InkMachines Scorpion User manual

InkMachines
Scorpion Rev 2.0 / 2018-09-20
Manual for Scorpion tattoo machine rev.2

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Manufacturer:
InkMachines Sweden AB
Grusåsvägen 8
352 42 VÄXJÖ, Sweden
Document history
Date (YY-MM-DD)
Changes
Revision
2018-08-20
Released
1.0
2018-09-24
Released
2.0
This document has been produced by
InkMachines Sweden AB
Grusåsvägen 8
352 45 VÄXJÖ, Sweden

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Table of Content
Introduction......................................................................................................................... 3
Document information............................................................................................................... 3
Description .......................................................................................................................... 4
Parts of the tattoo machine ....................................................................................................... 4
Intended use............................................................................................................................... 5
Approvals............................................................................................................................. 6
Identification labels.................................................................................................................... 6
Safety................................................................................................................................... 7
Regulations................................................................................................................................. 7
Product....................................................................................................................................... 7
Customer.................................................................................................................................... 7
Cleaning and hygiene ................................................................................................................. 7
Instruction............................................................................................................................ 9
Delivery....................................................................................................................................... 9
Unpacking................................................................................................................................... 9
Getting started ......................................................................................................................... 10
After each tattoo session ......................................................................................................... 14
Convert to regular cartridges ................................................................................................... 15
Convert back to Neo-cartridges ............................................................................................... 19
Service and maintenance ..................................................................................................22
Lubrication................................................................................................................................ 22
Change drive magnet.........................................................................................................23
Trouble shooting................................................................................................................25
Waste ..................................................................................................................................27
Technical specification......................................................................................................28
Scorpion ©............................................................................................................................... 28
Warranty..............................................................................................................................29
App.
Declaration of Conformity for FCC and CE
Warranty
Certificate Electromagnetic compatibility

Introduction
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Introduction
Document information
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. InkMachines assumes no
responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document.
Stylistic conventions
In this manual all references texts are shown in the text font italic.
Cautions and Notes are shown as below.
Text

Description
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Description
Scorpion is a tattoo machine intended for tattooing of humans for the use by professional tattoo
artists. The machine is intended to use together with Neo-Cartridge tattoo needles and is prepared
for wireless use with power supply TPS-500.
When wireless use of Scorpion with power supply unit TPS-500, Scorpion is used together with the
batteries (powerpacks) associated with TPS-500. Scorpion can then be controlled wirelessly using the
power supply unit TPS-500 and the associated wireless foot switch. Scorpion can also be connected
to TPS-500 or other power supply unit intended for the purpose, by RCA cable or clip cord.
Scorpion is provided with active vibration damping which means when the tattoo needle is mounted
in the tattoo machine the vibrations from the machine is extremely low which makes it easy and
ergonomic to work with.
Scorpion is, as previously mentioned, intended to be used together with Neo-Cartridge tattoo
needles. The needles are easily fitted to the tattoo machine. The needle movement is driven
magnetically. This together with the needle design with a one-piece housing minimizes the risk of
cross-contamination between the needle and the tattoo machine. The needles are easy to change
and easy to handle during the with the supplied needle stand. The contactless magnetic needle drive
makes the needle drive smooth and the machine starts effortlessly and safely.
Parts of the tattoo machine
Tattoo machine, Scorpion
1. Grip
2. Adjusting knob (needle protrusion)
3. Power connection
a. Connection for RCA cable
b. Connection for clip cord
The battery (powerpack) should be installed over all of the pins on the connection.
4. Needle (Neo-Cartridge)
4
2
1
3a
3b

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Intended use
The Scorpion tattoo machine is designed and developed solely for tattooing of humans for the use
by professional tattoo artists with good knowledge of hygiene, how to prevent spreading infections
and local regulations regarding this.

Approvals
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Approvals
This product complies with the Europe requirements for CE-marking towards the Machine Directive,
2006/42/EC.
See Declaration of conformity in the end of the manual.
Identification labels
The product is labelled according to below;

Safety
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Safety
Regulations
Always follow local regulations concerning the tattoo operation. It is the operator’s responsibility to
follow regulations and to provide a reliable environment for their customers.
The manufacturer does not have responsibility for any kind of material or personal damage or
infection caused by the operator. Negligence or misuse of the machine or the components attached
to the machine is the operator’s responsibility.
The manufacturer does not have responsibility for contamination or infection.
Product
To keep your product in good shape handle it with care!
The product should not under any circumstances come in direct contact with fluids. If fluids will get
in contact with the electronics it can damage the product.
Keep the product away from warm places.
Customer
InkMachines only provide products for professional tattoo artists and the product may only be used
by professionals with knowledge about diseases and how to maintain a clean working environment
and a sterile equipment.
Always use:
-sterile grips and needles
-rubber/disposable gloves
-plastic bags and wraps for tattoo equipment; around the power supply and the machine
with the Powerpack or the power cord
Always keep your equipment clean! See below for further instruction.
Cleaning and hygiene
Cleaning
Caution! Never spray or pour fluids directly on any of the units, it can cause short circuit and will void the
warranty.
It is important for the tattoo operation to keep a clean and hygienic environment to
avoid infection.
Do NOT use strong alkaline (high pH) or acid (low pH) cleaning agents. Only use pH neutral cleaning
agents and alcohol disinfectants. Use a damped piece of paper or cloth to gently wipe off surfaces of
the units.
Hygiene
•Do not touch sterilized grip or sterile needles with bare hands. Use disposable gloves!

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•Needles would be hold as shown in the picture. Do not touch the part of the needle to be
inserted into the tattoo machine.
•Clean the work surface thoroughly and cover the surface with plastic film before the tattoo
session.
•Wrap the equipment with plastic film and arrange it as described in chapter Getting started
on page 10.
•Follow local laws and regulations concerning the tattoo operation.

Instruction
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Instruction
Delivery
When your package is delivered please check that:
-there are no transport damages
-everything is delivered accordingly.
Unpacking
Note! Before unpacking make sure the area is cleaned!
Standard parts delivered:
E F
a.
1pc Scorpion, tattoo machine
b.
1pc Magnet Red (in the box). White
standard in the machine
c.
1pc Stand for tattoo needles (Neo-
Cartridges)
d.
e.
f.
1pc oiler
1pc Precision tool kit No-90
1pc Conversion kit No.110
a
b
d
c

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Getting started
Note! The product is not equipped with a power on button.
1. Make sure the workspace is thoroughly
cleaned and disinfected.
2. Use disposable gloves when preparing the
tattoo machine and work surface.
3. Cover the work surface with plastic film.
4. Hold the tattoo machine and turn grip 30°
counterclockwise to remove the grip from
the tattoo machine.
5. Sterilize the grip.
If disposable grips are used; discard the
grip and use a new one.
6. Fit the grip as shown in the picture.
7. Turn the grip 30° clockwise.
Note! The mark on the grip and
the mark on the tattoo machine
should be aligned when the grip
is correctly fitted to the tattoo
machine.
30°
30°

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8. Connect the cable (RCA or clip cord) or the
powerpack (see manual for power supply
unit TPS-500) to the tattoo machine.
9. Wrap the tattoo machine and the
powerpack, or cable, with plastic film or
similar.
Seal with tape.
10. Wrap the power supply unit with plastic
film (see the manual for the power supply
unit).
11. Tape the needle stand to the table.

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12. Wrap the needle stand with plastic film.
13. Check that the dots at the bottom of the
needle package are NOT Blue.
If the dots are blue the needle package is
not sterile and should not be used.
14. Remove a needle package from the other
and open it.
Note! When a needle package is to be
parted from the other do not tear them
apart. Fold back and forth repeatedly until
the package releases from the rest.
Otherwise there is a risk of damaging the
adjacent package. The needle in the
package is then no longer sterile and should
not be used.
Note! When handling the needle, do not touch
the part of the needle that is to be inserted into
the tattoo machine
1 2

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15. Place the number of needles needed
during the work in the needle stand.
The needles should be placed as shown.
If you need more needles use one more
stand.
16. Insert a needle in the tattoo machine.
17. Turn the needle 90° to lock it.
18. Set the voltage on the power supply unit
(see the manual for TPS-500).
Appropriate start value: 8 –11 V.
19. Adjust the needle’s protrusion (depth)
with the adjustment knob. One revolution
equals 2mm.
20. The tattoo machine is now ready to use.
90°

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After each tattoo session
After each tattoo session the used tattoo needles should be destructed. Consumables and packaging
such as plastic film, plastic bags, needle packaging etc. should be disposed.
Remove the grip from the tattoo machine and sterilize it.

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Converting to regular cartridges
InkMachines recommends that Neo-cartridges are always used for optimal performance and safety
with the Scorpion machine. With regular cartridges some advantages will be lost. For example, the
Neorail cannot be used with the TPS-500 and the advantages of Neo-cartridges will be lost.
Caution! InkMachines does not have responsibility for any fluids or pigments entering the machine after
using other cartridges than original Neo-cartridges. InkMachines does not have responsibility for
contamination or infection of any kind. To avoid cross-contamination between the needle and the tattoo
machine with regular cartridges, always use cartridges with membrane.
Never use cartridges without a sealing membrane.
Note! Save all removed parts for the future if you want to convert back to Neo-Cartridges again.
You need one Conversion kit No. 110 for regular cartridges and one Precision tool kit No. 90.
Conversion kit No. 110
Stay up spring No. 24 (optional use)
Give adapter No. 148
Grip adapter No. 146
Precision tool kit No. 90
NOTE! One side of the inner tube is engraved
with the number ”1” (originally the side with
the Stay up spring and Counter weight) and
the other side with the Drive magnet is
engraved “2”.

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1. Remove the grip from the tattoo
machine and turn the adjustment
knob counter clockwise so the inner
tube (No.137 motor sleeve) is as far
out as possible, it will make it easier
to reach all components.
2. Remove the Drive magnet by loosen
the Magnet holder screw on the
side of the plastic slide with the 1.3
Hex key from the Precision tool kit
No.90.
3. Leave the Magnet holder screw in
the Magnet holder to prevent the
screw from disappearing. Keep the
magnet in a plastic bag to keep free
from dirt.
4. Use the 1.3 Hex key to remove the
Counterweight screw on the “1”
side of the machine, remove the
Counterweight.
30°

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5. Mount the Give adapter No. 148
(included in Conversion kit No. 110)
on the slide of the “2” side, make
sure the screw goes smooth into the
Give adapter, if not back the screw
out, align and try again so that the
thread is not damaged. Tighten
gently.
6. Remove the Stay up spring No. 24
placed on the side "1", by pressing
down the spring with the small flat
screwdriver. Put one corner of the
screwdriver between the fourth and
fifth coil and press the spring down
as straight as possible until it comes
clear and can be taken out.
Note! Be very careful when pressing down the spring not to bend it.
IMPORTANT! Depending on the stiffness of the membrane in the cartridges you are about to use,
you can choose to place the spring at the opposite side "2" of the machine or not use the spring at
all.
Different Cartridge brands have different stiffness of the membrane. Cartridges with a stiff
membrane sometimes makes it harder for the machine to start and needs to be accounted for when
deciding where to place the spring. If the spring is placed on the “2” side of the machine it will help
the forward motion and start the machine with ease even with very low voltage and long protrusion
of the needle. But if the cartridge membrane is soft or normal the spring is not needed.
The spring should only be located at the original “1” side when using Neo-cartridges.
If soft membrane cartridges are used: Don’t use the spring at all.
If stiff membrane cartridges and low voltage are used and kick start is not available: Place the spring
at the “2” side.
7. Place the Stay up spring No. 24 in the hole
of the machine on the side you decide,
Put one corner of the screwdriver between
the fourth and fifth coil and press the spring
down as straight as possible until it comes
clear and can be inserted.

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8. Place the Grip adapter No. 146 (included in
the Conversion kit No. 110) in the grip and
turn the grip adapter 90° clockwise. The Grip
adapter is only for metal grips and not for
disposable grips.
9. Tighten the screw with the 0.9 Hex key (red)
from the Precision tool kit No. 90. Make sure
the key engages in the screw properly
before tightening so the screw is not
damaged. Tighten medium hard and make
sure you don’t bend to the side which can
damage the key or screw.
Note! Do not tighten the screw to tight.
10.Fit the grip and then turn the grip 30°
clockwise.
Note! The mark on the grip and the mark on the tattoo machine should be aligned when the grip is
correctly fitted to the tattoo machine. But is of less importance when using regular cartridges.
The tattoo machine is now ready to be used with regular membrane cartridges.
30°

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Converting back to Neo-cartridges
1. Remove the grip from the machine.
2. Put back the spring at the side marked "1".
How to mount the spring correct, see
chapter above How to convert to regular
cartridges.
Note! Be very careful when pressing down the spring.
3. Remove the Give adapter No.148 from the
plastic slide by using the 1.3 Hex key from
the Precision tool kit No.90.
4. Mount the Counterweight on the Slide on
the side marked "1". When correct
mounted, the counterweight and the spring
should both be located on the "1" side of
the machine.
Tighten this screw quite gently. If
overtightened, it can cause the machine to
run slower.
Note! Do not tighten the screw to tight.
30°