Operating manual Robot powder spray gun PER-X1
7 Operation
Order number 2444998 | Edition 10/2022
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7 OPERATION
7.1 TRAINING THE OPERATING PERSONNEL
– The operating personnel must be qualified to operate the entire system.
– The operating staff must be familiar with the potential risks associated with improper
behavior as well as the necessary protective devices and measures.
– Before work commences, the operating personnel must receive appropriate system
training.
7.2 TASKS
1. Ensure that:
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regular safety checks are performed in accordance with Chapter Safety Checks
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commissioning is carried out in accordance with chapter Assembly and
Commissioning [
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7.3 SWITCHING ON THE ROBOT POWDER SPRAY GUN
To switch on the robot powder spray gun, use the superordinate controller of the system. At
the same time, the high voltage and the coating material supply are activated.
7.4 OPTIMIZING THE POWDER CLOUD FOR COATING
1. Switch on high voltage generator and powder feed.
Note:
To minimize wear on the wearing parts, the total air volume should be below 5 Nm³/h.
The atomizing air should be set for the
ð
flat jet nozzle to 0.1 Nm³/h
ð
round jet nozzle to > 0.2 Nm³/h
2. Adjust the powder quantity and the powder speed on a test piece.
7.4.1 Recommended Settings for Total Air Volume
Hose length
Hose diameter
9 mm
10 mm
11 mm
8–12 m
3.0–3.5 m³/h
3.5–4.0 m³/h
12–16 m
3.5–4.0 m³/h
4.0–4.5 m³/h
7.5 SWITCHING OFF THE AUTOMATIC POWDER GUN
7.5.1 Switching Off in Normal Operation
The automatic gun is switched off differently depending on the type of powder conveyor. In
most cases, this process is performed by the coating system controller.
Note:
For each interruption of work, the automatic gun should be blown through (flushed) and
powder residue removed. This process can largely avoid powder deposits and a surge the
next time the spray gun is switched on.
If the automatic gun should be switched off manually and the powder conveyor is not
suitable for automatic flushing mode, please proceed as follows:
