Nordson EFD Performus I, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...Electronic pdf files of Nordson EFD manuals are also available at www nordsonefd com Performus I Dispensing System Operating Manual ...

Page 2: ...o contact EFD or your authorized EFD distributor Detailed contact information is provided on the last page of this document The Nordson EFD Pledge Thank You You have just purchased the world s finest precision dispensing equipment I want you to know that all of us at Nordson EFD value your business and will do everything in our power to make you a satisfied customer If at any time you are not full...

Page 3: ...wer 12 Connect Foot Pedal 12 Attach Syringe Barrel Dispense Tip 12 Connect Air Output 12 System Setup and Operation 13 Dispensing System Setup 13 Helpful Hints Suggestions on Settings 14 Using the Vacuum Control Feature for Low Viscosity Fluids 15 Filling the Syringe Barrel 16 Filling Procedure for Pourable Low and Medium Viscosity Fluids 17 Filling Procedure for Thick Fluids 17 Syringe Barrel Fil...

Page 4: ... a slight electrical shock shut down all equipment immediately Do not restart the equipment until the problem has been identified and corrected MAXIMUM AIR PRESSURE Unless otherwise noted in the product manual the maximum air input pressure is 7 0 bar 100 psi Excessive air input pressure may damage the equipment Air input pressure is intended to be applied through an external air pressure regulato...

Page 5: ...in can also cause toxic poisoning Any injury caused by high pressure liquid can be serious If you are injured or even suspect an injury Go to an emergency room immediately Tell the doctor that you suspect an injection injury Show the doctor the following note Tell the doctor what kind of material you were dispensing WARNING Medical Alert Airless Spray Wounds Note to Physician Injection in the skin...

Page 6: ...erly Do not bypass or disarm any safety devices Keep clear of moving equipment Before adjusting or servicing moving equipment shut off the power supply and wait until the equipment comes to a complete stop Lock out power and secure the equipment to prevent unexpected movement Make sure spray areas and other work areas are adequately ventilated When using a syringe barrel always keep the dispensing...

Page 7: ...g continuous trouble free use of this product Nordson EFD recommends the following simple preventive maintenance checks Periodically inspect tube to fitting connections for proper fit Secure as necessary Check tubing for cracks and contamination Replace tubing as necessary Check all wiring connections for looseness Tighten as necessary Clean If a front panel requires cleaning use a clean soft damp...

Page 8: ...rgents only To prevent fluid waste use Nordson EFD SmoothFlow pistons Action in the Event of a Malfunction If a system or any equipment in a system malfunctions shut off the system immediately and perform the following steps 1 Disconnect and lock out system electrical power If using hydraulic and pneumatic shutoff valves close and relieve pressure 2 For Nordson EFD air powered dispensers remove th...

Page 9: ...素 Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements 铅 Lead Pb 汞 Mercury Hg 镉 Cadmium Cd 六价铬 Hexavalent Chromium Cr6 多溴联苯 Polybrominated Biphenyls PBB 多溴联苯醚 Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers PBDE 外部接口 External Electrical Connectors X 0 0 0 0 0 O 表示该产品所含有的危险成分或有害物质含量依照EIP A EIP B EIP C 的标准低于SJ T11363 2006 限定要求 Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all the homogeneous materials for this...

Page 10: ...auge Measures syringe barrel air pressure 3 1 4 6 Foot pedal finger switch connector Connection for dispenser actuating device 7 Power input jack DC power input 8 Air exhaust port Syringe barrel air exit 9 Vacuum exhaust port Vacuum air exit 10 Air input push in fitting Main filtered air supply input 5 2 10 7 6 8 9 Performus I Dispensing System 10 www nordsonefd com info nordsonefd com 1 401 431 7...

Page 11: ...fore connecting the main air input to the Performus a Push one end of the 6 mm air input hose into the input fitting AIR IN on the back of the Performus b Connect the other end of the hose to your plant air supply c Set plant air supply at minimum 5 5 7 0 bar 80 100 psi d Keep the vacuum feature turned off by turning the vacuum control knob all the way counter clockwise If the fluid you are dispen...

Page 12: ...ptional finger switch P N 7016718 Attach Syringe Barrel Dispense Tip a Attach an EFD syringe barrel filled with your fluid to the adapter assembly b Snap the safety clip on the adapter hose closed to prevent dripping Remember to unsnap the clip when ready to dispense c Replace the tip cap with an EFD precision dispense tip d Place the syringe barrel in the barrel holder Connect Air Output a Push i...

Page 13: ...you have reached the desired fluid dispensing flow rate NOTE Always use the lowest possible pressure and the largest possible tip size The combination of the lowest possible output pressure the largest possible tip size the longest possible dispense duration the most consistent and accurate deposits 6 Release the foot pedal 7 Retest the dispensing rate a few more times Fine tune as required by mak...

Page 14: ... syringe barrel is tipped fluid may flow back into the dispenser CAUTION Always use new EFD syringe barrels and tips Carefully dispose of after use This practice ensures maximum cleanliness prevents contamination and provides proper safety Do not completely fill the syringe barrel For most fluids optimum fill is a maximum 2 3 of the barrel capacity For cyanoacrylates or watery fluids optimum fill ...

Page 15: ... for the duration of this setup 5 Slowly turn the air regulator adjustment knob up until fluid starts to exit from the tip 6 Keep increasing the air pressure until you have reached the desired fluid flow rate 7 Release the foot pedal At this point fluid will continue to exit the tip 8 Slowly turn the vacuum control knob clockwise until the fluid deposit size stabilizes without growing NOTE Do not ...

Page 16: ...ripping For watery solvents and cyanoacrylates request the blue EFD LV Barrier piston available in 3cc 10cc and 30 55cc sizes Contact EFD for assistance in selecting a suitable piston System Setup and Operation continued Remember For best results EFD strongly recommends the use of a piston as part of your dispensing system When changing tips or attaching a tip cap snap the safety clip completely c...

Page 17: ... loading the barrel with a caulking gun Then press the SmoothFlow piston to move the fluid to the bottom of the syringe barrel and remove trapped air Trapped air in thick fluids can lead to drooling and oozing Also repetitive air cycles can bore tunnels through non leveling fluids causing spitting and inconsistent deposits The SmoothFlow piston eliminates these problems It prevents tunneling by pr...

Page 18: ...he syringe barrel with a piston installed from the bottom up If the fluid comes packed in a 300 mL 1 10 gallon caulking type cartridge use the EFD P N 7022452 filling system For fast volumetric filling the P N 7022068 Atlas Filling System is an accurate easy and fast system for filling syringe barrels If you receive frozen epoxies or other fluids in medical type syringes with a manual plunger requ...

Page 19: ...penser Accessories data sheet for a complete list of optional accessories that will maximize the performance of your dispenser Visit www nordsonefd com DispenserAccessories for details Performus I Dispensing System 19 www nordsonefd com info nordsonefd com 1 401 431 7000 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide ...

Page 20: ...1 7012293 Manifold assembly Performus I 12 7012298 Valve solenoid assembly Performus I 13 7016761 Urethane tubing 12 14 Panel rear Performus I 15 7022009 Case pack of 2 top bottom 16 7012597 Power supply plug kit 17 7015199 Universal power supply kit 18 7014865 Foot pedal assembly 19 7016728 Barrel stand with bottle 20 7012280 Stem vacuum control Not Shown Performus I Dispensing System 20 www nord...

Page 21: ... for possible contamination or clogs NOTE Dispensing system components are disposable Do not attempt to reuse Check for air supply pressure fluctuation Air bubbles in the fluid path and entrapped air within the fluid may cause inconsistency For best dispensing results remove all entrapped air before dispensing Material suck back Always use an appropriate piston to prevent material from being drawn...

Page 22: ...l incompatible with equipment when the equipment is installed and operated in accordance with factory recommendations and instructions Nordson EFD will repair or replace free of charge any defective part upon authorized return of the part prepaid to our factory during the warranty period The only exceptions are those parts which normally wear and must be replaced routinely such as but not limited ...