WAGNER VM 500 Translation Of The Original Operating Manual

Electrostatic control unit for electrostatic manual spray guns
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Electrostatic Control Unit
for Electrostatic Manual Spray Guns
II 3 G
Translation of the Original
Operating Manual
VM 500
Version 08/2014
B_03416

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  • Page 1 Translation of the Original Operating Manual VM 500 Version 08/2014 Electrostatic Control Unit for Electrostatic Manual Spray Guns B_03416 II 3 G...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.1.1 Electrical Equipment 4.1.2 Personnel Qualifi cations 4.1.3 Safe Work Environment Safety Instructions for Staff 4.2.1 Safe Handling of WAGNER Spray Devices 4.2.2 Grounding the Device 4.2.3 Material Hoses 4.2.4 Cleaning and Flushing 4.2.5 Handling Hazardous Liquids, Varnishes and Paints 4.2.6...
  • Page 4 Check the Control Unit for Leak-Tightness DISPOSAL ACCESSORIES SPARE PARTS 13.1 How Can Spare Parts Be Ordered? 13.2 Control Unit VM 500 WARRANTY AND CONFORMITY DECLARATIONS 14.1 Important Notes Regarding Product Liability 14.2 Warranty Claim 14.3 CE Declaration of Conformity 14.4...
  • Page 5: About These Instructions

    VM 500 EDITION 08/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2318724 OPERATING MANUAL ABOUT THESE INSTRUCTIONS PREFACE The operating manual contains information about safely operating, maintaining, cleaning and repairing the device. The operating manual is part of the device and must be available to operating and service staff .
  • Page 6: Languages

    VM 500 EDITION 08/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2318724 OPERATING MANUAL LANGUAGES The VM 500 operating manual is available in the following languages: Language Order No. Language Order No. German 2310485 English 2318724 French 2318725 Italian 2318726 Spanish 2318728 Additional languages on request or at:...
  • Page 7: Terminology For The Purpose Of This Manual

    VM 500 EDITION 08/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2318724 OPERATING MANUAL TERMINOLOGY FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL Cleaning Manual cleaning of devices and device parts with cleaning agent Flushing Internal fl ushing of ink-guiding parts with fl ushing agent Staff qualifi cations...
  • Page 8: Correct Use

    GM 5000EA or GM 5000 EAC spray guns used to apply liquid coating media. The VM 500 may only be operated together with the above-mentioned manual spray guns. If the control unit is operated in combination with devices other than the above- mentioned spray guns, the SIRA authorization (type approval) ceases to be valid.
  • Page 9: Use In An Explosion Hazard Area

    SAFETY PARAMETERS WAGNER accepts no liability for any damage arising from incorrect use. Use the device only to work with the products recommended by WAGNER. Only operate the device as a whole. Do not deactivate safety fi xtures.
  • Page 10: Reasonably Foreseeable Misuse

    VM 500 EDITION 08/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2318724 OPERATING MANUAL REASONABLY FORESEEABLE MISUSE The forms of misuse listed below may result in physical injury or property damage: use with non-authorized spray guns; coating work pieces which are not grounded; performing unauthorized conversions or modifi cations to the device;...
  • Page 11: Identification

    The control unit is designed together with the spray gun in accordance with the 94/9/EC (ATEX) directive. The spray gun is suitable for use in potentially explosive areas in zone 1 and the control unit in the zone 2 area. VM 500 control unit European Communities Notifi ed body: PTB...
  • Page 12: Identification "X

    Only the corresponding cables for the device may be used (see chapter 12 and operating manual for the spray gun). Permissible Device Combinations The following spray guns may be connected to the VM 500 control unit: - Spray gun GM 5000EA - Spray gun GM 5000EAC...
  • Page 13: Type Plate

    VM 500 EDITION 08/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2318724 OPERATING MANUAL TYPE PLATE II 3 G Main Switch Ex nR IIA T4 Gc II (2) G 0102 SIRA 11 ATEX 5374X Prim. Spannung: max. 20Vpp 1.0 AT Voltage: J. WAGNER AG Industriestrasse 22 Strom: max.
  • Page 14: General Safety Instructions

    VM 500 EDITION 08/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2318724 OPERATING MANUAL GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATOR Keep this operating manual at hand near the device at all times. Always follow local regulations concerning occupational safety and accident prevention. 4.1.1...
  • Page 15: Safety Instructions For Staff

    If necessary, or at least every 12 months, the liquid ejection devices should be checked by an expert (e.g. Wagner service technician) to ensure their safe operational condition in accordance with the guidelines for liquid ejection devices (ZH 1/406 and BGR 500 Part 2 Chapter 2.29 and 2.36).
  • Page 16: Grounding The Device

    VM 500 EDITION 08/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2318724 OPERATING MANUAL 4.2.2 GROUNDING THE DEVICE Friction, fl owing liquids and air or electrostatic coating processes create charges. Flames or sparks can form during discharge. Grounding prevents electrostatic charging. Ensure that the device is grounded.
  • Page 17: Cleaning And Flushing

    VM 500 EDITION 08/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2318724 OPERATING MANUAL 4.2.4 CLEANING AND FLUSHING Relieve the pressure from the device. De-energize the device electrically. Preference should be given to non-fl ammable cleaning and fl ushing agents. Observe the specifi cations of the paint manufacturer.
  • Page 18: Touching Hot Surfaces

    VM 500 EDITION 08/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2318724 OPERATING MANUAL 4.2.6 TOUCHING HOT SURFACES Only touch hot surfaces if you are wearing protective gloves. When operating the device with a coating product with a temperature of > 43 °C; 109.4 °F: - Identify the device with a warning label "Warning – hot surface".
  • Page 19: Description

    Chapter 6.7. MODE OF OPERATION The VM 500 control unit supplies the control voltage for the spray gun, in which high- voltage is subsequently produced. The high-voltage supply is switched on and off via the trigger of the spray gun.
  • Page 20: Technical Data

    VM 500 EDITION 08/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2318724 OPERATING MANUAL TECHNICAL DATA Input voltage 115 VAC - 230 VAC, 50 Hz / 60 Hz Input power max. 40 W Input current max. 0.5 A Output voltage max. 20 Vpp Output current max.
  • Page 21: Operating Elements And Connections

    VM 500 EDITION 08/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2318724 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS 5.5.1 OPERATING ELEMENTS FRONT SIDE VM 500 B_03418 1 Illuminated display: "High-voltage" 2 Illuminated display "Operating signal" 3 Push button: "Standby Mode" 4 Illuminated display "Standby"...
  • Page 22: Connections On The Rear Side

    8 Gun connection To connect a GM 5000EA or GM 5000EAC gun. Warning - Do not disconnect under voltage. 9 Cover of the service connection For Wagner service personnel only. 10 Knurled nut grounding Grounding cable connection to the signal ground.
  • Page 23: Assembly And Commissioning

    VM 500 EDITION 08/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2318724 OPERATING MANUAL ASSEMBLY AND COMMISSIONING TRAINING ASSEMBLY/COMMISSIONING STAFF WARNING Incorrect installation/operation! Risk of injury and damage to the device. The assembly and commissioning staff must have the technical skills to safely undertake commissioning.
  • Page 24: Additional Components

    (see WAGNER accessories). Spray guns that are compatible with the VM 500: Air-Spray GM 5000EAR or GM 5000EAF AirCoat-Spray GM 5000EACR or GM 5000EACF...
  • Page 25: Location Of The Control Unit

    VM 500 EDITION 08/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2318724 OPERATING MANUAL LOCATION OF THE CONTROL UNIT DANGER Incorrect installation of the device! Explosion hazard and damage to the device. Set up the device outside the spray booth / spray zone. If possible, set up the device outside the Ex zone (Ex zone 2 is permissible).
  • Page 26: Grounding

    VM 500 EDITION 08/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2318724 OPERATING MANUAL GROUNDING It is important for systems safety and to achieve an optimum coating that all system components such as work pieces, conveyors, paint supply, control unit and booth or spraying stand are perfectly grounded.
  • Page 27 VM 500 EDITION 08/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2318724 OPERATING MANUAL Grounding scheme (example) Conveyor Control unit Grounding Work piece cable Product supply Paint R max < 1 MΩ container Spraying stand B_03234 Floor, static dissipative Minimum cable cross-section Control unit Product supply...
  • Page 28: Example, Aircoat Spraying System

    18 Tank for return fl ow Sliding table 12 Air pressure regulator 19 Paint tank Air pressure regulator + air 13 VM 500 control unit 20 Tank for fl ushing agent fi lter 14 Protective hose 21 Mains cable Product suction system...
  • Page 29: Verifying A Safe Operational Condition

    Lay grounding cable from the grounding screw on the device to the signal ground and ensure that all other conductive parts within the working area are grounded. Connect the VM 500 electrostatic control unit via the mains cable to the socket interlocked with the extraction system.
  • Page 30: Operation

    VM 500 EDITION 08/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2318724 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATION TRAINING THE OPERATING STAFF WARNING Incorrect operation! Risk of injury and damage to the device. The operating staff must be qualifi ed and fi t to operate the entire system.
  • Page 31: Emergency Deactivation

    VM 500 EDITION 08/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2318724 OPERATING MANUAL DANGER High-voltage fi eld! Danger to life from malfunction of heart pacemakers. Make sure that persons with pacemakers: Do not work with the electrostatic spray gun. Don't stay inside the area of the electrostatic spray gun/work piece.
  • Page 32: Standby Mode

    VM 500 EDITION 08/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2318724 OPERATING MANUAL 3. When the spray gun trigger is pulled, high- voltage is switched on. This is indicated by the high-voltage LED (1). VM 500 B_03423 STANDBY MODE VM 500 B_03423 If you want to spray without high-voltage, select the standby mode.
  • Page 33: Cleaning And Maintenance

    DANGER Incorrect maintenance/repair! Danger to life and equipment damage. Only a WAGNER service center or a suitably trained person may carry out repairs and replace parts. Only repair and replace parts that are listed in the "Spare Parts" chapter and that are assigned to the device.
  • Page 34 VM 500 EDITION 08/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2318724 OPERATING MANUAL Cleaning the control unit If there are deposits on the surfaces, the device may form electrostatic charges. Flames or sparks can form during discharge. Remove deposits from the surfaces to maintain conductivity.
  • Page 35: Maintenance

    In accordance with the guideline for liquid ejection devices (ZH  1/406 and BGR  500 Part 2 Chapter 2.29 and Chapter 2.36): - The liquid ejection devices should be checked by an expert (e.g. WAGNER service technician) to ensure their safe operational condition as required and at least every 12 months.
  • Page 36: Safety Checks

    DIN EN 60079-15:2011 have to be fulfi lled. This inspection may only be carried out by a skilled person or by trained WAGNER service personnel. When carrying out the leakage tightness test, the mains input terminal serves as a test port.
  • Page 37: Trouble Shooting And Rectification

    VM 500 EDITION 08/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2318724 OPERATING MANUAL TROUBLE SHOOTING AND RECTIFICATION Functional fault Cause Remedy Green illuminated display (2) - Mains supply not switched on. - Check and switch on mains does not light up supply - Fuses defective...
  • Page 38: Repair Work

    In accordance with the guideline for liquid ejection devices (ZH  1/406 and BGR  500 Part 2 Chapter 2.29 and Chapter 2.36): - The liquid ejection devices should be checked by an expert (e.g. WAGNER service technician) to ensure their safe operational condition as required and at least every 12 months.
  • Page 39: Disposal

    WAGNER or one of our dealers will take back your used WAGNER electric or electronic equipment and will dispose of it for you in an environmentally-friendly manner.
  • Page 40: Accessories

    VM 500 EDITION 08/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2318724 OPERATING MANUAL ACCESSORIES Order No. Designation 241270 Mains cable Europe 3 m; 9.8 ft 2330628 Mains cable Europe 10 m; 32.8 ft 241271 Mains cable Switzerland 3 m; 9.8 ft 264626 Mains cable USA 2 m; 6.6 ft 264625 Mains cable Japan 3 m;...
  • Page 41: Spare Parts

    Incorrect maintenance/repair! Risk of injury and damage to the device. Have repairs and part replacements be carried out only by specially trained staff or a WAGNER service center. Before all work on the device and in the event of work interruptions: - Switch off the energy/compressed air supply.
  • Page 42: Control Unit Vm 500

    VM 500 EDITION 08/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2318724 OPERATING MANUAL 13.2 CONTROL UNIT VM 500 17 18 B_03424...
  • Page 43 VM 500 EDITION 08/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2318724 OPERATING MANUAL Spare parts list for VM 500 control unit Order No. Designation 2310478 VM 500 control unit 9950330 Safety clip for device sockets 9903306 Recessed head raised fi llister head screw, H form...
  • Page 44: Warranty And Conformity Declarations

    The manufacturer will not be held liable or will only be held partially liable if third-party accessories or spare parts have been used. With genuine WAGNER accessories and spare parts, you have the guarantee that all safety regulations are complied with.
  • Page 45: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    SIRA 11 ATEX 5374X EC Certifi cate of Conformity The CE certifi cate of conformity is enclosed with this product. If needed, further copies can be ordered through your WAGNER dealer by specifying the product name and serial number. Order number:...
  • Page 46: Notes On National Regulations And Guidelines

    VM 500 EDITION 08/2014 ORDER NUMBER DOC2318724 OPERATING MANUAL 14.4 NOTES ON NATIONAL REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES Technical rule for operating safety Part 2, Chapter 2.36 Working with Liquid Ejection Devices Part 2, Chapter 2.29 Working with Coating Products Avoiding ignition risks...
  • Page 48 Order No. 2318724 Edition 08/2014 Germany Phone Telefax E-mail Switzerland Phone Telefax More contact addresses on the internet at: Company/Locations/WAGNER worldwide Subject to changes without notice...

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