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1. HA Vt E 76634 00 MULTI FUNCTION TESTER 76667 HIGH VOLTAGE PROBE ASSEMBLY Ransburg 20915 00 ROD 3587 05 COMPRESSION NUT Figure 1B Multi Function Meter Kit Parts TE 98 01 6 Ransburg SPRAYABILITY SCI AND RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT KIT Sprayability The Sprayability Meter measures whether ma terials normally considered being electrically non conductive could be electrostatically sprayed or whether they need to be treated with solutions to makethe surface conductive The meter measures the surface resistance and indicates the degree of sprayabilityin MO or GG Thetargetbeing sprayed must be low enough resistance to dissipate the electrostatic charge some cases the internal resistance of a target is lower than the surface resistance This might allow a target that does not have a suitable surface resistance reading to be coated electrostatically without additional surface preparation An example of this is certain types of wood which on the surface are not conductive but due to moisture content 1296 1396 may be sprayable Since many non conductive products must be pre treated with a conductive solution2. WARRANTY POLICIES LIMITED WARRANT Y dice APPENDIX FAINT AND SOLVENT SPECIFICATIONS PRU XR A nde pe VISCOSITY CONVERSION CHART VOLUMETRIC CONTENT OF HOSE OFF TUBE ndo Ransburg PAGE 1 4 1 2 5 6 18 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 19 20 23 21 22 TE 98 01 6 Paint High Voltage amp Test Equipment Safety SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before operating maintaining or servicing any Ransburg electrostatic coating system read and understand all ofthe technical and safety literature for your Ransburg products This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand This information relates to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROB LEMS To help you recognize this information we use the following symbols Please pay particular attention to these sections A WARNING states information to alert you to a situation that might cause serious injury if instructions are not followed A CAUTION states information that tells how to prevent damage to equipment or how to avoidasituation that might cause minor injury A NOTE is information relevant to the proce dure in progress While this manual lists standard specifications and service procedures some
3. enc Manufacturing 1910 North Wayne Street Angola Indiana 46703 9100 Telephone 260 665 8800 Fax 260 665 8516 Technical Service Assistance Telephone 800 233 3366 Fax 419 470 2071 Technical Support Representative will direct you to the appropriate telephone number for ordering Spare Parts 2013 Ransburg All rights reserved ISO 9001 Form No TE 98 01 6 Models and specifications subject to change without notice Dust vro Litho in U S A 03 13
4. costs if applicable TE 98 01 6 Ransburg Ransburg Paint High Voltage amp SCI Test Equipment Appendix APPENDIX PAINT AND SOLVENT SPECIFICATIONS REA VECTOR EFM EVOLVER AEROBELL AEROBELL AEROBELL 33 RMA 101 20 TO 60 SEC 1 500 REM M90 NO 2 HAND GUN TURBODISK RECOMMENDED VISCOSITY USING A ZAHN NO 2 PAINT ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE RECOMMENDED DELIVERY UP TO 18 TO 30 SEC 1 TO 1000 cc min GUIDE TO USABLE SOLVENT SELECTION i Common wet ox DICHLOROMETHANE Methylene Chloride Chlorinated Solvents 75 09 2 HIGH VM amp P NAPHTHA Naptha Aliphatic Hydrocarbons 8030 30 6 HIGH ACETONE Ketones 67 64 1 LOW METHYL ACETATE Esters 79 20 9 LOW BENZENE Aromatic Hydrocarbons 71 43 2 HIGH ETHYL ACETATE Esters 141 78 6 MEDIUM 2 BUTANONE Ketones 78 93 3 ISO PROPYL ACETATE Esters 108 21 4 18 TO 30 SEC 1 1500 20 60 1 TO 1 180 cc min 20 60 SEC 1 1000 ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL 67 63 0 IPA Alcohols 2 PENTANONE MPK Ketones 107 87 9 MEDIUM METHANOL Methyl Alcohol Alcohols 67 56 1 LOW 109 60 4 108 88 3 108 10 1 110 19 0 64 17 5 123 86 4 100 41 4 71 23 8 78 92 2 1330 02 07 628 63 7 78 83 1 108 84 9 110 12 3 71 36 3 PROPYL ACETATE TOLUOL METHYL ISOBUTYL KE
5. etc must be cleaned and eventually demonstrate a true earth ground resistance of 1 0 or lower See NFPA 33 for further information 3 For resistance checks set the meter to MO scale see Figure 4 Attach one alligator clip to the electrode wire of a 70430 XX screwed onto a needle shaft or similar component Attach the other lead to the shaft of the needle shaft or other end of a similar component The electrode read ing should be approximately 14 5 to 19MO 10 Paint High Voltage amp SCI Test Equipment 11 14 5 kV Ransburg Figure 4 Measuring Electrode Resistance Short Circuit Current SCl Power Supplies Ransburg Multi Function Meter may be used to measure the shortcircuit current of an electrostatic product The short circuit current measurement is importantin troubleshooting problems with electro static powersupplies and applicators These tests should be performed when a noticeable decrease in transfer efficiency occurs The measured short circuit current value should be compared to the value listed in the appropriate power supply or applicator manual This comparison indicates if there are problems with the power source or the applicator Ransburg Ensure that meter s scale is properly set for the function in which itis being used Dam age to equip
6. draw to ground Tospray this material may require other means of increasing distance to ground such as adding coiled fluid tubes CM reading X 132 Ref ASTM D5628 Maintenance The test probe MUST be cleaned IMMEDIATELY after each use Use a suitable solvent and clean cloth to thoroughly clean the probe assembly 1 Remove the probe sleeve and clean it inside and out removing all paint residues it may be soaked while probe is cleaned 2 Thoroughly clean the outside of the probe with the cloth and solvent 3 Place the cleaned sleeve back on the probe NEVER soak the paint probe There is no solvent seal at the point where the handle screws into the body of the probe If solvent is allowed to enter at this point or where the cable enters at the top of the handle the interior wiring will deteriorate and have to be replaced To obtain MQ CM from the resistance in from the meter multiply by 132 14 Paint High Voltage amp SCI Test Equipment 15 HIGH VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT KIT High Voltage Measurement The Ransburg High Voltage Measurement Kit using the multi function meter is designed to pro vide measurement of high voltage DC potential for all electrostatic applicators to 200kV Having an accurate measurement of output voltage from an applicatoris very important when trouble shooting problems with an installation The reading from this device indicates whether the applicator and po
7. information Comparisons are made with a material having a specific gravity of 1 0 Note 2013 Ransburg All rights reserved 22 TE 98 01 6 Paint High Voltage amp SCI Test Equipment Appendix Ransburg VOLUMETRIC CONTENT OF HOSE OR TUBE English Units 003 gal 006 gal 010 gal 016 gal 032 gal fl oz 8 fl oz 1 2 fl oz 2 0 fl oz 4 1 fl oz 3 16 007 gal 014 gal 022 gal 036 gal 072 gal 1E dE 1E dE H 013 gal 025 dab 038 gal 064 dab 127 Gal scones 5 16 020 al 040 gar 060 gal 100 199 029 057 ad 086 cal 143 Ud 287 gal rara noro totos 051 Gal 102 Jal 153 gal 255 gal 510 TA 3E ee ae VOLUMETRIC CONTENT OF HOSE OR TUBE Metric Units Cross Length cc m Section 2013 Ransburg All rights reserved 23 TE 98 01 6 Ransburg Paint High Voltage amp SCI Test Equipment Manual Change MANUAL CHANGE SUMMARY TE 98 01 6 This manual was published to replace Service Manual TE 98 01 5 Paint High Voltage amp SCI Test Equipment to make the following changes 1 Added A11757 00 High Voltage Probe Adapter on the Front Cover 2 Added A11757 00 High Voltage Probe Adapter in the Multi Function Electrostatic Meter section 3 Added new Figure 9 Probe Assembly View 4 Added new Figure 10 Electrode Test View 24 Service Price 30 00 5
8. minor deviations may be found between this literature and your equipment Differences in local codes and plant requirements material delivery requirements etc make such variations inevitable Compare this manual with your system installation draw ings and appropriate Ransburg equipment man uals to reconcile such differences Careful study and continued use ofthis manual will provide a better understanding of the equipment and process resulting in more efficient opera tion longer trouble free service and faster easier troubleshooting If you do not have the manuals and safety literature for your Ransburg system contact your local Ransburg representative or Ransburg WARNING gt The user MUST read and be familiar with the Safety Section in this manual and the Ransburg safety literature therein identified gt This manual MUST be read and thoroughly understood by ALL personnel who operate clean or maintain this equipment Special care should be taken to ensure that the WARNINGS and safety requirements for operating and servicing the equipment are followed The user should be aware of and adhere to ALL local building and fire codes and ordinances as well as NFPA 33 SAFETY STANDARD LATEST EDITION prior to installing operating and or servicing this equipment A WARNING gt The hazards shown on the following pages may occur during the normal use of this equip ment Please read the hazard chart beginning on pa
9. of the probe MUST be held in the bare hand of the op erator To avoid a shock hazard the meter should NEVER be disconnected fromthe probe during high voltage contact Operation DO NOT exceed 30 seconds or less of continuous use of the high voltage probe The probe is designed for instant readings 2 Attach ground clamp to proven earth ground TE 98 01 6 Ransburg For Guns 3 If measuring the voltage on an electrostatic gun line up the hole in the test probe and the electrode Slide the test probe straight over the electrode wire of the gun Be sure to push the test probe tight against the nozzle to minimize any voltage that may leak into the air during the test 7 Figure 7 Measuring High Voltage Electrostatic Alr Spray Gun NOTE Make sure all grounded objects are at least 2 feet away 4 Holding the metal partofthe high voltage probe in your hand trigger the gun so voltage exists at the electrode 5 Read the voltage displayed on the meter in 30 seconds or less 6 Turn the voltage to the gun OFF and pull the test probe straight off the electrode For Bells or Disks 7 Turn the high voltage power supply on 8 Make and maintain sure contact between the test probe and the applicator see Figure 8 TE 98 01 6 Paint High Voltage amp SCI Test Equipment Ensure that the applicator is NOT rotating when contacting it with the prob
10. or if there is contact with the skin Explosion Hazard Incompatible Materials Halogenated hydrocarbon sol vents for example methylene chloride and 1 1 1 ethane are not chemically com patible with the aluminum that might be used in many system components chemical reaction caused by these sol vents reacting with aluminum can become violent and lead to an equipment explosion SAFEGUARDS Tells how to avoid the hazard Unless specifically approved for use in hazard ous locations the power supply control cabinet and all other electrical equipment must be locat ed outside Class or 1 Division 1 and 2 hazard ous areas in accordance with NFPA 33 and EN 50176 Turn the power supply OFF before working on the equipment Test only in areas free of flammable or combus tible material Testing may require high voltage to be on but only as instructed Production should never be done with the safety circuits disabled Before turning the high voltage on make sure no objects are within the sparking distance Follow the requirements of the Material Safety Data Sheet supplied by coating material manu facturer Adequate exhaust must be provided to keep the air free of accumulations of toxic materials Use a mask or respirator whenever there is a chance of inhaling sprayed materials The mask must be compatible with the material being sprayed and its concentration Equipment must be as p
11. the applicator connection to the power supply and resume operation For Probe Electrode Assemblies 22 Turn on the high voltage power supply 23 Place adapter on end of high voltage probe see Figure 9 Thumb Screw Adapter HV probe from probe test kit Figure 9 Probe Assembly View Ransburg 24 Tighten thumb screw 25 Place adapter over probe electrode as sembly see Figure 10 Figure 10 Electrode Test View 26 Remove adapter from probe electrode as sembly 27 Test other probe electrode assemblies or resume operation Maintenance Probe 1 Keep the test probe and the HV cables clean to prevent contamination of the probe sockets Clean only with non polar solvents 2 Inspect the ground cable its clamp and con nections for breaks or poor connections 3 Do not bend or stress the white kV probe as sembly as this may break the potted high voltage resistor TE 98 01 6 Ransburg GENERAL MAINTENANCE Maintenance Battery Replacement When required the battery will need to be replaced It may be purchased locally and is a standard alkaline type 9V battery To replace the battery perform the following steps refer to Figure 11 1 Remove the sliding back cover of the meter 2 Remove the existing battery from the two 2 prong 9V connector 3 Replace with new alkaline 9V battery 4 Replace back cover 5 Appropriately discard used battery NOTE The screen
12. to make them sprayable the Ransburg Multi Function Electrostatic Spray Meter is useful to monitor and maintain consistency in that application once a suitable reading is determined Ensure that meter s scale is properly set forthe function in which itis being used Dam age to equipment may result if improperly set Operation 1 Set the meter dial to the MQ or GQ scale see Figure 2 Check the meter calibration by touching the metallic end of the two 2 probes on the meter to the stripped bare ends of a single 12 long wire see Figure 2 If desired the continuity of the wire may be verified by using a Volt Ohm meter If the meter reads zero the meter is in calibration If it does not read zero verify the continuity of the TE 98 01 6 Paint High Voltage amp SCI Test Equipment wire and re perform the check If the meter still does not read zero consult the factory for repair of the meter 2 With the metallic part of the meter probes pressed firmly and perpendicular against the surface of the article to be tested the meter au tomatically reads the resistance of the part Table 1 lists the readings from an 8333 00 meter and compares it to the readings of the Multi Function Meter Meter Readings 00 to 1 060 The article is suitable for spraying using the electrostatic process 1 0GQ to 1 560 The article is questionable for spraying using the electrostatic process In such cases paint a trial sample a
13. will go blank when the bat tery needs to be replaced Figure 11 Battery Replacement TE 98 01 6 Paint High Voltage amp SCI Test Equipment Calibration The 76634 00 Multi Function Meter is not field repairable The meter should be returned to the factory for repair or recalibration Ransburg recommends that the Multi Function Meter and its associated equipment Paint probe kV Probe and or Test Leads be sent in together for recalibration at least once per year NOTE The best recalibration results the Multi Function Meter and accesories Paint probe kV Probe and or Test Leads should be sent in together for recalibration When shipped from the factory and after each calibration the Multi Function Meter will be sealed with a calibration sticker not ing the next date when calibration expires Removal of this seal will void calibration of the unit A certificate of calibration will also be shipped with each calibrated unit 18 Paint High Voltage amp SCI Test Equipment Warranty Policies 19 WARRANTY POLICIES LIMITED WARRANTY Ransburg will replace or repair without charge any part and or equipmentthat falls within the specified time see below because of faulty workmanship or material provided that the equipment has been used and maintained in accordance with Rans burg s written safety and operating ins
14. Assembly 76652 02 Kitfor measuring short circuit cur rent SCl resistance and spray ability Includes 76634 00 Multi Function Meter and 76664 00 Test Lead As sembly 76652 03 Kit for measuring paint resistivity Includes 76634 00 Multi Function Meter and 7922 00 Paint Probe Assembly Deluxe Kit Performs all functions listed above Includes 76634 00 Multi Function Meter 7922 00 Paint Probe Assem bly 76664 00 Test Lead Assembly and 76667 00 High Voltage Probe Assembly 76652 04 A11757 00 High Voltage Probe Adapter Adapter to measure the voltage coming from an individual probe electrode assembly on RMA 303 In direct Charge Robot Mounted Rotary Atomizer A11600 A11300 Aerobell 2 5 Indirect Charge A10924 and Aerobell II Indirect Charge 77603 Meter Scale Ranges kV 010 199 9 010 1999 uA 1 to 1999 001 to 1 999 00 1M9 to 199 9 MQ 16Q to 19 99 GQ Note For readings below 2 MQ more resolu tion can be obtained by using the scale Paint High Voltage amp SCI Test Equipment Ransburg OPEN uA m O n Ransburg Figure 1A Multi Function Meter 7922 00 1 ASSEMBLY 76664 00 5 TEST LEAD ASSEMBLY
15. Ransburg All rights reserved NOTE Chart provides resistance and control information that we feel is necessary when using Ransburg equipment TE 98 01 6 20 Ransburg Paint High Voltage amp SCI Test Equipment Safety 12 lt 25 O Z 0 X gt 2 o 0 0 gt dng 51 NSS gle elg yogAes 59 9 9 o tw Al alo OL 10 4 lols ol ol el ololoeleleleloelelelelelelelelelelelelelo olo 4 ojlo amp amp alo lt SLIN S SL ST e N N e TE 98 01 6 21 Paint Hig
16. SERVICE MANUAL Ransburg 98 01 6 Replaces 98 01 5 2013 PAINT VOLTAGE amp SCI TEST EQUIPMENT 76652 01 76652 02 76652 03 76652 04 11757 00 VOLTAGE PROBE SPRAYABILITY SCI METER PAINT RESISTIVITY METER DELUXE KIT HIGH VOLTAGE PROBE ADAPTER IMPORTANT Before using this equipment care fully read SAFETY PRECAUTIONS starting on page 1 instructions in this manual Keep this Service Manual for future reference Service Manual Price 30 00 U S Paint High Voltage amp 5 Test Equipment Ransburg NOTE This manual has been changed from revision TE 98 01 5 to revision TE 98 01 6 Reasons for this change are noted under Manual Change Summary on page 24 of this manual TE 98 01 6 Paint High Voltage amp SCI Equipment Contents CONTENTS SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS iti up an HAZARDS 7 SAFEGUARD viseira aenar E NER dpa ERO M SE DENEN QU FED TEST EQUIPMENT MULTI FUNCTION ELECTROSTATIC METER SPRAYABILITY SCI AND RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT KIT PAINT RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT KIT HIGH VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT FIT Fb a Re GENERAL MAINTENANCE
17. TONE ISOBUTYL ACETATE ETHANOL BUTYL ACETATE ETHYLBENZENE 1 PROPANOL 2 BUTANOL XYLOL AMYL ACETATE 2 METHYLPROPANOL METHYL AMYL ACETATE 5 METHYL 2 HEXANONE 1 BUTANOL 2 ETHOXYETHANOL Glycol Ethers 110 80 5 LOW 2 HEPTANONE MAK Ketones 110 43 0 MEDIUM _ Kames 29 ay VEDIUV AROMATIC 100 SC 100 Aromatic Hydrocarbons DIISOBUTYL KETONE DIBK Ketones 1 PENTANOL Alcohol Alcohols DIACETONE ALCOHOL Ketones 2 BUTOXYETHANOL Glycol Ethers CYCLOHEXANOL Alcohols AROMATIC 150 Aromatic Hydrocarbons AROMATIC 200 Aromatic Hydrocarbons LOW HIGH Esters Aromatic Hydrocarbons Ketones Esters Alcohols Esters Aromatic Hydrocarbons Alcohols Alcohols Aromatic Hydrocarbons Esters Alcohols Esters Ketones Alcohols n Propyl Acetate Toluene MIBK LOW LOW LOW HIGH LOW LOW HIGH MEDIUM LOW Ethyl Alcohol n Propyl Alcohol sec Butyl Alcohol Xylene iso Butyl Alcohol MIAK n Butyl Alcohol MEDIUM LOW 108 83 8 71 41 0 123 42 2 111 76 2 108 93 0 Butyl Cellosolve SC 150 CAS Number Chemical Abstract Service Number Electrical Resistance using the Ransburg Meter Solvent Base Configuration Only T Information Obtained From http solvdb ncms org tt The lowest temperature at which a volatile fluid will ignite Evaporation Rate is Based Upon Butyl Acetate Having a Rate of 1 0 2013
18. ctive gloves or gloves with the palm section cut out NOTE REFER TO NFPA 33 OR SPECIFIC COUNTRY SAFETY CODES REGARDING PROPER OPERATOR GROUNDING All electrically conductive objects in the spray area with the exception of those objects re quired by the process to be at high voltage must be grounded Grounded conductive flooring must be provided in the spray area Always turn off the power supply prior to flush ing cleaning or working on spray system equip ment Unless specifically approved for use in hazard ous locations all electrical equipment must be located outside Class or 1 Division 1 or 2 haz ardous areas in accordance with NFPA 33 Paint High Voltage amp SCI Test Equipment Safety AREA Tells where hazards may occur Electrical Equipment hem e Toxic Substances Spray Area HAZARD Tells what the hazard is Electrical Discharge High voltage equipment is uti lized the process Arcing in the vicinity of flammable or combustible materials may oc cur Personnel are exposed to high voltage during operation and maintenance Protection against inadvertent arcing that may cause a fire or explosion is lost if safety circuits are disabled during operation Frequent power supply shut down indicates a problem in the system which requires correc tion An electrical arc can ignite coat ing materials and cause a fire or explosion Certain material may be harmful if inhaled
19. distance must be maintained between the parts being coated and the applicator A dis tance of 1 inch for every 10KV of output voltage is required at all times Test only in areas free of combustible material Testing may require high voltage to be on but only as instructed Non factory replacement parts or unauthor ized equipment modifications may cause fire or injury If used the key switch bypass is intended for use only during setup operations Production should never be done with safety interlocks dis abled Never use equipment intended for use in water borne installations to spray solvent based ma terials The paint process and equipment should be set up and operated in accordance with NFPA 33 NEC OSHA local country and European Health and Safety Norms Paint High Voltage Test Equipment Safety AREA Tells where hazards may occur Spray Area General Use and Maintenance HAZARD Tells what the hazard is Explosion Hazard Improper or inadequate opera tion and maintenance proce dures will cause a fire hazard Protection against inadvertent arcing that is capable of caus ing fire or explosion is lost if any safety interlocks are dis abled during operation Frequent Power Supply or Controller shutdown indicates a problem in the system requir ing correction Improper operation or mainte nance may create a hazard Personnel must be properly trained in the use of this equi
20. e Also to get proper readings on resistive applicators the probe must be placed in contact with the atomizing edge of the bell or disk as shown in Figure 8 As this edge is sensitive to me chanical damage use care when contacting itwith the probe Rough handling may cause damage to the applicator Figure 8 Measuring High Voltage On Bells or Disks 9 Read the applicator high voltage displayed on the meter in 30 seconds or less 10 Disengage the test probe from the applicator 11 Resume operation For Power Supply High Voltage Measurement 12 Remove the metal test rod by loosening the nut on the end of the wand 13 Insertthe proper diameter high voltage cable into the wand of the high voltage probe 14 Tighten the nut as necessary 15 Attach the ground clamp to a known true earth ground 16 Insert the cable into the high voltage tube of 16 Paint High Voltage amp SCI Test Equipment 17 WARNING The ground clip MUST be connected to a proven true earth ground BEFORE any contact is made between the probe assem bly and the asembly being tested the power supply inserting it far enough to make contact with the contact spring at the bottom of the tube 17 Turn the power supply on 18 Read the voltage displayed on the meter 30 seconds or less 19 Turn the power supply off 20 Disengage the probe cable from the power supply 21 Restore
21. e electrostatic efficiency gt Ensure that meter s scale is properly set forthe function in which itis being used Dam age to equipment may result if improperly set TE 98 01 6 Ransburg nn wy OFF Ransburg INSERT TO THIS DEPTH INTO PAINT Figure 6 Paint Tester Operation Operation 1 Setthe meter dial to the scale see Figure 6 Plug the paint probe into the side of the meter 2 Immerse the probe vertically into a well mixed representative sample ofthe subject paintuntil the holes atthe bottom of the slots in the probe sleeve are submerged see Figure 6 Take a reading within 5 to 10 seconds of submerging the probe Donotimmerse the paint probe past the top of the sleeve TE 98 01 6 Paint High Voltage amp SCI Test Equipment Meter Readings Table 4 lists the ranges of paint resistivity that work best for specific Ransburg applicators Applicator Paint Resistivity Range 0 05 to 1 0MQ Aerobell 33 Disks 2 Process Handgun 0 1 to 1 0 Vector REA or REM guns 0 1 to Infinity Table 4 Paint Resistivity Ranges Use this table as a guideline Usually a trial for resistance above listed values is recommended Whenresistanceis below listed values electrostatic effect will be reduced due to a higher current
22. eck If the meter still does not read zero consult the factory for repair of the meter 2 Attach one of the alligator clamps to the elec _ 9040 Classic hi Ransburg Ransburg Figure 5 Testing SCI on Power Supplies Resistor Resistance Part No In MO 16688 01 160 Power Supply for Use With Dry Paks Porta Paks 9040 Classic Power Supplies REA IV REM Classic 2 Power Supplies Table 2 SCI Test Resistors and Power Supplies 16688 02 525 Paint High Voltage amp SCI Test Equipment 13 Power Supply SCI Range in pA 79344 XXX 9050 Classic Vector R90 70 140 uA 76447 10 9040 Classic REA IV 100 150 76447 11X 9040 Classic REM Classic 75 100 76447 12 9040 Classic REAIII Hand 100 150 76447 13X 9040 Classic Auto 125 175 uA 76657 14X 9040 Classic No 2 Gun 75 110 76304 02 04 Dry Pak REAIV REH 200 225 uA 70918 01 Porta Pak REAIII Hand 160 200 70394 02 Porta Pak REAIII Auto 170 220 uA 19219 02 70360 01 Porta Pak No 2 80 100 Table 3 Power Supplies and SCI Values PAINT RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT KIT Paint Resistivity The Ransburg Paint Resistance Measurement Kit usi
23. ge 2 TE 98 01 6 Ransburg Ransburg AREA Tells where hazards may occur Spray Area TE 98 01 6 Paint High Voltage amp SCI Test Equipment Safety HAZARD Tells what the hazard is Fire Hazard Improper or inadequate operation and maintenance procedures will cause a fire hazard Protection against inadver tent arcing that is capable of causing fire or explosion is lost if any safety interlocks are disabled during opera tion Frequent Power Supply or Controller shutdown indi cates a problem in the system requiring correction SAFEGUARDS Tells how to avoid the hazard Fire extinguishing equipment must be present in the spray area and tested periodically Spray areas must be kept clean to prevent the accumulation of combustible residues Smoking must never be allowed in the spray area The high voltage supplied to the atomizer must be turned off prior to cleaning flushing or main tenance When using solvents for cleaning e Those used for equipment flushing should have flash points equal to or higher than those of the coating material Those used for general cleaning must have flash points above 100 F 37 8 Spray booth ventilation must be kept at the rates required by NFPA 33 OSHA country and local codes In addition ventilation must be main tained during cleaning operations using flam mable or combustible solvents Electrostatic arcing must be prevented Safe sparking
24. h Voltage amp SCI Test Equipment Appendix Ransburg 5 184 lt o o 14 gt o o 2 gt dng 9 seas Loses NSS S S 5 6 5 55 ISIS 5 6 5 5 0 io o 5 o 5 2 esiodnue2 I S oo 6 o jeje jeje o vo o w o od st lt io 6 co 09 9 9 4 5 e 0 viscosity comparisons as accurate as possible with existing
25. ment may result ifimproperly set Operation 1 Set the meter dial to the pA scale see Figure 5 A WARNING gt Prior to starting the SCI tests ensure the voltage at the power supply is turned off Plug the probe with two 2 alligator clamp leads into the side of the meter Ensure the meter reads zero If it does not read zero consult the factory for repair of the meter 2 Place appropriate test resistor see Table 2 in the high voltage cable socket of the power sup ply Be sure it is pushed clear to the bottom or proper contact will not be made Attach one of the alligator clamps to the lead of the test resistor Attach the other alligator clamp to a known true earth ground Turn the power supply on Then trigger H V by the air flow switch or jumper as required by gun model See appropriate service manual for further information Be sure that the power supply lights indicate that high voltage is being generated Measure and record the short circuit current from the meter This value should be compared to the value listed in the appropri ate power supply service manual A brief listing of Ransburg power supply short circuit current readings is listed in Table 3 TE 98 01 6 Ransburg Short Circuit Current SCl Guns The Ransburg Multi Function Meter may be used to measure the short circuit current of an electrostatic applicator The short circuit current measurement is important in troubleshooting problems
26. nd understood prior to using this equip ment Comply with appropriate local state and na tional codes governing ventilation fire protec tion operation maintenance and housekeep ing Reference OSHA NFPA 33 EN Norms and your insurance company requirements TE 98 01 6 Ransburg Ransburg AREA Tells where hazards may TE 98 01 6 Spray Area High Voltage Equipment Paint High Voltage amp SCI Test Equipment Safety HAZARD Tells what the hazard is Electrical Discharge There is a high voltage device that can induce an electrical charge on ungrounded objects which is capable of igniting coating materials Inadequate grounding will cause a spark hazard A spark can ignite many coating materi als and cause a fire or explo sion SAFEGUARDS Tells how to avoid the hazard Parts being sprayed and operators in the spray area must be properly grounded Parts being sprayed must be supported on con veyors or hangers that are properly grounded The resistance between the part and earth ground must not exceed 1 meg ohm Refer to NFPA 33 Operators must be grounded Rubber soled in sulating shoes should not be worn Grounding straps on wrists or legs may be used to assure adequate ground contact Operators must not be wearing or carrying any ungrounded metal objects When using an electrostatic handgun operators must assure contact with the handle of the ap plicator via condu
27. ng the multi function meter is designed to provide measurement ofthe electrical resistance of paintformulations for all electrostatic applications Once the resistance of a paint is determined and found to spray successfully measuring resistiv ity with this meter provides a way to duplicate conditions This is extremely important when troubleshooting problems with spray or rotational applicators This meter has two 2 scales that may be used for measurement of the paint resistance Ransburg gt Testing Metallic Paint In certain paint formulations where materi als of appreciable content of metal flake or powder i e aluminum bronze or metallic colors are used this method of testing re sistance can be misleading or inconclusive This paint tester will NOT indicate the metallic content of the formula Whenusing the paint tester with metallic paints the low voltage battery of the test probe may not be enough to influence the metal particles therefore their presence may go unrecog nized by the meter When such formulations are placed in electrostatic applicators and high voltage applied the metal particles may become aligned by the electrical field This may result in an appre ciable increase of current flow to ground by way of the pain delivery system While the flow of current poses no immediate danger ous condition it may drain some or all of the voltage from the electrode and may reduce or eliminat
28. p ment SAFEGUARDS Tells how to avoid the hazard Electrostatic arcing must be prevented Safe sparking distance must be maintained between the parts being coated and the applicator A dis tance of 1 inch for every 10KV of output voltage is required at all times Unless specifically approved for use in hazard ous locations all electrical equipment must be located outside Class Il Division 1 or 2 hazardous areas in accordance with NFPA 33 Test only in areas free of flammable or combus tible materials The current overload sensitivity if equipped MUST be set as described in the correspond ing section of the equipment manual Protec tion against inadvertent arcing that is capable of causing fire or explosion is lost if the current overload sensitivity is not properly set Fre quent power supply shutdown indicates a prob lem in the system which requires correction Always turn the control panel power off prior to flushing cleaning or working on spray system equipment Before turning high voltage on make sure no objects are within the safe sparking distance Ensure that the control panel is interlocked with the ventilation system and conveyor in accor dance with NFPA 33 EN 50176 Have fire extinguishing equipment readily avail able and tested periodically Personnel must be given training in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 33 EN 60079 0 Instructions and safety precautions must be read a
29. rescribed by an industrial hygienist or safety expert and be NIOSH approved Aluminum is widely used in other spray ap plication equipment such as material pumps regulators triggering valves etc Halogenated hydrocarbon solvents must never be used with aluminum equipment during spraying flushing or cleaning Read the label or data sheet for the material you intend to spray If in doubt as to whether or not a coating or cleaning material is compatible contact your coating supplier Any other type of solvent may be used with aluminum equipment TE 98 01 6 Ransburg Ransburg MULTI FUNCTION ELECTROSTATIC METER The Ransburg Multi Function Electrostatic Spray Meter uses one meter to serve multi functions in electrostatic spray finishing The meter can be used to measure conductivity paint resistance short circuit current resistance and high voltage The meter is available in individual kits focused on each function ora deluxe kit which includes accessories to perform all the functions listed above The Ransburg Multi Function Electrostatic Spray Meter is powered by a single 9V alkaline battery The solid state circuitry only requires 9V input to power the meter display and condition all the signals from the accessory items TE 98 01 6 Paint High Voltage amp SCI Test Equipment Part Description 76652 01 Kit for measuring high voltage Includes 76634 00 Multi Function Meter and 76667 High Voltage Probe
30. rticle to determine if a conductive primer or conductive solution for the part surface is required 1 560 to Infinity The article is NOT suitable for spraying A conductive primer or conductive solution is required to treat the surface of the part MEASURE Ransburg Figure 2 Sprayability Test Meter Paint High Voltage amp 5 Test Equipment New 76652 01 Multi Function 8333 00 Sprayability Meter Reading Meter Reading 1 2 4 14 60 190 or 1 20 or 3 GQ 410 4 00 5 600 6 760 7 1020 or 1 0 11 60 98 O 13 60 _____ 1 5 60 _____ _____ 2 0 GQ to Infinit Spray Condition itable itable itable itable itable itable itable itable itable itable itable itable itable Test Sample Part Test Sample Part Test Sample Part Requires Surface Prep Table 1 Comparison to 8333 00 Sprayability Meter with New Multi Function Meter Ransburg TE 98 01 6 Ransburg Resistance Testing Target Product Ground The Ransburg Multi Function Meter may be used to measure approximate resistance or GO Applications for the meter range from measuring the resistance of a 70430 XX resistor to measuring the resistance of a target to ground Ensure that meter s scale is properly set forthe func
31. tion in which itis being used Dam age to equipment may result if improperly set NOTE When using the Multi Function Meter testleads to measure resistance or current ensure that the sprayability probes do not come into contact with any surface or the meter readings may be altered Sigil 00 0 uA 11 9 Ransburg Figure 3 Calibration Check Resistance TE 98 01 6 Paint High Voltage amp SCI Test Equipment Operation 1 Set the meter dial to the MQ scale see Figure 3 Plug the probe with two 2 alligator clamp leads into the side of the meter Check the meter calibration by touching the metallic ends of the two 2 probes together If the meter reads zero the meter is in calibration If it does not read zero verify the continuity of the probe assembly and re perform the check If the meter still does not read zero consult the factory for repair of the meter 2 For ground checks attach one alligator clip to a clean non treated surface of the target to be sprayed Attach the other alligator clip to a known true earth ground Set the dial to the scale Read the resistance If the resistance is greater than 1 0 the part is not adequately grounded reference NFPA 77 NFPA 33 Ifthe reading between true earth ground and the target is greater than 1 0 MO then the hooks racks supports
32. tructions and has been used under normal operating condi tions Normal wear items are excluded THE USE OF OTHER THAN RANSBURG AP PROVED PARTS VOID ALL WARRANTIES SPARE PARTS One hundred and eighty 180 days from date of purchase except for rebuilt parts any part number ending in R for which the warranty period is ninety 90 days EQUIPMENT When purchased as a complete unit guns power supplies control units etc is one 1 year from date of purchase WRAPPING THEAPPLICATOR ASSOCIATED VALVES AND TUBING AND SUPPORTING HARDWARE IN PLASTIC SHRINK WRAP OR ANY OTHER NON APPROVED COVERING WILL VOID THIS WARRANTY RANSBURG S ONLY OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS TO REPLACE PARTS THAT HAVE FAILED BECAUSE OF FAULTY WORKMANSHIP OR MATERIALS THERE ARE NOIMPLIED WARRANTIES NOR WARRANTIES OF EITHER MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE RANSBURG ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR INJURY DAM AGE TO PROPERTY OR FOR CONSEQUEN TIAL DAMAGES FORLOSS OF GOODWILL OR PRODUCTION OR INCOME WHICH RESULT FROM USE OR MISUSE OF THE EQUIPMENT BY PURCHASER OR OTHERS EXCLUSIONS If in Ransburg s opinion the warranty item in question or other items damaged by this part was improperly installed operated or maintained Ransburg willassume no responsibility for repair or replacement of the item or items The purchaser therefore will assume all responsibility for any cost of repair or replacement and service related
33. wer supply are operating correctly This kit comes with the following accessories 1 Ahigh voltage probe assembly to measure DC voltage at a bell disk or gun 2 Five 5 feet of 3 8 inch diameter high voltage cable to measure DC voltage from power supplies of 90kV and higher 3 Five 5 feet of 5 16 inch diameter high voltage cable to measure DC voltage from power supplies producing less than 90kV Ensurethat meter s scale is properly set for the function in which it is being used Dam age to equipment may result if improperly set Ransburg A WARNING The ground clip MUST be connected to a proven true earth ground BEFORE any contact is made between the probe assembly and the asembly being tested All personnel in the hazard booth area MUST be grounded See Ransburg bulletin Personnel Grounding These operating instructions MUST be read and thoroughly understood by all personnel who use this equipment Special care should be taken to ensure that all Warnings and Requirements for operating the equipment safely are followed The user should be aware of and adhere to all relevant local and company safety and fire codes and ordinances and the Occupational Heath Act of 1970 OSHA prior to operating this equipment 1 Set the meter dial to the kV scale see Figure 7 Plug the high voltage probe into the side of the meter A WARNING To provide proper equipment to operator ground the conductive handle
34. with electrostatic power supplies and applicators These tests should be performed when a noticeable decrease in transfer efficiency occurs The measured short circuit current value should be compared to the value listed in the ap propriate power supply or applicator manual This comparison indicates if there are problems with the power source or the applicator Ensure that meter s scale is properly set forthe function in which itis being used Dam age to equipment may result if improperly set Operation WARNING gt Prior to starting the SCI tests ensure the voltage at the power supply is turned off trode brush on the 2 process bell Be sure the clamp makes good contact with the electrode small wires on the 2 brush Attach the second alligator clamp to ground preferably the handle or bracket 3 Apply voltage to the gun from the power sup ply The meter should read between the ranges indicated in Table 3 Consult power supply and applicator manuals for readings outside these ranges TE 98 01 6 Paint High Voltage amp SCI Test Equipment 1 Set the meter dial to the uA scale see Figure 5 Plug the probe with two 2 alligator clamp leads into the side of the meter Check the meter calibration by touching the metallic ends of the two 2 probes together If the meter reads zero the meter is in calibration If it does not read zero verify the continuity of the probe assembly and re perform the ch
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