Objet Alaris30 User manual

Alaris303‐DPrinter
InstallationGuide
DOC‐04006
September2008
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Trademarks
ThefollowingareregisteredtrademarksofObjetGeometriesLtd.:Objet®,Fullcure®.
ThefollowingaretrademarksofObjetGeometriesLtd.:Alaris30,Connex500,Digital
Material,Eden,Eden500V,Eden350V,Eden350,Eden260,Eden250,PolyJet,PolyLog,Objet
Studio,JobManager,Tango,VeroBlue,VeroWhite,VeroBlack.
MicrosoftandMicrosoftXParetrademarksofMicrosoftCorporation.
Allnamesofproductsandservicescitedinthisbookaretrademarksorregistered
trademarksoftheirrespectivecompanies.
Using this Guide
Thisinstallationguideprovidesinstructionsfortheproperinstallation,placementand
testingoftheAlaris303‐Dprintingsystemuponarrivalatthecustomersite.

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Terms Used in This Guide
Alaris30 printer The Alaris30 3-D printers referred to in this guide.
model material Material used for building models.
support material Material used for supporting the structure of models during
production.
Alaris30 computer The computer built into the Alaris30 printer.
Alaris30 software Software running on the computer inside the Alaris30 printer, which
controls all printer operations.
Alaris30 printer
interface The GUI (graphical user interface) used for controlling the Alaris30 printer.
build tray In the Alaris30 printer: The surface upon which models are produced.

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Contents
1 Installation Checklist
2 Unpacking
2.1 RequiredToolsandParts ........................................................................ 8
2.2 ExternalInspection................................................................................... 8
2.3 UnpackingProcedure .............................................................................. 9
3 Axis Locks and Print-Head Cover
3.1 ReleaseX‐axis.......................................................................................... 12
3.2 RemovePrint‐HeadCover.................................................................... 13
4 Connect Cables and Test Voltage
4.1 InstalltheKVMSwitchbox ................................................................... 14
4.1.1 ConnectCables ........................................................................ 15
4.1.2 SwitchingbetweenComputers ............................................. 16
4.2 ConnectCommunicationCable ........................................................... 17
4.3 PreparePowerCable ............................................................................. 17
4.4 VisualCheckofCablesandCards....................................................... 18
5 Setup Server Workstation & Alaris30 Computer
5.1 TurnPowerOn ....................................................................................... 20
5.2 SetupPoint‐to‐PointCommunication................................................. 20
5.2.1 InformationfromServerWorkstation.................................. 20
5.2.2 Alaris30ComputerSetup....................................................... 22
5.2.3 ServerWorkstationSetup ...................................................... 27
5.2.4 DisableFirewall ....................................................................... 30
5.2.5 TestCommunication............................................................... 32
5.3 DisableAutomaticUpdatesforWindows.......................................... 34
5.4 DisablePowerSaver .............................................................................. 35
5.5 DisableAntivirusSoftware................................................................... 38

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5.6 SetupSharing.......................................................................................... 38
5.6.1 ServerWorkstationProcedure .............................................. 38
5.6.2 Alaris30ComputerProcedure............................................... 40
5.6.3 VerifySharingSetup............................................................... 42
5.7 InstallObjetStudioonServerWorkstation........................................ 42
5.8 BackUpAlaris30Folder........................................................................ 42
6 Material Installation & Calibration Tests
6.1 InstallModelandSupportMaterials................................................... 43
6.2 CalibrationTests..................................................................................... 43
6.3 ModelScaling.......................................................................................... 43

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1 Installation Checklist
Inspect the printer shipping carton to ensure that it is undamaged (page 8).
Open the carton and ensure that the printer and its cover are not damaged
(page 10).
Place the printer on the work surface (page 11). Ensure that there is
sufficient space around the printer (as specified in the Site Preparation
Guide).
Release the axis lock (page 12).
Remove the protective covers from the print heads (page 13).
Connect the KVM switch (page 14).
Connect the server workstation computer to the printer (page 17).
Configure a point-to-point connection from the Server workstation to the
printer (page 19).
Install Objet Studio with Job Manager on the Server workstation (page 42).
Backup the Alaris30 folder (page 42).
Install the model, support, and waste cartridges in the materials drawer
(page 43).
Perform all of the calibration procedures (page 43).
Send a model file (can be a customer model) to the printer and perform a
test printing (page 43).
Explain contents of Startup Kit to customer.
Install the water jet cleaning unit.
Fill out the Completion of Installation (COI) form.
Fill out the Installation Report form.
Fill out the Field Service Report (FSR) form.

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2 Unpacking
2.1 Required Tools and Parts
Thefollowingtoolsarerequiredforthischapter:
•Cuttingpliers
•Pliers
•Handpallettruck
2.2 External Inspection
Beforeremovingthecoverofthepackage,dothefollowing:
•Inspecttheoutsideoftheshippedpackagefordamage.
•Notethestatusofthetiltandshockdetectors.
Figure 2–1 Tilt and Shock Detection
Iftheoutsideofthepackageisdamagedorthetiltandshockdetectors
haveturnedred,thenthepackagewasnothandledproperlyduring
shipment.Inthiscasedothefollowing:
• Photographthedamageandthestatusofthetiltandshock
detectors.
•Contacttheshippersofthepackage.
•Emailyourregionalofficewithdetailsofthedamageandsticker
status.

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Onlyproceedwiththeunpackingandinstallationoftheprinter,ifthe
shipperandyourregionalofficeadvisesyoutoproceed.
2.3 Unpacking Procedure
1. Ensurethattheprinterisunpackedonalevelsurface.
2. Cutthebandsaroundthepackage(withcuttingpliers).
3. Openthetopcoverofthepackage.
Figure 2–2 Top Cover Open
4. Removethewoodencornersupports.
5. Liftupandremovethecoverinsidethepackage.
6. CheckthestatusoftheshockdetectoronthetopoftheAlaris30
printer.
Iftheshockdetectorhasturnedred,thenthepackagewasnot
handledproperlyduringshipment.Inthiscasedothefollowing:
•Photographanydamageandthestatusoftheshockdetectors.
•Contacttheshippersofthepackage.
•Emailyourregionalofficewithdetailsofanydamageandsticker
status.

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Onlyproceedwiththeunpackingandinstallationoftheprinter,if
theshipperandyourregionalofficeadvisesyoutoproceed.
7. Removethestaples(usepliers)connectingtheoutsidepackagingto
thepallet.LiftuptheoutsidepackagingstraightofftheAlaris30
printer.
8. RemovethepackingmaterialaroundtheAlaris30printer.
Figure 2–3 Alaris30 Printer Packing Material
9. Oncethepackingmaterialisremoved,examinetheAlaris30printer
fordamage.Givespecialattentiontoloosepartsorcables,totheUV
protectionglass,andtotheprintingheads.
Iftheprinterisdamaged,dothefollowing:
•Photographthedamage.
•Emailyourregionalofficewithdetailsofthedamage.
Ifthedamagetotheprinterwouldstoptheprinterfromworking
safelyorefficiently,stoptheinstallationandawaitfurther
instructionsfromtheregionaloffice.
The shock detector on the top of the Alaris30 printer acts as a second check on the
handling of the package.

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10. CarefullylifttheAlaris30printeroffthepalletusingahandpallet
truckandmovetheprintertoitsfinallocation.
Objet recommends that the customer keep and store the pallet, the outside
packaging and the packing material for possible future use.

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3 Axis Locks and Print-Head Cover
Thefollowingtoolisrequiredforthischapter:
•Cuttingpliers.
3.1 Release X-axis
CutandremovethecabletiesattachedtotheX‐axisbeltandprinthead.
Figure 3–1 X-axis Cable Ties
Caution: Perform these sections with the printer off.

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3.2 Remove Print-Head Cover
Onceallthecabletiesarecut,removetheheads‐protectingcover(shown
inFigure3–2)bydoingthefollowing:
• Opentheheads‐protectingcover.
•Pullthecoverfromthebottomsidewaysofftheprinthead.
Becarefulanduseextracautiontomakesurethattheprintingheadsand
therollerarenotdamagedwhileremovingthecover.
Figure 3–2 Head Protection Cover

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4 Connect Cables and Test Voltage
4.1 Install the KVM Switchbox
TheinstallationkitincludesaKVMSwitchunit.TheKVMSwitchallows
youtocontrolthetwocomputers(theAlaris30computerandtheServer
workstation)withonekeyboard,monitorandmouse.TheKVMSwitch
supportsUSBinputdevices(keyboardandmouse),VGAandSVGA
video;andcomputerswithUSBports.
Important ThemouseandkeyboardmustbeUSBdevices.PS2‐to‐USBconversion
plugsarenotsupported.
TheKVMswitchcomeswithcablesforconnectingcomputerstothe
switch.Oneendofthecable,whichisconnectedtotheKVMswitch,
consistsofaD‐typeconnectorandanaudioconnector.Theotherendof
thecablehasamonitorconnector,aUSBconnectorandaudioconnectors.
Avoidhavingcablesnearair‐conditioningequipment,ormachinesthat
createelectricalnoise.
Simplekeyboardcommands(knownasHotkeys)controlwhichcomputer
iscurrentlyconnectedtothekeyboardandmouseandhasitsoutput
displayedonthemonitor.
A 101/102-key USB keyboard or similar is recommended.
During the installation of the KVM switch, the audio connectors are not used.
To ensure proper operation of the KVM switch, the Server workstation and the
Alaris30 printer must be properly grounded.

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4.1.1 Connect Cables
1. EnsurethatthepowerisofftotheServerworkstationandtothe
Alaris30printer.
2. Plugthekeyboard,monitorandmousecablesintotheirrespective
portsontheKVMSwitch(seeFigure4–1).Thekeyboardandmouse
portsarelabeledwithiconstoindicatewhichportiswhich.
Figure 4–1 KVM Switch Connections Overview
3. ConnectthecablebetweentheKVMSwitchandtheServer
workstation.Thatis,connectthecable’sKVMSwitchD‐type
connectortotheD‐typesocketontheswitchandconnectthecable’s
monitorandUSBconnectorstotherelevantsocketsontheServer
workstation(seeFigure4–2).
If the Server workstation has the “Keyboard Power On” function, unplug the Server
workstation’s power cord.

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Figure 4–2 Connecting KVM Switch Cables to Server Workstation
4. ConnectthecablebetweentheKVMSwitchandtheAlaris30printer.
Thatis,connectthecable’sKVMSwitchD‐typeconnectortotheD‐
typesocketontheswitch,andconnectthecable’smonitorandthe
USBconnectorstotherelevantsocketsatthebackoftheprinter.
4.1.2 Switching between Computers
TheswitchesonthefrontoftheKVMcanbeusedtoswitchcontrol
betweentheServerworkstationandtheAlaris30computer.
Inadditionhotkeysexistfordoingtheswitchingfromthekeyboard.The
defaulthotkeyforswitchingbetweenthecomputersistheScrollLockkey
(onthekeyboard).PushtheScrollLockkeytwiceandthentheEnterkey
tochangethecontrollingcomputer.

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IftheScrollLockkeyisforsomereasonnotavailable,usethefollowing
proceduretochangethehotkeytotheCtrlkey(thatis,topushingtheCtrl
keytwiceandthentheEnterkey):
1. PressandholdtheNumLockkey.
2. WhiletheNumLockkeyisdown,pressandreleasetheminuskey.
3. ReleasetheNumLockkey.Iftheprocedurewasperformed
correctly,uptothisstep,theCapsLockandtheScrollLockLEDs
shouldflashalternatively.
4. PressandreleasetheTkey.
4.2 Connect Communication Cable
Connectthepoint‐to‐pointNetworkCrosscablefromthebackofthe
printertoavacantnetworkportontheServerworkstation.
4.3 Prepare Power Cable
Attach(orhavethecustomer’selectricalpersonnelattach)theappropriate
powerplugtothepowercablefromthebackoftheprinter.
The minus key must be released within half a second, otherwise the procedure
must be started again.
At this point, ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended. They are
restored after the next step.
This procedure acts as a toggle between the two switching methods. To revert to
the Scroll Lock method, perform this procedure again.
Chapter 5, Setup Server Workstation & Alaris30 Computer contains the procedure
to set up the point-to-point communication between the Alaris30 computer and the
Server workstation. To avoid difficulties with this procedure, Objet recommends
thatthecustomerconnecttheServerworkstationtothe customer’sLANbefore the
Objet point-to-point cable is installed.

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4.4 Visual Check of Cables and Cards
Opentheprinterandvisuallycheckthatallthecardsandcablesareseated
properly.

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5 Setup Server Workstation &
Alaris30 Computer
Thischaptercontainsproceduresforthefollowing:
• Settingupandcheckingpoint‐to‐pointcommunicationbetweenthe
ServerworkstationandtheAlaris30computer(seepage20)
• DisablingsoftwareandWindowsoptionsontheServerworkstation:
•Automaticupdates(seepage34)
•PowerSaver(seepage35)
•Antivirus(seepage38)
•Firewall(seepage30)
• SettingupsharingbetweentheServerworkstationandtheAlaris30
computer(seepage38)
• PreparingfortheinstallationoftheObjetStudiosoftware(see
page42)
• BackinguptheAlaris30folderontheServerworkstation(see
page42)

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5.1 Turn Power On
TurnonthepowertotheServerworkstationandtheAlaris30printer.
ThefollowinginstructionsareforthefirstlogontotheAlaris30printer.
1. Press(atthesametime)Alt‐Ctrl‐Deletetwice.
2. LogintotheAlaris30printeras“administrator”.
5.2 Setup Point-to-Point Communication
5.2.1 Information from Server Workstation
1. OpentheStartmenuontheServerworkstation,right‐clickonMy
ComputerandselectPropertiesfromthedrop‐downmenu.The
SystemPropertieswindowopens.
Figure 5–1 System Properties Window
No password is required for the Alaris30 printer.