Rapid Shape D30+, Original Operating Instructions

Page 1: ... P30 SheraPrint 30 Original operating instructions Rapid Shape GmbH Roemerstrasse 21 71296 Heimsheim Germany Phone 49 0 7033 309 878 0 info rapidshape de www rapidshape de Revision 18 10 2019 Version 1 DOCR000231 EN ...

Page 2: ...ons and general safety regulations apply to the area of application of the machine Redistribution and duplication of this document utilisation and communication of its contents are strictly prohibited unless expressly permitted Any violations will result in a claim for damages After the editorial deadline of this documentation the product may have changed We expressly reserve the right to make cha...

Page 3: ...tection 13 2 Overview 14 2 1 Machine assembly Operating elements 14 2 2 Serial plate 15 3 Transport storage 16 3 1 Safety during transport 16 3 2 Transporting the machine 16 3 3 Unpacking the machine 17 3 4 Scope of delivery 17 3 5 Storing the machine 17 4 Installation 18 4 1 Installation safety 18 4 2 Setting up 18 4 2 1 Requirements for the installation location 18 4 2 2 Setting up the machine 1...

Page 4: ...ing off the machine 34 9 2 Shut down the machine for a long time 1 month 34 10 Cleaning maintenance 35 10 1 Safety during cleaning and maintenance 35 10 2 Overview of the cleaning and maintenance work 36 10 2 1 Clean protective glass 36 10 2 2 Clean material reservoir 37 10 2 3 Clean building platform 38 10 2 4 LED calibration 38 10 2 5 Automatic reservoir cleaning 39 10 2 6 Change and clean blade...

Page 5: ...r severe injury if not avoided CAUTION This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a potentially dangerous situation which may lead to minor or slight injuries if not avoided NOTE This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a potentially dangerous situation which may lead to material damage if not avoided NOTE This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a potentially dan...

Page 6: ... temperature controlled interiors Chapter 12 Proper use requires compliance with all information in this manual Any use going beyond the intended use or otherwise is deemed to be improper The operator is exclusively liable for any resulting damage Use contrary to the intended use includes but is not limited to the following actions Operation within potentially explosive areas Operation with explos...

Page 7: ...tion each time the printer is turned on These may not be removed or changed Improperly functioning or removed safety devices can lead to life threatening injuries All safety equipment must be checked for function each time the printer is turned on If the safety devices are not functioning correctly the operation must be stopped immediately Defective safety devices must be replaced immediately Safe...

Page 8: ...be carried out by qualified electricians Hand injuries The building space of the machine marked with this symbol consists of moving parts among others Work in the building space of the machine may only be carried out with the machine in an inactive state There is a danger of hand injuries UV radiation Working in the area of the machine marked with this sign may result in exposure to UV radiation W...

Page 9: ...ake sure that it is de energised and secure for the duration of the work Fuses must never be bypassed or put out of service Connect the mains plug to the nearest and correctly grounded socket of the machine Only operate the machine with the mains voltage specified for the machine The mains plug must be freely accessible at all times A complete separation of the machine from the mains in an emergen...

Page 10: ...hine may only be operated with the protective hood closed During the printing process and manual process of the building platform as well as any other work with and on the 3D printing system the UV protective goggles supplied must be worn It is recommended to wear UV protective goggles whenever working on the machine 1 5 4 Chemical dangers WARNING Risk of injury due to harmful substances The chemi...

Page 11: ... Protect the machine from heat and direct sunlight Keep open flames away from the machine Do not place objects filled with liquids such as drinks in the immediate vicinity of the machine 1 6 Personnel requirements WARNING Risk of injury in case of inadequate qualification of personnel If unqualified personnel carry out work on the machine dangers arise which can cause injuries and material damage ...

Page 12: ...on electrical systems and to recognise and avoid possible dangers independently The qualified electrician has been specially trained in the working environment in which he or she is active Basic requirements of the personnel Only persons who can be expected to perform their work reliably are eligible as qualified personnel People whose response capacity has been affected e g through drugs alcohol ...

Page 13: ...8 Environmental protection ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Danger to the environment through incorrect disposal of materials Improper disposal of printing materials and cleaning agents can cause considerable damage to the environment Dispose of all materials according to local waste disposal regulations Please take note of the safety data sheets of the respective materials ...

Page 14: ...ape GmbH DOCR000231 14 44 2 1 Machine assembly Operating elements Figure 1 Machine overview Hood Touch point hood opening Hood handle Material reservoir Building platform Blade peel off device Collecting basket Viewing window USB port Touch display Frame ...

Page 15: ...30 SheraPrint 30 15 44 Rapid Shape GmbH DOCR000231 2 2 Serial plate The serial plate is situated on the machine rear It shows the most important technical data and the serial number of the machine Figure 2 Serial plate D30 sample ...

Page 16: ...ransport route is clear of obstacles NOTE Material damage caused by improper transport Improper transport may cause the machine to fall This can cause material damage The machine may only be transported by trained qualified personnel Always lift and transport the machine with two people In the event of subsequent transport of the machine it must be ensured before the start of transport that no aux...

Page 17: ... so be careful not to damage the machine 6 Set up the machine Chapter 4 2 2 Store all parts of the transport box safely for future transport of the machine Returns without original packaging cannot be accepted 3 4 Scope of delivery The standard delivery includes the following parts 3D printing system Starter package Optionally additional accessories can be supplied For more information please cont...

Page 18: ...tely Repairs are to be made immediately Only operate the machine with the mains voltage specified for the machine The mains plug must be freely accessible at all times A complete separation of the machine from the mains in an emergency by pulling out the power plug Chapter 5 Keep moisture away from live parts This may lead to short circuiting 4 2 Setting up 4 2 1 Requirements for the installation ...

Page 19: ...ke sure that the four feet of the machine are completely resting on the ground The four rubber pads must all be present 4 3 Connecting For connecting the machine please proceed as follows 1 Prerequisite The machine has already been set up Chapter 4 2 2 2 Connect the mains cable to the power connector back of the machine 3 Connect the opposite end of the mains cable to the nearest properly grounded...

Page 20: ...Operating instructions D30 P30 SheraPrint 30 Rapid Shape GmbH DOCR000231 20 44 In an emergency proceed as follows 1 Unplug the mains plug ...

Page 21: ...To start a print job you need the following print supplies 1 disposable building platform 1 disposable reservoir 1 material bag Up to date information on printing materials such as safety data sheets technical data sheets and manuals can be found in our Knowledge Centre www rapidshape de kc 6 3 IT requirements Hardware To create the print data CAD design nesting and slicing you need a PC with the ...

Page 22: ... to DHCP dynamic IP address If you want to use a static IP address it can be set in the Settings menu of your machine 6 4 Netfabb The slicing software netfabb is needed for the further processing of your print file For further information on the operation of netfabb refer to the separately available operating instructions netfabb ...

Page 23: ...machine Chapter 8 2 the Home screen is displayed Figure 3 Starting from the Home screen you can switch to the individual user interfaces or switch off the machine Figure 3 Main menu 7 3 Select Job In the menu level Select Job you can start your print jobs Figure 4 1 Main menu Change directly to the menu level by pressing the Select Job button The job selection opens 2 Choose your print job Pressin...

Page 24: ...n menu Change directly to the menu level by pressing the More Functions button 2 Press the Clean Reservoir button to start the reservoir cleaning Chapter 10 2 5 Figure 5 More Functions 7 5 Calibration In the menu level Calibration you can calibrate the exposure unit of the machine Figure 6 1 Main menu Change directly to the menu level by pressing the Calibration button 2 Perform the calibration ac...

Page 25: ...s and open the service menu 1 Main menu Change directly to the menu level by pressing the Setup button 2 Manage your print jobs by going to the File Management menu level 3 Change to the network settings by pressing the Network Settings button 4 For further settings and for service purposes you can log into the service menu Some settings can only be done by Customer service password protected Figu...

Page 26: ...mation about your machine as well as network information or the ACCS sensors currently registered on the machine needed for the calibration of the LED 1 Main menu Change directly to the menu level by pressing the Information button 2 Switch between the General Info Network Info and Light Sensor displays by pressing the respective buttons Figure 8 Information ...

Page 27: ...t The blade must never be touched directly on the cutting edge CAUTION Risk of injury from UV radiation The printing process takes place under the influence of UV radiation UV radiation can cause eye and skin damage in the case of very long and direct exposure as well as without the wearing of prescribed protective equipment The machine may only be operated with the protective hood closed It is re...

Page 28: ...bout the material reservoir Available updates for the machine The available updates will not be displayed if the Automatic Updates function is disabled Setup Service Customer Basic information about your machine for example license status 8 3 Open and close the machine The machine has an automatic or manually opening closing hood To open close this please proceed as follows Automatic 1 Press on th...

Page 29: ...r the possibility of traceability and compliance with a validated process the reservoir is equipped with an RFID tag NOTE To avoid unnecessary wear make sure that the contact surfaces of the reservoir contact area are always dry and clean We recommend removing the reservoir from the machine when not in use Warming up the printing materials optimises the printing times but does not affect the print...

Page 30: ...ppears on the display Check the message Then acknowledge the message by pressing the Confirm button 6 Finally the Reservoir Inserted action buttons appear Enter the status of the reservoir and the material Material Mixed By pressing the button you indicate that the material has been mixed Material Filtered By pressing the button you indicate that the material has been filtered Reservoir Checked By...

Page 31: ...job selection opens 3 Choose your print job 4 Press the Start button The print job starts The progress summary is displayed Print multiple jobs Job Queue Alternatively you can print multiple print jobs in series To prepare the print job please proceed as follows 1 Go to the menu Start Job Queue 2 Select all jobs to be printed Figure 9 3 The list shows you which jobs can be printed fully automatica...

Page 32: ...As soon as the platform stops moving the blade moves below the platform and peels off the components The components fall into the collecting basket The blade moves back to the safe parking position The hood is unlocked and the components can be removed If already included in the job list the next print job starts 8 7 Remove job To remove your components from the machine please proceed as follows 1...

Page 33: ...instructions of the RS wash RS wash 8 8 2 Job post exposure For the post exposure of your print job please proceed as follows 1 Wear protective gloves on your hands 2 Open the lid of the RS cure post exposure unit 3 Place the cleaned components Chapter 8 8 1 in the exposure chamber The components must not be stacked on top of each other and should not cast shadows over each other The maximum compo...

Page 34: ...tomatically 3 Press the Shutdown button in the lower right display to switch it off sooner If you want to stop switching off the machine press the Cancel button 4 Wait for the machine to shut down completely 5 Switch off the machine using the main switch 9 2 Shut down the machine for a long time 1 month For the long term shutdown of the machine please proceed as follows 1 Switch off the machine Ch...

Page 35: ...ys be worn CAUTION Risk of injury due to sharp objects The blade of the integrated peel off device has a sharp edge that can cause slight hand injuries through direct contact The blade must never be touched directly on the cutting edge CAUTION Risk of injury from UV radiation The calibration of the exposure unit takes place under the influence of UV radiation UV radiation can cause eye and skin da...

Page 36: ...tenance work All other maintenance work may only be carried out by Rapid Shape Customer service For further information please contact Customer service 10 2 1 Clean protective glass To prevent components from sticking incorrectly to the building platform the protective glass must always be clean free from streaks dust and grease Required accessories personnel Protective gloves microfibre cloth Iso...

Page 37: ...rofibre cloth soaked in isopropanol 3 Then clean the underside of the reservoir with a microfibre cloth soaked in glass cleaner 4 If present remove any cured particles in the printing material with automatic reservoir cleaning Chapter 10 2 5 To clean an empty material reservoir or for the complete cleaning of a filled material reservoir please proceed as follows 1 Wear protective gloves on your ha...

Page 38: ...form are free of residue 10 2 4 LED calibration To prevent components from sticking to the building platform incorrectly the light intensity must always be set correctly The calibration of the LED exposure unit is automatic Only the sensor registered in the machine can be used for calibration Manage your ACCS sensors in the menu level Setup Service Light Sensor Required accessories personnel UV pr...

Page 39: ...Small pieces of polymerised material cannot be removed manually from the reservoir without damaging it For safe removal you can filter the material or perform automatic reservoir cleaning see below During the automatic reservoir cleaning the bottom layer of material in the reservoir is exposed and cured In this way the particles contained in it are bound By means of subsequent removal of the cured...

Page 40: ...he work surface 2 Start the removal wizard under More Functions Change Blade Follow the instructions 3 Carefully remove the blade from the machine with the removal device and place it on the paper towel prepared 4 Clean the blade with a brush and isopropanol Then dab it dry with a paper towel 5 Put the blade back into the machine 6 Finish the removal wizard on the machine In order to avoid polymer...

Page 41: ... the four corners of the platform If you cannot push the card under any of the corners then the platform is sufficiently well adjusted No further settings are required Run the platform back to its original position If you can slide the card under one or more corners the parallelism must be adjusted again To adjust the parallelism please proceed as follows 1 Identify the corners that need to be rea...

Page 42: ...assembly work begins Wear appropriate protective clothing Disassemble components properly Handle edged and pointed components carefully If necessary secure components so that they can not fall down during work In case of doubt please contact the Customer service CAUTION Risk of injury due to sharp objects The blade of the integrated peel off device has a sharp edge that can cause slight hand injur...

Page 43: ... specialist companies For a list of materials used please contact Rapid Shape ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Incorrect disposal of electronic waste electronic components lubricants and other additives can be hazardous to the environment Therefore please dispose of machine components and auxiliary materials as intended via your waste disposal company or authorised specialist companies ...

Page 44: ...0 Storage temperature C 15 to 70 Max humidity 70 All values are approximate 12 2 Dimensions and weights Width mm 480 Height mm 690 1000 closed open Depth mm 410 Weight kg 45 All values are approximate 12 3 Connections Electrical systems V AC 100 240 Hz 50 60 Ethernet Mbit s 10 100 Media USB Ports USB 2 0 All values are approximate 12 4 Serial plate Chapter 2 2 ...