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100 psi (0.7 MPa, 7 bar) Maximum Air Inlet Pressure Important Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions in this manual before using the equipment. Save these instructions. PR-X Machine, Supply Pump Feed, MD2 Dispense Valve Direct Shown PR-X Machine, Cartridge Feed, MD2 Dispense...
For plastic cartridge, M21, length < 210 mm, Communication Mode Only) on page 47. diameter: 49-50 mm only. NOTE: All PR-X systems are 1:1 fixed ratio systems. If you want to order other ratio systems (1:1 - 2.4:1), please contact Graco sales representative for a custom solution.
Warnings Warnings The following warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this equipment. The exclamation point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbols refer to procedure-specific risks. When these symbols appear in the body of this manual or on warning labels, refer back to these Warnings. Product-specific hazard symbols and warnings not covered in this section may appear throughout the body of this manual where applicable.
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Warnings WARNING PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Wear appropriate protective equipment when in the work area to help prevent serious injury, including eye injury, hearing loss, inhalation of toxic fumes, and burns. Protective equipment includes but is not limited to: • Protective eyewear, and hearing protection. •...
Warnings WARNING EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD Misuse can cause death or serious injury. • Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. • Do not exceed the maximum working pressure or temperature rating of the lowest rated system component.
Customer Control Box Air Line of Supply Pump System A I/O Communication Cable Air Line of Supply Pump System B Profinet Communication Cable PR-X System Air Line Junction Box cable Air Filter Pressure Sensor A Cable Pressure Regulator Valve Pressure Sensor B Cable...
Component Identification Component Identification PR-X Machine, Supply Pump Feed Direct Connection Shown Remote Connection Shown . 2: PR-X Machine, Supply Pump Feed Key: AA Junction Box Assembly For remote version only AB Fixed Ratio Base Frame Assembly For supply pump feed version only...
Component Identification PR-X Machine, Cartridge Feed Direct Connection Shown Remote Connection Shown . 3: PR-X Machine, Cartridge Feed Key: AA Junction Box Assembly For cartridge feed version only AB Fixed Ratio Base Frame Assembly AC Ball Screw Assembly AD PR-X Drive...
Component Identification PR-X Control Box Front View Back View . 4: PR-X Control Box Key: BA Human Machine Interface (HMI) Display BB Emergency Stop Switch BC Remote I/O Connection BD Junction Box Connection BE Pressure Sensor A Connection BF Pressure Sensor B Connection...
There should not be any loose or damaged parts in the container. 3. Compare the packing slip against all the items in the box. Report any shortage or other inspection problems immediately. 4. Remove the PR-X system components from the container. 3A7526B...
5.3 in. (134 mm) 0.3 in. (8 mm) Through 5.3 in. (134 mm) 2.4 in. 0.34 in.(8.5 mm) Through (60 mm) 3.9 in. (100 mm) . 5: Mounting Hole Dimensions for Installing the PR-X Machine - Supply Pump Feed 3A7526B...
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3.4 in. (40 mm) (130 mm) (87 mm) 7.9 in. 6.3 in. (200 mm) (159 mm) 0.4 in.(9 mm) Through 0.6 in.(15.5 mm) 0.4 in.(9 mm) . 6: Mounting Hole Dimensions for Installing the PR-X Machine - Cartridge Feed 3A7526B...
PR-X Machine (H): grounded through the PR-X Bottom Plate (AK). Use the supplied ground wire and clamp to ground the metal PR-X Bottom Plate (AK) or Customer Robot (M) to a true earth ground. . 7 Grounding PR-X Control Box (J): grounded through the power cord.
(220 V, 50/60 Hz, single phase) to the Power Connection (BN) on the back of PR-X Control Box 1. Connect the PR-X System Air Line (D) to the air (J). inlet at the rear of Junction Box Assembly (AA). The maximum air pressure is 100 psi (0.7 MPa, 7 bar).
HMI Display Operation and Identification HMI Display Operation and Identification Screen Navigation Diagrams NOTE: ‘Automatic Screen 1’ is the start screen after ‘Start’ is selected in the ‘Start Center’ screen. Automatic Screen 1 Start Center Screen (see page 19) System Main Screen Automatic Screen 2 Automatic Screen 3 (see page 28)
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HMI Display Operation and Identification Continued See next page System Main Screen (see page 28) System Information Screen Manual Screen 1 Advanced Screen 1 (see page 28) (see page 29) (see page 41) Manual Screen 2 Advanced Screen 2 (see page 30) (see page 42) Manual Screen 3 (For Cartridge Version Only)
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HMI Display Operation and Identification Continued System Main Screen (see page 28) Setup Screen 2 - Shot Setup Screen 3 - Bead Setup Screen 1 - Reload (see page 32) (see page 33) (see page 31) Setup Screen 4 - Sequence Setup Screen 6 - Pre-charge Setup Screen 5 - Purge (see page 33)
• Depressurization: The system is in the last step of When the PR-X control box is powered on, ‘Automatic the current job. In shot or bead mode, when ‘job Screen 1’ is the start screen after ‘Start’ is selected in start’...
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HMI Display Operation and Identification Progress bar and dispense volume System working information This area will show information unique to each control mode. • Progress bar • Shot mode Shot mode: The progress bar displays the completion of the current target. Bead mode: the progress bar always displays 100%.
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HMI Display Operation and Identification • Bead mode with custom setting In Bead mode with custom setting, ‘Rate CMD’ will be shown as voltage value and target flow rate will be shown. The flow rate will change based on rate command.
If reset does not work, the PR-X control box needs to be restarted. Supply cartridge empty sensor When the PR-X system is cartridge feed version, this area will be displayed. . 10 Automatic Screen 2 Dispense valve and inlet valves status On the Automatic Screen 2, press ‘F1’...
HMI Display Operation and Identification Automatic Screen 3 Motor position This display shows the number of motor steps. Each revolution of motor is 150 steps. Purge time If the operator has set the ‘Purge alarm time’ on Setup Screen 5 - Purge, see page 34, the purge timer will be shown and the time displayed will count down.
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Error Inlet valve A does not turn on in NOTE: The Gateway option is only included in the time Profinet communication mode. Any PR-X system can be 01111 Error Inlet valve B does not turn on in converted to use Profinet communication mode. Order...
The unit is cc/s. • Disp press A: Current working pressure value of part A. The value from the PR-X control box is an integer and the unit is psi. • Disp press B: Current working pressure value of part B.
HMI Display Operation and Identification Automatic Screen 5 Select box After one or several selection boxes are selected, the ‘Reset’ button will appear. The operator can clear the selected record and restart data recording. Workload record . 14 Automatic Screen 5 To record the workload of important parts.This data can On the Automatic Screen 5, press ‘F1’...
HMI Display Operation and Identification Automatic Screen 6 (For Supply system operation Cartridge Version Only) • Part A or B feed: Activate to start or stop supply device A or B, regardless of supply type (supply pump feed or cartridge feed). •...
HMI Display Operation and Identification System Main Screen System Information Screen . 17 System Information Screen . 16 System Main Screen General system information can be found in this screen. On the Automatic Screen 1, press button to display Press ‘F1” or select the button to return to the the System Main Screen.
HMI Display Operation and Identification Manual Screen 1 Function mode operation select Function includes 7 operations: Homing, Pre-charge, Shot dispense, Bead dispense, Reload, Depressurization and Purge. Flowrate and target volume Parameter setting of flow rate and target volume. Progress bar and actual dispense volume .
HMI Display Operation and Identification Manual Screen 2 Manual Screen 3 (For Cartridge Version Only) . 19 Manual Screen 2 (I/O Communication Mode) . 21 Manual Screen 3 On the Manual Screen 3, press ‘F1’ or select the button to display the Manual Screen 2. Press ‘F4’ or select the button to return to the Manual Screen 1.
HMI Display Operation and Identification Setup Screen Supply system operation Setup Screen 1 - Reload • Part A or B feed: Activate to start or stop supply device A or B, regardless of supply type (supply pump feed or cartridge feed). •...
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HMI Display Operation and Identification Setup Screen 2 - Shot Reload pressure setup Set the reload pressure for part A and B. During reloading, after piston returns to home position, the system will keep the Inlet Valve (AL or AM) open until part A and B pressure has exceeded the preset reload pressure.
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HMI Display Operation and Identification Setup Screen 3 - Bead Setup Screen 4 - Sequence . 26 Sequence Setup Screen . 24 Bead Setup Screen (Preset value) On the Sequence Setup Screen, press ‘F1’ or select the button to display the System Main Screen. Press ‘F2’...
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Purge alarm time Set the purge request timer. When the equipment doesn’t dispense, the PR-X control box will start the countdown for the time chosen by the operator. When the time is 0, the system will send out the purge alarm signal.
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HMI Display Operation and Identification Setup Screen 6 - Pre-charge Maximum pre-charge time limit The operator may set the time in seconds the system may spend pre-charging. If pre-charging exceeds the set time, the system will activate the alarm to alert the operator the limit has been reached.
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NOTE: Set different depressurization targets according to different materials. For detailed information, please contact your Graco distributor. • Max depressurization time: The operator may set a maximum time in seconds for the system to perform .
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HMI Display Operation and Identification Advanced Setup Screen Password If this function is selected, a 4-digit number should be Advanced Setup Screen 1 set. After the 4-digit number is set, the operator must be prompted to input the password before navigating to any of the setup screens.
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Other command (CMD) includes job start, reload, purge start, remote reset. NOTE: The Gateway option is only included in the Profinet communication mode. Any PR-X system can be converted to use Profinet communication mode. Order SD card 18C277 and perform Software Setup (For Profinet Communication Mode Only) on page 47.
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The content and functions of this screen are as follows: Enable remote E-stop If this function is selected, the PR-X system can be shut down from an external signal. When the signal changes to a `0', the PR-X system will shut down. This function acts the same as the Emergency Stop Switch (BB) on the front of the PR-X control box.
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HMI Display Operation and Identification Advanced Setup Screen 4 Pressure limit If the Part A or B pressure is higher than the preset max pressure, the system will activate the alarm and send the alarm signal to customer system. During dispensing, the system will check the difference between part A and B.
HMI Display Operation and Identification Advanced Screen 1 Piston move up This button is for motor, push block and piston tests. Jog control pistons and slide block move away from the outlet port. Piston move down Jog control pistons and push block move toward the outlet port.
HMI Display Operation and Identification Advanced Screen 2 Supply A start and supply B start (For cartridge version only) Selecting each of these buttons enables starting supply cartridges. . 37 Advanced Screen 2 On the Advanced Screen 2, press ‘F1’ or select the button to return to the Advanced Screen 1.
NOTE: Air entering the machine should be filtered. PR-X Control Box (J) and turn the power on. 2. With the air line (C) connected to the PR-X Machine (H), go to the Advanced Screen 2 of the PR-X Control Box (J), then select ‘Inlet valve A’ and ‘Inlet valve B’...
L); set the lower pressure to 20 psi (0.14 MPa, 1.4 bar). 3. Go to the Advanced Screen 1 of the PR-X control box (J). Select ‘Piston move up’, the piston moves up until the sensor sends out the stop signal, then set the move speed to 0.2 cc/s.
Operation Ratio Check Procedure The following formula can be used when the density or specific gravity of both the “A” and “B” components are known and only one of the ratios: Perform the Ratio Check Procedure at startup and after Weight Ratio Specific Gravity Volume Ratio...
(required in the system). 3. Place a waste container below the MD2 Dispense Valve (AE). 4. Go to System main screen of the PR-X control box (J), then select ‘System Relief’. . 42 System Main Screen 5. Turn off the system power and the air supply when the fluid pressure drops to ZERO.
Software Setup (For Profinet PLC IP Address Setup Communication Mode Only) 1. Start PR-X control box and push ‘Settings’ button on the ‘Start Center’ screen. If you want to change the PR-X system from I/O communication mode to Profinet communication mode, order SD card 18C277.
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Operation 4. Select ‘Accessible devices in target subnet’ on the 6. Edit IP address directly on the ‘Step 3/4’ screen. ‘Step 1/4’ screen. Then select ‘>‘ to proceed to the Then select ‘>‘ to proceed to the next screen. next screen. 7.
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HMI IP Address Setup screen. Then select ‘>‘ to proceed to the next screen. 1. Start PR-X control box and select ‘Settings’ on the ‘Start Center’ screen. 11. Select ‘Accept’ on the ‘Step 3/3’ screen. 2. Select ‘Network Interface’ on the ‘Settings’ screen.
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Operation 3. Edit IP address directly from the ‘Network Interface’ screen. 4. Return to the ‘Start Center’ main screen and restart HMI. 3A7526B...
Yearly Inspect cable and air tubes for leaks Clean up all material and dust of supply pump or cartridge Clean dust and foreign matter from the PR-X machine and the PR-X control box Inspect fluid lines and adapters for leaks...
Recycling and Disposal Recycling and Disposal End of Product Life At the end of the product’s useful life, dismantle and recycle it in a responsible manner. • Perform the Pressure Reduction Procedure on page 46. • Drain and dispose of fluids according to applicable regulations.
Cartridge or pail empty Exchange cartridge or pail Supply pump clogged Clean supply pump Air in PR-X machine Purge and prime the system Significant material leaking Pump shaft and/or shaft seal worn Remove pump shaft assembly and reinstall from pump seal...
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Leakage from Static Mixer Air in Static Mixer Package (AH) Slow speed purging Package (AH) tip 1. Verify MD2 Dispense Valve’s (AE) inlet MD2 Dispense Valve (AE) not air pressure. closed 2. Clean blockage between needle and seat.
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Solution 1. Verify signal was correctly sent and System does not dispense or Signal error between platform and received. dispenses in the incorrect PR-X control box 2. Verify signal cable is correctly amount/mode connected. Wrong “Dispense mode” Choose correct mode Wrong “Dispense type”...
2. Turn off the air supply when the fluid pressure drops to ZERO. 3. Go to the Advanced Screen of the PR-X control box (J). Set the move speed at about 0.2 cc/s, then jog select “Piston move down” until the lower switch light is activated.
3. Remove the cylinder end caps (106). 1. Pressurize Supply Pump Systems A and B (K and L) connected to the PR-X Inlet Valve (AL or AM). 4. Remove the cylinder (108) and O-rings (109) from Perform Prime the System on page 44.
Parts PR-X Base Assembly, Supply Cartridge Feed Torque to 3.0-3.7 ft-lb (4-5 N•m). Apply sealant, Anaerobic, blue. . 51: PR-X Base Assembly, Supply Cartridge Feed Ref. Part Description Qty. ---- ASSEMBLY, fixed ratio base, see page 65 25R425 ASSEMBLY, supply, cartridge, see page 78...
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Parts Fixed Ratio Base Assembly 6102 6104 6106 6103 6105 6101 Torque to 3.7-4.4 ft-lb (5-6 N•m). Torque to 11.1 ft-lb (15 N•m). Apply sealant, Anaerobic, blue. . 52: Fixed Ratio Base Assembly Ref. Part Description Qty. 6101 ---- ASSEMBLY, junction box and fixed ratio base frame, see page 66 6102 ---- ASSEMBLY, power transmission, see page 72 6103* ----...
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Parts Junction Box Assembly and Fixed Ratio Base Frame Assembly 6207 6213 6201 6212 6202 6209 6204 6203 6205 6208 6209 7 6210 6206 6211 Torque to 0.74-1.29 ft-lb (1-1.75 N•m). Apply sealant, Anaerobic, blue. Torque to 3.69-4.79 ft-lb (5-6.5 N•m). Metering tube direction should be appointing as shown.
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Parts Junction Box Assembly and Fixed Ratio Base Frame Assembly Ref. Part Description Qty. 6201 ---- ASSEMBLY, junction box, see page 68 6202 ---- ASSEMBLY, fixed ratio base frame, see page 70 6203* 18B482 PISTON † 6204* 18B952 PLATE, support back, tube †...
Parts Supply Cartridge Assembly, 25R425 808,810 Torque to 0.74-1.29 ft-lb (1-1.75 N•m). Keep bottom hole as down side. Torque to 1.70-2.58 ft-lb (2.3-3.5 N•m). Connect the spring to the spring bracket after assembly. Torque to 3.0-3.7 ft-lb (4-5 N•m). Apply sealant, Anaerobic, blue. Right spring bracket is at mirror side.
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Parts Supply Cartridge Assembly Ref. Part Description Qty. 25R426 ASSEMBLY, cartridge sleeve, see page 80 25R597 ASSEMBLY, Cylinder, see page 81 25R427 UNIT, inlet valve, see page 82 25R428 UNIT, bottom plate, see page 83 805* ---- PLATE, mounting sliding rail left 806* ---- PLATE, mounting sliding block front...
All trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All PR-X systems are 1:1 fixed ratio systems. If you want to order other ratio systems (1:1 - 2.4:1), please contact Graco sales representative for a custom solution.
With the exception of any special, extended, or limited warranty published by Graco, Graco will, for a period of twelve months from the date of sale, repair or replace any part of the equipment determined by Graco to be defective.