................................................................79
MagicControl CM40 –complete............................................................................80

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About these instructions
General information
This operating manual contains all important information which you
require for the working with the MagicControl 4.0 (CM40). It will safely
guide you through the start-up process and give you references and tips
for the optimal use when working with your powder coating system.
Information about the functional mode of the individual system
components should be referenced in the respective enclosed documents.
Keeping the Manual
Please keep this Manual ready for later use or if there should be any
queries.
Safety symbols (pictograms)
The following warnings with their meanings can be found in the Gema
instructions. The general safety precautions must also be followed as well
as the regulations in the relevant instructions.
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
ATTENTION
Indicates a potentially harmful situation. If not avoided, the equipment or
something in its surrounding may be damaged.

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ENVIRONMENT
Indicates a potentially harmful situation which, if not avoided, may have
harmful consequences for the environment.
MANDATORY NOTE
Information which must be observed.
NOTICE
Useful information, tips, etc.
Structure of Safety Notes
Every note consists of 4 elements:
–Signal word
–Nature and source of the danger
–Possible consequences of the danger
–Prevention of the danger
SIGNAL WORD
Nature and source of the hazard!
Possible consequences of the danger
►Prevention of the danger
Software version
This document describes the operation of the control unit MagicControl
4.0 (CM40) with software version starting from CM40_1_01a.
Presentation of the contents
Figure references in the text
Figure references are used as cross references in the descriptive text.
Example:
"The high voltage (H) created in the gun cascade is guided through the
center electrode."

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Safety
Basic safety instructions
–This product is built to the latest specification and conforms to the
recognized technical safety regulations and is designed for the
normal application of powder coating.
–Any other use is considered non-compliant. The manufacturer shall
not be liable for damage resulting from such use; the user bears sole
responsibility for such actions. If this product is to be used for other
purposes or other substances outside of our guidelines then Gema
Switzerland GmbH should be consulted.
–Start-up (i.e. the execution of intended operational tasks) is
forbidden until it has been established that this product has been set
up and wired according to the guidelines for machinery. The
standard "Machine safety" must also be observed.
–Unauthorized modifications to the product exempt the manufacturer
from any liability from resulting damage.
–The relevant accident prevention regulations, as well as other
generally recognized safety regulations, occupational health and
structural regulations are to be observed.
–Furthermore, the country-specific safety regulations also must be
observed.
Product specific security regulations
–This product is a constituent part of the equipment and is therefore
integrated in the system's safety concept.
–If it is to be used in a manner outside the scope of the safety
concept, then corresponding measures must be taken.
–The installation work to be done by the customer must be carried out
according to local regulations.
–It must be ensured, that all components are earthed according to the
local regulations before start-up.
For further security information, see the more detailed Gema
safety regulations!

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WARNING
Working without instructions
Working without instructions or with individual pages from the
instructions may result in damage to property and personal injury
if relevant safety information is not observed.
►Before working with the device, organize the required documents
and read the section "Safety regulations".
►Work should only be carried out in accordance with the
instructions of the relevant documents.
►Always work with the complete original document.