USER MANUAL
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1. the position of the jet ribbon cable connector This connector is to be released As shown in Figure 23 unplug the jet ribbon cable connector Figure 27 Position the interface electronics on the left hand side of the Solidscape machine sitting on the power supply enclosure as shown in Figure 24 Ensure that the jet ribbon cable and the carriage PCB ribbon cable are safely out of the way while installing the interface electronics cable See Figure 25 Plug the ribbon cable from the interface electronics into the male socket previously occupied by the jet ribbon cable The jet ribbon cable should now have been removed as previously described See Figure 26 and Figure ag As illustrated in Figure 26and Figure 27 take note of the connector orientation Insert the cable from the interface electronic into the male connector previously occupied by the female jet ribbon cable connector Figure 32 Route the interface electronics ribbon cable rainbow colored in Figure 28 behind the build table as illustrated in Figure 28 and Figure 29 The ribbon cable should run through the ribbon cable clamp It may help to use double sided tape to fix the interface electronics ribbon cable to the machine floor as shown in Figure 28 Figure 29 shows the ribbon cable between the interface electronics and the jet ribbon cable connector running along the machine floor As illustrated in Figure 30 first place the interface electronics r2. Just a few degrees increase in temperature will dramatically increases the rate at which the wax neogo x Therefore the wax degrades quickest in the jet itself as these are generally at the highest temperature In order to avoid degradation of the wax and eventually blocking the jet it is recommended to keep a flow through the jets by using them frequently 1 Build models regularly or freguently purge purge plus purge and fire a little wax to keep the wax in each jet fresh 2 Alternatively switch off the machine when it 1s not in use for prolonged periods Wax blockages are generally the biggest source of potential problems with PicoPiezo jets The orifice is hard several hundred times harder than plastic even at elevated temperatures Under normal conditions wiping etc the orifice will not get damaged Note Do not bring any hard materials in contact with the jet orifice as this may damage the jet beyond repair and do so at the user s own expense 10 Trouble shooting table Power LED Blue LED lights when Normal electronic is plugged in Blue power light does not No power to electronic The electronic needs mains power light 110V or 220V as specified on label An incorrect voltage will damage the electronic Build jet heating LED light is Norma it flickers to regulate the on constantly while the Jet temperature gets up to temperature and then flickers Build jet heating LED fails to Build j
3. Pico Peizo J6OP Users manual CustomerInfodPicoPiezo com www PicoPiezo com Version 2 1 ano Table of Content ls DISC ET i E E A ewe dacucssoadsvouveadousndeun E E EE ais pv 3 2 Tie hability Waranty rsrsr e a E e as SS 3 3 Warran y replacement Proceder E tease T T aT 3 Aa e OEN O oE E T E OET 4 Se Mrde a N 5 Gz PAC KATO cheek SE usa sus sam E O EA OOE 6 pal ets tale dal coe 6 0 Sais tc Warns fee E ee re Re ne ee ee Re cr nn is Te re ae ee EOR 7 TAs ASLAM ANG AC ADLELE Dl l s ss n on ON A 8 Ten ostal h dnodried iJ6lS ais smoke e Kaa naks es 10 so dnst ll sii6ini ri ce CleCTON Cerrano eyed a eee ee ew 11 7 4 Switching on the machine and the interface electronic 16 A ee UMN cg session 9 S0 I N SOS I N SDS 16 os La VOl m GA DF 0 i n t a ni m aac 16 06x79 LIP lie eod a s aj 17 9 Maintenance and troubleshooting 210 4160 as stas san as Kannas s 17 Ods ieNek AX S S0 sassy Pa as kast s es vainas rod 17 eZ UIA C5 asec si st ts iii 10 staasts t g T 17 10 Trouble SHOOUMS table ss si anas 18 1 Disclaimer Bach package is double checked before shipping to insure the correct item s and all necessary assembly hardware is included before the box is closed Each electronic component is hand tested for output range and overall workmanship before it is packaged to insure that every unit shipped is working perfectly Since PicoPiezo are not installing their products directly PicoPiezo its aff
4. ector extender should be fully aligned with both the print head PCB and the print head carriage PCB This is easily done by fitting the connector extender to the print head first and aligning it to the print head carriage PCB connector as you lower the print head 1 First screw the three cap screws which are on the modified print head back until they are flush with the plastic casing See Figure 16 2 Carefully sit the modified print head on the adapter while ensuring that the 10 pin electrical connector is correctly aligned with the connector on the print head See Figure 17 3 First loosely screw in the three socket screws to the adapter plate Once all three screws are loosely screwed into the adapter plate then proceed to tighten the three socket screws See Figure 18 7 3 Installing the interface electronic Figure 23 Please ensue that both the Solidscape machine and the interface electronics are tuned off and unplugged Figure L9 shows the original cabling configuration This view is as seen from the fount of the machine when the build table is lowered significantly The view is explained in more detail in Figure 20 Figure 20 illustrates the position of various Components A Ribbon cable clamp B Cutter cable connector C Jet ribbon cable connector D Carriage ribbon cable connector Release the ribbon cable clamp A in Figure 20 this will loosen the cables see Figure Figure 22 illustrates
5. et missing Cabling problem Check extender connectors between head and print head carriage PCB Cabling problem Check cabling between electronic and breakout Cabling problem Check cabling between electronic and print head carriage PCB Software state Check temperature setting in software if all the cabling is correct sometimes the software will need a reset Other Tips Try replacing the jet with a working jet or a jet that is coming up to temperature correctly However never mix build and support waxes Check all cabling as in above problem Check temperature setting in software if all the cabling is correct sometimes the software will need a reset Try replacing the jet with a working jet or a jet that is coming up to temperature correctly However never mix build and support waxes Table 1 Troubleshooting table 1 of 3 Category Symptom As above As Above LED also apply to the Support Jet Heating LED See above none during 1 A jet check 2 A electronic is receiving the pulses purge and fire correctly from the Patternmaster and it is generating new pulses correctly Build Jet fire fails to light Cabling problem Check cable between electronic and during 1 A jet check 2 A Patternmaster breakout board purge and fire Check that blue power LED is on Software state Reset Patternmaster Build Jet Fire Any of the problems that As above As Above relate to the build jet fire LED also app
6. he machine s wipe station and test both heads as described in the machine user s manual 2 The machine should now be jetting correctly 3 Perform offset calibration as per the machine user s manual The volume should remain constant for a long time However volume calibration will need to be done the first time new inserts jets are installed and occasionally thereafter Calibrating the build volume requires modifying two variables in the MM2 ini file The Value Or Build Normal JetHoldVoltage controls the build volume The Value oF Support Normal JetHoldVoltage controls the build volume The normal value for both jet heads is about 60V 8 2 Tips and advice 9 Maintenance and troubleshooting 9 1 General wax issues 9 2 Orifice The Jet interface electronic includes two heating LED s When the Machine is switched on from cold the Build and Support jet heating LED s should light constantly for approximately 60 seconds and then start flickering on and off This indicating that the jets have warmed up to the programmed operating temperature If the LEDs do not behave as expected refer to the section on troubleshooting The following section provides information on maintenance and troubleshooting Please also refer to the troubleshooting table which appears in the next section Wax tends to degrade over time at elevated temperatures The higher the temperature the quicker the rate of degradation
7. ibbon cable in the ribbon cable clamp The next step is to insulate the jet cable connector with the gray insulation strip which has been provided As illustrated in Figure 31 having removed the paper protecting the adhesive surface of the gray insulation strip place the insulation strip centre way on one side of the jet cable connec or Having placed the gray insulation strip centre way on one side of the jet cable connector wrap one side of the gray insulation strip around the connector and then wrap the other side as illustrated in Figure 32 and Figure 33 Figure 34 Figure 36 Figure 37 The jet cable connector should now be fully insulated such that the electrical pins are not exposed and insulated by the gray insulation strip See Figure 33 and Figure 34 Figure 34 provides an end view of the fully insulated jet cable connector Insert the female end of the ribbon cable provided into the exposed male connector on the interface electronics See Figure 35 and Figure 3 O Run this cable such that the male connector lies on top of the first ribbon cable from the interface electronics which has already been installed Ensure that the male end of this ribbon cable is facing up as illustrated in Figure 37 Figure 40 Insert the jet ribbon cable connector which has been previously insulated using the gray insulation strip provided into the male end of the ribbon cable from the interface electronic see F
8. igure 38 The jet head ribbon cable takes essentially the same route as it previously did the only difference now is that it is plugged into the male connector on the end of the ribbon cable from the interface electronic rather than into the male connector on the Solidscape machine Place the carriage ribbon cable on top of jet ribbon cable See Figure 38 Ensure that both ribbon cables form the interface electronic the jet ribbon cable and the carriage ribbon cable are running through the cable clamp Clamp all cables securely in place as illustrated in Figure 39 and Figure 40 The interface electronic is now installed Tidy the cables close the machine panels etc and return the print table to its normal position Note Tidying the cables is a very important step Poorly fitted cables can fail prematurely due to wear and strain causing damage to the machine or safety issues Bending and rubbing of cables needs to be kept to a minimum 7 4 Switching on the machine and the interface electronic g Testing 8 1 Volume calibration The power on sequence is here described 1 Power up the machine as described in the machine user s manual 2 Plug in or switch on the PicoPiezo interface electronic 3 The blue LED on the interface electronic should light up immediately indicating that mains power is being supplied This section describes how to test and calibrate the PicoPiezo jets 1 Purge wipe using t
9. iliates or its employees or its owners cannot accept any liability responsibility caused from use or misuse of any product offered by PicoPiezo beyond the invoiced purchase price paid for the item PicoPiezo shall not be held liable for any direct or indirect business losses or damages e g lost time profits or savings as a result of use misuse or otherwise of their products or and services All items parts or components supplied by PicoPiezo such as electronic interface units jet assemblies power systems or any other items are to be installed and or used at the customers own risk By using a product s supplied by or manufactured by PicoPiezo you are stating that you have read the disclaimer warranty and safety information and agree to hold PicoPiezo it s owner s and any of its employees free from all and any liabilities and agrees he or she is using and operating the product at his or her own risk and that no warrantees or guarantees are made expressed or implied on performance power output operational parameters Etc The manufacturer of this product is in no way liable or responsible for the manner in which this product is used Installation or and use of this produce is at the sole risk responsibility of the end user Adhere to safety instructions of the machine supplier in particular take care when handling hot waxes chemicals moving components and so forth Parts components installation procedures and opera
10. le 3 of 3 Refer to the user forum at www PicoPiezo com userforum for further suggestions on getting the best performance from your PicoPiezo products Operational and Storage Environment Operating Temperature 32 104 degrees F 0 40 degrees C Operating Humidity 2U 30 Operating Altitude Q 9160 Leet V 2800m Storage Temperature 14 122 degrees F 10 50 degrees C Storage Humidity LO 903 Storage Altitude O to 9840 feet 0 3000m Power Requirements Please refer to the label on the interface electronic Option 14 T107 7 G0HZ Option 2 220V 7 DOHZ Contact details Web www PicoPiezo com Email CustomerInfodPicoPiezo com
11. ly to the Support Jet fire LED See above Purge and _ Purge and fire streams wax Normal fire with a straight steady stream in one direction only streams Purge and fire drips wax but Wet orifice Wipe jet and try again will not stream wax Unwanted particle in jet orifice See Clearing a Jet at the end of this section Purge and fire streams wax but not straight Purge and fire streams wax but the direction changes as it streams Table 2 Troubleshooting table 2 of 3 Jet test Jet test n i clean Normal narrow straight stripe of wax on drum with no spray No stripe of wax Electronic problem Check that appropriate Jet fire LED 1s lighting air in wax Purge as per machine manufacturer s instructions PU B k Unwanted particle in jet orifice See Clearing a Jet at the end of this section Uneven stripe or stripe with Point of jet covered with wax spray droplets either side Air in wax supply Purge as per machine manufacturer s instructions Unwanted particle in jet orifice See Clearing a Jet at the end of this section Wax flow or pressure not Use one inch of Teflon purge tube correct during a standard purge before you remove the purge tube the wax should start to slowly retract up the tube If this doesn t happen suspect wax flow or pressure issues Wax temperature not correct Check settings in Software Double check with temperature probe I Wax degraded Table 3 Troubleshooting tab
12. peratures up to 150 C The J60P is serviceable however this should only be performed by trained PicoPiezo personnel Why is the J60P Jet larger than the original The J60P jet insert is physically longer than the Original jet insert This is because it uses different technology to the original jet which it replaces It is necessity for a mechanical interface to raise the jet body such that the jet nozzle is at the appropriate height for correct operation Pedestals have been provided to raise the jet body and maintain the nozzle at the correct height What is the J60P Interface electronic Because the J60P is made from more robust materials and its physically larger than the original jet and reguires a different pulse stream to drive it This is supplied by the interface electronic The interface electronic also has a number of useful diagnostic LED s Note Read this manual in its entirety before attempting to install or use the modified print heads or the interface electronic Failure to do so may result in material damage to the Solidscape machine the PicoPiezo jets create a potential safety issue or cause injury a i k 6 Packing chec The full replacement JoVF j t kav 18 Supplied with list the following components a Two 2 refurbished Solidscape print heads containing PicoPiezo inserts and fitted with three new screws see Figure 4 b Two 2 adapter plates for attaching the modified print heads to the p
13. rint head carriage see Figure 5 c Six 6 machine screws for securing the adapter plate to the print head carriage see Figure 5 d One 1 Allan key to secure the supplied machine screws see Figure 5 e Two 2 ten pole electrical connector extenders These fit between the modified jets and the electrical connector block on the print head Carriage see Figure 5 f One 1 J6OP Electronic interface unit see Figure 6 g One 1 strip of insulation foam approximately 2 5 inches in length Figure 6 h One 1 JOOP user guide see Figure 7 FicoFizo J60P Users guide Figure 7 7 Installing the J60P jets Figure 8 Note Read this manual in it s entirety before attempting to install or use the modified print heads or the interface electronic Both the Machine and the Interface electronic should be disconnected from the mains before installing The overall procedure for installing the new jets and interface electronic is as follows and should be followed in this sequence L Install the adapter plate R Install the modified jets oe Connect the ribbon cable between the interface electronic and the Solidscape machine 4 Plug the interface electronic into the rear PCB on the Solidscape machine on Secure tidy all cables om Switch on the machine ie Switch on the interface electronic 8 Purge and wipe Ja Perform offset calibration 10 Perform volume calibration 11 Ready for
14. ting instructions may vary from time to time without notice PicoPiezo accepts no liability for such changes or the consequences thereof 2 Limited liability warranty PicoPiezo products are covered by a limited liability warranty from defects in material and workmanship This warranty does not apply if in the judgment of PicoPiezo the product fails due to damage from shipment handling storage accident abuse or misuse or if it has been used or maintained in a manner not conforming to product s instructions has been modified in any way or has a defaced or removed serial number Repair by anyone other than PicoPiezo or an approved agent voids this warranty The maximum liability of PicoPiezo is the product purchase price You can find out if your product is covered by a PicoPiezo warranty by comparing the duration of the warranty against the product purchase date 3 Warranty replacement procedure Do not ship your defective product to PicoPiezo before contacting customer Support 4 Safety information Important Safety Information Read The Following Warnings Before Installation or Operation WARNING Electric Shock To avoid electric shock when you use this system Do not use PicoPiezo products during a lightning storm There may be a risk of electric shock from lightning Do not use the PicoPiezo product if any electrical interfaces or wires are damaged split or broken Make sure that the AC plug is fully inserted into the
15. use These steps are outlined in detail in the following sections 7 1 Install the adapter plate Figure 10 P Figure 11 Figure 12 The following outlines the steps in installing the adapter plate and connector extender for the J6OP Jets 1 Lower the build table by 5 or more inches in order to create room to use the Allen key when fixing the adapter plates to the print head carriage see Figure 9 2 Sit the socket screw on the long end of the Allen key see Figure 10 3 Guide the socket screw through the front hole of the print head carriage See Figure 11 and Figure 12 Figure 14 Figure 15 4 Locsely screw the socket screw Unrough the front hole of the print head carriage and into the adapter plate see Figure 13 Loosely fit the remaining two screws using a similar procedure as described above Once all three screws are loosely fitted then tighten the screws starting with the front screw See Figure 14 Insert the ten pole connector extenders into the receiving female socket which is attached to the Printed Circuit Board PCB attached to the print head carriage Ensure that the pins are carefully aligned before inserting See Figure 15 7 2 Install the modified jets Figure 18 The modified jets fit to the adapter plate ina Similar fashion to the way they fitted to the Original print head carriage Refer to the machine s users manual as necessary The conn
16. wall outlet or extension cord Always carefully disconnect all plugs by pulling on the plug and not on the cord Adhere to the safety instructions of Machine supplier In particular take care when handling hot waxes or chemicals and around moving Components Do not remove safety features on the original machine or PicoPiezo pProd cts When installing or removing any electrical components the machine should be completely switched off Switch off the machine and electronic before changing a head Jet inserts run hot in the machine Use appropriate protective clothing gloves and eye protection When using chemicals of any description refer to their health and safety datasheets Ensure adequate ventilation Use appropriate respiratory equipment and protective clothing Do not allow the system to become wet Copyright O 2000 2008 PicoPlezo All Rights Reserved Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners Web www PicoPiezo com Email CustomerInfo PicoPiezo com 5 Introduction Figure 1 Figure 3 The PicoPiezo J60P is supplied as a tuning refurbishment or repair accessory Please read all Warranty Disclaimer and Safety information before proceeding to use this system What are the J60P Jet inserts The J60P Jet inserts are an industrial grade hard jet The J60P jet is based on Piezoelectric technology has a borosilicite orifice and is designed to operate at high tem
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