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SERVICE MANUAL MS Topcoat A4 Automatic Powder Spray Gun 0518 II 2D 2mJ Model: 835070 IMPORTANT: Before using this equipment, carefully read SAFETY PRECAUTIONS and all instructions in this manual. Keep this Service Manual for future reference. PA-17-06-R1 (08/2018) 1 / 37...
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MANUAL CHANGES NOTE: This manual has been changed from revision PA-17-06-R0 to revision PA-17-06-R1. Reasons for this change are noted under “Manual Change Summary” inside the back cover of this manual. PA-17-06-R1 (08/2018) 2 / 37 www.carlisleft.com...
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Carlisle Fluid Technologies MS Powder in any way, transmitted, transcribed, stored in an electronic system, or translated. MS Topcoat M4 manual powder gun, MS Topcoat A4 automatic powder gun, MS topcase S4 controller are trademarks of Carlisle MS Powder. All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
10-18 European ATEX Directive ............................10 European ATEX Labels ............................11 Wiring Diagram of MS Topcase S4 Control Module (Basic Model) ................. 12 Wiring Diagram of MS Topcase S4 Control Module (Deluxe Model) ................ 13 Connecting ................................14 Intended Use ................................15 Notice of Harmless Discharge ..........................
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SAFETY AREA SAFEGUARDS HAZARD Tells where hazards Tells how to avoid the hazard. Tells what the hazard is. may occur. Fire Hazard Spray Area Fire extinguishing equipment must be present in the Improper or inadequate spray area and tested periodically. operation and maintenance procedures will cause a fire Spray areas must be kept clean to prevent the...
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SAFETY AREA SAFEGUARDS HAZARD Tells where hazards Tells how to avoid the hazard. Tells what the hazard is. may occur. Explosion Hazard Spray Area Improper or inadequate Electrostatic arcing must be prevented. Safe sparking operation and maintenance distance must be maintained between the parts being procedures will cause a coated and the applicator.
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SAFETY AREA SAFEGUARDS HAZARD Tells where hazards Tells how to avoid the hazard. Tells what the hazard is. may occur. Spray Area / Electrical Discharge High Voltage There is a high voltage device Parts being sprayed and operators in the spray Equipment that can induce an electrical area must be properly grounded.
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SAFETY AREA SAFEGUARDS HAZARD Tells where hazards Tells how to avoid the hazard. Tells what the hazard is. may occur. Electrical Discharge Electrical Unless specifically approved for use in hazardous Equipment locations, the power supply, control cabinet, and all High voltage equipment is utilized in the process.
ATEX EUROPEAN ATEX DIRECTIVE 2014/34/EU, ANNEX II The following instructions apply to equipment covered by Aggressive substances: e.g. acidic liquids or gases certificate number PTB 16ATEX5003: that may attack metals, or solvents that may affect polymeric materials. 1. The equipment may be used with flammable gases and vapors with apparatus groups II and with temperature Suitable precautions: e.g.
Equipment Group hazardous area characteristics Equipment Category Type of explosive atmosphere (dust) EEx 2mJ = The MS Powder A4 Topcoat applicator is suitable for use in automatic spraying installations complying with EN 50 050-2: 2013 as itis a Type A class with a discharge energy limit of 2mJ according to EN 50177.
ATEX WIRING DIAGRAM OF MS TOPCASE CONTROL MODULE (BASIC MODEL) Vibrator Control Signals 24VDC 6 bar air inlet pressure 230/110V 50/60Hz PA-17-06-R1 (08/2018) 12 / 37 www.carlisleft.com...
ATEX WIRING DIAGRAM OF MS TOPCASE CONTROL MODULE (DELUXE MODEL) Vibrator Control Signals 24VDC 6 bar air inlet 230/110V pressure 50/60Hz PA-17-06-R1 (08/2018) 13 / 37 www.carlisleft.com...
ATEX CONNECTING From Notice Connect Connect Controller Connect ground Controller Signal ground Safety rules (Yellow/Green) System ground Main cable Line Power Main Controller Safety rules Power Cable Main air Main Air Main air Controller 6 bar Oil and water free Connecting to Controller Manual powder gun cable Gun Connect...
INTENDED USE Safety Regulations for Electrostatic Powder Coating 1. The MS Topcoat A4 Automatic powder gun is exclusively WA R N I N G for use in powder coating. It has been developed according to recognized safety regulations for use in ...
ATEX The main power connection of the MS Powder coating 17. Repairs may not under any circumstances be carried device must be electrically interlocked with the exhaust out in a hazardous area. Repairs must be performed by system of the powder coating enclosure. The powder authorized service centers from MS Powder.
ATEX the powder spraying device and its hazards. The control 8. No safety equipment may be disconnected or removed units of the spray guns must be installed and operated from service. If the disconnection of safety devices is in Zone 22. Spray guns are approved for Zone 21. The required for equipping, repairing or maintaining the powder spraying device may only be operated by trained equipment, the safety devices must be reassembled...
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Only original MS Powder spare parts may be used. Damage due to use of other parts invalidates the warranty and the agency approval. Repairs may only be carried out by a specialist or authorized repair center.
ATEX Professional Association rules and regulations, Germany BGV A1 General provisions BGV A3 Electrical systems and equipment DGUV 209-052 Electrostatic coating TRBS 727 Guidelines for avoiding ignition hazards due Electrostatic charge VDMA 24371 Guidelines for the electrostatic coating with plastic powder • Part 1 General requirements •...
DC charge to the electrode, creating an electrostatic field between the nozzle and the target. Foreseeable misuse One of the many features of the MS Topcoat A4 Auto- matic powder gun is that the electrical energy, which is • Coating of ungrounded objects available from the resistive charging electrode, is limited •...
INTRODUCTION WIRING DIAGRAM FUNCTION When the automatic powder spray gun is turned on at the Since these particles have the same charge as the spray controller, connected at (1), the cascade (2) is activated gun, they are repelled, distributed in a fine cloud and de- and provides high voltage to the gun. When the gun is posited evenly on the grounded work piece.
INTRODUCTION FUNCTION NOZZLE The nozzles of MS Oberflächentechnik are ventilated. Gun Air High Voltage Flat fan nozzle The gun air is used to cool the electrode in the flat spray nozzle. High Voltage Gun Air Round spray nozzle The gun air is used to cool the electrode and to ventilate the round spray nozzle. PA-17-06-R1 (08/2018) 24 / 37...
3. In case of error, solve the error as described in the section COMMISSIONING AND Maintenance: Troubleshooting. OPERATION OF MS TOPCOAT A4 AUTOMATIC POWDER GUN 4. Comply with local regulations for occupational safety and accident prevention regulations at all times.
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INSTALLATION Connectable Controller's MS Topcoat Automatic Powder Gun The MS Topcoat manual powder spray gun may only be operated with one of the following controllers: • MS Topcase Basic (615300) • MS Topcase Deluxe (615305) • MS Module (610189-10) WA R N I N G ...
OPERATION OPERATION GROUNDING Ground the powder coating system properly. WA R N I N G In order to achieve a good powder coating and for safety reasons (see safety regulations) must the powder coating The grounding of all conductive parts (for system must be properly grounded.
CAUTION Removing the nozzle Maintenance, repair or replacement of parts may only be performed by trained personnel of MS Powder. WA R N I N G Wear parts in the powder gun, marked with a W in the spare parts list, must be checked regularly and replaced if necessary.
Possible Cause Solution No electrostatics and Replace fuse Defective fuse on the controller no powder output No electrostatic Contact MS Service Error at the high-voltage generation (e.g. no wrap around or no powder adhesion) Contact MS Service Defective Cascade in spray gun Contact MS Service...
Product Description / Object of Declaration: Powder Applicators - M4 Topcoat Manual Applicator 835069 A4 Topcoat Automatic Applicator 835070 used with MS Topcase S4 Controller Models 615300 and 615305 This Product is designed for use with: Ignitable Coating Powders Suitable for use in hazardous area:...
MANUAL CHANGE SUMMARY MANUAL CHANGE SUMMARY PA-17-06-R1 - Replaces PA-17-06-R0 with the following changes: Change Description Page(s) Change CE number Cover Update “SAFETY” section Update ATEX text Correct CE number in label Update text in the table Update text for bullet point number 9 Change text in lines 3, 4, and 16 Change both Output Voltage and Output Current in “SPECIFICATIONS”...
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