Ransburg Vector Solo User manual

IMPORTANT: Before using this equipment,
carefully read SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, starting on
page 1, and all instructions in this manual. Keep
this Service Manual for future reference.
MODEL: 80011 Vector Solo SPM
80012 Power Supply Control Unit
PRODUCT MANUAL
AH-10-01
Vector Solo SPM
Product Manual Price: $50.00
Separate Power Module

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CONTENTS
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Section 1: SAFETY 4
Safety Precautions
Hazards / Safeguards
Section 2: INTRODUCTION 9
Product Description
Specifications
Section 3: INSTALLATION 11
Mounting the Control Unit
Control Unit I/O and Ground Connections
Vector Solo SPM Gun Connections
Section 4: OPERATION 13
Operation of the Control Unit
Section 5: SERVICE 15
Servicing the Vector Solo SPM Gun
Section 6: PARTS LIST 17
Vector Solo SPM Gun Parts List
Section 7: APPENDIX 20
Warranty Policies

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Section 1: SAFETY
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Before operating, maintaining or servicing any ITW Ransburg electrostatic coating system, read and understand all of
the technical and safety literature for your ITW Ransburg products. This manual contains information that is important
for you to know and understand.
This information relates to USER SAFETY and PRE-
VENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you
recognize this information, we use the following sym-
bols:
CAUTION - states information that tells
how to prevent damage to equipment
or how to avoid a situation that might
cause minor injury.
WARNING - states information to alert
you to a situation that might cause se-
rious injury if instructions are not fol-
lowed.
The user MUST read and be familiar with the Safety Section in this manual and the ITW Ransburg
safety literature therein identified.
This manual MUST be read and thoroughly understood by ALL personnel who operate , clean or
maintain this equipment! Special care should be taken to ensure that the WARNINGS and safety
requirements for operating and servicing the equipment are followed. The user should be aware of
and adhere to ALL local building and fire codes and ordinances as well as NFPA 33 SAFETY
STANDARD, 2009 EDITION, prior to installing, operating, and/or servicing this equipment.
The hazards shown on the following pages may occur during normal use of this equipment. Please
read the hazard chart beginning on page 6.
While this manual lists standard specifications and service
procedures, some minor deviations may be found between
the literature and your equipment. Differences in local codes
and plant requirements, material delivery requirements, etc.,
make such variations inevitable. Compare this manual with
your system installation drawings and appropriate ITW
Ransburg equipment manuals to reconcile such differences.
Careful study and continued use of this manual will provide a
better understanding of the equipment and process, resulting
in more efficient operation, longer trouble-free service and
faster, easier troubleshooting. If you do not have the manu-
als and safety literature for your Ransburg system, contact
your local ITW Ransburg representative or ITW Ransburg.
WARNING

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AREA HAZARD SAFEGUARDS
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Spray Area Fire Hazard
Improper or inadequate operation and
maintenance procedures will cause a fire
hazard.
Protection against inadvertent arcing that is
capable of causing fire or explosion is lost if
any safety interlocks are disabled during
operation. Frequent power supply shut-
down indicates a problem in the system
requiring correction.
Follow These Guidelines
Fire extinguishing equipment must be present in the
spray area and test periodically.
Spray areas must be kept clean to prevent the accumu-
lation of combustible residues.
Smoking must never be allowed in the spray area.
The high voltage supplied to the atomizer must be
turned off prior to cleaning, flushing or maintenance.
When using solvents for cleaning:
Those used for equipment flushing should have
flash points equal to or higher than those of the
coating material.
Those used for general cleaning must have flash
points above 100F (37.80C).
Spray booth ventilation must be kept at the rates re-
quired by NFPA 33, 2009 Edition, OSHA and local
codes. Ventilation must be maintained during cleaning
operations using flammable or combustible solvents.
Electrostatic arcing must be prevented.
Non-factory replacement parts or unauthorized equip-
ment modifications may cause fire or injury.
If used, a key switch bypass is intended for use only
during setup operations. Production should never be
done with safety interlocks disabled.
Never use equipment for use in waterborne installa-
tions to spray solvent based materials.

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AREA HAZARD SAFEGUARDS
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Spray Area Explosion
Improper or inadequate operation and
maintenance procedures may cause an
explosion.
Protection against inadvertent arcing that is
capable of causing fire or explosion is lost if
any safety interlocks are disabled during
operation. Frequent power supply shut-
down indicates a problem in the system
requiring correction.
Follow These Guidelines
Electrostatic arcing MUST be prevented.
All electrical equipment must be located outside Class I
or II, Division 1 or 2 hazardous areas, in accordance
with NFPA 33, 2009 Edition.
Test only in areas free of flammable or combustible
materials.
The current overload sensitivity (if equipped) MUST be
set as described in corresponding section of the equip-
ment manual. Protection against inadvertent arcing
that is capable of causing fire or explosion is lost if the
current overload sensitivity is not properly set. Fre-
quent power shutdown indicates a problem with the
system which requires correction.
Always turn the control panel off prior to flushing, clean-
ing, or working on spray system equipment.
Ensure that the control panel is interlocked with the
ventilation system and conveyor in accordance with
NFPA 33, 2009 Edition.
Have fire extinguishing equipment readily available and
tested periodically.
Explosion - Incompatible Materials
Halogenated hydrocarbon solvents for ex-
ample: methylene chloride and 1,1,1,-
Trichloroethane are not chemically compati-
ble with the aluminum that might be used in
many system components. The chemical
reaction caused by these solvents reacting
with aluminum can become violent and lead
to an equipment explosion.
Spray Area Follow These Guidelines
Aluminum is widely used in other spray application
equipment - such as material pumps, regulators, trig-
gering valves, etc. Halogenated hydrocarbon solvents
must never be used with aluminum equipment during
spraying, flushing, or cleaning. Read the label or data
sheet for the material you intend to spray. If in doubt
as to whether or not a coating or cleaning material is
compatible, contact your coating supplier. Any other
type of solvent may be used with aluminum equipment.

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AREA HAZARD SAFEGUARDS
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Spray Area / High Volt-
age Equipment
Electrical Discharge
There is a high voltage device that can in-
duce an electrical charge on ungrounded
objects which is capable of igniting coating
materials.
Inadequate grounding will cause a spark
hazard. A spark can ignite many coating
materials and cause a fire or explosion.
Follow These Guidelines
Parts being sprayed must be supported on conveyors
or hangers and be grounded. The resistance between
the part and ground must not exceed 1 mega ohm.
All electrically conductive objects in the spray area, with
the exception of those objects required by the process
to be at high voltage, must be grounded.
Any person working in the spray area must be ground-
ed.
Unless specifically approved for use in hazardous loca-
tions, the power supply and other electrical control
equipment must NOT be used in Class I, Division 1 or 2
locations.
Electrical Discharge
High voltage equipment is utilized. Arcing
in areas of flammable or combustible mate-
rials may occur. Personnel are exposed to
high voltage during operation and mainte-
nance.
Protection against inadvertent arcing that
may cause a fire or explosion is lost if safety
circuits are disabled during operation.
Frequent power supply shutdown indicates
a problem in the system which requires
correction.
An electrical arc can ignite coating materials
and cause a fire or explosion.
Electrical Equipment Follow These Guidelines
All electrical equipment must be located outside Class I
or II, Division 1 or 2 hazardous areas. Refer to NFPA
33, 2009 Edition.
Turn the power supply OFF before working on the
equipment.
Test only in areas free of flammable or combustible
material.
Testing may require high voltage to be on, but only as
instructed.
Production should never be done with the safety cir-
cuits disabled.
Before turning the high voltage on, make sure no ob-
jects are within the sparking distance.

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AREA HAZARD SAFEGUARDS
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Robot Work Area Mechanical Hazard
Improper use or maintenance can lead to
hazardous conditions, particularly from un-
expected robot manipulator movement.
Follow These Guidelines
Applicator adjustments or maintenance should be done
after the robot is taken out of service. Do not adjust or
repair the applicator if the robot is operating or standing
ready to start.
Refer to robot operating instructions for the procedures
to take a robot out of service.
Follow all OSHA Lockout / Tagout procedures when
performing any maintenance.
Improper / Inadequate Training
Improper operation or maintenance may
create a hazard.
Personnel must be properly trained in the
use of this equipment.
All Areas Follow These Guidelines
Personnel must be given training in accordance with
the requirements of NFPA 33, 2009 Edition.
Instructions and safety precautions must understood
prior to using this equipment.
Comply with appropriate codes governing ventilation,
fire protection, operation maintenance, and housekeep-
ing. OSHA references are sections 1910.94 and
1910.107. Also refer to NFPA 33, 2009 Edition and
your insurance company requirements.
Toxic Substances Mechanical Hazard
Certain material may be harmful if inhaled,
or if there is contact with the skin.
Follow These Guidelines
Follow the requirements of the Material Safety Data
Sheet supplied by the coating manufacturer.
Adequate exhaust must be provided to keep the air free
of accumulations of toxic materials.
Use a mask or respirator whenever there is a chance of
inhaling sprayed materials. The mask must be compat-
ible with the material being sprayed and its concentra-
tion. Equipment must be as prescribed by an industrial
hygienist or safety expert, and be NIOSH approved.

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Section 2: INTRODUCTION
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The Vector Solo SPM (Separate Power Module) system is a specialty design that combines the performance of an elec-
trostatic applicator along with the voltage generation of an off unit alternator. By removing the air driven voltage genera-
tor from the applicator and installing it into a control unit box, the applicator weight is reduced significantly. However, by
moving the module to the control unit box, a cable must be attached to the applicator from the box to supply the proper
voltage needed to generate the kV output. This system is not an FM/Atex approved system. It has been designed and
tested internally to meet both standards of safety performance.
The control unit box (P/N 80012-00) contains the voltage generating module inside. This module is supplied air from a
three position air switch that may be directed from the exterior of the control unit box. In one position, there is no air di-
rected to the applicator or the power module alternator. This position is used for flushing or cleaning the applicator. Posi-
tion two directs air to an infinitely adjustable air regulator (for atomization air pressure regulation), then to the applicator
but not to the power module alternator. This position is used when no voltage is desires such as targets that exhibit Fara-
day cage effects. The third position directs air to the infinitely adjustable air regulator, then to the applicator and to the
power module alternator, creating the necessary rotation of the alternator to create voltage. When the switch is located
in this position a pneumatic eye on the control unit box actuates and a red color is displayed signifying that voltage is
being generated. Also in the third position, high voltage will not be generated in the cascade of the applicator till the trig-
ger of the applicator is pulled.
Other features of the control unit box are: key lock entry, box bottom outputs and inputs (main air in, air out to applicator,
cable connection and ground connection), side or rear mounting holes.
The applicator (P/N 80011-00) was developed from the
Vector Solo product line but has the handle style of the
Vector corded product with a lager grip and adjustable
finger shelf. The applicator when cabled to the control
unit produces a maximum output of 45 kV. A twelve
coil fluid tube is included with the applicator for those
applications where the material being sprayed is either
very conductive or heavily filled with metallic flake. The
applicator uses all the optional nozzles and air caps
associated with either the vector Solo or Vector corded
product lines.
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SPECIFICATIONS - Environmental / Physical
Applicator Dimensions
246 mm
223 mm
Power Supply Control Unit Dimensions
255 mm
306 mm
Power Supply Control Unit Dimensions
Applicator Dimensions
181.75 mm
150 mm
66 mm
Applicator Specifications
Maximum Air pressure to Applicator: 7.5 bar (100 psig)
Maximum Fluid pressure to Applicator: 7.5 bar (100 psig)
Applicator Weight (less Cable): 700 g
Maximum Output Voltage: 45 kV
Maximum Output Current: 120µA
Power Supply Control Unit Specifications
Minimum Inlet air pressure to control Unit: 8.5 bar (50 psig)
Maximum Inlet air pressure to control Unit: 7.6 bar (110 psig)
Maximum output voltage: 15.5 volts DC

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Section 3: INSTALLATION
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MOUNTING THE CONTROL UNIT
Mount the Control unit using the (2) holes located on each side of the box. The figure below shows the center to center
mounting distances required.
I/O CONNECTIONS
Connect the main air supply to the inlet of the control unit as shown below. Connect the air hose to the applicator from
the outlet of the control unit. Appropriately tighten each fitting. Connect the female cable connector to the male
connector on the control unit.
140 mm
100 mm
Main Air Into Control Unit
Air Out to Applicator
Male Cable Connection
Bottom View

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Figure 1
GROUND CONNECTION
Connect the supplied ground line from the control box to a true earth ground as shown in the picture below.
For the unit to properly function, a true earth ground connection must be made.
Ground Connection
VECTOR SOLO SPM GUN CONNECTIONS
Connect fluid, air and cable to the applicator.
Air Inlet to Applicator
1/4 NPS
Cable Connection
(tighten as required)
Fluid Inlet Connection
3/8 NPS
WARNING:

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Section 4: OPERATION
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Make sure the control unit lid is completely closed. Ensure that all fluid and air connections have been properly made
and are leak free. Air supply to the inlet of the control unit needs to be a minimum of 3.5 bar (50 psig) for the unit to
properly function.
The control unit switch has three positions. Each position provides a different applicator function.
The first position is the all functions OFF or purge position.
All color changes must be made in this position. Failure to follow this may cause injury to the
operator.
The second position is atomization/fan air ON, voltage OFF.
All OFF Position /
Flush Position
Atom / Fan Air ON
- VOLTAGE OFF
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The third position is atomization/fan air ON and voltage is also ON. The turbine rotation can be heard and the front panel
indicator turns red (as shown).
Atom / Fan Air ON -
FULL VOLATGE
PRODUCTION
The control unit also has an infinitely adjustable atomization/fan air pressure adjustment. By adjusting the regulator knob,
the pressure to the applicator that controls atom and fan air may be adjusted. The gage on the front panel will indicate
the pressure level.
Gauge Indicating
Atom / Fan Pressure
Adjustment Knob:
+ increases pressure,
- decreases pressure

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Section 5: MAINTENANCE
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When cleaning the applicator, a suitable solvent for cleaning depends on the part(s) of the applicator to be cleaned and
the material that needs to be removed. ITW Ransburg recommends that all exterior cleaning be done with non-polar
solvents to prevent a conductive residue on critical components. We also understand that some of these solvents do not
always meet the cleaning needs of some materials. If conductive polar solvents are used to clean the applicator
components, all residue must be removed using a non-conductive non-polar solvent (i.e. high flash Naphtha). If there
are any questions as to what solvents are best for cleaning , contact your local ITW Ransburg distributor and/or your
paint supplier.
The Vector applicator, air hoses, and fluid hose assemblies should not be submerged or soaked in solvent. However,
the outer surfaces of these items can be wiped with a suitable cleaning solvent. The items that cannot be soaked are
noted throughout this manual. All electrical components cannot be cleaned or soaked in any solvents.
WARNING
The user MUST read and be familiar with the safety instructions in this manual.
If compressed air is used in cleaning, REMEMBER that high pressure air can be dangerous and should
NEVER be used against the body. It can blind, deafen, and may even penetrate the
skin. If used for cleaning equipment, the user should wear safety glasses.
ALWAYS turn the control unit's power off prior to cleaning and servicing the equipment.
Be SURE the power is OFF and the system is grounded before using solvent to clean ANY
equipment.
DO NOT operate a faulty applicator!
Use of ungrounded or plastic containers may cause fire or explosion.
Cleaning of the exterior surface of the applicator should be done with non-polar solvents. If
cleaning requires the use of polar solvents, the applicator should be wiped down with non-polar
solvent prior to going back into use. Using polar solvents will leave a semi-conductive film on
the surface of the applicator that will effect efficiency of the applicator and cause damage to the
components.

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Follow these maintenance steps to extend the life of the applicator and ensure efficient operation:
Several Times Daily
• Inspect the air cap for paint accumulation. Clean as frequently as necessary with a soft bristled brush and a suitable
solvent.
• Clean all insulating surfaces in the system. Remove paint accumulation from the exterior of the applicator with a sol-
vent dampened cloth.
Daily (or at start of each shift)
• Verify that ALL solvent safety containers are grounded!
• Check within 6m (20-ft.) of the point of operation (of the applicator) and remove or ground ALL loose or ungrounded
objects.
• Inspect work holders for accumulated coating materials (and remove such accumulations).
• Check that atomizer assembly is clean and undamaged.
> NEVER soak or submerge the electrical components of the applicator, i.e., barrel, power module, or handle. Damage
and failure may occur.
> NEVER remove the fluid nozzle assembly while paint is in the applicator or paint may enter into the air passages.
Clogged or restricted air passages will cause poor atomization and/or electrical shorting. Air passages that are clogged
with conductive material can lead to excessive current output levels and consequent low operating voltage or long-
term electrical damage.
The applicator barrel MUST be tilted front down to remove the fluid nozzle. Failure to do so may allow paint to enter
the air passages, thereby reducing airflow and damaging the applicator barrel/cascade. Applicators may be flushed in
lieu of tilting. However, they must be either flushed or tilted down during nozzle removal!
• Straighten the applicator electrode if necessary.
• Clean the fluid filter, if used.
ROUTINE SCHEDULE

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VECTOR SOLO SPM GUN PARTS
Section 6: PARTS LIST

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VECTOR SOLO SPM GUN PARTS

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VECTOR SOLO SPM NEEDLE SHAFT PARTS

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WARRANTY POLICIES
Section 7: APPENDIX
LIMITED WARRANTY
ITW Ransburg will replace of repair without charge any part/or equipment that fails within the specified time (see below)
because of faulty workmanship or material, provided that the equipment has been used and maintained in accordance
with ITW Ransburg's written safety and operating instructions, and has been used under normal operating conditions.
Normal wear items are excluded.
THE USE OF OTHER THAN ITW RANSBURG APPROVED PARTS VOIDS ALL WARRANTIES.
SPARE PARTS: One hundred and eighty (180) days from date of purchase, except for rebuilt parts (any part number
ending in "R") for which the warranty period is ninety (90) days.
EQUIPMENT: When purchased as a complete unit, (i.e. guns, power supplies, control units, etc.), is one (1) year from
date of purchase.
WRAPPING THE APPLICATOR IN PLASTIC WILL VOID THIS WARRANTY.
ITW RANSBURG'S ONLY OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS TO REPLACE PARTS THAT HAVE FAILED
BECAUSE OF FAULTY WORKMANSHIP OR MATERIALS. THERE ARE NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES NOR WAR-
RANTIES OF EITHER MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ITW RANSBURG AS-
SUMES NO LIABILITY FOR INJURY, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR LOSS
OF GOODWILL OR PRODUCTION OR INCOME, WHICH RESULT FROM USE OR MISUSE OF THE EQUIPMENT
BY PURCHASER OR OTHERS.
EXCLUSIONS:
If, in ITW Ransburg's opinion the warranty item in question, or other items damaged by this part was improperly installed,
operated or maintained, ITW Ransburg will assume NO responsibility for repair or replacement of the item or items. The
purchaser, therefore will assume all responsibility for any cost of repair or replacement and service related costs if appli-
cable.