Scodix Ultra Press Manuel d'utilisation
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Scodix Ultra Press Preventive
Maintenance Guide
for Operators
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Important Notice
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When the system is operated properly, as specified by Scodix in this and other publications, there is no danger to operators or to
equipment. High-voltage power supplies and UV sources are behind protective covers, which should not be removed. Warning
labels are attached to each protective cover.
Environmental Policy
Service personnel are advised that when changing any part of the Scodix Ultra Press, care should
be taken to dispose of those parts in the correct manner and, where applicable, they should be
recycled.
When the lifecycle of parts, such as filters is complete, the product should be disposed of
according to the laws and regulations of the local authority.
For more details about these recommended procedures, refer to your local / regional Scodix
representative.
Scodix is committed to continuously seek and implement the best possible manufacturing
procedures and servicing routines.
Part Number: DBK-0005-02
Edition: July 2017
Revision: 02
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Contents
Chapter 1 - Overview...............................................................................................................1
Important Safety Information ..................................................................................................................................1
Tools, Jigs, and Accessories ......................................................................................................................................1
Chapter 2 –Summary Time Table ............................................................................................2
Chapter 3 –Operator Maintenance Procedure Details .............................................................4
Checking the Air Pressure Settings...........................................................................................................................4
Before You Begin ...............................................................................................................................................4
Engine Pneumatic Panel ....................................................................................................................................4
Foil System ECU .................................................................................................................................................4
Cleaning the Foil Infeed/Outfeed Conveyor Sensor Reflectors ................................................................................5
Cleaning the Press Print Tables ................................................................................................................................7
Checking the Foil Rewind and Unwind Shaft Tension ..............................................................................................8
General Dusting........................................................................................................................................................9
Cleaning the Print Table Vacuum Holes ...................................................................................................................9
Cleaning the UV LED Bridge....................................................................................................................................10
Cleaning the Suction Cups of the Loader and the Print Head Cleaning Unit ..........................................................11
Cleaning Foil Station Rollers and Heater Cover ......................................................................................................14
Checking the Polymer Expiration Date ...................................................................................................................15
Checking Tracking and Condition of Conveyor Belts ..............................................................................................15
Cleaning the OPA Bridge Encoders and Camera Encoders .....................................................................................16
Cleaning the UV Acrylic Filter .................................................................................................................................18
Cleaning Print Head's Fan Filter..............................................................................................................................18
Replacing Loader Suction Cups...............................................................................................................................20
Appendix A - Service and Support..........................................................................................22
Appendix B - Document History .............................................................................................22
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Chapter 1 - Overview
It is important to maintain the Scodix Ultra Press to ensure best performance and print quality. This guide
describes the preventive maintenance procedures for the Scodix Ultra Press.
NOTE:
Only Scodix approved, trained, and qualified personnel should perform procedures on the Press.
Important Safety Information
Notes:
The press requires electrical isolation and lockout during service and maintenance procedures.
Make sure that an isolator box and key are mounted on the wall near the press. This key should be
conveniently positioned for the press operator.
Extreme caution must be exercised when inspecting and handling polymer. Protective goggles and
protective gloves must be worn at all times. You must read Scodix Bulletin 19: Materials Safety,
Handling, and Storage before performing maintenance tasks.
The neutral line of the press is permanently connected to the power supply. It is not turned on or off.
Ensure that no unauthorized person is on or near the machine.
Extreme caution must be exercised when inspecting and handling UV equipment. Protective gloves
must be worn at all times.
Tools, Jigs, and Accessories
TLS-0015-01 Hand grease gun (part of the ULTRA Accessories Kit (KIT-0100-01)
Gloves
Protective goggles
Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)
Plastic scraper (see page 7)
HGL-0004-01 Clean room wipes
2.5 mm Allen key
Note:
You may need to order PVU-0008-01 (vacuum nipple).
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Chapter 2 –Summary Time Table
Maintenance Procedures
P/N /
Consumable
Every
Day
Every
Week
Every
Month
Every
3
Months
Usage-
based
Est. Time
1.
Checking air pressure settings
Details on page 4
10 min
2.
Foil: Cleaning infeed/outfeed conveyor
sensor reflectors
Details on page 5
Dry, lint-free
cloth
10 min
3.
Press: Cleaning Press print tables
Details on page 7
IPA
10 min
4.
Foil: Checking rewind and unwind shafts
Check for correct expanding operation
(tension). Details on page 8
10 min
5.
General dusting
Details on page 9
Clean, soft
cloth
10 min
6.
Press: Cleaning Press print table vacuum
holes
Details on page 9
2.5 mm Allen
key, clean
room wipes
5 min
7.
Press: Cleaning UV LED Bridge
Details on page 9
Dry paper
towels, IPA
10 min
8.
Press: Cleaning loader suction cups
Details on page 11
Ethanol or IPA
10 min
9.
Press: Cleaning print head cleaning unit
suction cups
Details on page 11
Ethanol or IPA
10 min
10.
Foil: Cleaning foil rollers and heater covers
Details on page 14
5 min
11.
Polymer: Check the expiration dates of all
polymers
Details on page 15
5 min
12.
Checking tracking and condition of
conveyor belts
Details on page 15
Dried clean-
room wipe
5 min
13.
Press: Cleaning OPA bridge encoders and
camera encoders
Details on page 16
Lint-free cloth
5 min
14.
Press: Cleaning UV acrylic filter
(Use a strong vacuum cleaner to remove the
dirt.) Details on page 18
Vacuum
cleaner
5 min
15.
Press: Cleaning print heads' fan filter
Details on page 18
Air pressure
10 min
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Maintenance Procedures
P/N /
Consumable
Every
Day
Every
Week
Every
Month
Every
3
Months
Usage-
based
Est. Time
16.
Press: Replacing loader suction cups
Details on page 20.
Replace according to the criteria described.
PVU-0008-01
Yearly,
unless
needed
sooner
10 min
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Chapter 3 –Operator Maintenance Procedure
Details
Checking the Air Pressure Settings
Every day, check the air pressure settings:
Before You Begin
Press the E-stop button.
Engine Pneumatic Panel
Verify the following settings:
Main pressure: 6 Bars, ±1
Loader Bridge: 5 Bars
Loader Vacuum Zone: 5 Bars
Loader Tail: 5 Bars
Foil System ECU
1. On the non-operator side of the Foil System on the ECU, using a hex key, open the 4 screws.
2. Verify the following settings:
Main air pressure regulator: 6 bars.
6 bars
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REG31—Outfeed air jet: 2–4 bars
REG12—Infeed twitch bar (unwind): 1.2–2 bars
REG13—Outfeed twitch bar (rewind): 1.8 bars
Cleaning the Foil Infeed/Outfeed Conveyor Sensor
Reflectors
Every day, clean the Foil infeed/outfeed conveyor sensor reflectors with a clean, dry cloth, as
described following.
REG31
2–4 bars
REG12
1.2–2 bars
REG13
1.8 bars
Infeed conveyor
sensor reflectors
Infeed conveyor
sensor reflectors
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1. Using a dry, lint-free cloth, wipe the infeed/outfeed conveyor sensors in one direction.
2. Using a clean section of the cloth, repeat step 1.
3. To enable access to the infeed reflectors, move the stitch area of the infeed conveyor directly
under the sensors:
a. In the HMI main menu, go to LOCAL > LOCAL CONTROLS.
b. Press THREADING.
Outfeed conveyor
sensor reflectors
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