Gema OptiCenter OC07 Guide

Rev. 02 1011 545 EN
Operating instructions and Spare parts list
Powder management
system
OptiCenter OC07
Translation of the original operating instructions

Rev. 02 04/21
Documentation OptiCenter OC07
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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 ................................................................................... 9
Figure references in the text ...................................................................... 9
Safety 11
Basic safety instructions ....................................................................................... 11
Product specific security regulations .................................................................... 12
Transport 13
Introduction ........................................................................................................... 13
Safety rules .............................................................................................. 13
Requirements on personnel carrying out the work .................................. 13
Packing material.................................................................................................... 13
Transport ............................................................................................................... 13
Data concerning goods to be transported ................................................ 13
Mode of transportation ............................................................................. 14
Loading, transferring the load, unloading ................................................ 14
Product description 15
Intended use ......................................................................................................... 15
Field of application ................................................................................... 16
Reasonably foreseeable misuse ........................................................................... 16
Technical Data ...................................................................................................... 17
Electrical data .......................................................................................... 17
Pneumatic data ........................................................................................ 17
Powder transport ...................................................................................... 17
Compressed air consumption .................................................................. 17
Dimensions .............................................................................................. 18
Sound pressure level ............................................................................... 18
Rating plate .............................................................................................. 18
Design and function .............................................................................................. 19
Overall view.............................................................................................. 19
Touch Panel ............................................................................................. 19
Compressed air indicators ....................................................................... 20
Operating elements .................................................................................. 20
OptiSpeeder ............................................................................................. 20
Cleaning hose .......................................................................................... 21
Powder bag cone ..................................................................................... 21
Vibrating trolley** ..................................................................................... 22
Powder hopper** ...................................................................................... 22
Ultrasonic sieve system US07** .............................................................. 23
Powder recovery system** ....................................................................... 23
Powder feed to guns** ............................................................................. 24

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Level sensor** ......................................................................................... 24
Principle of function ................................................................................. 24
Touch panel / operating panel 27
Typical characteristics .......................................................................................... 27
Technical Data ...................................................................................................... 28
System ..................................................................................................... 28
Electrical data .......................................................................................... 28
Dimensions .............................................................................................. 28
Display ..................................................................................................... 28
Connections ............................................................................................. 29
Environmental conditions ........................................................................ 29
Rating plate ............................................................................................. 29
Design and function .............................................................................................. 30
Operating and display elements .............................................................. 30
Connections and interfaces ..................................................................... 31
Symbols ................................................................................................... 32
Meaning of the colors .............................................................................. 33
Operating modes .................................................................................................. 34
Coating with powder recovery (spray) ..................................................... 34
Coating without powder recovery (spray to waste container) ................. 34
Manual coating mode .............................................................................. 34
Cleaning/color change operating mode ................................................... 35
Configuration ........................................................................................... 35
Settings .................................................................................................... 35
User levels and access ......................................................................................... 35
Functions available at user level ............................................................. 36
Inserting the SD card ............................................................................................ 36
Inserting SD card ..................................................................................... 36
Removing SD card .................................................................................. 37
CAN bus ............................................................................................................... 37
General .................................................................................................... 37
User administration ............................................................................................... 37
Status display .......................................................................................... 37
Login ........................................................................................................ 37
Log-out ..................................................................................................... 40
Change user ............................................................................................ 40
User profile .............................................................................................. 40
SD card – data backup ............................................................................ 49
Diagnostic ............................................................................................................. 49
Operating hours ....................................................................................... 50
Checking the software version ............................................................................. 51
Disassembly of component groups ...................................................................... 52
Assembly / Connection 53
Set-up ................................................................................................................... 53
Grounding of the powder management center ..................................................... 53
Compressed air supply ............................................................................ 54
Start-up 55
Preparation for start-up ......................................................................................... 55
Basic conditions ....................................................................................... 55
Basic information ..................................................................................... 55
Inserting the SD card ............................................................................................ 56
Inserting SD card ..................................................................................... 56
Removing SD card .................................................................................. 56
Parameter description .......................................................................................... 56

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Operation 59
Operation .............................................................................................................. 59
Starting the OptiCenter ......................................................................................... 59
Coating with powder recovery (spray) .................................................................. 60
Coating without powder recovery (spray to waste container) ............................... 62
Powder recovery in the powder hopper** ................................................ 63
Screen selection ...................................................................................... 64
Starting recovery after a color change (waste/spray) ........................................... 66
Delayed fresh powder request .............................................................................. 67
Ratio of fresh powder / recovery powder .............................................................. 68
Level OptiSpeeder ................................................................................................ 69
100% Adjustment (Teach 100%) .......................................................................... 69
Prerequisite .............................................................................................. 69
Procedure ................................................................................................. 69
Working interruptions or coating breaks ............................................................... 72
Switching off the OptiCenter (after each working day) ......................................... 72
Replacing the powder bag .................................................................................... 72
Color change ............................................................................................ 74
Maintenance / Repairs 77
General information .............................................................................................. 77
OptiCenter maintenance ....................................................................................... 78
Maintenance schedule ............................................................................. 78
Check for unusual noises ......................................................................... 78
Wearing parts ........................................................................................... 78
Cleaning ................................................................................................................ 79
Cleaning procedure (standard) ................................................................ 79
Cleaning with recovery in the powder hopper** ....................................... 84
Cleaning with recovery in the powder bag ............................................... 90
Cleaning and maintenance of the operating panel .................................. 96
Periodic checks ..................................................................................................... 96
Repair work ........................................................................................................... 97
Repairs ..................................................................................................... 97
SD card – data backup ............................................................................ 97
Fault clearance 99
Error messages ..................................................................................................... 99
Troubleshooting guide .......................................................................................... 99
Decommissioning / Storage 103
Shutdown ............................................................................................................ 103
If in disuse for several days ................................................................... 103
Storage conditions .............................................................................................. 103
Storage duration .................................................................................... 103
Type of storage ...................................................................................... 103
Space requirements ............................................................................... 103
Physical requirements ............................................................................ 104
Hazard notes .......................................................................................... 104
Maintenance during storage ............................................................................... 104
Maintenance schedule ........................................................................... 104
Maintenance works ................................................................................ 104
Storage and transport of the operating panel ........................................ 104
Disposal 107
Introduction ......................................................................................................... 107
Requirements on personnel carrying out the work ................................ 107