Nordson Gun Controller User manual

Gun Controller
and Accessories
Manual P/N 768 603 B
-- English --
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Notice
This is a Nordson Corporation publication which is protected by copyright. Original copyright date 1995.
No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the prior
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Magnastatic, MEG, Meltex, MicroSet, Millenium, Mini Squirt, Moist-Cure, Mountaingate, MultiScan, Nordson, OmniScan, Opticoat, Package of Values, Pattern View,
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Select Coat, Select Cure, Slautterback, Smart-Coat, Spray Squirt, Spraymelt, Super Squirt, Sure Coat, System Sentry, Tela-Therm, Trends, Tribomatic, UniScan,
UpTime, Veritec, Versa-Coat, Versa-Screen, Versa-Spray, Watermark, When you expect more. are registered trademarks -- -- of Nordson Corporation.
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Designations and trademarks stated in this document may be brands that, when used by third parties for their own purposes,
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Declaration of Conformity
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Declaration of Conformity
73/23/EEC
We,
Nordson (U.K.) Limited
of
Ashurst Drive, Cheadle Heath, Stockport, Cheshire, SK3 0RY,
United Kingdom
declare that under our sole responsibility for supply/manufacture of the product(s)
Product Name Gun Controller
Model Number(s) 765105
Product Options N/A
to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards and other normative documents
Safety BS EN 60204--1:1993
“Safety of Machinery -- Electrical equipment of machines”
EN 60335:Part 1:1988
“Safety of household and similar electrical appliances”
BS EN 292:1991
“Safety of machinery -- Basic concepts, general principles for design”
following the provisions of 73/23/EEC Directives
Jim Ainsworth
General Manager
Nordson (U.K.) Ltd., 30 November 1995
NB ref EN45014 (BS7514)

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Table of Contents I
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Your Safety is Important to Nordson O--1.............................
Manufacturer of Equipment O--1....................................
Europe O--3......................................................
Distributors in Eastern & Southern Europe O--3.......................
Outside Europe / Hors d’Europe / Fuera de Europa O--4................
Africa / Middle East O--4...........................................
Asia / Australia / Latin America O--4.................................
Japan O--4.......................................................
North America O--4................................................
1. Introduction 1--1...............................................
2. Qualified Personnel 1--1.......................................
3. Intended Use 1--1.............................................
4. Regulations and Approvals 1--1.................................
5. Personal Safety 1--2...........................................
6. Fire Safety 1--3...............................................
7. Action in the Event of a Malfunction 1--4..........................
8. Disposal 1--4.................................................
1. Intended Use 2--1.............................................
2. Features 2--1.................................................
Congratulations on the
P
urchase of
Y
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N
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S
afety
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1. Transport 3--1................................................
2. Unpacking 3--1................................................
3. Removing 3--1................................................
4. Storage 3--1..................................................
5. Disposal 3--1.................................................
6. SettinguptheUnit 3--2........................................
7. Electrical 3--2.................................................
8. Configuration 3--3.............................................
1. Test Mode 4--1................................................
2. Programming 4--1.............................................
3. Calculating Numbers 4--3......................................
External Clock 4--3..........................................
Part Extend 4--4............................................
Part Shorten 4--5...........................................
Internal Clock 4--6..........................................
Part Extend 4--7............................................
Part Shorten 4--7...........................................
1. Daily Maintenance 5--1........................................
1. Important Hints for Troubleshooting 6--1..........................
1. Introduction 7--1...............................................
Using the Illustrated Parts List 7--1............................
2. Gun Controller Parts 7--2.......................................
3. Retro--Reflective Photocell Parts 7--2.............................
4. Through--Beam Photocell Parts 7--3..............................
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I
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Operation
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M
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T
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1. Electrical 8--1.................................................
2. Mechanical 8--1...............................................
3. Programming Record Sheet 8--2................................
4. Configuration Data Sheet 8--2..................................
5. Electrical Schematic 8--3.......................................
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ection 8
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pecifications

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O-1Introduction
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Congratulations on the Purchase of
Your Nordson Product
Nordson equipment is engineered and manufactured in accordance with
strict specifications, using high quality components and state--of--the--art
technologies that assure reliable, long--term performance. Your product
was thoroughly tested for proper operation prior to shipment.
Before unpacking and installing your new equipment, please read this
manual. It is your guide to safe installation, productive operation and
effective maintenance. We recommend that you keep the manual
available for future reference.
Carefully read the Safety section. Your product is designed for safe
operation when used according to the published instructions. Potential
hazards exist when operating instructions are not followed.
Nordson (U.K.) Ltd.
Ashurst Drive
Cheadle Heath
Stockport
England
SK3 0RY
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
For a list of local Nordson organisations, see Nordson International.
Y
our Safety is Important to
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ordson
M
anufacturer of Equipment

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O-3Introduction
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Nordson International
Country Phone Fax
Austria 43--1--707 5521 43--1--707 5517
Belgium 31--13--511 8700 31--13--511 3995
Czech Republic 4205--4159 2411 4205--4124 4971
Denmark Hot Melt 45--43--66 0123 45--43--64 1101
Finishing 45--43--66 1133 45--43--66 1123
Finland 358--9--530 8080 358--9--530 80850
France 33--1--6412 1400 33--1--6412 1401
Germany Erkrath 49--211--92050 49--211--254 658
Lüneburg 49--4131--8940 49--4131--894 149
Düsseldorf --
Nordson UV
49--211--3613 169 49--211--3613 527
Italy 39--02--904 691 39--02--9078 2485
Netherlands 31--13--511 8700 31--13--511 3995
Norway Hot Melt 47--23036160 47--22683636
Finishing 47--22--65 6100 47--22--65 8858
Poland 48--22--836 4495 48--22--836 7042
Portugal 351--22--961 9400 351--22--961 9409
Russia 7--812--1186263 7--812--11 86 263
Slovak Republic 4205--4159 2411 4205--4124 4971
Spain 34--96--313 2090 34--96--313 2244
Sweden Hot Melt 46--40--680 1700 46--40--932 882
Finishing 46 (0) 303 66950 46 (0) 303 66959
Switzerland 41--61--411 3838 41--61--411 3818
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Nordson UV 44--1753--558 000 44--1753--558 100
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SFor your nearest Nordson office outside Europe, contact the Nordson
offices below for detailed information.
SPour toutes informations sur représentations de Nordson dans votre
pays, veuillez contacter l’un de bureaux ci--dessous.
SPara obtenir la dirección de la oficina correspondiente, por favor
diríjase a unas de las oficinas principales que siguen abajo.
Contact Nordson Phone Fax
DED, Germany 49--211--92050 49--211--254 658
Pacific South Division,
USA
1--440--988--9411 1--440--985--3710
Japan 81--3--5762 2700 81--3--5762 2701
Canada 1--905--475 6730 1--905--475 8821
USA Hot Melt 1--770--497 3400 1--770--497 3500
Finishing 1--440--988 9411 1--440--985 1417
Nordson UV 1--440--985 4592 1--440--985 4593
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Section 1
Safety

Safety
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Safety 1-1
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Section 1
Safety
Read and follow these safety instructions. Task and equipment specific
warnings, cautions, and instructions are included in equipment
documentation where appropriate.
Make sure all equipment documentation, including these instructions, is
accessible to all persons operating or servicing equipment.
Equipment owners are responsible for making sure that Nordson
equipment is installed, operated, and serviced by qualified personnel.
Qualified personnel are those employees or contractors who are trained
to safely perform their assigned tasks. They are familiar with all relevant
safety rules and regulations and are physically capable of performing
their assigned tasks.
Use of Nordson equipment in ways other than those described in the
documentation supplied with the equipment may result in injury to
persons or damage to property.
Some examples of unintended use of equipment include
Susing incompatible materials
Smaking unauthorized modifications
Sremoving or bypassing safety guards or interlocks
Susing incompatible or damaged parts
Susing unapproved auxiliary equipment
Soperating equipment in excess of maximum ratings
Make sure all equipment is rated and approved for the environment in
which it is used. Any approvals obtained for Nordson equipment will be
voided if instructions for installation, operation, and service are not
followed.
1. Introduction
2
. Qualified Personnel
3
. Intended Use
4
. Regulations and
Approvals

Safety
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To prevent injury follow these instructions.
SDo not operate or service equipment unless you are qualified.
SDo not operate equipment unless safety guards, doors, or covers are
intact and automatic interlocks are operating properly. Do not bypass
or disarm any safety devices.
SKeep clear of moving equipment. Before adjusting or servicing any
moving equipment, shut off the power supply and wait until the
equipment comes to a complete stop. Lock out power and secure the
equipment to prevent unexpected movement.
SRelieve (bleed off) hydraulic and pneumatic pressure before adjusting
or servicing pressurized systems or components. Disconnect, lock
out, and tag switches before servicing electrical equipment.
SWhile operating manual electrostatic spray guns, make sure you are
grounded. Wear electrically conductive gloves or a grounding strap
connected to the gun handle or other true earth ground. Do not wear
or carry metallic objects such as jewelry or tools.
SIf you receive even a slight electrical shock, shut down all electrical or
electrostatic equipment immediately. Do not restart the equipment
until the problem has been identified and corrected.
SObtain and read Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all materials
used. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for safe handling and
use of materials, and use recommended personal protection devices.
STo prevent injury, be aware of less--obvious dangers in the workplace
that often cannot be completely eliminated, such as hot surfaces,
sharp edges, energized electrical circuits, and moving parts that
cannot be enclosed or otherwise guarded for practical reasons.
5
. Personal Safety

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To avoid a fire or explosion, follow these instructions.
SGround all conductive equipment in the spray area. Check
equipment and workpiece grounding devices regularly. Resistance to
ground must not exceed one mega--ohm.
SShut down all equipment immediately if you notice static sparking or
arcing. Do not restart the equipment until the cause has been
identified and corrected.
SDo not smoke, weld, grind, or use open flames where flammable
materials are being used or stored.
SProvide adequate ventilation to prevent dangerous concentrations of
volatile materials or vapors. Refer to local codes or your material
MSDS for guidance.
SDo not disconnect live electrical circuits while working with flammable
materials. Shut off power at a disconnect switch first to prevent
sparking.
SKnow where emergency stop buttons, shutoff valves, and fire
extinguishers are located. If a fire starts in a spray booth,
immediately shut off the spray system and exhaust fans.
SShut off electrostatic power and ground the charging system before
adjusting, cleaning, or repairing electrostatic equipment.
SClean, maintain, test, and repair equipment according to the
instructions in your equipment documentation.
SUse only replacement parts that are designed for use with original
equipment. Contact your Nordson representative for parts
information and advice.
6
.FireSafety

Safety
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If a system or any equipment in a system malfunctions, shut off the
system immediately and perform the following steps:
SDisconnect and lock out electrical power. Close pneumatic shutoff
valves and relieve pressures.
SIdentify the reason for the malfunction and correct it before restarting
the equipment.
Dispose of equipment and materials used in operation and servicing
accordingtolocalcodes.
7
. ActionintheEventofa
Malfunction
8
. Disposal

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Description

Description
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