Fishman AIRFREE LDS9000 User's Manual
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1. kk N i j a Ke E f i amp ye its product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period Me j i iy ji i M j Fiha U WW j WE e aes b N U ii i 4 A Ni ta es of merchantabil Ya U Bi Gi ye W i u l di i r i b 2 sa il ji oe A ii E Ke t Free Warranty E ates JAN OR HEAD j i w LONG n ili KAN a A san r AN Ra y p i luding warrant ki si A t hi 3 His inc Va ji Wi co Ai i i W A site gt KR ai Le gt lied and fitness for a particular purpose In no event will Fishman r e r A g y ii is express Or mmp i e lo LL ra gt G S E ev ii Yar A ROAR tii RU A NENE L a i hae a e J i as Under this warranty Fishman will repair or replace any defe part or at its own option the complete dispenser regar Before use the customer must determine the suitability of the product for their intended use and therefore customer assumes all risk and liability connected with products use At no time under any circumstance shall any liability or obligation of Fishman arising from the warranty exceed the Except as provided herein Fishman makes no warranties2. motion forces the fluid out to make a deposit Power Supply The LDS9000 features a universal power supply It automatically adjusts for input voltages ranging from 100 VAC to 240 VAC There is no adjustment required by the user Flexible Control Cable Program Control LCD Display Linear Dispensing System Power On Off Control Pad Extend Auto Foot Control Toggle i Switches Qi Retract Manual Hand Gun Port Manual Auto Dispense e Each mode provides you access to different features on the liquid crystal display Use the Auto Manual switch to move back and forth from manual mode to automatic mode e In manual mode you can use the foot pedal to dispense a deposit or bead by eye You are in manual mode when the Auto Manual toggle switch is in the downward position e In Automatic Dispense mode you can set several variables including program number syringe barrel size deposit volume dispense rate pullback delay You are in automatic dispense mode when the Auto Manual toggle switch is in the upward position Reverse Motion Drawback In manual mode flip the Extend switch located on the control panel from Extend to Retract to engage the motor in reverse direction This will draw fluid back into the reservoir stopping any ooze Hand Control In both manual and auto mode flip the Foot Hand switch from Foot to Hand to operate the dispenser with a finger switch Finger switches
3. The remainder of the manual applies to all 9000 series AirFree dispensers First Steps Unpack the shipping box and use the supplied checklist to assure all items are present If an item is missing please contact us immediately Make sure the set up area has access to power No compressed air will be needed You are about to experience the world s only AirFree fluid dispenser No compressors no filtration no plumbing Activate your extended two 2 year no fault warranty by following the instructions in the enclosed On Line Warranty letter to activate online Once your dispenser is set up return to this section to familiarize yourself with the multiple functions of the program controls Input Voltage Max Inrush Current Output Voltage Output Power Fuse Rating Initiate Circuit Drive Motor Axial Movement Control Circuitry Interface Minimum Dispense Volume Control Unit Size Weight Gun Length Weight Cable Length 100 240 VAC 47 63Hz 3 2A 1 8A 5 0VDC 4 6W 1 0A 250 VAC Foot Pedal dry contact finger switch LDAV 7 5 Degree 48 Steps Rev MDAV 3 75 Degree 96 Steps Rev SDAV 3 75 Degree 96 Steps Rev LDAV 024 Axial Pitch 0005 Step MDAV 024 Axial Pitch 00025 Step SDAV 012Axial Pitch 000125 Step CMOS microprocessor Tactile kev pad 23ml 7 63 x 8 75 x 3 5in 19 4 x 22 2 x 8 9cm 5 8lbs 7 15in 7 40z 3 or 6 feet The LDS9000 Dispensing System us
4. consequential damages arising out of use of this product ju be liable for direct indirect special incidental or Fishman Corporation Fishman warrants of two vears from the date of purchase returned freight prepaid to Fishman purchase price of the product E A Wa iu an i ka 7 x a j i ji ue ee sel ju tee ee ts Le wa i rwe ik INA Xx EE GS g al y KOY v KINA x INA EG KOV y VINA GE GE GEG Xx IYA v a y CINAR y KOY EEG v KOV v SMES GS JA n en ett Na SONA IME RO ca na a We SCN MA e att Mt etta Wan a MOON an NN MOR A ser MA est etta MAN sett KA ee e Nan raa ya A ee ea MA NEEE NL gost na e Nan raa ra HO sera MI e RA ye HU an ae a e HA Watt tA e A COM ANYA GEN mma CONS CR N CS E e ER ENE EDE E CU NE EE EN NE NE EE E SR GES CR ON CN N EE E e CUS DE HE ENE CN CN CS die RR ISEZA OEEZA NEZ NE NE NE NEZ NENE SEY SE NEZ NE Ee NENE SE NE SE NEZ NNE NE NEZ SEE NEZ NE NENE NENE SE SEE NEZ SNE Se VD NEDE Se i i i i NW i W f i Wl i Wy i i j 7 31 FISHMAN e Fishman Corporation 192 South Street Hopkinton MA 01748 800 433 2115 Fax 508 435 2119 www fishmancorp com email fishman fishmancorp com 270264
5. fluid compressible Although the LDS9000 Linear Drive System is stable enough to handle most compressible fluids excess air will force the user to use a greater amount of pullback This will create a greater amount of forward and reverse motion in the syringe during a dispense cycle Excess motion will put more stress on the fluid being dispensed The goal is to reduce dispense motion as much as possible to protect the fluid and maximize repeatability Paying attention to minimization during syringe filling will drastically improve performance For best results use a Fishman barrel filing station see next page If needed use a centrifuge or vacuum chamber to eliminate any trapped air Pourable Fluid Twist on a tip cap and pour your fluid into the barrel using a funnel Insert a Venting Ribbon along the iA Pull inside edge of the barrel followed by an AirFree piston Carefully Venting press down until it contacts the ribbon fluid While holding the piston in PosiLok place gently pull the Venting piston Ribbon from the barrel Thick or Non Leveling Fluid If the fluid comes packed in a caulking cartridge try loading the Maximum reservoir with a caulking gun If fill level is 2 3 of not spoon feeding with a spatula syringe often works Follow the loading by inserting the Venting Ribbon along the inside of the barrel followed by AirFree piston Carefully press down to move the fluid to the bottom of t
6. program you wish to restore press the number now on the keypad to restore the program e If you do not know the program number hit the right arrow to review the saved programs Tip The programs will automatically scroll in order from 0 9 e When you see the program you want appear on the screen press the NEXT key and the program will restore 16 How to Make a Bead To dispense a continuous bead of fluid instead of a single dot follow these steps o i Extend Auto Foot Switch the AUTO MANUAL switch to a i MANUAL Brae UEC di bl Set the shot size to the lowest setting For best results set the dispense rate to slow to minimize backpressure in the svringe As a beginning point set drawback to 5 steps Keep delay set to zero then adjust as needed to eliminate any post dispense ooze e Press and hold the foot pedal until the required amount is dispensed 17 Operating Tips olbs lbs r II lbs _ 0 lbs 50 165 ER 50 lbs 50 Ibs i 100 Ibs 100 lb BR 100 Ibs 100 Ibs Secondary pressure Only pres release FreeFlow sure Third pressure tapered tip release release open N dispense ID ta a Suggested Tips e The faster you dispense the more backoff you will need That s because the speed at which the piston is traveling exceeds the flow rate of the material out of the dispense tip Therefore creating internal pr
7. D RETRACT switch to RETRACT The PosiLok piston will retract for as long as the foot pedal is depressed 28 DISPENSE RATE is Alwavs start with the slowest recommended rate and increase incrementallv DRAWBACK DELAY When using a small needle you can take advantage of the drawback delay feature to give you more control over your output volume This feature allows the fluid to flow out of the syringe before you drawback the PosiLok piston and begin your next dispense cycle FACTORY SETTINGS The factory settings will be replaced with your settings when you save into location 1 and 2 AN ke eyan vine na When you save an application into a location that has a previously stored application you will be asked to replace the existing application RESTORE ss When you restore an application from a location the parameters will flash on the display You will then be asked to restore the application ACTIVATING PARANIETER 4 4 if you notice that a parameter that you set didn t take effect make sure you pressed the ENTER key before proceeding to the next screen If you did not press the ENTER key the values you entered will not take effect on the next dispensing cycle NEEDLE SELECTION sinc When selecting a needle we recommend using the FreeFlow tip with the LDS9000 This tip allows the least amount of flow restriction thus allowing positive flow of the fluid from the syringe PREPACKAGED SYRINGE n
8. DS9000 are used on a production line You are assured all systems will start with the same program Zo Defining the Svstem Manual Mode Program is ideallv suited for priming the dispense tip and manual dispensing such as potting and beads In manual mode the parameters and function of the parameters are exactly the same as program mode The only difference is that the system will only dispense fluid for the amount of time the user holds the foot pedal down The Linear Drive System AirFree PosiLok Piston The heart of AirFree dispensing This unique design has made positive displacement with a barrel reservoir possible Re engineering the pneumatic piston concept the high interference fit of the piston and the luer lock connection with the Linear Drive System enables intelligent dispensing By increasing the interference between the O D of the piston and the I D of the barrel we are able to completely seal the chamber eliminating material leakage The luer lock connection provides complete control over forward and reverse motion The intelligent control unit microprocessor knows the barrel I D the distance traveled forward and the distance traveled backward With every dispense cycle the piston moves the exact distance every time guaranteed Drip free dispensing air pocket venting and all plastic component dispensing are maintained with the new design The Dispense Gun The precision of AirFree dispensing t
9. LDSY000 AirFree CA Dispenser Operating Guide r psgoto 8 1 Fom Extend Introduction Park You for purchasing the Fishman LDS9000 AirFree dispenser Our 9000 line of AirFree dispensers uses a patented positive displacement technology to provide the highest level of repeatability of any dispenser utilizing a syringe as a reservoir We guarantee it Please spend a few moments familiarizing yourself with the LDS9000 dispenser Our recommended testing procedures provide an interactive tutorial on the dispenser s functions When complete review the helpful information we have included based on our 40 years of dispensing experience After completing the guide should you have any additional questions please don t hesitate to contact Fishman or your authorized Fishman dealer US amp Canada 800 433 2115 United Kingdom 1285 644211 Worldwide 1 508 435 2115 The Fishman Promise We promise that our products will operate to your complete satisfaction We strive for the highest standards regarding quality workmanship and attention to detail If for any reason you feel that you are not satisfied with our products or support I extend the offer to write or call me personally Our interest is to build partnerships through understanding your needs and incorporating them into our products and services Your trust in Fishman is our ultimate reward Uhh lhe Scott Beebe President of Fishman Corp Table of Cont
10. an Must be free of air pockets to receive the full benefits of the LDS9000 Contact your Fishman representative for AirFree filling suggestions 29 Dispenser Component Selector Guide The charts below are only a small sample of available Fishman components Please refer to the complete Fishman catalog to view the entire product line Retaining Ring The unique multi legged design firmly locks the barrel into place eliminating any possibility of pressure loss during dispense Size Retaining Ring nt ae j Se a 10cc 0314291 1 AirFree CA Barrels Pistons 3 Each package contains same amount of barrels and PosiLok engageable pistons Size Clear per at ee 10cc 0504171 30 PosiLok Teflon Lined Dispense Tips ID 1 2 Length Hub Color 020 2592121 Gray 006 2592125 Pink 30 PosiLok p Flexible a Dispense Tips Soft polypropylene burr and flash free tips assure accurate deposit control ir 1 57 Color 15G 049 27532115 27534115 Brown 18G 032 2532118 2534118 Dk Green 20G 019 27532120 72534120 Pink 25G 014 2532125 2534125 Red Accessories Gun Stand Holds the dispense gun when not in use LDS9000 Stand D600001 Piston Stabilizer Attaches to the end of the Linear Drive Svstem dispense rod Clam shell design clamps onto the piston hub Each kit contains a piston stabilizer assembly tool and instructions TO 5cc Stabilizer Kit V010101 10cc Stabilize
11. are sold separately How to use the Control Pad Wait 3 5 seconds for on screen instructions On Screen Instructions When in program mode if you are not sure what to do wait approximately 3 5 seconds and rolling instructions appear If you missed them not to worry they will repeat until you make an entry New or Saved Program In Auto Mode hit the NEXT key Hit the left arrow to enter a new program or hit the right arrow to enter a saved program Edit the existing program In Auto mode hit the BACK key once to enter the program manager Each time you hit the BACK key it shows a different program parameter Find the one you wish to edit make your edit and hit the ENTER key Hit the NEXT key as many times as needed to return to program mode Follow on screen instructions Enter a Volume In Auto mode when entering a new program or editing an existing one when prompted for a dispense volume press the digit kevs to tvpe the amount you require Press the ENTER key to save your input Skip forward back through the menu In Auto mode press the NEXT key to skip one slot forward in the programming menu Use the BACK key to skip back one slot in the programming menu How to Use the Control Pad Erase an Input or Make a Selection In Auto mode when entering a new program or editing use the left and right arrow keys to erase and input or skip between choices such as multiple saved programs Use the ENTER key to select a
12. barrel It is only necessary to make a loose connection to bring the barrel flush The Retaining Ring holds the barrel in place Over tightening can damage the piston hub Also do not over retract the barrel ears Over retraction will cause air pockets between the piston and material Slide the retaining ring cover over the syringe and rotate the cover in a clockwise direction The syringe should be firmly connected to the dispensing gun 12 Removing the Syringe At the end of a dispense program the control unit will display a message Remove syringe and press enter Remove the retaining ring cover by turning clockwise Slide the retaining ring cover over the barrel reservoir Twist the barrel reservoir clockwise to remove it from the piston hub e Discard the barrel reservoir e Press ENTER Program Function The LDS9000 AirFree Dispensing system allows 10 user defined programs to be stored in memory ranging from O to 9 The program stores e Barrel reservoir size e Deposit volume e Dispense rate e Backoff or Pullback e Delay between forward and reverse motion Follow These Steps to Input a Program e Press the NEXT key Use the left and right arrow keys to select your syringe size Enter your dispense volume by using the keypad to enter your volume followed by pressing the ENTER key or use the left or right arrows to use the SpeedBar feature Ent
13. choice Confirming a Choice In auto or manual always use the ENTER key to save an input or selection The NEXT or BACK keys do not save they only skip to the next choice The ENTER key saves your data Jog Between Menu Choices In auto or manual alwavs use the left or right arrow to move between menu selections Back Panel R5232 DB9 Foot Pedal Power Cord Receptacle LDS9000 Gun Assembly SureLok Retaining Ring Cover Tip Cap Barrel Reservoir PosiLok Piston Piston Hub Lead Screw Dispensing Gun Attaching the Syringe Remove the end cap from the barrel reservoir e Make sure a tip cap is on the barrel Remove the retaining ring from the dispense gun e Holding the dispensing gun with the piston hub pointed upward place the barrel over the piston hub of the dispense gun Holding both loosely Step on the foot pedal until the barrel ears are raised at least 1 4 635mm above the plate 11 Attaching the Syringe continued Manually twist the barrel in a clockwise direction until the luer lock connector is finger tight and the ears of the barrel are flush against the retaining plate It may be necessary to set the EXTEND RETRACT switch to RETRACT and step on the foot pedal to bring the barrel ears completely flush to the retaining plate If you set the switch to RETRACT be sure to set it back to EXTEND before proceeding Note Do not over tighten the
14. echnology The motor used inside the dispense gun is a linear actuator The linear actuator creates forward motion by rotating nut between electrically charged poles The drive screw runs through the nut located at the center of the motor The design of the plastic gun housing captures the top of the drive screw preventing it from rotation When electrically charged the center nut will step from one magnetic pole to the other moving the drive screw forward It is important to note that the drive screw not rotating allows the attachment of the PosiLok piston creating the linear motion critical to positive displacement By reversing the charge we are able to create reverse motion Note LDAV one electrical pulse motor step 0005 MDAV one electrical pulse motor step 00025 SDAV one electrical pulse motor step 000125 24 Defining the Svstem Retaining Ring The brawn of the AirFree dispensing technologv The multi legged stainless steel design locks the svringe in place making the syringe and gun one In dispensing any flexing between the barrel reservoir and surface to which it is secured represents a pressure loss and will change the amount of fluid dispensed Due to the tight tolerance between the stainless steel retaining ring and the gun there is no room for barrel flexing when the thrust of dispense cycle is applied This is a key contributor to maintaining positive displacement dispensing The Contro
15. en dispensing compressible fluids The Drawback parameter eliminates any oozing by implementing a mechanically reversed action at the end of the dispense cycle Because the system is intelligent it knows the distance traveled forward and the distance traveled back Therefore on the next dispense cycle the system will add the distance traveled back to the forward motion guaranteeing a positive displaced dispense every time Example The system converts dispense volume to motor steps Assume 02cc equals 20 steps The following is what happens when 10 steps of reverse motion is added 10 net 20 Drawback Delay This parameter is most useful when potting or beading with a compressible fluid A delay in seconds is applied between the end of the forward motion and the start of the reverse motion when drawback steps are programmed This allows the entire programmed shot to dispense prior to the reverse motion Utility 2 Save Restore Manager The Save Restore Manager has three adjustable parameters e Save your program to ten locations e Recall your program from ten locations e Set a program as the default on start up The Save Restore Manager allows you to save and recall up to ten different programs eliminating setup time when changing dispense volumes Also you may specify one program as the default program meaning this program will automatically load when the controller is turned on This is useful when multiple L
16. ents Page Getting Stafted i i i a a MM MMMM A ADD_ Z EN 4 Spec can OS arreoa eect ssn cc connec enc eater MI MN 5 BP Sa a a dd 6 wan L B u A 1 How to Use the Control Panel kiebi vi 8 Besi CSS ETE TO rn sc CS e Sk Wan _ n e e bee E Sr 11 Removing the o VI oc a ee dihe ee p k kaz 13 Program E UDCUOL ei a dd y na n b k n cn tenbe a dad on 14 How to Makea Poad at de en 17 HD a EAA a 18 Loading the Reservoir 20 Alternative Filling M thode sen jum ee et b a 21 Deining he SSSR 22 Flow te DS 0000 WO iia i EA EEE 26 LOGOS ROC AR 27 l s EITE EE ree eee ATE 28 CC E S EE A E E 30 Dispenser Component Selector Guide 31 Two Year Fault Free Warranty this 32 Meets applicable CSA and CE requirements This manual is for the express and sole use of Fishman dispenser users and purchasers and no portion of this manual may be reproduced in any form Fishman AirFree AirPulse PosiLok FreeFlow SafeLok and DripFree are trademarks of Fishman Corporation 2004 Fishman Corporation Getting Started This manual contains all the information you will need to set up and test the 9000 series AirPulse dispensers e Vou will find the hook up for the LDAV on pages 10 15 For the MDAV review 16 19 For the SDAV review 20 23 e Next pages 24 25 will show vour how to set up and test a thick paste like material e Finallv pages 26 27 explain how to dispense waterv fluids using vacuum control
17. er your dispense rate by using the keypad to enter the volume followed by pressing the ENTER key or use the left or right arrows to use the SpeedBar feature Enter the amount of back off by using the keypad followed by pressing the ENTER key or use the left or right arrows to use the SpeedBar feature Enter the amount of delay 0 9 seconds between forward and reverse motion by using the keypad followed by the ENTER key Speedbar This feature is available in the volume input dispense rate input and backoff input Hold down the left or right arrow key to make this feature appear Continue holding to make the bar increase or decrease The longer you hold the faster the bar moves When satisfied release the key and Speedbar will show you your selected volume Program Function To save program answer YES followed by the program number 0 9 of the location you wish to save your program If you want the program to automatically load as the default program when the machine is turned on answer YES to the default question e Press the foot pedal to dispense the first deposit Follow These Steps to Edit a Program e Press the BACK key to enter the program manager Tip The BACK key moves through each parameter until you reach the start of the program manager The NEXT key moves you through each parameter to the bottom of the program manager e Press the BACK key as many times as you need to ge
18. es a patented Linear Drive System LDS to transfer force from the drive motor to the syringe piston The motor lead screw and syringe piston are linked mechanically Each attachment gun to reservoir gun to piston piston to reservoir is specifically designed to provide zero flexing in the system during a dispense Simply put zero flexing is what makes the LDS9000 the world s most repeatable dispenser Once the dispense cycle is complete a programmed mechanical pullback retracts the drive rod which is mechanically attached to the AirFree piston The combined action of the plunger with the preprogrammed forward steps and pullback feature produces a highly repeatable deposit with no post dispense ooze A pause between forward and reverse motion can be programmed in for use with Patented compressible fluids aad l l l Svstem The inner diameter and length of the svringe barrel are used to calculate dispense volume For example the inner diameter of a 10cc syringe barrel measures 1 63cm One forward step of the motor moves the drive rod piston 00127cm resulting in 0026cc of fluid being displaced With a 5cc barrel it takes two steps to displace the same amount of fluid Flexible Control Cable An electronic signal is sent via the electronic control cable that connects the dispense gun to the control box The signal energizes the motor pushing the drive rod attached to the piston into the syringe barrel The forward
19. essure More reverse motion is required to get the internal reservoir pressure back to zero We recommend you start with a slow rate and progress from there e The LDS9000 positively displaces fluids That means if you program O2cc s of fluid you will get 02cc s out of a very small tip or a large tip The only difference is trying to force the fluid through a very small tip will take twice as long We recommend you increase the fluid flow by using our FreeFlow tapered tip e A change in the dispense rate will change your deposit size When the piston moves forward it often exceeds the flow rate of the fluid thus creating pressure buildup The best way to rapidly relieve that pressure is to apply reverse motion When the dispense rate is doubled the fluid has half the time to flow before reverse motion therefore the deposit size becomes smaller Conversely when the dispense rate is cut in half the fluid has twice the time to flow before reverse motion therefore the deposit size becomes larger The only way to maintain the same deposit size at all speeds is to adjust all parameters First Shot Set Up eFollow the steps listed in the LDS9000 Rapid Setup Guide We recommend you work with the Fishman test fluid provided in your dispenser to establish the first deposit eWhen priming your dispense tip watch how long the fluid flows out of the tip Little to no ooze start with a minimum amount of backoff 1 10 steps Lots o
20. f ooze start with a higher amount of backoff 10 25 steps and adjust from there eStart with a slow dispense rate and adjust your dispense volume and backoff until you achieve the right size deposit Once your deposit is stabilized try adjusting the speed to your liking watch the effect on your deposit Return to volume and backoff to tweak the deposit size Always allow the deposit to stabilize via 5 or 6 dispenses before making the next adjustment 18 Operating Tips Components e Always use Fishman AirFree barrel reservoirs and dispense tips Safely dispose after use This method prevents contamination ensures proper safety and provides maximum cleanliness e The heart of the Linear Drive System LDS is the AirFree piston The specially designed luer connection provides a no slip connection assuring the highest deposit repeatability e Use Fishman FreeFlow tapered dispense tips Small gauge tips will only create backpressure put stress on the fluid and cause ooze The Linear Drive System will positively displace fluids which allows the use of larger tips with no effect on performance The FreeFlow taper tips eliminate fluid flow restrictions preventing drooling and ooze Restriction 1 Restriction 2 Restriction 3 FreeFlow tapered tip eliminates restrictions 2 and 3 19 Loading the Reservoirs Avoid Air in the Syringe Barrel Trapped air in the fluid creates voids that will make the
21. he barrel and to remove trapped air While holding the piston in place gently pull the Venting Ribbon from the barrel Venting ribbon 20 Alternative Filling Methods e If your fluid comes prepackaged in a medical style syringe use the Fishman B250001 luer to luer fitting to transfer the material from prepackaged syringe to the Fishman syringe e Another option is to use the Fishman C370001 AirPulse reservoir filler Purchase your fluid in a 120z cartridge or prepack the cartridge yourself The prepackaged cartridge easily sips into the barrel loader Air pressure activated by a finger switch transfers the fluid from the cartridge to the Fishman syringe piston inserted filing from the bottom up elf the fluid comes prepackaged in a 1 10 gallon caulking style cartridge use the Fishman B250001 barrel loader Operation is exactly as above the only difference is the reservoir is designed to fit the caulking cartridge For additional assistance contact one of our Application Specialists Cartridge filling procedure for the Barrel Loader Barrel Rack EEA MEAN Luer to Luer fitting 21 Defining the Svstem Program Mode Program mode is ideallv suited for dot tvpe applications or automated XYZ system beads This mode allows you to program a desired volume of fluid for repeated and consistent output In the program mode there are two utilities Program Manager and the Save Restore Manager U
22. ively displace we can get the same amount out of a 14G as a 25G Use the needle with the largest I D and shortest length possible preferably a free flow tip to reduce backpressure eCheck that the syringe is packaged air free The presence of air will cause oozing It is recommended the syringes be packaged using centrifuge or vacuum when possible eMake sure you are using an PosiLok piston Pistons are included in your dispense kit Problem The fluid is blowing by the AirFree piston Potential Solutions eExamine the seal of the piston Sometimes syringe fillers either by rushing or attempting to squeeze air out allow fluid to permeate the front seal of the piston When the front seal is maintained the piston will not leak Also adding a Fishman Piston Stabilizer will help See Accessories for ordering information eMake sure you are using Fishman Syringes The inner diameter has been preloaded into the software for dispense calculations Competitor s syringes have different diameters which will cause problems trying to achieve the dispensed amount 27 FOOT N E T Setting for using a foot pedal to activate dispensing cycle HAND s n nen yeren Setting for using finger switch to activate a dispense cycle Re Syringe barrel reservoir selection DIA keke Length user defined syringe inside length from ears to bottom in millimeters LTE E AA o Om Jo 2O20O9PD_7a7M n Volume Volume to be dispensed in c
23. l Unit The brains of AirFree dispensing The control unit gives the user control over volume output dispense rate reverse motion and motion delay By imputing and manipulating these parameters the microprocessor will calculate the number of steps needed to achieve the requested result A universal switching power supply automatically adapts to multiple AC inputs The foot pedal may be removed for automated activation using a dry contact Helpful Hints Priming the System Removal of the tip cap and introduction of a new needle traps air pockets inside the stem of the syringe and hub of the needle Because our system positively displaces fluid it is very important no air is present in any portion of the syringe Therefore it is important that any trapped air is pushed out of the syringe prior to dispensing Changing Barrels Reservoirs Same Size Barrels Simply switch one barrel for the next The only consideration is to prime the new dispense tip prior to dispensing page The LDS9000 recognizes barrels of the same size so it is not necessary to reset the system Different Size Barrels When changing to a different size barrel it is necessary to reset the lead screw reset the dispense parameters and prime the dispense tip To reset the lead screw remove the barrel reservoir flip the Auto Manual switch to Manual and the Extend Retract switch to Retract Hold the foot pedal down until the lead screw retracts all the way i
24. nto the dispense gun 25 How the LDS9000 Works With the power ON here s what happens when you press the foot pedal The program is engaged the motor is energized beginning the dispense cycle countdown The motor pushes the lead screw with piston attached to the end down the barrel pushing the liquid out the dispensing tip At the end of the program the motor is de energized stopping forward movement of the lead screw and stopping all fluid flow If drawback is programmed the motor is re energized and begins a drawback cycle countdown The motor retracts the lead screw with piston attached to the end creating a vacuum that stops any post dispense oozing The vacuum is controlled by the software program When in manual mode the microprocessor switches to direct motor control by the foot pedal As long as the foot pedal is pressed the motor remains energized providing a flow of liquid for filling or beading 26 Troubleshooting Problem The fluid continues to ooze long after the dispense including drawback is completed Potential Solutions eCheck the needle size The unpredictable nature of the pneumatic drive system has forced customers to use the needle as a flow control What this means is that they use an ultra small 25G needle to control the flow fluid because the pneumatic drive system can t IMPORTANT Using an ultra small needle works against our system Because we posit
25. r Kit V020101 30cc Stabilizer Kit V030101 Automation Gun Bracket Mounts the gun to an XVZ dispense station LDS9000 Bracket Y200001 EES EES EES TE EE IN ANN JES EN ES JOE ES JOE JOS JOOS BES JES JES JOS ES JES ES RTS RAR ANS US NS CIS MIND NS MINS DNS CS MS ek n Ea CUS MS UNS MINS MS MS MS MS UNS MINS NS GS CID GUN en ed 2 A 2 jesa bee RNE PONES US NDS NN RTS rea OURS RLS UR NS DURS DURS DURS NES HA YAS i SE DURS ES TSC WI NC RS NDS CSS NC DURS NDS UN BD LUS NCR CS KN RS OURS ND NN AN i AN WWW WW Ji J J kK AA ditt sist dist Ji J PRAKA ditt ditt sist gist AAA J PRAKA itt ditt sist AAA Ji J J sith ditt sist gist Ji KURA ditt sist WARA sist 4 potty EN E I RIC RTC SRT SAO SC GOD UR ST SE A D N N YN UN YON DO NO NAN YAN A A RG het SEAE AR AR jint OE IC RE SE RS E NN ATR MM NN vv vvv vy vvv vv MM MIN TA Wa ke le E 3 N A il A ki e e ew li W i x i Ke A A ta ES a e lt se Le ates Ya ki rat a fi H N ji At WW Y ki M i A ta K x as r i ji ctive Wu ii WW hin b 1 NUE Vos KOR N dless of fault To obtain service under warranty product must be A Wn vk EJ We A Kosta ii M Sn A i di a j i Ke w H ki 4 ii Ii i ta A Ni PA l AE WAV i hes ki i
26. t to the parameter you wish to edit e Use the keypad to make your edit followed by the enter key e Use the NEXT BACK keys to make any remaining edits e When finished use the NEXT key as many times as needed to get to the Save menu e Save your program edits 15 Program Function Follow these steps to save a program to a different location e Press the BACK key to enter the program manager e Press the NEXT key to enter the Save menu e Press the left arrow to make the save e Select a location by pressing a digit from 0 9 Tip If the program you choose already has a saved program you will be asked if you wish or overwrite the program e Decide if you want your saved program to default at start up by choosing yes or no Follow these steps to restore a program at Start Up e Press the right arrow to enter the Save menu e If you know the number of the program you wish to restore press the number now on the keypad to restore the program e If you do not know the program number hit the right arrow to review the saved programs Tip The programs will automatically scroll in order from 0 9 Don t worry if you miss a program the scroll feature will repeat until you make a selection e When you see the program you want appear on the screen press the NEXT key and the program will restore Follow these steps to restore a program while in an active program e Press the NEXT key e If you know the number of the
27. tilitv 1 Program Manager The Program Manager has five adjustable parameters 22 e Barrel Selection e Dispense Volume e Dispense Rate e Drawback e Drawback Delay Barrel Selection The selection of the proper barrel is critical to positive displacement dispensing For the best results always select the smallest barrel reservoir that will work for your application To minimize set up time we preprogrammed the control unit using standard Fishman luer lock barrels Simply select the proper size 3 5 10 30 and move to the next parameter Dispense Volume Having the ability to enter a dispense volume is what separates the LDS9000 from traditional pneumatic dispensing systems Our patented technology allows us to apply a formula based on the syringe s inner diameter and the distance traveled by the PosiLok piston to arrive at the desired volume This method drastically reduces the amount of time consumed by the guesswork of the pneumatic systems Dispense Rate This is an important parameter that allows the LDS9000 to dispense a wide range of material By altering the speed at which the Linear Drive System travels down the barrel we can dispense non compressible to thixotropic materials with little to no impact on rheology The microprocessor calculates dispense rate in the cc per second Defining the Svstem Drawback Upon completion of the dispense cycle fluid oozing out of the dispense tip is a common problem wh
28. ubic centimeters eer er ee arene EE Dispense Rate The rate in cubic centimeters per second at which you want to dispense the fluid PREGNE eee Program key to enter or exit at AUTO DISPENSE PROGRAM MANAGER ENTER Kev to activate desired parameter NEXT ee Kev to advance to the next screen without changing the exiting parameters SYRINGE ATTACHMENTT The ideal position for the ears of the barrel reservoir after locking it into place is flush up against the retaining plate Note Always attach a new barrel reservoir with the tip cap on PRIMING THE SYSTEM Eliminates any trapped air between the barrel reservoir and needle Always prime the system at start up PARAMETER Bini kpaa If you want to know the min max or high and low values of parameters for a given syringe type in 999 at the prompt and press the ENTER key View the display it will flash the values on the screen and then return RETRACT sms When you are in program mode and you change the EXTEND RETRACT switch to RETRACT the system will prompt you to hit the ENTER key or flip the switch back to EXTEND This is a safetv precaution If vou retract with the PosiLok piston attached the barrel reservoir will fill up with air from the open end Before vou use the retract feature be sure you remove your barrel reservoir When retracting the lead screw in manual mode all vou have to do is flip the EXTEN
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