Objet Alaris Operating instructions
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Alaris3‐DPrinter
SitePreparationGuide
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Rev.C
March2010
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Trademarks
ThefollowingareregisteredtrademarksofObjetGeometriesLtd.:Objet®,Fullcure®.
ThefollowingaretrademarksofObjetGeometriesLtd.:Connex,Connex500,Connex350,
Alaris,Alaris30,Eden,Eden250,Eden260,Eden260V,Eden350V,Eden350,Eden500V,
PolyJet,PolyLog,ObjetStudio,JobManager,Tango,VeroBlue,VeroWhite,VeroBlack
TangoBlack,TangoGray,TangoPlus,Durus,DurusWhite,DigitalMaterials,PolyjetMatrix,
ObjetGreenandCADMatrix.
MicrosoftandMicrosoftXParetrademarksofMicrosoftCorporation.
Allnamesofproductsandservicescitedinthisbookaretrademarksorregistered
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Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 AboutthisGuide ...................................................................................... 5
1.2 InstallationandTraining......................................................................... 5
2 Physical Description
2.1 Configuration............................................................................................ 6
2.2 SizeandWeight........................................................................................ 6
2.3 Start‐UpKit ............................................................................................... 7
2.4 NoiseLevel................................................................................................ 7
3 Shipment and Delivery
3.1 ShippingInformationandResponsibility ............................................ 8
3.2 ShippingPallets ........................................................................................ 8
3.3 Equipment ................................................................................................. 8
3.4 UnloadingSpace....................................................................................... 9
3.5 UnloadingAssistance .............................................................................. 9
3.6 Training...................................................................................................... 9
4 Site Requirements
4.1 FloorArea................................................................................................ 10
4.2 TableHeight&Strength........................................................................ 12
4.3 ClearSpaceAbovethePrinter.............................................................. 12
4.4 DoorsandHallways .............................................................................. 12
5 Facility Requirements
5.1 ElectricalPowerRequirements ............................................................ 13
5.1.1 PowerRequirements............................................................... 13
5.1.2 Grounding ................................................................................ 13
5.1.3 MainPowerConnectors......................................................... 13
5.2 UninterruptiblePowerSupply(UPS) ................................................. 14
5.2.1 Functionality ............................................................................ 14
5.2.2 Specifications............................................................................ 14
5.3 CommunicationLines............................................................................ 14
5.4 ServerWorkstation ................................................................................ 15
5.5 Network................................................................................................... 16
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5.6 HeatDissipation ..................................................................................... 16
5.7 AirConditioning .................................................................................... 16
5.7.1 Temperature............................................................................. 16
5.7.2 Humidity .................................................................................. 17
5.7.3 Ventilation ................................................................................ 17
5.8 WasteDisposal(forModel/SupportMaterial)................................... 17
5.9 Solvent/CleaningSolution .................................................................... 17
5.10 StorageofPrintingMaterials................................................................ 18
5.10.1 StorageandTransportConditions........................................ 18
5.10.2 ShelfLife ................................................................................... 18
5.10.3 PrintingMaterialContainers ................................................. 18
5.11 FireControl ............................................................................................. 18
Site Preparation Checklist ...................................................................19
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1 Introduction
1.1 About this Guide
Thisdocumentprovidessitepreparationinformationandrequirements
forAlaris3‐Dprintingsystemstoensurepropersysteminstallationand
operation.Thecustomerisresponsibleforpreparingtheinstallationsite
accordingtotheinstructionsandguidelinesdescribedinthisdocument.
Thefollowingtopicsarecoveredinthisguide:
•PhysicalDescription
•ShipmentandDelivery
•SiteRequirements
•FacilityRequirements
•SitePreparationChecklist
Important: Sincesitepreparationactivitiesmustbecompletedbeforethe
installationdate,itisimportantforthecustomertoreadthisguide
thoroughlyandtocompletetheCustomerSitePreparationChecklistat
theendofthisguide.Oncompletion,thechecklistshouldbefaxedto
customer’sObjetcontactperson.
Forspecialoperatingconditionsorifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutthe
sitepreparationprocedure,contactyourlocalObjetGeometries
representative.
1.2 Installation and Training
Installationandtrainingtaketwoworkdays:
•Basicinstallationandadjustment—
CoverstheproceduresdescribedintheAlarisInstallationGuide
(DOC‐04006)
• Operatortrainingincludingpracticeundersupervision—
CoverstheoperationandmaintenanceoftheAlarisprinter.
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2 Physical Description
2.1 Configuration
TheAlaris3‐Dprintingsystemconsistsofthefollowingmain
components:
•TheAlaris3‐Dprinter
•TheAlariscomputer(builtintotheprinter)
•Aprinter‐serverworkstation(computerprovidedbythecustomer)
Figure 2–1 Alaris printer
2.2 Size and Weight
ThefollowingtableshowsthesizeandweightinformationfortheAlaris
printer.
Unit W × H × D (cm) W × H × D (inch) Weight (kg/lb)
Alaris 82.6 × 60 × 62 32.5 × 23.6 × 24.4 83 kg / 183 lb
Table 1: Printer size and weight
• W = Width; H = Height; D = Depth
• The weight of the printer does not include printing materials.
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2.3 Start-Up Kit
TheAlarisprintercomesequippedwithastart‐upkit,whichincludes
toolsandaccessories.Thesetoolsandaccessoriesmayberequiredduring
theinstallationandareavailableforusebythecustomer.
Itisrecommendedthatthestart‐upkitbestoredneartheAlarisprinter.
Thestart‐upkitincludesthefollowing:
•CustomerToolkit—Allenkeys,screwdrivers,amirror,ascraper,a
spatulaandaloupeforregularoperationandmaintenance.The
toolsarekeptinaspecialpouch.
•Consumableitems—wipingcloths,pinkpaper,transparenciesand
soon,tomaintaintheprinterforapproximatelytwoyears.
•PartsandaccessoriesforemergencymaintenanceoftheAlaris
system.
2.4 Noise Level
Thenoiselevelatadistanceof100cm(39.4in)fromallsidesoftheAlaris
printerislowerthan70dBwhileprinting.Impactnoisewasnotfound.
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3 Shipment and Delivery
3.1 Shipping Information and Responsibility
TheObjetdistributorwillarrangeshipmenttothecustomer’sfacilities,as
indicatedinthe“shipto”partoftheinvoice.Itisthecustomer’s
responsibilitytoprovidethedistributorwithdetaileddelivery
instructions.Thecustomerisresponsiblefortransportingthesystemtoa
suitablypreparedinstallationsite.Objet‐certifiedCustomerSupport
Engineerswilladvisethecustomeronsitepreparation,uponrequest.
3.2 Shipping Pallets
Theprinterarrivesonawoodenpallet.Thepallet’sapproximatesizeand
weightappearinthefollowingtable:
3.3 Equipment
Itisrecommendedthatahandpallettruckwiththefollowing
specificationsisavailableforprinterinstallation:
•Capableoflifting100kg(220lb)
•A100‐centimeter(40‐inch)extension
Caution: Equipment should be unpacked and installed by authorized Customer Support
Engineers only.
Unit W × H × D (cm) W × H × D (inch) Weight (kg/lb)
Alaris 104 × 87 × 79 41 × 34.25 × 31 93 kg / 205 lb
Table 2: Shipping pallet size and weight
W = Width; H = Height; D = Depth.
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3.4 Unloading Space
Inordertoselectthecorrecttypeoftrucktodelivertheprinter,the
presenceorabsenceofaloadingdockatthecustomersitemustbe
identified.
Checktheroutefromtheunloadinglocationtotheinstallationlocation
andmakesuretherearenoobstructions.
3.5 Unloading Assistance
Thecustomermustprovideprofessionalunloaderstounloadthepallets
andtransferthemtothesite.Theunloaderswillassistthedistributor’s
personnelinunpackingtheequipment.
3.6 Training
AftertheinstallationoftheAlaris3‐Dprintingsystem,anauthorized
Objetcustomersupportengineerwilltrainanoperatorandsupervisethe
operationoftheprinter(1½workdays).Theprinteroperatorneedstobe
availableduringtheentireinstallationandtrainingperiod—twowork
days.
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4 Site Requirements
Thefollowingfactorsshouldbeconsideredwhenchoosingasuitable
locationfortheAlarisprinterandserverworkstation:
•Isolationfromsourcesofvibrationsuchasgeneratorsandcentral
air‐conditioningsystems.
•Protectionagainstsprinklersorpipescarryingliquidsabovethe
system.
•Adequatefreespaceatthefrontoftheprintertoensureconvenient
accessforloadingmaterialsandremovingprintedmodels.
4.1 Floor Area
Forconvenience,ObjetrecommendsthatyouplacetheAlarisprinterona
stabletableorstandwithlockablewheels.
YoucanorderaprinterstandfromObjetusingpartnumber:OBJ‐04005.
Innormaloperation,theAlarisprinterrequiresaclearspaceof20cm
behindtheprinter.
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Figure4–1isasamplefloorplan,showingthespacerequiredforthe
systemunitsandtheminimumrecommendedserviceareafortheprinter.
Figure 4–1 Floor plan (minimum maintenance distances shown)
Ifyourspecificworkareadoesnotmeetthisminimumfloorplan,consult
withcustomersupporttoconsiderotherpossiblearrangements.
Thesystemshouldnotbelocatednearheavymachinery(suchas
generators)thatmaycauseelectricalinterferenceorhighvibrationlevels.
Thesystemshouldbeprotectedfromsprinklersorpipescarryingliquids
abovethesystem.Similarly,donotplaceaWaterJet(usedforcleaning
models)within5meters(16feet)oftheprinter.
Theserverworkstationmustbelocatedwithin5meters(16feet)ofthe
Alarisprinter.Themonitor,keyboardandmouseoftheworkstationare
sharedwiththeAlariscomputer(thekeyboardandthemousemustbe
USB‐typedevices).
ShelvesandcabinetsmaybelocatedinthevicinityoftheAlarissystemto
allowconvenientstorageoftools,parts,accessories,manualsand
containersormodel/supportmaterial.
9'10"
300 cm
9'10"
300 cm
60 cm
Alaris
Printer
24"
See Section 4.4
24"
60 cm
24"
60 cm
Service
Area
24"
60 cm
Server
Workstation
Switchbox
The temperature requirements for material storage are stated in Section 5.10.1,
Storage and Transport Conditions on page 18.
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4.2 Table Height & Strength
Theheightofthetableshouldbe62–72cm(2feetto2feet,4inches).This
establishesaworkingheightof100–110cm(2feet,3inchesto
2feet,7inches).
Thestand/tablemustbecapableofcarryingaloadofatleast100kg
(220lb).Fortheweightoftheprinter,refertoTable1,“Printersizeand
weight,”onpage6.
Thestand/tablemustbelevel.
4.3 Clear Space Above the Printer
Aclearanceof60cm(2feet)mustbemaintainedabovetheprinterto
providespaceforopeningthetopcoverandforservicing.
4.4 Doors and Hallways
Aminimumwidthof65cm(2feet,2inches)isrequiredfortheAlaris
printertopassthrough—90cm(3feet)whentheshippingpalletis
included).
Iftheprintermustbeturned(forexample,toenteradoorway),the
minimumhallwaywidthrequiredis100cm(3feet,4inches).
Warning:Four (4) people are required to lift the Alaris printer onto the table.
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5 Facility Requirements
5.1 Electrical Power Requirements
5.1.1 Power Requirements
Alarisprintershavethefollowingpowerrating:
ATypeCcircuitbreakerwiththefollowingspecificationisrecommended
ontheprinter’spowerline,subjecttothelocalelectricalcode.
TheAlaris3‐Dprintingsystemrequiresastableanduninterrupted
powersupply.Thepowertothesystemshouldbesupplieddirectlyfrom
themainelectricalpanel,withoutanytappedfeedsontheline.
5.1.2 Grounding
TheAlarisprinterisgroundedthroughthesingle‐phaseACplug.Make
surethatthegroundconnectioninthewalloutletisproperlygrounded,in
accordancewiththelocalelectricalsafetycodes.
5.1.3 Main Power Connectors
TheAlarissystemisshippedwithoutapowercable.Thepowercableis
suppliedbythelocalObjetdealer.
Voltage Current
100–120 VAC single-phase, 50–60 Hz 7 A
200–240 VAC single-phase, 50–60 Hz 3.5 A
Table 3: Printer power rating
Voltage Circuit Breaker
100–120 VAC 10 A
200–240 VAC 6 A
Table 4: Circuit breaker requirements
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Thefollowingwalloutletsarerequired:
•Onewalloutletbehindtheprinter(fortheprinter)
This shouldbeconnecteddirectlytothemainelectricalpanel.
•Threewalloutletsclosetotheprinter(fortheprinter‐server
workstation,themonitor,andanextraoneforservicing
requirements)
5.2 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
Toavoidprintingproblemsduetopoweroutagesandotherpower
problems,itisrecommendedthatthecustomerinstallequipmentthat
ensuresacontinuouspowersupply,withthefollowingfunctionalityand
specifications.
5.2.1 Functionality
ThedeviceusedmusthaveaUSBalertoutputfor“gracefulsystem
shutdown.”(DonotuseaUPSdevicewhichonlyhasaSerialCom(RS‐232
Protocol)signaloutput.)
5.2.2 Specifications
RefertotherelevantvoltagebelowwhenselectingaUPS:
5.3 Communication Lines
Atelephoneline,forgeneralcommunicationandservicecalls,is
recommendednearthesystem(incloseproximitytotheAlarisprinter).
At this time, the Alaris printer is not supplied with the software to take advantage
of “graceful system shutdown.”
Voltage Current Power
100–120 VAC, 50–60 Hz 16 Amps 1500 VA for 20 minutes
200–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz 8 Amps 1500 VA for 20 minutes
Table 5: UPS requirements
To provide adequate protection if a power failure occurs, the UPS requirements
are calculated to supply about 20% more than the printer’s power rating, shown in
section 5.1.1 on page 13, for the estimated time it may take to shut your system
down in a controlled manner. The UPS device recommended is not intended to let
you continue working.
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5.4 Server Workstation
Thecustomermustprovideacomputerfortheserverworkstation,with
thefollowingminimumrequirements:
TheserverworkstationmusthaveauserwithAdministratorprivileges.
Noadditionalprograms(includingantivirussoftware)shouldbeinstalled
ontheserverworkstation.
Objetrecommendsthattheserverworkstationbeconnectedtothe
customer’sLANbeforeprinterinstallation.
Theserverworkstationspecifications(listedinTable6)arerelevantforall
CADandremoteclientworkstationsthatsendmodelstotheprinter,with
theexceptionofthefollowing:
•Clientworkstationsrequireaminimumof1 GB RAM.
•ClientworkstationsdonotrequireaUSBconnectiononthemouse
andkeyboard.
Processor Single Processor Pentium®4 speed 3.0 GHz and up;
512KB Cache
Operating System • Microsoft Windows XP®Professional (32 Bit only)
with Service Pack 2
• Microsoft Vista®
Graphics Card Supports Open GL with 512MB and up
Memory 4 GB RAM and up
Mouse and Keyboard USB type (at least 101/102-key keyboard)
CD/DVD ROM Drive IDE CD/DVD ROM Drive
Hard Drive 80 GB and up
Network Card Two 10/100 Mbps network cards
Table 6: Server workstation requirements
The above table only gives the minimum hardware requirements for the server
workstation. The customer can decide to use a computer with faster and more
powerful processors, increased RAM and hard disk space, and so on.
You control both the built-in Alaris computer and the server workstation with same
keyboard-monitor-mouse set by using a KVM switchbox. The switchbox is
provided in the printer Start-up Kit.
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5.5 Network
Anetworkconnectionisrequiredneartheserverworkstation.
Figure 5–1 Network connection
5.6 Heat Dissipation
Table7describestheheatdissipationofthesystemunits.
5.7 Air Conditioning
Roomairconditioningmustbedesignedsothatthetemperatureand
humidityspecificationsdescribedbelowaremaintainedwhenthesystem
operatesatfullpower.
5.7.1 Temperature
ThetemperatureintheroomcontainingtheAlarissystemshouldbe18°C
to25°C(64.5°Fto77°F).
Alaris printer
Alaris
computer
Crossed Network Cable
5 m (16' 5")
Point-to-Point To local network
Server
Workstation
The Alaris printing system enables printing from all workstations connected to the
customer’s network. Therefore, during the site preparation, identify all such
workstations to ensure that each has the correct operating system and computer
specifications.
Unit Estimated Heat Dissipation
Alaris printer 760 W (2600 BTU)
Server workstation 450 W (1530 BTU)
Table 7: Heat dissipation per unit
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5.7.2 Humidity
TherelativehumidityintheroomcontainingtheAlarissystemshouldbe
30%–70%non‐condensing.Theroomrequiresconstantrefreshingofthe
humidairbyappropriateventilationunits(refertoSection5.7.3,
Ventilation).
5.7.3 Ventilation
Ventilationisrequiredtomaintainthenecessaryenvironmentconditions
intheroomwheretheAlarissystemisoperated(seeabove).The
ventilationsystemshouldhavethecapacitytoreplacealloftheairinthe
roomfourtimesanhour.
5.8 Waste Disposal (for Model/Support Material)
Thecustomerisresponsiblefordisposingalloftheliquidandsolidwaste
accordingtolocallawsandregulations.Thiswastealsoincludesthe
following:
•Wipesandglovesusedforcleaningtheprinter
•Printingmaterialcartridges
5.9 Solvent/Cleaning Solution
Thecustomerisresponsibleforstockingeitherisopropanolorethanol
(>96%).Atleastoneliterofeithersolventshouldbeavailableatthesiteat
alltimes.
Isopropanolisacommonsolventthatcangenerallybesuppliedbyany
chemicalstore.Thefullnameofisopropanolis2‐propanoloriso‐propyl
alcohol(IPA).
Ifisopropanolisnotavailable,ethanol(ethylalcohol)(>96%)isan
alternativecleaningsolvent.
The Alaris printer evacuates air using an internal blower with a capacity of
106 CFM (cubic feet per minute) (180 m3per hour).
Plastic containers made from monomer-soluble materials such as polystyrene or
polyvinyl chloride should not be used for the storage of 3-D printer waste.
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5.10 Storage of Printing Materials
5.10.1 Storage and Transport Conditions
Storecontainersofmodelandsupportmaterials,indoors,inadryarea
withadequateventilationandwiththetemperaturekeptbetween16–27
degreesCelsius(60–81degreesFahrenheit).Similarly,transportationof
thesematerialsrequiresadryenvironmentkeptbetween16–27degrees
Celsius(60–81degreesFahrenheit).
Printingmaterialsarecombustible.Neverexposeprintingmaterialsto
flames,heatorsparks.Printingmaterialsshouldbestoredinconformance
withapplicablefiredepartmentandinsurancecompanyregulationsand
otherapplicablelaws,regulations,codesandguidelines.
5.10.2 Shelf Life
Alarisprintingmaterialscanbeuseduntiltheexpirydateindicatedonthe
container,providedthatthecontainerisundamaged.Inventory
provisionsshouldbemadetoinsurethatcontainerswiththeclosest
expirydateareusedfirst.
5.10.3 Printing Material Containers
PrintingmaterialsforAlarisprintersaresuppliedinUV‐proofcontainers.
Whenacontainerisnotinuse,thecontainermustbecappedtoprotectthe
materialfromcontaminationandstrayUVradiation.Inaddition,keeping
acontainercappedminimizestheriskofaccidentalspillageofthe
material.
5.11 Fire Control
Agasfireextinguishershouldbeusedincaseoffireinornearthesystem.
Otherextinguishersarealsoacceptable,buttheuseofliquidfire
extinguishersmustbeavoided.(Contactyourlocalfireauthoritiesfor
recommendations.)
If the printing materials are not stored under the recommended conditions, their
effective life is shortened.
Plastic containers made from monomer-soluble materials such as polystyrene or
polyvinyl chloride should not be used for the storage of spilled material.
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6 Site Preparation Checklist
Dear customer,
Thank you for reading this site preparation guide. Please fill in the customer informa-
tion and table below and fax it to your local Objet contact person (after which an instal-
lation date can be scheduled).
Consult with an Objet-certified engineer if you have any questions related to the
checklist and its implementation.
Please be aware that Objet’s technical staff will not be able to arrive on site for instal-
lation and training until this form is received and approved.
Customer Information
Company Name: ___________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Phone No.: _______________________Fax No.: _______________________
E-mail: __________________________
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Full name: ______________________________________
Customer signature: ______________________Date: ________________________
Item and reference
Completed
(according to spec.) Notes
Yes No
Floor area and strength (section
4.1)
Room layout (section 4.1)
Access to final site, doors,
hallways, etc. (section 4.4)
Electrical power supply and
outlets (sections 5.1.1—5.1.3)
Circuit breaker (section 5.1.1)
Grounding protection
(section 5.1.2)
UPS unit (section 5.2)
Air conditioning and humidity
control (section 5.7)
Isopropanol / ethanol (section 5.9)
Server workstation and client
stations (section 5.4)
Network connection (section 5.5)
Gas fire extinguisher
(section 5.11)
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