dymax ECE Series User Manual

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Dymax ECE Series UV Light-Curing Lamps
User Guide
ECE 2000 & 5000 UV Light-Curing Flood Lamps
Instructions for Safe Use
Setup and Operation
Maintenance
Ordering Spare Parts and Accessories
ECE 2000 Flood Lamp
ECE 5000 Flood Lamp

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  • Page 1 Dymax ECE Series UV Light-Curing Lamps User Guide ECE 2000 & 5000 UV Light-Curing Flood Lamps ■ Instructions for Safe Use ■ Setup and Operation ■ Maintenance ■ Ordering Spare Parts and Accessories ECE 2000 Flood Lamp ECE 5000 Flood Lamp...
  • Page 2 System designs enable stand-alone configuration or integration into your existing assembly line. Please note that most dispensing and curing system applications are unique. Dymax does not warrant the fitness of the product for the intended application. Any warranty applicable to the product, its application, and use is strictly limited to that contained in the Dymax standard Conditions of Sale.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    System Components ..............................8 Assembly and Setup ..........................9 Unpacking and Inspecting Your Shipment ....................... 9 Parts Included in an ECE Series UV Light-Curing Flood Lamp .................. 9 System Interconnection ......................... 10 Operating the Flood Lamp ........................12 Cleaning and Maintenance ........................13 Bulb Replacement Procedure ..........................
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Intended Audience Dymax prepared this user guide for experienced process engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel. If you are new to UV light sources and do not understand the instructions, contact Dymax Application Engineering to answer your questions before using the equipment.
  • Page 5: Safety Symbol Index

    Dymax ECE Series UV Flood Lamp User Guide Safety Symbol Index The following symbols are displayed on Dymax ECE series flood lamps and flood lamp accessories. Please see below for their meanings. Refer to Equipment Manual Warning! Gloves Required Caution! Hot Surface...
  • Page 6 This UV-blocking, flexible urethane film is available from Dymax, call for assistance. Ozone Standard Dymax bulbs (UVA type) generate an insignificant amount of UVC and therefore essentially no ozone. Some UV light-curing systems, like those used to cure UV inks, emit primarily “shortwave” (UVB...
  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Description of the ECE Series Flood Lamps Dymax ECE series UV light-curing flood lamps are general-purpose units for the curing of UV light-curable adhesives, coatings, and inks. They have extensive use in a wide variety of applications such as bonding, potting, sealing, and encapsulating.
  • Page 8: System Components

    ECE 2000 The Dymax ECE 2000 is a general purpose UV light-curing flood lamp with an effective curing area of approximately 8" x 8" ( 20.32 cm x 20.32 cm), making it ideal for batch processing or curing large areas.
  • Page 9: Assembly And Setup

    Assembly and Setup Unpacking and Inspecting Your Shipment Your ECE series flood lamp arrived in one or two boxes. Inspect the boxes for damage and notify the shipper of box damage immediately. Open each box and check for equipment damage. If parts are damaged, notify the shipper and submit a claim for the damaged parts.
  • Page 10: System Interconnection

    6. Position the Power Supply and Reflector Housing so that there is free air circulation around the sides. 12 inches (30.5 cm) of space is recommended. The Reflector may be mounted to a Dymax flood lamp accessory such as a Mounting Stand, Light Shield, or Shutter. See the connecting instructions in the user guide for the appropriate Dymax accessory.
  • Page 11 (Figure 6) and the opposite end to the J2 Lamp Power Receptacle on rear panel of the Power Supply. 9. Make sure that the other Dymax accessories, if any, are also properly connected and operational. NOTE: Connections may vary if using a Dymax flood lamp accessory such as a mounting stand, light shield, or shutter.
  • Page 12: Operating The Flood Lamp

    Dymax ECE Series UV Flood Lamps User Guide Figure 7. Interconnect Diagram for Typical ECE System Using ZIP™ Shutter & Light Shield Flood Lamp Reflector Housing ECE ZIP™ Shutter Foot Switch (Optional) Interconnection Cable Interconnection Cable Reflector Housing to Power Supply...
  • Page 13: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and Maintenance Bulb Replacement Procedure Every new 400 Watt ECE series UV light-curing flood lamp is supplied with a new bulb. When the bulb requires replacement, the following procedure must be followed: Step 1. Turn the power switch off and disconnect the Power Supply from the electrical power source.
  • Page 14 Dymax ECE Series UV Flood Lamps User Guide Figure 10. Push Bulb Towards Socket Figure 11. Lift Bulb Step 6. Install the new bulb by following Steps 4 & 5 in the reverse order. IMPORTANT: Install the bulb such that the seal dimple on the bulge of the glass is facing towards the Reflector surface.
  • Page 15: Lamp Base Replacement Kit

    14. Place the Lamp back into the unit. Fuse Replacement Procedure The ECE series 400 Watt Power Supply utilizes two Line-Input Fuses. These fuses are external and are located in the Power Cord Receptacle at the rear of the Power Supply Housing. The fuses are 6.3 amp, slow-blow fuses.
  • Page 16: Cleaning

    Dymax ECE Series UV Flood Lamps User Guide 4. Place a small, flat-blade screwdriver into the notch at the top of the Plug Recess and pull the Fuse Cover downwards approximately 70 degrees. The Fuse Retainer should be exposed and should be removed by pulling it straight out.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    ■ Lot number of the adhesive in question (if applicable). All returns to Dymax must be accompanied by a Return Material Authorization (RMA). This number must be obtained from a Dymax Customer Service Representative. Table 1. Troubleshooting Chart for ECE Flood Lamps...
  • Page 18: Spare Parts And Accessories

    Dymax ECE Series UV Flood Lamps User Guide Table1 Continued. Troubleshooting Chart for ECE Flood Lamps Problem Possible Cause Testing Corrective Action UV Intensity The Bulb is beyond Use a Radiometer Replace the Bulb if beyond the Appears To Be its useful life (ACCU-CAL™...
  • Page 19: Optional Accessories

    Dymax ECE Series UV Flood Lamp User Guide Optional Accessories Several optional accessories are available to enhance efficiency and operation of Dymax ECE series UV light-curing flood lamps. Contact your authorized Dymax distributor, manufacturing representative, or Dymax for more information on these options.
  • Page 20: Specifications

    Dymax ECE Series UV Flood Lamps User Guide Specifications Property Specification Models ECE 2000 ECE 5000 Part # 40965 No Power Cord 40915 No Power Cord 40995 Type G Power Cord 40935 Type G Power Cord Typical Initial Output 105 mW/cm...
  • Page 21: Definition Of Terms

    Ultraviolet (UV) – The invisible region of the spectrum just beyond the violet end of the visible region. Wavelength ranges in general from 1.0 to 400 nm. Dymax lamps (bulbs) do not radiate energy in deep ultraviolet; there are very minute amounts below 220 nm and practically nothing can be sensed below 200 nm.
  • Page 22: Warranty

    (4000 to 3200) – predominately produced by Dymax flood lamps. ■ Ultraviolet B (UV-B) – UV of medium wavelength from within approximately 320 to 280 nm – Dymax flood lamps produce some amount of their energy within this bandwidth.
  • Page 23: Index

    Dymax ECE Series UV Flood Lamp User Guide Index Assembly and Setup, 9 Replace Lamp Base, 15 Bulb Replacement, 13 Safety of UV Light Cleaning, 16 Bright Visible Light, 7 High-Temperature Surfaces, 7 Connections, 10 Ozone, 6 Curing System Safety, 5...
  • Page 24 © 2013-2018 Dymax Corporation. All rights reserved. All trademarks in this guide, except where noted, are the property of, or used under license by Dymax Corporation, U.S.A. Please note that most dispensing and curing system applications are unique. Dymax does not warrant the fitness of the product for the intended application. Any warranty applicable to the product, its application and use is strictly limited to that contained in Dymax’s standard Conditions of Sale.

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