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- Page 1 Discontinued System OPERATIONS MANUAL PC-3 ULTRA UV CURING LIGHT SOURCE TM-023 PN 37099 Rev 05/12/98...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
PC-3 ULTRA TABLE OF CONTENTS Description Page Safety ............ 1 General ..........4 Specifications ........5 Unpacking and Inspection ..... 6 Installation ..........7 Lamp Replacement/Installation ..... 8 Maintenance ......... 9 Troubleshooting ........10 Spare Parts ........... 12 Options ..........13 Warranty .......... -
Page 3: Safety
SAFETY The meanings of WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES are: WARNING A WARNING indicates when failure to follow the instructions could result in injury to personnel. CAUTION A CAUTION indicates when failure to follow the instructions could result in damage to equipment. NOTE A NOTE is used to highlight an important procedure, practice or condition. - Page 4 Do not operate the unit without the light guide installed into the bezel. WARNING With the internal filter installed, the PC-3 Ultra emits UVA and visible light. Never look directly at the light source while the unit is in use.
- Page 5 SAFETY WARNING EYE PROTECTION Always wear eye protection when working with or near UV equipment. Use goggles, safety spectacles (glasses) or a face shield to protect your eyes. • Goggles should completely surround and protect your eyes. Many goggles will also fit over regular glasses.
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Page 6: General
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The PC-3 Ultra is a special purpose UV curing lamp used for small area curing of adhesives, coatings, and potting materials. It emits a 5 mm diameter spot of UV light from a liquid light guide. This guide is hand-held for complete mobility or clamped into position on assembly equipment or work stations for repetitive operations. -
Page 7: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS PC-3 Ultra SPECIFICATIONS Voltage* 115 Vac, 60 Hz Current 2.0 Amp Max. Fuse 2 Amp 5 x 20 mm IEC 127 Fast Acting Lamp/Reflector 50 Watt (pre-focused) Shutter Timer 1 to 99 sec. delay Foot Switch Rocker type Hour-Meter 99,999.9 hours, non-resetable... -
Page 8: Unpacking And Inspection
Upon receipt of lamp, unpack unit and check for shipping damage. Report damage to freight carrier and make any claim for damage through them. Check box for contents: ❑ 1 - PC-3 Ultra Light Source ❑ 1 - Lamp/Reflector Assembly ❑ 1 - Power Cord ❑... -
Page 9: Installation
INSTALLATION 1. Install lamp per LAMP REPLACEMENT/INSTALLATION. 2. Connect power cord to rear of unit and plug into a grounded wall outlet. 3. Connect light guide to bezel mount by inserting and snapping into place. 4. Toggle lamp switch to ON (1). 5. -
Page 10: Lamp Replacement/Installation
LAMP REPLACEMENT/INSTALLATION WARNING WARNING BEFORE REPLACING THE LAMP, THE UNIT MUST BE “OFF” FOR A MINIMUM OF 5 MINUTES. THIS WILL ALLOW DANGEROUS CHARGES, WHICH ARE PRESENT FOR PROPER LAMP OPERATION, TO BLEED OFF. LAMP REPLACEMENT MUST BE EXECUTED BY THE TRAINED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY! LAMP REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 1. -
Page 11: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE LIGHT GUIDE The unit should not be operated when ambient temperature is above 55°C. Ends of the guide should be kept clean to transmit as much light as possible. Cured adhesive can be removed with razor blade. Avoid sharp bends with the light guide since this reduces light output and damages guide. -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING ONLY QUALIFIED MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL SHOULD ATTEMPT THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES: Problem: Lamp Will Not Ignite Possible Cause Testing Corrective Action Improper connections Visually inspect all input/output Secure all connections. connections (i.e. power cord, lamp). Lamp beyond useful life Replace with a known good Replace lamp/reflector assembly if lamp/reflector assembly and re-test unit. - Page 13 Transmission loss in light guide Compare light guide output against new Replace light guide. too great light guide (or use the Dymax Light Guide Simulator - P/N 36987) to determine transmission loss. Contaminants on light guide Visually examine ends of light guide Clean with isopropyl alcohol (or contaminants.
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Page 14: Spare Parts
SPARE PARTS PC-3 Ultra SPARE PARTS Item Part Number Lamp/Reflector Assembly ..................37123 Fuses: for 115 volt unit 2 Amp IEC 127F .............37236 for 230 volt unit 1 Amp IEC 127F ..............37235 for 100 volt unit 2.5 Amp IEC 127F ............37237 Liquid Light Guide, 1 Meter ...................35102... -
Page 15: Options
Liquid Light Guide, 3 mm x 1 meter ............. 36619 UV Goggles: Yellow ................... 35284 Amber……….. 35285 Smoke………................. 35286 Face Shield ....................35186 Dymax Accu-Cal 20 Radiometer ..............36629 Light Guide Simulator .................. 36987 * Longer Light Guides Also Available TM-023 PN 37099 Rev 05/12/98... -
Page 16: Warranty
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