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dymax BlueWave MX-Series User Manual

Multichannel controller 2- and 4 channel controllers for use bluewave mx-series emitters
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2- & 4-Channel Controllers for Use with BlueWave
Instructions for Safe Use
Setup and Operation
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  • Page 1 BlueWave MX-Series Multichannel Controller ® User Guide 2- & 4-Channel Controllers for Use with BlueWave MX-Series Emitters ®  Instructions for Safe Use  Setup and Operation  Maintenance  Ordering Spare Parts and Accessories...
  • Page 2 Dymax standard Conditions of Sale. Dymax recommends that any intended application be evaluated and tested by the user to ensure that desired performance criteria are satisfied. Dymax is willing to assist users in their...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety Symbol Index ............................6 Specific Safety Considerations ........................6 Dymax UV Light-Curing General Safety Considerations ................6 Product Overview ............................8 Description of BlueWave MX-Series Multichannel Controller ..............8 Features & Benefits ............................. 10 Control Panels ............................. 11 Unpacking ..............................13 Unpacking and Inspecting Your Shipment ....................
  • Page 4 BlueWave® MX-Series Multichannel Controller User Guide Troubleshooting & Maintenance ........................31 Product Cleaning ............................31 System Information ............................. 31 Alarms Screen ............................. 32 Troubleshooting ............................33 Spare Parts & Accessories ..........................34 Accessories ..............................34 Components & Spare Parts ......................... 34 Specifications ..............................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    General Safety Considerations All users of Dymax LED light sources should read and understand this user guide before assembling and using the system. To learn about the safe handling and use of light-curable formulations, obtain and read the SDS for each product.

  • Page 6: Safety Symbol Index

    BlueWave® MX-Series Multichannel Controller User Guide Safety Symbol Index The following symbols are displayed on BlueWave MX-Series 2CH or 4CH systems. Please see below for their meanings. Refer to Equipment Manual Before Warning! Use Caution When Operating Operating Equipment Equipment...
  • Page 7 Standard Dymax UV light-curing systems have been designed primarily to emit UVA and Visible energy (Figure 1). Depending on the model of LED head used, the energy emitted from a BlueWave MX-Series curing system can either be in the upper end of the UVA portion of the spectrum (PrimeCure® and RediCure®) or in the lower portion of the visible spectrum (VisiCure®).

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    The use of tinted eye protection and/or opaque/ tinted shielding can be utilized to reduce eyestrain and address this concern. Dymax tests all LED equipment per IEC62471 and will mark risk group and appropriate warning on each emitter. Product Overview Description of BlueWave MX-Series Multichannel Controller The BlueWave®...
  • Page 9  To support the use of the multichannel controller emitters must be of firmware revision 1.08 or higher, updates can be performed at Dymax. Figure 3. Main Components of an MX Curing System 2/4 CHANNEL MX-150...

  • Page 10: Features & Benefits

    4 MX-250 Emitters can be integrated to produce a 50mm x 200mm light bar.  Utilize existing MX-150 and MX-250 Emitters with firmware at version 1.08 or higher. Dymax can upgrade Emitter firmware to the latest Compatible with MX-150 and MX-250 versions by returning to our one of our service facilities. Emitters ...

  • Page 11: Control Panels

    BlueWave® MX-Series Multichannel Controller User Guide Control Panels Front Panel The front panel (Figure 4) features the power button and a touchscreen display through which the unit can be operated. Power Button — Press the power button to power up the controller. Press the button a second time to turn the unit off.
  • Page 12 BlueWave® MX-Series Multichannel Controller User Guide Back Panel Figure 4 shows the interface connections at the back of the multichannel controller. Figure 5. BlueWave® MX-Series 4-Channel Controller Rear Panel Channel I/O Interface Emitter Interface Connector Power Input System Status Figure 6. System Status (Located on Rear of Controller) PIN 1 - Master Interlock input asserted low (NOTE: MUST BE ASSERTED FOR UNIT OPERATION, Factory Jumper Provided) PIN 2 - ISO Return 1...

  • Page 13: Unpacking

    If parts are damaged, notify the shipper and submit a claim for the damaged parts. Contact Dymax customer service for replacement parts. The parts below are included in every package/order. If parts are missing from your order, contact your local Dymax representative or Dymax Customer Support to resolve the problem. Parts Included ...

  • Page 14: System Setup

    NOTE: Although this product is designed with protection against ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) it is recommended to take precautions against static when handling the BlueWave MX-Series controller or LED emitter independently. Once these devices are attached together through the interconnect cable, then the threat of ESD damage is eliminated.

  • Page 15: Modes Of Operation

    Operation When in PLC mode, an external PLC can control the unit. The PLC provides input signals to the BlueWave MX-Series 2CH & 4CH system to control the on/off signals and intensity of the LEDs. The PLC monitors the status of the system by reading output signals provided by the unit.

  • Page 16: Input/Output Interface

    BlueWave® MX-Series Multichannel Controller User Guide Input/Output Interface Figure 9. Channel I/O Interface (Located on Rear of Controller) PIN 1 - Trigger Enable Input (Asserted Low) PIN 2 - ISO Return 3 PIN 3 - Interlock Input (must be asserted for unit operation, individual channel interlock, Factory Jumpers Provided) PIN 4 - ISO Return 3 PIN 5 - Analog (0 to 10 Volts) Intensity input...
  • Page 17 BlueWave® MX-Series Multichannel Controller User Guide Figure 10. System Status (Located on Rear of Controller) PIN 1 - Master Interlock input asserted low (NOTE: MUST BE ASSERTED FOR UNIT OPERATION, Factory Jumper Provided) PIN 2 - ISO Return 1 PIN 3 - Reserved PIN 4 - Reserved PIN 5 - System Health Output (Asserted Low No Alarms) PIN 6 - ISO Return 1...

  • Page 18: Examples Of Plc Wiring

    BlueWave® MX-Series Multichannel Controller User Guide Examples of PLC Wiring Figure 11. PLC Interface Using Dry Contact Switches Figure 12. PLC Interface for intensity Control...
  • Page 19 BlueWave® MX-Series Multichannel Controller User Guide Figure 13. PLC Discrete Status Outputs Typical Relay and Optical Isolation Figure 14. Emitter Health and UV LED Status Output NOTE: The PLC status outputs have a maximum sink current of 5 mA each. It is recommended to use a solid-state relay with a control current <5 mA where relays are shown in Figure 13 and Figure 16.

  • Page 20: Examples Of Master Interlock / System Health Wiring

    BlueWave® MX-Series Multichannel Controller User Guide Examples of Master interlock / System Health Wiring Figure 15. Master Interlock Switch Input Figure 16. System Health Output typical relay / typical PLC Connection Figure 17. System Health Output to PLC Digital...

  • Page 21: Operation

    BlueWave® MX-Series Multichannel Controller User Guide Operation To operate the controller, first verify that all Connectors are correctly plugged into the rear panel of the unit (See System Connections, pg. 13 for more details). When all Connectors are properly plugged in, press the Power Button on the front panel of the unit.
  • Page 22 BlueWave® MX-Series Multichannel Controller User Guide User Mode (DB): The current user mode (Admin, Production, or PLC) will be displayed on the gray button at the top of the screen between the information and setting buttons. Pressing this button switches between Administration, Production and PLC modes.
  • Page 23 BlueWave® MX-Series Multichannel Controller User Guide Irradiating Time (DB) (1-4): The irradiating time for each channel is displayed in the second column under the heading T(s). When in timed mode, time is entered by touching the T(s) button, which in turn brings up a numerical keypad for entry.

  • Page 24: Irradiation

    BlueWave® MX-Series Multichannel Controller User Guide Program (DB): The area on the bottom of the screen is reserved for displaying the current program name. If a program has not been selected or has not been created this area will display “PROGRAM”. This area also serves as a button that when pressed will bring the user to the program screen where the current setup may be saved or a saved setup may be loaded (See Loading and Saving Programs on next page).

  • Page 25: Loading And Saving Programs

    BlueWave® MX-Series Multichannel Controller User Guide Loading and Saving Programs The curing settings (program) may be saved to internal memory by highlighting a program name and pressing “SAVE”, which will bring up a QWERTY keyboard for program name entry. Previously saved programs may be recalled by highlighting the desired program name and pressing “LOAD”.

  • Page 26: Curing Time Screen

    BlueWave® MX-Series Multichannel Controller User Guide Curing Time Screen By pressing the Time Display/Button for an individual channel you can access the timer setting. Figure 20. Time Display/Buttons Figure 21. Cure Time Settings Screen The entry range is 0.1 – 999 seconds. From 0.1 – 30 seconds the adjustment is made in 0.1 second increments and from 30 –...

  • Page 27: Cure Delay Screen

    BlueWave® MX-Series Multichannel Controller User Guide This screen allows the user to enter the power level for each emitter. The power level range is 1 to 100% in increments of 1%. You must press the carriage return button to enter a value, pressing the “back” button will abort the command. Cure Delay Screen By pressing the Delay Display/Button for each channel you can access the delay setting.

  • Page 28: Production Screen

    BlueWave® MX-Series Multichannel Controller User Guide Production Screen Figure 26. Production Screen The Production screen layout is identical to the administrator screen with the exception it does not have TR (trigger) buttons. All buttons will be disabled except the following: Information, Production, Settings and Alarm Icon.

  • Page 29: Program Screen

    BlueWave® MX-Series Multichannel Controller User Guide Program Screen The current configuration settings (program) may be saved to internal non-volatile memory by highlighting any program name and pressing “SAVE” which advances to the Enter Program Name screen (See Below) for program name entry.

  • Page 30: Settings Screen

    BlueWave® MX-Series Multichannel Controller User Guide Settings Screen LANGUAGE – Future support for multiple languages Figure 30. Settings Screen VOLUME – Opens the volume screen where a slider type control will allow the adjustment of the alarm annunciator. BRIGHTNESS – Opens the brightness screen where a slider type control will allow the adjustment of the LCD backlight.

  • Page 31: New Password Screen

    BlueWave® MX-Series Multichannel Controller User Guide New Password Screen Figure 32. New Password Screen The password is entered and confirmed in the password screen via the QWERTY keyboard. The Password fields shall accept an alpha-numeric password of up to 10 characters. Troubleshooting &...

  • Page 32: Alarms Screen

    BlueWave® MX-Series Multichannel Controller User Guide Alarms Screen The Alarm Screen will display the current status of the controller and each emitter. The following is a list of possible alarms. Figure 34. Alarms Screen Alarms Emitter1-4 Cable connection is compromised at startup Interconnect Cable Emitter1-4 Lost Cable connection compromised while running...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    BlueWave® MX-Series Multichannel Controller User Guide Troubleshooting WARNING! Only qualified maintenance personnel should attempt the following procedures: Table 3. Troubleshooting Chart for BlueWave MX Series Multichannel Controller Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Power cord not plugged Check power connection and condition at BlueWave®...

  • Page 34: Spare Parts & Accessories

    Personal Protection Equipment Protective Goggles — Green 35286 Protective Goggles — Gray (standard model included with unit) 35285 Face Shield 35186 Radiometer Dymax ACCU-CAL™ 50-LED Radiometer 40505 Stands Single Emitter Mounting Stand 42390 Three-Sided Acrylic Shield 41395 Array Stand 43070 Components &...

  • Page 35: Specifications

    BlueWave® MX-Series Multichannel Controller User Guide Specifications Property Specification Power Supply Input 100-240V≈ 2.5A, 50-60Hz LED Timer 0.1 to 999 seconds, max (timer accuracy 0.1%) LED Activation Foot pedal, LCD touchscreen, or PLC Cooling Convection Air cooled Controller Dimensions 3.74" x 6.26" x 5.77" [9.5 cm x 15.9 cm x 7.9 cm] (W x D x H) Weight Controller: 2.6 lbs.

  • Page 36: Validation

    Users can specify light intensity and, through empirical testing, determine the exposure time required to achieve a full cure. As with any manufacturing process, it is advisable to incorporate a safety factor. NOTE: Dymax recommends intensities low at first to preserve LED life. Contact the Dymax Application Engineering Team for additional process support.

  • Page 37: Warranty

    Unauthorized repair, modification, or improper use of equipment may void your warranty benefits. The use of aftermarket replacement parts not supplied or approved by Dymax Corporation, will void any effective warranties and may result in damage to the equipment.
  • Page 38 BlueWave® MX-Series Multichannel Controller User Guide Index Accessories, 34 UV Exposure, 6 Alarms, 32 Setup, 14 Cleaning, 30 Spare Parts, 34 Contact Information, 5 Specifications, 35 Curing System Safety, 6 Support, 5 Dimensions, 35 System Screens Cure Delay Screen, 26 Help, 5 Curing Time Screen, 24 Modes of Operation...
  • Page 39 BlueWave® MX-Series Multichannel Controller User Guide...
  • Page 40 Please note that most dispensing and curing system applications are unique. Dymax does not warrant the fitness of the product for the intended application.

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