Nordson EFD ValveMate 8040 User manual

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ValveMate 8040 Controller
Quick Start Guide
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1. Mount the VM8040 and input power supply. The ValveMate™
can be mounted either over or under a cabinet or panel
mounted using the bezel mount (included).
2. Install and connect the power supply. Connect the power
supply cord to the ValveMate input connector. Secure with
locking ring.
3. Install the air pressure regulator and air solenoids.
a. Connect the plant air supply to the inlet of the filter
regulator.
b. Connect the solenoid cable between the solenoid and
VM8040.
4. Connect the low air pressure sensor and tank low level
switches (if low level float provided with reservoir) to
ALARMIN.
NOTE: Wire additional normally closed alarm sensors in series
and connect to the ALARM IN +/- terminals. If no alarm switch
is used, the ALARMIN+/- terminals must have a jumper
installed to disable the ALARM feature.
5. Connect the initiate I/O to the host machine control circuitry
or to the bench initiate switch.
6. Install the spray valves:
a. Mount the valves using appropriate
mounting hardware.
b. Connect the valve control air hoses to the
appropriate solenoid outlets.
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Panel mount bezel
Spring
clamp
Locking ring
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To plant air
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7. Connect the fluid reservoir:
a. Connect the fluid
reservoir air pressure
regulator to the plant
air supply using the
air hose and fitting
supplied.
b. Connect the reservoir
fluid lines to the
dispense valves.
Fill the fluid reservoir and
secure the cover.
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Valve open time is the primary control of deposit size. It is normal to
end with different time settings for each valve.
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8. Final checklist:
a. Air pressure to solenoid pack is set to 5.5 bar (80 psi).
b. For spray valves, nozzle air regulator is set to 0 bar (0 psi).
c. Solenoids and I/O are wired correctly.
d. Valves and fluid reservoir are properly connected.
e. Power to the ValveMate is ON, and indicator lamps and LED are lit.
9. Set the tank pressure to 0.35 bar (5 psi) for low viscosity fluids and 1.03 bar (15psi) for higher viscosity fluids.
10. Set the spray valve stroke adjustment to 1/2 turn open. This is a starting point only.
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11. Place a container under the spray valve(s):
a. Using the MODE button, place the VM8040 in
mode.
b. Press the button and hold until fluid flows and
fluid lines are free of air. Then set the flow rate using the
valve stroke setting and tank air pressure. Avoid high
tank pressures with low stroke settings. Set the flow rate
by counting drops to about one per second as a starting
point.
12. Adjusting the spray:
a. Set the nozzle air pressure regulator to 0.69 bar (10 psi).
b. Press the button and observe the spray pattern.
c. Using the spray valve stroke adjustment and tank air
pressure, increase or decrease settings to arrive at the
desired spray pattern.
d. Using the MODE button, place the controller in
mode.
e. Press the SEL button repeatedly until all valve
indicator lights are lit.
f. Enter a spray time of .050 seconds by pressing the up or
down arrow next to the LED screen.
g. With the container still under the valve(s), press the CYCLE
button to test the deposit amount.
h. Increase or decrease the valve open time to arrive at the
correct deposit size. To equalize all valves, press the SEL
button to highlight individual valve channel(s) and use
the valve open time to equalize the outputs.
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