LPKF MultiPress S, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...MultiPress S Operating manual 3 0 English Artikelnummer xxx_xxx Insert title photo Size 11 5 cm x 9 5 cm Alignment left 8 5 cm top 1 5 cm Item No 121087...

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Page 3: ...MultiPress S Operating manual 3 0 English LPKF Laser Electronics AG Osteriede 7 D 30827 Garbsen Germany Telephone 49 51 31 70 95 0 Fax 49 51 31 70 95 90 E mail lpkf lpkf de Homepage http www lpkf de...

Page 4: ...l 3 0 Rev 3 6 2009 Copyright 2008 LPKF AG Any distribution or copying of this manual or parts of this manual in any form and use of its contents require the written permission of the LPKF AG Subject t...

Page 5: ...vious knowledge It is possible to press multilayers ranging in size from 100 x 100 mm to 200 x 75 mm Program controlled temperature and pressure guarantee optimum results Equipment Menu guided control...

Page 6: ...out how to install use or service the machine contact the LPKF Support or consult a person skilled in the art As the machine owner your obligations in connection with this manual include the following...

Page 7: ...action that was just carried out Numbers Numbers in bold print in figures identify numberings 1 or dimensions 50 mm Numbers in bold print written in parentheses 1 identify the number in the figure des...

Page 8: ...ligning tools workpieces or housing components Hydraulic pumps The automatic hydraulic pump or the hydraulic hand pump belonging to the machine depending on the scope of delivery is not designed for u...

Page 9: ...annot be held liable for damage caused by the following actions conditions Improper handling including any use not mentioned in this manual Operation in unsuitable environment Installation and operati...

Page 10: ...ok out in particular for damaged cables and hoses When damage or malfunctions are observed put the device immediately at standstill Have any malfunctions rectified immediately If malfunctions cannot b...

Page 11: ...chine Deposit hot materials only on incombustible surfaces Risk of burns When inserting and removing the multilayer from the press wear heat resistant gloves Health hazard Hydraulic fluid can cause sk...

Page 12: ...For your notes 10 MultiPress S Operating manual 3 0 Issued 3 6 2009...

Page 13: ...for the first time 25 3 2 1 Setting the language 26 3 2 2 Testing the safety devices 26 4 What you should know 29 4 1 Structure of a multilayer 29 4 2 Materials 30 4 2 1 Material storage and preparat...

Page 14: ...ayer 53 6 7 Operating the automatic hydraulic pump 53 6 8 Operating the hand pump 54 6 9 Switching the machine off 55 7 Operational faults 57 8 Care and Maintenance 59 8 1 Cleaning 59 8 2 Checking and...

Page 15: ...Table of contents MultiPress S Operating manual 3 0 Rev 3 6 2009 13 13 Index 73...

Page 16: ...sform 32 Fig 12 Pressing stage sequence 34 Fig 13 Display boxes in the machine ready state 38 Fig 14 Function of the selection keys 38 Fig 15 Display in the Setup menu 40 Fig 16 Display during the pre...

Page 17: ...are included in the scope of delivery Multilayer press MultiPress S Automatic hydraulic pump or Hand pump Press mold 2 part aluminum 2 pressing sheets stainless steel 2 press cushions fiber mats Seali...

Page 18: ...is what 2 1 MultiPress S The multilayer press consists of the following operating units and connecting elements Fig 1 MultiPress S Front View 1 Screw thread for lifting ring with covering 2 Control ke...

Page 19: ...2 MultiPress S connections on the back 1 Mains outlet socket for automatic hydraulic pump 2 Data cable connection for service labor 3 Connection for data cable to automatic hydraulic pump 4 Hydraulic...

Page 20: ...eaky fittings can solve uncontrollably Spouting hydraulic oil can cause eye and skin injuries Switch off the MultiPress S before tightening loosening the screw connetion of the hydraulic hose Fig 3 Au...

Page 21: ...ows 0 bar 0 psi before tightening loosening the screw connetion of the hydraulic hose WARNING Risk of crushing During pumping the pumping lever is lowered down to the carrying handle This may result i...

Page 22: ...s Disclaimer LPKF will not be responsible for damage and malfunction caused by the use of other materials consumables Fig 5 Accessories 1 Lower press mold 2 Upper press mold 3 Press cushion gray fibre...

Page 23: ...A fuse Install machine only on a working surface of at least 250 kg 441 lbs Ensure at least 15 cm 38 of free space on all sides of the press Required tools and materials Material for supporting the p...

Page 24: ...s S use a crane or a lifting device Observe the maximum allowed loads WARNING Danger caused by suspended loads The lifted press may fall down and cause serious injury When dismounting the shipping bra...

Page 25: ...l down For example place it on sufficiently stable horizontal squared timbers 15 cm x 15 cm x 60 cm Make sure that the press stands on all six rubber legs Remove the screws that fasten the steel brack...

Page 26: ...t nut by hand Connect the automatic hydraulic pump to the MultiPress S using the data cable delivered with the MultiPress S Plug the IEC non heating appliance plug of the pump into the mains outlet so...

Page 27: ...ss S into a grounded mains 230 V socket protected with a 16 A fuse Switch the main switch on the rear of the MultiPress S to the position I The display lights up and shows the following message WARNIN...

Page 28: ...sing the selection keys Press the ENT key The display is shown in the selected language 3 2 2 Testing the safety devices In order to guarantee the safe operation of the MultiPress S during commissioni...

Page 29: ...than 300 bar 4350 psi of pressure may be built up This is what the pressure limiting valve integrated in the hand pump is for Make sure that the pressure relief valve see fig 4 on page 19 is closed To...

Page 30: ...For your notes 28 MultiPress S Operating manual 3 0 Issued 3 6 2009...

Page 31: ...yers Base material 104 ML 18 18 m 0 36 14 mil thick coated on both sides Outer layers For galvanic through hole conductivity Laminate 104 ML 5 0 m 0 2 mm thick coated on one side including protective...

Page 32: ...observe the following measures Read the data sheets on the materials and application information Store the materials in a cool and dry place Store the materials in horizontal position in order to gura...

Page 33: ...minates into the press mold they must be provided with long holes 3 0 mm x 5 0 mm 4 3 Assembly of a multilayer The multilayer materials must be assembled for the press process in the press mold develo...

Page 34: ...r side 5 Prepreg 1 or 2 layers 6 Core material 7 Sealing rings 1 2 rings 8 Prepreg 1 or 2 layers 9 Sealing rings 1 2 rings 10 Laminate Laminate on lower side 11 Press sheet 12 Press cushion 13 Pressmo...

Page 35: ...ess process Display messages and acoustic signals indicated required manual interventions e g for inserting the material and give information on the stage change during the press process Note After in...

Page 36: ...apped between the layers during the increase in temperature to escape Note The prepressing time depends on the prepreg and should be at least 1 minute to allow the adhesive to melt uniformly Main pres...

Page 37: ...processing at the parameters listed in table 1 the base material must have a size of 305 x 229 mm 12 x 9 Variable profiles The press profiles available for individual configuration Profile 1 Profile 6...

Page 38: ...For your notes 36 MultiPress S Operating manual 3 0 Issued 3 6 2009...

Page 39: ...e The automatic hydraulic pump is supplied with power via the MultiPress S and is switched on and off together with it The display will show the main menu with the press profile selected last 6 2 Oper...

Page 40: ...on one step downwards Press the ESC key to return to the previous selection or to cancel a program Press the ENT key to confirm the menu selection Fig 13 Display boxes in the machine ready state 1 Men...

Page 41: ...ey repeatedly until menue appears in the menu box Selecting a menu item Press the Up or Down key repeatedly until the desired menu item appears in the selection box Press the ENT key to confirm the me...

Page 42: ...LPKF s e t L a ngu a g e ESC p r e h e a t ENT 2 0 C 2 0 C Menu item Selection options Function Explanation Language German Factory setting Display in German English Display in English preheat Off Fac...

Page 43: ...enu fan temp Temperature in C Factory setting 40 C Change the digits using the selection keys and confirm by pressing the ENT key After confirming the last digit you are back in the Setup menu Active...

Page 44: ...ect the entry change Press the ENT key change appears in the menu box Select the desired entry and press the ENT key For the explanation of the entries please refer to Table 3 on page 43 The current v...

Page 45: ...ring the materials on page 50 MultiPress S with hand pump Before starting a press program observe the information on the operation of the hand pump see chapter 6 8 Operating the hand pump on page 54 a...

Page 46: ...ar 145 psi Starting the preheating stage automatically In the menu Setup Preheating select the entry On and press the ENT key The preheating is started automatically when the MultiPress S is switched...

Page 47: ...ated at an interval of three seconds indicates that the material should be inserted 6 5 2 Starting the pressing stages The prepressing stage must not be started until the preheating temperature has be...

Page 48: ...If the press process is interrupted this may result in air inclusions and material distortion in the multilayer Interrupt the press process only in case of emergency Fig 18 Display during the pressing...

Page 49: ...Keep pumping until the target pressure is shown on the manometer Keep controlling the pressure and correct it if necessary by additional pumping After the main pressing stage is complete the cooling...

Page 50: ...ltilayer see chapter 6 6 4 Removing the multilayer on page 53 Canceling Quitting the program A program in progress should only be stopped in case of emergency If a press process is interrupted no matt...

Page 51: ...wing information is displayed The cooling stage is finished automatically upon reaching the preset fan temperature A repeated acoustic signal will sound and the message finished will appear Observe th...

Page 52: ...20 C for 30 minutes After the heat treatment allow the materials to cool down for about 10 minutes and then assemble them quickly to the multilayer see chapter 6 6 2 Assembling the multilayer in the p...

Page 53: ...b out Make sure that the prepreg layers have the same fiber direction In accordance with the number prepreg layers glue one or two sealing rings to the laminate around each fiducial pin The sealing ri...

Page 54: ...the press system Position the press mold at the center between the press jaws and make sure that the press cardboards do not shift out of place Slide the front flap all the way upward The prepressing...

Page 55: ...p Rotate the handwheel counter clockwise in order to open the pressure relief valve and releasing the press jaws Open the sliding door Pull the press mold and press cardboards out of the press system...

Page 56: ...e pump handle may rebound and cause bodily injury While pumping place your body laterally to the pump and do not bend over the pump WARNING Risk of crushing During pumping and reduction of the pressur...

Page 57: ...n page 48 For the MultiPress S with automatic hydraulic pump the pressure is released program controlled For the MultiPress S with hand pump Make sure that the manometer shows 0 bar psi It may be nece...

Page 58: ...For your notes 56 MultiPress S Operating manual 3 0 Issued 3 6 2009...

Page 59: ...upport H3 heater fault Press jaws are not heated Contact LPKF Support K1 flap open Front flap is open Push front flap upwards C1 Hydraulic has no connection No data is transmitted between press and au...

Page 60: ...For your notes 58 MultiPress S Operating manual 3 0 Issued 3 6 2009...

Page 61: ...one 8 2 Checking and testing The MultiPress S and all its components must be checked for any damage and or oil leakage prior each use Carrying out a visual check CAUTION Risk of fire damage and or sho...

Page 62: ...Wait at least about five minutes to let the oil set Srew off the lid from the filler neck of the automatic hydraulic pump and pull out the measuring stick Check the oil level on the basis of the mark...

Page 63: ...open sliding door contact the LPKF Support To cancel the program and finish the test press the ESC key Testing the pressure limitation of the hand pump To protect the mechanical components from overlo...

Page 64: ...draulic pumps 8 3 2 Maintaining the automatic hydraulic pump Changing refilling hydraulic oil The hydraulic oil must be changed after 5 000 hours of operation To balance any oil loss due to operation...

Page 65: ...tic hydraulic pump Keep in mind to use only an approved type of oil see chapter 8 3 1 Approved hydraulic oils on page 62 Note The tank of the automaitc hydraulic pump has about 1 2 l volume Make sure...

Page 66: ...raulic hose at the connecting pipe of the hand pump and pull off the hydraulic hose Remove the screw cap of the oil tank To drain the oil from the hand pump By tilting the device pour the oil into a o...

Page 67: ...s far as it will go Pull the plug from the mains socket Deinstalling the machine Remove the cable between press and automatic hydraulic pump Make sure that the screw cap for the oil tank of the hydrau...

Page 68: ...ific and local regulations for disposal of waste electrical electronic equipment or contact the LPKF Support Prior to disposal hydraulic oils must be drained and then disposed of properly Information...

Page 69: ...0 C 250 C 86 F 480 F Prepressing temperature 30 C 250 C 86 F 480 F Main pressing temperature 30 C 250 C 86 F 480 F Prepressing time 1 min 60 min Main pressing time 1 min 120 min Number of compressible...

Page 70: ...Technical Data 68 MultiPress S Operating manual 3 0 Rev 3 6 2009...

Page 71: ...Part 2 Technical principles and specifications EN 1050 1996 Safety of machinery Principles for risk assessment EN 563 1994 AC 1994 A1 1999 Safety of machinery Temperatures of touchable surfaces Ergono...

Page 72: ...61000 4 3 Interference immunity EN61000 4 11 AC voltage mains inputs and outputs The following additional EU Directives were applied EMC directive 89 336 EWG Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EWG Town Gar...

Page 73: ...ilayer materials from other manufacturers Observe the data sheets containing the application and storage information of the material manufacturer Material Designation Thickness mm Inch Coating m mil S...

Page 74: ...mperature Prepressing temperature Main pressing temperature Prepressing time Main pressing time Prepressing force Main pressing force Width Height LPKF Set LPKF base materials in the standard format T...

Page 75: ...tage 47 49 during the preheating stage 44 during the pressing stages 46 47 Setup menu 45 Display boxes 37 Disposal 65 E Equipment 3 Error 57 Error messages 57 F Fan on 49 Fiducial bores 31 Firmware 40...

Page 76: ...t lower 51 Press parameters 35 Press profiles 33 editing 41 individual 72 selecting 41 Press system loading 50 Pressing area 67 Pressing stages 33 Sequence 34 starting 45 Pressure building up 54 lower...