Summary of Contents for Nordson Spectrum VT Feed Center
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For parts and technical support, call the Industrial Coating Systems Customer Support Center at (800) 433-9319 or contact your local Nordson representative. This document is subject to change without notice. Check http://emanuals.nordson.com for the latest version. NORDSON CORPORATION • AMHERST, OHIO • USA...
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Change Record Change Record Revision Date Change 06/18 New Release. Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
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Change Record Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
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.
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 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
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 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
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Safety Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
36 powder spray guns, with a maximum of 32 automatic spray guns and 4 manual spray guns. It contains a fresh powder feed system using the Nordson dense phase technology/high density-low velocity, along with an ultrasonic sieve, level sensors, reclaim circuit, and electrical/pneumatic controls via a touch screen operator interface.
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The reclaim and fresh powder transfer pumps can be purged manually, as required. The Spectrum VT feed center requires a remote air extraction system that provides a constant airflow through the enclosure, preventing powder escaping into the spray room. The typical extraction system has a dust collector assembly consisting of an exhaust fan, primary cartridge filters, pulse valves and controls, and final filters.
3B. Manual air spray gun (low pressure) 9. Primary transfer pump 4. Hopper fluidizing gauge 10. Pump manifold 5. Hopper fluidizing regulator 11. Secondary fresh powder transfer pump (optional on standard) Note: Reclaim transfer pump located near cyclone. Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
The reclaim transfer pump is mounted near the cyclone to transport over-sprayed powder from the booth recovery system to the feed center. NOTE: Reclaim transfer pumps are sold separately. For information related to transfer pumps, see Prodigy High Capacity HDLV Pump manual. Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
VT inline powder pumps are used in powder feed centers to draw powder from a container, atomize the powder stream, and transfer it to powder spray guns. The pumps can be used with 11-mm or 12.7-mm Nordson antistatic powder feed hose. PD18821 Figure 2-4 VT Inline Powder Pump Part 1611362−01...
0.100 mm 768677 0.090 mm 300-mm 768678 0.100 mm 1610110 0.112 mm 1612914 0.160 mm 1612915 0.160 mm 1610111 0.112 mm 1610112 0.065 mm 425-mm 1610113 0.100 mm 1610114 0.090 mm 1610115 0.100 mm Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
NOTE: For electrical requirements for the Spectrum feed center , refer to page 2-11. PD18838_08 Figure 2-5 Electrical and Pneumatic Controls (1 of 2) 1. Light tower 3. Main Disconnect 5. Emergency stop 2. Electrical control panel 4. Touch screen interface Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
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10. Small pneumatic damper 13. PS1 switch (87 psi) 7. AC junction box 11. Main air solenoid 14. Light 8. DC junction box 12. Main valve pack 15. Vibratory motor 9. Large pneumatic damper Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
2433 mm (96 in.) SHIPPING 3131 mm (123 in.) 2526 mm (99 in) SHIPPING 1698 mm (67 in) 1859 mm (73 in.) SHIPPING 2298 mm (90 in.) PD19386 Figure 2-7 Spectrum VT Feed Center Dimensions Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
See Note A NOTE A: Adjust fluidizing air as needed. Powder should be gently boiling without creating geysers. B: A pressure switch has been implemented to give warning if air drops below 87 psi. Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
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2-12 Description Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
Preparing for Installation WARNING: Allow only authorized Nordson personnel to complete. Position the Spectrum VT feed center on a level floor, according to the general layout drawing supplied by Nordson application engineering. Part 1611362−01...
Bottom View 877 mm (35 in.) 3x ø 11.0 mm 877 mm (35 in.) 677 mm (27 in.) PD19386 Figure 3-1 Feed Center Mounting Locations Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
Install ductwork subassembly provided on top side of the feed center. Connect ductwork from the afterfilter/fan section to the Spectrum VT feed center with a properly sized transition duct. A 10-in. duct is supplied with the unit. Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
WARNING: Power to the Spectrum VT feed center must be supplied from a locking disconnect switch or breaker. Failure to observe this warning may result in a severe shock during installation or repair.
WARNING: Allow only qualified personnel to perform the following tasks. Follow the safety instructions in this document and all other related documentation. See Figure 4-1. The Spectrum VT feed center has standalone controls. PD18838_08 Figure 4-1 Spectrum VT Feed Center Controller Part 1611362−01...
Operation Controls (Home Screen) See Figure 4-2 and refer to Table 4-1. Figure 4-2 Home Operation Screen Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
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Operation Table 4-1 Home Screen Icons Number Icon Description Press to turn the Table Vibrator Off when using Nordson drum Table Vibrator (Off/Auto) unloader or other bulk feed systems. Use Auto when using the integrated VBF. Spray-to-Waste Timer Indicates timed spray-to-waste was selected after a color change.
UltrasonicSieveCommandError Ultrasonic Sieve Not Responding will not sieve through screen. Transfer of powder is halted. Table vibrator motor starter has VirginTableVibratorTrip sensed an overload condition Table Vibrator Failure and will not operate. Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
NOTE: If a fresh powder transfer pump becomes clogged during operation, purging the pump may clear it. A color change will be required to purge the fresh powder transfer pumps. Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
Yellow − turns on when the sensor detects powder Silencing the Low Powder Alarm 1. Select the “alarm” icon. 2. Select the “alarm silence” icon on the touch screen. Alarm Silence Icon Alarm Icon Figure 4-4 “Low Powder Alarm” Icons Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
2. Turn on the system components in the following sequence: a. Booth Control Panel b. After-Filter Control Panel c. Spectrum VT Feed Center 3. Ensure the emergency stop buttons are pulled out on the booth, feed center, and after-filter panels.
Color Change Procedure CAUTION: For all blow-off procedures, use the grounded blow-off spray gun and hose assembly provided by Nordson. NOTE: The software screen shots show the color change procedure using a powder box. Any differences in procedure for a drum unloader will be noted in the text of that particular step.
System and exhauster fan Off − major fault Begin the Color Change Procedure See Figure 4-6. 1. Select the Color Change icon. 2. Select the check mark to confirm beginning the color change procedure. Figure 4-6 Begin the Color Change Procedure Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
4. Select the check mark when the spray guns are purged and the previous steps are completed. NOTE: Long pick-up tubes are used in conjunction with a Nordson drum unloader or other third party bulk unloading systems. Short pick-up tubes are intended for use with boxes of powder or other user supplied bins on the integrated vibratory table.
1. Blow off the door sills at the entry of the booth, then enter the booth and blow off the interior beginning with the ceiling and ending with the floor. 2. Blow off the AeroDecks. 3. Blow off the extraction door. Figure 4-9 Clean the Booth Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
Return to the Feed Center See Figure 4-11. 1. Remove the box/bin. 2. Turn the stack sleeve to Color Change mode. 3. Select the check mark when these steps are completed. Figure 4-11 Return to the Feed Center Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
2. Lift the stack sleeve and lock it in place so it is in the Up position. 3. Select the check mark when these steps are completed. Figure 4-13 Move the Fresh Powder Hose Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
5. Select the check mark when these steps are completed. NOTE: Be sure to blow off all visible powder, including the vibratory table, the inlets on the hopper, and behind the hopper lid. Figure 4-14 Clean Critical Points on the Feed Center Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
2. Replace the stack sleeve and lock it in the Paint Mode position. 3. Replace the sieve. 4. Close the hopper lid. 5. Select the check mark when these steps are completed. Figure 4-15 Reassemble the Feed Center Components Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
7. Open the booth doors at the entry of the booth. 8. Select the check mark when these steps are completed. NOTE: The slide gate is located behind the cyclone. Figure 4-16 Clean the Cyclone Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
It can be turned off, but to begin again, it will have to be turned on manually. NOTE: If the timed reclaim-to-waste option was configured, a pop-up will appear to signify completion. Figure 4-17 Complete the Color Change Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
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ON time of the reclaim transfer pump purge pulse OFF time of the reclaim transfer pump purge pulse Reclaim to waste timer − operator notified when reclaim spray to waste has beet met Reclaim waste − Enable/Disable Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
Hopper cylinder OFF time (disengaged) during normal operation Hopper cylinder ON time (engaged) during normal operation Hopper cylinder OFF time (disengaged) during color change mode Level control fresh powder transfer OFF delay Level control fresh powder transfer ON delay Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
Pump to hopper OFF time of pump purge pulse Pump to spray guns purge pulses Pump to spray guns ON time of pump purge pulse Pump to spray guns OFF time of pump purge pulse Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
Indicator turns green if fault is detected US ON Indicator turns green when ultrasonic sieve is in operation Momentarily activates ultrasonic sieve when pressed Selected ultrasonic sieve oscillation amplitude Button to change ultrasonic sieve oscillation amplitute Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
The Manual Controls and Input Monitor screens allow for manual operation of the feed center functions. These operations are only active when these screens are open. Figure 4-22 Manual Controls Screen Figure 4-23 Input Monitor Screen Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
Press the Stop button on the system control panel. b. Turn the electrical disconnect switch on the powder feed center control panel to the Off position. Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
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Empty hopper before end of day or at end of production. Hopper level sensors Periodically clean sensor face and threads with brush. Spray Guns Purge before end of day or at end of production. Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
Clean the parts with an ultrasonic cleaner and an emulsion cleaning solution as described in the Recommended Cleaning Procedure. Recommended Cleaning Procedure Nordson Corporation recommends using an ultrasonic cleaning machine and Oakiter BetaSolv emulsion cleaner to clean powder pumps. 4. Fill an ultrasonic cleaner with BetaSolv or an equivalent emulsion cleaning solution at room temperature.
These troubleshooting procedures cover only the most common problems. If you cannot solve a problem with the information given here, contact your local Nordson representative for help. For troubleshooting related to: Transfer pump − refer to the Prodigy High Capacity HDLV Pump manual.
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Check the motor and electrical connections. Reset the overload. Fan motor fuse failure Check the motor and electrical circuits. Replace the fuses. Fan motor failure Replace the motor. Continued... Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
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Check the wiring from the feed center panel to the solenoid valve assembly on top of the feed center air drop. Fluidizing air regulator defective Check the fluidizing air regulator. Continued... Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
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Lower gun counts may also require additional cleaning time. Contaminants in feed Sieve screen torn Replace the screen. hopper powder Sieve screen not thoroughly Remove and clean the sieve screen. cleaned before installation Continued... Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
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Repair or replace as needed. 16. Reclaim or Fresh Reclaim or Fresh powder transfer Turn the Reclaim or Fresh powder powder transfer pump pump not turned on transfer pump switch to the On cannot be purged position. Continued... Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
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21. Hopper level sensors Level sensors may not be installed Sensor should protrude through the giving false positive far enough into the hopper body. hopper wall 1−2 threads. Screw in readings sensor further to correct. Continued... Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
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PLC not initiating color change Check PLC operation. Contact your sequence. Nordson representative or technical support center for help. Parts still in booth Control system tracks parts through booth and will delay color change start until parts clear booth.
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Check air tubing to pilot valve. Check pilot valve operation. Check the wiring and connections between the gun positioner panel and main system panel. Continued... Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
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Nordson drum unloader. Its purpose is to control the vibratory motor on the drum unloader and it cycles on and off with the fresh powder transfer pump(s).
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2. Push the pump (6) into the manifold block (7) until the pump body bottoms out against the manifold block. 3. Connect the hose to the pump (6). 4. Align the clamp bar (4) with the locating pins and secure on the manifold block (7). Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
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Removing and Installing Inline Powder Pumps 1. Atomizing air fitting 4. Clamp bar 7. Manifold block 2. Flow rate air fitting 5. Throat holder 8. Clamp handle 3. Wear piece 6. Inline powder pump Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
Throat Removal and Installation 1. Pump body 3. O-rings (0.489 ID x 0.070 W) 5. Nut 2. Venturi throat 4. Throat holder All O-rings are conductive silicone. Do not replace with non-conductive O-rings. Note: Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
(1) can be used to make sure it is seated correctly. 6. Make sure the larger O-ring (5) is installed on the injector adapter (4). Screw the injector adapter into the pump body (2) and tighten it snugly with a wrench. Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
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3. Injector 5. O-ring (0.627 ID x 0.080 W) 2. Pump body 4. Injector adapter 6. O-ring (0.489 ID x 0.070 W) All O-rings are conductive silicone. Do not replace with non-conductive O-rings. Note: Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
(3) while the assembly is still attached to the feed center. Figure 7-4 Removing the Siphon Block from the Manifold 2. See Figure 7-5. Remove the four cap screws (4) from the bottom of the siphon block (5). Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
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Removing Bottom Siphon Block Plate 3. See Figure 7-6. Remove three cap screws (6) from each middle siphon block (8) to remove the middle siphon blocks from the pinch valve blocks (7). Figure 7-6 Separating Siphon Block Components Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
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NOTE: Observe the orientation of the fluid tube during disassembly. The longer end of the fluid tube must be inserted into the middle block (8). *Longer end of fluid tube Figure 7-8 Middle Siphon Block Components Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
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NOTE: See Figure 7-10. Note the difference between a middle block populated for one pump versus a middle block populated for two pumps. Figure 7-9 Middle Block Disassembly Dual-Pump Configuration Single-Pump Configuration Figure 7-10 Block Configurations Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
8. See Figure 7-4. Using an 8-mm Allen wrench, insert the socket head cap screw (1) into the bottom of the siphon block assembly (2) to secure it to the pump manifold (3). Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
See Figure 7-11. The word Up is written on the top flanges of the pinch valves. The side of the pinch valve block has four air passages sealed with O-rings. Figure 7-11 Top of Pinch Valve Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
NOTE: Align the pinch valve ribs with the square grooves in the valve chamber. Inserting Pinch Valve into Pump Pinch Valve Tool Figure 7-13 Pinch Valve Installation (1 of 4) Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
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4. Continue pulling on the pump pinch valve tool until the pinch valve pops through the valve body and the tool comes loose. Pulling Pinch Valve through Valve Body Figure 7-15 Pinch Valve Installation (3 of 4) Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
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Pull and twist the pinch valve to align the ribs with the grooves as necessary. Checking Rib and Groove Alignment Figure 7-16 Pinch Valve Installation (4 of 4) Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
NOTE: The blanking plate placement is specified by the application engineer. If the blanking plates are installed incorrectly, the purge sequence will not function properly. Figure 7-17 Pump and Blanking Plate Configurations Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
5. Using a 5-mm Allen wrench, insert the 25-mm button head cap screw (3) into the threaded pump port. NOTE: The manifold seal (8), Nordson part 1608597, comes pre-installed. If there is a need to replace the seal, apply adhesive to a syringe or Q-tip and securely set the seal in the manifold port.
3. Remove the damaged sieve from the hopper. 4. Disconnect the converter. 5. Connect the converter to the new sieve screen. 6. Place the sieve screen back in the hopper. 7. Close and lock lid by engaging the lid latch. Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
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7-19 Repair Hopper Open Control Panel Sieve Lid Latch 105TX−SL Generator Sieve Assembly Sieve Screen Converter TEST RESET Generator 10015179/10014043 Figure 7-21 Replacing Sieve Screen Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
11. Using the same liquid soap solution, lubricate both flange ends of the valve nuts (3 and 8). 12. Continue to install valve nuts, air supply tube, metal cover, and front door. Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
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Figure 7-22 Dump Valve Sleeve Replacement 1. Plastic lock nut 4. Outlet adapter 7. Nut 2. Metal cover 5. Pinch valve body 8. Upper pinch valve nut 3. Lower pinch valve nut 6. Sleeve 9. Air supply tube Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
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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.
Parts Feed Center Controller E-STOP 105TX−SL TEST RESET 10015179 Figure 8-1 Feed Center Controller Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
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CONTROLLER, ultrasonic generator, 50W, US 1608989 CABLE, feed center #52, FCDC2, 3 m, plug-n-spray 1608988 CABLE, feed center #51, FCDC1, 3 m, plug-n-spray 1608987 CABLE, feed center #50, FCAC1, 3 m, plug-n-spray NS: Not Shown Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
Parts Hopper 10014043 Figure 8-2 Controller Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
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S FIXED PIN SPANNER − − − − − − S REMOVAL TOOL, fluidizing plate, hopper 1610714 S WRENCH, valve, pinch, 1.5 in. NOTE A: Special tool kit (1610701) is required when replacing fluidizing O-rings. Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
0.100 mm 768677 0.090 mm 300-mm 768678 0.100 mm 1610110 0.112 mm 1612914 0.160 mm 1612915 0.160 mm 1610111 0.112 mm 1610112 0.065 mm 425-mm 1610113 0.100 mm 1610114 0.090 mm 1610115 0.100 mm Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
Lower Y-Block with Generation II Pinch grounded tubing Valve Upgrade Kit barbed fittings Part 1092271 Part 1610762 (Converts (Quantity of 1) 1081246 to 1092240 1087221 to 1092242) Figure 8-3 Recommended Transfer Pump Spare Parts Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
1608595 S S BODY, pump, inline Spectrum VT 1095899 S S THROAT, pump, Encore Gen II, Tivar 1095898 S S HOLDER, pump, throat, Encore Gen II 1095914 S S NUT, pump, Encore Gen II Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
Parts Options Figure 8-5 Options See Figure 8-5. Item Part Description Quantity Note 1095910 THROAT, pump, Encore Gen II, PTFE 152999 WRENCH 1097913 TOOL, extraction, inline pump, Encore Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
Diagrams Section 9 Diagrams Description Part Number Spectrum PFC NAD Panel 10015179 Spectrum VT PFC Pneumatic Schematic 10015942 Part 1611362−01 E 2018 Nordson Corporation...
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