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Ultimus I–II High Precision Fluid Dispensers ™ Operating Manual ™ Electronic pdf files of Nordson EFD manuals are also available at www.nordsonefd.com...
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Thank You! You have just purchased the world’s finest precision dispensing equipment. I want you to know that all of us at Nordson EFD value your business and will do everything in our power to make you a satisfied customer.
Filling Procedure for Thick Fluids ..........................26 Filling Procedure for Watery Fluids and Vacuum Control ..................27 Syringe Barrel Loading Alternatives ..........................28 Part Numbers ................................29 Replacement Parts ................................29 Accessories ...................................29 Troubleshooting ................................30 www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
Hot surfaces! Avoid contact with the hot metal surfaces of heated components. If contact can not be avoided, wear heat-protective gloves and clothing when working around heated equipment. Failure to avoid contact with hot metal surfaces can result in personal injury. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
Qualified personnel are those employees or contractors who are trained to safely perform their assigned tasks. They are familiar with all relevant safety rules and regulations and are physically capable of performing their assigned tasks. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
Make sure all equipment is rated and approved for the environment in which it is used. Any approvals obtained for Nordson EFD equipment will be voided if instructions for installation, operation, and service are not followed. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by Nordson EFD, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
• Test: Verify the operation of features and the performance of equipment using the appropriate sections of this manual. Return faulty or defective units to Nordson EFD for replacement. • Use only replacement parts that are designed for use with the original equipment. Contact your Nordson EFD representative for information and advice.
Disconnect and lock out system electrical power. If using hydraulic and pneumatic shutoff valves, close and relieve pressure. For Nordson EFD air-powered dispensers, remove the syringe barrel from the adapter assembly. For Nordson EFD electro-mechanical dispensers, slowly unscrew the barrel retainer and remove the barrel from the actuator.
Third: Now is a good time to activate your Ten Year Warranty. Please register your warranty online at www. nordsonefd.com/warranty/dispensers/ten/. Or if you prefer, follow the instructions in the enclosed “Welcome” letter to contact your area Nordson EFD representative. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
Ultimus II 159.5 mm 180.8 mm 6.28" Air input: 5.5–7.0 bar (80–100 psi) 7.12" Air output: 0–1.0 bar (0–15 psi) 143 mm 5.63" 173.2 mm 5.63" www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
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WEEE Directive This equipment is regulated by the European Union under WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). Refer to www.nordsonefd.com/WEEE for information about how to properly dispose of this equipment. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
See the Ultimus Icon Guide, included with your dispensing system, if you are working in Chinese, Japanese, or Korean. Sample icons: (Timed) (Steady) (Teach) (Menu) (Select) (Home) www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
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Power Press the power button to turn the unit on. A Nordson EFD logo will briefly appear before the Home screen displays. The Ultimus will go into sleep mode when it is inactive for more than 90 minutes. Simply press any button or the foot pedal to reactivate the screen.
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• Push the black quick-connect from the EFD adapter assembly into the air output port and twist to lock. NOTE: Air does not flow through the port until a quick-connect is installed. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
Refer to “Input / Output Connection” on page 24 for details. • An End-of-Cycle signal, in the form of an electronic switch, closes upon completion of the dispense cycle. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
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7.0 bar (100 psi) maximum. In this instance, the 5-micron filter regulator is not required. CAUTION A pressure regulator of 0–7.0 bar (0–100 psi) is intended to be provided before connecting the unit to the air supply. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
After the tip is in position, press the foot pedal. Release the pedal and remove the tip by lifting straight up. Correct angle for consistent deposits. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
If needed, press CLEAR to start over. Save the dispense time setting you just created by pressing SAVE. This automatically exits TEACH mode and returns you to TIMED mode. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
• Longer dispense time settings generally provide the highest accuracy. However, in the interest of cost-effective production, do not use excessively long dispense time settings. Experiment to find what works best for your application. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
NOTE: To clear all settings in a specific job program, simply set the time, pressure, and vacuum to 0 (step 6) and follow the other steps as noted. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
Press the left / right arrows to optimize visibility for an individual viewing angle. Press LCD to retain changes; press BACK or HOME to discard changes. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
Repeat to adjust the other numbers in the 4-digit code. Press ENTER. This puts you in the Security screen and automatically stores the new password. Press HOME to return to the Home screen. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
A normally closed electronic switch opens at the start of the dispense cycle and closes at the conclusion of the dispense cycle. The End-of-Cycle feedback on pins 3 and 4 can acknowledge an active dispense cycle to external equipment. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
The pressure can be verified by external precision gauge but cannot be adjusted. The dispense time can be verified but cannot be adjusted. Refer to the validation instructions. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
It prevents tunneling by providing a barrier to the pulsed-air cycles. And it prevents oozing by responding to the pressure of trapped air with a slight suck-back movement after the dispense cycle. 2/3 maximum fill www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
NOTE: For best results when dispensing watery-thin fluids, Nordson EFD recommends the use of the vacuum suck-back filter trap. This is guaranteed to prevent fluid from being sucked back into the dispenser. Refer to “Accessories”...
Syringe Barrel Loading Alternatives Nordson EFD offers productive alternatives to traditional syringe barrel loading methods. Here are a few suggestions that can help keep your work area clean, save time, and reduce the chance of entrapped air in the fluid.
Ultimus I dispenser, 0–7 bar (0–100 psi) calibrated to EFD specifications based on NIST standards 7002003 Ultimus II dispenser, 0–1 bar (0–15 psi) 7012586 Ultimus II dispenser, 0–1 bar (0–15 psi) calibrated to EFD specifications based on NIST standards Replacement Parts Part # Description...
Air from the exhaust is normal when vacuum is used. If vacuum is completely off and you still exhaust hear air, make sure plant air supply to your unit is set to within 5.5–7.0 bar (80–100 psi). www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
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Ultimus I–II High Precision Fluid Dispensers Notes www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
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Nordson EFD Ten Year No-Fault Warranty Nordson EFD dispensers are warranted to the original end user for 10 years from date of purchase. Within the period of this warranty, EFD will repair or replace free of charge any defective part, regardless of fault, on return of the part, or the complete dispenser, prepaid to the factory.