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- Page 1 Operator Manual – Thor First Start Manual Thor ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION Code: Year: 2019 Rev.: www.alfadispenser.com INSTALLATION...
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Page 2: Installation
Always make sure that the voltage output from the mains is compatible with the nameplate specifications. * maximum absorbed current in case of use of Thor at full load and of AUX sockets (see chap. 1 – ELECTRICAL CONTROL PANEL) with load of 200W. - Page 3 Operator Manual – Thor 3.3. COMMISSIONING - INSTALLATION 3.3.1. REMOVING THE MECHANICAL AND PARKING RETAINERS The semi-finished product carriage is secured to the machine by means of two small brackets. Loosen the screws and the brackets (1) with a 4 mm Allen key.
- Page 4 Operator Manual – Thor Remove the 4 columns (3), two on each side of the turning table securing the turning table (4) to the fixed base (5) by loosening the corresponding M5 TCEI screws on top of each column and the M6 TCEI screws under each column.
- Page 5 Operator Manual – Thor 3.3.5. CONTROL SOFTWARE To control the dispenser, Alfa makes the web-based interface called AlfaTint available to all its customers. In case you wish to apply your own software, Alfa provides a series of calls (API Rest) allowing interfacing the machine with any third-party software.
- Page 6 Operator Manual – Thor Check that the accessory kit includes: Modem Network cable No. 2 antennae If necessary the antenna equipped with cable and magnet can be used. 3.4. SWITCH-ON AND INITIALISATION Connect a PC to the machine Ethernet “0.100” socket using the supplied Ethernet cable, then proceed as described.
- Page 7 NOTE: The Thor is provided with an integrated board whose aim, among other things, is to maintain the internal 12V power supply for the time required to safely shut down the Linux board (approx. 60 seconds).
- Page 8 Operator Manual – Thor 3.6.2. SEMI-FINISHED PRODUCT LOADING (THOR MASTER VERSION) The semi-finished products must be loaded in the semi-finished product carriage tanks. Fill as follows: Extract the semi-finished product (1) carriage. Remove the covers (2) and fill the tanks with the product indicated by the software.
- Page 9 Operator Manual – Thor 3.6.5. CIRCUIT TRIGGERING AND RECIRCULATION Before using the machine, trigger circuits and leave them in recirculation mode. Once the circuits are full, it is recommended to perform some purge cycles and leave the machine in stand by mode for at least 12 hours, a period of time usually sufficient to remove the residual air from the circuits.
- Page 10 Operator Manual – Thor 4. HOW TO PRODUCE A COLOUR 4.1. MACHINE STATUSES On top right of the Alfa TINT software interface you can always see the machine (1) status. Following are the possible machine statuses: STANDBY: machine ready, waiting for controls...
- Page 11 Operator Manual – Thor 4.2.2. FORMULA SELECTION AND DISPENSING Formulas concerning different types of product (e.g.: washable paints for outdoor use / washable paints for indoor use / quartz /...) can be loaded onto the machine, each one of them characterised by its own set of original formulas.
- Page 12 NOTE: when the stirring command is given for a colorant, all the colorants are stirred, since the stirring function of the colorants on Thor is associated with the rotation of the table. In diagnostic mode it is also possible to enter the product quantities added during the circuit refill (see chapter 5 –...
- Page 13 Operator Manual – Thor 4.4. ACCESS TO THE CONFIGURATION ADVANCED FUNCTIONS The access to the configuration and diagnostic functions is allowed only to authorised and qualified TECHNICIANS. After the authentication, the specialised TECHNICIAN can access the “Admin” interface (figure on the side), from which it is possible to manage the configuration advanced functions, the alarms and the diagnosis.
- Page 14 Operator Manual – Thor 5. ORDINARY MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS 5.1. INTRODUCTION The following paragraphs describe the circuit top-up operations as well as the instructions for simple adjustments that can be performed by the operator. Namely: Colorant and master tanks top-up Please refer to Chapter 6 for lubrication and cleaning of the machine.
- Page 15 5.5. ADJUSTING MINIMUM LEVELS Thor is not provided with minimum level sensors. Levels are only software controlled. 5.6. PRODUCT DISPOSAL During the maintenance or repair interventions it may be necessary to empty canisters and tanks from the paints contained in the circuits.
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