Uvitron PORTA-RAY, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...t Curing System INSTRUCTION MANUAL Uvitron International Inc 171 Doty Circle West Springfield MA 01089 Phone 413 731 7835 Fax 413 731 7767 http www uvitron com INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 400 600 Watt ...

Page 2: ...ety 6 3 3 High Temperatures 7 3 4 Ozone Safety 7 3 5 Lamp Recycling 8 4 0 Theory of Operation 9 4 1 Light Curing 9 10 4 2 System Information 10 5 0 Controls and Components 11 12 6 0 System Operation 13 6 1 Setup and Operation 13 14 6 2 Shutdown 14 7 0 Maintenance 15 7 1 Maintenance Considerations 15 7 2 Cleaning of Optics Lamp Replacement 15 16 7 3 Accessories Storage and Packaging 16 8 0 Troubles...

Page 3: ...rton for physical damage Damaged shipping cartons should be reported to the carrier Carefully open the carton and remove the equipment being careful not to lose or damage any separately packed parts Check all parts against the parts list Any damaged or missing parts should be reported to the carrier and to your UVITRON representative All packing material and the shipping carton should be saved in ...

Page 4: ...label and also on the serial number label both at the side of the lamp head Operating with voltage outside the specified range may result in damage to the system Since the PortaRay is an air cooled unit dust or airborne particles can clog the internal cooling passages and cause overheating Allow a 6 inch clearance on all sides of the lamp head for unrestricted clean airflow 2 2 Mounting The lamp h...

Page 5: ...onsiderations section of the manual The supplied UV1428 closed headrest or UV0539 headrest curing chamber can be used with the PortaRay to minimize the amount of stray UV light scattering in the work area Custom shielding may be constructed using sheet metal welding curtains UV blocking acrylic or polycarbonate to prevent operator exposure to UV radiation WARNING To prevent risk of eye or skin bur...

Page 6: ...s equal to a day in the sun Such redness is temporary and will not produce blistering or tanning as only a small amount of radiation penetrates deeply Extended exposure to UV radiation can lead to skin cancer When in the immediate vicinity of an operating UV emitting arc lamp the use of UV IR protective glasses protective clothing and cotton gloves is required 3 2 Electrical Safety High voltage an...

Page 7: ...s that are used in light curing systems may generate ozone when oxygen in the air is exposed to short wavelengths of light produced by the lamp 210 nm This ozone generation can be avoided by using arc lamps that are constructed with ozone free quartz glass which absorbs the ozone producing wavelengths This type of glass is used in Uvitron s UVA and visible type lamps Unfortunately this ozone free ...

Page 8: ...referred to as bulbs all contain some level of mercury and should be disposed of responsibly in accordance to local state and federal laws Excellent guidelines for mercury lamp recycling can be obtained at the following National Electrical Manufacturers Association website www lamprecycle org Or call Uvitron customer service at 413 731 7835 for more information ...

Page 9: ...s Curing Time seconds Light Energy Joules cm2 Light Intensity Watts cm2 Adhesive manufactures typically specify the energy required for curing or the required intensity and time duration For some adhesive types the relationship between the speed of curing and lamp intensity is not linear doubling the intensity does not offer half the cure time The fastest and most complete reaction may occur at hi...

Page 10: ...585 585 620 620 780 4 2 System Information The PortaRay has a very high power density light output which will result in rapid high bond strength cures The unit utilizes a metal halide type arc lamp which is powered by a tightly regulated switch mode power supply This combination provides very consistent light output which results in very repeatable cure times The system is available in 400 or 600 ...

Page 11: ...rage Compartment OPTION 7 Cooling Fan 4 Input Power Switch Receptacle 1 Handle 3 Lamp Full Standby Power Select Switch 2 Mounting Holes 2 on top 4 on bottom face 9 Arc Lamp Fig 5 Location of system controls and components 5 Lamp Head Latches only with optional Accessories compartment 6 Outlet Inlet Air Louvers 10 Reflector ...

Page 12: ...curing again after a brief 5 to 10 second re warming period 4 Input Power Switch Receptacle The Input Power switch is used to apply or remove main power to the PortaRay system Co located with the switch is the IEC type power cord socket where the input line cord is inserted 5 Lamp head latches These latches are used to secure the lamp head to the optional bottom accessories compartment during tran...

Page 13: ...arm up time is required for the lamp to reach full intensity WARNING Bluish light is projected from the unit becoming brighter as the unit warms up This ultra violet light can be harmful to the eyes and skin UV protective glasses and clothing are required to prevent burns of eyes and skin Care should also be taken to protect other personnel in the area from unintentional exposure to the UV light R...

Page 14: ...lamp head from the either drawer or closed type headrest using the handle switch to full power mode and hold the lamp 2 to 6 inches from the target substrate see fig 9 NOTE The height of the Lamp can be adjusted up or down to control the intensity of light reaching the curing surface The power setting switch can also be set to the lower intensity standby mode for more reactive adhesives or tempera...

Page 15: ...dangerous high voltages or high temperatures the following power down cooling procedure must be completed before attempting any maintenance operations on the PortaRay UV Lamp Turn off the input power switch at the side of the lamp head and unplug the power cord from the input power receptacle Wait 15 minutes or until the lamp and other hot components cool back to room temperature before proceeding...

Page 16: ...rode in its socket to insure proper electrical connection and to avoid arcing which could damage the lamp or socket The lamp is non polarized so it does not matter which electrode is placed in which socket 6 Mount the lamp head back on its headrest or fixture and reconnect the input power cord 7 Re test the unit to insure satisfactory light intensity and cure time is achieved 7 3 Accessories Stora...

Page 17: ...with the Lamp s spectral chart in the Specifications section Contact factory for optional lamp types if required D Reflector or lamp requires cleaning D Clean reflector and lamp as per maintenance procedure of section 7 E Defective or excessively aged lamp E Replace lamp see lamp replacement procedure in maintenance section 7 2 Lamp does not light but fan running A Lamp not properly installed A Di...

Page 18: ...nced Metal Halide 600W Arc Lamp UV0834 UVB Enhanced 600W Arc Lamp UV1073 Visible Enhanced Metal Halide 600W Arc Lamp 420nm UV1074 Headrest Curing Chamber with Drawer UV0539 Headrest Closed without Drawer UV1428 Lamp Mounting Bracket Kit includes knob ruled tape fasteners UV1729 UV Safety Glasses Sport Contour 5 0 Shade UV2232 UV Safety Glasses OTG fit over prescription eyewear 5 0 Shade UV0496 UV ...

Page 19: ...maximum life Radiation Flux 72 Watts 315 400 nm Warm up Time 1 to 2 minutes Cooling Time Before Restart 5 minutes typical Lamp protection prevents restart of hot lamp Parabolic Pk Irradiance 200mW cm2 UVA 3 from base of lamp head Parabolic Curing Area 5 x 5 minimum Affected by lamp height Focused Pk Irradiance 240mW cm2 UVA 3 from base of lamp head Focused Curing Area 5 x 3 minimum Affected by lam...

Page 20: ...ximum life Radiation Flux 110 Watts 315 400 nm Warm up Time 1 to 2 minutes Cooling Time Before Restart 5 minutes typical Lamp protection prevents restart of hot lamp Parabolic Pk Irradiance 270mW cm2 UVA 3 from base of lamp head Parabolic Curing Area 5 x 5 minimum Affected by lamp height Focused Pk Irradiance 310mW cm2 UVA 3 from base of lamp head Focused Curing Area 5 x 3 minimum Affected by lamp...

Page 21: ...cused w Acc Box Drawer Rest 5 UV2267 400 200 240 Parabolic Head Only Closed Rest 6 UV2269 400 200 240 Focused Head Only Closed Rest 7 UV2273 400 200 240 Parabolic w Acc Box Drawer Rest 8 UV1198 400 200 240 Focused w Acc Box Drawer Rest 9 UV2265 600 100 120 Parabolic Head Only Closed Rest 10 UV2266 600 100 120 Focused Head Only Closed Rest 11 UV2258 600 200 240 Parabolic Head Only Closed Rest 12 UV...

Page 22: ...f a unit is returned for an approved repair the warranty will be extended for the length of time required to complete the repair or to replace the unit OUT OF WARRANTY REPAIR Products requiring repair that are beyond the warranty period will be subject to a fee depending on the degree of repairs Please consult the factory for details SERVICE WARRANTY UVITRON International Inc warrants all repair w...