Summary of Contents for Nordson EFD Ultimus IV Series
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Ultimus IV Series Dispensers Operating Manual ™ Electronic pdf files of Nordson EFD manuals are also available at www.nordsonefd.com...
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Thank You! You have just purchased the world’s finest precision dispensing equipment. I want you to know that all of us at Nordson EFD value your business and will do everything in our power to make you a satisfied customer.
Voltage Initiate Circuit ..............................27 Mechanical Contact Initiate ............................27 End-of-Cycle Feedback Circuit ..........................27 Pin Function ................................27 Part Numbers ................................28 Accessories ...................................28 Components ..................................29 Replacement Parts ................................29 Troubleshooting ................................30 www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com +1-401-431-7000 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
The Ultimus IV Dispensing System provides consistent results, regardless of changes in fluid volume, viscosity, or temperature. It is ideal for use with 2-part epoxies and other fluids with changing viscosities, or where a specific flow rate is needed. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com +1-401-431-7000 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
Hot surfaces! Avoid contact with the hot metal surfaces of heated components. If contact can not be avoided, wear heat-protective gloves and clothing when working around heated equipment. Failure to avoid contact with hot metal surfaces can result in personal injury. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com +1-401-431-7000 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
Qualified personnel are those employees or contractors who are trained to safely perform their assigned tasks. They are familiar with all relevant safety rules and regulations and are physically capable of performing their assigned tasks. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com +1-401-431-7000 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
Make sure all equipment is rated and approved for the environment in which it is used. Any approvals obtained for Nordson EFD equipment will be voided if instructions for installation, operation, and service are not followed. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by Nordson EFD, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
• Test: Verify the operation of features and the performance of equipment using the appropriate sections of this manual. Return faulty or defective units to Nordson EFD for replacement. • Use only replacement parts that are designed for use with the original equipment. Contact your Nordson EFD representative for information and advice.
Disconnect and lock out system electrical power. If using hydraulic and pneumatic shutoff valves, close and relieve pressure. For Nordson EFD air-powered dispensers, remove the syringe barrel from the adapter assembly. For Nordson EFD electro-mechanical dispensers, slowly unscrew the barrel retainer and remove the barrel from the actuator.
Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all the homogeneous materials for this part, according to EIP-A, EIP-B, EIP-C is above the limit requirement in SJ/T11363-2006. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com +1-401-431-7000 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
The force of the stepper motor is transferred to the syringe barrel by a flexible cable assembly. The plunger, attached at the end of the cable, drives into the Nordson EFD piston inside the syringe barrel. This action forces the fluid out to make the deposit.
Cycle Start in MANUAL Mode • In Manual mode, pressing the Cycle Start button once cancels the Manual selection and returns you to Programmed Dispense mode and the Home screen. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com +1-401-431-7000 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
0 ms, Pullback to 0 steps, and Dispense Rate to the lowest minimum value possible, depending on the selected syringe barrel size. NOTE: To reset Shot Count, use the F4 button. In MANUAL mode, the Reset button is not active. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com +1-401-431-7000 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
Use the FORWARD and BACK buttons to move the plunger slightly in either direction as needed. In MANUAL mode, the F2 button is not active. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com +1-401-431-7000 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
• From the Retract to Home screen (F1), F4 allows you to select the No option. • From the Modify screen, F4 allows you to adjust the syringe barrel specifications for stroke. (See See Modify Function, page 23.) www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com +1-401-431-7000 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
In MANUAL mode, the Pause button is not active. • Pause is measured in milliseconds. The maximum Pause is 60,000 ms (one minute). • The default setting for Pause is 0 ms. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com +1-401-431-7000 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
• The maximum number of Pullback steps is 20,000. • The default setting for Pullback is 200 steps. In MANUAL mode, press and hold the Back button to manually retract the plunger as needed. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com +1-401-431-7000 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
When the (+) or (-) buttons are pressed briefly, the settings will adjust slowly. When the (+) or (-) buttons are pressed and held, the settings will adjust faster. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com +1-401-431-7000 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
Ultimus IV Series Dispensers Features & Controls: Back Panel Connect foot pedal Power Input On / Off Connect I/O www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com +1-401-431-7000 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
Slide the syringe barrel off the plunger. Discard the barrel, or if storing for later use, replace the dispense tip with a tip cap. Screw the barrel retainer back onto the adapter. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com +1-401-431-7000 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
Press the foot pedal once to return to the Home screen. The settings are automatically saved. Press the foot pedal again to dispense the first deposit. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com +1-401-431-7000 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
Press and hold the foot pedal until the required amount is dispensed. NOTE: The Cycle Start button is not active in Manual mode, so use the foot pedal to activate the dispense cycle. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com +1-401-431-7000 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
Use the (+) or (-) buttons to adjust as needed. NOTE: The stroke should reflect the distance the Nordson EFD piston will travel to dispense all of the fluid in the syringe barrel. For example, if the barrel is loaded half-full, a certain stroke length (measured in centimeters) will be required to empty it.
Components • Always use new Nordson EFD barrels and tips. Carefully dispose of after use. This procedure ensures maximum cleanliness, prevents contamination, and provides proper safety. • You must use a piston with the Ultimus IV. Besides being required to connect with the plunger, the piston makes barrel loading, dispensing, and fluid handling cleaner, safer, and more accurate.
Use a slotted screwdriver to turn the plug clockwise. Turn until the actuator extends to the 1/8" pre-load dimension, as shown in the figure below. 1/8" (3.2 mm) to 3/8" (9.5 mm) pre-load dimension www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com +1-401-431-7000 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
(with piston) from the bottom up. • If the fluid comes prepackaged in a 1/10 gallon (300 ml) caulking type cartridge, use the Nordson EFD Atlas Filling System. For additional assistance, contact a Nordson EFD Fluid Application Specialist.
Contact closure - (ground) NOTES: • An 8-pin DIN connector and cable assembly is available. Order Nordson EFD P/N 7017143. • Ultimus IV operation is identical for dispense initiation from I/O inputs or the foot pedal. • Pins 6 and 8 of the I/O connector are internally connected to the signal ground.
702241 Barrel storage rack For use with 3cc and 5cc syringe barrels 7022429 Barrel storage rack For use with 10cc, 30cc, and 55cc syringe barrels www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com +1-401-431-7000 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
Front panel kit, 3cc / 5cc 7017200 Front panel kit, 10cc / 30cc 7017102 Replacement sleeve, 5 pk 1.0 A / 250 VAC 5 x 20 mm 7017255 fuses www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com +1-401-431-7000 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
Pull both fuses out of the fuse tray and discard. Replace both with 1.0 A / 250 VAC 5 x 20 mm fuses (Nordson EFD P/N 7017255 or equivalent). Orient the fuses in the same manner as the fuses that were removed.
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Ultimus IV Series Dispensers Notes www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com +1-401-431-7000 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
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NORDSON EFD TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This Nordson EFD product is warranted for two years from the date of purchase to be free from defects in material and workmanship (but not against damage caused by misuse, abrasion, corrosion, negligence, accident, faulty installation, or by dispensing material incompatible with equipment) when the equipment is installed and operated in accordance with factory recommendations and instructions.
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