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WHERE PRECISION DRIVES PRODUCTION SJ100 OWNER’S MANUAL Revision C Precision Valve & Automation One Mustang Drive Cohoes, NY 12047 www.pva.net...
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SJ100 PVA This document is based on information available at the time of its publication. While efforts have been made to ensure the contents of this manual are accurate, the information contained herein does not purport to cover all specific details or variations in hardware, or to provide for every possible contingency in connection with installation, operation, or maintenance.
Before you operate this system, read the operation and setup manual. This will help you to become familiar with the product and ensure successful operation. If any questions or problems arise, contact PVA’s Technical Support department. PVA Contact Information Main Office...
SJ100 PVA Safety Certain warning symbols are affixed to the machine and correspond to notations in this manual. Before operating the system, identify these warning labels and read the notices described below. Not all labels may be used on any specific system.
SJ100 PVA Theory of Operation The SJ100 valve is a non-contact dispense valve that applies small shots of fluid as individual dots or in rapid succession. Only three components come in contact with fluid: the fluid body, needle, and nozzle. With this design you can dispense at speeds up to 140Hz.
SJ100 PVA Setup Before you operate the valve, know the valve components. Do the steps instructed below for safe and correct operation. Overview Figure 1: Pump Components Revision C (2019) 8 of 26...
SJ100 PVA Operation NOTE: Refer to Section 6 for part reference numbers. NOTE: Use only compatible solvents and materials or the seals and O-rings will be damaged. Install Jet nozzle 1. Use Portal to set the jet valve to “Open” or set the air pressure to 0 psi.
SJ100 PVA Figure 4: Install the Nozzle 5. Use Portal to set the jet valve to “Close” or increase the jet pressure. Set the Valve Stroke Do the procedure below to adjust the micrometer and set the valve stroke as necessary.
SJ100 PVA Prime the Valve 1. Connect the material syringe or the material line. 2. Make sure the material supply pressure is on or set to “SUP”. 3. Set the material supply pressure to 5 psi. 4. Examine the fluid reservoir, connections, and valve for leaks.
SJ100 PVA Cleaning Procedure 1. Reduce the material pressure to 0 psi. 2. Reduce the jet pressure to 0 psi. 3. Remove the material fitting. 4. Remove the nozzle retainer. 5. Remove the nozzle. 6. Remove the two screws securing fluid body.
SJ100 PVA Maintenance Interval Action Daily • Examine the material outlets for contamination and cured material. Weekly • Examine the material containers or cartridges for signs of cured or dried material. Shutdown • Flush or clean the system. • Clean or replace the nozzle plate, diaphragm, and feed tube.
SJ100 PVA How to Use the Valve with Portal If your valve is on a workcell that has PVA Portal, use the screens that follow to operate the valve. Refer to the Portal manual for more information. NOTE: Titles for the valve specific settings may say Jetter, JDX or SJ100. In this manual they will be shown as JDX.
SJ100 PVA Setup Mode The settings that are used in Auto Cycle can be changed in Setup mode, as shown below. 1. Select Setup mode. 2. Select the Setup Tree tab. Figure 8: Setup Tree Tab 3. Select the + symbol next to a Parameter to expand the setup tree. Expanded options are in color.
5. Select “Done” to keep the change or “Cancel” to exit without making any changes. NOTE: Most settings for the Jet Valve are set with the PVA Jet Valve Controller. Revision C (2019) 16 of 26...
SJ100 PVA Valve Positions 1. Select the Positions tab from Setup mode. 2. Select the necessary position from the menu. 3. Select the Teach “Go” button. 4. A message will be shown on the screen and the teach pendant Teach light will come on.
SJ100 PVA Select a Recipe To operate the valve in Manual mode, do the steps below. 1. Select Manual mode. 2. Select the JDX tab. 3. Use the up and down arrows to increase or decrease the value for the necessary valve parameter (Refill, Dwell, Cycles).
SJ100 PVA PathMaster Below is an example screen with a path template for the jet valve. Refer to the PathMaster manual for more information on how to create path programs. Figure 13: PathMaster With Path Example Revision C (2019) 19 of 26...
SJ100 PVA Exploded View Figure 14: Exploded View Item Numbers and Descriptions Item Description Part Number Air Body 614-9798-1 O-ring seal VLV-004K Fluid body 614-8127-2 Fluid body screw SHCS M3x0.5 X 12 (12NHX) Material fitting assembly Fitting- CFLT-1032M-WN Elbow- CMFMER-WN...
PVA JDX Feedtube 112-09307 75µm Nozzle cleaning kit CL-75 125µm Nozzle cleaning kit CL-125 200µm Nozzle cleaning kit CL-200 Table 1: Replacement Parts and Accessories Contact PVA for information on replacement parts or to order. Revision C (2019) 21 of 26...
SJ100 PVA Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Possible Cause Corrective Action Problem • Material cured in nozzle plate • Disassemble and clean nozzle Material does not dispense • Nozzle is clogged • Clean outside of nozzle with wipe or vacuum purge • Material accumulation around...
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Unauthorized repair or modification of the enclosed product, and/or the use of spare parts not directly obtained from PVA (or from factory authorized dealers) will void all warranties.
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SJ100 PVA Table of Figures Figure 1: Pump Components ....................8 Figure 2: Remove the Retaining Cap ................... 9 Figure 3: Jetting Nozzle with O-ring ..................9 Figure 4: Install the Nozzle ....................10 Figure 5: Micrometer ......................10 Figure 6: Disassemble the Valve ..................12 Figure 7: Example Jetter Gauges ..................
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