Proceq ZAA 2600.HA Instruction Manual

Proceq ZAA 2600.HA Instruction Manual

Automatic film applicator

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Proceq ZAA 2600.HA
Automatic Film Applicator
Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Proceq ZAA 2600.HA Automatic Film Applicator Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.1 Damages during carriage ................9 3.2 Shipment ...................... 9 3.3 Standard delivery ..................10 3.4 Options for all Proceq ZAA 2600 versions ..........10 3.5 Options for modification set “Heatable Application” ........11 4 Device overview ....................12 5 Assembly and starting up .................. 14 5.1 Disassemly for transport ................
  • Page 3 7.1.8 Position ....................29 7.1.9 Menu ....................29 7.1.10 Movement lock ................. 29 7.2 Menu structure in application mode ............. 30 7.3 Using layouts ....................31 7.3.1 Selecting a layout................31 7.3.2 Editing the selected layout ..............31 7.3.3 View and edit all layouts ..............32 7.4 Motor settings ....................
  • Page 4: Exclusion Of Liability

    Illustrations, descriptions as well as the technical specifications conform to the instruction manual on hand at the time of publishing or printing. However, Proceq SA policy is one of continuous product development. All changes resulting from technical progress, modified construction or similar are reserved without obligation for Proceq SA to update.
  • Page 5: Description Of Device

    Description of device The Proceq ZAA 2600 is an automatic laboratory equipment with capacitive touchscreen for accurate and reproducible application of coating materials, adhesives and similar products with almost all film applicators. In particular, this instrument has the following features: •...
  • Page 6: Safety Information

    2.2 Safety notes and hints It is strictly forbidden to open the housing of the Proceq ZAA 2600. If not observed, all the guarantee and liability claims to Proceq SA will be void.
  • Page 7 All maintenance and repair not explicitly allowed and described in this manual, shall only be carried out by Proceq SA or your authorized Proceq agent, failure to comply voids warranty. Proceq SA refuses all warranty and liability claims for damages caused by usage of the Proceq ZAA 2600 in combination with non-original accessories, or accessories from third party suppliers.
  • Page 8 The following warning symbols can be seen on the device: Danger of hand injury: Hands can be bruised, or otherwise injured. Risk of burning on hot surfaces. Touching such marked surfaces is prohibited. Danger of electric shock. Risk of inflammation of substances through heat (heating plate). Seite 8...
  • Page 9: Delivery Of Device

    7 days. However, the period could vary depending on the courier. Hence, it is recommended to check the exact time limit when receiving the goods. If there are any damages also inform your authorized Proceq agent or Proceq SA immediately. 3.2 Shipment Should the device be transported again, it must be packaged properly.
  • Page 10: Standard Delivery

    Allen key 3 mm and 2.5 mm • certificate of manufacturer • instruction manual 3.4 Options for all Proceq ZAA 2600 versions Precision-vacuumplates: with a series of holes of 1 mm (0.04”) with a series of holes of 0.5 mm (0.02”) Vacuum pumps with hose...
  • Page 11: Options For Modification Set "Heatable Application

    ZTC 2200 Test Charts Modification set „Crockmeter“ Modification set „Scrub Tester“ Modification set “Drying time Recorder” Maintenance Proceq ZAA 2600 3.5 Options for modification set “Heatable Application ” To modification set "Heatable Application" either a heatable precision-vacuum plate or a heating plate must be selected. Options available for selection are listed below: Precision-vacuumplates, heatable up to 150 °C...
  • Page 12: Device Overview

    Device overview (16) (22) (21) (11) (17) (20) (12) (10) (19) (18) (23) (15) (13) (14) Seite 12...
  • Page 13 (24) (25) Start stop End stop Clamping grip Release lever Clamping device for the substrate Lifting and lowering device for weight (7) Weight Holding device for wire-bars and profile rods Levelling feet (10) Power button (11) EMERGENCY Stop button (12) Touchscreen (13) Power supply 100 V –...
  • Page 14: Assembly And Starting Up

    Assembly and starting up Before the first use the apparatus has to be assembled or converted for use with the desired options. Proceq ZAA 2600 Basic unit: • Remove the four black rubber feet. • Remove the screws of the adjustable start stop (1) and end stop (2).
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  • Page 16 • Open the clamping device (5), by pressing the release lever (4) and the clamping grip (3) together until you hear a click, then tilt the clamping grip (3) backwards. • Place the isolation plate (20) into the device. • Assemble the back heating plate holder (21) and the front heating plate holder (22) with the 4 provided Allen screws.
  • Page 17 • Move the clamping device (5) and holding device (8) to the back part of the unit. • Insert the glass plate / heating plate in the device by first guiding the cable under the clamping device (5). • Insert the weight (7) into the guides of the holding device (8) with the black rubber part facing forward first one side of the weight then the other as shown below.
  • Page 18 To protect persons and the apparatus, proper care must be taken when lifting or carrying it. It is recommended to hold and carry the Proceq ZAA 2600 on both sides of the housing. Always remove the glass plate before lifting or tilting the device.
  • Page 19: Disassemly For Transport

    5.1 Disassemly for transport To prevent transport damage, the device has to be disassembled as follows: • Remove the temperature controller. • Loosen and remove the knurled screw (16) to remove the weight (7). First turn the weight upwards by 90 ° and – in reversed order as at the assembly - first take one side of the weight then the other out of the guides.
  • Page 20: Shutdown

    5.3 Shutdown Turn off the device by pressing the power button (10). The display will turn off and the device is powered down. Before removing the power cable, turn off the main switch (15). Application 6.1 Preparation Before the apparatus is prepared for application, you should have decided: •...
  • Page 21: Application With Wire-Bar Or Profile Rod

    Level the apparatus using the included spirit level. To do so, place the spirit level on the plate and adjust the levelling feet (9) until the Proceq ZAA 2600 is levelled perfectly. The glass plate must be firmly in place.
  • Page 22: Using The Optional Collecting Device

    Start the drawing process by tapping the arrow on the touchscreen. The Proceq ZAA 2600 will now move the drawing unit (23) forward and draw a uniform film on the substrate. The drawing unit (23) will automatically stop when it reaches the end position defined on the touchscreen.
  • Page 23 Using the collecting device, the application steps required when working with wire- bar applicators and profile rods will be reduced significantly. When using the collecting device, the applicator rod is lifted automatically off the substrate after application and the drawing unit (23) moves back to the starting position automatically.
  • Page 24: Fixing Unit For Profile Rods And Wire-Bar Applicators Applicators

    • The end of the drawing area is defined by the two side parts of the collecting device as shown on the picture below. • Set the drawing length using the touchscreen (refer to chapter 7.1.7 “Setting the drawing length” on page 28). Set the drawing length to the maximum on the touch screen to ensure the collecting device to lift the applicator rod properly.
  • Page 25 • Place your substrate (e.g. test chart / film) at the desired position on the glass plate and fix it with the clamping device (5), by pulling on the clamping grip (3). Keep in mind that the gap applicator will be placed in front of the weight (7). Hint: If the substrate is too small to use the clamping device (5), use a piece of adhesive tape or an optional precision-vacuumplate to fix it.
  • Page 26: Operation And Menu

    Operation and Menu 7.1 Main screen The Proceq ZAA 2600 is equipped with a capacitive touch screen with a glass front. The touch screen is configured to allow operation with gloves up to 1 mm thickness. Seite 26...
  • Page 27: Manual Moving

    The most important settings can be accessed directly from the main screen. The menu is used for any additional settings. Position indicator Length indicator Speed indicator Layout indicator Manual back Manual forward Zero Menu Draw Lock Pause 7.1.1 Manual moving The drawing unit (23) can be moved using the „Manual forward“...
  • Page 28: Select Layout

    The application process can be interrupted by pressing the „Pause“ button. The drawing process continues when the „Draw“ button is pressed again. 7.1.5 Select layout The layout indicator shows the name of the currently selected layout. A layout is a renameable memory slot storing a drawing speed and a drawing length.
  • Page 29 The menu can be opened using the „Menu“ button. Various settings can be changed from here. Other tests can also be carried out with the Proceq ZAA 2600 universal unit if the device is equipped with the appropriate modification set. E.g. crocking, scrubbing or scratching tests can also be made with the device.
  • Page 30 7.2 Menu structure in application mode Name Current Speed layout Length Name Speed Length All layouts Layout 1-10 Applicator Machine Mode Crock / Scrub Single Moving mode Reverse Return speed Manual speed Motor settings Speed mode Acceleration mode Setup Unit of length (mm, cm, inch) Units Speed unit...
  • Page 31 Open the menu by pressing the „Menu“ button. Go back a level by pressing the „Back“ button. Return to the main screen by pressing the „Home“ button. 7.3 Using layouts Layouts are memory slots with a custom set name which hold a saved application profile (drawing speed and length).
  • Page 32 7.3.3 View and edit all layouts To show all existing layouts, select „All layouts“ in the menu. A list of all saved layouts will be displayed. The active layout will be shown as “selected”. To change the name or settings of a layout, tap the relevant entry in the list. The values can then be changed in the same way as described in chapter 7.3.2 on page 7.4 Motor settings Various settings for the drive motor can be changed via „Settings“...
  • Page 33 7.4.4 Acceleration mode There are three different acceleration modes: Normal: The normal mode is appropriate for most uses. Elevated: The increased acceleration is for uses where the top drawing speed needs to be reached quickly. High: The high acceleration mode is only appropriate for uses with very high speed, requiring the top drawing speed to be reached as fast as possible.
  • Page 34 (23) can be moved by hand. The touchscreen and control unit of the Proceq ZAA 2600 remain active since only the power supply is interrupted. To unlock the Emergency Stop button (11), turn it counterclockwise.
  • Page 35 Changing the heating plate If the glass plate is needed for application, the heating plate has to be removed. Change the plate as follows: • Make sure that the adjustable start stop (1) and the drawing unit (23) are positioned in the very back of the device and that the clamping device (5) is released.
  • Page 36 Converting from applicator into basic unit Thanks to its modular construction, the automatic universal unit can be equipped with different kits for carrying out also, scrub resistance, washability, crocking and scratch resistance tests as well as recording of the drying time. Before mounting an optional modification set, the device has to be converted to basic unit.
  • Page 37 Replacing of the fuse (see chapter 11.4 on page 39) • Inspection (see chapter 11.5 on page 39) All other maintenance and repair work shall only be carried out by Proceq SA or your authorized Proceq agent otherwise all guarantee and liability claims are void.
  • Page 38 Before lubricating the guide rods of the Proceq ZAA 2600, always switch off the apparatus and unplug it. No oil shall be sprayed into the apparatus. The function of electrical or mechanical components could be impaired. For lubrication proceed as follows: •...
  • Page 39 Should it still be impossible to switch on the apparatus, please contact Proceq SA or your authorized Proceq agent. 11.5 Inspection The instrument should be checked for proper condition by a qualified electrician at an interval of 2 years. Alternatively, this test may also be performed by Proceq SA. Seite 39...
  • Page 40 12 Technical specifications 1-500 mm/s (0.04“ – 16.69”), stepless Drawing speed: adjustable 1 mm/s (0.04”/s) Resolution: Tolerance of drawing speed: ±1 %, 5.7“, TFT (LCD) colour, VGA resolution, Touchscreen display: LED backlight Material: Housing: red anodized aluminium Glass plate: glass Printing blanket: rubber coated cotton Polyester mat: Polyester 695 x 355 x 240 mm (27.36 x 13.98 x 8.27”)
  • Page 41 General: Excess voltage category: Degree of soiling: Protection class: Altitude: up to 2.000 m above sea level For indoor use only. Seite 41...
  • Page 42 Glossary Exclusion of liability ......5 Extent of delivery ......10 Acceleration mode ......32 Ambient condition Operation ........39 Features .......... 6 Ambient conditions Fixing unit Storage ........39 for profile rods ......23 Transport ........39 for wire-bar applicators ....23 Apparatus Fuse Standard delivery .......
  • Page 43 Startup ........... 18 Status messages Operation and Menu ..... 26 Lubrication of the guide rods ..33 Options .......... 10 Motor is overheated ....32 Options to modification set .... 11 Overload ........32 Pause ..........27 Technical specifications ....39 Polyester mat ........
  • Page 44 Subject to change. Copyright © 2017 by Proceq SA, Schwerzenbach. All rights reserved. www.proceq.com Version 1.4 dated 29.12.2017...

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