Ossila Dip Coater User manual

USERMANUAL
Manual Version: 1.0.C
Product Code: L2006A1
Product Version: 1.0
Software Version: 1.2
DIP COATER

Contents
1. Overview................................................................................................................................... 4
2. EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC)................................................................................. 5
3. Safety......................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Warning.................................................................................................................................................8
3.2 Use of Equipment..............................................................................................................................8
3.3 Hazard Icons........................................................................................................................................8
3.4 General Hazards................................................................................................................................9
3.5 Power Cord Safety.............................................................................................................................9
3.6 Servicing................................................................................................................................................9
3.7 Health and Safety – Installation.....................................................................................................9
3.8 Health and Safety – Servicing.........................................................................................................9
3.9 Crash-Detection Switch.................................................................................................................10
4. Unpacking..............................................................................................................................10
4.1 Packing List........................................................................................................................................10
4.2 Damage Inspection........................................................................................................................10
5. Specications........................................................................................................................11
6. System Components...........................................................................................................12
7. Installation.............................................................................................................................12
8. Operation...............................................................................................................................13
8.1 Dip Coater Diagram.......................................................................................................................13
8.2 Dip Coater User Interface.............................................................................................................14
8.3 Practical Operation.........................................................................................................................15
8.4 Program Operation........................................................................................................................16
8.5 Operational Safety..........................................................................................................................35
9. Maintenance.........................................................................................................................35
9.1 Cleaning .............................................................................................................................................35
10. Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................36
11. Related products................................................................................................................37
11.1 Compatible Substrates...............................................................................................................37
11.2 Related Equipment......................................................................................................................37

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1. Overview
The Ossila Dip Coater is a simple-to-use system designed to deposit thin wet lms of solution. Dip coating
involves the controlled immersion and withdrawal of a substrate from a reservoir of solution, it is widely used
in research and development as well as large-scale production.
Film thickness is determined by a balance between several competing forces on the uid’s surface: viscous
force, capillary forces, and draining forces. Ultimately, lm thickness is determined by a combination of the
solution properties and the rate of substrate withdrawal from the solution.
The Ossila Dip Coater can nely control properties such as the immersion speed, dwell, time, withdrawal
speed, and drying time. This gives you accurate control over the nal thickness and properties of
the deposited lm. Equipped with high-precision motors, the system oers excellent accuracy and
reproducibility for travel speeds and substrate positioning. In addition, the system provides a wide range of
coating speeds (ranging from 0.01mm s-1 to 50mm.s-1), variable withdrawal rates for graded lms, and the
option to perform repeat cycles. Additional software features include user proles, saveable programmes,
crash-sensing software, and changeable working units.
The Ossila Dip Coater’s wide working base means that larger beakers (up to 2 litres in size) can be used. As
the movement distance of the arm is 110mm, you can coat substrates over 100mm in length. Its clamping
mechanism uses a simple spring-loaded clamp for easy substrate removal. Clamp pressure can be adjusted
to suit either delicate or heavy substrates. To ensure user safety, the Ossila Dip Coater comes with an
inbuilt crash-sensing switch. This will stop the motor if the arm hits an object, protecting your substrates
and glassware.

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2. EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
We
Company Name: Ossila Limited
Postal Address: Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street.
Postcode: S4 7WB
City: Sheeld
Telephone number: [phone]
Email Address: [email protected]
declare that the DoC is issued under our sole responsibility
and belongs to the following product:
Product: Dip Coater (L2006A1)
Serial number: L2006A-1000-1000-1000- xxxx
Object of declaration:
Dip Coater (L2006A1)
The object of declaration described above is in conformity
with the relevant Union harmonisation legislation:
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
The following harmonised standards and technical specications
have been applied:
BS EN ISO 12100:2010 Safety of machinery - General principles for
design - Risk assessment and risk reduction.
Signed:
Name: Dr James Kingsley
Place: Sheeld
Date: 17/10/2018

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[Декларация] за съответствие на ЕС
Производител: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, Великобритания
Декларира с цялата си отговорност, че посоченото оборудване съответства на приложимото законодателство на ЕС за
хармонизиране, посочено на предходната(-ите) страница(-и) на настоящия документ.
[Čeština] Prohlášení o shodě EU
Výrobce: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, Spojené Království
Prohlašujeme na vlastní odpovědnost, že uvedené zařízeni je v souladu s příslušnými harmonizačními předpisy EU uvedenými na
předchozích stranách tohoto dokumentu.
[Dansk] EU-overensstemme lseserklærin g
Producent: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, UK
Erklærer herved, at vi alene er ansvarlige for, at det nævnte udstyr er i overensstemmelse med den relevante EU-
harmoniseringslovgivning, der er anført på den/de foregående side(r) i dette dokument.
[Deutsch] EU-Konformitätserklärung
Hersteller: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, Vereinigtes Königreich
Wir erklären in alleiniger Verantwortung, dass das aufgeführte Gerät konform mit der relevanten EU-Harmonisierungsgesetzgebung
auf den vorangegangenen Seiten dieses Dokuments ist.
[Eesti keel] ELi vastavusavaldus
Tootja: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, UK
Kinnitame oma ainuvastutusel, et loetletud seadmed on kooskõlas antud dokumendi eelmisel lehelküljel / eelmistel lehekülgedel ära
toodud asjaomaste ELi ühtlustamise õigusaktidega.
[Ελληνικά] Δήλωση πιστότητας ΕΕ
Κατασκευαστής: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο
Δηλώνουμε υπεύθυνα όn ο αναφερόμενος εξοπλισμός συμμορφώνεται με τη σχεnκή νομοθεσία εναρμόνισης της ΕΕ που υπάρχει
σnς προηγούμενες σελίδες του παρόντος εγγράφου.
[Español] Declaración de conformidad UE
Fabricante: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, Reino Unido
Declaramos bajo nuestra única responsabilidad que el siguiente producto se ajusta a la pertinente legislación de armonización de la
UE enumerada en las páginas anteriores de este documento.
[Français] Déclaration de conformité UE
Fabricant: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, Royaume-Uni
Déclarons sous notre seule responsabilité que le matériel mentionné est conforme à la législation en vigueur de l’UE présentée sur la/
les page(s) précédente(s) de ce document.
[Hrvatski] E.U izjava o sukladnosti
Proizvođač: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, Velika Britanija
Izjavljujemo na vlastitu odgovornost da je navedena oprema sukladna s mjerodavnim zakonodavstvom EU-a o usklađivanju koje je
navedeno na prethodnoj(nim) stranici(ama) ovoga dokumenta.
[Italiano] Dichiarazione di conformità UE
Produttore: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, UK
Si dichiara sotto la propria personale responsabilità che l’apparecchiatura in elenco è conforme alla normativa di armonizzazione UE
rilevante indicata nelle pagine precedenti del presente documento.
[Latviešu] ES atbils tības deklarācija
Ražotājs: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, UK
Ar pilnu atbilclību paziņojam, ka uzskaitītais aprīkojums atbilst attiecīgajiem ES saskaņošanas tiesību aktiem, kas minēti iepriekšējās šī
dokumenta lapās.

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[Lietuvių k.] ES atitikties deklaracija
Gamintojas: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, UK
atsakingai pareiškia, kad išvardinta įranga atitinka aktualius ES harmonizavimo teisės aktus, nurodytus ankstesniuose šio dokumento
[Magyar] EU-s megfelelőségi nyilatkozat
Gyártó: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, UK
Kizárólagos felelősségünk mellett kijelentjük, hogy a felsorolt eszköz megfelel az ezen dokumentum előző oldalán/oldalain található
EU-s összehangolt jogszabályokra vonatkozó rendelkezéseinek.
[Nederlands] EU-Conformiteitsverklaring
Fabrikant: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, UK
Verklaart onder onze uitsluitende verantwoordelijkheid dat de vermelde apparatuur in overeenstemming is met de relevante
harmonisatiewetgeving van de EU op de vorige pagina(‘s) van dit document.
[Norsk] EU-samsvarserklæ ring
Produsent: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, UK
Erklærer under vårt eneansvar at utstyret oppført er i overholdelse med relevant EU-harmoniseringslavverk som står på de(n) forrige
siden(e) i dette dokumentet.
[Polski] Deklaracja zgodności Unii Europejskiej
Producent: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, UK
Oświadczamy na własną odpowiedzialność, że podane urządzenie jest zgodne ze stosownymi przepisami harmonizacyjnymi Unii
Europejskiej, które przedstawiono na poprzednich stronach niniejszego dokumentu.
[Por tuguês] Declaração de Conformidade UE
Fabricante: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, Reino Unido
Declara sob sua exclusiva responsabilidade que o equipamento indicado está em conformidade com a legislação de harmonização
relevante da UE mencionada na(s) página(s) anterior(es) deste documento.
[Română] Declaraţie de conformitate UE
Producător: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, Regatul Unit
Declară pe proprie răspundere că echipamentul prezentat este în conformitate cu prevederile legislaţiei UE de armonizare aplicabile
prezentate la pagina/paginile anterioare a/ale acestui document.
[Slovensky] Vyhlásenie o zhode pre EÚ
Výrobca: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, Spojené kráľovstvo
Na vlastnú zodpovednosť prehlasuje, že uvedené zariadenie je v súlade s príslušnými právnymi predpismi EÚ o harmonizácii
uvedenými na predchádzajúcich stranách tohto dokumentu.
[Slovenščina] Izjava EU o skladnosti
Proizvajalec: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, UK
s polno odgovornostjo izjavlja, da je navedena oprema skladna z veljavno uskladitveno zakonodajo EU, navedeno na prejšnji strani/
prejšnjih straneh tega dokumenta.
[Suomi] EU-vaatimustenm ukaisuusvakuutus
Valmistaja: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, UK
Vakuutamme täten olevamme yksin vastuussa siitä, että tässä asiakirjassa luetellut laitteet ovat tämän asiakirjan sivuilla edellisillä
sivuilla kuvattujen olennaisten yhdenmukaistamista koskevien EU-säädösten vaatimusten mukaisia.
[Svenska] EU-försäkran om överensstämmelse
Tillverkare: Ossila Ltd., Solpro Business Park, Windsor Street, S4 7WD, Storbritannien
Vi intygar härmed att den utrustning som förtecknas överensstämmer med relevanta förordningar gällande EU-harmonisering som
fmns på föregående sidor i detta dokument.

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3. Safety
3.1 Warning
• Only use the 24V power adapter and power cord supplied with the unit.
• If using ammable or hazardous solvents, users are expected to be trained in their usage and
carry out a COSHH risk assessment.
• Keep the area around the machine clear, approximately a 150 cm clearance above and 150 cm
to the sides and behind.
• Keep clear of the machine while it is in operation.
• If using hazardous solvents always use within a fume hood or controlled environment.
• There are pinch points when in operation, keep hands clear of moving parts.
• Do not use in an explosive atmosphere
3.2 Use of Equipment
This Dip Coater is designed to be used as instructed and under the following conditions:
• Indoors in a laboratory environment (pollution degree 2)
• Altitudes up to 2000 m
• Temperatures of 5°C to 40°C; maximum relative humidity of 80% up to 31°C.
The Dip Coater is supplied with a 24VDC power adapter with a power cord for the country of purchase, (in
accordance with European Commission regulations and British Standards). The use of any other electrical
power cables, adaptors, or transformers is not recommended.
3.3 Hazard Icons
Please note the following symbols that can be found at points throughout the rest of the manual.
Table 3.1. Hazard warning labels used in this manual.
Symbol Associated Hazard
General warning or caution, which accompanying text will explain
Electrical shock
Pinch point

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If servicing is required, please return the unit to Ossila Ltd. The warranty will be invalidated if:
• Modication or service has taken place by anyone other than an Ossila engineer.
• The Unit has been subjected to chemical damage through improper use.
• The Unit has been operated outside the usage parameters stated in the user documentation
associated with the Unit.
• The Unit has been rendered inoperable through accident, misuse, contamination, improper
maintenance, modication or other external causes.
3.4 General Hazards
3.6 Servicing
3.5 Power Cord Safety
3.7 Health and Safety – Installation
3.8 Health and Safety – Servicing
Before installing or operating the Dip Coater, there are several health and safety precautions which must be
followed and executed to ensure safe installation and operation.
WARNING: Improper handling when operating or servicing this equipment can result in serious
injury. Read this manual before operating or servicing this equipment.
I. CAUTION: During operation, the movement of the clamping arm could result in a
pinch point hazard. Caution should be taken whenever the system is in operation.
I. Pinch points are present during operation of the Dip Coater. As a precaution, users
should avoid handling or leaning over the equipment during operation in order to
avoid possible crushing or entanglement of hair and/or clothing.
I. Servicing should only be performed by an Ossila engineer. Any modication or
alteration may damage the equipment, cause injury, or death. It will also void your
equipment’s warranty.
I. Emergency power disconnect options: Use the power cord as a disconnecting
method and remove it from the power source. To facilitate disconnect, make sure
the power outlet for this cord is readily accessible to the operator.

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3.9 Crash-Detection Switch
4.2 Damage Inspection
The Dip Coater is tted with an inbuilt crash-detection switch. The crash-detection switch is housed within
the connection between the mounting arm and stage (see Figure 3.1). During normal operation, the safety
switch will remain in a constant ‘ON’ state, with the bar attached to the motor pressing against the switch.
When the arm encounters an object (e.g. a hand, beaker, or the base of the equipment), it will cause the
arm and the housing of the switch to rotate relative to the bar attached to the motor. This releases the
switch, setting it to an ‘OFF’ state and cutting power to the motor.
Examine the components for any evidence of shipping damage. If damage has occurred, please contact
Ossila directly for further action. The shipping box comes with a shock indicator to show if there has been
mishandling of the package during transportation.
4. Unpacking
4.1 Packing List
The standard items included with the Dip Coater are:
• The Dip Coater unit
• Dipping arm and clamp
• Power adapter with a power cord (specic for country of operation)
• User manual
Figure 3.1. The housing for the emergency switch.

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The Dip Coater specications are shown in Table 5.1. and Table 5.2.
Table 5.1. Dip Coater specications.
Table 5.2. Dip Coater Software Specications.
5. Specications
Dip Coater Feature Specications
Travel Length 100 mm
Minimum Speed 0.01 mm.s-1; 0.6mm.min-1
Maximum Speed 50 mm s-1; 3000 mm.min-1
Positional Reproducibility 0.01%
Rate Reproducibility 0.1%
Maximum Substrate Length 100 mm
Maximum Number of Cycles 1000 cycles
Maximum Timer Duration 99:59:59 (HH:MM:SS)
Power Supply Input: 100-230V; 50/60Hz; 50VA Output: 24 VDC, 2.0 A
Dimensions (Depth x Width x Height) 300 mm x 200 mm x 350 mm (450 mm at full extension)
Operating Temperature/Humidity 5°C to 40°C; Up to 80% RH at 31°C
Weight <5 kg
Dip Coater Software Specications
Units mm.s-1, mm.min-1
Users Total of 10 user proles to select from
Settings Mode Set solution height; substrate length; substrate position; units
Manual Mode Set immersion speed; withdrawal speed; control
motion using keypad
Programmes Each user has 10 individual programmes that can be saved
Programme Mode Set immersion rate; dwell time; initial withdrawal rate; nal
withdrawal rate; dry time; number of cycles

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7. Installation
6. System Components
The Dip Coater comes with the following components:
• Dip Coater unit (Figure 6.1)
• Power supply cord and power supply (Figure 6.2)
• Dipping arm and clamp
1. Place the unit on a solid, level surface.
i. Ensure the area is free from vibrations, temperature extremes, and highly ammable or
explosive materials. Keep the area surrounding the machine clear, with approximately 150 mm
clearance above the machine, to the sides of the machine, and behind the machine.
2. Before plugging in the Dip Coater, ensure the power switch on the unit is switched to the ‘0’
position (o).
3. Connect the power supply connector to the Dip Coater.
i. See Figure 7.1 for connecting the power supply cable to the Dip Coater.
4. Switch the Dip Coater power switch to the ‘1’ position to turn on.
Figure 6.1. The Ossila Dip Coater. Figure 6.2. Main power cord and power supply. The Dip Coater is
shipped with a plug suited for the country of purchase.
Figure 7.1. Installation of the Dip Coater by plugging in the power supply cable.

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5. To install the dipping arm loosen the wingnut on the side of the black metal block that houses the crash
detection switch.
6. Slide the dipping arm into the hole in the black metal block (See Figure 7.2). The dipping position of the
arm can be adjusted by varying how far this is inserted.
7. When the dipping arm is in the desired position (ideally in the middle of the platform) tighten the
wingnut screw until the arm no longer slides.
Figure 7.2. Installation of the Dip Coater by plugging in the power supply cable.
Figure 8.1. Dip Coater schematic.
8. Operation
8.1 Dip Coater Diagram
An isometric view of Dip Coater is shown in Figure 8.1, with all the relevant components highlighted.

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Button Function
S (SETTINGS) Opens the Settings menu where the solution height, substrate length, and
substrate position can be set. The units can also be altered here.
M (MANUAL) Enters the Manual mode where the immersion speed and withdrawal speed
can be set. The arm can be immersed and withdrawn manually.
P (PROGRAM) Enters the Programming mode where saved programs can be selected and/
or edited.
Navigates ‘up’ through the menu; increases selected values by 1; cycles
through options; moves the arm upwards (manual mode only).
Navigates ‘down’ through menus; decreasing selected values by 1; cycling
through options; moving the arm downwards (manual mode only).
Navigates ‘right’ through menus.
Navigates ‘left’ through menus.
Press to select, edit, or accept changes.
Stop the currently running program.
Stop the currently running program.
Figure 8.2. Dip Coater LCD screen and keypad.
8.2 Dip Coater User Interface
Figure 8.2 shows the front panel of the Dip Coater, where the function of each of the keypad buttons
is explained in Table 8.1.
Table 8.1. Operational buttons and their associated functions.
OK
ON
Coating
Dip Coater
S
P
M
Stop
Start
Return

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8.3 Practical Operation
8.3.1 Positioning the Dipping Arm
8.3.2 Positioning the Reservoir and Dipping Arm
8.3.3 Adjusting Clamp Strength
8.3.4 Setting the Solution Height, Substrate Position, and
Coating Length.
When using volatile solvents or hazardous solvents/materials, the instrument should be
placed within a fume hood or glovebox.
When using the Dip Coater, a general start-up procedure should be followed before
beginning to coat.
1. Turn the unit on, press the ‘M’ button to enter the manual mode. Adjust the arm to its lowest position.
2. Using the clamp height adjustment screw, raise the clamping arm so that it is around 10 mm higher
than the maximum length of the substrate you are coating.
3. Press return to raise the arm to the top.
1. Place the solution reservoir on the base plate of the unit.
2. Centre the reservoir under the dipping arm.
3. The position of the dipping arm can be adjusted to be nearer or further away from the user by
loosening the arm adjustment screw.
4. Ensure that there is a distance of at least 1 cm from the edge of the baseplate of the Dip Coater.
1. Pull back one half of the clamp and insert a substrate, being sure to provide support in case the clamp
strength is not yet high enough.
2. Let go of the substrate to check if the clamp can currently support its weight.
3. If the substrate begins to slip, tighten the clamp adjustment screw to increase the pressure from
the spring.
4. The screw should be tightened until the substrate is held securely in place.
5. If a delicate substrate is being used, you can reduce the clamp pressure by loosening the
adjustment screw.
In the ‘settings’ mode, you can:
1. Update the length that you wish to coat over.
2. The height of the solution relative to the ruler provided.
3. The position of the bottom of the mounted substrate relative to the ruler provided.

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8.4 Program Operation
8.4.1 Dip Coater Start Up
1. Switch ON (position ‘1’) the Ossila Dip Coater power switch. The screen below will be shown.
2. After the Ossila logo page, reset the arm to the ‘Home’ position by pressing the OK button.
While the arm is moving to the ‘Home’ position, the message below will be shown on the screen.

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8.4.2 Settings Mode
1. To enter ‘Settings’ mode, press the Sbutton (located at the top left-hand side of the screen).
2. To edit the coating length value, press the OK button, then navigate between the digits by pressing
either the left or right button. To increase or decrease the value of the selected digit, press the up or
down button. Press OK again to exit the edit mode.
Note: The maximum travel distance of the system is 100 mm. Any coating length and drying gap values (refer to
Step 7) should be within maximum travel distance. The coating length will be auto-corrected if the added value is
more than 100mm, and you will be alerted by a warning message.
Once the system is at the ‘Home’ position, the ‘Settings Mode’ page will be prompted.

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3. To navigate to ‘Substrate Position’, press the down button and then OK to edit the value. Press the
left or right button to navigate between the digits and press the up or down button to increase or
decrease the selected digit. Press OK again to exit the edit mode.
4. To navigate to ‘Solution Height’, press the down button and then OK to edit the value. Press the left or
right button to navigate between the digits and press the up or down button to increase or decrease
the selected digit. Press OK again to exit the edit mode.

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Note: A warning message will appear if the dierence between substrate position and solution height plus
coating length and drying gap is more than the maximum travel distance (100 mm).
Note: A warning will appear if the substrate position is set below the solution height.

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5. To navigate to ‘Advanced Settings’, press the down button until ‘Advanced’ is highlighted in yellow,
then press OK.
6. To change the unit from mm/s to mm/min, press OK to edit and press the left or right button to
select the unit.
7. To change the ‘Drying Gap’ value, navigate by pressing the down button, and press the OK button to
edit the value. Press the up or down button to increase or decrease the value. Press OK again to exit
the edit mode. The maximum drying gap is 50 mm, and the default value is 5 mm.
Note: The default ‘Drying Gap’ is 5 mm. The value will reset every time the Dip Coater is switched OFF.

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8. To navigate to a previous page, press the down button until ‘Back’ is highlighted in yellow to select it,
and then press OK.
Note: The maximum travel distance of the system is 100 mm. Any increases in coating length value (in (Step
2.) and Drying Gap should be within this maximum travel distance. The coating length will be auto-corrected
if the added value is more than 100 mm.