3D Systems ProX 800 Original Instructions Manual

3D Systems ProX 800 Original Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 ProX™ 800 3D Production Printer Facility Guide Original Instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Storage and Usage Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 3 France . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 4: Introduction To The Prox™ 800

    . Markets include automotive, service bureaus, aerospace, and consumer goods . The ProX™ 800 Production Printer The ProX 800 is only one component of the complete system . Many accessories and other components make up a ProX 800 system: Material Delivery Module (MDM) contains the material and is responsible for regulating the delivery of material to the printer .
  • Page 5: Procure™ 750 Uv Curing Chamber

    . Print3D Pro utilizes the ProX 800 controller computer, which is an integrated part of the ProX 800 . The 3DManage software is installed on a separate computer provided by the customer .
  • Page 6: Site Selection - Prox 800

    SITE SELECTION - ProX 800 This section provides the requirements and recommendations to determine the most appropriate location for a highly functional, efficient ProX 800 workspace, with room for other equipment and supplies. To help you choose a location, refer to “Appendix A: Initial Site Survey Checklist”...
  • Page 7 Facility Wall 926 mm 926 mm (36 in) (36 in) Right Side Window Left Side Window ProX 800 Manual Printer Offload Cart ProX 800 system space requirements (top view) Facility Ceiling ProX 800 system space requirements (front view) 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 8: Floor Bearing Capacity

    HUMIDITY The optimal humidity in the ProX 800 print chamber and lab will depend to a certain degree on the material selection used for printing . Regardless, the humidity should always be non-condensing and should not vary outside the range of 20-50% . Review your material information (MSDS/SDS, product datasheet, and product labeling) for specific information on recommended humidity levels .
  • Page 9 110 N/cm (160 psi) Load Points (7) 10 cm (4 in.) 324 N/cm (470 psi) Exact total filled weight depends on material Load Points Note: These are wheels Distributed Floor Load - ProX 800 and system components 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 10: Altitude

    The SLA system controller computer includes a Class A Ethernet interface, which can be connected to a 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet network to offer network access to the SLA system . A cable that is 6 m long is supplied with the ProX 800 . To remotely operate the ProX 800 or to remotely run service engineer diagnostics, a VPN network access is required .
  • Page 11: Site Selection: Procure™ 750 Uv Chamber

    ProCure UV Chamber: ProCure SPACE AND LOCATION SELECTION The ProCure UV Chamber should be located in an appropriate room or location adjoining the ProX 800 . Refer to the illustration, “Optimal Site Layout” on page 3 “Weight and Dimensions - System for a suggested overall layout .
  • Page 12 148 cm (58.3 in) 208 cm (~82 in) 58 cm 148 cm (58.3 in) (~23 in) Vent Fitting ProCure™ UV Chamber Top View 143 cm (~56.3 in) ProCure™ 750 UV Chamber Dimensions 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 13: System Delivery

    PREPARATION FOR RECEIVING Being that the ProX 800 crate is quite large, have an adequate forklift available before you begin to unload the crate from the shipping truck . Make sure that the available forklift, or other lifting device, can handle the load during unloading and during “Forklift lift points - ProX 800 Printer”...
  • Page 14: Inspect Exterior Of Printer

    3 . If damage is discovered, leave item in original container and packaging, and request immediate inspection from carrier within 15 days from delivery date . If indicator is not red, machine is cleared to uncrate by a 3D Systems Field Service Engineer or an authorized reseller . 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 15: Transporting The Prox 800

    TRANSPORTING THE ProX 800 When the 3D Systems Field Engineer arrives, and the crate is opened, use a forklift to lift the system . Refer to the following diagram illustrating the forklift points . Fork Guides 2.3in 57mm 53.9in 1370mm 5.5in...
  • Page 16: Support Equipment Which Includes, But Is Not Limited To

    Part cleaning and finishing equipment - this may be a very simple system, or more complex, depending on your needs and space . Minimally, two covered tubs are needed to accommodate ProX 800 print pads so that the parts may be washed and rinsed after building .
  • Page 17: System Installation

    1 .8 m (6 ft) forks (2 .0 m (6 .5 ft) is recommended) and typically carry a rating of at least 1134 kg (2500 lbs) for the ProX 800 that is crated and 907 kg (2000 lbs) uncrated . Be very careful not to tilt the crate .
  • Page 18: Material Storage And Safety

    7  MATERIAL STORAGE AND SAFETY NOTE: The ProX 800 User Guide contains the full scope of safety information that applies to your SLA system . Read through the User Guide before operating any equipment or handling any material . You are responsible for ensuring that the facility where your SLA system and printing materials are housed is properly configured for safe operation of the SLA system and of the materials used in that system.
  • Page 19: Appendix A: Initial Site Survey Checklist

    Can the required equipment and accessories be located either in the same room or in an adjoining    “Optimal Site Layout” on page room to the ProX 800? (Refer to the section,    Is the air conditioning adequate for that area? (Refer to the section, “Temperature”...
  • Page 20: Appendix B: Pre-Installation Preparation Checklist

    APPENDIX B: PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION CHECKLIST 9  The following list helps you to prepare for your ProX 800 . Prior to scheduling the installation appointment with a 3D Systems representative, complete the checklist and fax it to your 3D Systems Customer Support Engineer .
  • Page 21: Appendix C: Third Party Supplies And Equipment

    APPENDIX C: THIRD PARTY SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT 3D Systems provides this partial list of equipment and supplies of relevant accessories or supplies that are useful for handling, processing, or finishing SLA parts. Equipment and supplies are not limited to this list, and other vendors may provide similar or like products .
  • Page 22: Appendix D: Obtaining Assistance

    Thank You… We at 3D Systems sincerely hope you will be happy with the purchase of your ProX 800 . As a company, we are dedicated to developing a relationship with customers that extends beyond the terms of the sale . We are in the business of devising solutions to our customers’...
  • Page 23 3D Systems, Inc . 333 Three D Systems Circle | Rock Hill, SC | 29730 www .3dsystems .com ©2016 3D Systems, Inc . All rights reserved . p/n 286511-00, Rev . D...

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