Idex X-Smart Pro User manual

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Table of Contents
1 About this manual..................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 How to work with the manual ................................................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Record of changes................................................................................................................................................. 5
2 Safety ......................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Intended use........................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Liability.................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2.1 General liability.............................................................................................................................................. 6
2.2.2 Machine-specific liability................................................................................................................................ 6
2.3 User qualification for installation ............................................................................................................................ 7
2.4 Safety symbols on the machine............................................................................................................................. 7
2.5 Safety symbols in the manual................................................................................................................................ 7
2.6 Disposal of the machine......................................................................................................................................... 7
3 Operator manual ....................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Description.............................................................................................................................................................. 8
3.1.1 Overview of the machine............................................................................................................................... 8
3.1.2 Overview of the machine............................................................................................................................... 9
3.1.3 Type plate: serial number ............................................................................................................................. 9
3.1.4 Type plate: details ........................................................................................................................................10
3.2 Operation...............................................................................................................................................................10
3.2.1 General dispensing procedure .....................................................................................................................10
3.2.2 Placing a can................................................................................................................................................11
3.3 Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................................11
3.3.1 General cleaning: after every dispensing operation.....................................................................................11
3.3.2 Cleaning the brush container: daily..............................................................................................................11
3.3.3 Refilling a canister........................................................................................................................................13
3.3.4 Using the emergency stop switch ................................................................................................................14
4 Installation ............................................................................................................................... 16
4.1 Unpacking the machine.........................................................................................................................................16
4.2 Put the machine in position...................................................................................................................................17
4.2.1 Move the machine to the final position ........................................................................................................17
4.3 Connect the computer...........................................................................................................................................18
4.3.1 Connect the computer..................................................................................................................................18
4.4 Turning on the machine........................................................................................................................................18
4.5 First use.................................................................................................................................................................18
5 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 19
5.1 General troubleshooting procedure.......................................................................................................................19
5.2 Contact service......................................................................................................................................................19
5.3 Troubleshooting guide...........................................................................................................................................19

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6 Technical data......................................................................................................................... 20
6.1 General specifications ...........................................................................................................................................20
6.2 Dimensions and mass...........................................................................................................................................20
6.3 Ambient conditions ................................................................................................................................................20
6.4 Noise level.............................................................................................................................................................21
6.5 Safety classifications .............................................................................................................................................21
6.6 Electrical specifications .........................................................................................................................................21
6.7 Electrical diagram..................................................................................................................................................22

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1 About this manual
The manual shows the information necessary to:
- install the machine
- operate the machine
- perform basic maintenance
- correct small problems.
The X- Smart Pro and all its versions are referred to in the manual as the 'machine'.
This manual contains the original instructions. The original language of the manual is English. All other
language versions are translations of the original instructions.
1.1 How to work with the manual
1. Tofamiliarizeyourself with thestructure and content.
2. To read the safety chapter in detailand make sure you understand all the instructions. See Safety on
page 6.
3. Tocarry out the actions completely and in the given sequence.
1.2 Record of changes
Edition
Editor
Check
Date
Description
1.0
WBS
07/2017
First edition
2.0
JSN
TB
10/2017
Modification Brush,
Type plates

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2 Safety
Read the manual before you install or use the machine. Failure to do socan result in personal
injury, death or property damage.
2.1 Intended use
The machine is designed to dispense colorants into a can. Any other use of the machine is strictly
forbidden.
Fast & Fluid Management B.V. will not accept any responsibility incase of modifications tomachines and/
or accessories.
2.2 Liability
2.2.1 General liability
Fast & Fluid Management B.V. is not liable if you do not followthe rules below:
- Themachine is for indoors use only.
- Thismachine may only be used for commercial settings. The machine is not a household appliance.
- Observe all local safety regulations.
- Mind the minimal requirementof the building structure of the load capacity of the floor.
- Placethe machine in a well-litand well-ventilated room.
- Install and connect the machine according to the instructions in this manual.
- Connect the machine to a grounded wall socket.
- Do not use extension cords ofinadequately rated power cables.
- Make sure that the power cable is freely accessible.
- Do not place objects on top of the machine.
- Do not usea damagedmachine. When you have doubts, contact your supplier. See Contact service on
page 19.
- Keep themachine in good condition. Make sure that defective parts are immediately replaced.
- Replace parts only with original Fast & Fluid Management B.V. spare parts.
All maintenance beyond the scope of this manual must be carried out by a qualified service technician that
Fast & Fluid Management B.V. has trained and certified.
2.2.2 Machine-specific liability
Thismachine is designed to dispense colorants into a can innon-hazardous conditions.
Please consult the health & safety officer of your paint supplier and/or colorant supplier on how to avoid
the emergency of hazardous situations like personal harm or the risk for fire and explosions.
- Personal harm should be avoided bystrictly following the materials safety data sheets (MSDS) for
colorants, (base) paint and brush liquids.

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- Donot use flammable liquids in the brush container.
- The useof flammable colorants or colorants that diffuse potential explosive vapors may present fire
and explosion risks.
2.3 User qualification for installation
Only install the machine if youhave written permission from the supplier of the machine.
2.4 Safety symbols on the machine
Rotating parts hazard Electrical hazard
Read the manual Instruction
2.5 Safety symbols in the manual
Warning
Can cause personal injury.
Caution
Can cause damage to the
machine.
Note
Shows further information.
2.6 Disposal of the machine
1. Sort the machine, the accessories and the packaging for
environmentally friendly recycling.
2. Do not dispose of the machine into domestic waste. Dispose
of the machine according to local regulations.
3. Dispose of the canisters as chemical waste, according to the
local regulations.

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3 Operator manual
3.1 Description
3.1.1 Overview of the machine
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H
G
F
A
B
C
D
A:
Front door
F:
Brush container
B:
Emergency stop switch
G:
Pump with nozzle
C:
Shelf holder
H:
Canister
D:
Can table
I:
Agitator
E:
Wheels
J:
Lid

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A
B
3.1.2 Overview of the machine
A: Machine status leds
B: Can sensor
C: Display glass
3.1.3 Type plate: serial number

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3.1.4 Type plate: details
3.2 Operation
Warning
Only push the emergency stop switch incase of a safety emergency.
Make sure that the problem is solved before you reset the emergency stop switch.
When you reset the emergency stop switch, the machine restarts automatically. When the
machine is operational, you hear 'beep beep'. Status lights will light up.
Caution
Do not removethe power from the machine. The machine must stir the colorants periodically.
3.2.1 General dispensing procedure
For all the dispense software instructions: see the dispense software documentation.
1. Place the can table in the correct slots for the correct height. See Placing a can on page 11.
2. Place the can. See Placing a can on page 11.
3. Choosethe recipe and dispense. See the dispense software documentation.
4. Remove the can.

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3.2.2 Placing a can
1. Check the height of the can.
Note
The correct height of the can table depends
on the height of the can.
2. Place the can table (A) in the correct slots for the correct
height.
Caution
Make sure that the can table is secure.
3. Place the can (B) at the centerof the mark (C) on the can
table.
Note
Make sure that the can sensor (D) is able to
detect the can.
D
B
C
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3.3 Maintenance
3.3.1 X- Smart Pro Maintenance Kit
To keep your X- Smart Pro in optimal condition, we highly recommend you to use the X- Smart Pro Maintenance
Kit. The X- Smart Pro Maintenance Kit contains everything you need to keep your machine in optimal condition
for the period of 1 year.
A: Replacement canister with pump (1x)
B: X- Smart Pro schedule sticker (1x)
C: Replacement brush unit (3x)
D: Paper funnel (200x)
E: X- Smart Pro cleaning cloth (3x)
- The replacement canister with pump (A) should be used as a
spare part and can be used whenever one of the canisters
needs to be replaced.
- The X- Smart Pro schedule sticker (B) gives you a clear
overview of the maintenance tasks and a reminder to keep
your machine in optimal condition.
- Replace the brush unit (C) every 4 months for optimal
performance.
- Use the X- Smart Pro paper funnels (D) for the clean filling and refilling of the canisters.
- Use the X- Smart Pro cleaning cloth (E) with a non-organic cleaning liquid to clean the machine and the
nozzles.
Note
The X- Smart Pro Maintenance Kit is available through
your machine supplier.
3.3.2 General cleaning: daily
1. Clean the machine with a damp X- Smart Pro cleaning cloth and remove all spilled colorant
or other fluids.
CAUTION
Do not use cleaning agents based on organic solvents
to clean plastic parts of the machine.
Note
Remove spilled colorant and other fluids as soon
as possible.
Note
Do not drain spilled colorant or other fluids in the
sink. Observe the local regulations.

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2. When the brush is too dirty and does not clean the nozzle ofthe
canister, rinse and clean the brush. See § 3.3.3.
3. When the nozzles are too dirty, clean the nozzles individually
with a damp cloth. See § 3.3.4.
3.3.3 Cleaning the brush unit: daily
The brush unit removes the excess colorant from the nozzles.
The brush unit consists of a brush container and a removable
brush that rotates. The brush unit is installed in a bracket with a
click connection.
It is advised to replace the brush unit every 4 months to ensure
optimal performance. Replacement brush units are provided in
the X- Smart Pro Maintenance Kit.
Note
If you do not clean these items daily, mis tinting might
occur.
1. Slide the brush unit (A) out of the bracket (B).
2. Remove the rotary brush (C) from the brush container (D).
3. Remove the fluids from the brush container.
Note
For the disposal of the fluids, follow the local
regulations.
4. Rinse and clean the static brushes (E).
5. Rinse and clean the rotary brush.
6. Place the rotary brush back in the brush container.

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7. Fill the brush container with fluid. This fluid must be a water
based cleaning agent.
WARNING
Do not put flammable liquids in the brush
container.
Note
Do not exceed the maximum filling height (F).
Note
The optimum fluid level depends on the type of
colorant that is used.
8. Slide the brush unit (A) back in the bracket (B).
Note
The brush unit is properly connected to the
bracket when you feel a snap fit. Make sure you
hear the click sound.
3.3.4 Cleaning the nozzles: daily
1. Examine the nozzle (A) for contamination.
2. If necessary, clean the nozzle. Use the X- Smart Pro cleaning
cloth, as provided in the X- Smart Pro Maintenance Kit, with a
nonorganic cleaning liquid.
WARNING
Do not clean the nozzles when the turntable
moves.
* Maintenance kit to be purchased separately
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3.3.5 Refilling a canister
WARNING
Check the material safety data sheet (MSDS) of the colorants for the personal protection
measures that are required for handling the colorant.
CAUTION
Make sure that the colorant level in the canister is correct. If a canister is empty, it can cause an
inaccurate dispensing and/or a recipe fault.
Note
The dispense software checks the level of colorant in each canister. The dispense software shows
when you need to refill a canister.
1. In the dispense software, startthe fill canister command.
Note
The fillcanistercommand of the dispense software
controls the motor of the turntable. The turntable
turns the empty canister to the front.
2. Remove the lid (A) from the canister.
3. Follow the instructions on the display.
4. Add the correct colorant (B). Do not spill. Use an X- Smart
Pro paper funnel (C), which is provided in the X- Smart Pro
Maintenance Kit.
CAUTION
Do not fill the canister to the brim. Leave at least
2.5 cm (1 inch) unfilled.
CAUTION
Do not pour the colorant on the agitator.
5. Place the lid back on the canister.
* Maintenance kit to be purchased separately
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3.3.3 Using the emergency stop switch
1. Push (1) the emergency stop switch (A). The machine
stops immediately.
Caution
Only push the emergency stop switch in the
case of a safety emergency. Do not use the
emergency stop switch as an on/off function!
2. Solvethe problem as quickly as possible.
Caution
When the machine is shut down, the stirring
mechanism, which is necessary to keep the
colorant in optimal condition, is also shut
down.
3. Reset the emergency stop switch by turning (2) the
emergency stopswitch. The machine restarts automatically.
Note
After the reset, the machine is operational
when you hear 'beep beep'.

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4 Installation
4.1 Unpacking the machine
Remove the cardboard
1. Remove the straps.
2. Remove the cardboard (A).
Remove the plastic transportation parts
1. Remove the plastic (seal plastic).
2. Remove the foam.
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Remove the plastic protection on the canisters
1. Open the front door.
2. Remove the foam.
3. Close the front door.
4. Remove the brush foam.
4.2 Put the machine in position
4.2.1 Move the machine to the final position
Warning
Mind the minimum requirements of the load capacity of the floor. See Dimensions and masson
page 20.
Note
Make sure that the finallocation is well-lit and well-ventilated.
To place in position:
1. Move the machine backwards from the pallet on to the
ground. Optionally use a ramp (A).
2. Move the machine to the final location.

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4.3 Connect the computer
4.3.1 Connect the computer
1. Connect a USB cable between the computer and the power
board (A).
2. Connect the dispenser and thecomputer to the wall socket.
4.4 Turning on the machine
To turn on the machine:
1. Connect the power cable to the wall socket. When the machine is operational, you hear two'beeps'.
2. Make sure that the emergency stop switch is released.
3. Make sure that the computer is on.
4. Run the dispense software.
4.5 First use
For the first use:
1. Fill and place the brush unit. See Cleaning the brush container: daily on page 11.
2. Fill the canisters correctly. See Refilling a canister onpage 13.
A

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5 Troubleshooting
5.1 General troubleshooting procedure
1. Try tosolve the problem with the information in this manual. See Troubleshooting guide on page 19.
2. If itis notpossible to solve theproblem with the information, contact service. See Contact service on
page 19.
5.2 Contact service
1. Find the type plate on the lower front side of the machine. See Type plate: details on page 10.
2. Take a note of the model number and the serial number of themachine.
3. Contact yoursupplier ormanufacturer.
See www.fast-fluid.com (Fast& FluidManagement Europe and Asia) orwww.fluidman.com (Fluid
management, U.S.A.).
5.3 Troubleshooting guide
Problem
Possible cause
Possible solution
Mainpower supply is present but
the machine does not work.
The emergency stop switch is
active.
Reset the emergency stop
switch. See Using the emergency
stop switch on page 14.
The machine has a failure and
does not respond correctly to
the request from the dispense
software.
The failure could bemechanically
or electronically.
Push the emergency stop switch
to reset the machine. Reset the
emergency stop switch. See
Usingthe emergency stop switch
on page 14.
If the machine still has a failure,
contact service. See Contact
service on page 19.