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ObjetDesktop
3‐DPrinter
SitePreparationGuide
Rev.D2
DOC‐04002

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February 2013
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This document applies to the following Objet Desktop 3D printers:
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Printer Model Part Number
Objet24 (V2) OBJ-14000
Objet30 (V2) OBJ-24000
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Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 AboutthisGuide ...................................................................................... 5
1.2 InstallationandTraining......................................................................... 5
2 Physical Description
2.1 Configuration............................................................................................ 6
2.2 SizeandWeight........................................................................................ 6
2.3 Start‐UpKit ............................................................................................... 6
2.4 NoiseLevel................................................................................................ 7
3 Shipment and Delivery
3.1 ShippingInformationandResponsibility ............................................ 8
3.2 ShippingPallets ........................................................................................ 8
3.3 Equipment ................................................................................................. 8
3.4 UnloadingSpace....................................................................................... 9
3.5 UnloadingAssistance .............................................................................. 9
3.6 Training...................................................................................................... 9
4 Site Requirements
4.1 FloorArea................................................................................................ 10
4.2 TableHeight&Strength........................................................................ 11
4.3 ClearSpaceAbovethePrinter.............................................................. 11
4.4 DoorsandHallways .............................................................................. 12
5 Facility Requirements
5.1 ElectricalPowerRequirements ............................................................ 13
5.2 UninterruptiblePowerSupply(UPS) ................................................. 14
5.3 CommunicationLines............................................................................ 14
5.4 ServerWorkstation ................................................................................ 15
5.5 ClientWorkstations ............................................................................... 16
5.6 Network................................................................................................... 16
5.7 HeatDissipation ..................................................................................... 16
5.8 AirConditioning .................................................................................... 17
5.9 WasteDisposal(forModel/SupportMaterial)................................... 17
5.10 Solvent/CleaningSolution .................................................................... 17

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5.11 StorageofPrintingMaterials................................................................ 18
5.12 FireControl ............................................................................................. 19
Site Preparation Checklist ................................................................... 20

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1 Introduction
1.1 About this Guide
Thisdocumentprovidessitepreparationinformationandrequirements
foryourObjet3‐Dprintingsystemtoensureproperinstallationand
operation.Thecustomerisresponsibleforpreparingtheinstallationsite
accordingtotheinstructionsandguidelinesdescribedinthisdocument.
Thefollowingtopicsarecoveredinthisguide:
•PhysicalDescription
•ShipmentandDelivery
•SiteRequirements
•FacilityRequirements
•SitePreparationChecklist
Important: Sincesitepreparationactivitiesmustbecompletedbeforethe
installationdate,itisimportantforthecustomertoreadthisguide
thoroughlyandtocompletetheCustomerSitePreparationChecklistat
theendofthisguide.Oncompletion,thechecklistshouldbefaxedto
customer’sStratasys contactperson.
Forspecialoperatingconditionsorifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutthe
sitepreparationprocedure,contactyourlocalStratasys representative.
1.2 Installation and Training
Installationandtrainingtaketwoworkdays:
•Basicinstallationandadjustment—
TheseproceduresaredescribedintheprinterInstallationGuides—
Objet24/30printers:DOC‐14040
Alaris30printers:DOC‐04006
• Operatortrainingincludingpracticeundersupervision—
CoverstheoperationandmaintenanceoftheObjetDesktop.

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2 Physical Description
2.1 Configuration
TheObjet3‐Dprintingsystemconsistsofthefollowingmaincomponents:
•Theprinter
•Theprintercomputer(builtintotheprinter)
•Aprinter‐serverworkstation(computerprovidedbythecustomer)
Figure 2–1 Objet 3-D printer
2.2 Size and Weight
Thefollowingtableshowsthesizeandweightinformationfortheprinter.
2.3 Start-Up Kit
Theprintercomesequippedwithastart‐upkit,whichincludestoolsand
accessories.Thesetoolsandaccessoriesmayberequiredduringthe
installationandareavailableforusebythecustomer.
W × H × D (cm) W × H × D (inch) Weight (kg/lb)
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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Itisrecommendedthatthestart‐upkitbestoredneartheprinter.
Thestart‐upkitincludesthefollowing:
•Custom
erToolkit—Allenkeys,screwdrivers,amirror,ascraper,a
spatulaandaloupeforregularoperationandmaintenance.The
toolsarekeptinaspecialpouch.
•Consumableitems—wipingcloths,pinkpaper,transparenciesand
soon,tomaintaintheprinterforapproximatelytwoyears.
•Partsandaccessoriesforemergencymaintenanceoftheprinting
system.
2.4 Noise Level
Thenoiselevelatadistanceof100cm(39.4in)fromallsidesoftheprinter
islowerthan70dBwhileprinting.Impactnoisewasnotfound.

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3 Shipment and Delivery
3.1 Shipping Information and Responsibility
TheStratasysdistributor willarrangeshipmenttothecustomer’sfacilities,as
indicatedinthe“shipto”partoftheinvoice.Itisthecustomer’s
responsibilitytoprovidethedistributorwithdetaileddelivery
instructions.Thecustomerisresponsiblefortransportingthesystemtoa
suitablypreparedinstallationsite.Stratasys-‐certifiedCustomer Support
Engineerswilladvisethecustomeronsitepreparation,uponrequest.
3.2 Shipping Pallets
Theprinterarrivesonawoodenpallet.Thepallet’sapproximatesizeand
weightappearinthefollowingtable:
3.3 Equipment
Itisrecommendedthatahandpallettruckwiththefollowing
specificationsisavailableforprinterinstallation:
•Capableoflifting100kg(220lb)
•A100‐centimeter(40‐inch)extension
Caution: Equipment should be unpacked and installed by authorized Customer Support
Engineers only.
W × H × D (cm) W × H × D (inch) Weight (kg/lb)
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
Inordertoselectthecorrecttypeoftrucktodelivertheprinter,the
presenceorabsenceofaloadingdockatthecustomersitemustbe
identified.
Checktheroutefromtheunloadinglocationtotheinstallationlocation
andmakesuretherearenoobstructions.
3.5 Unloading Assistance
Thecustomermustprovideprofessionalunloaderstounloadthepallets
andtransferthemtothesite.Theunloaderswillassistthedistributor’s
personnelinunpackingtheequipment.
3.6 Training
Aftertheinstallationofthe3‐Dprintingsystem,anauthorizedStratasys
customersupportengineerwilltrainanoperatorandsupervisethe
operationoftheprinter(1½workdays).Theprinteroperatorneedstobe
availableduringtheentireinstallationandtrainingperiod—twowork
days.

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4 Site Requirements
Thefollowingfactorsshouldbeconsideredwhenchoosingasuitable
locationfortheprinterandserverworkstation:
•Isolationfromsourcesofvibrationsuchasgeneratorsandcentral
air‐conditioningsystems.
•Protectionagainstsprinklersorpipescarryingliquidsabovethe
system.
•Adequatefreespaceatthefrontoftheprintertoensureconvenient
accessforloadingmaterialsandremovingprintedmodels.
4.1 Floor Area
Forconvenience,Stratasys recommendsthat you placetheprinteronastable
tableorstandwithlockablewheels.
YoucanorderaprinterstandfromStratasysusingpartnumber: OBJ‐04005.
Innormaloperation,theprinterrequiresaclearspaceof20cmbehindit.
Figure4–1isasamplefloorplan,showingthespacerequiredforthe
systemunitsandtheminimumrecommendedserviceareafortheprinter.
Figure 4–1 Floor plan (minimum maintenance distances shown)
9'10"
300 cm
9'10"
300 cm
60 cm
Printer
24"
See Section 4.4
24"
60 cm
24"
60 cm
Service
Area
24"
60 cm
Server
Workstation
Switchbox

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Ifyourspecificworkareadoesnotmeetthisminimumfloorplan,consult
withcustomersupporttoconsiderotherpossiblearrangements.
Thesystemshouldnotbelocatednearheavymachinery(suchas
generators)thatmaycauseelectricalinterferenceorhighvibrationlevels.
Thesystemshouldbeprotectedfromsprinklersorpipescarryingliquids
abovethesystem.Similarly,donotplaceaWaterJet(usedforcleaning
models)within5meters(16feet)oftheprinter.
Theserverworkstationmustbelocatedwithin5meters(16feet)ofthe
printer.Themonitor,keyboardandmouseoftheworkstationareshared
withtheprintercomputer(thekeyboardandthemousemustbeUSB‐type
devices).
Shelvesandcabinetsmaybelocatedinthevicinityoftheprintertoallow
convenientstorageoftools,parts,accessories,manualsandcontainersor
model/supportmaterial.
4.2 Table Height & Strength
Theheightofthetableshouldbe62–72cm(2feetto2feet,4inches).This
establishesaworkingheightof100–110cm(2feet,3inchesto
2feet,7inches).
Thestand/tablemustbecapableofcarryingaloadofatleast100kg
(220lb).Fortheweightoftheprinter,refertoTable1,“Printersizeand
weight,”onpage6.
Thestand/tablemustbelevel.
4.3 Clear Space Above the Printer
Aclearanceof60cm(2feet)mustbemaintainedabovetheprinterto
providespaceforopeningthetopcoverandforservicing.
The temperature requirements for material storage are stated in Section 5.11.1,
Storage and Transport Conditions on page 18.
Warning:
Four (4) people are required to lift the printer onto the table.

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4.4 Doors and Hallways
Aminimumwidthof65cm(2feet,2inches)isrequiredfortheprinterto
passthrough—90cm(3feet)whentheshippingpalletisincluded).
Iftheprintermustbeturned(forexample,toenteradoorway),the
minimumhallwaywidthrequiredis100cm(3feet,4inches).

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5 Facility Requirements
5.1 Electrical Power Requirements
Yourprinterhasthefollowingelectricalrequirements.
5.1.1 Power
ATypeCcircuitbreakerwiththefollowingspecificationisrecommended
ontheprinter’spowerline,subjecttothelocalelectricalcode.
Astableanduninterruptedpowersupplyisrequired.Thepowertothe
systemshouldbesupplieddirectlyfromthemainelectricalpanel,without
anytappedfeedsontheline.
5.1.2 Grounding
Theprinterisgroundedthroughasingle‐phaseACplug.Makesurethat
thegroundconnectioninthewalloutletisproperlygrounded,in
accordancewiththelocalelectricalsafetycodes.
5.1.3 Main Power Connectors
Theprinterisshippedwithoutapowercable.Thepowercableissupplied
byyourlocalStratasysdealer.
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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Thefollowingwalloutletsarerequired:
•Onewalloutletbehindtheprinter(fortheprinter)
This shouldbeconnecteddirectlytothemainelectricalpanel.
•Thre
ewalloutletsclosetotheprinter(fortheprinter‐server
workstation,themonitor,andanextraoneforservicing
requirements)
5.2 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
Toavoidprintingproblemsduetopoweroutagesandotherpower
problems,itisrecommendedthatthecustomerinstallequipmentthat
ensuresacontinuouspowersupply,withthefollowingfunctionalityand
specifications.
5.2.1 Functionality
ThedeviceusedmusthaveaUSBalertoutputfor“gracefulsystem
shutdown.”(DonotuseaUPSdevicewhichonlyhasaSerialComsignal
output—RS‐232Protocol.)
5.2.2 Specifications
RefertotherelevantvoltagebelowwhenselectingaUPS:
5.3 Communication Lines
Atelephoneline,forgeneralcommunicationandservicecalls,is
recommendednearthesystem(incloseproximitytotheprinter).
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
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5.4 Server Workstation
Thecustomermustprovideacomputerfortheserverworkstation,with
thefollowingminimumrequirements:
Other Requirements
•TheserverworkstationmusthaveauserwithAdministrator
privileges.
•Noadditionalprograms(includingantivirussoftware)shouldbe
installedontheserverworkstation.
Itisrecommendedthattheserverworkstationbeconnectedtothe
customer’sLANbeforeprinterinstallation.
Processor Single Processor Pentium®4, 3.0 GHz; 512 KB cache
memory
Operating System
• Microsoft Windows XP®Professional (32 Bit only)
with Service Pack 2
• Microsoft Vista®
• Microsoft Windows 7—Professional, Ultimate and
Enterprise versions only
Macintosh operating systems are not supported.
Graphics Card Supporting Open GL; 512 MB of memory
See recommendations below.
Memory 4 GB RAM
Mouse and Keyboard USB type (at least 101/102-key keyboard)
CD/DVD ROM Drive IDE CD/DVD ROM Drive
Hard-Disk Drive 40 GB
Network Card Two 10/100 Mbps network cards
Table 6: Server workstation requirements
The above table lists the minimum hardware requirements for the server
workstation. The customer can use a computer with a faster and more powerful
processor, increased RAM and hard disk size, etc.
You control both the built-in printer computer and the server workstation with same
keyboard-monitor-mouse set by using a KVM switchbox. The switchbox is
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5.5 Client Workstations
Theserverworkstationspecifications(listedinTable6)arerelevantforall
CADandremoteclientworkstationsthatsendmodelstotheprinter,with
theexceptionofthefollowing:
•Clientworkstationsrequireaminimumof2GBRAM.
•ClientworkstationsdonotrequireaUSBconnectiononthemouse
andkeyboard.
5.6 Network
Anetworkconnectionisrequiredneartheserverworkstation.
Figure 5–1 Network connection
5.7 Heat Dissipation
Table7describestheheatdissipationofthesystemunits.
Objet 3-D
printing
system
Crossed Network Cable
5 m (16' 5")
Point-to-Point To local network
Server
Workstation
Printer
computer
The 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
Printer 760 W (2600 BTU)
Server workstation 450 W (1530 BTU)
Table 7: Heat dissipation per unit

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5.8 Air Conditioning
Roomairconditioningmustbedesignedsothatthetemperatureand
humidityspecificationsdescribedbelowaremaintainedwhenthesystem
operatesatfullpower.
5.8.1 Temperature
Thetemperatureintheroomcontainingtheprintingsystemshouldbe
18°Cto25°C(64.5°Fto77°F).
5.8.2 Humidity
Therelativehumidityintheroomcontainingtheprintershouldbe
30%–70%non‐condensing.Theroomrequiresconstantrefreshingofthe
humidairbyappropriateventilationunits(refertoSection5.8.3,
Ventilation).
5.8.3 Ventilation
Ventilationisrequiredtomaintainthenecessaryenvironmentconditions
intheroomwheretheprintingsystemisoperated(seesection5.8.2).The
ventilationsystemshouldhavethecapacitytoreplacealloftheairinthe
roomfourtimesanhour.
5.9 Waste Disposal (for Model/Support Material)
Thecustomerisresponsiblefordisposingalloftheliquidandsolidwaste
accordingtolocallawsandregulations.Thiswastealsoincludesthe
following:
•Wipesandglovesusedforcleaningtheprinter
•Print
ingmaterialcartridges
5.10 Solvent/Cleaning Solution
Thecustomerisresponsibleforstockingeitherisopropanolorethanol
(>96%).Atleastoneliterofeithersolventshouldbeavailableatthesiteat
alltimes.
The 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
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Isopropanolisacommonsolventthatcangenerallybesuppliedbyany
chemicalstore.Thefullnameofisopropanolis2‐propanoloriso‐propyl
alcohol(IPA).
Ifisopropanolisnotavailable,ethanol(ethylalcohol)(>96%)isan
alternativecleaningsolvent.
5.11 Storage of Printing Materials
5.11.1 Storage and Transport Conditions
Storecontainersofmodelandsupportmaterials,indoors,inadryarea
withadequateventilationandwiththetemperaturekeptbetween16–27
degreesCelsius(60–81degreesFahrenheit).Similarly,transportationof
thesematerialsrequiresadryenvironmentkeptbetween16–27degrees
Celsius(60–81degreesFahrenheit).
Printingmaterialsarecombustible.Neverexposeprintingmaterialsto
flames,heatorsparks.Printingmaterialsshouldbestoredinconformance
withapplicablefiredepartmentandinsurancecompanyregulationsand
otherapplicablelaws,regulations,codesandguidelines.
5.11.2 Shelf Life
Printingmaterialscanbeuseduntiltheexpirydateindicatedonthe
container,providedthatthecontainerisundamaged.Inventory
provisionsshouldbemadetoinsurethatcontainerswiththeclosest
expirydateareusedfirst.
5.11.3 Printing Material Containers
PrintingmaterialsforaresuppliedinUV‐proofcontainers.
Whenacontainerisnotinuse,thecontainermustbecappedtoprotectthe
materialfromcontaminationandstrayUVradiation.Inaddition,keeping
acontainercappedminimizestheriskofaccidentalspillageofthe
material.
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
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5.12 Fire Control
Agasfireextinguishershouldbeusedincaseoffireinornearthesystem.
Otherextinguishersarealsoacceptable,buttheuseofliquidfire
extinguishersmustbeavoided.(Contactyourlocalfireauthoritiesfor
recommendations.)

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6 Site Preparation Checklist
Dear customer,
Thank you for reading this site preparation guide. Please fill in the customer information and table
below and fax it to your local Stratasys contact person (after which an installation date can be
scheduled).
Consult with an Stratasys-certified engineer if you have any questions related to the checklist and its
implementation.
Please be aware that Stratasys technical staff will not be able to arrive on site for installation and train-
ing until this form is received and approved.
Customer Information
Company Name: ___________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Phone No.: _______________________Fax No.: _______________________
E-mail: __________________________