Paint HV Test Equipment
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1. SERVICE MANUAL TE 98 01 7 Ransburg Replaces TE 98 01 6 JUNE 2014 PAINT HIGH VOLTAGE amp SCI TEST EQUIPMENT MODEL 76652 01 HIGH VOLTAGE PROBE 76652 02 SPRAYABILITY SCI METER 76652 03 PAINT RESISTIVITY METER 76652 04 DELUXE KIT A11759 00 HIGH VOLTAGE PROBE ADAPTER IMPORTANT Before using this equipment carefully read SAFETY PRECAUTIONS starting on page 1 and all instructions in this manual Keep this Service Manual for future reference Service Manual Price 50 00 U S Ransburg Paint High Voltage amp SCI Test Equipment NOTE This manual has been changed from revision TE 98 01 6 to revision TE 98 01 7 Reasons for this change are noted under Manual Change Summary on page 23 of this manual TE 98 01 7 Ransburg Paint High Voltage amp SCI Test Equipment Contents CONTENTS PAGE SAFETY 1 5 SAFE TY PREGAU IONS sisirin eea aia 1 HAZARDS SAFEGUARDS aE aikida 2 5 INTRODUCTION OPERATION amp MAINTENANCE 6 17 MULTI FUNCTION ELECTROSTATIC METER 6 MULTI FUNCTION METERS 5 7 SPRAYABILITY SCI AND RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT 8 12 PAINT RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT 13 14 HIGH VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT 14 16 GENERAL2. Form No TE 98 01 7 Models and specifications subject to change without notice Litho in U S A 6 14
3. LLL OBJECT TO MEASURE Ransburg Figure 2 Sprayability Test Meter Ransburg Test Equipment Introduction Operation amp Maintenance TABLE 1 COMPARISON TO 8333 00 SPRAYABILITY METER WITH NEW MULTI FUNCTION METER New 76652 01 Multi Function 8333 00 Sprayability ae Meter Reading Meter Reading Spray Condition 1 MQ Suitable 2 Suitable 3 MQ Suitable 4 Suitable 14 Suitable 60 MQ Suitable 190 MQ or 1 GQ Suitable 320 MQ or 3 GQ Suitable 410 MQ or 4 GQ Suitable 500 MQ or 5 GQ Suitable 600 MQ or 6 GQ Suitable 760 MQ or 7 GQ Suitable 1020 or 1 0 GQ Suitable 1 1 GQ 98 Test Sample Part 1 3 GQ 95 Test Sample Part 1 5 GQ 90 Test Sample Part 2 0 GQ to Infinity 85 or less Requires Surface Prep TE 98 01 7 9 Ransburg Test Equipment Introduction Operation amp Maintenance Resistance Testing Target Product Ground The Ransburg Multi Function Meter may be used to measure approximate resistance in MQ or GQ Applications for the meter range from measuring the resistance of a 70430 XX resistor to measuring the resistance of a target to ground gt Ensure that meter s scale is properly set for the function in which it is being used Dam age to equipment may result if improperly set NOTE gt When using the Multi Function Me ter test leads to measure resistance or c
4. must be compatible with the material being sprayed and its concentration Equipment must be as prescribed by an industrial hygienist or safety expert and be NIOSH approved Aluminum is widely used in other spray appli cation 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 Ransburg Test Equipment Introduction Operation amp Maintenance INTRODUCTION OPERATION amp MAINTENANCE MULTI FUNCTION ELECTROSTATIC METER The Ransburg Multi Function Electrostatic Spray Meter uses one meter to serve multi func tions in electrostatic spray finishing The meter can be used to measure conductivity paint resis tance short circuit current resistance and high KITS AND ADAPTERS voltage The meter is available in individual kits focused on each function or a 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 accessor
5. MAINTENANCE rT aani 17 18 WARRANTY POLICY a aani 18 APPENDIX 19 79 PAINT AND SOLVENT SPECIFICATIONS 19 VISCOSITY 20 21 VOLUMETRIC CONTENT OF HOSE TUBE 22 98 01 7 Ransburg SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before operating maintaining or servicing any Ransburg electrostatic coating system read and understand all of the technical and safety liter ature 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 PROBLEMS To help you recognize this informa tion 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 avoid a situation 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 minor deviations may be found between this literature and your equipment D
6. electrode and may reduce or elimi nate electrostatic efficiency TE 98 01 7 gt Ensure that meter s scale is properly set for the function in which it is being used Dam age to equipment may result if improperly set BA KD wy OFF Ransburg INSERT TO THIS DEPTH INTO PAINT Figure 6 Paint Tester Operation Operation 1 Setthe meter dial to the MQ 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 of the subject paint until the holes at the bottom of the slots in the probe sleeve are submerged see Figure 6 Take reading within 5 to 10 seconds of submerging the probe gt Do not immerse the paint probe past the top of the sleeve Test Equipment Introduction Operation amp Maintenance 13 Ransburg Meter Readings Table 4 lists the ranges of paint resistivity that work best for specific Ransburg applicators TABLE 4 PAINT RESISTIVITY RANGES Applicator Paint Resistivity Range 0 05 MQ to 1 0 0 1 MQ to 1 0MQ 0 1 to Infinity Rotary Atomizers 2 Process Handgun Handguns amp Automatic Guns Use this table as a guideline Usually atrial for resistance above listed values is recommended When resistance is below listed values electr
7. has been used and maintained in accordance with Ransburg s written safety and operating instructions and has been used under normal operating conditions Normal wear items are excluded THE USE OF OTHER THAN RANSBURG APPROVED 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 1 guns power supplies control units etc is one 1 year from date of purchase WRAPPING THE APPLICATOR ASSOCIATED VALVES AND TUBING AND SUPPORTING HARDWARE IN PLASTIC SHRINK WRAP OR ANY OTHER NON APPROVED COVERING WILL VOID THIS WARRANTY FLUID HANDLING One 1 year from date of purchase i e Totalizer CCV Valves etc AIR BEARING ROTATORS Fifteen thousand 15 000 hours or three 3 years whichever occurs first Warranty period begins on the date of purchase TE 98 01 7 RANSBURG S ONLY OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS TO REPLACE PARTS THAT HAVE FAILED BECAUSE OF FAULTY WORKMANSHIP OR MATERIALS THERE ARE NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES NOR WARRANTIES OF EITHER MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE RANSBURG ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR INJURY DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOODWILL OR PRODUCTION OR INCOME WHICH RESULT FROM USE OR MISUSE OF THE EQUIPMENT BY PURCHASER OR OTHERS EXCLUSIONS I
8. 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 reading should be approximately 14 5 MQ to 19MQ 10 Ransburg Test Equipment Introduction Operation amp Maintenance A WARNING gt Prior to starting the SCI tests ensure the voltage at the power supply is turned off 2 Place appropriate test resistor in the high voltage cable socket of the power supply See appropriate power supply or applicator service manual Be sure it is pushed clear to the bottom or proper contact will not be made Attach one of the alligator clamps to 14 5 the lead of the test resistor Attach the other alligator clamp to a known true earth ground maT Turn the power supply on Then trigger H V Oy by the air flow switch or jumper as required by gun model See appropriate service man ual 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 Figure 4 Measuring Electrode Resistance should be compared to the value listed in the appropriate power supply service manual Short Circuit Current SCl Power Supplies The Ransburg Multi Function Meter may be used to measure the short circuit current of an electrostatic product The short circuit current measurementis importantin troubleshootin
9. age 2 Ransburg AREA Tells where hazards may occur Spray Area TE 98 01 7 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 inadvertent arcing that is capable of causing fire or explosion is lost if any safety interlocks are disabled during operation Frequent Power Supply or Controller shutdown indicates 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 maintenance When using solvents for cleaning Those used for equipment flushing should have flash points equal to or higher than those of the coating material Those solvents used for cleaning must have a flash point at minimum of 5 C 9 F greater than the ambient temperature It is the end users responsibility to insure this condition is met Spray booth ventilation must be kept at the rates required by NFPA 33 OSHA country and local codes In addition ventilation must be maintained during cleaning operations using flammable or
10. at ing materials and cause a fire or explosion Certain material may be harmful if inhaled or if there is contact with the skin Explosion Hazard Incompatible Materials Halogenated hydrocarbon sol vents for example methylene chloride 1 1 1 roethane not chemically compatible with the aluminum that might be used in many sys tem components The 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 II 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
11. 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 gt Ensure that meter s scale is proper ly set for the function in which it is being used Damage to equipment may result if improperly set Operation A WARNING Prior to starting the SCI tests ensure the voltage at the power supply is turned off 1 Set the meter dial to the pA scale see Fig ure 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 me ter 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 TE 98 01 7 2 Attach one of the alligator clamps to the elec trode brush on the 2 process bell Be sure the clamp makes good contact with the elec trode 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 supply The meter should read between the ranges indicated in the power supply and applicator manuals Test Equipment Introduction Operation amp Maintenance 12 Ransburg PAINT RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT KIT Paint Resistivity T
12. combustible solvents Electrostatic arcing must be prevented Safe sparking distance must be maintained between the parts being coated and the applicator A distance 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 unauthorized 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 disabled Never use equipment intended for use in waterborne installations to spray solvent based materials 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 Ransburg AREA Tells where hazards may occur Spray Area General Use and Maintenance TE 98 01 7 Paint High Voltage amp SCI Test Equipment Safety HAZARD Tells what the hazard is Explosion Hazard Improper or inadequate oper ation 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 maint
13. e nance may create a hazard Personnel must be properly trained in the use of this equip 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 11 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 th
14. e requirements of NFPA 33 EN 60079 0 Instructions and safety precautions must be read and 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 Ransburg AREA Tells where hazards may TE 98 01 7 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 materials and cause a fire or explosion 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 ground ed 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 m
15. f 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 costs if applicable Paint High Voltage amp SCI Test Equipment Warranty Policy 18 Ransburg Paint High Voltage amp SCI Test Equipment Manual Changes MANUAL CHANGE SUMMARY This manual was published to replace Service Manual TE 98 01 6 Paint High Voltage amp SCI Test Equipment to make the following changes 1 Corrected A11759 00 High Voltage Probe Adapter part number on the Front Cover 2 Corrected A11759 00 High Voltage Probe Adapter part number in the Multi Function Electrostatic Meter section 3 Updated to new format products and pictures 4 Deleted tables 2 and 3 Referred reader to appropriate power supply or applicator service manual TE 98 01 7 23 Ransburg Manufacturing 1910 North Wayne Street Angola Indiana 46703 9100 Telephone 260 665 8800 Fax 260 665 8516 Technical Service Assistance 320 Phillips Ave Toledo Ohio 43612 1493 Telephone toll free 800 233 3366 Fax 419 470 2233 Technical Support Representative will direct you to the appropriate telephone number for ordering Spare Parts 2014 Finishing Brands Inc All rights reserved
16. g problems with electro static 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 appropriate power supply or applicator manual This comparison indicates if there are problems with the power source or the applicator Ransburg gt Ensure that meter s scale is properly set for the function in which it is being used Dam Figure 5 Testing SCI on Power Supplies age to equipment may result if improperly set Operation 1 Set the meter dial to the pA scale see Figure 5 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 TE 98 01 7 11 Ransburg Short Circuit Current SCI 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 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
17. he Ransburg Paint Resistance Measurement Kit using the multi function meter is designed to provide measurementof the electrical resistance of paint formulations 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 MQ and kQ that may be used for measurement of the paint resistance gt Testing Metallic Paint In certain paint formulations where materials of appreciable content of metal flake or powder i e alumi num bronze or metallic colors are used this method of testing resistance can be mislead ing or inconclusive This paint tester will NOT indicate the metallic content of the formula gt Whenusing the paint tester with metal lic 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 ap plicators and high voltage applied the metal particles may become aligned by the electri cal field This may result in an appreciable increase of current flow to ground by way of the pain delivery system While the flow of current poses no immediate dangerous con dition it may drain some or all of the voltage from the
18. ifferences 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 of this manual will provide a better understanding of the equipment and process resulting in more efficient operation 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 TE 98 01 7 Paint High Voltage amp SCI Test Equipment Safety A 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 thor oughly 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 SAFE TY STANDARD LATEST EDITION prior to installing operating and or servicing this equipment A WARNING gt The hazards shown the following pag es may occur during the normal use of this equipment Please read the hazard chart be ginning on p
19. ior 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 gt To provide proper equipment to operator ground the conductive handle 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 2 Attach ground clamp to a proven earth ground 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 Figure 7 Measuring High Voltage On Electrostatic Alr Spray Gun TE 98 01 7 Test Equipment Introduction Operation amp Maintenance NOTE gt Make sure all grounded objects are at least 2 feet away 4 Holding the metal part of the 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 gt Ens
20. ipment may result if improp erly set Operation 1 Set the meter dial to the 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 TE 98 01 7 Test Equipment Introduction Operation amp Maintenance read zero verify the continuity of the 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 automatically 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 09 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 article to determine if a conductive primer or conductive solution for the part surface is required 1 5GQ to Infinity The article is NOT suitable for spraying A conductive primer or conductive solution is required to treat the surface of the part VL
21. n Meter 76664 00 TEST LEAD ASSEMBLY 3587 03 COMPRESSION NUT NN 76634 00 MULTI FUNCTION TESTER 76667 HIGH VOLTAGE PROBE ASSEMBLY Figure 1B Multi Function Meter Kit Parts Ransburg SPRAYABILITY SCI AND RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT KIT Sprayability The Sprayability Meter measures whether materials normally considered being electrically non conductive could be electrostatically sprayed or whether they need to be treated with solutions to make the surface conductive The meter measures the surface resistance and indicates the degree of sprayability in MQ or GQ The target being sprayed must be low enough in resistance to dissipate the electrostatic charge In 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 12 13 may be sprayable Since many non conductive products must be pre treated with a conductive solution 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 gt Ensure that meter s scale is properly set for the function in which it is being used Damage to equ
22. ostatic effect will be reduced due to a higher current draw to ground To spray this material may require other means of increasing distance to ground such as adding coiled fluid tubes gt 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 MQ CM MQ reading X 132 Ref ASTM D5682 To obtain MQ CM from the resistance in MQ from the meter multiply by 132 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 TE 98 01 7 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 applicator is very important when trouble shooting problems with an installation The reading from this device indicates whether the applica
23. ry for repair recalibration 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 Ransburg recommends that the Multi Function Meter and its associated equipment Paint probe kV Probe and or Test Leads be sent in together 1 Remove the sliding back cover of the meter ot rocalpratom at east once Pel yaan 2 Remove the existing battery from the two 2 prong 9V connector NOTE gt 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 3 Replace with new alkaline 9V battery 4 Replace back cover 5 Appropriately discard used battery When shipped from the factory and NOTE after each calibration the Multi Function Meter will be sealed with a calibration gt The screen will go blank when the sticker noting the next date when battery needs to be replaced calibration expires Removal of this e seal will void calibration of the unit A certificate of calibration will also be E E shipped with each calibrated unit Figure 11 Battery Replacement TE 98 01 7 17 Ransburg WARRANTY POLICIES LIMITED WARRANTY Ransburg will replace or repair without charge any part and or equipment that falls within the specified time see below because of faulty workmanship or material provided that the equipment
24. tor and power supply are operating correctly This kit comes with the following accessories 1 high 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 volt age cable to measure DC voltage from power supplies producing less than 90 gt Ensure that meter s scale is properly set for the function in which it is being used Damage to equipment may result if improperly set Operation gt DO NOT exceed 30 seconds of continu ous use of the high voltage probe The probe is designed for instant readings A WARNING gt 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 Test Equipment Introduction Operation amp Maintenance 14 Ransburg 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 pr
25. upply off 20 Disengage the probe cable from the power supply 21 Restore 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 24 Tighten thumb screw 25 Place adapter over probe electrode assembly see Figure 10 TE 98 01 7 26 Remove adapter from probe electrode assembly 27 Test other probe electrode assemblies or resume operation Thumb Screw Adapter HV probe from probe test kit Figure 9 Probe Assembly View PROBE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY 11759 HIGH VOLTAGE PROBE ADAP HV PROBE FROM TEST KIT Figure 10 Electrode Test View 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 assembly as this may break the potted high voltage resistor Test Equipment Introduction Operation amp Maintenance 16 Ransburg Test Equipment Introduction Operation amp Maintenance GENERAL MAINTENANCE Calibration The 76634 00 Multi Function Meter is not field Maintenance Battery Replacement gt repairable The meter should be returned to the When required the battery will need to be replaced facto
26. ure that the applicator is NOT rotating when contacting it with the probe 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 it with the probe Rough handling may cause damage to the applicator 100 0 wy A Ransburg Figure 8 Measuring High Voltage On Bells or Disks Ransburg 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 Insert the 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 7 WARNING gt The ground clip MUST be connected to a proven true earth ground BEFORE any con tact is made between the probe assembly and the assembly being tested 16 Insert the cable into the high voltage tube of 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 s
27. urrent ensure that the sprayability probes do not come into contact with any surface or the meter readings may be altered Ransburg Figure 3 Calibration Check Resistance TE 98 01 7 Operation 1 Set the meter dial to the MQ scale see Fig ure 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 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 part is not adequately grounded reference NFPA 77 NFPA 33 A WARNING If the reading between true earth ground and the target is greater than 1 0 MQ then the hooks racks supports etc must be cleaned and eventually demonstrate a true earth ground resistance of 1 0 MQ or lower See NFPA 33 for further information 3 For resistance checks set the meter to MQ scale see Figure 4 Attach one alligator clip to the electrode wire of a
28. ust assure contact with the handle of the ap plicator via conductive 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 Il Division 1 or 2 haz ardous areas in accordance with NFPA 33 Ransburg AREA Tells where hazards may Electrical Equipment Toxic Substances TE 98 01 7 Spray Area Paint High Voltage amp SCI Test Equipment Safety HAZARD Tells what the hazard is Electrical Discharge High voltage equipment is uti lized in 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 co
29. y items 76652 01 Kit for measuring high voltage Includes 76634 00 Multi Function Meter and 76667 High Voltage Probe Assembly 76652 02 Kit for measuring short circuit current 5 and spray ability Includes 76634 00 Multi Function Meter and 76664 00 Test Lead Assembly 76652 03 Kit for measuring paint resistivity Includes 76634 00 Multi Function Meter and 7922 00 Paint Probe Assembly 76652 04 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 A11759 00 High Voltage Probe Adapter Adapter to measure the voltage coming from an individual probe electrode assembly on all RMA MMA Indirect Charge Robot Mounted Rotary Applicator Aerobell 2 5 Indirect Charge A10924 and Aerobell II Indirect Charge 77603 Meter Scale Ranges kV Oto 199 9 kVDC uA 0 to 1999 uA 10 1999 001 to 1 999 MQ 00 1MQ to 199 9 GQ 1GQ to 19 99 GQ Note For readings below 2 MQ more resolution can be obtained by using the scale TE 98 01 7 Ransburg TE 98 01 7 Test Equipment Introduction Operation amp Maintenance 20913 00 CONTACT ROD wy SMa OFF GO T Ransburg 7922 00 PAINT PROBE ASSEMBLY Figure 1A Multi Functio
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