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Site Preparation Guide Eden260VS 3D Printing System DOC-09669 Rev. H...
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This documentation contains proprietary information of Stratasys Ltd. This information is supplied solely to assist authorized users of this Stratasys 3D printing system. No part of this document may be used for other purposes, and it may not be disclosed to other parties.
Contents Introduction About this Guide Installation and Training Schedule Physical Description Size and Weight Shipment and Delivery Shipping Information and Customer Responsibility Shipping Pallet Lifting Equipment Unloading Installation Area Floor Plan (Printer Area) Workstation Requirements Electrical Requirements Power Grounding Circuit Breaker Residual Current Device (RCD) Power Connection UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply)
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Materials Handling and Storage Printing Materials Cleaning Solvent Site Preparation Checklist DOC-09669 Rev. H...
About this Guide The information and requirements provided in this document ensure proper installation and operation of the Eden260VS 3D printing system. The customer is responsible for preparing the site as described in this document, and according to any applicable local regulations.
Eden260VS Physical Description Physical Description The Eden260VS 3D printing system consists of the following main components: • printer • printer computer (built into the printer) • printer-server workstation (provided by the customer) Figure 1 Eden260V printers Size and Weight Table 1 Size and weight Unit W ×...
Shipment and Delivery Shipping Information and Customer Responsibility Shipment to the customer will be arranged by a Stratasys distributor as indicated in the “ship to” part of the invoice.The customer is responsible for providing detailed delivery information, including, whether or not there is loading dock at the delivery site.
Eden260VS Shipment and Delivery Unloading The unloading area should be a level surface. An area of 10 m (108 sq ft) is required for the forklift to remove the printer from the delivery truck. A clearance of 120 cm (4 ft) around the back and sides of the packaging is required for unpacking the printer.
Eden260VS Installation Area Installation Area The installation area should be free of sources of vibration and electromagnetic interference that could affect the proper functioning of the printer. The floor gradient should be less than 0.5% (5 mm per meter). The floor should be stable and able to bear the load of the printer. The minimum floor load is 560 kg/m (115 lb/ft The server workstation and the printer should be located in the same room.
Eden260VS Installation Area Floor Plan (Printer Area) The following is a sample floor plan, showing the 3D printing system—the printer and the workstation. The dimensions shown in the figure are the minimum clearance requirements. Figure 2 Printer floor plan (sample, not to scale)
• AMD Radeon™ E6760 For systems using a KVM switch box. If the server workstation has a DVI video connector, a VGA adapter is needed. Most anti-virus programs can be used. Programs by vendors listed were tested in Stratasys labs.
• 220–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 7 A , 1 phase Printer short circuit rating: 1000 A If the power at the facility does not support the above specifications, contact your Stratasys specialist. Important: The diagram below shows the required connection to the power socket. Make sure that the electrician sees this before installing the printer.
Eden260VS Electrical Requirements Circuit Breaker A Type-C circuit breaker with the following specification is required on the power line (subject to the local electrical code). Table 3 Circuit breaker Voltage Circuit Breaker 100–120 VAC 15 A or 16 A 220-240 VAC...
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® 15 minutes Compatible with Windows 220–240 8 Amps Command-line control These UPS systems were tested at Stratasys and meet the above requirements: • Eaton PW9130G3000T–220–240 VAC • Eaton PW9130L2000T-XL–100–120 VAC Single-phase; 50/60 Hz Defined as the input-to-output ratio of the UPS.
Eden260VS Communication Lines Communication Lines Local Area Network A LAN communication cable is required if server/client workstations are connected to a local network, as shown in the following diagram. Figure 4 Network installation The connection to the local network should be established prior to printer installation.
Eden260VS Environmental Conditions Environmental Conditions Temperature and Humidity The temperature and relative humidity around the printer must be maintained within certain limits. Peak conditions occur when the printer and the server workstation draw maximum electrical power, resulting in the heat dissipation listed in the table below.
Eden260VS Accessories and Utilities Accessories and Utilities Start-Up Kit The printer is supplied with a start-up kit, which includes tools and accessories. These tools and accessories should be available during printer installation and operation. Exhaust Adapter An exhaust adapter is supplied with the printer. When attached to the back of the printer and connected to an external ventilation fan with a duct, air expelled from the printer is discharged directly outdoors, as shown in the figure below.
Eden260VS Accessories and Utilities Compressed Air Compressed air is useful for routine cleaning and maintenance activities. If a compressed air line is available at the site, it is recommended (but not required) that an outlet be installed near the printer.
Eden260VS Materials Handling and Storage Materials Handling and Storage Printing Materials Printing materials should be stored indoors, in a dry area with adequate ventilation. The following table lists general requirements for transport, storage, inventory control, and disposal. Table 7 Requirements for hazardous materials...
Eden260VS Site Preparation Checklist Site Preparation Checklist A checklist is provided by your Stratasys representative listing all of the tasks described in this document. Fill in the information requested in the checklist, and submit it to your Stratasys representative. An installation date will be scheduled after the checklist has been...
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