Vermes MDS 3010A-FA User manual

Manual Micro Dispensing Systems MDS 3010A-FA and MDS 3020A-FA
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Manual Micro Dispensing Systems MDS 3010A-FA and MDS 3020A-FA
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Index
1. Introduction........................................................................................................................................ 5
1.1. Preamble....................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2. Areas of applications..................................................................................................................... 5
1.3. Machining...................................................................................................................................... 6
1.4. Product line MDS 3000................................................................................................................. 6
1.5. List of abbreviations...................................................................................................................... 6
2. Important Information....................................................................................................................... 7
2.1. General ......................................................................................................................................... 7
2.2. Specified normal operation........................................................................................................... 7
2.3. Technical details........................................................................................................................... 7
2.4. Safety instructions......................................................................................................................... 8
2.5. Starting.......................................................................................................................................... 8
2.6. Dispensing medium ...................................................................................................................... 8
3. MDF 3070-FA-cyano-SSI................................................................................................................... 9
3.1. Overview....................................................................................................................................... 9
3.2. Important Information MDF 3070-FA.......................................................................................... 11
3.3. Functional principle..................................................................................................................... 11
4. Adjust and First Drop...................................................................................................................... 12
4.1. Definition Adjust and First Drop.................................................................................................. 12
4.2. Re-adjust the system for the exchange of nozzle insert............................................................. 12
4.3. Positioning of the First Drop ....................................................................................................... 14
4.4. Notice for the Adjust and the performing of the First Drop ......................................................... 16
5. Scope of supply............................................................................................................................... 16
5.1. Standard ..................................................................................................................................... 16
6. Micro Dispensing Valve MDV 3010A and MDV 3020A................................................................. 17
6.1. Technical data MDV 3010A/3020A............................................................................................. 17
6.2. Valve types/Options.................................................................................................................... 17
6.3. Special features MDV 3010A/MDV 3020A................................................................................. 17
6.3.1. Normally closed.................................................................................................................... 17
6.3.2. Quick-Change ...................................................................................................................... 17
6.3.3. Null-set dispensing............................................................................................................... 17
6.3.4. Modularity............................................................................................................................. 17
6.3.5. Position................................................................................................................................. 18
6.3.6. Handling ............................................................................................................................... 18
6.4. Material classification.................................................................................................................. 18
7. Control Unit MDC 3090A-FA........................................................................................................... 18
7.1. Description of the MDC module.................................................................................................. 18
7.2. Technical data MDC 3090A-FA.................................................................................................. 19
7.3. Control panel............................................................................................................................... 19
7.3.1. LC display............................................................................................................................. 19
7.3.2. Function keys....................................................................................................................... 20
7.4. Operation .................................................................................................................................... 20
7.4.1. Input of values...................................................................................................................... 20
7.4.2. Menu structure ..................................................................................................................... 21
7.5. Interfaces .................................................................................................................................... 22
7.5.1. Serial interface: Sub-D, 9-pin............................................................................................... 22
7.5.2. Instruction set for serial interface......................................................................................... 22
7.5.3. Error messages.................................................................................................................... 25
7.5.4. Handling Error 501 Valve Defect.......................................................................................... 25

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7.5.5. PLC-interface: Sub-D, 15-pin............................................................................................... 26
7.6. Control options............................................................................................................................ 27
7.7. Delay times................................................................................................................................. 28
7.7.1. PLC Trigger Delay................................................................................................................ 28
8. Connection/Mounting...................................................................................................................... 28
8.1. Assembling the valve.................................................................................................................. 28
8.2. Assembling the control unit......................................................................................................... 29
8.3. Electrical connections................................................................................................................. 29
8.4. Fluid box connections................................................................................................................. 29
8.4.1. Cartridge............................................................................................................................... 30
8.4.2. Pressure tank....................................................................................................................... 30
8.5. Shut down................................................................................................................................... 30
8.6. Mounting and demounting the valve........................................................................................... 31
8.6.1. Removal of fluid box (if applicable)...................................................................................... 31
8.6.2. Mounting of the fluid box (e.g. MDF 3070-CC) (if applicable).............................................. 31
8.6.3. MDT 301 Universal Tool ...................................................................................................... 31
9. Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................... 31
9.1. Common details.......................................................................................................................... 31
9.2. Cleaning methods....................................................................................................................... 32
9.3. Compatibility of sealing material (material) with selected fluids ................................................. 33
10. Selected applications explained step by step............................................................................ 34
10.1. Start-up and Dispensing ........................................................................................................... 34
10.2. Change of valve or control unit................................................................................................. 34
10.3. MDC Communicator 2 .............................................................................................................. 35
10.3.1. Introduction......................................................................................................................... 35
10.3.2. Pin setup and protocol ....................................................................................................... 35
10.3.3. Installation .......................................................................................................................... 35
10.4. PLC Interface connection chart ................................................................................................ 36
10.5. CE –Declaration of Conformity................................................................................................ 37

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1. Introduction
1.1. Preamble
By buying a VERMES Micro Dispensing System of the MDS 3000 line you are provided with a
high-quality system manufactured with greatest care.
In this manual you will in general become acquainted with VERMES Microdispensing services and
in detail with the use of your system. We will show you, how easy and simple the start-up and use
of your Micro Dispensing System is.
We kindly ask you to take a close look at this manual before you start operating your system. If
there are any questions about the use of the Micro Dispensing System after having read the
manual, please get in touch with our customer service.
VERMES Microdispensing GmbH
You get us all year round from Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
www.vermes.com
Or at all our agencies and partners abroad.
1.2. Areas of applications
Dispensing
Typical examples of high quality and highly dynamic dispensing requirements appear in the area
of pharmaceutics, medicine, and biotechnology. So far, only low viscous media could be
dispensed due to the nozzle and valve technologies being mainly made for the intake and output
of analysis fluids in micro-titter plates.
Micro adhesion
The wide field of adhesives which has become increasingly significant, especially during the past
years, experiences an additional dynamic by the enlargement in the direction of micro-adhesion.
As there have been only time-consuming contact techniques, delivering smallest adhesive drops,
the micro dispensing of adhesive products is accelerated by the elimination of feed motion in z-
direction in terms of high multiplication.
Micro lubrication
In the fine mechanics appliance area, components and devices –for example mechanical clocks
or small gears of hard drives –the exact dispensing of lubricants in micro dispensing techniques
represent a considerable progress to accelerate the production process. In such cases, we talk
about micro lubricating.
Micro marking
In the area of marking technologies in industrial processes the Micro Dispensing System MDS
3000 family is the ideal addition to automated marking within individual processes. The marks are
applied contact less with high speed precisely to mostly extreme small-sized parts.
Special industrial appliances –Micro Dispensing by free jet method
In numerous industrial applications smallest reproducible drops of different media need to be
placed on a target with difficult to reach POD (point of dispensing). This can often only be
processed with a Micro Dispensing System of the MDS 3000 family allowing industrial automation
and sufficient speed and precision.
With the possibility of external triggering a Micro Dispensing System is seamlessly integrated into
almost every superior control system (e.g. PLC).

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1.3. Machining
All components of Micro Dispensing Valves, control units and heating are manufactured by state-
of-the-art production machines and are carefully monitored by most modern measuring
instruments. The long-term experience of VERMES Microdispensing and its staff dealing with
piezo-based electronic actuators and controllers guarantees highest functionality and product
quality.
All components of the MDS 3000 series are subject to extensive final checks following the
manufacturing; furthermore they undergo a thorough cleaning process.
All finished Micro Dispensing System components are bedded dust-proof and protected against
harmful environmental influences.
1.4. Product line MDS 3000
The Micro Dispensing Systems of the MDS 3000 family are composed of various piezo-based
Micro Dispensing Valves (MDV line), a Micro Dispensing Control Unit (MDC line) and optional
supply units (MDX line).
Figure 1: Micro Dispensing System MDS 3000
To cover a wide range of viscosity VERMES Microdispensing developed three different types of
valves which can be used depending on the viscosity of the media.
MDV 3010A: for low viscous fluids (water-like fluids)
MDV 3020A: for medium viscous fluids (e. g. ink, honey-like fluids)
MDV 3200A: for high viscous fluids (e. g. grease, pastes)
1.5. List of abbreviations
Abbreviation
Full Name
NI
Nozzle insert
NU
Nozzle unit
NU-fix
Nozzle unit with fixation
NAN
Nozzle adjustment nut
NAN-fix
Nozzle adjustment nut with fixation
MDC
Micro Dispensing Controller
MDF
Micro Dispensing Fluid box
MDS
Micro Dispensing System
MDV
Micro Dispensing Valve
MDX
Supply unit
POD
Point of Dispensing
PLC
Programmable logic controller
TG
Tappet Guidance
Table 1: Abbreviations

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2. Important Information
To ensure security the Micro Dispensing System MDS 3000 and its necessary accessories should
only be operated by competent, special trained persons, which have read and understood this
instruction manual and are in good knowledge about the possible dangers.
Each person being involved in the installation or the maintenance of this system has to be
qualified for such jobs.
2.1. General
Please pay attention to the danger and safety data sheets of the liquids to be dispensed.
Wear protective clothing, face protection, glasses and gloves when dispensing aggressive,
reactive or toxic fluids.
Wear protective clothing, face protection, glasses and gloves when dispensing with high supply
pressure.
2.2. Specified normal operation
Additional heating may only be carried out with a heating system by VERMES
Microdispensing.
The Micro Dispensing System MDS 3010A/MDS 3020A can be used in a laboratory or
production environment.
Provided highest frequencies (up to 450 Hz) and parameter settings have to be followed.
The dictated maintenance rates have to be followed.
Please avoid the usage of media which affect the functioning of the Micro Dispensing
System.
2.3. Technical details
The usage of the Micro Dispensing System MDS 3010A/MDS 3020A is only allowed at up
to an elevation of 2000 m above sea level.
Relative humidity: maximum 80 % at 31 °C, decreasing linear until 50 % at 50 °C.
Fluctuation of the line voltage is not allowed over ± 10 % of the nominal voltage.
Transient over voltage according to IEC 60364-4-443 will be tolerated: degree of pollution
II is allowed.
The employed power cords have to be accompanied by a grounding equipment
conductor. The power sockets have to be within safety regulations. When using cables not
supplied by VERMES Microdispensing, the warranty of the Micro Dispensing System
MDS 3010A/MDS 3020A will only range till the operator interface.
During installation and operation attention needs to be paid to sufficient air circulation:
minimum distances above and below the system are 1.5 cm. VERMES Microdispensing
advises a separate housing build according to fire prevention regulation as covered in
EN 61010-1.
During the usage of a heated system, please note, that the tangible surfaces can be hot
and lead to severe burns.
The safety of the apparatus can be affected by using parts/units not advised by VERMES
Microdispensing. The same can be considered for the usage of dangerous substances or
the operation in an explosive environment, for which the Micro Dispensing System MDS
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2.4. Safety instructions
Please check whether all fluid box connections are attached and sealed.
Attention!!!
Make sure all connections and connectors are mounted according to instructions and all
components are specified for use with the intended pressure.
Attention!!!
Make sure the supply pressure does not exceed the admissible range (depending on the
configuration either 5 bar or 7 bar).
Attention!!!
Make sure the maximum possible system pressure ranges between the valve limit and the
connection supplies limit –in no case above it.
Attention!!!
Regulate the pressure of your pressure supply before pressure admission.
Attention!!!
Setting the pressure too high is dangerous. EXPLOSION HAZARD!
Please check whether all electrical connections are attached, locked and screwed.
Attention!!!
The triggering of dispensing impulses without connection to the Micro Dispensing Valve may
lead to extreme voltage transients due to the high inductivities. This may ultimately cause a
dangerous flashover voltage and damage the control unit.
Attention!!!
The control unit may only be switched on when a valve is connected to it. Otherwise there will be
damages to the valve and the control unit.
In reference to the security the Micro Dispensing Systems MDS 3010A/MDS 3020A and their
necessary accessories should be used only by competent, special trained persons.
2.5. Starting
Avoid rapid switching between on and off state. The control unit takes time to shut down the
system without voltage.
Attention!!!
Switching the control unit on and off in a fast way may cause damage to the control unit and the
valve. Avoid this kind of fast voltage changes.
In case you get an error during start-up, please refer to chapter 7.5.3.
2.6. Dispensing medium
Before filling up the fluid box system with aggressive fluids, please make sure that all parts
contacting the fluid are resistant against it. In case of doubt please consult our Technical Support.
VERMES Microdispensing GmbH
Palnkamer Straße 18
D-83624 Otterfing
You get us all year round from Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
www.vermes.com
Or at all our agencies and partners abroad.

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3. MDF 3070-FA-cyano-SSI
3.1. Overview
This description is showing the MDF 3070-FA-cyano-SSI Fluid Box.
It is also available without Solvent reservoir for processing anaerobe glue.
Figure 2: MDF 3070-FA (front side)
Figure 3: MDF 3070-FA (back side)

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This description is showing the body of the fluid box system:
Picture is showing the Fluid Box mounted to the
valve
Solvent reservoir (used if the dispense material is
cyanoacrylate)
The fluid box removed from the valve
Distance metal plates (in different sizes) to
realize a stable adjust position.
Solvent area
Dispense area
Tappet Sealing
O-Ring 7x1
Tappet Sealing
Screw M2,5x8
Fluid Box mounted on valve complete with:
Cartridge 10 ccm (Material supply)
Hose connection for solvent reservoir (blue)
Solvent (e.g. D-Bonder) screw to refill the reservoir