Stratasys J826 Operating instructions

DOC-18005 Rev. E
3D Printing System
Site Preparation Guide
Stratasys J826

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Contents
Introduction 5
About this Guide 5
Installation and Training Schedule 5
Physical Description 6
Size and Weight 6
Shipment and Delivery 7
Shipping Information and Customer Responsibility 7
Shipping Pallet 7
Lifting Equipment 7
Unloading 8
Installation Area 10
Floor Plan (Printer Area) 10
Workstation Requirements 11
Electrical Requirements 12
Power 12
Grounding 12
Circuit Breaker 13
Residual Current Device (RCD) 13
Power Connection 13
UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) 13
Communication Lines 15
Local Area Network 15
Telephone 15
Environmental Conditions 16
Temperature and Humidity 16
Air Quality 16
Noise Level 16
Accessories and Utilities 17
Start-Up Kit 17
Exhaust Adapter 17
Compressed Air 18
Fire Safety Equipment 18
Materials Handling and Storage 19
Printing Materials 19
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Cleaning Solvent 19
Site Preparation Checklist 20
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Introduction
About this Guide
The information and requirements provided in this document ensure proper installation and operation of
the Stratasys J826 printing system. The customer is responsible for preparing the site as described in this
document, and according to any applicable local regulations.
If you have any questions about the information in this document, contact your Stratasys representative.
All site requirements must be met before the installation date. The Site Preparation Checklist should be
submitted to your Stratasys representative. Shipping will be arranged after the checklist is received by
Stratasys.
Non-compliance with requirements specified in this document may result in additional installation
charges.
Installation and Training Schedule
• Basic installation and adjustment: 1 work day
• Operator training (operation and maintenance): 1 work day
• Product designer training (advanced features and work flow): ½ work day
• Practice under supervision: 1½ work days
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Physical Description
The Stratasys J826 printing systems consist of the following main components:
• printer
• material cabinet
• printer computer (built into the printer)
• client workstation provided by the customer
Figure 1 Stratasys J826 printer
Size and Weight
Unit W × H × D
(cm)
W × H × D (inch) Weight (kg/lb)
Printer 87 × 120 × 73.5 34.2 × 47.2 × 29 234 kg / 516 lbs
Materials cabinet 67 x 110 x 64 26.4 x 43.3 x 25.2 152 kg / 335 lbs
Table 1 Size and weight
• W = Width; H = Height; D = Depth
• The depth measurement does not include the fan adapter assembly. If the fan
adapter is ordered, the depth measurement increases to 80 cm/31.5 inches (see
"Exhaust Adapter" on page 17).
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Shipment and Delivery
Shipping Information and Customer Responsibility
Shipment to the customer will be arranged by a Stratasys distributor as indicated in the “ship to” part of the
invoice.The customer is responsible for providing detailed delivery information, including, whether or not
there is loading dock at the delivery site.
The customer is responsible for transporting the printer to a suitable installation site. Upon request, your
Stratasys service provider will advise regarding these matters.
Note:
Only Stratasys-certified Customer Support Engineers are authorized to unpack and
install equipment supplied.
Shipping Pallet
The following table shows the approximate size and weight of the printing system mounted on a pallet.
Unit W × H × D (cm) W × H × D (inch) Weight (kg/lb)
Stratasys J826 149 × 159 × 138 58.7 × 62.6 × 54.3 425 kg / 936 lb
Materials cabinet 109 × 139 × 94 42.7 × 54.7 × 37 240 kg / 529 lbs
Table 2 Size and weight of printer on shipping pallet
W = Width; H = Height; D = Depth
Lifting Equipment
• lifting capacity: 500 kg (1100 lb)
• extension: 150 cm (60 in.)
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Unloading
The unloading area should be a level surface.
An area of 10 m2 (108 sq ft) is required for the forklift to remove the printer from the delivery truck.
A clearance of 120 cm (4 ft) around the back and sides of the packaging is required for unpacking the
printer.
The installation location must be accessible from the unloading area. The customer is responsible for
unloading the printer from the truck and transferring it to the installation location. Minimum space
requirements for unloading the printer are shown in the figure below.
Figure 2 Unloading dimensions—top view
Note:
Dimensions are shown in centimeters.
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Figure 3 Printer center of gravity
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Installation Area
The installation area should be free of sources of vibration and electromagnetic interference that could
affect the proper functioning of the printer.
The floor gradient should be less than 0.5% (5 mm per meter).
The floor should be stable and able to bear the load of the printer. The minimum floor load is 630 kg/m2
(129 lb/ft2).
The server workstation and the printer should be located in the same room.
The cable between the server workstation and the printer should not exceed 5 meters (16 feet). The
communication cable provided should not be extended or replaced with a longer cable.
Clearance around and above the printer should ensure convenient access and servicing.
The area around the printer should remain dry at all times. Do not place the cleaning station within
5 meters (16 feet) of the printer.
Shelves and cabinets are recommended near the printer for convenient storage of tools, parts,
accessories, manuals, and materials.
Floor Plan (Printer Area)
The following is a sample floor plan, showing the 3D printing system—the printer, the materials cabinet,
and the workstation. The dimensions shown in the figure are the minimum clearance requirements.
Figure 4 Printer floor plan (sample, not to scale)
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Workstation Requirements
To view the specifications for client workstations, go to: http://help.grabcad.com/print/system-
requirements.
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Electrical Requirements
The customer is responsible for ensuring that all tasks described in this section are performed by
authorized personnel.
Power
A stable, reliable source of power is required. Power to the UPS (or printer) should be supplied directly
from the main electrical panel. Other electrical outlets should not be connected to the line.
Printer power rating:
• 100–120 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 13.5 A, 1 phase
• 220–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 7 A , 1 phase
Printer short circuit rating: 1000 A
If the power at the facility does not support the above specifications, contact your Stratasys specialist.
Important:
The diagram below shows the required connection to the power socket. Make sure that
the electrician sees this before installing the printer.
Figure 5 Connection diagram
Grounding
The printer is grounded through a single-phase, AC plug. Make sure that the AC outlet is properly
grounded, in accordance with local electrical codes.
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Circuit Breaker
A circuit breaker (Type-C) with the following specification is required (subject to the local electrical code).
Voltage Circuit Breaker
100–120 VAC 15 A or 16 A
220-240 VAC 10 A
Table 3 Circuit breaker
Residual Current Device (RCD)
The wall outlet must be connected to a residual current device (RCD).
Power Connection
The customer must provide an appropriate power plug and have it installed by a certified electrician.
The following electrical outlets are required:
• one outlet behind the printer
• three outlets close to the printer (for the workstation, monitor, and servicing equipment)
UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply)
It is mandatory that the printer is powered through a UPS unit, provided by the customer. This ensures
that—
• the quality of printing is not affected by power fluctuations from the mains.
• the printer computers can perform a “graceful shutdown” in the event of a power failure.
The UPS specifications are listed below.
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Voltage1Current Power Power
Factor2
Bridging
Time Interface Topology
100–120 VAC 16 Amps
1500 VA 0.9 15 minutes
USB port3
Compatible with
Windows® 10
and Windows® 7
Command-line
control4
Double
conversion
online
220–240 VAC 8 Amps
Table 4 UPS requirements
The following UPS systems meet the above requirements:
• Eaton PW9130G3000T–220–240 VAC
• Eaton PW9130L2000T-XL–100–120 VAC
1Single-phase; 50/60 Hz
2Defined as the input-to-output ratio of the UPS.
3UPS units that only connect to a serial communication port are not suitable.
4Command-line control is necessary for the UPS software to execute a script in the printer software when shutting down.
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Communication Lines
Local Area Network
A LAN communication cable is required if server/client workstations are connected to a local network, as
shown in the following diagram.
Figure 6 Network installation
The connection to the local network should be established prior to printer installation.
Telephone
A telephone near the printer is recommended for general communication and service calls.
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Environmental Conditions
Temperature and Humidity
The temperature and relative humidity around the printer must be maintained within certain limits. Peak
conditions occur when the printer and the server workstation draw maximum electrical power, resulting in
the heat dissipation listed in the table below.
Table 5 Heat dissipation (peak conditions)
Heat Dissipation
Printer 1500 W (5140 BTU/hr)
Server workstation 450 W (1530 BTU/hr)
Total 1950 W (6670 BTU/hr)
The room temperature and relative humidity should not exceed the limits listed in the table below.
Range
Temperature 18°C to 25°C (64.5°F to 77°F)
Relative humidity 30%–70% non-condensing
Table 6 Room temperature and relative humidity specifications
Air Quality
To ensure optimal air quality around the printer, a connection to an external ventilation duct is
recommended (see "Accessories and Utilities" on the next page). Otherwise, the room ventilation system
should change the air at least four times every hour.
Noise Level
The noise level around the printer is typically less than65 dB during printing.
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Accessories and Utilities
Start-Up Kit
The printer is supplied with a start-up kit, which includes tools and accessories. These tools and
accessories should be available during printer installation and operation.
Exhaust Adapter
An exhaust adapter is supplied with the printer. When attached to the back of the printer and connected to
an external ventilation fan with a duct, air expelled from the printer is discharged directly outdoors, as
shown in the figure below.
Required Suction at the Exhaust Adapter
Duct Diameter Minimum Maximum
4 in (100 mm) 106 cfm (3 m3/min) 134 cfm (3.8 m3/min)
Figure 7 Printer exhaust system
It is recommended to install an eyewash station near the printer, for emergency use.
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Compressed Air
Compressed air is useful for routine cleaning and maintenance activities. If a compressed air line is
available at the site, it is recommended (but not required) that an outlet be installed near the printer.
Note:
If the compressed air line does not include an air-dryer unit, a water/oil trap must be
installed on the air gun used for cleaning the printer. The recommended air pressure is
5-7 bar (70-90 PSI).
Fire Safety Equipment
A gas-based fire extinguisher is recommended in case of fire in or near the system. Some other fire
extinguishers are also acceptable, but liquid fire extinguishers should not be used. Contact local fire
authorities for specific recommendations.
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Materials Handling and Storage
Printing Materials
Printing materials should be stored indoors, in a dry area with adequate ventilation. The following table
lists general requirements for storage, inventory control, and disposal.
Topic Requirement
Storage 15°C to 27°C (59°F to 81°F)
Inventory control method First In First Out (FIFO)
Disposal In compliance with local regulations
Table 7 Requirements for hazardous materials
These specifications are applicable for most printing materials. Requirements for handling and storing
specific materials appear in the Material Safety Datasheet (MSDS) included with each material.
Note:
• Non-compliance with these recommendations might result in reduced shelf life.
• Disposal of all liquid and solid waste, cleaning cloths, gloves, and empty material
containers must be done in accordance with local laws and regulations.
Cleaning Solvent
One liter of isopropanol (IPA) or ethanol (ethyl alcohol) should be available at all times for cleaning
purposes.
The customer is responsible for ensuring that the material storage area complies with local regulations.
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Site Preparation Checklist
A checklist is provided by your Stratasys representative listing all of the tasks described in this
document.
Fill in the information requested in the checklist, and submit it to your Stratasys representative. An
installation date will be scheduled after the checklist has been approved by Stratasys.
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