Stratasys Prodigy Plus User manual

User Guide

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Notice
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Changes or modifications to the Prodigy Plus system not expressly approved by
Stratasys, the party responsible for compliance, could void the user’s authority for use.
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© Copyright 2000-2005 Stratasys, Incorporated.
October 2005
The Prodigy Plus system conforms with the following standards, in
accordance with the EU Machinery, Low Voltage and Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directives: EU 89/392/EEC, EU 98/37/EEC, EU 73/23/EEC
amended by 93/68/EEC, EU 89/336/EEC

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Introduction
Prodigy Plus is designed with ultimate simplicity in mind. Prodigy
Plus enables you to build parts quickly, even if you’ve never used a
modeler before. Its display panel prompts you to press a few keys
to get you modeling quickly.
The system models with ABS plastic, so modeled parts are strong
and durable. ABS also ensures you’ll be able to drill, tap, sand, and
paint your creations.
Prodigy Plus is an innovative combination of proprietary hardware,
software, and material technology.
Congratulations…
you’ve made a smart choice!

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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................3
Installation Checklist.................................................................9
Overview...................................................................................11
Finding More Information.......................................................13
Setting up Prodigy Plus................................................................ 13
Using Prodigy Plus....................................................................... 13
Consumables.........................................................................14
Setup.........................................................................................15
Workspace.............................................................................15
Unpacking..............................................................................16
Power Connections................................................................17
Powering On Prodigy Plus ........................................................... 18
Powering Off Prodigy Plus ........................................................... 19
Cycling Power .............................................................................. 20
Setting Network Addresses....................................................20
Installing Software..................................................................22
CD-ROM Software Contents........................................................ 22
Workstation Requirements........................................................... 23
Operation..................................................................................25
Display Panel and Keypad.....................................................25
Inserting a Plastic Modeling Base..........................................26
Loading Material.....................................................................27
Unloading Material.................................................................31
Verifying Tip Depth.................................................................31
Building a Test Part................................................................33
Sending Your CAD File to the System...................................33
Building a Part from Your CMB File .......................................35

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Machine Chamber Light.........................................................35
Pausing Build .........................................................................36
Resuming Build from Pause Mode.........................................36
Resuming Operations from Standby Mode............................36
Canceling a Job......................................................................37
Removing a Completed Part..................................................37
WaterWorks............................................................................38
Maintenance.............................................................................43
Startup Kit Tools.....................................................................43
Daily Maintenance..................................................................44
Empty Purge Container................................................................ 44
Remove Debris Buildup ............................................................... 44
Weekly Maintenance..............................................................44
Vacuum Build Chamber............................................................... 44
Quarterly Maintenance...........................................................45
Axis Maintenance......................................................................... 45
Axis Lubrication............................................................................ 45
Clean fan filter.............................................................................. 46
Tip Cleaning Assembly ................................................................ 46
As Needed Maintenance........................................................47
Chamber Lamp ............................................................................ 47
Tip Shroud.................................................................................... 48
Troubleshooting.......................................................................53
Troubleshooting Checklist......................................................53
Fault Determination Codes.....................................................54
Loss of Extrusion....................................................................55
Diagnosing Loss of Extrusion....................................................... 55
Recovering From Loss of Extrusion............................................. 56

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Table of Procedures
To unpack the machine: ............................................................16
To prepare all power connections:.............................................17
To cycle power:..........................................................................20
To set the network addresses:...................................................20
To install Insight:........................................................................24
Verifying the controller software version:...................................24
To reuse a plastic modeling base:.............................................26
To load material cartridges:.......................................................27
To unload material cartridges:...................................................31
To verify tip depth:.....................................................................32
To build a test part:....................................................................33
To send a “job” to Prodigy Plus: ................................................33
To build a part:...........................................................................35
To read the display panel while building:...................................35
To continue operation from Standby mode:...............................36
To cancel a job: .........................................................................37
To remove a completed part:.....................................................37
To remove a completed part from the plastic modeling base:...38
To check the part and water level:.............................................40
To remove the part from the tank: .............................................40
To rinse or soak parts:...............................................................40
To dry parts:...............................................................................41
To change the solution in the tank:............................................41
To dispose of the soluble concentrate:......................................41
Soluble Solution Drain Effluent..................................................42
Neutralization.............................................................................42

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To clean the fan filter: ................................................................46
To replace the extrusion head’s tip cleaning assembly: ............46
To replace the chamber lamp:...................................................47
To diagnose loss of extrusion:...................................................55
To recover from loss of extrusion:..............................................57
Clearing drive block obstructions: ..........................................60
Clearing the support liquefier inlet tube:.................................61
Clearing the model liquefier inlet tube:...................................62

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Installation Checklist
This guide is designed to help you set up and configure your new
Prodigy Plus modeling system. The following steps include easy-
to-follow instructions.
Step 1 Workspace 15
Step 2 Unpacking 16
Step 3 Power Connections 17
Step 4 Powering On Prodigy Plus 18
Step 5 Setting Network Addresses 20
Step 6 Loading Material 27
Step 7 Installing Software 22
Step 8 Building a Test Part 33
Step 9 Removing a Completed Part 37
Step 10 Sending Your CAD File to the System 33
Step 11 Building a Part from Your CMB File 35
Step 12 Powering Off Prodigy Plus 19

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