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Nordson Vantage Customer Product Manual

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Vantage
Modular
Gun Control System
Customer Product Manual
Part 1046736−05
Issued 04/15
For parts and technical support, call the
Finishing Customer Support Center at (800) 433-9319.
This document is available on the Internet at http://emanuals.nordson.com/finishing
NORDSON CORPORATION  AMHERST, OHIO  USA

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  • Page 1 Gun Control System Customer Product Manual Part 1046736−05 Issued 04/15 For parts and technical support, call the Finishing Customer Support Center at (800) 433-9319. This document is available on the Internet at http://emanuals.nordson.com/finishing NORDSON CORPORATION  AMHERST, OHIO  USA...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Notice Nordson Corporation welcomes requests for information, comments, and This is a Nordson Corporation publication which is protected by copyright. inquiries about its products. General information about Nordson can be Original copyright date 2004. No part of this document may be...

  • Page 3: Part

    Change Record Change Record Revision Date Change 04/15 Removed CE, FM, and DOC from document. Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...
  • Page 4 Change Record Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 5: Safety

    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.

  • Page 6: Personal Safety

    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 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 7: Grounding

    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 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...
  • Page 8 Safety Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 9: Description

    Section 2 Description Introduction The Vantage modular gun control system is used to control four to eight automatic spray guns. The controller can be used with Versa-Sprayr II, Sure Coatr, or Tribomaticr II automatic spray guns. The Vantage modular control system:...

  • Page 10: Spray Gun Controls And Indicators

    The regulators and gauges control flow-rate (2) and atomizing (3) air pressures. Figure 2-2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators 1. Keypad and display 2. Flow rate air regulator and gauge 3. Atomizing air regulator and gauge Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 11: Keypad

    Description Keypad Refer to Table 2-1 and Figure 2-3. The keypad controls the electrostatic and diagnostic functions of the Vantage modular gun control system. Table 2-1 Keypad Components Item Component Description Trigger key Automatic gun, external trigger (gun is triggered by another controller, such as a PLC): When on, external triggering enabled.

  • Page 12: Display

    8-mm tubing connector: Flow rate air to powder pump 8-mm tubing connector: Atomizing air to powder pump Gun cable receptacle 4-mm tubing connector: Optional gun air (Sure Coat spray guns) (requires orifice fitting) Figure 2-4 Controller Back Panel Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 13: Base Assembly

    Figure 2-5 Base Assembly 1. Master control unit 4. 8-mm air tubing 7. Main input power 2. Individual control units 5. Trigger distribution cables 8. Keyswitch 3. Power distribution cables 6. Main input air Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 14: Operating Modes

    Moist or contaminated air can cause powder to cake in the feed hopper; stick to the feed hose walls; clog the pump venturi throats and spray gun passages; and cause grounding or arcing inside the spray gun. Weight 61 kg (135 lb) Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 15: Installation

    Follow the safety instructions in this document and all other related documentation. Mounting The Vantage modular gun control system can be ordered with a base cabinet to place the controls at optimum height. The controller can also be mounted in a customer supplied 19-in. cabinet.
  • Page 16 NOTE: See Figure 3-1. The conveyor interlock is wired for 240 Vac at the factory. To configure the interlock for 120 Vac, re-wire the connection inside the master controller as shown below. 240VAC INTERLOCK 120VAC INTERLOCK CONNECTION CONNECTION (FACTORY DEFAULT) Figure 3-1 Conveyor Interlock Connections Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 17: Spray Gun Cable/Adapter Installation

    8. Install the rear panel (2) with the eight screws (1). 9. Connect the other ends of the cables to the appropriate spray guns. 10. Repeat this procedure for the other gun controllers in your system. Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...
  • Page 18 11. Supply air (IN) connection 19. Slotted screw 5. Retaining nut 12. Gun air connection (Sure Coat spray guns) 20. Push on terminal 6. Spray gun cable 13. Knob 7. Eight−pin connector 14. Washer 15. Hex nut Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 19: Tribomatic Ii Automatic Spray Gun Adapters

    8. Install the rear panel (2) with the eight screws (1). 9. Remove the adapter knobs, connect the Tribomatic II spray gun cable terminals to the adapter studs, then install and tighten the knobs. Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 20: Trigger Configuration

    If the version numbers do not display, open the enclosure and check the green LED on the display board. If it is blinking, make sure the gun board is fully plugged into the display board. The gun board may come loose during cable installation. Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 21: Pneumatic Connections

    NOTE: Install a manually operated shut-off valve in the supply line to the controller. External Trigger Connections See Figure 3-3. Use the following procedure to connect the Vantage master controller to a PLC or other external control device. 1. Loosen the eight screws (1) to lower the front panel (2).
  • Page 22 Installation External Trigger Connections (contd) CURRENT SINKING OUTPUTS RELAY OUTPUTS Figure 3-3 External Triggering 1. Screws 2. Front panel 3. AUX. INPUT port Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 23: Operation

    This section explains basic operation procedures for the Vantage modular gun control system. Before operating a powder spray system, read all system component manuals.

  • Page 24: Startup

    NOTE: These pressures are average starting points. Pressures vary according to required film build, line speed, and part configuration. Refer to Air Pressure Adjustments on page 4-5 for guidelines for adjusting the pressures to obtain the desired results. Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...
  • Page 25 NOTE: If you are using Tribomatic II spray guns only the output current (A) will display. No adjustment functions are available. flow rate and atomizing air pressures spray gun nozzle kV or A settings Spray Gun Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Versa Spray Sure Coat Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 26: Initial Gun Usage

    Versa-Spray and Sure Coat guns, a significant increase in A output indicates a probable short in the gun resistor. A significant decrease indicates a failing resistor or voltage multiplier. For Tribomatic guns, a significant decrease in A output indicates a worn charge module. Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 27: Air Pressure Adjustments

    NOTE: Set the atomizing air at least to 0.3 bar (5 psi). If the air pressure is too low, powder may flow back from the powder pump and get inside the control unit, damaging the air valves and regulators. Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 28: Fluidizing Air Pressure

    5. Wipe powder and dust off the controller enclosure with a clean, dry cloth. 6. Disassemble the spray guns and powder pumps and clean them. Refer to the spray gun and pump manuals for instructions. Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Follow the safety instructions in this document and all other related documentation. These procedures cover only the most common problems that you may encounter. If you cannot solve the problem with the information given here, contact your local Nordson representative for help. Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Uneven spray pattern;...
  • Page 30 No trigger signal Make sure the system is triggered on. powder output Defective power supply Check for +24 volts at connector. Replace the power supply if necessary. Shorted solenoid valve Replace the solenoid valve. Continued... Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...
  • Page 31 Replace the solenoid valve. powder output Air to controller turned off Check air gauges. Adjust air pressure as necessary. Air tubing disconnected or kinked Check the air tubing to and from the to the pump controller. Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 32: Wiring Diagrams

    Troubleshooting Figure 5-1 Master Controller Wiring Diagram Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...
  • Page 33 Troubleshooting Figure 5-2 Individual Controller Wiring Diagram Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...
  • Page 34 Troubleshooting Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 35: Repair

    9. Tighten the strain relief retaining nut to secure the cable and seal the enclosure. 10. Replace the rear panel with the eight screws. 11. Connect the other end of the cable to the appropriate spray gun. 12. Repeat this procedure for another cable if necessary. Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...
  • Page 36 12. Gun air connection (Sure Coat spray guns) 19. Slotted screw 5. Retaining nut 13. Knob 20. Push on terminal 6. Spray gun cable 14. Washer 7. Eight−pin connector 15. Hex nut 8. Gun board Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...
  • Page 37 10. Repeat this procedure for the other spray gun if necessary. 11. Install the rear panel (2) with the eight screws (1). 12. Connect the Tribomatic II spray gun cable to the adapter screw (19) and tighten the knob. Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 38: Check Valve Replacement

    7. Repeat this procedure for any other check valves that need to be replaced. 8. Install the rear panel with the eight screws. Figure 6-2 Check Valve Replacement 1. Screws 3. Manifolds 5. Air tubing 2. Rear panel 4. Check valves Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 39: Solenoid Replacement

    12. Connect the air tubing from the gun air line to the solenoid. 13. Repeat this procedure for the second solenoid if necessary. 14. Install two ties around the solenoid wires in the cabinet. 15. Install the rear panel with the eight screws. Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...
  • Page 40 Solenoid Replacement (contd) Figure 6-3 Solenoid Replacement 1. Screws 5. Air tubing 8. Interface board 2. Rear panel 6. Solenoid wire 9. Nuts and washers 3. Solenoids 7. Tie 10. Elbows 4. Manifolds 11. Connectors Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 41: Gun Board Replacement

    (even) connector (J4). 6. Install the rear panel with the eight screws. Figure 6-4 Gun Board Replacement 1. Screws 3. Spray gun cables/adapters 5. Gun board latch 2. Rear panel 4. Gun board 6. Eight-pin connector Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 42: Interface Display Board Replacement

    8. Install the new board on the front panel with the fours screws. 9. Connect the keypad ribbon connector to connector J5. 10. Install the gun board. 11. Check the trigger configuration setting (SW2). Refer to Trigger Configuration on page 3-6 for more information. Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...
  • Page 43 Repair Figure 6-5 Interface Display Board Replacement 1. Screws 4. Interface board 7. J1 connector 2. Front panel 5. Screws 8. Solenoid connectors (J2 and 3. Keypad ribbon connector 6. Gun board Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 44: Regulator And Gauge Replacement

    4. Install the new regulators and gauges onto the front panel by reversing the above steps. 5. Connect all tubing as shown in Figure 6-9. 6. Install the front panel with the eight screws. Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...
  • Page 45 Figure 6-6 Regulator and Gauge Replacement 1. Screws 6. Nut 10. Bracket 2. Front panel 7. Gasket 11. Nuts 3. Air tubing 8. Connector 12. Ground harness 4. Regulators 9. Coupling 13. Elbows 5. Gauges Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 46: Fuses

    4. Install the rear panel with the eight screws. Power Supply Fuse Master Control Fuses Figure 6-7 Fuse Replacement 1. Screws 3. Rear panel screws 5. Fuse 2. Master control front panel fuses 4. Power supply Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 47: Power Supply Replacement

    7. Replace the rear panel with the eight screws. Figure 6-8 Power Supply Replacement 1. Screws 3. Power supply 5. Six-pin dc output connector 2. Rear panel 4. Three-pin ac input connector 6. Screws Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 48: Pneumatic Diagram

    6-14 Repair Figure 6-9 Pneumatic Diagram Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 49: Upgrading The Modular Control System

    4 to 6 or 6 to 8. An upgrade kit is available with the components necessary to add a new control unit. Refer to Controller Upgrade Kit on page 8-4 for ordering information. Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 50: Controller Preparation

    6. Remove the lowest rear panel on the unit to access to the main air manifold. Front Panel Rear Panel Figure 7-1 Prepare the Controller 1. Rear panel screws 3. Front panel screws 4. Front panel ground wire. 2. Rear panel ground wire Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 51: Air Tubing Installation

    FOR GUNS 7 & 8 (as required) TO SOLENOID VALVES TO SOLENOID VALVES FOR GUNS 3 & 4 FOR GUNS 5 & 6 (as required) Figure 7-2 Air Tubing Installation 1. Plugs 2. Main air manifold Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...
  • Page 52 (6) through the strain relief. b. Pull approximately 350 mm (14 in.) of gun cable into the control unit. c. Tighten the strain relief retaining nut to secure the cable and seal the enclosure. Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...
  • Page 53 2. 8-mm air tubes 7. Screws 12. Shoulder washer 3. Ground wire 8. Knob 13. Gasket and rubber seal assembly 4. Nut 9. Washer 14. Screw 5. Spray gun cable/adapter 10. Hex nut 15. Pushon terminal Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...
  • Page 54 4. Connect the five-pin connector of the triggering distribution harness (2) to the J1 connector on the interface board. 5. Secure the solenoid wires and the triggering harness to the front panel assembly tray with tie-wraps (3). Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 55: Rear Panel Installation

    10. Place the label numbers on the new controller as follows: Part Odd Numbers Even Numbers Front Panel Left-hand side Right-hand side Rear Panel Right-hand side Left-hand side Gun Cables Top cable Bottom cable Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...
  • Page 56 Upgrading the Modular Control System Front Panel Connections (contd) Left Side View Figure 7-7 Connecting the Front Panel 1. dc Power harness 3. Ground wire 5. Gun board 2. Tie-wraps 4. Eight-pin connector 6. Screws Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 57: Parts

    A dash (—) is used when the part number applies to all parts in the illustration. The number in the Part column is the Nordson Corporation part number. A series of dashes in this column (- - - - - -) means the part cannot be ordered separately.

  • Page 58: Vantage Modular Gun Control System

    Modular Gun Control System WITH a Base Modular Gun Control System WITHOUT a Base Part Description Part Description 1043877 4 Gun, w/base cabinet, Vantage auto 1043876 4 Gun, Vantage auto 1043879 6 Gun, w/base cabinet, Vantage auto 1043878 6 Gun, Vantage auto...
  • Page 59 GASKET, manifold pneumatic, input 900619 TUBE, polyurethane, 8-mm OD, black per ft - - - - - - PANEL, front, controller, assembly, Vantage, auto 1023877 S PCA, dual gun driver, iControl 1043857 S AIR GAGE, 0−100 psi, 0−7 bar, kpa, 1 1045838 S GASKET, gage, diameter 0.41 mm, EDPM...

  • Page 60: Spray Gun Cables

    Spray Gun Cables Part Description Note 1043723 VERSA-SPRAY CABLE, 100kV, 12M, Vantage, automatic 1054175 VERSA-SPRAY CABLE, 100 kV, 16M, Vantage, automatic 1048653 SURE COAT CABLE, 12M, Vantage, automatic 1054176 SURE COAT CABLE, 16M, Vantage, automatic 1054613 ADAPTER, Tribomatic, Vantage, automatic...
  • Page 61 Parts Ground Detail Ground Detail Config. B Config. A Figure 8-1 Vantage Modular Gun Control System (1 of 2) Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...
  • Page 62 Parts FRONT PANEL REAR PANEL Figure 8-2 Vantage Modular Gun Control System (2 of 2) Part 1046736−05 E 2015 Nordson Corporation...

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