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Dymax BlueWave® LED Prime UVA User Guide
Bright, Visible Light
The bright, visible light energy emitted by curing systems can cause eye strain if proper eye protection or
shielding is not used. The proper use of tinted eye protection and/or opaque/tinted shielding can be utilized to
reduce eye strain and address this concern.
Summary
UV-
light sources can be more “worker friendly” than many commonly accepted industrial processes, provided
the potential concerns are addressed. Both the lower working temperature and lack of spurious frequency
transmission that this system produces make it even more user friendly. Contact your Dymax representative
for information regarding the proper use of Dymax curing systems.
Product Overview
Description of the
BlueWave LED Prime UVA
The
BlueWave LED Prime UVA
is a light-curing spot lamp that generates curing energy using high-intensity
Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). The relatively narrow frequency band produced by LEDs generates cooler curing
temperatures and makes the
BlueWave LED Prime UVA
an excellent choice for spot curing various coatings
and adhesive bonding of polycarbonate, PVC, PET, metal, glass, and many other substrates. LED light-curing
systems offer many advantages over conventional spot-curing systems including no bulbs to change, cooler
cures, no warm-up, and constant intensity for thousands of hours. The
BlueWave LED Prime UVA
is rated for
continuous operation and can run in either timed or manual operating modes. The power supply operates on
line voltages of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
The
BlueWave LED Prime UVA
unit is comprised of an anodized aluminum housing which contains an
electronic power supply, circuit protection, an LED assembly, cooling fans, a lightguide mount, a lightguide
safety interlock, and a control PCB with connections for a remote operation system. Cooling fans are provided
to keep the housing and internal components of the unit at the optimum operating temperature. The fan filter
should be changed or cleaned frequently to prevent blockage and reduced ventilation airflow. The air vents
must not be covered or otherwise blocked. A thermal shutdown sensor is provided for internal temperature
control of the unit.
The unit’s curing energy is emitted from a lightguide. This guide can be hand
-held for complete mobility,
fixtured into position for repetitive operations, or mounted to automated equipment. The lightguide is
separate from the unit and plugs into the lightguide mount on the front panel of the unit.
WARNING!
Insert the lightguide into the lightguide mount before the light is turned on, and remove the
lightguide
ONLY AFTER
the light is turned off. To secure the lightguide, lightly tighten the set screw (located on
the top of the lightguide mount) after the lightguide is inserted. If the lightguide is removed at any time during
an exposure cycle, the power is removed from the LED immediately. Replacing the lightguide will
automatically re-energize the LED.
The unit also features an intensity control on the front panel, which allows operators to adjust the output
intensity during process validation and production. Users can adjust and maintain the output intensity level
from 0 - 100% to meet their process curing parameters.
