Xioneer Systems VXL GO User manual

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Xioneer VXL GO
Starter Kit for Support Material Dissolving

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Contents
Introduction ...................................................................................................................3
Declaration of conformity .....................................................................................4
Product description ..................................................................................................6
Specifications ...........................................................................................................6
Safety instructions and warnings ....................................................................7
Preparation.....................................................................................................................9
Accessory Checklist..............................................................................................9
Setup..............................................................................................................................9
Filling and Operation ........................................................................................10
Operation........................................................................................................................ 11
Controls....................................................................................................................... 11
Recommendations for materials and temperature ..................... 12
Insert parts............................................................................................................... 13
Remove parts ......................................................................................................... 13
Emptying .................................................................................................................. 15
Cleaning and Maintenance................................................................................ 16
Disposal........................................................................................................................... 17
Behavior in the case of failure ..........................................................................18
Additional information.........................................................................................20

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Introduction
Please read this manual carefully. It gives you all the necessary
information about the operation of the starter kit and helps you
avoid potential hazards.
Tip: This symbol shows you important tips.
Caution: This symbol points out specific dangers and
safety precautions.

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Declaration of conformity
Declaration of conformity according to the EC machinery
directive (2006/42/EG, app. II 1. A).
The manufacturer,
BellandTechnology AG
Kühlenfelser Straße 47
D-91278 Pottenstein
declares sole responsibility that the machine
Name: Xioneer VXL GO
Model: 1
Year of manufacture: 2021
complies with all the relevant provisions of the machinery
directive 2006/42/EG.
The machine also complies with all provisions of the following
directives:
●Directive 2014/30/EU relating to electromagnetic
compatibility.
●Directive 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive.
The following norms have been applied:
●EN 55014-1:2017: Electromagnetic compatibility -
Requirements for household appliances, electric tools
and similar apparatus - Part 1: Emission.
●EN 55014-2:2015: Electromagnetic compatibility -
Requirements for household appliances, electric tools
and similar apparatus - Part 2: Immunity.
●EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019: Electromagnetic compatibility –
Part 3-2: Limits - Limits for harmonic current emissions
(equipment input current ≤16 A per phase).

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●EN 61000-3-3: 2013: Electromagnetic compatibility - Part
3-3: Limits - Limitation of voltage changes, voltage
fluctuations and flicker in public low-voltage supply
systems, for equipment with rated current ≤ 16 A per
phase and not subject to conditional connection.
The following other technical norms and specifications have
been applied:
●None.
Head of technical documentation compilation:
Herr Christoph Strasser
Gottlieb-Keim-Straße 60
D-95448 Bayreuth
Signee: Mr. Christoph Strasser (Head of 3D printing unit)
Place, date: Bayreuth 07/07/2021
Signature

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Product description
The Xioneer VXL GO starter kit is designed for automatic
removal of 3D printed Xioneer VXL support material and made
especially for home users. For this purpose, the container will be
filled with water and heated and stirred by the inserted
heating/stirring rod. Through addition of a detergent, the alkali-
soluble support structure of the inserted print objects will be
dissolved by the movement of the heated washing solution.
Specifications
Rated Voltage/Frequency
230 V AC, 50 Hz, EU plug
Max. power consumption
Ca. 850 W
Max. temperature
60 °C
Filling capacity
10 L
Heating time (25 –60 °C)
25 min
Max. weight
13 kg
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Heating/Stirring Rod
9,7 cm x 37,3 cm x 9,6 cm
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Container
38,0 cm x 21,0 cm x 24,0 cm
Max. volume level
50 dB
Stirring speed
2500 rpm
Materials
PP, stainless steel
Recommended FFF support
materials
Xioneer VXL 70
Xioneer VXL 90
Recommended detergents
Xioneer VXL solve
Xioneer VXL EX

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Safety instructions and warnings
The following information must be observed during the
operation of the starter kit:
●VXL GO is only intended for domestic use. Continuous
operation is not permitted.
●The container can only be transported when empty. Do
not transport or carry it when filled with water or
washing solution. Empty the container before moving it
using the supplied siphon pump. Do this in multiple
steps if needed.
●Place the starter kit on a dry, stable, level, heat- and
waterproof surface only. The starter kit may only be used
in a dry, well ventilated indoor environment.
●Connect the starter kit to a suitable power source (230 V
AC, 50 Hz). Pay attention to not bend the power cord or
pull it when unplugging. Do not use an extension cable
and do use a grounded plug.
●Do not touch the openings of the heating/stirring rod
while it is in operation.
●Keep the starter kit away from children and only operate
it supervised. It may only be operated by adults.
●Do not operate the starter kit if you notice that any of
the parts are defective or missing.
●The black top of the heating/stirring rod contains the
electronics and must not become wet.
●The surfaces of the starter kit, as well as the washing
solution, will become hot during operation. Do not heat
the solution bath above 60 °C. Never place your hands
within the solution bath when hot.
●The VXL GO starter kit and its parts must not be used to
prepare or store food. The VXL support material,
VXL solve and VXL EX are not suitable for consumption.
●Only water may be used as solvent and only VXL solve or
VXL EX as detergent. Do not use any flammable liquids.
Do not fill the container above the fill level of 10 L. Follow
the dosage recommendation of the VXL solve or VXL EX.

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●Only 3D printed models with support structures out of
VXL 70 or VXL 90 may be processed.
●VXL solve, VXL EX and the base, when mixed with water,
are classified as irritants. Please always use the provided
protective gear consisting of safety glasses and gloves.
Use the provided pliers for inserting and removing
models.
●If washing solution or detergent comes into contact
with your skin, wash it off thoroughly with plenty of
water. If washing solution or detergent comes into
contact with your eye, wash it thoroughly with water for
several minutes and remove any contact lenses
beforehand. If eye or skin irritation persists, please seek
medical advice.
●If you have inhaled the detergent, seek a well-ventilated
environment and ensure unobstructed breathing. If you
persistently feel unwell, seek medical advice.
●If swallowing occurs, drink plenty of water in small sips
and consult a doctor. Do not try to induce vomiting.
●Remove all clothes that come into contact with the
detergent or washing solution and wash them.
●Skin contact with the hot washing solution or hot
surfaces may cause scalding. If scalding occurs, ensure
sufficient cooling of the affected areas. The risk of
scalding is present when opening the container due to
the escaping hot steam. The same may happen when
removing the rod from the filled container and the
washing solution exits the openings of the
heating/stirring rod.
●When removing the heating/stirring rod from the
container, make sure that it is switched off.

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Preparation
Unpack the starter kit carefully. Please ensure that the delivery
is complete. In case of damaged or missing parts, do not
operate the starter kit and contact your supplier. Allow the
starter kit to adapt to the surrounding ambient temperature
before first use. This can be done by allowing it to rest for one
hour within the designated environment.
Accessory Checklist
The starter kit comes with the following parts included:
●1x PP container
●1x PP perforated lid
●1x heating/stirring rod
●1x pliers
●1x siphon pump
●1x safety glasses
●1 pair of nitrile gloves
●1 coil of VXL 70 or VXL 90 support material
●1 sachet of VXL solve
Setup
Set up the starter kit on a dry, stable, level, heat- and waterproof
surface. When setting up, keep in mind that the weight of the
container including washing solution and heating/stirring rod
amounts to 12 kg. Furthermore, the starter kit may only be used
in a dry and well ventilated indoor environment. Ideally, place
the container next to or inside a sufficiently large sink. This will
simplify the emptying process later on.

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Filling and Operation
Fill the container with 10 L of tap water and check it for leaks.
Pay attention to the fill level marking on the label. Add the
entire contents of the VXL solve detergent sachet (180 g) into
the solution bath. Make sure to use safety glasses and
protective gloves! 180 g detergent can dissolve 180 g VXL
support material. Close the container with the perforated lid,
and insert the heating/stirring rod through the large opening
into the container. For ideal flow, the display should point
towards the center of the container. Connect the power plug of
the heating/stirring rod and switch it on using the touch
display. The power cord must not be put under tension. The
stirrer should start to spin audibly, and the actual water
temperature will appear on the display. Press the thermometer
symbol and adjust with the arrow buttons until the desired
temperature (maximum 60 °C) has been reached. Press and
hold the arrow buttons to adjust the temperature faster. After
pressing the clock symbol, you can adjust the heating/stirring
duration in the same manner with the arrow buttons. As soon
as you stop pressing any button, the display will blink three
times and then the actual water temperature will be displayed.
The adjustments made will be automatically saved. Once the
desired temperature has been reached, the clock starts
counting down. The display alternates between showing the
water temperature and the time remaining.
Tip: If you do not unplug the heating/stirring rod,
temperature and time adjustments remain saved.
Caution: The washing solution reaches a pH value of
11.0. Do not inhale detergent.
Caution: During operation, hot washing solution will
flow out of the bottom opening of the heating/stirring
rod when removed from the filled container.
Additionally, hot steam will escape when opening the
container.

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Operation
This section describes the operation of the starter kit and
provides reference values for temperatures for each model and
support materials of the printed object.
Controls
The following image illustrates the touch display of the
heating/stirring rod.
The center of the bottom row contains the red power button
for switching the rod on and off. On the left and right of this
there are green arrow buttons for increasing (right arrow) and
decreasing (left arrow) the temperature and time. The middle
row contains two green buttons for switching between the
temperature (thermometer symbol) and time (clock symbol)
settings. The top row alternates between showing the actual
water temperature and the remaining heating/stirring time
during operation. In the Temperature and Time setting modes,
the display shows the corresponding selected value, which can
be adjusted with the arrow buttons.

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Recommendations for materials and
temperature
The following table contains the recommended VXL support /
model material combinations and solution bath temperatures:
Support material
VXL 70
VXL 90
Model material
TPU
TPU
PET(G)
PET(G)
ABS
ASA
Solution bath
temperature
Minimum 40 °C
Minimum 55 °C
To avoid damage due to overheating, check the temperature
and fill level of the washing solution regularly. Check with the
manufacturer for the tolerated dissolving temperatures of the
model material. As a guide, keep the value 20 –30 °C below the
glass transition temperature (Tg) of your model material.
Should you set the temperature too high, your model may
become irreversibly damaged due to deformations caused by
residual stresses from the print job. Should you not be able to
obtain this information from the manufacturer, you can test
your material yourself. For example, you could print a simple
rod and test it for deformation in the solution bath.
Caution: Do not use a temperature above 60 °C.

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Insert parts
Use the provided protective gear (safety glasses and protective
gloves) when inserting parts, to avoid scalding and skin
irritation. Switch the heating/stirring rod off, open the lid and
insert the parts carefully into the solution bath. Use the
provided pliers for insertion.
Close the lid after inserting the parts, and switch the
heating/stirring rod on again.
Tip: To accelerate the dissolving process, you can
mechanically remove support material that is easy to
remove before insertion. When doing so, make sure
that you do not damage delicate areas of the print
object.
Caution: When removing parts of the support structure
mechanically, always wear the provided tight-fitting
safety glasses. Splintering parts of the support
structure can damage eyes or lead to cuts. Make sure
to wear suitable protective gloves. Do NOT use the
provided protective gloves, since these do not provide
mechanical protection.
Caution: The maximum fill level of 10 L must not be
exceeded even after inserting the parts.
Remove parts
The printed parts can be removed during operation.
Caution: If you remove printed parts during operation,
you must wear the provided protective gear (safety
glasses and protective gloves). The starter kit comes
with a set of pliers for easy removal. Before opening the
lid you need to switch off the heating/stirring rod.
The time needed to fully dissolve the support structure of a
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the model material, the support material and the solution bath
temperature. The model material determines the maximum
solution bath temperature at which there is no risk of damage
to the part. At the same time, the temperature of the washing
solution should be chosen to be as high as possible (maximum
60°C), to optimize the dissolving speed. The thicker and harder
the accessible support structure is, the longer the process will
take. Thus, the dissolving process can take anywhere from
under an hour to several hours.
Tip: Once you have reached a 1:1 ratio of VXL support
material to VXL solve detergent, the dissolving
duration increases gradually at first, before increasing
significantly. This is the moment where you should use
a new washing solution.
After removing the printed parts, they must be cleaned from
the washing solution on all sides for a few minutes under warm
freshwater. This can be done in a water-filled container or sink.
After the cleaning process, all printed parts should be placed on
paper towels to dry, since the washing solution may still leak
out of gaps and cavities. Therefore, rotate the parts regularly.
The drying time for the part depends strongly on the structural
geometry and the applied degree of infill and can take from
some hours up to some days.
You can dissolve the support material from as many printed
parts in the washing solution until a total of 180 g of support
material has been dissolved. There is no need to always renew
the washing solution after each printed part.

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Emptying
The washing solution will be used up as soon as 180 g support
material has been dissolved in it (in case of 180 g VXL solve
detergent).
Tip: Keep track of the amount of support material
already dissolved, to replace the washing solution
timely.
Caution: When emptying, the provided protective gear
(safety glasses and protective gloves) must be worn to
prevent injuries.
Caution: Never empty hot washing solution while still
hot. Always wait until the washing solution cools down
to room temperature.
During the emptying process, make sure to perform the
following steps:
●Switch off the heating/stirring rod and let the washing
solution cool down to room temperature.
●Have an additional container (with a minimum capacity
of 10 L) ready.
●Do not move the starter kit when filled under any
circumstances!
●Insert the rigid rod of the provided siphon pump
completely into the starter kit via the small hole in the
lid, until it sits diagonally in the container and reaches
the bottom.
●Close the venting valve of the siphon pump and make
sure that the flexible rod is introduced into the prepared
container. The exit of the pump must be located
underneath the level of the starter kit bottom.

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●Quickly squeeze and release the red head of the siphon
pump repeatedly, until the washing solution exits
continuously from the outlet of the siphon pump. Make
sure to check that the washing solution flows into the
prepared container. The emptying will continue
automatically (“siphoning principle”).
●Once the starter kit is almost empty, tilt it slightly to
drain the washing solution as completely as possible.
The residue can be pumped out through manual
operation of the siphon pump.
●After complete draining of the washing solution, open
the venting valve of the siphon pump.
Tip: The washing solution can be disposed of down the
drain. Inform yourself whether special local wastewater
regulations apply in your region.
Tip: The emptying can be split into several steps by
opening the venting valve during draining, and thus,
interrupt the pumping process.
Cleaning and Maintenance
We recommend cleaning the VXL GO starter kit after each use,
to increase its lifespan.
Caution: Always disconnect the heating/stirring rod
before cleaning. Do not immerse the rod under water
under any circumstances, and avoid water splashes on
the rod or power plug. Do not use abrasive or
aggressive cleaners. Make sure to wear safety glasses
and protective gloves.
Follow these steps for cleaning:
●Follow the steps for emptying, as described in the
section “Emptying”.

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●Open the lid and take the heating/stirring rod out via
the opening. Place the heating/stirring rod on paper
towels.
●The rod sleeve can be removed after a slight rotation.
●The rod, its sleeve, and the container can be cleaned
with a brush, cloth or sponge and water with an ordinary
detergent. After cleaning, rinse the rod, sleeve, and
container with clean water.
●Support material residue can be disposed of with
common packaging or plastic waste.
Caution: Make sure that the black top of the
heating/stirring rod does not get wet.
●Slide the sleeve over the rod again and fasten it with a
slight clockwise rotation until snapped in.
●Close the container with the perforated lid and
introduce the heating/stirring rod via the big opening
into the container.
No regular maintenance is required for the heating/stirring rod.
Regularly check that the stirrer and heater function correctly.
Disposal
For the protection of the environment, resources, and health,
we ask you to be responsible and recycle the VXL GO Starter kit
at the end of its lifetime. The container, lid and siphon pump
can be disposed of in common packing or plastic waste.
The heating/stirring rod must not be disposed of with common
household waste or residual waste, but must be taken to a
collection point for electrical and electronic waste.

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Behavior in the case of failure
Should a fault occur with the heating/stirring rod, the stirrer
and heater will be automatically switched off. An error code will
be displayed, the cause and solution of each error is listed
below:
Code
E1
Cause
Failure of the device.
Solution
Switch off the heating/stirring rod and replace
it.
Code
E2
Cause
Overheating of the solution bath.
Solution
Switch off the rod. Refill with water and wait
until the solution bath cools down.
Subsequently, you can switch the rod on again
and continue with the dissolving process.
Code
E3
Cause
The water level fell below the MIN mark of the
rod.
Solution
Switch off the rod and refill with water.
Subsequently, you can switch on the rod and
continue the dissolving process.
Code
E4
Cause
Overheating of the heating element.
Solution
Switch off the rod. Refill with water and wait
until the rod cools down. Subsequently, you
can switch on the rod and continue the
dissolving process.

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Code
E5
Cause
The temperature of the solution bath is higher
than the selected temperature.
Solution
Switch off the rod. Refill with water and wait
until the solution bath cools down. Switch on
the rod and continue the dissolving process
afterwards.
Should you not be able to detect any flow within the solution
bath, make sure that the display of the rod points towards the
center of the container. If necessary, remove the rod and let it
cool down. Always remove the power plug before this step.
Subsequently, take off the sleeve and verify whether openings
of the sleeve or rod are blocked. The openings must be free,
and the stirrer should turn easily. Do not start up the starter kit
again with a malfunctioning heating/stirring rod.
As an EXCEPTION to the previous warning (Never empty hot
washing solution while still hot): If you detect a leak in the
container, switch off the rod and empty the container while it is
still warm, analogous to the steps under "Emptying". Do not
start up the starter kit again until you have a new container.
We offer and supply replacement containers and rods.

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Additional information
For additional information, further questions, or supply of
detergent, you can contact us under:
BellandTechnology AG
Kühlenfelser Str. 47
91278 Pottenstein
Germany
Website: www.xioneer.com
Email: [e-mail]
Phone and Messenger: [phone]