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Issued 09/16 For parts and technical support, call the Industrial Coating Systems Customer Support Center at (800) 433-9319 or contact your local Nordson representative. This document is subject to change without notice. Check http://emanuals.nordson.com/finishing for the latest version. NORDSON CORPORATION AMHERST, OHIO USA...
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Contact Us Notice This is a Nordson Corporation publication which is protected by copyright. Nordson Corporation welcomes requests for information, comments, and Original copyright date 2013. No part of this document may be inquiries about its products. General information about Nordson can be...
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New powder inlet tube; 3- and 4-mm flat spray nozzles ship with gun 01/16 Revised equipment labels 03/16 Added cleaning procedure 04/16 Updated safety labels 05/16 Added trigger kit 09/16 Nozzle and lance extension part number change Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
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Change Record Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
Regulations and Approvals Make sure all equipment is rated and approved for the environment in which it is used. Any approvals obtained for Nordson equipment will be voided if instructions for installation, operation, and service are not followed. All phases of equipment installation must comply with all federal, state, and local codes.
Clean, maintain, test, and repair equipment according to the instructions in your equipment documentation. Use only replacement parts that are designed for use with original equipment. Contact your Nordson representative for parts information and advice. Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
Disconnect and lock out electrical power. Close pneumatic shutoff valves and relieve pressures. Identify the reason for the malfunction and correct it before restarting the equipment. Disposal Dispose of equipment and materials used in operation and servicing according to local codes. Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
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Safety Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
Rail-mount system Wall-mount system Interface Module Spray Gun and Cable Interconnect Cable Mobile System with Mobile System with Hopper Power Unit Vibratory Box Feeder Figure 2-1 Encore XT Mobile Manual Powder Systems − Main Components Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
Description Mobile System Components Mobile systems include: Encore XT manual controller Encore XT manual spray gun Encore Generation II powder feed pump Encore pump pickup tube One of the following, based on system version: Vibratory table and motor − fluidizes a 25- or 50-lb (11.3- or 22.7-kg) box of powder 50-lb (22.7 kg) Encore round feed hopper −...
620 (24.4) L x 511.5 (20.1) W Weight: 54.4 kg (120 lbs) Mobile System with 25 lb. Feed Hopper Height: 1078 mm (42.5 in.) Wheel Base: 620 (24.4) L x 511.5 (20.1) W Weight: 53 kg (117 lbs) Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
(Connections to right or left) 5/16 M4 x 12 Cap Screws Nuts M4 Lockwashers M5 Lockwashers M5 x 12 Cap Screws Controller Mounted Vertical (Connections up or down) Figure 3-1 Controller Wall Mounting Brackets Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
12−14 x 0.5 in. Sheet Metal Screws with Washer Rail Bracket M8 x 40 Cap Screws M8 Jam Nuts Rail Bracket M5 Lockwashers Orientation Options M5 x 12 Cap Screws Figure 3-2 Controller Rail Mounting Brackets Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
Standard System − One 3 meter (10 ft) Cable Optional Cable Configuration To Interface Module Nipple To Power Unit NORDSON NORDSON Sockets Sockets Pins Pins Figure 3-3 Controller Interconnect Cable Connections Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
Chassis Powder Box* Ground * Relay disabled when controller VIibrator Motor* .configured for hopper system ** Filter/Regulator − Mobile systems Filter only − Wall/Rail-mount systems Figure 3-4 Encore XT Manual Powder System Block Diagram Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
(15 ft) (Manual System) or Auxiliary Vibrator Motor Power Cord Fluidizing Air INTERFACE MODULE Check Valve (8-mm, reduced to 6-mm) Ground Network/Power Interconnect Gun Cable Cable (to Gun) Figure 3-5 Encore XT Controller Connections Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
Vent Hose Vent Stack Ground Stud Fluidizing Air Ground Fitting Plug/Socket Hopper Reducer Fluidizing Air Fluidizing Ground Tubing Cable Figure 3-7 Hopper Installation on Mobile System dolly Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
System Setup Wall/Rail Mount System Hopper Installation If connecting fluidizing air to a Nordson feed hopper, use the 10-mm stem x 8-mm tube reducer fitting shipped with the controller to connect the 8-mm tubing supplied with the system to the hopper fluidizing air fitting.
Pull back on the knurled coupling rings to disconnect them. Blue 8-mm Tubing (Atomizing AIr Quick-Disconnect Couplings Throat Holder Black 8-mm Tubing Powder Hose (Flow Air) Figure 3-9 Pump Connections Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
3. Thread the cable nut onto the receptacle and tighten the nut securely. Net Cable (To Power Unit) Cable Figure 3-11 Gun Cable Connection to Interface Module − Mobile Systems Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
Purge Air Tubing Powder Hose Figure 3-12 Gun Connections Bundling Tubing and Cable Use the sections of black spiral wrap supplied with the system to bundle together the spray gun cable, air tubing, and powder hose. Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
The air must be clean and dry. A refrigerant or desiccant-type air drier and air filters are recommended. 10-mm Air Tubing Air Filter/ Regulator Figure 3-13 System Air Supply Connection Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
Figure 3-14 Air Filter Installation − Wall and Rail Mount Systems 1. 10-mm air tubing (blue) 4. Bracket 6. Release latch 2. 10-mm tube x 1/2 male connectors 5. Flow indicator 7. Customer-supplied fasteners 3. M5 screws Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
Use the ESD ground bus bar kit included with the system to connect the power unit ground stud to the grounded spray booth or a true earth ground. Refer to the instructions included with the kit. Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
European Union, ATEX, Special Conditions for Safe Use 1. The Encore XT manual applicator shall only be used with the associated Encore XT/HD interface control unit and Encore XT controller power unit, over the ambient temperature range of +15 _C to +40 _C.
Do not overfill, as the powder volume will increase when fluidizing air is turned on. Make sure the vent hose is connected to the powder booth, so that vented fine powder dust does not contaminate the spray room. Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
Purging the Spray Gun 1. See Figure 4-3. Point the gun into the booth and release the spray trigger. 2. Press the Purge button. The purge will continue as long as you press the purge button. Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
Standby or turn off controller power. To configure the system for a vibratory box feeder, change the VBF delay time, or set the vibrator motor to continuous operation, refer to Controller Configuration on page 4-21. Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
Powder Box Installation on page 4-1 for instructions. 4. See Figure 4-5. Make sure the spray gun is not triggered, then turn on controller power. The displays and icons on the controller interface and gun interface should light. Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
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NOTE: If using Total Flow mode, the total air setpoint must be greater to zero or you will not be able to set % Flow Air and the gun will not spray powder. Refer to page 4-17 for more information. Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
Max kV, 150 g/min (20 lb/hr) Max kV, 300 g/min (40 lb/hr) Select Charge 3 (deep recess), 150 g/min (20 lb/hr) 100* * Select Charge Mode settings are factory set and cannot be changed. Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
Follow the instructions in the conical nozzle kit shipped with the gun for this conversion. 1. Purge the spray gun and turn off the interface in order to prevent accidentally triggering the gun on. Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
Failure to observe this warning may result in personal injury. Recommended Cleaning Procedure for Powder Contact Parts Nordson Corporation recommends using an ultrasonic cleaning machine and Oakiter BetaSolv emulsion cleaner to clean spray gun nozzles and powder path parts.
Check the system air filter/regulator. Drain the filter and change the filter element as Filter needed. (Periodically) System Daily: Make sure the system is securely connected to a true earth ground before Grounds spraying powder. Periodically: Check all system ground connections. Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
Use the Rotary Knob to change the selected setpoint: clockwise to increase, counter-clockwise to decrease. The setpoints reset to the minimum if increased past their maximum. Selecting a Setpoint to Change Changing a Setpoint Figure 4-10 Selecting and Changing Setpoints Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
The Help icon lights if the maintenance timer is set and runs out. To reset the maintenance timer, press the View button. The Timer icon lights when the maintenance hours are displayed. While they are displayed, press the Enter button. Figure 4-12 Displaying Maintenance Hours Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
Mode 3 Figure 4-14 Select Charge Mode NOTE: If the operator tries to adjust kV or A values while a Select Charge mode is selected, the controller will switch to Custom or Classic mode. Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
When the gun is triggered the actual KV and A outputs are displayed. Custom Mode − Gun Triggered Custom Mode − Preset Setpoints Figure 4-15 Custom Mode − Preset Setpoints and Gun Triggered Displays Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
NOTE: The default A range is 10−50 A. The limits of the range can be adjusted. Refer to Controller Configuration on page 4-21. When the gun is not triggered the A setpoint is displayed. Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
Total Flow R: 2.55−10.2 M /HR, minimum 0.17 M /HR increments, or 1.5−6.0 SCFM, minimum 0.1 SCFM increments. Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
When the spray gun is triggered the displays show actual flows. Flow Air % Total Flow Air in M /HR or SCFM Figure 4-20 Smart Flow Mode − Flow Air % or Total Flow Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
When the spray gun is triggered the actual flows are displayed. Controller Configuration Opening the Function Menu and Making Settings Press and hold the Nordson button for 5 seconds. The Function/Help display lights to show the Function numbers and values. Use the Functions to configure the controller for your application.
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Total Hours View Only − Save/Restore/Reset 00=System Save, 01=System Restore, 02=Factory Reset Gun Display Brightness 00=Low, 01=Medium, 02=Maximum Number of Presets 01−20 presets NOTE: Refer to Section 4, Troubleshooting for the Zero Reset procedure. Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
3. Set F06 to F06−On. The default setting is F06−30. To set it to On, rotate the knob counterclockwise to decrement the numbers past 0 to 4. Press Enter to set the value to On, then press the Nordson button to exit the Functions menu.
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4-24 Operation Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
These troubleshooting procedures cover only the most common problems. If you cannot solve a problem with the information given here, contact Nordson technical support at (800) 433−9319 or your local Nordson representative for help. Help Code Troubleshooting The Help icon in the Function/Help display lights if a problem occurs that the controller can sense.
Refer to the controller wiring diagrams in this section. Check the wiring harness connection to J7 and the proportional valve solenoid. Check the solenoid operation. Replace the valve if the solenoid is not working. Continued.. Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
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If the fault reoccurs, check for a bad trigger switch. EEPROM Data Version Software version has been changed. This code appears after Changed a software update. Clear the fault. It should not reappear. Continued.. Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
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If the A display reads 0 with the gun triggered on and close to a part, check the gun cable or the gun power supply. When the gun is triggered on and kV is set >0, the A display should always read >0. Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
Remove powder path if necessary and clean it. Electrode air wash flow too high Adjust the needle valve at the power unit to decrease the electrode air wash flow. Continued... Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
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Perform the Gun Cable Continuity Test on page 5-11. NOTE: It may be possible to use the settings trigger as the spray trigger until repairs are made. Set Function F08 to F08−05. Refer to page 4-22. Continued... Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
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Check powder inlet tube, elbow, and electrode support for impact fusion or debris. Clean as necessary with compressed air. Flow and atomizing air tubing Check flow and atomizing air tubing reversed routing and correct if incorrect. Continued.. Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
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17. Gun flow % does not Total air set to zero If the total air is set to zero the flow increment, always 0 percent cannot be adjusted. Change the total flow to a non-zero number. Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
1. At the power unit, disconnect the flow and atomizing air tubing and install 8-mm plugs in the output fittings. 2. Press the Nordson button for 5 seconds to display the controller functions. F00−00 is displayed. 3. Rotate the knob until F10−00 is displayed.
The resistance should be 19−21 megohms. If the resistance is out of this range replace the electrode assembly. 19−21 Megohms Figure 5-3 Electrode Assembly Resistance Test Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
(BLACK) DC COM (RED) +24VDC (RED) +24VDC 3 (WHITE) DC COM (GREEN) 4 (GREEN) +24VDC 5 (GRAY) DRAIN 1 (RED) CAN− 2 (BLACK) CAN+ (GREEN W/YELLOW) (GREEN W/YELLOW) Figure 5-6 Power Unit Wiring Diagram Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
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5 (YELLOW) FEEDBACK (WHITE) CAN+ (GREEN) CHASSIS (BLUE) CAN− (BLACK) DC COM 3 (BLACK) DC COM 4 (WHITE) CAN+ 5 (BLUE) CAN− 1 (GREEN) CHASSIS 2 (RED) +24VDC Figure 5-7 Controller Interface Wiring Diagram Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
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5-14 Troubleshooting Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
9. Display module 20.Cable assembly 29. Settings/purge trigger 10. Hook 20A. Power supply connector (J2) 30. Screw (handle to gun body) Note: Ground terminal (20C) must always be connected to the ground screw (16). Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
6. Gently fold the trigger switch ribbon cable and display module cable into the gun, and install the display module onto the gun. 7. Slide the hook (10) onto the display module, then install the bezel (11). 8. Install and tighten the screws (12). Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
4. Press on the end of the power supply to ensure that the power supply contact tip is firmly seated against the brass contact inside the gun body. 5. Route the power supply harness connector through the top hole in the bulkhead. Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
6. Install the nozzle (2) on the electrode assembly, making sure the keys in the electrode assembly slide into the slots on the nozzle. 7. Install the nozzle nut (1) over the nozzle and rotate clockwise to secure. Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
VIEW A VIEW B Figure 6-7 Cable Replacement 12. M3 x 35 screw 17. Lock washer 19. Retaining ring 16. M3 x 6 screw 18. Ground pad 21. Handle base 22. M3 x 20 screws Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
6. Remove the spray trigger (27), actuator (28), and purge trigger (29) from the handle. 7. Use a tool to pry and pull the trigger switch (14) off the handle, then pull it up and out of the handle. Gusset Figure 6-8 Trigger Switch Replacement Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
7. Feed the trigger switch ribbon cable through the bottom of the bulkhead and connect the ribbon cable connector to the display module as described in Display Module Installation on page 6-2. 8. Re-assemble the gun as described in Gun Re-assembly on page 6-6. Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
Refer to Section 5, Troubleshooting, for the power unit electrical schematic and harness connections. Removing the Sub-Panel External Enclosure Ground Internal Enclosure Gound Figure 6-11 Sub-Panel Removal 1. Enclosure 2. Sub-Panel 3. Power Switch Guard Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
Install the plugs and connectors from the old regulator in the new regulator. 1. See Figure 6-13. Pull the sub-panel (7) far enough out of the power unit cabinet to access the regulator. Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
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Figure 6-13 Regulator Adjustment 1. Orifice assembly 4. Air wash fitting 6. Air fitting plugs 2. 4-mm clear tubing 5. Regulator 7. Sub-panel 3. Manometer Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
Check the output pressure at different flow settings. If the manometer reading is within the acceptable range then the digital flow module is working correctly. If the reading is not within the acceptable range refer to the Troubleshooting procedures in Section 4, Troubleshooting. Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
The valves are calibrated for different springs. 3. Remove the valve stem (8) from the valve body (11). 4. Remove the valve cartridge (10) and spring (9) from the stem. Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
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7. Direction of flow arrow 11. Valve body 3. Coil−proportional valve (2) 8. Stem 12. Orifice 4. Long screws−valve to manifold (2) 9. Spring 13. Solenoid valves 5. Short screws−valve stem to body (2) Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
Check the ID plate on the power unit. Replacement motors include the power cable. Refer to the Power Unit Wiring Diagram in the Troubleshooting section of this manual for internal VBF wiring. Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
Parts Section 7 Parts Introduction To order parts, call the Nordson Industrial Coating Systems Customer Support Center at (800) 433-9319 or contact your local Nordson representative. This section covers components, parts and options for the Encore LT spray gun, controller, and systems.
Parts Spray Gun Parts See Figure 7-1 and the parts list on the following pages. Spray Gun Parts Illustration Figure 7-1 Exploded View of Encore XT Manual Spray Gun and Accessories Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
M3 x 6, zinc 1106871 S HANDLE, ground pad, handgun, Encore LT/XT 1081777 S RETAINING RING, external, 10 mm 1600745 S CABLE ASSY, handgun, 6 meter, Encore XT 940129 S S O-RING, silicone, conductive, 0.375 x 0.50in. 1087762 S BASE, handle, handgun 760580...
S O-RING, silicone, 0.468 x 0.568 x 0.05 in. 941113 S O-RING, silicone, 0.438 x 0.625 x 0.094 in. 1096696 ELBOW, powder tube, Encore, impact resistant 1085168 CABLE, 6-wire, shielded, handgun, 6 meter extension NS: Not Shown Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
Three angled slots in-line with spray gun axis Application Top and bottom coating; typically no in/out part positioning Part Description Note 1102871 NOZZLE, 45 degree, flat spray, Encore Figure 7-5 45-Degree Flat Spray Nozzle Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
S ELECTRODE HOLDER, Conical 1605861 Conical Electrode Assembly Figure 7-8 Conical Electrode Assembly Item Part Description Quantity Note — 1106076 ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY, conical, Encore −−−−−− S ELECTRODE SUPPORT 1106078 S ELECTRODE S ELECTRODE HOLDER, Conical 1605861 Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
26-mm conical nozzle deflectors listed on the preceding pages. Refer to the instruction sheet shipped with the pattern adjuster for installation instructions and repair parts. Part Description Note 1100012 KIT, pattern adjuster, Encore lance extension. Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
ROD, ion collector, 15 in. — 189484 ROD, ion collector, 21 in. — 1603939 BRACKET, lance extension, ion collector, Encore A, B NOTE A: Use for 150-mm lance extension. B: Use for 300-mm lance extension. Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
7-10 Parts Controller Parts Interface Exploded View Interconnect Cable Refer to System Components and Parts, page 7-15 Figure 7-10 Interface Parts Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
240674 S TAG, ground 939122 S SEAL, conduit fitting, in., blue 984526 S NUT, lock, in. conduit 1082709 S RECEPTACLE, gun, Encore 1082759 S RECEPTACLE, net, controller interface, Encore NOTE A: Receptacles include harnesses. Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
7-12 Parts Power Unit Exploded View Interconnect Cable Refer to System Components and Parts, page 7-15 Figure 7-11 Power Unit Parts Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
G: Only use this capacitor with the 115V power unit (1600468) using a vibrator motor with the model number MVE21M. If the vibrator motor model number is MVE20, then a 2.0 F capacitor (1083021) is acceptable. AR: As Required NS: Not Shown Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
972399 S CONNECTOR, male, w/internal hex, 6 mm tube x in. unithread 972125 S CONNECTOR, male, elbow, 10 mm tube x in. unithread 1082612 S VALVE, flow control, 4 mm x ⅛ uni Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
If the motor model number is MVE20, then a 2.0 F capacitor (1083021) is acceptable. G: Refer to pump manual 1095927 for repair kits. NS: Not Shown Figure 7-13 Miscellaneous Mobile System Parts Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
C: This tubing is used on VBF systems to provide fluidizing air from the bulkhead union to the pickup tube. It is conductive and grounds the pickup tube to the cart body. Do not replace with non-conductive tubing. D: Minimum order quantity is 25 ft. E: Minimum order quantity is 100 ft. Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
Elements are not interchangeable. Cup Gun See Figure 7-14. See the Encore Cup Gun instruction sheet for spare parts information. Part Description Quantity Note 1100777 KIT, cup gun, Encore Figure 7-14 Cup Gun Kit Part 1603227-12 E 2016 Nordson Corporation...
Each Encore pump is shipped with a manual containing installation, repair, and parts information. Encore pump manuals can also be downloaded from the internet in PDF format from http://emanuals.nordson.com. Coupling and Pump Adapter Kit Wall and rail mount systems, and mobile systems with feed hoppers are shipped with an Encore pump adapter kit for use with the Encore Powder Pump.
Type of Protection: - Ambient Temperature: +15ºC to +40ºC - Ex tb IIIB T60ºC / Ex II 2 D / 2mJ = (Encore XT and HD Applicators) - Ex tc IIIB T60ºC / EX II (2) 3 D = (Controllers)
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